Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Ridilla

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”

2024 Adult Award Recipients

The Adult Award Review Committee has the distinct privilege of reviewing nominations for the exceptional volunteers who serve as the backbone of our organization each year. The committee meticulously assesses each recommendation, and the board approves the nominations for the Adult Awards, including the President’s Award, Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin, and Thanks Badge. Congratulations toContinue reading “2024 Adult Award Recipients”

Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle Kramer

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”

Volunteer Spotlight: Darlene Brown

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”

Volunteer Spotlight: Ellie Babcock

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”

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”

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”

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”