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Since she was five years old, Kameron Hanshaw has been actively involved in Girl Scouts. This summer, she used her CPR and First Aid training to save a life. She not only credits Girl Scouts to her lifesaving skills but also her confidence now as an adult—as she now leads a troop of her own. Read more
A Guest Blog from Lynne Lawson Fugate, GSCSA CEO Fall is a season of change. A new school year is in full swing. The nights get longer. The temperature drops. Trees lose their leaves. Halloween candy and costumes fill store shelves. Thanksgiving and holiday shopping plans are in the back of people’s minds. The fall Read more
As she enters retirement, Anna Dirl reflects on her decades of involvement with Girl Scouts From Girl Scout to volunteer to staff member of 22 years, few have left quite the mark in the Girl Scouting community like Anna Dirl. For decades now, she has seen the impact of Girl Scouting on a day-to-day basis, Read more
Allison Marino is a high school teacher and troop volunteer for Troop 166 in Kingsport. She has been leading virtual meetings since April. Here are her pro-tips that she has learned and recommends for other volunteers: I hope this will be helpful to other troops to keep the girls engaged and offer enriching activities during Read more
Those who have spent time at Camp Tanasi in the past decade have likely had the privilege of knowing a Ray Clabough. He joined the Tanasi staff for the summer of 2010, serving up baked goods, everything from pizza crusts to his infamous cinnamon rolls. Ray worked 35 years as a baker in Knoxville, including Read more
When a girl becomes a Girl Scout, she receives a pin in the shape of a Trefoil, symbolizing her acceptance of the ethical leadership values she will learn. Members of the Trefoil Society commit to support Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians through generous annual financial support, so girls can discover their leadership potential and take action Read more
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