Impact Spring 2014

Spring 2014

impact

a newsletter for girl scout caddettes, seniors, and ambassadors

Earn your Gold Award pgs. 6-7 Travel Opportunities pg. 9 Choose Your Adventure at Summer Camp! pg. 5

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Believe in Girls Expo is back! pg. 12

program events april 2014 - september 2014 CONNECT through healthy relationships.

CONNECT with conflict resolution.

TEAM Challenge

Troop Camping

Discover the excitement of the High Ropes Challenge Courses as you climb ropes, cables, and trees. You’ll stretch your comfort zone and traverse elements such as the Postman’s Walk, Floating Islands, or the zip line (each course has different elements). You’ll test your own limits and see if you can handle the heights. You’ll get to be on teams and compete in fun and exciting challenges while on the course. Be prepared to bring your game face!

If your troop is ready to go camping but needs a bit of “firsttimer” help, then make this your destination. We’ll handle all of the planning and leading for the weekend. There will also be plenty of time for your troop to do their own thing! This weekend will be fun for first-time and experienced campers alike.

Option 4: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location: Latonka Program Center Registration Deadline: April 24, 2014 MIN/MAX: 10/20 Girl Cost: $20.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe CONNECT with conflict resolution.

Challenge Games

Can you work with others in ground-based and low ropes challenges? Some problem solving and teamwork-building games will be about you pushing individual boundaries; others will be about thinking creatively, communication, and cooperating to reach a goal.

OVERNIGHT!

Option 3: Saturday, May 3, 2014, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location: Finbrooke Program Center Registration Deadline: April 18, 2014 MIN/MAX: 10/20 Girl Cost: $20.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe

Option 2: Friday, April 25–Saturday, April 26, 2014 Time: 6:00 p.m. Friday–4:00 p.m. Saturday Location: Latonka Program Center Registration Deadline: April 16, 2014 MIN/MAX: 40/100 Girl Cost: $20.00 Adult Cost: $20.00

OVERNIGHT!

Want to take your troop camping on your own but haven’t had a chance to take Basic Outdoor Skills training? Register for the training scheduled for the same day as this troop camping overnight!

Option 3: Friday, June 13–Saturday June 14, 2014 Time: 6:00 p.m. Friday–4:00 p.m. Saturday Location: Silver Meadows Program Center Registration Deadline: May 30, 2014 MIN/MAX: 40/100 Girl Cost: $20.00 Adult Cost: $20.00

CONNECT through healthy relationships.

Trailblazers

Increase your horse knowledge and riding skills.

Review horse safety, grooming, and learn about horse psychology. Then hit the trail on horseback with your new friends.

Fee includes horseback riding instruction and a participation patch.

Option 4: Saturday, May 17, 2014, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location: Finbooke Program Center Registration Deadline: May 2, 2014 MIN/MAX: 10/20 Girl Cost: $15.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe

Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 2014, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Location: Cherokee Ridge Program Center Registration Deadline: 4/18/14 MIN/MAX: 10/40 Girl Cost: $40.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe

DISCOVER practical life skills.

Take Aim 2

Do you feel like you are ready to shoot like Katniss Everdeen now? Take Aim 2 is the second level of the archery program at our Girl Scout Program Centers!

Now that you’ve learned the basics, you can develop your shooting skills! Practice new skills and become a confident archer. Prerequisite: Take Aim 1

CONNECT through cooperation & team-building.

Go Challenge

In problem-solving and teamwork-building games, you will use skills in critical and creative thinking, communication, and cooperation to solve scenarios with your friends with this traveling low ropes course.

Option 6: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Location: Mintahama Program Center Registration Deadline: April 15, 2014 MIN/MAX: 8/10 Girl Cost: $7.00 Adult Cost: $7.00

Option 3: Saturday, May 3, 2014, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location: Mintahama Program Center Registration Deadline: May 18, 2014 MIN/MAX: 10/20 Girl Cost: $15.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe

Option 7: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Location: Mintahama Program Center Registration Deadline: April 15, 2014 MIN/MAX: 8/10 Girl Cost: $7.00 Adult Cost: $7.00

Option 4: Saturday, May 17, 2014, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Location: Silver Meadows Program Center Registration Deadline: May 2, 2014 MIN/MAX: 10/20 Girl Cost: $15.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe

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CONNECT through healthy relationships.

