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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From left to right: Sabrina Hagood, Asianna Leslie, Majeedah Giddens, Mary Bledsoe, Kyndall Edwards, Ariel Barnes, Brie Stevens Entrepreneurship is foundational to Girl Scouting. Courage, confidence, and character—that’s what any entrepreneur needs to run a successful business. These traits are also fundamental to Girl Scouts’ mission of building women who make the world a better… Read more
One Kingsport area troop has an important tradition—their annual winter clothing drive! Benefiting the Family Resource Center of Sullivan County, the clothing collected provides a free store for at-risk children and their families to get supplies and clothing that they may need. This year marks the third year, and they have partnered with another local troop… Read more
Every year, 20 individuals are selected and recognized as those under the age of 20 in East Tennessee who are destined to take the business world by storm. Within the Class of 2019, four of the honorees are Gold Award Girl Scouts! Knox.Biz’s 20 Under 20 honorees were celebrated this year at Women’s Basketball Hall… Read more
A Guest Blog from Lynne Lawson Fugate, GSCSA CEO As December ticks by, many people are going Christmas shopping, attending gatherings with family or friends, watching for snowy weather, and making New Year’s resolutions for 2020. Here at the Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians (GSCSA), we’ve been looking towards 2020 for a while now.… Read more
Kathleen Clontz has been a Girl Scout for 50 years, in 7 different states and overseas in Japan! During the Vietnam War, she served in the U.S. military and is now a troop volunteer in Athens, TN. We honor you today and every day for your service! Favorite Girl Scout memory? I have so many wonderful… Read more
For Veteran’s Day, we spoke with Nancy Johnson, U.S. Army veteran and former GSCSA Board of Directors member. She became a Girl Scout member as an adult when she joined the board in 2007. As previous Vice President of Business Services & Performance Assurance at B&W Y-12 LLC, Nancy also served as First Vice Chair… Read more
