Spring Renewal Booklet 2021

You’ve Got This

Your girls count on you, rain or shine, and Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is here for you through it all.

Cheering you on, lifting you up, celebrating your strengths.

Today, tomorrow, together—we’re on your team.

Renew now and kick start another amazing year!

With new programs in outdoor adventure and STEM—and the promise of dozens of new skills to learn—it’s time to blaze another trail together!

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2021-2022 Spring Renewal Online

Signature Roster Parents: By signing this roster, you acknowledge that your daughter has permission to renew her Girl Scout Membership online for the 2021-2022 membership year.

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Troop Leaders: If you renew girls online for the 2021-2022 membership year, you must have your girls’ parent/guardian sign this roster giving you permission. You do not need to turn this in to GSMH, but you need to keep it in your troop records for the duration of the membership year.

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For Girls. By Girls. With Girls.

Renew for another adventurefilled year on her home turf and receive some exciting rewards!

It’s time to get a jump start and get signed up for another great year of Girl Scouts! Make sure to reach out to each amazing girl in your troop and help them renew so they are ready to go for another year of Girl Scout fun! Registering between April 1 and June 1 will help get everyone organized and all set for adventures ahead—and get your troop some awesome bonuses at the same time!

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This year’s patch!

Spring Renewal New membership year, new renewal incentives just for you! This year, we have moved toward a tiered incentive structure. Running through the whole month of May, girls and adults alike will earn more the earlier they renew! From a GSMH summer swag bag to a free virtual girl program—you can jump start your new Girl Scout year with new virtual experiences, the newest Girl Scout style, and more! Renewal incentives will be delivered to Troop Leaders in August at service unit meetings. To make sure you get the most of out of renewal—make sure to renew now!

Register in this timeframe...

Week 1 April 1 - May 7

Week 2 May 8-14

Week 3 May 15-21

Week 4 May 22-31

...to receive these rewards!

Exclusive Renewal Patch

Exclusive Renewal T-Shirt

Exclusive Program Experience

One-of-a-Kind Summer Swag Bag

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= Rewards for girls.

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= Rewards for girls and adults.

Check out page 8 for more information about the program experiences.

New this year!

Service Units who renew 90% or more of their members will receive dinner for the volunteers at a service unit meeting of their choice during the 2021 Girl Scout year!

Edit Member Information through

Member Profile Did you know that as a troop leader you can update your troop members’ information?

To edit girl or adult info, just visit our website at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

1. Select MY GS to sign in.

2. Click the yellow MY ACCOUNT button (found in the top right corner or down the left side menu) to view your household information (i.e. spouse or children).

3. To edit any membership details in your household, select MY HOUSEHOLD on the left side menu.

• Next to each family member’s name, you can select EDIT and you will be able to update address, phone number, email address, and school information.

4. To edit or update information on any troop member, select the MY TROOP(S) tab on the left side menu.

• Select the EDIT button on any troop member and you can update all boxes that are not grayed out. Troop leaders will be able to update phone numbers, addresses, and demographic information. All other information needs to be updated by the guardian(s) or a GSMH staff member by emailing us at info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

Did you know that you can also update your troop meeting information at any time?

On the left side menu, click on MY TROOP(S) tab. Here you can click EDIT MEETING DETAILS to change your meeting days, times, and locations.

• If you are a leader in more than 1 troop, you can use the drop-down menu to select the troop you would like to edit (on the left side menu).

• If your program level changes, please send us an email at info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org so we can update that troop information.

Your story is your power.

The program follows the recent publication of Mrs. Obama’s book, Becoming Me: Adapted for Young Readers, and offers a unique opportunity for Girl Scouts to embark on their journeys to become their best selves. Through the Becoming Me program, girls will earn badges, explore who they want to become through journaling, and join their Girl Scout sisters across the country for a members-only virtual event with Mrs. Obama on May 6.

Kick off another year of discovery, sisterhood, and Girl Scout fun by joining us for our new Becoming Me program! Girls will unlock the power of their unique story and explore who they can become, earn badges, and even attend a special members-only event with Mrs. Obama! Event registration is now open; save your spot by renewing for the 2022 membership year April 30.

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Girl Scouts of the USA is excited to announce the Becoming Me program, a special collaboration with Penguin Random House and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama.

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Step-By-Step How to

If you’re already registered as a troop leader, you can renew your troop members!

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1. Visit the GSMH website at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org 2. Select MY GS on the homepage to sign in.

3. Select the MY TROOP(S) tab located on the left side menu.

• If you lead multiple troops, you can view each by clicking the drop-down arrow (the left side menu) on the MY TROOP(S) tab.

4. Select the main check box labeled Select All under the list labeled GIRL to renew the entire list of current/active girls in your troop. Repeat this step for the list of adults if all adults are renewing.

5. If you are renewing girls and adults individually, you should see a renewal option with a check box for each current/active member under their name.

• Select the box RENEW for any members that are continuing.

• Choose NOT RETURNING if the member will not be returning at all.

• If there is no renewal box next to a troop member, or the option is in gray, contact your Customer Service Team with detailed information at info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

6. Once you have made your selections, scroll up to the top of the GIRL list and click the green RENEW to continue.

7. On the CONFIRM MEMBER DETAILS page, scroll through each member and make any edits as needed.

8. Select the type of membership under heading CHOOSE A MEMBERSHIP, located at the bottom of each member’s details.

9. After selecting the membership product, select the payment type under heading CHOOSE PAYMENT TYPE. • If you have a girl paying with Cookie Credit, select PROGRAM CREDITS. • Don’t forget to add your Family Campaign donation.

