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honor Quarterly Magazine · Spring 2018
Girl Scouts Reach Out pg. 16
ON MY
honor Spring 2018
On My Honor is a quarterly publication of Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.
President/CEO Agenia Clark Editors in Chief Sarah Elmore and Janice Ng Contributors
Nashville Service Center 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204 Tel: (615) 383-0490 Email: info@gsmidtn.org
Cookeville Service Center 1435 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite D Cookeville, TN 38506 Tel: (931) 526-4925 Fax: (615) 690-7054
Nashville Shop 4522 Granny White Pike Nashville, TN 37204 Tel: (615) 460-0222 Email: nashvilleshop@gsmidtn.org
Lebanon Service Center 149 Public Square Lebanon, TN 37087 Tel: (615) 453-2473 Fax: (615) 690-7052
Clarksville Service Center 331 A4 Union Street Clarksville, TN 37040 Tel: (931) 648-1060 Fax: (615) 690-7055
Manchester Service Center 506 Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 103 Manchester, TN 37355 Tel: (615) 460-0256 Fax: (931) 954-5212
Columbia Service Center 1129 Trotwood Avenue, Suite 11 Columbia, TN 38401 Tel: (931) 490-8660 Fax: (615) 690-7058
Murfreesboro Service Center 2690 Memorial Boulevard, Suite C1 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Tel: (615) 890-2451 Fax: (615) 690-7057
Jennifer Buckelew Director of Programs Regina Hambrick, Service Unit 51 Board Member & Volunteer Alice LaBour Program Manager Shelia Majors Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Lauren Staton Regional Executive (Cookeville) Tracy Tudder Product Programs Manager Candy Vaughn, Service Unit 176 Committee Member & Volunteer
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Table of Contents
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Troop Scrapbook Follow along on our Girl Scout adventures in Middle Tennessee!
All Around the World! See how Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee learned about girls from across the globe!
Think Outside the Box Check out our fundraising event in Williamson County and try your hand at baking!
Girl Scouts Reach Out Learn about how Regional Executives in Middle Tennessee are serving all 39 counties.
Upcoming Events From college road trips to travel programs, we have a program for you!
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Girl Scouts Reach Out pg. 16
Cover: Girl Scout Troop 2604 attended Teen Spring Fling at Camp Sycamore Hills! Photo Credit: Troop 2604
Cabin Talk
Summer Cabin Hours: Summer hours run from May 29 - August 6, 2018.
Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Shop 4522 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204 Phone: (615) 460-0222 | Email: nashvilleshop@gsmidtn.org
Don’t Forget Your Service Unit and Troop Volunteers! The Cabin has a great selection of gifts to thank them for all their help throughout the year.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
BRIDGING KITS ARE BACK! Kit includes: Bag, Bridging Certificate, Uniform Rainbow, Fun Patch, Membership Star and Level Disc $9.00 each while supplies last
Visit our Historical Museum! Open daily from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Walk through on your own or schedule a guided tour with Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Historian, Cindy Robinson at CRobinson@gsmidtn.org
HAVING A DAY CAMP IN YOUR AREA? We will bring a mobile shop to your location! For more information, contact Sue Tims at STims@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0235.
SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Yard Sale August 18, 2018 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Back To Troop Discount 10% off select uniform items August 1 – September 28, 2018
Fall Cabin Chat : Highest Awards Date: To Be Announced Nashville Service Center
Learn what it takes to have a successful Gold, Silver or Bronze Award Project! Girls are invited to an FAQ meeting. Meet the Award Committee and let them know your ideas before you get started. This is not a training class.
