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Meet Global Girl Scouting's Vice President
Maureen Quinn, Global Girl Scouting's first ever Vice President, joined GSUSA after 25 years of service in the United States Department of State. Her last diplomatic assignment was in Washington, DC as Coordinator for Afghanistan/Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. Maureen served as the U.S. Ambassador to Qatar from 2001-2004, and earlier postings included Guinea, Morocco, Pakistan, and Panama. She was honored with the Presidential Distinguished Service Award and Superior and Meritorious Honor Awards from the Department of State.
A native of New Jersey, Maureen received her Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and her Bachelor of Arts in French and Economics from Newcomb College of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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USAGSO Director's Corner
It's that time of year when we all say, "Where did the summer go"? Well, here it is fall again and GSUSA is ready for an exciting 2008 membership year (which actually began October 1, 2007).
Remember, you cannot have troop meetings if the girls are not registered. You'll be hearing a lot about Discover, Connect, and Take Action—the three keys to the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience to be rolled out in fall 2008.
I also want to remind you that the 2007 Annual Management & Financial Report (Form 711) was due June 15, 2007. If you have not sent it in, please do so immediately (e-mail or regular mail). Click http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/overseas
/occ_forms_doc.asp for copies of the form.
Last year, USAGSO training opportunities were delivered in Dhahran, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, and members of the Global Training Team are prepared to offer even more training opportunities in 2008. For information on hosting a GTT conference or for an application to apply to be a member of the Global Training Team, e-mail Sandy Thomas at sthomas@girlscouts.org.
So, welcome back—or if you're new to USAGSO, welcome aboard! We are here to help you in any way we can.
Sandy Thomas
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18 Girl Scouts Win Global Citizens Essay Contest
 What it means to be a "global citizen" was the theme of an essay contest sponsored by Global Girl Scouting and, EF Educational Tours and Smithsonian Student Travel. The goal of the writing competition was for girls to reflect on how their Girl Scout experiences have broadened their horizons and increased their cultural awareness. Six girls (ages 15-17) won a trip to London and Paris and 12 girls (ages 12-14) won a trip to Washington, DC. The educational tours were not merely a reward for their winning essays, but a means for developing global ambassadors who will use the experience to positively impact their troops and communities. For more information, go to www.eftours.com and http://www.girlscouts.org/news/news_releases/ 2007/global_citizen_essay_contest.asp
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Kits to Help Build Global Citizens
Sesame Workshop and the Merrill Lynch Foundation are sponsoring a new online program, Panwapa, which means "here on this earth," for 4-7-year-olds designed to engage and inspire them to become global citizens. For more information, go to www.panwapa.com. To request a free caregiver kit, e-mail globalgirlscouting@girlscouts.org.
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Girl Scouts Overseas Are Great!
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Roots and Shoots is a global environmental program for youth throughout the United States and abroad. Robyn, a Cadette Girl Scout in Singapore and a Roots and Shoots volunteer, is with Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the organization. |
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Girl Scouts in Brasilia, Brazil, are posing in the t-shirts they tie-dyed. The girls also volunteer after school to help at-risk children, provide service to the Leprosy Village, Toys for Tots, and the community library. |
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2007 World Thinking Day with the Girl Scouts in Taipei, Taiwan, celebrated with a parade of flags and delicious food. |
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| Guantanamo Bay Girl Scouts in Cuba at the conclusion of their Bridging Ceremony in May. |
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2007 World Thinking Day the Girl Scouts in United Arab Emirates organized a paper bottle and can recycling program based on the three Rs—reduce, re-use, recycle. |
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 2008 WAGGGS World Thinking Day
Water is the theme for 2008 World Thinking Day. A copy of the resource guide, available in November, will be at www.girlscouts.org/world_thinking_day/
The featured countries are Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Italy and Madagascar.
Order the new Girl Scout
World Thinking Day Patch
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 2008 Girl Scout Wall and Pocket Calendars
Calendar sales are a great way to earn money for activities.
Calendar order form
Calendar Sale Patch order form
Be sure to allow at least six weeks for delivery.
