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Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians has selected Allen C. Rippetoe to serve as chief financial officer (CFO) to lead the council’s finances, troop banking, purchasing and asset management. He joins the organization in advance of current CFO Ann Wallace’s retirement

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians has honored a mother-daughter duo for the first time, Ann Baker Furrow and Lee Ann Furrow Tolsma, at the 2026 Trefoil Society Luncheon, an annual fundraising event recognizing women who exemplify the spirit of Girl

Whoever said dogs are “man’s best friend” clearly had yet to see Girl Scouts support their four-legged neighbors. Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is partnering with Smyth Animal Rescue & Resource Center to send BarkBoxes to dogs awaiting their “fur-ever”

Whoever said dogs are “man’s best friend” clearly had yet to see Girl Scouts support their four-legged neighbors. Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is once again partnering with Young-Williams Animal Center to send BarkBoxes to dogs awaiting their “fur-ever” home

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will honor youth advocate and Johnson City Vice Mayor Jenny Brock at the 2026 Trefoil Society Luncheon, an annual fundraising event recognizing women who exemplify the spirit of Girl Scouting. The luncheon celebrating Brock will

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will host an interactive event designed to introduce local girls to nursing through hands-on activities and engaging learning experiences. The Ballad Health Nursing Badge Bash will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-12

Girl Scouts of the USA selects Ella Kate Vinson of Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians Elizabeth “Ella Kate” Vinson of Knoxville has earned a $5,000 Gold Award Scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to provide financial support for

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is preparing for an exciting season of summer camps designed to inspire confidence and connection. From “Pirates and Mermaids,” to “Ultimate Scout,” Girl Scouts’ Summer Camp programs offer a summer packed with themed adventure, empowerment

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians announced the winner of the Great Cookie Competition and celebrated the 2026 cookie season with curated beer and signature cookie pairings at Yee-Haw Brewing Co. The third annual Great Cookie Tasting, a flavorful fundraising event

Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians will hold the third annual “Great Cookie Tasting” at Yee-Haw Brewing Co. for an evening of curated craft beer and cookie pairings and to reveal the winner of the 2026 Great Cookie Competition. The celebration