100 Stories – 2011 Annual Report

100 Years, 100 Stories – Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s 2011 Annual Report

May 15, 2012

When contemplating concepts for Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s 2011 Annual Report, we wanted find a special way to mark, not only the milestone of our 100th anniversary, but the stories of our members, volunteers, and supporters who make Girl Scouting in our community possible. We present to you 100 years, 100 stories. Each button on the front side of our 2011 Annual Report poster represents a story. Click here to download an interactive version of the annual report to learn all […]

Glenwood/Glenelg/Dayton: Troop 4503 Junior Girl Scouts Help the environment while working toward Bronze Award

December 17, 2011

Girl Scout Troop 4503 dedicated their Girl Scout Bronze Award project to collecting trash along Triadelphia Road, Explore Howard County reported. The troop collected 23 pounds of trash and 77 pounds of recyclable materials, the article said. “Glenwood/Glenelg/Dayton: Troop 4503 Junior Girl Scouts Help the environment while working toward Bronze Award” by Leslie Bauer

Perry Hall Girl Scouts Donate 72 Christmas Stockings

December 12, 2011

Girl Scout Troop 1667 continued their five-year tradition of donating Christmas stockings to the Salvation Army, the Perry Hall Patch reported. The stockings were filled with toys and candy and were distributed to children in need through the annual Giving Tree program. “Perry Hall Girl Scouts Donate 72 Christmas Stockings” by Emily Kimball, published December 12, 2011 in Perry Hall Patch.

Broadneck Teen goes for highest Girl Scout Award

November 25, 2011

Girl Scout Alexandra LaPierre was named the Capital’s Teen of the Week for her Girl Scout Gold Award project–a rain garden on the grounds of her high school. The rain garden was built to promote environmental literacy in her school and community. She was awarded her Girl Scout Gold Award in a ceremony hosted by the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Council on April 15, 2012. “Broadneck teen goes for highest Girl Scout award” by Wendi Winters, published November 25, 2011 in […]

Santas for Seniors

November 19, 2011

Girl Scout Troop 5339 supported the “Be a Santa to a Senior” campaign, delivering food, gifts, and offering companionship to needy seniors in their community. “Community Digest: Santas for Seniors” published November 19, 2011 in the Maryland Gazette.

Teen of the Week: Samantha Smith

October 27, 2011

Girl Scout Samantha Smith shaved her head in a public ceremony to show her support for pediatric cancer research, the Capital reported. The teen let go of her locks during the St. Baldrick’s Foundation Shave-A-Thon in Annapolis after promising to if she made her $6,000 fundraising goal for St. Baldrick’s. “Teen of the Week: Samantha Smith” by Wendi Winters, published October 7, 2011 in the Capital.

Girl Scouts Craft Quilt for Centennial Anniversary

October 24, 2011

Girl Scout troop 1832 crafted a quilt to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts, the Broadneck Patch reports. The troop hosted a “quilt-in” so area Girl Scouts could participate by creating quilt squares. The finished quilt was displayed at the Broadneck Library during March of 2012, Girl Scouts’ 100th birthday month. “Girl Scouts craft quilt for centennial anniversary” by Wendi Winters, published October 24, 2011 in the Capital.

Marriottsville/Sykesville/Woodstock: Girl Scout Cadette organizes park cleanup after Hurricane Irene

October 11, 2011

Girl Scout Hannah Roberts incorporated her love of dance into her Silver Award project by teaching preschoolers at her church about different ways to worship God through a dance performance, Explore Carroll County reported. “Marriottsville/Sykesville/Woodstock: Girl Scout Cadette organizes park cleanup after Hurricane Irene” by Cassie Felch, published on October 11, 2011 in Explore Caroll County.