CONNECT through healthy relationships.

Early Bird Registration Hoedown!

Me & My Gal Campout

Wear your favorite cowpoke attire to this event that is just for girls re-registering for the 2015 year. Come for crazy, fun-to-make cowgirl crafts, line dancing, cool lemonade, sack races and a sweet sing-along. We’ll even lasso parts of the It’s Your World—Change It and It’s Your Story—Tell It Journeys.

Computers and staff assistance will be available during the event for those who haven’t re-registered yet. A special patch is included in the price.

OVERNIGHT!

Enjoy a weekend at Girl Scout camp with your favorite gal (mom or other adult female). You and your gal will participate in traditional Girl Scout camp activities like making s’mores, singing songs, learning outdoor skills, and exploring nature. Cost includes Saturday breakfast and lunch, as well as a T-shirt. Bring your Friday evening meal or eat before arriving at camp.

Date/Time: Friday, May 9-Saturday, May 10, 2014 Time: 5:00 p.m. Friday–4:00 p.m. Saturday Location: Finbrooke Program Center Registration Deadline: April 25, 2014 MIN/MAX: 50/125 Girl Cost: $30.00 Adult Cost: $30.00

Please note: Must be re-registered for the 2014-2015 upcoming Girl Scout year or re-registering at the event in order to attend.

Option 1: Friday, May 16, 2014, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Location: Mexico, MO Registration Deadline: May 2, 2014 MIN/MAX: 25/100 Girl Cost: $8.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe

DISCOVER critical-thinking skills.

Girl Scout Mystery Dinner

Option 2: Sunday, May 18, 2014, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Location: Lake of the Ozarks, MO Registration Deadline: May 2, 2014 MIN/MAX: 25/100 Girl Cost: $8.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe

1 bunch of Daisies! 1 batch of Brownies! 4 Junior Sleuths! 1 ghostly town and S’more than a few creepy clues. Four funny Girl Scouts go to Savannah...Amber, Grace, Avery, and Ella. They are headed for a big camporee, but end up in the middle of a mystery! Come join us to find clues, use your Girl Scout skills, and solve the mystery. Dinner and a surprise is included. Events throughout the evening will tie to the Get Moving Journey for Juniors and the MEdia Journey for Cadettes.

Badge and Journey links will be sent home.

Option 3: Friday, May 30, 2014, 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Location: Sedalia, MO Registration Deadline: May 16, 2014 MIN/MAX: 25/100 Girl Cost: $8.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe Option 4: Sunday, June 8, 2014, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Location: Silver Meadows Program Center Registration Deadline: May 23, 2014 MIN/MAX: 25/100 Girl Cost: $8.00 Adult Cost: Free to observe

Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Location: Silver Meadows Program Center Registration Deadline: April 25, 2014 MIN/MAX: 25/100 Girl Cost: $15.00 Adult Cost: $10.00

Early Bird Bath Bashes Are you registered for the 2014-2015 membership year yet?

Come to one of these Early Bird Bath Bashes to enjoy snacks, games, swimming, and summer fun!

Joplin Date: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Location: Mintahama Program Center Registration: Contact Sheena Phillips at 877-312-4764 x1212 MAX: 300 Girls 75 Adults Rogersville Date: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Location: Finbrooke Program Center Registration: Contact Kat Rourke at 877-312-4764 x1106 MAX: 150 Girls 50 Adults St. Robert Date: Saturday, June 14, 2014, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Location: Tiger Typhoon Registration: Contact Kat Rourke at 877-312-4764 x1106 MAX: 150 Girls 50 Adults Poplar Bluff Date: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.

Location: Black River Colleseum Pool Registration: Contact Jessi Hawkins at 877-312-4764 x1420 MAX: 150 even if not swimming Cape Girardeau Date: Saturday, July 12, 2014, 5:00p.m.- 7:00p.m.

