Hearts Of Gold - Reflections from Gold Award Girl Scouts

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Lydia shares her experiences painting a large-scale jungle mural with educational plaques. She describes what happened when the leadership at the organization she was working with changed and how that affected her project. More from Lydia: My name is Lydia England. I am in the 11th Grade and attend iuniversityprep, which is a virtual school in the Grapevine Colleyville ISD. Although I was born in Houston, I have lived in University Park, Texas, since I was eighteen months old. In the Second Grade, I joined Brownies and was on Troop 3201. Eventually, I became a Girl Scout Junior, Cadette, Senior and finally an Ambassador. I earned my Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards during my career as a Girl Scout. Along with Girl Scouting, Ballet has also been a lifelong passion of mine. Up until this year, I trained in the Professional Division at Texas Ballet Theater. In September, I was offered a Trainee Position at Avant Chamber Ballet Company which is a professional ballet company here in Dallas. I have had the opportunity to perform alongside a live orchestra this past year in ballets including The Nutcracker and Ramonda. Over the course of the past four years, I have placed in the Top 3, Top 12 and Top 24 at the prestigious international ballet competition, YAGP. My other hobbies include playing the piano, sewing, doing art and speaking French. Also, in my spare time, I have a small business on Etsy selling hand decorated pointe shoes, hair bows, doll dresses and now face masks. Lydia's Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TwinkleToesAndBowsLE?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=715085024 Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Makayla shares her experiences creating an underwear and sock drive for 8 schools in her area. More from Makayla: I have been a Girl Scout since 4th grade. I am now a Senior in high school and I just completed my Gold Award. I am from North Carolina and have lived here my whole life. Next year, I will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill as a Morehead-Cain Scholar and Jack Kent Cooke College Scholar. In school, I have been involved in Student Government, PTSA, the creation of the Gender and Sexualities club, College Ambassadors and more. My Gold Award website: https://makaylakey2020.wixsite.com/maksbarenecessities My Gold Award Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maksbarenecessities/ Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars https://www.facebook.com/JackKentCookeFoundation/ Morehead Cain Scholar IG moreheadcain https://www.facebook.com/MoreheadCain/ UNC Chapel Hill IG @uncchapelhill https://www.facebook.com/uncchapelhill/ Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Parnika shares her experiences sharing her love of dance using adaptive methods and her design of a mask that could minimize exposure to the Coronavirus More from Parnika: I have been doing Girl Scouts since I was in second grade; I started off as a brownie, part of Troop #1191. Now I am a junior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology and an Ambassador. I love travelling out of the country and interacting with locals, dancing, participating in Nanotechnology Club, listening to economics lectures, as well as playing with my dogs, Waffle and Ollie! In terms of my future plans, I hope to continue doing as many dance workshops as possible and continue expanding my reach. For the mask, I am hoping to test its feasibility before looking into manufacturing to give to the public. Website: https://www.parnikasaxena.com/ https://www.loudountimes.com/news/thomas-jefferson-student-from-loudoun-proposes-idea-for-graphene-face-mask/article_c74c297c-745e-11ea-a121-d7e2d0b3d420.html Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Taylor shares her experience creating a letterman's jacket for older Girl Scouts More from Taylor: My name is Taylor Andresen I have been in Girl Scouts for 13 years. Currently I am an Ambassador in Troop 10321 GS of Northern Indiana Michiana. Growing up in girl scouts has built my confidence and given me the courage to stand up for what I believe in. Girl Scouts has helped me become the person I am today. I earned my bronze award along with my troop by helping to get a net put up at the baseball park to help protect windows in cars. Myself and another girl from my troop earned our Silver award by helping start a community garden. After high school I plan on going to college, I am unsure of exactly what I want to study yet. I have been in 4H for 9 years. I am on the Track and Field team and in band, I play the flute. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends. The link to my page is https://m.facebook.com/Taylors-Gold-award-103357897859638/ For more information about the jacket contact [email protected]. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Cerise shares her experience creating a bee hotel. More from Cerise: Cerise earned her Gold Award in Atlanta, GA after creating a "Bee Hotel" to address the lack of safe habitats for various species of native bees. Bees native to Georgia need protection and shelter in order to do the important tasks they perform for our ecosystem. Cerise was successful in creating a safe place for pollinators by building and installing the bee hotel at the Chattahoochee Nature Preserve. Cerise has been an Girl Scout since the age of 9 and earned the three highest awards in Girl Scouting. Cerise is Sophomore at Mississippi State University majoring in Wildlife Conservation and plans to be a Wildlife Veterinarian or Conservationist. