LAS VEGAS, March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, March 12, 2012, the Bureau of Reclamation displayed the Girl Scout logo against a sea of green light on the Hoover Dam. Girl Scouts from surrounding states gathered on the Mike O'Callaghan ? Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge to celebrate. At 7:12 p.m. (1912 military time), Girl Scouts sang happy birthday and then began the countdown to light the dam. The Hoover Dam will remain green through March 17, 2012.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada has 100th anniversary celebrations planned throughout 2012 including its upcoming Girl Scout Night with the Las Vegas 51s, May 18, 2012. Las Vegas 51s baseball players will take the field in Girl Scout (green sash) inspired jerseys. For more information on 100th anniversary events open to the public visit girlscoutsnv.org.
About Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls ? all girls ? where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and life skills for success in the real world. Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada serves more than 10,000 girl and adult members throughout Southern Nevada. Membership is open to all girls 5-17 years old. To join, volunteer, reconnect, or donate to Girl Scouts, call (702) 385-3677 or visit girlscoutsnv.org.
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