 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
  |
 teen-EditionFebruary 2, 2012 Welcome to teen-Edition, the weekly newsletter for Girl Scout Teens of GSCNC and their leaders and advisors. FEATURED For Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors Want to improve the world? Excited about the UN’s Millennium Development Goals? Interested in meeting girls from around the world? Apply to be a delegate at the Girls’ World Forum in July 2012! GSCNC will select two Senior/Ambassador girls to represent our council at the event. All conference expenses will be covered by GSCNC, and girls will be expected to engage in a take-action project related to the MDGs upon their return. To learn more and apply, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GWF2012 For questions, email Caroline at cschreiber@gscnc.org
For Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors Are you thinking about earning your Gold Award? Have you already earned your Gold Award? If so, we'd love to have you join us for one of our Dine-Arounds this season. Dine-Arounds are informal dinners, brunches, teas or other events that are hosted by Women's Advisory Board members at their homes or businesses. Four Dine-Arounds are coming up in February:
For more information, including hosts for each event and registration information, visit http://www.gscnc.org/dine_arounds.html
For Girl Scout Ambassadors Interested in government? Want to get an inside look at Congress? Apply to serve as a Girl Scout Congressional Aide! Congressional Aides work as unpaid interns for one week during the summer on Capitol Hill. Hours worked can be counted as service to the federal government for the Silver Trefoil. For more information, including application forms and dates, please visit http://www.gscnc.org/congressional_aide.html
For Girl Scout Teens Did you miss the November deadline for destinations applications? This is your last chance to apply to go on a Girl Scout destination in the summer of 2012! Visit http://www.girlscouts.org/forgirls/travel/ to see which destinations are still accepting applicants. You can also learn more about applying at www.gscnc.org/destinations.html. If you have any questions, contact Raquel at rarellano@gscnc.org
For Girl Scout Teens Discover your leadership skills by learning to deal with competition and conflict, recognizing success, and taking/giving directions. Learn about dealing with pressures - peer, school and parents - and use interactive role-play to find out how to work best with others. To register please visit: http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/ProgramActivitiesEvents.aspx For more information please contact maketheconnection@gscnc.org
For Girl Scout Teens We are looking for Girl Scout Teens to help with various tasks at this year’s DC Step Showcase on March 3 in Washington, DC. Volunteers can help with face painting, a craft and activity fair, patch distribution, and other assignments to help this Signature Event run smoothly. Shifts are available and volunteers will have time to enjoy part of the show! Girl Scout Cadettes should volunteer as a group and Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can volunteer as individuals. Email stepshowcase@gscnc.org or call 202-534-3770 for more info or to sign up to help.
For Girl Scout Teens Earning your Gold Award, Silver Award, or Silver Trefoil? Submitting an application for a Gold Award scholarship or the President’s Award? Don’t forget that the council deadline for paperwork is March 15, 2012! To learn more about what is due and how to submit, visit http://www.gscnc.org/view_entry.html?rowid=699&Year=2012&Month=3
For Girl Scout Teens Interested in learning more about what it means to be inclusive? Looking for Gold and Silver Award ideas? Want to develop your leadership skills while meeting other girls with similar goals? GSCNC invites you to attend the 4th annual Keys to Leadership Conference, “Unlocking the Leader in You!” Attendees will have an amazing opportunity to explore, recognize, and develop the leaders within themselves in an inclusive and safe environment that embraces every aspect of their individuality. This program is open to both girls who are and are not currently Girl Scouts. The registration deadline is March 9, and early registration costs only $10. To learn more, and register for the event, visit http://www.gscnc.org/Keys_to_Leadership.html
For Girl Scout Teens Connect with the environment and engage in a riverbank clean-up at Hains Point with Booz Allen Hamilton mentors. Participants will interact with Booz Allen Hamilton mentors and National Park Service rangers as they learn about environmental sustainability. To register please visit: http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/ProgramActivitiesEvents.aspx For more information please contact maketheconnection@gscnc.org For Girl Scout Teens Adventure Core Camps at Camp May Flather Horseback riding, climbing, challenge course and more! Climbing Days at Camp May Flather Did you know? There is a climbing tower and natural rock wall at Camp May Flather. Bring your troop to Camp May Flather and try rock climbing. Trained instructors will be provided. Come out for the day or stay overnight at camp. For Girl Scout Teens Want to explore the world right here in DC? Interested in discovering international flair? Cultural Tourism DC is pleased to invite Girl Scouts to volunteer with Passport DC! Throughout the month of May, a variety of events will commence to celebrate international culture in Washington, DC. Volunteers are needed to help bring the world to DC via embassy open houses, international exhibits, performances, and embassy cultural events. Many hours can be counted towards the GSCNC Silver Trefoil Award. For more information about Passport DC, visit www.culturaltourismdc.org, and stay tuned for more information!
For Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors Did you know GSCNC accepts Gold Award proposals on a rolling basis? If you want your proposal reviewed at the monthly panel meeting, turn in your proposal by the first working day of that month. For example, if you want your proposal reviewed by the panel in March, make sure it is turned in by March 1st. This gives our office time to process the paperwork and gives our panel members plenty of time to dedicate to reading your proposal. Although there is a monthly deadline, turning in your proposal a week or two before the deadline is always a wise option. If you turn in your paperwork early, we have time to look over it and make sure everything is complete. If your proposal is incomplete, this guarantees that you still have time to gather missing paperwork before the deadline. Submitting early gives you peace of mind, so when the first day of the month comes around, you can rest easy knowing your proposal has already been turned in. Healthy Living Tip for Teens Adapted from the Bliss Journey for Ambassadors, page 35 What’s the one thing you get really excited about? Something you love to do, talk about, think about, or dream about. That might be your passion! Finding your passion can improve your life by helping you to prioritize what’s important to you. Once you discover what you love, you can learn more about it, make more time for it, and introduce others to it. Not sure what your passion is? Don’t be afraid to try something new—it might lead you to something you love. You can also ask others about their passions; the conversation might open up a whole new world for you! To subscribe to teen-Edition, please click on the following link. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/teenedition If you wish to unsubscribe, please email your name and email address to cschreiber@gscnc.org with the words “Unsubscribe teen-Edition” in the subject line. |