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Carson shares her experience creating a tool to help women from the Dominican Republic create better quality paper. More from Carson: Carson Kosar is a second-year Ambassador Girl Scout from North Charleston, SC. She is a dual-enrolled twelfth grader at Palmetto Scholars Academy and Trident Technical College. Carson will graduate from Trident Technical College with an Associates of Applied Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management degree in early May of 2020 and then high school in late May of 2020. She has been an active Girl Scout for 11 years with the Girl Scouts of Eastern SC (GSESC). She has earned her Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. Carson has served as a Program Aide and Counselor in Training Level 1. She represented her council as the only Youth Delegate to the GSUSA National Council Session in 2017 in Columbus, OH. She is also serving her fourth term as a council delegate for Girl Scouts of Eastern SC. Carson is a founding member of the Girl Global Action Committee for GSESC. She helps to plan and execute a council-wide World Thinking Day event for more than 150 girls each year. As a Girl Scout, Carson has traveled to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and this summer will be traveling to the Galapagos Islands with fellow girl scouts. Carson says her greatest accomplishment as a girl scout is "being able to help the women of RePapel become more economically stable while earning my Gold Award at the same time." Carson was honored to be selected as the only youth presenter at the inaugural TEDX Talk with White Point Gardens Women TEDx event. Her presentation "Sharing One Tool at a Time" she talks about how her Gold Award allowed her to step out of her comfort zone to something bigger than herself. You can view her talk here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-JFtrdiX08&feature=youtu.be Carson is also a varsity cheerleader, was a member of High School House Council, a member of the Hospitality and Culinary Student Association, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and is finishing a two year Hotel Operations Youth Apprenticeship program with Trident Technical College and works part-time with Hyatt Place. https://www.facebook.com/sharedtoolsgoldawardproject/ Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Jasmine shares her experience creating a clothes closet at her school to empower women of domestic violence and low income. More from Jasmine: My name is Jasmine Bartell and I have been a Girl Scout for approximately nine years. My Girl Scout involvement has helped me tremendously. Throughout my years of being in Girl Scouts, I have participated in camping, community service, and leadership experiences. In 2013, I attended camping at Rock Ranch and there I learned how to do the following: cook on a Camp stove, make s'mores over a campfire, and proper usage of a mess kit and mesh bag. I also attended Cabin Camping with my troop (Troop 6099) which was a wonderful experience because we did fun activities such as play games and split up into different teams. Each team had a job, whether it was cleaning up or preparing food. In addition, I have participated in several community service events with my troop. At one of our Girl Scout meetings, we made Kindness Rocks for anyone going through rough times and reminding them that they are strong and can overcome anything. We made cards for foster kids during the holidays and gave out care packages to hospital patients. One Sunday, I organized a breakfast with my troop for the people who attended West Metro Church. In the summer of 2014, I helped plant trees with the community in Atlanta. Furthermore, I have contributed to many cookie booths. I learned how to be a good salesperson and how to market. During September 2014, I earned and completed my Silver Award. I built an alternative trail for bikers who wanted to explore more of the Silver Comet Trail that runs through Hiram, Georgia. During the process of my Gold Award project, I learned that I am capable of being a leader and one step closer to having my own business someday. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Avery shares her experience creating a memorial in her town for victims of a pharmacy shooting, including her fundraising and team. She also shares her cookie booth tips.. More from Avery: I have been a Girl Scout since 1st grade, this year makes my 12th year of scouts. I have been blessed to be able to partake in such a wonderful program. The skills I learned throughout the years are skills I would not have worked on anywhere else. I have done lots of service through Girl Scouts including my Silver and Gold Award. For my Silver Award my troop and I made cat toys out of unneeded baby socks for the cats at the local shelter. For my Gold Award I created a memorial for two shooting victims in my hometown. Girl Scouts has given me great opportunities and experiences that I will never forget. As well as Girl Scouts, I am part of many other organizations. I was involved in Beta Club, Link Crew, Upward Bound, Art Club, and marching and concert band. I also took many dual enrollment classes, will graduate with State Distinction, and was in the top percentile of my graduating class. Next fall I plan to attend Tusculum University to major in Psychology and eventually earn my Doctorate. I have already been accepted into their honors program and will have academic scholarships as I attend there. I also plan to start my own scout troop after I finish furthering my education. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Kaitlyn shares her experience creating a website to promote STEM for girls. More from Kaitlyn: Kaitlyn is a senior at Fleming Island High School. Kaitlyn is an Ambassador Girl Scout and just achieved Girl Scout Gold for her project AstroBot STEM. Kaitlyn founded a nonprofit to run an organization that shares STEM role models, activities, opportunities and scholarships with girls all over the world on Social Media and at AstroBotSTEM.org. She is an avid programmer; she programs in python, Java, and arduino, so she enjoyed working on website design and creation. Her plans are to work in Mechanical and Biomed Engineering, and she enjoys working with prosthetics and robots. https://www.astrobotstem.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-ludlam-bb5bba162/ https://twitter.com/astrobotkaitlyn?