In the face of natural disaster, Girl Scouts know what to do—whether it’s preparing for safety or helping others in the aftermath. That is exactly what many Girl Scouts did when Hurricane Florence made its way across our council’s 41 counties in mid-September. As our Girl Scouts used their preparedness skills to gear up for … Continue reading Coming Together for Hurricane Florence
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Leaving a Green Legacy
By Lisa Conklin Strickland, Girl Scout Volunteer and Juliette Gordon Low Society Member A lifetime member of Girl Scouts, Lisa Strickland of Brunswick County, is one of the newest members of our Juliette Gordon Low Society to join the Movement-wide Planned Giving Challenge. We asked her about her background and why she chose to join … Continue reading Leaving a Green Legacy
How Lifetime Members Can Support Girl Scouts!
Lifetime membership as a Girl Scout adult is available to any individual who believes in the Girl Scout movement and wants to stay connected to the largest leadership development organization for girls in the world! By making a lifelong commitment to Girl Scouts, you support the Lifetime Membership Endowment Fund, which helps make Girl … Continue reading How Lifetime Members Can Support Girl Scouts!
Lead the Change. Volunteer with Girl Scouts today!
By Brooke Banson, Recruitment Director Happiness, fun, friends and confidence. You’ll find this and more with Girl Scouts. Imagine the smiles, the excitement, the memories made – those the moments are endless here at Girl Scouts – NC Coastal Pines. Whether you are a troop co-leader planning meetings or working behind-the-scenes to provide awesome experiences … Continue reading Lead the Change. Volunteer with Girl Scouts today!
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
‘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…