Once a Girl Scout, Always a Girl Scout!
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You are invited to join the fun! Whether you were a member for two years or 10 years, once you have become a Girl Scout you’re always a Girl Scout to us!
All Girl Scouts (18 years and older), including former and current volunteers and staff, are invited to join Girl Scouts of Citrus Alumnae and reconnect with the organization that helped you become the successful person you are today!
Add your name to our growing list of registered GSC Alumnae! This is the place to connect with other alumnae who have also experienced the positive impact of Girl Scouts in their life and to enjoy all the fun GSC Alumnae has to offer!
Support the Gold Award Exhibit!
We’re thrilled to announce that GSC Alumnae is once again sponsoring the highly anticipated Gold Award exhibit, following last year’s resounding success! To make this event truly memorable, we’re aiming to raise $2500 to craft a display showcasing each remarkable young woman and her awe-inspiring project.
Your support will empower us to create an unforgettable experience for all attendees, and we kindly invite you to join us in making this vision a reality by donating to this noble cause. With your generosity, we can recognize and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of these deserving girls and ensure the Gold Award exhibit remains an event to remember for years to come.
Together, we can make a difference and propel the dreams of these future leaders forward!
To donate CLICK HERE or send a check payable to GSC Alumnae in care of Trish Bergelt, 3253 Bright Ct, Kissimmee, FL 34744.
Dora Canal Tour
April 12, 2025
We’ll tour the ancient Cypress swamps in search of wildlife galore! This narrated Dora Canal Cruise starts in Mount Dora on Lake Dora and follows the shoreline all the way down to the Dora Canal in Tavares.
The Dora Canal is a little over a mile long and connects Lake Dora and Lake Eustis. The first quarter-mile is populated but after that, it is like Florida 200 years ago. As you meander through the canal you’ll see Cypress Trees that are hundreds of years old with Cypress Knees jetting out of the water that allows the trees to breathe and remain stable. During your Dora Canal Tour you’ll have the opportunity to see large nests in the tops of the tall Cypress Trees. These nests are built by Ospreys, Anhinga, Herons and others. You might also see Alligators!
For more info, CLICK HERE.
Space is limited, REGISTER HERE.
Lunch: Vincent’s Italian Restaurant
April 12, 2025
Join us at Vincent’s Italian Restaurant and experience the warm hospitality and delectable flavors that have made this family-owned gem a beloved part of Mount Dora’s vibrant culinary landscape.You’ll discover an extensive menu featuring authentic Italian cuisine that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the Folgore family. Indulge in a delightful array of pasta dishes, brick oven pizzas, calzones, and other mouthwatering specialties that will transport you straight to the sun-kissed shores of Italy. Buon appetito!
For more info, CLICK HERE.
RSVP: Diana Schoeppner, diana.schoeppner@gmail.com
Join the GSC Alumnae
All adults with a current or former affiliation with Girl Scouting are invited to join GSC Alumnae to reconnect with the organization that helped you become the successful person you are today! Alumnae members are invited to activities and events, complete service projects, travel on trips together, and so much more.
The best part? It’s absolutely free to register.
For more information, read the GSC Alumnae FAQ’s or contact gscalumnae@citrus-gs.org.
Alumnae Memories
During my childhood in Honduras, I was fortunate to join a local Girl Scouts chapter, and it set me on a course for lifelong service to others. While working alongside my peers and aspiring toward the accomplishments of my mentors, I found my calling. I am grateful for the experience of being a Girl Scout and wholeheartedly recommend it to any girl who wants to discover or strengthen her personal passions.
I was a Girl Scout through the end and back then, had no knowledge of any alumnae opportunities to continue to carry that wonderful spirit we all shared forward. My fondest memories of the GS were when I learned new things that forced me out of my comfort zone and made me stronger. And the most wonderful memories, were when we shared adventures as a group and everyone played their part to accomplish whatever fun mission we were on.
Girl Scouts is more than just cookie sales and campfires. For me, Girl Scouts taught me how to be a team player, problem solving skills, the true meaning of friendship and gave me quality time with my mom and sister. Troop 1949 forever!
I have had some wonderful memories in the past 30 years in girl scouts. Watching girls grow from a very quiet girl into a confident young lady. Having young ladies, even those who were not even in my troops come back to me after they have married and some have families or have pursued a career and talk about their experience in Girl Scouts is just an awesome feeling to know that we have made a difference in their lives.
I remember feeling honored to wear the uniform, to earn badges, and to belong to a group of like-minded girls who enjoyed learning and growing together. For me, the best part was making friends and joining them on scouting adventures. I learned many important, life-lessons during my time in scouting, chiefly among them, respect. Respect for my community, for others, and for myself.
Nostalgia? Check! Fun, laughter, and good times? Check, check, check!
Let’s take it back to the past with a trip down memory lane. Every Thursday, we will be featuring your throwback pictures. If you would like to be featured, please send your throwback photos to Lydia Sealey at lsealey@citrus-gs.org. Let’s reminisce about our favorite Girl Scout experiences together!
The GSC Alumnae fosters lifelong Girl Scout connections by providing opportunity for involvement, supporting and promoting the work of Girl Scouts of Citrus and inspiring generations of girls who change the world.
April 12, 2025
Mt Dora Canal Tour
Rusty Anchor, Mt. Dora
April 12, 2025
Brunch at Vincent’s Italian Restaurant
Lake County
May 17, 2025
Brunch
Bahama Breeze, Hunters Creek
May 17, 2025
Painting with a Twist, Kissimmee
June 7, 2025
Family Day, Brevard Zoo
June 7, 2025
Lunch at Perkins