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Call
for Nominations – 2010 Women of Distinction
Do you know a woman who exemplifies extraordinary
civic, professional and/or philanthropic commitment and
achievement through gifts of time, talent and treasure,
making her community a better place? Is she is a
positive role model for girls? Does she demonstrate a
commitment to the advocacy of improving the lives of
women and/or girls?
Visit www.gswcf.org to download a nomination form; all nominations are due Monday, Nov. 30. Those selected as a 2010 Woman of Distinction will be honored at a luncheon Tuesday, March 23 at A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa.
To be considered, Women of Distinction nominees must live within Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s geographic boundaries (Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter counties); nominees are not required to have been Girl Scouts.
The Women of Distinction Selection Committee will review the nominations received on or before Nov. 30 and make their decisions.
The ninth annual Women of Distinction luncheon on March 23, 2010 – an event that honors women who have achieved success in their chosen fields and who serve as role models for girls and young women – benefits Girl Scouts of West Central Florida.
For more information about nominations or the luncheon, please contact Kim Chavez: (813) 262-1792.
Are You a Young Woman Who Is Totally into Tech?
If so, apply for the
NCWIT Award for
Aspirations in Computing.
Applications are due Sunday, Nov.
15.
Be Featured in Justine Magazine
Girl Scouts everywhere are encouraged to tell the world how they are
Remarkable, Energetic, Aspirational Leaders
by entering the Justine R.E.A.L. Girl contest where the prize
is a feature in the national teen/tween lifestyle magazine,
Justine.
This R.E.A.L. Girl Contest is open only to Girl Scouts between the
ages of 13-19, who are working to make the world a better place in
their local communities and beyond. The winner will be featured in
an article telling all about her activities as the R.E.A.L. Girl,
and she will win a trip to the Justine offices in Memphis,
Tenn., for a professional photo shoot, as well as other fun prizes
and Justine subscriptions for her troop and her school
library.
For more information and contest rules, check out:
justinemagazine.com. Submissions must be made directly on the
website, and will be accepted until mid-January 2010; the finalists
and winner will be selected in February.
Please note that while GSUSA has some say in the final selection,
GSUSA is not involved in examining every submission. Therefore,
GSUSA has little influence until the finalists are chosen by the
editorial staff of Justine.
Free Tax Credits Training
The
National Women’s Law Center is offering a FREE training on Tax
Credits For Working Families. The training is Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. The
webinars are free, but pre-registration is required. Check out their
website for more information.
NOTE: This information is being provided for informational purposes only and was not created by GSWCF. GSWCF does not provide tax or financial advice to any individual or organization. Please consult your tax or financial planning professional for further clarification.
We Need Girl
Scout Success Stories!
How has Girl Scouting made an impact on you, your life, your future?
Girls – we are looking to you to tell the Girl Scout story!
Please e-mail the
chief marketing officer to share your story!
Go high tech by spreading the Girl Scout message virally! Create a video of your Girl Scout story and why you’re involved and send it to the chief marketing officer – you may end up on our new YouTube channel!
The Girl Scout
Commemorative Coin Passes Legislation!
The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have passed the
Girl Scouts USA Commemorative Coin Act. The bill now goes to
President Obama for his signature, and may possibly become law by
the time you read this. This victory would not have been possible
without the efforts of thousands of Girl Scout supporters—girls,
alumnae, volunteers, parents, staff, board members and friends who
wrote, e-mailed and called their members of Congress. In fact, more
than 40,000 messages were sent from Girl Scouts all over the
nation. What an amazing tribute to the impact Girl Scouting has had
on its 50 million past and current members.
The Girl Scouts Centennial Commemorative Coin will be minted in 2013, marking the end of the celebration of our first 100 years and the beginning of our second century of leadership. Proceeds from the sale of the coin will be used for critically needed restoration and improvements to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. This investment will protect this national treasure and ensure it continues to inspire and benefit current and future Girl Scouts for years to come.
Your Purchase of
Dove Products Can Help Girl Scouts
In conjunction with its partnership with Dove, GSUSA is launching a
new campaign to continue communicating the importance of building
positive self-esteem in girls, and you can help!
The purpose of the campaign, entitled, “Thank You for Making a Difference,” is to show the positive effects self-esteem programs have on girls, and to thank consumers for making a difference. Dove is partnering in the campaign with three charitable organizations who have programs designed to build and support girls’ self-esteem—Girl Scouts of the USA, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Girls Inc.
Girl Scouts of the USA and the uniquely ME! program will be featured on www.Dove.com, and Dove will celebrate individuals who are getting involved and making a difference for girls.
Dove is running a special promotion this in which anyone who buys Dove products can have $1 from her purchase donated to one of the three partner organizations.
To participate, when you buy Dove products, go to www.dove.com, indicate the Dove product purchased via UPC code, and select the charity to receive the donation – choose Girl Scouts! All donations directed to GSUSA will go toward funding additional uniquely ME! programs at the council level. You have until Dec. 15, 2009 to donate to the charity of your choice.
Host Your Next
Event at a GSWCF Facility!
GSWCF camps and office locations provide affordable resources for
the entire community. Contact Adul Yates at
ayates@gswcf.org, (813)
262-1690 for information on facility rentals for your next family
reunion, birthday party, wedding or business retreat – or – forward
this message to your friends and business associates who may be
interested. We have affordable rates and beautiful facilities, plus
it’s a great way to support Girl Scouts in the local community. For
more information, visit the
GSWCF website.