GSSN Brings Girl Scouting Experience to Girls Living in Shelter

Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada has teamed-up with Volunteers of America to bring a Girl Scout troop to girls living in Reno’s Family Shelter and are looking for more volunteers to assist. The program, held each Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., gives all girls who desire to be a Girl Scout, access to scouting as well as the benefits that come along with the lessons, events and activities.

In the Family Shelter troop, girls have the ability to decide what activities they would like to participate in. Activities chosen by the girls include origami, playing games, learning about social etiquette and manners and writing and illustrating their very own hardbound storybook.

"It is extremely important for the girls living in the Family Shelter to belong to Girl Scouts where, in a safe place, they can be a part of a supportive organization, learn about self esteem, experience things they normally wouldn’t have the chance to experience and to connect with the world around them," said Carol Merideth, membership specialist for Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada.

Coming Soon: Girl Expo 2010!

Whether girls are into team or individual sports, dance, cheerleading, acting or modeling, one thing is for sure, girls of all ages and skill levels will improve their fundamental athletic skills such as speed, strength, agility and endurance while also building overall confidence, self esteem, creative energies and communication skills at this energizing event!

Girls who attend will be able to sign up for classes, workshops and stations scheduled throughout the day such as sand volleyball, walleyball, aquatics exercise, martial arts, body jam dancing, aerobic fitness, yoga, image consulting and acting and modeling basics. Sample green smoothies and make a fresh batch of healthy trail mix. Activities will be led by our co-sponsors, the Double Diamond Athletic Club and Take 2 Performers Studio. So grab your athletic shoes and get ready to be empowered!

Be sure to register early for this dynamic high energy event! Some Try-It and Badge requirements will be completed and adults may enjoy participating at no cost!

Hurry, space is limited! Register today at http://gssn.org/programs

Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Double Diamond Athletic Club, Reno
Capacity: 150 Minimum / 400 Maximum
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 29, 2010
Fee: $15.00 per girl / $20.00 at the door
Contact: Laurie Betker, lbetker@gssn.org, for questions or to volunteer as a Helping Hands Volunteer.

Get Ready for Fall Product!!!

Don't forget! GSSN's Fall Product sale starts on Friday, October 1! Stay tuned for more information, but until then, please visit www.gssn.org/porgrams/cookies-more/nuts-magazine-program .

GSSN Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!

From September 15 – October 15, Girl Scouts is proud to celebrate the diversity and rich culture of Hispanics, across America and beyond. During this month we pay homage to Latinos who honor their indigenous, Spanish and African roots.

Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time for girls of all backgrounds to come together to discover, connect and celebrate the Hispanic culture.

Today more than 48 million people in the United States are of Hispanic origin, 338,900 of whom are young Latinas who proudly call themselves Girl Scouts. Through Girl Scouts, girls can not only earn patches for learning more about Hispanic heritage, they can also hold Quinceañera celebrations, attend leadership development training and build the confidence and self-esteem to become the leaders of tomorrow.

We invite you to celebrate with Girl Scouts as we strive to provide young Latinas—and every girl—with the leadership skills and opportunities so they can make a powerful, positive and profound contribution to their community—and to our world!

Source: http://blog.girlscouts.org/2010/09/spotlight-on-hispanic-heritage-month.html