The Promise Magazine - Spring/Summer 2019

Courage Confidence Character

The Official Publication of Girl Scouts Heart of the South SPRING/SUMMER 2019 Volume 5

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Girl-Driven "Working Mothers Day" Gains Nationwide Attention in 2019 Trefoil Leadership Academy Offers Exciting New Opportunities for Juniors Cookie Volunteers Celebrated at Inaugural "Cookie Prom"

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Empower girls.

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It takes a lot of drive to push past boundaries and limits to change the world.

We’re proud to support Girl Scouts Heart of the South and everyone who works to give girls the confidence they need to make their communities a better place. We’re glad they’re a part of our global community.

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In This Issue: Spring/Summer 2019 7 Working Mothers Day 2019

10 Trefoil Leadership Academy

14 2018-2019 G.I.R.L. Celebration & Higher Awards

25 2018-2019 Women of Distinction Luncheons

30 Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, LeadersTM

34 2019 G.I.R.L. Event

36 2018-2019 CELEB Event & Pearl Award Luncheon

41 2019 Cookie Prom

2019-2020 Girl Scouts Family Guide "Flip" this issue for this super-fun guide to getting the most out of this year in Girl Scouts!

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Girl Scout Friends!

Are those girls on the cover not the cutest things you’ve ever seen!? Meet London, Blythe, and Gillian - three GSHS Daisies who are obviously having the time of their lives in Girl Scouts! Our photographer magically captured what’s at the heart of the Girl Scout experience when she snapped that priceless pic of these young ladies. It’s written all over their faces - Girl Scouts is about fun and friendship - for every girl!

My daughter, Emma, started Girl Scouts as a kindergarten Daisy in the fall of 2006. I distinctly remember walking into that first meeting with her, not knowing at the time just how truly life-changing and impactful this experience would be - for both of us. Many of the girls she met that night are her best friends still today, and many of their moms are mine. Through the years they each pursued different interests and took different paths, but their friendships, and the courage, confidence, and character they developed as Girl Scouts have remained.

This year, my fellow Troop 10365 parents and I had the (somewhat tear-filled) pleasure of seeing our girls graduate from high school. Watching each of them walk across that stage brought to mind years of camporees, bridging ceremonies, holiday parades and parties, and Daddy-Daughter dances. Not to mention that one time half of us got poison ivy and my many battles with exploding glitter glue which - as the “craft mom” - I eventually banned. Glitter glue and upholstery do not mix.

But clean furniture or not, I wouldn’t trade anything for those memories. While it’s true the girls may be leaving our nests, we are all encouraged by the knowledge that they have been blessed with a firm foundation, and have lifelong friends they can rely on always (and so will we) - thanks to Girl Scouts.

Here at Girl Scouts Heart of the South, we strive to offer that experience and that foundation to all girls. We hope that girls like London, Blythe, and Gillian - who are just starting their Girl Scout journey - will continue to have the opportunity to embrace everything Girl Scouts has to offer and continue to have fun and make new friends (but keep the old) for years to come.

This issue of The Promise features stories about our girls at every stage. From earning her first Daisy petal, to exploring her leadership potential in the new Trefoil Leadership Academy, to achieving her Girl Scout Gold Award, there is something for every girl in Girl Scouts. I hope you enjoy both this issue and all of your years in Girl Scouting. Trust me, they go by pretty quick.

The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: to serve God and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scouts Heart of the South Promise Magazine Team Chief Executive Officer Melanie Schild Editor, Senior Art Director Alison Coons Associate Editor, Art Director Kristen Posey-Russell Contributing Editors Kimberly Crafton, Leah Fox-Greenberg, Lori Gilmore, Becca Jacoby, Jenny Jones, Kristen Lusby, Elizabeth Roper, Caroline Thompson 2019 - 2020 GSHS Board of Directors Lori Patton, Chair Sharon Younger, 1st Vice Chair Jil Greene, 2nd Vice Chair Divya Choudhary, Secretary Nancy Cochran, Treasurer/Finance Chair Tracey Zerwig-Ford, Board Development Committee Chair Dr. Pamela Evans, Ex-Officio Advisory Member Cynthia Bradford Lara Bowman Casey Condra Rosemarie Fair Reagan Taylor Fondren Keith Fulcher Leonie Hefley

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The Best Ideas Come from G.I.R.L.s A Message from our CEO

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othing excites me more than a shiny new idea! Of course, new ideas can come from anywhere, but what I’ve learned during a lifetime of working with young women is that the best new ideas come from girls. Without a doubt – girls are the most creative, innovative, passionate force in society today. That’s why I love Girl Scouts so much. Girl Scouts is – by definition – “girlled.”

In Girl Scouts, girls are encouraged to dream big and Take Action. Whatever their ideas might be, Girl Scout experiences equip girls with the tools and the knowledge to find their passion and wield it to make a meaningful difference in their world. Girl Scouts gives girls the confidence to find their voice and our programs educate them on how to really use it. Only Girl Scouts provides girls with a safe space where they feel free to ask questions, take risks, make mistakes, share their feelings, and grow.

I get excited every time I have an opportunity to talk to our girls and hear what they have to say. Whenever we host our younger girls at our semi-annual CEO Meet and Greet sessions or invite our older girls in to brainstorm about council initiatives, I cannot wait for the moment when they begin to share their ideas about what they want to do and what they want to see happen both in our council and in our community at large. I love listening to and learning about what’s important to them because many of our council’s most successful ideas have come from these very conversations with girls.

In the spring of 2018, I was meeting with several girls here at the office to discuss their ideas on how to get more older girls involved in the Stand Beside Her Movement (an idea originally envisioned out of a similar conversation) when the topic turned to Mother’s Day which was coming up fast. One of the girls mentioned how she wished there was a day to specifically celebrate working moms. She said she felt like her working mom really deserved a special day just for her since she was so amazing at balancing her job with all the demands of home and family. It turned out that every girl in the room felt exactly the same way about their working moms, and Working Mothers Day was born.

It seems this big idea – the girls’ big idea – has resonated with a great number of other people, too! This year we celebrated the second annual Working Mothers Day and reached tens of thousands of people nationwide. I invite you to read all about the growth of this exciting initiative on page 7. FedEx even signed on as the first corporation to officially recognize Working Mothers Day. They hosted a panel discussion addressing the needs of working parents at their corporate headquarters in Memphis and broadcast it live to all of their remote locations, and several FedEx Freight locations along wth other Girl Scout councils got involved to honor the working moms in their ranks. The response to their idea has truly been overwelming, but I am not surprised. Like I said earlier, the best ideas are girls’ ideas!

Author Lois Lowry said, “Kids deserve the right to think that they can change the world.” At Girl Scouts, we not only let them think they can, we show them how. And they do. I can’t wait for the next conversation and their next big idea. Save this space – I’m sure I’ll be sharing it with you and the world very soon!

Sincerely,

MELANIE SCHILD | Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts Heart of the South melanie.schild@girlscoutshs.org

Girls from GSHS Troop 13755 deliver boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to working mothers at the Memphis, TN FedEx Freight location in honor of Working Mothers Day, Friday, May 10, 2019.

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A Message from our GSHS Board Chair Girl Scouts is for Every Girl

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reetings, fellow Girl Scouts! For those of you whom I may not have had the pleasure to meet yet, my name is Lori Patton. I am the Vice President of Operations at Roadshow BMW/Mini in Memphis, TN, and for the past two years I have had the pleasure of serving as 1st Vice Chair on the Girl Scouts Heart of the South council board. I had the honor of being installed as the GSHS Board Chair for the 2019-2021 term at the GSHS Annual Meeting on June 22. I am proud to continue to serve this outstanding organization and to be a part of a council that is doing so much for so many girls in our area.

Girl Scouts is for every girl. No matter who she is, where she comes from, or what her interests are, there is a place for her in Girl Scouts. Here at Girl Scouts Heart of the South, we are dedicated to fueling her curiosity through our amazing new Imagine Center. We show her how to speak out on issues that are important to her through civic engagement programming and participation in the Stand Beside Her Movement - a national phenomenon poised to effect real cultural change that began right here at Girl Scouts Heart of the South. We nurture the leaders of tomorrow through unique experiences like the Kaleidoscope Leadership Conference. And we keep that spirit of personal growth and enrichment alive for our adult women and volunteers through our We Lead: Women.

Elevated. leadership academy and our new GSU - Girl Scout University adult education department.

Courage, confidence, and character - “The 3 C’s” - these qualities are the heart of Girl Scouts’ mission, and I think we can all agree that if everyone embodied these three traits, the world would definitely be a better place! Thinking about the true meaning of our mission inspires me even more to want to do whatever I can to ensure that every girl, everywhere, gets to share in the Girl Scout experience, so I’m making it my mission to share our mission with everyone I see - including our girls!

I’m excited to share the news that starting this fall, if you see me at an event, chances are I will be carrying a few of my new GSHS Board Chair patches with me, so if I get the chance to meet you, don’t forget to ask me for a patch and help me share what Girl Scouts stands for with the world!

I look forward to serving as the chair for the next two years, to bringing you good news of the inspiring work being done by our girls, our volunteers, and our staff, and to continuing the positive work of the board for the betterment of girls across the 59 counties we serve.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

LORI PATTON | 2019 - 2021 Board Chair Girl Scouts Heart of the South

⏶ Artwork for GSHS Board Chair Lori Patton’s new Board Chair Patch ⏶ ⏵ Thank you to Roadshow BMW/Mini for sponsoring a Car Care Class for Girl Scouts Heart of the South on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Girls learned about auto care and the many safety responsibilities involved as they approach driving age.

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Working Mothers Day Gains Nationwide Attention in 2019

n spring of 2018, a group of Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts Heart of the South council took notice of the long hours moms keep. To help honor not only their own mothers, but ones all over the country, they launched Working Mothers Day – a celebration of mothers in the workforce to be celebrated the Friday before Mother’s Day each year.

This year, Working Mothers Day was celebrated nationwide on Friday, May 10. Individuals everywhere along with national, regional, and local businesses and organizations were encouraged to show their appreciation for today’s working moms by wearing something green on this special day and posting pictures online using the hashtag #workingmothersday2019.

The response to the girls’ Working Mothers Day initiative was overwhelming! The desire to honor the special sacrifices made by working moms truly resonated with people everywhere. Prominent political figures from both Tennessee and Mississippi wore green and posed with signs in support of Working Mothers Day. Posts in support of Working Mothers Day were featured on several prominent blog sites, and the Memphis-based JustMy company posted Working Mothers Day-themed videos on their various “JustMy” social channels nationwide throughout the day. Not only did local businesses encourage their employees to wear green and post in support of Working Mothers Day, but also

companies from as far away as Miami, FL hosted events to honor the working mothers in their midst. Pictures of several of these encouraging posts are featured on the following pages, and we invite you to view many more on the Working Mothers Day Facebook page.

On behalf of the girls who envisioned this day, GSHS would like to especially acknowledge and thank FedEx for becoming the first corporation to officially adopt and promote Working Mothers Day this year. Locally, the FedEx Women in Leadership group hosted a Working Woman’s panel (pictured below) as part of their recognition of Working Mothers Day where they discussed the special needs of working parents. The panel discussion was broadcast to all remote FedEx locations around the country. FedEx Freight also worked with Girl Scout councils in Chicago and Sacramento and with GSHS to gift boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to the working moms in their division. Pictures of the FedEx panel event and cookie deliveries can be found on page 5. Thank you, FedEx for your continued support of Girl Scouts and of working moms everywhere!

This nationwide excitement about Working Mothers Day is proof positive of what girls can do and the difference their ideas can make! We can’t wait to watch as Working Mothers Day continues to be celebrated across the country more and more each year, and we can’t wait to see what exciting and inspiring ideas our girls come up with next!

