Wow! I hadn't heard anything about this. Yes, I too was a girl scout from brownies to juniors to cadettes. My troop died out the summer before my last (junior/senior) year in high school, so I never did bridge to seniors, which was sad
I loved scouting and I totally agree that it helps develop leadership skills in young women, especially if you stick with it when you get a little older. My troops were always very active and they lead to my certification in canoeing and sailing. I wanted to be a SCIT the summer before my senior year, but I didn't turn 16 in time.
Somewhere in my pile of stuff to put in a scrapbook, I have my vest that's covered with patches and badges. I hope they think about all of the repercussions before they do anything rash. Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't (nor would any of my students who are all pretty much in the age range between 11 and 17) join something known as Studio 2B.