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”
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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”
Volunteer Spotlight: Cammie Stralko
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”
Crystal Nagy: Leadership, Legacy, and the Life-Saving Power of Girl Scouts
Crystal Nagy is more than just a dedicated mother—she is a role model, a mentor, and a leader shaping the next generation of strong, confident young women. As the troop leader of Johnstown Troop 11391 and a passionate advocate for the Girl Scout mission, Crystal has left a profound mark, not just on her daughterContinue reading “Crystal Nagy: Leadership, Legacy, and the Life-Saving Power of Girl Scouts”
Destinations: Hawaii, England, Ireland, and Wales Guest Blog Post
Last year, Girl Scout Evelyn “Evie” Mathie attended two Girl Scout Destinations—one to Oahu, Hawaii, and one to England, Ireland, and Wales. She was a recipient of D-Pass funding granted to Girl Scouts from our council. Destination: Oahu, Hawaii My Girl Scout Destination was Hawaii in June of 2023. The Hawaiian people and culture wereContinue reading “Destinations: Hawaii, England, Ireland, and Wales Guest Blog Post”
Destinations: Orange County, Boundary Waters, and Southern California
Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Push past your comfort zone by applying for a trip on your own, and make friends from all over the country as you travel with new Girl Scout friends. There’s a unique, life-changing experience for everyone. Don’t just take itContinue reading “Destinations: Orange County, Boundary Waters, and Southern California”
Volunteer Spotlight: Sandra Coffee
“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”
Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Kovacs
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”
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