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The Golden Girls of Troop 520
THE GOLDEN FLIGHT TO LEADERSHIP
CONFERENCE & RECEPTION
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FOR VOLUNTEERS, ALUMNAE, GIRLS IN 7-12TH GRADES, PARENTS
irl Scouts of Nassau County will be hosting the Golden Flight to Leadership Conference and Reception for girls in 7-12th grade, alumnae, volunteers and parents as the culminating event of our yearlong celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Gold Award. LIU Post is partnering with our Council to host the event on Saturday, November 12, 2016. We have secured two wonderful speakers – Dr. Shefali Tsabary, international speaker, clinical psychologist and parenting expert who has appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday will open the conference. Sara Intonato, entrepreneur and life balance expert who will share her insight for living a balanced authentic life. There will be two workshop tracks – one for adults with topics that include, but aren’t limited to: Finding Balance, The Power of Acceptance, and Social Media Presence. The second track for girls will have topics that include: Everything Isn’t Perfect and That is Ok, Girl Empowerment, and Applying to College. A panel discussion of female elected officials is planned. At the end of the Conference, a Celebratory Reception will take place.
Want to join us? Registration is now open and can be found on our website on the program calendar.
Cost to Attend Conference and Reception? Girls: registered Girl Scout- $15, non-registered girl- $45 (includes Girl Scout membership) Adults: registered Girl Scout- $50, non-registered adult- $100
Need more information? Contact Jan Figueira at 516.741.2550 ext. 217 or email figueiraj@gsnc.org
Meet the “Golden Girls” of Girl Scout Troop 520 of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. Not only have most of the girls been together since Daisies, but 10 of the 11 girls earned the Gold Award this year— and the 11th is currently waiting for final approval on her completed project. Connie Fratianni-Wysota, mother and adult Girl Scout Volunteer, has led her Troop of girls from Girl Scout Daisies into mature Girl Scout Gold Award honorees. “I watched these girls grow up. It’s an amazing commitment on their part — they have stuck with the program since they were in kindergarten. To watch their progress has been an amazing experience,” said Fratianni-Wysota, whose daughter, Amanda, a Manhasset High School senior, was one of the recipients. “Most Troops don’t stay together; many groups shrink after the girls enter middle school or high school,” Fratianni-Wysota said. “With high school graduation, tests and getting ready for college, it takes a lot of effort to do this.” Congratulations to Mrs. Fratianni-Wysota and girls on a job well done!
2016 GIRL S COUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY
Gold Award Ceremony As we celebrate the Centennial of the Gold Award, Girls Scouts of Nassau County honored 101 Gold Award Recipients!
2016
marked our 100th year of making a difference in the
world and honoring the accomplishments of the millions of women
led by the GSNC Gold Award Mentors, as Donna Ceravolo,
who have earned the highest award in Girl Scouting. This special
Executive Director/CEO of GSNC welcomed the honorees of the
anniversary deserved a special ceremony. The event was held at
evening and their families and guests. Ms. Ceravolo urged the
the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. Families and
girls to keep striving to be exceptional while remembering to help
guests were invited to tour the grounds, including the American
others along the way. She welcomed Mistresses of Ceremonies
Merchant Marine Museum, Mariners Memorial Chapel, Wiley Hall,
Christina Mendoza and Melanie Pavlidis to the stage.
and take in the beautiful views of Manhattan on this special night.
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The Gold Awardees processed into Ackerman Auditorium,
Melanie welcomed the GSNC Ceremonial Unit to present the flags, and called upon our GSNC Chorus to perform a few special songs. She then explained the requirements to earn this prestigious award, and thanked all those who supported the i i girls along their “Road to Gold,” including the Gold Award Mentors and Project Advisors. Christina introduced our keynote speaker, Captain Cynthia Robson, a professor at U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, of Nautical Sciences in the Department of Marine Transportation, who has earn her First Class (one of the many names of the Gold Award in the past) as a Girl Scout herself. She encouraged the girls to use the Girl Scout mission of courage, confidence, and character as she has done throughout her career. Her speech was both inspiring and entertaining. The second speaker for the evening was our own Julie Kapuvari, a 2015 National Young Woman of Distinction! Julie spoke about her project, “Pollination Project: Don’t Bee Afraid, Bee-lieve” which focused on the Colony Collapse Disorder of the honeybees. She related how a GS Troop resembles a hive and all work for the good of the community. “Each one of us, as female leaders in our community, has a unique and important job to do-not only must we keep our local hives functioning, but we need to go out into the world and pollinate all of the flowers that need us, or in other words, touch the lives and help the people around us.” GSNC President and Chief Volunteer Officer Wanda Jackson and Donna Ceravolo presented the girls with their Gold Award pins, 100th Anniversary commemorative pin and Gold Award Alliance Certificates, while Captain Robson and Julie Kapuvari congratulated each Girl Scout. Ms. Jackson concluded the evening with congratulations to the recipients, encouraging them to strive to do their best and urging them to keep Girl Scouting a part of their lives by becoming lifetime members. After the ceremony, the girls and guests were invited to Wiley Hall for a small reception of cupcakes and cookies. As the girls joined their families, there were smiles, hugs, and even a few tears; a heartwarming ending for honoring the work of these extraordinary girls.
