HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWThe Magic Is Back in 2017!
READY, SET, GLOW! Awesome Incentives for Nuts & Mags Sale!
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVEGreat News for GS Volunteers!
Fall 2017 • Volume I
GAALS Comes to You for Fun, Engaging and Empowering
Badge Earning Workshops
We work with leaders to customize a curriculum that suits the personalities of the girls, enabling your
troop to earn their desired badge.
• Strong & Courageous • Respect Myself & Others • Responsible for What I Say & Do
• Athlete, Fair Play • Practical Life Skills, My Great Day • Manners, Making Friends • Healthy Living, My Best Self
Daisies
Brownies
• Athlete, Good Sportsmanship
• Athlete, Practice with Purpose • Practical Life Skills, Independence • Manners, Social Butterfly • Healthy Living, Staying Fit
Juniors
Cadettes
Helping Girls Build Character, Courage & Confidence, as well as the Skills to Effectively Navigate
Their Relationships and Everyday Experiences
www.GAALSusa.com [email protected]
917.716.5228
GAALS Comes to You for Fun, Engaging and Empowering
Badge Earning Workshops
We work with leaders to customize a curriculum that suits the personalities of the girls, enabling your
troop to earn their desired badge.
• Strong & Courageous • Respect Myself & Others • Responsible for What I Say & Do
• Athlete, Fair Play • Practical Life Skills, My Great Day • Manners, Making Friends • Healthy Living, My Best Self
Daisies
Brownies
• Athlete, Good Sportsmanship
• Athlete, Practice with Purpose • Practical Life Skills, Independence • Manners, Social Butterfly • Healthy Living, Staying Fit
Juniors
Cadettes
Helping Girls Build Character, Courage & Confidence, as well as the Skills to Effectively Navigate
Their Relationships and Everyday Experiences
www.GAALSusa.com [email protected]
917.716.5228
GAALS Comes to You for Fun, Engaging and Empowering
Badge Earning Workshops
We work with leaders to customize a curriculum that suits the personalities of the girls, enabling your
troop to earn their desired badge.
• Strong & Courageous • Respect Myself & Others • Responsible for What I Say & Do
• Athlete, Fair Play • Practical Life Skills, My Great Day • Manners, Making Friends • Healthy Living, My Best Self
Daisies
Brownies
• Athlete, Good Sportsmanship
• Athlete, Practice with Purpose • Practical Life Skills, Independence • Manners, Social Butterfly • Healthy Living, Staying Fit
Juniors
Cadettes
Helping Girls Build Character, Courage & Confidence, as well as the Skills to Effectively Navigate
Their Relationships and Everyday Experiences
www.GAALSusa.com [email protected]
917.716.5228
GAALS Comes to You for Fun, Engaging and Empowering
Badge Earning Workshops
We work with leaders to customize a curriculum that suits the personalities of the girls, enabling your
troop to earn their desired badge.
• Strong & Courageous • Respect Myself & Others • Responsible for What I Say & Do
• Athlete, Fair Play • Practical Life Skills, My Great Day • Manners, Making Friends • Healthy Living, My Best Self
Daisies
Brownies
• Athlete, Good Sportsmanship
• Athlete, Practice with Purpose • Practical Life Skills, Independence • Manners, Social Butterfly • Healthy Living, Staying Fit
Juniors
Cadettes
Helping Girls Build Character, Courage & Confidence, as well as the Skills to Effectively Navigate
Their Relationships and Everyday Experiences
www.GAALSusa.com [email protected]
917.716.5228
ADULT AWARDS 2018 • APRIL 12, 2018
Join Us for the Biggest Party of the Year As We Celebrate Our Finest
Volunteers & the 50th Anniversary of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County!
Enjoy dinner, dancing, raffles & much more!
The Inn At East Wind Registration & Cash Bar at 6pm
Program begins at 7pm Cost: $45 per person
Questions? [email protected] • (631) 543-6622 ext. 248
Payment & registration MUST be received by the Adult Awards committee by March 15. Reservation deadlines
will be strictly enforced due to the facility’s policies. This is an adult-only event.
