By Christy Philemon, Recruitment Director Here are the top ten reasons to invite a friend to volunteer with Girl Scouts TODAY… 1. You only have one month take advantage of the Volunteer Invite-a-Friend offer. The countdown has begun. 30, 29, 28….. 2. We’re trying to set a new record for onboarding volunteers in a … Continue reading I Can’t Wait to Invite a Friend
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We Pass the Parent Test
By Krista Park, Communications & PR Director What parent isn’t looking for the best for their child these days? When it comes to extracurricular activities in today’s competitive world, families are looking for programs that are not only fun but also help further their child’s overall development. One of the things that is so exciting … Continue reading We Pass the Parent Test
Thinking outside Box: beyond the traditional troop
By Ivonne Ibarra-Guajardo, Recruitment Director Cumberland County Juliette Gordon Low had a grand vision for girls when she gathered the first group of Girl Scouts together in 1912. At that time, world was a different place for girls. Many extracurricular activities for girls were simply not offered. Low wanted more for girls – she believed … Continue reading Thinking outside Box: beyond the traditional troop
Why I Can’t Wait to be a Volunteer at Camp Graham this summer!
By Marsha Kitter, Lifetime Member, Alumnae, Juliette Low Planned Giving Society member In 1969 when I was 15 years old, I had my choice of going to Europe or going to Girl Scout camp. I choose Girl Scout camp. Camp was the most fantastic experience I had ever had. We slept on army cots in … Continue reading Why I Can’t Wait to be a Volunteer at Camp Graham this summer!
‘Thanks,’ Senator Barringer, for 45 years and counting…
By Samantha Herring, Communications & Marketing Intern Forty-Five years. That's how long North Carolina State Senator Tamara Barringer has been a Girl Scout. At this year’s annual meeting, Girl Scouts – NC Coastal Pines had the honor of presenting her with a 45-Year Membership Pin and also awarded her the Girl Scout Thanks Badge. The … Continue reading ‘Thanks,’ Senator Barringer, for 45 years and counting…
Generations of Impact: How 25 years of services led to $20,000 for girls
Emily Hill, Director of Individual Giving The day before Mothers’ Day had me driving up to Annapolis, Maryland for a very special reason. Friends of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines, Bob Schmitz and Amy Csorba, had made a gift in honor or Amy’s 80-year-old mother, Sue, and we were about to surprise her … Continue reading Generations of Impact: How 25 years of services led to $20,000 for girls