FYI: The new official GSUSA Alumni Newsletter is out today. Here are some highlights from it: (all but the links, and you can get the page version at the end of this). Our CEO writes: On behalf of GSUSA and Girl Scouts everywhere, I want to welcome you to our new alumnae newsletter. Every other month, we will let you know what is happening throughout the Girl Scout Movement, and ask you to share your favorite Girl Scout stories and memories with us. You will learn all about our cutting-edge programs and exciting new campaigns, like Ban Bossy, a result of our partnership with Sheryl Sandbergs Lean In foundation. In every edition, you will read about the inspiring things our girls and alumnae do every day, and discover how you can raise your voice on behalf of girls. If you see something you like, let us know; or better yet, share it with your friends. Thank you for your ongoing dedication to Girl Scouts and your commitment to making the world a better place. Together, we can help mold the next generation of female leaders. Anna Maria Chávez Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts of the USA OUR PROGRAM IN ACTION Remember, as a Girl Scout, making your community a better place to live? Did you use your cookie money to do it? Girl Scouts today still do. One troop of Mississippi Brownies was hanging out at the local park when they noticed something: kids in wheelchairs couldnt play on the swings like they could. So in true Girl Scout fashion, they took action. They connected with the mayor and city council and asked them to make the park wheelchair accessible, and then used their cookie money to buy the necessary equipment. How amazing is that? Share your favorite Girl Scout memories with us at [email protected]. For over 100 years, Girl Scouts have been doing big things—and having fun doing them. Learn more about our program.>> WHATS NEW LETS BAN BOSSY TOGETHER Did anyone ever call you “bossy when you were a little girl? How about now? Words like bossy are shown to discourage girls and women from taking charge and doing big things—and its time to turn this around. Thats why were proudly partnering with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandbergs LeanIn to bring you Ban Bossy, a public service campaign to help girls flex their leadership muscles—something weve been doing at Girl Scouts for more than a century. Watch the PSA and you will also find tips to share with the girl in your life. SPOTLIGHT GO GOLD: KATHY When she arrived in the United States from Honduras at age 12, Kathy couldnt speak English. Determined to learn, she turned to books and taught herself, recognizing education as empowerment and a way to address the hardship shed faced as a victim of human trafficking, and setting herself up for success in a new country. For her Gold Award project, Kathy wanted to give other at-risk students in her Orlando community opportunities to improve their English skills and grades, so she built them a learning library. Be the mentor she calls in 10 years. Volunteer today! >> ALWAYS A GIRL SCOUT KATHLEEN FUJAWA SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, TEACH FOR AMERICA Kathleen Fujawas passion for education and culture started early. As a Girl Scout member in Troop 105 in Fairport, NY, her Gold Award project brought music to those who did not have the opportunity to hear it live. Today, Kathleen continues to build on her Girl Scout foundation, sharing a lifelong love of learning as the senior managing director at Teach for America, where she connects educators to the students around the country who need them most. Read her story on the Girl Scout Blog >> SPEAK UP FOR GIRLS JOIN THE GIRL SCOUT ADVOCACY NETWORK Do you ever wish for a forum that allows you to sound off about the issues most important to girls? Well, you can stop wishing—weve got you covered. Meet the Girl Scout Advocacy Network. We educate lawmakers and give members of Congress a platform from which to act when it comes to issues that affect girls. And we—13,000 members and growing—need your support as we continue to develop. Raise your voice for girls. Sign up today. >> WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Know a standout Girl Scout—past or present—that everyone simply must know about? Could she be you? We want to hear your stories! Email us at [email protected]. CONVENTION 2014 Mark your calendars for the 2014 Girl Scout convention! Join the fun October 16−19 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check girlscouts.org/convention for details. COUNCIL EVENTS ARIZONA March 21 | Tuscon | Cookies and Cocktails CONNECTICUT June 19 | Stamford | Women of Merit Benefit Dinner GEORGIA Women of Distinction Events March 20 | Augusta April 17 | Columbus May 1 | Albany May 6 | Athens May 15 | Macon NEW JERSEY May 4 | Short Hills | Inaugural Alumnae Brunch NEW YORK March 25 | Albany | Girl Scout Cookie Cuisine May 3 | Statewide | Girl Scouts Give Back – I Love My Park Day May 6 | Binghamton | 15th Annual Women of Distinction Celebration OKLAHOMA March 22 | Muskogee | Thin Mint Cook Off and Vintage Uniform Exhibit March 29 | Bartlesville | Girl Scout Olympics April 9 | Tulsa | Celebration Luncheon — Tulsa Juliette Low Leadership Society April 10 | Krebs | Swirls and Pearls for the Girls Celebration — McAlester Juliette Low Leadership Society I did not add the links, but these can be found here, at the page link from the newsletter that was in an email: links.mkt2505/servlet/MailView?ms=NjIyMDU1OAS2&r=MjI1NjM5OTY3NzMS1&j=NDAxMjE1NzAxS0&mt=1&rt=0. . To get this next time (in 2 months), you must be registered as an Alumni at the official GSUSA website. Here is that link: alumnae.girlscouts.org/default.asp?.
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