Aislinn Galvin, a 16-year-old Girl Scout from Troop 30135 in Albrightsville, traveled to Salt Lake City to find the inspiration and encouragement to change her Monroe County community during a recent trip to the 53rd National Girl Scout Convention held Oct. 16-19.

"Going to the convention made me realize that all the girls have an idea of what they want to do to make the world a better place. We are going to make a difference in huge way," said Galvin, who was one of four delegates chosen from Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania to attend the convention.In her 11 years of being a Girl Scout, this was the first time she had attended the triennial Girl Scout National Convention. The convention invigorated nearly 6,000 attendees through workshops and discussions on issues that affect the Scouts' communities.She said she loved meeting with other Girl Scouts to discuss her Take Action community service project. "The girls help you create your project and brainstorm. It is good to see someone else's opinion about a project that I'm are passionate about," she said.Galvin was part of the governance process and voted on proposals during the National Council Session.She said it was all worth it because Girl Scouts matters to her. "Being a Girl Scout means having so many girls be a part of your family," she said.Overall, 15 GSHPA delegates, comprising girls, volunteers, board members and staff, voted on proposals during the National Council Assembly, heard from inspiring speakers, recommitted themselves to the outdoor experience and delved into hands-on sessions and workshops.