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| Bring Science to Your Troop
Want to encourage your girls to see how science relates to our everyday lives? Want to give them some positive, hands-on STEM activities? Not sure if you've got the know-how? No problem. Contact St. John's University and their science students will come to your Troop meeting! Get more details.
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| Sisterhood at Old Westbury Gardens
Working on the Mission: Sisterhood Journey? Want to learn how to expand your circle, what issues affect girls around the world, and how you can make a difference? Come to this afternoon of fun and empowerment. Learn more
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| Girls' World Forum 2012
Join with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from around the world. Take action on the Millennium Development Goals,
Our Council can send 2 girl delegates and one young adult volunteer to this July 12-16, 2012 event in Chicago. If you are interested in representing GSNC at this Centenary Celebration of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) please submit your information to GSNC by February 15, 2012.
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| 2012 Postcard Exchange
This annual activity is even more meaningful in 2012. Sign up to exchange postcards with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from the US and overseas. A great way to see the scope of the scouting and guiding movement (and to brush up on your geography!).
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| Girl Scout Day at the Islanders
Bring your Troop, family and friends to this fun afternoon of hockey action on Sunday, Feb. 12. Not only will it be a great game at a great price, but you can meet the Islanders Ice Girls after the game. Get more details and learn how you can sell Girl Scout Cookies at the Coliseum.
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| Teen Photo Contest
Astoria Federal Savings is sponsoring their 8th Annual Photo Contest with the theme this year of "Eye on Style: People, Fashion and Trends". Contact us for an entry form, and you may win the $250 cash award. Contest runs through March 31, 2012.
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Flat Juliette
We know you're doing great things. Juliette would like to be part of them - so send us photos of your girls having those great Girl Scout experiences with Flat Juliette.
Girl Speak
Girls in grades 6 - 12 are invited to join this new group where you can talk about what's important to you, and then learn how to take action. For more information contact Eliza Zipper at (516) 741-2550 x254.
Career Exploration
Hempstead Public Library is offering a FREE Career Workshop for High School girls on January 21st from 10:30 am to noon. Learn more and sign up
Shop Closed for Inventory
Our Council Shop is closed for inventory from January 3 through January 6, 2012. We reopen on Saturday, January 7.
It's Cookie Time
With all the special happenings during 2012, it's especially important to have a plan and a goal for your Girl Scout Cookie sales. A good plan and some teamwork can help you and your Troop get to those 100th Anniversary events, or anywhere you'd like to go. Learn how you can "fund the fun".
Hofstra Women's Basketball
A great game, banner competition, autographs and a free patch!! Come to Hofstra on Sunday, Feb. 19 for a fun afternoon. Get the flyer and sign up
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