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/AstroBotKaitlyn/ https://www.instagram.com/astrobot_kaitlyn/?hl=en Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Lindsey shares her experience creating a podcast, struggles to find the right Girl Scout troop, and her plans for the future, including journalism and politics. More from Lindsey: I have currently been in Girl Scouts for 13 years, which has been the quite the journey for me. When I was younger, my mom put me in the troop at my school to make friends, learn new skills, and have fun. Truthfully, for the majority of the time, I liked it, but I didn't love it. Up until my freshman year of high school, I had transferred troops a few times because mine didn't always have enough members to carry on. From freshman year to senior, the girls in my troop and myself became closer and closer as time went on. We went a camping trips, did cookie booths, and spent an over night trip at a girl scout house which began to bond us a lot closer than we ever had been before. Girl Scouts really helped me break out of my very small and anxious shell as a child. One of my loves in life right now is being Co- Editor In Chief of my school's yearbook staff with my best friend. I get to do some of my favorite things in that class: writing, taking pictures, editing, managing tasks, and leading a group of people all working together towards such an important cause to us all (that moment of handing out the complete books to students at the end of the year really makes it all worth it). My future plans are to attend the University of La Verne (I was recently accepted to) where I will be double majoring in political science and journalism. I am also planning to run for one of the next open positions on my district's school board (Chino Valley Unified School District) and hope to attain it through my unique perspective as being the first member on it to have ever actually gone through the education system in which it works for (giving me insight into what actually needs to be changed, as well as supported). The ultimate job dream is to become a congress woman, but what my main plan at the moment is, is to become a political journalist, while still serving in my local government. Lindsey's podcast website link and its social medias: website: https://www.podcastforyourpinkbrain.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughts_for_your_thoughts/ @thoughts_for_your_thoughts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamofthoughts/?view_public_for=105645907460816 @teamofthoughts Twitter: https://twitter.com/teamofthoughts @teamofthoughts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8C0zqbj9G1ivyDh5wpvow?view_as=subscriber @ Thoughts for Your Thoughts Podcast Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Kelsey shares her experience uniting two schools to create a coop music program. More from Kelsey: Through passion for music instilled by an elementary school teacher, Gold Award Girl Scout Kelsey Aggrey of Fitchburg brought music electives to schools where there were none. She proposed and facilitated a cooperative program with the music departments at Leominster and Monty Tech High Schools that created a combined band and choral group. They give bi-annual performances and even have a talent show. (courtesy of Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts) Kelsey also has a strong Christian faith which she shares through her YouTube channel to encourage others to strengthen their faith. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtuuFqYgLsxRLmd41BmQbg Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Amani shares her experience creating a video to support conversations regarding sexual peer pressure. More from Amani: Amani Ward, a senior, honor student at Hiram High School, is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Skills USA, and H.o.P.e (Hispanic Organization Promoting Education). In addition, Ward is currently pursuing dual career pathways in Audio & Video Technology and Filmmaking as well as in the Theater. Upon graduating high school, Amani aspires to pursue a career in filmmaking and post-production editing at Clayton State University. Her hobbies include writing, editing videos, and listening to Korean pop music; a love which has encouraged her to learn to speak and write Korean. In addition to her academic endeavors, Amani, at the age of six, joined Girl Scout Troop 6099 as a Daisy where she continues to serve today as an Ambassador. Throughout her Girl Scout journey she has earned the Bronze, Silver and most recently she achieved the honor of Young Women of Distinction for her Gold Award project for her project titled "Starting the Conversation" a video project created to bring awareness to the global issue of teenage sexual peer pressure, harassment, and assault and the emotional impact it can have on teens and young adults. http://www.startingtheconversation.world/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0uhsLNeO44 Amani was also featured on There is Life After Layoff https://www.blogtalkradio.com/up2meradio/2019/03/26/there-is-life-after-layoff-show-whost-ali-guests-paula-mensah-amani-ward Facebook Page: @Starting the Conversation Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

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Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Elisa shares her experience collecting donations and creating art kits for children in foster care. More from Elisa Elisa Fontanillas, a Girl Scout Ambassador has been a scout since kindergarten, and now as a senior in High School she has recently wrapped up her journey with scouting through her Gold Award. Kits for Kids, Elisa's Gold Award, was created in order to create art kits for different age groups through widespread community donations of art supplies from local schools or businesses. The goal of the Kits was to make sure that kids were able to create art with their foster families, friends, or by themselves and to ultimately encourage individual expression. Elisa is in the Globalization Academy at her high school, a globally focused pathway of high school courses and enjoys dancing, playing the violin at her school orchestra and the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, and runs her own photography business for production photos