FedEx Working Women’s Panel (l-r): Leslie James, Marketing Specialist Advisor; Clarissa Newson, IT Manager; Gretchen Regenold, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Advisor; Drew Bailey, Marketing Manager; Seth Regenold, IT Director; Randy Irving, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Manager GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE SOUTH

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Ladies from The Arcade, Memphis’ Oldest Restaurant

Ashlee Jones - The Recruiting Guru

More Fun Friends from First Tennessee

JUST ONE OF 8 POSTS FROM FIRST TENNESSEE! ♥ U.S. Representative Trent Kelly, MS, and Working Moms

Ladies from Gould’s Salon and Spa

U.S. Attorney Mike Dunavant and Marianne Dunavant

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, MS

Friends from the White Station Starbucks

SPECIAL EVENT HONORING WORKING MOMS ♥ Germantown, TN Mayor Mike Palazzolo

AND A SPECIAL YOUNG GIRL SCOUT FRIEND ♥

ONE OF SEVERAL POSTS FROM OUR FRIENDS AT STARBUCKS ♥ U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, MS

Friends from Gastro Health (Miami, FL)

SPECIAL LUNCHEON FOR STAFF ♥

Covington, TN, Mayor Justin Hanson

City of Memphis Entrepreneur Network Center Staff

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland

Roquita C. Williams

THANK YOU, CITY AND STATE OFFICIALS!

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Local Memphis Live’s Amy Spears Speroplous

City of Memphis Office of Business Diversity & Compliance

FROM THE HOSPITAL! ♥

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahama

Missy Marshall, Director, Keep Tennessee Beautiful

Girl Scouts in Byhalia, MS

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana

GIRL SCOUTS AND PARTNER COUNCILS! ♥ Jenny and Lilly Jane Robertson on “Local Memphis Live”

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While remaining true to the core values of Girl Scouts - courage, confidence, and character - the Trefoil Leadership Academy focuses on social and emotional learning in order to prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership.

land earn how to celebrate them. Girls will also explore the psychology of confidence and tackle some important questions like, “What creates confidence?” “How do we build more confidence?” and “What inhibits confidence?”

Leadership means knowing who you are. Under the guidance of GSHS Leadership Specialist Becca Jacoby, participants in TLA come together to learn about themselves and others all while having fun and making friends along the way. In addition to numerous hands-on activities and lively group discussions, the girls get to collect colorful buttons at each session they attend to remind them of what they have learned.

Respect is a Two-Way Street - Participants create definitions of respect and are challenged to apply those definitions to various facets of everyday life. We will discuss what it means to have respect for oneself, others, our differences, and the world we live in.

Kick the Drama to the Curb - This session focuses a number of topics that occur while transitioning to Middle School including Meeting together for 7 sessions over the course changes to friendships, bullying, dealing with of three months, participants learn about the prevalence of social media, cyberbullying, meeting new people, and the overwhelming self-advocacy, compassion, compromise, number of ways to get involved. conflict resolution, critical thinking, personal responsibility, and resilience. To reinforce the Finding your Passion - Animals? Art? Our experience, girls are given Reflection Journals to crystallize their thoughts and emails are sent Planet? Travel? Health? Equality? Education? home to parents after each meeting to help Participants will spend time getting to know spark family discussion. Specific session topics themselves at a deeper level by discovering include: what they are passionate about. Participants will also discuss the idea that passions can The Ins & Outs of Confidence - In this session, change as we grow and discover new things, Girl Scouts create their own definitions of and this is part of the process of developing as confidence and discuss those definitions in a leader. order to help them discover their differences

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n Thursday, June 13, 2019, the inaugural cohort of the new GSHS Trefoil Leadership Academy met for the first time in the Possibility Place at the Memphis Leadership Center. Designed specifically for Girl Scouts in 4th and 5th grade, the Trefoil Leadership Academy (TLA) equips girls with the skills to be a leader in all aspects of their life.

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Girl of Action - In this session, girls will learn how to turn one’s passions into action. Part of this discussion will focus on running for office and supporting those running for office as an engaged citizen.

Participants will also explore other ways an individual can get involved both in and out of school to create and inspire change in the area they are most passionate about. Girl Scouts will leave with a plan of action, and tools to grow their leadership in their desired field.

The Art of Etiquette - Participants practice face-to-face conversation skills, focus on etiquette and learning to “be their best self.” Additionally, participants will discuss appropriate uses of social media, and the social pressures that social media is creating. This session provides Trefoil Leadership Academy participants with appropriate communication skills to apply to future leadership endeavors and their relationships with friends and family.

The Trefoil Leadership Academy experience culminates with a celebration where Girl Scouts receive their Trefoil Leadership Academy patch as well as a t-shirt!

The GSHS Trefoil Leadership Academy experience is uniquely tailored to prepare younger girls to be ready for the changes that await them in middle and high school and to be prepared to be the changemakers and leaders in the years to come. Current TLA participants could not be more excited to share their experiences and encourage girls throughout the council area to get involved! “I learned how to be a leader,” said Amelia L. Allison M. said, “I have learned how to be an upstander and to be brave.” And Anna G. said, “I learned about being myself and being independent.”

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Want to join them and be a part of the next group of girl leaders? Trefoil Leadership Academy cohorts will be forming at various locations throughout our council this fall! For more information, please visit our website at www.girlscoutshs.org/tla or contact Becca Jacoby at rebecca.jacoby@girlscoutshs.org.

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National Stand Beside Her Week is celebrated annually during the week containing October 31 - Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday - and serves as the kick-off to National Stand Beside Her Month.

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL STAND BESIDE HER MONTH

Get involved and help spread the news about this amazing movement that's changing our culture for GOOD! Visit our website at www.standbesideher.org/resources.html for a helpful planning calendar with tips and tricks for staging a successful Stand Beside Her-themed program or event in your area!

GSHS IS PLEASED TO INTRODUCE OUR NEW STAND BESIDE HER VOLUNTEER ADVISORS GSHS has formed a committee of four Stand Beside Her Volunteer Advisors to answer questions from other troop leaders who want to gain ideas and knowledge about how they can use Stand Beside Her to make a difference in how girls and women support each other in their communities.

Thank you to these amazing volunteers who have truly embraced the mission of Stand Beside Her and are using it to make a difference in their girls and in their communities every day!

Girl Scouts Black Diamond Council Girl Scouts Citrus Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas Girl Scouts Heart of the South* Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Girl Scouts of Central California South Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey Girl Scouts of Central Texas Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas Girl Scouts of Hawai’i Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Girl Scouts of Maine Girl Scouts of Manitou Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland Girl Scouts of Sierra Nevada Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Girl Scouts of Utah Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council Girl Scouts of Western New York Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Girl Scouts River Valleys *NSBH Movement founding council

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My name is Raven Broussard, and I lead a multi-age level troop in Grenada, MS. Last year, our girls got excited about SBH and after a great deal of work (including collecting 100s of signatures for a petition), they met with both the Grenada City Council and Governor Phil Bryant (at the state capitol building!) and had Stand Beside Her Month proclaimed in both our city and our state. They also held a fundraiser to pay for Girl Scout memberships and uniforms for four underprivileged girls. During the event, they talked to over 125 people about Stand Beside Her and got them to sign the Pledge!

My name is Lisa Butler and I have just completed my 1st year as a troop leader. I presently have 5 Cadettes. We are proud members of SU 177. Our troop is fully committed to the Stand Beside Her movement. This year our troop worked with Merge Memphis Women’s Shelter, the Memphis Soup Kitchen and as a #standbesideher project they decorated a bathroom at their schools. We started our year off with a bang! Our girls wrote and directed their very own Troop Stand Beside Her Video - with editing assistance from Mr. Angelo Sales: youtu.be/YpvW3wFzmG4 My name is Sarah Smith, and I lead a Senior troop in SU 170. Our "Stand Beside ALL Girls"-themed projects are very important to us.

In 2017, we raised funds to support emergency food and hygiene baskets for homeless or displaced families, and in 2018 we created a video series about Stand Beside Her with each video highlighting a different way people can participate. We are looking forward to continuing our "Stand Beside ALL Girls" projects each year! All of our events also highlight the positive aspects of Girl Scouts and encourage new girls to get involved in Girl Scouting.

My name is Juanita Valentine and I have been a Girl Scout Leader for 13 years. I have a multi-age troop with over 30 girls. I serve on the Lee County Service Unit. In 2016 we decided to begin a Stand Beside Her Scholarship Dinner. Each year we have had guest speakers, and we recognize Girl Scouts in our Service Unit for their Community Service. Since establishing the Scholarship Dinner we have given 28 Scholarships to Lee County Girl Scouts. Girls receive a scholarship for graduating high school and Gold Award Recipients receive a scholarship.

What Does Standing Beside Her Mean to Me? My name is Jordan Ashley Greene. I am 15 years-old. I am an author, a professional public speaker, and an advocate, and I pledge to Stand Beside Her. I know how it feels to not be included; I know how it feels to think that you are not enough. I know how it feels to have people gossip about you. I know how it feels when it seems like there is no one in your corner. I know what it feels like not to be heard; I know what it feels like not to be seen. I know what it feels like to have no one stand ing beside me. All these feelings that I have felt, you have probably felt too.

This has become an all too common story for girls and even women.

As girls we sometimes have this competition or “every man for himself” mentality. It is sad to say, but the minute we feel that someo ne might be better than us, smarter than us, or prettier than us, we go into attack mode. We either shut them out or shut them down. It happen s in high school hallways; it happens in the cafeteria; it even happen s in boardroom meetings. It starts off as small things like spreading rumor s or excluding girls intentionally from the group or conversation. We see these things everyday, but we pretend not to. These small things we see everyday and happen all the time turn into big things. As a result of us pretending like we don’t see it or don’t hear it, some girls begin to hurt thems elves, starve themselves, and even kill themselves. Suicide rates for girls have been rising way faster than for boys. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death between the ages of 10-19. We can’t afford to preten d like we can’t see her anymore. We can’t afford to pretend like we don’t hear her anymore.

It is time to Stand Beside Her. *Source: CNN.com What Standing Beside Her means to me is solidarity; it's compassion; it's sisterhood. It’s letting her know that I’ll be here when you need somebody to lean on. Standing Beside Her is picking up your sister when she can’t stand on her own and pushing her forward and helping her cross the finish line. Standing Beside Her is about having her back, it’s seeing someone fall in the hallway and helping her back up. Standing Beside Her is about hearing her. It’s listening to what she has to say and mayb e what she’s going through. Lastly, Standing Beside Her is about seeing her; its seeing that girl that sits alone and sitting with her. Reach her.

Hear her. See her.

Stand Beside Her. *https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/17/health/suicide-rates-y

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How has the Stand Beside Her Movement impacted you?

We invite you to share YOUR Stand Beside Her Story with us so that we can share it with the world!

Visit our website at www.standbesideher.org and click on the "Share Your Story" button to tell us what the Stand Beside Her Movement means to you!

Created in 2014 by Girl Scouts Heart of the South girls, Stand Beside Her is a rallying cry inspiring girls and women to stand up for each other and commit to shutting down unhealthy comparison that tears down and divides.

By celebrating one another’s talents and successes, we all rise one courageous, confident girl and woman at a time.

Apply to Join the National Stand Beside Her Girl Coalition and Help Shape the Future of the Stand Beside Her Movement!

Stand Beside Her is a movement created by girls, for girls, and we want to keep that girl-led spirit alive as our movement continues to grow!

We are looking for girls in middle and high school who are creative, driven, and committed to supporting other girls. Girls will have a say in patch program updates, marketing campaigns, and outreach initiatives. By joining the coalition, girls will gain confidence and leadership skills.

The Stand Beside Her Girl Coalition will have monthly conference calls where members can give their constructive feedback on different issues. Our hope is that by engaging a diverse group of girls, our movement will grow stronger. If you know of girls who may be interested in applying to become part of this unique group, please encourage them to apply online via this link: http://bit.ly/gshs_SBHGirls Application is open to girl members from all NSBHM Collaborative Councils. The number of girls selected is to be determined and will be based upon the total number of applications received. National Stand Beside Her leadership will make the final selections and participants will be notified of their selection status.

