Are you interested in learning more about Girl Scouts? Are you curious about how you can become a part of the largest girl-serving organization in the nation? If so, join Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) Sept. 30-Oct. 6 as it celebrates National Girl Scout Recruitment Week! Throughout this week, all girls (grades K-12) and adults (men and women over age 18) will have the opportunity to connect with Girl Scouts in three exciting ways:
1. Attend a free recruitment rally at one of the following Chick-fil-A locations:
Hernando CountyThursday, Oct. 3 | 5-8 p.m.
Spring Hill/Brooksville Chick-fil-A
13143 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville 34613
Hillsborough County
Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
South Tampa Chick-fil-A
609 S Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa 33609
Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
East Brandon/Valrico Chick-fil-A
1504 E Brandon Blvd., Brandon 33511
Marion County
Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5-9 p.m.
Ocala Chick-fil-A
3445 SW College Rd., Ocala 34474
Pasco County
Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5-8 p.m.
Trinity Chick-fil-A
9040 State Road 54, Trinity 34655
Pinellas County
Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 5-7 p.m.
Clearwater Chick-fil-A
2516 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater 33765
Wednesday, Oct.2 | 5-8 p.m.
Seminole Plaza Chick-fil-A
10790 Park Blvd., Seminole 33772
Thursday, Oct. 3 | 4-8 p.m.
Fourth Street North Chick-fil-A
4241 4th St. N, St. Petersburg 33703
Polk County
Monday, Sept. 30 | 5-8 p.m.
Winter Haven Chick-fil-A
143 Landings Blvd., Winter Haven 33880
Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 5-8 p.m.
North Lakeland Chick-fil-A
4132 US Hwy. 98 N, Lakeland 33809
Tuesday, Oct. 2 | 5-8 p.m.
South Florida Avenue Chick-fil-A
4625 S Florida Ave., Lakeland 33813
Sumter County
Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 5:30-8 p.m.
The Villages Chick-fil-A
730 N US Hwy. 441, The Villages 32159
2. Join 2,000 Girl Scouts at GS Fest 2013 on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at One Buc Place in Tampa.
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Learn more about the Girl Scout organization and participate in fun activities based on GSWCF’s core focus areas (arts & theater, environmental awareness, financial literacy, healthy living & relationships, the outdoors and sports, and STEM). Attendees will also have the chance to participate in the NFL Play 60 initiative Punt, Pass & Kick, meet the Bucs’ mascot “Captain Fear” and cheerleaders, and much more! Tickets are $5/person at the door.
3. Get inspired by a volunteer call-to-action video from Girl Scouts’ Honorary National President and First Lady Michelle Obama.
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In this video, Michelle Obama will ask every adult to volunteer with Girl Scouts! Volunteers are needed to work directly with girls as troop leaders or to share their specialized expertise (e.g. photography, finance, etc.) with girls. Volunteers are also needed to work behind the scenes to support other volunteers. No matter the position, Girl Scout volunteers hone leadership skills, gain valuable job experience, participate in their community, and ultimately empower and inspire girls. Beginning Sept. 30, the video can be found by visiting www.youtube.com/user/girlscoutvideos/videos.
For more information on any of the above events or to join Girl Scouts today, visit www.gswcf.org or call (800) 881-4475.
