FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…

INTERSTATE WORLDWIDE RELOCATION SUPPORTS SPRINGFIELD GIRL SCOUTS

SPRINGFIELD, Va., – For the tenth consecutive year, Interstate Worldwide Relocation received and housed over 1,500 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies for the Springfield, Virginia Service Unit cookie drive.  Interstate brought together 33 area Girl Scout troops and their parents, from around the Springfield area for a fun-filled day of sorting and distributing cookies.

“As always, Interstate Worldwide Relocation is pleased to support the Girl Scouts through their cookie drive,” said Arthur E. "Bud" Morrissette IV, executive vice president at Interstate Worldwide Relocation.  “Every year we are amazed at the dedication these young women put forth in the Girl Scouts main fundraiser.”

Every penny of the cookie drive proceeds remains in the local council’s area.  This revenue is used to benefit the troops, both directly by remaining in the Girl Scout troop/group treasury and indirectly by subsidizing the cost of providing the Girl Scout program in the local area.  "Cookie revenues" help local councils:

• Recruit and train volunteer leaders for each troop/group.
• Provide the financial assistance needed to make Girl Scouting available to all girls.
• Improve and maintain camp and other activity sites.
• Keep event/camp fees for all members to a minimum.
• Sponsor special events and projects.

“Interstate’s long standing support of the Springfield area Girl Scout troops is amazing,” said Florence French, coordinator of Springfield Girls Scouts troop.  “Selling the cookies is an invaluable experience for our troops and Interstate provides the logistical support to make it happen.”

About the Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.  Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts' membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia, to 3.6 million members throughout the United States, including U.S. territories, and in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas.

Interstate Worldwide Relocation

Established in 1943 and recognized for Top Hat Service, Interstate Worldwide Relocation is part of the Interstate family of companies encompassing a worldwide group of relocation management, transportation, and logistics management solutions serving government, corporate, and individual clients. Interstate is a $100+ million dollar enterprise employing more than 300 people, maintaining a fleet of over 300 vehicles, and consisting of over 1,000 global service partners. Interstate distinguishes itself with key industry certifications, including ISO 9001:2000 for all entities and facilities, FAIM-ISO for International business, and numerous prestigious awards including the unprecedented 2006 6th Department of Defense SDDC Quality Award, nine 1st Place Fleet Safety awards from the American Moving and Storage Association, the National Capital Business Ethics award, as well as the Blue Diamond Quality First award. Interstate has a long history of community and philanthropic generosity including 16 years supporting the U.S. Marines Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. For more information about the Interstate group of global companies, please call 800.745.6683, email info@invan.com.