Leadership

How Girl Scouts Gave Me Confidence by Mackenzie Carey

My mother has always been my leader. My family has always supported girl scouting. I am a 4th generation Girl Scout and now a lifetime member. But these are only what brought me to girl scouting. My journey began just before entering elementary school.Receiving the Golden Ticket to Hollywood on the 2018 reboot of American Idol is the culmination of a dream I had when I was 4 years old and watch the first American Idol crowned. The very next week when I graduated from Berri Patch Pre School, I announced to everyone, I was going to be the “the American Idol, call me!”.

Fast forward 15 years and the dream became a reality when I auditioned at the very first open call in Orlando August 2017.

Up to that time, I participated and entered contests near and wide in pursuit of a dream, being named Palm Bay Pee Wee Idol 2010, Palm Bay Idol 2011, Funtown Talent winner 2012, 2016 Nash Next Winner in the Melbourne Cumulus Market.

I graduated from Bayside High in 2016 and I am a Lifetime Girl Scout Alumni and active Girl Scout Leader.

I have been featured at the Johnny Mercer Theatre as a headlining performer, opened for Easton Corbin at Sea World and opened the Runaway Country Music Festival in March 2018 on the main stage.

But there is more: I always wanted to sing! And Girl Scouts gave me the most opportunities. From singing for cookie sales at booths, to Citrus Idol, to performing at Disney Springs Mainstage to Sea World Cookie Kick Off and then to the American Idol audition with Luke Bryan in Savannah Ga. I was able to host a whole troop of Girl Scouts at the auditions and they were featured on American Idol’s instagram and in Episode 5 of Season 1 on ABC! Check it out on Hulu!

As a result, I recently performed for 11,000 Girl Scouts in July at the Savannah Girl Scout Quest, for the Savannah tourism bureau and made my national debut @Wolftrap October 29, 2018, in Vienna, VA.

I can be followed at all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at MackenzieCareyMusic. Here are some links to my music:

Www.Facebook.com/mackenziecareymusic
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www.Youtube.com/macklolful <http://www.youtube.com/macklolful>

www.instagram.com/mackenziecareymusic

If it wasn’t for Girl Scouts and the support of Citrus Council, I may not have ever auditioned for American Idol.

Uncategorized

¡CRECE TU TROPA!

¿Buscando crecer tu tropa?! ¿Sabes de niñas que quieren ser parte de Girl Scouts?

¿Sabías que el promedio de una tropa de Girl Scouts solo tiene ocho niñas? Sin embargo, nuestras investigaciónes demuestran que las tropas más exitosas y duraderas tienen 12 niñas. Solo imagine lo que podría suceder si los líderes de las tropas agregan al menos una nueva niña a su tropa. No solo más niñas podrían participar en Girl Scouts, sino que tambien la introducción de nuevas amigas a Girl Scouting les permite a los miembros existentes usar sus habilidades de liderazgo y generar confianza. Básicamente, ¡todos ganan!

Es por eso que estamos lanzando nuestra nueva campaña: Aumenta el tamaño de la tropa. ¿Qué es aún más divertido que un año nuevo de Girl Scouts? ¡Darle la bienvenida a nuevas chicas a tu tropa! Después de todo, los nuevos miembros traen nuevas ideas, diferentes formas de ver las cosas y emoción que pueden despertar la creatividad y energizar a todos.

¡Girl Scouts de Citrus le ofrece a su tropa la oportunidad de participar en una rifa para ganar premios!

Las tropas que aumenten su tamaño de niñas registradas serán inscritas en una rifa para lo siguiente:

  • Parche especial
  • $ 100 por cada co-líder a nuestra tienda en concilio (hasta 3 co-líderes)
  • Bono de $ 350 para un programa de Citrus de su selección
  • 2 noches de estadía en Camp Mah-Kah-Wee (hasta 4 cabañas en el campamento durante una época seleccionada del año)
  • Cupón de comida por $ 100 con tarjeta de regalo para Wal-Mart
  • $ 700 para un programa de Citrus de su selección

*** TODAS LAS TROPAS DAISY que aumenten su tropa por 4 o más niñas registradas entre el 1 de enero de 2018 y el 28 de febrero de 2018 participarán en una rifa para ganar:

