Rana: A Family Tradition of Courage, Confidence, and Character

July 28, 2026

For Rana, Girl Scouts has never been just an organization; it's a family tradition spanning four generations.

Her journey began in 1985 as one of the very first Daisy Girl Scouts. With her mom as her troop leader, she grew up learning leadership, service, and adventure through camp, travel, and unforgettable experiences. Those lessons stayed with her long after she graduated from Girl Scouts.

When Rana became a mom, she knew she wanted to give her daughters the same opportunities. She became a troop leader, started new troops in communities across Nebraska, celebrated Bronze and Silver Awards, watched one daughter travel internationally through Girl Scouts, and eventually joined Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska where she now helps welcome new girls and families into the movement.

Today, Rana's troop includes more than 100 girls and 30 volunteers. And in 2024, her granddaughter became a Daisy, beginning a fourth generation of Girl Scouts in their family.

One year later, three generations stood together for a moment Rana will never forget: her mom presented Rana with her 40-year Girl Scout pin while Rana celebrated milestones with both of her daughters and presented her granddaughter with her very first-year pin.

"Girl Scouts has never just been an activity in my life, it has been a legacy. A thread that connects generations of strong, capable, adventurous women in my family."

That's the power of Girl Scouts. The lessons learned today become traditions, memories, and opportunities that are passed from one generation to the next.

100 years. Countless stories. One lasting legacy.