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”
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Stop Cancer: Attention to Prevention
“My Gold Award project, ‘Stop Cancer: Attention to Prevention’ proves that you are never too young to make a difference.” – Gold Award Girl Scout Madelyn Sheffel Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania would like to congratulate Madelyn Sheffel, Gold Award Girl Scout of Mercer County Troop 36642, who was selected as the winner of the GirlContinue reading “Stop Cancer: Attention to Prevention”
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”
Congratulations to our 2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Congratulations to our 2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts! Our council recently celebrated 41 Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award, the most prestigious award in Girl Scouting. Gold Award Girl Scouts Autumn Blair, Emma Perman, and Sawyer Wright spoke at our 2024 Gold Award Ceremony about their projects and their Girl Scouting experiences. Autumn BlairContinue reading “Congratulations to our 2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts”
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”
Adventure awaits at Girl Scout Summer Camp!
Girl Scout summer camp season is right around the corner! From devouring s’mores to singing songs around the campfire, we invite Girl Scouts to experience the magic of camp as they unplug, unwind, and immerse themselves in the great outdoors. Whether attending on their own or with others, Girl Scout camp gives girls the opportunityContinue reading “Adventure awaits at Girl Scout Summer Camp!”
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”
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