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Honoring the 2018-2019 Girl Scouts Heart of the South

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n Saturday, April 27, at Hutchison School, GSHS honored the numerous troops and individual girls who dedicated their time and energies to excelling in Girl Scouts during the 2018-2019 membership year at the third annual G.I.R.L. Celebration. With almost 200 in attendance, GSHS CEO Melanie Schild, GSHS Board Member and GS Gold Award Committee Chair Tracey Zerwig-Ford, GSHS Chief Community Engagement Officer (and GS Gold Award recipient) Jenny Jones, and GSHS Director of Product Sales Brittan Davis presided over this inspiring event honoring troops and girls achieving Girl Scout Higher Awards and those excelling in Product Sales during the 2018-2019 membership

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year. The recipients of various GSHS scholarships were also announced and girls celebrating 10+ years of continued membership in Girl Scouts were also presented with their 10 Year Membership Pins.

Now a much-anticipated tradition, the annual G.I.R.L. Celebration offers a venue for girls of all ages across our council to come and be publicly recognized for their many achievements in Girl Scouting. Troops and individual girls recognized at the G.I.R.L. Celebration have all embraced and benefited from the unique opportunities provided to them in Girl Scouting.

Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, they have each found a path to Discover, Connect, and Take Action in their community. This year’s G.I.R.L. Celebration was especially memorable thanks to a special presentation from Marianne Purcell Dunavant, District Director for Tennessee Congressman David Kustoff, who attended on behalf of Congressman Kustoff to congratulate all the girls for their outstanding work!

At this year’s G.I.R.L. Celebration, GSHS was proud to honor the 21 girls from our council who achieved their Girl Scout Gold Award during the 2018-2019 membership year along with 23 troops that earned their Girl Scout Silver Award and 26 troops that earned their Girl Scout Bronze Award. By celebrating girls at each stage of their Girl Scout journey, the G.I.R.L. Celebration offers younger girls not only a place to be honored for their own notable achievements but also a place to come and be inspired by the exceptional work of our Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. The G.I.R.L. Celebration culminates each year with the presentation of the Girl Scout Gold Award to each individual GSHS Girl Scout who achieved this the highest award in Girl Scouting - during the current membership year.

Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world. The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges the power behind each recipient’s dedication to not only empowering and bettering herself, but also to making the world a better place for others. Gold Award Girl Scouts are courageous leaders and visionary change makers. They are our future, and it looks bright! (continued p. 16)

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At the G.I.R.L. Celebration, each Gold Award Girl Scout was recognized individually on stage as a description of her unique Take Action project was read aloud to the audience. GSHS Gold Award Girl Scouts were presented with their Gold Award pin along with various letters of acclamation from state officials, possible scholarship offers and graduation regalia signifiying that they earned this prestigious honor.

We invite you to read all about our insipiring 2018-2019 Girl Scout Gold Award recipients on the following pages and also to view the listing of our inspiring number of girls who earned their GS Silver or GS Bronze Award during the 20182019 membership year. Top Product Sellers were recognized not only at the G.I.R.L. Celebration but also at the annual CELEB Event held on June 8. You can read more about them and their exciting achievements on page 36! Congratulations to all of these amazing girls. We can’t wait to see what you do next!

Gold Award Girl Scouts are Part of an Elite Group of Young Women

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

While earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, girls create their own personalized leadership journey through self improvement, leadership development, career development, and by improving their communities through service. Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award is a major accomplishment in a girl’s life and is a culmination of all that a girl has learned in Girl Scouting.

Representing several years of exhaustive but passionate work, the value of the Girl Scout Gold Award and what it signifies is recognized nationwide. Gold Award Recipients’ dedication and determination is acknowledged and valued by many universities and colleges that offer scholarships unique to award recipients. Girl Scouts Heart of the South is proud of all our Girl Scout Gold Award winners, and we hope that these outstanding young women and their exciting projects will inspire more girls to take action and Go Gold! in 2020!

Taylor Brown

Jasmine Chaney

Emma Coons

Travel the World with #TeamTaylor Cordova, TN Taylor provided a virtual reality experience to 4th and 5th graders at Macon-Hall Elementary of traveling to various cities and countries for the purpose of inspiring courageousness towards national and international travel among adolescents whose cultural and financial circumstances prevent them from considering travel an option. The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South will sustain this virtual reality program for the purpose of educating adolescents in the area about the cultural importance of travel.

Hardin County Middle School Music Mentorship Program Counce, TN After noticing that time limitations and understaffing in her school’s music program was preventing students from developing their music and instrument skills, Jasmine took action to develop a mentorship program which paired high school music students with middle school music students to provide them with additional assistance and free, one-on-one lessons with their instruments. Jasmine’s hope is that the mentorship program will continue to develop students’ skills and passion for music, leading them to future opportunities in college and beyond with band and orchestra. The mentorship program will be maintained by the school’s band director.

All-West 9/10 Audition Music Online Video Resource Germantown, TN Co-president of her high school band, Emma noticed the lack of resources available to help 9th and 10th grade students prepare for the annual AllWest auditions. In response, Emma enlisted more experienced players to perform the 9/10 All-West Audition Music on camera. Emma then edited and published the 14 resulting videos online to create an evergreen resource for music students across West TN. These videos will remain available for future students to review and practice in order to boost their audition scores and help to make All-West a more competitive and successful program.

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Sophia Cornelius

Anna DeVaughn

Hannah Harris

Corinth Guide for Freshmen Corinth, MS Sophia created a pamphlet of information regarding the various involvement opportunities in Corinth High School for the purpose of encouraging extracurricular involvement, community involvement, and leadership among its students.

The pamphlets will continue to be distributed yearly to incoming freshman by the Corinth High School Head of Student Services.

FaceTime Fellowship Booneville, MS Anna established a series of community-building activities at Camp Morganwood in order to combat the decline in social interaction among adolescents due to the modern reliance on technology as a form of communication. Camp Morganwood, a youth camp that serves various churches and schools in the Tupelo, Mississippi area, will continue to implement these activities as a way to increase interpersonal communication skills among adolescents.

Kindness Club New Albany, MS Hannah established a club for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders at her local Boys & Girls Club for the purpose of educating them about community service and providing them with opportunities to participate in service projects within their community. The club will be sustained by the New Albany High School Anchor Club, who will host a community service project monthly.

Rachael Hayes

Damyah Kimbrew

Olivia Knight

Hospital Hope: Packages for Parents and Patients Corinth, MS In an effort to combat discomfort and unease within hospital settings, Rachael established a program in which bags filled with care items are donated to patients and parents within her local hospital’s pediatric ward. Her Hospital Hope package program will be maintained by Harmony House, a local leadership group.

GSHS Choir Memphis, TN In an effort to address the lack of confidence in adolescent girls, Damyah was instrumental in the creation and direction of the Girl Scouts Heart of the South Choir. By engaging girls ages 6 - 17 in a community choir, Damyah’s project aimed to help build social skills that can be applied far beyond music. Through participation in the choir, girls were able to see that they could be courageous with their Girl Scout sisters standing beside them.

The choir started out with 5 members and has grown to 17 members and has performed at several GSHS council events. The project will be sustained by Girl Scouts Heart of the South.

Promoting Community Service and Involvement Through the Corinth Crown Club Corinth, MS In partnership with the Junior Auxiliary of Corinth, Olivia established the Corinth Crown Club as an organization to provide teen girls with the opportunity to take leadership roles and address issues within their community. Under Olivia’s leadership, young women in Alcorn County partnered with and served children at Pine Vale Children’s Home and met monthly to practice their leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The Corinth Crown Club will be maintained by the Junior Auxiliary of Corinth.

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Alaina Lucas

Madison Mathis

Ruthann Morgan

Cyber-Bullying! Stop the Cycle!

Saltillo, MS To address the prevalent issue of cyberbullying among young people and its link to suicide, Alaina wrote a play centered around cyberbullying that was performed at Whitehill Missionary Baptist Church as a component of an anti-cyberbullying program she created. Alaina also created and sold “Stop the Cycle” t-shirts to raise money for National Suicide Prevention. Alaina also created a website to promote awareness about the issue. Whitehill Missionary Baptist Church will continue Alaina’s play and program within the church’s youth group.

North Tippah Sensory Room Walnut, MS Madison established a sensory classroom for students with autism and special needs in the North Tippah School District. In response to the growing need in her rural community for resources for special needs students, Madison stocked the classroom with a variety of sensory items and sensory boards for the purpose of providing special needs students with therapeutic sensory input. The sensory room will be maintained by the North Tippah School District.

Going Batty!

Tupelo, MS To educate her community about the value of bats for the environment, Ruthann built bat houses and distributed them to members of her community. Additionally, Ruthann provided educational resources to local libraries and nonprofits to increase awareness about the environmental importance of bats.

Bella Morris

Alyssa Rich

Emmaline Schild

Bridging the Gap Between Non-Profit Services of North MS Walnut, MS Bella established a networking database to connect nonprofit organizations in North Mississippi.

Observing that nonprofit organizations in her area catered to closely related issues, Bella took action to establish relationships and communication between the nonprofits in order to bridge gaps in the healing processes of the people they serve. Bella’s database of contact information covers a wide array of nonprofit services, including substance abuse, homelessness, crisis pregnancy, and sex-trafficking. Her database can be accessed via www.bridgingnorthmississippi.com.

BFF - Becoming Friends Forever Booneville, MS To address the lack of positive and enriching social activities for young people in small communities, Alyssa created a program she calls a ‘friendship building session’ that local schools and churches can implement to combat low self-esteem and lack of community among adolescents.

Courage, Change, and Campaigns A Girl’s Guide to Being a Courageous Leader Germantown, TN Emmaline created a program targeted at fourth and fifth grade girls titled Courage, Change, and Campaigns. The purpose of the program is to instill girls with the confidence and courage to run for elections in their schools, extracurriculars, and communities and to participate in active leadership and citizenship. Emmaline has established a partnership with the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State through which ALA Girls State participants can use the curriculum. Her curriculum will also be used in the GSHS Trefoil Leadership Academy.

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Sarah Cooley Project Pine Vale: Welcoming Kids to a New Home Corinth, MS In order to help the girls of Pine Vale Children’s Home in Corinth, Mississippi feel more comfortable in their rooms, Sarah established the Pine Vale Project.

For the project, Sarah assembled a volunteer team to re-do the girls’ rooms with fresh paint and decorations. This project will continue to be sustained by various Girl Scout troops.

Mattie McGrath The Bookshelf of Many Colors Corinth, MS To tackle the low literacy rate in her community, Mattie built and set up bookshelves stocked with free books in various local businesses throughout Alcorn County, Mississippi.

In order to spread the word about this free resource, Mattie constructed pamphlets and distributed them throughout the community. The bookshelves are currently being maintained in Alcorn County by the volunteer book donations and the local businesses in which they sit.

Julia Schwartz S.U.R.F. Memphis, TN In an effort to address the lack of STEM resources in tier one schools, Julia established Project S.U.R.F, a team of volunteers who bring handson engineering and robotics activities to schools. She developed the curriculum, established teams, held seminars, and provided the equipment for future S.U.R.F. teams. The seminars taught the girls about ROVs and how engineers use them in real-world situations and the how and why behind mechanical parts like motors and switches. Participants even taught their robots to swim.

Lydia Todd Language Beyond Sound Dyer, TN In an effort to combat the issues of pervasive language barriers and lack of language diversity in her community, Lydia established a Sign Language Club at her high school for the purpose of educating fellow students on the use of sign language and deaf culture. The club, currently 16 members strong, will be maintained by the club members, a faculty sponsor, and an elected club council. Moving forward, the club plans to continue studying American Sign Language, educate the community on deaf culture, and break down cultural and linguistic barriers within their community and beyond.

