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 Gold Award Girl Scout McKayla Floyd heard that there was a local Revolutionary War soldier buried in the Esslinger Cemetery that was overrun with thickets, briers, and brush, she knew this was her Go Gold project. “Many graves do not receive their proper respect,” said McKayla. “More history is being lost to time every… Read more
The United States is on the brink of a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) “talent vacuum,” reported an article published by The Hill on May 2. With the government encouraging companies to stop outsourcing in addition to tighter regulations on immigration, U.S. companies are facing a shortage of skilled laborers. The article cited research by Ranstad… Read more
According to the National Census Bureau, about 14 percent of families and 18 percent of individuals within our service areas live below the poverty line, ranking this region at 39th in the country. We want to help change those numbers and bring not only help but hope to girls and their communities in need. In… Read more
Standing in a small classroom filled with children’s toys is an unexpected find: a wooden tunnel with three thousand blue zip ties attached. At five feet, each side lined with eight beams of hand-strung zip ties, it’s especially striking as the light from the window illuminates the color. Named the Zipper, it serves as a… Read more
Angie Beach, the new south area director for Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians (GSCSA), understands well the joys and struggles of being a Girl Scout volunteer. Before accepting a job in the Customer Service department at GSCSA seven years ago, Beach served as a volunteer for seven years while her daughters were Girl Scouts.… Read more
The Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians had a great year at the 32nd Annual Hiwassee River Raft Race! This year fourteen rafts had nearly perfect weather for the annual run down the Hiwassee River on their homemade floats. The rafts were built using lashing and knot-tying skills, bamboo, and inflatable tubes. Each raft… Read more
