GSHS - The Promise Fall/Winter 2016

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FALL/WINTER 2016 Volume 2

The Official Publication of Girl Scouts Heart of the South

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2016 Girl Scout Gold Awards Centennial anniversary of the highest award in Girl Scouting.

One Smart Cookie Luncheon GSHS honors women who are “making it happen” in the Mid-South!

Women of Distinction Golden Triangle Region

Celebrate National Stand Beside Her Week October 30 - November 5, 2016

Girl Scouts Heart of the South P.O. Box 240246 | Memphis, TN 38124-0246

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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 Rebecca Day, Joan Carr, Kimberly Crafton, Lori Gilmore, Jenny Jones Advertising Sales Representatives Joan Carr & Lori Gilmore, Greater Memphis Area Jenny Jones, North Mississippi & West Tennessee

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Inaugural One Smart Cookie Luncheon Hilton Memphis, September 1, 2016

Annual National Stand Beside Her Week 12 3rd Activities and Program Opportunities of Distinction Luncheon 13 Women Mississippi Golden Triangle Region

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24 troop Tales valued Volunteers Volunteer Leadership Summit 29 2016 Volunteer Awards

Equestrian Center Groundbreaking 20 New Feder Family and Alumnae gather for new barn groundbreaking.

21 council Cares Introduction of our Adopt-A-Horse Program.

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2016 GSHS Girl Scout Gold Award Honorees Gold Award MEdia Day

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2016 Cookie CELEB Event Top Cookie Sellers

On the Cover: Navaeh and Olivia of Troop 10334 from Cordova, TN enjoy a day of outdoor adventure and some serious GIRL POWER at the 2nd Annual HERo Day! Find out more about HERo Day on page 16 of “The Promise: for girls!”

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Empower girls.

Change the world.

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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council Cares Standing Beside Girls and Women, Making the World a Better Place Thoughts from our GSHS Council CEO

t The 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.

his year, Girl Scouts Heart of the South will celebrate the third annual National Stand Beside Her Week from October 30 through November 5. This initiative - begun right here in our council - is now a nationwide phenomenon inspiring women of all ages all over the country to reach out to one another in friendship and solidarity; to stand up for one another and lend a helping hand, and to find ways to recognize the women in their lives who have stood beside them in ways large and small. From the kitchen table to the conference table, we are surrounded by women who spur us on to become the best versions of ourselves.

And the National Stand Beside Her Movement encourages women of all ages to be that champion for others. I could not be more proud of the team at GSHS who have devoted so much time and effort to fully realize this amazing effort. The National Stand Beside Her Movement is truly helping to make everyone’s world a better place - just as our Girl Scout Mission requires - and I invite you to take part with us this year as well. Take a look at page 12 of this issue to find out how you and your troop can Stand Beside Her with us!

Standing beside each other is at the core of the Girl Scout experience. Girl Scouts thrive under the continued guidance, mentorship and care of our troop leaders and volunteers, and I am proud to stand beside each of them as they lead our girls on their Girl Scout journey. GSHS is committed to standing beside our volunteers, and that takes on many forms. We stand beside them by striving to provide constant and open communication both through our many publications and the one-onone support of our Volunteer Support Team. We stand beside them by constantly working to improve our training programs and opportunities including the launch of our new Volunteer Basics online training modules and our Volunteer Leadership Summit. We stand beside them by recognizing their efforts and listening to the wisdom that comes from years of experience and dedication working with girls. I am constantly inspired by the ideas and enthusiasm of the CEO Advisory Board, and I am eager to continue to find ways to help make their dreams for our council a reality.

GSHS also stands beside our parents and guardians who strive each day to raise their girls in an ever-changing and demanding world. Nationwide, Girl Scouts appreciates the challenges today’s parents face. Girl Scouts seeks to be the premier resource for parents wishing to provide their girls with valuable life experiences and quality programming. Locally, GSHS is already working to improve parent engagement not only through our bi-monthly publication, The GPS, but also through upcoming new parent-centered programs and initiatives. You can find out more about why Girl Scouts is vital to girls - and parents - on page 26.

Thank you, parents and guardians, for sharing your remarkable girls with us. Thank you, volunteers, for your continued dedication and hard work on behalf of Girl Scouts Heart of the South. And thank you for standing beside women and girls with us.

All my best,

MELANIE SCHILD | Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts Heart of the South melanie.schild@girlscoutshs.org GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE SOUTH

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council Cares A Message from our GSHS Board Chair

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here has never been a better time to be involved with Girl Scouts Heart of the South! Our vibrant council is working each and every day to improve the lives of girls all across our 59 counties, and we are succeeding!

This year I was thrilled to be able to help present the 2016 One Smart Cookie awards at the inaugural event on September 1, 2016. As Girl Scouts, we strive to make the world a better place, and the women we honored at this year’s event are doing just that. I am so proud to be a part of an organization that publicly lifts women like our One Smart Cookie and Women of Distinction honorees up and celebrates them for the inspiring work they do and the outstanding role models they truly are.

I am proud of our council, and I am proud of the women we celebrate at our events, but I am most proud of our volunteers. Girl Scouts is nothing without the hard work and dedication of our amazing volunteers. They are the true, real-life role-models our girls look up to, learn from and aspire to become.

Whether as a troop leader or a project facilitator in one of our programs or events, there is a place for you in Girl Scouts! Today’s girls crave the support and encouragement of men and women just like you. And yes, we do mean men and women. We are always looking for men who are “Man Enough to be a Girl Scout!” But no matter who you are, you have unique talents and gifts that can encourage and empower young women in our area. GSHS wants to give every girl who wants to be a Girl Scout the experience of a lifetime – that first badge, that bridging ceremony and one day that coveted Girl Scout Gold Award. But we cannot do that without the help of dedicated volunteers.

Please consider giving your time to Girl Scouts.

In May I was privileged to take part in the first Volunteer Leadership Summit where we offered a bevy of workshops for our volunteers and recognized many for their outstanding accomplishments during the past year and beyond. I look forward to taking part in next year’s event during the weekend of May 19-21, 2017! I hope to see you there!

Thanks and best wishes,

KATHLEEN WEBB | 2015-2017 Board Chair Girl Scouts Heart of the South www.kathywebblaw.com If you would like more information on how you can volunteer or how you can help financially, please call Girl Scouts Heart of the South at (800) 624-4185. There’s no place like Girl Scouts, and there’s a place for YOU in Girl Scouting. Join us, won’t you?

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Launched as part of our new Customer Engagement Initiative (CEI) in summer 2016, the Girl Scout Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is a comprehensive digital tool, accessible on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Affectionately called the “Administrative Assistant” to the troop leader, this addition to Girl Scouting makes it easier to help girls put their plans into action!

Found on the GSHS website under the “My GS” tab, troop volunteers can access the VTK on any device. When you log into VTK for the first time, you’ll have access to three full year plans, including one year of Girl Scout badges and a choice of two Girl Scout Journeys (Daisy - Junior troops). These pre-made plans provide everything you need to get started.

You can also modify your meeting calendar to include locations, dates and times. New content can be added throughout the year.

Customize activities or delete unwanted items and replace them with new ones. If you lead several troops, you can even easily switch back and forth between them!

Seamlessly integrated with our new online registration system, the VTK will allow you to manage troop contacts, track what badges each girl earns, keep attendance, and even communicate with parents and caregivers.

We hope that this outstanding new addition to our volunteer resources enables you - our valued volunteers - to better manage your troop and your time and have a great time doing it! Thank you again for everything you do for girls everyday! Girl Scouts couldn’t be Girl Scouts without YOU! Badge and Journey program materials for Cadettes - Ambassadors are currently not loaded into the toolkit, but girls and their advisors can leverage the “Customize Your Troop Year” plan, the troop finance tab, the contacts, and the communication abilities of the toolkit.

It’s never been easier - or more fun! to volunteer with Girl Scouts!

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n Thursday, September 1, 2016, hundreds of distinguished women from around the Memphis area gathered in the Tennessee Grand Ballroom at the HIlton Memphis to honor and celebrate their own. The inaugural One Smart Cookie luncheon to benefit Girl Scouts Heart of the South recognized the contributions

of seventeen women who are “making it happen” in the MidSouth. Deserving women representing the corporate, public service and education communities, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, and young women including one under 30, a collegiate, and a Girl Scout were nominated for being “One Smart Cookie” this year.

Before the luncheon events began, guests filed into the sumptuously decorated hall through a corridor filled with tempting silent auction items provided by over seventy sponsors. Once inside, they found tables full not only of friends, family, and colleagues, but also tasty Girl Scout cookie favors packaged by ServiceMaster volunteers and beautiful green pashminas adorning their chairs.

Girl Scouts Heart of the South CEO Melanie Schild warmly opened the event and publicly thanked our generous sponsors. She then introduced everyone not only to the event’s emcees, Danni Bruns of 98.1 The Max and Amy

Speropoulos of Local 24 Memphis, but also to the amazing opportunities available to girls through Girl Scouts. After an invocation from Reverend Rebekah Abel Lamar, Associate Pastor for Christian Formation at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, lunch was served and guests were treated to a video presentation about all aspects of the Girl Scout experience.

Keynote speaker Gina “Gigi” Butler, entrepreneur and founder of Gigi’s Cupcakes, then regaled the audience with her inspiring story of perseverance through adversity and how she’s now living her own American Dream. At the end of her uplifting and motivational talk, Butler invited guests to look on the bottom of the cookie favor at their place. One favor at each table was marked with a green dot, and Butler was pleased to present each green dot recipient with a gift certificate from Gigi’s Cupcakes from Gigi’s Cupcakes of Memphis, courtesy of local owner Marilyn Weber! She then welcomed the emcees back to the stage (continued, p. 10) GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE SOUTH

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Edith Kelly Green Partner/Owner KGR Group

Ashley Boggs Robilio Vice President Huey’s Restaurants

2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Corporate

2016 One Smart Cookie Honorable Mention, Corporate

Rebecca Rogers Pathologist St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Keri Wright

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Keri Wright Chairman and CEO Universal Asset Management

Carolyn Hardy Chism Hardy Investments

Jennifer McCullough Chef Jenn

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Tricia Woodman Corky’s BBQ and Simply Delicious Catering

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Dr. Sharon Younger President Younger Associates

Dr. Annette Smith Head of School Hutchison School

2016 One Smart Cookie Entrepreneur Honoree

2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Education

Olliette Murry-Drobot Executive Director Family Safety Center of Memphis and Shelby County

Jennifer Oswalt Chief Financial Officer Downtown Memphis Commission

2016 One Smart Cookie Honorable Mention, Philanthropy

2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Philanthropy

KimCherry Kim Cherry Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications First Horizon National Corp.

2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Corporate

2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Corporate

2016 One Smart Cookie Honorable Mention, Corporate

2016 One Smart Cookie Honorable Mention, Entrepreneur

Photo Credit: Alan Howell | Memphis Business Journal © 2013 Memphis Business Journal. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

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Lauren Wilson Young Sweet LaLa’s Bakery

Gina Sweat Director of Fire Services Memphis Fire Department

Katie Williams U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant

RaKesha Gray Honors Program Student Christian Brothers University

2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Public Service

2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Under 30

2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Collegiate

2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Philanthropy

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board members Lori Patton (left) and Kathy Webb (right) present Gina Sweat (center) with the 2016 One Smart Cookie award

Terineyosh McInt Teriney McIntosh GSHS Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient 2016 One Smart Cookie Honoree, Girl Scout

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far right: Carolyn Hardy addresses the crowd

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top left: Gina “Gigi” Butler inspires the audience with the story of her success

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center left: members of The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis are excited to attend in support their friend, Jennifer Oswalt

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bottom left: Girl Scouts from Hutchison School attend in honor of Dr. Annette Smith

⏵ right: Amy Speropolous of Local 24 Memphis (left) and Danni Bruns of 98.1 The Max (right) served as emcees for the 2016 One Smart Cookie Luncheon

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(continued from p. 7) and the awards presentation began.