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Gold Award Committee 2015-2016 Charlotte ArmstrongNaugaus West Hempstead/ Franklin Square Stephanie Bartoldus Rockville Centre Basia Damsker The PLAINS Patti Etienne Rockville Centre Dinamarie Giaquinto Merrick Janet Gordon Hempstead Alexis Greaves Elmont Sharon Haley Jericho/Syosset Kathleen Holleran Merrick
Suzie Jockel Hardscrabble Lisa D’Anna-Johnson Merrick Sandy Messina East Meadow Kathleen Murphy Massapequa Bonnie Parente WARM Monica Pavlidis Herricks Terry Soto East Meadow Colleen Stark Bellmore Colleen Wright Bellmore Susan Young Port Washington
GSNC is still looking for a few good women to join this committee, if you are interested, please contact Patte Conway conwayp@gsnc.org
Special this year, the girls’ display boards were on view at Wiley Hall at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Wiley Hall is the original mansion on the property and the perfect setting to honor the accomplishment of earning the Gold Award. Each Gold Award recipient made a visual display “explaining” her project. These displays helped make the Gold Award Ceremony a festive event and illustrated the wide variety of issues the girls tackled.
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A Leaders NEED-TO-KNOW Guide for a successful Girl Scout Year Not sure what resources you need make your year as a Troop Leader strong? Here are all of the basics to get you started: TIP #1: Know the 2 staff people that represent nt your area Our GSNC staff is here for you! There are two staff people, one from our Volunteerism team and one from our Membership team that will help you start your Girl Scout year right. Our Volunteerism staff person will make sure you are provided with all of the information you need like trainings, background checks, etc. Our Membership staff person will make sure they guide you with registering all of the girls in your Troop, etc. To find out the two staff members that are assigned to you call 516.741.2550.
TIP #3: Know what resources are available to you and how to plan your year The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) is a place where you can come to learn about what your Troop can take part in. You will learn the current Girl Scout program, different ceremonies to do with your Troop, what trips to take and much more. Plan ahead, Volunteers! If you need help planning any Troop activities, such as mapping out your Girl Scout year or if you just need ideas for a meeting, book an appointment with Cathy Ciccone, MVP Volunteer Resource Specialist at ccicconec@gsnc.org. Remember- starting July 5th we are now located at our new temporary location at 325 Duffy Avenue in Hicksville. Check out the VRC’s hours below: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm Thursday: 9am-8pm (excluding July & Aug) 2016 Fall Hours: September 10 and October 1 the VRC will be open from 10am-1pm
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TIP #2: T Know who your Service Team is A Service Team is a group of Volunteers that are trained to help all Leaders in an Association (group of towns that are close to each other). A Service Team is comprised of Volunteers with many different roles to help you with various things in your Troop. To find out who the members of your Service Team are call 5 516.741.2550.
TIP #4: Explore our website and Social Media pages Our website, gsnc.org has all of the programs available for girls to participate in, explanations of awards and patches girls can earn, all of our shop’s online merchandise, etc. Our social media pages including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram will show you Troops that are learning and having fun in Girl Scouting and what your Troop can look forward to!
ARE YOU A NEW TROOP LEADER? Did you just move up from a Troop Committee position to become a Leader or a Co-Leader? If this sounds like you, then don’t forget to complete your paperwork process! All Troop Leaders MUST fill out an Adult Volunteer Application AND complete the background check, and take the Welcome to Girl Scouts and Girl Scouting 101 trainings. You can’t be appointed as a Leader until you complete these steps. Don’t delay! Girls are waiting on YOU!
BANKING TIPS FOR TROOP LEADERS
Inside the VRC (Volunteer Resource Center)
Don’t Leave Home Without Them! D To save ti time and extra trips to the bank make sure you have don done the following BEFORE opening your account: z Choose
a bank – (consult your Association Service Team for bank suggestions)
z Decide
who will be on the account - Required is a minimum of 2 signatures – one of the Troop Leaders and the other a member of the Association Service Team (Treasurer or CAV).
z Request
a letter from Council on Council letterhead: Once you have the names of the signers, the bank you wish to open the account in, and your Troop number, go to our website: www.gsnc.org – click on volunteers – forms – Troop and Association forms - bank account request. Or, contact your volunteerism or membership staff person to assist you.
z Once
you receive the letter (which also indicates the Council’s ID number) you can go to the bank and get signature cards for your new account.
IMPORTANT: remember to indicate that all bank statements be mailed to the Leader’s address - not the Council’s address.
New Leader Tips Getting Started with Your Troop is an excellent introduction to working with girls in a Troop. Topics covered include; Troop dues, tag–a-long insurance, uniform components, having your daughter in your Troop, planning a Troop meeting. In person trainings will be held at the Council’s Temporary Office at 325 Duffy Avenue, Hicksville, from 7pm-9pm: z August
24, 2016
z September
13, 2016
z September
21, 2016
z October
24, 2016
z November
10, 2016
Can’t make an in person class? Look for our updated webinar Getting Started with Your Troop coming soon to the GSNC website. Our New Leader Reception being held at the Council’s Temporary office on November 10, 2016 from 7pm-9pm is an opportunity to meet other new Leaders and GSNC staff. Bring your questions. We are here to help! Please register at www.gsnc.org for the trainings.
