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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”

Big Feelings Story Time: Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum

“Children are often not taught about mental health until their teenage years. My project is a step towards raising awareness and helping empower children to regulate their emotional well-being.” —Gold Award Girl Scout Devon McDonald Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania would like to congratulate Devon McDonald, Gold Award Girl Scout of Allegheny County Troop 52242, whoContinue reading “Big Feelings Story Time: Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum”

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”

2025 Gold Award Girl Scouts Receive Honors at Awards of Distinction Event

Our annual Awards of Distinction event, held this year on May 14, 2025, at the Carnegie Science Center, celebrates women who exemplify excellence in leadership throughout our council’s region, as well as the accomplishments of two Gold Award Girl Scouts who received the honors of Girl Scout Humanitarian and Girl Scout of Distinction. Gold AwardContinue reading “2025 Gold Award Girl Scouts Receive Honors at Awards of Distinction Event”

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”