History and Overview of the Boys and Girls Club of America

They have Girl Scout troops and branches all over the United States. There are also similar programs all over the world, for example, there are Girl Guides in Europe. I think that Girl Scouts has a big impact on the world. According to GSHH, “Girl Scouts are more likely than non-Girl Scouts to embrace new experiences and overcome failure, to self-identify as leaders and take on leadership roles, to practice resiliency and persist through challenges, and have stronger female networks of all ages, just to name a few.” Girl Scouts creates strong girl leaders, which is what we need. We need to teach young girls that they are just important as any other person or gender. Girl Scouts also teaches girls to clean up after themselves and make the world a better place, and this will have a big impact on years to come as these young leaders grow up and help the world improve. According to the WAGGGS official website, “The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts reaches 10 million girls and young women in 146 countries across our five regions.”. With 10 million girls who are taught leadership skills, Girl Scouts will not only has a big impact on large communities such as the United States, but will have effects on the world by empowering young

If there has been one quality that I have retained all my life it would be my drive. I have always been driven to succeed and move forward. From an early age I knew I wanted to achieve two things: travel the world and become a lawyer. My passion for law came from an experience I had at Boy’s State and my dreams of travel came from growing up in a secluded mountain town.

Susan B. Anthony organized the Women’s Loyal National League with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, on May 14, 1863, to campaign an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to abolish slavery, calling for the same rights to be granted to all regardless of their race or sex. It was the first national women’s political organization in U.S. The women started a drive to collect signatures on petitions to abolish slavery. There were numerous of signatures, it proved to be the largest petition drive and significantly aided the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S Constitution which ended slavery in America. Although the League was disbanded after its purpose was achieved, it gave an opportunity for a generation of female leaders and activists. After the Civil War, Anthony

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a nonprofit after-school program for the inner-city youth of America. The organization was founded in 1860, and is still in existence and evolving in the modern day. The company exist throughout all 50 U.S. states throughout the country and is considered to be a fun and safe place for children to learn and grow while having fun. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia. However, there also service centers located in Chicago and Dallas. The BGCA serves more than 4 million youth in over 4,100 facilities throughout the country (http://bgca.org/). These facilities include more than 1,140 independent organizations and national organizations, the headquarters, service centers, development programs and services, etc. According to the President of the BGCA, Spillett (2016) claims that there are more than 50,000 employees and 200,000 volunteers that work for the BGCA. The BGCA is a large organization; however there is a limited number of workers in head leadership positions.

Throughout this paper, I will discuss the importance of giving positive alternatives to the youth of America. We’ll talk about the roots of the “Boys and Girls Club of America” and the successful tactics used to promote positive outlook and guide kids onto the successful path. I will include the aim of the organization and discuss whether or not I witnessed it actually taking place. Because I volunteered towards the end of the summer, there were more recreational activities than actual classes so I learned a lot about how to properly and swiftly solve an issue between students and how to deal with stubborn and disrespectful children of all ages. I’ll talk about my interactions with specific children and staff members; names will

The United Way of America is an organization which takes in donations from people and businesses and distributes the funds to programs across the nation to help serve the community.

Journal of Women's History. During this time period women were not exactly allowed big roles into society, This Historical Researched artcle by Knupfer really gives insight and belonging to most African American women in the 20th century. This article talks about the Ida B. Wells Club, it was the first African American women’s club ever. It was created in 1893. It speaks about how Ida was angered by all the segregation occurring that she started day nurseries, social settlements, reading rooms, youth clubs, and children camps. Having people like Ida during this time period really gave some hope for mothers everywhere to have a place looking after their children and themselves. These women now had a support system and gave them a path into many

Equality was not only a struggle for people of color, but also women. Women were looked at as property own by their husbands. They were not a loud to get a divorce, own property, speak in public, work, or vote. In 1848, women fought for their rights at the Seneca Fall Convention. After many struggles, women finally got to make their appearance in the workforce. Along with that came many stipulations such as they couldn’t work as many hours or get as much as men. Women have fought very hard over the years for equal rights and freedom. Even though, women have more rights today, this is still a struggle. The National Organization for Women fight for equality for women today.

The article “Boys Scouts Should Not Backtrack on Its Values” by Mathew Staver states about allow homosexual Scouts and Scoutmasters among their ranks. The author is conservative, with outdated beliefs and xenophobic mind. He states if they open places in Scouts for homosexual people “The Scouts would become a sham.” (Mathew Staver, 16) using an event dated in 1999 which in Canada when the Scouts opening positions for homosexual people their membership start fall and disagreeing on allow homosexuals.

One would be un-American if they believe in not allowing homosexuals to join the Boy Scouts of America. Effectively on 1 January 2014 ends a one hundred year old ban on allowing openly homosexuals to join the Boy Scouts of America, which is causing a lot of ruckus within the Boy Scout community. That being the case, some of the older generation Boy Scouts are resigning from the scouts and others are accepting the newer generation with open arms. Since, society is changing and accepting the homosexual race, so should the Boy Scouts of America, basing it on the separation of church and state, it’s racist and equal rights.

Eleanor joined the New York Women’s City Club. This organization was part of the prewar women’s movement (Scharf, 1987). Eleanor ran into political divisiveness over her committee’s proposals to address social issues and to reorganize state government offices and election procedures (Scharf, 1987). Within a year her committee’s proposals were modified (Scharf, 1987). Eleanor was beginning to realize that the direction of political and social changes didn’t always coincide with the stance of women’s organizations (Scharf, 1987).

In the world that we live in today, social justice plays a huge role in the decisions, laws, and actions that people, and the government make. I think it is time to ask ourselves, have we gone too far? We are all familiar with the Boy Scouts of America. They're a wonderful organization that help boys turn into capable men. The Boy Scouts have a law; A scout is "Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent." In other words, a Scout a good citizen, plain and simple. On May 3rd, 2018 the Boy Scouts of America made the announcement that girls will be welcomed into their boy scout program next February. The name, to appeal more to both genders will be changed to Scouts BSA. The girl

Young women Christian association is an interest group that is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. It was first established as Ladies Christian Association in 1858. YWCA is the Nation’s oldest and biggest multicultural organization. To this day, over two million people participate in YWCA programs.

The Boy Scouts of America taught me of leadership, service, and community. The merit badges I took helped me to learn the necessary skills to lead, and the positions I held gave me the experience to teach. The Boy Scouts also facilitated many service projects in my community so that we could see others reap the benefits, rather than ourselves. For my Eagle Scout Project, I led volunteers and myself to plant new bushes and trees in a section of my community park. Scouting taught me so much, but none more important than serving your community through leadership and

“It’s a direct attack on the Girl Scouts, a group that shares some historical roots with the Boy Scouts but has grown into a very different organization, with very different values.” (New York Times) Could these be the true intentions of BSA or are they pioneers in diversifying the boy scouts. Do girls need the foundation of the original girls