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S'more New SUMMER 2016 The Leading Women Awards Gold Award Centennial 2016 Year to Date Welcome to the new digital version of S'more News! Dream, Design, Do! The 2016 Cookie Sale New Staff And More...
Transcript of Smore News - Summer 2016 - Girl Scouts · 2016. 8. 16. · At the start of this summer, our...
Smore News SUMMER 2016
The Leading Women AwardsGold Award Centennial
2016 Year to Date
Welcome to thenew digital version
of Smore News
Dream Design DoThe 2016 Cookie Sale
New Staff
And More
Welcome Welcome to the new electronic version of SMore News Our Marketing Team hasbeen rolling out some exciting changes to improve communications and thise-newsletter is the most recent effort to better support you At the start of this summer our delightful intern Richelle researched electronicnewsletter formats from other councils and produced the layout for this inaugurale-newsletter We hope that you enjoy this bi-monthly interactive format of SMoreNews We believe this e-newsletter will allow us to keep you up-to-date morefrequently while saving on design and print costs that come along with creatingprinted materials not to mention the trees we will save As you look through thenewsletter you will see live links to our website and social media pages clickaround we think this platform is quite user friendly and we hope you do too In true Girl Scout fashion we never want to exclude our supporters so if youknow of anyone who would prefer a printed copy of our e-newsletter please let usknow by emailing Sarah Cholewa at scholewagssneorg Speaking of changes have you checked out our new website We are veryexcited to share this new platform with you You can look forward to additional improvements here at GSSNE in the comingmonths as we transition our forms to fillable electronic versions of the currenthard copy forms Our goal is to reduce paperwork time so we can focus more onthe true reason we choose to commit our time to Girl Scoutingmdashthe girls We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer I have recently visited our camps andit does my heart good to see our girls enjoying the warm weather and filling theirdays with laughter excitement and energy Enjoy the rest of this season and welook forward to what the rest of the year will bring WarmlyPam HylandGSSNE CEO
The 2016 Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Girl Scout Cookie Program was agreat success with over 715500 boxes sold This yearrsquos sale began in January with acookie rally at The Dunkin Donuts Center where close to 1000 Girl Scouts troopleaders and their families came out to participate in a variety of fun filled activities toget them excited about the cookie sale followed by an exciting P-Bruins game Girl Scouts throughout our council participated in countless cookie booths and manytook part in the Bling Your Booth challenge There were so many creative designs Wecanrsquot wait until next year to see more of the creativity that goes behind each of thesecookie booths Girls earned proceeds that will help them to fund troop activities community serviceprojects and to help send many to our beautiful GSSNE summer camps Participationin the program is more than just selling cookies The Girl Scout Cookie Programteaches girls how to serve as leaders for change they learn to make positive impactswithin their community and the world Girls are gaining 5 Skills when they participatein the Girl Scout Cookie Programmdashgoal setting decision making money managementpeople skills and business ethics these are skills they can carry with them for alifetime of success Changing the worldmdashit may sound like a huge job but thatrsquos what Girl Scouts do everyday with every positive decision they make Spreading a good attitude Working tohelp people in need Taking steps to be careful with our planet These are just a few ofthe things Girl Scouts are doing to change the world In 2017 we will be celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies We lookforward to the excitement that the centennial will bring We want to hear your favoritecookie stories so that we can share them throughout the 100th Anniversary Clickhere to share your cookie story with us We look forward to hearing how participationin the largest girl-led business in the world had an impact on your life
Dream Design Do2016 Cookie Program Success
The second annual LeadingWomen Awards celebratedeight exemplary women wholead with courageconfidence and character intrue Girl Scout fashion On April 28 2016 Girl Scouts ofSoutheastern New Englandmdashinpartnership with Rhode Island MonthlyMagazinemdashhonored the followingwomen for their accomplishments andleadership within the local communityGail Lowney Alofsin Nancy ArmstrongSierra Barter Alison Bologna MegDeCubellis Secretary of State NellieGorbea Kathy O Donnell and JulieSygiel joined members of the GSSNEBoard staff volunteers members ofRhode Island Monthly and ourgenerous sponsors to share theirstories of their Girl Scouting pastsand to accept their well-deservedapplause
We are so proud to know that withinthe council reach of GSSNE there arehundreds of women just like theLeading Women awardees of 2015 and2016 who are consistently inspiring thefuture leaders of tomorrow Click here to learn more about TheLeading Women Awards
Leading Women Awards
2016 Gold AwardsCelebrating the Centennial
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scoutingmdashcreated in 1916 thisleadership award recognizes older girls who make a difference in their communities Historically the Gold Award has had a few different namesakes including the Golden Eagleof Merit (1916-1918) the Golden Eaglet (1919-1938) the Curved Bar Award (1940-1963) andthe First Class Award (1938-1940 and 1963-1980) Since 1916 approximately one million Girl Scouts have reached their Gold Award or theequivalent Present award requirements call for an 80 hour take action project created andcompleted by each girl as a means to make a sustainable impact within their localcommunity For the 2016 Centennial celebration GSSNE honored twelve Gold awardees atthe Rhode Island State House Governor Gina Raimondo (a former Girl Scout and GSSNE2015 Leading Women awardee) spoke along with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorzacommending our girls for their hard work and dedication to making the world a betterplace The 2016 GSSNE Gold awardees were Erin Chille Clara Crawford Stephanie DowlingSarah Goss Jessica Ilgenfritz Roxanne James Ashely Lamoureux Jennifer LepineHeather Maione Emily OConnell Grace Roebuck and Erica Winn Some members of the2016 Gold Award class are photographed above with Governor Raimondo
2016 Volunteer Appreciation Event
On June 4th we celebratedthe incredible volunteerswho are at the very heartof what we do
GSSNE has a new websiteIn mid-June we officially launched our brandnew council website The website now featuresa searchable forms section a simplified topmenu display a linkable events amp trainingcalendar and some of the latest greatestgraphics from GSUSA We are still working outthe kinks of the web migration but we arethrilled to share a cleaner leaner design forour membersWe hope the new platform will make the GirlScout web experience a little easier to navigateCheck out the new website at gssneorg
