Mark Stephenson served 36 years in the military before beginning his Girl Scout journey. He stepped up to the plate when the original leader for his daughter’s Girl Scout troop was ready for someone else to take over. After shadowing her for a year, he and his wife took over the troop. Two years later … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Mark Stephenson
Karen Noel is a troop leader from Paso Robles. Her Girl Scout journey started when she was just a Brownie, with her aunt as her leader. Her aunt’s dedication of her time inspired Karen to do the same for her son when he joined Boy Scouts, and for her granddaughter in Girl Scouts. She has … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Karen Noel
Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast is proud to honor the 2019 Women of Distinction for their accomplishments, community leadership, and commitment to making a positive difference in the Girl Scout community and beyond. Six dedicated women have been selected to receive this honor, and we are beyond grateful for their service. Here are the … Continue reading 2019 Women of Distinction
Thank you for joining the millions of Girl Scout volunteers nationwide who are building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We couldn’t do it without you! Becoming a new leader doesn’t have to be an intimidating process, here we’re broken down how to start your troop in eight … Continue reading 8 Easy Steps to Start a Troop
Lisa McKinny originally began her journey with Girl Scouts when her daughter’s first two troops disbanded. Now with her daughter Emilie at age 25, she continues to be a part of Girl Scouts for an entirely different reason. When asked why volunteering is worth her time, Lisa says, “I have seen over the years how … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Lisa McKinny
The benefits of Girl Scouts span so much further than our girls, our volunteers benefit, too! Volunteers help Girl Scouts develop crucial skills and confidence to launch them into a lifetime of leadership. According to the Girl Scout Research Institute, eighty-eight percent of Girl Scout volunteers say their volunteer experience with us makes their life … Continue reading What Girl Scouts Means to You
Marsha Hill is a staple of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast’s community. Following her time with Girl Scouts as a child, she became a Lifetime Member in 1992 and is in her 29th year of adult membership. Along with Holly Nishida, she is the co-director of Kaleidoscope (you might know her as “Harpo” from … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Marsha Hill
Rebecca Picek is a member of Service Unit 550 in Santa Barbara County. She’s no stranger to the world of Girl Scouts – she is part of a three generation lineage including her mother and daughter! With her mother’s encouragement and good experiences in scouting, Rebecca began her journey with Girl Scouts as a Brownie … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – Rebecca Picek
It’s no secret how much Girl Scouts love our volunteers – they help mentor us, build confidence, learn new skills, and develop confidence in ourselves! So what does being a Girl Scout volunteer mean to these very individuals? We at Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast did some surveying and asked our volunteers that very … Continue reading You Know You’re a Girl Scout Volunteer When…
Meet James Aguilar, leader of Brownie Troop 65417 in Simi Valley. Originally from Bakersfield, California, James has been a heavy equipment operator for the past 15 years. He is a single father and enjoys the company of his three kids, Adam, Jaden, and Isabella. No stranger to a big family (he is just one out … Continue reading Meet Our Volunteers – James Aguilar