Plan your Journey and more in the VRC! The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) is a place where Leaders in Nassau County can reserve materials for their Troop, plan a Journey or ceremony, find what trips to take, and learn about what badges to earn and Girl Scout history and traditions. Remember- The VRC will now be located at our Temporary Space at 325 Duffy Avenue in Hicksville. If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment, email Volunteer Resource Specialist, Cathy Ciccone at cicconec@gsnc.org or call 516.741.2550 ext. 244.
August Reminders for Leaders: z Get
the new “Art in the Outdoors” badges to do summer fun activities with your Troop. Visit or call our shop at 516.741.2550 ext. 202 to find out more details.
z Reserve
materials for Camping & Outdoor Fun by emailing cicconec@ gsnc.org or call 516.741.2550 ext. 244.
OLC There is a whole world of Girl Scouting activities, information, resources, and fun outside of your Troop!!! Don’t miss out on national, Council, and local opportunities, events, members only discounts and chances to win exciting prizes. Join the OLC today!!! Parent and Leaders, make sure you have activated your account on the GSNC private OnLine Community (OLC). Log in information has been sent to the email address on record for all parents of registered girls and Volunteers. If you are a registered Girl Scout and have not received your log in info, visit the site at http://member.gsnc.org and select the reset your password link. Enter the email address you used to register your daughter or yourself and follow the instructions. Need help? Contact us at community@gsnc.org 7
Linking Girl Scouts and their Faiths (On my honor, I will try to serve God and my country…) TO SERVE GOD...
RELIGIOUS RECOGNITIONS CREATED BY THE FAITH COMMUNITIES FOR THEIR MEMBERS WHO ARE GIRL SCOUTS
The foundation of Girl Scouting is the Girl Scout Promise and Law – which links to and reinforces many of the principles and values common to most faiths. While Girl Scouts is a secular organization, it encourages girls to grow stronger in their own spiritual beliefs while respecting the beliefs of others. Today there are a number of awards girls may earn that help them to do this.
African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) God and Me
God and Familyy
Anglican Church in North America
God and Church
God and Life
God and Service
God and Me
God and Family
Baptist God and Family
God and Church
God and Life
Good Shepherd
Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E.) God and Me
God and Family
God and Life
God and Service
God and Family
God and Me
God and Life
God and Service
God and Family
God and Church
Jewish Bat Or
Menorah
Or Emunah
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Light of the World
God and Life
God and Me
Loving Servant
Joyful y Servant
Good Servant
Service to Humanityy
God and Service
Givingg Servant
Faithful Servant
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Alpha Omega
Prophet Elias
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God and Church
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Exploring Community World Community Together International Youth Service
Karma
God and Life
Bismillah
In the Name of Allah
Quratula’in
(Mormon) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Lamb
Muslimeen
Polish National Catholic Church Love of God
God and Community Bishop Thaddeus F. Zielinski
Servant of Youth
Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) God and Me
God and Family
God and Church
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) That of God
Spirit p of Truth
Friends Emblem
God and Life
God and Service
Celtic Cross
God and Me
God and Family
God and Me
God and Family
God and Church
Roman Catholic Church Familyy of God
I Live Myy Faith
Protestant and Independent Christian Churches God and Life
God and Service
Unitarian Universalist Mary, the First Disciple The Spirit p Alive St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Anne
Religion g in Life
United Pentecostal Church International God and Church
God and Life
God and Service
God and Me
God and Family
God and Church
God and Me
(www.GirlScouts/AboutGirlScouts/GirlScoutsandFaith)
P.R.A.Y. (www.praypub.org/partner_gsusa.htm): view a brochure with information about the awards for all faiths (with contact information), a video that explains the religious recognitions programs, and resources for collaborating with the faith community. You’ll also find information about additional patches the girls may receive. Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting: At present this is the only organized Faith Committee in Nassau County. Visit their website for information about awards, publications and a variety of special events specific for girls of the Catholic faith: www.gsdrvc.org (or you may contact Austin Cannon, Scouting Coordinator for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, and Board Member of GSNC at 516.678.5800 ext. 245). Members of the committee will also help non-Catholic girls/families get started on the appropriate awards for their faiths.
Help Wanted! If you would like to become a local contact for/representative of one of the many faiths represented in Nassau County, please contact Joyce Wagner at 516.741.2550 ext. 225 or wagnerj@gsnc.org. Girl Scouts of Nassau County is also reaching out to our local religious community to explore ways that we can work together to offer positive experiences. If you think your house of worship would be interested in a presentation, starting a Troop or offering help with the religious recognitions programs, please contact Chris Ferry at 516.741.2550 ext. 218.
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They dedicated 136 flags that were displayed on the front lawn of the school. All the flags are individually dedicated to people living and deceased. Girl Scout Brownie Izzy Martinez is dedicating her flag to her Dad. He was a Marine and passed away two years ago from pancreatitis. He didn’t die in service, but was in active duty. Izzy and her older sister Abby are both Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts did a fantastic job.
God and Family
God and Church
God and Life
God and Servic
God and Church
God and Life
God and Servic
United Church of Christ God and Me
God and Familyy
Unity Worldwide Ministries God and Life
God and Service
God in Me
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Unityy of Mankind
God and Life
Eastern Orthodox
Path of the Disciple
St. George
God and Family
Unityy of Mankind
God and Church
Young Womanhood Recognition
Helpful Links/Resources
h past June, New Hyde Park Road his S School set up a Field of Honor. Th The Principal P of the school, Mrs. Peggy Marenghi had all the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts wear their uniforms and lead the pledge of allegiance. It was a beautiful ceremony with officials from local and state e government, schools, the fire dept. and the police dept., a large number of parents and, of course, the whole school present present.