of theatre productions, headshots, and senior photos. She plans to attend a university that will allow for her to major in graphic communications and international business, which are major interests in her life that she hopes to pursue. https://kitsforkidsgold.wixsite.com/kits4kids https://www.instagram.com/kitsforkidsatl/ Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Cynthia shares her experience working with Birds of Prey. More from Cynthia: My name is Cynthia Plaugher, and I am a Girl Scout from Fredericksburg, Virginia. I was homeschooled my entire life and am a lifetime scout after 12 amazing years of adventure and a passion for the outdoors. I've earned my Silver Award and my Gold Award and love being able to help younger scouts through the same journeys. I love going camping and spending my spare time out in nature. I also enjoy writing and other craft projects. I am currently attending Sweet Briar College for my environmental science major, but no existing plans for after college. https://www.fredericksburg.com/lifestyles/announcements/sweet-briar-college-awards-girl-scouts-scholarship-to-fredericksburg-native/article_74d61d18-91b2-527c-a624-e5b5e335708e.html Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Marissa shares her experience engaging youth in Yoga to reduce anxiety. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Julie Fletcher and Liz Zeps. More from Marissa: I am Lifetime Girl Scout from Sparta, Wisconsin. I have been in Girl Scouts since Kindergarten. Some of my favorite memories from Girl Scouts were going horseback or being able to be a chaperone for a trip to California. I have received the I Walk by my Faith, Bronze, Silver, and Gold award. My Girl Scout Gold Award project is in remembrance of two of my Girl Scout Leaders, Liz Zeps and Julie Fletcher. I am a sophomore psychology major at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. I plan on going to graduate school to become a high school counselor. Instagram issa.fletcher Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/sherylmrobinson or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Maya shares her experience creating a library craft program for children with special needs. More about Maya: I have been a Girl Scout for about 11 years. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to start my own project as big as this one. Working with children with special needs is something I have always done, so the project takes a special place in my heart because I am able to use my knowledge to make a difference. I think there are so many wonderful organizations that work solely with kids on the spectrum, but I was looking to help create meaningful bonds between peers who are neurotypical and those on the spectrum. I think it is so beneficial for all children to be exposed to different kinds of people who they can learn and grow from. Raising awareness also comes with educating yourself on what you are trying to achieve. I think the kids in the group and supporters I have encountered along the way have taught me so much and I look forward to a new year of crafts! Instagram: @abilitieswithpossibilities Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Marianella shares her experience creating a STEM program for underserved girls of color. More about Marianella: Residing in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, Marianella Salinas is a rising senior at Westover School, a single-sex boarding and day school in Middlebury, Connecticut. Since first-grade, Marianella has been a Girl Scout earning her Bronze, Silver and Gold Award. In her free time, she enjoys playing squash and golf as well as traveling to new destinations; her favorite place she traveled to so far was Rwanda. Her favorite classes are math, physics, and french. Marianella aspires to be an engineering student studying mechanical or electrical engineering. In the future, she hopes to continue her STEM outreach work. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Shelby shares her experience creating awareness around Black Dog Syndrome - supporting adoption of darker colored animals that aren't as readily adopted as other colored animals. More about Shelby Shelby Dye is a Girl Scout from Oklahoma City and has been a Girl Scout for 12 years. As a Girl Scout, Shelby earned her Bronze, Silver, and Gold award. She led her troop as a youth leader for 6 years and was the secretary of the adult leadership for 3 years. Shelby also created a flag team for her troop. She plays the flute and is a varsity tennis player. Shelby also plays handbells for her church and is an avid volunteer. She was a drum major for her school for 2 years, and was head drum major her senior year. Shelby plans on going to Baylor University to major in Environmental Science with a minor in music and nonprofit studies. Additional information on Black Dog Syndrome https://oklahoman.com/article/5624476/girl-scout-brings-awareness-to-black-dog-syndrome Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Sabrina shares her experience creating multi language books for families of Alzheimer's patients to use with their loved ones. More from Sabrina Sabrina Capodicci of Southbury, CT has been a Girl Scout for twelve years, earning her Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. She attended St. Rose of Lima School in Newtown from kindergarten through eighth grade, where she became a Newtown Girl Scout. Currently, she attends the Canterbury School in New Milford, where she is a student government leader and Secretary-General (president) of Model UN. She continues to volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association after completing her project. In college, she hopes to study astrophysics and astronautical engineering. She also enjoys reading, visual and theatrical art, and spending time with family and friends. Website: https://connectalz.wixsite.com/memorybooks Under the "About" tab, there is a page called "Presentations" that provides lots of photos of me presenting my project! I do not have releases from those pictured but they granted me permission to post the photos on my website. The "Photos of Books" page has pictures of the books themselves. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Amelia shares her experience creating an art program for senior citizens. More from Amelia Hi! 'm a rising senior in high school, I've been a Girl Scout ever since I was in kindergarten, so it's been a pretty consistent part of my life. When I'm not doing service activities, I love art, writing, and piano. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at http://heartsofgoldpodcast.com/ Rachel shares her experience renovating a habitat to increase protection from hurricanes. More about Rachel Hi, my name is Rachel Mazyck. I was a Girl Scout for about 9 years with Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida. Throughout my years I have done many things that have helped me flourish into the person I am today. I earned my silver and gold award, Counselor in Training certification, Presidential Community Service Award, and several others. Also while being a girl scout, I attended the 2014 and 2017 Girl scout conventions. Furthermore, I challenged myself to also do internships during my time in high school and completed Arts for Learning internship and United Way Fellowship. Now as a college student, I attend Florida Atlantic University studying Geography with a focus in Environmental Science. I will also be a Residential Assistant for freshmen to help them on their journey through the first year of college. Also, I am currently working towards becoming a real estate agent. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find our blog and more resources at heartsofgoldpodcast.com Brekke shares about the importance of vaccinating, making a video, and her camp leadership experiences. More about Brekke Brekke Pattison is a senior at Murray High School. She has been a Girl Scout for 13 years and has received her Bronze Award, Silver Award, and Gold Award. Brekke worked as an intern with the Girl Scouts of Utah's summer residence camps. Under the camp name "Tinkerbell", Brekke worked with girls using the skills she had learned from the camp's leadership camp programs. She worked mainly with younger children aged 5-8 years old. This experience has lead her to develop her future goal of become a pediatrician. Brekke is going into college next year going for a chemistry major with an emphasis in biology. She then plans on going to medical school. Brekke's career goal helped her decide on her Girl Scout Gold Award project. Her project was to educate people on how vaccines work in a way that went into the science, but in a way that people could understand. Brekke's project was Vacc-U-Cation: An Education on the Science of Vaccines and has spread to pediatric offices and college classrooms on a global scale. Brekke is also involved track, cross-country, jazz band, symphonic band, and Peer Leadership Team. Brekke's website: https://www.vaccucation.org/ Vacc-u-cation YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8tf2LvocW4 Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Find more resources at heartsofgoldpodcast.com Emma shares about her portable race track made from recycled materials, the 2019 Rose Parade Tournament Troop, STEM, her Robotics team, and much more! More about Emma Emma Kessner is a high-school senior at Marlborough School in Los Angeles. She is a Girl Scout Ambassador who recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award by working with the Culver City reDiscover Center, an organization that promotes using one's imagination to tinker with reused materials. In designing and building a portable racetrack and curriculum, she introduced younger children to STEM in a fun and engaging way, and her project will be utilized by as many as 300 students per year in 11 schools per semester around the Los Angeles area. In addition to her 12-year Girl Scout career, she has been a part of her school's robotics team for five years, and is currently the Captain. In 2017, she accompanied her team as they competed and won an award at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas. She has also founded a program dedicated to giving students real-world work experience in a familiar environment by working and doing inventory at the new campus Café, and is a member of the California Scholarship Federation. She plans to attend college in the fall, and hopes to continue being active in community service by mentoring future female leaders interested in STEM. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emma-kessner reDiscover Center is rediscovercenter.org Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ We are also on Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Audrey shares why she chose to create a walking club for special needs teens and adults and providing respite for their caregivers. More about Audrey Audrey Davis is a senior at Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. She has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and is a recent recipient of the Gold Award for her service project, the A.W.A.R.E. Club, a walking club for special needs teens and young adults . She is involved in many activities outside of Girl Scouts, including as the President of the Autism Awareness Club at her school, Captain of the Speech and Debate team, a member of her school's Performing Arts Company and the anchor for her school news program. She is the recent recipient of the National Catholic Education Association's Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award for her service to the Special Needs Community. She is currently undecided for her college plans, but in the future she hopes to Major in Political Science and minor in Inclusive Education so she can realize her goals of becoming a Special Education advocate and lobbyist and eventually, the United States Secretary of Education. Website: aware.club.nj.weebly.com Email: [email protected] Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ We are also on Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Elizabeth shares her experience building a trap shooting range to create more access to the activity in the area and provide education on safe shooting. She also shares