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When hearing the words, “Girl Scout,” the first thing that probably comes to mind is your favorite Girl Scout Cookie that you can’t wait to buy every spring. The girls who sell you those cookies each year are doing so much more than delivering your favorite snack. They’re part of an organization that provides resources Read more
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
Arabella Sarver of Vonore, TN, noticed a significant disparity in the quality of education in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) that underserved children in Vonore received. This led her to create an interactive center to interest students and connect them with STEAM learning resources as part of earning her Girl Scout Read more
Girl Scouts explore outdoors and preserve area park Hazel C., Amelia E., Elenor R., Eliza E., and Caroline R. stop for a photo while exploring a local park. In fall 2019, Amy Chumley and Ellery Nief founded troop 21186 in the Fountain City and Inskip areas. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the Brownies (grades 2-3) and Read more
Camp Wildwood is a place of everlasting fun and learning, especially to the Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians. The 12-acre camp is located in Johnson City and contains natural wildlife and beauty, which draws a lot of attention from hikers and campers across the East Tennessee region. While visiting Johnson City’s hidden gem, you might Read more
Emily Morgan of Jonesborough learned of the large number of feral cats in her region, took action to help protect cats and control populations, and was named a 2021 Gold Award Girl Scout for her wrok from Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and Read more
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