10. Click NEXT PARTICIPANT to continue through each renewing member’s details.

11. Select SUBMIT MEMBER DETAILS to review your cart.

12. Click REVIEW CART next, to see a summary of all chosen members and payment options.

13. Read the Girl Scout Promise and Law on the REVIEW YOUR CART page.

• Click the box confirming you agree to the Promise and Law. 14. If all other information is correct, click SUBMIT to complete your order.

15. That’s it! You should receive a receipt in your email shortly.

If you renew girls online for the 2022 Membership Year, you must have your girls’ parents sign the Online Signature Roster (Page 2) giving you permission to renew their membership. You do not need to turn this into GSMH, but you need to keep it in your troop records for the duration of the membership year.

Click-by-Click

Renew a Family Visit the GSMH website at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org Select MY GS on the homepage to log in.

Select MY HOUSEHOLD tab on the left side menu.

Select the main check box labeled Select All under the list labeled GIRL or ADULT to renew the entire list of current household members.

5. If you are renewing girls and adults individually, you should see a renewal option with a check box for each current member under their name.

• Select the box RENEW for any members that are continuing.

• Choose NOT RETURNING if the member will not be returning at all.

• If there is no renewal box next to a troop member, or the option is in gray, contact your Customer Care Team with detailed information.

6. Once you have made your selections, click RENEW (on the bottom right of the page) to continue.

7. On the CONFIRM MEMBER DETAILS page, scroll through each household member and make any edits as needed.

8. Select the membership product under heading CHOOSE A MEMBERSHIP, located at the bottom of each member’s details.

9. Then, select the payment type under heading CHOOSE PAYMENT TYPE. • If you have a girl paying with Cookie Credit, select PROGRAM CREDITS. • Don’t forget to add your Family Campaign donation.

10. Click NEXT PARTICIPANT to continue through each renewing member’s details.

11. Select SUBMIT MEMBER DETAILS to review your cart.

12. Click REVIEW CART next, to see a summary of all chosen members and payment options.

13. Read the Girl Scout Promise and Law on the REVIEW YOUR CART page.

• Click the box confirming you agree to the Promise and Law. 14. If all other information is correct, click SUBMIT to complete your order.

15. That’s it! You should receive a receipt in your email shortly.

Having problems renewing online? Contact us at info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org or 877-312-4764. We have teams of people ready to help—including photo, virtual, or inperson help getting your family or troop renewed.

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The Exclusive

Program Experiences This year, we have included a free virtual girl program in our renewal incentives program!

Below are all of the amazing Girl Scout program experiences you can choose from for your free virtual program experience. The best part? These are Girl Scouts Delivered style-which means all the supplies to participate will be included! Get the most of out of renewal—make sure to renew now!

A Magical Outdoor Adventure September 17 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Trail Trekkin’ September 17 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Do you believe in the magic of the outdoors? Join us virtually on the trail and seek out the magic hidden along the way! Learn all about preparing, planning, and setting goals for a trail adventure that is sure to bring out the outdoor magic in you! You never know what is just around the corner as we journey towards the end of the trail…and who knows what challenges or creatures we might meet along the way! Work towards your Trail Adventure badge with your fellow Girl Scouts during this amazing virtual journey!

Have you ever watched someone run on a trail, or heard about a famous female trail warrior? Join us as we dive into the world of Trail Warriors and learn about ones from all across the United States. Girls will learn all about choosing, planning, preparing, training, and setting goals for accomplishing all sorts of trail adventures! Hope to “see” you there!

STEM Sweet STEM September 18 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Are you looking for a worldwide adventure? Well, grab your passports and get ready to try your hand at recreating Stonehenge, exploring the paintings in Mexico and learning how to pamper yourself in Switzerland. In this program, girls will be getting a taste of different countries through stopping at the WAGGGS World Centres and exploring what Girl Scouts do in those countries. Get ready for a program filled with arts, culture, and world-wide Girl Scouting!

Calling all girls with a sweet tooth! In this program, girls will learn the sweet science behind candies that pop, fizz, crackle and melt. Discover that candy sweetness can be turned into art, experiments and so much more! Girls will turn sweets into an experiment, and even send their tastebuds around the world and see what candies other countries have to offer.

Worldwide Adventure Girls September 18 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Come, grab your passports; we are going on a worldwide adventure. In this program, we will be getting a taste of different countries and exploring what Girl Scouts do in those countries. We will stop by the WAGGGS World Centres and experience what life is like in different countries! Girls will try their hand at traditional painting in Mexico, explore the spices of India and even learn pottery in Mali. As we go through the continents, we will explore some of the culture and try new activities along the way.

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Renew today and receive this year’s patch and shirt!

Around the World in 60 Minutes September 18 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Science of Candy September 18 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Learn about the science behind the sweets at this delicious, experiment-filled program! Girls will learn about the sweetness of candies around the world, have fun with sweet experiments and more! Register now for a program that will be sure to leave a sweet taste in your mouth!

Since the beginning of Girl Scouting, outdoor experiences have been fundamental to the Girl Scout movement.

Get Outdoors with Summer Camp We live in a world of screens—smartphone! laptop! TV! tablet!— and sometimes you just want to get away from it all. We get it.

That’s why you can focus your Girl Scout experience on getting outdoors.

Girls will develop the kind of outdoor skills it’s hard to get anywhere else. Skills like building a campfire, pitching a tent, and canoeing across a lake.

Hey, how about adding some horseback riding, rock climbing, and archery to the mix? Round things out with a ropes course, some ziplining, and maybe a week-long high adventure survival camp, and you’ll find out how much fun it can be to unplug and explore the world around you.

Camping is a great way for girls to explore leadership, build skills, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Whether for a day, a week, or longer, Girl Scout camp gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun under the guidance of caring, trained adults.

Our summer camp registration is open now! Check out Explore—available on our website—for all the unique summer camp opportunities available to girls this year.