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Girl Scouts and Justine Magazine Partner for R.E.A.L. Girl Contest
New York, N.Y.–Girl Scouts everywhere are encouraged to tell the world how they are Remarkable, Energetic, Aspirational Leaders by entering the Justine R.E.A.L. Girl contest where the prize is a feature in the national teen/tween lifestyle magazine, Justine.
GSWPA Participates in PittsburghGives Match Day
Pittsburgh, PA: On Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) will be one of approximately 250 non-profits in Allegheny County chosen by the Pittsburgh Foundation to benefit from the PittsburghGives Match Day.
Michelle Obama Becomes Honorary National President
NEW YORK, NY—Girl Scouts of the USA is pleased to announce that First Lady Michelle Obama has agreed to serve as its Honorary National President.
GSWPA Recognized as an Asset Builder in Healthy Youth Development
Throughout our almost 100 year history, Girl Scouts have accumulated a strong knowledge base and significant expertise on girls’ healthy growth and development. This expertise has helped us create innovative programs that provide girls with a rich and meaningful Girl Scout experience. Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) is being recognized by the Healthy Youth Development Initiative as an Asset Builder in Erie County.
Fall FoodShare Food Drive Focuses on the 2010 Thinking Day Theme
Girl Scouts are focusing on the 2010 Thinking Day theme, Together, we can end extreme poverty and hunger! by helping to mark the 10th anniversary of the Fall FoodShare Food Drive. By connecting and taking action with Giant Eagle and their local food banks, Girl Scouts are collecting food for needy families in the community.
Inspiring Girls Who Do Great Things
This fall, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) begins its new membership year by encouraging girls to be at the forefront of ecological stewardship. Inspired by girls who indicated that protecting the environment is a top priority for young people, Girl Scouts is introducing a new set of environmentally-themed leadership development books entitled, It’s Your Planet—Love It. This program resource, used by troops and at council events, provides girls with leadership development opportunities as they complete activities and exercises that focus on
conservation, reducing pollution and renewable and reusable resources.GSWPA Service During G-20 Summit
With the City of Pittsburgh hosting the G-20 Summit on September 24-25, 2009, and with most of the meetings and social events taking place in the Downtown business district, Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania and other businesses are making alternative plans to help address the needs of customers during this time.
Camp Roy Weller Sales Option Agreement
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania is negotiating a sales option agreement for Camp Roy Weller with developer, Steve Garvin...
Read it: S’MORE Magazine Fall/Winter Issue Hot Off the Presses!
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania’s, Fall/Winter issue of S’MORE magazine is now in the homes of all registered Girl Scouts in 27 counties of Western Pennsylvania. From beads to biotech; ecology to economics; relaxation to recreation and service to style, S’MORE is full of all the good stuff in Girl Scouting!
GSWPA Responds to H1N1 Influenza
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania (GSWPA) was notified on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 that an 18 year old unit counselor at Camp Redwing (Renfrew, PA) who was sent home sick on Friday, July 24 was diagnosed with a confirmed case of H1N1 flu.
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