Together, Amy and Danni along with Girl Scouts Heart of the South board chair Kathy Webb and second vice chair and One Smart Cookie committee chair Lori Patton, presented the unique awards - handcrafted by Memphis artist Karen Capps - to each deserving recipient. One Smart Cookie honorees were given the opportunity to speak to the audience directly about their “Pride Points” and share about their individual causes and why they strive to make their world a better place. Candace Moore, Girl Scout Gold Award recipient and manager of the Germantown Kendra Scott location, presented the final award to Teriney McIntosh, a 2016 GSHS Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, and also presented a piece of Kendra Scott jewelry to one lucky winner at each table.

After the awards presentation, several members of the Girl Scouts Heart of the South community were invited onstage to share about many of our unique local program opportunities including SheLeads! and our National Stand Beside Her movement. The Troop 901 auxiliary group of young professional women also bestowed their first scholarship to Lauren Bettendorf, a 2016 GSHS Girl Scout Gold Award recipient. Lori Patton and local Girl Scout Kannon “Breezy” Tucker then addressed the audience, encouraging them to donate to Girl Scouts Heart of the South and support our ongoing effort to build the “Smart Cookies” of tomorrow.

At the conclusion of the event, guests were pleasantly surprised to be invited to take the beautiful pashmina adorning their chair. These lovely and unexpected takeaways will serve as a reminder to each attendee about the wonderful work being done throughout our community not only by the remarkable women honored at the luncheon but also by Girl Scouts Heart of the South.

The inaugural One Smart Cookie Luncheon to benefit Girl Scouts Heart of the South was a resounding success! The event raised over $24, 000 and significantly raised awareness of the outstanding work being done by our council. We are already looking forward to the Second Annual One Smart Cookie Luncheon coming early fall, 2017!

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Kemmons Wilson Foundation KGR Group MFFA Morgan Stanley Corky’s/Simply Delicious Mary Kay Wegner Women’s Foundation of Greater Memphis Younger Associates Patton Foundation ServiceMaster Gigi’s Cupcakes Kendra Scott

The Alluvian Arts Memphis The Art Project Babalu Tacos & Tapas Bar-B-Q Shop Barks & Recreation Boarding and Day Care Bayou Bar & Grill The Booksellers at Laurelwood The Capital Grille Cardio Barre Memphis The Children’s Museum of Memphis Ciao Bella Italian Grill Curb Side Casseroles Amy Denison Edible Arrangements The Enchanted Forest Festival of Trees Rosemarie Fair Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Folk’s Folly Memphis’ Original Prime Steak House Fresh Market Frost Bake Shop Garibaldi’s Pizza GCD Interiors Gould’s Salon Spas The Half Shell Restaurant Jill Hertz Interior Design High Cotton Brewing Co. Hilton Memphis Holiday Deli & Ham Co. Hollywood Feed Hot Yoga Plus Huey’s Interim Restaurant Kroger Lafayette’s Music Room Lisa’s Lunchbox Lucchesi’s Ravioli & Pasta Company Malco Theatres Inc. Memphis Botanic Garden Memphis Escape Rooms Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Pizza Café The Memphis Redbirds The Memphis Zoo Mississippi Riverkings Molly’s La Casita Mexican Restaurant Muddy’s Bake Shop Oak Hall Oh My Word!

Orvis Outdoors Inc. Lori Patton Pavo Salon Spa Pickwick Landing State Park Inn Pinecrest Camp The Pink Palace Family of Museums Pinot’s Palate (Sanderlin) Playhouse on the Square Pugh’s Flowers The Peabody Memphis The Rendezvous Roadshow BMW South of Beale The Stovall Collection Fine Stationery & Gifts Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Tennessee Pewter Company Theatre Memphis Twenty-Two Magnolias Productions University of Memphis Athletics Wiseacre Brewing Co. Ya’ll Twins- Margaret & Katherine King

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Stand Beside Her Celebration Sunday, October 30, 2016 2:00 – 4:30 pm Belle Forest Community School 3135 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis, TN We are kicking off National Stand Beside Her Week with the “Stand Beside Her Celebration,” presented

by FedEx and Women in the Workplace!

This fun and FREE event will have girls exploring stations to learn how to Stand Beside Her, such as “Growing Grit,” “Leader Lesson” and “Uniquely You.” From the playground to the boardroom, competition and comparison hold girls and women back in reaching their fullest potential. You can help create a world where all women and girls are appreciated for their talent, strengths and uniqueness, and cheered on to success.

In 2014, Girl Scouts Heart of the South set out to change the environment that discourages leadership and achievement among girls by founding the Stand Beside Her Movement. This nationwide movement has the support of 31 Girl Scout councils, 98 Junior Auxiliary Chapters and companies around the country.

By supporting and encouraging each other, girls and women can achieve greater success in all their endeavors, and create a world where female leadership is respected and encouraged.

Get involved in any of the activities listed here, or learn more at www.standbesideher.org

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Become a role model or mentor. Seek out ways to share your experience with a junior co-worker, a new mom, or a recent grad.

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Watch your words. Recognize negative terms and words that you use about yourself and in every day conversation that puts down women or girls. “Stop being bossy.” “You throw like a girl.” “Man up.” “Stop being such a girl.”

Twitter Chat

Selfie Campaign

Wednesday, November 2 2:00 – 3:00 pm #StandBesideHer Join the national conversation on the Twitter Chat!

Show you #StandBesideHer on Instagram and Twitter. Take a selfie and tell how you will #StandBesideHer, be sure to tag @StandBesideHer and use hashtag #StandBesideHerSelfie.

Stand Beside Her Mock Election

Saturday, October 22 | Southaven, MS Public Library | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Presented by GSHS Stateline Girl Scouts and Mississippi Roses Chapter of The Links, Inc.

Girls are also encouraged to come dressed as their role model, or hero! Does she want to be an astronaut? Slip into a space suit! Does she want to find a cure for cancer? Have her dress up as a scientist! We’ll finish the day with a Dream Walk where girls and adults parade all the possibilities for girls. Don’t have a costume? Grab a blank t-shirt and decorate it with what you aspire to be!

Register at: http://ow.ly/Eo5w304TEm8 Questions? Leslie James, leslie.james@fedex.com, 901.486.8302

National Stand Beside Her Forum Tuesday, November 1 6:30 – 8:00 pm Hutchison School 1740 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis The National Stand Beside Her Forum features honest discussions on ways we, as women, can support one another, end competition and comparison, and create more collaboration.

Each year female leaders from boardrooms, classrooms, and dining rooms gather to talk about the challenges they have faced and how we can do better for the next generation.

This year's panel features: • Nicole Thomas, Communications Specialist, Global Citizenship, FedEx • Jenny Koltnow, Director, Communications and Community Relations, AutoZone • Anjelica Harden, Managing Director, Partnerships and Programs, Tennessee Charter School Center • Melanie Schild, Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts Heart of the South • Kathryn Jasper, Hutchison Leads Director, Hutchison School This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited! Reserve your seat at: http://bit.ly/gshs_2016SBHForumTix

www.standbesideher.org

Girl Scouts Heart of the South Honors Women of Distinction in the Mississippi Golden Triangle Region, April 1, 2016

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Keynote Speaker Amy Tuck

Master of Ceremonies Aundrea Self

n April 1, 2016 Girl Scouts Heart of the South was pleased to hold our first Women of Distinction luncheon in Mississippi’s Golden Triangle Region. For the past five years, Girl Scouts Heart of the South has been proud to honor women in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community, but in the spring of 2016 we were thrilled to be able to bring this great tradition of honoring Women of Distinction to the Golden Triangle Region as well!

Held in the Outreach Center at First Baptist Church in Starkville, MS, the inaugural Golden Triangle Region event was an overwhelming success! Under the guidance and dedication of 2016 GTR Women of Distinction committee members Sara Frances Stubbs, Maridith Geuder, Judy Webb, Edie Irvin, and Adrienne Morris, the luncheon raised over $4,000 for Girl Scouts Heart of the South - an impressive amount for a firsttime event in this area.

During the luncheon, attendees and nominees heard from keynote speaker Amy Tuck.

Dedicated to the great state of Mississippi and to the advancement of Mississippi women, Ms. Tuck spent five years in the state senate. She then served eight years as Mississippi’s Lt. Governor advocating for all levels of education, economic development, healthcare and protection for senior citizens, and public safety. An active and honored member of the Women in Higher Education Mississippi Network (WHEMN), Ms. Tuck was recognized as the 2015 Ambassador for the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women and was also honored as one of Mississippi’s 50 Leading Business Women by the Mississippi Business Journal. Appointed by President Bush in 2008 to The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships, Ms. Tuck is the only Mississippian to serve on this prestigious commission. A previous LOU-area Women of Distinction honoree, Ms. Tuck currently serves as Vice President for (continued p. 14)

2016 Golden Triangle Region Women of Distinction Nominees back row (left to right): Anne McWhorter, Renee Sanders, Anne Stricklin, Tammie Tubbs front row (left to right): Deborah Mansfield, Leota Cardwell, Julie Brown, Dr. Sheila Adams GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE SOUTH

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Dr. Sheila Adams

Anne McWhorter

Julie Brown

Renee Sanders

Leota Cardwell

Anne Stricklin

Deborah Mansfield

Tammie Tubbs

2016 Golden Triangle Region Women of Distinction Committee Members (left to right) Jenny Jones (GSHS), Edie Irvin, Sara Frances Stubbs, Caroline Skelton (GSHS), and Adrienne Morris

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(continued from page 13) Campus Services and on numerous boards and committees at Mississippi State University and is also past Chairman of the Board for the Greater Starkville Development Partnership.

Luncheon guests also enjoyed a presentation from Girl Scouts Heart of the South Chief Community Engagement Officer Jenny Jones who shared with the audience about Girl Scouts’ commitment to building tomorrow’s Women of Distinction and highlighted the council’s many new leadership initiatives for girls.

The program culminated with the afternoon’s main event: the introduction of the eight 2016 Golden Triangle Region Women of Distinction nominees by Master of Ceremonies - WCBI news anchor and host of the daily show, “MidMorning with Aundrea” - Aundrea Self and Amy Tuck.

The 2016 GTR Women of Distinction nominees included: • Dr. Sheila Adams Integral member of the Mississippi University for Women’s College for Nursing and active supporter of many local healthcare awareness causes • Julie Brown President of the (Starkville) Downtown Business Association, attorney, former educator, and member of both Rotary and Junior Auxiliary of Starkville • Leota Cardwell Former educator, Starkville Teacher of the Year, and champion of youth initiatives including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts. and 4-H • Deborah Mansfield West Point-area outdoor artist and activist for civic beautification and greenspace improvement • Anne McWhor ter Dedicated Girl Scout and American Red Cross volunteer and active member of the Pilot Club of Starkville and Starkville First Presbyterian Church • Renee Sanders Director of the Volunteer Center of the United Way of Lowndes County and active faith-based youth mentor, advisor, and counselor • Anne Stricklin Member Starkville Oktibbeha County School District Board of Trustees and lifelong champion for excellence in public education • Tammie Tubbs Ordaine d minister, author, inspirational speaker and Parent Advocate for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy This event’s remarkable success would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of the Women of Distinction committee members and by the event’s generous sponsors including: Kappa Delta Sorority, Deko-Crete, LLC, Renew Face and Laser, 4-County Electric Power Association, BankFirst Financial Services, DPM Fragrance, Mississippi University for Women, Starkville Properties, Synergetics DCS, Inc., Adrienne Morris, Melanie Busby - Arbonne International, CaRite of Louisville and Clark Beverage Company.

