‘Day of the Girl’ recognized during special meeting of Wenatchee City Council

WENATCHEE — After two young Girl Scouts led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, it was a room full of bright green sashes and civic pride in the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center Oct. 9, as Mayor Mike Poirier proclaimed Oct. 11, 2025, as “International Day of the Girl” in Wenatchee.

The proclamation, presented with support from Councilmember Jose Cuevas, honored the contributions of girls and young women around the world and emphasized their “courage, confidence, and character” — traits long fostered through the Girl Scouts organization.

Brian Newberry, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, traveled from Spokane to help mark the occasion alongside local troop leaders, parents and scouts. He shared a few updates from the region, noting that Wenatchee Girl Scouts recently helped send more than 42,000 boxes of cookies to U.S. military members stationed as far away as Iraq, Italy, and Guam.

“These girls are awesome,” Newberry told the council. “They make the world a better place, and we love Wenatchee because this city recognizes that their voices matter.”

Mayor Poirier’s proclamation echoed that message, calling on residents to support the empowerment of girls and advocate for opportunities that allow them to thrive.

The theme for this year’s observance is “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Front Lines of Crisis.” It highlights the role of young leaders in building resilience and shaping community solutions during times of challenge.

As the scouts closed the ceremony with their traditional Girl Scout Promise, council members joined them at the front of the room to present commemorative pins — and to share in a brief moment of celebration for the city’s next generation of leaders.

Andrew Simpson: 509-433-7626 or andrew@ward.media