Girl Scout Alums

Your Girl Scout experiences shaped who you are today. Since 1912, millions of women have had their lives positively influenced and even transformed through Girl Scouting.

As one of the 50 million women who were Girl Scouts as youth members and those who served as adult volunteers or staff members at the national/regional/local level, you are forever connected to our vibrant Movement!

Visit GSUSA's Girl Scout Alums and Supporters page to join the Girl Scout Network. Once you register, you’ll receive a monthly digital newsletter, invitations to memorable events and more.

You can also get involved with our council as a local alum. Read on to learn more.

Every time you strive to be honest and fair, show courage and strength, act with kindness and care—you're living the Girl Scout Law & Promise.

That's why when someone says, "I used to be a Girl Scout," we remind them: Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout. Because the values you learned never leave you—they continue to shine through all you do!

Get Involved As An Alum With Our Council

Join our Alum Group and you’ll be invited to council activities and events, complete service projects, travel together and more!

The Girl Scout Alum Difference

The Girl Scout Research Institute conducted an original study to learn how being a Girl Scout affects alums in their adult lives—and the findings are astounding! You won’t want to miss what respondents had to say about how the benefits of Girl Scouting extend beyond their childhoods and higher educations and into their careers, demonstrating their devotion to making the world a better place through a lifetime of volunteer work and civic engagement. Read more!

Check Out The Lowdown - Our Biannual Alum Newsletter!

Interested in receiving The Lowdown? Contact JoAnne Morak at jmorak@gsnypenn.org.

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Be a champion for girls today.
Celebrate girls who are changing the world today and for generations to come as they learn cutting-edge skills, work to protect and preserve the environment, explore new technology, and so much more. Girl Scouts' essential programming fosters courage, confidence, and character in girls, preparing them for a lifetime of leadership. You can champion the next generation of change-makers by investing in the world’s largest leadership development organization for girls!

Now, when you sign up as a lifetime member, $25 of your dues automatically fund a year of Girl Scouting for a girl in an underserved community in your area.

Who is eligible?
Lifetime membership is available to any individual who accepts the principles and beliefs of the Girl Scout Movement, pays the one-time lifetime membership fee, and is at least 18 years old (or a high school graduate or equivalent).

View all of the benefits of lifetime membership here

Adults
Supporters and volunteers who are 18 years or older: $400
10+ Year Volunteers
Current volunteers with 10 or more years of volunteer service: $200
Young Alums
Girl Scout alums who are under the age of 30*: $200
*Lifetime memberships for girls under 18 must be processed by the local council

How do I become a lifetime member?
Visit gsnypenn.org/join to register

Already a registered Girl Scout?
Log in to your MyGS account, click renew membership and select the lifetime membership that's right for you!

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Girl Scout alums who earned their First Class, Curved Bar, Golden Eaglet, or Golden Eagle of Merit, are a part of the Gold Award Girl Scout family. To make it official, GSUSA is debuting a digital credential for you to display on LinkedIn (and other digital platforms) to show that you earned the highest award in Girl Scouting. Now you can display your award with pride and show the world—and potential employers—that you can triumph over any challenge that comes your way! Read the official Proclamation here and fill out the form to access your digital badge and get your Gold Award pin, too!

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Contact JoAnne Morak, Vice President of Advancement & Retail Operations, at jmorak@gsnypenn.org, (315) 288-0953 or by standard mail at:

JoAnne Morak
c/o Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc.
960 James St., Floor 2, Syracuse, NY 13203

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Have you made a planned gift to Girl Scouts? Through your planned giving, you are part of the Juliette Gordon Low National Society. Please let us know, so that we can honor you with this beautiful Juliette Gordon Low Society pin.

If you haven’t made a planned gift yet, it’s so easy. Did you know you can leave any amount or percent of your life insurance or estate to Girl Scouts? A small bequest can make a huge difference in the future of our girls and young women. Contact JoAnne Morak at 315.288.0953 or jmorak@gsnypenn.org to discuss your options.

Membership in the society ensures that members stay connected to GSNYPENN now and in the future.

Did You Know?
In 2018, GSUSA and Dianne Belk, Founding Chair of the Juliette Gordon Low National Society, raised a challenge for each Girl Scout council across the nation to acquire four planned gifts. In return, each council would receive a planned gift of $10,000 from Dianne Belk and Lawrence Calder. GSNYPENN accepted and met this challenge!

If you’re interested in joining our council’s Juliette Gordon Low Society members, contact JoAnne Morak at 315.288.0953 or jmorak@gsnypenn.org to discuss options. The process takes less than 5 minutes, but your gift helps girls develop leadership skills to last a lifetime!

Learn more about Dianne and Lawrence’s dedication to our Movement.

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