About Us
Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council serves girls in Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties. We provide a comprehensive, informal education program which addresses the needs, concerns and interests of girls ages 5 through 17 years.
Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - strong values, a social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouting, they grow courageous and strong.
Vision Statement
Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council – helping girls to be their best today and tomorrow.
Mission Statement
Girl Scouting is a comprehensive, informal education program which addresses the needs, concerns and interests of girls ages 5 through 17 years. As an organization serving only girls, adult role models work together with girl members to help these young women develop positive self-esteem and confidence in order to enhance their potential leadership capabilities, to accept responsibility for themselves and their community, and to strive to be the best they can be.
Corporate Goals, 2006-2011
Board Approved: 9/26/2005, Reviewed 9/25/2006- Offer diversified programs that interest girls ages 5 through 17 which provide them with life skills for today and tomorrow.
- Secure and retain adults who reflect our council’s population in order to advance our ability to meet the needs and interests of the girl members.
- Effectively market Girl Scouts’ goals and objectives to ensure adequate resources to carry out the mission.
- During the national transitioning of Girl Scout councils, Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council will provide support at all levels to ensure continued services for girls.
The Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council, Inc., originally incorporated as the Elkhart Indiana Girl Scout Council in 1948. In 1956, it re-incorporated, taking on the present council name and increasing its membership outreach.
For the convenience of our members, the service center operates a shop which carries Girl Scout items available for purchase. Items carried in stock include pins, patches, badges, handbooks, leader's guides, other Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) publications, sashes, vests, girl and adult special recognitions. Items not carried in stock may be ordered through the office form the National Equipment Service catalog. Items purchased cannot be returned, but may be exchanged for items of equal or lesser value.
The council service center maintains a library containing various reference materials. Items are available for members' use through a borrowing system. Contact the service center for further details.
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The Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council service center is located at 2400 Elkhart Road (US 33), Goshen, Indiana 46526. Phone 574.533.8881 You can also check out the national Girl Scouts of the USA site at www.girlscouts.org and www.girlscouts.org/spanish. |
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The council's service center hours are: September - May: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June - July: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon August: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Partially funded by United Ways of Elkhart, Kosciusko and Noble Counties |  |