Bags for Babies Tupelo, MS DonNesha established an annual care bag donation project for the Family Resource Center, an agency in Tupelo, Mississippi that provides services to families from under-resourced areas that include parenting skills, educational classes for families, health and nutrition education, and family communication skills training. The care bags are designed to provide materials and resources for mothers to care for their newborns. The care bag donation project is currently being maintained by the youth department of Mt Zion M.B. Church.

Taylor Robinson The LIttle Warriors Tennis Camp Corinth, MS In an effort to introduce the sport of tennis to adolescents as a way to encourage active and healthy living, Taylor established a three day camp in which volunteers teach campers the basics of the sport and guide them in exercise. The camp is being sustained by the Tennis Booster Club of Corinth High School for the purpose of keeping adolescents active and healthy through the sport of tennis.

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DonNesha Nixon

a leader’s story

Our troop, Troop 10028 in SU 175, led by me, Teresa Nelson, and Lisa Olson is combined of seven unique girls.

Several of them have been together since they were Daisies! I have had the great privilege to be their leader for the last five years and am proud to say that all our girls have committed to earning their GS Gold Award. They have extraordinary leadership skills, creativity, and have a commitment to making a lasting impact in the community that we live in. It has been exciting to watch them grow from middle school girls to fine young women.

As we all know, it can be challenging for older girls to remain active in Girl Scouts because of the many demands on their time including academics, sports, band, and other clubs. I am proud that our girls are a shining example of the fact that participation in Girl Scouts has been key to forming them into the best kind of girls - those with the courage, confidence, and character, to make the world a better place. I am so proud that they have had the endurance to stick with something that they wanted to be a part of at a higher level and have the commitment to finish the tremendous work it takes to achieve the highest award that they can earn in Girl Scouting. By witnessing them go through this process of earning their Gold Award, I know that they will be courageous leaders and visionary change makers one day! Watch this space to see what our girls achieve VERY SOON!

Members of GSHS Ambassador Troop 10028 and Senior Troop 10054 on a summer trip to New Orleans. Pictured (l-r) Jordan Nelson, Rachel Johnson, Emma Bush, Anna Olson, Aubrey Thibodeaux, Kaitlyn McKinness, and Elizabeth Olson.

Not pictured (from Troop 10028): Rebekah Lassiter, Kaitlynn Denny, Sarah Scott, Mikaila Derrick, and Sarah Grace Thompson.

Girl Scout Higher Awards Gain the experience you need, your way!

2018-2019 Gold Award Girl Scouts were honored at the 3rd Annual G.I.R.L. Celebration. Pictured back row l-r: Tracey Zerwig-Ford, Madison Mathis, Bella Morris, Alyssa Rich, Emmaline Schild, Lydia Todd, Melanie Schild. Front row l-r: Alaina Lucas, Damyah Kimbrew, Anna DeVaughn, Emma Coons, Taylor Brown.

Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards recognize that for girls to become leaders, they need to become knowledgeable, involved, and proactive. They need to lead the way.

Bronze. Silver. Gold. These represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn.

All three awards give you the chance to do big things while working on an issue you care about. Whether you want to plant a community garden at your school and inspire others to eat more healthfully for your Bronze, advocate for animal rights for your Silver, or build a career network that encourages girls to become scientist and engineers for your Gold - whatever paths you choose to Take Action, you’ll inspire others and yourself!

As you earn one of Girl Scouting’s highest awards, you’ll change your corner of the world - and maybe even beyond. The possibilities are endless.

Questions?

GSHS members are guided on their Higher Awards journey by two members of GSHS staff who have each achieved the Girl Scout Gold Award. Arkansas and Tennessee residents are guided by Kimberly Crafton. You can reach Kimberly at kimberly.crafton@girlscoutshs.org. Mississippi residents are guided by Jenny Jones. You can reach Jenny at jenny.jones@girlscoutshs.org.

To Join Girl Scouts Visit us online at www.girlscoutshs.org/join or call 800.624.4185.

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Perks of Going Gold!

University research indicates that adding the Gold Award achievement to a college application is a critical element in the admissions decision process.

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting.

A national award, with national standards, it represents girls’ time, leadership, and creativity to making their community better.

Gold Award recipients tend to be more goal-oriented, prepared, and committed to learning.

Gold Award recipients are more likely to engage in behaviors that are designed to enhance and protect the environment.

higher Awards The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Cadette can earn. Earning this award puts Cadettes among an exceptional group of girls who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world. Execution of a Girl Scout Silver Award Take Action Project gives girls the chance to show that they are determined, organized, and dedicated leaders in their community. Each girl listed below has spent at least 50 hours planning and completing her project, and each project has made her community a better place.

Congratulations to the following 139 girls representing 23 GSHS Girl Scout Troops who earned their Silver Awards during the 2018-2019 membership year!

Troop 10121 Arryanah Chatman Atlantis Brown Jordan Jefferson Karrinton Moore Madison Driver Michaya Brown Miracle Cooper Paige Gates Shamiah Ross Tanyah Bailey Troop 10338 Chloe Stone Madison Davis Madysen Whitfield Skylen Allbritton Troop 10554 Anna Olson Aubrey Thibodeaux Emma Bush Kaitlyn McKiness Madison Alexander Rachel Johnson Rose Capooth Troop 10612 Deyonne Smith Dominique Smith Journey Williams Nyla Jones Sierra Neal Troop 10677 Anniston Murphy Ashlee Weiss Brenna Wetsell Nicole Sparrow Tiffany Sparrow Troop 10771 Caroline Marley Emma Ming Evie Guigley Mary Kate Sheppard Sarah Taggart Zada “Alex” McGreger

Troop 13044 Grace Bryant Janiyah Jackson Jordyn Malone Laylah Moore Makayla Bryant Morgyn Williams Rachel Pinkston Serena Guigley Troop 13097 Blair Thomas Caolyn Snyder Carlie Rayman Grace Harkison Hannah Johnson Piper Pittman Troop 13108 Abigail England Audrey McDaniel Meredith Mitchell Stephanie Bonner Troop 13122 Abby Walsh Gabriella Sigala Hallie Jai’ Barge Iris I. Delahoussaye Kendall Nicole Seay Marissa Woodard Nadine A. Hamed Nihad A. Hamed Noelle Grace Williams Sasaha Thorne Sofia D. Delahoussaye Campbell Humphrey Dylan Segars Hazel-Grace Plunk Kairavi Garde’ Katie Clark Kimberly Tarver Mary Claire Evangelisti Olivia Mittag Sammie Kirstein Sydney Boals

Troop 13130 Alexa S. Treadwell Emily C. Dockstader Emma J. Lott Erin R. Mctigue Grace Brown Isabella G. Marino Kathryn J. Kelly Makayla E. Griffith Megan McTigue Troop 13218 Audrey Westmoreland Haleigh Garcia Kaleigh Garcia Z’Nyla Bean Troop 13361 Tanya Prahalathan Troop 13377 Mary-Therese Hinkle Troop 20072 Allison Wray Jenna Riggle Katherine Carpenter Troop 20268 Aaliyah Cooper Dallas DePriest Danielle Johnson Jaleah Green Tionna Mosby Troop 20320 Anna Richey Ashton Watson Belmont Phelps Destiny Lewis Emma Brabham Isabelle Brabham Lily Schauwecker Olivia Moore Sara Roberson Wendy Campbell

Troop 20358 Brailey Anderson Cristin Penrose Keelee Agnew Lydia Billips Nakimberly McGee Zadaria Southward Zakiya Tynes Zariah Patterson Zaylria Brooks Zuri Tye Troop 23009 Adrianna Robbins Aria Kramer Shaylee Moody Skyleigh Robbins Troop 23818 Brianna Cheyenne Guidry Janyzia Norman Laura Layton Troop 40487 Alexandra Vines Anna Goff Ava Talbott Chloe Teague Claire Talbott Makenna Jacobs Morgan Jacobs Sara Dieckmeyer Zoe Kilzer Troop 43088 Anna Marie Hill Olivia Murray Raven Horn

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higher Awards The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. It is a leadership adventure for Girl Scout Juniors! Imagine what you can accomplish when you team up with others and use your special skills and interests to take action and make a difference in the world! While completing their projects, these girls developed confidence, met new people, and had fun with their troop. The girls listed below spent many hours building their teams, exploring their communities, and completing their Take Action Project. We’re proud to say that this year, an amazing 189 Girl Scouts Heart of the South Juniors representing 26 troops earned their Bronze Award during the 2018-2019 membership year! Well done, girls!

Troop 10333 Abigail Todd Alyssa Forde Anna George Brooke Jackson Chloe Russell Emma Huntley Frances Daniel Gabrielle Cathey Kallie Wright Kate Taylor Kayla Overton Kirsten Crimiel Lily Mae Clippenger McKenlie Williams Mia Kitterlin Nin Crespo Nyeema Johnson Troop 10568 Bijou Douglas Cameron Bailey Elia Canfield Maddie Heritsch Talena Bass Troop 10657 Chloe Lane Jordyn Kennedy Leah Cordray Troop 10707 Addison Delo Addison Stinson Andrea Ward Aranza Al-zerkani Chloe Marcum Hope Crays Jordan Marley Laci Manuel Lizanne Ales Madison Perryman Mickenzi Perryman Skylar Ferrell

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Troop 10771 Anna Storey Caroline Marley Emma Ming Evie Guigley Mary Kate Sheppard Sarah Taggart Zada “Alex” McGreger Troop 13017 Alandria Anderson Alyssa Smith Amiyah Farmer Camille Rosemon Elizabeth Spencer Elsa Jones Isabella Kuhn Karmin Porter Krystal Wren Laila Suggs London Webb Madelyn Spencer Mariyah Dunnigan Marlaycia Threatt Shakorria Leland Shelby Hamilton TaNiyah Willingham Teylor Allen Zykeria Oliver Troop 13128 Shay’Arie Bibbs Troop 13195 Amirrah Breakfield Elizabeth Adams Emma Gaur Hadley Wheeler Isabella Langridge Kate Vincent Kia Vidal Kobie Majeed Laila Vida Lucy McCarrens Martha Kate Jessup Olivia Mars Saileela Sathiyanarayanan

Troop 13218 A’Layah Bean Amaya Silas Gabrielle Millican Ly’Niyah Smith Troop 13351 Luna Park Rowan Bean Sloane Montoya Troop 13363 Charlotte Muchler Landyn Rowe Maci Renfrow Madison Livesay Marie Bockey Mia Chen Reagan Spain Troop 13366 Alexandria Thomas Lauren Demery Morgaan Butler Preauna Richardson Troop 13367 Alyssa Thyott Amelia Russell Carly Brower Caroline Curry Charlotte Eldridge Ellie Prichard Erika Wright Erin Dambrie Ginger Stuart Hayden Roberts Kanon Tucker Katie Wright Kayla Hughes Mary Ellis Sayle McKayla Rawlinson Morgan Seeley Renee Wang Savannah Chandler

Troop 13368 Alya Kapadia Ashley Guess Elise Pate Ella Christopher Ellie Carayiannis Ellie Midha Genevieve Remsen Grace Mitchell Isabelle Maday Lana Cole Madelyn Wredling Riley Plunk Sarah Beth Beckham Zeina Sakaan Troop 13384 Alison Bryant Anne Marie Martin Ara Newport Caroline Hume Grace Ray Gracie Vipparthi Leilah Stocklin Madeline Furr Rachel Sams Riley Hume Troop 13817 Destiny Perry Jakaylynn Smith Janiya Green Kamora Smith Karenten Pitts Kayla Anthony Zariya Bell Troop 20067 Emily Ayers Troop 20130 Danielle Owens Hannah White Jala Washington Jamela Heard Nylah Cunningham

higher Awards Troop 20281 Abigail Fulcher Kaitlyn Fulcher Skylin Gause Troop 20320 Athena Roskelley Carissa Palmer Julia Elise Schloemer Karmin Madison Mariah Gillespie Padaris Lawrence Troop 20975 Brooklyn Southard Klaire Holcomb Lillian Cobb Lilyanna Henry Makhylee Conway Saniyah Moore Serenity Carr

Troop 23190 Abbie Rose Prentiss Ava McVey Hannah Pollock Kaylee Hudson Madalynn Mathis Marleigh Mathis Troop 23805 Claire Hopper Elle Clayton Julia Davis Leeah Davis Merideth Gillmore Troop 30123 Jameshia Attaway Troop 40910 Diya Govin

Troop 23025 Emily Morris Haily Morris Tristian Morrow Troop 23117 Allie Bullock Caroline Sanders Emily Ohler Lela Trout Madison Coltharp Maggie Ann McNutt Riley Anderson

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en year pins are awarded to those marking their tenth year as members of Girl Scouts of the USA.

