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January
2008
Oct. 29 - 30, 2008
The 2008 Girl Scout Leadership Institute (GSLI) (formerly Girl Congress) is part of the leadership development program for girls in grades 6 -12, designed to develop and hone their leadership skills, provide an opportunity to discuss key health issues relevant to them, and engage in a fun and interactive learning environment with peers and adults. Sponsored by Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, the GSLI will be held on October 29-30, 2008, in Indianapolis, Indiana, prior to the National Council Session.
Over 2,000 girls from across the country will have the opportunity to participate in this unique and exciting event. The 2008 GSLI will serve as a model for future national, regional and local GSLIs to be implemented throughout Girl Scouting. As part of this leadership experience, girls will have the opportunity to engage in a myriad of workshops in an environment that fosters inclusion and pluralism. Workshop topics range from understanding the democratic process in a way that prepares girls to better participate in the business of the National Convention to learning and discussing key issues of health relevant to and identified by girls, such as self-esteem, bullying and stress.
With experts in these fields leading group sessions, girls will be provided a safe space to discuss ideas and issues that are important to them. Through participation in these workshops girls will identify ways the information is personally relevant, as well as strategies to take action back in their communities.
Registration info:
Registration opens January 31, 2008
Fee is $125 per participant.
Registration deadline is July 31, 2008
For more information check out www.girlscoutsindiana.org
Posted: Girl Scouts
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August
2007
Some of you may know about this already. On October 2008, Cadettes will be grades 7 and 8, Seniors 9 and 10 and, get this, girls in grades 11 and 12 will be called Ambassadors. To my understanding, changes happened because, as you know, we are officially called ‘girls 11-17′. Several 17 year-olds weren’t thrilled that they were lumped in the same category as 11 year-olds. So they made their voices heard and now the national office has reacted. These changes to the Girl Scout older girl program have popped up on Wikipedia, so I guess it’s now official. (ha!) No word yet on how this will affect Silver and Gold awards.
From Wikipedia:
On August 26, 2006 the National Council of GSUSA voted to change the level system as of October 2008. The Senior level, which previously included girls in grades 9 through 12, will split, and girls in grades 11 and 12 will become Ambassador Girl Scouts, the new highest level; girls in grades nine and ten will remain Senior Girl Scouts. Ambassadors will continue to wear the traditional uniforms.
Please share what you think of these changes.
Posted: Girl Scouts
14
July
2007
I found this really cute Girl Scout scrapbooking stuff at Michael’s today. I didn’t buy any of it but I really wanted to. Afterall I don’t have a scrapbook! Anyway, I thought I would pass the info along to you guys. Just go check it out at Michael’s or visit the manufacturer’s Web site at: K&Company.
Posted: Girl Scouts
10
July
2007
This may sound embarrasing, but I tear up every time I watch this video. I just get so angry and frustrated and saddened when I see beautiful, smart and talented girls who have no self esteem and think they are worthless. Hollywood and the media are constantly telling all of us that we are not good enough, that we are not living up to this imperfect standard. I think in the end we all just want people to love us. Why should anyone love you though, if you don’t start loving yourself?
When I start worrying about what other people think of me, I just say, “Whoever minds doesn’t matter and whoever matters doesn’t mind.”
More on the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty.
Posted: Girl Scouts, Uniquely Me