Girl Scout Volunteers Gather in Service to Area Girls

The Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend, Inc. held a membership kick-off and expo for adults volunteers who serve as leaders and mentors for area Girl Scouts, on Saturday, July 19, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at A Camp For All Seasons.  The 2008 Membership Kick-Off & Expo signaled the start of the new training year for adults volunteering to build girls of courage, confidence and character through troop and Council activities.  More than eighty volunteers gathered in fellowship to plan for the upcoming Girl Scout year, which coincides with the start of school.

In addition to membership information, those in attendance met with area businesses and organizations whose partnership providing programs and facilities for skill development is vital to the success of the girls participating.  Among those in attendance were representatives from: 

 
“We are so grateful to our many volunteers and supporters” stated Raslean M. Allen, CEO of the Girl Scout Council.  “The activities and programs we provide in partnership directly contribute to the opportunities for girls to discover, connect and take action in their respective communities.”   

Pictured:  Jerry Hill from Little Brownie Bakers shows off the new cookie and incentive program for the girls.                 

The Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend, Inc., a United Way agency, serves more than 3,300 girls and 1,300 adults in Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla, and Washington counties.  For more information on joining or volunteering with the Girl Scouts, contact the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend, Inc. at (850) 386-2131 or toll free at 1-800-876-9704, or online at www.gscab.org.

This article originally published on July 24, 2008.

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