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Quarterly Magazine
my girl scout story nicole Wilson
summer camps
A place to grow and discover new adventures
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Put your leadership skills to Our Girl Scouts make a difference with a few the test while earning a Girl (thousand) daffodils Scout Award
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13 Mary Cavarra
08 summer camp
14 SOLA Awards
Volunteering, camping and planting, oh my!
Where memories are made and leaders are born
10 salute to our adults
Recognizing those who go above the call of duty
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We say goodbye to the woman behind the Board
Our girls take community service to new heights
18 fall into fun
Exciting new programs just around the corner
20 Girl U and
Campus Tours Girl Scouting hits the streets for a true college experience
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Develop your leadership skills with one of our many upcoming trainings
girl scout updates
Visit us at the Nashville Shop Fall Hours begin August 1 in your Nashville Girl Scout Shop Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday:
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Thursday:
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday:
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday:
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
new troop offer Don’t forget that October means a 10% discount on basic uniform items. Read GSW for more information as October approaches and remember that all money spent at our local shop or regional offices funds programs for girls in our area. Be sure to download the form off of our gsmidtn.org website! Please email us your order if possible so we can have the items pulled and ready for you! 10%
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Phone: (615) 460-0222 Dis Fax: (615) 297-5617 Email: nashvilleshop@gsmidtn.org
Girl Scouts’ Nashville Shop 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37204
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White Polo shirts with age level emblem and trefoil for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors will be available this fall at a great price - $12.00 for any size. If you want to buy for a whole troop, be sure to send us your order ahead of time to nashvilleshop@gsmidtn.org so we get the levels, sizes and quanties in stock for you.
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new look! on my honor Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has celebrated a number of big successes over the last year. We turned 100, launched our new website, updated our official badge list and so much more! As we move onward into the next 100 years, it only seems fitting to update our quarterly magazine with a new look for Girl Scouts’ new century. And so we present to you a new take on this old favorite, On My Honor. Editor in Chief Megan Seeman | mseeman@gsmidtn.org Creative Director Lisa Dunn
submissions: Submissions for Troop Scrapbook (formerly Troop Tracks) or other content should be sent to onmyhonor@gsmidtn.org. Scrapbook submissions must include: • Troop number (or service unit number IF a service-unit-wide event) • The Girl Scout grade level or levels of the girls involved please note that this is not their grade in school • The city or county in which the troop is based • A short blurb describing the project or event • A clear, good quality photo (no text or Photoshop effects, please) We do not guarantee that non-Scrapbook submissions, such as articles, will be used. These are accepted only on a case-by-case basis. Image submissions for the website or our Facebook may also be sent to the above email address, or drop by @girlscoutsmidtn.
Offices at 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37204 Or call (615) 383-0490 For more information be sure to check out our website at gsmidtn.org!
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troop toolkit
troop toolkit Girl Scout Bronze Award Girl
Guidelines
Registered Girl Scouts in grades 4-5 are eligible to earn this award. When you go for the Bronze Award, you represent what Girl Scouts can achieve in their communities. And, of course, you want to do that in a way that’s fun for you – and for everyone else involved too! Earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award requires you to complete a Journey and then a suggested minimum of 20 hours building your team, exploring your community, choosing your project, planning it, putting your plan into motion and spreading the word about your project. The suggested hours help you think about your commitment to doing your very best with each step. That’s different for every Girl Scout, so these hours aren’t a rule, just a friendly reminder. You’re a Girl Scout, which means you will earn your award with courage, confidence, and character and make a difference in the world around you. Here are the steps you’ll take to earn your Girl Scout Bronze Award: l Go on a Girl Scout Junior Journey. l Build your Girl Scout Junior team. l Explore your community. l Choose your Girl Scout Bronze Award project. l Make a plan. l Put your plan in motion. l Spread the word.
Girl Scout Silver Award Girl
Guidelines
Registered Girl Scouts in grades 6-8 are eligible to earn this award. Once you complete your Journey, the suggested minimum time for earning your Girl Scout Silver Award is 50 hours. Remember that the hours include the fun and challenges you’ll share with your Silver Award team. Each step you take toward making a difference in the world around you gives you a great chance to learn and grow, and that will turn your award project into an amazing one! Here are the steps you’ll take to earn your Girl Scout Silver Award: l Go on a Cadette Journey. l Identify issues you care about. l Build your Girl Scout Silver Award team (4 girls or less) or decide to go solo. l Explore your community. l Pick your Silver Award project. l Develop your project. l Make a plan and put it into motion. l Reflect, share your story, and celebrate.
to attend trainings s and/or advisors are invited Girl Scouts and their leader Bronze, Silver and dle Tennessee regarding the hosted by Girl Scouts of Mid Nashville Service uts’ gs will be held in the Girl Sco Gold Awards. These trainin theny at Ma ny Jen t stions, please contac Center. If you have any que gsmidtn.org. (615) 460-0255 or jmatheny@ Sat., Apr. 12, 2014 l Sat ., Jan . 18, 201 4 l Dates: Sat., Oct. 19, 2013 p.m. (Gold) 10:30 a.m. (Silver), l 1:00 Time: 9:00 a.m. (Bronze), l E Council. ult l Register online through Fee: $3 per girl and per ad
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Girl Scout Gold Award Girl
Guidelines
Registered Girl Scouts in grades 9-12 are eligible to earn this award. Since 1916, Girl Scouting’s highest award has stood for excellence and leadership for girls everywhere. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award that Girl Scouts Seniors and Ambassadors can earn. Fulfilling the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award starts with completing two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys or having earned the Silver Award and completing one Senior or Ambassador Journey. Each Journey you complete gives you the skills you need to plan and implement your Gold Award project. Here are the steps you’ll take to earn your Girl Scout Gold Award: l Choose an issue: Use your values and skills to identify a community issue that is important to you. l Investigate: Research everything you can about the issue l Get help: Invite others to support your cause and take action with you. l Create a plan: Create a project plan that achieves sustainable and measurable impact. l Present your plan and get feedback: Summarize your project plan for your Girl Scout council. l Take action: Take the lead to carry out your plan. l Educate and inspire: Share what you have experienced with others.
