HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.a. Girl Scouts Gold Award WinnersAGENDA ITEM: Girl Scouts Gold Award Winners
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recognition by Council
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CITY COUNCIL
City Council regular meeting: June 21, 2005
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nine students at Rosemount High School this spring received special recognition for projects they
completed during their participation in the Girl Scouts.
THE GOLD AWARD
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout ages 14 to 17 may earn. The
organization says.
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[S]omeone once described the Gold Award as being "what you really want to be
remembered for" in Girl Scouting. For many, the leadership skills, organizational skills,
and sense of community and commitment that come from "going for the Gold" set the
foundation for a hfetime of active citizenship.
The Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley has provided a description of their accomplishments.
PROJECT: DONATION OF BLANKETS
Stephanie Erlandson
Jill Fagerstrom
Lizabeth Mothershead
Tegan Rolek
Ashley Tooley
Stephanie, Jill, Lizabeth, Tegan, and Ashley decided that they could best serve their community by
donating blankets to organizations dedicated to serving those in need. In addition to requesting and
receiving blanket and financial donations from businesses, churches, and schools, they organized a lock -in
which raised blanket donations The girls also purchased fleece, which they fashioned into addinonal
blankets. A total of 79 blankets were donated, with 39 gently -used and new blankets given to the Simpson
Shelter in Minneapolis and 40 new blankets given to the Rosemount Community Action Council.
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PROJECT: PROGRAM FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH
Cassandra Millen
Diane Nitti f
Melanie Tubbs
Stacey Wolfe
Cassandra, Diane, Melanie, and Stacey wanted to give underprivileged youth in Rosemount a chance to try
something new. The girls demonstrated their individual leadership abilities by coordinating a unique
program of activities, advertising the program, and seeking donations from local businesses. The
participants were welcomed with patience, energy, and smiles in a safe and happy environment. The girls
and the children were grateful to have had this positive and very rewarding experience.
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