Welcome to the GSCSA blog! We look forward to sharing how Girl Scouts are taking action in our council — for themselves, their communities, and the world.
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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
The Bloom Center is a 9,000 square foot greenhouse that sits right outside Central Baptist Church of Bearden. Recently bought by the church from the previous owner, it now serves as an outreach site that gives opportunities and horticultural therapy for youth with disabilities and developmental challenges, while using the products grown to serve those Read more
A Girl Scout troop from Ooltewah, TN shows their support for Friends of the Troops. Girl Scout Cookies can mean different things to different people. For some, they are a welcome treat. To others, an irresistible temptation. To some of the recipients of Friends of the Troops care packages, Girl Scout Cookies are a sweet reminder of Read more
A guest blog from Lynne Lawson Fugate, GSCSA CEO Most likely you are familiar with the phrase, “All for one and one for all”, made famous by Alexandre Dumas in his 1844 novel The Three Musketeers. This gallant phrase encompasses the idea that each individual should act for the benefit of the group, and the group should act for the Read more
Margaret “Maggie” Kelley has had a full Girl Scout experience—camping, earning badges, and completing her Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. But what made her experience unique? She’s a descendant of the Girl Scout movement founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Now a freshman in college studying engineering and computer science, Maggie joined Girl Read more
Blast from the Past: Girl Scouts at Adahi in 1981 prepare to go out on the lake. Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians’ (GSCSA) Camp Adahi encompasses 900 acres of picturesque wooded property located on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia. A 10-acre manmade lake, nine miles of hiking trails, basketball court, swimming pool, and an open “Field of Fun” Read more
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