Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

Adult volunteers make Girl Scouting happen! Our adult volunteers help Girl Scouts unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader) and make events possible for all Girl Scouts. Acknowledging the efforts of others is an essential part of Girl Scouts. Acknowledgements can be informal and initiated by the girls, parents, co-leaders and Service Units. Some ideas may include: Recognition Certificate - A certificate may be given to a volunteer at a Service Unit Meeting in recognition of her/his interest in and support of Girl Scouts. Handicrafts - A mobile, flower arrangement, special ceramic plaque, scrapbook, sampler, poster, decoupage, ornament, bookmark, etc. Written Thank You - Send a brief note, poem, letter, special occasion card, scroll signed by members of the group, autograph book with signatures and comments, framed pictures of girls, or a yard sign with message “A Great Girl Scout Leader Lives Here.” Adult Recognitions Nomination - Ano...

Congratulations to GSNC's 2016 Adult Recognitions Honorees Thank you for all you do! The 2016 Adult Recognitions Awards Ceremony was held on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at LIU Post campus. Five hundred family members, friends, staff, Board members, Troop members and volunteers attended the event. At this event Council distributed over 160 awards for Thanks, Honor, Appreciation, Continuing Service, and our new GSNC Spirit Award. Congratulations to all of our amazing recipients! Appreciation Award Maria Kotanidis - Bellmore Lynn Spahn - Bellmore Patricia Baron - ELLM Maura Barrett - ELLM Trish Daly-Louw - ELLM Joanne Matassa - ELLM Denise Mihalich - ELLM Tara Milillo - ELLM Kristin Ochtera - ELLM Allison Castagna - Five Towns Jovann Dixon - Elmont Alicia Guerrero-Dansbury - Floral Park/Bellerose Betsy Olivera - Floral Park/Bellerose Colleen Bird-Haithman - Freeport Bernadette Barresi-Sullivan - Garden City Carolyn Heckelm...

On Sunday, Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) honored the Girl Scout Volunteers from Nassau County who were the recipients of the GSUSA’s Tenure Pin, GSUSA’s Years of Service Pin, GSUSA’s Thanks Badge, GSUSA’s Honor Pin, GSUSA’s Appreciation Pin, and GSNC’s Continuing Service Award at the 22 nd Annual Adult Recognitions Ceremony. The Adult Recognitions Ceremony is a celebration of the dedication, support and commitment of the Adult Volunteers who make Girl Scouting possible.  Our Volunteers have found countless ways to help girls discover themselves and their values, connect with others in their schools and communities, and take action to make the world a better place.  It is because of our volunteers that girls have the leadership experience which builds courage, confidence, and character and turns them into the leaders of tomorrow. For this, we say Thank You! GSUSA’s Tenure Pin and GSUSA’s Years of Service Pin Peggy Abad (70 Years Tenure, 55 Years S...

Every Girl Scout Leader is a devoted volunteer that spends countless hours, planning, coaching, and mentoring their Girl Scouts.   Girl Scout Leaders provide opportunities for friendship, leadership, business skill development, creativity and exploration.   Girl Scouting would not exist without the countless volunteers that step forward to assume these responsibilities.   Would you like to show your appreciation to your Leader?   There are many simple ways such as: sending an e-bouquet of flowers writing a personal note planning a thank you party nominating them for a GSUSA Adult Girl Scout Award/Recognition GSUSA Adult Girl Scout Awards include the Appreciation, Honor, and Thanks Awards and the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Continuing Service Pin.   All of these awards are received through nominations from girls, parents and other Girl Scout Volunteers. Time is running out! Nominations are due by January 10, 2014.   Please take the t...