will participate in a “hands-on” activity. Metro ran a trial of “The House That She Built” patch program this past month close to home! Metro’s President, Kristie Veri, coordinated the opportunity with her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. (Kristie is also her daughter’s troop leader - add that to the list of Kristie’s many accomplishments!). Linda Garvey, Metro’s PWB Chair, and Michele Leppard, Metro’s EO, were guest speakers at this troop meeting. To ensure that the troop met the requirements to achieving “The House That She Built” patch, Metro members generously donated their time and the necessary resources. Mike Black of Blue Ridge Lumber and his team cut and provided wooden blocks and nails for the troop’s hands-on string art project. Mike and his team also donated fashionable Blue Ridge Lumber hats for all the girls (or their dads?). Tammy Murray of Anderson Windows and Doors and Metro PWB member, donated the patches and the books each Girl Scout received. The girls were also able to keep the hammers they used for the projects thanks to the generosity of their troop leaders.
METRO’S PROFESSIONAL WOMEN (PWB) IN BUILDING HELPS GIRL SCOUT TROOP EARN “THE HOUSE SHE BUILT” PATCH – INTRODUCING YOUNG GIRLS TO CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION! In March 2022, The Girls Scouts and the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) teamed up to create a new patch and charm. This exciting program was designed to spark girl’s early interest in construction and build their self-esteem. The patch is based on the NAHB Utah PWB Chapter in a book format called “The House That She Built” by Mollie Elkman. It is the true story of 100 American women, many former Girl Scouts, who came together to build a home in Utah. The patch and charm program is designed to help drive curiosity, expose the girls to new career paths, and be a fun learning experience. In order to earn “The House She Built” Patch, the girls will meet with women in the construction industry. A presenter will read the book to the girls, encourage Q&A, and then the Girl Scouts
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