what was required for her to be accepted at the Air Force Academy. Link for Bear Creek Range https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Organization/Bear-Creek-Rifle-Range-435242676560461/ Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ We are also on Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2EBt5P1 or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Caleigh Dahn talks about her Girl Scout Gold Award project Amicus Dog Park. She shares her project, her travel experiences, and her virtual troop. More about Caleigh: My name is Caleigh Dahn and I am an Ambassador Gold Award Girl Scout out of the Manitou Council in Wisconsin. I have been a Girl Scout for 12 years and have also completed my Silver Award. I love working on badges and going camping with my troop. I have made some close friends through Girl Scouting, some since kindergarten and we have some amazing memories together. Outside of Girl Scouting, I am a ballet dancer en pointe and I love to read and be with my animals. I am considered an 11th grader, but I am currently in my 3rd year at a community college working towards my Associates in General Science. Next fall I will be going to Northern Michigan University to study Zoology and Spanish. Link for Amicus Dog Park https://www.facebook.com/amicusdogpark/ Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ We are also on Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2vtZWOY or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Welcome to the Hearts of Gold podcast where Gold Award Girl Scouts share their experiences. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. It is earned while in High School and is a project consisting of: identifying a community issue, creating a proposal and presenting to the council's Gold Award Committee, at least 80 hours of personal time to complete the project, writing a final report and presenting it to the Gold Award Committee. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/_haOaV8mqFY Excerpts from: Ep 1 - Christina http://heartsofgold.libsyn.com/ep1-hearts-of-gold-christine-wiles-arms-open-girl-scout-gold-project-mentoring-big-brothers-big-sisters-vermont-national-guard Ep 2 - Isla http://heartsofgold.libsyn.com/isla-horscroft-goals-for-girls-girl-scout-gold-project Ep 4 - Kelsey http://heartsofgold.libsyn.com/ep-4-hearts-of-gold-kelsey-chico-united-for-haiti-girl-scout-gold-project Ep 5 - Julia http://heartsofgold.libsyn.com/ep5-julia-kay-ban-the-bag-girl-scout-gold-project Ep 7 - Jacklyn http://heartsofgold.libsyn.com/ep-7-jacklyn-dougherty-pink-ladybug-girl-scout-gold-project Ep 8 - Noelle http://heartsofgold.libsyn.com/ep8-hearts-of-gold-noelle-buice-cancer-kickin-critters-girl-scout-gold-award Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube or on your favorite podcast app. Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Noelle Buice talks about her Girl Scout Gold Award project Cancer Kickin' Critters. She shares about the inspiration for her project, a Girl Scout sister. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/sEpGXBKNfzM More about Noelle: I've been involved in scouting since first grade. My favorite aspects of Girl Scouts are the focus on acquiring knowledge and serving the community. My Girl Scout troop became involved in serving the pediatric cancer community when one of our members, my best friend was diagnosed with cancer in seventh grade. Through girl scouts, we raised awareness about childhood cancer, and joined in the struggle to get more federal cancer research funding focused on children's cancers. I created Cancer Kickin' Critters in seventh grade, hand making toys for children fighting cancer because of my best friend. This project later evolved into my Gold Award project, where I was able to expand CKC into an official 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, that has assisted over 1,300 children across the US and Canada. Outside of scouts, I'm a captain of my high school's crew team, and active member of Young Life (interdenominational youth ministry), and a participant in multiple choirs. I've recently sent in my college applications, and I'm excited to hear those results since they will impact my future! Links for Cancer Kickin' Critters ckcritters.org [email protected] cancerkickincritters on instagram Cancer Kickin' Critters on Facebook Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ We are also on Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2vtZWOY or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Jacklyn Dougherty talks about her Girl Scout Gold Award project Pink Ladybug. She shares about the inspiration for her project, her Grandfather, Poppy. We discuss finishing the Gold Award as a Sophomore. She also shares her favorite Girl Scout Journey and we have fun discussing her Instagram posts. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/gSAVePhsDkA More about Jacklyn: Gold Award Girl Scout Ambassador Jacklyn earned her recognition by creating Pink Ladybug.org. She educated her community on Skin Cancer Awareness and how to protect yourself. She created 600 Educational Sun Kits containing the following items: Sunscreen, lip balm, sun bracelet, sunglasses, educational card, all placed in a handy bag. She gave educational speeches at local high schools and Boys and Girls Club She used the hashtag #knowyourbody, educating students how to check their body for moles. She enjoyed educating everyone and sending them home with Educational Sun Kits. Jacklyn's dream is to continue to educate on a National platform Skin Cancer Awareness and protection. She created a Nonprofit www. PinkLadybug.org. She is looking for donation and volunteers to help in her mission. Jacklyn heart is on Pointe, she has been studying Ballet since the age of two. Pointe ballet is her favorite dance. She is on the Varsity Golf team and Tennis team. She plays the violin and sings. Jacklyn lives in Kissimmee Florida, with her lovely Mommy. She has the most amazing relationship with her mommy. She thanks her Mommy, for assisting her with her Gold Awards. Jacklyn future includes continuing to advocate Skin Cancer Awareness and Protection. She