Unityy of Mankind
God and Family
Churches of Christ
God and Country
Lutheran
Lehavah
Faith-specific religious recognitions are created/offered by national faith-based committees, and have been approved by GSUSA for wearing on the front of the Girl Scout uniform.
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Padma
Community of Christ God and Church
Episcopal
GSUSA My Promise, My Faith pin (Girl Scouts and Faith): Girl Scouts of all grade levels can earn this pin once each year (individually or with their Troop). It complements faith-specific recognitions (see below) and encourages girls to further strengthen the connection between their faith and Girl Scouting. Find requirements in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for all levels, or online (see GSUSA link below).
God and Life
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Padma
Christian Science
God and Church
Church of the Nazarene God and Me
Baha’i
God and Church
Buddhist
God and Me
Light of God
Fillmore Youth Award
Are You a Voice for Girls? Do you have issues you are passionate about? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Or meet like-minded girls from across the county? Then Girl Speak is for you! Maybe you want to educate others about shelter animals, help kids in foster care, or teach others about the importance of butterfly habitats? The sky is the limit! In Girl Speak, girls choose topics that are important to them, and then work in groups to teach others how they can help. Girls learn about leadership, teamwork, advocacy, and public speaking while building lasting friendships. Are you more of a behind-the-scenes team member? Or maybe you want to be the one out in front doing the talking? Girls can choose the roles they play within their teams, so they can build on their strengths while comfortably expanding some of their limits.
What are the requirements to be in Girl Speak?
On June 14, 2016,
z Girls must be in grades 6-12
the Plainedge and Hardscrabble
z Girls must be able to attend at least 6 out of our 9 main meetings (with options to do more) z Meetings are held 1-2 times per month on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm
Associations celebrated Flag Day together with an outdoor event at Captain Kathy Mazza Memorial
z Girls are welcome to invite friends to join the group with them.
Park in South Farmingdale. Capt.
Girls do NOT have to be current Girl Scout members to join. Non-members can join for an additional fee
Mazza, a Girl Scout herself, grew
For meeting dates and registration information, go to www.gsnc.org For other information, contact Eliza Zipper at zippere@gsnc.org or 516.741.2550 ext. 254.
up in Massapequa and lived as an adult in Farmingdale. Capt. Mazza began her career as a nurse before switching gears to join the NY/NJ Port Authority Police Department, where she became one of the first
UNIT L A I N O CEREM OUSE 016 ,2 H OPEN eptember 22
7:15pm to 8:30pm Girl Scout Temporary Service Center 325 Duffy Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801 No Tag Alongs!
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Have you ever wanted to stand on the outfield of a Major League Stadium? Or before a crowd of World War II veterans as they say the Pledge of Allegiance? Or before your fellow Girl Scouts at the Gold Award Ceremony or Adult Recognitions Event? These are just a few of the opportunities you can have if you become a member of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Ceremonial Unit. Girl Scouts in grades 3 to 12 are welcome to attend this open house with one of their parents or caregivers to determine if they want to join this unique program. The girls will learn the proper care and handling of our flag while demonstrating their patriotism and honoring the Girl Scout Promise… To serve God and our Country! Ceremonial Unit members must be willing to wear a full Girl Scout uniform and attend required trainings. Each member will receive a participation patch for their involvement.
Donna Rivera-Downey, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at riverad@gsnc.org or 516.741.2550 ext. 260.
two female Captains. Sadly, Capt. Mazza perished in the Twin Tower collapse on 9/11/2001. Plainedge and Hardscrabble Associations have been working together to honor Capt. Mazza’s legacy with events in past years, and this year, a Flag Day event focusing on law enforcement appreciation took place. Attended by 106 Girl Scouts from all levels, all were inspired by Capt. Mazza’s resilience, courage and strength by learning about law enforcement from PAPD officers, running an obstacle course to test their physical abilities, learning how to fold a flag, making a patriotic pinwheel, meeting a K-9 dog and handler, and hearing stories about Capt. Mazza from her mother, husband and colleagues. Never forget...time to teach the next generation.
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It’s time to
explore, be brilliant...
SHINE ON! with GSNC’s
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Fall Products Program Why Participate? 1. Because I will learn great entrepreneurial skills like Goal Setting, Decision Making, People Skills, Money Management and Business Ethics. 2. Because I’ll get to run a real online store (sign up at: girlscouts.qspgao.com/gsnc) 3. Because my Troop will earn funds to do exciting girl-led events, community service and take action projects. 4. Because I’ll have an opportunity to earn special patches and cool rewards. 5. Because it’s great practice for Girl Scout Cookie season! Did you know that once the product is paid for, all of the remaining revenue stays in Nassau County to help our girls explore and do great things?
How do I Participate? You can get a packet of information and an order card from your Troop’s Mags&Munchies Manager. You can also sign up directly for the online program at: girlscouts.qspgao.com/gsnc
KEY DATES August 19: Online order taking begins September 23: In person order taking begins September 25: Mags&Munchies Bowling Bash Rally October 24: Order taking ends
Note: All orders must be submitted no later than October 24 to count toward girl rewards and Troop proceeds.
