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Girls and parents invited to Duneland Girl Scouts recruiting event

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The Duneland area Girl Scouts Council is holding a Registration Night and Parent Volunteer Recruitment event on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, located at 2050 W. CR1100 North in Chesterton.

Girls between the ages of 5 and 17 who are enrolled in the Duneland area school system and are interested in becoming Girl Scouts, as well as adults who would like to serve as Troop Leaders, Co-Leaders and Support Volunteers are invited to attend.

Troops for Fall 2014 are forming now and the Registration/Recruitment event offers the perfect opportunity for those who are considering joining Girl Scouts to find out more about the program and sign up.

Registration is $15 for the Girl Scouts Annual Registration fee and financial assistance is available. The event is open to new Girl Scouts only; current Girl Scouts are encouraged to register online.

“Participating in Girl Scouts as a girl member or adult volunteer is an incredible way to build your personal skills, meet new people, and get involved in your community. We’re inviting adults and girls to learn about our current program, opportunities, and how they can experience all the rewards of Girl Scouts,” said Jennifer Norris, Membership Specialist for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

Girl Scouts who join at the September event can look forward to a year of exciting opportunities and fun events like the “Back to School at the Pool” event, which took place on Aug. 15. The Girl Scouts who attended brought back to school supplies which were donated to local schools.

Girl Scouting is committed to offering a wide range of activities, workshops, camps, and interactive learning opportunities that encourage girls ages 5 - 17 to make new friends, discover their strengths and leadership qualities and learn new things.

Many volunteer opportunities exist. Adults ages 18 and older may volunteer to assist with the annual registration process, help a troop of girls, assist as a camp counselor, share their expertise or knowledge of a subject with girls earning badges on topics ranging from science to ecology, help with the logistics of the annual Girl Scout Cookie program, and much more. Flexible options exist to complement volunteers’ work schedules and personal availability.

“We are looking for caring, responsible adults to encourage girls to explore a variety of related topics, empower them with the ability to choose the directions they will take to accomplish a goal, and then support them as they put their ideas into action,” explained Norris.

For more information, visit www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org or call 1-855-ILOVEGS (456-8347).

 

 

Posted 9/15/2014

 
 

 

 

 

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