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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Rachel “Maryn” Pope of Maryville partnered with Blount County Animal Welfare Society (BCAWS) to educate her community about the importance of providing doghouses to outdoor dogs. Her efforts resulted in her earning a Girl Scout Gold Award in 2022. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and implementing… Read more
Celestina Pint of Knoxville describes herself as creative, independent, and curious – traits that helped her as she developed and executed a project to revitalize West Knox FISH Pantry by updating its facilities and online presence. As a result of her efforts, she was named a 2022 Gold Award Girl Scout. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers… Read more
Randi Kroner of Knoxville used her experience with celiac disease to write, illustrate, publish, and distribute a children’s book to inform the public about the autoimmune disease and how it affects people. Her efforts resulted in her being named a 2022 Gold Award Girl Scout. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate… Read more
Elyssa Looney of Maryville partnered with Springbrook Park in Alcoa to create a program to educate visitors about native trees and biodiversity. Her efforts resulted in being named a 2022 Gold Award Girl Scout. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high schoolers who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and implementing a project that produces lasting change in… Read more
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