50 Fabulous!
GSSC Magazine Printing Partner
Applications are now being accepted to join the
next class of the Academy of Innovation!
Immerse yourself in an exciting world of innovative and one-of-a-kind STEM opportunities, while experiencing a whole new perspective on STEM!
Adventures include:
• Hands-on workshops and activities in STEM.
• Behind-the-scenes excursions of STEM venues & activities.
• Meet & greets with experts in the STEM Field.
• Exploration of STEM-related career paths.
• Tell your story! Share your experiences with the community through speaking engagements, media events, videos, multi-media venues, and social networking.
Apply at www.gssc.us/academy
Attention Girls Ages 13 -15!
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MAIN OFFICE 442 Moreland Road Commack, NY 11725
Phone: (631) 543-6622
CAMP EDEY 1500 Lakeview Ave. Bayport, NY 11705
Phone: (631) 472-1625
EAST END OFFICE 854 East Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: (631) 369-9757
ON THE COVER:
Mia Lankop,
Girl Scout
Junior from
Troop 1303
Yvonne Grant President & CEO
Thomas Flanagan Chief Operating Officer
Christine Terzella Director of Public Relations
Editor
Kyle Grant Director of Technology
Elena Lee Multi-Media Designer
Photographer
• United Way of Long Island• Suffolk County Youth Bureau• Huntington Townwide Fund• Long Island Charities
SUPPORTED BY
GIRL SCOUT OFFICES
www.gssc.us
GSSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Council.
READY, SET, GLOW! Awesome Incentives for the Nuts & Mags Sale!6
HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW 2017New Displays & Old Favorites! 12 GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Recipients!18
GS SHOPPENEW Girl Scout Apparel & Accessories!20
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE It’s a Great Time to Be a GSSC Volunteer!11
NEWS All-NEW Patch Program with PSEG-LI & More!9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
@ the GS Shoppe
OVERSIZED BASEBALL T-SHIRT Pairs great with your favorite skinny jeans! Varsity-style V-neck tee. 3/4 sleeves with ivory stripes. Side slits at hem. Oversized fit. Red cotton/polyester heathered jersey knit. Imported. Sizes XS to 2X. $32.00 to $36.00. Sizes XS to 2X. $32.00 to $36.00
NAVY CANVAS TOTE BAG Carry your Girl Scout pride with you anywhere. 19” W x 15½” H bag with 7” gusset bottom and 21” handles. Girl Scout Traditional Trefoil screenprint. 8” interior zipper pocket. Cotton canvas fully lined in polyester. Imported $34.00
RAINBOW POM-POM KEY Ring Keep your keys close and your spirit bright! Rainbow pom-pom and smiley face emoticon charm on silvertone key ring. 3” x 4” pom-pom. 1¼” charm. Cotton/polyester/acrylic. Metal key ring. Plastic charm. Imported. $8.00
Thanks to your enthusiastic support, Cookie Palooza 2018 is SOLD OUT!We Look Forward to An Awesome Event on Jan. 19!
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Fine Feathered Friends: After learning about different local shorebird species from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, girls in Troops 288 and 3787 went on a hike hoping to catch a glimpse!
What’s Cookin’: Girls in Troop 3767 learned how to safely cook their own meal of spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread with the help of the Kitchen Times’ Party Place owner.
Super Silvers: Girls in Troop 436 earned their Silver Awards for completing their projects that helped the Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative (HIHI).
Government Gals: Girls in Junior Troop 2470 took a tour of Brookhaven Town Hall, and had an opportunity to interview Councilman Kevin LaValle as part of earning their Inside Government Badge.
International Celebration: 150 Girl Scouts attended SU 60’s 2017 International Day celebration. The girls represented 11 countries from around the globe, and hosted 200 guests.
Defense Divas: Daisy Troop 2324 had a great time learning some self defense moves at a local martial arts & fitness center.
InspirationsInspirations girls making their world a better place
WELCOME MESSAGE
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GSSC
Welcome to another wonderful
year of Girl Scouting!
We are excited to be back and
are looking forward to another fall
packed with terrific programs
and activities.
Our nuts and magazine sales are in
full swing. Be sure to take a look at
all of the patches and incentives you
can earn when you participate.
In membership news, the Volunteer
Toolkit (VTK) is live! This valuable
online tool will help you plan
meetings for the entire year, engage
with girls’ parents, offer tips and
tricks and much more!
We are also delighted to announce
that the 14th Annual Holiday Light
Show will be at Smith Point County
Park in Shirley from December 1 -
December 30.
The show will boast new surprises
as well as a return of many of
your favorites.
Learn more about the Holiday Light
Show in this issue, or visit
www.holidaylightshow.org.
We look forward to seeing everyone
at our programs and events this fall!
Yvonne GrantPresident & CEO
Donna SmelandChair of the Board
ANOTHER FALL & ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scouts in the 500+ Cookie Club are all smiles during their summer celebration at the Meadow Club.
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PRODUCT SALESTROOP
Ready, Set, Glow! The Fall Product Sale is one of the
easiest and best ways for girls to
start earning troop funds. It helps
leaders save on membership fees,
program registrations, meeting
supplies and more before the Girl
Scout Cookie Program begins.
The Fall Product Sale also provides
guidance by helping girls develop
the 5 Skills: Goal Setting, Decision
Making, Money Management,
People Skills, & Business Ethics.
Get StartedYou can take orders from your
customers on the Nut Order
Card or create your own
online store. You can send
emails to family & friends
asking for their support. Visit
www.gsnutsandmags.com/gssc
to get started!
What’s New
• More than 3 Billion Avatar
Combinations! Girls can now
earn the Avatar patch for selling
2 magazine subscriptions and
40 Units of nuts during the
entire sale.
• Me2 Speaks - Girls can add their
own recorded message
to tell their customers about
their goals or use the default Me2 voice.
Training & ResourcesYou can watch our webinar training
video and download all your forms
and guidebooks online at gssc.us.
Booth Sales End Dec. 3Remind customers that nuts and
candy make great hostess, bus
driver and teacher gifts!
(Wrap a few cans together
with colorful ribbon for display
and watch the sales soar!)
Great locations include banks,
supermarkets, and houses
of worship.
Special Booth WeekendsHost a booth sale during these
weekends, sell 70+ of nut products,
and earn these special patches:
November 17-19: NASA “Nuts Are Super Awesome”
December 1-3: “Mint to Be a Girl Scout”
FALL PRODUCT SALE
TO BE
TO BE
We are here to help! [email protected] • (631) 543-6622
PRODUCT SALES
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TROOP
Main Office, Commack
(631) 543-6622
442 Moreland Road, Commack
(Se Habla Español)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday:
10 AM - 2 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:
1 - 5 PM
Welcome Center, Camp Edey
(631) 472-1625
Lakeview Avenue • Bayport
Tuesday & Thursday:
10 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday & Friday:
2 PM - 5 PM
Note: No product pick-ups on Mondays
East End Office, Riverhead
(631) 369-9757
854 East Main St. • Riverhead
Tuesday & Thursday:
2 PM - 5 PM
Wednesday & Friday:
10 AM - 12 PM
Note: No product pick-ups on Mondays
Cupboard InformationOpen Now! Catch up sales will not be filled until the week of October 31.
Cupboard is closed the following days: All Saturdays & Sundays, November 10 - Veteran’s Day, November 22 - After
12PM, and Nov. 23-24 - Thanksgiving.
RewardsRewards are cumulative. Nut Item = 1 Unit / Magazine Subscription = 2 Units
Sell 25 units during initial =
Goal Getter Patch
Sell 35 units during initial =Hair Pom Pom
Sell 50+ Units = a
Small Plush Bunny
Sell 100+ Units = a
Large Plush Bunny
Sell 75+ Units =
a T-shirt AND Emoji
Earbuds
Sell 150+ Units = a Camp Life Pillow AND an LED Tent Light
Sell 200+ Units = a Week of Summer Camp
a. 6 Units Donated = Care to Share Patch
b. 12+ Units = Explore Your Dreams Patch
c. 30+ Units = Unearth Your Future Patch
d. Girls Who Send 12 Emails = Ready, Set, Glow Patch
e. The Personalized Avatar Patch
a.
b.d.
e.
c.
