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Service unit manager Heather McPherson and service unit event manager Jackie Quillen have re-energized their service unit with fun and enriching events. For example, they hosted an International Tea party this past spring. As a part of this event, they collected and donated 306 books to Greeneville City and Greene County Schools. They also coordinated Read more
This month’s Green Spot volunteer is Kameron Hanshaw from Emory Valley Service Unit. Kameron has been a Girl Scout since she was a kid. Her mom, Tracy Jarnigan, was her troop’s volunteer! Side note: Kameron’s Ambassador to Girl Scout adult bridging ceremony was ziplining from one point to the next. How cool is that?! She Read more
Jennifer Botts is a longtime Girl Scout volunteer who serves as troop administrator for Troop 168 in Bristol, Virginia. She is also the outgoing service unit manager of the Bristol Stars Service Unit. She’s warm and approachable, and volunteers always walk away from the monthly service unit meetings feeling more informed and confident. Jennifer’s troop Read more
We have a winner in the 2017 Summer Camp patch design contest! Ten-year-old Ella B. from Ooltewah submitted this year’s winning design! Every girl who attends a session of Summer Camp will receive this cool patch – designed by Ella, a first-time camper this year! We love her creativity! (Did you spot the letters C-A-M-P Read more
The April Green Spot volunteer is Penny Jo Burkhart from New Visions Service Unit in Knoxville. Penny began volunteering in 2008 with her daughter, Hannah’s, Daisy troop at East Knox County Elementary School. She is the troop’s administrator, and she serves as the service unit treasurer and event coordinator. Penny is a very energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic mentor for Read more
This month’s Green Spot volunteer is Mary Fanslow from Holston River Service Unit in Kingsport. Mary is a longtime Girl Scout volunteer and the current troop administrator of Troop 263. She also serves as the adult recognitions coordinator and co-service unit manager for Holston River. She has been with Troop 263 since 1994! Her heart is with the Girl Read more
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