Girl Scout Day at the Capitol

Girl Scouts Stand Up, Speak Out, and Make a Difference!

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts River Valleys is excited to announce Girl Scout Day at the Capitol, a special event where Girl Scouts will engage with lawmakers, learn about the legislative process, and advocate for issues important to them.

Who: 200 Girl Scouts from across the state, Minnesota legislators, and volunteers from Minnesota Women Lawyers, Momentum Law and Advocacy, and the American Institute of Architects.

What: Girl Scout Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for youth to engage in civic leadership, explore the historic Minnesota State Capitol, meet local legislators, and develop advocacy skills. At this open-house-style event, Girl Scouts will learn about government, discuss issues they care about, and have the chance to advocate for the Girl Scout Bill, which aims to benefit Girl Scouts statewide.

Participants can move at their own pace while engaging in hands-on activities, leadership development, and discussions about civic engagement. Attendees will earn a Day at the Capitol patch and receive guidance on earning their Democracy badge.

When:
Saturday, March 22, 2025
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Where:
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155

Why:
This event challenges Girl Scouts to make their voices heard and encourages them to be active citizens. It serves as inspiration for completing service projects or Highest Awards, reinforcing the importance of leadership and advocacy at an early age.

Photo & Interview Opportunities:

• Remarks at 1:00 PM featuring:
• Marisa C. Williams, CEO, Girl Scouts River Valleys
• Senator Erin P. Murphy
• Senator Ann M. Johnson Stewart
  
  
• Hands-on democracy and advocacy activities, including:
• Practice Your Pitch
• Bill to Law Game
• Trivia: Women of Color in Advocacy
  
  
• One-on-one speed networking with legislators and Minnesota Women Lawyers.

Quote:
"When women and girls step into spaces where decisions are made—whether at the Capitol or in their communities—they bring bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and the power to create real change," said Girl Scouts CEO Marisa C. Williams. "Our collective voice shapes the future, and every Girl Scout who speaks up is making history."

About Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys' mission is rooted in the values of equity, collaboration, transformation, joyful excellence, and centering youth and volunteers. Supported by more than 6,300 volunteers, Girl Scouts River Valleys delivers life-changing experiences to over 16,000 girls and gender-expansive youth across southern Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and one county in Iowa. One of 111 Girl Scout councils nationwide, Girl Scouts River Valleys strives to build girls of courage, confidence, character, and curiosity who are the bold, bright leaders of today and tomorrow.

Contact:
Kristen Neurer, VP of Member Engagement
Girl Scouts River Valleys
[email protected]
800-845-0787

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