GSSC NEWSSummer 2020 - News & Program Information from Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

Dear Friends,

During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, we know that our girls need Girl Scouts more than ever. And so, we are striving to bring girls the Girl Scout experience in new and innovative ways through virtual summer camp progammimg, virtual recruiting and much more.

Our priority has always been, and will continue to be, the safety and well-being of our Girl Scouts and volunteers. We will maintain the strictest adherence to safety protocols as issued by New York State, Suffolk County and Girl Scouts of the USA. We will continue to keep you all informed regarding office openings and changes via our website, on Facebook, and through email.

Our Girl Scouts have never stopped helping others in times of need, and this pandemic is no exception. In spite of the challenges, girls have continued to serve others through donations of Girl Scout cookies, face masks and supplies to essential workers and rest homes, as well as through donations of non-perishable food items.

Our girls and their dedication to service inspire us every day. We look forward to working with and supporting them in their endeavors as we all adjust to the new normal together.

Sincerely,

Families throughout Suffolk County are struggling financially and we

need your help to ensure that every girl in our Council can continue to

participate in Girl Scouts.

Please support the Emergency Scholarship Fund.

Navigating the New Normal in Girl Scouting

Pamela Mastrota President & CEO

Donna Smeland Chair of the Board

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GS Office Re-Openings

GSSC remains committed to the safety and well-being of its girls,

volunteers and staff.

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Attention Troop LeadersRenew When You’re Ready.As life changes, Girl Scouts will be here when you and your girls need us the most.

During these challenging times, the Girl Scout experience you know and love is still happening. Right now, from home and online, for as long as it’s needed, you and your girls can keep the Girl Scout experience going while staying connected to each other and Girl Scouts across the country.

With the NEW Girl Scouts at Home, and GSSC’s Virtual Programs, your girls can earn badges through online activities and participate in live, virtual events and safe service projects that keep them engaged and inspired. New activities and resources will be added regularly.

We know volunteering isn’t always easy, especially in times like these, but your dedication makes all the difference in the world to the girls you serve. So whenever you’re ready, no matter when that is, we’re here for you.

Each girl gets a FREE Lemon-Up 2020-2021 Renewal Patch when she renews by September 30. PLUS, each troop gets a 10% Discount Coupon to the GS Shoppe when it has 100% troop renewal.

Congratulations to GSSC’s Past Presidents ScholarsThe Past Presidents Scholarship Fund was established by the GSSC Board of Directors in 1988 and awards educational scholarships to outstanding Ambassador Girl Scouts in the following categories: Academic Achievement, Community Service, Girl Scouting and Personal Challenge.

Read more about our extraordinary recipients.

Caitlin Beirne Julia Jacobellis Kelly Kramer Caitlin Tucker Alexa Vargas

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Join us for an awesome summer of virtual outdoor fun and excitement.

Our Virtual Summer Camp sessions include Live, Virtual Experiences, every Monday-Thursday, and a Summer Camp Kit complete with a patch, camp swag, activities & more!

• Weekly Sessions run July 6 - August 13• Cost is $30 for registered Girl Scouts/$55 for

non-registered girls.• Great for girls entering Grades K-9

Have an Unforgettable Virtual Summer Camp Experience

Become a GSSC Social Media PartnerAdvertise your programs or services & reach thousands throughout Suffolk County.

• GSSC Social Media Partner: Reach more than 6,000 Girl Scout leaders and volunteers through our Facebook social media platform.

NEW Volunteer Opportunities Available at GSSCWe’re expanding our volunteer opportunities, and we need you. We’re looking for volunteers to help with programs, design, and more. If you have a skill to share, please contact us. Resume-building volunteer opportunities are available for students and recent graduates—let GSSC help start your career!

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Learn More Contact customercare@gssc.us

Girl Scouts Stands Against Racism and Pledges to Work

for a Just Society for AllWe need to make that clear. Racism goes against the values of Girl Scouts, and although we have acted to counter racism throughout our history, we know we have enormous work ahead of us to build a truly anti-racist organization.

We are prioritizing these efforts, both on an individual level and within every aspect of Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts of the USA and all 111 Girl Scout councils will engage in challenging discussions, center voices we haven’t listened to in the past, act with integrity, and learn from any missteps. We pledge never to stop working to create the just and equitable world that every girl, and all of us, deserve.

Plastic Pledge: Girl Scouts Emma and Audrey of Troop 4000, supported GS of NE Texas Troop’s 7802 Anti-Plastic Pledge Bronze Award. The girls watched the troop’s video, took the plastic pledge and shared their video on social media.

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Our Membership Satisfaction Survey includes topics such as girl-membership, programs,

training, product sales and more. Your feedback will help us to determine how we

can best continue to support you as you help us to serve more than 30,000 girls and their

families in Suffolk County.

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Inspirations: Girls Making The World A Better Place

Bee Mindful: Allison from Troop 2145 built a bee hotel for CEED. The hotel is part of her Take Action Project for the Breathe Journey, which is one of the requirements to earn the GS Silver Award.

Beachy Clean: Girl Scout Camdyn from

Troop 1556 began her day with a beach clean

up at Smith Point Park in celebration of Earth Day.