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1. Clothing where Girl Scout badges, patches, awards and other insignia is worn
Badge Be Prepared Bridging Buddies Camping Friendship Circle Gold Award Juliette Kapers Sit Upon SWAPS Uniform
clasping hands with their friends on both sides 3. Waterproof “cushion� often made by Girl Scouts that is great for sitting around the campfire, your backyard or even a sporting event 4. Daily duties that keep camp clean and running smoothly like taking out the trash, sweeping and picking up litter
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DOWN 1. Highest award Girl Scouts can earn 2. Awards earned by completing steps and demonstrating knowledge of a topic 3. Safety practice in which girls are paired up to help each other 4. Girl Scout Motto 5. Ceremony celebrating the transition from one grade level to the next 6. Small tokens of friendship to exchange with Girl Scouts they meet while traveling 7. Founder of Girl Scouts 8. Overnight trip often sleeping in cabins or tents
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Girls from Troop 2031 learned about the physics behind a fast car, built their own cars and participated in a Pinewood Derby.
Girls from Troop 2095 attended the 2018 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament!
Daisies from Troop 100 were excited to market their cookies this year!
Girls from Troop 41 visited Dollywood for a fun day of roller coasters and archery practice! 6
Girls from Troop 1833 wore cookie costumes in the local Perry County Parade. The troop also entered a float and took home first place!
Troop 453 visited the VA Hospital to hand out cookies to veterans and thank them for their service.
Troop 5051 recently spent time volunteering at Nashville Diaper Connection!
Troops 1465 and 1833 recently visited Village Pizza and each made their own individual pizza.
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ALL AROUND the World
by Janice Ng
In 146 countries around the world, there are more than 10 million Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. In Middle Tennessee, a small group of Girl Scout Daisies through Cadettes got the chance to learn about these fellow Girl Scouts and Girl Guides, culture and the five World Centers at All Around the World. Before the program began, girls gathered around tables in Josephine’s Lodge to write letters to Girl Scouts and Girl Guides at other troops and at each of the five World Centers around the world. Then, the girls broke off into stations to dive into culture and learning. After learning how to read signs and symbols on maps, girls constructed their own maps of a place familiar to them – complete with symbols and a legend! The girls worked towards earning a Finnish Orienteering badge. Each Girl Scout also learned how to use a compass to find bearings. The girls practiced finding the bearings of objects around them, then hid an object and took turns finding each object using written directions and a compass.
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Five World Centers Girls learned about the history and importance of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts’ (WAGGGS) five World Centers. Our Chalet – The first World Center was founded in 1932 in Adelbodon, Switzerland. Today, girls from all over the world visit Our Chalet to hike and adventure. Sangam – Located just a few hours outside Mumbai, India, Sangam, which means “coming together,” was the second World Center to open. Girls visit Sangam to be immersed in rich culture and friendship. Our Cabana – Located in the “City of Eternal Spring,” Cuernavaca, Mexico, Our Cabana is the largest of the World Centers. Pax Lodge – Pax Lodge is located just outside the city of London, England. Since opening, Pax Lodge has welcomed hundreds of thousands of girls from more than 65 countries. Kusafiri – This newest World Center has no fixed site in Africa but is a project exploring how WAGGGS can provide World Center activities for girls using existing facilities.
THINK BIG...
DREAM BIGGER
this summer with the Entrepreneur Center for Girls by Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee!
Come spend a week this summer learning how to harness your entrepreneurial spirit and start your own small business! You will brainstorm with friends and talk to entrepreneurs and business owners who took their passions and created businesses. Day Camp will be held June 11-15 and July 23-27 at the Nashville Service Center from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, contact Alice LaBour ALabour@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0241. 1.
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Dear Girl Scout Friends and Family, Since 1982, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has leased Camp Nee Kah Nah from the Corps of Engineers. With time, it has become apparent that due to recurring issues (safety, vandalism, trespassing, low usage rates, etc.), Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee will be relinquishing the lease and returning the property's management back to the Corps. The camp, located in Whitleyville, TN (northwest of Cookeville), has provided many fond experiences for those who have had the opportunity to visit Camp Nee Kah Nah. But, the experiences have been infrequent and the board has agreed that Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee can no longer manage the liability associated with this remote property. Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has discontinued accepting bookings for outings at Camp Nee Kah Nah and is currently coordinating the transference to the Corps. If you have any questions, please contact Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee CEO, Agenia Clark at (615) 460-0243. Don’t forget: You can experience the outdoors at Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s very own Camp Holloway, Camp Piedmont and Camp Sycamore Hills!