New Staff at GSSNE
Morgan Lovely K-12 Program Specialist Morgan is ecstatic to have joined the GSSNE team as of this July inher role as Program Specialist K-12 She is bringing volunteer andseries programming experience from her prior role with Girls Scoutsof Connecticut Morgan obtained her bachelors degree in ExerciseScience from Southern Connecticut State University Her extensivebackground in working with kids and healthy living programs comesfrom her previous work within the Yale School of Medicines BrightBodies Weight Management Program for Kids as well as youth soccercoaching experience with Soccer Shots of Central ConnecticutMorgan is excited to take her creative energy and cook up somecontagious program opportunities for the girls of Southeastern NewEngland A few fun facts about Morgan she was home-schooled fromgrades 2-7 by her parents and she is a marathon runner Morganscontact information is 401-331-4500 x1424 and mlovelygssneorg
Stefanie Argus Senior Director of Program Stefanie is a longtime Girl Scout and educator with a passion for youthdevelopment programming social justice and leadership She has beenactively involved with Girl Scouts on the local national and global levelsand she currently serves as a Lead Facilitator for the World Associationof Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Stop the Violence campaign Stefaniehas a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology amp Education with Early ChildhoodEducation teacher licensure and also holds a certificate in TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages She is presently pursuing aMaster of Arts in Adventure Education (fittingly attending Girl Scoutsummer camp first sparked her deep love of the outdoors) Stefaniescontact information is 401-331-4500 x1400 and sargusgssneorg
Meghan Kampper Outreach and FundedInitiatives Manager Meghan is rejoining GSSNE and is excited to begin her workas our Outreach and Funded Initiatives Manager She comesback to Girl Scouts after spending some time working withinthe data team at Met School Meghan has two Girl Scouts ofher own who thoroughly enjoy their GS experiencesMeghans contact information is 401-331-4500 x1420and mkamppergssneorg
Tessa Sullivan Membership Specialist Tessa hopped on board the GSSNE train at the end of April as aMembership Specialist Previously a Toddler Teacher for theYWCA Tessa came to Girl Scouts with great tactics on how towork with people of all ages and temperaments Prior toworking with children Tessa worked as an Service LearningCoordinator for an after school program that catered torefugee immigrant and inner city students in New HampshireThis community service site gave Tessa a special expertise inworking with diverse populations as well as extensiveexperience with volunteer management Tessarsquos contactinformation is 401-331-4500 x1407 and tsullivangssneorg
Alexandria R Murphy Interim HighestAwards Coordinator Alexandria has been a Girl Scout since beginning Daisies in 2001She received her Bronze Award and is a 2015 Young Woman ofDistinction awardee for GSSNE for her 2014 Gold AwardGIRLS Gals In Real Life Succeed Shersquos a junior at Worcester StateUniversity studying Advertising and Public Relations minor in Pre-LawAfter attending law school she wants to be an attorney in the NavyJudge Advocate Generalrsquos Corps and run for a MA Congressional seatAlexandria loves empowering young women to enter the politicalspectrum and increase female representation in the government andmilitary Alexandria will be with GSSNE until the end of August hercontact information is highestawardsgssneorg
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
Welcome Welcome to the new electronic version of SMore News Our Marketing Team hasbeen rolling out some exciting changes to improve communications and thise-newsletter is the most recent effort to better support you At the start of this summer our delightful intern Richelle researched electronicnewsletter formats from other councils and produced the layout for this inaugurale-newsletter We hope that you enjoy this bi-monthly interactive format of SMoreNews We believe this e-newsletter will allow us to keep you up-to-date morefrequently while saving on design and print costs that come along with creatingprinted materials not to mention the trees we will save As you look through thenewsletter you will see live links to our website and social media pages clickaround we think this platform is quite user friendly and we hope you do too In true Girl Scout fashion we never want to exclude our supporters so if youknow of anyone who would prefer a printed copy of our e-newsletter please let usknow by emailing Sarah Cholewa at scholewagssneorg Speaking of changes have you checked out our new website We are veryexcited to share this new platform with you You can look forward to additional improvements here at GSSNE in the comingmonths as we transition our forms to fillable electronic versions of the currenthard copy forms Our goal is to reduce paperwork time so we can focus more onthe true reason we choose to commit our time to Girl Scoutingmdashthe girls We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer I have recently visited our camps andit does my heart good to see our girls enjoying the warm weather and filling theirdays with laughter excitement and energy Enjoy the rest of this season and welook forward to what the rest of the year will bring WarmlyPam HylandGSSNE CEO
The 2016 Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Girl Scout Cookie Program was agreat success with over 715500 boxes sold This yearrsquos sale began in January with acookie rally at The Dunkin Donuts Center where close to 1000 Girl Scouts troopleaders and their families came out to participate in a variety of fun filled activities toget them excited about the cookie sale followed by an exciting P-Bruins game Girl Scouts throughout our council participated in countless cookie booths and manytook part in the Bling Your Booth challenge There were so many creative designs Wecanrsquot wait until next year to see more of the creativity that goes behind each of thesecookie booths Girls earned proceeds that will help them to fund troop activities community serviceprojects and to help send many to our beautiful GSSNE summer camps Participationin the program is more than just selling cookies The Girl Scout Cookie Programteaches girls how to serve as leaders for change they learn to make positive impactswithin their community and the world Girls are gaining 5 Skills when they participatein the Girl Scout Cookie Programmdashgoal setting decision making money managementpeople skills and business ethics these are skills they can carry with them for alifetime of success Changing the worldmdashit may sound like a huge job but thatrsquos what Girl Scouts do everyday with every positive decision they make Spreading a good attitude Working tohelp people in need Taking steps to be careful with our planet These are just a few ofthe things Girl Scouts are doing to change the world In 2017 we will be celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies We lookforward to the excitement that the centennial will bring We want to hear your favoritecookie stories so that we can share them throughout the 100th Anniversary Clickhere to share your cookie story with us We look forward to hearing how participationin the largest girl-led business in the world had an impact on your life
