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.