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Girl Scouts face the competition

Broadcast: Midmorning, 04/02/2008, 10:06 a.m.

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The largest organization for girls is less popular than it used to be. The Girl Scouts of America is considering a new image to keep up with the times and the tastes of preteens.

Guests

  • Judy Schoenberg: Senior researcher at the Girl Scout Research Institute.
  • Laurel Richie: Chief marketing officer for Girl Scouts of America.
  • Peter Levine: Director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.

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