GC Resident Elected To Girl Scouts Board

2009-06-05 / Community

Ms. Leslie Segrete, Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc.
Ms. Leslie Segrete, Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. Leslie Segrete, a resident of Garden City, is now dedicating her time to building and supporting future generations of women leaders! Ms. Segrete was elected as Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. on May 13th at the 44th Annual Meeting held at Hofstra University Student Center Theatre. Ms. Segrete joins other Board Members in their mission to provide leadership and fresh and creative direction to the Council.

"Ms. Segrete will be a key component to our Board of Directors," said Diane M. McFarlane, Esq., President of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County Board of Directors. "We are so pleased that Ms. Segrete will be serving on our Board."

A former Nassau County Girl Scout, Leslie is serving as a Member-at-Large of the Board of Directors. Ms. Segrete is a home improvement expert with an eye for design and the skills to get the job done. She knows what turns a house into a home, and has the tips and ideas to make improvements easy and fun. Since October 2007, she has been an editor at large for Country Home Magazine, creating their popular Shop Girl monthly feature. A self-proclaimed renaissance woman, Ms. Segrete has shared her talents with the Girl Scouts of Nassau County helping girls earn badges, learn new skills and get creative. She helped 100 girls earn their Sew Simple badge, making pillows for themselves and "cage comforters" for the many animals at the New York Center for Animal Care and Control. Ms. Segrete also shared her knowledge and talents with our Adult Volunteers during Oktoberfest weekend. In 2007 Ms. Segrete received the Juliette Low Award of Distinction from Girl Scouts of Nassau County.

For more information on how to join, volunteer or donate to Girl Scouts of Nassau County call 516-741-2250 or visit www.gsnc.org.

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