What is a journey? According to Webster, by definition, a journey is a trip or expedition from one place to another; a gradual passing from one state to another, often regarded as more advanced. However, if you’re a Girl Scout, the word journey takes on a whole new meaning! Girl Scouts of the USA created journeys to act as guides as a key part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience -- a coordinated series of activities grouped around a central theme. In turn, each journey is tied to some of the Girl Scouts’ fifteen national leadership outcomes for girls. The first two journeys included “It’s Your World – Change It” and “It’s Your Planet – Love It.”

Meghan Orlowski remembers being very scared when she was hospitalized with pneumonia as a four year old. A cuddly stuffed animal or a fun game would have been a welcome distraction. Now, she's working to make a difference to others.

 Two weeks ago, we learned of the unexpected death of one of our long-time volunteers, Debbi Garrison. Unless you knew Debbi and her daughter, Bryna, it’s hard to fully understand the magnitude of loss the entire council is feeling.