Despite nationwide Girl Scout financial woes, Utah doing OK

Despite nationwide Girl Scout financial woes, Utah doing OK


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SALT LAKE CITY — Recent reports show major financial trouble for the Girl Scouts of America but local leaders say they aren't seeing any of the problems that seem to be plaguing other councils across the country.

The Associated Press reported that GSA is in a dire situation: membership is down, camps are being sold and their pension plan is $347 million in the red.

Girl Scouts of Utah Communications Manager Annie Cutler was surprised to see the report and said GSA is still thriving in the Beehive State.

"We want to make it very clear that we have two phenomenal camps that are in great shape and they are not in any threat of being shut down or closed or sold," she said. "They're in very good shape."

In fact, Cutler said they purchased 236 acres of land surrounding their Camp Cloud Rim above Park City to ensure future generations could use the camp.

While membership is decreasing in other states, Cutler said their membership has been growing for the past three years.

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"We have (between) 8,500 to 9,000 girl scouts in the state and over 3,000 volunteers," Cutler said. "Girl Scouts of Utah — we're one of the very few councils across the country that are in the black."

Cutler said their council has been very conservative with money and have seen a lot of success from their developmental team, which finds ways to raise money from donors.

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