NEW PRODUCTS, FUN REWARDS! Beautiful snack tins are back for holiday gift giving, including a snowman canister filled with milk chocolate pretzels and a “vintage” inspired Girl Scout camp pack tin with yummy milk chocolate mints. Consider getting some of the new one pound honey roasted mixed nuts to bring the next time you join friends to watch the big football game. Exclusive online gifts include a gourmet nut blend, gourmet caramel corn with almonds and pecans, a nut-lovers gift pack and new mocha cups! Girls with big goals and great selling skills will be able to earn a brunch with our CEO at Baldwin’s Coral House and a special tour at the Bronx Zoo! Smaller goals? You can still earn “Outback” inspired patches for entering 15 emails in your online site, submitting a “Reach Out” packet with 8 addresses or receiving just two $5 donations and other fun-tastic patches and rewards. Details on all of the reward items can be found on the “Explore Something Different” order card and GSNC’s Online Community (OLC.)
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2016 Patches 1. Be brilliant SHINE ON: 3 Subscriptions/Keepsakes 2. Explore: 12 Nut/Snack Items
Ever heard of Spend/Save/Share goals? Many of our Troops set a “Share” goal and use some of their Mags&Munchies…and Memories proceeds for for a Take Action project, or a holiday gift prog pr program o ra am or ssome o e other c om charitable hari riit act. And girls can achieve their own “share” goal by encouraging customers to contribute toward “Operation Stop Hunger” (which provides nuts & snacks to local food pantries) and “Project Thank You” (which gives a magazine subscription coupon to active military and veterans.) Just 2 donations of $5 each earns you the “Share” patch.
3. 2016-2017: 8 addresses in Reach Out booklet 4. Online: Send 12 emails at girlscouts.qspgao.com/gsnc 5. Share: 2 or more $5 donations for Project Thank You or Operation Stop Hunger
New this year- every girl who receives at least 25 donations of $5 each will be invited to a party on December 7 at the Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage. We’ll share some holiday cheer with active military and veterans, and you’ll get to personally hand out a subscription coupon to one of our local heroes!
6. Super Seller: 25 Nut/Snack items 7. Mag Super Seller: 10 Subscriptions/Keepsakes
Do you know that by setting Spend/Save/Share goals for your Troop and yourself, you’re practicing budgeting and increasing your Financial Literacy? And setting goals is also one of the 5 Skills learned through Girl Scout’s entrepreneurial programs.
8. Booth Sales: 1 or more Nut/Snack items sold at a booth sale
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9. 2016-17 Rally: Attend the 9/25 Bowling Bash Rally Event 10. Goal Achiever: 40 Nut/Snack items 11. 100 Club: 100 Nuts/Snack items or 100 Subscriptions/Keepsakes or 100 Combined
A Century of Entrepreneurial Opportunity!
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During this year’s Girl Scout Cookie program, we’ll be celebrating 100 years of girls selling cookies. That’s a lot of dough, if you know what we mean!
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is our iconic financial literacy program and for a number of years, GSNC has been running a fall products program, now called “Mags & Munchies…. and Memories,” which is a kind of “warm up” to the Cookie season. CENTURY OF ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES
In celebration of these two girl-centered earning and learning programs, girls can earn a special recognition this year - our C.E.O (Century of Entrepreneurial Opportunity) patch. Girls who receive orders for $100+ in Mags&Munchies….and Memories items AND have a 2017 INITIAL Cookie order of at least 100 boxes, will earn this unique patch.
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Camp Life Is the Best Life! Outdoor Training
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Trip Training What is a Girl Scout trip and how do you get ready for it? The Trip Training course will prepare Leaders and trip coordinators to bring their Troops/Groups on any Girl Scout trip or activity. Participants will become familiar with GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints, GSNC Policies, Standards and Guidelines, budgeting, timing, transportation and other topics, so that the event is fun and safe for all. Please Note: Trip Training is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Camp Training.
Trip Training Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Thursday, February 2, 2017 Tuesday, March 14, 2017 7:15pm–10:00pm (all dates)
Outdoor Education Girl Scouts of Nassau County provides Outdoor Education courses to help Girl Scout volunteers prepare themselves to help girls enjoy outdoor experiences together. Training will introduce progression in the outdoors, review camp facilities and provide basic skills for outdoor program. Under the guidance of trained and enthusiastic adults, girls may take their first hike, build their first campfire and sleep under the stars for the first time. Two ways to participate: Option 1 (Two evening sessions and one overnight at camp) Register for: Trip Training, Overnight Pre-plan & Mandatory Overnight Individual classes must be taken in sequence. Cost: Mandatory Overnight Training Fee to cover cost of food and program supplies is $20 per adult. Daycare for your school-age children will be available during the Mandatory Overnight. All children attending will take part in a specially designed camp program during the day, while the adults participate in training. Parents and children will enjoy an evening program and overnight accommodations together. Cost per child is $15, and includes lunch and program fee. Registration for children must be done separately by mail. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis as the registration arrives with payment. If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity go to gsnc.org and click on “Volunteers” to download the daycare registration form. Option 2 (All in one weekend Friday through Sunday at Camp) Register for: All in One Camp Training Please note this course will include Trip Training, Overnight Pre-plan and Mandatory Overnight. Cost is $25 per person. Daycare is not available during this weekend.