Northrop Grumman funds Girl Scouts of Central Maryland STEM Center

September 21, 2011

CNN Money reported that Northrop Grumman and Girl Scouts of Central Maryland joined forces to establish a new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) educational outreach center in Baltimore. “Northrop Grumman and Girl Scouts of Central Maryland to Collaborate on STEM Education Center in Baltimore” published on September 21, 2011 on money.cnn.com.

Girl Scout Troop 1402 completes Bronze Award

September 15, 2011

Junior Girl Scout Troop 1402 received their Girl Scout Bronze Award for their project to purchase books about inspiring women for the Prettyboy Elementary School library, the Columbia Flier reported. The girls held a car wash to raise the money for the library. “Girl Scout Troop 1402 completes Bronze Award” published September 15, 2011 in the Columbia Flier.

Girl Scout troops forming at Aberdeen Proving Ground

July 28, 2011

The APG News reported that new Girl Scout troops were forming on Aberdeen Proving Ground. The effort to form new troops was led by Annie Brock, a lifetime Girl Scout and president of the installation’s Military, Civilian and Spouses’ Club. Brock told the APG News that having new troops would be a big benefit for girls new to the area. “Girl Scout Troops forming at APG” by Rachel Ponder, published Thursday, July 28, 2011 in APG News.

Around Annapolis: Girls Become ‘buddies not bullies’ at camp

July 1, 2011

About 150 students learned how to recognize the signs of bullying at P.A.V.E. (Project Anti-Violence Education) Camp at Camp Woodlands in Annapolis, the Capital reported. Camp attendees learned about the various forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, emotional and online, as well as how to get help and recognize roles in the bullying cycle. “Around Annapolis: Girls become ‘buddies not bullies’ at summer camp” by Diane M. Rey, published July 1, 2011 in The Capital.

Patch Design by local Scout puts her in the pink

June 18, 2011

Girl Scout Linda Redd’s winning patch design for Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s World Thinking Day event earned her a ride in a pink limousine, the Maryland Gazette reported. Redd took her parents and five friends on the celebratory ride, which included a stop at the park, a cruise through Glen Burnie, and a grand entrance at a party at her house, the article said. Redd’s patch design was given to hundreds of girls who attended the World Thinking Day event. “Patch […]

Brownies Help the Birdies

June 17, 2011

Girl Scout Brownie troop 422 made bird habitats out of recyclable materials like milk jugs, bottles and planters, the Carroll County Times reported. The bird houses, feeders and baths were given to the Golden Living Center in Westminster. “Brownies help the birdiess” published June 17, 2011 in the Carroll County Times. 

Recycling Project Earns Ellicott City Girl Scouts Silver Award

June 16, 2011

Three members of Girl Scout Troop 1929 earned their Girl Scout Silver Award for their project, “Be Cool: Recycool” the Howard County Times reported. The project included a website and a game, “Recycling Rhythms” that taught children the importance of recycling. “Recycling project earns Ellicott City Girl Scouts Silver Award” by Lisa Gueli Regnante, published June 16, 2011 by the Howard County Times.

Aviation Workshop

June 2, 2011

Local Girl Scouts attended a one-day aviation workshop at Bay Bridge Airport in Stevensville the Capital reported. The Girl Scouts were able to learn about airplanes and flight from local pilots and fulfilled the requirements for the Girl Scout World of Flight aviation interest patch. “Aviation Workshop” by Karen Helfert, published on June 2, 2011 in the Capital.

Around South County: Edgewater Girl Scouts gather donations for food pantry

May 26, 2011

Girl Scout Troop 428 collected donations for the food pantry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church as part of their work on the “It’s Your World – Change It!” Journey, the Capital reported. The troop wrote letters, went door to door and asked friends and families to contribute to build support for the project. “Around South County: Edgewater Girl Scouts gather donations for food pantry” by Jerri Anne Hopkins, published May 26, 2011 in the Capital.

