7. Girl Scouts: More than just cookies?

During this episode Yo is joined by Girl Scouts Northern California (GS NorCal): Mary Jane Strom (Chief Community & Program Officer), Alex Diaz (Director of Programs), Marisa Cidre (Sr. Director of Community & Partnerships), and Eavan Huth (Lead Manager of Leadership & Highest Awards) - A team that rocks!! We explore the following: · Is there a philosophy Girl Scouts has about leadership? · How have efforts to reach girls changed over the years? · What are 2022 goals for GS NorCal? · What are some of GS NorCal leadership programs? · What challenges has GS NorCal faced and overcame? · What are your community programs? · What role does acknowledgment play in developing girls as leaders? · What are some actions we can all take to support GS NorCal efforts? We hope you’ll enjoy listening to this episode and walk away with a new understanding that Girl Scouts is an amazing organization celebrating 110 years March 10, 2022. Look for efforts in your community as they celebrate this milestone! Note: While this episode has a Norther California focus, there are similar programs throughout the country and can probably be found in your local areas. Look for ways we can keep this organization vital with your local support. You can find out more about GS NorCal by going to: https://www.gsnorcal.org Here are ways you can get involved in GS NorCal: Donate now and support GS NorCal financially: https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/donate-now.html Volunteer at GS NorCal by going to: https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/for-volunteers.html You can order cookies through GS NorCal until March 27, 2002, here: https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/cookies/about-girl-scout-cookies.html They need space for Bay Area girls to meet and where activities/events can happen. If you have any space contact Samantha Seals-Martin ([email protected]). There is also a Giving Circle in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in Northern California. Learn more here: https://www.gsnorcal.org/en/donate-now/giving-circle.html If interested in Giving Circle, you can also contact Yo at the information below. Ways to reach Yo: [email protected] FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/