Girl Scouts exists to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place - essentially, to inspire and to build Women of Distinction. Girl Scouts Heart of the South is proud to honor the female leaders of today that Girl Scouts aspire to become, and we look forward to our next Women of Distinction events in both the LafayetteOxford-Universty and Golden Triangle Regions and the inaugural Women of Distinction luncheon honoring women in the Tipton County - Millington, TN area on April 7, 2017!

Girl Scouts Heart of the South Proudly Presents our

2015 - 2016 Girl Scout Gold Awardees

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 2017!

Madison Alford Electronic Bulletin Board for Colonial Park United Methodist Church Madison realized that there was not good communication on how to get involved in the community through her church, Colonial Park United Methodist Church.

For her project she raised enough money to buy and install a monitor to display information about what is going on in the community and in her church. In addition to community events, she makes slides for Alcoholics Anonymous, Breast Cancer Awareness and many other important organizations. The money that she did not use for her project was donated to the church for future use.

Isabella Baldwin Caring Cans Through her project, Isabella sought to raise awareness of the issues faced by laryngectomy survivors. Individuals who have had their larynx removed have to use a shower guard when bathing in order to prevent water from entering their stoma. She found out that many of these individuals could not afford this small but necessary piece of equipment, so she collected soda cans for a year and also organized a benefit concert where she asked for donations of cans. Through her efforts, she raised over $400 that went towards the purchase of the guards.

Celebrating 100 Years of Changing the World

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Lauren Bettendorf Project Health Lauren wanted to focus on how to improve healthy eating in Memphis, Tennessee.

Having experienced her own medical conditions that improved by changing her diet, Lauren decided to help others. She raised funds to install three garden beds at St. George’s Episcopal Preschool, so the children could learn how to grow their own vegetables.

In addition, she made educational packets for the children to follow year round. Three containers were also donated to Emmanuel Episcopal Center, so that children at that facility would also be able to plant their own vegetables and flowers.

Mary Katherine Dewayne A New St. Paul Catholic School Library After noticing that the library at St. Paul Catholic School - a lower-income Catholic school in Memphis, TN - was not in order, and part of it was used as a storage room, Mary Katherine decided to update it and make it more conducive to reading.

Her goal was to make a library that was more inviting to help get kids more excited about checking out books and reading. Mary Katherine and her team of volunteers removed items from the library that were not needed and then painted the walls a brighter color. Through this project Mary Katherine learned that having a library like this would help the school children improve their literacy and stay in school longer.

Grace-Anne Elliott Koon’s Care Free Clinic Learning Center Noticing a need for a waiting room at Koon’s Care Free Clinic, Grace-Anne created a playroom with learning materials for kids while they are waiting. She painted the walls with chalkboard paint and provided puzzles, reading materials, Legos and more educational toys for the kids to enjoy. While the kids are playing, their parents are able to sit and watch in their own area of the room.

Isabella Kelly Hospital Things For her Gold Award, Isabella along with her troop, sewed dolls to take to Baptist Hospital in Oxford, MS. Each doll was hand sewn and even had her own hospital gown.

The dolls were then distributed to the kids on the pediatric floor.

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Sheila Little Interpretive Hiking Trail While enjoying Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park, Shelia noticed that there were no signs to educate visitors on the environment and nature surrounding them.

There were many trails to choose from, but Shelia chose one that was easiest to navigate, so that her project would reach more people. Working with her volunteers of friends and family, she designed and built interpretive signs to educate all ages that visit the park. She worked with a community organization and donated her leftover money to them, so that they will be able to keep up the trail and signs for years to come.

Teriney McIntosh S.A.F.E. Plan Many students and their families are uninformed when it comes to scholarships and financial aid, and sometimes their schools do not provide the necessary information. Teriney created a plan to inform those in her school and community about the opportunities that exist to help pay for college. Not only did graduating seniors benefit from this plan, but parents, juniors and even middle-schoolers were able to learn new things about the college scholarship process.

Hira Qureshi Devil’s Advocate Hira’s school did not have a way for its students to talk about their ideas and their passions in front of an audience.

She created a TED talk-type program at Germantown High School, so that she and her classmates would be able to reach everyone in the school to discuss different interests they might have. Now her peers have an easily accessible forum to spread their ideas.

Madeline Rose Art Therapy Cart for Youth Villages Madeline wanted to incorporate her love of art and her belief in art therapy into her Gold Award project. She found out through friends that Youth Villages, a private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully, did not have any kind of art program. Oftentimes, it is easier for young people to express themselves through art rather than through words, so she created an art cart complete with art supplies and therapy and coloring books for the patients to use when confined to their rooms. The ability to interact with artistic materials can help the patients relax and have a positive impact on their lives.

Natalie Scarbrough Sampling Science Since there are far fewer women in science fields than there are men, Natalie created a program for 7 and 8 year-olds to try different science projects and introduce them to the different fields of scientific study including physics, chemistry and biology. Each girl completed experiments and was able to take home a handmade lava lamp to show her hard work. To sustain her project, Natalie created a website with the different experiments that the girls did that day and also added some additional ones along with badge requirements.

Pamela “P.J.” Townsend Safety on the Road After her best friend was followed in her car by a stranger for almost an hour, P.J. realized that young drivers are not taught how to deal with such possible dangerous situations on the road. P.J. created a workshop for 14-18 year-olds to teach them proper ways to handle different situations when they are behind the wheel. Each student that attended the workshop was given a caller card in case of emergency.

Pictures were not available for the following 2016 GSHS Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients: Danielle Henry Autism: Bringing the Puzzle Pieces Together For her Gold Award project, Danielle wanted to bring awareness to autism and National Autism Awareness Month.

Danielle has autism herself, and she wanted to show that no two kids with autism are alike and that it comes in many forms. Her church allowed her to pass out flyers in their bulletin and she also spoke at The Arc in North Mississippi about the subject.

Kayla Jones Obesity: Diet and Exercise is the Cure Noticing the high rates of obesity in the community, Kayla decided to take action against it. She created information to pass out about how diet and exercise is the way to cure obesity.

Alexus McKorkle The Basic Wish Workshop Alexus was concerned about her generation being stamped with the labels “needy” and “lazy.” She wanted to find an avenue to give young people certain “forgotten” skills that she believes are necessary to help youth gain independence and success and hopefully pass on to future generations. She offered workshops on automotive care, sewing, basic hygiene and cooking for young people in her area.

Abby Pitts Pink Out: Cancer Awareness Abby decided to help bring cancer awareness to her school, community and nearby town. With the help of her peers, Abby was able to create a campaign and bring in a mobile mammogram unit to check thirty-two women in the community. During her high school’s “Pink Out Game,” Abby passed out information, released sky lanterns and had cancer facts read from the announcer. Raising cancer awareness helped Abby realize that she would like to one day work in Oncology.

Brandi Smith From Wheels to Thrills After noticing that Tishomingo State Park did not have any handicapped playground equipment, Brandi decided she wanted to change that by installing a wheelchair accessible swing set. Brandi was able to raise all the money needed to fund the swing set and the installation in the park. She then went on to create a non-profit organization called From Wheels to Thrills and will continue to make the park more handicapped accessible for those who are disabled.

Katie Strickland Safe by Choice, Not by Chance Katie was concerned about accidental shootings among children, so she created a Gun Safety program aimed at kids aged twelve and up. The workshop taught gun safety and involved community leaders including the Sheriff. To reach kids, she also created handouts and coloring books that went along with the gun safety lessons.

Sharon Thomas Healthy Eating on a Budget Speaking with community organizations, Sharon learned that many kids in Memphis do not have proper nutrition. Many children rely on fast food and often skip meals due to family situations or the cost of cooking fresh, healthy foods. Sharon created workshops and other materials to teach those in the community how to eat healthier on a budget. Many of the teenagers who participated enjoyed the workshop and were enthusiastic about cooking and learning healthy habits.

Brandy Waldo Bike Safety Rodeo Brandy was concerned about people not knowing or understanding the correct and safe rules of bicycling. Brandy held events and created brochures and pamphlets detailing bicycle safety rules and guidelines. She distributed them in New Albany, MS and Pontotoc, MS bike shops and at the Chamber of Commerce where they will remain available to help people in the future.

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Our 2016 Girl Scout Gold Award winners were publicly recognized and presented with their Girl Scout Gold Award pins, many scholarship offers and numerous other recognitions during several ceremonies across the council this year, and on Saturday, June 18, Girl Scouts Heart of the South treated many of this year’s recipients to a special MEdia day where they were pampered by hair and makeup specialists. The girls then took part in their own photoshoots and had the opportunity to speak about their projects on camera. GSHS proudly invites you to view the 2016 GSHS Girl Scout Gold Award Playlist on our GSHS YouTube channel (bit.ly/gshs_2016GSGoldAwards) to learn more about these amazing young ladies and their take action projects. MEdia Day was such a success that plans are already in the works for the 2017 event! We look forward to the next GS Gold Award MEdia Day on Saturday, April 1, 2017!

Special thanks to Erica Manshack and Lace Makeup Design for providing hair and makeup services during the 2016 GS Gold Award MEdia Day.

GSHS honored several of our 2016 Girl Scout Gold Award recipients at a special ceremony at Colonial United Methodist Church on August 27.

Isabella Baldwin gets ready for her closeup at the 2016 Girl Scout Gold Award MEdia Day!

GSHS Program Specialist Blair Duke (center) presented awards to Mary Katherine Dewayne and Natalie Scarborough on August 15.

GSHS is ready to help you Go Gold!

Open to girls in high school, this prestigious award challenges you to change the world—or at least your corner of it, and be eligible for college scholarships at the same time. By the time you put the final touches on your seven-step Take Action project, you’ll have solved a community problem—not only in the short term, but for years to come. Join us at one of the upcoming trainings listed below to learn about the requirements, necessary paperwork, timing of your projects, and deadlines. Training is MANDATORY for any girl who wishes to pursue earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

At the training, you will learn about the proposal submission process for your Take Action project, the cornerstone of your Girl Scout Gold Award journey. Girl Scouts Heart of the South’s Girl Scout Gold Award project proposals are reviewed and approved by GSHS board members together with a committee of other local female leaders who see the benefit and value that the Gold Award adds to a girl’s life.

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Date: Sat., Oct. 29, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Memphis Leadership Center

Date: Sat., Dec. 17, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Region: West Tennessee Location: Girl Scout Leadership Center - Jackson

Date: Sat., Nov. 19, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Memphis Leadership Center

Date: Sat., Feb. 4, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Memphis Leadership Center

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program Profiles Feder Family and Camp Alumnae Help Break Ground for New Barn

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irl Scouts Heart of the South’s 23 camp horses are getting a new home at Kamp Kiwani, near Middleton, Tennessee, thanks to a generous donation by long-time supporter Fred Feder. Mr. Feder and his wife Doris have been involved with Girl Scouts Heart of the South for decades. Doris was a volunteer and troop leader while her daughter Ingrid was growing up and remained involved with Girl Scouts for many years. When she passed in 2014, her family was determined to give a lasting gift to GSHS by funding the longneeded Equestrian Center project.

Kiwani’s horses have plenty of room to graze while they live at camp during the summer months, but they did not have a barn where they could stay out of the elements. Myra Collins, Chief Girl Experience Officer, had long seen a need for a stable for the horses. Her dream was also to build an entire Equestrian Center at Kiwani, complete with an indoor riding ring and cabins nearby for Rancheros and other equestrian camp programs.

The project appealed to Fred Feder, both as an important camp improvement and as a way to leave a lasting legacy for his wife Doris. That’s why he gave GSHS $60,000 in Doris’s name, to make the Kiwani Equestrian Center a reality.

