Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

James Langan Volunteers are what has made America great: They defend our freedom abroad; they provide disaster relief to cities and towns struck by earthquakes, tornados, floods, fires, and hurricanes; they feed the hungry, teach the illiterate to read, and help troubled minds to cope; they build houses for the poor and provide care for the elderly – and much more. Indispensable, each of these volunteers stands as an anonymous monument to the often abandoned truth that virtue is its own reward. Although it is impossible to count their selfless contributions, we can still say that the world would be vastly different – much colder, bleaker, and sadder – without them.  But they are here, and so we are blessed.          Faithful to this tradition, volunteers are also what make the Girl Scouts of Nassau County tick.  Be they Troop Leaders, Co-Leaders, Cookie Managers, Treasurers, Service Unit Members, Association Chairs, Registrars, and ...

Bully is a call to action. The question is, who exactly is being called to action? The documentary, which was released on March 30th, follows the stories of five teens who are bullied and their families. It has gained a lot of media attention because its initial R rating would have prevented many children from seeing the movie. According to Lee Hirsch, the director and a native of Rockville Center, this would have prevented those who need it most from seeing the movie. The MPAA eventually repealed its decision and made the film a PG-13 rating. The edited PG-13 version of the film will be released on April 13th. So the question is, should you take your children to see it? The movie is undeniably a must-see for parents, school staff, and anyone who interacts with children. As participants have learned through the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Critical Issues Initiative, people often make the false assumption that bullying only hurts the target. By showing the viewpoints of targets, r...