It is only once every 3 years that the Girl Scouts hold their National Convention. This past week, the 52nd National Convention concluded on Sunday November 13th in Houston, TX. On Tuesday and Wednesday preceding the convention was the History Conference. This was my first History Conference and 3rd convention I attended. This time was different though because I was an official visitor this time, not a delegate as my previous 2 conventions.
The History Conference was very informative, learned a lot about archives, maintaining/retaining collections, how you can implement history and archives into both the Girl Scout community as well as outside of GS. The icing on the cake was visiting the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto's museum in Houston. That was beautiful and so full of vibrant energy. Many dedicated History & Archives committee members keep that museum running smoothly.
The convention was full of energy as well. Girls and women of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, etc all culminating in one large event for one common goal: the Girl Scout and Girl Guides movement. I saw teenage girls there, proudly displaying all their badges and achievements, I saw older women proudly sporting their respective uniforms when they were girls or leaders. Both breathtaking sights to see. We had many speakers, performers and lots and lots of exhibitors w/freebies galore, plus lots to purchase. Speakers included Marlee Matlin plus some authors, performers including Emily Kearn and Sara Bareilles. If that wasn't enough, the Young Women of Distinction had some awesome stories on their Gold Award projects that they completed in their communities. Its amazing to think that on March 12,2012 Girl Scouts will be 100 years old! Crazy!
I definitely recommend going to a National Convention if you get the opportunity. The next one is in 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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