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Going for Gold: Girls in troop 1331 were all smiles for their official Gold Award portrait.
Recycling Experts: Girls in Troop 239 recycled plastic caps and lids to make park benches for 5 schools in the South Huntington School District as part of their Bronze Award project. One ton of plastic will have been recycled at the end of the project.
Silver Stars: Girls in Troop 783, SU 10, celebrated earning their Silver Award at a special ceremony with all the Huntington area Service Units. Many dignitaries were in attendance to mark this achievement.
Collecting for a Cause: Girls in Daisy troops 1014 and 1773 collected supplies for the Ronald McDonald House Family room at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Making a Promise: Girls in Troop 215 learned the Girl Scout Promise! They worked hard together to learn it. Great job, girls!
Bridging from Bronze: Girls in Troop 2379 earned their Bronze Award, and then bridged to Cadettes with a silver key ceremony.
InspirationsInspirations girls making their world a better place
GSSC OFFERS NEW ENERGY PATCH PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PSEG LONG ISLAND
RACE CAR BOASTS GSSC PRIDE AT NATIONAL COMPETITION
As part of its STEM initiative, GSSC has partnered with PSEG Long Island in unveiling a new patch program that teaches girls the importance of energy conservation. Girls who complete the requirements receive the exclusive Energy Patch.
The new program addresses topics
such as home energy conservation,
emergency preparedness, indoor
electrical safety, electric vehicles
and much more.
“We are delighted to partner with
PSEG Long Island as we offer this
unique patch program to girls,”
says Yvonne Grant, President
& CEO of Girl Scouts of Suffolk
County. “Girl Scouts pledge to
use resources wisely and respect
their environment, and PSEG Long
Island’s Energy Patch Program is a
terrific way to teach girls about the
importance of conservation.”
For more information on the Energy
Patch Program, visit www.gssc.us.
Race car driver Val Smeland, a 20 year veteran of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), recently raced his car at a national competition in Chicago, Illinois.
Typically, decals on a race car are
used to promote the driver and his
or her supporters and sponsors.
Val’s wife, Donna Smeland, is Chair
of the Board for GSSC. So, in a
show of support, Val displayed a
Girl Scouts of Suffolk County decal
on his car.
After the race, a group of Girl
Scouts from Girl Scouts
of Greater Chicago
of North Eastern
Indiana stopped
by the pit to visit
Val and his crew
because they
noticed the logo
on his car. Not
only were the girls
fans, but a few of
them were also Junior Dragster
competitors!
It just goes to show that Girl Scouts
can do anything. Plus, one of the
great things about racing is that not
only are there many women fans,
but there are many women
competitors as well.
Congratulations to Val Smeland on
a great race, and many thanks to
him for his unique show of support
for Girl Scouts of Suffolk County!
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Pictured at immediate left of central PSEG patch rendition: Rick Walden, VP of Customer Services for PSEG Long Island; Pictured at immediate right of PSEG patch rendition: Yvonne Grant, President & CEO for Girl Scouts of Suffolk County; also pictured are local dignitaries, PSEG Long Island personnel and Girl Scouts.
Pictured: Val Smeland’s race car displays its Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Logo!
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School Beautification: Girls in Troop 1124 completed a community service project at their elementary school. The troop used some of the money they earned from cookie sales to clean up the front flower beds and plant new flowers.
Historical Haven: Girls from troop 2091 visited Bethpage Restoration Village during the WWII reenactment. They learned about life during the War from living historians, and took a photo with Congressman Peter King.
Ya Gotta Have Art: Girls in Brownie Troop 1151 had a blast at an SU paint night while creating an Earth Day painting.
