May 2016

GSSN Silver & Gold

All the latest news from your local GSSN Council!

Girl Scout super-strength and willpower...

As we wrap up Girl Scout Cookie season we'd like to introduce you to Pat Madura, a Reno Nev. GS Alum who grew up in Connecticut. Pat is about to turn 80 years young, and her super strength is Girl Scout Cookie Willpower.

An avid Weight Watchers advocate, Pat eats just one Girl Scout Cookie each week - savoring every bite. Well, we had to meet this powerhouse of a lady. I mean, who on earth can possibly resist eating, at the very least, two Girl Scout Cookies?

Pat brought with her some treasured Girl Scout memorabilia. A black and white photo of her Girl Scout troop, her membership star pins, and several earned badges - her Green Clover Award, First Aid Cadette, as well as her Child Care badge, dating back to 1946.

We are always excited to meet our amazing alum, and want to thank Pat for her story and continued support of Girl Scouting.

P.S. Pat's "just one cookie" rule has contributed to her losing more than 100 pounds on her journey to health through Weight Watchers. (Congratulations, Girl Scout. We're proud of you for reaching your goals!). Maybe we, too, can aspire to the "just one" rule? Fingers crossed it might make our frozen Thin Mints last until next cookie season.

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Girl Scout Leaders & Alumnae - Join us at the 5th Annual Songfest!

Sunday, May 1, 1-4 p.m.

Hurry and sign-up as there are still a few spots left for this Singing Event! You don't miss out!! Contact Pam Verhaegen at Meadowbunn@aol.com to register.

Have you every laughed at how there is a tune for almost everything this world? The "There's a Song for That" May Day Songfest is the perfect way to celebrate May Day and the joy of singing songs with your friends by singing some old songs and learning a few new ones.

This event is open to troops/girls of all age levels, leaders, and Alumnae. It will be held in Education Building of the First Congregational Church of Reno where there is plenty of free parking. The Songfest is hosted by the local Sierra Silver Streaks Chapter of the Green Hat Society. Find out more here.

Nominate a Woman in Leadership!

Know a great woman who is making a difference in her field? Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada is seeking nominations for our TRIUMPHANT: Celebrating Women In Leadership awards! Find out more.

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Your support will assist Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada in building girls of courage, confidence and character - future women leaders!

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