Washington

Girl Scouts in Western Washington care about the environment! Girls across our council are making a noticeable difference reducing the impact they have on the world around them, using their resources wisely and recycling whenever possible.

Just months after its kick-off in 2009, Puget Sound Energy’s innovative Rock the Bulb campaign has a number of successes to its credit.

I don’t recommend this if you’re driving a car but New Year’s is a great time to look back while you’re moving forward. As I look back over 2009 I can see we’ve made significant progress.

You know Rita Weist is ready to lead when she dons her favorite white hat.

It started for this retired Bellevue resident when she oversaw members of the Boeing Ski Club during a trip. Back then, it was a way to stand out for the group.

The final bulb blitz of our Project Porchlight Puget Sound campaign took place in Olympia, WA on October 27, and it was our best-attended Washington blitz to date!! More than 50 volunteers showed up to help us distribute free compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs throughout the area.

For Judy Ann Bergvall (pictured here), contributing to her community isn’t a choice; it’s an obligation. “Volunteering is important,” says the Olympia, WA resident. “We all have a responsibility to give back in whatever way we can. We all are responsible for making our communities better places to live.”

For as long as she can remember, Rita Weist (pictured here) has been passionate about three things: staying active, giving back to the community, and protecting the environment. “I think from the time I was a 10-year-old Girl Scout I had the impression that you’re supposed to help if you can,” says the Bellevue, WA resident.

On October 22, Olympia, WA’s Verle Ketchum (pictured here, right, with his daughter Lerae) showed up for his weekly Rotary Club of Lacey meeting. But that Thursday’s meeting was different from others.