Dream Design Do2016 Cookie Program Success
The second annual LeadingWomen Awards celebratedeight exemplary women wholead with courageconfidence and character intrue Girl Scout fashion On April 28 2016 Girl Scouts ofSoutheastern New Englandmdashinpartnership with Rhode Island MonthlyMagazinemdashhonored the followingwomen for their accomplishments andleadership within the local communityGail Lowney Alofsin Nancy ArmstrongSierra Barter Alison Bologna MegDeCubellis Secretary of State NellieGorbea Kathy O Donnell and JulieSygiel joined members of the GSSNEBoard staff volunteers members ofRhode Island Monthly and ourgenerous sponsors to share theirstories of their Girl Scouting pastsand to accept their well-deservedapplause
We are so proud to know that withinthe council reach of GSSNE there arehundreds of women just like theLeading Women awardees of 2015 and2016 who are consistently inspiring thefuture leaders of tomorrow Click here to learn more about TheLeading Women Awards
Leading Women Awards
2016 Gold AwardsCelebrating the Centennial
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scoutingmdashcreated in 1916 thisleadership award recognizes older girls who make a difference in their communities Historically the Gold Award has had a few different namesakes including the Golden Eagleof Merit (1916-1918) the Golden Eaglet (1919-1938) the Curved Bar Award (1940-1963) andthe First Class Award (1938-1940 and 1963-1980) Since 1916 approximately one million Girl Scouts have reached their Gold Award or theequivalent Present award requirements call for an 80 hour take action project created andcompleted by each girl as a means to make a sustainable impact within their localcommunity For the 2016 Centennial celebration GSSNE honored twelve Gold awardees atthe Rhode Island State House Governor Gina Raimondo (a former Girl Scout and GSSNE2015 Leading Women awardee) spoke along with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorzacommending our girls for their hard work and dedication to making the world a betterplace The 2016 GSSNE Gold awardees were Erin Chille Clara Crawford Stephanie DowlingSarah Goss Jessica Ilgenfritz Roxanne James Ashely Lamoureux Jennifer LepineHeather Maione Emily OConnell Grace Roebuck and Erica Winn Some members of the2016 Gold Award class are photographed above with Governor Raimondo
2016 Volunteer Appreciation Event
On June 4th we celebratedthe incredible volunteerswho are at the very heartof what we do
GSSNE has a new websiteIn mid-June we officially launched our brandnew council website The website now featuresa searchable forms section a simplified topmenu display a linkable events amp trainingcalendar and some of the latest greatestgraphics from GSUSA We are still working outthe kinks of the web migration but we arethrilled to share a cleaner leaner design forour membersWe hope the new platform will make the GirlScout web experience a little easier to navigateCheck out the new website at gssneorg
New Staff at GSSNE
Morgan Lovely K-12 Program Specialist Morgan is ecstatic to have joined the GSSNE team as of this July inher role as Program Specialist K-12 She is bringing volunteer andseries programming experience from her prior role with Girls Scoutsof Connecticut Morgan obtained her bachelors degree in ExerciseScience from Southern Connecticut State University Her extensivebackground in working with kids and healthy living programs comesfrom her previous work within the Yale School of Medicines BrightBodies Weight Management Program for Kids as well as youth soccercoaching experience with Soccer Shots of Central ConnecticutMorgan is excited to take her creative energy and cook up somecontagious program opportunities for the girls of Southeastern NewEngland A few fun facts about Morgan she was home-schooled fromgrades 2-7 by her parents and she is a marathon runner Morganscontact information is 401-331-4500 x1424 and mlovelygssneorg
Stefanie Argus Senior Director of Program Stefanie is a longtime Girl Scout and educator with a passion for youthdevelopment programming social justice and leadership She has beenactively involved with Girl Scouts on the local national and global levelsand she currently serves as a Lead Facilitator for the World Associationof Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Stop the Violence campaign Stefaniehas a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology amp Education with Early ChildhoodEducation teacher licensure and also holds a certificate in TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages She is presently pursuing aMaster of Arts in Adventure Education (fittingly attending Girl Scoutsummer camp first sparked her deep love of the outdoors) Stefaniescontact information is 401-331-4500 x1400 and sargusgssneorg
Meghan Kampper Outreach and FundedInitiatives Manager Meghan is rejoining GSSNE and is excited to begin her workas our Outreach and Funded Initiatives Manager She comesback to Girl Scouts after spending some time working withinthe data team at Met School Meghan has two Girl Scouts ofher own who thoroughly enjoy their GS experiencesMeghans contact information is 401-331-4500 x1420and mkamppergssneorg
Tessa Sullivan Membership Specialist Tessa hopped on board the GSSNE train at the end of April as aMembership Specialist Previously a Toddler Teacher for theYWCA Tessa came to Girl Scouts with great tactics on how towork with people of all ages and temperaments Prior toworking with children Tessa worked as an Service LearningCoordinator for an after school program that catered torefugee immigrant and inner city students in New HampshireThis community service site gave Tessa a special expertise inworking with diverse populations as well as extensiveexperience with volunteer management Tessarsquos contactinformation is 401-331-4500 x1407 and tsullivangssneorg
Alexandria R Murphy Interim HighestAwards Coordinator Alexandria has been a Girl Scout since beginning Daisies in 2001She received her Bronze Award and is a 2015 Young Woman ofDistinction awardee for GSSNE for her 2014 Gold AwardGIRLS Gals In Real Life Succeed Shersquos a junior at Worcester StateUniversity studying Advertising and Public Relations minor in Pre-LawAfter attending law school she wants to be an attorney in the NavyJudge Advocate Generalrsquos Corps and run for a MA Congressional seatAlexandria loves empowering young women to enter the politicalspectrum and increase female representation in the government andmilitary Alexandria will be with GSSNE until the end of August hercontact information is highestawardsgssneorg
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
