2008 charleston women of distinction
april 7 2008
Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, in conjunction with Girl Scout councils across the nation, annually recognize women of courage, confidence, and character who serve their communities and act as positive role models for girls. The Women of Distinction Awards are presented in recognition of women who have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, made contributions affecting their local and/or broad communities and acted as positive role models for today’s young women who will one day follow them.
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entertainment announced for rockin' by the cooper river
march 31 2008
The Original Loafers, Division Street, and the Community Dance Theatre’s Star Dancers are scheduled to perform at the annual Rockin’ By The Cooper River on Saturday, May 17 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
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congratulations to the 2008 mary dean brewer women of distinction
march 6 2008
Leadership development is at the heart of the Girl Scout mission and the leaders of tomorrow look to outstanding women as models for the character and determination it takes to succeed. Every year, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina honors women who make a difference in their local communities at the annual Mary Dean Brewer Women of Distinction gala. These awards are presented in recognition of those women who have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, made contributions affecting their local and/or broad communities and acted as positive role models for today’s young women, who will one day follow them.
ONLY 10 MORE DAYS TO GET YOUR GIRL SCOUT COOKIES THIS YEAR
FEBRUARY 29 2008
The Girl Scout Cookie Sale has only ten days left before they are gone for another season! Thousands of Girl Scouts across eastern South Carolina are setting up shop at local retailers this weekend throughout 18 counties in South Carolina.
“If you haven’t had the chance to try the zesty Lemon Chalet Cremes or the Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips, your time is running out,” read more »
WINTER '08 issue of the connection released
FEBRUARY 25 2008
The Winter '08 issue of The Connection, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina's council newsletter, has been released and is on its way to mailboxes throughout the state and beyond. It has also been posted to this website, and is available for download by following the link below or through the Newsletter Archive listed in the side menu on the left of the screen.
In this issue you'll learn about the secrets of the top cookie sellers across GSESC, the many wonderful activities in which troops and service areas are participating, and learn more about West Ashley-based Girl Scout Troop 399 and their dynamic leader Helen Pugh. The 2006-2007 GSESC Annual Report is also included, as is the new Communications Survey.
If you would prefer to receive The Connection via e-mail, please send your request to keishafrost@girlscoutsesc.org along with your e-mail address. Distributing The Connection via e-mail helps us save council resources, and we encourage our members to consider whether receiving our newsletter electronically will better serve their needs. We will of course also continue to print physical copies of The Connection for our members who prefer to receive it by mail.
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DILLON GIRL SCOUTS BRING CHEER TO LOCAL PATIENTS
FEBRUARY 21 2008
Girl Scouts are known for raising spirits and spreading good will throughout the community, and a local troop from Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina has been doing its part. In January, Dillon-based Girl Scout Troop 520 visited the McLeod St. Eugene Hospital sharing good wishes for the new year. Girls presented the patients with Beanie Baby dolls and bears.
TROOP LEADER: OUR COOKIES ARE JUST FINE
FEBRUARY 20 2008
From the Island Packet:
Girl Scout cookies in the Lowcountry aren't stale and weren't damaged by storage problems, according to local Girl Scout leaders. In fact, the cookies supplied here are from a different baker than those used in the Raleigh area where some cookie abnormalities were reported, according to Girl Scout officials. "Our cookies are fabulous," said Susan Brooks, co-leader of senior Girl Scout Troop 369, which has members on Hilton Head Island and the mainland. "We have gotten so many compliments on our cookies."
The problems that may be plaguing the cookies one state to the north haven't hit the coastal area of South Carolina because the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina use Louisville, Ky.-based Little Brownie Bakers, said Victoria Marshall, director of development and marketing for the regional Scout group. It was the other approved Girl Scout cookie baker, ABC Bakers, headquartered in Richmond, Va., and a bakery in South Dakota, that supplied the cookies to Girl Scouts in the Raleigh area.
Little Brownie Bakers said its cookies were not the ones damaged by flooding in a storage facility in the Winston-Salem, N.C., area. "You can be assured that we would never do anything to compromise the trust you have placed in us to provide high-quality, safe food," the bakery said in a statement.
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LOCAL GIRL SCOUT COOKIES NOT AFFECTED BY RALEIGH, NC INCIDENT
FEBRUARY 20 2008
An article that appeared in the Island Packet recently about Girl Scout cookies does not affect the local Girl Scout troops and Girl Council, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina, Inc. (GSESC). "While this is an unfortunate incident in North Carolina, we do not want our local Girl Scouts to be affected by what has happened in another area that uses an entirely different cookie baker. Our cookies are different, our recipes are different and our baker is different,” said Victoria Marshall, Director of Development and Marketing. “It is important for our local community to be aware that our baker of choice is Little Brownie Baker and their products have not been compromised. One of our primary concerns is for the satisfaction of the consumer and a key learning component for girls through this activity is customer satisfaction.”