The following girls were presented with their 10 Year Membership Pins at the 3rd Annual G.I.R.L. Celebration.

Shelby Chesteen Sara Fawcett Bethney Foster Cyrah Gipson Kendra Hightower Zada Alex McGreger Jordyn Peggs Anna Storey Chanise Thompson

2019 West TN Girl Scout Leadership Scholarship Recipients Alyssa Hudson Reelfoot Legacy Leadership Scholarship Sarah Fawcett William R. Taylor Leadership Scholarship Destiny Johnson Susan C. Anderson Leadership Scholarship Victoria Faythe Watkins Sharon Younger Leadership Scholarship Lydia Todd Donna M. McHaffey Leadership Scholarship Bethney Foster E. Jane Hazlewood Leadership Scholarship The Girl Scout Gold Award opens many doors for its recipients, especially around college application time!

Earning your Gold Award is an excellent way to give any college or scholarship application that “something extra” to help you stand out from the crowd.

All Gold Award Girl Scouts are eligible to apply for one of GSHS’ one-time Gold Award scholarships of $1,000 based on achievement in Girl Scouting, academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities. All graduating Girl Scout Ambassadors living in specific counties of West Tennessee qualify to apply for the West Tennessee Girl Scout Scholarship. This scholarship is a $4,000 award distributed at $500 per semester.

Applications and additional information regarding these local council scholarship programs can be found on our website at

www.girlscoutshs.org/scholarships 100 Years of History The Gold Award has it’s roots in early Girl Scout history—beginning with the Golden Eaglet of Merit that was created in 1916.

Since that time, it has changed names: Golden Eaglet (1919), First Class Rank (1938), Curved Bar (1940), First Class (1963), and in 1980 it was renamed the Gold Award. Girl Scouts’ highest award has always focused on leadership and service.

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Women of Distinction Luncheons Continue to Grow and Honor Women Throughout the GSHS Region

irl Scouts Heart of the South has had the privilege of honoring Women of Distinction in the Lafayette-Oxford-University area of Mississippi since 2012. In 2016, we were pleased to be able to bring this exciting tradition to the Mississippi Golden Triangle Region, and we were thrilled to begin to honor exemplary women in the Dyersburg/Dyer County, TN area as well. On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, GSHS was pleased to present the inaugural Women of Distinction Luncheon in the Mississippi Delta Region bringing our total number of women honored for their service in our council area to 33 during the 2018-2019 membership year! The LOU Area Women of Distinction Committee also honored a Girl Scout of Distinction in their area again this year.

Margaret King, Katie Naron, Abi Rayburn Golden Triangle Region: Lara Bowman, Kathleen Burnett, Melinda Lowe, Cate Robinson.

Mississippi Delta Region: Karla Bristlin, Cheryl Comans, Keith Fulcher, Joyce Kennedy, Becky Nowell, Lynn Shurden, Rose Strahan, Myrtis Tabb, Jeanette Tarsi, Gwen Thomas.

Each of the outstanding women honored at this year’s events are pictured on the following pages. They are truly the embodiment of Girl Scouts’ mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place! Congratulations, ladies, and thank you!

The Women of Distinction luncheon benefiting Girl Scouts Heart of the South recognizes and links together groups of purpose-driven women in business, government and philanthropy throughout our council region who, like Girl Scouts, are dedicated to service and leadership.

Women are nominated for their leadership, community contributions and professional accomplishments.

Nominees are positive role models whose accomplishments inspire girls to achieve their own goals and dreams. Girl Scouts Heart of the South would like to thank and recognize the Women of Distinction committee members in each of these areas for their tireless efforts in mobilizing their communities to host these outstanding events.

Dyersburg/Dyer Co.: Chairperson - Dr. Karen Bowyer, Reba Celsor, Jennifer Cruz, Mandy Fisher, Esther Hugueley, Judy Long, Becky McCaslin, Jennifer Nunley, Charlene White.

Lafayette-Oxford-University: Chairperson - Vicki Sneed, Mary-Baldwin Albriton, Jennifer Eastland, Mary Haskell,

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2018 Lafayette-Oxford-University November 7, 2018 • First Baptist Church, Oxford, MS

Catherine Traylor Alderson

Dr. Alice Clark

Carole Butler Haney

Dicki King

Larraine Kepzig Kitchens

Laura Martin

Vivian F. Banks Price

Kyle Still

Peyton Warrington

Torie Marion White

Jennifer Yancy

Kaleigh Garcia

LOU Girl Scout of Distinction

2018 Dyersburg & Dyer County November 13, 2018 Dyersburg State Community College

Christine Coronado

Jennifer Nunley

Sonya Burks

Reba Celsor

Margaret Parr

Charlene White

2019 Golden Triangle April 5, 2018 First Baptist Church, Starkville, MS Elmarie Carr Brooks

Kathy Kenne

Christee Holbrook

Nadia Colom

Nora Miller

2019 Mississippi Delta

April 16, 2019 • First Baptist Church, Cleveland, MS

Myrna Colley-Lee

Norma Cooper

Jane Dunlap

Jutta Ferretti

Brenett Haynes

Carolyn McAdams

Lisa Bordeaux Percy

Myrtis Tabb

Gwendolyn Thomas

Wilma Wilbanks

Ruthie Burtin Woods

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Earn Your GSHS CEO Patch!

Girls earning their CEO Patch are invited to attend a CEO Meet & Greet Event with GSHS CEO Melanie Schild.

The CEO Patch is named for the work of the Chief Executive Officer, who is seen in the public eye as the premier representation of the Girl Scout community. While earning the CEO Patch, girls learn the importance of the power of positive recognition in their community and the media.

GSHS Girl Scouts can earn the CEO Patch by completing any act that raises recognition for the vision of Girl Scouts. Recognition can be earned at your school, on social networking sites, in the media, or any other avenue in which the act is made known to the public.

By earning the CEO Patch you will be entered into a drawing to become “CEO for a Day” and will be invited to attend a “CEO Meet and Greet” reception. At the reception you will receive a message from the CEO, participate in Girl Scouts focus groups, and meet other CEO Patch recipients from around the council.

For more information about the GSHS CEO Patch, contact Amanda Merritt at amanda.merritt@girlscoutshs.org The CEO Patch is a council-own patch and therefore belongs on the back of your Girl Scout uniform.

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Oh the Places You'll Go!

GSHS Takes Manhattan 2019!

During the week of July 7, 2019, GSHS took a group of Girl Scouts to New York City as part of our annual travel for girls. This year girls stayed in a youth hostel, toured Central Park, found a Geocache, visited the Girls Gate, rode the subway, rode the Roosevelt Island Tramway, and walked the entire Brooklyn Bridge! They also visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, toured the 9/11 memorial and museum, saw "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway, attended the U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team celebration parade, visited Harlem, and the Apollo Theater, ate at Sylvia’s, walked to Chinatown and Little Italy, and ended up on the "Today" show!

Wow! What a trip! We can't wait for next year's travel adventure - "The Big 5!"

Join us as we tour a tour the five large National Parks in Utah, currently scheduled for July 8-13, 2020. Stay tuned to our website for more details - coming soon!

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It has been 50 years since spaceflight, Apollo 11, made its landing on the moon.

On July 16, 2019, Girl Scouts from Jackson, TN, Memphis, TN, and Tupelo, MS, celebrated the anniversary of the landing by participating in the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s race to set a new World Record with the Global Rocket Launch. Girls helped make history by creating straw rockets and projecting them into the sky! They even had a chance to compete against each other by launching their rockets through “Black Holes." It was a fun-filled day that commemorated an important piece of American history!

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GO-GETTERS ⏷ Wow! Fourth generation Girl Scout, Ava from Girl Scout Troop 13784 sported her mom’s 1978 Girl Scout Junior uniform at her cookie booth! So cute!

⏶ The City of Ripley, MS extended a HUGE thank you to Girl Scout Troop 23087 for choosing to brighten a crosswalk downtown as part of their GS Silver Award project.

◀ Girls from Girl Scout Troops 10339 and 10007 worked hard to meet their cookie goals this season!

In celebration they spent the afternoon making the Thin Mints Cookie Bear from Build-A-Bear Workshop - fun! ◀ Troop 10007 presented the colors at the America Bless God, Independence Day: A Memphis Music Tribute to the USA event at the Halloran Centre at the Orpheum Theatre.

⏶ Girl Scouts learned so much at Union University’s Future Pharmacist event! Students from the College of Pharmacy gave girls the opportunity to explore pharmacy as a profession, take a tour of the College of Pharmacy's state-of-the-art facilities, participate in human patient simulator technology, learn about over-the-counter medicine safety, how to use an EpiPen, and make medicated lip balm.

WANT TO SEE YOUR TROOP IN THE PROMISE? GSHS encourages you to submit professional quality, “print-worthy” photography for use in our various media campaigns. Photographs should be sent in JPG, TIFF or PDF format, 300 dpi at 2550x3300 pixels (at least, preferably), to news@girlscoutshs.org. Photographs should not be date-stamped OR cropped in any way. Please note that submitted photographs may be chosen for use in a variety of publications and without advance notice. Please be sure to have a signed copy of the Girl Scout media/photo release form on file for each girl pictured. Submissions should include a brief but detailed description of the event pictured in the email body. Submissions may be saved and published at a later date. Not all submissions will be chosen for publication.

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INNOVATORS

⏶ The service unit of Tippah/Benton County hosted a lock-in to kick off this year’s cookie sales. The girls were educated on the requirements to earn this year's cookie activity pin, played cookie games, made crafts, played games, sang karaoke, watched movies…and slept very little!

◀ Girls from Troop 13775 set up a lemonade stand this summer to raise money for GSHS! Thanks, girls!

◀ Troop 13804 mailed 52 care packages to Poland for the soldiers currently stationed there. Monies raised during the Girl Scout Cookie Program allowed the girls to ship packages of hygiene products, snacks and cookies! Awesome job Girl Scouts!! ⏷ Troops 10003 and 10008 stuffed care bags and delivered them to the residents of a local nursing home. They sang Christmas carols and even got a visit from Santa!

⏶ Marble Slab Creamery/Great American Cookie owner Carl Greenway and his staff stand beside Girl Scouts from Troops 10232, 13367, 13778 and 13779 as they learned about great customer service. ▼ Troop 33016 - team name: "Queens of Parts" - competed in the FTC robotics competition qualifier in Biloxi, MS and was the only robot team to win all 6 matches, sending them to the semi-finals. The girls won both semi-final matches, but lost the final match…..to a team that won the world competition of FTC two years ago. Congratulations!

⏶ Girl Scout Troop 13804 worked on their wood working skills by building bird houses at The Home Depot.

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RISK-TAKERS

⏵ Daises at Grace St. Luke's Episcopal School are excited for their Girl Scout Year!

◀ Troop 13278 had a great time hosting a Peace Plate craft booth at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration on January 21.

Thank you for continuing to share Dr. King's message of peace with our community, girls!

◀⏷ Troops 10339, 10007, 10380, 11231 & 13807 participated in Memorial Day services and placed flags on our veterans’ graves at cemeteries in Tipton County in remembrance of the many brave men and women who have given their lives through the history of our country to protect us from danger and harm.

