May Our Promise Newsletter

Edward Jones Adventure Center Ribbon Cutting Girl Scouts can now experience the newly completed Edward Jones Adventure Center where they can run, skip, hop, jump and play in the outdoors! On April 21, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri members, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Edward Jones Adventure Center, made possible through the generosity of Edward Jones in their support of the Her Future is Our Future Comprehensive Campaign. The Edward Jones Adventure Center, located at Camp Tuckaho in Troy, MO, was a two-part project, involving the creation of a new High Ropes Challenge Course, as well an Adventure Center with free play structures, so Girl Scouts of all ages can enjoy self-propelled and unique play experiences. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is grateful for the support of Edward Jones. Edward Jones embodies a community mindset, and their commitment is evident through their long-standing support of local organizations.

GSEM is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Missouri State University to make postsecondary education more accessible for our more than 25,000 girl members across eastern Missouri. The new freshman scholarship is an annual, renewable award of $2,000 for GSEM Girl Scouts. GSEM is committed to providing all girls with the academic enrichment, socio-emotional support and life skills needed to succeed in college and careers. This scholarship is an important component of the organization’s holistic support of all members. New Missouri State Scholarship Supports eastern Missouri Girl Scouts