Lou Henry Hoover, first lady, Stanford graduate, and avid outdoor enthusiast brought Girl Scouting to the west coast. Mrs. Hoover was an active Girl Scout moving from troop leader to president of the national organization throughout her career. After her husband's presidency, Hoover returned to the west coast bringing Girl Scouting with her, first to Palo Alto. Read more about Lou Henry Hoover from the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Archives...
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About Volunteer Training
Need help navigating the sometimes complicated world of Girl Scout paperwork? Want to take 15 4th graders on their first overnight camping trip? Transitioning from the younger girl program to the older girl program? Then you need training!
You'll also need to be trained to start a troop, change program levels, organize your service unit camp-out, and many other rewarding challenges. We're here to help!
Please click the links below for information about adult training from each area website:
Not sure which area you are in? Please click here to locate your CDD (Community Development Director).