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66-472: The Cranston Fire was started on July 25, around noon, by Brandon M. McGlover, who allegedly started numerous fires in the region that day. By the evening, the fire had burned 4,700 acres (19 km), with five percent containment. Over 2,000 people were evacuated, including Mountain Center, Idyllwild, Lake Hemet, a Girl Scouts camp and more. Portions of Highway 74 and Highway 243 were closed. The next day,

132-672: A Dunkin' Donuts franchise." The decision of the appeals court maintained the status of the Manitou council. As a result, there are 112 Girl Scout councils in the United States. Promise The Girl Scout Promise can be communicated in English, Spanish, or in American Sign Language , carrying the same meaning: On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by

198-511: A National Council. Initially, troops had a high degree of independence, but over time, councils were formed between troops. Today there are over 300 councils across the United States. The Juliette Gordon Low Historic District in Savannah, Georgia , became the national Girl Scout program center in 1956. Upon Low's death in 1927, she willed her carriage house, at 330 Drayton Street , which eventually became The Girl Scout First Headquarters, to

264-646: A scarf that unites their look with the sisterhood of Girl Scouts around the world. For adult members the unifying look of the uniform is a Girl Scout official scarf or tie for men, worn with the official membership pins, combined with their own navy-blue business attire. Girl Scouts at the Daisy and Brownie levels will continue to have a full uniform ensemble available. The adult uniform also changed, with registered women and men wearing navy blue business attire, again from their regular wardrobes. Also available for women are official sweaters and an insignia scarf, while men have

330-494: A small geographical area which makes them vulnerable to habitat disturbance. A few of these species are Johnston's rockcress , Casey's June beetle , Coachella Valley round-tailed ground squirrel , Munz's mariposa lily , San Jacinto bush snapdragon , Santa Rosa Mountain linanthus , Tahquitz ivesia , and Ziegler's aster . The Bureau of Land Management lists eight animal species within the monument as endangered, threatened, or rare. Of these, all but one are federally listed with

396-478: A topic such as environmentalism or self-confidence rather than being skill-based like a badge . On October 1, 2008, all levels were renamed to begin with "Girl Scout" (e.g., Girl Scout Brownies instead of Brownie Girl Scouts). Additionally, levels were changed to an exclusively grade-based system, A new level, Girl Scout Ambassadors, was created for girls in grades 11 and 12. Sixth grade girls were reclassified from Junior level to Cadette level in order to conform with

462-526: A year after she had met Robert Baden-Powell , the founder of Scouting (formally Boy Scouts). The stated mission of the Girl Scouts is to "[build] girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place" through activities involving camping , community service , and practical skills such as first aid . Members can earn badges by completing certain tasks and mastering skills. More senior members may be eligible for awards, such as

528-673: Is a national monument in Southern California . It includes portions of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountain ranges, the northernmost ones of the Peninsular Ranges system. The national monument covers portions of Riverside County , west of the Coachella Valley , approximately 100 miles (160 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles . The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

594-410: Is courteous A Girl Scout keeps herself pure A Girl Scout is a friend to animals A Girl Scout obeys orders A Girl Scout is cheerful A Girl Scout is thrifty Motto Be prepared. Slogan Do a good turn daily. Girl Scout uniforms have changed significantly over the years from the original navy blue in 1912, to khaki in 1914, to the familiar green. The evolution has included uniforms with

660-617: Is headquartered in New York City . It is headed by a chief executive officer and a 30-member board of directors . Bonnie Barczykowski currently serves as the chief executive officer and was officially appointed in February 2023. The president of the board of directors is Noorain Khan. Councils operate below the national leadership; they usually cover a large portion of a state or geographic region. Some councils own and run camps for

726-479: Is the most common way to participate in Girl Scouting, girls who do not have a local troop, or those who are unable or unwilling to participate in their local troop, can still sign up as individual Girl Scouts. Individual Girl Scouts were known in the early years of Girl Scouting as Lone Scouts and later as Juliettes; they attend activities independently and work individually on badges and awards. In 2015–2016,

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792-586: The Bronze , Silver , and Gold Awards . Membership is organized according to grade level, with activities designed for each level. The organization is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Girl Scouting in the United States began on March 12, 1912, when founder Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Guide troop meeting in Savannah, Georgia . It has since grown to near 3.7 million members. From its inception,