The 2016 Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Girl Scout Cookie Program was agreat success with over 715500 boxes sold This yearrsquos sale began in January with acookie rally at The Dunkin Donuts Center where close to 1000 Girl Scouts troopleaders and their families came out to participate in a variety of fun filled activities toget them excited about the cookie sale followed by an exciting P-Bruins game Girl Scouts throughout our council participated in countless cookie booths and manytook part in the Bling Your Booth challenge There were so many creative designs Wecanrsquot wait until next year to see more of the creativity that goes behind each of thesecookie booths Girls earned proceeds that will help them to fund troop activities community serviceprojects and to help send many to our beautiful GSSNE summer camps Participationin the program is more than just selling cookies The Girl Scout Cookie Programteaches girls how to serve as leaders for change they learn to make positive impactswithin their community and the world Girls are gaining 5 Skills when they participatein the Girl Scout Cookie Programmdashgoal setting decision making money managementpeople skills and business ethics these are skills they can carry with them for alifetime of success Changing the worldmdashit may sound like a huge job but thatrsquos what Girl Scouts do everyday with every positive decision they make Spreading a good attitude Working tohelp people in need Taking steps to be careful with our planet These are just a few ofthe things Girl Scouts are doing to change the world In 2017 we will be celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies We lookforward to the excitement that the centennial will bring We want to hear your favoritecookie stories so that we can share them throughout the 100th Anniversary Clickhere to share your cookie story with us We look forward to hearing how participationin the largest girl-led business in the world had an impact on your life
Dream Design Do2016 Cookie Program Success
The second annual LeadingWomen Awards celebratedeight exemplary women wholead with courageconfidence and character intrue Girl Scout fashion On April 28 2016 Girl Scouts ofSoutheastern New Englandmdashinpartnership with Rhode Island MonthlyMagazinemdashhonored the followingwomen for their accomplishments andleadership within the local communityGail Lowney Alofsin Nancy ArmstrongSierra Barter Alison Bologna MegDeCubellis Secretary of State NellieGorbea Kathy O Donnell and JulieSygiel joined members of the GSSNEBoard staff volunteers members ofRhode Island Monthly and ourgenerous sponsors to share theirstories of their Girl Scouting pastsand to accept their well-deservedapplause
We are so proud to know that withinthe council reach of GSSNE there arehundreds of women just like theLeading Women awardees of 2015 and2016 who are consistently inspiring thefuture leaders of tomorrow Click here to learn more about TheLeading Women Awards
Leading Women Awards
2016 Gold AwardsCelebrating the Centennial
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scoutingmdashcreated in 1916 thisleadership award recognizes older girls who make a difference in their communities Historically the Gold Award has had a few different namesakes including the Golden Eagleof Merit (1916-1918) the Golden Eaglet (1919-1938) the Curved Bar Award (1940-1963) andthe First Class Award (1938-1940 and 1963-1980) Since 1916 approximately one million Girl Scouts have reached their Gold Award or theequivalent Present award requirements call for an 80 hour take action project created andcompleted by each girl as a means to make a sustainable impact within their localcommunity For the 2016 Centennial celebration GSSNE honored twelve Gold awardees atthe Rhode Island State House Governor Gina Raimondo (a former Girl Scout and GSSNE2015 Leading Women awardee) spoke along with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorzacommending our girls for their hard work and dedication to making the world a betterplace The 2016 GSSNE Gold awardees were Erin Chille Clara Crawford Stephanie DowlingSarah Goss Jessica Ilgenfritz Roxanne James Ashely Lamoureux Jennifer LepineHeather Maione Emily OConnell Grace Roebuck and Erica Winn Some members of the2016 Gold Award class are photographed above with Governor Raimondo
2016 Volunteer Appreciation Event
On June 4th we celebratedthe incredible volunteerswho are at the very heartof what we do
GSSNE has a new websiteIn mid-June we officially launched our brandnew council website The website now featuresa searchable forms section a simplified topmenu display a linkable events amp trainingcalendar and some of the latest greatestgraphics from GSUSA We are still working outthe kinks of the web migration but we arethrilled to share a cleaner leaner design forour membersWe hope the new platform will make the GirlScout web experience a little easier to navigateCheck out the new website at gssneorg
New Staff at GSSNE
Morgan Lovely K-12 Program Specialist Morgan is ecstatic to have joined the GSSNE team as of this July inher role as Program Specialist K-12 She is bringing volunteer andseries programming experience from her prior role with Girls Scoutsof Connecticut Morgan obtained her bachelors degree in ExerciseScience from Southern Connecticut State University Her extensivebackground in working with kids and healthy living programs comesfrom her previous work within the Yale School of Medicines BrightBodies Weight Management Program for Kids as well as youth soccercoaching experience with Soccer Shots of Central ConnecticutMorgan is excited to take her creative energy and cook up somecontagious program opportunities for the girls of Southeastern NewEngland A few fun facts about Morgan she was home-schooled fromgrades 2-7 by her parents and she is a marathon runner Morganscontact information is 401-331-4500 x1424 and mlovelygssneorg
Stefanie Argus Senior Director of Program Stefanie is a longtime Girl Scout and educator with a passion for youthdevelopment programming social justice and leadership She has beenactively involved with Girl Scouts on the local national and global levelsand she currently serves as a Lead Facilitator for the World Associationof Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Stop the Violence campaign Stefaniehas a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology amp Education with Early ChildhoodEducation teacher licensure and also holds a certificate in TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages She is presently pursuing aMaster of Arts in Adventure Education (fittingly attending Girl Scoutsummer camp first sparked her deep love of the outdoors) Stefaniescontact information is 401-331-4500 x1400 and sargusgssneorg
Meghan Kampper Outreach and FundedInitiatives Manager Meghan is rejoining GSSNE and is excited to begin her workas our Outreach and Funded Initiatives Manager She comesback to Girl Scouts after spending some time working withinthe data team at Met School Meghan has two Girl Scouts ofher own who thoroughly enjoy their GS experiencesMeghans contact information is 401-331-4500 x1420and mkamppergssneorg
