GSP LAUNCHES YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS GUILD
To provide young Girl Scouts opportunities to pursue a career in entrepreneurship and develop interest in sales and marketing, the GSP National Equipment Service Committee launched recently its National Equipment Service Young Entrepreneurs Guild or NESYEG. The Guild composed of Senior and Cadet Girl Scouts who are from 14 to 18 years old, come from eight councils of Metro Manila, namely, Makati, Caloocan, Manila, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pasay and Rizal.
The girls were given a one-day seminar-workshop on entrepreneurship with Mr. Rene S.L. Resurreccion, director of Passion for Perfection Inc., as speaker. He talked on” Entrepreneurship as a Career Option”. He was introduced by Cadet Michelle Alvarez, member of the NES Committee. Sessions on the NES Committee Terms of Reference, Administrative Structure and Functions and Product Presentation were likewise conducted by the NES Committee Chairman Mrs. Yolanda C. Hernandez, NES Director Lualhati C. Fronda, and Technical Assistant Cecille V. Ubungen, respectively. A visit to the NES office, store and stockroom was led by Accountant May T. Suaco.
The girls participated in workshops where they were designed items and accessories that would interest Girl Scouts. They also discussed marketing strategies to promote Girl Scout uniforms, accessories and other products to members. Workshops were conducted by GSP Training Director Psyche Sucaldito and Mrs. Cecilia Q. Abad, member of the NES Committee.
After the awarding of certificates, the NESYEG was organized followed by the election of its officers. The newly-elected officers are the following:
Jessa A. Minguito (Manila Council), President; Karen P. Ang ( Pasay Counci),Vice President; Anabel Albacite (Caloocan Council) Secretary;
Abby P. Lasam (Manila Counci), Assistant Secretary; Sara May Egalin- (Pasay Council), Treasurer; Christine Ivy Antonio( Makati Council) Assistant Treasurer; and Honey Joy Bellen (Rizal Council), Public Relation Officer
International Friendship Exchange and dx (INFEX) contest 2010
The INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE AND DX (INFEX) CONTEST will be held on Saturday, 20 February 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The INFEX has been going on for several years now and is made possible through the help of the GSP SHARES (Scouts Ham Radio Enthusiasts for Service) and our friends from the Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA).
This activity gives us the opportunity to work together with a purpose: to communicate, to connect, to be partners in doing something good for others and to foster international friendship and understanding through the ham radio and the internet. Girl Scouts and members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world are linked together by a common cause and that is to send the message of peace, love and harmony amongst all nations to make this world a better place.
Enclosed herewith are the background, objectives, rules and regulations, logsheet and registration form.
Please click on any of the items below to download:
2010 INFEX & DX Background and Objectives
2010 INFEX & DX Contest Rules
2010 INFEX & DX Logsheet
2010 INFEX & DX Registration Form
CHIEF GIRL SCOUT MEDAL PRESENTATION CEREMONIES
For this year, 340 Medalists from the 6 Regions will be awarded the Chief Girl Scout Medal during the Presentation Ceremonies on Friday, 22 January 2010 at ten o’clock in the morning at the Malacañan Palace, Manila.
The Chief Girl Scout, Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is the Guest of Honor and Presentor of the Medalists during this prestigious award ceremony. She will be assisted by the GSP National President, Dr. Salud A. Bagalso, GSP 1st National Vice-President, Mrs. Susan R. Locsin, GSP National Executive Director, Mrs. Ma. Dolores T. Santiago, and the six GSP Regional Chairmen, Mrs. Norma R. Valencia, Mrs. Erlinda G. Crispin, Dr. Amparo T. Rimas, Hon. Paz C. Radaza, Mrs. Bai Racquel P. Magalona, Al Hadja and Mrs. Lolita L. Garcia. The readers are the six Regional Executive Directors, Mrs. Rebecca T. Basañes, Mrs. Imelda B. De Jesus, Mrs. Laila F. Morales, Mrs. Aida C. Saromines, Mrs. Tita G. Alvarez and Miss Gloria E. Calotes
Every year, hundreds of Senior and Cadet Girl Scouts take the opportunity to serve their communities through the Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme thereby developing themselves, particularly their leadership capabilities, perseverance and sense of responsibilities.
The Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme highlights the Girl Scout role in community development as exemplified by the Chief Girl Scout and her distinguished leadership and vital contribution to nation-building. Under the GSP Charter, Executive Order 267, the woman President of the Philippine or the First Lady shall be the Chief Girl Scout of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines.
Since 1977, 5,137 Senior and Cadet Girl Scouts have been awarded the Chief Girl Scout Medal as a symbol of their service to their fellowmen in the areas of Health, Ecology, Livelihood and Cultural Heritage. Those awarded the medals are now successful in their chosen field of endeavors as community leaders, practicing doctors, nurses, engineers, teachers, businesswomen, lawyers or heads of companies and organizations.