Leadership
Are You Man Enough to be a Girl Scout?!
The Man Enough to be A Girl Scout campaign is about recognizing men who are involved in Girl Scouts. When the men in a Girl Scout’s life step up to be Man Enough to be a Girl Scout, they are standing with all girls in our community as they strive to become women of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Here are just a few stories of the Girl Scout dads stepping up to take an active role in their daughter’s Girl Scout experience.
Brownie Troop Dads
A group of dads from Troop 3054 went on a hiking day activity with their daughters to earn the hiker badge. One dad helped his daughter walk the trail the week beforehand, teaching her how to read the trail map and help her prepare as it was his daughter who girl-led the hiker badge. The troop dads attended the “Get Outdoors” end of year celebration and game night. They also attended a daddy daughter date night at Steak and Shake.
The troop dads include Jared Weinhold, Steve Krueger, Matt Garboski, Scott Bompkamp, Ed Morales, John Mazzanovich and Mark Dowling.
Juliette Dad
Jim Marchione has been a registered Girl Scout with Citrus Council since his oldest daughter Angie, started as a Daisy. Eight years later, he’s a fearless co-leader and watched his other daughter Gabriella, bridge to Juniors.
Jim, better known by his camp name of “Burpee,” has helped with loading hundreds of cookie cases in his community every season, teaching about safety with from his years in law enforcement, health and fitness from his many nutrition degrees and certifications and has facilitated a Bronze Award through the South Lake Animal League and a Silver Award through the Red Cross. He researches and guides the girls through many scouting adventures including Scouts Rock at Graceland, primitive camping, overnighters, badge workshops, and a recent trip to Savannah, GA to visit Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthplace and The First Headquarters!
Jim started out helping his wife Yvonne’s multi-level troop in South Lake Community, but then, as his girls became Juliettes, he has taken over as their leader, guide and mentor.
Behind the Scene GS Dad
Joe Howe is the Behind the Scene’s Girl Scout dad. “Not only is he understanding and always makes sure GS comes first on schedule but he is a HUGE help” expressed his wife and first year troop leader, Vicky. While Joe works late during the week and is unable to make the troop’s regular meetings, he makes an effort to attend as many Girl Scout/Troop activities as he can.
He has helped out with all of the troop’s cookie booths, their snooze at the zoo event, and special outings to the police, fire departments and ice skating. He’s has helped read over meeting plans and shared many ideas for potential projects for the troop.
During cookie season he was Vicky’s right hand. Joe would spend nights sitting with Vicky on the computer sorting and counting the many boxes of cookies that took over their house.
“When my counts didn’t add up he poured me a glass of wine and sat counting boxes again and again until we found the error. This was my first year being a troop leader and cookie mom and I would not have been able to do it without this amazing Girl Scout dad” shared Vicky.
Recruit your man!
Girl Scout volunteers come from our communities. Whether they are the dads, uncles, brothers or the volunteers who support her leadership journey. Men can make a difference in the lives of girls today and help them become the leaders of the future.
When girls succeed, society succeeds.
1 COMMENT
We have two dads who are up for anything they can do for our troop.
One of our dads, Tony Maddox, has helped us with crafts, done activities to help the girls achieve badges, and acts as a driver when needed. He has been a great help to our troop. Recently, he helped us get one of our troop leaders and 2 of our girls to a bridging event. He had plans that night, but their was a storm coming and he wanted to make sure everyone was safe. Before the troop leader could even get the girls loaded in the van, he hopped in the driver seat and said he was going to miss men’s group so he could drive them to and from the meeting because the bad storm that was coming. This is just one example of what he has done for the troop.
Our other dad, Daniel Hart, has helped us pick up cookies for Cookie Sales, trans port our girls for trips, and makes sure the girls have what they need or goes and gets it at a moments notice. Perfect example was when we went to Sea Seaworld. While the girls were inside watching Shamu, we were planing the trip home and knew the girls would be hungry. While he was waiting outside for us, he when to McDonald’s and got food for all the girls that came. When we came out, every girl had a happy meal and drink while we made our way home.
We can’t thank them enough for what they do. They are great additions to our troop.
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