  • Almuerzo con la CEO de Girl Scouts de Citrus
  • Una visita a la Oficina de Girl Scouts de Citrus
  • Obtener el Parche CEO

Se seleccionará un ganador de cada nivel en función del número de nuevas niñas registradas. (1-3 niñas, 4-6 niñas, 6+ y niñas)

 

3 CONSEJOS PARA AYUDAR A RECLUTAR A LAS NIÑAS PARA TU TROPA

  1. ¡Muestre lo que su tropa ama hacer más!
  •  Actualice la descripción de la tropa en el catálogo de oportunidades. Visite Update My Troop y agregue su tropa al catálogo e incluya una descripción de la tropa. Puede ser las actividades preferidas de la tropa como el servicio comunitario, las aventuras al aire libre, la fotografía o los experimentos científicos. ¿Qué mejor manera de unir a las familias con una tropa que hacen actividades que aman, y darle una nueva experiencia de Girl Scouts con un inicio emocionante y memorable, que para ir directamente a la acción?
  1. Entregue este formulario:Invitaciones de la Tropa GSC
  • Nuestras chicas son, nuestras mejores reclutadoras. Haga fácil que sus amigas se unan a la diversión mandando un manojo de invitaciones impresas para que sus niñas las distribuyan en sus escuelas, en la comunidad, en los clubes, en sus organizaciones extracurriculares, en la iglesia, en sus prácticas deportivas, clases de baile, noche de regreso a la escuela, reuniones de gobierno estudiantil, y, bueno, ¡entiende la idea! No se olvide de motivar a sus niñas que se pongan el uniforme de Girl Scouts en la escuela y en eventos.
  1. Entre el 50 y el 55 por ciento de los miembros nuevos aprenden sobre Girl Scouts de una amiga o familiar, comparta estos artículos relevantes en las redes sociales.

 

LISTO PARA CRECER TU TROPA? ¡Póngase en contacto con el servicio de atención al cliente para saber cuántas aperturas desea mostrar en el catálogo de oportunidades!

 

Leadership

Grow Your Troop!

Looking to grow your troop?! Know of girls asking to join Girl Scouts? 

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Did you know the average Girl Scout troop only has eight girls? Yet our research shows that the most successful and durable troops have 12 girls on average. Just imagine what could happen if troop leaders added at least one new girl to their troop. Not only would more girls be able to participate in Girl Scouts, but introducing new friends to Girl Scouting allows existing members to flex their leadership skills and build confidence. Basically, everybody wins!

That’s why we’re launching our new Grow Your Troop: Increasing Troop Size Campaign.  What’s even more fun than a new year of Girl Scouts? Welcoming new girls to your troop! After all, new members bring fresh ideas, different ways of looking at things, and excitement that can spark creativity and energize everyone.

Girl Scouts of Citrus is offering your troop a chance to be entered into a raffle to win goodies! Troops that grow their size by registered girls will be entered into a raffle for the following:

  • Special Patch
  • $100 for each co-leader towards a Citrus shop purchase (up to 3 co-leaders)
  • $350 voucher towards a Citrus program of their choice
  • 2 night stay at Camp Mah-Kah-Wee (Up to 4 cabins at camp during a select time of year)
  • $100 food voucher via Wal-Mart gift card
  • $700 towards a Citrus program of choice

***ALL DAISY TROOPS that increase their troop by 4 or more registered girls between January 1, 2018-February 28, 2018 will be entered into a raffle to win:

  • Lunch with Citrus Council CEO
  • Tour Citrus Council Office
  • Earn the CEO Patch

One winner will be selected for each level based on the number of new girls registered. (1-3 girls, 4-6 girls, 6+, and Daisies)

 

 

3 TIPS TO HELP RECRUIT GIRLS FOR YOUR TROOP

1. Showcase what your troop loves to do most!

A. Update the Troop Description in the opportunity catalog. Visit Update My Troop Link and add your troop to the catalog and include a troop description. Whether that be the troop’s love for community service, outdoor adventure, photography, or science experiments. What better way to match families with a troop that does activities they love, and get a new Girl Scout’s experience off to an exciting and memorable start than to head straight into the action?

