Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

10/16/2026

On this - we gratulate the five Girl Scouts selected to be Shadow Girls for the 46th Annual Distinguished Women Awards!

They have an unique opportunity to shadow this year’s Distinguished Women honorees, gaining firsthand insight from extraordinary women making a difference in their professions and communities!

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Shadow Girls (pictured left to right):

💚 Sophia V. – Shadowing Karen Bond, University of Maryland Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. Policy Center

💚 Leah N. – Shadowing Shelly Elliott - Holmatro, Holmatro USA & Canada

💚 Sahana P. – Shadowing Jill Reamer, Peak Partners

💚 Anika V. – Shadowing Rana Shaikh, PNC Bank

💚 Sofia S. – Shadowing Ellen Shiery, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

We also want to recognize all 15 incredible Girl Scouts who applied and interviewed this year. Your ambition, leadership, and enthusiasm make us proud!

We can't wait to celebrate these future leaders alongside their mentors at the 46th Annual Distinguished Women Awards on November 12th!

👏 Help us give these five Girl Scouts a BIG round of applause!

Now is the time to buy tickets and support our honorees' fundraising pages: https://www.gscm.org/en/support-us/donate-locally/distinguished-women-awards.html

10/16/2026

Your Magical Adventure Awaits at Bell Manor!

Calling all Girl Scouts! Join us on October 31st for Manor Madness: A Magical Adventure of Bell Manor, as we celebrate Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday with a fairy tale adventure!

👑 Embark on a live-action quest to find the legendary Cookie Queen’s Grand Manor, meet whimsical characters, complete fun challenges, and enjoy punch and cookies with the Cookie Queen herself!

🧚 Family-friendly costumes are encouraged, so dress as your favorite fairy tale or fantasy character and join the fun!

⏰ HURRY! This Saturday, October 17th, is the LAST DAY to register!

Don't miss your chance to be part of the magic! https://www.gscm.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/manor-madness.html

10/15/2026

Council News & Information

10/15/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Jill Reamer, Principal at Peak Partners, at GSCM’s 46th Annual Distinguished Women Awards!

With more than 30 years of experience as an attorney, business advisor, and strategic leader, Jill has built a career helping organizations grow and leaders thrive. She’s also a passionate advocate for advancing women in leadership, mentoring emerging professionals and helping prepare women for corporate board service.

A special thank you to Peak Partners, a Junior Girl Scout Sponsor, for supporting this year’s celebration and investing in the leaders of tomorrow!

Join us November 12th at Preston Hall to celebrate Jill and four other extraordinary women.

🎟️ Get your tickets
💚 Support Jill’s fundraising efforts

https://www.gscm.org/en/support-us/donate-locally/distinguished-women-awards.html

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

GSCM CEO, Jenny Trostel and Girl Scout Lillian Moss had a great time talking with Audacy radio’s Gina Crash about all things Girl Scouts.

Tune in Sunday morning @ 6:30 AM to hear the full interview. You can hear the interview on 1300 AM, 105.7 FM. 101.9 or on Mix 106.5 FM

10/09/2026

Meet Distinguished Women Honoree Shelly Elliott - Holmatro!

We’re proud to celebrate Shelly, President of Holmatro USA & Canada, at Girl Scouts of Central Maryland’s 46th Annual Distinguished Women Awards!

A dynamic business leader and 2025 Daily Record Maryland Top 100 Woman, Shelly is passionate about building high-performing teams, advancing women in leadership, and creating opportunities for the next generation. Her leadership philosophy says it all: “Do extraordinary things, with extraordinary people, from a foundation of integrity.” 💚

Join us November 12th at Preston Hall, as we celebrate Shelly and four other extraordinary women!

🎟️ Purchase your tickets
🤝 Become an event sponsor
💚 Support Shelly’s fundraising efforts

https://www.gscm.org/en/support-us/donate-locally/distinguished-women-awards.html

10/09/2026

: A Special Dance, Lasting Memories

Some moments remind us just how powerful the Girl Scout experience can be.

On September 17, members of Beyond Bars Troop 97140 joined their moms at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women (MCIW) for its inaugural Mother-Child Sneaker Ball.

Families enjoyed music, a special performance by the mothers, inspirational speeches, a delicious meal and time to simply connect and celebrate together.

Troop 97140 helped make the evening extra special by creating pipe-cleaner corsages and worry stones as SWAPS for the children, along with sharing Girl Scout cookies and toys.

We’re proud to have been part of a memorable evening celebrating the special bond between mothers and their children.

Thank you to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services for creating this meaningful experience for families.

10/08/2026

Only TWO weeks left!

Girl Scouts, there’s still time to get involved, set your goals, make those sales and build your entrepreneurial skills through the GSCM Fall Product Program!

And there’s a pretty great incentive waiting at the finish line…Kara the Kangaroo! She’s the top prize for our top seller and could be hopping home with YOU!

Want to help a Girl Scout reach her goal? Shop delicious nuts, chocolates and other fun products and support a Girl Scout along the way!

The Fall Product Program ends October 21, 2026 — so don’t miss your chance to participate or support a Girl Scout!

Girl Scouts, get started and learn more: https://www.gscm.org/en/fall-product-program.html.