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OUTSIDE the Box
Outside the Box Honoree Chief Deborah Faulkner and Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee CEO Agenia Clark
Sweet Fun for a Good Cause by Candy Vaughn Candy Vaughn serves as service unit manager in Williamson County for Service Unit 176 and a troop leader to two troops. While providing outstanding leadership to her service unit, Candy also serves on the Outside the Box event committee.
The third annual Outside the Box fundraiser was a great success this year raising more than $20,000 for Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee! Outside the Box is a fun dessert tasting event that highlights the amazing ways Girl Scouting encourages girls to think “outside the box,” honoring a leader in Williamson County that embodies a strong sense of self and confidence... all while enjoying a few delicious desserts created with Girl Scout cookies by five local Williamson County chefs! This year we honored Franklin Police Chief Deborah Faulkner. Chief Faulkner told us how Girl Scouting helps her in her job every day with courage, confidence and character. Her dedication to service and making the world a better place exemplifies the mission of Girl Scouting. She said she’s still earning badges and leading a troop in her career. But let’s talk about the desserts. Each year, it’s really interesting to see what delicious desserts the chefs create using Girl Scout Cookies. Cork & Cow’s Ryan Duke was the winner of the chef competition with her Savannah Smiles Lemon White Chocolate Blueberry Pie (pictured above). I may have had more than my fair share of these!
Jessica Mobley of Delta Bound used Toffee Tastics to create a gluten free Bananas Foster Toffee Tart. Donnie Counts of Homestead Manor took my all-time favorite Samoas and transformed them into a truffle cake pop called Samoa and Chocolate Cake Truffle Lollipop. Last year’s winner, Niki Gilliam of Momma Nik’s Cheesecakes, did not disappoint with her Peanut Butter Cookie Time cheesecake bites made with Tagalongs! And last but certainly not least, Brittany Carter of Downtown Franklin’s favorite bakery, Merridee's, used Thin Mints for her creation. Her Italian Rainbow cookie inspired desserts were as beautiful as they were tasty. She even hand piped Girl Scout badges and logos on each slice of AchieveMINT Cake. I can’t wait to attend next year’s Outside the Box, but until then I’ll be using some Girl Scout Cookies to try out these recipes. That’s right, you can make them too! Each chef provided their recipe and you can find them at gsmidtn.org/outside-the-box.
Cork & Cow · Savannah Smiles Lemon White Chocolate Blueberry Pie COOKIE CHOICE
DIRECTIONS
Savannah Smiles
Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
YIELDS: 1 PIE
Crush Savannah Smiles cookies in food processor until fine crumbs. Mix in a bowl with melted butter and press evenly into 9 inch deep pie pan. Set aside.
INGREDIENTS CRUST 2 boxes Savannah Smiles cookies 1 stick butter, melted LEMON PIE FILLING 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon flour 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 1 lemon, juiced and zested 1 tablespoon butter 2 egg yolks, beaten BLUEBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FILLING 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream 2 ounces good-quality white chocolate, finely chopped
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LEMON PIE FILLING
In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water, lemon juice and lemon zest. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in butter. Place egg yolks in a small bowl and gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot sugar mixture. Whisk egg yolk mixture back into remaining sugar mixture. Bring to a boil and continue to cook while stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Pour filling into pie shell. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
BLUEBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE FILLING
Finely chop 1/4 cup blueberries in food processor. Transfer to heavy medium saucepan. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and sugar and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups blueberries. Cool. Combine 1/2 tablespoon water and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in heavy small saucepan. Sprinkle in gelatin. Let stand 10 minutes to soften. Stir over low heat just until gelatin dissolves. Set aside. Bring 2 tablespoons whipping cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add white chocolate and stir until smooth. Whisk in gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until just cool and beginning to thicken slightly, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Beat remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into white chocolate mixture. Spoon mousse into crust; smooth top. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Spoon blueberry mixture over white chocolate mousse,covering completely. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Note: Pie can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.
