Girl Scouts of Citrus Council

This time last year, we were celebrating all things Girl Scouts with friends all over the world. So many of you stopped by our booth to talk about Girl Scouts - see if you made the podcast! Listen on iHeartRadio: https://lnkd.in/edgAph8s Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eFFBi6vV If you have ideas or topics that you'd like to hear about, let us know here: https://ow.ly/FqQK50R8Wyp

Big thanks, Walt Disney World, for an amazing leadership course and surprising us with the grant. Your grant is helping to empower the girls of the future!

Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has invited us to join them as they present an exclusive Live Chat with former NASA Astronaut, Hoot Gibson! Register for this FREE event here: https://lnkd.in/ePYUfih Can't make this one? Future presentations include Aug 7th with Mike Fossum and September 18th wtih Susan Kilrain. Registration is not open yet, but please check the site via the link above. 👆🏼

✨ Let's give the loudest round of applause to our 2024 #gsGoldAward recipients. 👏🏼 A huge thank you to the Girl Scouts of Citrus Alumnae who curated the Gold Award exhibit and these organizations who recognize the impact Girl Scouts have in our communities by supporting them in their work and honoring them with a ceremony: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Florida Milk, and The Woman's Club of Winter Park. Come visit our newest exhibit at the Women’s History and Cultural Center and get an in-depth look on all of the projects. The self-guided exhibit, “Going Gold: A Celebration of Girl Scouts’ Highest Award,” is open Mon-Thu from 10am-3pm at our Citrus Council offices (341 N Mills Ave, Orlando). When you visit, don't forget to grab a coupon for a free scoop with our partners, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream.

⭐ Meet Lauren Benson, #gsGoldAward recipient, Class of '24! ⭐ Underprivileged patients are often given a paper gown to wear when they are released from the hospital. Usually, their original clothes are ripped, destroyed, or otherwise in poor condition. Lauren built a closet for the hospital that would both store and properly organize extra clothing items or donations. You can learn more about Lauren's project at our newest exhibit at the Women’s History and Cultural Center, “Going Gold: A Celebration of Girl Scouts’ Highest Award.” The exhibit is open Mon-Thu from 10am-3pm at our Citrus Council offices (341 N Mills Ave, Orlando). When you visit, don't forget to grab a coupon for a free scoop with our partners, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream.

⭐ Meet Jessica Hodson, #gsGoldAward recipient, Class of '24! ⭐ Jessica set out to provide a safe habitat for the endangered Migratory Monarch Butterflies. The butterfly garden is located at Boys Town, a care center working to combat child abuse and neglect. Not only does the garden allow a habitat for the butterflies to thrive, but it also gives the residents of Boys Town a place to relax, socialize, and learn gardening skills. You can learn more about Jessica's project at our newest exhibit at the Women’s History and Cultural Center, “Going Gold: A Celebration of Girl Scouts’ Highest Award.” The exhibit is open Mon-Thu from 10am-3pm at our Citrus Council offices (341 N Mills Ave, Orlando). When you visit, don't forget to grab a coupon for a free scoop with our partners, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream.

⭐ Meet Frances Yong, #gsGoldAward recipient, Class of '24! ⭐ The national speech and debate circuit is made up of only 43% women - likely due to the “structures within speech and debate that specifically disadvantage young girls...” like judges favoring deeper voices. Frances aimed to address these barriers by hosting a debate camp for young girls, ages 12-14, teaching not only the fundamentals of debate, but also how to use their voice for advocacy. You can learn more about Frances' project at our newest exhibit at the Women’s History and Cultural Center, “Going Gold: A Celebration of Girl Scouts’ Highest Award.” The exhibit is open Mon-Thu from 10am-3pm at our Citrus Council offices (341 N Mills Ave, Orlando). When you visit, don't forget to grab a coupon for a free scoop with our partners, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream.

⭐ Meet Emily Meffe, #gsGoldAward recipient, Class of '24! ⭐ With the desire to share her personal interest, jewelry making, with elementary-aged children, Emily created 300 kits to share with three distinct groups: the New Image Youth Center, Redlands Christian Migrant Association Community Outreach, and Junior Girl Scout troops within her service community. You can learn more about Emily's project at our newest exhibit at the Women’s History and Cultural Center, “Going Gold: A Celebration of Girl Scouts’ Highest Award.” The exhibit is open Mon-Thu from 10am-3pm at our Citrus Council offices (341 N Mills Ave, Orlando). When you visit, don't forget to grab a coupon for a free scoop with our partners, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream.

⭐ Meet Lauren Poulin, #gsGoldAward recipient, Class of '24! ⭐ With the aim of transforming an underutilized area of Doctor Phillips High School, Lauren created a vibrant and functional space for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students through the construction of a Bocce Ball course. You can learn more about Lauren's project at our newest exhibit at the Women’s History and Cultural Center, “Going Gold: A Celebration of Girl Scouts’ Highest Award.” The exhibit is open Mon-Thu from 10am-3pm at our Citrus Council offices (341 N Mills Ave, Orlando). When you visit, don't forget to grab a coupon for a free scoop with our partners, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream.

⭐ Meet Kaitlin Bennett, #gsGoldAward recipient, Class of '24! ⭐ Inspired by a research project that examined the benefits of journaling and using a mental health application, Kaitlin created a mental health awareness app called “Green Ribbon." The app aims to help others learn about mindfulness and options for improving mental health. You can learn more about Kaitlin's project at our newest exhibit at the Women’s History and Cultural Center, “Going Gold: A Celebration of Girl Scouts’ Highest Award.” The exhibit is open Mon-Thu from 10am-3pm at our Citrus Council offices (341 N Mills Ave, Orlando). When you visit, don't forget to grab a coupon for a free scoop with our partners, Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream.