Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

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 her experiences and adventures, and we’re sharing those stories. Girl Scout Alum Raven was a Girl Scout for 7 years and continues to volunteer with Girl Scouts of Nassau County in a variety of ways.   Name: Raven Brewington Council: Girl Scouts of Nassau County Tell us about your time as a Girl Scout. Looking back, what were some highlights, important moments, lif e lessons, and/or favorite memories? To say Girl Scouts changed my life is an understatement. My fondest memories revolve around Camp Blue Bay . I can remember the songs, campfires, swimming and crafts, not to mention all of the friendships I ga...

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 Bonnie was a Girl Scout for 8 years and continues to volunteer with Girl Scouts of Nassau County in a variety of ways. As a Gold Award Mentor, she guides Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors as they work toward the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, the Girl Scout Gold Award. Name: Bonnie Parente Council: 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: If I had to pick a memory that sta...

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...

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, Carlie was a Girl Scout for 13 years and continues on as an Adult Lifetime Member. Name : Carlie Mendoza Council : 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? My time as a Girl Scout is filled with such great memories and experiences. Some of my favorites include being one of the voices (as a part of the GSNC Chorus) in the background music of a Dove commercial that aired during the 2006 Super Bowl XL, maki...

From the Girl Scout Robotics Program to Aerospace Engineer 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, Caeley was a Girl Scout for 13 years and continues on as an Adult Lifetime Members. Name : Caeley Looney Council : Girl Scouts of Nassau County Tell us a little about yourself.   How long were you a Girl Scout?   Did you participate in any special Girl Scout groups and/or school teams/clubs?   What are you passionate about? I was a Girl Scout for 13 years (K-12) and continue on as an Adult Lifetime Member!   During my time in Girl Scouts I parti...

Local Girl Scouts Meet Nassau County District Attorney and a Girl Scout Alumnae, Kathleen Rice   March is Women’s History Month. Throughout the month, Girl Scouts from Nassau County will be meeting community leaders, some which are Girl Scout Alumnae . Girl Scouts will then report back to us about what they have learned and what they found interesting.   Hi Sister Girl Scouts, My name is Devon and I am a Cadette Girl Scout from the Westbury Association. On Friday, February 22, as part of Women’s History Month and World Thinking Day, I had the opportunity to meet Kathleen Rice, the Nassau County District Attorney and a Girl Scout Alumnae. She is a community leader who uses what she learned in Girl Scouts every day. Here is what I learned about Kathleen Rice! Q: What does she do? A: Kathleen Rice is the District Attorney for Nassau County. She decides what punishment the criminal gets. She also presents all the facts against the criminal. ...