To our pleasant surprise, we were visited by a little over a dozen Girl Scouts and their Troop Leaders this Aloha Friday morning. Approximately 200 Girl Scouts gathered at the Capitol today for their annual mid-March visit to the governor, lieutenant governor and the legislators. As part of their visit, the scouts also attended a special speech given by the U.S. Women's Soccer Team.
The scouts shared some of their delicious cookies with the staff, along with their enthusiasm for being a part of the Girl Scouts Council of Hawaii. Founded on the principles to discover their personal best and prepare for a positive future, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to solve problems and improve their communities, the Girl Scouts send delegates to the Capitol annually to learn more about the democratic process.
We would like to that the following scouts who brightened our day with their smiles and spirit, as well as the troops they represented:
- Deb Montoya (Troop Leader and mother)
- Tricia Yamashita
- Chandelle Montoya
- Tao Montoya
- Alix Montoya
- Neva Montoya
- Gina Gustafson (accompanied by mother, Becky Gustafson)
- Alanna Machado
- Rachel Watanabe
- Janelle Lau
- Emily Poirier (accompanied by mother, Josephine Poirier)
- Kristen Izuo
Representing Girl Scout Troops 289, 313, 397, 973, 1075
-For photos of their visit, please visit the online photo gallery under "Session 2007"!-
-Reported by staffer Brandon Marc Higa