Juliette Guidebook

Juliette GUIDEBOOK

About Girl Scouts We’re the Girl Scouts.

We’re 3.2 million strong–3.2 million girls and adults who believe every girl can change the world.

It began more than 100 years ago with one woman, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. Today, we continue her vision of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place by helping them discover their inner strengths, passions, and talents.

With so many ways to participate, there’s a chance for every girl to do something amazing. Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is excited to support girls in central and southern Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma as they do those amazing things.

What program level is for me?

To ensure the best experience for each Girl Scout, programming is divided by grade level. The Juliette program is available to all girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade. � Girl Scout Daisy—Grades K-1 � Girl Scout Brownie—Grades 2-3 � Girl Scout Junior—Grades 4-5 � Girl Scout Cadette—Grades 6-8 � Girl Scout Senior—Grades 9-10 � Girl Scout Ambassador—Grades 11-12 The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

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

About the Juliette Program The Juliette program is Girl Scouting custommade for you! It’s a great way to match your unique interests with Girl Scout participation – special events, weekend workshops, leadership projects, or travel opportunities.

Juliettes are busy, independent, self-confident girls and young women who want to be a part of something larger – Girl Scouts! Meeting in troops is one way to be a part of Girl Scouts, but becoming a Juliette allows you to experience the Girl Scout program on an individual basis.

The Juliette program is available to all girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade. When life gets busy, it’s a way to stay connected and fulfill your Girl Scout dreams without making a long-term commitment to a troop.

As a Juliette, you may participate in everything that is open to your grade level. You may attend all council-sponsored program events, short-term series, outdoor program opportunities, summer camp, and travel opportunities. You can also participate in council-sponsored money-earning activities and earn Girl Scout Awards!

This guide is here to help you get started. Turn the page to find out more!

What Can a Juliette Do? As a Girl Scout Juliette, you can participate in many ways!

Throughout this guide and on our website, girlscoutsmoheartland. org, you will find multiple ways to participate in Girl Scouts.

Participate in our Product Program sales p. 6 Complete a Girl Scout Journey p. 7 Earn Girl Scout badges p. 7 Attend a councilsponsored or service unit event p. 7 Earn a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award p. 8 Take part in our Annual P.A.W.S. service project p. 8 Participate in a council-sponsored trip or a Girl Scout Destinations trip p. 9 Attend summer camp p. 10 While reading this guide, if you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to call or email us. We’re always happy to help you get your adventure started!

877-312-4764 gscouts@girlscouts moheartland.org

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Become a Member!

How do I register to be a member?

Register online by visiting girlscoutsmoheartland.org/ROSE! Or, download, print, and complete the Membership Registration Form found in the Forms & Resources Library on girlscoutsmoheartland.org, and mail it to your nearest service center (addresses found on p. 12). Parents, guardians, and other adults are also invited to become members of the Girl Scout Movement.

Membership Dues Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), our national organization, requires $15 nonrefundable annual dues to register as a girl or adult member.

Membership dues go directly to GSUSA to provide program development and council support services.

Financial Assistance Financial assistance is available to girls for membership dues, handbooks, uniform components, program fees, summer camp fees, and council sponsored travel opportunities. We are committed to providing all girls the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts.

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Uniforms and Insignia For girls in grades K-8, the uniform includes choice of a tunic, vest, or sash for displaying official pins and awards, combined with solid white shirts and khaki pants or skirts. Girl Scouts in high school can also wear a scarf that ties their look to the sisterhood of Girl Scouts around the world.

Uniforms are available for purchase at your local council shop or online. You can find information explaining the uniform and where to place insignia in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting or on our website. The Girl Scout uniform is optional; a girl doesn’t need to have a uniform to be a member of Girl Scouts.

For more information, call us at 877-312-4764 or email gscouts@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

Knowing Your Support Team Service Unit

As a Girl Scout member you are part of a Girl Scout service unit. A service unit is designed to serve the Girl Scouts within one large community or several smaller communities together. Many service units host events in their local area. Juliettes may participate in these events.

Your Support Team and Contact Information The Volunteer Support Coordinator is a local volunteer who provides support to local volunteers, oversees monthly meetings for troop volunteers, and helps recruit adults. The VSC can also help Juliette families stay connected to other Girl Scouts in their area.

