San Antonio Area Council of Girl Scouts

San Antonio Area Council of Girl Scouts was formed in 1924 as an atmosphere of openness, freedom and trust, in which its members could increase self-awareness, improve relations with others, develop meaningful values and contribute to the betterment of society. The organization was created after a meeting in the Menger Hotel in San Antonio between a group of representative citizens and Miss Pauline Wherry, a representative of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. At this time there were four Girl Scout troops in San Antonio, the minimum number required for the organization of a council. Mrs. A.F. Leifeld made the initial contact with the National Headquarters regarding the formation of a council. The first official name of the Council was Bexar County Council of Girl Scouts, which changed in 1949 to San Antonio & Bexar County Council of Girl Scouts. Finally, in 1966 the council became know by its current name, and expanded its jurisdiction to include the counties of Kerr, Atascosa, Bandera, Frio, Kendall, Medina and Wilson.

From the description of San Antonio Area Council of Girl Scouts records, 1926-2000. (University of Texas at San Antonio). WorldCat record id: 46822881

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