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Girl Scout Alumnae Association
The Girl Scout Alumnae Association, formed to reconnect women who were Girl Scouts or volunteers, launched on June 9, 2007, in Washington, DC, during Girl Scouts' 95th anniversary celebration. Throughout the day, thousands of former Girl Scouts visited designated areas to connect with those who attended the roundup reunions of the 1950s and 1960s, earned one or more of the highest awards in Girl Scouting, or participated in USA Girl Scouts Overseas.
Girl Scout history came to life with displays of Girl Scout dolls, handbooks, hats, and uniforms reflecting the 95 years of Girl Scouting.
Approximately 2,000 alumnae registered for the association and the information is being entered into a national database. To sign up, send a card, make a donation, or share your story, go to http://www.girlscouts.org
/for_adults/alumnae/
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Important Announcements
destinations for 2008—and New Deadlines
Acceptance for USAGSO was 100 percent in 2007, and travelships are usually available—so be sure to encourage your girls to attend. For event information and applications, go to http://www.studio2b.org/escape
/destinations/
Send applications for "early" consideration to USAGSO by November 20, 2007.
USAGSO must receive applications for "late" consideration no later than February 1, 2008.
For questions, contact Judy Seigler at jseigler@girlscouts.org.
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New Procedures for Trip Insurance
All insurance enrollment forms must be sent directly to Mutual of Omaha Special Risk Services, P.O. Box 31716, Omaha, NE 68131. (Send copies of the enrollment forms and trip application to USAGSO in New York for our records.)
Forms must include a check made payable to United of Omaha Life Insurance Company in U.S. dollars. (If you prefer to send a wire transfer, contact Judy Seigler at jseigler@girlscouts.org for instructions.)
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Reminder: The 2007 Annual Management & Financial Report (Form 711) was due June 15, 2007. If you have not sent it in, please do so immediately (e-mail or regular mail). For a copy of the form, go to http://www.girlscouts.org/ who_we_are/ global/overseas/ occ_forms_doc.asp
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2007-2008 Trainings/Workshops
November 3, 2007: Basic Volunteer Training- Geneva, Switzerland; leaders and co-leaders are encouraged to attend. Contact suelake@neuf.fr
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January 17 – 19, 2008: Training of Trainers American University of Rome, Italy. Contact Millie at gsromeit@gmail.com
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February 28 – March 2, 2008: Winter Conference
Held in Korea and sponsored by USAGSO-West Pacific. Contact westpacificgirlscouts@gmail.com
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April 3 – 6, 2008: Annual Training Conference
Held in Sonthofen, Germany and sponsored by USAGSO-North Atlantic. Contact gscookie@cmtymail.26asg.army.mil
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July 25 – 28, 2008: USAGSO From A to Z workshop
Edith Macy Conference Center in New York. This workshop is geared to Overseas Committee Chairs and members of the Overseas Committee Management Team. Contact overseas@girlscouts.org
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October 29 - 30, 2008: Girl Scout Leadership Institute (formerly Girl Congress) Indianapolis, Indiana, open to girls in grades 6-12. (Details will be available at a later date.)
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October 30 - November 2, 2008: Girl Scout National Council Session/51st Convention
Indianapolis Convention Center (Details for applying to be a delegate will be available at a later date).
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Congratulations to all 2007 Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Award Recipients (as of 5/07)
Bronze Awards
Cuba: Anna, Celina, Kayla, Rachel, Victoria
Saudi Arabia: Alibhe, Angelique, Chelsea, Danielle, Emily, Farah, Hannah, Jenna, Jessica, Johanna, Kaitlynn, Katie, Kelcy, Melissa, Nadine, Raniem, Raveena, Rose, Shaina, Vanessa, Victoria, Zoya
Silver Awards
China: Amy, Bonnie, Catherine
France: Isabella
Indonesia: Kimberly, Sarah
United Arab Emirates: Aylin, Elizabeth, Hibah, Mallory, Sarah
Gold Awards
China: Amy, Yu-Chuan
Qatar: Caitlin, Claire, Kathryn, Samantha
Singapore: Kathryn
Thailand: Ayla-Louise
United Kingdom: Chelsea, Jessica
Please send any additional names to overseas@girlscouts.org
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Having Your Say
We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions. Write to us at overseas@girlscouts.org
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