2020 Recipients
Caroline, Cora, Claire & Omolola ~ Troop 12305
Fayette Humane Society Volunteer Training Videos ~ The Fayette Humane Society asked us to create a series of videos that could be used as part of their training program for volunteers to show the different kinds of volunteer opportunities that are available and how the jobs are done. In order to create the videos, we visited adoption events and interviewed Humane Society leaders and volunteers. After the interview process, we wrote our scripts and filmed demonstration videos. We then used video editing software to create the final training videos. The videos concentrated on two different subjects: one on cat/kitten adoption and fostering and the other on dog/puppy adoption and fostering.
We made two different sets of videos, because the care for dogs and cats are different. Both videos covered some of the same basic training for the Humane Society, but then differed when we started to discuss the care of cats and dogs. Cora and Omolola created the video about cat adoption. Caroline and Claire created the videos about dog adoption.
Autumn & Sarah ~ Troop 12306
Operation Transit Attire ~ Operation Transit Attire supports The Bloom Closet, which serves the needs of foster children. Our project was to create a solution for The Bloom Closet’s newest logistics problem. Bloom has a new building for clothing storage and processing which is down the street from their store. A golf cart was donated to move clothes between the buildings, but it was not set up to do this easily. Using our STEM skills, we engineered an attachment on the back of the cart for a rod to hang clothes on. We also created hanger boxes (large storage bins with a rod running through and collapsible sides) to keep their clothes hangers organized during transport and storage, but also easy access to reach in and grab a hanger.
Hannah ~ Troop 15026
The Silver Series ~ I created the Silver Series, which is a series of 6 geocaches. There is one cache for each Girl Scout level. I felt that there were not enough positive ways for people to use their technology. When people spend too much time on their devices, they do not experience or practice communication or teamwork skills. These are life skills that are necessary in order to be successful in just about everything. My geocaches will help people of all ages experience the outdoor, practice problem solving, and use their technology in a new and productive way individually and with others.
Ellen ~ Troop 15026
Butterfly Garden – Braelinn Elementary School ~ For my Girl Scout Silver Award Project, I planned and built a butterfly garden at Braelinn Elementary School. The project consisted of planning with a Master Gardener and Braelinn's Principal to find a location for the garden that would allow easy and safe access for students. Next, the clay soil at the garden location had to be removed and replaced with new soil. After the soil was prepared for planting, Master Gardener and I planned the plant selection and the layout of the butterfly garden. Lastly, the plants were planted into the garden based on the layout.
Kylie & Valerie ~ Troop 15026
Developing a Storage Room for Bloom Closet ~ We created storage shelving, held a bin drive, and educated our community on a great organization, Bloom Closet. After we met with Bloom, we realized they needed more organization for extra year-round items. We designed and built shelving in two rooms. The rooms were originally piles of bags from head to toe, and now everything is organized within bins on our shelving. Throughout our building process, we also created a bin drive asking for storage bin donations for Bloom. We collected all of the donated bins for Bloom to put on the shelves. We also spoke with troops and families about our project and the importance of Bloom Closet. We are so happy to have been able to do this project and help our community!
Sydney ~ Troop 15026
Building Blue Bird Habitats ~ Because of the environmental issues with trees being cut down, fires, etc., bluebirds need a safe place to live, so our houses and the safe property from the Southern Conservation Trust will give many bluebird families a safe place to live. Two main causes have brought about the decline of the bluebird’s population. The first is loss of their habitats. The second cause is increased competition for nesting sites. Extremely aggressive birds compete with the passive bluebird for nesting sites. Because bluebirds are fighting for habitats we built a houses where only bluebirds like to live. Our houses have the dimensions that a bluebirds need and they will be placed in a habitat where bluebirds like to live.
Fayette Humane Society Volunteer Training Videos ~ The Fayette Humane Society asked us to create a series of videos that could be used as part of their training program for volunteers to show the different kinds of volunteer opportunities that are available and how the jobs are done. In order to create the videos, we visited adoption events and interviewed Humane Society leaders and volunteers. After the interview process, we wrote our scripts and filmed demonstration videos. We then used video editing software to create the final training videos. The videos concentrated on two different subjects: one on cat/kitten adoption and fostering and the other on dog/puppy adoption and fostering.
We made two different sets of videos, because the care for dogs and cats are different. Both videos covered some of the same basic training for the Humane Society, but then differed when we started to discuss the care of cats and dogs. Cora and Omolola created the video about cat adoption. Caroline and Claire created the videos about dog adoption.
Autumn & Sarah ~ Troop 12306
Operation Transit Attire ~ Operation Transit Attire supports The Bloom Closet, which serves the needs of foster children. Our project was to create a solution for The Bloom Closet’s newest logistics problem. Bloom has a new building for clothing storage and processing which is down the street from their store. A golf cart was donated to move clothes between the buildings, but it was not set up to do this easily. Using our STEM skills, we engineered an attachment on the back of the cart for a rod to hang clothes on. We also created hanger boxes (large storage bins with a rod running through and collapsible sides) to keep their clothes hangers organized during transport and storage, but also easy access to reach in and grab a hanger.
Hannah ~ Troop 15026
The Silver Series ~ I created the Silver Series, which is a series of 6 geocaches. There is one cache for each Girl Scout level. I felt that there were not enough positive ways for people to use their technology. When people spend too much time on their devices, they do not experience or practice communication or teamwork skills. These are life skills that are necessary in order to be successful in just about everything. My geocaches will help people of all ages experience the outdoor, practice problem solving, and use their technology in a new and productive way individually and with others.
Ellen ~ Troop 15026
Butterfly Garden – Braelinn Elementary School ~ For my Girl Scout Silver Award Project, I planned and built a butterfly garden at Braelinn Elementary School. The project consisted of planning with a Master Gardener and Braelinn's Principal to find a location for the garden that would allow easy and safe access for students. Next, the clay soil at the garden location had to be removed and replaced with new soil. After the soil was prepared for planting, Master Gardener and I planned the plant selection and the layout of the butterfly garden. Lastly, the plants were planted into the garden based on the layout.
Kylie & Valerie ~ Troop 15026
Developing a Storage Room for Bloom Closet ~ We created storage shelving, held a bin drive, and educated our community on a great organization, Bloom Closet. After we met with Bloom, we realized they needed more organization for extra year-round items. We designed and built shelving in two rooms. The rooms were originally piles of bags from head to toe, and now everything is organized within bins on our shelving. Throughout our building process, we also created a bin drive asking for storage bin donations for Bloom. We collected all of the donated bins for Bloom to put on the shelves. We also spoke with troops and families about our project and the importance of Bloom Closet. We are so happy to have been able to do this project and help our community!
Sydney ~ Troop 15026
Building Blue Bird Habitats ~ Because of the environmental issues with trees being cut down, fires, etc., bluebirds need a safe place to live, so our houses and the safe property from the Southern Conservation Trust will give many bluebird families a safe place to live. Two main causes have brought about the decline of the bluebird’s population. The first is loss of their habitats. The second cause is increased competition for nesting sites. Extremely aggressive birds compete with the passive bluebird for nesting sites. Because bluebirds are fighting for habitats we built a houses where only bluebirds like to live. Our houses have the dimensions that a bluebirds need and they will be placed in a habitat where bluebirds like to live.
2019 Recipients
Larissa, Lanna, Anna Grace ~ Troop 11318
Music Therapy ~ For our Silver Award project, we chose to create a music listening station for patients with Alzheimer’s or Dementia at Ashley Glen Nursing Home. Through research we learned that patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia do not have their full memories, but the ones they do remember can be retrieved through music. Patients at Ashley Glen did not have access to individual music players so they could enjoy music that was special to them. Through donations, we were able to provide a variety of music styles, different types of players (8 CD players, 6 cassette players, 14 ear buds, 8 over-ear headphones, 240 batteries, 2 iPods), and two stands to hold all the music. Through our letters and social media posts requesting donations, we hope that we informed and inspired others to interact with those who have Alzheimer’s or Dementia in order to make their lives more comfortable and joyful.
Ainsley, Angela, Melissa ~ Troop 11318
Little Free Library ~ For our Silver Award project, we chose to do a lending library, which is a “take a book, return a book” book exchange. We chose this project to foster a love of reading and improve literacy rates. Sixty-six percent of the students who can’t read proficiently by 4thgrade are more likely to end up on welfare, drop out of school or end up in jail. This leads to an economic loss in Georgia, as well as a decline in life conditions. This is one of the reasons we chose this project. After we received donations from family, friends, and neighbors, we made trips to Home Depot to get our supplies. We used a cabinet for the library, and wood for the posts. Once the building process was finished, along with getting permission from the Ardenlee HOA and Code Enforcement, we got an auger from AAbey and placed our library right outside Ardenlee Children’s Park. We hope that our project will help give people a love for reading.
Lindsey and Anika ~ Troop 13303
The Silver Raindrop ~ For our Silver Award project, we made umbrella stands for Holy Trinity Church, where our troop meets. When we were selling cookies, it was a rainy day and a we noticed there was no place to put umbrellas, so people were taking them into service with them. We decided to fix this problem by making an umbrella stand with a large pot, PVC pipes, tiles, pea gravel, garden stakes, and plastic vines, so it would match the design of the church. We then made signs out of the tiles and garden stakes that said umbrellas in English and Spanish and the next sign had our troop number on it. Now people who attend church no longer have to take their wet umbrellas into service with them.
Annelyse and Reagan ~ Troop 11318
“STEM” Sensational Technology Enrichment for Minors ~ Our Silver Award project sought to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experiences to elementary school children who would not otherwise have that opportunity. To provide these experiences, we collaborated with underprivileged classrooms in five local schools. We were inspired by our search for STEM activities and we used those findings to create age-appropriate lesson plans. STEM kits, boxes containing all the necessary supplies to meet the lesson plans, were provided to each classroom. With the assistance of other leaders and members of our FIRST robotics team, we hosted a Robotics Day for Girl Scouts to collect donations to help create our STEM kits. We hope that our work will inspire the next generation to have as much passion for STEM as we do.
Music Therapy ~ For our Silver Award project, we chose to create a music listening station for patients with Alzheimer’s or Dementia at Ashley Glen Nursing Home. Through research we learned that patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia do not have their full memories, but the ones they do remember can be retrieved through music. Patients at Ashley Glen did not have access to individual music players so they could enjoy music that was special to them. Through donations, we were able to provide a variety of music styles, different types of players (8 CD players, 6 cassette players, 14 ear buds, 8 over-ear headphones, 240 batteries, 2 iPods), and two stands to hold all the music. Through our letters and social media posts requesting donations, we hope that we informed and inspired others to interact with those who have Alzheimer’s or Dementia in order to make their lives more comfortable and joyful.
Ainsley, Angela, Melissa ~ Troop 11318
Little Free Library ~ For our Silver Award project, we chose to do a lending library, which is a “take a book, return a book” book exchange. We chose this project to foster a love of reading and improve literacy rates. Sixty-six percent of the students who can’t read proficiently by 4thgrade are more likely to end up on welfare, drop out of school or end up in jail. This leads to an economic loss in Georgia, as well as a decline in life conditions. This is one of the reasons we chose this project. After we received donations from family, friends, and neighbors, we made trips to Home Depot to get our supplies. We used a cabinet for the library, and wood for the posts. Once the building process was finished, along with getting permission from the Ardenlee HOA and Code Enforcement, we got an auger from AAbey and placed our library right outside Ardenlee Children’s Park. We hope that our project will help give people a love for reading.
Lindsey and Anika ~ Troop 13303
The Silver Raindrop ~ For our Silver Award project, we made umbrella stands for Holy Trinity Church, where our troop meets. When we were selling cookies, it was a rainy day and a we noticed there was no place to put umbrellas, so people were taking them into service with them. We decided to fix this problem by making an umbrella stand with a large pot, PVC pipes, tiles, pea gravel, garden stakes, and plastic vines, so it would match the design of the church. We then made signs out of the tiles and garden stakes that said umbrellas in English and Spanish and the next sign had our troop number on it. Now people who attend church no longer have to take their wet umbrellas into service with them.
Annelyse and Reagan ~ Troop 11318
“STEM” Sensational Technology Enrichment for Minors ~ Our Silver Award project sought to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) experiences to elementary school children who would not otherwise have that opportunity. To provide these experiences, we collaborated with underprivileged classrooms in five local schools. We were inspired by our search for STEM activities and we used those findings to create age-appropriate lesson plans. STEM kits, boxes containing all the necessary supplies to meet the lesson plans, were provided to each classroom. With the assistance of other leaders and members of our FIRST robotics team, we hosted a Robotics Day for Girl Scouts to collect donations to help create our STEM kits. We hope that our work will inspire the next generation to have as much passion for STEM as we do.
2018 Recipients
Madeline ~ Troop 11205
Blankets and Shoes for Haiti ~ Due to Hurricane Matthew, many of the homes in Haiti were destroyed. I worked with Olivia Quern on this project. We wanted to help them by collecting supplies for their everyday life. We chose to collect blankets and shoes. We contacted the Beta Club Leader and we started a drive for kids to donate gently used shoes and blankets. We also donated some of our own shoes and blankets and we made some blankets too. We found a man who takes frequent trips down to Haiti and we made plans with him so that he could fly them down and pass them out through a shelter. Troop Advisor ~ Mary Plant
Olivia ~ Troop 11205
Drive to Comfort - Victims of Hurricane Matthew ~ For my Silver Award project I worked with Madeline Nolan. We wanted to do something to help the kids and families in Haiti who were affected by Hurricane Matthew in 2016. We came up with the idea to create a drive to collect blankets and shoes. To help with this project, we contacted our Beta Club sponsor at our middle school and asked our churches and friends to collect items. We also raised money to buy supplies to make blankets for the victims. Together we ended up collecting over 100 shoes and blankets. Delta then shipped all these items to Haiti free of charge where they would be distributed to the kids. It was so rewarding to see how our contributions made an impact on other people’s lives. Troop Advisor: Mary Plant
Allison ~ Troop 11205
TreEducation ~ I chose to do my Silver Award project on tree education in hopes of getting the public interested in learning about and caring for nature in our community. I created wood and plastic tree plaques to identify trees at the new Ridge Nature Preserve. I placed the plaques along four of their hiking trails labeling 10 different trees species. The plaques contained scientific and common names along with other interesting information about the tree. I would love it if the signs sparked the community to continue their curiosity about trees in other places. Troop Advisor: Mary Plant
Blankets and Shoes for Haiti ~ Due to Hurricane Matthew, many of the homes in Haiti were destroyed. I worked with Olivia Quern on this project. We wanted to help them by collecting supplies for their everyday life. We chose to collect blankets and shoes. We contacted the Beta Club Leader and we started a drive for kids to donate gently used shoes and blankets. We also donated some of our own shoes and blankets and we made some blankets too. We found a man who takes frequent trips down to Haiti and we made plans with him so that he could fly them down and pass them out through a shelter. Troop Advisor ~ Mary Plant
Olivia ~ Troop 11205
Drive to Comfort - Victims of Hurricane Matthew ~ For my Silver Award project I worked with Madeline Nolan. We wanted to do something to help the kids and families in Haiti who were affected by Hurricane Matthew in 2016. We came up with the idea to create a drive to collect blankets and shoes. To help with this project, we contacted our Beta Club sponsor at our middle school and asked our churches and friends to collect items. We also raised money to buy supplies to make blankets for the victims. Together we ended up collecting over 100 shoes and blankets. Delta then shipped all these items to Haiti free of charge where they would be distributed to the kids. It was so rewarding to see how our contributions made an impact on other people’s lives. Troop Advisor: Mary Plant
Allison ~ Troop 11205
TreEducation ~ I chose to do my Silver Award project on tree education in hopes of getting the public interested in learning about and caring for nature in our community. I created wood and plastic tree plaques to identify trees at the new Ridge Nature Preserve. I placed the plaques along four of their hiking trails labeling 10 different trees species. The plaques contained scientific and common names along with other interesting information about the tree. I would love it if the signs sparked the community to continue their curiosity about trees in other places. Troop Advisor: Mary Plant
2017 Recipients
Tianna - Troop 574
Little Library ~ I wanted to share my love of reading with my community. I built and installed a "little library" in my community to foster a free book exchange for children and adults. This little library is tucked with donated books that people can borrow and return or exchange.
Beth - Troop 574
Helping Out H.E.L.P. ~ HELP is a non-profit veterinary hospital that provides high quality, low cost vet services to the dogs and cats of our community. As an animal lover, I was inspired to help them with their cause. I organized a drive to collect much needed supplies for this organization during the month of February, Spray and Neuter Awareness month in Georgia.
Jenna - Troop 574
Helping Bloom Grow ~ The Bloom Closet is an organization that provides resources and support to the foster families in our community. Two of their biggest and most constant needs are for infant and toddler clothing and teen toiletries. For my Silver project, organized two drives to raise awareness of these needs and to help fill them. I set up a teen toiletry drive with a local dance studio, inspiring the company dancers to bring inthings that would help the teens who come to Bloom Closet. I also organized a clothing and toy drive in a local preschool so that families who had outgrown their infant and toddler things could easily donate to the Bloom Closet
Elizabeth - Troop 574
STEM Marble Roller Coaster ~ For my Silver project, I worked with Huddleston Elementary and their STEM program. I built three stands and collected materials for marble roller coasters that the students could design, build, test, and rebuild. These roller coaster kits can be used throughout the community in many elementary STEM programs and applications.
Lauren and Bennett - Troop 10101
Horse Safety 101 ~ We worked with horse trainer Lisa Eisele of Iron Gate Farm. She provided the horses shown in the video and was our project advisor to help us along the way. Horse safety is important for the well-being of the horse and rider. We care a lot about our horses, but sometimes it is hard to understand what they want or do not want to do. We decided to make a horse safety video and teach younger children about the importance of safety around horses. We started writing our script for the horse video and volunteering to teach six young riders.
Jaylen - 10101
Covenant House Reading Nook ~ For my Silver Award project, I created a warm and inviting reading nook in the girls' lounge of the Covenant House of Atlanta, a shelter for homeless youth ages 18-21. I collected books of all reading levels, a rug, floor lamp, chairs, and decorations to give the girls something encouraging them to focus on while their paper work is processed.
Jordan and Molly - Troop 11205
Bee Artful ~ We found inspiration for our Silver Award project through our love of doing crafts and wanting to reach out and brighten the day of those who are less fortunate than us. We began by developing a craft and trying to match it with an organization that would most appreciate it. After numerous changes to the craft and setbacks identifying an organization that we could work with, we were finally able to locate an orphanage in Belize that we were able to develop a relationship with and get our craft to.
Jessica, Isabel, LynnAnn, Sarah, Hailey, Andee, and Antonia - Troop 10326
CCP - Cancer Care Packets ~ Troop 10326 got together back in September to discuss what they could do for their Silver Award project. As they began leaning towards helping the humane society it came to our attention that our very own LynnAnn suffers from an autoimmune disorder. She goes for CBC (complete blood count) lab, Type and Cross Lab, and red blood transfer every month. Sometimes she is there all day. We talked about how giving care packets for the children will allow them an activity to do while there all day. Kits offer puzzles, games, stuffed animals and comforts like chapstick and neck pillows. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta explained to the girls that they encounter over 100 child patients a day. That's when the girls made the goal of 100 bags, trying to cover just one day. Girls reached out to companies and even used their very own money to purchase some of the care packet items. Then girls stuffed the bags and delivered them. While attending the drop off, we came across our very own LynnAnn's picture up on the wall. It was then the girls looked at each other and knew "this was the right thing for us to do." We hope other troops read about this and feel encouraged to continue the need of cancer care packets.
Little Library ~ I wanted to share my love of reading with my community. I built and installed a "little library" in my community to foster a free book exchange for children and adults. This little library is tucked with donated books that people can borrow and return or exchange.
Beth - Troop 574
Helping Out H.E.L.P. ~ HELP is a non-profit veterinary hospital that provides high quality, low cost vet services to the dogs and cats of our community. As an animal lover, I was inspired to help them with their cause. I organized a drive to collect much needed supplies for this organization during the month of February, Spray and Neuter Awareness month in Georgia.
Jenna - Troop 574
Helping Bloom Grow ~ The Bloom Closet is an organization that provides resources and support to the foster families in our community. Two of their biggest and most constant needs are for infant and toddler clothing and teen toiletries. For my Silver project, organized two drives to raise awareness of these needs and to help fill them. I set up a teen toiletry drive with a local dance studio, inspiring the company dancers to bring inthings that would help the teens who come to Bloom Closet. I also organized a clothing and toy drive in a local preschool so that families who had outgrown their infant and toddler things could easily donate to the Bloom Closet
Elizabeth - Troop 574
STEM Marble Roller Coaster ~ For my Silver project, I worked with Huddleston Elementary and their STEM program. I built three stands and collected materials for marble roller coasters that the students could design, build, test, and rebuild. These roller coaster kits can be used throughout the community in many elementary STEM programs and applications.
Lauren and Bennett - Troop 10101
Horse Safety 101 ~ We worked with horse trainer Lisa Eisele of Iron Gate Farm. She provided the horses shown in the video and was our project advisor to help us along the way. Horse safety is important for the well-being of the horse and rider. We care a lot about our horses, but sometimes it is hard to understand what they want or do not want to do. We decided to make a horse safety video and teach younger children about the importance of safety around horses. We started writing our script for the horse video and volunteering to teach six young riders.
Jaylen - 10101
Covenant House Reading Nook ~ For my Silver Award project, I created a warm and inviting reading nook in the girls' lounge of the Covenant House of Atlanta, a shelter for homeless youth ages 18-21. I collected books of all reading levels, a rug, floor lamp, chairs, and decorations to give the girls something encouraging them to focus on while their paper work is processed.
Jordan and Molly - Troop 11205
Bee Artful ~ We found inspiration for our Silver Award project through our love of doing crafts and wanting to reach out and brighten the day of those who are less fortunate than us. We began by developing a craft and trying to match it with an organization that would most appreciate it. After numerous changes to the craft and setbacks identifying an organization that we could work with, we were finally able to locate an orphanage in Belize that we were able to develop a relationship with and get our craft to.
Jessica, Isabel, LynnAnn, Sarah, Hailey, Andee, and Antonia - Troop 10326
CCP - Cancer Care Packets ~ Troop 10326 got together back in September to discuss what they could do for their Silver Award project. As they began leaning towards helping the humane society it came to our attention that our very own LynnAnn suffers from an autoimmune disorder. She goes for CBC (complete blood count) lab, Type and Cross Lab, and red blood transfer every month. Sometimes she is there all day. We talked about how giving care packets for the children will allow them an activity to do while there all day. Kits offer puzzles, games, stuffed animals and comforts like chapstick and neck pillows. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta explained to the girls that they encounter over 100 child patients a day. That's when the girls made the goal of 100 bags, trying to cover just one day. Girls reached out to companies and even used their very own money to purchase some of the care packet items. Then girls stuffed the bags and delivered them. While attending the drop off, we came across our very own LynnAnn's picture up on the wall. It was then the girls looked at each other and knew "this was the right thing for us to do." We hope other troops read about this and feel encouraged to continue the need of cancer care packets.
2016 Recipients
Morgan - Troop 13303
Growing Bookworms ~ I love reading and I wanted others to have a variety of books to pick from. I wanted to express the power of reading. I set up a book donation and sorted, mended and recycled the books I received. Last, I held a story time/read in for the residents of Surburban Woods children to benefit from. I talked, read to them, and answered questions. It was a learning experience and I am glad I chose them.
Sophie, Joan and Claire - Troop 12307
PTC Stream Team ~ Everyone has a right to clean water. Therefore, our project will help provide this right. Modern drainage systems, which collect water runoff from surfaces like roads, need to be free of pollution. Our team project was to label the storm water drains and let the public know that dumping pollutes into our water system is wrong. In some areas, pollution from roads and highways may be the largest source of water pollution. It is our job, as a project team, to make the public in our community aware of the pollution caused by the public roads to the local water system. The issue that our team wanted to address was that our current community did not label the storm water drains. This is unusual for a community. Most of the other local communities did provide a labeling system for storm water drains. If the local community is aware, then they will be more cautious when they used water and pollutants in their own homes, yards, and street. The public is the one that benefits from the project. This project is ongoing due to the large quantities of storm water drains in the community. The team was able to discover a problem, connect with the community and take action to educate and inspire others to act.
Growing Bookworms ~ I love reading and I wanted others to have a variety of books to pick from. I wanted to express the power of reading. I set up a book donation and sorted, mended and recycled the books I received. Last, I held a story time/read in for the residents of Surburban Woods children to benefit from. I talked, read to them, and answered questions. It was a learning experience and I am glad I chose them.
Sophie, Joan and Claire - Troop 12307
PTC Stream Team ~ Everyone has a right to clean water. Therefore, our project will help provide this right. Modern drainage systems, which collect water runoff from surfaces like roads, need to be free of pollution. Our team project was to label the storm water drains and let the public know that dumping pollutes into our water system is wrong. In some areas, pollution from roads and highways may be the largest source of water pollution. It is our job, as a project team, to make the public in our community aware of the pollution caused by the public roads to the local water system. The issue that our team wanted to address was that our current community did not label the storm water drains. This is unusual for a community. Most of the other local communities did provide a labeling system for storm water drains. If the local community is aware, then they will be more cautious when they used water and pollutants in their own homes, yards, and street. The public is the one that benefits from the project. This project is ongoing due to the large quantities of storm water drains in the community. The team was able to discover a problem, connect with the community and take action to educate and inspire others to act.
2015 Recipients
Zurich and Aniyah – Troop 212
Beautifying My Community ~ We planted flowers and vegetable gardens at local churches and along roadways in our community to add beauty, improve driver satisfaction, and to reduce stress. We also donated all of our fresh grown vegetables to a local food bank.
Nona, Madeline, Casey, and Carly – Troop 404
The Outdoor Classroom ~ Lead a team effort to identify the needs for an outdoor classroom at our school. We started pulling weeds and building plant beds, planted flowers, painted benches and donated a stainless steel tub for science experiments.
Monse – Troop 574
Toy Boxes for Real Kids ~ My project provided filled toy boxes to occupy children while their parents receive counseling at the Real Life Center. We decorated a wooden toy box and three bins and collected gently used toys and books from neighbors.
Brooke, Emma, and Caryanne – Troop 574
Paws and Claws ~ We collected food, supplies, treats, and toys for the animals at the Fayette County Animal Control Center (FCACC). To make their project sustainable, the girls installed a mailbox for the FCACC to continue to receive donations.
Caren – Troop 11308
Cleaning up the Courtyard ~ My project was cleaning up the courtyard at JC Booth Middle School by removing any overgrowth, adding mulch and sprucing up the area to beautify the school’s courtyard after years of neglect.
Brenna – Troop 11308
Community Communications ~ I designed and developed low-tech communication boards to promoted inclusion in our community for kids who have verbal communication impairments. The boards were made for the Fayetteville Public Library.
Kate – Troop 11308
Reading for a Change ~I read to younger children at Kedron Elementary and worked on their comprehension skills. The goal of my project was to encourage reading and increase their Lexile score.
Katie – Troop 11308
Painting for Paws ~ I hosted an animal supply drive and fundraiser to support the Fayette Country Animal Shelter. I donated a total of $135 and piles of pet food, treats, cat litter, and cleaning supplies.
Sarah – Troop 11308
Food and Supplies for our Animal Friends ~ I partnered with the Fayette County Humane Society. I hosted two food and supply drives in the community. The donated items are given to foster families who care for the pets that need adoption.
Emmy – Troop 11308
Help 4 Heroes ~ For my project, I baked dog treats to sell and raise money to purchase four service dog vests to donated to Healing 4 Heroes, an organization that connects military vets with service dogs.
Anastasia and Mallory – Troop 11308
Meet Me at the Creek ~ We partnered with the Southern Conservation Trust in Peachtree City to host a fall community cleanup day at the Line Creek Nature area.
Katelyn – Troop 11308
Bully Self-Defense Class ~ I organized a Bully Self-Defense Class for middle school girls to come learn how to deal with physical bullying.
Jordan – Troop 11308
Clothes for Kids ~ The name of my project is Clothes for Kids. I collaborated with a local organization called Grace’s Closet. I hosted a clothing drive and donated all of the clothes to foster kids.
Hanna – Troop 11308
The Georgia Baptist Children’s Home Clothing Drive ~ I hosted two clothing drives. I collected, washed, folded, and delivered over 200 pieces of clothing for the children who live there.
Somali and Jaelin – Troop 12324
Waste Management Project ~ Lead the effort to coordinate student volunteers to help turn their high school stadium’s waste into something reusable in partnership with local recycling company “Keep Peachtree City Beautiful” (KPTCB)
Sage – Troop 14367
Library Unveiled! ~ I created a usable library from disorganized collection of books, VHS tapes, and audiotapes at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Peachtree City. My project was designed to promote literacy among young and old in the community and foster appreciation for libraries as a source of education and enjoyment for all.
Madeleine – Troop 19035
Food, Fun, and Fitness ~ I designed a free two hour workshop for girls ages 6-10. In this workshop, I showed the girls about the danger of hidden sugar and how to make healthy snacks. They also learned some new dance moves in the styles of Jazz as well as a short dance to the song “Happy.”
Beautifying My Community ~ We planted flowers and vegetable gardens at local churches and along roadways in our community to add beauty, improve driver satisfaction, and to reduce stress. We also donated all of our fresh grown vegetables to a local food bank.
Nona, Madeline, Casey, and Carly – Troop 404
The Outdoor Classroom ~ Lead a team effort to identify the needs for an outdoor classroom at our school. We started pulling weeds and building plant beds, planted flowers, painted benches and donated a stainless steel tub for science experiments.
Monse – Troop 574
Toy Boxes for Real Kids ~ My project provided filled toy boxes to occupy children while their parents receive counseling at the Real Life Center. We decorated a wooden toy box and three bins and collected gently used toys and books from neighbors.
Brooke, Emma, and Caryanne – Troop 574
Paws and Claws ~ We collected food, supplies, treats, and toys for the animals at the Fayette County Animal Control Center (FCACC). To make their project sustainable, the girls installed a mailbox for the FCACC to continue to receive donations.
Caren – Troop 11308
Cleaning up the Courtyard ~ My project was cleaning up the courtyard at JC Booth Middle School by removing any overgrowth, adding mulch and sprucing up the area to beautify the school’s courtyard after years of neglect.
Brenna – Troop 11308
Community Communications ~ I designed and developed low-tech communication boards to promoted inclusion in our community for kids who have verbal communication impairments. The boards were made for the Fayetteville Public Library.
Kate – Troop 11308
Reading for a Change ~I read to younger children at Kedron Elementary and worked on their comprehension skills. The goal of my project was to encourage reading and increase their Lexile score.
Katie – Troop 11308
Painting for Paws ~ I hosted an animal supply drive and fundraiser to support the Fayette Country Animal Shelter. I donated a total of $135 and piles of pet food, treats, cat litter, and cleaning supplies.
Sarah – Troop 11308
Food and Supplies for our Animal Friends ~ I partnered with the Fayette County Humane Society. I hosted two food and supply drives in the community. The donated items are given to foster families who care for the pets that need adoption.
Emmy – Troop 11308
Help 4 Heroes ~ For my project, I baked dog treats to sell and raise money to purchase four service dog vests to donated to Healing 4 Heroes, an organization that connects military vets with service dogs.
Anastasia and Mallory – Troop 11308
Meet Me at the Creek ~ We partnered with the Southern Conservation Trust in Peachtree City to host a fall community cleanup day at the Line Creek Nature area.
Katelyn – Troop 11308
Bully Self-Defense Class ~ I organized a Bully Self-Defense Class for middle school girls to come learn how to deal with physical bullying.
Jordan – Troop 11308
Clothes for Kids ~ The name of my project is Clothes for Kids. I collaborated with a local organization called Grace’s Closet. I hosted a clothing drive and donated all of the clothes to foster kids.
Hanna – Troop 11308
The Georgia Baptist Children’s Home Clothing Drive ~ I hosted two clothing drives. I collected, washed, folded, and delivered over 200 pieces of clothing for the children who live there.
Somali and Jaelin – Troop 12324
Waste Management Project ~ Lead the effort to coordinate student volunteers to help turn their high school stadium’s waste into something reusable in partnership with local recycling company “Keep Peachtree City Beautiful” (KPTCB)
Sage – Troop 14367
Library Unveiled! ~ I created a usable library from disorganized collection of books, VHS tapes, and audiotapes at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Peachtree City. My project was designed to promote literacy among young and old in the community and foster appreciation for libraries as a source of education and enjoyment for all.
Madeleine – Troop 19035
Food, Fun, and Fitness ~ I designed a free two hour workshop for girls ages 6-10. In this workshop, I showed the girls about the danger of hidden sugar and how to make healthy snacks. They also learned some new dance moves in the styles of Jazz as well as a short dance to the song “Happy.”
2014 Recipients
Rebecca, Troop 12324
My project was to create awareness about how people can get involved in helping to control the over population of feral cats and stray dogs. I organized a pet food drive that benefited The Help Clinic and The Newnan Food Pantry. These two places were in need of animal food. The Help Clinic is where the feral cats are taken to be spayed or neutered after they are trapped. The Pantry helps the families who have pets and can't afford to buy food for their pets at this moment. I also created a booklet that educates people on what to do if they have feral cats in their neighborhood. It explains what is Trap Neuter/spay Return (TNR). How it works. Also, it gives you a step by step guide on what to do or not if you find a stray dog or cat on the street and who to contact. How can you help? The solution to the problem is in our hands. We can control the growing population of our cats and dogs by simply having them neutered or spayed.
Meagan and Grace, Troop 12324
Decreasing Illiteracy. For our Silver Award Project, Grace and I introduced different genres to children. We highlighted two genres a day for three days (6 genres total). We selected books from each genre and read parts of them to get the children interested in the genre. We also set up boxes with six different genres on them. Within those boxes we provided many book titles on separate index cards. The children each picked a card. Our goal was to have children go to the library the next day and check that book out. lastly, the children made a bookmark with the genre they learned about that day on either side for a lasting memory of our lesson.
Brenda, Troop 255
For my Girl Scout Silver Award, I made a "Lesson in a Box" for the Daisies and Brownies so that they can know more about Juliette Gordon Low and also learn more about being a Girl Scout. My box includes a power point presentation, daisy seeds, pots and soil. Also, a story I wrote about selling Girl Scout cookies, various badges that can be earned by a Girl Scout, and the logistics of getting to Savannah from Peachtree City. I hope you enjoy it.
My project was to create awareness about how people can get involved in helping to control the over population of feral cats and stray dogs. I organized a pet food drive that benefited The Help Clinic and The Newnan Food Pantry. These two places were in need of animal food. The Help Clinic is where the feral cats are taken to be spayed or neutered after they are trapped. The Pantry helps the families who have pets and can't afford to buy food for their pets at this moment. I also created a booklet that educates people on what to do if they have feral cats in their neighborhood. It explains what is Trap Neuter/spay Return (TNR). How it works. Also, it gives you a step by step guide on what to do or not if you find a stray dog or cat on the street and who to contact. How can you help? The solution to the problem is in our hands. We can control the growing population of our cats and dogs by simply having them neutered or spayed.
Meagan and Grace, Troop 12324
Decreasing Illiteracy. For our Silver Award Project, Grace and I introduced different genres to children. We highlighted two genres a day for three days (6 genres total). We selected books from each genre and read parts of them to get the children interested in the genre. We also set up boxes with six different genres on them. Within those boxes we provided many book titles on separate index cards. The children each picked a card. Our goal was to have children go to the library the next day and check that book out. lastly, the children made a bookmark with the genre they learned about that day on either side for a lasting memory of our lesson.
Brenda, Troop 255
For my Girl Scout Silver Award, I made a "Lesson in a Box" for the Daisies and Brownies so that they can know more about Juliette Gordon Low and also learn more about being a Girl Scout. My box includes a power point presentation, daisy seeds, pots and soil. Also, a story I wrote about selling Girl Scout cookies, various badges that can be earned by a Girl Scout, and the logistics of getting to Savannah from Peachtree City. I hope you enjoy it.