Who We Are

Girl Scouts of Shagbark Council is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA. We serve more than 6,100 girls and 1,700 adult volunteers in Southern Illinois and Knox County, Indiana. Illinois counties include: Bond, Clay, Clinton, Edwards, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Marion, Massac, Perry, Pope, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Wabash, Washington, Wayne and Williamson.

Our membership includes girls ages 5 to 17 years and adult volunteers who serve as leaders and advisors, service unit volunteers, product sales managers, trainers, event coordinators and other short-term or one-time roles. Additionally adults serve in various governance roles including the board of directors, nominating committee and other committees and task groups.

Girl Scouting values diversity and inclusiveness and is open to all girls regardless of race, creed, ethnic origin, religion, or physical or mental disability. The program is open to all interested girls from 5 to 17 years old, who make the Girl Scout Promise and accept the Girl Scout Law.

About Girl Scouting

Girl Scouts of the USA 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 adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts’ membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia, to 3.7 million members throughout the United States, including U.S. territories, and in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Find out more