Tessa Sullivan Membership Specialist Tessa hopped on board the GSSNE train at the end of April as aMembership Specialist Previously a Toddler Teacher for theYWCA Tessa came to Girl Scouts with great tactics on how towork with people of all ages and temperaments Prior toworking with children Tessa worked as an Service LearningCoordinator for an after school program that catered torefugee immigrant and inner city students in New HampshireThis community service site gave Tessa a special expertise inworking with diverse populations as well as extensiveexperience with volunteer management Tessarsquos contactinformation is 401-331-4500 x1407 and tsullivangssneorg
Alexandria R Murphy Interim HighestAwards Coordinator Alexandria has been a Girl Scout since beginning Daisies in 2001She received her Bronze Award and is a 2015 Young Woman ofDistinction awardee for GSSNE for her 2014 Gold AwardGIRLS Gals In Real Life Succeed Shersquos a junior at Worcester StateUniversity studying Advertising and Public Relations minor in Pre-LawAfter attending law school she wants to be an attorney in the NavyJudge Advocate Generalrsquos Corps and run for a MA Congressional seatAlexandria loves empowering young women to enter the politicalspectrum and increase female representation in the government andmilitary Alexandria will be with GSSNE until the end of August hercontact information is highestawardsgssneorg
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
The second annual LeadingWomen Awards celebratedeight exemplary women wholead with courageconfidence and character intrue Girl Scout fashion On April 28 2016 Girl Scouts ofSoutheastern New Englandmdashinpartnership with Rhode Island MonthlyMagazinemdashhonored the followingwomen for their accomplishments andleadership within the local communityGail Lowney Alofsin Nancy ArmstrongSierra Barter Alison Bologna MegDeCubellis Secretary of State NellieGorbea Kathy O Donnell and JulieSygiel joined members of the GSSNEBoard staff volunteers members ofRhode Island Monthly and ourgenerous sponsors to share theirstories of their Girl Scouting pastsand to accept their well-deservedapplause
We are so proud to know that withinthe council reach of GSSNE there arehundreds of women just like theLeading Women awardees of 2015 and2016 who are consistently inspiring thefuture leaders of tomorrow Click here to learn more about TheLeading Women Awards
Leading Women Awards
2016 Gold AwardsCelebrating the Centennial
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scoutingmdashcreated in 1916 thisleadership award recognizes older girls who make a difference in their communities Historically the Gold Award has had a few different namesakes including the Golden Eagleof Merit (1916-1918) the Golden Eaglet (1919-1938) the Curved Bar Award (1940-1963) andthe First Class Award (1938-1940 and 1963-1980) Since 1916 approximately one million Girl Scouts have reached their Gold Award or theequivalent Present award requirements call for an 80 hour take action project created andcompleted by each girl as a means to make a sustainable impact within their localcommunity For the 2016 Centennial celebration GSSNE honored twelve Gold awardees atthe Rhode Island State House Governor Gina Raimondo (a former Girl Scout and GSSNE2015 Leading Women awardee) spoke along with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorzacommending our girls for their hard work and dedication to making the world a betterplace The 2016 GSSNE Gold awardees were Erin Chille Clara Crawford Stephanie DowlingSarah Goss Jessica Ilgenfritz Roxanne James Ashely Lamoureux Jennifer LepineHeather Maione Emily OConnell Grace Roebuck and Erica Winn Some members of the2016 Gold Award class are photographed above with Governor Raimondo
2016 Volunteer Appreciation Event
On June 4th we celebratedthe incredible volunteerswho are at the very heartof what we do
GSSNE has a new websiteIn mid-June we officially launched our brandnew council website The website now featuresa searchable forms section a simplified topmenu display a linkable events amp trainingcalendar and some of the latest greatestgraphics from GSUSA We are still working outthe kinks of the web migration but we arethrilled to share a cleaner leaner design forour membersWe hope the new platform will make the GirlScout web experience a little easier to navigateCheck out the new website at gssneorg
New Staff at GSSNE
Morgan Lovely K-12 Program Specialist Morgan is ecstatic to have joined the GSSNE team as of this July inher role as Program Specialist K-12 She is bringing volunteer andseries programming experience from her prior role with Girls Scoutsof Connecticut Morgan obtained her bachelors degree in ExerciseScience from Southern Connecticut State University Her extensivebackground in working with kids and healthy living programs comesfrom her previous work within the Yale School of Medicines BrightBodies Weight Management Program for Kids as well as youth soccercoaching experience with Soccer Shots of Central ConnecticutMorgan is excited to take her creative energy and cook up somecontagious program opportunities for the girls of Southeastern NewEngland A few fun facts about Morgan she was home-schooled fromgrades 2-7 by her parents and she is a marathon runner Morganscontact information is 401-331-4500 x1424 and mlovelygssneorg
Stefanie Argus Senior Director of Program Stefanie is a longtime Girl Scout and educator with a passion for youthdevelopment programming social justice and leadership She has beenactively involved with Girl Scouts on the local national and global levelsand she currently serves as a Lead Facilitator for the World Associationof Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Stop the Violence campaign Stefaniehas a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology amp Education with Early ChildhoodEducation teacher licensure and also holds a certificate in TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages She is presently pursuing aMaster of Arts in Adventure Education (fittingly attending Girl Scoutsummer camp first sparked her deep love of the outdoors) Stefaniescontact information is 401-331-4500 x1400 and sargusgssneorg
Meghan Kampper Outreach and FundedInitiatives Manager Meghan is rejoining GSSNE and is excited to begin her workas our Outreach and Funded Initiatives Manager She comesback to Girl Scouts after spending some time working withinthe data team at Met School Meghan has two Girl Scouts ofher own who thoroughly enjoy their GS experiencesMeghans contact information is 401-331-4500 x1420and mkamppergssneorg
Tessa Sullivan Membership Specialist Tessa hopped on board the GSSNE train at the end of April as aMembership Specialist Previously a Toddler Teacher for theYWCA Tessa came to Girl Scouts with great tactics on how towork with people of all ages and temperaments Prior toworking with children Tessa worked as an Service LearningCoordinator for an after school program that catered torefugee immigrant and inner city students in New HampshireThis community service site gave Tessa a special expertise inworking with diverse populations as well as extensiveexperience with volunteer management Tessarsquos contactinformation is 401-331-4500 x1407 and tsullivangssneorg
