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”
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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”
Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Yurga
Service Unit: SU2645-Allegheny Mohawk County: Westmoreland Total Girl Scout Years: 19 Volunteer Years: 18 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: service unit manager, co-leader, leader, service unit registrar Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador, Younger Multi-Level, Older Multi-Level, All-Ages Multi-Level Girl Scout Pillar Experience: STEM, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship Specialties: MagNut program, cookie program, community service/Take Action projects, badges, event planning, ceremonies/traditions, songsContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah Yurga”
Volunteer Spotlight: Christy Ehrlich
Service Units: SU5808-Baldwin Whitehall and SU5100-Greater Pittsburgh County: Allegheny Total Girl Scout Years: 10 Volunteer Years: 10 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader (multiple troops), Greater Pittsburgh service unit manager, troop mentor, Greater Pittsburgh service unit finance manager, Greater Pittsburgh service unit cookie manager, service unit MagNut manager (both service units) Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette Specialties: cookie program, additionalContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Christy Ehrlich”
Volunteer Spotlight: Denise Cerili-Martz
Service Unit: SU2664-Central Westmoreland County: Westmoreland Total Girl Scout Years: 15 Volunteer Years: 12 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader, Silver Award Review Committee & Facilitator, Gold Award Committee & Facilitator, Leader Honor Guard Unit & Facilitator Age-Level Experience: All-Ages Multi-Level Girl Scout Pillars: Life Skills, Entrepreneurship Specialties: Bronze Awards, Silver Awards, Gold Awards, flag ceremonies, community service/Take Action projects Adult Awards: VolunteerContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Denise Cerili-Martz”
Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Kisner
Service Unit: SU4605-Bedford County: Bedford Total Girl Scout Years: 18 Volunteer Years: 17 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader, service unit manager, cookie manager, MagNut manager Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador, Younger Multi-Level, Older Multi-Level, All-Ages Multi-Level Girl Scout Pillars: STEM, Life Skills, Outdoors Specialties: camping, travel, community service/Take Action projects, Journeys, badges, event planning, archery Awards: Volunteer of Excellence,Continue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Kisner”
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