Location: SeMo Aquatic Center Registration: Contact Jessi Hawkins at 877-312-4764 x1420 MAX: 200 total girls and adults

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Cookie Program

CONNECT with conflict resolution.

Zombie Survival Day

There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for. Our catchy title, Zombie Survival, is just code for emergency preparedness. Our goal is to teach you a thing or two about how to prepare for a real emergency. So, you will come out and test your survival skills to see if you have what it takes to resist and defeat a zombie army! Try your hand at tasks like finding and creating shelter, identifying edible plants, and collecting and guarding supplies. Develop additional survival skills such as self-defense, archery, water filtering, camouflage course navigation, and, most importantly, rallying and leading other survivors to safety and creating an organized, safe new community. Bring your friends—if you want ‘em to survive!—and get ready to test your bravery, brains, strength, and creativity as you practice for the Girl Scout emergency! The day will be full of events that tie to the It’s Your Story—Tell It and It’s Your Planet— Change It Journeys.

We hope you enjoyed selling Girl Scout Cookies, and eating some too!

Troops had booths at local businesses, drive-up booths, Cookie Chefs events, and some great rallies to help you learn the 5 skills related to the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Now that the program is over, it’s time for recognitions!

Recognitions will be given to your leader in May. Soon after, be looking for your cookie card in the mail. If you haven’t received your card by the end of June, please ask your leader to contact the product program specialist in your area.

There are some great events, camp, and shop items you can use your Girl Scout Cookie Credit gift card to purchase!

Option 1: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Location: Latonka Program Center Registration Deadline: August 8, 2014 MIN/MAX: 20/150 Girl Cost: $12,00 Adult Cost: $5.00 Option 2: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Location: Silver Meadows Program Center Registration Deadline: August 30, 2014 MIN/MAX: 50/200 Girl Cost: $12.00 Adult Cost: $5.00 Option 3: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Location: Finbrooke Program Center Registration Deadline: September 5, 2014 MIN/MAX: 20/150 Girl Cost: $12.00 Adult Cost: $5.00

• GSMH summer camp and day camp • Girl membership registration fees • GSMH program event fees • Troop camping at GSMH program centers • Teen girl destinations and council-sponsored trips • Merchandise at GSMH shops or camp trading posts (like your uniform, Girl Scout books, t-shirts, and more!)

Continue practicing your selling techniques so you are ready for the friends and family program in the fall!

CONNECT. Girls develop healthy relationships.

Mall Madness Lock-In

Back by popular demand! Start your night by shopping at the more than 150 stores located in the mall. But don’t shop till you drop, because when the mall closes at 9:00 p.m. Girl Scouts will take over the mall! We will spend the remainder of the night getting pampered in our mini-spa, engaging in games, crafts and other activities, shopping in our Girl Scout Shop, watching classic Hollywood movies, and having a late night snack.

You’ll get to sleep in front of stores in the middle of the mall!

Price includes activities, a late night snack, a patch for girls, and a snack for the adults.

OVERNIGHT!

NOTE: Troops must have leaders stay with them; girls attending as individuals need an adult chaperone.

DISCOVER practical life skills.

Titanic Museum Lock-in

Date: Friday, Aug. 22 - Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 Time: 9:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Saturday Location: Battlefield Mall, Springfield, MO Registration Deadline: August 6, 2014 MIN/MAX: 100/250 Girl Cost: $25.00 Adult Cost: $12.00

Set sail for adventure at a lock-in at the Titanic Museum in Branson! Explore the museum, enjoy hands-on-activities, hear stories from the crew members, and watch a movie before sleeping in the museum! New this year: “Be Prepared” is the Girl Scout motto, so we will have activities to help you learn how to be prepared in an emergency.

OVERNIGHT!

Special Bring a Buddy Pricing: Recruit a friend to join Girl Scouts, and attend the lock-in for only $15. Your friend can also attend the lock-in for $15 after joining Girl Scouting and paying the $15 registration fee. In order to qualify for the discount, your friend’s mall registration and Girl Scout registration must be turned in with your registration.