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religious awards Congratulations on a job well done!
My Promise, My Faith Award Recipients Davidson County Troop 280 / Service Unit 050 May 10, 2013 Claire Perrine, Daisy 1st Year Mia Hawkersmith, Daisy 1st Year Zoe Hawkersmith, Daisy 1st Year Lilly Whitaker, Daisy 2nd Year Lily Coburn, Daisy 2nd Year Putnam County Troop 844 / Service Unit 128 May 1, 2013 Erin Sullivan, Daisy 1st Year Sumner County Troop 144 / Service Unit 204 February 2013 & May 2013 Lily Graves, 1st Year Montgomery County / Ft. Campbell Troop 116 / Service Unit 084 February 3, 2013 Lauren Anderson, Brownie 1st Year Samantha Calvert, Brownie 1st Year Candence Burch, Brownie 1st Year Amiah Clevenger, Brownie 1st Year Zoie Unger, Brownie 1st Year Isabel Martin, Brownie 1st Year Ariana Panduro, Brownie 1st Year
Bedford County Troop 2878 / Service Unit 155 September 30, 2012 Elizabeth James, Brownie 1st Year Emily Henson, Brownie 1st Year Claire Jones, Brownie 1st Year Rebecca Bennett, Brownie 1st Year Mackenzy Brown, Brownie 1st Year Ella Kilpatrick, Brownie 2nd Year Chloee Overstreet, Brownie 2nd Year Emma Collard, Brownie 2nd Year Alisha Osland, Cadette 1st Year Bedford County Troop 620 / Service Unit 155 September 30, 2012 Kaitlyn Soileau, Brownie 1st Year Jessica Burton, Brownie 1st Year
Recipient of the Loving Servant and My Promise, My Faith Awards Sumner County Troop 144 / Service Unit 204 February 2013 & May 2013 Lily Graves, 1st Year
Family of God – Catholic Award Recipients Williamson County Troop 2008 / Service Unit 176 May 7, 2013 Jenna Josten, Brownie
God And Me Award Recipients
Bedford County Troop 1917 / Service Unit 155 September 30, 2012 Katie Kelly, Brownie 1st Year
Davidson County Troop 441 / Service Unit 034 February 21, 2013 Hannah Crowell
Bedford County Troop 2878 / Service Unit 155 November 11, 2012 Hope Dennis, Junior 1st Year Josie Smith, Junior 1st Year Haley Overstreet, Junior 1st Year Hailey Holder, Junior 1st Year Ashlynn Steadman, Junior 1st Year Katie Cowart, Junior 1st Year Chloe Delease, Junior 1st Year MaryAnna Patton, Cadette 1st Year Fayth Dennis, Cadette 2nd Year MaryGrace Dennis, Senior 1st Year
Davidson County Troop 5980 / Service Unit 024 February 14, 2013 Carolyn Mayton Caleigh Mayton Montgomery County / Fr. Campbell Troop 116 / Service Unit 084 November 2012 Samantha Calvert
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Girl Scouts from service unit 153 showing off the new wings they earned at Fairy Myst at Camp Holloway!
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Kaylee, Ainsley and Alexa of Murfreesboro troop 2198 enjoyed Brownie “sister� time outside of the Sisterhood House at Camp Holloway.
Sasquatch Campout Troop 951 of Cedar Hill
attended the Sasquatch Campout where Boy Scout troop 454 led them on a night hike looking for evidence of Bigfoot. Girl Scout Junior troop 2351 of Franklin made luminary bags, helped set up booths, and walked the track in Relay for Life.
Girl Scout Brownie troop 1145 of Hendersonville finished up their Girl Scout Journey at Rock Castle where they cleaned up an area for troop camping and then planted a tree. Katlyn Lock assisted the troop, while she worked on earning her PA award.
For submission requirements and contact information, see page 3.
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Camp Piedmont Murfreesboro sister troops 2433 and 2188 (Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes) enjoyed early spring weather while playing disc golf and earning badges like the Clean Jean award during their weekend at Camp Piedmont.
Camp Sycamore Hills Multi-level troop 173 of Ashland City planted flowers during their troop meeting at Camp Sycamore Hills.
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Troop 1715 in Nolensville to ok on indoor climbing at Th rock e Crag in Fra nklin.
Girl Scout Junior troop 722 of Lebanon visited Villa Day Spa to interview the owner for their Cookie CEO badge.Â
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girl scout summer camp
A place to grow and discover new adventures
“Make New Friends but Keep the Old” Camp Holloway counselor Anchor welcomed 16 excited middle school girls into camp, but she worried about a few who distanced themselves from the group. Camp is a place to be yourself, let loose and know you are
Camp Sycamore Hills’ Barn Mural Redesigned “Use your words” is often heard by children from their parents. “Use your voice” is the mantra at Camp Sycamore Hills. Staff are coached to talk with girls to find out what they want to do while at summer camp. Campers are encouraged to choose activities they have never tried before, visit places they have never explored and get involved with parts of camp they would like to impact. The CIT II group decided to redo the art barn mural. A discussion was had about what it should be 8 on my honor
accepted. Anchor brought the girls together in a giant circle and pulled three different colored t-shirts from her bag—tie-dyed, orange, and blue. She laid them out and started cutting the tie-dyed shirt into strips. “This shirt represents our group. The tie-dye shows how no design on this shirt is the same. No one in this group is the same. But when you bring the colors together you get a really great design! This orange shirt represents friendship. You all came to camp to make new friends. Part of making new friends is opening yourself up to new experiences and allowing yourself the chance to meet different people. The blue shirt represents leadership. You all are the oldest girls at camp this week.
Show our younger scouts what it means to be a friend, to be accepting, and willing to open yourself up to a new environment.” Anchor asked each girl to braid a headband using one strip from each shirt. The headbands tied the group together during camp and helped remind the girls to set great examples for the younger campers. Two weeks later, one of the campers returned and told Anchor how all the girls in her unit still talk about their camp experience. And pictures of the girls wearing their headbands everywhere prove that Anchor’s message of leadership, acceptance and belonging, will stick with them long after.
and who should help. The end product was a painting of the red barn with the founding date on it. Thank you for the vision of the CIT II 2013 group and their counselors for the beautiful outcome and dedication to improving the community we call camp.
