Governor's Luncheon for Scouting 2012

Governor's Luncheon for Scouting

“Hi! Wow! 

Look at all these smiles! 

How ya doin’?”

As guests entered the Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting, the enthusiastic greetings exchanged between uniformed Scouts and suited business and civic leaders illustrated the real purpose of the event – to bring together a community of Scouting supporters to celebrate the impact Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts have on Iowa kids.

The 2012 Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting, chaired by Wendy Waugaman, CEO and President of American Equity, was the biggest on record. Here is a quick run-down of the numbers:
·        602 guests
·        18 sponsors
·        50 Scouts involved in the day, representing 40,000 Scouting families

We all know that today’s Scouts are tomorrow’s leaders. And when we look at the hundreds of pledge cards from the event, it’s obvious that many of today’s leaders were yesterday’s Scouts, as well. (More than one Girl Scout alumnae brought her sash with her to the Luncheon!)

The Governor’s Luncheon for Scouting, a collaboration of the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa and the Mid-Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America, is the only one of its kind in the nation.  At the Luncheon,  Iowa Governor Terry Branstad a former Boy Scout, recognized the thousands of boys and girls who participate in Scouting and the role they have in the future of the State. If Scouts that spoke yesterday, Brianna, Grant, Shelby and Nick, are an example, the State is in good hands. These Scouts are poised and accomplished young leaders.

On behalf of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, our thanks to Wendy Waugaman, Governor Terry Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, the sponsors, vice chairs, table hosts, donors, guests, Scouts, and staff for a great event.

(written by Pat Grote, Vice President of Fund Development for Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa)