Category Archives: CEO Corner

Girl Scouts’ memory honored with special high adventure gift for Meadow Mountain Ranch


View more photos of the check presentation  Since the fall of 2012,  39 Girl Scout teenagers of GECCCO (Girls Enjoying Camping, Canoeing and Cycling Outdoors) Troop 71106 from Northern Colorado (Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley) have been working on a special … Continue reading

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GSCO aims to serve girls and volunteers


By Stephanie Foote, CEO It seems hard to believe that we’ve been Girl Scouts of Colorado for five years now, and I’m proud to have served the organization the entire time, first as board chair and now as CEO.  During … Continue reading

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Sky High Ranch moves to troop and group camping


Girl Scouts of Colorado has made the difficult decision to eliminate staff-led programming, activities, staff positions and horses at Sky High Ranch. Sky High Ranch will be designated exclusively for troop and group camping, with no program activities such as … Continue reading

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Girl Scouts of Colorado’s property challenges and creative solutions


Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) has nine camps/rental properties that are amazing assets but that also cost the council money every single day. Our fixed overhead costs include utilities, care and maintenance, water, insurance staff and other expenses. Currently GSCO … Continue reading

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Girl Scouts of Colorado CEO visits the Western Slope


I just returned from a great visit to the Western Slope where I had a chance to connect with area community leaders and partners who are helping us in our mission to deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to more … Continue reading

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Michelle Bellows recognized for service to Girl Scouts


View more photos Today Girl Scouts of Colorado bestowed a high Girl Scout honor on one of our board members. Michelle Bellows from Fort Collins received the Thanks Badge II , one of Girl Scouts of the USA’s highest adult … Continue reading

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Kick off your Girl Scout year with Zis Boom Bah


It’s hard to believe our summer is coming to a close and the new Girl Scout year is right around the corner! There will be a lot of exciting programs coming out in the 2012/2013 year, but I am really … Continue reading

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Meet Girl Scouts of Colorado’s New President & CEO


I am very excited to join Girl Scouts of Colorado as your new President & CEO. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed volunteering with Girl Scouts of Colorado since 2007 as Chair of the Board of Directors. Now I look forward to partnering … Continue reading

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Support Girl Scouts on Colorado Gives Day Dec. 6th


Honor the great work of Megan Ferland Tomorrow, Dec. 6th, Coloradans will be invited to support their favorite Colorado non-profit to help raise millions in just 24 hours– including Girl Scouts of Colorado! This is our second year to participate … Continue reading

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Girl Scouts of Colorado President and CEO resigns; accepts Girl Scout leadership position in Seattle


Girl Scouts of Colorado announced today that President and CEO Megan Ferland is resigning to accept the position of President and CEO of Girl Scouts of Western Washington, based in Seattle. Ferland has led Girl Scouts of Colorado for two and … Continue reading

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