On June 12, GSHS invited Mr. Feder and family, along with alumnae to break ground on the Equestrian Center project.

It was a great day for campers past and present! Before the groundbreaking ceremony, camp alumnae were treated to s’mores and songs with the campers. Because a steady allday rain made the barn site too muddy, the ground-breaking was moved inside the Thunder Bird dining hall. Myra Collins brought a bucket of dirt from the barn site, and Mr. Feder turned the soil with a golden shovel. His daughter, Ingrid, and son Andrew, looked on proudly.

The barn exterior is now complete, and interior work should be completed by the end of 2016, in time for the horses to move in before the start of the 2017 summer camp season.

Camp alumnae and current campers enjoying songs and s’mores!

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Front row, left to right: Andrew Feder, Fred Feder, Ingrid Feder, Caroline Barnett; Back row, left to right: Debbie Zanot, Claire Barnett, Pat Moody, Dee Dee Rives, Myra Collins

Completed exterior of the new barn at the Kiwani Equestrian Center.

Debbie Zanot and a young camp friend smile for the camera.

Mr. Feder and Myra Collins “break ground” for the new barn.

Parents are Valued in Girl Scouts!

Girl Scout volunteers play a major role in helping girls succeed, but they can’t do it alone. Parental and community involvement is critical. Take time to learn what girls are doing in troop meetings, at events, and at camp. Offer to teach a skill or give a tour of your company. Mentor a girl or adult volunteer. Go on the next camping trip and share in the adventures.

The Girl Scout experience is full of “firsts” for your daughter! Be a part of those “firsts” and have a few “firsts” of your own.

GSHS is part of a national Parent Engagement Initiative to boost parental involvement in Girl Scout activities and their understanding of the benefits to their daughter.

Our council’s bi-monthly GPS: Girl and Parent Stuff e-newsletter focuses each issue on a particular, timely topic and how parents and the Girl Scout experience can help girls succeed. Workshops will also be available throughout the year on topics such as helping girls build confidence, values, healthy relationships, and criticalthinking.

We encourage you to share any resources you know that can provide activities for girls or support for volunteers and parents. Let us know how Girl Scouts can better support girls, parents and the community. GSHS appreciates our amazing parental support, and we are honored to provide quality supportive resources to help you in your journey to raise girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place!

council Cares

⏶ top left: GSHS Program Specialist Rebecca Day

⏶ top right: GSHS volunteers are the best! And

accepts a donation from Elvis Presley Enterprises from the proceeds from their annual “Scouts Rock!” Day at Graceland.

Thank you, Graceland; you ROCK!

Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland thinks so, too!

Accompanied by GSHS volunteers and Girl Scouts, Mayor Strickland proclaimed April 22 Girl Scout Volunteer Day in Memphis! Thank you, Mayor Strickland, and THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!

⏶ above bottom left: On August 19, 2016, GSHS was thrilled to welcome volunteers from ServiceMaster who gathered in the board room at the Memphis Leadership Center to help prepare favors for the One Smart Cookie event!

These amazing folks were participating in ServiceMaster’s #WeServeDay and GSHS was thrilled to welcome them! Thank you all so much!

⏶ middle right: Thank you to the Tupelo Kiwanis Club for supporting Girl Scouts!

Jenny Jones, GSHS Chief Community Engagement Officer, accepted the generous donation from Tupelo Kiwanis Program Chair Robin Haire at one of their monthly meetings.

⏴ below bottom left: GSHS loves to get parents

“wannabe” Girl Scout’s dream come true! Andria Wilsom (right) contacted the council about her cousin, Candice (left). Candice had always wanted to be a Girl Scout but never had the opportunity.

For her birthday, Andria - with help from GSHS planned an amazing Girl Scout-themed surprise party for Candice complete with a Tagalong birthday cake! We’re thrilled that Candice is now a part of our council and can enjoy her lifelong dream of being a part of Girl Scouts - for real!

involved! Parents of GSHS Girl Scouts enjoyed getting their hands dirty and participating in typical camp activities like campfires and crafts at the 2016 Family Campout at Camp Tik-A-Witha.

⏶ bottom right: GSHS helped make one longtime

For more information about our exciting Parent Engagement Initiative, contact Lori Gilmore at lori.gilmore@girlscoutshs.org.

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troop Tales

⏶ top left: At the Daisies in the Sun event at Camp Fisherville, Girl Scout Daisies planted flowers and created container gardens for Camp Fisherville! Thank you to our Daisies for helping us add some color to camp!

⏶ bottom left: Our Junior Girl Scouts are hard at work designing new toys at the Design Time program at the Memphis Leadership Center! Be on the lookout for awesome toys headed your way soon!

⏶ top right: Congratulations to Annabelle, Dakota and Kaitlyn of the Monroe Service Unit on earning their Girl Scout Bronze Award! We are proud of you and of all our girls earning higher awards!

⏷ below: Troop 20015 helped pack and serve meals at the Amory Food Pantry.

⏶ above: Lee County Girl Scouts plant flowers and clean up the landscaping as a service project for Camp Tik-A-Witha

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troop Tales ⏴ left: Southaven Girl Scouts had a great time meeting new friends and signing up for the new year at the Southaven celebration of Girl Scout Saturday, on Saturday, August 29.

They had a great time and made new friends - even when the power went out at the library!

⏷ below: Tippah County Girl Scout Troop 23084 enjoyed some great experiments at the Zoom, Pop, Wow Engineering Day at Mississippi State University on February 20th.

⏷ below: What a great group of parents and leaders at the TN North Suburban SU camporee! Just like parents and volunteers all over our council, these great folks love their Girl Scouts enough to sleep in a gym, happily put up with last minute schedule changes, and jump in to help where needed. What a wonderful example you show our girls about what being a leader is really all about! THIS is what they’ll remember!

⏶ above: Tipton County Sheriff J.T. ‘Pancho’ Chumley supports Girl Scout Troop 13804!

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troop Tales right: Girl Scout Troop 20356 made dolls to donate to needy children during Global Youth Service Day.

⏶ above: Troop 13137 participated in the Sistah Strut race on April 2 to raise awareness of the special breast cancer concerns facing the African-American community.

⏵ immediate right: Members of Girl Scout Troops 13655 and 13112 spent a weekend at Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL!

⏵ bottom right: Girl Scouts from around the council were GEARED-UP for the GEAR (Girls in Extreme Adventure & Recreation) Whitewater Rafting Trip 2016!

The GSHS Heritage Center Committee is working on an exciting new exhibit about the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) World Centers in London, Mexico, India, Switzerland, and Africa. If you have visited one of the World Centers and have photos, postcards or memorabilia that you would like to share with your fellow Girl Scouts, please contact Joan Carr at 901-334-3447 or email joan.carr@girlscoutshs.org.

Loaned items will be returned to their owners. The World Center Exhibit is set to open in the Heritage Center in Memphis in January 2017.

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troop Tales ⏴ top far left: Troops loved spending time with Rhodes College Kappa Delta’s while selling Girl Scout cookies to some hungry Rhodes students!

Thanks for your help Kappa Delta!

⏴ bottom far left: Girls participating in the InSPAration program couldn’t possibly be any more pampered after facials and manicures!

⏴ immediate left: Girl Scouts from around the council met at Camp Fisherville September 10 to earn their new Art in the Outdoors badge!

⏷ below: Girl Scout Troop 13347 wants to thank the men from Memphis Fire Dept. Engine 16 for supporting Girl Scouts! The firefighters found the troop’s cookie booth at Kroger on the Cookie Locator App! Thanks for being #ManEnoughtoBeAGirlScout!

⏷ below: The first SheLeads! cohort kicked off August 27 with the She Leads! Memphis Summit. Thank you to Colonial Park United MethodistChurch for allowing us to use your facilities. And thanks to our facilitators, Anjelica Hall, Chutney Young, and Kirstin Wicker!

Want to see YOUR Troop in the Promise?

GSHS encourages you to submit professional quality, “print-worthy” photography for use in The Promise, Heartstrings, The GPS, the GSHS website and Facebook page and other 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.

Have questions about photography? Need some help? Contact Alison Coons, GSHS Chief Communications Officer, at (901) 334-3473 or alison.coons@girlscoutshs.org.

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Girl Scouts: Fun with Purpose.

What girls are saying about Girl Scouts ...

“Girl Scouts helped me learn to give back to others.”

It goes without saying - girls have a ton of fun in Girl Scouts! They meet new friends, learn new things, and participate in all kinds of unique activities. And gain valuable benefits along the way. The basis for all Girl Scout activities is to help girls discover who they are, connect with others, and take action to make a difference. When combined with the processes of girl-led, cooperative learning, and hands-on learning, Girl Scouts provides an invaluable experience like no other program available for girls - anywhere.

All the badges, field trips, outdoor, and community service activities help girls learn valuable skills, explore interests and develop strong values. They are also surrounded by adults who care about them and provide a safe environment and a sense of belonging.

How do we know? We asked. Girl Scouts Heart of the South and the Girl Scout Research Institute monitor how our programs are impacting girls, girls’ involvement level, and the satisfaction levels of girls and parents. What we know is: the more active a girl is in Girl Scouts, the more she benefits and the happier she is overall. 96% of girls in our region are glad they participated in Girl Scouts. 87% of girls said they developed positive values and life “Girl Scouts skills like teambuilding, leadership, and confidence. Girls say Girl Scouts provides helped me them a place where they feel like they belong (95%), where adults care about accept others them (98%), and where they feel like they can make a difference in the world who are (90%). different.”

Girl Scouts is also a place for many of their “first” experiences – where they meet their first best friend, first time to try something new, first time to sleep under the stars, first time to travel outside their community. Ninety-three percent of girls said they learned or did something new in Girl Scouts this year, and 93% said they do things in Girl Scouts they can’t do anywhere else.

According to GSHS parents, here are the Top 10 unique or special benefits of Girl Scouts: • • • •

“Girl Scouts helped me be more confident.”

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Developing her character Growing from year to year with a group of other girls Building confidence Opportunities for parent/child bonding Learning business skills and practicing entrepreneurship

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Experiencing and exploring outdoors Discovering and developing individual passions Making the world a better place Taking on challenges in an emotionally and physically safe space Learning about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)

The Girl Scout Research Institute has identified five key benefits that girls gain by being involved in Girl Scouts: • Challenge Seeking • Strong Sense of Self • Healthy Relationships • Positive Values • Community Problem Solving

I ♥ Girl Scouts!

Girls with these traits are happier, healthier, are more engaged in school, solve problems constructively, and become strong job applicants and more productive adults. Girls who participate “Girl Scouts in Girl Scouts become advocates for themselves and others, helped me be take charge of their own futures, and encourage their peers comfortable in to make better choices. my own skin and The girls we serve now are the business leaders, community not be afraid to stewards and mothers of the next generation. Girl Scouts affords the opportunity for girls to develop good self-esteem, just be me!” adopt healthy life skills, set goals, and gain the employable skills they need to succeed. Girl Scouts empowers girls to become go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders - the kind of G.I.R.L.s we need today and for generations to come.

G I R L GO-GETTER.

INNOVATOR.

RISK-TAKER.

LEADER.

There’s Never Been a Better Time to be a

G.I.R.L.

As an avid supporter of Girl Scouting in our area, you know that Girl Scouts is a safe, fun and exciting place for girls to grow – just as it has been for over 100 years!

And this year is shaping up to be more exciting than ever before! 20162017 will be the Year of the G.I.R.L. at Girl Scouts Heart of the South. And really, what is a G.I.R.L.? She’s a Go-getter, an Innovator, a Risk-taker, and a Leader. She’s a G.I.R.L. Scout.