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GIRL scout
COOKIES
from the Volunteer Perspective
Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, girls learn character and confidence building skills they can take to the classroom and beyond. But learning and using those skills would not be possible without the help of volunteers! We spoke with Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee board member and volunteer, Regina Hambrick, about her experience as cookie coordinator. Q: In short, what are your core duties as volunteer cookie coordinator? A: My duties as volunteer cookie coordinator are to use materials from Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee to train the troop cookie managers while also keeping them informed of when orders and items need to be placed in eBuddeTM. At the end of cookie season, I get the girls rewards together for each troop. Q: What is your favorite part of cookie season? A: One of my favorite parts of cookie season is Cookie Count & Go because I am able to see everyone pulling together to get the cookies distributed down to individual troops... This is really a great workout for the day! Also, getting my Thin Mints. Q: How do you feel about helping girls achieve their goals each season? A: It’s great to see girls want to reach higher goals for cookie sales each year. It may be an incentive they see or wanting to have lunch with the CEO.
Q: What are some things you have learned in your role as volunteer cookie coordinator? A: As a cookie coordinator I have learned that you must have patience during cookie season and good organizational skills. I have learned to always carry all my material with me because I might get a call on an issue or question at any time during the workday. Q: What would you tell people not familiar with Girl Scouts or selling cookies about what you do? A: If I had to tell someone not familiar with Girl Scouts what I do, I would say that I help encourage girls to be leaders with confidence and character, from Daisies all the way to Ambassadors. I let Girl Scouts know that their voices are being heard by giving them the opportunity to be leaders in their troops. Girls get to decide themselves what they want to do with the money earned from cookie sales. I want people to know that selling the wonderful Girl Scout cookies are only a part of girls’ trainings to be leaders by relating to others, counting money and building skills they can use for a long time.
GIRL SCOUTS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE ARE ENTREPRENEURS!
11,337 GIRL SCOUTS
149 GIRL SCOUTS
practiced entrepreneurial skills in the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Program
earned Stellar Seller Awards by selling 1000 boxes or more of Girl Scout Cookies
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boxes of Girl Scout Cookies were sold during the 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Program
2018 Wacky Weather Contest The cold, wet weather didn't dampen the spirits of Troop 605. Their teamwork, commitment, cheerful spirits and bright smiles helped them raise enough money to send the whole troop to their first camporee!
No cold, no wind, no rain could keep
Troop 716 from selling cookies!
Fall Product Season is Coming Soon! Troops earn 20% from Fall Product Sales! Sale starts Mid-August and runs through October. Look for more information at your August service unit meeting. the mascot for the upcoming Sneak Peek! Meet2018 Fall Product Program!
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GIRL SCOUTS HIGHEST AWARDS BRONZE. SILVER. GOLD. These represent the most prestigious honors a Girl Scout can earn. Whether she planted a community garden at her school and inspired others to eat healthy for her Bronze Award, advocated for refugee rights for her Silver Award or designed a STEAM career curriculum that encouraged girls to become scientists and engineers for her Gold Award, she inspires herself and others to make the world a better place.
Troop 740 For their Bronze Award Take Action Project, Troop 740 performed a trash pickup and cleanup at Long Hunter State Park and W.A. Wright Elementary School. The girls wanted to ensure a clean and healthy environment for wildlife and animals around the area. Troop 740 used the skills they learned from earning badges and from camping outdoors to complete their project.
Airis Aaron · Troop 676 For her Silver Award Take Action Project, Airis created a program called Let Me Be Me. Airis’ program consisted of four lessons about societal beauty standards focusing on self-esteem and body image. Airis taught a combination of two lessons weekly for 36 girls while also acting as a mentor. Her lessons have been added to the Girls, Inc. curriculum.
Hannah Brown · Troop 2382 Hannah used her Gold Award Take Action Project as an opportunity to highlight the radical decline in honeybee populations. To educate her community, she handed out packets of perennial wildflower seeds, planted a pollinator memorial garden, created a blog to provide relevant and timely information and handed out flyers.