Girl Scouts will always be thankful, and Girl Scouts will always remember.

⏵ Troop 10006 helped plant the permanent Christmas tree at IH Park in Lakeland, TN. Thanks for helping Lakeland meet the requirements for their 2019 Tree City USA accreditation! ▼ Troop 23025 and several independent Girl Scouts fed the nurses at North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore - Amory for nurse appreciation week on May 7, 2019.

Awesome work, ladies!

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▼ Troops 11231 and 13804 loaded dry goods for First United Methodist Covington, TN’s “March to the Manger” Christmas Dinner Boxes. Way to make the world a better place, girls!

LEADERS

GSHS Brownie Bryn Bennett Recognized for Outstanding Civic Engagement and Leadership Essay Bryn Bennett (8), from Germantown Service Unit Troop 10071 led by Jessica Minton, was recognized by the Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, for her essay on leadership. Being among twentytwo who took top honors from across the state, Bryn was proud to represent Farmington Elementary School by securing an Honorable Mention in the K-2nd age division. The annual Civics Essay Contest encourages elementary, middle, and high school students to write essays on leadership and civic engagement and is open to all public, private and homeschool students in Tennessee. Essays were judged by employees at the Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Tennessee Department of Education. Along with write-ups in two local newspapers, Bryn was also recognized at Germantown City Hall by Jason Manuel, Superintendent of the Germantown Municipal School District (pictured above). She was also featured on “Leader Thrive Daily,” a podcast designed to create and grow high impact leaders.

⏶ Unique mentorship and networking opportunities help Girl Scouts succeed and thrive as they prepare for their dream careers and change the world for the better! On Monday, February 25, 2019 GSHS girls participated in the annual Memphis Business Journal’s Mentoring Monday event to connect Gold Award Girl Scouts with top business executives in our area. GSHS CEO Melanie Schild addressed the crowd and educated women across our area on the unique opportunities available through Girl Scouts and the outstanding benefits of attaining the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award!

▼ Shout out to Troops 10339 and 10007 for collecting a whopping 2,560 items for the MidSouth FoodBank! The Brownies were working on their Philanthropist Badge, while the Juniors performed cookie surveys for their Customer Insights Badge!

◀ Girl Scouts boosted their confidence with the women of Kappa DeltaAlpha Mu at the The University of Mississippi - Ole Miss!

The Cookie & Confidence event had girls learning important skills, and gave them the opportunity to go door-to-door on campus to other Greek organization houses.

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aturday, January 26, 2019 saw the return of the 3rd Annual G.I.R.L. Event presented by AutoZone. This exhilirating event keeps on growing with a record 2,000+ girls in attendance this year!

The Landers Center in Southaven, MS was buzzing with excitement all throughout the four-hour event celebrating the power of a G.I.R.L.! Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, and Leaders throughout our council jurisdiction were treated to a day of fun, friendship, live performances, challenges, a photo booth, crafts, games, and more!

The day's events opened with an amazing performance from our GSHS Choir and our partners at AutoZone were on site again this year with their amazing hands-on, interactive display that engages girls and lets them get their hands dirty while learning about automotive engineering. An outstanding group of volunteers from AutoZone’s Women Initiative Network encouraged girls to learn more about careers in STEM by showing them - hands on - just how science, technology, engineering, and math factor into our daily lives we couldn’t build (or fix) cars without it!

Representatives from Discovery Park, Graceland, The Memphis Pink Palace Museum, Memphis Fire Department, Pinot’s Palette, Playhouse on the Square and other local businesses and organizations welcomed girls and adults into their booths to participate in a wide-range of fun activities and crafts geared to inspire one of the four G.I.R.L. attributes.

At GSHS council-sponsored booths, attendees were invited to learn more about our Stand Beside Her Movement, take the Stand Beside Her Pledge, explore our unique leadership opportunities, and participate in games and activities in anticipation of the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program.

In addition to all the fun inside, GSHS Troop 13137 was hard at work outside (in the chilly January weather) collecting food for the Midsouth Food Bank. Thanks to the generosity of our many attendees, the troop collected 670 pounds of food (pictured above left) to help the hungry in our area! Thanks so much, ladies!

As always, this year's G.I.R.L. Event was a thrilling success, and we look forward to seeing you at the fourth annual G.I.R.L. Event on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at The Landers Center. We can’t wait!

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2019 Pearl Award Recipients (girls selling 2019+ boxes of Girl Scout Cookies during the 2019 Cookie Program) were treated to their own Pearl Award Luncheon during the 2019 Cookie C.E.L.E.B. Event on June 1, 2019. A listing of all 2019 Pearl Award Recipients can be found on page 38.

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Known as C.E.L.E.B.s, these Cookie Entrepreneurs Leaping Extreme Bounds know the true meaning of hard work and dedication.

On June 1, 2019 hundreds of Top Cookie Sellers and their families gathered at For the Kingdom Camp in Memphis, TN for the annual C.E.L.E.B. Event and Pearl Award Luncheon. This full day of fun began with a red-carpet entrance, photo booth, and DJ! The girls were greeted by paparazzi, had a fun dance party, and even had the privilege of voting on next year’s cookie awards before heading off to enjoy all that For the Kingdom had to offer.

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ball, obstacle courses, and more! They had a wonderful time making new Girl Scout friends, celebrating their accomplishments, and just having a ball!

The annual Pearl Award Luncheon was held in conjunction with the C.E.L.E.B. Event this year. In addition to being invited to the C.E.L.E.B. Event, Girl Scouts who sell a certain number of boxes each year (2,019+ for the MY2018-19 year) are invited to a special awards lunch attended by the Girl Scouts Heart of the South CEO, Melanie Schild. This year, Pearl Award girls took a break from their outside activities to enjoy lunch, be recognized by name, receive their awards, and spend time with the CEO before heading back outside to enjoy more fun in the sun. A listing of the names of all of this year’s Pearl Award Winners can be found on page 36.

The 2019 Cookie Sales brought in a record number of Top Cookie Sellers. With 374 C.E.L.E.B.s and 81 Pearl Award Girls, Girl Scouts Heart of the South could not be more proud of these accomplished young entrepreneurs!

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GSHS Alumnae Events

PEARL AWARD HONOREES Reagan Allen Alanna Alston Sarah Andrews Brylan Antwine Caitlin Archibald Madison Baker Ghaida Banks Olivia Barlow Katie Bateman Madison Bell Genesis Bonner Cayla Broussard Micahya Brown Winter Bryant Parker Buehler Ivy Butler Morgaan Butler Rachel Carson Anna Clark Bradyn Cooper Rachel Deck Xa’Ria Doxy T’Ora Doyle Kailey Drake Janyliah Dumas Emily Duncan Acelynn Elmore Alyssa Forde Isabelle Gorglione Gabriella Graves Mary Morgan Griffin Makayla Hale MacKenzie Halford Audrey Hamm Leia Harper Riley Harrell Desiree Hinton Brooke Jackson Zion Jackson Safiyah Johnson Danielle Johnson

Lorelei Johnson Evelyn Jolly Syenia Jones Taylor Lindsey Camille Malone Madelynn Mason Landree Mills Ambur Nichols Alyson Nunn Claudia Patrick Aniaya Perkins Lula Elizabeth Peterson Denitrea Powell Lucille Robertson Ebony Robinson Camielle Robinson Valeria Ross Kelsey Smith Alyssa Smith Emmalee Smith Alexis Sotelo Lillian Sparks Emily Steen Tara Tarver Londyn Taylor Umeria Taylor Chanise Thompson Lydia Todd Jasmine Tolbert Makayla Tolbert Joely Turner Hannah Underwood Zoey Wakefield Jayla Walls Monroe Watson Taniyah Willingham Lauren Witwer Kallista Wright Leanna Wyatt Zolandra Yarbrough

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GSHS hosted a Memphis Area Coffee and Conversation on Oct. 4, 2018 (pictured below) to get to know our alumnae better, hear how Girl Scouting impacted their lives, and discuss how Girl Scouting can be relevant today – for girls and alumnae. Starbucks presented a coffee tasting experience featuring coffee specially paired with Girl Scout Cookies. In true Girl Scout tradition, alumnae made new friends, reconnected with old friends, experienced new things, and shared fun and laughter.

We also hosted two Creativity, Conversation and Camaraderie paint parties in March of 2019 (Tupelo on 12th & Jackson on 19th) and an Alumnae Social Hour before Jil Greene’s Women Winning at Life event on Nov. 1. If anyone would like to host an alumnae event in their area, please contact Lori Gilmore at lori.gilmore@girlscoutshs.org.

⏵ Special thanks to GSHS Board Treasurer & Finance Chair (and GSHS alumna) Nancy Cochran for her amazing portrayal of Juliette Gordon Low in an upcoming GSHS promotional video for the new activities surrounding 2020 World Thinking Day! Clad in a vintage uniform straight from the GSHS Heritage Center archives, our very own Juliette explained the new activity choices to particpants and encouraged them to get involved! Great job, Nancy, and thank you for all you continue to do for Girls Scouts each and every day!

Troop to Troop Cookies

3rd Annual Dessert First

As Girl Scouts from our council work their cookie booths each year, they not only sell cookies, but they take donations for our Troop to Troop program. This program gives military personnel a chance to get a taste of home by giving them boxes of Girl Scout Cookies that have been donated.

The 3rd Annual Dessert First Event (pictured below) was held on February 14th in Tupelo. The event featured 12 restaurants that provided Girl Scout Cookie-inspired desserts in their quest to earn the People’s Choice Award during the event.

Attendees were treated to the delectable sweets, a silent auction and live music from Bonfire Orchestra’s Michael Thomas.

This year, GSHS decided to stick close to home and deliver cookies to our military men and women in our council area.

In Mississippi, cookies were delivered to National Guard Armories in Amory, Senatobia, Tupelo and Starkville. Each unit received approximately 1,660 boxes of cookies.

“We are grateful to the many community members who were generous in donating cookies to the military. Many of the men and women who serve have just returned home and we are happy to share the joy of Girl Scout Cookies with them,” said Jenny Jones, GSHS Chief Community Engagement Officer.

GSHS is grateful to our top-level sponsors: CREATE Foundation, Renasant Bank, Tommy Morgan Realtors, TRI Realtors, Express Employment Professionals, North Mississippi Medical Center and the Rotary Club of Tupelo, as well as the many other businesses that provided sponsorships and donated to the silent auction. The event raised over $10,000 for Girl Scouts and plans are already underway for the 2020 Dessert First Event on February 13th!

In Tennessee, cookies were delivered to the NSA Millington Naval Base. On June 27th, military personnel and family members showed up at the base’s recreation center and stood in line to pick up the sweet treats. Personnel were greeted by colorful artwork that had been drawn by Girl Scouts and placed on some of the cases. During the twohour event, approximately 2,500 boxes of cookies were given away by Girl Scouts of all ages from the Tipton/Millington Service Unit (pictured below). Military members were able to pick their favorite flavor and were thanked for their service to our country.

“It was heartwarming to see these Girl Scouts greeting each person in line with a smile and saying ‘Thank you for your service,’” said Kimberly Crafton, GSHS Chief Strategic Engagement Officer. “Many of the personnel on base come from other parts of the country and this was a way for them to have Millington feel a little more like home.”

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an inclusive leadership institute experience for women across the Mid-South.

GSHS was excited to host the graduation of the Summer 2019 We Lead Class on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Open to all GSHS female volunteers, parents and caregivers, We Lead seeks to encourage, empower, and equip women of all backgrounds with the courage, confidence, and character required to serve as inspiring role models and catalysts for change wherever they live, work, and volunteer.

The program provides accessible, quality leadership training to women of all backgrounds, helping them to develop into ethical, culturally competent, civicminded leaders with the practical skills and personal integrity needed to make a positive impact in every facet of their lives.