Helping Out Animals: Girls in Troop 1430 built a toy chest for pet toys and collected donations for the Islip Animal Shelter.
Paddle Pleasure: Girls in Troop 4000 were ready to go paddle boating at Camporee 2017 at Camp Edey!
Bridging Bonanza: Fifty-seven girls in SU 34 recently bridged to the next GS level. The following troops bridged: 144, 1661, 617, 2083, 19 and 1977. Congratulations to all of the girls!
InspirationsInspirations girls making their world a better place
NEWS
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GSSC
GSSC has recently debuted the
Customer Engagement Initiative
(CEI) that consists of three all-
new, online tools—a membership
registration system, a newly-
designed website, and the
Volunteer Toolkit (VTK).
These items will provide a quality,
customer-centric and consistent
experience, resulting in girl and
volunteer membership growth. Here
are the facts:
The Benefits
• CEI will make for a faster and
easier way to join Girl Scouts. The
process now takes only one week
instead of four to six weeks.
• Volunteers can find content
quickly and easily on the new
website (www.gssc.us) by using
the “search” function. Searching
for forms and events just
got easier!
• Volunteering will now take less
than 100 hours per year, instead
of the 200 hours of years prior.
The Volunteer Toolkit
• The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)
will make managing a troop so
much easier.
• Volunteers can manage
troops, plan meetings for the
year, communicate with girls’
parents, and connect with other
volunteers—and all at the touch
of a button!
Opportunity Catalog
• The new online Opportunity
Catalog makes joining a Girl
Scout troop a snap!
• The catalog allows parents and
volunteers to search for troops
and locations and meeting days
that work for them.
• The catalog also shows the
volunteer positions that need
to be filled to start a troop.
Volunteers will be appointed to a
troop in one week instead of the
four to six week process under
the old system.
• Parents will be regularly informed
of their girl’s status regarding
joining a troop.
The Bottom Line
The formula is simple: More
volunteers recruited = more girls
are served = an enhanced and more
relevant Girl Experience!
Learn more at www.gssc.us!
Congratulations to Cadette Girl Scout Gianna Beck from Cadette Troop 1783. Gianna’s patch design was chosen to represent the all-new Girls in Government patch! Great job, Gianna!
Pictured from left are Yvonne Grant, President & CEO for Girl Scouts of Suffolk County along with Gianna Beck, Girl Scout and patch design contest winner.
VOLUNTEERING WITH GSSC JUST GOT EASIER!
GIRL SCOUT WINS DESIGN CONTEST
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HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWGSSC
Don’t Miss The Biggest & Brightest Show Yet!
Get ready for another exciting holiday season filled with dazzling lights and colorful displays!
GSSC is delighted to bring the Holiday Light Show back again to Smith Point County Park in 2017 in partnership with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.
Cost is only $20 per car.Here’s what you should know about the show:
• Location: Smith Point County Park in Shirley
• Credit Card Only At Gate! No Presales; No Cash
• Even More Dates! Dec. 1 - Dec. 30 (Closed Dec. 24 & 25)
• More Glittering Lights & Displays
More Info: www.holidaylightshow.org
Email: [email protected]
GIRL SCOUTS OF SUFFOLK COUNTY & COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE BELLONE
PRESENT
THE SHOW
YOU LOVE!
ALL NEW
LOCATION!THE SHOW
YOU LOVE!
ALL NEW
LOCATION!
Don’t Miss Girl Scout Week, December 3-7Save $5 OFF with Voucher
(Must present printed & completed voucher)
Download at: www.gssc.us/gsweek-dec
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@ the GS Shoppe
Donate & Decorate a Holiday Tree!All trees will be donated to transitional
housing shelters, adult homes and veterans’ homes
in time for the holidays.
Bring in and decorate your tree at the Juliette Low
Friendship Center at Camp Edey while listening to
holiday music and enjoying hot cocoa and treats!
