Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

With the New Year approaching, many of us are thinking about making New Year’s resolutions. What are some of things you are going to resolve to do in the coming year?   Maybe get fit, eat healthier foods, volunteer, or save some money. These are all popular resolutions according to USA.gov’s Popular New Year’s Resolutions . This year, I plan on making a resolution that is slightly different… I am going to resolve to uphold the Girl Scout Promise and Law in my everyday life.   The Promise and Law can relate to everyday life. For example “to respect myself and others;” if I am respecting myself, I am making healthier life choices, whether eating healthier, exercising, or getting some rest and “me time”. If I am “using my resources wisely” I might be spending my money wisely and saving money for future goals.   If I am resolving “to help people at all time” and to “make the world a better place” I could be volunteering.  As Girl Scouts, let’s make it our New Year’s resoluti

GSNC’s Girl Scout Cookie Season is a little over one week away (order taking begins on January 4, which is only 8 days away)! Are you ready? While school is on break, now it the time to start preparing! Outline your “Cookie Business Plan” by thinking about the 5 Steps to Cookie Success… 5 Steps to Cookie Success: Set a group goal Set a personal goal Have a family meeting Sell beyond family and friends Track progress and celebrate your success Get all the details on the 2014 Girl Scout Cookie Program in a special email which will be sent out on January 4th! Or visit the GSNC Website now to start working on those '5 Skills!'

   Girl Scouts of Nassau County send best wishes to our Girl Scout family and the community for happy holidays and all good things in 2014. May your families be safe, warm and united!   May your tummies be full and your homes filled with laughter and joy! May the Girl Scout Promise and Law continue to be the touchstone in your lives and the ways that you treat other people! Our offices are closed until January 2, when we will return to serve you.   Please visit www.gsnc.org for complete closing details.

Holiday Activities... The Christmas to New Year's break from school is filled with excitement for Santa and sharing our own holiday traditions; a change in pace away from school and the opportunity to spend time with family and friends. In case a Girl Scout family is feeling at loose-ends after a few days of togetherness, here are a few suggestions of things to do for service and fun... ·          Do something for others.   Call an elderly neighbor… Put out some seed and/or suet for the birds... Write a letter to friend far away... Let your children offer their input on your family's end of year charitable donations. ·          Clean out the closet or the toy chest. Donate the things that you no longer want or need to someone who can put them to good use. ·          Prepare a meal together with the kids and let them choose the food… Breakfast for supper, anyone? ·          Bake some more cookies, or brownies or pie or applesauce or meatloaf or a salad --