Through the Girl Scout Program, girls develop business and money management skills through activities such as the Girl Scout Cookie sale, the leading business and economic literacy program for girls. The Girl Scout Cookie Sale Activity gives girls the opportunity to earn money for community service projects, council-sponsored girl activities and events, summer camp and/or international travel experiences.
GSESC would like to thank the individuals and corporations who help to support thousands of local Girl Scouts learn valuable life skills by purchasing Girl Scout cookies. You can still support your local Girl Scouts by purchasing packages of cookies at booth sales that will be held through March 11th.
DISTINGUISHED WOMEN
FEBRUARY 19 2008
From the Times and Democrat:
Myrtle McDaniel, a retired Orangeburg educator, was recently honored by the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina as one of its 2008 Women of Distinction. She was recognized for her contributions to education.
According to a press release announcing the honor, each year GSESC honors women who make a difference in their local communities at its annual Women of Distinction event. The awards are presented in recognition of those women who have demonstrated significant achievement in their careers, made contributions affecting their communities and acted as positive role models for today's young women.
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ROCKIN' BY THE COOPER RIVER OFFERS LIVE MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN
FEBRUARY 13 2008
Tickets are now on sale for Rockin' by the Cooper River, an event held to benefit Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina. Live music by local bands is a hallmark of this annual event, and attendees will enjoy games and activities, tasty food and a silent auction. Presented in partnership with the North Charleston Parks and Recreation Department, this event supports Girl Scouting across eighteen counties in South Carolina, helping over 13,000 girls grow into women of courage, confidence and character. Rockin' by the Cooper River will be held on Saturday, May 17 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tickets to attend are available for $5.00, while tickets for games will be 50 cents. Food will be available for purchase from a number of vendors at the event.
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girl scouts get awards for being 'in the dog house'
FEBRUARY 12 2008
From the Manning Times:
When Joanne Corman Staz, troop leader for local Girl Scout Troop 353 called Nina and Tony Fuller, owners of the Dog House, to ask if they needed any help in their establishment, both the troop and the Fullers were excited. The Dog House is a dog grooming salon located on Commerce Street in Manning. "The girls have worked extra hard on this. They would come in on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and work from 5 p.m. until sometimes 8 p.m.," Staz said. She said that much of Girl Scouting is about community service, something the girls of Troop 353 love so much.
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gsesc communications survey released
FEBRUARY 7 2008
Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina is committed to providing effective communication to our members and community partners. In order to analyze our current processes we are surveying all adult members, friends and partners about council communications.
Please take a moment to respond to our online survey and help us evaluate and improve Council communications. The survey will close on March 15. We appreciate your input!
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SOUP'S ON IN NORWAY
FEBRUARY 7 2008
Norway Girl Scouts are making the world a little better place, one bowl at a time. Free soup kitchens, which were started by Rasia Steadman and Shaytoria Peeples as part of their [Girl Scout Gold Award] community service project have been picked up by Girl Scout Troops 356, 407 and 486 and turned into a monthly event.
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2008 National young women of distinction call for applications
FEBRUARY 7 2008
It is that time of year again—time to recognize exceptional young women who have earned the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Girl Scout Gold Award. This year, 10 Young Women of Distinction will be honored at a special awards ceremony in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 30-November 2, 2008.
Applications are now being accepted from any Girl Scout who has received her Girl Scout Gold Award between October 1, 2006 and April 30, 2008. Girls who wish to apply or nominate someone for this special honor are encouraged to download an application (available here). Please note that the application must be completed and submitted to their councils NO LATER THAN May 15, 2008. There is no limit on the number of applications a council or Overseas Committee can submit to GSUSA. Applications from councils or Overseas Committees must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2008, and received by GSUSA no later than July 7, 2008. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
The projects will be evaluated on 3 key areas: how the project reflects the passion the Girl Scout has for the cause and how she has used her leadership skills to take action; how the project affects the world around her; and how the project addresses the three Girl Scout keys to leadership: Discover, Connect and Take Action. The winners will be announced by the Girl Scouts of the USA on August 29, 2008.
Let’s do our part in recognizing the fine young women in Girl Scouting, nominate a Gold Award recipient today. If you have any questions or concerns about the National Young Women of Distinction event, please contact Carmen Bilton, Older Girl Program Specialist, at (843) 669-5174 or via e-mail at carmenbilton@girlscoutsesc.org.
