GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY'S ANNUAL LUNCHEON HONORED STAND-OUT COMMUNITY MEMBERS 

 

Garden City, NY November 11, 2011 – The 25th annual Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Annual Luncheon took place on Tuesday, October 25th at the Garden City Hotel from 11:00am to 2:00pm. With more than 200 community leaders, business executives and past and present Girl Scouts in attendance, the luncheon honored three outstanding members of the Long Island community for their continued support of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County and the positive difference they have made.

“This year we were proud to recognize Cathleen Colvin, Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Cynthia Friedman, three stand out members of our community whose hard work and dedication has helped pave the way for future generations of women leaders,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. “Our Annual Luncheon gives us the opportunity to thank our supporters for their dedication to Girl Scouting, who have made a difference in the lives of girls throughout our county and Council, celebrate the accomplishments of the year and look forward to what’s to come in the year ahead.”

Cathleen Colvin of Oyster Bay is a strong role model for today’s Girl Scouts. She is not only a corporate lawyer, but also a mother of three and an involved community member. Professionally, Ms. Colvin has worked as a corporate attorney for nearly 20 years, where she has been associated with prestigious firms, such as Shearman & Stearling, LLP, Baker & McKenzie in Santiago, Chile and the Independent Film Channel. Currently, Ms. Colvin is the Assistant General Counsel at Pall Corporation. Within her community, she serves on the Executive Boards of the Oyster Bay Civic Association and Friends of the Bay. She has been a dedicated Girl Scout Leader for the past six years and has brought community service into Pall Corporation by founding the Pall Science and Technology Mentor Program, which opened up new experiences for Girl Scouts.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo is a role model for corporate philanthropy. In 2010, their cabin crews and passengers raised almost 1 million dollars for children in need by collecting loose change in their Change for Children Campaign. They also support, “Be the Change,” which works to involve young people in critical issues and empowers them to make a difference in their own lives as well as their own communities. On Long Island, Virgin Atlantic Cargo supports the Dan Ferrante Golf Outing, which supports Cancer research and youth focused organizations, such as Girl Scouts of Nassau County.

Cynthia Friedman of Floral Park, NY has been a dedicated Girl Scout volunteer for the last 24 years. While working as an officer for Citibank, she held positions such as event planner, Consultant, Delegate Chair, Acting Chair ofAssociation Volunteers and many more in the Floral Park/Bellerose/Stewart Manor Association. Ms. Friedman is also very involved with Council wide events, including camping programs, travel programs and the Living History Committee, where she helps create displays in the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Service Center windows.

Attendees of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Annual Luncheon had the opportunity to win an assortment of raffle prizes. In addition, Rachel Burke one of the 119 2011 Gold Award recipients spoke to attendees about how the Girl Scouts of Nassau County positively affected her life.

Ms. Ceravolo adds, “Special thanks to our sponsors and committee for all of their support, hard work and dedication to making this year’s luncheon a success!” Pall Corporation, TD Bank, Broadway Mall and Green Acres Mall, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Clearbridge Advisors, Fantastic Tours and Travels, Carol and Harry Ransom, Deborah Schiff, HJMT Communications and Anne Cybriwsyy sponsored the 2011 Annual Luncheon Event.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Girl Scouting in Nassau County creates an accepting and nurturing environment, which gives girls a chance to build character and develops leadership skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them throughout their lives, like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. With more than 22,000 girl and 7,000 adult members, Girl Scouts of Nassau County has become the preeminent organization and leading authority for girls. The organization, now in its 99th year, continues to make the world a better place one girl at a time.

For more information about the Annual Luncheon and how you can attend or sponsor the event, please contact Sherry McGrath at 516-741-2550 ext 240 or visit www.gsnc.org.

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Left to Right -Diane McFarlane, Esq, GSNC Board President; Cathy O’Reilly, DHL Express; Sarah Waters, Virgin Atlantic Cargo; Rita Sangiamo, Virgin Atlantic Cargo; Valerie Conklin, Virgin Atlantic Cargo; Donna Ceravolo, GSNC CEO.

 

 

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