CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – “I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place and be a sister to every Girl Scout.”
This is the Girl Scout Law and the words that the Brownie Scouts of Troop 2592 live by.
Challenges of leading during a pandemic
Peggy Clark and Isaura Alarcon have been the leaders of Troop 2592 since 2019, having been with most of the girls in their troop since they started Girl Scouts. They both said it has been an adventure.
“When Troop 2592 was first established and formed, we used Northeast Elementary School for all of our troop meetings, and it was a big success as it was convenient for our parents,” Clark told Clarksville Now.
But then COVID-19 hit, and Troop 2592 lost their meeting place.
They shifted their meetings outdoors and virtually because most businesses and schools were no longer allowing people in.
Sanchez decided to open her home for their bi-weekly meetings. Since then, the girls have grown closer and even gained a new member this year.
“That decision has been a great way to demonstrate that we don’t have to give up when life throws you a curveball. Just keep going, and eventually, everything will fall into place,” Clark said.
Sisterhood in fun and work
Their troop consists of seven girls between the ages of 7 and 8.
Together they have met the Tennessee Titans, gone apple picking, and went to Nashville Shores together. Their vests are representative of their memories and their service to the community. Troop 2592 has also donated to the Salvation Army and made meal and snack boxes for Waverly residents after the flood.
With cookies being distributed now, that is just another way the Girl Scouts take part in community service.
Girl Scout cookies
When you buy a box of Girl Scout cookies, you’re supporting a cause. This year, the girls of Troop 2592 are using their profits to support YAIPak Outreach ‘s “Boxes of Joy,” which are boxes full of toys and activities for kids who are less fortunate.
They have also decided to donate cookies to the local Children’s Hospital and soldiers.
The girls undergo cookie training to practice their social skills and manners when presenting their cookies to future customers. Clark and Sanchez have the girls practice with one another using “cookie chants,” and by learning customer service skills that can help them in future occupations.