 Zink
the Zebra
Main Entry: Zink
Pronunciation: zinc
Function: name of a friendly zebra
Usage: fondly
Etymology: created by Kelly, www.zinkthezebra.org
Zink lives in the Lipis Jungle and has spots instead of
stripes. Zebras treat Zink differently because she looks
different. A special young girl named Kelly Weil
who was also treated differently because of the way she looked
on the outside created Zink. But Kelly knew that it’s
what is on the inside that counts...Everyone is different
and that’s what makes everyone special! Zink stands
for understanding, respect, compassion and acceptance to spread
the word that regardless of interests, education, cultural
background, economic status, level of ability, and/or physical
differences, everyone wants to feel accepted.
Zink the Zebra is the main character of a compassionate
story written by 11-year-old Kelly Weil before she died of
cancer in 1993. Kelly’s story, Zink the Zebra -
A Special Tale, is about a zebra named Zink who has spots
instead of stripes. Zink questions why she is treated differently
just because she looks different on the outside. She knows
that on the inside, she has the same hopes, dreams and feelings
of any other zebra. Through Zink, Kelly conveys the powerful
message that all people, regardless of interests, education,
cultural background, economic status, level of ability, and/or
physical differences, are more alike than they are different.
Zink the Zebra Foundation is dedicated to creating
and implementing diversity educational programs for children
to help teach them about understanding, respect, compassion,
and acceptance of others AND help children build self-esteem, provide
diversity awareness and promote self-acceptance. The
Foundation’s goal is to help children learn that what
they say and the actions they take have a positive or negative
effect on others. Zink’s lovable character provides
a powerful role model to help children, early in their lives,
understand the importance of being compassionate, respectful
and accepting of other people.
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council makes this program available
to girls and troops in two ways. First, troop leaders may
purchase the program level materials, book and patch and spotted
bean bag zebra learning tool from the Girl Scout Shops OR
troops may check out the Zink the Zebra Resource
Kit that offers troops the program materials except for the
spotted bean bag zebra learning tool and patch. These items
may be purchased in the GSSJC
Council Shop or online from the Zink Foundation.
Please see information on page 40 to order
the kit.
Who: Brownie or Junior Girl Scouts
Note: Someone may be next in line for the
resource kit. If there are complications in returning the
materials, please contact the Program Department.
Please order the kit at least two weeks prior to pick-up date. |
 Girl
Scout Silver Award Pizza Party
GSSJC’s
Program Department developed the troop “Girl Scout Silver
Award Pizza Party” resource kit for girls 11-14 who
are working toward the Girl Scout Silver Award and want access
to the required resources in a cost effective way.
The kit is filled with the following materials in
an easy-to-carry-and-store pizza box:
- Two STUDIO 2B Focus Books which are required resources
for the Silver Leadership Award/ Silver 4B’s Challenge
- Advisor Tips for helping girls get the most from the
activities;
- Goal setting activity to help girls with this important
step
- Tips for selecting a project that is appropriate and
uniquely hers
- Interest projects (IP) from other Girl Scout councils
with instructions on ordering their respective awards
- “Scavenger Hunt” and businesswomen profiles
game for girls to play/learn the difference between leadership/service
hours
- “Pizza Entrepreneur” game (for “Your
Own Business” IP of Career Award)
- Master copy of the forms associated with the award
Note: Service units: consider purchasing
one for checkout within your service unit, or use the kit
to hold a special “Silver Award Lock-in” for Girl
Scouts 11-14! |
GSUSA’s
Girl Leadership Project
Program Aide Core Training
The GSSJC
Program Department developed the 6-hour GSUSA
Program Aide Core training for girls in 7th grade or above
in an easy-to-deliver format that is fun AND informative for
girls! The best part is – you can train the girls in
your troop/group on YOUR schedule at troop meetings, service
unit events and camping weekends.
The Program Aide Core training is divided into six 45-minute
activity sessions in a game format to ensure that girls receive
the necessary information in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
The resource kit includes:
- full instructions for facilitating the sessions
- all the training and game materials
- masters for copying girl handouts/training aides
Once your girls have completed the 6-hour core training,
they’ll be eligible to attend a four hour Specialty
training to complete the GSUSA
Program Aide training and purchase the GSUSA
Program Aide pin at any Girl Scout Shop. Program Aide Specialty
Resource Kits are being developed this fall. When ready, information
will be posted on the CIN at www.gssjc.org.
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