858-563: The Pacific Crest Trail . Parts of the National Forest were ordered closed until July 31, 2019. Over 7,000 people were evacuated due to the fire. Numerous portions of Highway 74 , Highway 371 and Highway 243 were closed as a result of the fire, specifically in the areas of Hemet and Banning . Temporary flight restrictions were in place for the area. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was closed for four days due to

924-605: The San Diego mountain kingsnake . California fan palm ( Washingtonia filifera ) groves, part of the natural community of oasis riparian woodland, are located at permanent water sites of both Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. The fan palm is a relict species, although not listed under the Endangered Species Act . Associated plants in the oasis woodland include honey mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa ) , arrow weed, and deer grass. The largest plant category in

990-942: The University of California Natural Reserve System ) and the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy. In addition, the 1964 Wilderness Act established the San Jacinto Wilderness, and in 1984, the California Desert Protection Act added the Santa Rosa Wilderness in the Colorado Desert section of the Sonoran Desert . Other agencies include local and tribal governments that have habitat conservation plans, including

1056-808: The 1913 Electrician and Flyer Badges. The first computer-related badges appeared in the 1980s. In 2001, The Girl Scout Research Institute, published a 36-page report about the need for more encouragement to get girls into the field of technology. An even larger push for STEM programs came after a 2012 study by the Girl Scout Research Institute reported that 74% of teenage girls were interested in courses in STEM subjects while only 25% of STEM industry jobs were held by women. Recent endeavors to encourage interest in STEM fields amongst Girl Scouts includes partnerships with companies like NASA , AT&T , and Lockheed Martin . NASA specifically paired

1122-479: The 1970s. In 1938, the age divisions consisted of Brownies (ages 7 through 9), Intermediates (ages 10 through 13), and Seniors (ages 14 through 18). In 1965, the age divisions were changed to include Brownies (ages 7 and 8, or 2nd and 3rd grade), Juniors (ages 9 through 11, or 4th through 6th grade), Cadettes (ages 11 through 14, or 7th through 9th grade), and Seniors (ages 14 through 18, or 10th through 12th grade). The Daisy program for kindergarten -age girls

1188-546: The Cranston Fire. The fire had short, active runs in the southeast area of the fire, however, good suppression efforts were made. Caltrans focused on removing debris from highways. By the next day, July 28, two firefighters were reported injured and Hamilton High School was named an evacuation center. The fire continued to grow into Garner Valley. Evacuation orders were put in place, and then lifted later that evening, for Garner Valley. Crews made significant efforts to keep

1254-667: The Cumberland Valley council in 1962. The first official African American troop in the South was founded in 1932 in Richmond, Virginia . It was created by Lena B. Watson, but was led by Lavnia Banks, a teacher from Armstrong High School . It first met in Hartshorn Hall at Virginia Union University . By the 1950s, GSUSA had begun significant national efforts to desegregate the camps and maintain racial balance. One of

1320-529: The Girl Scout Law in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs. The Promise is often recited at Girl Scout troop meetings while holding up the three middle fingers of the right hand, forming the Girl Scout sign. Girl Scout policy states that the organization does not endorse or promote any particular philosophy or religious belief. The movement is nonsectarian and secular. In this context,

1386-492: The Girl Scouts has been organized and run exclusively for girls. Low was the granddaughter of Juliette Magill Kinzie and John Harris Kinzie, and her maternal grandparents were one of the earliest settlers of Chicago . Juliette Kinzie wrote about her experiences in the Northwest Territory (now the state of Wisconsin ) in her book Wau-Bun: The Early Day . Low incorporated some of her grandmother's experiences on

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1452-864: The Girl Scouts with the SETI Institute to create a 5-year space education program called "Reaching for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts." The most recent push to help Girl Scouts imagine a future in STEM was the Girl Scout's appearance at the International Consumer Electronics Show in January 2016 to show off Digital Cookie 2.0, a website made in partnership with Dell and Visa, that helps Girl Scouts manage their cookie business online. Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument

1518-656: The Habitat Conservation Plan addition to the Cahuilla Tribal Conservation Program. Private conservation organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy , American Land Conservancy , and Friends of the Desert Mountains, have also contributed to the protection of the mountains through land purchases and acquisitions. The monument is oriented northwest to southeast along the edge of the broad Coachella Valley, and

