August 2015
-Volunteer Spotlight ...............................1 -Remembering Pam Metzger ...........................................................................................1
Programs at a Glance
Membership
-Membership Update ................ 8
Calendar....................................... 9 Submit Troop or Volunteer News here.
Remembering Pam Metzger It is with great sadness that we share the passing of longtime Girl Scout volunteer, Pamela Joy Metzger on July 1, 2015. Pam was a resident of Lake Worth and a dedicated member of the Tri-Star Service Unit leadership team. She served as the Service Unit Volunteer Manager until recently when illness prevented her. We will remember Pam as an engaged, enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer who gave more than 25 years of volunteer service to Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida and Girl Scouts of Palm Glades council. She had a deep and true affection for Girl Scouting, and we feel very lucky that she was able to influence the lives of thousands of Girl Scouts in her lifetime, here in our communities. (Continue page 7)
Calendar
-Calling All Service Unit Recruitment Teams! ...................... 8 -Complimentary Troop Leader and Co-Leader Registrations From Early Bird..................................... 8 -Back to School is Back to Girl Scouts! .................................................8
Debbie Perez explains that, “Girl Scouts teaches core skills that shape us as people.” She is a member of the new Gemini Service Unit in St. Lucie County and this is her 20th year involved in Girl Scouts. Debbie became a Troop Leader many years ago when her daughter, Rebecca, became a Brownie. Fast forward and Rebecca is in college where she excelled in campus activities and made friends easily by bonding with other Girl Scouts. And she is still actively involved in Girl Scouts! In May 2015, Rebecca graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in anthropology and ancient studies. Debbie says her daughter’s success is a direct affect from being a Girl Scout. She says, “As girls succeed in the world they know and believe they are truly a part of something bigger.” Gemini is thrilled to have such a steadfast volunteer as Debbie Perez!
Membership
-Green Grapevine - Required Trainings .......................................................... 4 -Volunteer Essentials, Council Volunteer Policies and Procedures and Other Important Documents ........ 4-5 -New Legislation to Require Level 2 Background Screening for all Volunteers ....................................................................................... 5 -Adult Learning ............................... 5-7 -Save The Date - Volunteer Weekend ..................................................... 7 -Remembering Pam Metzger Continued .................................................... 7
Every month, we showcase a volunteer who exemplifies the Girl Scout mission and serves as a role model for other leaders.
Adult & Leader Highlights
Adult & Leader Highlights
Volunteer Spotlight
Programs at a Glance
-Spooky Safari at Lion Country Safari ......................................................................... 2 -NEW! GSUSA Outdoor Badges .................................................................. 2 -Educators Appreciation Day ................................................................................................ 2 -Summer Funshine Time is Almost Over! .................................. 2-3 -Gold or Silver Award Project Deadline is Approaching ... 3 -GSSEF Program Calender ........................................................................................ 3 -Product Sale ........................................... 3
We’d love to hear what you’re doing with your girls! Send us an email or post on Facebook! Feel free to contact Melinda Glasco with comments, pictures or ideas at mglasco@gssef.org. All of the Linking Leaders issues are archived in the Volunteer Vault here for easy reference.
Spotlights
Spotlights