Lauren, was fearful of crossing the multiline; an obstacle in which you walk on a wire and use different lengths of rope to help you across. Mary who had crossed the obstacle and was on the next obstacle stopped, turned around, went back and talked Lauren through the multiline. Lauren and Mary were both successful as they completed the multiline and two additional elements on the high challenge course. What a wonderful example of Girl Scouting. Mary exemplifying considerate and caring and Lauren modeling courageous and strong.
Campers are considerate, caring, courageous and strong! Camp is so much S’MORE than summer fun! Campers attending Girl Scout camp have the opportunity to try new skills and activities, test their leadership abilities and build a community that supports and encourages girls of all ages, sizes and backgrounds to make the world a better place. Let me share with you the story of Mary. She is a quiet camper who tries everything and loves camp. She and her group were on the high challenge course, an obstacle course of ropes and wires, 40 feet in the air. Her partner,
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Top 3 Camp Moments from the ladies who know it best. Jennifer Kernan — Camp Holloway Director 1. Closing Campfire: When all of the units came up with great songs and skits to perform. There was always lots of love, laughter and tears as we said goodbye every week. It was a great moment for all. 2. The Slip ‘n Slide! The girls always came up with a neat twist to the regular Slip ‘n Slide—add shaving cream, chocolate pudding, paint, etc. 3. Summer Song Program where the group wrote an amazing song about Camp Holloway and Josephine Holloway. It brought all of us counselors to tears! Carol Coats — Equestrian Manager
1. Every week our “mischief committee,” made up of several counselors, engaged the entire camp in a mystery or fantasy. One of my favorites was the mysterious appearance of a unicorn. When the horse playing the role left a pile of manure near the woods, where he had been hidden for one of his escapades, a quick thinking counselor sprinkled glitter on it. Later a group of excited Brownies ran up telling me all about the unicorn poop they found. Congratulations to 2. Another favorite mystery that the girls loved was the appearance of an unusual Girl Scout Cadette creature named Moonpie, played by our Sarah Vanderhoof of pony, Disco. The story was that Twinkle Williamson County had slipped Moonpie onto camp while the owners were away on vacation. I was not supposed to know that Moonpie, who then escaped, was on camp, so the entire camp troop 2398, who qualified was engaged in searching for Moonpie and helping Twinkle hide her secret. The ending for the 2013 Junior was a fun way to bring home a lesson about honesty. Olympics being held in 3. Several of our campers came from out of state, including Natalie, who came all the Detroit, Michigan, for her way from Georgia to attend one of our horse programs. She had such a great experience that on Friday afternoon at pick up time she talked her parents into bringing her back tremendous efforts in Track (from Georgia) the next week for another horse program.
and Field – Hurdles.
Jennifer Buckelew — Camp Sycamore Hills Director
1. Dream Ceremony: Gives the girls an opportunity to share their wishes for the future and to reminisce about the week they shared at camp together. 2. Naming Ceremony: An opportunity for campers who have been at camp for four years or more to earn their camp name and take the next step in camp ownership. 3. Sheroes: Gives the girls an opportunity to learn about women who have made a difference in history and the community around them. Mariane England — Assistant Equestrian Manager 1. Taking the ponies for “Spa Day” with the Brownies and seeing how excited they were (not to mention how happy the ponies were about getting to eat the leftover oatmeal!). 2. Seeing how the staff pulled together and helped with whatever someone else needed. 3. Being able to have the kind of programs in the barn where we could take girls so much further in their riding and in their skills than ever before.
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salute
to outstanding leadership
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee honored more than 680 girls and adults at the 2013 Salute to Outstanding Leadership Awards ceremony held on May 5, at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. The ceremony featured speaker Jill Bader, Gold Award recipient and Communications Director for the Republican State Leadership Committee in Washington, D.C., and recognized recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scout Silver Award, Girl Scout Bronze Award, Girl Scout Stellar Seller Award and various adult volunteer awards. The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; it recognizes Girl Scout Seniors and AMbassadors (grades 9–12) who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects. Since 1916, girls have successfully answered the call to go gold, an act that indelibly marks them as accomplished members of their communities and the world. The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette (grades 6-8) can earn. This award symbolizes a Girl Scout Cadette's accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she matures and works to better her life and the lives of others. The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior (grades 4-5) can earn. We were proud of our more than 275 girls who received their Bronze Award during the 2012-2013 school year. Girls completed projects that totaled more than 5,500 hours of service and impacted communities throughout Middle Tennessee. The Stellar Seller Award is awarded to Girl Scouts who sell $1,000 or more in the Fall Product Program, which includes magazines, nuts and candy, or to Girl Scouts who sell 1,000 or more packages of Girl Scout Cookies. 10 on my honor
appreciation pin The Appreciation Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, which has had a measureable impact on one geographic area of service and helped reach and surpass mission-delivery goals. Anne Bush - Lebanon Service Unit 1200 Anne helped her service unit by recruiting girls and committing herself to the service unit team for many years. She is always willing to plan service unit events and is the first person to step up when asked to help with school recruitments. Her service unit has exceeded their girl membership goal for the past two years. Dana Giltner - Manchester Service Unit 142 Dana consistently goes above and beyond the requirements of her position as a leader and day camp director. When the service unit had a less than desirable day camp, Dana took the initiative to revamp and rejuvenate the program. More Girl Scouts are taking advantage of this opportunity and the attendance has more than tripled since Dana became day camp director. Greg Gressel - Tullahoma Service Unit 142 Greg has been a troop leader for several years and works diligently to ensure the girls in his service unit have opportunities to be in the public eye. He also makes every effort to raise awareness of the Girl Scout mission. Greg worked with his service unit as the activities director and helped plan a 100th anniversary celebration. Through his hard work, he has helped create public visibility in the local community. Frances Yeager - Cookeville Service Unit 128 Frances is an outstanding volunteer who has a tremendous ability to recruit new volunteers. She conducted a Twilight Camp in her area that was such a success she gained new leaders from her community. The camp’s popularity draws registrants from at least four other counties in her region. Frances is a shining example of how a single person can make a positive impact.
