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Nancy and Heather Miller are a mother-daughter, lifetime Girl Scout duo from Freeland, Michigan. Nancy, having been a Girl Scout for 41 years, served as Heather’s Troop Leader, and both Millers live by the motto, “Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout.”

In this episode, Nancy and Heather share:

• How a family passion turned into a bluebird sanctuary and Girl Scout Gold Award Project
• The life-changing travel opportunities provided to them by their involvement in Girl Scouts
• The benefits of intergenerational Girl Scouting from both the mother’s and daughter’s perspective
• Why Girl Scouting provides somewhere for girls to be themselves and feel like they belong

Listen to these stories and feel the strength of a mother/daughter bond bolstered by Girl Scouting!

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Maddie Rayner is a Girl Scout Alumna and a Gold Award Girl Scout with a passion for making the world a better place.

Tune in to this episode to hear:

• What Maddie learned throughout her years at Girl Scout Camp
• How her Silver Award Project put Maddie in the national media spotlight
• The lessons she learned from completing the Highest Awards

Listen today to learn all of this and more!

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Cheryl Vosburg is a long-time volunteer for Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, who has much wisdom to share about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. She is currently the Area Manager for Marshall, Michigan, as well as the Troop Organizer, and a Trainer, instilling her knowledge into current volunteers for GSHOM.

In this episode, you’ll hear Cheryl’s take on Girl Scouts, including:

• What she calls the “IFF Factor”
• How the Broadway musical “Wicked” made a significant impact on her Girl Scout experience
• The importance of flag etiquette and how it builds girls’ confidence

Tune in today to hear about all of this, and so much more!

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Meet Wilson and Giggles – otherwise known as Brittani Havenaar and Naomi Sarelis.  These life-long campers are the Assistant Camp Directors at Camp Merrie Woode this summer.  The best part is that Brittani was once Naomi’s counselor; their relationship exemplifies the progression of leadership at Girl Scout camp, as well as the special relationships that develop between girls at camp.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How a girl can progress from being a 5-year old camper to a leadership role at camp
• Why camp is so important for girls
• The essential life skills that girls learn at camp

Tune in today to hear Brittani & Naomi’s wonderful experience at Girl Scout Camp throughout their lives!

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Audrey Reynolds is the Outdoor Program Team Lead and the Director of Camp Linden. In 2019, it’s more important than ever that girls have the chance to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature.
In this episode, Audrey, a lifelong Girl Scout and camp aficionado, explains:
– How Girl Scout camp helps girls build invaluable social skills
– The importance of the “in-between” moments
– How Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan makes Girl Scout Camp girl-led.

Have questions about camp? Listen to this podcast, and reach out to Audrey (areynolds@gshom.org) for additional information.

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Amanda Harsh is a Gold Award Girl Scout who became a Leader for her daughter’s troop before becoming the Area Manager for Heart of Lenawee. Amanda is passionate about Girl Scouts and has made great strides as the Area Manager.
In this episode, you will learn:
• How the Heart of Lenawee area successfully brings people together, adding another layer to the Girl Scout Experience
• Amanda’s perspective on how leaders learn, experiment, and grow alongside the girls
• What it’s like to lead a troop with multiple levels in it
Tune in to hear all of this and so much more!

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Sheri Jones, news anchor for the CBS-affiliate WLNS in Lansing, is a Girl Scout Alumna who has established herself as a trustworthy and decorated professional, as well as a dedicated philanthropist who deeply values giving back. Sheri, an alumna of Michigan State University, was recently inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and was also honored with the Athena Award from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, the South Lansing Community Service Person of the Year, and the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. This is just a small glimpse at the recognitions that Sheri has earned for the work she has done for her community.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• Sheri’s journey to being the first female on the crime beat and her extremely successful Crime Stoppers segment
• Her dedication to service over self and giving back to the community that she loves
• The importance of setting goals and a “sky’s the limit” mentality

Listen to hear firsthand from Sheri about why Girl Scouts is crucial for girls today, as well as for our communities at large.

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Paula Stott is a troop leader for her daughter’s Junior Troop based in Bath, Michigan. The troop is a troop that is very active, especially in terms of community service. Paula is a lifelong Girl Scout, having been involved as a girl, and with each of her daughters over the last nearly three decades.

In this episode, Paula shares:
– How Girl Scouts became a part of who she is
– Her experience progressing through multiple volunteer roles
– The behavior system her troop uses to help girls hold themselves and other accountable
– How her troop told their elected officials that bullying others, even in adulthood, is not acceptable
– The goods drive the troop conducted to give back to troops overseas

Tune in to hear all about Paula’s experiences and how Girl Scouts has made a difference in her life.

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Liberty Torrence is a Girl Scout alum, a mom to two Girl Scouts, and a troop leader for both of her daughters’ troops. She has a unique perspective on Girl Scouting since she gets to see the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in action for two different age groups at once, watching her daughters progress through the program while developing lifelong friendships and sharing life-changing experiences.

In this episode, Liberty shares:
– The GS memories she has from her childhood that inspired her to provide the same opportunities for her daughters
– How being involved in Girl Scouts as a volunteer has strengthened the relationships she has with both of her daughters
– A story about the time her girls found courage and confidence through rock-climbing
– Her perspective on how Girl Scouts has evolved to meet the changing needs of girls today
– The most rewarding aspects of being a Girl Scout leader

Tune in to hear Liberty’s take on Girl Scouting!

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Kimberly Carter, B. S., M.A.Ed., Ed.S., is the superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools, as well as a Girl Scout alumna. In this episode, she describes how being involved in Girl Scouts while being raised in a single-parent household was a game-changer for her, allowing her opportunities that she may not have otherwise experienced due to her cirucmstances.

In this episode, Kim will share:
– Her passion for helping children have access to quality education and experiential learning opportunities
– The importance of sowing seeds of success in the lives of children, as people have done for you
– How Girl Scouts built resilience in her and showed her that there is power within her to make the world a better place

Tune in to hear Kim’s stories of Girl Scouting changing her life!