To read about our 2018 Salute to Outstanding Leadership Awards Ceremony and learn more about Bronze, Silver and Gold Award Take Action Projects, visit gsmidtn.org/2018-SOLA-Recap.
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Highest Award Trainings Bronze, Silver and Gold Award Trainings are designed to help girls along the way to earning the highest awards Girl Scouts has to offer. Sessions include information on the requirements for earning each award, the community impact and tips for a meaningful Take Action Project. Bronze sessions are for adults only. Silver and Gold Award sessions are open to girls, leaders, advisors and parents.
Upcoming Training Sessions: May 12: Wilson County Location To Be Announced June 2: Nashville Service Center 4522 Granny White Pike, Nashville TN August 4: Montgomery County Location To Be Announced For specific questions about Bronze, Silver and Gold Award Trainings, contact Poppy Lee at PLee@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0255.
2018 Outstanding Service in Middle Tennessee
454
BRONZE AWARDS EARNED BY A GIRL SCOUT JUNIOR
90
SILVER AWARDS EARNED BY A GIRL SCOUT CADETTE
33
GOLD AWARDS EARNED BY A GIRL SCOUT SENIOR OR AMBASSADOR
6,350 SERVICE HOURS AND AN ECONOMIC IMPACT OF $153,289 FOR A TOTAL OF
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RURAL OUTREACH by Lauren Staton
Juliette Gordon Low once said, “Once I showed up at my sister’s with a baby rabbit I had bought from some children because its ears were cold. I put the rabbit on a hot water bottle and massaged its ears for quite a while. After all, I knew that all healthy animals had warm ears.” Girl Scouts’ founder believed in the power of presence and being there for one another. She believed in the effects of caring and in the simple act of attention to what one needs. Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Director of Rural Membership Rachel Moen recently launched a pilot program in the outlying counties of Middle Tennessee. Each region’s outreach program looked slightly different, but each focused on meeting a need in their community. Moen challenged staff to look for a particular need in their area and implored them to meet that need through the rural outreach program. 16
For me, that need meant visiting Prescott South Middle School once a month. Girls in grades five through eight are at a pivotal stage in their lives, facing emotional, physical and social challenges. Prescott South has an ongoing after-school program, LEAPs, for students to receive academic enrichment. Partnering with this program for outreach led to 25 girls who would participate in Girl Scouts-based curriculum monthly. Although the girls range in age, they share similar struggles and interests. The first session started with get-to-know-you activities and basic Girl Scout knowledge of the Promise and Law. We then transitioned into what seemed to be a controversial issue at the school – bullying. The girls participated in the Girl Scouts BFF (Be a Friend First) survey with questions about how safe they feel in their school, how often they feel pressured by their peers and how likely they are to speak out against bullies in
the classroom. The results and the discussion that followed served as an indicator of how the remainder of the outreach program would go; the girls were open, honest and extremely engaged.
The hope is to touch on everyday challenges and equip them to meet those challenges head on.
Sessions two and three worked to explore the issues discussed previously. The girls signed an anti-bullying pledge, wrote appreciation letters to each other and role-played specific scenarios to practice the correct way to respond when they were faced with these challenges. Sixth grader Madison said, “These lessons reminded me of the importance of teamwork and the benefits of giving your time and energy to helping others.” After a few meetings that focused on the girls’ daily challenges within the school, we wanted to look outward toward our community. We pulled in guest speakers from a local church, who served as Random Acts of Kindness experts. The girls unpacked the meaning of this and assembled 35 “Blessing Bags” full of combs, body wash, toothbrushes and other necessities, along with a handwritten note. The girls were challenged to give these bags to individuals in need and have been eagerly anticipating the opportunity. Sixth grader Megan said, “I haven’t
found the right person to give my bag to yet, but I get excited every time we ride in the car at the possibility of getting to give it to someone in need.” In their next few meetings, a female business owner out of Cookeville spoke to girls about entrepreneurship and fashion, and a professional esthetician taught the girls healthy skin care routines and overall wellness techniques.