girl scout volunteers Shawn Wylie – Ft. Campbell Service Unit 84 Shawn provides excellent service to the Fort Campbell area as service unit cookie chair. She has handled the additional responsibilities that come with coordinating a cookie program on a military installation such as communicating with the commanding general’s office with skill and grace. Her effectiveness is reflected in the success of the service unit’s cookie sales.
honor pin This award is given only once to recognize outstanding service to two or more geographic areas or program delivery audiences. The Honor Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, having had a measurable impact on two or more geographic areas of service and helped reach and surpass mission-delivery goals. Tina Boone - Nashville Service Unit 12 Tina currently serves as a cluster director for Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee and works tirelessly and closely with the leaders in her area to ensure they have a positive experience. Tina inspires those around her to make a commitment to the girls in Girl Scouts. Although her daughters are now adults, Tina upholds her promise to Girl Scouts by helping her membership area succeed in every endeavor. Patty Hill – Mt. Juliet Service Unit 200 Patty is a seasoned volunteer who provides exemplary service and knowledge about the Girl Scout Cookie Program to her service unit and others. Her years of experience and eagerness to volunteer have been invaluable to the leaders in Wilson County. Patty provides fantastic support to multiple service units during the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Patty has shown true dedication to the Girl Scout movement.
Local Girl Scout leader named Fort Campbell Army Community Service’s Volunteer of the Year Shawn Wylie received Fort Campbell Army Community Service’s Volunteer of the Year Award in the Child and Youth Services category on April 16, 2013. Shawn has served as the Fort Campbell, service unit 084, cookie coordinator for the past three years. Under Shawn’s guidance, the Fort Campbell cookie program has increased every year. Shawn has also been a leader for her daughter’s Girl Scout troop for the past three years and is a recipient of the Girl Scout Appreciation Pin and Outstanding Volunteer Award. Leaders, parents and Girl Scout staff truly appreciate Shawn’s dedication to Girl Scouts as well as her service as a military spouse with the US Army.
thanks badge This award is given only once each year, in recognition of exceptional service that benefits the entire council or Girl Scout movement. The Thanks Badge honors an individual whose ongoing commitment, leadership and service have had an exceptional, measureable impact on meeting mission-delivery goals and priorities. Ann Vanderhoof - Franklin Service Unit 176 Ann is an exceptional volunteer who has devoted many years of service to Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. She works with the entire council facilitating Badge Blast programs, FairyMyst programs and trainings for older girls. She continues to be a dedicated member of Girl Scouts and an inspiration to all leaders in her area. Ann takes on leadership roles, remains dedicated to the mission of Girl Scouts, and continues to demonstrate the true meaning of the Girl Scout Law and Promise in all that she does.
Shown in picture left to right: Acting senior commander Brig Gen Stammer, Shawn Wylie, Colonel Dellinger and Command Sergeant Major Hernson
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Daffodil Project Girl Scout service unit 142 celebrated its 100th anniversary in August 2012 with a special beautification service project for the city of Tullahoma. Mayor Lane Curlee asked if the Girl Scouts could provide visitors and residents of Tullahoma with some gorgeous bursts of color on the roadway. Since the meaning of Tullahoma is “the land of yellow” the idea was named, “The Daffodil Project.” The city of Tullahoma provided the girls with the daffodil bulbs, a t-shirt with the Daffodil Project logo on it and a sign for each troop recognizing the area in which they worked. The Girl Scouts of Coffee County planted 10,000 daffodil bulbs throughout the Tullahoma area to welcome residents and visitors to their city with pride. Troops that participated: 433, 2252, 2326, 1263, 2163, 288, 410, 1267, 507, 1237
My Girl Scout Story Wilson, Gold Award Recipient by Nicole Wilson
Nicole: Girl Scouts has been a huge part of my life for fifteen years now— since kindergarten. In eighth grade the troop that I had grown up with fell apart, so during my freshman year of high school, I started my own troop for younger girls. I started out with six, second grade Brownies and spent the next four years helping and watching them develop into confident young women. I planned and led them through badge work, campouts and activities. Because I had the opportunity to work with them, I was able to develop leadership and public speaking skills that helped me achieve many things, including competing in national public speaking competitions.These girls helped me realize that I want to spend my life working with children as an elementary school teacher. When I left for college in Georgia, I knew that I still wanted Girl Scouts to be part of my life, so I helped to start a troop at a local elementary school. They are now twenty girls strong and growing! As a lifetime member and Gold Award, I believe that Girl Scouts has shaped me into the person I am today. These opportunities would not have happened without Girl Scouts. My local troop has fifty girls, and I am so proud of all they have accomplished. Those six Brownies are now Cadettes and are sticking with Girl Scouts, which I encourage them to do whenever I can. I know that the courage, confidence, and character developed in Girl Scouts helps young women all through their lives. 12 on my honor
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For your years of loyal service and for inspiring girls to aim higher, we thank you. “Mary, you have been a solid leader that has positioned the Girl Scouts for greatness in the future. Your impact is long lasting.” –Ron Corbin Outgoing Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee board chair, Mary Cavarra has been affiliated with Girl Scouting for more than 20 years. Through her dedication and leadership, she has become a wonderful role model to women and girls alike. Before becoming board chair, Mary served as board treasurer and also on the finance committee. Her passion for Girl Scouts started as a young girl observing the strong leaders of her own troop. “I believe it is important to get involved in your community. Supporting Girl Scouts is one way to make a difference. Our young women need role models (men and women) as they develop into future leaders,” she says. Where do you get your passion for Girl Scouts? I had a great Girl Scout experience growing up with strong leaders who set good examples for our troop. I strongly believe that Girl Scouting provides wonderful opportunities for young women as they develop into our future leaders.
