Girl Scouts Of Southeastern Michigan

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GSSEM's Guidelines on the Swine Flu
Information and Guidelines for H1N1 Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan’s top priority is girl safety. Volunteers and girls should not attend Girl Scout activities (events, troop meetings, etc.) if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: Fever (not everyone with the flu will have a fever) Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Body aches Headache Excessive tiredness Diarrhea and/or vomiting In order to ensure everyone’s safety, volunteers have the authority to send participants home if they are exhibiting any of the above symptoms. Members should not participate in Girl Scout activities until they are feeling well and have not had a fever for 24 hours without using fever reducing medications. GSSEM recommends that parents notify their troop leader if their daughter has a confirmed case and has recently participated in a Girl Scout activity. Our goal is to minimize exposure, and H1N1 is contagious for 24 hours before people experience symptoms. We encourage volunteers to take appropriate actions as necessary. We encourage volunteers and parents to promote the steps everyone can take to stay healthy during the flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend: Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap is not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread that way. Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. GSSEM will notify you immediately if any of our guidelines change. For additional information, please visit the CDC’s web site at www.cdc.gov. If you have additional questions regarding H1N1, please contact your local health department.
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Girl Scout, Rose Muennix, donates birthday presents to Toys for Tots
One of our Girl Scout Brownie's, Rose Muennix, was featured in the Flint Journal the other day! Rose doanted her toys she got to Toys for Tots! Click here to read more.
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Monica Martinez joins GSSEM's Board of Directors!
Monica Martinez, Vice President, National Hispanic Business Affairs, Comerica Incorporated, elected to board, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Monica Martinez, Vice President of National Hispanic Business Affairs at Comerica Incorporated and long time community advocate, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. As a forward thinking professional with an ability to foster positive relationships, lead programs through periods of transformation, and develop diversity relations efforts, Martinez is positioned to make an extraordinary impact with GSSEM as a Director at Large. Martinez holds a Bachelor of Arts Language & International Trade, Eastern Michigan University; Certifications in Nonprofit Management from Duke University and Corporate Community Relations from Boston College. Monica Martinez Girl Scouts (present positions): N/A Girl Scouts (past positions): N/A Other Organizations (present position): Member Board of Directors Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Mentor “College to Career” program Wayne State University, Supporter LA SED Other Organizations (past position): N/A Education: Bachelor of Arts Language & International Trade, Eastern Michigan University; Certifications in Nonprofit Management from Duke University and Corporate Community Relations from Boston College Employment: Vice President, National Hispanic Business Affairs, Comerica Incorporated; Manger Government Relations (2002-2006), Manager Corporate Community Relations (2000-2002) and Interim Hispanic Affairs Manager/Hispanic Affairs Program liaison (1998-1999) Ford Motor Company.
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Camp O' Fair Winds
Recently, there have been two news articles featuring the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Both articles falsely state that GSSEM plans to permanently close Camp O’ Fair Winds, a camp property located in Oregon Township, Lapeer County. GSSEM is saddened to see this misinformation in print. There have been no permanent decisions made about the future of Camp O’ Fair Winds (or any of the other Council properties). Camp O’ Fair Winds is currently in an idle state, which simply means that GSSEM is not presently conducting programs there. This year, GSSEM created the Long Range Property Planning Project (LRPPP) to strategically review all its properties. With over 70 GSSEM girls, volunteers, and community members serving on the LRPPP, GSSEM’s overall goal is to create a plan that balances the rich, unmatched tradition Girl Scouts have for outdoor education with the changing needs of our girl membership. We want our properties to support the philosophy that outdoor programs focus on leadership development; provide safe and well-maintained facilities; and are affordable and sustainable for our entire membership. Currently, the LRPPP is concluding its research phase, shortly to be followed by discussion and the drafting of recommendations. In winter 2010, those recommendations will be presented to GSSEM’s entire membership for review and comment. The decision to idle Camp O’Fair Winds was not taken lightly. When safety concerns surrounding several of Camp O’Fair Winds' buildings became apparent, GSSEM had no choice but to take swift and immediate action. GSSEM holds the safety of its membership above all else and the decision to temporarily idle the camp was made until a best course of action can be determined. The dedication and passion of the girls and volunteers of GSSEM is what makes Girl Scouting the premier leadership experience for girls. The recent merger and creation of Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan has made us a stronger organization as a whole. Unfortunately, the coinciding economic environment has required some temporary measures as we assess our current and future prospects. Our commitment to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place remains constant.
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