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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead, Cultural Anthropologist.

Did you know that November 15th is National Philanthropy Day?!  On behalf of the nearly 28,000 girls served by the Girls Scouts of Greater New York, thank you for helping us make a difference! We celebrate you: our members, volunteers, parents, guest speakers and supporters of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.  It's because of you and your commitment to advancing the leadership potential of girls that we are able to transform our communities and make the world a better place.

Click here to go to the Girl Scouts of New York blog and click here to tell them why you think supporting program for girls is important!

Guest Speaker Kellia Rogers (professional clothing designer) surrounded by members of Troop #3027.

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Did you know that the Girl Scouts of Greater New York headquarters, located at 43 W23rd Street (6th Fl.), often provides classes and fun activities for Girl Scouts of all ages?! Nearly 28,000 girls representing almost every zip code in New York City participate in programs that provide learning opportunities for members to lead with courage, confidence, and character to make their communities and the world a better place. And over 9,000 volunteers help them along their journey.

The Girl Scouts of Greater New York offer a wide range of activities in public and private schools, public housing, and community-based organizations. And through our programs, we offer many pathways to help girls grow into leaders.  Girls and volunteers can choose their level of involvement – from a one-time opportunity to an ongoing participation in a troop.

For more information and to see a calendar of events, click here!

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Did you know that the founder, Juliette Gordon Low, organized the first Girl Scout Troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Ga.?  Did you know that there are Girl Scout Troops in more than 92 countries around the world?  Did you know that today, there are 3.2 million Girl Scouts—2.3 million girl members and 890,000 adult members working primarily as volunteers?  Well now you know!

For more facts about the Girl Scouts of America and its affiliates, click here!

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Parents and scout family members, did you know that the Girl Scout Council of Greater New York has a Facebook page?  Well, they do and now you know!

Click here to get to the page and give Troop #3027 a shout-out while you're there!

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Did you know that the CEO of the Girl Scouts of America is Anna Maria Chávez?  She is the 19^th CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest organization in the world that represents girls. Before leading the group, she was the deputy chief of staff for then-governor of Arizona Janet Napolitano. Chávez is an attorney. Click here to read what she says about the Girl Scouts and why all girls—and boys—should see the organization as important.

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Photo of Brother Jerome's African Drum

Did you know that the traditional African djembe drum is a goblet shaped hand drum made of goat skin? The goat skin is used as the playing surface affixed with rope runners.  African djembe drums are hand crafted from a solid piece of hardwood with inner carvings that produce a wide range of tones. Originating in West Africa, the djembe was used as a gathering drum and today is popular worldwide for people of all ages.  For more information on the djembe drum, click here!

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Did you know that there are 88 pianos located on streets, in parks, on boardwalks and in community centers all over the city - including the Kennedy Center?  Well, at our last meeting, Ms. Emma (our Troop Mother) noticed one of them!

Sing for Hope’s Pop-Up Pianos celebrate the vision that all New Yorkers have access to the arts. Each one of the 88 pianos were painted by a Sing for Hope volunteer who shares the mission of bringing the arts to all.  During the June and July of last year, performances took place on the pianos by Broadway stars, local songwriters, and ballerinas. These individuals share one thing: a desire to give back through their art, and to unite artists with their local communities.  After the project ended, the pianos were donated.  The 2011 Sing for Hope Pop-Up Pianos, inspired by British artist Luke Jerram, was the world’s largest street piano installation to date, and reached over two million people.

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Did you know that Harlem was the best place for Jazz and blues music hroughout the 1920s, 30s and 40s? Places like the Cotton Club and Apollo Theater made stars out of entertainers such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, James Brown, Michael Jackson, D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill. While the Cotton Club closed its doors years ago, The Apollo Theater still lights up with major headlining acts.

Long before it became the diverse community it is today, Harlem was a place where people from Europe came to because of its fertile soil and location. Dutch settlers founded Harlem in 1658. Governor Peter Stuyvesant named the town Nieuw Haarlem after a city in Holland—British immigrants renamed it Harlem.

For more information about Harlem, click here.

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Did you know that the continent of Africa has 53 countries? Africa is the world's second largest continent and is the world's second most populated continent. Africa is one of the most diverse places on the planet! It has a wide variety of wildlife! Click here to see photographs of South African wildlife from National Geographic.

For more information about the many countries in Africa, click here. To test your knowledge of this great continent, click here.

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Did you know that there are about 220 kinds of owls?

They fall into two groups; barn owls and true owls. Owls have excellent hearing and hunt for their food at night. It's widely spaced eyes give it excellent eyesight! Because its eyes are so large and tube-like, the owl cannot move them in its sockets. So, it has to move its neck.

For more information about owls, click here.