Outdoor Education Option 1 Overnight Pre-plan (7:15pm–10:00pm) Thursday, March 30, 2017 Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Mandatory Overnight (8:00am Saturday through 1:00pm Sunday) Saturday, May 6–Sunday, May 7, 2017 Option 2 All in One Training (6:00pm Friday through 1:00pm Sunday) Friday, September 16–Sunday, September 18, 2016
Camp Update Monday, October 10, 2016 Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:30pm–9:00pm (all dates)
Camp Update Camp guidelines, procedures and program change. Your camping skills must be updated every three years to enable you to take girls camping. The Camp Update course will review skills, provide up-to-date information on camp materials used, ecology and environmental guidelines.
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Camp Blue Bay Showcase & Information Night for Troop Leaders (Adults) Tuesday, November 8, 2016 7:00pm–8:30pm Temporary Location: GSNC Service Center, 325 Duffy Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801 Have you wondered what Camp Blue Bay is like? Join us for the evening to learn all you need to know about Camp Blue Bay! Sample topics to be covered:
Visiting Camp Blue Bay (Adults) Arrange a visit to Camp Blue Bay to see everything camp has to offer! Maybe your are thinking about camping with your Troop but would like to see the accommodation options first? Is Summer 2017 on your mind already? Perhaps you are thinking of sending your Girl Scout to Camp Blue Bay? Take a drive and enjoy a self paced walk around the grounds!
⚬ Traditional Troop Camping, what it takes, what training is required ⚬ Program Weekends, what’s offered and when ⚬ Program equipment available for use while at camp ⚬ Rental Equipment Sets, what are they, how to arrange to use them ⚬ Badge and Journey in a weekend kits – what’s available Laura Bissett-Carr, Manager, Program & Outdoor Services, bissettl@gsnc.org or 631.604.2201 Register online at gsnc.org
Council Camp Programs
Contact Laura Bissett-Carr, Manager, Program & Outdoor Services, bissettl@gsnc.org or 631.604.2201 to arrange a date and time that will work for you.
Camp Blue Bay
Second Annual Halloween Party Friday, October 21, 2016–Sunday, October 23, 2016 Design your costumes, bring along your swaps, grab some treats and plan to celebrate! Spend the day Saturday enjoying the great outdoors. Take a hike to the beach, make a candle, create a fall decoration and play some games. After dinner it’s time to party! Take part in the costume contest, enjoy some activities, show us your moves on the dance floor and share your treats. Troops can choose to arrive Friday night or Saturday morning. No training required for adults, but we do ask that you limit the number of adults to allow more girls to attend. Indoor space and tents will be assigned based on the number of people in your group and as registrations with payment arrive. Troops will be expected to share sites.
$45 per person (Includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening snack and Sunday breakfast) Camp Blue Bay, East Hampton, NY Visit gsnc.org and click on “Camp” to learn more and download a registration form. Laura Bissett-Carr, Manager, Program & Outdoor Services, bissettl@gsnc.org or 631.604.2201
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Tribute FUND
In Memory of: Leonard A. D’Anna (father of Lisa D’Anna Johnson, Leader in Merrick Association and Gold Award Mentor) GSNC STAFF & BOARD Alexis V. Hayes (granddaughter of Sandra Echols Williams, Past President GSNC Board of Directors) GSNC STAFF & BOARD Jake Whitting (son of Janine Whitting, Leader in Port Washington Association and brother of Ava Whitting, Troop 421) GSNC STAFF & BOARD Nancy Turner CAROUSEL INDUSTRIES OF NORTH AMERICA Edward Drozd (father of Colleen Drozd, The Plains Association) GSNC STAFF & BOARD Rev. Dr. James E. Vaughn (father of Dr. Fayth VaughnShavuo member of GSNC’s Latino/Hispanic Task Force) GSNC STAFF & BOARD
Help Make the World a Better Place H Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) believes every girl deserves the opportunity to reap the benefits of participating in Girl Scouting, and to this end has a long tradition of Staff Supported Girl Scouting in underserved communities – communities in Nassau County where girls experience language barriers, transportation difficulties and inadequate financial resources. This outreach program serves about 1,200 girls each year. GSNC Staff Supported troops meet during lunchtime, afterschool, and weekends with programming taking place in schools, community centers, at homeless shelters and public housing projects. A local HeadStart teacher offered the following testimonial regarding this program: “Our kids are going to face a lot of struggles in their eirr lives. From m the e color of their skin to their socio-economic background to o the e education n they y receive, we want to provide every possible opportunity for them to succeed from the start. Having Girl Scouts run a program in our school is a part of that success. From the girls learning to live out the Promise and the Law, to being sisters to each other, to being told they can do and be anything they want to be, we know at HeadStart that these experiences matter.” A note from a young lady who attended GSNC’s Be A Friend First program: “…Girl Scouts helped me with my self-esteem. I used to be this person who used to think that I wasn’t pretty and I used to care what people used to think of me and used to feel sad about the names girls would call me…. This program helped me to think better about myself and now people can say whatever about me, but I don’t care, I am a new girl with excellent confidence. THANK YOU!” Your Family Partnership donation helps make these programs possible; please consider making a generous donation to Family Partnership this year. You can also help by volunteering your time to assist GSNC staff at these outreach programs. We are especially looking for volunteers with daytime availability. Contact Eliza Zipper at zippere@gsnc.org for more information.
