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Confidence, independence, and hands-on skills—Curtis Stratman loves outdoor adventures for what they can teach Girl Scouts! Since beginning as a Girl Scout volunteer in 2016, Curtis Stratman has had a passion for outdoor adventures with his Girl Scouts in Allegheny County. After beginning as his troop’s treasurer in 2016, Curtis eventually took on more administrativeContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Curtis Stratman”

As a volunteer with Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania since 1997, Cammie Stralko has been a troop leader committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming Girl Scout troop in Oil City. For twenty-eight years, she has been a troop leader. She has since served as a service unit manager for the Oil City service unit, aContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Cammie Stralko”

“I love Girl Scouts! It is a place where girls from every walk of life can come together and be themselves. It was my passion growing up and continues to grow stronger.” As a Girl Scout from grades K-12 in Portage through the former Talus Rock Council, Sandra Coffee has earned both her Girl ScoutContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Sandra Coffee”

Name: Janet Kovacs Service Unit: SU3622-Fairview County: Erie Total Girl Scout Years: 11 Volunteer Years: 51 Janet Kovacs has had a Girl Scout membership for 62 years now—first as a Girl Scout for 11 years, and then immediately becoming a Girl Scout volunteer after graduating high school. “I love to brag about how long I’veContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Kovacs”

Jim Blanarik has been involved with Girl Scouts for 38 years as a troop leader alongside his wife, Kathleen, for Freedom Service Unit 1640-989 in Beaver County. “When your wife is a leader and needs help, and your daughter and her friends are in the troop, you tend to lend a hand where needed,” heContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Blanarik”

Name: Linda Smith Service Unit: SU5902-Deer Lakes Allegheny Valley County: Allegheny Total Girl Scout Years: 42 Volunteer Years: 36 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: service unit manager, troop leader, service unit coach, service unit recruiter, service unit cookie volunteer (helps with booth sales) Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Indie Girl Scouting Specialties: cookie program, flag ceremonies, day camp Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED, Mental Health FirstContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Smith”

Name: Jennifer Ridilla Service Unit: SU3601-H.I.S County: Erie Total Girl Scout Years: 8 Volunteer Years: 5 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader, troop co-leader, service unit treasurer, service unit cookie manager Age-Level Experience: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Younger Multi-Level Girl Scout Pillars: Life Skills, Outdoors, Entrepreneurship Specialties: camping, MagNut program, cookie program, Girl Scout finances, badges, event planning, First Aid/CPR/AED Adult Awards: VolunteerContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Ridilla”

Name: Michelle Kramer Service Unit: SU5107-Bethel South County: Allegheny Total Girl Scout Years: 14 Volunteer Years: 13 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader, service unit manager, camp coordinator, and troop coach Age-Level Experience: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Girl Scout Pillar Experience: STEM, Life Skills, Outdoors, Entrepreneurship Specialties: event planning, GSUSA Destinations Certifications: archery, First Aid/CPR/AED, PA Certified Teacher (7-12 English, Communications, Business/Information/Technology, and K-12 Library) WhatContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle Kramer”

Name: Darlene Brown Service Unit: SU4641-Indiana County: Indiana Total Girl Scout Years: 27 Volunteer Years: 20 Current and Former Volunteer Positions: troop leader, service unit team, program team, co-service unit manager, co-day camp director, outdoor training facilitator, Program Aide training facilitator, archery instructor, troop cookie manager, assist with service unit cookie manager, recruitment, camp activities team member, day camp volunteer Age-LevelContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Darlene Brown”