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Date: Friday, Sept. 26–Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 Time: 9:00 p.m. Friday–7:00 a.m. Saturday Location: Titanic Museum Attraction, Branson, MO Registration Deadline: September 12, 2014 MIN/MAX: 50/200 Girl Cost: $26.00 Adult Cost: $20.00

Choose Your Adventure SUMMER CAMP 2014

Are you looking for an experience where you can be outdoors, meet lifelong friends, make a difference, and learn valuable skills for your future? Then summer camp may be just what you are looking for! You can attend resident camp at one of four program properties from one day up to two weeks at a time. Choose a session that sounds fun to you--ranging from horseback riding to swimming to movie making! Find your session at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org/camp.

Latonka Program Center

Cherokee Ridge Program Center

Nestled In the foothills of the Ozarks, with a captivating view of Lake Potashnik, Cherokee Ridge lies next to the St. Francis River near Sam A. Baker State Park in Wayne County. Cherokee Ridge is the home of Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s equestrian program. Come experience the thrill of horseback riding, swimming in the sparkling pool, learning to shoot a bow and arrow, or catching a fish in the lake. Cherokee Ridge builds memories to last a lifetime. Come experience the fun and adventure that are waiting for you to explore!

Accommodations: Screened Cabins, Sleeping Lodge

Tucked away in its own cozy private cove on beautiful Lake Wappapello in Wayne County, you’ll find Latonka, “Home by the Water.” Challenge yourself on the low ropes adventure course or swing in the trees on the high ropes course. Spend some time in the recreational hall, soar down the zip line, cook over a campfire, swim in the lake, and soak up the sun on the sandy beach front. You’ll have lots of fun learning outdoor skills you can use for the rest of your life.

Accommodations: Cabins (Lights/Ceiling Fans), Sleeping Lodge, Platform Tents

Finbrooke Program Center

Mintahama Program Center

A spectacular camp tucked away just outside of Springfield in Christian County along the beautiful Finley River, Finbrooke offers a wide variety of programs designed to encourage and support you in your quest to face and overcome outdoor challenges. From the excitement of rappelling off the tower, swimming in an Olympic-sized pool, hiking to the “Hidden Falls,” and perfecting your shot at the archery range— Finbrooke offers the ultimate camp experience.

Accommodations: Cabins, Perma-Tents, Huts, Platform Tents

Mintahama boast a private 12-acre lake with Goose Island in the center, fit for primitive camping and two floating docks for canoeing and paddle boating. Mintahama is located just outside of Joplin in Newton County. Come explore wildlife at the nature center, shoot a picture and develop it in the dark room, perfect your shot at the archery range, take a nature hike along the lakeshore, or come take a dip in the pool.

This wonderland is yours to explore at Mintahama.

Accommodations: Sleeping Lodge, Cabins, Platform Tents, Tree Houses

Camp Open House

Want to see what summer camp is all about? You and your family are invited to Camp Open House. We invite you to come and explore camp, see the campsites that campers will live in, and meet camp staff. Camp staff will be on site to answer questions and show you around camp! You do not need to register for this event.

Friday, May 9, 2014 • 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Jefferson City Service Center* Saturday, May 17, 2014 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Cherokee Ridge Program Center • 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Latonka Program Center Saturday, May 31, 2014 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Mintahama Program Center • 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Finbrooke Program Center *We do not have a resident camp site in the Jefferson City area, but camp staff will be on hand at the Jefferson City Service Center to provide information about resident camp locations and answer questions!

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When you’re at camp

don’t forget your Girl Scout cookie credit and “spending money” for the camp trading post!

Open at check-in, check-out, and during program sessions.

How do you make the world a better place?

The Girl Scout Gold Award

As a high school student, I brought together volunteers to crochet sleeping pallets out of recycled plastic grocery bags.

This provided hope for the homeless and kept plastic bags out of landfills.

Annika, 2010 Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Now a student at Jamestown College, North Dakota

Create a lasting change in your community.

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Go Gold at girlscouts.org/goldaward

Why should you “Go for the Gold?”

The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, recognizing girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communitiesand beyond. This prestigious award challenges you to change the world – or at least a corner of it, and be eligible for college scholarships, too.