Family Partnership…Why Your Donation is so important…
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s you read above, your philanthropic family partnership donation helps make a wide range of free Council Patch programs and services possible for underserved communities - enabling girls in need C to discover di what’s important, connect with their community, and take action. Along with our specialized staff-supported programs, your Family Partnership donation also helps to provide: z Financial Assistance for membership dues, camp/
program fees, and uniform pieces/books for girls who otherwise couldn’t afford to participate z Volunteer training and workshop support to
expand Troops and ensure girls receive the best possible adult leadership experience z Camp Blue Bay Troop Camping, Summer
Sleepaway, and Fun Day Camping to provide a safe and educational outdoor experience for girls
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In addition to all of the above, for donations of $25.00 to $39.99, your daughter’s Troop will receive a 10% rebate. For donations of $40.00 or more, the Troop will receive a 15% rebate, and the family will receive a patch for each registered Girl Scout. So, once again, please consider investing in the future of a local girl today and make a donation to Family Partnership giving this year! Your kind and generous support will help make a positive difference in a young girl’s life. Go to to gsnc.org to donate today.
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Meet Our Interns
Brownies serenaded our own program specialist Lisa Lubrano with a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday during our recent Don‘t Bug Me program at Old Westbury Gardens. “It will be a long time before I forget being sung to by all of these beautiful girls!” Lisa exclaimed.
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e are the 2016 summer interns at GSNC. We are very excited to share each of our experiences in the departments we worked in! Here is an overview from each of us e detailing d t ili g our time here. My name is Anureet Kaur and I am a Nursing student at Adelphi University. I interned in the Fund Development Department. I learned how Nonprofits work internally and raise money through various partnerships, helped to find prospective donors for the launch of a new platform and worked hands on with girls of all ages. This experience made me a better team player and be more confident. My name is Kaitlyn Genari and I am a Broadcasting Mass Communication student at SUNY Oswego. I interned in the Marketing and Media Department, where I was able to tell and share the Girl Scout story through writing blog posts, capturing pictures and helping to prepare for the Girl Scout Gold Award Ceremony. I am beyond grateful for this experience and opportunity to continue my Girl Scout journey.
Manhasset Daisies enjoyed the Memorial Day parade!
My name is J’atienne Campbell and I am studying Exercise Science in the Pre-Physical Therapy program at Adelphi University. I interned under the Volunteerism Department and Human Resources. This experience strengthened my managerial skills, organizational/planning skills, and my ability to think creatively to tackle issues. The most rewarding part is being a part of a community that focuses on giving girls a positive foundation for their future. We have each come to know Girl Scouts in different ways and we are excited to be able to take what we learned with us into the future!
Camping at Blue Bay in the winter is crazy you say? Troop 1025 from West Hempstead/Franklin Square Association doesn’t think so. It is one of our most favorite activities every year. We have had pajama fashion shows, nail polish parties, and this year paintt night. No outside activities you say? We take hikes, go to the beach, build snowmen and even have
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compass races for prizes. The wildlife is abundant
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hangout where we play volleyball and other sports.
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The cabins are warm and comfortable and the
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perfect venue for badge work and crafts. The kitchen is great for cooking our meals but
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we have been known to cook out on the campfire when the weather permits. We love
Emerge Yoga in Bellmore.
making fires in the fireplace and of course sharing S’mores. We have been going for
Way to go girls!
many years and hope to go many more!
On day a girl asked me, “What do Girl Scouts really do?” One She said “I know they sell cookies, go camping, make crafts Sh and an they do nice things for people. Why do I have to become com a member to do any of those things, especially when one off those h things is just being what you should be…helpful?” I am not sure if she expected the answer she got, but I do know that she did not want to be convinced or cajoled. She wanted the facts. I am sharing the facts with you as I did with her at the start of the summer.
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This past school year girls from all over Nassau County participated in programs where they explored the barrier islands and dissected dog sharks at the Sports Fishing Alliance Center. They learned proper archery form at C & B Archery; having seconds to prepare for a target game that challenged their newly acquired skills. More than 180 girls prepared themselves for summer jobs by earning their Babysitter badge at Saint Joseph Hospital. Still others learned how to build and launch rockets and interpret authentic human skeletal remains for gender, age, trauma, and disease at Garvies Point Museum and Preserve. They built robots, operated flight simulators and they packed their bags for an advocacy trip in Albany. Girls choose to do all sorts of things to explore the world they live in because at Girl Scouts they can; their voice counts, their decisions matter, their actions are impactful. It doesn’t take long for them to understand that their experiences make them interesting, unique and are the foundation for their life choices.
sewing, and reading. Juliette herself grew up doing all kinds of things inside and out; climbing trees, fishing, painting and sliding down the spiral bannisters in her family’s home. Most girls did not have that exposure. Today, we encourage girls to embrace the outdoors; learning everything from kayaking and swimming to rock climbing and repelling. And that is why Girl Scouts camp! Crafting is a special part of our history. Juliette Gordon Low was a talented artist. She painted, sculpted and even tried her hand at welding the gates that she designed for her home. Juliette used her talent to cope with her disabilities. She was a positive person who knew how to work smart rather than hard--- long before that phrase was coined.