My VSC is Phone number: Email:

Council There are 112 Girl Scout councils in the United States that are a part of Girl Scouts of the USA. The staff at each local Girl Scout council coordinates and provides services for girls, on a network of volunteers to serve both girls and the adults who support them. Your local council is Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, which has 63 counties in Missouri, as well as three in Kansas and two in Oklahoma.

The Leadership Learning Specialist (LLS) is your contact about Girl Scout programs or events.

If you need help working on a badge or completing a journey, your regional LLS can assist you. The LLS is also your resource for information about Girl Scout holidays, upcoming series, and travel opportunities.

The LLS for my region is Phone: 877-312-4764 ext.

Email:

@girlscoutsmoheartland.org

The Membership Marketing Specialist (MMS) is your staff contact for general questions about your Girl Scout membership. Your MMS can help you become a member or renew your membership.

The MMS assigned to my service unit is Phone: 877-312-4764 ext.

Email:

@girlscoutsmoheartland.org

The Leadership Learning Specialist-Outdoor Program is your contact for information about summer resident camp and service unit day camps.

The LLS-Outdoor Program for my region is Phone: 877-312-4764 ext.

Email:

@girlscoutsmoheartland.org

The Product Program Specialist (PPS) is your contact for information about the Girl Scout Cookie Program and our Fall Product Program.

The PPS for my region is Phone: 877-312-4764 ext.

Email:

@girlscoutsmoheartland.org

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Product Programs We offer two annual product programs— our Fall Product Program and our Girl Scout Cookie Program. Juliettes can participate in both programs to earn recognitions and proceeds.

Fall Product Program

The Fall Product Program takes place annually in November and is a great way for a Juliette to get started. The fall program is for friends and family only. Girls do not go doorto-door selling items.

Girl Scout Cookie Program

The Girl Scout Cookie Program takes place annually from January-March. During the selling period, girls go door-todoor selling cookies, delivering cookies, and collecting money.

Skill Building By taking part in the Fall and Cookie Product Programs, girls join their Girl Scout sisters in supporting the activities and overall operations of the council, as well as earn individual recognitions, and learn five important skills: • Goal Setting • Decision Making • Money Management • People Skills • Business Ethics

Participate in Product Programs There are two ways a Juliette can participate in product programs.

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Through the council: A Juliette will receive selling materials, turn in orders, and pick up product at her local service center. Juliettes will earn recognitions, such as participation patches and Cookie Credit gift cards, and troop proceeds for their sales will support sister Girl Scouts throughout our council.

2. With a troop: A Juliette will receive selling materials, turn in orders, and pick up product through a troop within her local service unit. Juliettes will earn recognitions, and the troop will earn troop proceeds to be used for a troop activity or event. Juliettes participating with a troop will be invited to attend troop activities/events.

Juliettes interested in participating in Cookie Booth sales will need to contact their local product program specialist for more information.

For more information, call your local product program specialist or email productprogramstaff@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

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Properties, equipment, adult training, program activities, insurance, and administrative support to volunteers are all important parts of the Girl Scout program and are funded in part by the product programs. Girls are only permitted to sell products that are council-approved: Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookies. We have important policies and procedures to keep girls safe in the product sales programs; all families participating must follow these policies.

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Leadership Experience The GSLE is designed to help girls everywhere develop as leaders and build confidence by learning new skills, through Leadership Journeys and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. It also ensures that Girl Scouts at every level are sharing a powerful experience—girls together changing the world!

There are three Leadership Journeys for every grade level: It’s Your World – Change It!, It’s Your Planet – Love It!, and It’s Your Story – Tell it! Each amazing Journey has its own set of awards and a corresponding adult guide. You can decide what you’d like the Journey to be about, what type of field trips to take, and which experts to consult. Each Journey can be as personal, intriguing, and educational as you would like!

In addition to the Journeys, you can also earn badges!

These badges are outlined in each Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. The guides are colorful, easy-to-use binders full of helpful Girl Scout information and traditions, that are specially designed for girls at each grade level!

