Member Essentials – 6/15/21

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Dear GSWNY Members, Thank you so much for everything you have done this year to keep Girl Scouting strong and to ensure the safety of our girls and members.  As you may know, there have been many recent updates to NYS COVID-19 guidelines including the easing of masks […]

Celebrating Juneteenth

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What is Juneteenth? “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” These words, known as General Orders No. 3, were read by General Gordon Granger in Galveston, Texas. While the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation […]

Pop Culture: GSWNY Celebrates Pride Month

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This month, the GSWNY Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee is celebrating Pride! Throughout June, we’ll share more about the history of Pride, as well as highlights from LGBTQ+ representation in pop culture, highlights of community members, tips for allies, as well as local resources. The last 20 years […]