What do Girl Scouts really do
Most Girl Scouts take pride in selling cookies because they know where cookies come from... rom... Girl Scouts was established in 1912 by Juliette ette Gordon Low. This being an election year, I must tell you that Girl Scouts existed eight years before women had the right to vote in 1920. Juliette was notorious for refusing to accept no for an answer and in this capacity her tenacity served women and girls quite well. Getting back to the cookie business. Juliette quickly realized that the girls needed money to fund their experiences. Most of the girls lived on farms. ms. They had access to eggs and farm animals. So, first they sold eggs. Then they sheared their sheep and Juliette sold the wool to local merchants. They sold other things too, but with farm fresh ingredients at their disposal, cookies became their top selling product and still is! Today, girls run a $700 million cookie business. Girls fund their fun all year with a percentage of the profit. For many, this experience is their first memory off theirr desire to be a leader with business skills. Many Girl Scouts camp. Girl Scouts of Nassau County owns a magnificent camp in East Hampton. Camping wasn’t our idea, it was Juliette’s. Juliette wanted girls to have the opportunity to appreciate and explore the outdoors in a time period when girls spent much h of the time indoors doing things like cooking,
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Girl Scouts share our founder’s attitude of gratitude and embrace her take charge spirit. They volunteer their time, energy and skills to those in need jjust as Juliette did when she cared for ssoldiers with her mother during the Spanish American War. Juliette was a little S girl during the Civil War. She was not a gi stranger to hunger, sickness and sacrifice. st She learned what was important early on… Sh God, country and people. Juliette’s goals are Go embedded in the Girl Scout Promise and her values, simply written in the Girl Scout Law, are timeless, tried and true.
That same girl responded to me with another question “okay, I get all of that and it sounds really fun, but whyy do I have to be a member?” She was persistent and I couldn’t shake off the question she asked me with such a serious tone. I felt like sshe was digging for an answer that would support her hidden agenda. I w answered her last question this way. a Because membership is a commitB ment to our mission, our sisterhood m and our values. We are not alone, we an are part of a community and once you are a Girl Scout, you are always a Girl Scout. A girl with a mission working together with a group of girls who share their beliefs succeeds building courage, confidence, characat buildi ter and relationships that last a lifetime. The last thing the young girl said tto me was “great, thanks, I’ve got enough stuff to convince my mom e and dad that Girl Scouts is for me.” an From this girl, I was reminded that what I believe as a parent is what they wha as a child. Believe that Girl will believe b Scouts the world S t make k th ld a better place and she will too. This is a true story that one of our Program Specialists shared.
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Recently two girls, Daniella and Sarah from Troop 1450 in East Meadow bridged
their new vests. The Brownies also had
Valley Stream and Five Towns Associations Have Officially Merged
a reinvestiture ceremony and look for-
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Stream and Five Towns Associations. This merger will increase networking opportunities for adults and broaden program opportunities for girls. We wish them continued success and growth as a new Girl Scout Association. Thank you to the key volunteers in these two Associations, Liz Stevens, Blasia Baum and Tammy Maddaloni, who have tirelessly worked together all year to pool their resources.
CRAFT, LAUGH, LEARN WEEKEND
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September 30, 2016-October 2, 2016 at Camp Blue Bay in East Hampton $65 full weekend/$40 Saturday only Registered Girl Scout Adults only
Connect with your fellow Girl Scout Volunteers and make memories that will last a lifetime! For more information, and to register, visit gsnc.org All participants get three fantastic workshops! Possible workshop topics include SWAPS, Journeys, Girl Scout Songs, and Awards. There will also be a Saturday night activity and craft. Register now and choose your workshops in September. 18
NEW SCOUTING YEAR, NEW GSNC SHOP LOCATION!!! Come see our new temporary shop. We carry all the same comforts of the Ring Road shop with some great new and exciting items for the fall. Don’t delay, come visit us today at the GSNC Shop at 325 Duffy Avenue in Hicksville.
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110 Ring Road West Garden City, NY 11530 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to GirlFriends, 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530
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GirlFriends (USPS 135-280), is published quarterly with a special issue in August. Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. 110 Ring Road West, Garden City, NY 11530 Periodicals Postage Paid at Garden City, NY 11530. Wanda Jackson President & Chief Volunteer Officer Donna Ceravolo Executive Director/CEO Deborah Goldsmith Chief Operating Officer Donna Rivera-Downey Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Anna Lenz Graphic Design and Production Coordinator Designed by Anna Lenz Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc., an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Agency, is a member of Long Island’s United Way, Village of Freeport CDA, United Community Fund of Great Neck, and The Community Chest of Port Washington.
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marks the first time Girl Scouts of the USA is participating in one of America’s oldest and most celebrated traditions— the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Keep an eye out for our themed float—“Building a Better World.”
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September 23
M Mags&Munchies…and Memories in-person order-taking begins
September 25
Mags&Munchies…and Memories Bowling Bash
October 1
Imagine Your Possibilities STEM Conference, Hofstra University
October 24
Mags&Munchies…and Memories order-taking and online program ends
October 31
Juliette Low’s Birthday
November 12
Leadership Conference
December 16
2016 Cookie Program Initial Order Taking begins
December 17
2015 Cookie Credits Expire
January 7, 2017
Cookie Celebration
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at our temporary location at 325 Duffy Avenue in Hicksville.
September 6 thru December 18, 2016 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday November 23, 2016 at 3:00pm thru November 26, 2016 Closed for End of Year Holiday December 24, 2016 thru January 2, 2017 Shop and Council Office reopens January 3, 2017 Closed for Inventory December 19-23, 2016