2. Hand out this form: GSC Troop Invitations.

A. Our girls are by far our best recruiters. Make it easy for their friends to join in on the fun by giving out a handful of physical invitations for your girls to pass out at school, in the community, clubs, church, sports practice, dance classes, back-to-school night, student government meetings, and, well, you get the idea!

B. Have your girls rock their Girl Scout uniform at school and to events.

C. Since 50 to 55 percent of new members learn about Girl Scouts from a friend or family member, share these relevant articles on social media.

 

READY TO GROW YOUR TROOP? Contact customer care with how many openings you want displayed in the opportunity catalog!

Outdoor

Eco Camper Day-October 28th

Are you a nature warrior? Are you ready to learn what you can do to help the environment while you camp?

Come on out to the great outdoors and put your leave no trace skills to the test while setting up a minimal impact campsite and prepare for your own adventures in the wilderness.This program will get you ready for your very own camping trip with your troop. Learn the do’s and don’ts of camping while having fun outdoors.

 

Program Fee: $10 per girl/ $2 per adult-Includes program activities, snack and badge (for girls only)

Program Level: Currently registered Juniors- no tag-alongs

Program Time: Saturday October 28th Check-in 1:30pm program begins promptly at 2pm and ends at 5pm

Registration Deadline: October 24th at 12pm or when program fills

Register at: http://bit.ly/2xX4pud

Please Note: Everyone must be registered to attend program no tag-alongs permitted.

Academics

Chocolate Kingdom Tours

Do you love chocolate? Then come on this magical adventure and enjoy a fun and delicious experience at Chocolate Kingdom!

This 45 minute Factory Adventure Tour is an interactive journey that uncovers how the history of chocolate begins, starting from the bean all the way to how it transforms into delicious chocolate.

Each group will have a personal tour guide that will join forces with a handsome Prince and his Dragon as they go on a journey to see Princess Chocolina! Travel through the kingdom and see a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, Chocolate Museum, Mystical River of Chocolate and much more.

Chocolate Kingdom Tour Dates
Choose from the available dates below to register for your fun filled chocolate adventure!

Saturday-October 28, 2017 at 4PM        Register at: http://bit.ly/2yYolwV
Saturday-November 18, 2017 at 4PM     Register at: http://bit.ly/2yITQKx
Saturday-December 16, 2018 at 4PM     Register at: http://bit.ly/2xTofX7
Saturday-January 20, 2018 at 4PM         Register at: http://bit.ly/2yqsoFm
Saturday-February 10, 2018 at 4PM        Register at: http://bit.ly/2yoQwrO
Saturday-March 10, 2018 at 4PM            Register at: http://bit.ly/2gcb501
Saturday-April 21, 2018 at 4PM              Register at: http://bit.ly/2kqmAFI
Saturday-May 12, 2018 at 4PM               Register at: http://bit.ly/2xhTrgU

Sunday-November 12, 2017 at 4PM         Register at: http://bit.ly/2xTgHGg
Sunday-Decemeber 10, 2017 at 4PM        Register at: http://bit.ly/2xgUqmo
Sunday-January 14, 2018 at 4PM             Register at: http://bit.ly/2gci7BH
Sunday-February 4, 2018 at 4PM              Register at: http://bit.ly/2y1FO9J
Sunday-March 4, 2018 at 4PM                  Register at: http://bit.ly/2y0EaFg
Sunday-April 15, 2018 at 4PM                  Register at: http://bit.ly/2hMhrqj
Sunday-May 6, 2018 at 4PM                     Register at: http://bit.ly/2yJCrkQ


NOTICE: Please arrive 10 minutes early, tours will start on time. Registrations will be accepted until the event is full or registration close date.Chocolate Kingdom Patches are available for purchase at the Council Shop.

** Please note there are a variety of nuts used at the facility.

 

Academics

LIA- Leadership in Action- Award Day October 21st

Calling all Cadettes! If you are interested in earning your LiA award during this one day training and workshop then register now!

The LiA award is a mentoring award that Cadette Girl Scouts can earn when they work with Brownies and help them earn a Journey. To become a Program Aide, this is also required. It is step 1, in a 3 step process that you can find in your Girl Guide.