1584-689: The Martinez Canyon Rockhouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Since the late 19th century, the area has been protected as public lands, beginning as forest reserves and then as part of the San Bernardino National Forest in 1925. In 1928, Mount San Jacinto State Park was established and has 8,614 acres (34.86 km ) within the national monument boundary. In 1917 and 1927, state game refuges were established on both

1650-546: The Peninsular Bighorn Sheep ( Ovis canadensis cremnobates ), a subspecies endemic to the Peninsular Ranges. The Cahuilla peoples own substantial acreage within the monument, are one of the managing agencies, and have historic cultural sites and interests throughout the mountains. More than 200 cultural resources have been recorded on federally managed lands within the monument, including

1716-671: The San Jacinto Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest. It also caused road closures along Highway 74 and Highway 243, impacting access to Hemet . Parts of Highway 74 and Highway 243 were later closed multiple times due to the threat of mudslides caused by the fire. Areas in the Mountain Center area were also ordered to evacuate multiple times due to this threat. Additionally, it caused numerous trail closures, including

1782-564: The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains. In the 1960s, the state agency California Department of Fish and Game began to set aside special areas called ecological reserves to protect certain species and habitats, and there are now three reserves with 28,900 acres (117 km ) of state reserve lands in the monument. Other state agencies involved in conservation of the area include the Philip L. Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center (part of

1848-660: The United States or even to another country. Troops may organize cultural or learning events such as first-aid training or attending live theater. The Girl Scout activity most familiar to the general public may be the annual sale of Girl Scout Cookies , which started in 1917 as a money-earning opportunity for councils and troops. Girl Scouts has incorporated STEM -related programs and badges to encourage more interest in Scouts in STEM fields. From 2005 to 2007, more than 8.6 million STEM-related badges were earned. The first STEM-related Girl Scout badges, though, can be traced back to

1914-481: The Wing Scout program was a courtesy flight provided to Senior Girl Scouts using United Airlines aircraft. For many of the girls, the flight was their first time being in an airplane. Senior Girl Scouts who had been in the program for three years were given the opportunity to temporarily take control of a small aircraft during flight. The program was discontinued after United Airlines experienced financial issues in

1980-540: The board of directors consolidated the 312 councils into 109 councils. In response to the consolidation, the Manitou Girl Scout council in Wisconsin sued GSUSA in the district court , alleging a breach of the Girl Scout charter. The suit was summarily dismissed with prejudice. The Seventh U.S. Circuit of Appeals overturned the decision, stating that a Girl Scout council agreement "was no different than

2046-549: The broad reclassification of 6th grade as a middle school grade. The new levels were tested in approximately six councils during the spring of 2008 and were instituted nationally after October 1, 2008. As of 2024, Girl Scouts can begin in kindergarten and join all the way through 12th grade. The age divisions are Daisies (kindergarten and 1st grade), Brownies (2nd and 3rd grade), Juniors (4th and 5th grade), Cadettes (6th through 8th grade), Seniors (9th and 10th grade), and Ambassadors (11th and 12th grade). Although troop membership

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2112-505: The common recreational uses of hiking , mountain biking , horseback riding and camping are allowed, with the exception of special areas such as ecological reserves and essential bighorn sheep habitat. The Pacific Crest Trail traverses the western part of the national monument and is one of the nation's first National Scenic Trails established by the National Trails System Act (Public Law 90-543). This segment of

2178-463: The desert scrub plant community includes the federally protected Peninsular Ranges bighorn sheep ( Ovis canadensis nelsoni ) and the desert tortoise ( Xerobates agassizii syn. Gopherus agassizii ). On both sides of the mountains, montane coniferous forest occurs from around 5,500 to 9,000 ft (1,700 to 2,700 m) in elevation. Vegetation in this area includes Jeffrey pine , ponderosa pine , incense cedar , and sugar pine . Rare plants in

