| SPANISH WEB SITE Girl Scouts
of the USA has launched a Girl Scout Spanish Web site.
“This is truly a meaningful step in our work with
the Hispanic community and for the first time gives
us a national online presence - En Espanol. The Spanish
Web site will help us reach out to the growing Hispanic
community that is on the Web and show our continued
and very real commitment to diversity,” said Kathy
Cloninger, GSUSA executive director. Whether you are
fluent in Spanish or not, log on and enjoy the vivid
design and beautiful images at www.girlscouts.org/espanol.
LAND’S END OFFERS UNIFORMS FOR GIRL SCOUT ADULTS
Uniform pieces that are available are: short and long
sleeved polos, supima tee, turtleneck, mock turtleneck,
fleece crewneck, and chino pants or shorts. Call 1-877-312-1767
for information.
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camera was left at Senior Recognition Event on April
4 at Camp Agnes Arnold. Call 713-292-0300 for information
on retrieving the camera.
KID ZONE The Houston Bar Association has developed
a new section on its Web site that provides information
on law-related topics for children, teens, parents and
educators. KidZone was designed to present a variety
of relevant information in a concise format. The “Legal
Education” section includes information on juvenile
law, local curfew laws, the Texas court structure, law
as a career and a legal dictionary, as well as a link
to law-related lesson plans for teachers. Under “Safety
Tips,” viewers will find information on abduction
prevention, Internet safety, substance abuse, hotlines
and peer mediation. A “Helpful Links” section
provides additional information, resources and games.
Check it out at www.hba.org, KidZone |
FREE PIONEER DAY will be Saturday, November 6 at
Jesse Jones Park for all Girl Scouts, friends, and families.
For more details, visit www.cp4.hctx.net/jones.
| BEAR NECESSITIES is a emergency supply
room for abused and neglected children of Harris
County. It supplies items to children under the
care of Children’s Protective Services (CPS).
Girl Scout troops can help by organizing supply
drives. BEAR is in need of hygiene products, diapers,
formula, clothing, cleaning supples, car seats,
towels, blankets, and “birthdays in a box.”
Contact BEAR at 713-940-3087. BE A Resource for
CPS kids! |
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The
CIN is located at www.gssjc.org. See what’s
new in August. Service unit administrators will
find activities to share at service unit meetings.
Leaders will find updates on program offerings.