Their motto is ‘be prepared.’ But Girl Scouts didn’t see this coming.
Former Girl Scouts, volunteers, friends and family were invited by the Girl Scouts: Heart of the South council staff to attend a “Last Linger and Final Campfire” event at Kamp Kiwani on Saturday, Nov. 8. (Courtesy Becky Joyner)
Kamp Kiwani in Middleton, Tennessee, comprises 1,219 acres of dense green woods, a clear lake and countless childhood memories for Girl Scouts who grew up in West Tennessee.
Now it is for sale.
It has been put up for auction by Girl Scouts: Heart of the South, or GSHS, through United Country Real Estate | Heartland Realty & Auction LLC. Online bidding is now open and a live auction will conclude the sale on Nov. 13.
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Lydia Williams
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
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