Celebrating the USAGSO communities whose volunteers go the extra mile to bring Girl Scouting to life around the world.
Across the globe, dedicated volunteers make Girl Scouting possible for girls living in overseas communities. From organizing troop meetings and outdoor adventures to building leadership opportunities and supporting families new to the region, these volunteers are the heart of USA Girl Scouts Overseas.
Each year, USAGSO is proud to highlight a Volunteer Community - recognizing that they have shown exceptional commitment to girls through both their year-round volunteer leadership and their participation in our Powered by Connection Silent Auction.
These communities demonstrate what makes Girl Scouts so powerful: connection, creativity and a shared commitment to helping girls thrive wherever they live in the world.
Spotlight Community
Paris Community
Serving girls in Paris, France
About the Community
The Paris Girl Scout
community serves girls and families living in Paris, France, many of
whom are part of military, embassy, Department of Defense and globally
mobile families. With frequent relocations and changing schools and
cultures, Girl Scouts offers girls something steady - a place to build
friendships, develop leadership skills and feel a sense of belonging.
Through troop meetings, community events, service projects and outdoor adventures, this volunteer-led community helps ensure girls in their region experience the very best of Girl Scouting.
Meet the Community Committee
Behind every thriving USAGSO community is a dedicated group of
volunteers who work throughout the year to keep Girl Scouting
accessible and meaningful for local families.
The Paris Volunteer Community Committee helps coordinate programming, support troop leaders, welcome new families and build a strong network for girls in their region.
Together, they create opportunities for girls to learn, grow, explore and lead.
Meet the Paris Overseas Committee Management Team:
Paris OCMT Committee Chairs
- Alannah McPherson Tavallai
- Clara
Siverson
- Courtney Kolar
Paris OCMT Treasurer
- Carol Weiss Pouchol
Paris OCMT Secretary
- Imelda The
Paris OCMT Registrar
- Bridget Copley
Paris OCMT Members
- Debra Mourad
- Elizabeth Lenfantin
- Rebecca Dinari
- Rebecca Read
Paris OCMT Highest Awards Coordinator
- Cindy Lynn Rountree
Paris OCMT Cookie Managers
- Carol Weiss Pouchol
- Courtney Kolar
Paris OCMT Episodic Volunteers
- Alexander Blumrosen
- Aliss Terrell
- Alix Pouchol
- Amy Dutailly
- Anne
Charlotte Jullien-Renauld
- Cindy Lynn Rountree
- Jasmine Dinari
- Juliette Pouchol
- Liliane Mourad
- Melissa Adams
- Mira Dinari
- Sarah Donnelly
- Sara
Sallembien
- Tara Sedov
Silent Auction Contribution
One of the many ways the Paris Community supported USAGSO’s mission this year was through its participation in the Powered by Connection Silent Auction.
Their featured auction experience showcased the culture, artistry and culinary traditions that make Paris so special. The centerpiece of the package was an exclusive Le Cordon Bleu Macaron Workshop for Two, offering participants the opportunity to learn the art of creating classic French macarons at the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu Paris.
Hosted in the stunning Hôtel de la Marine, overlooking the historic Place de la Concorde, this hands-on experience provides rare access to a professional culinary classroom led by Le Cordon Bleu chefs. The package also included two copies of the Le Cordon Bleu Confectionery Recipe Book, allowing participants to recreate and enjoy their Parisian experience long after returning home.
Through this unique contribution, the Paris Community shared a taste of French culture while helping raise critical support for Girl Scouts Overseas. Their creativity, generosity and commitment to connection helped bring the spirit of Paris to supporters around the world.
The Impact of Community Support
When volunteer communities participate in initiatives like the Silent Auction, they help ensure that USA Girl Scouts Overseas continues to thrive.
Their efforts support programs that provide girls with:
- Leadership development opportunities
- STEM and outdoor programming
- Global travel and cultural experiences
- Welcoming communities wherever their families are stationed
Most importantly, they help ensure girls around the world always have a place where they belong.
Thank You to the Paris Girl Scout Community! Their volunteers and families of embody the spirit of Girl Scouts Overseas-creating connection, opportunity, and adventure for girls wherever they live.
We are grateful for their dedication and proud to recognize them as a USA Girl Scout Overseas Volunteer Community Spotlight.
Communities like Paris help power Girl Scouting around the world. Your support ensures girls in overseas communities continue to experience the leadership, friendship and adventure that Girl Scouts provides.
