Girl Scout Piper Project

The Girl Scout Piper Project was launched with great fanfare on October 25, 1966 at the National Council Meeting (now called National Conventions) in Detroit, Michigan. The 3-year Piper Project was devoted to retaining membership in Girl Scouting and increasing membership among girls who had never experienced Girl Scouting.

Bringing forth it's most notable celebrity troop leader - Mrs. Harry Karl, aka Debbie Reynolds - was introduced as the Honorary National Piper. The Piper Project team consisted of Miss Dephane Tabor (national staff), Mrs.J. Lucian Smith (volunteer) and Ms. Reynolds.

All troop leaders were considered part of the Piper Project. The project was heavily promoted in the Leader magazine during the following months.

Vintage Piper Patch

"Follow the Piper" the official song of the Piper Project sung by Debbie Reynolds	Piper Pin, image donated by Julia Kirvan Official Piper pins were handed out at the National Council Meeting to all adults and Senior Girl Scouts. It is not known if this pin is the same as those handed out. It does, however, have the official "Piper" logo. This pin has been seen in white and red versions also.	Debbie Reynolds with Seniors singing theme song on the cover of the Girl Scout Leader magazine January 1967
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	Image donated by Loree LaChance	Piper patch, about the size of a GS badge
Button image donated by the Altvaters