Susan Nichols

Columbus, Ohio Area United States

Leader Troop 2051

Writing / Publishing

My greatest experience is being involved in community service with youth organizations. The Highest rank of scouting in the Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, requires each scout to prepare their own service project and lead it in their community. The highest award in girl scouting, the Girl Scout Gold Award, involves setting up a similar service project. As a registered Committee Member for the BSA and Co-Leader for the GSA my goal is to involve youth in learning how to help their community by improving on the economic and social benefits: activities undertaken by volunteers that would otherwise have to be funded by the state or by private capital, so volunteering adds to the overall e...