Dates: Wednesday, Nov. 15 & Tuesday, Nov. 21 Times: Between 3-7PM
Place: JLFC, Camp Edey
Reserve your decorating time-slot on our program & event calendar at gssc.us/calendar
Questions? Email [email protected]
Hall of Trees2017 SPONSORS
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NEWSGSSC
Girl Scouting remains the best girl-led leadership program in the
nation for more than one hundred years.
The Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Board of Directors recently
voted to include girls in their recruitment efforts. Girl Scouts
of Suffolk County (GSSC) remains committed to and believes
strongly in the importance of the all-girl, girl-led, and girl-
friendly environment that Girl Scouts provides, which creates a
necessary safe space for girls to learn and thrive. We are proud
to offer valuable experiences for girls such as STEM, outdoor,
entrepreneurship, and life-skills programming.
We are dedicated to ensuring that girls are able to take
advantage of a program tailored specifically to their unique
developmental needs. Only Girl Scouts has more than 100 years
of experience helping girls tap into their leadership potential
by reinforcing and extending the skills they learn in school in a
supportive, encouraging environment in which they feel safe to
be themselves. Statistics show that single-gender environments
among youth benefits both boys and girls, as they promote
collaboration instead of competition without the stress and
pressure that coed environments can perpetuate.
BSA’s announcement has also promoted some misconceptions
such as Girl Scouts does not offer a recognition like the Eagle
Scout Award, and does not offer quality outdoor programs.
Of course, those in Girl Scouting know that neither of these
sentiments are true. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest
award a girl can earn in Girl Scouting. Ninety-six percent of Gold
Award Girl Scouts attributes Girl Scouts to encouraging them
to set ambitious goals, and 81% consider themselves leaders,
compared with 50% of non-alumnae.
Additionally, the Girl Scout Gold Award requires more than 80
hours of community service. The project must meet an expressed
need in the community, have a global impact, and be sustainable
for three years.
GSSC also offers a robust repertoire of outdoor programs. Girls
can choose from a myriad of outdoor experiences such as
camping, archery, canoeing, corcls, outdoor cooking, fishing,
hiking, and many more.
Girl Scouts is, and will remain, the scouting program that truly
benefits girls by providing a safe space for them to learn and lead.
GSSC is proud to continue this tradition, and looks forward to
many more years of helping girls become the strong, confident
and successful leaders of tomorrow.
SUPPORT SISTER SCOUTS IN DISASTER-STRICKEN AREASGSSC’s thoughts and warm wishes continue to be with our sister Girl Scout councils impacted by
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria: Girl Scouts of Caribe, Girl Scouts of Citrus, Girl Scouts of Gateway,
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, Girl
Scouts of West Central Florida, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto, Girl Scouts of
Central Texas, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas and Girl Scouts of Louisiana-Pines to the Gulf.
We also continue to think of those Girl Scouts who have been affected by the wildfires in California.
If you would like to donate items to help those in disaster-stricken areas, please contact your local
township. Many are setting up distribution centers to send supplies to those who have been hit hardest
by the recent series of natural disasters.
Together, let’s show our sister scouts that we stand strong with them during this difficult time.
GIRL SCOUTING STILL BEST FOR GIRLS
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From dive tanks to infinity rooms to
inspirational speakers (and more!), G.I.R.L.
2017 truly was an epic event—and the
LARGEST girl-led event in the world!
Hosted by Girl Scouts, this mega event
took place in Columbus, Ohio, October
6–8, and provided
every G.I.R.L. (Go-
getter, Innovator,
Risk-taker, Leader)™
with unforgettable
experiences.
And before G.I.R.L.
2017 kicked off,
hundreds of Girl
Scout delegates—
both girls and
adults—traveled from across the United
States to represent their councils and
the Girl Scout Movement at the 54th
National Council Session. At this meeting,
delegates are responsible for influencing
the strategic direction of the Movement
by providing guidance to the
Girl Scouts of the USA Board
of Directors, whether through
board member elections,
promoting positive change and more.
