Girl Scouts of Western New York is proud to announce Amber Hornquist of Glenwood, NY, as a 2020 Gold Award Girl Scout. Hornquist’s project, Lothlorien Feed Bins and Organizing, involved improving the tack room and building feed bins for the horses at Lothlorien TRC, a riding center for veterans and people with disabilities.
Emma is an official GSWNY 2020 Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. Her project was a mural for the Monroe County Visitation Center, a part of the Society for the Protection and Care of Children.
The idea is simple: girls write letters to people in nursing homes, senior centers, and assisted living facilities, including the dedicated staff and caregivers. This long-distance hug is a way to share your good thoughts with these vulnerable and loved community members.
Guest post by Christine Kirwan, GSWNY Director of Volunteer Experience April was Volunteer Appreciation Month, but don’t let that stop you from celebrating it all year-round! April can serve as a great reminder, but many of our amazing volunteers go above and beyond on a regular basis. At […]
We’re partway into Volunteer Appreciation Month, and that makes it a great time to keep up the thanks! Remember, every volunteer is a vital, valuable member of Girl Scouts and we want to show thanks to everyone who helps build girls of courage, confidence, and character in whatever […]
Guest post by Lena Budd, GSWNY Volunteer Experience Manager During April, we’re celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month! As someone who works directly with so many of our volunteers (I’m one of the friendly faces from our Rochester office) I see the impact that a simple thank you has on […]
Did you know April is Volunteer Appreciation Month? This is a great time of year to thank the volunteers in your life for the services they provide to you or your Girl Scouts. All across our WNY council, we give heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers! From the […]
[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.
Be a part of one big, bold celebration! G.I.R.L. 2020 is a momentous chance to spark change through targeted conversation, leadership, and action—Girl Scout style. Join generations of Girl Scouts and their supporters from across the nation and around the world—register now for this once-in-a-lifetime experience! REGISTER NOW Join thousands of women […]
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