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Leadership during these times is challenging. I have
discovered that leadership is more than motivating individuals to
perform a task or skill, it is about transporting people from one place
to another and supporting them emotionally. Motivating people to try new
ideas takes communication, communication that is honest and heartfelt.
Communication is the key to successful leadership, particularly during
these challenging times. Communication today must be authentic and
honest. That is why GSNCA will be launching several new initiatives in
the upcoming months to improve communication for our members, volunteers
and staff.
We will begin offering council-wide virtual service
unit meetings for all volunteers. The first meeting will be held Monday,
July 13th. Volunteers should expect an email from your service unit
manager.
We have also formed a special task group that will be
discussing diversity, equity, inclusion and access for our members. The
task group is comprised of girls, volunteers, board and staff. More
information will be shared soon.
Please know that my door is always open and my phone
is always on. Communication is a two-way street, and I invite you to
contact me anytime.
Karen Peterlin,
Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama | | | |
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Girl Scouts Stands Against Racism and Pledges to Work for a Just Society for All |
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In this moment of suffering in our nation, Girl
Scouts commits to taking action to support Black girls and their
families and communities. We’re asking all Girl Scouts—along with our
alums and supporters—to commit to taking action to dismantle systemic
racism and make the world an equitable place. Join us on our journey.
Stand with us against racism. Sign the pledge now. |
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Preparing pre-k girls - and their families - for kindergarten |
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Our new Kindergarten Readiness series, Make New Friends
Know a parent of a rising Kindergarten girl? We're
proud to announce our new free virtual series, Make New Friends,
specifically for pre-k girls and their families.
Join us in helping pre-k girls conquer a successful
first year. We'll help her in her quest of making new friends,
strengthening skills and becoming independent. She needs her support
system now more than ever!
Help GSNCA spread the word. Register yourself for the
series using the link below, or tag a pre-k parent in our Facebook post
to let them know you're thinking about them and want to help them set
their girl up for success! |
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The 2020 Girl Leadership Summit |
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Announcing the 2020 Girl Leadership Summit!
Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is excited to
announce our 3rd Annual Girl Leadership Summit! This year, our Girl
Leadership Summit will be focused on building the next generation of
female entrepreneurs. Out of concern for the health and safety of our
girls, the 2020 event will be fully virtual. Moving to a virtual
platform for the Girl Leadership Summit has opened up many exciting
opportunities. Instead of a one-day event, girls will participate in a
multi-session program which will kick off on August 22; provide mentor
opportunities during STEM, Business, and Leadership Sessions through
September; and culminate in our first-ever Girl Scout Pitch Competition
on October 3.
Want to be part of building the next generation of
female entrepreneurs? Volunteer to be a mentor during the 2020 Girl
Leadership Summit! Email Jessica Bloom at jbloom@girlscoutsnca.org to sign up. | | | |
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Limited Time Offer for New Lifetime Members! |
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Join as a lifetime member before July 31 and you’ll
get the choice of a special gift—a scarf, cap, or graduation stole. Or,
in lieu of a gift, you can have $10 donated to GSNCA. When you become a
lifetime member, you help us build the next generation of leaders; we’re
grateful for your support—we can’t do it without you!
Lifetime membership dues are $400, or just $200 for young alums - any former Girl Scout under the age of 30.
Now, when you sign up as a lifetime member, $25 of
your dues will automatically fund one year of Girl Scout membership for
an underserved girl in your local council. Girl Scouts can be a
life-changing experience—and you can give that to a girl who might not
otherwise have the opportunity.
More benefits of lifetime membership: -
Lifetime membership card and pin
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Various discounts, including 10% off of Girl Scout merchandise purchased online
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Invitation to join an annual call for lifetime members hosted by GSUSA's CEO
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Invitations to memorable local and national events
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A monthly e-newsletter
Interested in simply renewing your Girl Scout membership for the 2021 membership year? Renew now. |
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Introducing CircleAround |
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CircleAround Powered by Girl Scouts™ is a new digital
media site for women, featuring information and inspiration across a
variety of content categories, including work, money, wellness,
parenting, and relationships, all rooted in Girl Scout values. Revenue
is generated through advertising partners on the site, and CircleAround
distributes funds to GSUSA to advance the Girl Scout mission. |
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From Career Advice to Cooking - Virtual Sessions for the Girl Scout Network |
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Campfire Chats bring together powerful Girl Scout
alums and supporters at the top of their fields to educate and inspire
people who are striving for a better world. These virtual events
showcase a wide variety of topics, from cooking to financial literacy
and career advice.
Upcoming Campfire Chats:
Girl Scouts and the Troop 6000 Book: A Conversation with Author Nikita Stewart
Tuesday July 21, 2020 3:30-4:30 p.m. CT
Join us for an important discussion about finding
community despite challenging conditions, and experiencing joy and
success in the face of hardship. These are themes exemplified in Nikita
Stewart's book, Troop 6000: The Girl Scout Troop That Began in a Shelter
and Inspired the World (Ballantine Books, 2020), which was called “A
powerful book full of powerful women" by Chelsea Clinton.
We'll hear from: -
Nikita Stewart, author of Troop 6000: The Girl Scout Troop That Began in a Shelter and Inspired the World
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Meridith Mascara, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater New York
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Giselle Burgess, the parent who established Troop
6000 while living with her five children in the shelter system.
Moderator: Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist at The New York Times Magazine
Setting Long-Term Goals and Working Toward Them
Monday July 27, 2020 12:00-12:30 p.m. CT
Having a long-term view of your career and your life—
with measurable, achievable goals — can help you make strategic
decisions designed to build meaning and grow your personal happiness.
We’ll discuss how to set intentions with an understanding of what you
want so you can capitalize on the circumstances and opportunities around
you and build your best life.
We'll hear from: -
Ann Shoket, Former Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen and Author of The Big Life
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Additional Speaker: To Be Announced Soon
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Our Girl Scout Strong t-shirt is back by popular
demand! We've all been through a lot this year, but together, we are
Girl Scout Strong. Our sisterhood, community service, and courage will
see us through hard times. This is a soft, gray t-shirt with white
writing and has our logo on the sleeve! It makes a great adult t-shirt,
or troop t-shirt! Order using this form by July 17! | | | |
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Join us again for another Home Shopping with GSNCA on Facebook live!
This month, we'll be featuring bridging and clearance items! We'll be
going live at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22! Tune in via our Facebook page! | | | |
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Our retail shops are open currently for appointments! Call 1-800-734-4541 for assistance.
Shops are open Monday - Friday from 10: 00 a.m. - 3: 00 p.m. with restrictions.
Customers must call in advance to enter building. No
more than four shoppers will be allowed in the shop at a time. Children
will not be allowed in the shop. Staff will assist shoppers with the
selection of items. Visitors to the office must complete a health
screening, including temperature check and must wear a mask. Curbside
and appointment times are still available.
Introducing Zoom Virtual Shopping!
Schedule your Zoom shopping experience today by emailing us at retail1@girlscoutsnca.org. | | | |
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