For Troop 60187 in Upper St. Clair, Girl Scout Cookie season is an opportunity to build skills and sisterhood not just among peers, but with younger Girl Scouts, too! This Allegheny County troop has a yearly mentorship program where older Girl Scouts mentor a younger Girl Scouts Daisies and show them the ropes of cookieContinue reading
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Volunteer Spotlight: Tanya Schwab
For Tanya Schwab, prioritizing her Girl Scouts has been the hallmark of her 15 years as a dedicated volunteer. Tanya has been a volunteer since 2008, starting as a troop leader in Westmoreland County. She has been an associate cookie manager, associate service unit manager, and camp trainer. She first signed up to volunteer asContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Tanya Schwab”
Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Mooney
Leading Girl Scout strong in her first year as a volunteer, Jennifer Mooney loves givingback to her community! In her first year as a Girl Scout troop leader, Jennifer Mooney has found her passion incommunity service and leadership. “It’s been a whirlwind of a year,” she says. Located in Clearfield County, Jennifer leads a multi-levelContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Mooney”
Volunteer Spotlight: Angela Deemer
For more than 25 years, Angela Deemer has served as a troop leader with Girl Scouts. Her roles have included service unit manager for eight years and MagNut manager for her local troops. Currently, she leads three troops in Clearfield County. Initially, she joined Girl Scouts because she wanted to bond with her daughters. “IContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Angela Deemer”
Volunteer Spotlight: Amanda Bradley
In Beaver County, Amanda Bradley is keeping Girl Scouting fun, girl-led, and engaging for her Girl Scouts! Amanda Bradley has been a Girl Scout troop leader in Beaver County since 2015, and for nine years, she served in several service unit roles. For five years, she served as camp director for Awesome Pawsome Day Camp.Continue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Amanda Bradley”
Volunteer Spotlight: Kelley Hardie
With a passion for curiosity, learning, and exploration, Kelley Hardie teaches her Greene County Girl Scouts a love for science! Joining Girl Scouts as a volunteer in 2020, Kelley believed in the potential for Girl Scouts to take on the world of STEM. When Kelley’s daughter asked to join Girl Scouts during the COVID-19 pandemic,Continue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Kelley Hardie”
2025 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. 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 I & II Badge. CongratulationsContinue reading “2025 Adult Award Recipients”
Volunteer Spotlight: Gail Barrett
Respect, honesty, and consideration—it’s the Girl Scout way for Gail Barrett! Gail Barret has been a Girl Scout member for more than 50 years, starting as a Girl Scout in first grade. She has served as a day camp director, service unit director, troop leader, delegate, and council member for 14 years. She is theContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Gail Barrett”
Volunteer Spotlight: Tammy LaCross
Tammy LaCross has volunteered with Girl Scouts since 2013, following in the footsteps of her mom, who was a troop leader before her. Acting in the many roles of co-leader, leader, service unit product co-manager, and cookie cupboard volunteer, Tammy has seen how being a part of Girl Scouts changes lives, especially for her family. JustContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Tammy LaCross”
Volunteer Spotlight: Curtis Stratman
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”