GIRL SCOUTS OF NASSAU COUNTY ALUMNI TO JUDGE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE DESSERT CONTEST
Garden City, NY March 21, 2011 – In support of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County’s Operation Cookie program, which brings a taste of home via boxes of famous Girl Scout Cookies to our military troops overseas, Girl Scouts of Nassau County invites Girl Scouts from the past and present to the 2011 Alumni Celebration featuring the “Girl Scout Cookies® Dessert First Contest”. On Monday, April 11th, at the DeMatteis Center in Greenvale at 6:30pm, come sample an array of desserts made using Girl Scout Cookies created by local Girl Scout Troops.
“We are eager to reconnect with our alumni all while showing support for our servicemen and women fighting far from home by raising funds for our program, Operation Cookie,” said Donna Ceravolo, Executive Director of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “We are sure the desserts will be scrumptious and can’t wait recognize the winning Girl Scout Troop for their culinary achievement!”
Attendees will each judge/vote on five semi-finalist Troop desserts made utilizing Girl Scout Cookies as one of the ingredients. A winner will be chosen based on appearance and taste. The winning Troop will receive a $200 voucher to be used toward any Council program.
Tickets to the event are $25.00 for Adults and $5.00 for current girl members of Girl Scouts. All proceeds benefit Operation Cookie. For more information or to register for the event contact Antoinette Agosta (516) 741-2550 ext. 216 or email agosta@gsnc.org or visit www.gsnc.org.
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 nearly 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 on the Girl Scouts of Nassau County call Donna Rivera Downey 516 741-2550 at ext. 260, or visit www.gsnc.org.