2244-1195: The end of 1934, 12 Mariner ships were registered and the first two handbooks, launching a Girl Scout Mariner Ship and Charting the Course of a Girl Scout Mariner Ship, were published. The Mariner Girl Scout program remains active but in a smaller form; most girls have instead joined Sea Scouting, which has been coed since 1971. Programs are available for girls in specific circumstances that may make it difficult for them to participate in standard programs. The Girl Scouts "Beyond Bars program" helps daughters of incarcerated mothers connect with their mothers and helps mothers participate in Girl Scout activities. Another program, Girl Scouting in Detention Centers, allows girls who are themselves in detention centers to participate in Scouting. Other initiatives try to help girls in rural areas or in public housing. There are also programs for American girls living overseas, and girls whose families are experiencing homelessness or are living in temporary housing. The national organization

2310-510: The evening of July 31, the fire had burned 13,139 acres (53 km) and was 89 percent contained. As the Cranston Fire continued to burn into August, no new growth was reported. Teams began to be demobilized as the fire moved towards containment with mop up and suppression repair efforts in progress. Caltrans focused on removing hazardous trees on roadways while Southern California Edison focused on power restoration. Evacuation orders were lifted for Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Fern Valley, Cedar Glen and

2376-487: The fire had reached approximately 7,500 acres (30 km) and was at three percent containment. Evacuations were expanded to include Cedar Glen , Fern Valley, Mount San Jacinto State Park , and Pine Cove . Numerous areas, including campgrounds, in both the State Park and San Bernardino National Forest were closed. The fire was reported to have destroyed five homes. By July 27, over 7,000 people were evacuated due to

2442-462: The fire out of the southern and eastern parts of Idyllwild as the fire threatened fire retardant lines. Repopulation began in areas of Garner Valley and on July 29 repopulation started in Fern Valley, Pine Cove, Cedar Glen, and parts of Idyllwild. By that evening, 560 people remained evacuated and the fire had been over half contained. Twelve buildings had been damaged and five damaged. One shelter

2508-512: The fire. San Bernardino National Forest was closed as a result of the Cranston Fire. Additional recreational closures included Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and Mount San Jacinto State Park . On July 25, the same day the fire was reported, CAL FIRE arrested Brandon N. McGlover for setting multiple fires in Riverside County . He was charged with 15 felony counts of arson for starting nine fires. McGlover

2574-534: The first desegregations, accomplished by Murray Atkins Walls in 1956, was at Camp Shattuck in Kentucky . Later the same year, Martin Luther King Jr. described Girl Scouts as "a force for desegregation". In 1969, a Girl Scout initiative called Action 70 was created that aimed to eliminate prejudice . Gloria D. Scott, an African American, was elected national president of GSUSA in 1975. The Wing Scouts

2640-466: The frontier into the traditions of Girl Scouts. In late 1912, Low sought various mergers with similar organizations, including Camp Fire Girls and the Des Moines -based Girl Scouts of America , but was unsuccessful in any merging. In 1913, the organization was renamed to Girl Scouts of the United States. Its headquarters was subsequently moved to Washington, D.C. In 1915, the organization

2706-598: The hair and facial styles were updated by Jennifer Kinnon and Bobby C. Martin Jr. of The Original Champions of Design. One of the original and continuing attractions of Girl Scouts is that girls become proficient campers and participate in many outdoor activities such as canoeing or backpacking with their troops. Troops do service projects such as carrying out flag ceremonies, collecting food for food drives, visiting nursing homes, and Christmas caroling or other community services. Troops may also plan and take extended trips within

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2772-798: The highest elevations supporting lodgepole pine timberline forest. Another factor influencing plant and animal species is the "island" aspect of the San Jacinto Mountains and the Peninsular Range, the unique isolation of the landform on three sides-the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Salton Trough /desert environment to the east, and the San Gorgonio Pass to the north. Biologists believe that this isolation has contributed to evolution of subspecies such as

2838-410: The historic Brownie pin and other uniform pieces or white shirt and khaki pants or skirts. Girl Scout Juniors wear their official vest or sash to display insignia including awards, coupled with a white shirt and khaki pants or skirt. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can choose a khaki sash or vest to go with khaki pants or skirt and a white shirt. The emblem designed by Juliette Gordon Low

2904-678: The local Savannah Girl Scouts for continued use. Most Girl Scout units were originally segregated by race according to state and local laws and customs. The first troop for African American girls was founded in 1917; the first American Indian troop was formed in New York State in 1921; and the first troop for Mexican Americans was formed in Houston , Texas, in 1922. In 1933, Josephine Groves Holloway founded unofficial African American troops in Tennessee . She also fully desegregated

