Name: Ellie Babcock Service Unit: SU2662-St. Marys County: Elk Total Girl Scout Years: 18 Volunteer Years: 8 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader, Magnut manager, and service unit manager Age-Level Experience: Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior Girl Scout Pillars: Life Skills, Outdoors Specialties: camping, travel, MagNut program, Girl Scout finances, outdoor skills, badges Adult Awards: Volunteer of Excellence, Honor Pin What do you want volunteersContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Ellie Babcock”
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2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts Receive Honors at Awards of Distinction
Our annual Awards of Distinction event, held this year on May 15, 2024, at the Carnegie Science Center, celebrates women who exemplify excellence in leadership throughout our council’s region, as well as the accomplishments of two Gold Award Girl Scouts who received the honors of Girl Scout Humanitarian and Girl Scout of Distinction. Gold AwardContinue reading “2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts Receive Honors at Awards of Distinction”
Adventure awaits at Girl Scout Summer Camp!
Girl Scout summer camp season is right around the corner! From devouring s’mores to singing songs around the campfire, we invite Girl Scouts to experience the magic of camp as they unplug, unwind, and immerse themselves in the great outdoors. Whether attending on their own or with others, Girl Scout camp gives girls the opportunityContinue reading “Adventure awaits at Girl Scout Summer Camp!”
Volunteer Spotlight: Melinda Shoenfelt
Service Unit: SU4641-Indiana County: Indiana Total Girl Scout Years: 30 Volunteer Years: 22 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: service unit manager, service unit cookie manager, troop cookie manager, troop MagNut manager, finance manager, cookie cupboard manager, day camp staff, program team, service unit registrar, troop mentor, trainer, troop leader, Adult Award Committee What do you want volunteers to know aboutContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Melinda Shoenfelt”
Awards of Distinction Honorary Chair, Victoria Bechtold Kush
We sat down with Victoria Bechtold Kush to learn about what Girl Scouts means to her. Victoria is a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, a Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania board member, a former Woman of Distinction, a lifetime member of Girl Scouts, and this year’s Awards of Distinction Honorary Chair. Can you speakContinue reading “Awards of Distinction Honorary Chair, Victoria Bechtold Kush”
Volunteer Spotlight: Kim Watson
Service Unit: SU2658-Coudersport Austin County: Potter Total Girl Scout Years: 24 Volunteer Years: 19 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: service unit manager, finance manager, MagNut/cookie manager, troop leader Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador, All-Ages Multi-Level Specialties: MagNut program, cookie program, event planning, songs and games Certifications: Outdoor Skills/Let’s Go Camping, YMHFA, First Aid/CPR/AED What do you want volunteers to know about you?IContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Kim Watson”
PPG Science of Color Program
Ever wonder where the bright, brilliant colors in a rainbow or your favorite crayons come from? Do you think about what colors your pets see and how the world looks different through their eyes? Or even stain your favorite T-shirt with a permanent marker and ask yourself if there was a way to make itContinue reading “PPG Science of Color Program”
Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Thaw
Service Unit: SU5602-GlenOaks County: Allegheny Total Girl Scout Years: 30 Volunteer Years: 29 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: service unit manager, finance manager, day camp director, community MagNut manager, troop leader Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Girl Scout Pillar Experience: STEM, life skills Specialties: flag ceremonies, badges, event planning, songs and games,Continue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Barbara Thaw”
Volunteer Spotlight: Roxanne Tuinstra
Service Unit: SU4651-Westmont Johnstown County: Cambria Total Girl Scout Years: 9 Volunteer Years: 9 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader, service unit manager Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador, Younger Multi-Level Girl Scout Pillar Experience: STEM Specialties: camping, Silver Award, Gold Award, outdoor skills, community service/Take Action projects, Journeys, badges Awards: Appreciation Pin Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED, Outdoor Skills, knife skills What doContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Roxanne Tuinstra”
Volunteer Spotlight: Rebeccah Hoffman
Service Unit: SU5406-Pine Richland County: Allegheny Total Girl Scout Years: 11 Volunteer Years: 9 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader, new leader coach, troop MagNut & cookie coordinator, service unit all-camp coordinator Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette Girl Scout Pillar Experience: STEM, Life Skills, Outdoors Specialties: camping, MagNut program, cookie program, Bronze Award, outdoor skills, badges, ceremonies/traditions, First Aid/CPR/AED Awards: Appreciation Pin, Service Unit President’sContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Rebeccah Hoffman”
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