In 100th year, Girl Scouts of Connecticut honor trailblazers- The New Haven Register - Serving New Haven, Connecticut
In 100th year, Girl Scouts of Connecticut honor trailblazers- The New Haven Register - Serving New Haven, Connecticut
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Girl Scouts of Connecticut recently honored 100 area individuals and organizations for embracing and living Girl Scout values.
One of the honorees is Hamden resident Natalie Hatcher Caple Douglas Hardy, who was recognized in a special ceremony held earlier this month in Hartford. She already received a Distinguished Alumnae Award.
Hardy, 94, was a member of Girl Scout Troop 24, one of the first African-American troops in the country. She also holds the distinction of being the first black woman to earn the Golden Eaglet Award — now known as the Gold Award — and the equivalent of the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Award.
“I’m overwhelmed,” Hardy said as her friends and fellow residents gathered around her.
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Girl Scouts of Connecticut recently honored 100 area individuals and organizations for embracing and living Girl Scout values.
One of the honorees is Hamden resident Natalie Hatcher Caple Douglas Hardy, who was recognized in a special ceremony held earlier this month in Hartford. She already received a Distinguished Alumnae Award.
Hardy, 94, was a member of Girl Scout Troop 24, one of the first African-American troops in the country. She also holds the distinction of being the first black woman to earn the Golden Eaglet Award — now known as the Gold Award — and the equivalent of the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Award.
“I’m overwhelmed,” Hardy said as her friends and fellow residents gathered around her.
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