At GSHS we will be celebrating all of our G.I.R.L.s throughout the year with some exceptional programs and events to help them excel in all they do through Girl Scouting. GSHS is committed to focusing our attention on creating more girl-driven programs that address the specific needs and interests of girls in our council. Here are just a few examples of the outstanding programming we have in store for our G.I.R.L.s: • Girls tell us they like to go places. So, we are offering age-appropriate travel opportunities through our Let’s Explore, Girl Scouts Go, World Changers, Destinations, and GEAR Girls programs. These regional, national and international travel opportunities expose girls to historical and cultural attractions, adventure recreation, and service missions.

• Our “SheLeads!” experience for older girls (9th – 12th grade) is designed to engage girls by providing them with a “Next-Level Leadership” experience while they are in high school. Girls participate in sessions on leadership, service, personal development, career exploration and college readiness.

• Building self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and career development is the focus of our STEAM events. Girls build an awareness of and appreciation for how science, technology, engineering, arts, and math affect our everyday lives and how they can play a role.

This is going to be a great year to be a G.I.R.L. However, that will not be possible for many G.I.R.L.s who want to join but can’t simply because their family cannot afford it. That’s where your generosity can change the life of a G.I.R.L. A simple gift of $35 can cover the cost of membership for a G.I.R.L. and help support the exciting programming she so wishes to attend. A gift of $60 will provide training for a volunteer who will in turn change that G.I.R.L.’s life. $175 can provide half a year of programming for one G.I.R.L. and $350 can provide programming for an entire year.

It seems impossible, but the cost of just one fast food lunch or a specialty coffee each month can change the life of a G.I.R.L. today so she can change her community tomorrow.

Won’t you help her be the G.I.R.L. she was born to be?

It’s so simple, just visit our website – www.girlscoutshs.org - and click on DONATE or complete the information on the attached envelope and return with your donation to Girl Scouts Heart of the South. It’s that easy to help make these local girls’ dreams come true!

Thank you for your continued support of Girl Scouts and Girl Scouts Heart of the South.

Change a G.I.R.L. and you will Change the World!

2016 - 2017 GSHS Council Calendar of Activities, Programs & Events LATE OCTOBER 2016 Komen North MS Race for the Cure Volunteer Volunteer, earn service hours and receive a free shirt!

Sat., Oct. 22, 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM Region: NE Mississippi Location: Fairpark in Tupelo Trail Riders Yeehaw!! Come and join the KK horses for another great horse program!

Sat., Oct. 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Kamp Kiwani 2nd Annual Start Your Engines! Powderpuff Derby Line up against Girl Scouts from across the council for the 2nd Start Your Engines!

Sat. Oct. 22, 10:00 AM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Memphis International Raceway Cowgirls Come and join other cowgirls!!!

Sat. Oct. 22, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Kamp Kiwani Day with Your Favorite Guy Make memories with your favorite guy as you two explore camp!

Sat. Oct. 29, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Kamp Kiwani Pony Riders Saddle up and get ready to learn basics about horses!

Sat., Oct. 29, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Kamp Kiwani Ring Riders Giddy up Girl Scout, it’s time to do some horse ridin’!!

Sat., Oct. 29, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Kamp Kiwani Episode X: The Droidpocolypse - Memphis, TN Save the galaxy one code at a time with your Sphero droid!

Sat., Oct. 29, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Memphis Girl Scout Leadership Center Possibility Place National Stand Beside Her Week Sun., Oct. 30, 12:00 AM – Sat., Nov. 5, 12:00 AM Location: Nationwide Stand Beside Her Celebration Come kick-off National Stand Beside Her Week with FedEx and Girl Scouts Heart of the South at this FREE event.

Sun., Oct. 30, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Belle Forest Community School Princess Royal Tea Your highness’s presence is requested at the Princess Royal Tea Party!

Sun., Oct. 30, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Region: NE Mississippi Location: Kappa Delta House - Mississippi State Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday Celebrate our founder’s birthday!

Mon., Oct 31 Location: Worldwide

NOVEMBER 2016 Stand Beside Her Week Forum Join female community leaders as we discuss ways we can Stand Beside Her. Wed., Nov. 2, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Hutchison School Pink Palace Camp-In-Extravaganza Spend the night in the museum, the Pink Palace Museum, with your Girl Scout sisters!

Fri., Nov. 4, 6:00 PM – Sat., Nov. 5, 11:00 AM Region: Greater Memphis Location: The Pink Palace Museum Fit’s Inn! Get ready to move and groove at this healthy getaway!

NEW DATE! Sat., Nov. 5, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Region: NW Mississippi Location: NW Mississippi - TBA

Scientastic Get ready for a fun-filled day of outrageous science!

Sat., Nov. 5, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Rhodes College Slumber for Service Get your favorite PJs out and get ready to “Slumber for Service!” Make ornaments, play games, and pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child with the KDs! Sun., Nov. 6, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Region: NE Mississippi Location: Kappa Delta House, Mississippi State University Red, White, and YOU! Join the Ole Miss Kappa Deltas to learn about government, meet community leaders, and get involved!

Sun., Nov. 6, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Region: NW Mississippi Location: Oxford Pavilion, Oxford, MS MEGA Fun Lock-In Meet, eat & greet all night long! Skating, sewing, yoga, movies and more! Just for older Girl Scouts!

Fri., Nov. 11, 8:00 PM – Sat., Nov. 12, 9:00 AM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Lindenwood Christian Church Life Center G.I.R.L. Event Celebrate being Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers and Leaders. Celebrate being a Girl Scout!

Sat., Nov. 12, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: The Memphis Cook Convention Center International Girls Day Etiquette Tea Join us for an afternoon tea in celebration of International Girls Day! Sun., Nov. 13, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Region: West Tennessee Location: Union University International Girls Day Teddy Bear Tea Grab your teddy bear for a day all about being a girl!

Sun., Nov. 13, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Region: NW Mississippi Location: Delta State University, State Room Fairytale Melodies Girls will create their own instruments while learning all about the instruments we hear in nature every day.

Thu., Nov. 17, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: TBA - Memphis, TN Tennessee Safari Park Expedition Get ready for a wild time at the Tennessee Safari Park expedition!

Sat., Nov. 19, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Region: West Tennessee Location: Tennessee Safari Park Council Closed (Thanksgiving Break) Mon., Nov. 21, 8:00 AM – Fri. Nov 25, 5:00 PM Region: Council-wide Location: Council-wide

DECEMBER 2016 Girl Scouts Heart of the South Closed All Leadership Centers and Shops will be closed on Thursday, December 1 for all-staff training.

Thu., Dec. 1, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Council-wide More than Scrubs with Baptist Memorial Hospital Explore the medical field through this hands-on program with Baptist Memorial Hospital!

Sat., Dec. 3, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital Region: NW Mississippi Location: Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle Region: Ne Mississippi Location: Delta State University Region: NE Mississippi Location: Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County

Kendra Scott Gives Back Night Grab your girlfriends for a fun night out with Kendra Scott and Girl Scouts!

Mon., Dec. 5, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Kendra Scott Saddle Creek Council Closed (Winter Break) Closed for Winter Break! See you in the new year.

Wed., Dec. 21, 8:00 AM – Mon., Jan. 2, 5:00 PM Location: Council-wide

JANUARY 2017 Council Closed Council closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mon., Jan. 16, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Council-wide Camp Songs and Cocoa Camp songs and cocoa, what an amazing combination!!

Sat., Jan. 21, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Region: Camp Tik-A-Witha Location: Camp Tik-A-Witha

FEBRUARY 2017 Girl Scouts at Chickasaw State Park Earn the Girls’ Choice Outdoor Badge Sat., Feb. 4, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Region: West Tennessee Location: Chickasaw State Park

MARCH 2017 Teen Camporee Come and design your own fun at TEEN Camporee!!

Fri., Mar. 31, 5:00 PM - Sun Apr 2, 10:00 AM Region: Kamp Kiwani Location: Kamp Kiwani

APRIL 2017 Great Getaway at Kamp Kiwani Save the Date! We’re making big plans for a fun and exciting opportunity for adults to enjoy a weekend at camp!

Fri., Apr. 21, 6:00 PM – Sun., Apr. 23, 12:00 PM Location: Kamp Kiwani Make it a Hit! Lights! Camera! Action! Select a theater and film workshop track, and spend the day working together to Make It a Hit! NEW DATE! Sat., Apr. 22, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Region: Greater Memphis Location: Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education Recognition of Excellence Ceremony Join us for a wonderful event recognizing all GSHS Girl Scouts earning higher awards (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) during the 2016-2017 year!

Sat., Apr. 29 (Time & Place TBD) Camp Tik-A-Witha Open House Come see camp before you arrive at our Open House!

Sun., Apr. 30, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Camp Tik-A-Witha

MAY 2017 SheLeads! “Girl Talk: What’s Next for Girl?”

TED Talk-type symposium for SheLeads! participants and the public. Grls and young women in the Memphis area will have the opportunity to participate in short, rapid fire talks on what’s on the horizon for girls, topics facing girls today, and ways they can take charge of their future.

Sat., May 6, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: TBD Me and Mine Get ready for an awesome girls’ getaway at Kamp Kiwani!

Fri., May 5, 5:00 PM – Sun., May 7, 11:00 AM Location: Kamp Kiwani Kamp Kiwani Open House Come see camp before you arrive at our Open House!

Sun., May 7, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Kamp Kiwani 2nd Annual Volunteer Leadership Summit SAVE THE DATE for an awesome weekend of learning, laughter and volunteer recognitions!

Weekend of May 19-21, 2017 Region: West Tennessee Location: Pickwick Landing State Park

For more information, visit our website at www.girlscoutshs.org/calendar!

Check back often! We’re adding great new events and adventures for G.I.R.L.s all the time!

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LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

GSHS Volunteers Enjoy First Volunteer Leadership Summit Pickwick Landing State Park, April 30, 2016

GSHS council staff are excited to welcome volunteers to the Summit!

Volunteers are recognized for their achievement at the Awards Dinner.

Attendees participated in both role-specific and personal development workshops with time to meet and network with other volunteers.

Lunch is always fun with a room full of GSHS friends and volunteers!

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irl Scouts Heart of the South Service Unit Teams convened for the first ever Volunteer Leadership Summit and Awards Dinner at Pickwick Landing State Park on Saturday, April, 30, 2016.

The day’s events began with the 2015-2016 Annual Meeting where new GSHS board members were installed and the year’s many accomplishments were proudly proclaimed! The commencement of the Volunteer Summit immediately followed. Nineteen Service Units were represented at the inaugural event that was designed for the service unit manager, service unit recruitment coordinator, service unit learning & support coordinator and service unit programs & events coordinator. In addition to the Girl Scout breakout sessions designed to help volunteers better perform in their specific roles, the summit included personal development workshops covering topics such as Public Speaking, Extraordinary Productivity, Building Your Resilience and Preparing for Leadership, and What it Takes to Lead.

Over 100 volunteers attended and learned about how their roles are vital to the success of the Girl Scout experience.

The variety of workshops offered unique and interesting topics designed to increase knowledge, help to practice new skills and provide opportunities for all to network. Attendees were also given the first chance to “test drive” the new Volunteer Tool Kit before it was launched in late summer 2016!

The Volunteer Awards Dinner honored and celebrated the great achievements of our volunteers and members.

All Girl Scout members, volunteers, family, and friends were invited to recognize the outstanding volunteers who provide exemplary service and go above and beyond the expectations of their position to make a difference in the organization. The 2016 GSUSA Adult Awards and Recognitions as well as council level awards for individuals and service units were awarded at the dinner. We invite you to see pages 30 & 31 for a listing of awards and recipients.

