Winter 2025 SOAR Magazine

Highest Awards Celebrations The Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards are the highest honors Girl Scouts can earn. By leading their communities and working on issues they care about, our highest awardees are making their world and futures brighter. In 2024, 501 Girl Scouts volunteered more than 15,000 hours in their communities to earn their Highest Awards. Bronze and Silver Award Girl Scouts were honored during a special celebration, Recognitions. Gold Award Girl Scouts were recognized for their exemplary service during a pinning ceremony at Reflections.

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Destination: Belize! Eastern Missouri Girl Scouts spent a week in Belize for an international trip of a lifetime! From snorkeling to rafting to ziplining, it was an action packed adventure full of growth, discovery and amazement.

Camp Fury STL In this immersive camp, Girl Scouts join the ranks of elite local female firefighters and law enforcement personnel to learn how they ensure public safety in our communities.

Celebration Luncheon In June, we celebrated the power of female leadership at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s Women’s Leadership Network Celebration Luncheon. Attendees enjoyed a powerful keynote speech by GSEM CEO, Dr. Natissia Small and a special panel discussion featuring Girl Scout members Legacy, Jocelyn, Olivia, Jennifer and Abi.

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