How Girl Scouts Helped Me to #UnleashStrong

By Beth Anne Balance, Girl Scout Volunteer When I tell people that I was a Girl Scout for twelve years, I often start the conversation with a caveat, a disclaimer, an explanation – my experience was “different.” Starting as Daisies and continuing to Seniors, my troop stayed together – almost ferociously – to grow up … Continue reading How Girl Scouts Helped Me to #UnleashStrong

Remembering a Champion for Girls: Diane Pomper

By Amanda Nunn, Co-Leader Troop 1381 Diane Pomper was a woman of quiet courage, advocate for young girls and women, infectious love, steadfast resilience, and teacher of many. Diane had a calmness all the days that I knew her. I did not say years, but days. The reason for this statement, Diane did not sway … Continue reading Remembering a Champion for Girls: Diane Pomper

Girl Scouting is All About YES!

Excerpt from remarks at the 2018 Annual Meeting By: Linda Foreman, GS-NCCP Board Member, Daisy Chain Member, and Juliette Gordon Low Society Member I believe one of the most important words in our Girl Scout vocabulary is YES. This short, powerful word is the essence of our commitment to girls. By virtue of being involved … Continue reading Girl Scouting is All About YES!

Why a Young Alum Should Become a Lifetime Member

Calling all graduating Girl Scouts! CONGRATS on reaching this important milestone in your life.  High school can be challenging, and we are so glad that Girl Scouts was part of your incredible journey. As you prepare for your next chapter, now is a great time to think about how Girl Scouts can continue to provide … Continue reading Why a Young Alum Should Become a Lifetime Member

From Cookies to Catering! Jill Santa Lucia – Owner and CEO Catering Works

I’m the owner of my own business, CEO Catering Works, and I was a Girl Scout, which gave me the beginning of salesmanship tools that I still use today. I’m so thankful that I participated in the largest girl-led business in the world, and learned essential skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people … Continue reading From Cookies to Catering! Jill Santa Lucia – Owner and CEO Catering Works

How Girl Scout Cookies Can Lead to Success!

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is here! Girls across our 41 counties are learning about goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. These five skills can dramatically transfer to business success later in life! Patty Briguglio, President of PFB Connect, is one of thousands of alumnae who attribute their start in … Continue reading How Girl Scout Cookies Can Lead to Success!