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May All Team Meeting

Friday, May 1st, was the May All Team meeting at Camp Potomac Woods in Leesburg, VA.

The team received hats with custom GSCNC logo patches as a unifying accessory to wear during convention week.

The team gave Robert Meidlinger (Business Operations) a heartfelt farewell. After an incredibly long career making the GSCNC equipment center what it is today, he is moving to the West Coast for his next chapter.

Carrie Banachowski, his supervisor, read a poem she wrote for Robert.

Interim Chief Operating Officer Donna Childs also got a GSCNC send-off as she moves to Washington State after her time in DC.

Joy In Action

Moments of joy, especially those rooted in connection and purpose, help sustain us even in challenging times.

Here are some moments of Joy in Action from our staff:

Amy Robinson (People & Culture)

"A moment of joy for me this month was attending the Girl Scouts in the Arts event at Sitar Arts Center with my Brownie daughter, Maisie, on May 16th. It was great getting to see Emma Derogatis-Frilingos and Leah Glicker create such a fun and engaging experience for the Girl Scouts attending. It gave me a firsthand look at the creative experiences our organization provides and a continued appreciation for all the hard work our Program Services team does."

Betsy Purves (Philanthropy)

"My daughter Claire and I visited Camp Potomac Woods on Saturday, April 25 for Core Camp Palooza. It was so fun to see our youth in their element at camp, and even more meaningful to give Claire a sneak peek at the experiences she'll get to have next year as a Daisy. She loved learning how to shoot a slingshot! Special thanks to Rebecca for touring us around and answering all our questions."

Julia Funari (Membership Team 4)

"This month, I took a tour of the Equipment Center for the first time with Naila A. and Shellise P., since both Naila and I had never been there. We had a chance to both meet Robert before he left, as well as see all of the great things the Equipment Center has to offer! I learned about all of the possibilities the Center offers for Troops wanting to complete service hours, or girls who want to earn higher level awards. It made me grateful for all the work the Equipment Center employees put in to keep such a unique and helpful service up and running."

Staff Celebrations: Congratulations Graduates

Joy Dixon's Niece Ella

Joy Dixon’s niece, Ella Bartek is graduating from Archbishop Spalding High School this May. She will go on to play Division 1 Lacrosse at Virginia Tech in the fall. Her family is very proud of her and excited for Ella’s future.

Violet Dean's Brother Finnegan

Violet Dean (Membership Team 5):

"My brother just graduated from Alfred University with a BFA in Art and Design! I was able to attend his graduation and to see his senior show, titled 'Something Queer; Finnegan Melvin Dean'."

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Krystal Ali is our new Chief Financial & Administrative Officer. She is based in the DC office. Her first day was Friday, May 1st.

Josh Horváth is our new Team 6 Membership Recruitment Specialist. They are based in the DC office. Their first day was Monday, May 4th.

Jen Rudolph is our new Team 1 Membership Recruitment Specialist. She is based in the Brandywine office. Her first day was Monday, May 18th.

Claire Reynolds is our new Equipment Center Specialist. She is based in the Equipment Center. Their first day was Monday, May 26th.

Aysia Conner has moved into the new role of Community Engagement Specialist (DC office).

Girl Scout Proud

In 2026, 6 Girl Scouts achieved their Gold Award with projects centered around animals and how to provide proper care, promote animal welfare, and resources for their communities.

Congratulations Gold Award Girl Scouts!

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Congratulations to our 2026 Gold Award Girl Scouts!

This year, 149 Girl Scouts from across 25 counties in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia earned the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

Gold Award Girl Scouts identified a real need in their communities and made a plan to address it. From STEM access to mental health support, environmental stewardship, and community safety, these projects show what happens when young people take the lead!

We are proud of you!

These "Girl Scout Proud" segments are featured from our social media.

Thank you to our Marketing and Communications team!

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