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Leadership
Last week, interim CEO Sylvia Acevedo and Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Council were invited to attend and speak at the Columbus Metropolitan Club located in Columbus, Ohio (the same city we’ll be hosting the G.I.R.L. 2017 Convention!) to discuss the state of girls’ leadership and how Girl Scouts are making a difference everyday.
Cookies
This Cookie Boss has sold 101,105 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies throughout her Girl Scout career. And thanks to Jimmy Fallon, Katie’s ending her 2017 cookie season with 101,106 boxes sold!
Badges and Patches
Everyone knows that Central Florida has an impressive lineup of athletic teams to support. Thankfully, those teams also love supporting Girl Scouts, which is why when we offer tickets to a game, it’s not just a game: we’re talking exclusive patches, on-field experiences, meet and greets, and even BALLFIELD SLEEPOVERS!
We grow this list of sports programs all the time. Check back often.
Girl Scout Sleepover with the Florida Fire Frogs
May 19, 2017
Includes a cookout on the concourse, movie on the jumbotron with popcorn, inflatables, badge work, AND a free ticket to the upcoming June 3 game!
Girl Scout Night at the Jack with the Daytona Tortugas [REGISTRATION CLOSED]
May 6, 2017
Includes a ticket to the game and a pre-game Girl Scout parade beginning at 6:30 PM!
Bowl for Mah-Kah-Wee
May 27, May 28, May 29
Let’s celebrate the end of a great Girl Scout year and help to support the revision and revitalization of Camp Mah-Kah-Wee.
Soccer Time with the Orlando Pride!
June 24, 2017
Includes a Girl Scout patch.
Outdoor
And these are big savings: save $40 off each resident camp and $20 off each day or sampler camp (just remember to pay in full by April 20!) All summer camps include a t-shirt and badge, plus the option to purchase a camp photo and camp bag!
Have you seen The Camp Book? Stocked full of all the details for an exciting camp adventure, this book is everything you need to find your perfect camp. Take a look and register today (like, right now, before you forget)!
Troop Tips
Girl Scouts are busy. We’re organizing our communities to take action. We’re planning wildly-successful Cookie Programs. We’re taking trips and meeting local leaders and making a huge difference.
But we’re just getting started. There is always a new adventure right around the corner. We have big goals and a good plan to get there.
Don’t stop now: renew your Girl Scout Membership between April 1 and May 15 to earn a bunch of bonuses (the earlier you renew, the more bonuses you earn).
Troop Cookie Program bonus also requires that troops participate in the 2017 Fall Product Program. Login to MY GS to begin renewing now!
Download the full flyer, including bonus details, to share with your Girl Scout sisters.
National
Let’s make this year’s activities extra special. Here are a few ideas to get you started—one for each day of Girl Scout Week.
Sunday, March 12—Celebrate National Girl Scout Day by reconnecting with the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Learn more about Girl Scout history and our founder, Juliette Gordon Low; you could even hold a Girl Scout birthday party. (We’re 105 this year!) Do something to make the world a better place.
Monday, March 13—Be a go-getter and take action! You might launch a community service project or work toward a Girl Scout award.
Tuesday, March 14—Be an innovator and explore science, technology, engineering, and/or math (STEM)! You could create a fun project through Made with Code, meeting challenges head on and exploring new solutions.
Wednesday, March 15—Be a smart risk-taker and step out of your comfort zone! Get outside to explore and take action to protect our environment. Try a new outdoor activity with family or friends. Sign up for Girl Scout summer camp—or plan a different adventure. It could take place close to home, or around the world!
Thursday, March 16—Be a leader and show people you care! Commit “random acts of kindness” all day long. Be a good friend. Volunteer or donate to charity. Show the world your smile!
Friday, March 17—Get involved civically! Connect with your local (or school) officials and leaders. Learn about Girl Scouts’ legislative agenda. Work toward earning your Global Action award.
Saturday, March 18—Observe Girl Scout Sabbath: the perfect time to honor one’s faith. Attend a religious service. Think about earning your My Promise, My Faith pin. Learn more about faiths different from your own.
But don’t stop there! Learn more about Girl Scout traditions and ceremonies. Or…take the lead like a Girl Scout and come up with some fun and meaningful activities of your own!
And don’t forget to show us how you’re celebrating all week long, by sharing your activities on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, using the hashtag #GirlScoutWeek.
Not currently involved with Girl Scouts? Join, volunteer, or donate!
Above all, take the opportunity during Girl Scout Week, and throughout the year, to share your awesome—and show the world how your courage, confidence, and character make the world a better place.
This article originally appeared on blog.girlscouts.org.
Troop Tips
We’re gearing up to the 2020 National Conference in Orlando, FL and we need amazing Girl Scouts like you to Show Us How You G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader)TM.
In 30-60 seconds, show us how you G.I.R.L. and enter your video for a chance to be included in the official promo video, premiering at the end of the G.I.R.L. 2017! Not to mention that you and your friends could see your video splashed all over the place as we lead up to hosting the 2020 National Convention!
Submissions are due by March 31!
Required:
Preferred:
Volunteer
Volunteer Retreat Weekend is an event for Girl Scout adults. A weekend to relax, network with other adult Girl Scouts and to have FUN! Some of the weekend highlights include creating your own modern fairy tale during group activities, attending a variety of workshops such as “Me Time” pampering, crafts, cooking science, outdoor skills, and leadership development.
We’re bringing back the cabin decorating contest: come ready with supplies and work with your unit mates to bring some magic to your unit house. And don’t forget our Saturday night costume contest – dress as your favorite storybook character for a chance to win fun prizes!
The first 75 people to register will be entered into a drawing for a special prize!
Check out the workshop descriptions below and make your selections before clicking the register now button. (Workshops are subject to change or cancellation. Do not purchase supplies until you receive confirmation of your workshop selection)
Questions? Contact Patty Muller at pmuller@citrus-gs.org.
STEAM
The problem set consists of 15-20 challenging problems created by Lockheed Martin engineers and computer programmers. The teams of 2-3 students will be accompanied by 1 coach. Girl Scouts of Citrus can submit 2 teams – a ‘novice’ team with less than 1 year of programming experience, and an ‘advanced’ team with more years of experience.
For complete rules and eligibility, please see the Code Quest site and direct questions to Kassy Holmes, Program Manager, at kholmes@citrus-gs.org.