Our hope in each of these sessions is to touch on the everyday challenges that this group of girls face and to equip them with the knowledge to meet those challenges head on while empowering them with Girl Scout courage. The rural outreach programs aim to pinpoint the individual girls who might have “cold ears” and fully warm them with the power of presence and attention.
Lauren Staton serves as Regional Executive in the Putnam County area. To learn more about her outreach program, contact Lauren at LStaton@gsmidtn.org.
Girl Scouts Be a Friend First Survey Results
78%
of girls said they LIKE TO TELL OTHERS how they can help their community.
63%
of girls AGREED the teachers and other adults at Prescott South Middle School are VERY HELPFUL.
86%
of girls said they REALLY LIKE who they are, no matter what other people think.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Exciting programs are coming your way this summer! Registration is on CouncilAlignMENT unless otherwise noted.
JUNE
AUGUST
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Girl Team Happening: Summer Sensation
Vaqueras Training
It's Glow Time · Tullahoma, TN
Camp Sycamore Hills
Come spend an afternoon hanging out with fellow Girl Scouts as we enjoy some snacks and a couple rounds of Glow Golf. We’ll exchange SWAPS too!
Vaqueras are trained to prepare horses and assist girls in the various horse programs offered to Girl Scouts at Camp Sycamore Hills. Vaqueras will also participate in a riding lesson after training on days they volunteer. Girls must be at least 12 years old and in seventh grade at the time of training. Adult volunteers are welcome too!
6/24 - 28 GIRL U: College Road Trip Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi We’re heading out on a road trip to explore various colleges and universities in and around Tennessee. We will travel south this year, visiting University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, plus schools in Alabama and Mississippi. Register at bit.ly/GirlU.
WANT TO SEE ALL EVENTS? View our online calendar at gsmidtn.org/events.
8/25 - 26 Full Moon Blowout Camp Holloway or Camp Sycamore Hills Do you love all things that glow? Join us as we celebrate the full moon! Choose between camping at Camp Holloway or Camp Sycamore Hills to learn about all things that glow in the dark, create a glow craft and have a glow dance party. Explore the night sky and star gaze as you learn about the phases of the moon.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & CAMPTIVITIES Keep the Girl Scout fun going all summer with Travel Programs! Outdoor Adventure, Camptivities and Girl Innovator will travel to you for a fun day to keep the Girl Scout spirit alive over the summer. Each program will last about an hour. It is not too early to plan your overnight camping trip for the fall. All of these activities and more can be hosted at a camp, overnight or event near you.
Games & Initiatives Night Hike
Archery Marshmallow Shooters
Mission Egg-possible Marble Maze
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Be Prepared for Fall. Attend Trainings this Summer!
UPCOMING TRAININGS First Aid CPR AED and Outdoor Skills will get you ready for any activity your girls may choose! Check out the date options listed below and pick one to fit your schedule.
Red Cross First Aid CPR AED Training
Outdoor Skills
May 5 · August 18 · September 29 Nashville Service Center
Outdoor Skills Training prepares leaders to camp or travel with their girls. The following Outdoor Skills trainings are scheduled for this summer and fall:
Red Cross First Aid CPR AED is designed for those who have never taken a full certification course or who have an expired certification. Troops must have someone certified in First Aid CPR AED accompany the troop on camping trips and when traveling.
July 14 · Camp Piedmont August 18 · Camp Holloway September 15 · Camp Holloway
Registration is required for all trainings. You can now manage training registration in CouncilAlignMENT. Contact Shelia Majors at SMajors@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0252 if you have questions or need more information about any of the volunteer training options.
Leadership Summit Join Service Unit Leadership Teams across Middle Tennessee to receive updates on council happenings, participate in engaging workshops, hear dynamic speakers, receive training on topics pertinent to your role and network with volunteers from across Middle Tennessee!
Saturday, June 23 · Cumberland University This summit is designed for the entire service unit team, both new and returning.