Thank you to all in attendance! And thank you for your continued dedication to Girl Scouts and to our mission! We can’t wait to see you at next year’s Volunteer Leadership Summit (weekend of May 19-21, 2017) and recognize the amazing achievements of our volunteers during the 20162017 year. Nominations for the 2017 GSUSA Adult Awards and Recognitions and 2017 GSHS Council Awards are due February 13, 2017. For more information about volunteer awards and the nominations process, please visit the “Volunteer” section of our website.

We’re already looking forward to next year’s event!

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This year, at the Volunteer Awards Dinner at the Volunteer Leadership Summit, Girl Scouts Heart of the South was pleased to present the following awards to these GSHS volunteers in appreciation for their dedication and service to our organization.

We are grateful for their commitment to Girl Scouts and to our mission and look forward to recognizing even more outstanding volunteers at next year’s event!

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Thank you all so much for everything you do for girls each and every day!

Girl Scout History Volunteer Award

Girl Scout History Volunteer award, as designated by GSUSA National Historic Preservation Center, recognizes volunteers for their efforts in preservation of Girl Scout history and memorabilia.

Barbara Arnold Claire Barnett

Nancy Cochran Pat Moody

Volunteer of Excellence Award

The Volunteer of Excellence award recognizes those volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the national program portfolio or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Lee SU

TN North Central SU

Charity Curry

Jennifer Lawrence

Shannon Anderson

Keir Fitzgerald

Mary Pruitt

Anita Ambrose

TN North Suburban SU

TN North Suburban

Sarah Ward MS Central

Lee SU Lee SU

Appreciation Pin

The Appreciation Pin recognizes adults who have performed beyond the expectations of the position held and has had a measurable impact on one geographic area.

Vesta Andrews

Cathy Harper

Germantown/Dogwood SU

Loralei McGee

TN North Suburban SU

Karen Baird

Leanne Hinkle

Melissa Richarde

Lee SU

TN North Suburban SU

Cordova SU

TN North Suburban SU

TN South Suburban SU

Lisa Hayes Olson

Abigail Salters

Shanta Bean

Danielle Holmes

Sonjii Owens

Hazel “Renea” Triplett

MS Central SU

MS Central SU

TN South Suburban SU

TN South Suburban SU

Cindy Brock

Debbie Hummel TN North Suburban

Minette Prior

Germantown/Dogwood SU

Juanita Valentine

Karen Dula

Carol Jones

Steve Ray

Marie Welch

TN North Suburban SU TN South Suburban SU

Cordova SU

Lee SU Lee SU

TN North Suburban SU

Cordova SU

Deborah Gompf

Jamila Wicks

Madison/South Gibson SU

TN South Suburban SU

Honor Pin

The Honor Pin recognizes adults who have performed beyond the expectations of the position held and has had a measurable impact on two or more geographic areas.

Maggie Myers

Terrie Harwood MS Central SU

TN South Suburban SU

Shannon Ivy

Abi Rayburn MS Central SU

MS Central SU

Outstanding Program Award

Given to volunteers that have gone above and beyond by not only excelling in their Service Units and troops, but also by taking the initiative to plan successful Council-wide events, giving girls the opportunity to thrive.

Becky Joyner

Shelby Central SU

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Public Relations Award

The Public Relations Award goes to service units who effectively garner media coverage and visibility for the wonderful activities and events that Girl Scouts perform in their community.

Lee Service Unit

Helping Hand Award

Retention Award

For support and self-less service to fellow Girl Scouts and the Council.

Abi Rayburn Marie Welch MS Central SU

The Retention Award is given to the Service Unit that retained the most girl members from the 2014-2015 membership year to the 2015-2016 membership year.

Riverside SU

Cordova SU

Jimmie Roby Leflore SU

Growth Award

The Growth Award is given to the Service Unit that recruited and registered the most new girl members for the 2015-2016 membership year.

TN North Suburban SU

Labor of Love Award

A Girl Scout family who loves Girl Scouts and its mission, works tirelessly within the community to help support girls and volunteers, going above and beyond normal expectations Charlotte Walker Shelby North SU

Goal-Getter Award

The Goal-Getter Award is given to the Service Unit Team that most quickly met and exceeded their membership goal for the 2015-2016 membership year.

TN South Suburban SU

Rookie of the Year

Is given to an outstanding new leader with a positive attitude; who participates SU/Council programs; who completed volunteer approval onboarding process in timely manner and models the Girl Scout spirit.

Yolanda Williams Troop 13673 • Cordova SU

Distinguished Leader at the Troop Level

Is given to leaders who provide outstanding service while partnering directly with girls and support the Council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Joanna Harwood

Troop 40508 • Hardeman/Chester SU

Marsha Garrison

Troop 40508 • Hardeman/Chester SU

Dee Dee Rives

Madison/South Gibson SU

Cathy Jarvis

Christina Mathis

Troop 40105 • Madison/South Gibson SU

Troop 40186 • Hardeman/Chester SU

Brenda Harris

Troop 33229 • MS North Central SU

Priscilla Corley

Troop 13348 • Riverside SU

Troop 43077 • TN East Central SU

Monica Mitchell Christine Lee

Troop 43077 • TN East Central SU

Sharon Wofford

Troop 10166 • Stateline SU

Susan Kelly

Troop 20356 • MS Central SU

Myra Little

Troop 40045 • TN North East SU

Distinguished Leader at the Service Unit Level

Is given to a Service Unit leader who is a community organizer that has a positive attitude; encourages and provides support to others within and outside of thservice unit; takes on additional tasks for the sake and benefit of others, and invites and welcomes others into Girl Scouting.

Loralei McGee Lee SU

Distinguished Leader at the Individual Level

Is given to a community organizer that has a positive attitude; encourages and provides support to others within the council; often takes on additional tasks for the sake and benefit of others, and invites and welcomes others into Girl Scouting.

Claire Barnett

Service Unit of the Year

Troop of the Year

Given to a Service Unit that uses effective communication within Given to a troop that excels in service to the community; the service the unit and to the council; provides support to troop has shown sisterhood within and beyond their troop; leaders and other volunteers within and beyond the service unit; supports and participates in council sponsored events works together and is unified as a team; hosts regular service unit and product sales. Troop members and leaders model the meetings, and surpassed SU membership goal. virtues of the Girl Scout Law .

TN North Suburban SU Troop 10380

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2016 Top Cookie Sellers & Cookie CELEB Event Congratulations to our 2016 Individual Top Cookie Sellers!

1st Place

Marissa Webb

4,381 boxes

2nd Place

Zolandra Yarbrough

3,000 boxes

3rd Place

Jasmine Tolbert

2,988 boxes

4th Place

Cynthia Craig

2,510 boxes

5th Place

Nicole Wilson

2,465 boxes

Crit-Ark Troop 13255

Shelby North Troop 13343

TN North Suburban Troop 13771

TN North East Troop 43025 Stateline Troop 10458

Cookie CELEBS Celebrate at Incredible Pizza Each year, GSHS treats girls selling 800 or more boxes of cookies our “Cookie CELEBS” - to a special celebration just for them! This year, top sellers from around the council gathered on May 7 to enjoy a day of fun and food at Incredible Pizza in Cordova, TN. Thanks for your amazing effort this year, girls, and thank you, Incredible Pizza for an incredible day!

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Marissa Webb of CritArk Service Unit Troop 13255 is passionate about Girl Scouts and the Girl Scout Cookie Program! To her, it is a labor of love and joy. When asked about what motivated her to become the top seller, she said, “Cookies make people happy! They bring a smile to everyone’s face, especially when it’s raining and cold!” She also noted that having a goal was extremely important. She worked hard to help her troop raise money for a trip to Mexico.

Marissa says that her participation in and amazing success with the GS Cookie Program has given her the confidence necessary to succeed in other areas as well. She says that all you have to do to be a top seller like her is just have a goal, believe in yourself, and sell, sell, SELL!

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Top 5 Troops - Highest Overall PGA Service Unit

Troop # Overall PGA

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Melissa Webb Rosie Pegues Kim Chesteen Lisa Roberts Myra Little

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Special Thanks to our 2016 Cookie Sale Community Partners Arcade Restaurant Bank of Bartlett Big Lots Books-A-Million Booksellers at Laurelwood Burke’s Books Cash Saver Catherine’s Central BBQ Summer Avenue Chick-Fil-A (select locations)

H&R Block Hard Rock Café Hollywood Feed Huey’s Restaurants Incredible Pizza Kroger Lowe’s Miss Cordelia’s Oak Court Mall Old Navy

Petco Rock ‘N Dough Pizza Sam’s Club Save-A-Lot Sportsman’s Warehouse Superlo Foods TCBY Tractor Supply Wal-Mart Wolfchase Galleria

LEADERS WANTED Become a Girl Scout troop leader!

Troop leaders come in all shapes and sizes! You don’t have to be a parent to volunteer with Girl Scouts. College students, senior citizens and women professionals make marvelous mentors!

To learn more, visit our website at www.girlscoutshs.org/volunteer.

with special guest Edith Kelly Green A graduate of the University of Mississippi and Vanderbilt University, Edith Kelly-Green was the first female AfricanAmerican CPA in the state of Tennessee. She retired after 30 years with FedEx only to purchase and develop the KGR Group, one of the most successful Lenny’s Sub Shop franchises in the country. A founding member of the Ole Miss Women’s Council and the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, she is a member of the Ole Miss Hall of Fame.

Wednesday, November 9 11:30 AM First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 800 Van Buren Avenue ~ Oxford, MS Lafayette-Oxford-University area residents can purchase tickets for $30/each.

For ticket information, please contact Jenny Jones at 662-350-6041 or jenny.jones@girlscoutshs.org.

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We celebrated Father’s Day Weekend with an enchanted evening at the Inaugural Father Daughter Ball benefitting Girl Scouts Heart of the South in June 2016.

Girls and their dads had an evening to get dolled up and dance the night away while enjoying delightful refreshments, party punch and making memories from a special evening together.

Additional fun included a silent auction featuring goodies and treats for dads and girls, professional keepsake photos from Roger Cotton Photography, and a take-your-own silly photo booth complete with princess props and more!

We are excited to make this an annual event! Make plans to join us for the 2nd Annual Father Daughter Ball on Friday, June 16, 2017. Tickets will go on sale in March 2017.

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In April 2016, Girl Scouts Heart of the South partnered with American Girl™ to bring The American Girl Fashion Show™ to Memphis, TN, giving girls and their families local access to this extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience!

The fashion shows featured historical and contemporary fashions for both girl models and their dolls. Guests were treated to girl-friendly pieces of fashion-related history that tie into the stories of the American Girl characters, as well as insight into how fashion can give girls a way to express their own unique personalities.

Girls, dolls and their families enjoyed elegant refreshments inspired by American Girl Cafes, prizes, and got a lesson in how clothing has changed over the years.

“American Girl and Girl Scouts are really a good team,” said Jenny Jones, Chief Community Engagement Officer with Girl Scouts Heart of the South. “We’re benefiting Girl Scouts Heart of the South and engaging with something that all girls love to see - and that’s the American Girl doll.”

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

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Girl Scouts Go to Washington D.C. Giant Pandas, spy missions, lifesize art, The White House, and Girl Scout sisters; there is only one place that you can capture all of those experiences and more! That’s just what 56 Girl Scouts and Girl Scout volunteers did when they journeyed to our nation's capital this past summer.

The trip was non-stop including over 12 interactive museum visits, four governmental building tours, 9 spectacular monuments and memorials, and 2 presidential homes. Girls kicked off their adventures with a stop at the Smithsonian National Zoo, home to over 300 animal species! Throughout the week girls embarked on a historical adventure through the origins of our country, took a jump back in time through the movies and media, and saw the natural occurrences that shaped our planet.

