December 2021 Our Promise

Ameren Missouri Rural Troop Startup Where the Community Troop Program highlights the need for accessible

programming in urban communities, Girl Scouts has been equally committed to reaching more girls in its more rural communities. For more than 20 years, Ameren Missouri has been a dedicated supporter of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and how that experience improves the lives of those living throughout its service area and the greater eastern Missouri region. More recently Ameren Missouri support has directly impacted Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s efforts to reach new audiences in the organization’s under-represented rural communities. The purpose of the Ameren Missouri Rural Troop Startup Program is simple: Ameren Missouri supports start-up costs for each new troop formed. This includes staff support, volunteer training, membership fees, uniform pieces, and program fees. As a result, these newly- formed troops are able to fully participate in the full range of Girl Scout leadership programming which includes, but is not limited to, the Girl Scout Cookie Program, STEM, camping and other outdoor adventure, community service projects, and badgework and other troop activities. At the close of Ameren Missouri Rural Troop Start Up’s first year, 25 new Daisy troops were formed, each completing their first year of badgework, community service and entrepreneurial cookie sales! In this first year, Ameren Missouri’s generous support made it possible for 192 girls to start their progressive skill-building journey as new Girl Scouts, with the support of 105 new adult Girl Scout volunteers.

A Night with the Blues— A First Game Experience

On Nov. 16, Wells Fargo Advisors welcomed 46 Community Troop Program members and their

families to the St. Louis Blues vs. Coyotes game as their guests. The game was a first-time, live sports event experience for all and included a pre-game session with Blues broadcasters and a Meet-and-Greet with Louie, the Blues Mascot. Thank you, Wells Fargo!

In lieu of field trips and traveling, CTP leaders arranged, virtual events in which all CTP members could participate, including a Winter Bingo event and a virtual movie-watching party. As winter transitioned to spring and summer in 2021, the Community Troop Managers also arranged as many outdoor and in-person events as they could including two “Popsicle in the Park” events at Koenneman and Turtle Parks and one field trip to Aquaport. Community Troop members likewise participated in camp programming and outdoor adventures. All of this work is possible thanks to the dedication of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s CTP staff and the many community partners that enhance the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and help the organization reach more girls every year.