SENIOR ROUNDUP
National Senior Roundups were camping events that drew girls from across the United States. They “gave the girls a sense of belonging to a strong and unified organization”.
The popularity of these events inspired the Lake Erie Girl Scout Council to hold scaled–down versions closer to home at Crowell Hilaka.
A memory from a participant:
“I was 17. The Roundup was a particularly special event for me, because I was never able to attend resident camp. I was active as a Senior Girl Scout at the Council level, Senior planning board, and I don't know what else. I just remember how independent I felt going to meeting at the Council office in downtown Cleveland. (I grew up in Chagrin Falls.) I met Debbie Walker and her family from Solon. Mrs. Walker was an active leader and encouraged me to get involved. I think it was through her help that I was able to attend. It was awesome to camp in a tent, sleep on the ground, cook our own food. We went to Blossom Music Center for a concert. And we had a demonstration from General Electric: we got to see and hear about this new oven that they had just developed that could cook things in seconds! Who knew that we were getting the first peak at what be a life changer, the microwave oven!
For me, it was a life-changing event. It gave me confidence that has lasted a lifetime. I was blessed with two daughters and spent many years as their leader as well as being active at the council level in at least three different councils, and worked as a Community Membership Director for Great Trail and Heart of Ohio GS.
Thanks for reminding me just how important the activities for the girls, even though they may not be able to thank the adults at the time.“
The popularity of these events inspired the Lake Erie Girl Scout Council to hold scaled–down versions closer to home at Crowell Hilaka.
A memory from a participant:
“I was 17. The Roundup was a particularly special event for me, because I was never able to attend resident camp. I was active as a Senior Girl Scout at the Council level, Senior planning board, and I don't know what else. I just remember how independent I felt going to meeting at the Council office in downtown Cleveland. (I grew up in Chagrin Falls.) I met Debbie Walker and her family from Solon. Mrs. Walker was an active leader and encouraged me to get involved. I think it was through her help that I was able to attend. It was awesome to camp in a tent, sleep on the ground, cook our own food. We went to Blossom Music Center for a concert. And we had a demonstration from General Electric: we got to see and hear about this new oven that they had just developed that could cook things in seconds! Who knew that we were getting the first peak at what be a life changer, the microwave oven!
For me, it was a life-changing event. It gave me confidence that has lasted a lifetime. I was blessed with two daughters and spent many years as their leader as well as being active at the council level in at least three different councils, and worked as a Community Membership Director for Great Trail and Heart of Ohio GS.
Thanks for reminding me just how important the activities for the girls, even though they may not be able to thank the adults at the time.“