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President
of the Council and Chair of the Board
Cora Ann Blytas
Chief
Executive Officer
Mary Vitek
Communications
Coordinator
Beth Watkins
Communications
Director
Betsy Denson
Communications
Manager
Joanne Pastalaniec
Mission
Statement
GSSJC: The premier organization for all girls _ building
character, values, and skills for a lifetime.
Pluralism
Statement
Embracing and promoting pluralism is an integral part
of every activity and plan of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council,
not disconnected or separate projects. Only individuals willing
to accept and be educated about the basic tenet that Girl
Scouting is for all girls may serve in volunteer leadership
or staff positions.
Circulation
The Golden Link is published 10 times a year. It
has a circulation of over 44,000 for four issues and a circulation
of over 15,000 for the other six issues. The Golden Link
is also available on-line at www.gssjc.org. The Golden
Link reaches 21 Texas counties: Angelina, Chambers, Hardin,
Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Nacogdoches,
Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto,
Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, and Waller. To report address
changes or if you have problems receiving The Golden Link
call Membership Credentials at 713-292-0300.
Deadlines
Deadline for submitting items is the first of the month
two months prior to publication. GSSJC does not accept responsibility
for unsolicited materials. Send news and photographs to The
Golden Link at the Council address or e-mail bdenson@sjgs.org.
Advertisements
Advertising rates are available by calling 713-292-0314.
Advertisements are accepted in good faith that all the information
is correct. Acceptance of advertising does not reflect endorsement
of services or goods by the Council.
The
Golden Link is published 10 times a year by Girl Scouts
of San Jacinto Council, 3110 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX
77098
713-292-0300
www.gssjc.org
Copyright
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by
Cora Ann Blytas,
President of the Council and
Chair of the Board |
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| See Jane Learn |
When I was five, I couldn’t wait to go
to school to learn to read and write. The whole
process of learning intrigued me - I even loved
Dick and Jane. (Alice and Jerry weren’t
too bad either.)
That love of acquiring new knowledge has extended
through my 25+ years as a volunteer for Girl
Scouting. It began with training for the basics
of leadership and that has culminated in a leadership
course for new presidents. Every course along
the way had something to offer that made each
level or position easier.
Obviously other volunteers feel the same way
about learning new material. Almost 10,000 people
were trained in San Jacinto Council last year.
Still others took training from private companies,
the statewide Volunteer Conference, the Governor’s
Volunteer Conference, or at the Edith Macy Conference
Center.
The sessions ranged from basic leadership
to being trained as a trainer of trainers. The
courses all benefit the programs for girls and
help adults to increase their skills and become
more competent in their positions.
Check out the schedules in this issue of The
Golden Link and take advantage of the trainings
offered. Better yet, consider becoming a trainer
yourself. Contact Judy Syring at 713-292-0254
if you are interested in learning more.
When you learn to take a troop to camp, how
to deal with various behaviors or how to sail
a boat, you have come a long way from Dick and
Jane.
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Save the date
The
next regional meeting will be February 22, 6:30-8 p.m.
at the Girl Scout Center. Regional meetings are an opportunity
to participate in the democratic process. The meeting
will provide you with an opportunity to offer input
into the direction of the Council. |
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