Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

It seems like it was just a few weeks ago that I was trudging through a torrential downpour to find parking at the Tilles Center for the 2014 Cookie Kickoff ... When I got inside, it was warm, FUN and the place was hopping with displays, games, snacks, a movie and DANCING! (I can't wait for January 10, 2015 when we kick it off again with the Samoas Birthday Bash ! Who knew that less than a year later we'd be adding a Digital Order Card to our Girl Scout Cookie Program ?) February was time for our FIRST Lego Teams to show their stuff, with qualifying tournaments, regional finals and another opportunity for a GSNC Team to go to the World Finals. Congrats to all, and extra kudos to The Icebreakers who capped their six years in FIRST with a third trip to the World Championships! March was so much fun as GIRLS took the lead as presenters at the Adult Recognitions Event! We can never do or say enough to thank and honor our VOLUNTEERS who go so many extra miles to give girls the

Happy Holidays from Girl Scouts of Nassau County! Wishing everyone a joyous and merry Holiday Season!

We often think that because it’s winter, we are stuck inside… well that just isn’t the case. As long as it isn’t too cold and you bundle up for the winter weather, there are many fun and interesting activities you can do in the winter… most of them don’t even need snow. Warning: Fun will happen and a hat, gloves and winter coat are needed.    Outdoor Winter Activities Make your own icicles . Make a tiny hole in a hanging container (you can use a milk container and hang it up), fill it with water and then leave it slowly dripping. This activity was found on For complete experiment instructions, visit: http://www.kidactivities.net/category/Seasonal-Winter-Outside-Fun.aspx Play  tag, or hide and seek . These are great outdoor activities for any weather and snow forts make great places to hide. Watch the sunset . The sun sets much earlier in the winter than it does in the summer. Sit outside and watch the sun set. Does it look different from a summer sunset? Bird watch

Celebrating the achievements of our girls is always a top priority for me!   Last Saturday, I was joined by Board Members Carol Ransom and Christopher Pendergast at the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay to celebrate with the Top Sellers in the 2014 Mags&Munchies... and Memories Program .   Twenty-two girls, each accompanied by a family member, came out to receive kudos and their rewards.   We had an adventure finding the site of the event, and the best part for me and our Board Members was having the opportunity to speak informally with the each of the girls; to hear about how they approached the sale and how their Troops will be using their proceeds.   The event was both beautiful and rewarding. The Green House at is currently all decked out for the holidays, and that is certainly worth a trip.   Celebrating our girls as they earn and learn just reinforces their skills and makes it all worthwhile. I know that I will be seeing many of those same girls at