“Her dedication to Girl Scouts is evident in the way she interacts with girls and volunteers at Girl Scout functions.” –Agenia Clark
What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishments since joining Girl Scouts? Why? There is not any single accomplishment – I am proud of the Girl Scouts and volunteers in our council who joined together to celebrate our 100th anniversary by serving more than 40,000 girls across our 39 counties. In what ways do you think Girl Scouts helps girls reach their full potential? I think the Girl Scout mission statement says it all – Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. What is the one thing you hope to leave behind once you leave your office as Board Chair? I hope to leave our council in a better place than when I began my role as Board Chair 4 years ago.
“Mary is a professional, smart, caring leader who is a great asset to Middle Tennessee Girl Scouts. She is a positive role model for girls—and women—everywhere.” –Vicki Smith fall 2013 13
gold award 2013 recipients
Sarah Awad Troop 1893 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Debbie Howard Gold Award Project Advisor: Chan Sheppard Gold Award Project Title: Preston Taylor Ministries Garden Sarah designed her project to promote and teach gardening and the importance of a healthy diet to low income children. She led volunteers in planting the garden and educated others about how the garden is a resource for fresh produce and will help improve their health. Kimberly Bartholomew Troop 708 Service Unit 178 Troop Leader: Kate Lahti Gold Award Project Advisor: Courtney Aldrich Gold Award Project Title: Healthy Snacks for Needy Children Kimberly addressed the issues of poverty in Nashville and of underrepresented children who have little nutritional knowledge by teaching them the importance of eating healthy and how to make healthy snacks. Emily Beckman Troop 1193 Service Unit 152 Troop Leader: Cindy Robinson Gold Award Project Advisor: Mullane Gold Award Project Title: Real World Science in Schools Emily hosted a science fair in her community where she encouraged kids to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers and helped them connect STEM to real world questions. 14 on my honor
Mackenzie Brown Troop 827 Service Unit 173 Troop Leader: Julie Haberer Gold Award Project Advisor: Liz March Gold Award Project Title: LAX for Life Fitness Camp Mackenzie targeted the growing issue of childhood obesity by hosting a lacrosse camp where she taught girls the sporting basics as well as good eating and exercise habits. Catherine Burford Troop 2365 Service Unit 175 Troop Leader: De'Anne Burford Gold Award Project Advisor: Erin Laming Gold Award Project Title: The Little Actors After noticing a lack of after school performing arts activities for children in elementary school, Catherine hosted a drama camp and worked with participants to develop their drama skills. The children were able to show off their talent and what they learned at an end of camp play. Claire Burgess Troop 1575 Service Unit 50 Troop Leader: Stacey Bryan Gold Award Project Advisor: Trina Frierson Gold Award Project Title: Mending Gardens at Mending Hearts The Mending Hearts outdoor space was worn down and in need of improvements. Claire revamped the outdoor living space to make it more welcoming for guests to use by landscaping and installing new tables, umbrellas and swings.
Olivia Cesnik Troop 2832 Service Unit 176 Troop Leader: Sonya Cesnik Gold Award Project Advisor: Father Bala, Pastor St. Phillip Gold Award Project Title: St. Anthony's Closet for the Needy Olivia created a room at her church where people in need can receive clothing, household items and other goods free of charge. Olivia renovated the room, established a donation process and a procedure for scheduling the room. Piper Cleveland Troop 827 Service Unit 173 Troop Leader: Anne Calton Gold Award Project Advisor: Nita Haywood Gold Award Project Title: Emergency Contact Seat Belt Stickers and Contact Magnets Upon realizing that many car accidents and in-home accidents result in an unresponsive victim, Piper created seat belt stickers and magnets that include emergency information. The hope is that lives will be saved because the information is at hand when needed. Robbie Gail Dawson Troop 785 Service Unit 125 Troop Leader: Dawnna Dawson Gold Award Project Advisor: Sharron Ellis Gold Award Project Title: Growing Together Through Art Gail created community events for the intellectually disabled by hosting craft classes and advocating with the county fair board for a separate entry category for intellectually disabled persons. Julie Flowers Troop Individual Member Service Unit 80 Troop Leader: Deb Flowers Gold Award Project Advisor: Pam Weakley Gold Award Project Title: Emergency Preparedness Awareness Julie helped other young community members become aware of emergency preparedness by incorporating the zombie apocalypse theme into the teachings. She was able to share her research with students and professors at the Austin Peay State University Health Fair.
Sabrina French Troop 792 Service Unit 84 Troop Leader: Lisa French Gold Award Project Advisor: Bethany Kelly Gold Award Project Title: Healthier Eating for a Healthier You In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, Sabrina taught children and parents how to eat healthier by researching recipes, holding cooking classes and publishing a healthy eating cookbook titled, Cooking With Sabrina. Hannah Gilliam Troop 1619 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: AB Hawkins Gold Award Project Advisor: Doris McMillan Gold Award Project Title: New Hope Literacy Project Hannah developed a literacy camp for children during the summer hoping to foster a love of reading and writing. The final project in her curriculum was to publish a book with photographs and stories created by the children. Rachel Grayson Troop 1703 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Lynne Grayson Gold Award Project Advisor: Rachel McMeen Gold Award Project Title: Mission Lazarus Rachel planned an open house for the Mission Lazarus Organization. She wanted the community to become more aware and acquainted with Mission Lazarus and what the organization does for people in Honduras and Haiti. Lily Greenberg Troop 1893 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Debbie Howard Gold Award Project Advisor: Lisa Harkins Gold Award Project Title: New Beginnings Start at Home Lily helped homeless women with substance abuse problems get their lives back together by addressing their need of a stable living situation. Lily made an impact on the family whose apartment she renovated as well as at Renewal House, by creating a model of what each woman needs in a home
Jordan Anne Greeson Troop 1159 Service Unit 153 Troop Leader: Christy Higgins Gold Award Project Advisor: Susan Moon Gold Award Project Title: Southern Melting Pot In an effort to educate local children and teenagers about international exchange programs and cultures from around the world, Jordan Anne organized interest projects, foreign mission training, social networking and international student speakers to attend meetings over the period of two years. Kendall Haberer Troop 827 Service Unit 173 Troop Leader: Julie Haberer Gold Award Project Advisor: Debby Leddy Gold Award Project Title: Obedience Training and Education for Shelter Dogs Kendall helped a local animal shelter teach obedience skills to dogs in order to make them more adoptable. She also set up a web site outlining tips and tricks to help potential owners. Brooke Harden Troop 2496 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Pam Harden Gold Award Project Advisor: Francine Nunez Gold Award Project Title: Hunters Bend Sensory Room Brooke created the Sensory Room at Hunters Bend Elementary School to help children with mental disabilities explore their senses. The room aids children in venting their frustrations or calming them when they are stressed or overwhelmed.
