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 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...

The Girl Scouts of Nassau County are celebrating independently registered members of Girl Scouts. Being an Independently Registered Girl Scout (IRG) allows girls to be active members of the Girl Scout community while gaining a more flexible Girl Scout experience. This option is especially popular for girls who have many extra-curricular commitments and still wish to participate in their favorite Girl Scout activities. “Independently Registered Girl Scouts are still very involved in the GSNC community,” said Girl Scouts of Nassau County Executive Director and CEO Donna Ceravolo. “We are very happy that these girls and their families recognize the benefits of being a Girl Scout  even if their schedules are busy or there is a lack of a Troop in their area.” This past year, the GSNC offered more than 200 programs for all Girl Scout members to participate. Madison from Melville, New York, is an Independent Girl Scout who participated in many of the programs offered and is actively a p...

Recently, Girl Scout Caeley L. had the opportunity to interview Aerospace Engineer, Barrington Irving for a PBS Series called The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers. She tells the story of her interview with Mr. Irving and how Girl Scouts has helped her get to where she is today. Here is her experience… Interviewing Barrington Irving By Caeley L. On December 4, 2013, I was fortunate enough to film an episode for an online PBS series called The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers .  I not only had the experience of a life time, but I met such an amazing person.  I had been told that I was interviewing an Aerospace Engineer named Barrington Irving, and for those of you who haven't heard of him, he is the first African American to fly around the world, and the youngest to do it as well.  I, being an aspiring aerospace engineer myself, was so excited to be meeting such an outstanding person.  I came prepared with questions to ask, such as what a t...