Alexandria R Murphy Interim HighestAwards Coordinator Alexandria has been a Girl Scout since beginning Daisies in 2001She received her Bronze Award and is a 2015 Young Woman ofDistinction awardee for GSSNE for her 2014 Gold AwardGIRLS Gals In Real Life Succeed Shersquos a junior at Worcester StateUniversity studying Advertising and Public Relations minor in Pre-LawAfter attending law school she wants to be an attorney in the NavyJudge Advocate Generalrsquos Corps and run for a MA Congressional seatAlexandria loves empowering young women to enter the politicalspectrum and increase female representation in the government andmilitary Alexandria will be with GSSNE until the end of August hercontact information is highestawardsgssneorg
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
2016 Gold AwardsCelebrating the Centennial
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scoutingmdashcreated in 1916 thisleadership award recognizes older girls who make a difference in their communities Historically the Gold Award has had a few different namesakes including the Golden Eagleof Merit (1916-1918) the Golden Eaglet (1919-1938) the Curved Bar Award (1940-1963) andthe First Class Award (1938-1940 and 1963-1980) Since 1916 approximately one million Girl Scouts have reached their Gold Award or theequivalent Present award requirements call for an 80 hour take action project created andcompleted by each girl as a means to make a sustainable impact within their localcommunity For the 2016 Centennial celebration GSSNE honored twelve Gold awardees atthe Rhode Island State House Governor Gina Raimondo (a former Girl Scout and GSSNE2015 Leading Women awardee) spoke along with Providence Mayor Jorge Elorzacommending our girls for their hard work and dedication to making the world a betterplace The 2016 GSSNE Gold awardees were Erin Chille Clara Crawford Stephanie DowlingSarah Goss Jessica Ilgenfritz Roxanne James Ashely Lamoureux Jennifer LepineHeather Maione Emily OConnell Grace Roebuck and Erica Winn Some members of the2016 Gold Award class are photographed above with Governor Raimondo
2016 Volunteer Appreciation Event
On June 4th we celebratedthe incredible volunteerswho are at the very heartof what we do
GSSNE has a new websiteIn mid-June we officially launched our brandnew council website The website now featuresa searchable forms section a simplified topmenu display a linkable events amp trainingcalendar and some of the latest greatestgraphics from GSUSA We are still working outthe kinks of the web migration but we arethrilled to share a cleaner leaner design forour membersWe hope the new platform will make the GirlScout web experience a little easier to navigateCheck out the new website at gssneorg
New Staff at GSSNE
Morgan Lovely K-12 Program Specialist Morgan is ecstatic to have joined the GSSNE team as of this July inher role as Program Specialist K-12 She is bringing volunteer andseries programming experience from her prior role with Girls Scoutsof Connecticut Morgan obtained her bachelors degree in ExerciseScience from Southern Connecticut State University Her extensivebackground in working with kids and healthy living programs comesfrom her previous work within the Yale School of Medicines BrightBodies Weight Management Program for Kids as well as youth soccercoaching experience with Soccer Shots of Central ConnecticutMorgan is excited to take her creative energy and cook up somecontagious program opportunities for the girls of Southeastern NewEngland A few fun facts about Morgan she was home-schooled fromgrades 2-7 by her parents and she is a marathon runner Morganscontact information is 401-331-4500 x1424 and mlovelygssneorg
Stefanie Argus Senior Director of Program Stefanie is a longtime Girl Scout and educator with a passion for youthdevelopment programming social justice and leadership She has beenactively involved with Girl Scouts on the local national and global levelsand she currently serves as a Lead Facilitator for the World Associationof Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Stop the Violence campaign Stefaniehas a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology amp Education with Early ChildhoodEducation teacher licensure and also holds a certificate in TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages She is presently pursuing aMaster of Arts in Adventure Education (fittingly attending Girl Scoutsummer camp first sparked her deep love of the outdoors) Stefaniescontact information is 401-331-4500 x1400 and sargusgssneorg
Meghan Kampper Outreach and FundedInitiatives Manager Meghan is rejoining GSSNE and is excited to begin her workas our Outreach and Funded Initiatives Manager She comesback to Girl Scouts after spending some time working withinthe data team at Met School Meghan has two Girl Scouts ofher own who thoroughly enjoy their GS experiencesMeghans contact information is 401-331-4500 x1420and mkamppergssneorg
Tessa Sullivan Membership Specialist Tessa hopped on board the GSSNE train at the end of April as aMembership Specialist Previously a Toddler Teacher for theYWCA Tessa came to Girl Scouts with great tactics on how towork with people of all ages and temperaments Prior toworking with children Tessa worked as an Service LearningCoordinator for an after school program that catered torefugee immigrant and inner city students in New HampshireThis community service site gave Tessa a special expertise inworking with diverse populations as well as extensiveexperience with volunteer management Tessarsquos contactinformation is 401-331-4500 x1407 and tsullivangssneorg
Alexandria R Murphy Interim HighestAwards Coordinator Alexandria has been a Girl Scout since beginning Daisies in 2001She received her Bronze Award and is a 2015 Young Woman ofDistinction awardee for GSSNE for her 2014 Gold AwardGIRLS Gals In Real Life Succeed Shersquos a junior at Worcester StateUniversity studying Advertising and Public Relations minor in Pre-LawAfter attending law school she wants to be an attorney in the NavyJudge Advocate Generalrsquos Corps and run for a MA Congressional seatAlexandria loves empowering young women to enter the politicalspectrum and increase female representation in the government andmilitary Alexandria will be with GSSNE until the end of August hercontact information is highestawardsgssneorg
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
2016 Volunteer Appreciation Event
On June 4th we celebratedthe incredible volunteerswho are at the very heartof what we do
GSSNE has a new websiteIn mid-June we officially launched our brandnew council website The website now featuresa searchable forms section a simplified topmenu display a linkable events amp trainingcalendar and some of the latest greatestgraphics from GSUSA We are still working outthe kinks of the web migration but we arethrilled to share a cleaner leaner design forour membersWe hope the new platform will make the GirlScout web experience a little easier to navigateCheck out the new website at gssneorg
New Staff at GSSNE
