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CRAVE “Heart of the Event” Honoree

Jackie Kastner — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:38:46 +0000

Recently, CRAVE honored six individuals who exemplify what it truly means to be the “Heart of the Event.” Girl Scout alumna and volunteer, Mary Younggren one of those six. Mary is a business leader, a member of the River Valleys Women of Distinction Committee and was on the event committee for the River Valleys Centennial Alumnae Networking Event.

Mary is the owner of TempForce, a metropolitan staffing boutique. Her connections with the Minnesota Recruiting and Staffing Association (MNRSA) and The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis proved invaluable to the success of the Centennial event. Her business and networking expertise brought together more than 200 Girl Scout alumnae.

“She’s just an exceptional volunteer,” says River Valleys staff member Stephanie Klenk, “She brings an unparalleled touch of class and grace to everything she does.”

This article is adapted from the CRAVE Cares feature in Minnesota Monthly. Photo credit: Minnesota Monthly.

Famous Girl Scouts who Have Made a Difference

Jackie Kastner — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:38:35 +0000

On Girl Scout Day, MSN.com honored former Girl Scouts who embody the mission to “build girls of courage, confidence, and ...more Famous Girl Scouts who Have Made a Difference

Rochester 13-Year-Old is ‘Elite’ Cookie Seller

Elaina Buzzell — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:55:48 +0000

Emily, a Girl Scout Cadette from Rochester, MN is one of River Valleys’ top cookie sellers, having sold over 2,000 packages during each of the last two years. Read more about what Emily has learned from the Girl Scout Cookie Program Activity and which rewards have motivated her in this article from the Rochester Post Bulletin.

Top Cookie Seller Jonie + Local Girl Scouts Kick Off Cookie Sale

Elaina Buzzell — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:55:45 +0000

Northfield Girl Scout Jonie has big goals this year. In addition to her personal goal of selling 1,000 boxes, she is raising funds with another troop member for their Girl Scout Silver Award project to help the local Humane Society raise community awareness. Learn more in this story from the Northfield News.

Girl Scouts Learn From Robotics Team

Jackie Kastner — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:24:23 +0000

The Chanhassen High School robotics team, the Stormbots, visited River Valleys Troop 10402 to demonstrate the robots they created for an upcoming competition. Along with the demonstration, the girls learned how the robots were constructed from a box of parts that included amp circuit breakers, analog breakout board, batteries, cable ties, wires, cable splitters, power converters, a motor, a fan, a circuit breaker, electrical tape and three Frisbees.

Learn more about robotics as a career launching pad in the Chanhassen Villager’s article.

Cargill Donates $2,500 to Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts River Valleys — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:56:50 +0000

Cargill recently presented a Cargill Cares Volunteer Award to Laina Rajala and Debra Schatz of Albert Lea for their outstanding volunteer service. Rajala was recognized for her 10 years as a Girl Scouts troop leader and Schatz for her 20 years with the Boy Scouts. To recognize their commitment to youth in the community, Cargill donated $2,500 to Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys and $2,500 to Boy Scouts of America Twin Valley No. 283.

Read the rest of this article originally featured in the Albert Lea Tribune.

Leader of the Pack: Local Girl Tops Cookie Sales

Elaina Buzzell — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:34:55 +0000

Girl Scout Senior Ashley, from Mankato, MN, has learned a lot over her years participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program Activity, and has a goal this year to earn Cookie Credits to help her with a destinations trip to San Fransisco. Read more about her sales tips with the Mankato Free Press.

Bloomington Girl Scouts Send Smiles to Sandy Hook

Girl Scouts River Valleys — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:08:50 +0000

Girl Scouts and other children from the Twin Cities came together at the Bloomington Theatre and Arts Center to create peaceful and happy artwork to brighten up the walls of Sandy Hook Elementary. Watch WCCO’s story on how Smiles for Sandy Hook plans on providing cheer to the children returning to school in Connecticut.

See how Chaska, Carver and Victoria Girl Scout troops 15435, 16550, 15988, 15044 and 16551 also remembered the children of Sandy Hook.

Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive

Girl Scouts River Valleys — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:05:59 +0000

When Lonsdale Girl Scout Stacey and her six-person family lost their home, they were grateful for the support they received to get through tough times.

After her family got back on its feet and moved into another home, Stacey felt it was time to give back. She recalled the support her family received to make Christmas possible and wanted to help others in the same way. For her Gold Award Project, Stacey created the “Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive” project that provides Christmas trees and decorations to families in need. Her goal is to prepare and deliver 20 trees with decorations this season.

Read moreabout Stacey’s Gold Award along with what other girls in Troop 25126 are doing to earn their Gold Awards.

This story was adapted from an article published in the Lonsdale Area News-Review.

River Valleys’ Girl Scout Performs in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

Girl Scouts River Valleys — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:36:59 +0000

Josie, a Girl Scout from Eden Prairie, made her professional acting debut this fall in Chanhassen Dinner Theaters’ all-American musical classic, “Bye Bye Birdie.” Along with acting and being a Girl Scout, Josie stays busy dancing, swimming and playing soccer.

Learn more about Josie’s acting experiences and what she has planned for the future.

The photo was originally published by Eden Prairie News.