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Apply (San Antonio) – Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, was recently elected to the National Board of Girl Scouts of the USA. An advocate for developing leadership and entrepreneurial skills for girls and young women, Teniente-Matson has been a supporter for Girl Scouts even before her election, creating opportunities for the local Girl Scout organization, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (GSSWT), and its partner patch program at A&M-San Antonio, which champions patriotism, entrepreneurism, and social learning. And this year, Teniente-Matson will also kick off a new San Antonio Girl Scout tradition, the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Fest. Flavor Fest, which runs from Feb.12-21, 2021, partners with local restaurants to create unique, Girl Scout Cookie-inspired bites, drinks, or pairings, for foodie fans to enjoy.
"The opportunities presented to girls today have never been greater, yet the challenges they face have also never been more difficult to overcome, especially as they and their families are impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This is why the Girl Scouts and their mission remain so vitally important in today's world and our local community,” said Teniente-Matson. “We continue to deeply appreciate Dr. Teniente-Matson and the university for their support of the Girl Scouts and GSSWT,” said Maj Gen Angie Salinas, USMC (Ret) and GSSWT Chief Executive Officer. “Their efforts are inspiring the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.”
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About the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Fest
A few of our participating restaurants include: Folklores Coffee House, Krista's Culinary Creations, Weathered Souls Brewing Co., Fratellos Deli and Burger Boy. Those interested in participating or learning more about the event can visit www.girlscoutcookieflavorfest.org. As part of the event, customers will have a chance to win an entire year’s worth of cookies (YES! 52 packages of Girl Scout Cookies) when they share all the yummy details of their Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Fest adventures on Instagram or Facebook with #GirlScoutCookieFlavorFest hashtag.
About the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program
All purchases of Thin Mints®, Samoas®, and other Girl Scout Cookie favorites are an investment in developing girl leadership in our local community. With every sale, the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls how to not only think like entrepreneurs, they run their own small businesses and learn the critical skills of goal setting, people skills, and decision making—which are imperative for any leadership role. Additionally, girls decide how to use their portion of the proceeds for unforgettable leadership experiences and community projects, learning the value of giving back.
About the Texas A&M UniversitySan Antonio Patch Program
Girls who earn the Texas A&M Embracing Patriotism patch can proudly state they have pledged to honor and dedicate themselves to their country, learning the values of commitment, respect, honor, courage and excellence.
About Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (GSSWT):
Powered by 5,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas serves nearly 15,000 girls in its 21-county jurisdiction. Girl Scouting helps girls in grades K–12 practice leadership with grit like a go-getter, problem solve like an innovator, embrace new like a risk-taker and show empathy like a leader. Volunteers are needed to prepare girls to practice a lifetime of leadership because we know that girls built of courage, confidence and character make the world a better place. Join. Volunteer. Change the world. For more information, visit girlscouts-swtx.org.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Established as a stand-alone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the culturally diverse, heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in south San Antonio, A&M-San Antonio is a Military Embracing™ institution offering 30 undergraduate degrees and 14 graduate degrees to nearly 6,800 students. The University is home to the Henry G. Cisneros Institute for Emerging Leaders and the Cyber Engineering Technology/Cyber Security Research Center. A&M-San Antonio holds the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Military Times ranks the University No. 35 in the nation for “Best for Vets: Colleges.” Visit tamusa.edu for more information. #onamission