Morgan Lovely K-12 Program Specialist Morgan is ecstatic to have joined the GSSNE team as of this July inher role as Program Specialist K-12 She is bringing volunteer andseries programming experience from her prior role with Girls Scoutsof Connecticut Morgan obtained her bachelors degree in ExerciseScience from Southern Connecticut State University Her extensivebackground in working with kids and healthy living programs comesfrom her previous work within the Yale School of Medicines BrightBodies Weight Management Program for Kids as well as youth soccercoaching experience with Soccer Shots of Central ConnecticutMorgan is excited to take her creative energy and cook up somecontagious program opportunities for the girls of Southeastern NewEngland A few fun facts about Morgan she was home-schooled fromgrades 2-7 by her parents and she is a marathon runner Morganscontact information is 401-331-4500 x1424 and mlovelygssneorg
Stefanie Argus Senior Director of Program Stefanie is a longtime Girl Scout and educator with a passion for youthdevelopment programming social justice and leadership She has beenactively involved with Girl Scouts on the local national and global levelsand she currently serves as a Lead Facilitator for the World Associationof Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Stop the Violence campaign Stefaniehas a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology amp Education with Early ChildhoodEducation teacher licensure and also holds a certificate in TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages She is presently pursuing aMaster of Arts in Adventure Education (fittingly attending Girl Scoutsummer camp first sparked her deep love of the outdoors) Stefaniescontact information is 401-331-4500 x1400 and sargusgssneorg
Meghan Kampper Outreach and FundedInitiatives Manager Meghan is rejoining GSSNE and is excited to begin her workas our Outreach and Funded Initiatives Manager She comesback to Girl Scouts after spending some time working withinthe data team at Met School Meghan has two Girl Scouts ofher own who thoroughly enjoy their GS experiencesMeghans contact information is 401-331-4500 x1420and mkamppergssneorg
Tessa Sullivan Membership Specialist Tessa hopped on board the GSSNE train at the end of April as aMembership Specialist Previously a Toddler Teacher for theYWCA Tessa came to Girl Scouts with great tactics on how towork with people of all ages and temperaments Prior toworking with children Tessa worked as an Service LearningCoordinator for an after school program that catered torefugee immigrant and inner city students in New HampshireThis community service site gave Tessa a special expertise inworking with diverse populations as well as extensiveexperience with volunteer management Tessarsquos contactinformation is 401-331-4500 x1407 and tsullivangssneorg
Alexandria R Murphy Interim HighestAwards Coordinator Alexandria has been a Girl Scout since beginning Daisies in 2001She received her Bronze Award and is a 2015 Young Woman ofDistinction awardee for GSSNE for her 2014 Gold AwardGIRLS Gals In Real Life Succeed Shersquos a junior at Worcester StateUniversity studying Advertising and Public Relations minor in Pre-LawAfter attending law school she wants to be an attorney in the NavyJudge Advocate Generalrsquos Corps and run for a MA Congressional seatAlexandria loves empowering young women to enter the politicalspectrum and increase female representation in the government andmilitary Alexandria will be with GSSNE until the end of August hercontact information is highestawardsgssneorg
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
GSSNE has a new websiteIn mid-June we officially launched our brandnew council website The website now featuresa searchable forms section a simplified topmenu display a linkable events amp trainingcalendar and some of the latest greatestgraphics from GSUSA We are still working outthe kinks of the web migration but we arethrilled to share a cleaner leaner design forour membersWe hope the new platform will make the GirlScout web experience a little easier to navigateCheck out the new website at gssneorg
New Staff at GSSNE
Morgan Lovely K-12 Program Specialist Morgan is ecstatic to have joined the GSSNE team as of this July inher role as Program Specialist K-12 She is bringing volunteer andseries programming experience from her prior role with Girls Scoutsof Connecticut Morgan obtained her bachelors degree in ExerciseScience from Southern Connecticut State University Her extensivebackground in working with kids and healthy living programs comesfrom her previous work within the Yale School of Medicines BrightBodies Weight Management Program for Kids as well as youth soccercoaching experience with Soccer Shots of Central ConnecticutMorgan is excited to take her creative energy and cook up somecontagious program opportunities for the girls of Southeastern NewEngland A few fun facts about Morgan she was home-schooled fromgrades 2-7 by her parents and she is a marathon runner Morganscontact information is 401-331-4500 x1424 and mlovelygssneorg
Stefanie Argus Senior Director of Program Stefanie is a longtime Girl Scout and educator with a passion for youthdevelopment programming social justice and leadership She has beenactively involved with Girl Scouts on the local national and global levelsand she currently serves as a Lead Facilitator for the World Associationof Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Stop the Violence campaign Stefaniehas a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology amp Education with Early ChildhoodEducation teacher licensure and also holds a certificate in TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages She is presently pursuing aMaster of Arts in Adventure Education (fittingly attending Girl Scoutsummer camp first sparked her deep love of the outdoors) Stefaniescontact information is 401-331-4500 x1400 and sargusgssneorg
Meghan Kampper Outreach and FundedInitiatives Manager Meghan is rejoining GSSNE and is excited to begin her workas our Outreach and Funded Initiatives Manager She comesback to Girl Scouts after spending some time working withinthe data team at Met School Meghan has two Girl Scouts ofher own who thoroughly enjoy their GS experiencesMeghans contact information is 401-331-4500 x1420and mkamppergssneorg
Tessa Sullivan Membership Specialist Tessa hopped on board the GSSNE train at the end of April as aMembership Specialist Previously a Toddler Teacher for theYWCA Tessa came to Girl Scouts with great tactics on how towork with people of all ages and temperaments Prior toworking with children Tessa worked as an Service LearningCoordinator for an after school program that catered torefugee immigrant and inner city students in New HampshireThis community service site gave Tessa a special expertise inworking with diverse populations as well as extensiveexperience with volunteer management Tessarsquos contactinformation is 401-331-4500 x1407 and tsullivangssneorg