To earn your Gold Award, you’ll progress through seven steps:

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identify an issue investigate it thoroughly get help and build a team create a plan present your plan and gather feedback take action educate and inspire others

The requirements for applying to earn your Girl Scout Gold Award are simple.

You must be in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades and be a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador. Along with that, you must have completed two Senior or Ambassador Journeys OR have earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and completed one Journey.

Did you know that you can submit your gold award proposal online by using the new Girl Scout Gold Award app?!

This interactive resource walks aspiring Gold Award applicants through the entire process of planning, developing, and implementing their own Gold Award projects. The web app exactly mirrors the existing paper process and is available online. The web app automatically informs councils of the project’s status and submits a request for approval directly to the applicant’s council when the project is completed.

Check it out at www.girlscouts.org/mygoldaward or you can be linked directly to the app by visiting www. girlscoutsmoheartland.org then by clicking on Highest Awards under the “For Girls” tab.

All girls that complete their Gold Award are honored at the Young Women of Distinction luncheon and ceremony. We know that it takes many hours, a lot of planning, and true dedication to earn your Gold Award and we want a chance to acknowledge your accomplishments. Mark your calendars for this year’s Young Women of Distinction being held on May 31, 2014, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Oasis Convention Center in Springfield, MO. Invitations will go out to recipients in April. Each recipient attends for free along with two of her guests. Other guests may attend at a minimal cost. For questions, contact your local leadership and learning specialist.

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girl spotlight Olivia Rowland received a Certificate of Excellence from The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

This signifies Olivia as among the top 10 percent of all applicants from the state of Missouri. She is an impressive example of what young people can do to improve their communities.

Based on the number of volunteer hours Olivia has completed, she also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their countries.

Olivia is a High School Senior and was nominated for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award by GSMH. She received her certificate at Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s Annual Meeting held on March 22, 2014 in Springfield, MO.

Girl Scouts make a difference.

Troop 10057 loaded boxes for operation Christmas child. Shoeboxes are filled with toys and hygiene items and shipped to developing countries. Troop 10057 filled four boxes to donate!

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travel opportunities Council Trip 2016 - help us plan!

The summer of 2016 GSMH will take girls on an awesome trip somewhere in the United States, but we need you to help us decide where! We have it narrowed down to two destinations and we need you girls to help us make the final decision. The trip will be open to Cadettes who have completed the sixth grade, Seniors, and Ambassadors.

Please vote on one of these destinations:

Option 1: Mall of America, Minnesota: Shopping, exploring the sites

of Minnesota, and more!

Option 2: Savannah, Georgia: Visit the birthplace of Juliette Low and Girl

Scouting! Enjoy a program at the Juliette Low Birthplace, explore

the heritage of the south, and spend some time at the beach!

Please email your vote to Stefanie McCall at smccall@girlscoutsmoheartland.org by July 31, 2014. The winning trip will be announced this fall and registration will begin in January 2015.

Europe 2015 - it’s not too late to join us!

We still have approximately 10 spots left in our “From London to Lucerne” Girl Scout Journey. The 10 day trip takes place in July 2015 and includes visits to London, Paris, Adelboden, and Lucerne Switzerland. You must be 14 or older by the time of departure.

We will be traveling with EF Tours. Price for girls is $4,450 and requires a $95 deposit to hold your spot. Price includes transportation, hotel, breakfast and dinner each day, tour guides, and most attractions fees. Lunch will be on your own and optional activities have a fee.

To get registered for the trip or for more information, contact Stefanie McCall, Leadership and Learning Specialist at smccall@girlscoutsmoheartland.org or 877-312-4765-ext 1137.

Around the World!

This year’s World Thinking Day held on February 22, was celebrated by troops everywhere. This troop represented Brazil’s culture and traditions.

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shop with us!

GSMH Reversible Tote

I Can’t Wait To Lanyard

GSMH 22oz mountain water bottle

GSMH 16oz tumbler

girl scout patches Cadettes are Amazing fun patch

Community Service fun patch

We Love Girl Scouts fun patch

Make the World a Better Place Keychain 10

Girl Scout Ambassador fun patch

Hat Swap Fun Patch

sporting looks for spring girlsports T-Shirt

girlsports Stop Watch

girlsports Hair Ties Girl Scout Rain Poncho

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up!

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland retail shops have everything you need! Stop by often for books, insignia, uniforms, gifts, sportswear, and more!

GSMH Retail Shop Hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed (except Springfield) 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily Shop Saturdays April 5, 2014 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 3, 2014 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

June 7, 2014 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GSMH Retail Shop Hours STARTING JUNE 2, 2014 Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Closed (except Springfield) 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily Girl Scout Cookie Credit can be used at any GSMH retail shop, or applied to mail or phone orders.* *Please note: Girl Scout Cookie Credit may only be spent for the girl who has earned it.

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BelieveinGEixrpls

Save the date! Back by popular demand, the Believe in Girls Expo is returning to Springfield, MO, on March 28, 2015! Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss the fun!

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patch programs BUILD-A-TROOP patch Want to help your troop earn a $25 gift certificate for the retail shop?

Your troop can also earn a chance to be entered into a drawing for $150!

What do you need to do? Recruit a minimum of two new or veteran volunteers and three girls (new or from the waiting list) to form a new troop! Once you hold two mentor meetings with the new troop your troop earns a $25 shop gift certificate. Every troop that successfully completes the requirements get entered into the $150 drawing that will be held September 30, 2014.

The purpose of the Build-A-Troop Patch program is to encourage experienced troops to help establish and mentor new troops. Through this patch program, both girls and volunteers can be actively involved in strengthening the Girl Scout program by becoming recruiters and advisors to adults and new girls in their communities.

HER STORY: LAURA INGALLS WILDER patch

Recipe for Hard Tack Ingredients: 2 cups of flour 3 /4 cup water 3 /4 teaspoon of salt (optional) 1.

Mix all the ingredients into a dough and press onto a cookie sheet to a thickness of ½ inch.

2. Bake in a preheated oven at 400⁰ F for half an hour. Don’t cut now!

3. Remove from oven, and now cut dough into 3-inch squares, and punch four rows of holes, four holes per row into the dough (a fork works nicely).

4. Flip the crackers and return to the oven for another half hour.

GIRL SCOUT VOLUNTEER DAY

By completing 3 discover, 1 connect, and 1 take action activities, you can earn this new Her Story patch!

This patch program encourages you to think about the past.

By exploring her story, you can learn about yourself and reflect on what stories you are making today, tomorrow, and in the future. It also ties in with the It’s Your Story – Tell It! Journey series.

For example, making hard tack is a sample activity from the patch program. Laura’s family might have used this old recipe. Hard tack was a popular food when traveling in the 1800s because it required easy-to-find ingredients and it did not spoil easily.

leader appreciation

(often known as Leader’s Day) is a day set aside to say “thank you” to troop leaders and all those other Girl Scout volunteers who help guide Be sure to thank your troop leaders! you on your Girl Scout adventures.

It takes place every year on April 22.

These adults do a LOT for you—why don’t you find a way to show them how much you care? It could be simply saying thank you with a card or letter. It could be a gift of homemade brownies, or signs in their yard saying thank you. Each girl or troop could find a way to honor their own leaders, but wouldn’t it be fantastic if the troops worked together to make a big splash and say thank you to all the volunteers in your community? Of course, GSMH retail shops have lots of nice gifts for leaders and volunteers too!

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impact a newsletter for girl scout caddettes, seniors, and ambassadors

Strive for Twenty-Five!

If your family believes it is important for girls to have a strong sense of self, be connected in a diverse and changing world, and know how to take action as an advocate for themselves, we hope you will participate in Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s Strive for Twenty-Five! Family Giving Campaign. One hundred percent—every penny of every donation—is used in our council jurisdiction to strengthen and help deliver the dynamic programs that will help build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place!

Every donation, large or small, is needed and appreciated. Girls of families that make a minimum $25 donation will receive a family giving campaign patch. Please fill out the Strive for Twenty-Five! form. If you have any questions, please contact the Resource Development department at 877-312-4764 x1418 or rtrout@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

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