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!

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 ...