Step up to the wall in front of you and find the secret entrance into a foreign land, determine your code name, and get ready for your mission to begin! A major highlight of the trip was the International Spy Museum, the world’s largest interactive espionage museum. Girls had to disable security cameras, decode electronic transmissions, race through dark tunnels, avoid detection, and solve the mission before the world ended. “I felt like James Bond on a secret mission! This is a place that I could spend all day in.” exclaimed Girl Scout Ambassador, Georgia McGee, while leaving the museum.

Washington, D.C. is full of history, current events, and the opportunity to impact the future. Girls stood at the site of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream Speech,” walked in the footsteps of our nation’s presidents, visited the

International Spy Museum

National Archives. Left to right: Jamie Majors, Georgia McGee, Devan Dunlap, RuthAnn Morgan

home of George Washington, and left feeling empowered to make their mark on history.

Silence took place on the group while visiting the massive memorials throughout D.C. on the nighttime memorial tour. Attendees laid hands on Amelia Earhart’s history making plane at the National Air and Space Museum.

Girls even enjoyed lunch at Lafayette Park, while gazing at the White House; it was almost like eating lunch with the first family! “I have been to D.C. multiple times, but I have never been able to do so much and see all of the things that we have on this trip!” Cadette Girl Scout, Catey Welch, shared with her mom at the end of the trip.

The best part of the trip was embarking on the adventure with Girl Scouts from all over our council! Girls left with new friends, unforgettable memories, and camera’s full of their favorite sites! “I came on this trip knowing no one, and left with a tight group of friends that I will keep in touch with for years.” Ambassador Girl Scout, Jamie Majors.

“Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” wise words from Amelia Earhart. Girl Scouts Heart of the South’s travel programs offer local Girl Scouts the opportunity to create their own adventures outside of their town, culture, and comfort zones.

Council travel starts in the 4th grade, and covers multiple areas of interest! Start your next adventure by joining GSHS on short regional trips, extended national and international trips, high adventure trips, and mission based trips. YOUR next adventure is waiting!

National Zoological Park. In front is Aubrey Thibodeaux, through his eye you see Catey Welch, inside his head is Anniston Murphy.

Kaitlyn McKinness at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum.

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if she can see it, she can be it Memphis firefighters and paramedics teamed up with over 150 girls to show them what it is like to be a real life hero at the 2nd Annual HERo Day with the Memphis Fire Department.

Certifying every girl in Hands Only CPR, and letting them experience what a career in firefighting or emergency medical services would look like. Girls got to climb a 30’ aerial ladder, then rappel off a five story building, suit up in protective gear and tackle a lifesaving obstacle course, meet women and men from the Memphis Fire Department and learn about the physical and educational requirements to become a member of the department.

“I think it’s very important to introduce young women to non-traditional careers that females have the opportunity to do now” said the Director of the Memphis Fire Department, Gina Sweat. Director Sweat is the first female fire director for the City of Memphis.

Girl Scouts believes that “if she can see it, she can be it.” With an extremely small percentage of career firefighters being female, the opportunity for girls to see a female in fire or emergency medical service is rare. The mission of HERo Day is to provide positive female role models in these male-dominated fields so girls know that they can be anything they set their mind to.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE WOMEN AND MEN OF THE MEMPHIS FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE.

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Even though we celebrate National Stand Beside Her Week in October, girls can Stand Beside Her year-round! That’s why we created the national patch program to help Girl Scouts tie the Girl Scout Law in with activities that will help them further their knowledge on how to be supportive, encouraging and kind to one another.

Girl Scouts learn that through cooperation and collaboration anything is possible. From starting a campfire, to earning their First Aid badge, they see the value of supporting one another. Help them carry this knowledge outside the troop meeting and into their every day lives by earning the Stand Beside Her patch.

This FREE patch program contains activities designed for each program grade level and can be downloaded at www.standbesideher.org.

Let’s create a world where all women and girls are appreciated for their talent, strengths and uniqueness starting with Girl Scouts.

Girl Scouts Heart of the South designed this patch program for girls, their troops and their families.

Stand Beside Her patches are available online and in our council shops for $1.25.

Left to right top: Lucy Pierce, Mary Claire Evangelisti, Katie Clark Left to right bottom: Kairavi Garde', Hazel Grace Plunk, Riley Plunk

Hazel Grace Plunk was selected to be the council’s CEO for the Day. She got to tour the council’s headquarters, speak with various staff and even plan an event! As any good CEO knows, collaboration is key so she invited her troop along to talk about the National Stand Beside Her Movement and how girls can participate.

You could be the next CEO for the Day! Promote Girl Scouting in your community and let us know. You’ll earn the CEO patch and be entered to win the CEO for the Day opportunity!

Q & A with Girl Scout Troop 13122 on how they can Stand Beside Her Why do you think standing beside other girls is important?

Hazel: We’re stronger together than we are apart.

Riley: People should come help you if you are lonely and be your friend.

What would you tell your friend if she wasn’t feeling supported?

Katie: Encourage her to be herself. Whoever you are is who you are supposed to be.

Lucy: Don’t live up to the world’s expectations, but your own.

Kairavi: Be who you are and everyone should be okay with that.

Riley: Don’t be afraid to be yourself.

Lucy: Stand up for yourself. Help other people and yourself.

What advice would you give to girls?

Hazel: Be kind. Even if you don’t like them. Be happy with yourself. And be considerate.

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The National Stand Beside Her Movement aims to create a world where all girls are appreciated for their talent, strengths and uniqueness. A place where they see strong role models at home, online and in the office. Where equal work receives equal pay, and being a woman isn’t seen as a liability. That “throwing like a girl” is a positive statement, and that her self-worth isn’t tied to how many “likes” she receives.

By giving girls positive, encouraging and supportive role models, we lead the charge in changing our current culture so that every girl can reach her fullest potential. That is why Girl Scouts Heart of the South created National Stand Beside Her Movement, a call to action initiative to mentor, support and develop girls; to end unhealthy comparison and competition; and create more collaboration and support for one another.

Created by Girl Scouts Heart of the South, the National Stand Beside Her Movement is a call to action initiative to mentor, support and develop women and girls; to end comparison and competition and create more collaboration and support for one another.

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Each year, along with 32 sister councils, we celebrate National Stand Beside Her Week the last week in October, and ask people to get involved in a girl’s life. To volunteer with Girl Scouts, and other women’s organizations. To take the time to connect to a girl and share your story.

Encourage her, guide her, cheer her on in her pursuit of her dreams. Because, when girls succeed so does society.

This week was chosen to commemorate Girl Scouts’ founder, Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday on October 31. Low’s life work was about supporting, developing and mentoring strong girls and women. This is most evident in the 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.

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Explore Out

Sleep Out

Camp Out

Camping isn’t just for the summer anymore! Outdoor experiences provide challenges and enhance leadership skills while exploring nature that inspires girls’ curiosity, discovery and problem solving.

We offer a variety of weekend events throughout the year for girls, troops, groups and families. These events are a great way to visit our camps and get excited about attending one of our summer camp sessions.

Camp Songs & Cocoa Girl Scouts at Chickasaw State Park Teen Camporee Great Getaway Adult Event Me & Mine

Cook Out

January 21 February 4 March 31 - April 2 April 21 - 23 May 5 - 7

Sleep Out

Camp Out

Camporees

Camp Open House Curious about summer camp? Come check out our camps at our open houses! You and your family can tour the camp grounds, see where you’ll eat, sleep and have the best summer ever! Plus, you’ll meet some of our counselors so you’ll know a friendly face on your first day!

Camp Tik-A-Witha Sunday, April 30

Kamp Kiwani Sunday, May 7

Discover the fun of camping with your Girl Scout friends with a special getaway at one of the council properties! At a Camporee you can create your own schedule, work on your Outdoor Badge, cook over a campfire and sing under the night stars! It’s all up to you!

ALL OF OUR SUMMER CAMPS ARE ACA ACCREDITED!

Ask your troop leader about planning a Camporee!

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Explore Out

Sleep Out

Camp Out

It was an amazing summer! Lazy days spent swimming in the lake, retiring the flag at the end of the day, favorite camp songs around the fire, and of course lots and lots of s’mores, and sleeping under the stars!

Summer camp is a magical experience for girls. A place where they can unplug and connect with others, and with nature.

Girl Scout Camp is not only about gaining outdoor skills and friendships - it’s about helping girls discover who they are and exploring the world around them. At camp, girls realize that anything is possible…and that their next great adventure is just around the corner.

Whether you go for a day, a week, or longer, Girl Scout Camp gives girls entering grades 1 -12 an opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun in a safe environment under the guidance of caring, trained adults. Every girl deserves a chance to camp, and Girl Scout camp programs are open to ALL girls!

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We are already planning an amazing summer and cannot wait to share our 2017 Summer Camp Sessions.

Mark your calendar and log on Thursday, December 1 to see which camp session you want to attend!

NEW THIS YEAR! Early Bird Registraiton, opens on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, which gives you $10 off your registration fee if you register within the month of February!

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Adventure Out Up for a little adventure? Ready to see the world from a different perspective?

Then grab your gear and let’s go!

Girls in Extreme Adventure Recreation (G.E.A.R.) gives girls the opportunity to explore the great outdoors while challenging themselves.

Past adventures have included hiking the beautiful Appalachian Trail with other Girl Scouts from across the country, rushing down the white water rapids of the Ocoee River in Tennessee, flying through the treetops of Historic Banning Mills in Georgia and hiking the great outdoors at Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes and Alabama’s Sipsey Wilderness. The adventures may vary, but the thrill and excitement is always there!

G.E.A.R. adventures are designed to give smaller groups a more in-depth experience. We suggest you register early to secure your spot as these trips typically fill up fast!

Treetop Zipline Adventure March 15 - 17, 2017 Cadettes & Up Registration Opens:11/14/16 Are you ready for the next G.E.A.R. adventure? Pack your bags as we head to the outdoors of Lula, GA to experience this amazing adventure zipline tour! Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the North Oconee River, ravines, ponds, pastures, and wildlife!

You’ll zip and soar through the lush North Georgia Canopy and enjoy 12 ziplines, two sky bridges, three nature walks, and zip over three different ponds and back and forth over the Oconee River! The grand finale will be a thrilling 695 foot dual zip over the Hilltop Pond where you can race your best friend!

Sipsey Wilderness Weekend May 7 - 8, 2017 Ages 12 + Registration opens: 2/1/17 If you love thick forests, river canyons, waterfalls, wildflowing creeks and scenic overlooks, the Sipsey River Trail is definitely the best place to backpack and hike. Join fellow Girl Scouts as we explore the great outdoors on this 5 mile, out and back trail that is rated moderate. Girls will experience the ultimate outdoor adventure of packing all their necessities and spending two nights in the beautiful Sipsey Wilderness!

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y Are you read t Outdoors?! for the Grea Build your outdoor skills one step at a time! With each adventure you are learning more about the great outdoors and gaining confidence in your ability and skills to carry you on your next trip!

Exp l Meet Out Move Out o r e Look Out Out with the Natchez Trace Parkway Patch Program!

Earning the Natchez Trace Parkway patch is a wonderful way for you to explore the outdoors, take short walks and work up to a longer hike, all while learning about history and earning pieces to the patch!

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travelers like American Indians, traders, soldiers, “Kaintucks�, postriders, settlers, slaves, circuit-riding preachers, outlaws and adventurers!

So lace up your shoes, grab a journal and water bottle and get ready for an incredible journey through the Natchez Trace Parkway, a drive through exceptional scenery and 10,000 years of North American history!

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Saturday, December 3

Girl Scouts like to help people.

Now, imagine pursuing a career where everyday you got to help people. Imagine a career in medicine!

Girl Scout Juniors through Ambassadors are invited to explore the medical field through a full day of hands on, interactive activities with Baptist Memorial Hospital!

Girls will have the opportunity to practice techniques that are used every day by medical professionals; be exposed to both traditional and nontraditional medical careers; and gain an understanding of various departments within the hospital.

