Wendell Girl Scout Troop #4374

03/02/2026

HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

02/27/2026

In honor of Black History 365 we honor Girl Scouts own Josephine Groves Holloway. Her leadership and determination paved the way for women like myself and others.

Josephine Groves Holloway advocated for inclusion. She was denied the opportunity to form a troop for African American girls on several occasions in 1933, but she didn’t get discouraged. She continued helping and eventually establish the region’s first African American Girl Scout troop in 1942.

A trained leader under Juliette Gordon Low, Josephine went on to mentor and support more than 2,000 Black girls and adults. Her legacy lives on at Camp Holloway — a space rooted in community, courage, and opportunity.

💚Representation isn’t optional — it’s essential. When girls see themselves in leadership, they know they belong. 💚

02/22/2026

HAPPY WORLD THINKING DAY!

Happy 100 years of World Thinking Day!!!!The 2026 theme is “Our Friendship” which reminds us that I see you. I respect you. I stand with you—no matter where you are in the world. It’s not just friendship… it’s unity with purpose.

02/10/2026

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Girl Scout Troop 34 was the FIRST African-American Girl Scout troop in the South. Founded in Richmond, Virginia in 1932 as part of Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of VA, Troop 34 met regularly on the campus of Virginia Union University.

The Richmond troop was started by sponsors Lena Watson, Janie Jones, and Mary Virginia Binga, and served as a model for other southern councils as the Girl Scout organization continued to champion integration.

Ebony Magazine commended Girl Scouts’ inclusivity during GSUSA’s 40th anniversary, noting that in 1951, there were more than 1,500 racially integrated Girl Scout troops and more than 1,800 all-African American troops (mostly located in the South). The magazine cites Girl Scouts as "making slow and steady progress toward surmounting the racial barriers of the region."

As Girl Scouts began a national effort to desegregate troops, the Movement was increasingly recognized as "a force for desegregation," especially in the South.

In 2019, the Girl Scout commitment to diversity and inclusion is stronger than ever. This Black History Month and beyond, let's honor the contributions of Girl Scouts past and present who show just how powerful the world becomes when all girls have a seat at the table.

02/01/2026

Today marks the Centennial Anniversary for Black History Month. In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Association for the Study of Negro Life and History now as Association for the Study of African American Life and History created Negro History Week, the precursor to Black History Month.

12/22/2025

11/12/2025

As one of our region’s very first Girl Scout staff leaders, Gundy has spent her life living the promise of courage, confidence, and character. From serving as a Girl Scout Executive Director (1950–1976) to helping found Camp Wildwood, Gundy’s legacy continues to inspire generations of girls to discover their strength and spirit. ✨

Now, at 109 years young, Gundy holds the incredible honor of being the oldest Girl Scout member in the country—and just became a Lifetime Member in 2025, thanks to the generosity of Girl Scout supporters right here in our community. 🌟

You can help carry that legacy forward:

💫Give $25+ to earn this year’s exclusive Proud Girl Scout Supporter patch
🌲Give $100+ to become a Trailblazer for Tomorrow’s Girls and receive both the patch and magnet!

Let’s honor Gundy’s lifelong dedication with gifts that power the next generation of girls. 💚

Give in Gundy’s honor today: https://bit.ly/proudgirlscoutsupporter

11/01/2025

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10/29/2025

Girl Scout Founders Day is October 31

10/20/2025

REST IN PARADISE FELLOW SISTER SCOUT MALAIKI NKAFU

Join me in saying Rest in Peace to Malaiki Nkafu, who was part (& always will be) of Girl Scouts . 🙏 😇😔 She is my today! 🫶

She earned her Bronze Award, Silver Award, Silver Trefoil Award and was working on her Gold Award. She was part of one of my Service Units and was also a valued member of our community (& was in one of my friends troops). Please also keep those in the family, her troop, service unit and community in your thoughts and prayers.

🙏 PLEASE consider donating to her family to help them as well. See more below with the information and more about her as well (shared with permission). Feel free to share this post.

"Dear Troop Families,

It is with deep sorrow that we share that Malaiki Nkafu, an Ambassador-level Girl Scout from Troop 1165, has bridged into the next chapter of her journey, leaving a legacy of light and service.

Malaiki was born on July 24, 2008, in Silver Spring, and passed away on October 16, 2025. She was just 17 years old. She was known throughout Montgomery County as a bright, kind, and service-minded young woman. A senior attending Montgomery Blair High School and the Blair G. Ewing Center, she touched countless lives through her warmth, compassion, and commitment to making the world a better place.

Malaiki truly loved being a Girl Scout. Scouting was a family tradition — both of her older sisters were Scouts, and her troop leader, Jen Manguera, shared that Malaiki was “like a daughter to me — part of my family. She was special.”

Over the years, Malaiki earned her Bronze and Silver Awards, and this summer proudly completed her Silver Trefoil. She had already begun work on her Gold Award, which her troop hopes to help complete in her honor. She represented our Council with grace and confidence in many settings — including appearing in [a NBC commercial](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_bE3497QfjM) for Girl Scouts.

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Malaiki used American Sign Language as her home language. She faced loss with quiet strength and resilience, and continued to bring joy, humor, and empathy to every gathering.

Her favorite Girl Scout activities were those that helped the environment. She lived out the Girl Scout Law to “use resources wisely” and “make the world a better place.” She often walked to meetings carrying a plastic bag to collect trash along the way. She was the driving force behind her troop’s annual service project at Shepherd’s Table, and she brought that same energy to camping and high adventure — always the first to try something new.

Even when she wasn’t being recognized herself, Malaiki showed up for others. She attended the In Your Honor ceremony simply to cheer on her fellow Scouts, because that’s who she was — “a sister to every Girl Scout.” Her kindness and loyalty reminded all of us what it truly means to live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Her family shared these words:

“Malaiki was a Girl Scout trooper who served different communities with the softest heart. We truly mourn her.”

A [ GoFundMe ](https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-malaikis-funeral-and-burial-services) has been created to help with funeral and burial expenses. If you are able, please consider supporting the family during this unimaginably difficult time.

Our hearts are with Jen, Troop 1165, and the Nkafu family. A cross section of Girl Scout leadership is working together to ensure Malaiki’s contributions are honored and her Gold Award journey carried forward in her memory. Girl Scout leadership will circle back with details about any additional ways the scouting community will be honoring her memory.

May we all remember and reflect her spirit of courage, confidence, and character — the essence of what it means to be a Girl Scout. As Malaiki has bridged into this next chapter, her spirit continues to guide and inspire us. She was a sister and a Scout to her core — a beautiful soul taken from us far too soon whose light will forever shine in the hearts of the Girl Scout community. 💚

In community and care, Halimah, SU Manager"
Shared with permission

Again, please consider helping the family.

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