Girl Scouts Amplified Voices

A troop leader for the Brownies for 50+ years and former Girl Scout, Christine Dougher discusses how the organization has changed since the 1970s. She also notes that the transferrable skills she gained as a troop leader volunteer helped her get a promotion at her day job in human resources.

GSHPA board member, chief operating officer of Pavone Marketing Group, and former Girl Scout Amy Beamer Murray says Girl Scouts is more needed than ever. She discusses how the program has impacted her life, reminding listeners that Girl Scouts allows girls to be anything and anyone they want to be.

Sisters Josephine and Jeannette Varrassa share their once-in-a-lifetime Girl Scout trip to Our Chalet. With mom Michelle, they talk travel, sisterhood, and snow-filled adventures.

A York County Girl Scout Troop shares their overnight adventure at Great Wolf Lodge. Heidi Hippey breaks down everything from evaluating comfort levels, meal planning and other welcome advice on this episode. Fifteen Girl Scouts from her troop went on the overnight adventure.

As camp season kicks into high gear and we all soak up that fresh outdoor beauty, we’re chatting with Marci Mowery, former Girl Scout and current champion of conservation! She talks about her love of Girl Scouts, shares why protecting our wild spaces matters (hint: it’s kind of a big deal) and why carving out time to volunteer isn’t just good for the world, it’s good for YOU too. Spoiler alert: volunteering is basically a health boost in disguise!

Girls in Troop 70674 in Lancaster County are a testament to patience. They spent almost two years fundraising and planning a service-learning trip to Hawaii. On this episode, Troop Leader Jessica and Cadette, Ella, share their experience and tips for other troops looking to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

After a classmate passed away from cancer, members of Troop 20365 in York County were inspired to turn grief into action. The girls created Kota Bear Kare Packages to distribute to pediatric cancer patients at Penn State Children's Hospital, earning their Bronze Award in the process.

Beth, a Lancaster County Girl Scout leader and her daughter, Annabelle, a Cadette Girl Scout, share their experiences camping, working on Highest Awards, and what they’ve learned from Girl Scouts. 

Maria Hendriksma of the Central PA chapter of Women in Manufacturing provides insights into the industry and related opportunities for Girl Scouts.

Becca and Mara Thiec share a heartfelt conversation about how Girl Scouts has helped Mara, who has autism spectrum disorder, connect with others and experience personal growth.