100th anniversary event highlights
Girl Scouts of Citrus Hosts 5K Thin Mint Sprint
The Girl Scouts of Citrus and volunteers from Brevard County hosted a 5K run/walk entitled “The Thin Mint Sprint” on Sept. 10 at The Avenue in Viera. Over 700 Girl Scouts, families, and adults participated in the race as well as the after race party.
Jonathan Brown, 18, of Merritt Island finished first overall with a time of 19:02, while Girl Scout Jenna Hindsley, 16, of Rockledge finished second with a time of 22:53.
Once the race was completed, a large after race party was held throughout The Avenue featuring bounce houses, carnival games, delicious treats and special prizes.
The Starting Line: Over 700 people participated in the 1st Annual Thin Mint Sprint
The Thin Mint Sprint was the first of a series of events celebrating the Girl Scouts’ 100th
Girl Scout Jenna Hindsley came in second place and was the overall female champion.
Anniversary. Photos by Rosa Reich
The Great Gathering
Nearly 3,000 participants filled the Volusia County Fairgrounds on Jan. 21st as event chair, Dana Allen, opened the Great Gathering festivities.
Visitors had an opportunity to check out the Girl Scout museum display, cookie memorabilia, Girl Scout shop, timeline, add an item to the time capsule and were treated to an entertaining fashion show of vintage and current Girl Scout attire. If you would like to order a CD or aerial photo please visit www.gsgreatgathering.com/.
Ground photography by Tanya Stiffler and Richard Shaw – Aerial photography by Ken Biggs
