March 2005 Volume 31 Issue 3  

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
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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

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by Cora Ann Blytas,
President of the Council and
Chair of the Board		  

Spring means new things at Council
March, the month of the vernal equinox, is the time for new beginnings – whether it is baby bunnies, buds on the trees, or new and exciting happenings for Girl Scouts of San Jacinto.
As I write this we eagerly anticipate meeting with the designers/architects who will have the initial plans for the new building at 3000 Southwest Freeway. A committee of volunteers and staff who have worked for several months giving input to the project are looking forward to a “WOW” factor to mark the place where we see the future for our girl members.
This month the delegates will receive their mailings for the Spring Council Meeting. We will be electing new officers and members of the board of directors and delegates to the National Convention to be held in October in Atlanta, GA. The national delegates will be participating in the first meeting with the new CEO of GSUSA, Kathy Cloninger. The National Board of Directors and the national staff have been busy with task groups who have been studying various issues pertinent to 		the organization. These issues will be unveiled at the convention with the new strategic priorities and a mission statement.
In our own Council, volunteers, staff, board members, and community leaders have just completed the Council Performance Assessment. Resulting insights will give us direction and new priorities for the next four years. We will be sharing these with you along with the new mission statement for our Council.
The Capital and Endowment Campaign is offering wonderful opportunities for our Council by providing new facilities and funds for maintenance and scholarships. I’m sure that your troop has decided to participate and that you are planning right now how you will contribute to the renovation at Robinwood.
New building! National Convention! New strategies and priorities! New Mission Statement! Capital and Endowment Campaign! It’s spring in Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council and we are looking forward to many new opportunities and new beginnings.

 

The Spring Council Meeting is April 9
at the Girl Scout Center.
All delegates need to attend.
If you find that you are unable to attend
the Spring Council Meeting, please notify your Service Unit Nominating Committee Chair or one of the alternates in your service unit so a replacement can be secured.