Girl Scouts, SDI celebrated the grand opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting on May 24. Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) is the world pre-eminent organization dedicated solely to girls, where in an accepting and nurturing environment, they learn how to build character and skills for success. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, such as leadership, values, social conscience and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, today there are nearly 3.7 million girls and adults in Girl Scouting. Through its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), GSUSA is part of a worldwide family of 8.5 million girls and adults in 140 countries. Visit them at 6353 El Camino Real, Ste. L, M in Carlsbad. For more information, call (760) 444-9011 or visit their Web site at www.girlscoutssdi.com.

Photo: Pictured from left to right, first row: Carlsbad City Councilwoman Norine Sigafoose, President of Girl Scouts San Diego-Imperial Council Marla B. Blom, Girl Scouts Brianna Balestreri, Mary Beth Brehove, Lauren Feliciano, Cecilia McGalliard, Karah McMahon and Emma Stringer. Back row: Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council CEO Jo Dee C. Jacob, Carlsbad Chamber Ambassador, Josephine Wright, Carlsbad Chamber Ambassador, JudyDavis, Director of Membership and Marketing Girl Scouts San Diego-Imperial Council Alisa Crothers, Carlsbad Service Unit Manager Media Joan Friedenberg, Carlsbad Service Unit Manager Media Alice Kemper, Communications Director John Culea for County Supervisor Bill Horn and Ambassador Tammy Lyttleton. Ambassador Troop #4474 leader is Yolima McGalliard (not in photo).