Alexandria R Murphy Interim HighestAwards Coordinator Alexandria has been a Girl Scout since beginning Daisies in 2001She received her Bronze Award and is a 2015 Young Woman ofDistinction awardee for GSSNE for her 2014 Gold AwardGIRLS Gals In Real Life Succeed Shersquos a junior at Worcester StateUniversity studying Advertising and Public Relations minor in Pre-LawAfter attending law school she wants to be an attorney in the NavyJudge Advocate Generalrsquos Corps and run for a MA Congressional seatAlexandria loves empowering young women to enter the politicalspectrum and increase female representation in the government andmilitary Alexandria will be with GSSNE until the end of August hercontact information is highestawardsgssneorg
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
New Staff at GSSNE
Morgan Lovely K-12 Program Specialist Morgan is ecstatic to have joined the GSSNE team as of this July inher role as Program Specialist K-12 She is bringing volunteer andseries programming experience from her prior role with Girls Scoutsof Connecticut Morgan obtained her bachelors degree in ExerciseScience from Southern Connecticut State University Her extensivebackground in working with kids and healthy living programs comesfrom her previous work within the Yale School of Medicines BrightBodies Weight Management Program for Kids as well as youth soccercoaching experience with Soccer Shots of Central ConnecticutMorgan is excited to take her creative energy and cook up somecontagious program opportunities for the girls of Southeastern NewEngland A few fun facts about Morgan she was home-schooled fromgrades 2-7 by her parents and she is a marathon runner Morganscontact information is 401-331-4500 x1424 and mlovelygssneorg
Stefanie Argus Senior Director of Program Stefanie is a longtime Girl Scout and educator with a passion for youthdevelopment programming social justice and leadership She has beenactively involved with Girl Scouts on the local national and global levelsand she currently serves as a Lead Facilitator for the World Associationof Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Stop the Violence campaign Stefaniehas a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology amp Education with Early ChildhoodEducation teacher licensure and also holds a certificate in TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages She is presently pursuing aMaster of Arts in Adventure Education (fittingly attending Girl Scoutsummer camp first sparked her deep love of the outdoors) Stefaniescontact information is 401-331-4500 x1400 and sargusgssneorg
Meghan Kampper Outreach and FundedInitiatives Manager Meghan is rejoining GSSNE and is excited to begin her workas our Outreach and Funded Initiatives Manager She comesback to Girl Scouts after spending some time working withinthe data team at Met School Meghan has two Girl Scouts ofher own who thoroughly enjoy their GS experiencesMeghans contact information is 401-331-4500 x1420and mkamppergssneorg
Tessa Sullivan Membership Specialist Tessa hopped on board the GSSNE train at the end of April as aMembership Specialist Previously a Toddler Teacher for theYWCA Tessa came to Girl Scouts with great tactics on how towork with people of all ages and temperaments Prior toworking with children Tessa worked as an Service LearningCoordinator for an after school program that catered torefugee immigrant and inner city students in New HampshireThis community service site gave Tessa a special expertise inworking with diverse populations as well as extensiveexperience with volunteer management Tessarsquos contactinformation is 401-331-4500 x1407 and tsullivangssneorg
Alexandria R Murphy Interim HighestAwards Coordinator Alexandria has been a Girl Scout since beginning Daisies in 2001She received her Bronze Award and is a 2015 Young Woman ofDistinction awardee for GSSNE for her 2014 Gold AwardGIRLS Gals In Real Life Succeed Shersquos a junior at Worcester StateUniversity studying Advertising and Public Relations minor in Pre-LawAfter attending law school she wants to be an attorney in the NavyJudge Advocate Generalrsquos Corps and run for a MA Congressional seatAlexandria loves empowering young women to enter the politicalspectrum and increase female representation in the government andmilitary Alexandria will be with GSSNE until the end of August hercontact information is highestawardsgssneorg
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
Tessa Sullivan Membership Specialist Tessa hopped on board the GSSNE train at the end of April as aMembership Specialist Previously a Toddler Teacher for theYWCA Tessa came to Girl Scouts with great tactics on how towork with people of all ages and temperaments Prior toworking with children Tessa worked as an Service LearningCoordinator for an after school program that catered torefugee immigrant and inner city students in New HampshireThis community service site gave Tessa a special expertise inworking with diverse populations as well as extensiveexperience with volunteer management Tessarsquos contactinformation is 401-331-4500 x1407 and tsullivangssneorg
Alexandria R Murphy Interim HighestAwards Coordinator Alexandria has been a Girl Scout since beginning Daisies in 2001She received her Bronze Award and is a 2015 Young Woman ofDistinction awardee for GSSNE for her 2014 Gold AwardGIRLS Gals In Real Life Succeed Shersquos a junior at Worcester StateUniversity studying Advertising and Public Relations minor in Pre-LawAfter attending law school she wants to be an attorney in the NavyJudge Advocate Generalrsquos Corps and run for a MA Congressional seatAlexandria loves empowering young women to enter the politicalspectrum and increase female representation in the government andmilitary Alexandria will be with GSSNE until the end of August hercontact information is highestawardsgssneorg
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
Change the Life of a Girl
Did you know it costs $469 to provide a girl
with one year of Girl ScoutingItrsquos hard to place a price tag on the value of our programs and the life changingbenefits felt by our girls but research shows that it costs $46900 to supportone girl member of courage confidence and character for one full year Withoutthe financial support of our donors our organization would not be able to dowhat it does and be able to have a positive impact on generations of girls Youcan help be a part of that impact by clicking the image above and making adonation today
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
Shop Corner
Office ClosingsPlease note the GSSNE Office at 500 Greenwich Ave Warwickwill be closed on the follow dates As always follow us onFacebook for the most up-to-date information
August 8th - VJ Day
September 5th - Labor Day
October 10th - Columbus Day
November 11th - Veterans Day
November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving
December 23rd-26th - Christmas
2016 FALL BACK TO TROOP IN-STORE PROMOTION
Spend $75 or more on a single transaction during theperiod of August 17-October 15 2016 and earn a $10coupon Coupon is valid on an in-store purchase of$25 or more from November 1-Nov 18 2016 Limitone coupon per customer
Come in for your Summer Camp needsSelect camp t-shirts are $200
Click here for more information on the GSSNE Shop
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
Dont forget visit gssneorg for our September Issue
We hope youve enjoyed our firstvirtual version of Smore News