Cadettes will spend the morning learning the basics of leadership by creating activities to implement, developing a schedule and more. The afternoon will be spent facilitating the WOW – Wonders of Water Journey for Brownies that will attend their session. Cadettes will receive their LiA award at the end of the day.

Program Fee: Girl Member $15 per person ( included materials; lunch and award)
Program Level: Currently registered Cadettes (no tagalongs)
Program Time: Check-in will begin at 8:30am and the program will begin promptly at 9am. Pick-up will be at 5:30pm.

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 16th or when program is full.
REGISTER TODAY AT: http://bit.ly/2xXUl6h

Please Note: This is a girl only training, girls will need to be dropped off and picked up.

STEAM

Aviation Day with the Commemorative Air Force – Afternoon…

Join us at the Commemorative Air Force Florida Wing Hangar in DeLand to learn all about aviation! This program is specifically designed for older girls and will provide a general introduction to aviation!

Specifically, girls will have a hands-on aviation experience, including:

  • An opportunity to use the Wing’s new flight simulator and attend a wrap around video presentation in the hangar’s brand new dome theater.
  • An overview of careers in aviation, the role of women in aviation and their early contributions to flight
  • A basic introduction to principles of flight and the airplane and its parts
  • Participation in a pre-flight inspection of aircraft and have an opportunity to sit in the cockpit of our military training aircraft

Register for the MORNING SESSION

Register for the AFTERNOON SESSION

This program is only open to Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. A light snack will be provided. All participating Girl Scouts will receive a fun patch. Parents are welcome to stay and observe, or they may drop off girls and pick them up at the end of the program.

The address for the program:
Commemorative Air Force
1570 Old Ndb Rd
DeLand, FL 32724.

The final date to register for this program is September 30, 2017 however if a minimum of 15 girls is not reached by September 1st, this program may be subject to cancellation. If you need to cancel, you must do so by September 1, 2017 in order to receive a refund.

Outdoor

While at Camp, Remember to…

Disconnect/unplug!
Don’t let your peaceful campsite be interrupted by the ring of a cellphone or the ping of a text. We live in a world so hooked to the Internet, cell phones, and tablets. Disconnect for a few days. There are so many things to hear, see, and do on a camp adventure. You’ll miss out on experiencing the power of this place and time if you don’t unplug.

Protect yourself from the environment!
Pack and use sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and insect repellant every day. Also, pack extra dry socks to avoid blisters and a hat to protect you from the sun, rain, and cold.

Soap your pots and pans!
This is a neat trick: apply dish soap to the outside of all your pots and pans before putting them on the fire. When it’s time for cleanup, the soot from the fire will wash right off.

 Leave no trace!
While camping or doing any other outdoor activity, it’s important to respect nature. Make sure to pack up all your trash and food scraps, and leave things like rocks, trees, wildlife and other natural things untouched.

Pick up after yourself!
For more than 100 years, girls have heard their leaders say, “A Girl Scout always leaves a place better than she found it.” That is also true when camping! Please pick up and pack up the litter you find on the trail, clean up your fire ring and campsite, and be good neighbors to those who are camping nearby.

 

Outdoor

How to Prepare for a Great Camping Experience!

It’s summer and it’s time to rock the outdoors with an amazing camp adventure! Whether you’re taking a camping trip with family or with your troop for the first time or your fifth outing, you can never be too prepared.

Tell someone where you’re going!
This is super important. Always tell someone where you are going for your camp adventure and what day/hour you plan to return.

Be prepared!
Our Girl Scout motto is especially true when camping. So be prepared for safety and emergencies by packing:

  • First-aid kit
  • Waterproof matches and fire starters
  • Headlamp and extra batteries
  • Whistle or other signaling device
  • Space blanket
  • Compass or GPS device
  • A map of the area (you might not get any signal on your phone and will need to go “old-school” here).

Pack for all kinds of weather. You never know when it’ll rain or get cold. Yes, even in Florida it can get cold at night. It’ll be warm during the day, rain a little in the afternoon and then get a little chilly at night. So you never know.

Pack each day’s clothes in plastic bags. It’s never a good idea to sleep in clothes you’ve worn all day; that won’t be very comfortable. So be sure to pack some pajamas or something comfy to sleep in.