GSUSA
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | Girl Scouts of the USA |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
GSUSA stands for Girl Scouts of the USA, a nonprofit abbreviation.
Youth organization for girls that teaches leadership, outdoor skills, science and entrepreneurship, famous for its annual cookie sales.
Example: The troop sold 2,000 boxes of cookies at GSUSA booths outside grocery stores.
Usage notes
Juliette Gordon Low founded it in Savannah, Georgia, in 1912. Cookie sales began in 1917 and fund local troops and councils. Its highest award is the Gold Award. It is a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and is independent of Scouting America.
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