Girl Scout Troop 4421 gives back to Madison County

Special to The Canton News

On Veterans Day weekend, Girl Scout Troop 4421 provided service to some of the furriest members of Madison County. The troop visited Webster Animal Shelter, where they delivered a variety of pet toys they had purchased using money raised from cookie sales. Troop members also learned how to safely care for and provide compassion to animals.  Troop leaders are Kate Trotty and Drea Hicks Edwards. According to the Girl Scouts organization, Juliette Gordon Low—also known widely by her nickname, “Daisy”—started Girl Scouts in 1912 in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. The first troop was made up of 18 girls who all shared a sense of curiosity and a belief that they could do anything.

At a time when women in the United States couldn’t yet vote and were expected to stick to strict social norms, encouraging girls to embrace their unique strengths and create their own opportunities was game-changing. That small gathering of girls over 100 years ago ignited a movement across America where every girl could unlock her full potential, find lifelong friends, and make the world a better place.