Podcast

Girl Scouts Amplified Voices

Past Episodes

Episode 11: Troop Leader Jessica Kahler and Ella

Lancaster Girl Scout troop shares how planning, goal-setting and determination can make a Girl Scout trip to Hawaii a reality. It took the troop over 20 months to plan and fundraise for the trip, and those memories will last a lifetime. 

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Episode 10: Sammie, Elena, and Jennifer from Troop 20365

After a classmate passed away from cancer, members of Troop 20365 in York County were inspired to turn grief into action. The girls created Kota Bear Kare Packages to distribute to pediatric cancer patients at Penn State Children's Hospital, earning their Bronze Award in the process.

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Episode 9: Beth and Annabelle Valentin

Beth, a Lancaster County Girl Scout leader and her daughter, Annabelle, a Cadette Girl Scout, share their experiences camping, working on Highest Awards, and what they’ve learned from Girl Scouts.

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Episode 8: Maria Hendriksma

Maria Hendriksma of the Central PA chapter of Women in Manufacturing provides insights into the industry and related opportunities for Girl Scouts.

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Episode 7: Becca and Mara Thiec

Becca and Mara Thiec share a heartfelt conversation about how Girl Scouts has helped Mara, who has autism spectrum disorder, connect with others and experience personal growth.

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Episode 6: Jennifer and Sylvia Benner 

She’s only a first-year Brownie, but Sylvia Benner has already experienced lots of Girl Scout fun! She and her mother, Jennifer, share their adventures on this episode of our podcast.

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Episode 5: Kathy Ledzinski

In our latest podcast episode, Lifetime Girl Scout Kathy Ledzinski highlights the circa-1810 Foxfire House at Camp Furnace Hills in Lancaster County and its historical significance in the community. You won't want to miss this episode!

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Episode 4 - Part II: Jenifer Starr

Tune in for part two of our interview with Girl Scout mom Jenifer Starr, who shares details about her daughter’s Gold Award project and how caregivers can help girls publicize their Highest Awards!

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Episode 3 - Part I: Jenifer Starr

We know you're proud of your Girl Scout's achievements, but how can you share her accomplishments? Get some tips from an expert on our newest podcast as Girl Scout volunteer and mom Jenifer Starr shares how to promote all the great things Girl Scouts do!

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Episode 2: Flora Poulos

Take a stroll back in time as Lancaster County resident, Flora Poulos, shares stories of travel, traditions and her trek from Brooklyn, New York, to southcentral Pennsylvania in episode 2 of our Girl Scouts Amplified Voices podcast. Flora has spent 75 years involved with and supporting Girl Scouts and we are excited to be sharing her stories! 

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Episode 1: Meilynn Poletti

No one could accuse Meilynn Poletti of being an underachiever. Learn more about this Gold Award Girl Scout, her commitment to community, and how Girl Scouts helped her hone her leadership skills when you tune in to our inaugural episode of “Girl Scouts Amplified Voices.”

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Trailer

An introduction to the mission of Girl Scouts Amplified Voices, a podcast produced by Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania, from its President and CEO, Janet Donovan.
 

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