Press Releases
Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremonies
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador in grades 9-12 may earn. Someone once described the Girl Scout Gold Award as being "what you really want to be remembered for" in Girl Scouting. For many, the leadership skills, organizational skills, and sense of community and commitment that come from "going for the Gold" set the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship.
Mentor-For-A-Day Job Shadowing Program - April 2, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA – Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania’s Alumnae Association will partner with Getting to the Point, Inc, Pittsburgh’s premier independent relocation service, to sponsor the Mentor-For-A-Day Job Shadowing program.
The 32nd Annual Girl Scout Dinner
Johnstown, PA – The 32nd Annual Girl Scout Dinner will be held on Monday, April 20, 2009 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown, PA. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Beverly Roberts-Atwater.
White House Council on Women and Girls
Wednesday, March 11, 2009, President Obama signed an Executive Order to create the White House Council on Women and Girls to establish a coordinated federal response to issues that particularly impact the lives of women and girls.
Jenna Bekeny Selected as GSUSA 2009 National Girl Consultant
Jenna Bekeny, daughter of Judy and Frank Bekeny of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been selected as a 2009 National Girl Consultant, serving as part of an advisory board to the Board of Directors and the staff of Girl Scouts of the USA.
Camp Hawthorne Ridge Open House
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania will hold a focus group at Camp Hawthorne Ridge on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Camp Lend-A-Hand Open House
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania will hold a focus group at Camp Lend-A-Hand on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 1-5 p.m.
Girl Scouts Celebrate Leadership During Girl Scout Week
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania joins Girl Scouts around the nation to make the world a better place and celebrate Girl Scout Week, March 8-14. The week honors the 97th anniversary of Girl Scouting in the United States, which falls on March 12.
Cookies & Cocktails Happy Hour for Girl Scout Alumnae & Friends
Erie, Pennsylvania - With weeklong celebrations, Girl Scouts across the nation will commemorate the 97th birthday of Girl Scouting on Thursday, March 12, 2009.
Girl Scout Magazine Reflects Girls' Interests and Voices
Hot off the presses, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania’s new publication, S’MORE magazine, offers “all the good stuff in Girl Scouting” with an added twist. In addition to listing hundreds of events and summer camp programs, S’MORE includes stories, articles and submissions by girls themselves.
Get our latest news delivered to you.