The six-week summer series included sessions on building your brand, gaining confidence in communications, learning how to “lead inclusively,� financial leadership, and maintaining work/life balance. Dates are currently being set for the Fall 2019 We Lead experience, and we invite you to join us! Visit our website at www.girlscoutshs.org/welead or contact Leah Fox-Greenberg at leah.fox-greenberg@girlscoutshs.org for more information.

NAWBO Memphis Chapter President Gwendolyn Tucker leads a group session.

Thank you, Gwendolyn!

Congratulations to the 2019 We Lead Summer Cohort Graduates! Pictured (l-r) Vinette Sharp, Tiaa Turner, Leah Fox-Greenberg (GSHS), Mya Orr, Amanda Baugh, Cynthia Jones, Shaina Hogan, Charie Carroll, Regina Cheers. Not pictured - Leslie Archibald.

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On Saturday night, March 23, 2019, GSHS hosted our very first Cookie Prom to thank and honor our amazing volunteers for their tireless work during the 2019 Cookie Season.

This adults-only night of nostalgia was filled with frills, friends, and tons of FUN! GSHS Volunteers and involved Cookie Program parents/guardians dressed up, put on their dancing shoes, and brought their “Plus Ones” along for a super sweet night to remember!

DJ Terrance was in the house exciting the crowd with his party lights and rockin’ tunes - everyone got in on the act! Guests had a great time snapping shots at the photo booth and enjoying a fantastic spread of food provided by Lenny’s (Malco Drive and Snowden Grove), Starbucks (Tanger Outlet), Sweet Pepper’s Deli (Olive Branch), Jimmy John’s (Southaven), and Abbay’s.

The party continued with the presentation of the 2019 Cookie Court! These volunteers were nominated by their peers for their amazing service and dedication to the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Guests got the chance to vote and named Deborah Harris of Service Unit 329 the 2019 Cookie Queen! Check out the pictures of all our fantastic 2019 Cookie Court members and more fun from the inaugural GSHS Cookie Prom on page 42!

Congratulations and THANK YOU to all of the amazing parents and volunteers who devote so much time and energy to the Cookie Program each year. The council - and the girls - recognize and appreciate all the work that you do and want you to know just how grateful we all are to have you as part of the team!

The 2019 Cookie Prom was such a success that we are already planning next year’s expanded event!

The 2020 Cookie Prom will be held on April 4 where not only Cookie Program volunteers but ALL GSHS volunteers will be recognized and honored for their outstanding service to our council. Stay tuned for more information about the 2020 Cookie Prom and Volunteer Awards Ceremony coming soon!

Thank you and congratulations to the 2019 Cookie Court Nominees!

Pictured (l-r) Tara Lesley, SU 240; Raven Broussard, SU 326; Nikki Smith, SU 236; Melody Artz, SU 280; Deborah Harris (named 2019 Cookie Queen), SU 329; Marie Welch, SU 173; Renee Leith, SU 173; Sarah Dockstader, SU 180. Not pictured: Lisa Butler, SU 177; Wendy Butler, SU 182.

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My Girl Scout Kit Everything she needs to start her Girl Scout year off right!

My Girl Scout Kits include a Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting hand book, select insignia, and uniform item. Each kit receives choice of a FREE purple or black bag! While supplies last.

Pick a purple or black bag

Pick a sash or vest!

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Girl Scout Daisies $61 Tunic kit $63 Vest kit Girl Scout Brownies $51.50 Sash kit Girl Scout Juniors $52.50 Sash kit $65 Vest kit Girl Scout Cadettes/ Seniors/ Ambassadors $53.50 Sash kit $70.50 Vest kit

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Official Adult Vest NEW!

Finally a vest for adult members to proudly showcase their insignia and awards! The official navy vest features a stand-up collar, gold-tone zipper and welt pockets. Lightly brushed cotton/nylon twill. Imported.

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Official Adult Shirt NEW!

New official casual option for any adult member. Button-front placket. Long sleeves roll up to fasten with button tabs. Embroidered servicemark on right sleeve. Princess seams.

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The GSHS Greater Memphis Community Action Cabinet Presents Sunday, September 8, 2019 2:00 - 4:00 pm Hope Church 8500 Walnut Grove Cordova, TN 38018 $25 per child/adult pair $15 per additional person Ticket sales open Monday, August 5, 2019.

Dress up in your Sunday Best and join us for an afternoon of festive fun!

Tasty Treats Cute Crafts Silent Auction

Hear from a teen published author, a fashion designer, a Tennessee ranked gymnast and a local Disney actress!

Create your own hat to model in the Hat Parade!

Honor your amazing girl with an ad in the Hats Off to Girls Souvenir Program!

(Available for purchase when you purchase your tickets online!)

Seating is limited, so get your tickets today!

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New Girl Scout Journeys and badges are coming your way!

Badges and Journeys in cybersecurity, outdoor adventure, space science, coding, and more!

When girls, parents, and volunteers tell us what they want to do most, we listen. We’re always evaluating— and enhancing—what girls do, how they connect, and how they grow as Girl Scouts. And then, in true Girl Scout fashion, we take action to keep our program relevant and engaging.

This year, Girl Scouts has added Journeys and badges in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and the outdoors. Plus, we’re highlighting awards in global awareness and advocacy. Combined with existing programs, these new Journeys and badges help girls empower themselves to unleash their inner strengths and accomplish amazing things.

The new programming allows girls to make their own choices about how they want to experience and influence the world while preparing them to address some of society’s most pressing needs through hands-on learning and real-life problem-solving in cybersecurity, coding, space exploration, and citizen science.

Taking the lead to create your own adventure? Let’s go!

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When you join Girl Scouts, we get to lead your own adventure and team up with other girls to choose the exciting, hands-on activities that interest us the most.

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We’ll be earning badges, finding our voices, and giving back to our community, all in a fun, all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment! Sounds pretty awesome, right?

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Welcome to your family’s go-to, super-fun guide to getting the most out of this year in Girl Scouts!

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

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She Can Earn It Join the Fun Girl Scout Planner Family Adventures

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Making Memories Peek into Her Future Let Us Help About My Troop

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As a former Girl Scout Leader and Girl Scout Mom, I know that no organization offers more positive experiences and more leadership and scholarship opportunities for girls than Girl Scouts. We want everyone to know that there truly is “no place like

Girl Scouts!” We are thrilled that you and your family have chosen Girl Scouts for your daughter, and we can’t wait to see what she does next!

— Melanie Schild CEO, Girl Scouts Heart of the South

Hey There, Girl Scout!

This is your space to write or draw your hopes and dreams for the coming year in Girl Scouts.

This year, I’m excited to…

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What Girl Scouts Is All About Since 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA has given girls the tools to lead, break barriers, and create positive change. Your G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ is part of a legacy of girls and young women who dream big and do bigger. When you take the potential every girl has within her and add our girl-led, skill-building programming; unmatched leadership experiences; and caring adults whose networks can truly open doors, you get the power of Girl Scouting.

By Girls. For Girls.

Everything your Girl Scout does—whether it’s climbing mountains, making her voice heard, or designing new technology—has been created especially for, and is tested by, girls.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Today.

Your girl will develop a strong sense of self, demonstrate positive values, seek challenges, solve significant problems in her community, and establish healthy relationships. These aren’t just good qualities—they’re the leadership skills that will last a lifetime.

3-2-1…Action!

Growing Up

At Girl Scouts, “Can I?” turns into “I will!” as your girl transforms her ideas into action, turns her questions into adventures, and grows her confidence through practice. And when she’s part of the largest network of girls and women in the world, there’s no limit to what she can accomplish.

Girl Scout Keep track as your girl levels up through the years!

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On My Honor Girl Scouts’ values are laid out in our Promise and Law, which members of all levels recite. The Girl Scout Family Promise is a commitment your family can make in support of your girl as she grows as a leader and makes the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Girls make the Girl Scout Sign when saying the Promise. Try it by holding up your right hand like this.

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Girl Scout Family Promise On my honor, I will try: To support my Girl Scout And her troop, To help girls lead at all times, And to always keep it fun!

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*Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.

Bring the Strength of Girl Scouts Home

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We’ve got your back when it comes to teaching your girl positive values! Read on for examples of the standards your girl agrees to through the Girl Scout Law, and simple ways to amplify them even more in your own family.

Be Honest Lying is a natural (and normal!) thing for kids to do, so it’s nearly inevitable that your girl will fib at some point. If your daughter has lied, calmly ask her what or who may have been hurt by it. If she’s too young to understand, walk her through how her actions might have affected others.

Be Fair When your girl identifies something that’s unfair, ask her to explain what a better solution would look like and how it would work. There may be several ways to solve the same problem, so help her think through as many as she can come up with and decide which one she thinks is the most fair for all involved.

Be Friendly and Helpful Encourage all family members to look for ways to help around the house. Rotate chores so everyone’s contributing equally and nothing’s seen as a “boy” or “girl” task. Your girl may not love trash day or dish duty, but it will give her pride in a job well done and build her appreciation for helpers in her life.

Be Considerate and Caring Model thoughtfulness for your girl by asking about her feelings and truly listening when she answers.

Discuss the importance of putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and trying to understand their point of view before deciding how to react in any given situation.

Be Courageous and Strong Talk to her about a time when you were nervous about speaking up for what you believed was right but did it anyway.

Ask if she’s ever been in a similar situation and how it went, then remind her that sometimes we have to be brave to make a difference.

Be Responsible for What She Says and Does When you notice not-so-awesome behavior in your girl, take time to talk with her about it and understand what’s going on rather than simply punishing her for her actions.

Talking about her actions and why she takes them will help her do better next time.

Her life can be complicated—raising her doesn’t have to be. Check out Raising Awesome Girls at girlscouts.org/raising-girls for the latest tips and insight into her world.

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Where Do Badges and Patches Go? Your girl’s tunic, sash, or vest will display her badges, pins, and awards, reflecting the skills she’s learned and experiences she’s had as a Girl Scout. Her flag patch, council ID, and troop numbers belong on the front, starting at the top. Badges and Journey awards also go on the front, starting at the bottom. On a sash, badges go below Journey awards. On a vest, insignia and badges belong on the right-hand side, Journey awards on the left.

Fun patches from experiences and trips always go on the back.

Need more help? Check out girlscouts.org/placement.

We Want to Honor Your Girl!

All Girl Scouts go above and beyond to make a difference through service leadership. And the skills and experiences they gain along the way set them up for special recognition through the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.

Gold Award

Gold Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and doers who take “make the world a better place” to the next level. The Gold Award® is the most prestigious award in the world for girls—and it’s only available through Girl Scouts! Think of it as a gold key that can open her world up to scholarships, preferred admission tracks for college, and amazing career opportunities. To earn this unique award, Seniors and Ambassadors provide sustainable solutions to society’s biggest challenges and make a personal and meaningful impact on the world. ation on how For more inform Scout Gold, to go for the Girl Silver Award Cadettes test their Awards— Silver, and Bronze leadership potential by doing research iring stories of and to read insp and taking action on an issue of their ts girls who’ve the improvemen choice. Through their commitment to ve made to earned them ha service, girls gain the confidence and girlscouts.org/ our world—go to skills that will catapult them to Gold Award highest-awards. success—all while creating positive change.

Gold Award pin

Bronze Award

By taking action with others to improve their communities, Juniors gain important leadership skills and learn that even seemingly small actions can make a lasting impact.

Pro Tip

Head to your local Girl Scout shop for official gear, helpful tips, and the latest on council events.

Can’t make it in person? We’re always open at www.girlscoutshs.org/shop.

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Make Her Troop Year

Memorable Consider this the ultimate cheat sheet to being an all-star G.I.R.L. supporter—no matter how busy you may be! When you step up, you’re enhancing the troop experience and modeling leadership for your girl. She’ll be prouder than ever to call you hers.

In 15 minutes a week, you could…

Organize and manage the calendar for troop snacks or carpools. Keeping track of who’s contributing what and when will make meetings go smoothly for everyone.

