Girl Scouts Learn Sweet Science with Miss Hoover

On Saturday, March 16, Girl Scout Troop 208 had a science lesson from Miss Hoover, Briana Kinsey, while earning their Daring to Defeat Diabetes patch. They took part in experiments to learn about glucose, osmosis and diffusion, and about the roles of the pancreas and insulin in the body.

“The Girl Scouts were so excited about being in the lab and learning all about the science of glucose! They were so engaged and did not want the program to end!” said Kinsey. 

The program was part of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiative, which seeks to ensure girls are educated in STEM-related fields to give them an edge when competing for an increasing number of STEM-related jobs. STEM topics help girls develop problem-solving, critical thinking and collaborative skills. 

About STEM Advocacy 

Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to explore and build an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The strength of our nation depends on increasing girls’ involvement in STEM. While the percentage of careers that require advanced STEM education increases, an alarmingly high percentage of girls lose interest in STEM subjects early in their development. If the United States is to maintain its competitive advantage in the global economy, we urgently need to ensure that our entire population of young minds, and especially girls, are educated in STEM fields. To learn more about our advocacy efforts, visit girlscoutsnca.org/advocacy.

Girl Scouts Host Lock-In at Decatur Mall

The Shop ‘Til You Drop Lock-In at Decatur Mall in Decatur will be on Friday, September 17. Current Girl Scouts, as well as non-members are welcome to attend. Girls can shop and eat from 9 PM to midnight, and many vendors are offering special deals. Rainforest Glow-in-the-Dark Mini-Golf will offer an all night pass for only $5, while Bourbon Street Candy, Common Grounds Café, Great American Cookie Company, Guadalajara Grill and Bonnie Lou’s Diner will be open and offering great foods and treats! The Venetian Carousel will also be available for girls to ride. Chuck E. Cheese will be open and for $6 per person, they will give $5 in tokens, a refillable drink and two slices of pizza! Maurices, The Shoe Department, Claire’s Boutique, Trade Secret and The Shoe Department will also be open for business.

Check in will begin at 7 PM and last until 8:30 PM at the Guadalajara Grill main entrance near the Carousel. You can pre-register by September 15 to avoid long lines and will receive armbands in advance by calling 866-225-0244. The registration fee for this event is $3 for registered Girl Scouts, and $15 for non-members (the $15 includes the fee to registered a girl for Girl Scouting). Girls must be picked up no later than 7 AM Saturday morning. Girls from any area are welcome to attend.

Older Girls Earn PR Interest Project Award

Pictured: Stephanie Alexander of o2Ideas teaches girls
about event planning.

Local Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA) members recently hosted a PR workshop for older Girl Scouts to earn their Interest Project Award. The group held sessions on event planning, PR jargon, how to be an organization’s spokesperson, campaign planning and writing for the media. Professionals also discussed different types of careers in the public relations field, and what types of college degrees are available in the field. Click here for more photos.

Take Me Out to the UAB Softball Game!

UAB will be playing Marshall University for a double header!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: George Ward Park
Grade level: All
Min/max: 2000
Cost: Free
Registration deadline: None

Come out and cheer on the UAB Softball team as they go up against Marshall University in a double header! There will be special giveaways for each of the Girl Scouts who attend. Also, free T-shirts will be given away to the crowd at strikeouts and home runs! Admission is free so bring the whole family! There will be a kids' area with a UAB moon bounce located in the outfield. Visit your local Girl Scout Service Center to pick up your free tickets to this event. If you have any questions please contact Nicole Harris at 800-734-4541 or 205-980-4750 ext 111. Don't forget your peanuts and crackerjacks! Go Blazers!

UAB Basketball Breast Cancer Awareness Game

UAB Basketball Breast Cancer Awareness Game

Friday February 20,2009

Time: 7pm doors open at 6pm

Location: Bartow Arena

Age Level: all ages including family and friends

Cost: Free with ticket / stop by local service center office to get your tickets

Registration deadline: none

UAB Athletics is teaming up with the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center for the PINK ZONE game in efforts to raise breast cancer awareness in the UAB and Birmingham communities.

The first 1,000 guests will receive a FREE Pink Zone T-shirt and a pink shaker!

A silent auction will be held to benefit breast cancer research. The silent auction will begin at 6PM on the Bartow Arena Concourse.

All proceeds from this game will be donated to the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Breast cancer survivors will also be honored and recognized at halftime and throughout the game