girl scout gold award Sarah Hill Troop 2697 Service Unit 176 Troop Leader: Michele Richie Gold Award Project Advisor: Stephanie Johnson Gold Award Project Title: Recycling and Repurposing Wooden Pallets Sarah tackled the need for tables in the early childhood education class at her school by creating tables and baskets from recycled wood pallets for the children to use during class. Peyton Howard Troop 1893 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Debbie Howard Gold Award Project Advisor: Diane Davis Gold Award Project Title: The Movement! Peyton targeted the rising issue of childhood obesity by developing a recipe book with a focus on eating healthy", creating a film about the same subject and by sharing her knowledge with her community. Payton Hughes Troop 2787 Service Unit 41 Troop Leader: Lunetta Scruggs Gold Award Project Advisor: Kimberly Brown Gold Award Project Title: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Payton held a public program in her community to raise awareness in young people of the consequences of their choices. She wants all to understand the responsibility of being a teen parent and her goal is to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy in her community.
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girl scout gold award Sarah Catherine Hurlock Troop 2885 Service Unit 173 Troop Leader: Celeste Patterson Gold Award Project Advisor: Jennifer Bent Gold Award Project Title: Restoring Nature - Scales Elementary Nature Trail Sarah worked to rehabilitate a deteriorating nature trail at Scales Elementary. She spent many hours creating a booklet for the teachers to use and making trail signs and agricultural identifiers. The trail is now user-friendly and a great way for kids to experience the outdoors while at school. Sarah Lahti Troop 708 Service Unit 178 Troop Leader: Kate Lahti Gold Award Project Advisor: Mandy Walley Gold Award Project Title: Housing for Animals Sarah improved the conditions for homeless animals in her community by building dog houses for adopted pets to go home in and raising awareness of the problem. She also fostered a litter of six kittens, providing a stable home environment for them until they were adopted. Claire Lumm Troop Individual Member Service Unit 62 Troop Leader: Crystal Lumm Gold Award Project Advisor: Casey Jones Gold Award Project Title: Dance 60 Claire supported the National Initiative to Improve Adolescent Health by sharing dance as a form of exercise with young children. The goal of this initiative is to reduce childhood obesity and promote physical and emotional well being among young children.
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Caitlin Marino Troop 85 Service Unit 163 Troop Leader: Cathy Marino Gold Award Project Advisor: Billy Bateman Gold Award Project Title: Band 101 Caitlin made a video to educate potential new band members after noticing a lack of knowledge and understanding of the commitment it takes to be in band. Caitlin has since noticed fewer members drop out after watching her video.
Rachel Mullaney Troop 1281 Service Unit 173 Troop Leader: Barbara Mullaney Gold Award Project Advisor: Scott Chapin Gold Award Project Title: Rachel's River Project After noticing many cars, filing cabinets and other heavy materials lodged in the muddy banks created by the May 2010 floods, Rachel worked to clean up the damaged and polluted river. She also educated the public about the need to keep these waters clean.
Parker Masterson Troop 1619 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Robin Gilliam Gold Award Project Advisor: Marty Schwieterman Gold Award Project Title: Adoption Awareness Parker helped adoptive parents and children at her church by hosting an adoption awareness event where she worked to make resources available to families.
Amy Ogle Troop 1203 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Tammi Ogle Gold Award Project Advisor: John Gardner Gold Award Project Title: LSCM Landscaping Project Amy rejuvenated the Cool Springs Christian Ministries facility, a local nonprofit tutoring facility for underprivileged children, by painting porches and support columns, building and staining benches and restoring an existing picnic table.
Savannah Meech Troop 2885 Service Unit 173 Troop Leader: Celeste Patterson Gold Award Project Advisor: Laura Berlind Gold Award Project Title: Renewal House Garden Savannah recognized a need for the residents of Renewal House to have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. She planted a garden and spent months cultivating crops for the residents to eat. Kameron Moore Troop 215 Service Unit 23 Troop Leader: Ruth Davis Gold Award Project Advisor: Ovada Edmondson Gold Award Project Title: Head Wraps In an effort to help cancer patients keep their heads warm and stylish, Kameron made over 80 wraps and worked to help recovering patients find their self confidence again.
Amanda Phillips Troop 507 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Laura Noe Gold Award Project Advisor: Scott Whaley Gold Award Project Title: Library for Oakley Amanda established a library in Hillsboro, Tennessee for children who visit the Oakely Mission Center. She renovated a small room to make space for bookshelves and books and created a place for children to read. Katelyn Reynolds Troop 1137 Service Unit 152 Troop Leader: Nancy Stubblefield Gold Award Project Advisor: Jennifer P. Smit Gold Award Project Title: Getting Healthy, Getting Fit, Having Fun! Katelyn addressed childhood obesity in her community by educating children about eating healthy, getting physical exercise, and how these two things can lead to a long and healthy life.
Katie Scholl Troop 1203 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Charlotte Scholl Gold Award Project Advisor: Susan Gaultney Gold Award Project Title: Wildcat Theater Katie developed the Wildcat Theater to give students an outdoor learning environment at Battle Ground Academy. She wanted students to be able to expand their knowledge in a new environment. Miranda Shelton Troop 1159 Service Unit 153 Troop Leader: Christy Higgins Gold Award Project Advisor: Judy Moore Padgett Gold Award Project Title: Canine Assistance Awareness Miranda worked diligently to create community awareness about the importance of canine assistance dogs and how to obtain one. She set up booths, printed flyers and spent time educating her community on the topic. Michelle Sidwell Troop 2885 Service Unit 173 Troop Leader: Celeste Patterson Gold Award Project Advisor: Paul Fowler Gold Award Project Title: Edwin Warner Plant Removal Michelle worked to remove invasive plants that hinder native wildlife and cleared out destructive plants along the Little Harpeth River in Edwin Warner Park. The new landscape makes it easier for those utilizing the walking paths to take in the scenic views. Dakotah Smith Troop 1575 Service Unit 50 Troop Leader: Stacey Bryan Gold Award Project Advisor: Trina Frierson Gold Award Project Title: Home is Where the Mending Heart is Women at Mending Hearts struggle with problems caused by addiction. Dakotah aided a young woman and her family who needed a healthy place to stay during recovery by updating an apartment for them.
Katie Smitherman Troop 1660 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Celeste Grider Gold Award Project Advisor: Patte Grant Gold Award Project Title: Red Caboose Restoration Katie addressed the unsafe conditions of the Red Caboose, a landmark in her neighborhood, by painting, renovating and working diligently to restore the beautiful community treasure. Alexandra Stover Troop 1009 Service Unit 132 Troop Leader: Linda Stover Gold Award Project Advisor: Melissa R.K. Amaral Gold Award Project Title: A New Message: A Short Story Alex wrote, illustrated and bound books that included a story about young people staying strong in real life situations. Alex delivered her books to community centers, where girls may pick up a book and receive a reminder about moral integrity. Jordan Welch Troop 1789 Service Unit 152 Troop Leader: Cindy Robinson Gold Award Project Advisor: Alison Taylor Gold Award Project Title: Women on Wings Jordan reminded the community of the impact women have had on aviation by hosting an aviation day at the Murfreesboro Airport and also created a permanent display there. Kristen Wieber Troop 460 Service Unit 80 Troop Leader: Donna Sabash Gold Award Project Advisor: Beverly Dycus Gold Award Project Title: Donation Rotation Awareness and Helping Homes Classes Kristen worked with Urban Ministries to educate the impoverished about saving money, eating healthy and making smarter budgeting choices. She also established a year-round calendar to schedule community groups' donations during specific months.
girl scout gold award Ashlin Wildun Troop 2814 Service Unit 50 Troop Leader: Regina Wildun Gold Award Project Advisor: John Marshall Gold Award Project Title: Greenhouse Built Green Ashlin educated her community and local elementary school students on ways to put healthier food on the table by creating Greenhouse Built Green, a mobile greenhouse. It grows and nourishes organic herbs and vegetables by keeping them food pesticide and fertilizer free. Annalea Wilson Troop 1162 Service Unit 204 Troop Leader: Debbie Wilson Gold Award Project Advisor: Andrea Isam Gold Award Project Title: Fairgrounds Exhibtion Hall Renovation After seeing the poor condition of the exhibition hall in her hometown, Annalea decided to restore it to its original glory by cleaning it up and painting it. The fairgrounds are now able to utilize the space during the county fair. Madeline Witcher Troop 708 Service Unit 172 Troop Leader: Kate Lahti Gold Award Project Advisor: Jeff Gillies Gold Award Project Title: YMCA Soccer Coach Madeline saw a shortage of soccer coaches in her community, so she stepped up to coach a U4 soccer team for an entire year. She encouraged the young girls to continue playing sports and educated them about the importance of fitness and healthy living. She also motivated parents to coach in the future.
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seasonal programs
fall into fun with girl scouts!
Register for all programs online through E Council.
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Adopt a Creek Come one, come all, and help us clean up Camp Sycamore Creek, part of the Cumberland River Basin. We will look for creek creatures and wild plants to help us determine if the creek is a healthy natural habitat. We will also learn cleanup skills that we can take to other creeks in the watershed and provide service to the community.
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Rock the Street: Wall Street Girl Scouts in 8-12th grade are invited to attend this two-day program led by former Wall Street executive and program founder, Maura Cunningham. Maura will introduce girls to the world of personal finance, conducting interactive workshops that teach about savings, investment and budgeting. She will also give you a taste of global finance as you “move with the market” and follow the stocks of Facebook, Google and Apple.
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Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, volunteers and mothers will build, learn and grow their financial foundation. Topics include the importance of saving money and how to make a simple budget, determining wants vs. needs and finding out what is so interesting about interest —how to earn it and avoid paying it.
Dedicated to Women's Health, mothers and daughters will be educated on issues such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes, breast and emotional health.
Girls Just Wanna Have Funds
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Build Your Future: Meet the Pros Girl Scout Juniors through Ambassadors will learn about professions in engineering, architecture, and/or CAD facilitating from those who know best! Girls will receive interactive instructions about how engineers design a building from the ground up.
Growing up Female
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SmartKids PoliteKids 101 PoliteKids 101 teaches important social skills to Girl Scouts of all levels. Topics include how to introduce yourself, choosing to live respectfully, handling interruptions, setting a table and table manners. Participants receive a workbook, fun patch and course certificate.
In our continued efforts to Go Green, our 2013-2014 program catalog with be online at gsmidtn.org.
leadership experience Write a Haiku! What is a Haiku, you ask? A haiku is an unrhymed three-line poem based on a traditional Japanese poetic form. Though there are different ways to write a haiku, the traditional pattern in English is to write the first and last lines with five syllables each, and the middle line with seven syllables. In other words, the pattern of syllables looks like this:
Line 1: 5 syllables Line 2: 7 syllables Line 3: 5 syllables Now try a summer camp themed Haiku of your own!
