Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

On Saturday, November 2, more than 60 Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes participated in our 6th annual “Imagine Your Possibilities” STEM Conference hosted by Hofstra University . Keynote speaker Deb Henneberry from the Ninety-Nines female aviator group and Vaughn College kicked off the conference by sharing her inspiring journey that led her into the aviation field. The girls were then led by various Hofstra student volunteers to their chosen workshops that included: discovering life in a drop of pond water learning how sensations impact our perceptions creating jewelry while learning about the role magnets play in our lives  discovering the chemistry of metals  appreciating the wonders of civil engineering, creating a robotic hand  examining light rays in our galaxies  harnessing wind energy exploring how hydro-technology can feed the world  We wrapped up the day with the girls sharing with each other what they learned in their workshops. Special thank you to Hofstr

How Troop Meetings, Council Activities, Girl Scout Leaders, and the Girl Scout Gold Award Have Helped Melanie Become the Leader She Is Today! Who are Girl Scouts? Girl Scouts are go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders. They’re G.I.R.L.S who design robots, learn life skills, improve our neighborhoods and go on amazing adventures. They’re making a difference. Girl Scouts is a lifelong adventure, full of friendship, connection, service, and fun! Every Girl Scout Alum has a unique story to tell about their experiences and adventures, and we’re sharing those stories. Girl Scout Alum Melanie was a Girl Scout for 11 years and continues on as an Adult Lifetime Member. Name: Melanie Sinesi C ouncil: Girl Scouts of Nassau County Tell us about your time as a Girl Scout. Looking back, what were some highlights, important moments, life lessons, and/or favorite memories? Being a Girl Scout is part of the fabric of my identity, having learned many of life’s lessons, teach