plans on attending University of Notre Dame, to become a lawyer. More about Pink Ladybug: At the nonprofit's website www.PinkLadybug.org, Jacklyn provides educational information about what is Skin Cancer. It also provides ways to protect ones skin from skin cancer. Jacklyn is willing to speak at event, schools, etc about Skin Cancer Awareness and Protection. The website includes a link to request her as a speaker or to donate to the mission. Pink Ladybug Nonprofit Mission: To Educate student about skin cancer awareness and protection Vision: A world without skin cancer. Jacklyn created Pink Ladybug is hopes that people will protect themselves from the sun and student will stop Prom Tanning. The name for the nonprofit came from Jacklyn using two of her favorites, Pink is her favorite color and Ladybug is a symbol for the Blessed Mother Mary. (which she is named after in her middle name). Her first name is named after her Grandfather Jack, whom is why she choice this cause to advocate. Jacklyn's Instagram: jacklyndougherty Website https://pinkladybug.org/ Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ We are also on Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2vtZWOY or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Jennifer Wickert talks about her Girl Scout Gold Award project A Chance for Better. She created a powerpoint and had multiple educational sessions with different types of students to educate about bullying. She shares how she thought she was done with her project, found out she had not met the requirements, what she did to meet the requirements, and how it impacted her overall project.ts on bullying and teen suicide prevention. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/04i4tztnxkQ More about Jennifer: My name is Jennifer Wickert. I have been in Girl Scouts since I was in kindergarten and recently became a lifetime member when I graduated high school. I am currently attending Jefferson State Community College as a Pre-Nursing student. I will be applying for the Nursing Program this fall. In Preparation for nursing school, I recently became a Certified Nursing Assistant. . I am a member of the National Student Nurse Association as well as the Jefferson State Community College Chapter. For my Gold Award, I created a book and powerpoint presentation to educate students on bullying and teen suicide prevention. Jennifer's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/chance4better/ Jennifer's Instagram: @a_chance_for_better Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ We are also on Instagram @sherylmrobinson Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube at http://bit.ly/2vtZWOY or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Julia Kay talks about her Girl Scout Gold project - Ban the Bag. Julia worked to encourage her town to ban plastic bags, including speaking before the Town Board to present her petition and talking to the public to support the movement. Julia also discusses her active lifestyle and why Girl Scouting - and her two troops - is important to her and how she balances it all. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/rT7oQOxtiok Organizations and people mentioned in this episode: http://www.massgreen.org/ Massachusetts State Representative Colleen Garry Town Selectman Robert Jackson More about Julia: I've been a girl scout for over 10 years earning my girl scout bronze, silver, and now gold award. Because of my gold award project I got accepted into an international leadership conference for women called Women2Women. I spent 2 weeks in Boston with over 100 girls form over 30 different countries around the world. I am on the Varsity Field Hockey team and Swim and dive team for Tyngsborough High School. I play defense for field hockey and do both swimming and diving on the team. I am also a year round theatre participate at my school. I cue all of the schools lights for the show as well as be in the major productions and dancing numbers. Last year, I was elected the Treasurer of the International Thespian Society (ITS). I also love dance and art. I hope to go to a good college and major in a type of engineering. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Kelsey Chico talks about her Girl Scout Gold project - United for Haiti. My project was constructing a playground in a community space and delivering donations in Haiti. After the events of Hurricane Matthew in 2016, many countries in the western hemisphere were the most impacted, Haiti being one of them. Supplies and rations were needed due to the destruction taken place mostly in the South of the country. I decided to take action and gather donations from many businesses and organizations that included toys, clothing items, hygiene products, shoes, etc. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/T17SXtF7V4M More about Kelsey: My name is Kelsey Chico and I am now an Ambassador Girl Scout. I am 16 years old, 15 when the project was complete, and I live in Florida. I joined Girl Scouts at the Brownie level and have enjoyed it ever since. My hobbies include video gaming, reading, painting, music mixing, singing and dance. This year will be my tenth year playing the violin and ninth year dancing. I like creating videos inspired by YouTubers and hope to one day start my own on topics such as gaming, singing, and general topics. Music is a big part of me and I like a variety of genres from video game soundtracks to movie soundtracks to modern artists. I enjoy playing FPS games on Xbox such as the Halo franchise but also creative thinking on Minecraft. I would like to be in the engineering field of STEM, perhaps audio design or video production because of my passion for video, editing and music, things that can create a message through the world of media. I would like to visit the company in charge of the Halo video game franchise, 343 Industries, because of my passion to learn about game design, soundtrack development and CGI. In addition, talk to movie directors and composers such as Andrew Stanton, Francis Lawrence, Joseph Kosinski, Steven Speilberg, Neil Davidge, Martin O'Donnell Kazuma Jinnouchi and voice actress Jen Taylor, to experience being in the shoes of directors and acting. I plan to continue dance and playing the violin but also Girl Scouts because of its life-changing goal. Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube or on your favorite podcast app. Support future Hearts of Gold episodes at https://www.patreon.com/heartsofgold Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ More details about Kelsey's project: My project was constructing a playground in a community space and delivering donations in Haiti. After the events of Hurricane Matthew in 2016, many countries in the western hemisphere were the most impacted, Haiti being one of them. Supplies and rations were needed due to the destruction taken place mostly in the South of the country. I decided to take action and gather donations from many businesses and organizations that included toys, clothing items, hygiene products, shoes, etc. I had the help from the Haitian Consulate of Orlando to determine the destination for the donations. The Drive lasted over a 6 week period. After sorting by category for each item the weekend it finished, a confirmed weight of 2 ½ tons of donations were donated, 97 boxes total. I needed a way to deliver these donations overseas because, as you can imagine, many laws such as borer laws, water laws and international laws require many permissions and clearances. I contacted multiple cruise lines for the transport. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines offered to ship the donations at no extra cost. I drove with my parents down to Port Canaveral where the company's warehouse is located. I met with the transportation team and they unloaded the 97 boxes onto 4 pallets and proceeded to load them in the warehouse. They would be left there for inspection by K-9 dogs and other scanning procedures to verify the clearance of transportation. The donations would be loaded onto the cruise ship going to its next port of call: Labadee, Haiti. I met the Haitian Consulate of Orlando at the border of Labadee, Haiti and the rest of the country. We loaded the boxes into 3 separate pickup trucks and drove down to the district of Nippes, one the most affected areas of the country. It was about a 5 ½ hour drive. I stepped onto the back of the pickup truck and opened the boxes, handing them out to women, children and families. To see them happy and grateful for these donations made this art of the project successful. Children in the country of Haiti did not get the physical education needed for early childhood or an experience on a swing. I took the initiative to construct the playground in the same district. This would benefit their physical education and have a memorable childhood experience. I had purchased a playground set consisting of two swings, a monkey bar, rock-climbing wall, a dome and a slide and was funded from the Charity Ball hosted duri

Allison Weiss talks about her Girl Scout Gold project - Equitable Access to Healthy Food. Sharing her story of changing her project three times during the process and the survey / research paper she wrote to share with others to encourage bilingual support of summer meal programs.. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/b-qkPIb7Oww More about Allison: My name is Allison Weiss and I am a recent graduate of Madison Country Day School in Waunakee, WI. I have been a Girl Scout since kindergarten Daisies and have had the opportunity to camp at two different Girl Scout properties, sell over 600 boxes of cookies, earn two major awards (in addition to badges ranging from healthy cooking to the science of cosmetology), and participate in countless community service opportunities over the course of my Girl Scout career. In addition to being a Girl Scout, I enjoy track and cross country running, baking, and creative writing. I plan to study government and Spanish this coming fall at Smith College and am thankful for the opportunities Girl Scouts has given me to grow as a leader. Survey report: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NuNPtLgPUgXzLvedW_LVBsdNX_2VScS3Qp26KWYaytA/edit Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube or on your favorite podcast app. Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Isla Horscroft talks about her Girl Scout Gold project - Goals For Girls. Sharing her story of getting a grant for your project, the planning on organizing an event in another country, and the logistics of working on an international project. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/8SblfB7GF_I Supporters referenced: Ann Bancroft Foundation The Sanneh Foundation Greg and Kathy Deal Charitable Foundation Cub Foods Barnes and Noble Kwik Trip Delta Airlines Project Minnesota-Leon Project Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/projectgoalsforgirls/ Articles on Isla: https://www.girlscoutsrv.org/en/about-girl-scouts/news/2018/isla_horscroft.html https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_current/community/edenprairie/tonka-united-players-to-share-love-of-soccer-with-nicaraguans/article_a0230d64-eb4b-11e7-91bf-f3ac854a169f.html https://volunteers.girlscoutsrv.org/2018/05/10/changing-the-world-through-soccer-and-a-gold-award-project/ Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube or on your favorite podcast app. Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ

Christina Wiles talks about her Girl Scout Gold project - Arms Open. A mentoring program which matches High School students with middle school students. We also talk about Christina's advanced rank in the National Guard thanks to her Gold Award. Episode available as a video at https://youtu.be/TmW7dVuwacU Christina's website for her project is https://mightymentors.weebly.com/ Article on Christina: http://mountaintimes.info/high-school-senior-national-guardsman-earns-girl-scout-gold-award/ Join our Facebook Community at Hearts of Gold Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeartsOfGoldPodcast/ Please subscribe to Hearts of Gold on YouTube or on your favorite podcast app. Video editing by https://www.offthewalter.com/ Walter's YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0wFZRVaOpUd_nXc_8-4yQ