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Contributed by: holly policy on 5/7/2008

GIRL SCOUTS NET OVER $50,000 FROM 6TH ANNUAL
SILENT AUCTION & LUNCHEON
--Most successful event to date for organization-

In its most successful event to date, Girl Scouts of Palm Glades Council netted $51,000 from their 6th Annual Silent Auction & Luncheon held on April 5 at the Kravis Center.

"We are thrilled with the incredible support from the community," said Denise Valz, CEO of the Girl Scouts. "The money raised from this event will go a long way in our efforts to provide a valuable leadership development experience for girls."

More than 250 attendees took part in the luncheon and silent auction, which featured vacation getaways, golf packages, priceless art, jewelry, and celebrity autographed items. Tiffany Kenney, WPBF TV 25 anchor served as Mistress of Ceremonies and guests listened to an inspiring keynote speech by local author Yvonne Mason.

Girl Scouts of Palm Glades Council serves more than 9,300 girls in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties.

About Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Through the Girl Scout Leadership Development Program, girls discover their personal best and prepare for a positive future, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to solve problems and improve their communities.

A premier voice for girls and a leading expert on their growth and development, Girl Scouts is a highly regarded, contemporary organization, Girl Scouts offers girls ages 5-17 remarkable opportunities to develop values and contribute to society as leaders, thinkers and responsible citizens.

Girl Scouts of Palm Glades Council serves more than 9,300 girls in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. For more information, contact Girl Scouts at 561-427-0177, toll free at 866-727-GIRL (4475) or visit us online at www.gspgc.org.

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