GSSC was delighted to be part of this
extraordinary experience, and sent 10
delegates to the National Session: Terry
Doherty, Tom Flanagan, Jennifer Glover,
Yvonne Grant, JeanAnn Johnston, Jenna
Kierstedt, Jackie Morgan, Kerrie Ryan,
Tammy Severino, and Donna Smeland.
GSSC also sent 6 Girl Scouts to the G.I.R.L.
2017 session, including Girl Scouts Grier
Adams, Naomi Blowe, Jazmine Bush, Chloe
Bzdyk, Margaret Hoge and Julia Jacobellis,
as well as two adult chaperones: Alena
Berenblatt and Florence Ellis-Ward.
We’re looking forward to the 55th
National Council Session in 2020!
Yvonne Grant, Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s President & CEO, was recently
honored as one of Long Island Business News’ (LIBN) Top 50 Women, and
was inducted into their Top 50 Women in Business Hall of Fame.
The award recognizes women throughout Long Island for excellence in
community service, mentoring and business. This will be Yvonne’s third
recognition by LIBN, securing her placement into their Top 50 Women in
Business Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Yvonne!
Pictured front row from left: Jacqueline Morgan, GSSC Staff;
Jenna Kierstedt, GSSC Staff; Yvonne Grant, GSSC President & CEO &
LIBN Honoree; & Will Grant, Yvonne Grant’s Husband; Back row from
left: Donna Smeland, GSSC Chair of the Board; Russell Thompson,
GSSC Staff; Thomas Flanagan, GSSC Staff; Ketsia Baptiste,
GSSC Staff & Kyle Grant, GSSC Staff.
GSSC’S PRESIDENT & CEO INDUCTED INTO LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS’ HALL OF FAME
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GOLD AWARDGSSC
It was an inspiring evening of friendship and excellence as more than 85 of GSSC’s finest received the Girl Scout Gold Award at East Wind in Wading River on June 6, 2018.
The Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl
Scout’s highest honor, is earned
through completion of a project
that meets an expressed need
in the community.
A Gold Award Girl Scout becomes a
leader whose accomplishments have
a lasting, positive impact
on the community.
The skills she develops and the
experiences she has all help to lay
a solid foundation for a lifetime of
active citizenship.
GSSC wishes its 2016-2017 Gold
Award Girl Scouts much success
and happiness as they take the next
journey in their lives!
Gold Award Girl ScoutsAydan Ackermann
Jaclyn Acquaviva Allison Adams
Nina Barcelon
Melissa Belz
Brittney Berke
Mikayla Berman
Amanda Berryman
Stefanie Bishop
Katie Bucking
Ciara Burke
Gianna Buttitta
Rosemary Cannarella
Christina Capobianco
Kristin Carson
Jade Carvalho
Shannon Cassidy
Kayla Christie
Kaitlyn Connor
Courtney Cronin
Rebecca DavanJaclyn Dentrone
Mia DeRicco
Celine DeSantis
Teresa DeSantis
Nicole Desrosiers
Ariana Gerdis
Gabriella Hayle
Abigail Hubbell
Caitlin Hubbell
Jenna Jaworski
Avani Jurakhan
Alexandra Karopoulos
Olivia Kearse
Jillian Kletchka
Skylar Kouril
Taylor Kozak
Rebecca KreamerJessica Kruszewski
Jenna Langan
Anjali Maheshwari
Olivia Martorano
Antoinette Mavrotheris
Melissa Migliano
Hannah Montenegro
Tarabeth Moon
Reanna Morra
Colleen Murphy
Laura Naranjo
Jacqueline Nelson
Sara Nilsen
Alexia O’Brien
Melissa O’Connell
Emily Orski
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Pictured above: GSSC’s 2016-2017 Gold Award Girl Scouts; Front row from left: Karen Sweeney, GSSC Board Member, Jennifer Friedman; GSSC Board Member; Donna Smeland, GSSC Chair of the Board; and Yvonne Grant, GSSC President & CEO; Front Row, fifth from right: Hon. Jacqueline Gordon, Councilwoman for Town of Babylon & GSSC Board Member.