They’ll spend the day completing four rotations with each consisting of three activities related to a specific topic.

ROTATIONS: Rotation 1: How did I get here?

This rotation will feature emergency medical technicians, a tour of an ambulance, and emergency room procedures.

Rotation 2: What is my diagnosis?

This rotation will encompass patient care, radiology, infection control, and lab work. Girls will help to put the human body’s natural puzzle (bones) back in place, identify blood types, and ensure proper safety precautions when performing a check-up on a patient.

Rotation 3: Time for treatment!

Interact with simulations that mimic real hospital cases, and help to cure the patient!

Rotation 4: I’m home! Now what?

Patient treatment doesn’t stop once you return home. Learn all about eating right and taking care of yourself to help avoid a return trip to the hospital.

Once the girls complete all four rotations they will have gone through a complete patient’s hospital stay, and have an overview of how everyone works together in the hospital.

During lunch girls will create “IV pole – friends” and cards for the children staying at Baptist.

At the end of the day Girl Scouts will be informed of the wide range of careers in the medical field, understand various medical procedures, and be ready to embark on a new career path!

FOUR LOCATIONS!

• Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS • Delta State University, Cleveland, MS • Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union County, New Albany, MS

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GET YOUR GIRL SCOUT GEAR

COOKIE PROGRAM ACTIVITY PIN The cookie sale activity pin is an earned award that is worn to show participation in the Girl Scout Cookie Sale after completing participation activities outlined in the Cookie Sale Activity Guide. The pin(s) are awarded each year in a different color. The 2017 pin color is Light Pink.

3/4” diameter. Clutchback. Imported. $2

HOODED PULLOVER A cozy and lightweight hooded pullover for campfires or sleepovers. Raglan sleeve with pouch pocket and “Girls Can Do Anything Girl Scouts” screenprint. Rib-knit cuffs and waistband. Heather grey. Relaxed fit. Cotton/ polyester jersey knit. Imported.

MISSES S-XL: $44, WOMENS 2XL-3XL: $44

NATIONAL STAND BESIDE HER MOVEMENT PATCH Show that you Stand Beside Her by proudly wearing this patch. Downlaod the patch program for free online at www.standbesideher.org for a better understanding on how you can #StandBesideHer $1.25

CLEAR BUBBLE UMBRELLA Stay dry in style with this transparent green trefoil printed umbrella. Plastic handle with Girl Scout Servicemark imprint. Opens with the push of a button. 33” L and 140” circumference.

Imported. $15

OUTDOORS ART BADGES

BROWNIE OUTDOOR ART CREATOR BADGE $2

JUNIOR OUTDOOR ART EXPLORER BADGE $2

CADETTE OUTDOOR ART APPRENTICE BADGE $2

SENIOR OUTDOOR ART EXPERT BADGE $2

AMBASSADOR OUTDOOR ART MASTER BADGE $2

Download Outdoor Art Badge requirements online at www.girlscoutshop.com or purchase at your local council shop.

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Memphis Service Center & Council Shop 717 South White Station Rd. Ste. 2 Memphis, TN 38117

Jackson Service Center & Council Shop 1007 Old Humboldt Rd. Jackson, TN 38305

Tupelo Service Center & Council Shop 1140 West Main Street Tupelo, MS 38801

Let’s Explore Outspace Odessy: U.S. Space & Rocket Center May 31 - June 2, 2017

Juniors - Cadettes $460

Blast off to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL to explore the universe! Girls will tour space ships, interactive simulators, exhibits and hands-on activites! This is a great weekend getaway designed to introduce girls to traveling.

Girl Scouts Go World Changers: Costa Rica Sun and Service June 19-26, 2017

Ages: 14 - 18 $2471

Give back by volunteering in the rural community of Santos, Costa Rica where you will engage in service learning activities based on the needs of the community.

Explore the great outdoors further by kayaking around Lake Arenal, then test the waters of nature’s Jacuzzi at the nearby hot springs. Learn how coffee gets from farm to table on our Bio Coffee Adventure, then top off your outdoor educational adventure by witnessing a volcano’s bubbling surface up close (but not too close).

This destination is more than just beautiful landscapes, cultural experiences, and high adventure - you are traveling with a purpose. The Santos community values the help of volunteers just like yourself. Combine your love of fun and making the world a better place on this adventure.

Tour Highlights: Volunteer activities with the Los Santos community Canopy Zip-Lining Tour Bio Coffee Adventure Travel to Coastal Puntarenas by 4x4

Kayak on Lake Arenal Tour Manuel Antonio National Park Visit the beautiful hot springs See the Poas Volcano

Destinations A Little Bit of Country & A Little Bit of Rock n’ Roll: a Southern Tradition July 16 - 26, 2017

Ages: 12-18 $1700

Put on your cowgirl boots and saddle up for a ride through Tennessee! Explore your inner musician as you dance your way through the country sounds of Nashville, record your own song and explore Memphis, the birthplace of rock n’ roll. Set your sights upon the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a quick stop at Dollywood for a classic experience in southern adventure. Enjoy your time in the Volunteer State with the sweet taste of local food, music and hospitality. On this trip you will experience: MUSIC: Ryman Auditorium, Country Music Hall of Fame, Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Rock N’ Soul Museum, local concerts, write your own song!

CULTURE: Line dancing, Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, famous Memphis BBQ, National Civil Rights Museum, local food and music!

ADVENTURE: Underground waterfalls and caverns, Splash Mountain water park, zip-lining through the Smoky mountains, rides and games galore at Dollywood

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Pack your bags!

We’re going on an adventure. With Girl Scouts Go you’ll get to visit locations around the world. Girl Scouts Heart of the South offers three types of travel adventures designed for girls of all ages.

Let’s Explore trips are short, regional trips designed for Girl Scout Juniors to venture out beyond their city. These trips are perfect to get her ready for the longer Girl Scouts Go or the Girl Scout Destinations excursions. Regional destinations gives girls the experience of travel and seeing the world outside her city.

Girl Scouts Go has girls visiting locations around the world during week-long trips that are designed for older Girl Scouts. From exploring the nation’s capital to living out the Girl Scout mission, girls will discover a world of opportunities through Girl Scouts Go! Destinations are the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and older. With a ton of different trips to apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west, to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad—there’s something amazing for everyone to experience. Destinations are organized through GSUSA and girls must apply by Nov. 1st to Rebecca Day at rebecca.day@girlscoutshs.org to be eligible for a national destination.

FUND YOUR FUN!

COOKIES = TRAVEL

By participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, girls can earn Passport Bucks to pay for council trips, activities and more!

The 2017 Cookie Program kicks-off on Saturday, January 4!

Every girl can participate in the cookie program, regardless of troop participation. Contact the council for more information on how to get started, 800.624.4185.

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Early orders help you rack up on awesome rewards. Initial orders are due by Jan. 27!

Introducing the all new, and all delicious, Girl Scout S’mores Cookie!

These crispy graham cracker cookies sandwhich creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling - just like a s’more cooked over a camp fire!

36+ Built by Girls 2017 Theme Patch 400+ Owl Plush OR $15 Passport Bucks

84+ Bandana

The new cookie is a nod to “the adventurous spirit, love of the outdoors, and feeling of community synonymous with Girl Scouts,” Sylvia Acevedo, interim CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA.

650+ Beach Towel OR $25 Passport Bucks 500+ Caddy OR $20 Passport Bucks

Did you know?

One hundred percent of the cookie earnings stays within our council and troops, benefitting girls through events, outdoor experiences, volunteer training, summer camp, community service and more!

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Set your goal high and you could earn this amazing reward package! Remember, all rewards are cumulative.

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Girl Scout troops decide how their cookie funds are spent! Will they save for a big trip? Buy supplies for the local animal shelter? It’s totally up to them. Girls get to choose how to spend their profit.

Girls can earn Passport Bucks to attend any council event, trip or summer camp! Talk about a sweet way to visit Costa Rica!

Girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program learn how to manage money, set goals, make decisions, and communicate with adults—skills that aren’t necessarily taught in school, but are invaluable to their future and the future of the global economy.

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We’re celebrating 100 years of the Girl Scout Cookie Program! That’s 100 years of girls learning valuable skills that will help them today, and prepare them for their future!

1. Goal Setting: Girls set cookie sales goals individually and with their team, create a plan to reach them, and develop cooperation and team-building skills all along the way!

2. Decision Making: Girls help decide how the team will spend their cookie money, furthering their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

3. Money Management: Girls take cookie orders, handle customers’ money and gain practical life skills in financial literacy.

4. People Skills: Girls learn how to talk to, listen to and work with all kinds of people while selling cookies. These experiences help them develop healthy relationship and conflict-resolution skills they can use throughout their lives.

5. Business Ethics: Girls are honest and responsible at every step of the cookie sale. Their business ethics here reinforce the positive values they are developing as a Girl Scout.

COOKIE PROGRAM STARTS JANUARY 7, 2017 Set up your very own personalized Digital Cookie site!

The Girl Scout Cookie Program has gone beyond the paper order cards and cookie booths! Your family and friends can now order online through your very own perosnalized cookie website!

Every registered Girl Scout will receive an email with log in instruction on how to set up her personal page. Post a picture or video, share your goal and why you are selling cookies. You can even send ready-to-use emails to your family and friends.

Now cookie customers near and far can order and pay online! And you can deliver in person (with your parents’ permission) or they can have them shipped straight to their door! And by accepting online orders there is no money to collect!

Earn your Cookie Techie Patch when you sell 36+ boxes on Digital Cookies!

are you a G.I.R.L.?

GO-GETTER. INNOVATOR. RISK-TAKER. LEADER.

Read each question and circle the answer that fits you best.

Which activity do you enjoy most?

A Hanging out with friends B Reading C Hiking/Playing outside D Playing sports What color do you like best?

A Red B Yellow C Purple D Blue Which word best describes you?

A Enthusiastic B Creative C Daring D Influential Which career would you love to do?

A News Reporter B Teacher C Actress D Doctor What is your favorite animal?

A Lion B Spider C Wolf D Elephant Which of these vacations would you most prefer?

A Hawaiian beach getaway B Camping in the mountains C Scuba diving in Mexico D Exploring the US Capitol Who is your favorite Disney Princess?

A Pocahontas B Ariel C Mulan D Tiana What are you known as among your friends?

A The excited and energetic one B The unique and creative one C The carefree and curious one D The outgoing and motivated one

Count how many A’s you have circled, how many B’s and so on. Look to see which letter you have the most of to see if you are a Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk-taker or Leader!

A _________ B __________ C _________ D _________ Mostly A’s Go-Getter: A go-getter is determined to succeed. She is bold and lets nothing stand in her way. People say she’s honest, fair, and dedicated to reaching her goals.

Mostly B’s Innovator: An innovator wants to know how and why things work. She is creative and always looking for a new approach to everyday activities. People say she’s a visionary and she uses resources wisely.

Mostly C’s Risk-taker: A risk taker is not afraid to try new things. She is brave and always stands out in the crowd. People say she’s courageous, strong, and unafraid to break the mold.

Mostly D’s Leader: A leader loves to take charge. She is confident and knows how to get the job done. People say she’s responsible for what she says and does. She’s committed to making the world a better place.

Share this quiz and your answers with your friends! Talk about how you all can work together to make the world a better place.

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In which sport would you rather place first?

A Marathon B Gymnastics C High Diving D Basketball What is your favorite carnival ride?

A Roller coaster B Gravitron C Freefall D Kamikaze Which book would you like to cuddle up with?

A Judy Moody B Harry Potter C Chronicles of Narnia D Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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GO-GETTERS. INNOVATORS. RISK-TAKERS. LEADERS.

Saturday, November 12 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Find out if you’re a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker or leader?