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NEWS
for immediate release
0ctober 8, 2009
President Obama joins First Lady Michelle Obama as she accepts her role as Girl Scouts Honorary National President. Also pictured are Kathy Cloninger, CEO and Connie L. Lindsey, National President, Girl Scouts of the USA, and other Girl Scouts who attended the White House event on astronomy on October 7.
Michelle Obama Becomes National Honorary President of Girl Scouts of the USA
Raleigh, NC – President Obama joined First Lady Michelle Obama as she formally accepted the role as Honorary National President of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
“It is my great pleasure to serve as Honorary National President of Girl Scouts,” said Mrs. Obama. “With their innovative new programming, ground-breaking research, and emphasis on service and leadership, Girl Scouts is preparing the women of tomorrow to be a positive force for change – in their own lives, their communities, and across the globe.”
In accepting the position, Mrs. Obama takes her place in a tradition stretching back to 1929, when Lou Henry Hoover became the first Honorary National President of the Girl Scouting movement. Since then, each successive First Lady has served in this post.
Girl Scouts plan to work with the First Lady on areas of mutual concern, such as healthy living, public service and leadership.
“From bullying to obesity to concern over the economy, our nation’s girls are facing significant challenges,” said Kathy Cloninger, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Girl Scouts of the USA. “Girl Scouts is excited to work with the First Lady’s office to ensure that all girls can overcome the challenges they face, and that they have the skills, resources and opportunities they need to become strong, independent young leaders.”
“The support and guidance of Mrs. Obama will be invaluable in forwarding our vision of meeting the needs and challenges of girls today and beyond, said Rusine Mitchell Sinclair, Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines CEO. “The First Lady will be a powerful symbol of leadership and role model for young girls here in North Carolina and all across the country.”
 
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