Mission Statement
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) is a local organization chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA that provides support for Girl Scouting and Girl Scout Troops in Southeastern Michigan. Girl Scout programs are designed to develop leadership in girls.
GSSEM proudly serves nearly 40,000 girls in Genesee, Lapeer,Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, and St. Clair Counties as well as parts of Livingston, Monroe & Wayne Counties. We have service centers in Clinton Township, Detroit, Flint, Port Huron, and White Lake. Our council is under the leadership of our CEO, Denise Dalrymple and our Board of Directors.
The Girl Scout program is girl-driven, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of today's girls, diversity is more important than ever. Girl Scouting develops girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.
Description
The Girl Scout Mission
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
The Girl Scout Promise
On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, to help people at all times and to live by the Girl Scout Law.
The Girl Scout Law
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 the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
Who We Are
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Our organization provides a girl-centered, fun-filled, quality leadership experience in partnership with mentoring adults that meets the needs of girl in a fast-changing world and ensures a lifelong connection with Girl Scouting. Partnered with community and infused with the principles of inclusion and diversity, GSSEM is vital and strong, and is the premier organization for girls.
There are over 65,000 Girl Scouts members currently enrolled within Southeastern Michigan. When a girl joins our membership she will:
- Discover her values, skills, and the world around her
- Connect with others in a multicultural environment
- Take Action to make a difference in the world.
Program Levels
Grade Level
Daisy K-1
Brownie 2-3
Junior 4-5
Cadette 6-8
Senior 9-10
Ambassador 11-12
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