GSWPA S'more Girl Scout Year 2016-17 | Page 9

r u o y e s U ! e c i vo HERE ARE TWO GREAT WAYS TO … Girl Advisory Teams We need you! Your ideas. Your voice. Your action! Girls in grades 5-12 are joining with other girls in their communities to discuss issues concerning girls today and work together to effect change. Giving Back Every day in western Pennsylvania, Girl Scouts of all ages make the world a better place through community service. They choose topics they’re passionate about, work together to develop a plan, and rally the troops to get the job done. Not sure where to start when choosing and planning a community service project? If you’re a troop leader, talk with the girls about what they love and go from there. Ideas include: •• homeless shelters By joining a Girl Advisory Team, you can use your voice to improve your community, support other Girl Scouts and enhance programming in Girl Scouts. This is a great way to develop new leadership skills, show off your creativity and have fun! GSWPA Media Team You already know Girl Scouts is fun and awesome, so help us spread the word! We’re looking for girls to join our Media Team to represent Girl Scouting in your community. Junior through Senior Girl Scouts may apply. Depending on your interests and skills, you could: •• participate in TV, radio, and newspaper interviews; •• write articles and submit photos for the GSWPA blog or newsletters; •• create videos to promote Girl Scout programs and mission; •• environmental issues •• represent the council at high-profile events in the community, including speaking engagements and appearances; •• identifying a need at school or worship center •• conduct official flag ceremonies; and You can also use the MagNut and Cookie Program as a first step to give back and learn more about patriotism through Operation: Sweet Appreciation and our Gift of Caring program. (Find more on that on page 3 of this issue or gswpa.org/fund-the-fun.) •• report on special Girl Scout events during the year. •• pet hospitals or shelters Email Customer Care at [email protected] or call 800-248-3355 for more information on how to join a Girl Advisory Team or the Media Team. When it comes to giving back, the sky is truly the limit. Troop 52570 dropping off donations at Goodwill AM WP GS edia Team Read about girls going the extra mile through community service on pages 6 and 7. 9