Press Releases
Girl Scout Advocacy Network
At the 2008 National Council Session, Girl Scouts launched its first ever Girl Scouts grassroots network www.girlscouts4girls.org. Over 1,000 Girl Scout members, volunteers, staff and alumnae joined the Girl Scouts Advocacy Network to act on issues moving through Congress and the state legislatures that are important to girls and Girl Scouts. This was a great start, but we need ALL Girl Scout staff, friends and supporters to become a part of this important effort.
Online Safety -- Start the Conversation
Girl Scouts is developing a holistic, online safety initiative with a top technology partner that aims to decrease the generational divide between parents and teens through branded tools, expert insights and engaging content.
Moving at the Speed of Girl
Girl Scouts Transforms into a New Style of Leadership
PA Governor's Conference for Women Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
We still have space available to send 11th and 12th graders for free! Learn more about this great opportunity.
Girl Scouts Receive Medals of Honor
Bethany Scheboth and Elissa Scheboth of Gibsonia will receive the Medal of Honor for their lifesaving award.
Girl Scouts Announce Honorees for Award Dinner
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Board Member, Margaree Pertle, Chair of the 2008 Awards of Distinction Dinner has announced the 2008 Woman of Distinction, Michele Bononi and the 2008 Corporation of Distinction is Giant Eagle, Inc., honoree, Edward Michalek.
Tour de Tamarack
The 15th Annual Tour de Tamarack is scheduled for Sunday, August 31, at Oakgrove Park in Meadville. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The first race starts at 9 a.m. cost is $25. Proceeds benefit Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.
Girl Scouts Alumnae Host Camp Redwing Retreat
Former Girl Scouts can remember their camping experience with a retreat to Camp Redwing hosted by Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania’s Alumnae Association. The retreat will be held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008 at Camp Redwing located near Butler, PA.
GSWPA Partners With Disney Channel For Exclusive Themed Party For The Cheetah Girls One World
Excited girls from Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania are making the popcorn for the big day – August 23- when they will celebrate The Cheetah Girls One World movie release as part of a new collaboration between Girl Scouts of the USA and Disney Channel.
2008 National Council Session/51st Convention
FAQs and sign-up info, including the Girl Scout Leadership Institute for girls ages 14 and older