You won’t want to miss this informative and energizing event!
Volunteer Enrichment Weekend Friday, September 7 – Saturday, September 8
Volunteer Enrichment Weekend (VEW) is an annual Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee event! Experience a weekend of leader enrichment activities including workshops designed to enhance skills for working with girls. The theme for this year’s event is “There is s’more for you at the VEW.”
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Looking for additional opportunities this summer?
WE'VE GOT A CAMP FOR YOU!
Summer Fun and Twilight camps are provided in many service units and take place at churches, parks and private properties across Middle Tennessee. These are high-energy day or evening programs for Girl Scouts of all ages! Summer Fun Camp and Twilight Camp registrations are handled through each Service Unit. These camps are not council sponsored, but they are council approved.
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Make your Gift to Girls today! Yes, I would like to make a donation today that
directly benefits Girl Scouts in Middle Tennessee!
$5.00 — Assist your troop in making their Gift to Girls goal $15.00 — Feed a horse at Camp Sycamore Hills for one week $25.00 — Pay for a girl’s membership fee $30.00 — Pay for a girl’s uniform $100.00 — Provide a girl with a program opportunity $350.00 — Send a girl to summer residential camp $
Donor’s Name:
Signature:
— We will gladly accept gifts in any amount
Troop:
Service Unit:
Date:
Contact your Troop Leader or Regional Executive to donate today! gsmidtn.org | (615) 383-0490
Spring Registration gives current Girl Scout members the opportunity to re-register for the upcoming Girl Scout year: October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2019.
To receive our 2018 Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Spring Registration incentives, register online by June 4!
The national membership dues are $25 per person and these fees go directly to GSUSA. However, for girls and adults who complete Spring Registration, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee will subsidize $10 per member for the 2018-2019 membership year. After the Spring 2018 registration deadline, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee will collect the GSUSA $25 membership fee and will not pay the subsidy.
Troops that have two adults and five girls or more re-registering will receive the additional 2018 Girl Scout Spring Registration incentives! 2018 Spring Registration Patch one per girl This surprise patch, designed by one of our very own Middle TN Girl Scouts, will be revealed this summer!
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
Troop Packaged Program Receive a packaged program box filled with hands-on activity materials and instructions – mailed directly to you. In addition to this pre-packaged troop meeting, you have the option of hiring a facilitator to travel to you and lead your troop meeting at a 50% discount!
Connect Over Coffee Enjoy connecting over coffee with a member of our Volunteer Resources Team for an opportunity to chat about all things Girl Scouts from troop planning to resources to travel.
GSMIDTN Tote Bag at Half Price one per troop Receive one of our in-stock bags at a 50% discount for transporting all of your awesome troop supplies.
Re-Register Today! Read More to Learn How.
2018 Spring Registration Instructions for Troop Leaders
Start your registration process today!
Visit gsmidtn.org and click on CouncilAlignMENT in the top right corner. Log in with your username/password. Click on the “2018 Troop Management” box in the bottom left hand corner. Then, click on “Troop Member Roster (Re-Register Option).” Utilize check box function to select current girl and adult members who plan to re-register. At this point, you may add any Gift to Girl donations next to the individual making the donation. Leaders should enter all donations and click “Add Donation” before checking any of the Xs. Use your troop debit card to pay for membership fees and Gift to Girl donations. All items that do not have a green check mark will remain in your Troop Shopping Cart until selected. Submit online registration by June 4.
Helpful Reminders • If you are requesting membership financial assistance, please contact your Regional Executive for further instructions. • Troops will receive the new Gift to Girls patch if the troop donates an average of $5 per girl.
Need Additional Help? Tuesday and Thursday Evenings in May A designated CouncilAlignMENT help line will be available by calling (615) 921-1571 from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, May 19 CouncilAlignMENT help will be available in Trefoil Room during Cabin hours 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit our Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee YouTube Channel to view CouncilAlignMENT tutorial videos at YouTube.com/GirlScoutsMidTN.
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