“If it’s important, you make it fit into your schedule.”
And it is important, because it makes her daughter happy, and it is something unique they can be a part of together as mother and daughter. For Laurelanne, that’s one of the most rewarding parts of being a Girl Scout volunteer. And as a result, she shares a special bond with all the girls in her troop, too. Girls she cares about almost as much as her own daughter.What’s surprising and awe-inspiring, is that as the years have gone on, the girls of Laurelanne’s troops have really become the leaders. They run the troop meetings, and establish troop rules. They run their own cookie business, talking about projected sales and revenue. They pitch their own tents now, and unload the car when camping. And they step up when someone has a problem, and anticipate each other’s needs. Laurelanne and her co-leader Susan Robinson are the facilitators for this amazing growth, and through their leadership the girls have become sisters (and according to Laurelanne, they take that very seriously!).
It may come as no surprise, but Laurelanne was a Girl Scout herself, and has fond memories—especially of going camping. Her experience as a Girl Scout inspires her to give back to her girls, a way of paying it forward for the leaders who helped her.
“I think if the whole world would abide by the Girl Scout Law and Promise, the world would be a better place. It’s rules for life.”
We couldn’t agree more, Laurelanne! Thank you so much for bringing so much of yourself to the Girl Scout experience and for giving us so much of your time and passion. We are so happy to celebrate you this month.
Stay tuned to this blog and our Facebook page all month to read more Girl Scouts volunteer profiles and ways to show your appreciation for the volunteers in your life!
