The Golden Link

Contents

Features

From the Top Cora Ann Blytas talks about the recent hurricanes.

Troop Earns Timely Interest Project Troop #5825 earns the Emergency Preparedness Interest Project.

Girl Scout Interest Groups Explore new interests and make new friends.

Tour GSSJC’s Eight Camps Also, girls share their favorites.

Girl Scouts Travel  Girls share their stories.

Troop #5578 Is Solid Gold All members earned the Gold Award.

Girl Scout Day with the Houston Astros The 2004-2005 Gold Award recipients were honored.

How Girl Scouting Changed My Life Jacalyn W. reflects on her experience.

Ervan Chew Pluralism Award Recipient Louise Villejo is also the volunteer spotlight for this month.

Family Partnership Annual Giving Campaign Campaign co-chair Julie Ullrich talks about the power of one.

Meet GSSJC Board Member Stacy Methvin is a staunch supporter.

Gold Award Senior Girl Scouts earn Girl Scouting’s highest award.

Moment in History How Girl Scouts communicate.

Explore the 2006 Cookie Sale It’s almost here! Find out about troop bonuses and the new 1000+ Club.

Service: A Cornerstone of Girl Scouting Opportunities for service and what girls are doing.

Departments

Membership What the camping experience does for youth and Dare to Share.

Program What’s new in Program?

Adult Development Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and information on Home Study Courses.

Around Camp The impact of Hurricane Rita.

Fund Development The Emerald Circle introduces new officers and an update on the Camp Robinwood Troop Campaign.

Girl Scouts help hurricane survivors

Girl Scouts help hurricane survivors.

And so on

 

Louise Villejo received the Ervan Chew Pluralism Award

Louise Villejo received the Ervan Chew Pluralism Award.

On the Cover

Backpacking is one of the Interest Groups that girls can join. From left to right, Rae R., Katie B. and Justine B. attended a two week backpacking adventure last summer in New Mexico as part of Resident Camp 2005. Rae and Katie are enjoying the smell of spruce along the trail. For more information about Girl Scout Interest Groups, please see page 6.

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