Blogs by Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma

Luncheon held in honor of Girl Scouts’ founder

By Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma / February 13, 2023

Illuminating career paths for girls interested in science, technology, engineering and math is at the center of this year’s Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma Juliette Low Leadership Society Luncheon set for Thursday, Feb. 16 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City.  The Juliette Low Leadership Society, named for Girl Scouts founder Juliette…

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Volunteers: Leading by example, strengthen communities

By Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma / January 30, 2023

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Girl Scouts. These individuals are guiding the next generation of leaders, and helping our organization in its mission to help build girls of courage, confidence and character – and we need more of them.   Girl Scouts founder Juliette Low said, “The work of today is the history of tomorrow and…

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Imagine the possibilities powered by STEAM: Plan for hands-on fun at Geekapalooza on Nov. 5

By Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma / October 28, 2022

Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma and MetroFamily Magazine will host Geekapalooza: A STEAM Festival for Kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Camp Trivera, 2508 N.E. 50th St. 

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Lessons in leadership: Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma CEO Janienne Bella shares her perspective

By Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma / September 28, 2022

At Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, we are committed to inspiring girls’ success through exemplary leadership, curiosity and service to others. Janienne Bella, our new chief executive officer, has personified all three attributes throughout her career of nearly 30 years. “Strong women have always been part of my life. From my mother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law and professional…

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Girl Scouts 101: Five reasons to join for fun, life lessons this fall and beyond  

By Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma / August 24, 2022

Girl Scouts make a positive impact in their communities and being involved in the program also positively impacts participants’ lives. If your family is already involved in Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma, consider asking a friend to join this year when you rejoin.   What is the Girl Scout mission? Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence,…

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Community involvement, personal initiatives: Six Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards

By Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma / July 12, 2022

Six Girl Scouts recently earned their Gold Awards in recognition of their 2021/2022 projects. The Girl Scouts Higher Awards program teaches participants leadership and time management skills, and the Gold Award is the highest honor any scout can earn. Girl Scouts in their junior or senior year of high school identify and meet community needs as they inspire one another to address issues with creative problem-solving.

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