-Interview with Girl Scout Maya Santos
You might know Maya and her twin brother, Miguel, from their hit show on PBS, "Maya & Miguel." But did you know Maya is teaming up with the Girl Scouts to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Check out what Maya has to say about being Hispanic, having a twin brother, and being a brand-new Girl Scout!

Q: What level of Girl Scouts are you?
Maya: I'm 10, going on 11! So I'm a Girl Scout Junior, which is for girls in 4th and 5th grades.

Q: Why did you become a Girl Scout?
Maya: It's fun! I'm making lots of new friends and getting all sorts of new badges. Best of all, I get to help make the world a better place. Mejorar el mundo! –. It feels great to help other people, and I love having new adventures.
Want to tell the world about YOUR Girl Scouting experience? "Share the News" and send your story to us at share@gogirlsonly.org! Don't forget to include your name and age. For more information, visit the site at: http://www.gogirlsonly.org/aboutme/maya_santos.asp
We look forward to hearing from you!
― The Girls Only Team
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-New Troop Numbers for all Troops
In preparation for the Girl Scout realignment, all troops in Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area, Inc. have been assigned troops numbers in either the 1000 or the 3000 series. Here is the link to the list of numbers. Please start using your new troop numbers August 18, 2007 for Fall Registration and for workshop registration. It would be best if troops would wait to change their checking accounts until the realignment with the other Southeastern Wisconsin councils is complete. Troops can wait until their bridging year to change the number on their uniforms, but must use the new numbers on forms and paperwork. Click here for a copy of the letter mailed to all 01 and 02 Troop Leaders.

-Wisconsin Women’s Council Partnership
Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area has partnered with the Wisconsin Women’s Council in a project to help promote careers in science, technology and the skilled trades. The new website, teensforward.wi.gov, debuted in March, 2007. Fantastic features include:

• News on exciting girl events including our very own programs: CyberChallenge,
  Survivor Camp and Career Fair
• Providing great resources for girls like help creating resumes
• Monthly career snapshots highlighting incredible woman answering questions girls want to know (interview questions developed by our preteen and teen Girl Scouts)
• Links to fun and interactive science and career-related games and activities
• Link to GEM-SET online mentoring for girls in science, technology and engineering

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