I'll see your William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, and raise you one Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of America.

Today marks 99 years since the Girl Scouts were founded in Savannah, Georgia, so I thought we should celebrate by featuring a current day Girl Scout who is busy living the principles of this preeminent organization.

"Caitlyn is a freshman in high school and one of what is today becoming a rare thing. She is proud to say she is a girl scout. Today's girl scouts are far different than of yesteryear. They're not all about crafts and songs.They are strong, courageous, caring young women with a strong drive to make a difference in the world. Caitlyn is involved on so many levels in the organization. She volunteers at day camp mentoring younger girls, helping them to learn archery, canoeing, kayaking, high ropes, to name just a few fun things at camp. She serves as an annual delegate representing her area, and this November she will represent her Council as a National delegate in Houston, Tx. to help kick off the 100th anniversary celebration of Girl Scouts. On Feb. 24, she was one of 100 Girl Scouts from all over the state of Ky that "stormed the capital" in Frankfort, sitting in on committee meetings, and Senate sessions. Caitlyn also volunteers each month at her counties Dare to Care food distribution to needy families, helping to sort and bag food. Caitlyn has earned her Bronze and Silver awards, and has started on her Gold award, the highest award a girl can earn in Girl Scouts. So why should Caitlyn be selected? I can't think of anyone that cares more for the environment, animals, freedom and democracy, and humanity in general, than Caitlyn. And Caitlyn truly lives by the girl scout law that says, "Be a sister to every girl scout". She's always helping someone else, she would be so amazed that someone thought of her."

Celebrate National Girl Scouts Day, honor Juliette Gordon Low, and recognize our recipient in one fell swoop. It's easy. Here's how:

Simply write Caitlyn a short note letting her know how impressive you think her commitment is to this organization and congratulate her on her long standing involvement with Girl Scouts. Maybe even help her see the work she is doing is helping to carry on the legacy of Juliette Gordon Low.

Then seal your letter in a yellow envelope and place the words, Yellow Envelope Project" in the return address. Commit to sending your envelope to the mailing address listed below, sometime before next Saturday when we meet again to recognize our next worthy recipient.

Caitlyn M.
987 Vance Road
Turners Station, KY  40075-7347

And if you are still itching to celebrate National Girl Scouts Day then do what I intend to do.  Eat a Thin Mint right out of the freezer.

Shining off until Monday...