GSNC Honors Community Champions at Annual Legacy Brunch

Girl Scouts of Nassau County (GSNC) recently announced that they will hold their third annual Legacy Brunch on Friday, March 15, at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale to celebrate Girl Scouts that are having an impact and leaving a legacy on Girl Scouts and their communities. The event will serve as a platform to share experiences from generations of Girl Scouts and supporters, honor the rich history of Girl Scouts, and spotlight women of all ages who are making a difference.

“The Legacy Brunch will truly be an inspiring event, as we share what it means to be a Girl Scout, showcase the Girl Scout experience, and honor those in the community who are making an impact and leaving a legacy,” said Rande Bynum, CEO of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “A key aspect of fulfilling our mission at Girl Scouts involves linking girls with accomplished mentors who have walked similar paths, illuminating a world of potential. Our five distinguished honorees exemplify the very essence of what it means to be genuine advocates and role models for our Girl Scouts.”

For over 100 years, Girl Scouts have been at the forefront of nurturing changemakers, guiding young girls in honing their leadership abilities to effect meaningful and positive change within their communities. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the Girl Scout experience through a visual display of ‘what it means to be a Girl Scout’ and stories of our community’s change-makers.

The event will also feature a community spotlight on columnist, associate editor at Newsday and former Girl Scout, Joye Brown. Joye Brown joined Newsday Media Group in 1983 and has worked as a reporter, an editor, newsroom administrator and editorial writer. She won a 1984 Pulitzer Prize as part of a Newsday local reporting team and has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women on Long Island, among numerous other local and civic honors. Joye Brown was a Girl Scout from Brownie to Senior with a troop at her school and Parish, St. Gabriel in Washington D.C.

The Legacy Award will be presented to Dr. Sandra Lindsay, of Port Washington, Vice President of Public Health Advocacy at Northwell Health. Dr. Lindsay was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022, which is the highest honor given to a U.S. citizen by the President of the United States. Also, four Impact Awards will be presented to Gabrielle Fidis, of West Hempstead, Creative Arts Therapist at Bellevue Hospital and Girl Scout Volunteer, LaTonja Lee, of Rockville Center, dedicated member of the New York State Athletic Trainers Association DEI committee and Girl Scout Volunteer, Allie McCormick, of Jericho, Gold Award Girl Scout and former member-at-large of GSNC’s Board of Directors, and Katherine Sun, of Great Neck, Girl Scout Girl Leadership Committee member.

The Legacy Award is for change-makers in Nassau County who give back to the community by elevating and supporting the Girl Scout mission through their career or volunteer work. They are true leaders working to pave the way for a positive future for Girl Scouts and their families. The Impact Award recognizes emerging leaders under 40 who are currently giving back and making contributions to the Girl Scout mission and the larger Nassau County community. These emerging leaders represent the future of leadership in Nassau County.

To learn more about the Legacy Brunch, please visit www.gsnc.org/legacy. All are welcome, to purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or make a donation to support our mission, visit https://secure.swell.gives/legacyawardbrunch/tickets/#/ticket.