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...

Dear Girl Scout Volunteer; Without you, a GSNC Volunteer, the lives of many girls in our community would be missing a vital connection. Their connection to one another, to their community, to their current friends and friends they have yet to make, and their connection to you. Because you do what you do as a Mom, Dad, Aunt, Grandparent, Friend and Girl Scout Volunteer, girls’ lives are impacted in the most positive way. Every badge or award, every event, every Girl Scout meeting, every recitation of the Promise & Law, every little thing you do…makes a positive impact that is priceless to the girls you lead and support.  So…. Because The Girl By Mimi Murray, a GSUSA National Operational Volunteer Because the girl has a need, we have an obligation. Because the girl has a choice, we must be her better choice. Because the girl has high expectations, we must excel. Because the girl wants to explore, we must be her guide. Because the girl wants to bel...

Your big bright smile, your fierce dedication, your no-limits kindness—every little bit of it makes such a huge difference to the girls you help shape, inspire, and fill with confidence every day as a Girl Scout volunteer. That’s why during this very special month, we’re reaching out to say thank you, thank you, thank you! In case you didn’t already know it, you truly take AWESOME to a whole new level, and we’re so grateful for you. Happy National Volunteer Month and Happy Leader Appreciation Day! You ROCK! Checkout a cool thank-you video made just for you, our very special Girl Scout Volunteers!  

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...

Congratulations to the Top Selling Girl Scouts Congratulations to this year’s top sellers in GSNC’s Mags&Munchies Program.  All of the girls were invited, with an adult guest, to the very special (and yummy!)  CEO Brunch at The Swan Club in Roslyn on December 5.  Girls who sold 50+ subscriptions or 150+ nut/snack items also participated in a fun-tastic “Made in Brooklyn” tour.  And, our tippy top sellers, Kimberly from Merrick Troop 2554, Isabella from Massapequa Troop 2185 and Melanie from Bellmore Troop 941, each selected a camera or Kindle for their special reward for selling over 75 subscriptions or over 200 nut/snack items. Samantha M* - Troop 225 Sera M - Troop 922 Melanie M*  - Troop 941 Sofia M*  - Troop 3020 Amanda I*  - Troop 66 Isabella Q* - Troop 3740 Carly S* - Troop 1134 Rosemary C* - Troop 2127 Lauren Y - Troop 2178 Julia C* - Troop 547 Sarah W - Troop 563 Isabella I* - Troop 2185 Kimberly F* - Troop 2454 Olivia N - Tr...

As we approach the end of the Girl Scout Troop Season, it is important to say “Thank you” to those volunteers who made all of your Girl Scout adventures possible. Here are a few ideas to get you started: 10 Ways to Say “thanks” to your favorite volunteer Send a thank you card or letter. Nominate them for the GSNC Volunteer of Excellence Award . Send your Leader videos of the girls thanking them.  Make them a S’mores Kit. The tag can read “We need S’more Leaders like you!” Give a plant or flowers.  Post a “thank you” on Facebook, Twitter or in your Association house on the OLC. Make a sign to hang on their door that says “A great volunteer lives here!” (then sign your names) Have a picture taken of the entire Troop for your leader. Bake a cake or cookies.  A gift from the Girl Scout Shop !