Category Archives: Volunteer Spotlights

We’d like to take a moment to tip our berets as we congratulate the following service units who earned an additional $.01 per package bonus on all sales from the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program! Service Unit Name Service Unit Number Neshannock 1602 989 Freedom 1640 Bushy Run 2611 Allegheny Mohawk 2645 Coudersport Austin 2658Continue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: 28 Service Units who earned the Service Unit Bonus Challenge”

Each year, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania accepts nominations for the exceptional volunteers who serve as the backbone of our organization. The Adult Award Review Committee then has the distinct privilege of reviewing those nominations and assessing each one carefully. The board approves the nominations for the Adult Awards, including the Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, ThanksContinue reading “2023 Adult Awards”

Although Katie Ehasz’s Girl Scout journey first began in Pittsburgh as a Girl Scout Daisy, her volunteer journey began in Lopatcong, New Jersey, when her oldest of three children turned five. When Katie signed her daughter up for Girl Scouts, she became a co-leader and eventually a troop leader, until her family decided to returnContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Katie Ehasz”

Lori Kibler’s Girl Scout journey began when she started out as a Brownie Girl Scout. She recalls one of her favorite memories cabin camping with an older troop. “I have great memories of camping and other activities with my Girl Scout troop,” she said. “I still remember late night singing along to REO Speedwagon tunesContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Lori Kibler”

Rebecca Black recalls her time as a Girl Scout in Cheswick, where her favorite memory was going to Camp Henry Kaufmann as a troop. Up until she graduated high school, her mom was her troop leader. “It gave us the opportunity to spend time and experience so much together,” she said. “I wanted the sameContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Rebecca Black”

When thinking about her Girl Scout memories, Emily Rankin says her favorite—the one that inspires her to continue volunteering—is when she was camping with her first troop as a volunteer. “The girls were probably Brownies,” she said. “I got to the cabin a little late on the first night. All of a sudden, one ofContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Emily Rankin”

Watching girls grow into responsible, service-minded young women is Heather Balas’s favorite part about volunteering with Girl Scouts. “It is incredibly rewarding to watch these young girls grow and to know that you had a small part in that,” she said. When Heather’s oldest daughter expressed interest in joining Girl Scouts, Heather signed her upContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Balas”

When Girl Scout information was presented to Misty Stephens and her daughters at their local library, she knew it would not only be a wonderful opportunity for her girls, but for herself, too. Misty has been a troop leader for five years, and this year she took on a new role as service unit troopContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Misty Stephens”

Jeanette Benedetto has been volunteering with Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania ever since she signed her daughter up a little over three years ago. Although she didn’t plan to be a troop leader right away, it was a great way for her to make new friends after recently moving to the Pittsburgh area. She thought sheContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Jeanette Benedetto”