Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

5. They are sold with a smile. 4. Selling cookies teaches girls skills like money management, goal setting, business ethics, decision making and dealing with people.  3. Actual Girl Scouts doing Girl Scout activities are pictured on the cookie packages… How do we know? Girl Scouts from Nassau County, NY can be found on the Tagalongs, Savannah Smiles, Thin Mints, Samoas, Thank U Berry Munch (not sold in Nassau County, NY), Lemonades (not sold in Nassau County, NY) and Thanks-a-lots (not sold in Nassau County, NY). 2. By Selling Girl Scout Cookies, girls are earning money towards their Girl Scout programs and Troop activities. 1. They are tasty! 

Cookie Season is Here!! Some Girl Scouts from Nassau County provide Girl Scout Cookie sales tips for the 2014 Cookie Season.

2013 Year in Review 2013 was such an exciting year for Girl Scouts all over, but especially Girl Scouts of Nassau County. We had so many fun and exciting things happen that it was difficult to narrow all of them down to my TOP TEN… so I didn’t! Here are my Top Moments from 2013… 2013 Cookie Celebration 1. The Cookie Celebration last January at the Crest Hollow Country Club was so much fun! And February 8, 2013 marked the first ever NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT COOKIE DAY! GSNC 100 Anniversary Gala Honorees 2. There are not many jobs where you get to wear a ball gown for work!   On March 12, 2013, I had the opportunity to wear mine. Over 400 people came to celebrate with Girl Scouts of Nassau County as we celebrated our 100 th Anniversary Gala , including our Girl Scouts of the USA CEO, Anna Maria Chavez.   There was not a dry eye in the room after honoree George Santiago, Jr. shared the story of how scouting has impacted his life.     20...

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 ...

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.