In 30 minutes a week, you could…

Manage troop communications. This can mean anything from texting other families to confirm meeting dates, to maintaining the troop’s social media account or being in charge of a phone tree.

In 45 minutes a week, you could…

Take photos or videos at troop meetings and Girl Scout events. Make sure the troop has signed council photo releases before snapping and sharing images!

In 1–2 hours a week, you could…

Lead part of a troop meeting or guide the girls through earning a specific badge. You can introduce the girls Ready to pitch in? to a topic that you specialize in Contact your girl’s troop leader or explore a new activity and and tell her exactly how you’d like to learn alongside the troop. help or what you can provide. Simply offering “whatever you need” comes In 2–3 hours a week during with best intentions, but troop leaders cookie season, you could… are often too busy to assign out roles Organize booth sales and keep to family members. Being specific track of cookie orders. You’ll about how you can contribute be playing a key part in the Girl will be so appreciated!

Scout Cookie Program®, which raises funds for troop activities and teaches girls important leadership skills.

Want to give her the ultimate Girl Scout experience? Invest in her future and make every moment a shared memory by becoming an adult member at girlscoutshs.org/join.

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This Year in

Check out important dates, then fill in with troop meetings

August 2019

September 2019

8/10: National S’mores Day 8/17: Girl Scout Saturday 8/24: WCBI Station Day 8/24: Samoas Day Camp 8/26: Centennial of Women’s Suffrage 8/30: Jackson Generals Camp Out on the Field

9/7: Memphis Football Girl Scout Day 9/12–13: Girl Scouts Love State Parks 9/13-14: Early Bird Camporee (Fisherville) 9/14: Pony Riders & Ring Riders (Kamp Kiwani) 9/21: Pony Riders & Ring Riders (Kamp Kiwani) 9/21: HERo Day 9/24: Gold Award Training - Memphis 9/26: Gold Award Training - Tupelo 9/26: CEO Meet & Greet 9/27-28: Family Campout(Tik-A-Witha) 9/28: Play your Part - Fine Arts Badge Day

December 2019

January 2020

12/7: GRAMMY Museum Day 12/7: Let’s Get Cookin’ (Tik-A-Witha) 12/25: Christmas Day

Register for G.I.R.L. 2020 1/1: New Year’s Day 1/5: 2020 Girl Scout Cookie Program Begins!

1/11: New Year, New Me with The Well 1/11: HERo Leadership 1/17: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/25: 4th Annual G.I.R.L. Event

April 2020

May 2020

National Park Week Spring Events with Kappa Delta (TBA)* 4/4-6: Teen Camporee (Kamp Kiwani) 4/4: Moon Girls and Martians (Memphis) 4/10: Good Friday Holiday 4/11: Union University Future Pharmacists Program 4/22: Girl Scout Leader’s Day 4/25-26: Troop Camping (Tik-A-Witha) 4/26: 4th Annual G.I.R.L. Celebration

National Bridging Weekend 5/1: Renew your membership!

5/2-4: Me and Mine (Kamp Kiwani) 5/9: HERo Day 5/16-17: Zoo Snooze 5/25: Memorial Day Holiday 5/30: CELEB Event

Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in 1912. You can find a painting of her in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC!

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Is your girl close to meeting her cookie goal? Ask her about her business techniques and how she and her troop want to use the money they earn.

Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 150 countries across the globe celebrate World Thinking Day each February 22. Activities include learning about how girls around the world live and thinking of ways to improve the lives of Girl Scouts near and far.

Girl Scouts was founded on March 12, 1912—and it’s Girl Scout tradition to celebrate all week long! Check in with your council for fun activities and events.

Girl Scouts

and council events you can attend as a family or with her troop.

October 2019

Fall Events with Kappa Delta (TBA)* 10/1: Official Start of the Girl Scout Year 10/5: STRONG GIRL Event 10/11: International Day of the Girl 10/12: 901 FC Girl Scout Game 10/19: Reach for the Stars: An Astronomy Adventure 10/26: Day with your Favorite Guy (Kamp Kiwani) 10/26: Trail Riders & Cowgirls (Kamp Kiwani) 10/27-11/2: Stand Beside Her Week 10/31: Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday

November 2019 11/1-30: Stand Beside Her Month 11/1-2: Journey Camporee (Citizen Scientist) 11/8-9: Pink Palace Camp In 11/9: Invent It, Build It (Jackson, TN) 11/15-17: Hiking Trip with Henry Horton State Park 11/17: National Trail Hiking Day (Council-Wide Hike) 11/21: Frozen II Event 11/23: Top Secret Badge Day 11/28: Thanksgiving Day

February 2020

March 2020

2/1: 2020 Summer Camp Registration Opens 2/14-15: Cookie Count-n-Go (Memphis) 2/15: Cookie Count-n-Go (Jackson, TN) 2/21-3/16: Cookie Booths 2/22: World Thinking Day 2/28–3/1 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

Women’s History Month Spring Events with Kappa Delta (TBA)* 3/8–14: Girl Scout Week 3/15: Art in the Outdoors (Tik-A-Witha) 3/21: Invent It, Build It (Memphis) 3/28: Girl Scouts Rock @ Graceland

June 2020

July 2020

Resident Summer Camp Sessions 6/3-6: Let’s Explore: Atlanta, GA 6/15-19: Imagine Center STEAM Day Camp (Daisies) 6/22-26: Imagine Center STEAM Day Camp (Brownies)

Resident Summer Camp Sessions 7/4: Independence Day Holiday 7/8-13: Girl Scouts Go: Mighty Five - Utah National Parks Trip 7/17-18: Rainwater Observatory Overnight 7/25: Samoas Day

The first recipe for s’mores When a girl graduates from one Did you know troop leaders are appeared in a Girl Scout level of Girl Scouts to the next, volunteers? They give their time camping guide nearly 100 years she takes part in a bridging and energy to Girl Scouts just ago! Celebrate by whipping up a few of because they care. Ask your girl if there’s a ceremony to celebrate her achievements these iconic treats at home. special way she’d like to thank her leaders and look forward to the adventures that await her. for all they do. Maybe she’d like to draw a picture, send a card, or even write a song!

*New Events and Programs are being added all the time! Head to www.girlscoutshs.org/activities to stay up to date on exciting family and troop opportunities all year long.

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Girl Scouting All Day, Every Girl Scout troop spends time outdoors; testing the latest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); learning to run a business; and gaining invaluable life skills that will see them through thick and thin. But there’s no reason for the fun and learning to end when the troop meeting does! Use these pages as a cheat sheet to bring the adventures of Girl Scouting to your home.

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Help Her Soar with STEM Studies show that girls are more likely to go into STEM fields if they have STEM role models—or even just see STEM role models in the media they consume.

How can you help? Think about the books your daughter reads and the movies she watches.

What roles do girls and women play? When there are scientists, builders, or tech geniuses in a story, are they female?

From kid-friendly books about astronaut Mae Jemison and architect Zaha Hadid to documentaries about primatologist Jane Goodall and computer scientist Grace Hopper, there are tons of books, movies, and online videos featuring amazing women in STEM. Need help finding them? Ask your librarian!

Sign Her Up for Girl Scout Camp It’s an adventure like no other! In the all-girl environment, girls feel more comfortable trying new activities, and they get to take the lead every single time. Check the calendar on page 9 to find out how to register.

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Every Day

Be Her Cookie Champion All Girl Scouts have the chance to learn business skills like goal setting and money management through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, but did you know it’s the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world? Here are a few things you can say to support her as she learns how to be a boss!

When she says she’s nervous about the cookie booth sale…

“You know what will make you feel better? Practice.

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troop will do with the money earned. Then we can practice answering!”

When she wants you to collect orders at work…

“Let’s find a way for you to still make the sale, even though you won’t be there. Maybe you could make a poster or a short video to attract customers and tell them about your troop’s Take Action projects. I’ll take it to the office with your order form!”

When your older girl says customers would rather buy cookies from “little” girls…

“Daisies and Brownies do get a lot of attention—but you have years of experience and business skills on your side! Let’s think about what you can do to make your cookie business stand out from the crowd.”

Earn the new Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneur Family pin with your girl, and give her the business smarts of tomorrow today! Learn how at girlscoutcookies.org/entrepreneurfamily​.

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My Girl Scout Adventures Your Girl Scout memories are one of a kind! When you take a cool trip, learn something new, earn a badge or award, or do one of the activities from this booklet with your family, mark it down here so you can remember it forever. At the end of the year, and in years to come, you’ll look back on these accomplishments with pride.

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Peek into Her Future When you think of who your girl will be a year from now or even ten years from now, you likely picture a confident thinker and doer, someone who does her best and makes the world a better place. Basically? You’re picturing her as a Girl Scout. Not just this year, but next year and beyond. That’s a good thing, because the longer she’s in Girl Scouts, the brighter her future will be.

While all Girl Scouts benefit from our programming, studies show alums who participated in Girl Scouts for three or more years are significantly more likely to: •

Have a positive sense of self

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Be civically engaged

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Achieve higher education and income

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Practice leadership

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Have healthy relationships

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Feel satisfied with their lives

Who could want more for their girl? Secure her spot for the 2020–21 Girl Scout year and consider becoming an adult member at the same time! Head to girlscouts.org/join to learn when and how to sign up.

Save the Date for Epic Family Fun Your family won’t want to miss G.I.R.L. 2020— s l the largest-ever girl-led event outGoa #GirlSc to girlscouts.org/ and the biggest celebration of d! Head e it t c u x o e t k Ge Girl Scouting! It’s all happening chec plorer to d badgeex n sa October 23–25, 2020 in Orlando, ol badge all the co Florida, but you can register as he could awards s soon as January 2020. Check out t year. earn nex girlscouts.org/GIRL2020 for more! the The sky’s limit!

Give a Gift to All Girls When girls succeed, the world succeeds. Visit www.girlscoutshs.org/donate to help us offer the transformative experience of Girl Scouting to even more girls in our community today.

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Let Us Help!

Family helps family, and you’re part of ours! Whether you have questions about your girl’s troop experiences or are going through a tough time on a more personal level, Girl Scouts is here to support you and your girl through the years. Never hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you!

Girl Scouts of the USA National Headquarters 420 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018 girlscouts.org/contact facebook.com/GirlScoutsUSA instagram.com/girlscouts twitter.com/girlscouts 1-800-478-7248

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A Juliette, or indi vidually register ed Girl Scout, ha Girl Scout experi s the same ence as any othe r girl—outdoor ad life skill training ventures, , entrepreneuria l programming, an on STEM experim d handsents with the supp ort of a Girl Scou volunteer—she si t mply does it all w ithout being in a setting. If you’re troop a Juliette family, reach out to your guidance, suppor council for t, and to stay up on cool events th family can attend e whole .

Girl Scouts Heart of the South Memphis, TN Leadership Center & Council Shop 717 South White Station Rd., Ste. 2 MAIL: P.O. Box 240246 Memphis, TN 38117 Memphis, TN 38124-0246 Phone: 901-767-1440 Tupelo, MS Leadership Center & Council Shop 1140 West Main Street MAIL: P.O. Box 1087 Tupelo, MS 38801 Tupelo, MS 38802 Phone: 662-844-7577 info@girlscoutshs.org Jackson, TN Leadership Center girlscoutshs & Council Shop 1007 Old Humboldt Rd. girlscoutshs Jackson, TN 38305 girlscoutshs Phone: 731-668-1122 1-800-624-4185

For even more Girl Scout family resources, check out www.girlscouts.org.

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All About My Troop Fill in the details of your girl’s troop and keep this handy all year long!

Troop number: __________________________________________________________________________________ Troop co-leader phone/email: ____________________________________________________________

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Troop co-leader phone/email: ____________________________________________________________ Troop co-leader phone/email: ____________________________________________________________ Other important information: ______________________________________________________________ Meeting place: __________________________________________________________________________________ We meet at ______________________________________ on [FILL IN TIME]

The girls in the troop are:

Our family is helping out by:

______________________________________, every _____________________ week/s.

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