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Oct 03 2012
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Character, Events, Girls Scouts, Parents

Troop Meeting and Bridging Ceremony This Friday, October 5th!

As Salaam Alaikum Parents and Girls!

MOVING ON TO NEW ADVENTURES

InshaAllah, Troop 3480 will have its first Bridging Ceremony this Friday, October 5th!

What is Bridging?

Bridging is an important transition in a Girl Scout’s life. It’s a defining moment when a girl becomes aware of her achievements and is ready for new adventures and responsibilities. Celebrating this change should be fun, personalized, and memorable for everyone involved. And most of all, it should be designed by the girls in true partnership with adults. This year’s Bridging Ceremony was planned by Troop 3480’s Juniors. The Juniors will be welcoming the most transitioning girls into their level with the Bridging of 7 Brownies!

All girls from all levels will participate on Friday, however the following girls will be acknowledged during the ceremony for moving to another level:


Brownies to Juniors:
Amirah A.
Amirah M.
Asiya K.
Kadijah B.
Kalilah K.
Sanaa M.
Sumaiyah Y.
Zahrah H.

Juniors to Cadettes:
Buthaina M.
Zahrah D.

Cadettes to Seniors:
Amirah H.
Maryam I.

LAST CALL FOR TROOP!
If you still have not registered…This Friday, October 5th, is the last day to register for Troop 3480. If you have not already registered your daughter for troop you must attend this Friday’s meeting.

A FEW IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Magrib is now coming earlier. Iqamah will be at 7:00pm at PGMA, which means we MUST start the Girl Scout meeting on time at 6:00pm. You may arrive as early as 5:45pm, however girls arriving after 6:20pm will not be permitted to participate in the meeting.
  • DUES: If you haven’t paid your first $25 dues installment per girl, you MUST bring it to this Friday’s meeting. October 5th is the due date. The final $20 dues installment will be due the first meeting in January.
  • MEETINGS: Troop 3480 meets every other Friday from 6:00-7:30pm.

JazakumAllah Khair and we hope to see you this Friday, October 5!


GirlScoutTroop3480[at]gmail[dot]com

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May 31 2012
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Character, Faith, Girls Scouts, Islam, Volunteers

Guide Girls to Something Good!

PGMA Girl Scout Troop 3480 is looking for troop leaders. We invite our sisters in Islam who are interested in the opportunity to mentor Muslim girls to join our group of 10 dedicated troop leaders.

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam) said: One who guides to something good has a reward similar to that of its doer. [Muslim].

Who Can Be a Girl Scout Troop Leader?

You don’t have to have a daughter or be a mother at all. You don’t need prior experience in teaching or instructing children. You do need to be tenacious, caring and dedicated to imparting the beauty of Islamic life to girls in your community. You do need to have the desire to help girls become leaders. You do need to aspire to guide girls to something good.

Every girl has the ability to lead, but only one girl in five believes she can. A lack of role models, unhealthy images of beauty, peer pressure to not stand out, and a mean-girl culture are just some of the obstacles that stand between girls and their full potential. These same societal pressures impact Muslim girls.

We know that with strong Muslim women role models and support, girls are one step closer to achievement. Your time as a troop leader will provide girls the free and safe environment they need to pursue their interests, causes, and leadership roles, all in an Islamic setting. With your support girls will stand up, stand out, and stand tall. Oh yeah, and have a lot of fun too!

Become a Girl Scout Troop Leader and guide girls toward building their faith, courage, confidence and character! InshaAllah, these girls will be empowered to make the world a better place. If this mission resonates with you, please contact Troop Manager Alia at alia [dot] kemet [at] gmail [dot] com.

PGMA Girl Scout Troop 3480 currently consists of 47 girls and 10 troop leaders who volunteer their time, energy and resources. Due to the high demand for scouting in our community, there is a waiting list for girls in kindergarten through third grade. With additional leaders, the troop will be able to accept more girls who are interested in scouting, inshaAllah!

A SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS:
It is very important that you bring your daughter to the meetings on time. We meet on Fridays from 6 – 7:30pm. Your daughter may be very disappointed if she misses parts of her meeting. We urge you to do your best to help us teach our girls the importance of time management, efficiency and effectiveness! JazakumAllah Khair.


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May 20 2012
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Character, Confidence, Courage, Faith, Girls Scouts, Islam

Girl Scout Ambassador Abrar Omeish Shares a Message of Peace

The Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital hosted an Interfaith Service as one of the signature events celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts. The video of the service at the National Cathedral is a must-see for every girl scout, but Girl Scout Ambassador Abrar Omeish touched our hearts because of how she so poignantly related a verse from the Holy Quran to the Girl Scout Law.

O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other not that you may despise each other. Verily, the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is he who is the most righteous of you, and Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted with all things.
Surah Al Hujurat, verse 13

Watch the whole thing — it is truly a beautiful experience — but if you’re pressed for time, check out Omeish at minute 36:05.

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