Make the Connection
GSCNC and Booz Allen Hamilton join together for the fifth year to offer a mentoring program that gives Girl Scouts in grades 6-12 a head start in planning for their futures!
Registering for the Make the Connection program means you're invited to all of the exciting activities below (although you will have to RSVP to register for each individual event). If you have any questions, please contact maketheconnection@gscnc.org.
*NEW* this year: Girls will complete various Leadership Journey activities throughout the year to help meet the new Award requirements.
Information about the 2009-2010 program is below, including specific dates and registration details.
- Welcome to the Corporate World!
Location: Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VA
Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2009 OR Sunday, October 18th, 2009, 1-4 pm
Meet your mentor and mingle with your peers. Get the inside scoop on careers- those that you find interesting and those you might excel in. Peek at the world's newest high-tech inventions as you tour the Technology Petting Zoo.
- Trusting Yourself - Depending on Others
Location: Booz Allen Hamilton, Dulles, VA
Date: Saturday, January 9th, 2010 OR Sunday, January 10th, 2010, 1-4 pm
Learn to develop leadership skills, deal with competition and conflict, recognize success and take and give directions. Use interactive role-play to find out how you work best with others.
*For those wanting to participate in this event, you must send in your registration materials by Wednesday, December 23rd! Scroll down for information on how to register.
- Individuals and Teams
Location: Camp Crowell, Oakton, VA
Date: Saturday, April 24th, 2010, 9 am - 4 pm
Conquer an outdoor challenge course with your friends and mentors. Learn to achieve success through teamwork.
GIRLS WHO ATTEND AT LEAST 2 MAKE THE CONNECTION EVENTS WILL BE INVITED TO THE CULMINATING CELEBRATION BELOW.
- Celebrating Success - Moving Forward
Location: TBD
Date: Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
Enjoy a fabulous reception in an elegant setting while you reflect with your mentors on the new skills you have gained. Enjoy our special guest speaker who will show you how to use your skills and successes as you move forward into the future.
**View Powerpoint from the 2008/2009 Make the Connection Program (Zipped PPT file)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is now open for Make the Connection 2009/2010. Please complete and return the 2009/2010 Make the Connection Registration Form and the Behavior Contract to participate in Make the Connection events this year. Once we have your registration information, we will send out specific information about each event, using SurveyMonkey.
2009/2010 Make the Connection Registration Form - PDF
2009/2010 Make the Connection Registration Form - Formatta
Behavior Contract Form - PDF
You can fax your PDF forms to 202 274-2161 or email it to maketheconnection@gscnc.org
*Register by Wednesday, December 23rd to participate in the January events!
Bring a Friend!
If you would like to bring a non-Girl Scout friend to the event, this would be an excellent opportunity for you to introduce her to Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts who register and bring an eligible non-Girl Scout friend to Make the Connection will receive a "Bring a Friend" patch. Please have your friend complete and return this Registration Form (PDF) and Behavior Contract (PDF) with a $12 Girl Scout registration fee.
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