Monsters Like Cookies Too! Girl Scout troop takes top prize in Scarecrow festival

GSMW Blog,News stories — Tags: , , — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ October 18, 2011
A shout-out to the Lone Rock Girl Scout Troop 3756 in Stevensville, who took first place in the People’s Choice awards for their scarecrow display, “Monsters Like Cookies Too!” Of the 30 entries in the annual Stevensville Scarecrow Festival, these Cadette Girl Scouts utilized their creative energies and took top prize, which came with a ... Read more

‘Camp Tagalong’ erected to raise awareness of homelessness

Cookies,GSMW Blog,News stories — Tags: , , — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ October 11, 2011
On a recent October evening in Billings, Girl Scouts from Troop 2497 spent the night in “Camp Tagalong,” a shelter they built out of recycled cardboard and Girl Scout cookie boxes. The Girl Scouts were among nearly 300 people who gave up a comfortable night in their warm beds to sleep outside and walk in ... Read more

Clubs Fore Girls

GSMW Blog,News stories — Tags: , — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ September 1, 2011
After participating in a program focused on teaching girls the game of golf, seven Girl Scouts were surprised with new golf clubs and a golf bag at Anaconda Hills in Great Falls on Monday, August 29, as part of the “Clubs Fore Girls” program. Clubs Fore Girls is sponsored by professional Golf Player Inbee Park, ... Read more

Brownie Elf discusses the national program portfolio

GSMW Blog,News stories,Videos — Tags: , — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ June 20, 2011
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting is currently in production! Check out this informative video to learn more about GSUSA’s national program portfolio that includes Girl Scout Journeys and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. Read more

Timbercresters awarded for efforts in Big Sky Fit Kids

GSMW Blog,News stories — Tags: — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ June 14, 2011
A big shout-out to Girl Scout Troop 2205 in Billings, the “Timbercresters,” who were one of three teams drawn randomly and awarded $500 for health or physical education programs. The Timbercresters participated in the 7th annual Big Sky Fit Kids, a three-month program conducted by the Big Sky State Games. Participants began in February recording ... Read more

Great News! Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting

GSMW Blog,News stories,Opportunities — Tags: , — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ June 6, 2011
UPDATE: Preorders are now being accepted for the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. Visit the Council Shop page for details. Girl Scouts of the USA is in the process of introducing new and revised program resources, with the goal of a Movement-wide transition to the new resources by September 2012. What do you do between ... Read more

Cheers to outstanding volunteers!

GSMW Blog,News stories,Recognition — Tags: — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ May 24, 2011
Each year, Girl Scouts formally recognizes those Girl Scout adult members whose accomplishments are significant. Awarded recognitions provide the means to acknowledge individuals for their unique and outstanding service. At the 2011 Annual Meeting, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming recognized its outstanding adult volunteers with awards. Awards presented included the Outstanding Volunteer Recognition (given ... Read more

A journey of 1,000,000 pennies to Japan

GSMW Blog,News stories — Tags: — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ March 28, 2011
Second grade Girl Scout Elizabeth has started a blog titled 1,000,000 Pennies for Girl Scouts of Japan. She is trying to collect one million pennies by her birthday in April to be donated to the Girl Scouts of Japan. In the process of helping aid Japan in their relief efforts after the devastating earthquake and ... Read more

Sheridan Girl Scout troop creates mini quilt to wrap moon rocket

GSMW Blog,News stories — Tags: — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ March 8, 2011
As part of a collaborative public art project, Girl Scout troops across the country, including Girl Scout Troop 1334 from Sheridan, Wyo., participated in the Dream Rocket Project launched by International Fiber Collaborative, Inc. Each troop selected a theme to express on a section of the rocket’s wrapping. Girl Scout Troop 1334 created “Signs of ... Read more

Girl Scout troop leader brings Scouting overseas

GSMW Blog,News stories — Tags: , , — Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming @ January 18, 2011
(Article by Sharon Krug of the Laurel Outlook) A Laurel woman has stretched her Girl Scout leadership skills from one hemisphere to the other. Wife, mom, deployed soldier and passionate Girl Scout troop leader is the mixed bag of labels describing Sgt. Jade Wisecup. Right now, the Laurel mom is fulfilling a tour of service ... Read more