Thank you to troop 293 for supplying some examples: Susan Girl Scout Cookies rock I eat them with such vigor Then my pants are tight Jane: Booth Sales are so fun Especially in the sun In March we are done Priya: Savannah Smiles Bursting with zesty lemon And powdered sugar
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Leadership Experience March 23, 2013
Collaboration and working for the common good are hallmarks of the Nelson & Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership at Lipscomb University. This positive work is usually the domain of adults, but on Saturday, March 23, our staff had the wonderful opportunity to work with emerging leaders, who filled the Institute with spirited talk and laughter. We were honored to host a “Badge Blast” for Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. We taught Girl Scout Cadettes how to find their voice, while earning the Public Speaking badge. It was an engaging two hours as these young women revealed unique personalities and insightful thoughts. Lydia Lenker Executive-in-residence Nelson & Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership
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older girl programs
girl university And Campus Tours
at a time experiencing college one campus This June, more than 150 girls (including non-Girl Scouts) from Middle Tennessee participated in Girl University and Campus Tours. These life-changing programs provided a unique opportunity to experience college life at campuses across Tennessee and Kentucky and to learn how to turn a dream of college into reality. Held at Lipscomb University, Girl University featured workshops such as Why College?, What to Expect and How to Pay for College. Girls had fun learning about college and getting expert advice on the college entrance process. One attendee said, “Girl University is a great program that covers the most important topics about college, and I was able to get many of my questions answered. I will definitely be back next year!” After the workshops, more than 80 girls boarded buses and visited the campuses of Western Kentucky University, Centre College, Berea College, Tennessee Technological University, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Meharry Medical College and Watkins College. The girls toured all of the campuses and met with college counselors who explained each school’s admissions process and requirements. “Campus Tours is like no other college prep course,” said one chaperone of the event. “The girls are able to get real, first hand experience by meeting with the school counselors, sleeping in the dorms and eating in the cafeterias. I would recommend this trip to anyone sure or unsure if they want to go to college.” 20 on my honor
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Mary Duncan Scholarship Awarded to Katie Smitherman
Girl University and Campus Tours would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors:
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“As the recipient of our second annual scholarship, Katie Smitherman is the perfect representation of excellence that the Mary Duncan Scholarship wishes to recognize.”
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Gold Awardee Katie Smitherman of troop 1660 was the 2013 recipient of the Mary Duncan Scholarship award, presented by Carla Anderson and Michelle Anderson of Medical Billing Alternatives. “As the recipient of our second annual scholarship, Katie Smitherman is the perfect representation of excellence that the Mary Duncan Scholarship wishes to recognize,” said Michelle Anderson. “My leader, Mary Duncan, gave me strength, direction, leadership, courage and, most importantly, helped me to find my own self worth. This is why I named the scholarship after her. Not only did Katie meet all of the scholarship requirements of reaching excellence in education, achieving the highest award in Girl Scouting, the GOLD, but she also is excellent in character.” In her scholarship application essay Katie stated, “The most important lesson I carry into my future is to believe in myself,” and, “I have learned that my future is limitless, and I am excited to continue to grow and develop my skills and try new things. I am more confident than ever.” She says that Girl Scouting helped her to develop organization, planning, communication and leadership skills. She found out that she was adaptable and determined to accomplish her goals. Katie plans to attend University of Alabama in the fall. Congratulations, Katie!
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adult training
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training
JAM Sessions JAM Sessions are program grade level trainings. These trainings will cover Girl Scout Journeys, awards and troop management—making Girl Scouts a fun meaningful experience for the girls in the troop, as well as the adults who lead them. JAM Sessions will be offered in each region. JAM Sessions scheduled to date:
Last May, Instructor Dee Faulks from The Archery Shooters Association and USA Archery conducted our very first Archery Certification for our volunteers. These day camp volunteers are now Level One Certified and ready to teach our girls. Pictured in no particular order: Grant Bartelt, Dori Carter, Mindy Chaffin, Thomas Chaffin, Ronica Evans, Sandra Hill, Amy Kincer, Emila Nelson, Jene Smith, Erin Wilson and Lauren Martino
Standard First Aid CPR AED Standard First Aid CPR AED is a full certification course designed for persons who have never taken a full certification course or who have an expired certification. The following First Aid CPR AED trainings are scheduled to date:
tion details TBA September - Clarksville date and loca ut Office October 5 - Nashville at the Girl Sco October 26 - Camp Nee Kah Nah location details TBA November - Murfreesboro date and
Registration is required for all trainings and is available online through E Council. Courses are added and updated regularly. If you have questions or need further information about training, contact Shelia Majors at smajors@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0252.
Outdoor Skills Outdoor Skills prepares leaders to camp or travel with their girls. The following Outdoor Skills trainings are scheduled to date:
ls September 14 at Camp Sycamore Hil October 19 at Camp Sycamore Hills November 2 at Camp Holloway
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Thirty new Program Aides (PA’s) were trained on Saturday, August 31 in Manchester. Tammy Lambert led the class with assistance from Charlotte Bartelt. Program Aides are Girl Scouts Cadettes (grades 6-8) who assist programs on the service unit, troop and council levels.
Older Girl Training Older Girl Enrichment Training: Fairy Myst Saturday, October 26 Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors, who have completed any of the following trainings: PA Core, VIT (LIT) or CIT and want to continue learning and help with Fairy Myst, should attend to this training. Girls are welcome to stay for the rest of the day, or spend the night to help with preparation for the November Fairy Myst.
VIT (Volunteer in Training) November 16 VIT (formally LIT) is for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, who would like to mentor a Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, Junior or Cadette group outside of the camp experience.
Fairy Myst Overnight November 8 – 9 and/or 9 – 10 Girl Scout Brownies will enjoy a camp fire and learn to tie Girl Scout knots while making fairy crafts, meeting other Girl Scout Brownies, playing fairy games and much, much more! Each participant will receive a set of fairy wings and a fairy patch. Spend the night and day having fun being fairies! Session 1 Friday to Saturday Session 2Saturday to Sunday
For registration and more information, please visit gsmidtn.org/calendar/, or contact Jeanne Billings at jbillings@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0212.
Important Dates:
Order taking begins January 1 Girl Scout Cookies arrive February 7-8 Booth sales begin February 9 Girl Scout Cookie Program Ends March 2 fall 2013 23
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