G.I.R.L. Talk – A Blog by GSSEM

Calling all Girls Across Southeast Michigan: It’s Time to Get Outside and Explore!

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to unplug and get outdoors (GO!). Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) has the perfect solution for those that want to “be one with nature,” but don’t know where to start. Beginning…

Girl Scouts Share their Badge in a Box Experiences!

GSSEM is excited to share what our Girl Scouts have been doing with their Badge in a Boxes! The Badge in a Box program is designed to make earning badges as easy as possible, with a full kit of materials…

Volunteer Spotlight: Lynda Dandridge

Lynda Dandridge is the ultimate Girl Scout troop leader for Troop 43550. She’s a shining example of what a volunteer is and, after 24 years, she knows Girls Scouts like the back of her hand. Before we dig into Lynda’s…

My Promise My Faith Goes Virtual

Did you know that March 7-13 is Girl Scout Week? This is the time to reflect on what it means to be a Girl Scout and all of the amazing things Girl Scouts do to make the world a better…

Get Your Jennifer Barnum Spirit and Tammie Murray Award Nominations in Today!

As we approach our 2021 Honors Reception honoring our Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award Girl Scouts, GSSEM is also looking to recognize girls who exemplify our Jennifer Barnum Spirit and Tammie Murray Awards. These special recognitions are given to girls…

Volunteer Spotlight: Karen Gendron

Karen Gendron began her Girl Scout Troop Leader journey like most moms: her daughter wanted to be a Girl Scout, so she volunteered. Four years and three leaders later, she stepped up to take over when the last leader was…

Try Girl Scout Cookie-Themed Desserts at Your Favorite Local Restaurants!

The 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Season is in full swing, and GSSEM has teamed up with nine Metro Detroit restaurants this year. These select restaurant partners have created delicious Girl Scout Cookie-themed desserts that you can order now through Sunday,…

Here’s How You Can Celebrate World Thinking Day this Year!

Each year on February 22, girls celebrate international friendship with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world through activities and projects around an annual global theme. It is a special day in the Girl Scout year when we remember…

Volunteer Spotlight: Jaydee Moreau

A young Girl Scout herself, Jaydee Moreau unexpectedly followed in her mom’s footstep and became a Troop Leader. She admits she thought she was nuts for taking on the task at the time on top of her already heavy load,…