2970-435: The national monument include Hidden Lake bluecurls ( Trichostema austromontanum ssp. compactum ), a plant federally listed as threatened in 1998 and found at a single vernal pool site. Others include Nuttall's scrub oak , desert sand verbena , and vanishing wild buckwheat . There are nineteen species endemic to the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument area. These species require or are restricted to

3036-476: The national monument is collectively known as desert scrub and includes Sonoran Cresosote Scrub and Sonoran Mixed Woody and Succulent Scrub vegetation communities. Desert scrub occupies more than 160,000 acres (650 km ) and consists of creosote bush ( Larrea tridentata ) , burrobrush ( Ambrosia dumosa ) , cacti, and other stem succulents . Desert scrub is found on the alluvial fans and intermountain bajadas , growing on coarse, well-drained soils. Wildlife of

3102-445: The option of an official tie. For all levels, earned awards go on the front of the vest or sash following official placements. Fun patches can be displayed on the back of a vest or sash. Girl Scout Daisies can choose a blue vest or a smock with a full uniform or white shirt and khaki pants and skirt. They have their own Daisy pin and a choice of accessories. Girl Scout Brownies can choose a traditional brown vest or sash to be worn with

3168-423: The organization. This followed declines in both membership and revenue, as well as challenges in subsidizing programs in urban areas . The governance gap team found that consolidation decreased confusion and provided economies of scale and recommended an optimal council size of approximately 10,000 girls. This left 312 regional Girl Scout councils, which administrate 236,000 local troops and other groups. In 2004,

3234-825: The southern rubber boa being state-listed as threatened. In addition to the Peninsular bighorn sheep and the desert tortoise, some of these protected wildlife include the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard and the southwestern willow flycatcher . The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument is managed by a mosaic of entities, including the Bureau of Land Management (89,500 acres (362 km )), US Forest Service (65,000 acres (260 km )), Cahuilla peoples (19,800 acres (80 km )), California Department of Parks and Recreation (12,900 acres (52 km )), other State of California agencies (36,400 acres (147 km )), and privately (38,500 acres (156 km )). Most of

3300-620: The specificity to designate each age level of Girl Scouting. Since 2008, Girl Scouts at each level have one required element ( tunic , sash or vest) for the display of official pins and awards which will be required when girls participate in ceremonies or officially represent the Girl Scout Movement. For girls ages 5 to 14, the unifying look includes wearing a choice of a tunic, vest, sash for displaying official pins and awards, combined with their own solid white shirts and khaki pants or skirts. Girl Scouts in high school can also wear

3366-584: The term Juliette was phased out at the national level, in favor of the term Independent Girl Scouts, although some councils still use the term, Juliette. The 20th National Council of GSUSA launched the Mariner Girl Scout program in October 1934. Similar to the Boy Scouts of America 's Sea Scouting , the program was designed for older Girl Scouts interested in outdoor water-based activities. By

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3432-793: The terrain rises sharply from below sea level to nearly 11,000 feet (3,400 m). These mountains are a part of the Peninsular Range Province, which extends from the Baja Peninsula in Mexico to the San Jacinto Mountains in California. San Jacinto Peak is the highest point in the Peninsular Range Province and has one of the steepest fault-block escarpments in North America. The differences in elevation, temperature, and moisture give rise to diverse vegetation. Being

3498-621: The trail is managed by the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The National Monument legislation (introduced on February 16, 2000, by Congresswoman Mary Bono ) authorized the establishment of a management plan that included cooperative agreements with existing organizations, such as that of the Cahuilla peoples and the University of California, as well as maintaining most of

3564-450: The troop. Troops range in size from as small as 5 to as large as 30 or more girls and may be divided into several patrols of 8 or fewer girls. In 2004, Girl Scouts of the USA hired a consultant "to help Girl Scouts develop a strategy to ensure our future success and growth." Six "gap teams" looked at ways Girl Scouts could improve its structure in order to ensure the future growth and success of

3630-424: The troops within their area of responsibility. Councils are usually subdivided into areas, variously known as neighborhoods, service units, or associations. These are program delivery areas that consist of troops at all age levels in a smaller area, such as a town. The basic unit is the troop which may or may not be sponsored. In contrast to Boy Scout troop-chartered organizations, Girl Scout troop sponsors do not own

