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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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
This month’s Green Spot volunteer is Cathy Hendricks of Lake Village Service Unit in Chattanooga. Cathy Hendricks, First Lady of Troop 41007, is a cookie guru. Not only does she manage cookie for a troop of 25 girls, but she has also agreed to help out a service unit that she doesn’t even belong to. She takes amazing notes… Read more
This month’s Green Spot volunteer is Jamie Fischer from Cumberland Gap Service Unit. Jamie is not only a troop administrator for Troop 20570, but she is also one of two service unit managers for Cumberland Gap. Jamie has done an outstanding job in both roles. When Jamie and her daughter, Alexus, moved to the area, there wasn’t an… Read more