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GIRL SHARES HER HAIR
FEBRUARY 6 2008
From the Post and Courier:
Third-grader Cami Emory [a member of Girl Scout Troop 009] could not even imagine letting someone cut her long and beautiful hair, not without a really good reason, anyway. She found that reason a few weeks ago — and donated lengthy locks of her hair to children who have lost theirs while undergoing chemotherapy. The Windsor Hill Elementary School had been reluctant to get even a trim, but decided to share spare hair with children at St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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new insignia reflects the modern girl scout
january 29 2008
From the Island Packet:
More than 90 years ago, being a model Girl Scout meant knowing how to price three cuts of meat, properly store your fur and flannels and operate a vacuum. But to remain relevant in the 21st century, the national girl power organization knew it had to do a little housekeeping of its own. While the scouts of several cookie boxes past endeavored to earn badges like Matron Housekeeper, Child Nurse and Dairy Maid, today's leading ladies are going for insignia like CyberGirl Scout, Couch Potato, B Xtreme! and the Ms. President patch. Since 2000, the organization has been working to revamp its image to keep girls interested by adopting a new mission statement and introducing a more contemporary line of awards and badges.
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WHO ARE THE 2008 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION?
january 24 2008
Leadership development is at the heart of the Girl Scout mission, and the leaders of tomorrow look to outstanding women as models for the character and determination it takes to succeed. Every year, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina (GSESC) honors women who make a difference in their local communities at the annual Women of Distinction event. These awards are presented in recognition of those women who have demonstrated significant achievement in their fields of endeavor, made contributions affecting their local and/or broad communities and acted as positive role models for today's young women, who will one day follow them.
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river of words seeks student poetry, art
Girl Scouts can participate to partially fulfill Water Drop Patch Program requirements
january 15 2008
From the Times and Democrat:
If you hide poetry in your heart--or your school notebooks--then consider entering the international River of Words Environmental Poetry & Art Project. River of Words, a nonprofit arts and environmental education program, is seeking works from students in kindergarten through 12th grade to compete in the annual contest. Each April, eight U.S. winners, one international winner and a "ROW Teacher of the Year" are honored (during National Poetry Month) at a ceremony at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Girl Scouts can earn their "Water Drop" patch by entering the contest and fulfilling other requirements (www.epa.gov/adopt/patch/).
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it's girl scout cookie time!
january 11 2008
The Girl Scout Cookie Sale is underway! Thousands of Girl Scouts across eastern South Carolina are out and about in their neighborhoods, knocking on doors and taking pre-orders for Girl Scout Cookies. You can support local Girl Scout troops by pre-ordering cookies from a friendly Girl Scout, contacting Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina (GSESC) at (800) 868-9911 to notify a local troop or by visiting www.girlscoutsesc.org for more information. The Girl Scout Cookie Sale will run through March 9, with booth sales appearing beginning February 16. Girl Scout Cookies cost just $3.50 per package.
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Lee county girl scouts hold party to plan for cookie sale
january 11 2008
From the Lee County Observer :
It's Girl Scout cookie time again! On Jan. 4 the girls from Lee County gathered for an overnight party at Savannah Advent Christian Church to make plans on how to sell those yummy cookies. The girls started taking orders on Jan. 5 and will continue selling until March 12. The cookies cost $3.50 a box.
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Girl scouts plan to hold more soup kitchens
january 9 2008
From the Times and Democrat:
More than 70 people enjoyed the Norway Girl Scouts free Soup Kitchen during the holidays. The meal was served at the Three Crosses Ministry building and consisted of chicken soup, vegetable soup, beef soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and ham and cheese sandwiches.
The Soup Kitchen was started as a Gold Award project by Girl Scouts Shaytoria Peeples and Rasia Steadman.
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Parade winners named
january 3 2008
Girl Scout troops from Pine Service Area participated in the Summerville Christmas Parade on Dec. 9, and were awarded a prize for "Most Creative" float. The Summerville Journal Scene ran another feature on the parade, with a large photograph of the girls who participated. You can view this feature by following the link below.
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the stockings were hung by the tents with care...
january 3 2008
[With photo] Girl Scout Troop # 395 Troop Leaders Kim Dalrymple and Teresa Walker are joined by 13 little elves [who] worked diligently to sew and stuff stockings for our troops. The troops are from the 437th Charleston Air Force Base Aerial Port Squadron "Port Dawgs" and are deployed in Iraq for the holidays. Many of the items were donated and collected by various people in the community. The Scouts intend their work to provide a little morale lift for the men and women risking their lives for our safety and freedom. This season may we honor and support our troops for their service and sacrifice.
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new cookie recipes released
january 2 2008
We're excited about the new Girl Scout Cookies -- Lemon Chalet Cremes and Sugar Free Chocolate Chips -- which will be offered during the Cookie Sale Activity, which will begin on Saturday, January 5. And as the thousands of girls who will participate in the activity get ready, we'd like to share some recipes for desserts which can be made with the new cookies. Follow the link below for a sneak preview of your next award-winning treat.
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