Spotlights

Girl Scouts of Western Washington spotlights the Girl Scout experiences of girls, troops, volunteers, members, donors, parents, families, and others who have been touched by Girl Scouting. If you know of an interesting experience to spotlight or want to honor a special Girl Scout, let us know!

August 2010	This is What Service Looks Like. Girl Scouts in our council are transforming their world, one service project at a time.
August 2010	Get Ready for GirlFest! GirlFest packs music, games, learning and entertainment into one fantastic day!
August 2010	Teen Discusses Women's Rights With Campers Natalie's Silver Award presentation was a big hit at day camp!
July 2010	First-Time Troop Leader Excited About Her Second Year Kari Boleak believes in her girls as much as she does the Girl Scout program.
June 2010	Gold Award Recipient Horses Around for a Good Cause Shannon W. developed her Gold Award Project to care for a neglected horse.
June 2010	This is What Friendship Looks Like. 2010 Report to the Community: Read about Troop 2's 55-year reunion in Bellingham.
June 2010	Girl Scouts of Western Washington Goes Greener! Troops across the council work to make a difference for our environment!
May 2010	It's All About Friendship, Teamwork and Support Read About Oki Golf President and CEO Nancy Cho's Girl Scout Daisy Troop.
March 2010	Teen's Overseas Adventure Earns Her Gold Award Teaching abroad prepared Katherine M. for college!
February 2010	World Thinking Day Promotes Awareness Girls across Western Washington are learning more about the world!
January 2010	Little Minds Grow Strong in Girl Scouts Girl Scouting in the School Day teaches important skills in a fun way!
December 2009	Lifelong Friends Learned Best Lesson from Girl Scouts Jean Berg and Marjee Barbee owe their friendship to Girl Scouts.
December 2009	Holiday Service Projects Illustrate Meaning of the Season Girl Scouts of Western Washington has been giving back to the community in countless ways.
December 2009	Cookie Mom Finds Value in Program Betsy Darnall loves the values girls learn from selling cookies, and she enjoys the volunteers, too!
December 2009	Teen Helps Others Find Self-Esteem Katie Hill turned her struggles into positive experiences for others.
November 2009	Service Unit Manager Leads by Example Sue Tramm illustrates the true definition of leading by doing.
October 2009	Brownie Troop Sends Care Across the Globe A Seattle troop collected donations for children in Rwanda.
October 2009	Girls Inspire Others to Stop Bullying Bullying hurts! Learn how girls are trying to help each other.
September 2009	Step into the Camp Garden! Campers get their hands dirty learning about where their food comes from!
August 2009	Skagit Troop Focuses on Environment A concerned troop cleans up the beach and tests local water to raise awareness of environmental issues.
July 2009	Take a Twilight-er Overnighter in Forks Trace the steps of Edward and Bella, make new friends and explore your state!
July 2009	Alumna's International Work Touches Lives Catherine Hooper helps others while seeing the world.
July 2009	Troop Makes a Difference Through Community Service A group of enthusiastic girls from Brown's Point helped beautify their city by painting over graffiti.
June 2009	Teen Explores the World Through Girl Scouts Girl Scout Senior learns about the world through travel, volunteering and friendship.
May 2009	Father Daughter Troop is Big on Experience 54 girls, their dads and lots of exciting activities brings troop together in a big way.
May 2009	Volunteer Donates Time, Money to New Peninsula Program Center Volunteer Margie Torbron supports Girl Scouts in a variety of ways.
April 2009	Gold Award Recipient's Idea Hits Bullseye Teen used the leadership skills she learned in Girl Scouts to teach archery to children.
March 2009	Girl Scouts Donate to a Worthy Cause Two local Girl Scouts give their hair to Locks of Love.
March 2009	Teen Says Anything is Possible If You Really Want It Girl Scout Ambassador proves if you work hard, the possibilities are limitless.
February 2009	News Story: Troop Leader Saves Life with Girl Scout Cookies! A Federal Way woman finds a unique way of helping someone in need.
February 2009	Donating Makes a Difference Operation Cookie Drop has a far-reaching impact on countless military personnel.
February 2009	Donor Says Girl Scouts is a Part of Her Life Pat Goodhind's love for the Girl Scouts spans continents.
January 2009	Volunteer Helps Girls See Serious Side of Life Ruthe Ramirez says the greatest gifts can be found in inspiration.
January 2009	Teen Makes Documentary about Access to Health Care Jessica LaPlante learned to fight for what she believes in and help others at the same time.
December 2008	Monroe Brownie Troop Inspires Community Support A Brownie troop learns about generosity this holiday season.
December 2008	Renton Daisy Troop Gives Back to Food Bank A Daisy troop learns the importance of helping others.
November 2008	Troop Celebrates Over 60 Years of Friendship Through Girl Scouts, six friends shared laughs, memories and more for nearly 70 years.
October 2008	Ghana Girl Guides Share Culture and Friendship A group of Girl Scouts learns a sweet lesson about s'mores - and friendship.
August 2008	Visiting the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace A Junior Girl Scout troop travels to Savannah, GA and learns about Girl Scout history.
May 2008	Teen Speaks at Leadership Luncheon Jessica Hopfensperger shares her Girl Scout experiences with travel, service, and leadership.
November 2007	Hoquiam Loggers' Playday Parade Grays Harbor Girl Scouts are putting a new twist on a tradition that goes back generations.
October 2007	Teen earns Gold Award! Liza Schmidt taught students about orcas, their marine world, and the dangers they face today.
October 2007	Oldest Girl Scout receives 75 year pin! At 105, Emma Otis is the oldest Girl Scout in Western Washington. Congratulations on your pin, Emma!