Council-Sponsored Events Our events are designed to offer a variety of scheduled activities that are open to all girls by grade level. You can choose to participate in as many events as you like, exploring your skills and interests along the way in a variety of thematic areas such as personal growth, STEM, business literacy, outdoor, arts and culture, and much more!

You’ll get guidance from community collaborators, adult volunteers, and council staff to develop your skills and understand how those skills can be used to make a difference in the world!

Look for council publications to see what events are in your area!

You can also go online to girlscoutsmoheartland. org/events! To register for these events, please visit ROSE Registrations Online Simple and Easy at girlscoutsmoheartland. org/ROSE.

For more information on Journeys, badges, or events, call your regional leadership and learning specialist- girl scout leadership experience or email programs@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

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Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards The Girl Scout Bronze Award, Silver Award, and Gold Award are Girl Scouts’ highest honors. To receive these awards, girls must meet requirements that help them prepare for and complete a special project benefiting their communities. As the girls pursue their awards, they put the Girl Scout Promise and Law into action.

The Bronze Award recognizes that a Girl Scout Junior has gained the leadership and planning skills required to follow through with a project that makes a positive difference in her community.

Working towards this award demonstrates her commitment to helping others, improving her community, and becoming the best she can be.

The Silver Award symbolizes a Girl Scout Cadette’s ccomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities as she matures and works to better her life and the lives of others. Girls earn the award by focusing on a local issue they care about, building a team, and putting their Take Action project into action!

For girls working on their Silver or Gold Award, call your regional leadership and learning speciliast-girl scout leadership experience or email programs@girlscoutsmoheartland.org!

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Pets Are Worth Supporting

The Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouts, focuses on the personal journey through leadership skills and service. Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are eligible to earn the Gold Award.

This prestigious award gives young women an advantage when applying to colleges and financial scholarships.

Gold awardees are honored annually at our Young Women of Distinction event.

Did you know that a Girl Scout who has earned her Gold Award automatically rises one rank in any of the U.S. military branches?

All Girl Scouts are invited to help the animal shelter of their choice by participating in the GSMH Council-Wide Service Project!

In April 2014, 659 girls participated, collecting over 59,000 pounds of dog food and over 1,600 pounds of newspaper.​Happening yearly in April, this project can be completed in five simple steps. GSMH will provide informational door-hangers for Girl Scouts to distribute to friends, neighbors, and community members to notify them of the project. Return a week later to collect the donations and donate the items to the animal shelter of your choice.

Complete a P.A.W.S. Project Report and submit to GSMH to receive a free P.A.W.S. Project patch for every Girl Scout who participated!

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For more information, email gscouts@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

Travel, Trips & Destinations Girl Scouting gives girls many opportunities to explore their communities and their world.

Each year we plan at least one council-sponsored trip to an exciting location. Every three years, we also offer an international trip! Other destinations have included the Girl Scout Leadership Institute, Girl Scout National Convention, Washington DC, Savannah (the birthplace of Girl Scouts), and Texas!

Every year, Girl Scouts can also attend specialized trips called “destinations,� which are organized through Girl Scouts of the USA. Destinations usually last one to two weeks, and focus on a theme. Lists of Destinations can be found at girlscouts.org.

Girls traveled to Salt Lake City for the Girl Scout National Convention in the Fall of 2014!

For more information, call your regional leadership and learning speciliast-girl scout leadership experience or email programs@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

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CAMP Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland offers four summer camps that provide unique experiences for every girl. Girls are empowered to participate in the outdoors, focusing on activities such as camping, canoeing, low and high ropes courses, and much more. Going to summer camp is one of the most popular and recognized aspects of Girl Scouts.

For many girls, camp is the first opportunity they have to experience archery, fishing, horseback riding, and being away from home.

Our camps are open to any girl, regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement. Whether it’s her first time at camp or her fifth, there’s something new for her to discover!

Cherokee Ridge Program Center Wayne County, Missouri The home of our equestrian program! Experience the thrill of horseback riding, swimming, archery, fishing, and more, while making memories to last a lifetime.

Latonka Program Center Wayne County, Missouri Challenge yourself on our low ropes adventure course or swing in the trees on our high ropes course. Don’t forget to soar down the zip line, swim in the lake, and soak up the sun on the sandy beach front!

