Donor Spotlight Michelle & Vince Sorgi

Michelle and Vince Sorgi exemplify exactly what it means to lead with courage, confidence, and character. They have been longtime financial supporters of Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, and have served as Co-Chairs for our Take the Lead Committee in the Lehigh Valley for two consecutive years. Through the last few years, Vince has partnered with his company, PPL Corporation, while using his community connections in the Lehigh Valley to advocate and fundraise for GSEP, and PPL has even been a Presenting Sponsor at TTL Lehigh Valley for several years. In addition to serving as a TTL Committee Co-Chair, Michelle generously volunteers her expertise and serves as an important volunteer troop leader for Troop 06700 and a Service Unit Registrar of SU722.

GSEP was able to interview Michelle and Vince to gain a broader understanding of what Girl Scouts means to them and why they continue to support our mission.

Question: Why do you support Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania? The Sorgis believe that Girl Scouts provides girls with unparalleled opportunities they may not otherwise be able to experience, such as camping, visiting a TV newsroom, or meeting successful women in their community. “These experiences may just spark something in the girls and encourage them to investigate something new,” Michelle says.

Question: How has Girl Scouting impacted your family? Michelle points out that everyone in the Sorgi Family is involved with Girl Scouting in one way or another and due to the wide array of activities offered, other members of the family have even been able to share in some of their experiences at GSEP.

Question: Michelle, what’s your favorite thing about being a troop leader? As a troop leader, Michelle has seen GSEP’s mission in action. She has enjoyed seeing the girls in her troop, a few of whom she has known since Kindergarten, flourish and become strong individuals who are confident and compassionate. Question: What is something about Girl Scouts that you wish more people knew? Michelle wants people to know that although girls learn valuable skills through the Cookie Program, Girl Scouting is about so much more than selling cookies; it’s about leadership, empowerment, and having the confidence to be who you are to truly make a difference. In addition, Vince teases, “If you freeze Girl Scout cookies, they lose all of their calories!” (GSEP cannot confirm this claim).

The Sorgis make quite a dynamic duo for Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, and our organization is very fortunate to have two volunteers and donors, among many others, who represent our mission. Because of Michelle and Vince’s generosity and commitment, GSEP is able to provide our girls with the unique, life-changing experiences Michelle describes, and for that, we are grateful.