Dear Girl Scout members, During this challenging time, it might help to remind ourselves that we are in a marathon, not a sprint. In some ways, the challenges Girl Scouting offers to our girls are similar. We’re in this for the long haul, to teach, educate, build character […]
Hello Girl Scout members, I hope that each of you are well, and transitioning to our quickly evolving temporary new normal. I want to acknowledge that we know this is an incredibly challenging time for you and your families. This is an unprecedented time, and we are working hard […]
To the Girl Scouts of Western New York volunteers and families, We will continue to provide you with the most useful and relevant information through regular updates as needed. Your health and well-being are always our top priority. We have received several questions in response to our [March […]
3-17-20 Corrected 3-19-20 through verification with Health Department:Please note all corrections are in bold. Out of an abundance of caution, we are informing you that this evening we learned that one of our treasured Girl Scout volunteers, who lives in Genesee County, tested positive for COVID-19 today, March 17. This volunteer continues […]
Dear Girl Scout Volunteers and Families, Girl Scouts of Western New York continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 updates. View past communications: Coronavirus Update-3-15-2020 Coronavirus Update-3-14-2020 Coronavirus Update-3-13-2020 At Girl Scouts, the safety and wellbeing of our girls, volunteers, council staff and families are our top priority and […]
Dear Girl Scout Family, As we communicated to you Saturday, we continue to monitor the COVID-19-related decisions and guidance from our relevant county health departments, the federal Centers for Disease Control and the state Department of Health and apply them as sensibly and effectively as possible to Girl […]
Dear Girl Scout Family, The Girl Scouts of WNY take this health threat seriously and will continue to follow direction from relevant county health departments, the federal Centers for Disease Control and the state Department of Health. Girl Scouts, whose guidepost is always doing what’s right, normally mirror our public […]
Dear Girl Scout Family, Thank you all for your continued dedication to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our girls. We are writing to update you as we learn about new developments related to the potential further spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in our area. Currently 8 of […]
[This post was submitted to us from Patty Bowen from Troop 20173 related to the Twin Lakes Cookie Drop. To submit your story, email communications@gswny.org] Does 13,272 boxes of Girl Scout cookies sound like a lot? Now imagine unloading them, sorting them, and passing them on to girls […]
The Girl Scouts of Lake Ridge Service Unit portrayed and shared information on the evolution of Girl Scouts from its inception in 1912 to the present, including Girl Scout High Awards and the history cookie sales. The displays and performances captured the history of Girl Scouts along with some of the social trends and cultural zeitgeist of each decade.
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