Mintahama Program Center Newton County, Missouri Mintahama boasts a private 12-acre lake with Goose Island in the center! Come explore wildlife at the nature center, perfect your shot at the archery range, or take a nature hike along the lakeshore.

Our other program centers are often the site of service unit events and council events. They include Friendship Fields Program Center (Crawford County, KS), Sacajawea West Program Center (Pettis County, MO), Silver Meadows Program Center, and Green Berry Acres Program Center (both in Boone County, MO).

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Finbrooke Program Center Greene County, Missouri Finbrooke offers a wide variety of programs designed to encourage and support girls in their quest to face outdoor challenges and overcome their fears.

For more information, call the leadership and learning specialist-outdoor program or email camp@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

Parents, Guardians, and Girl Scout Program Partners There are many adventures awaiting your Girl Scout Juliette. To ensure her ability to share in these opportunities, a Girl Scout Program Partner* is encouraged to register as an adult Girl Scout member and participate with your girl. Their involvement will help shape your girl’s experience. She’ll see their commitment to her growth and before you know it, you’ll be growing too! *An adult (18 or older) Girl Scout Program Partner is someone who is special to your girl. This could be a parent/ guardian, an aunt, a grandparent, or someone unrelated that is trusted by the family. Girl Scout Program Partners are not assigned; they are chosen by the girl and her family.

As a Girl Scout Program Partner, you: • will help your Girl Scout choose the Journey books and badges that sound interesting to her and . . .

- assist your Girl Scout in purchasing the books and materials required to complete the badges and Journeys.

- verify that your Girl Scout has completed the requirements for the badges and help her purchase them from the council’s Girl Scout shop.

• will decide with your Girl Scout when to meet and do Girl Scout activities.

• will discuss with your Girl Scout how to create a budget to help her reach her goals and earn her way to all of the fun programs and camps available to her.

• will help your Girl Scout decide to participate in Fall Product and Cookie Programs, ensuring she follows program requirements and safety guidelines.

• will review council event offerings, summer resident camp offerings, and other council adventures that your Girl Scout can attend with you (or, if a program allows and she is ready, to attend on her own).

• must pre-register as required.

• must provide transportation, arriving and picking your Girl Scout up on time for all Girl Scout activities.

As a parent/guardian you: • must sign the girl membership form and pay the annual $15 national membership fees.

• must sign parent/ guardian permission slips to participate in product programs or attend program events, camp, and other activities.

• must make sure any necessary forms (health history, parent permission, etc.) are submitted in a timely manner to the appropriate person.

For more information, call your local membership marketing specialist or email gscouts@ girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

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Ways to

Connect with GSMH

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland offers a variety of resources to help keep you updated on all things happening around our council. Our website, girlscoutsmoheartland.org, provides easy-to-find resources for girls, volunteers, and parents. You can also stay up-to-date on activities happening locally and council-wide by connecting with GSMH on Facebook, Twitter, and our council blog!

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland @gsmoheartland blog.girlscouts moheartland.org

We want to know about the fabulous things Girl Scouts are doing! A link to our “Share Your Story” feature can be found on our home page! Use it to highlight the great things you’re doing: service projects, skills learned, or fun events in which you’ve participated.

The council shops offer the latest casual wear, uniform components, accessories, fun patches, memorabilia, and books for girls and adults. The Journey books and badges are there, too! Find just the right gift or give a gift certificate to another Girl Scout. Girl Scouts may use earned Cookie Credit gift cards toward council purchases.

The council shops are open to the public on week days and select Saturdays.

You can also shop online anytime at girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

GSMH Locations

We have five regional service centers with retail shops to serve our membership.

Springfield Area Administrative Service Center 210 S. Ingram Mill Road Springfield, MO 65802

Cape Girardeau Area Service Center 2136 William Street, Suite 178 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Dexter Area Service Center 1420 Girl Scout Way Dexter, MO 63841

Joplin Area Service Center 1202 S. Range Line Road, Suite 8 Joplin, MO 64801

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Jefferson City Area Service Center 230 Metro Drive Jefferson City, MO 65109