Klaudia Paone
Samantha Parmely
Catie Pernice
Ilana Phillips
Marissa Piccininni
Victoria Pirrera
Olivia Pitta
Caroline Popielaski
Emily Potter
Julie Pumarejo
Bianca Punger
Haley Rebetti
Sabrina Rivera
Alyssa Rodriguez
Caitlin Rodriguez
Briana Rohan
Alexandra Romanoff
Noelle Roth
Khadija Saad
Christine Saturno
Meri Sher
Emily Sidor
Emma Spear
Brittney Starzee
Irene Swartz
Margaret Terry
Julia Tetrault
Taylor Theiling
Diamond Thomas
Olivia Valle
Stephanie Warner
Donna Wilcox
Kate Wilkie
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OFFICIAL OPEN FRONT CARDIGAN SWEATER An elegant navy cardigan complements any outfit. Rib trim on front, bottom and cuffs. Cotton/polyester sweater knit. Imported. Sizes S-3X $48.00 to $52.00
OFFICIAL VINTAGE BADGE DESIGN SCARF This vintage designed oblong scarf features retired Junior badges and“Girl Scouts” screenprint on border. 60” L x 10” W. Polyester twill. Imported. $45.00
KHAKI MESSENGER BAG Utilitarian function meets cool fashion in this khaki messenger bag with Girl Scouts est. 1912 imprint. Adjustable web strap with buckle hardware. Front flap with buckle closures. 13” x 11”. Cotton canvas with metal hardware. Imported. $34.00
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Beachy Clean: Girls in Troop 3086 helped clean up Sunken Meadow Beach for the Intercoastal Beach Clean-Up. The girls worked in teams to collect and tally the garbage.
Outdoor Adventurers: Troop 1556 spent the weekend at Camp Jewell. The girls had an amazing time hiking, learning survival skills, kayaking/canoeing, horseback riding, learning team building skills and doing archery.
Lighthouse Ladies: Girls in troop 2861 spent a beautiful Saturday learning about the 4th oldest working Lighthouse in New York and different Birds of Prey from East Quogue Wildlife Refuge.
Boating Bliss: Girls in Service Unit 59 participated in Riverhead’s 7th Annual Cardboard Boat Race. The girls won the Single Rower Competition AND Best Captain, and took home 2 trophies-one for their fabulous engineering and the other for their incredible spirit.
Celebrating Peace: In celebration of the United Nation’s “International Day of Peace,” girls from SU 56 made more than 700 pinwheels that were planted at the Emma Clark Library in Setauket.
Totally Tough: Girls in Troop 889 attended the 2017 West Point Military Academy Camporee--the largest scout camporee in the nation. The girls took home first place on the Leadership Reaction Course, where they found their way out of a maze in the woods with one girl blindfolded and one on a stretcher while carrying 20lbs of water uphill. Awesome job, girls!
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B. OFFICIAL BROWNIE ACTIVITY SHIRT Way to sport your spirit, Brownies! In soft knit with inside brown trim. Ribbed spread collar and V-neck. Short sleeves with Brownie elf symbol and Girl Scout Brownie imprint on right sleeve. Comfortable fit. Polyester birds eye knit. Imported. $28.00
C. OFFICIAL JUNIOR ACTIVITY SHIRT A casual top that's just for Juniors! Green activity shirt in soft knit with inside plum trim. Ribbed spread collar and V-neck. Short sleeves. White profiles and Girl Scout Junior imprint on right sleeve. Comfortable fit. Polyester birds eye knit. Imported. $28.00
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G. OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUT VOLUNTEER SCARF Now adults have an official casual scarf. Green triangular scarf with navy trim. 39½” x 27” x 27”. Girl Scout Shorthand and Girl Scout Volunteer screenprint. Polyester/cotton poplin. Imported. $12.00
H. OFFICIAL TRADITIONAL LOGO SCARF SLIDE Complete the look by slipping your scarf through this elegant three-hole goldtone scarf slide. Goldtone nickel metal. 2” x 2”. Imported. $16.00
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