| Girl Scout Voices Count! Last year, nearly 90,000 members completed our annual Girl Scout Voices Count survey to tell us about their experiences in Girl Scouts. Thanks to your feedback, we are working to make national programs more engaging, inclusive, and hands-on, and are creating new resources to support troop leaders. This just goes to show that your voice matters and makes Girl Scouts better for everyone—so we want to hear from you again! This month we are conducting our Girl Scout Voices Count national survey of Girl Scouts, parents or caregivers, and troop leaders (service unit volunteers will be surveyed in May). The feedback you provide is so important as it helps us improve Girl Scouts programs and services.
The surveys opened April 5, 2022, and an email with the subject “Girl Scout voices count—and we want to hear from you!” was sent with a link to participate. The surveys take about 15 minutes to complete, and everyone who completes the survey will have a chance to win one of 20 $50 gift cards from GSUSA!
The troop with the highest participation will be given a $50 GSNCA shop credit. In the event of a tie, there will be a drawing between the troops with the highest participation numbers. The Service Unit with highest participation will receive $100 GSNCA Council Cash that can be redeemed for camp rental fees, program event fees, equipment rental fees, etc. In the event of a tie, there will be a drawing between the Service Units with the highest participation numbers. Keep the Friendship and Adventure Going by Participating in Membership Early Renewal! Membership Early Renewal specials are coming soon beginning April 18, 2022. To get the best return on your money due to special rebates, Girl Scouts and members of the Troop Leadership Team are encouraged to renew between April 18-24, 2022. A free patch will be given to every girl and member of the Troop Leadership Team that renews or joins during Early Renewal. The t-shirt can be pre-ordered from the Girl Scout Shops. |
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| Save the date for July 18-20, 2023 for the 56th Girl Scout National Council Convention! Starting in 1915, delegates from every council across the nation and USA Girl Scouts Overseas have met to discuss, debate, and vote on issues important to the Girl Scout Movement and elect national leaders for the next triennium. |
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| | The 2022 Alabama Aerospace Summer Internship Program is for high school and college students interested in pursuing careers in the aerospace industry. All students pursuing STEM- (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The 2022 Internship Program will run for two weeks, a virtual week, June 6-10, followed by an in-person week, June 13-17, which gives students ample time to experience what it’s like to work in various facets of the aerospace industry. Students will spend time at various aerospace facilities where they will have a chance to meet the best and the brightest in the aerospace industry, participate in hands-on activities, and get an exclusive behind the-scenes look at what each company does and some of the exciting projects they are working on. |
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| Girl Scouts are invited to launch into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math on April 23, 2022 at STEM Fest at Calhoun Community College near Decatur, Alabama! The girls will participate in many hands-on activities provided by Community Partners at STEM Fest. This event is $10 per girl and includes patch, snacks, and take-aways. Adults and Leaders are free! |
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| | Congratulations to Gold Award Girl Scout Aanya Noorani! She earned the Gold Award for her project, Bonheur Mental Health, which focused on addressing mental health problems amongst high school students. Noorani created the Bonheur Mental Health Website, which provides resources and outlets for teenagers to cope with their emotions. The Bonheur Mental Health website will continue to be a resource for mental health awareness for teenagers. Also, Noorani has shared information about her project on social media to give more people access to free resources on mental health and provide a guide on how to seek assistance with mental health challenges. |
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