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2007 Girl Scouts of the USA Young Women of Distinction

Girl Scouts of the USA has named 13 Girl Scout Gold Award recipients as its 2007 National Young Women of Distinction for extraordinary leadership demonstrated through their community service.

• Megan- Pines of Carolina Girl Scout Council

• Laura-Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida
• Rachel- Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley
• Linsey- Land of Lakes Girl Scout Council
• Madeline- Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area
• Jessica- Morris Area Girl Scout Council
• Elizabeth-Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trail Council
• Amy- Girl Scouts of Pine Valley Council
• Amrita & Shrutika- Girl Scout Council of Southwestern Conn.
• Rebecca- Girl Scouts of Broward County
• Biance- Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida
• Minna- Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Vally
  

What is the difference between the National Young Women of Distinction and the Girl Scout Gold Award?

The Girl Scouts of the USA Young Women of Distinction is a prestigious honor that is given to select Girl Scout Gold Award recipients in order to recognize their outstanding commitment to the Girl Scouts and to their community.

To find out more information about these women and their projects click here.

WHEN TEENS TALK, TEENS LISTEN                                NH Teen Institute

We have known for a long time that teens are more influenced by their peers than by adults in authority. That's why our programs are successful. We're not here to tell youth what to think or do.
Our approach is to inspire leadership among teens and to provide opportunities for self-development.

Through a variety of programs, offered locally, regionally, and statewide, we offer year-round skills training, education, and support for teens and adult advisors who are working together to make a positive difference. Our unique training format empowers teens to become self-aware and confident Individuals, create healthy lifestyles, cultivate positive relationships and become engaged as leaders in their schools and communities.

The New Hampshire Teen Institute offers a variety of prevention-based leadership training programs for middle school students and high school students. Some of these take place at a particular training site, while others are presented in schools or communities around the State.

Go to the N H Teen Institute website to learn more about each of these specific programs

• Summer Leadership Program (SLP)

• Leaders in Prevention Program (LIP)

• Thriving in Middle School (TMS)

• Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)

• Student Leadership Council (SLC)

• Combating Underage Drinking Initiative (CUDI)

• Professional Development / Technical Support (PD/TS)

Does the Teen Institute have scholarships available for its programs?

The Teen Institute has a limited amount of scholarship assistance available, but applicants should first seek to obtain funding from their families, Safe and Drug-Free school funds, SADD chapter or other school groups, and local community coalitions and sponsoring organizations. After actively seeking such funding support, you may apply to the Teen Institute for additional aid you may require.

A special scholarship fund has been set up in memory of Mary E. Gautier, a Senior Girl Scout that had earned her Silver Award, was on the Girl Scout Board of Directors, and was aspiring to earn her Gold Award. Mary was very active in SADD, and LIP with Teen Institute, and wanted to go to college to become licensed to work with troubled teens. She was killed in a car accident on the way to a NHTI training on January 3, 2004, so this scholarship was set up to help other girl scouts, in grades 7-12, that have earned their Silver Award or higher.

Can I attend a Summer Leadership Program if a school or community group doesn’t sponsor me?

Yes, the Summer Leadership Program is open to anyone who wants to come, with or without sponsorship.

Forms are available on the NH Teen Institute website to apply for the programs, Scholarship Assistance, Parental Permission and Reference/Recommendation. www.nhteeninstitute.org

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