Local Elks donate to Girl Scout Region

Van Wert Elks Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, recently made a donation to the Girls Scouts of Western Ohio.

Shown is Katie Etgen, membership extension specialist; Exalted Ruler Keith S. Rydell, who is presenting the check to Jessica Hufford, service delivery manager from the Appleseed Region of the Girls Scouts. (Elks photo)

The monies will be used by the Girl Scouts to help fund the activities for the summer resident camps and summer education outreach programs. Van Wert Lodge’s donation will provide the Girl Scout program to girls in the Van Wert community unable to participate otherwise.

The Girl Scouts provides programs for girls from Kindergarten thru high school seniors. Girl Scouting has always been at the forefront of developing leadership in girls. Today, the Girl Scout leadership experience is considered the premier program for building essential skills that will serve girls and young women through any challenge they may face in life.

POSTED: 01/16/12 at 5:24 am. FILED UNDER: News