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Sneak Peek: Mags & Munchies 2020 Starts Friday, September 18

Check out a few of the great rewards you can earn:

Meet Savannah! A Pygmy Three-Toed Sloth, the smallest of the three-toed sloths and was only recognized as a distinct species in 2001. Pygmy Three-Toed sloths can only be found on the Isla Escudo de Veraguas, off the coast of mainland

Panama. They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for up to 40 minutes.

Girl Scout Cookies Go VirtualOur cookie season started strong with the announcement of our delicious new cookie, Lemon Ups. We were featured in several media platforms and Girl Scouts all over Suffolk County set out to Wow the World.

Although the booth sale season was interrupted by COVID-19, girls still found ways to meet their goals. Virtual booth sales hosted on social media gave girls a way to stay safe, achieve their goals and help others in the community.

PLUS, our girls helped send more than 42,000 boxes of cookies to essential workers and hometown heroes!

View Photos on Our Facebook

Cookie Sale Extended through July 10There’s still time to sell

Girl Scout cookies.

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Seventy-one girls from GSSC earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts’ highest honor, in 2020. The Gold Award is earned through completion of a project that meets an expressed need in the community.

A Gold Award Girl Scout is a community leader whose accomplishments set her apart from the rest. The organizational skills, leadership skills, and sense of community and commitment that come from “going for the gold” set the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship.

We look forward to celebrating in-person with our Gold Award Girl Scouts in January 2021.

Congratulations to Our Gold Award Girl Scouts

Samantha Barcia

Catherine Bell

Vanessa Blasi

Naomi Blowe

Maille Bowerman

Emily Broomhead

Lindsay Cahill

Madeline Canonico

Farihah Chowdhury

Rebecca Clock

Grace Colletti

Nicole Conlon

Erin Corcoran

Lillian Cordes

Gioianna DiGiorgio

Sara DiMaggio

Lillian Dookram

Savannah Farrugia

Diana Fogel

Kathleen Gennings

Diana Girandola

Alyssa Guiang

Gillian Hicks

Caroline Hines

Rina Gabriella Jenne

Grace Keles

Caleigh Kilmurray

Jennifer Kruszewski

Allison Leute

Katie Longobardo

Sofia Lorente

Kathleen Loscalzo

Julianne Martin

Carly McCaffrey

Arianna McMorris

Erin Meagher

Rose Meschi

Katie Moore

Alexandria Morrow

Carly Murray

Angelina Nappi

Nicole Nicou

Aidan Noble

Julianna Orkin

Lauren Redelman

Meghan Reilly

Mycaela Reilly

Sophia Sacchetti

Nicole Santucci

Melissa Scandiffio

Emily Scarbrough

Hailey Schiller

Jennifer Sebok

Kaitlyn Seeger

Rosanna Semetsis

Symrn Shah

Sarah Shaljian

Renae Smith

Sarah Smith

Nicole Strong

Anna Tast

Caitlin Tucker

Natalie Ugenti

Alexa Vargas

Sara Vozza

Emily Waldvogel

Erica Whitman

Alisa York

Katrina Zabransky

Deah Zajmi

Erin Zipman

GS Curbside at the Shoppe Begins June 29—Ordering is Easy

Order Online for GSSC Curbside Pick-Up

Don’t see what you need? Email us at customercare@gssc.us

Buy Online

Step 1Order your Girl Scout

items at our online shop.

Step 2We’ll let you know when your

order is ready for pickup . (by email or phone)

Step 3Drive to our GS Shoppe, exit

your car, and pickup your items from our outdoor

curbside area.

NEW at the Shoppe: GS Leader Tee

Coming Soon: Order Personalized Troop Apparel

Pre-order your troop tees or hoodies. Orders take about 3 weeks for delivery. More details coming soon!

This navy blue short sleeved V-Neck tee is anything but basic. 60/40 ring spun cotton. Girl Scouts of Suffolk County

branding on sleeve. Available in Women Sizes Small - 2XL. $18.00

(Available in Navy or Cardinal)

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Supported by:

Suffolk County Youth Bureau

Inspirations: Girls Making The World A Better Place

Main Office 442 Moreland Road Commack, NY 11725

t: (631) 543-6622 www.gssc.us

Camp Edey 1500 Lakeview Avenue

Bayport, NY 11705 t: (631) 543-6622

East End Office 854 East Main Street Riverhead, NY 11901

t: (631) 543-6622

customercare@gssc.us Mask Making: Girls in Troop 2780 sewed medical masks to be donated to Good Samaritan Hospital, as part of a community effort in conjunction with the North Babylon Lions Club.

Cookie Caring: Girl Scout Scarlett from Troop 1952 recently donated GS Cookies to Maureen’s Haven for residents to enjoy.

Gardening Gals: Girls in Troop 1773 learned virtually about flowers and gardening.

Cupcake Wars: SU 65 hosted a Virtual Cupcake War. Girls in Troops 35, 251, 406, 633, 928, 1420, 1827, 2413, 2534, 2808, 3200, 3635, 4000 & an Independent Girl Scout participated. They all did an awesome (and delicious) job.

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Virtual Meeting: Girls in Brownie Troop 3733 practiced social distancing and had a virtual meeting where they performed the Girl Scout Law song for each other.

Earth Day Aware: Girls in Troop 3098 teamed up with the SCPD to make and hang buckets for mask and glove disposal in shopping centers.

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