Lindsey & Cris: Turning a Troop Into Family

July 31, 2026

Some Girl Scout legacies are measured in years. Others are measured in generations.

For the past 13 years, Lindsey and her mom, Cris, have shared the joy of leading Troop 00941. Together, they've watched eight girls grow from eager young Girl Scouts into confident young women, creating memories through travel, service projects, adventures, and countless troop meetings along the way.

While only one of the girls is Lindsey's daughter, she says the other seven have become family, too. Watching each of them discover their strengths, support one another, and grow into leaders has been one of the greatest rewards of being a volunteer.

Their story is also part of a much larger Girl Scout legacy. Cris was once a Girl Scout herself, led by her own mother, EmmaJean. Today, three generations are connected through Girl Scouts, with the hope that this tradition of leadership, friendship, and service will continue for generations to come.

"Although only one of the girls is my daughter, I can say that the other seven feel like daughters as well. They are all Lifetime Members, and I hope they carry on the Girl Scout tradition with their own daughters in the future."

That's the power of Girl Scouts. Volunteers don't just lead troops—they help shape lives, build lifelong connections, and create legacies that continue from one generation to the next.

100 years. Countless stories. One lasting legacy.