2021

Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Marshall

After forming a new troop so her daughter could be a Girl Scout, Heather Marshall has blossomed into an amazing troop leader as she leads Troop 77062. This troop plays together, grows together and takes exciting adventures along the way.…

Volunteer Spotlight: Tonya Schoolcraft

Tonya Schoolcraft is an exceptional troop leader who decided to follow in her sister’s footsteps as a “troop mom” after her daughter expressed interest. She’s now the leader of Troop 75198 with no plans of stopping as she and her…

Volunteer Spotlight: Melody Day

Melody Day thought she was just another mom attending a Girl Scout meeting after her daughter said she wanted to join. She never thought she’d become her troop leader too! However, after more than a decade of leading, this troop…

GSSEM Welcomes Back Camp CEO for a Weekend of Fun, Networking, and Mentorship

Area Girl Scouts recently had a unique—and fun—camping experience Sept. 17-19 with local professional women at GSSEM’s Camp CEO event. The annual camp paired 26 older Girl Scouts with adult mentors at Camp Hawthorn Hollow to help them discover, connect,…

Volunteer Spotlight: Shirley Sanborn

Shirley Sanborn is a staple in the GSSEM community. After what was supposed to be a simple offer of help, it’s been more than 40 years and she’s still going strong as a Service Unit Manager and Troop Leader. Shirley’s…

Girl Scouts Camped Under the Stars for an Unforgettable Night

In a continued effort to reconnect back the city, GSSEM hosted a camping experience unlike any other. Girls packed their tents, sleeping bags and flashlights and headed to the Corner Ballpark in Detroit to spend a night camping under the…

Volunteer Spotlight: Allison Whitmer

Allison Whitmer is a current Troop Leader out of Service Unit 0603, with no plans on letting up. As a “troop mom,” she has worked her way to other Girl Scout volunteer roles, including Girl Scout School Liaison and Troop…

Volunteer Spotlight: Candice Thomas

Candice Thomas is fairly new to the Girl Scout Co-Leader role, but she’s already made a huge impact within the organization. She’s been an active volunteer since 2019, and as she heads into the upcoming school year, she’s even more…

2021 Young Woman of Distinction: Isabella Cook

Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan honors Isabella Cook with the most prestigious award in the world for girls: the Girl Scout Gold Award. Isabella, of Bloomfield Hills, is among 13 young women who have taken the initiative to bettering their…