Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

It’s hard to believe, but Tuesday is the first day of October ! Being Girl Scouts, who are always prepared, prepare yourself for the upcoming month with… Girl Scouting in October. October is National Bullying Prevention Month so talk with the Girl Scouts in your Troop about bullying.   What is it that you consider bullying? How does it make you feel? How can you prevent bullying?   Bullying prevention could become the topic of a Take Action project. October 1 is the first day that Girl Scouts from Nassau County can sell product for the Mags&Munchies Fall Product Program . Through the Mags&Munchies program, Girl Scouts learn skills such as Decision Making, Money Management and Goal Setting.  High School Seniors who intend to complete a Gold Award Project must file their Proposal with Council by October 1 . On October 1 through October 4 , tell us about what you are looking forward to most this upcoming Girl Scout year. You can tell us on Facebook or Twitte

Girl Scout Katie Remember when the summer was winding down, you were getting ready to head back to school and you couldn’t wait for Girl Scout Troop meetings to start again? What were some of the fun things you were dreaming about doing with Girl Scouts? Was it going to the corn maze like Girl Scout Emma, earning your Gold Award like Girl Scout Katie, or simply being with your Girl Scout Sisters like me?  Girl Scout Emma Tell us about what you look forward to most this upcoming Girl Scout year. Tell us on Facebook or Twitter by using the hashtag #ICantWaitTo. You can also share with us a picture, just like Emma and Katie, telling GSNC “I can’t wait to…” and post it to GSNC’s Facebook wall.    I can’t wait to… hear about all the fun things Girl Scouts are looking forward to this Girl Scout Year!

Girl Scout Dad Vincent loves that his daughter (a Girl Scout from Nassau County) learns skills that will prepare her college and the work force while also having fun at Girl Scouting. Hear his story!  Do you have a story? Tell us why you love Girl Scouts!  Twitter: @GSNC or  Facebook: www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofNassauCounty

How to Earn the 2013 Mags&Munchies Patches: Does your vest need something extra to sweeten it up? Try earning the interlocking patches from this year’s Mags&Munchies program.   You will “bee” the envy of your troop!   Set your goal and get buzzing! Be Your Best You! Patch - Sell 3 Magazine Subscriptions 2013-2014 Year Patch - Complete Step 2 Booklet with 10 Addresses Grow! Patch - Sell 10 Nut/Snack Items Magazine Super Seller Patch - Sell 10 Magazine Subscriptions Super Seller Patch - Sell 20 Nut/Snack Items Goal Achiever Patch - Sell 50 Nut/Snack Items 100 Club Patch - Sell 100 Nut/Snack Items OR 100 Magazine subscriptions OR 100 Combined Share Patch - For 2 or more $5.00 donations for Project Thank you or Operation Stop Hunger Booth Sale Patch - Sell 1 or more Nut/Snack items at a Booth Sale. Online Patch - Register at girlscouts.qspgao.com/gsnc or visit www.gsnc.org and click the "Online" link. Send 12+ Emails  **Please note, &q

Becoming a new Girl Scout Leader can be intimidating, so take some advice from some seasoned leaders…   Include your Girl Scouts when planning for the Troop year.   Your Girl Scouts know what they find fun and interesting, so include them when planning your Troop meetings. This will keep them excited. Remember, the older your girls, the more they should be involved in the planning process. ~ Debbie Plan in advance, but be flexible! Match together your Association calendar with the school calendar. Once you have matched these two calendars together, working with your girls, plan your Troop calendar around school and Association events. But, as much as you plan, you will also have to be ready, because sometimes, the plan may go out the window… this is okay. ~ Anna   Think about and focus on the outcome! You may not see the results right away, but you will see results. Girl Scouts is all about the long-term plan and the long-term results... they stick. 10 years from no

SWAPS - Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere by Cassie R.   My earliest experience with Girl Scout SWAPS was in second grade when my Brownie Troop went Association camping at Camp Blue Bay . I remember seeing older Girl Scouts trading little hand-made pins with other Girl Scouts, almost like trading baseball cards only instead girls would trade hand-made mementos that shared information about themselves. They would share and exchange these gifts with friends and sisters, building a bond with Girl Scouting as the common thread. These pins came in all shape, sizes and colors; in unique and creative designs. I remember wanting to swap as many SWAPS as I could, gathering tons of new Girl Scout friendships.   SWAPS (aka "S pecial Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere" ) are small mementos which are handmade and represent the girl, her country, her community, or her background. SWAPS often have a little note or tag attached to them tha