Lutherville Lab Fifth Grader Aids Japan Relief Efforts

May 4, 2011

Girl Scout Hanna Marshall organized a Fun Run fundraiser to benefit the American Red Cross’s Japan Fund in the wake of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the Timonium Patch reported. Hannah asked local businesses and community members to support her efforts, the article said. At the time of publication, Hannah had earned more than half of her $2,500 goal. “Lutherville Lab Fifth Grader Aids Japan Relief efforts” by Joanna Bell, published April 4, 2011 in Lutherville-Timonium Patch.

Art, Fashion Bloom in the Park

April 14, 2011

Girl Scout troop 2399 in Severna Park held a fashion show to raise money for the Girl Scouts of Japan relief effort and collect donations for the SPAN food pantry, the Capital reported. The Girl Scouts, who modeled spring casual wear and prom dresses, raised $200, which they donated to the Japanese tsunami relief effort. “Art, fashion bloom in the Park,” by Sharon Lee Tegler, published April 14, 2011 in the Capital.

Girl Scouts Gather for Annual Mamas in Pajamas Event

April 7, 2011

Girl Scout troop 1801 asked Girl Scouts in their Service Unit to donate new pairs of pajamas to benefit the Casey Cares Foundation, the East County Times reported. More than 350 of the pajama drive’s participants attended the annual Mamas in Pajamas event to present their donation to the Foundation. “Girl Scouts gather for annual Mamas in Pajamas event” by Sheri Booker, published April 7, 2011 in the East County Times.

Scouts boost cookie sales with online tools

March 28, 2011

Girl Scouts started using technology to get an extra boost in their Girl Scout Cookie sales, the Baltimore Sun reported. From e-mail marketing, to social media, to iPhone apps, the tools enabled Girl Scouts to spread their message farther and gain new entrepreneurial skills. “Scouts boost cookies sales with online tools” by Jill Rosen, published March 28, 2011 in the Baltimore Sun.

Cookies to Containers: Brownies’ Bright Idea

March 19, 2011

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 2013 worked to expand Monsignor Slade Catholic School’s recycling program as part of the It’s Your World – Change it! Journey, the Maryland Gazette reported. The Brownies presented their project idea to their school principal and gained the support of their local state Senator and Councilman. As a result of the Brownies’ work, recycling containers were placed in the school cafeteria, each classroom, and faculty lounge, and a recycling dumpster was purchased for the school grounds. “Cookies to […]

Girl Scouts Sweeten Soldiers’ welcome-home celebration

March 15, 2011

Crofton Girl Scout troop 1551 sweetened the welcome-home celebration for U.S. soldiers returning from their tours of duty, the Capital reported. The Girl Scouts welcomed the soldiers by cheering, holding signs and passing out boxes of Girl Scout cookies as they disembarked at BWI Airport, the Capital reported. The boxes of cookies were donated through the “Gift of Caring” program. “Girl Scouts sweeten soldiers’ welcome-home celebration” by Jennifer Ginn, published on March 15, 2011 in the Capital.

Former Girl Scouts Return as Volunteers

March 1, 2011

The Baltimore Beacon profiled two Girl Scout alumni who are active volunteers, Roberta Dorsch and Pat Disharoon. Both were active Girl Scouts growing up, volunteered as troop leaders for their daughters’ troops and have continued to volunteer with the GSCM Council. Dorsch volunteers with the archives committee and has recently been working on GSCM’s 100th anniversary keepsake book, and Disharoon heads the travel pathway group and Girl Scout chorus. “Former Girl Scouts return as volunteers” by Carol Sorgen, published March 2011 in […]

Water system to be renovated at Girl Scouts camp?

February 18, 2011

The Record reported that three state legislators proposed bills to secure funding to renovate the water system at Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s Camp Conowingo. Camp Conowingo had an aged water distribution system throughout the entire camp. With the secured funding over 8,000 feet of pipe was installed in Spring 2012 feeding every camp unit and building. In addition, each of the four existing wells has been brought up to current State code, well pumps replaced and electric feeds replaced. The two […]