3696-417: The western boundary of the Sonoran Desert , the eastern mountainslopes are hotter and drier, while the western side is affected by the Pacific Ocean and receives more precipitation with cooler temperatures. There are several major vegetation areas ranging from sand dunes/sand fields, chaparral, and mesquite to riparian zones of willow and cottonwood, desert fan palm oasis woodland, and pinyon pine woodland, with

3762-650: The western portion of Garner Valley up to Lake View Drive at the Lake Hemet Market. By the morning of August 2, the Cranston Fire had burned 13,139 acres (53 km) and was 92 percent contained, with 100 percent containment anticipated by August 9. On August 10, 2018, the Cranston Fire was fully contained. The fire caused evacuations in residential areas, including Mountain Center, Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Cedar Glen, as well as evacuations and closures in Mount San Jacinto State Park and

3828-617: The word "God" may be interpreted by each Girl Scout depending on her individual spiritual beliefs, and Girl Scouts are free to substitute the word consistent with their beliefs, such as "Creator", "my faith", "Allah", etc. Many Girl Scouts use the word "Community" or "Good" as a substitution. Law The current version of the Girl Scout Law reads as follows: I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make

3894-452: The world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout. The Girl Scout Law has been changed several times since 1912. The original Girl Scout Law written by Juliette Gordon Low was: A Girl Scout's honor is to be trusted A Girl Scout is loyal A Girl Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others A Girl Scout is a friend to all, and a sister to every other girl scout no matter to what social class she may belong A Girl Scout

3960-648: Was incorporated , and its headquarters was moved to New York City . The organization was renamed for the final time to Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1947. The organization received a congressional charter on March 16, 1950. By 1920, the organization reached nearly 70,000 members. In 1930, that number had expanded to over 200,000 members. As of 2013, there were over 3.2 million Girl Scouts: 2.3 million youth members and 890,000 adult members. More than 50 million American women have participated in Girl Scouts throughout its history. In 1923, Girl Scouts were organized into patrols, troops, local councils, and

4026-595: Was a Senior Girl Scout program for girls interested in aviation . It was started in 1941 and ended in the 1970s. In July 1942, 29 troop leaders from 15 states met in Philadelphia for Wing Scout leadership training. They returned to their councils and began the creation of Wing Scout troops. In 1959, the council in San Mateo County, California was presented with an offer from United Airlines to start an aviation program for Senior Girl Scouts. A highlight of

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4092-439: Was closed. Crews focused on mopping up and securing the fire's edge and containment lines were near finished around Idyllwild. Repair began to reduce erosion and mitigate impacts to natural resources as a result of fire suppression efforts. The next day, July 31, Southern California Edison crews focused on restoring power by installing new power poles. Hazard trees were removed and light precipitation aided in fire suppression. By

4158-474: Was established in October 2000, through Congressional legislation (Public Law 106-351). It covers an area of 280,071 acres (113,341 ha). It is administered jointly by the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service – San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF). Many flora and fauna species within the national monument are state and federal listed threatened or endangered species , including

4224-479: Was sentenced to 12 years and four months in prison, must register as an arsonist for life, and is required to pay restitution to victims. Girl Scouts of the USA Girl Scouts of the United States of America ( GSUSA ), commonly referred to as Girl Scouts , is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912,

4290-426: Was started in 1984. The Daisy program succeeded a 1976 pilot program known as Pixies. In 2003, the Studio 2B program was introduced for Cadettes and Seniors. Under the Studio 2B programs, girls were able to work on traditional badges as well as Studio 2B activities, and the Silver Award and Gold Award requirements were altered to require both. Studio 2B activities differed from badges in that each booklet focused on

4356-492: Was the only emblem used for Girl Scout pins through 1980. At the 1978 GSUSA National Convention, the use of two logos was voted on, allowing Girl Scouts to pick which they wanted to wear as their Girl Scout pin (for Girl Scout Juniors and up). The current Girl Scouts of the USA logo is a rejuvenation of the original logo based on Saul Bass ' 1978 design, Bass being a graphic designer known for his motion picture title sequences and design of various other well-known logos. In 2010,

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