On May 4, an uncharacteristically sun-drenched Saturday, Girl Scouts of Western Washington with the Women’s Funding Alliance and many other partners convened the inaugural State of the Girl(s) Summit in
Awesome Woman: Jessica Ivey
In the time it will take most of us to read this sentence, Jessica Ivey has probably already been knocked down to the ground, gotten herself up quickly, and is
Introducing Power Up!
In January, several local Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts participated in our very first Power Up Event. Power Up, a bully prevention program developed by Girl Scouts of Colorado, focuses on
Girls Read-A-Palooza
Earlier this month, girls gathered at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and Read Across America Day! It was a fun-filled day with self-expression, creativity, reading
Camp Staff: Local Legends in the Making
We’ve been celebrating the summer sun, but we didn’t forget about the final installment of our camp staff bios! Did you go to camp this summer? Did you have a favorite staffer? Today we’ll introduce you to some of the staff from around the region. These talented and dedicated young women are a key part of what makes camp so awesome! Read more
From Badges to Medals: One Girl Scout’s Journey to the Olympics
From the start, Lynn Colella grew up with dual passions: a love for camping and a serious dedication to swimming. Girl Scouting fit naturally with both those interests and was a big part of Lynn’s early life. Though Lynn is best known for her Olympic achievements, Girl Scouts has been a steady influence in her life. Read more
It’s not summer without a parade!
In celebration of summer (and that quick heat wave that just reminded us all that it really is summer!) we’re bringing you a quick update from one of our troops on the Eastside. And since their story talks about Forever Green, we have to ask – have you taken the Forever Green pledge yet?
Last month 40 girls from Service Units 422 and 423 marched in Redmond’s Annual Derby Days Parade! Girl Scouts in the region have been a part of the parade for several years, but this year the girls marched along under the Forever Green theme. Read more
We’re each 1 in 10 Million
This week we’re delighted to welcome a special guest blogger – one of our girls! Do you have a story you’d like to share? Email Lily if you’d like to be a guest blogger or if you have a tale to tell! With that, we’ll turn the reins over to Shaheerah to recount an incredible trip she took last month:
I’m Shaheerah, my friend Sophie and I were the two girls that were selected from Washington State to be a part of this spectacular event, the Girls’ World Forum. Read more
Get Inspired by Rachel Belle’s Radio Journey!
Rachel is in the back row, in pigtails!
August’s Awesome Woman of the Month: Rachel Belle
She stood at the fountain with her eyes closed, tossed in a penny, and made a wish.
Her wish? Pizza.
As a young girl, when Rachel Belle made that wish at the fountain, she was wishing for dinner, but she was really wishing for something bigger. She was asking to be surrounded by something she loves. Food just happens to be one of the many things Rachel loves, and, today, as a well-known reporter and personality on KIRO FM’s The Ron & Don Show, it’s something she gets to talk about a lot. On her weekend show, Ring My Belle Weekends, she often interviews cookbook authors and chefs, and even talks about Girl Scout Cookies! It’s not all about food, though. For this radio journalist, it’s about people. It’s about the sharing of stories, and the making of connections. It’s about heart, truth and emotion. Mostly, it’s about a dream come true. Read more
Molly Moon Sighting at Girl Scout Camp River Ranch!
Molly Moon arrives at Camp River Ranch!
It has been confirmed by our super-secret ice cream spies. Molly Moon was seen at Girl Scout Camp River Ranch last Tuesday, singing her heart out with a group of very surprised campers. Not only did they get to ask her questions about ice cream and listen to her talk about how much she loves Girl Scout Camp, but they got to pick any flavor they wanted from her ice cream truck! And who handed out the scoops? Molly, of course! Read more
