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Calendar of Events G.I.R.L. Quiz

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Are you a Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, or Leader?

Believe in Girls Expo

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A first look at our 2018 signature event!

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New Journeys and Badges

The inside scoop on the newest STEM and Outdoor programs!

VOLUNTEER 411 IS A PUBLICATION OF THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE MISSOURI HEARTLAND.

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Our council serves just over 12,500 girls and 4,000 adults across 68 counties in southern and central Missouri, southeast Kansas, and northeast Oklahoma.

VOLUNTEER411 is a publication of the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland and is published twice yearly.

The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland offers the premier leadership development experience for girls helping them to discover their own sense of self, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to make the world a better place.

The Girl Scout Mission

info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org 877-312-4764

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Cape Girardeau Area Service Center

2136 William Street, Suite 178 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Dexter Area Service Center

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.

1420 Girl Scout Way Dexter, MO 63841

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

Joplin Area Service Center

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

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

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland @gsmoheartland info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org

VOLUNTEER411 Think of this 411 as your sidekick. It’s here to help you create wow-worthy moments for our girls. Within its fun-soaked pages is a roadmap of possibilities, including exciting programs, amazing service opportunities, and ways to make the troop experience a blast. Go forth and conquer!

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4 28 contents 4 Calendar of Events A list of your 2017-2018 council opportunities.

16 Volunteer Awards How to nominate your peers for their exceptional service.

8 G.I.R.L. Quiz Are you a Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, or Leader?

18 Events and Travel All of your event and travel opportunities in one place!

10 Believe in Girls Expo A first look at your 2018 signature event!

28 Volunteer Trainings All of your volunteer training opportunities in one place!

12 New Journeys and Badges The inside scoop on the newest STEM and Outdoor programs!

35 Troop Safety Keep your girls and troop safe this year with these guidelines. volunteer 411 • fall/winter 2017

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Girl Scouts in the Woods Girl Scout Jubilee Troop Leader Training Outdoor Level 3 Troop Leader Training

October 2017

5 Be Fearless - Fall Product Program Rally 7 Be Fearless - Fall Product Program Rally 7 Girl Scout Jubilee 7 Outdoor Level 2 7 Outdoor Level 2 7 Program Aide Training 7 Vertical Girls 8 Be Fearless - Fall Product Program Rally 10 Troop Leader Training 14 Canoe 101 14 Learn 2 Lead 14 Learn 2 Lead 14 Take Aim 1 15 Fall Fest 19 First Aid & CPR: Blended Learning Option 20-21 Sports Lock-In 20-22 The Gathering: Wizarding World of Girl Scouts 21 Be Fearless - Fall Product Program Rally 21 Canoe 101 21 Canoe 101 21 Learn 2 Lead 21 Trail Blazers 21-22 Outdoor Level 3 24 Troop Leader Training 28 BLAST: Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training 28 Magic of Chemistry 28 Outdoor Level 2

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Eminence, MO Latonka Program Center Joplin Service Center Sacajawea West Program Center Dexter Service Center

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Dexter Service Center p. 20 Kennett, MO p. 20 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 22 Sacajawea West Program Center p. 32 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 32 Kennett, MO p. 24 Finbrooke Program Center p. 27 Cape Girardeau, MO p. 20 Cape Girardeau Service Center p. 31 Mintahama Program Center p. 20 Latonka Program Center p. 33 Jefferson City, MO p. 33 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 25 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 21 Jefferson City Service Center p. 30 Springfield, MO p. 25 Finbrooke Program Center p. 22 Poplar Bluff, MO p. 20 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 20 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 20 Nixa, Mo p. 33 Cherokee Ridge Program Center p. 27 Silver Meadows Program Center p. 32 Jefferson City Service Center p. 31 Malden, MO p. 20 Columbia, MO p. 24 Jefferson City, MO p. 32

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First Aid & CPR: Blended Learning Option Car Sense Juliette’s Tea Party Outdoor Level 2 Take Aim 1 Take Aim 1 Think Like a Scientist First Aid & CPR: Blended Learning Option First Aid & CPR Destinations Applications Due to GSMH Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Lock-In BLAST: Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training Aqua Night Lock-In Troop Leader Training

Springfield Service Center Jefferson City, MO Silver Meadows Program Center Cherokee Ridge Program Center Latonka Program Center Mintahama Program Center Springfield, MO Jefferson City Service Center Joplin Service Center Council-Wide Joplin, MO Poplar Bluff, MO Columbia, MO Springfield Service Center

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Gold Award Proposals Due Council Adult Award Nominations Due First Aid & CPR Winter Wonders Around the World Winter Wonders Around the World Service Unit Delegate Names Due Day at the Fox Winter Wonders Around the World

Council-Wide Council-Wide Cape Girardeau Service Center Dexter Service Center Jefferson City Service Center Council-Wide St. Louis, MO Cape Girardeau Service Center

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Winter Bootcamp Winter Bootcamp First Aid & CPR Program Aide Training Winter Bootcamp First Aid & CPR Fitness Connections Program Aide Training Titanic Daddy-Daughter Date Night First Aid & CPR Happy Tails

Calendar of Events Legend Open to Girl Scout Daisies Open to Girl Scout Brownies

Open to Girl Scout Juniors Open to Girl Scout Cadettes

Mintahama Program Center Silver Meadows Program Center Dexter Service Center Dexter Service Center Latonka Program Center Jefferson City Service Center Columbia, MO Springfield Service Center Branson, MO Joplin Service Center Cape Girardeau, MO

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BLAST: Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training First Aid & CPR Happy Tails Troop Leader Training Troop Leader Training Engineering for Cadettes Engineering for Juniors Troop Leader Training

Springfield Service Center Springfield Service Center Dexter Service Center Joplin Service Center Jefferson City Service Center Columbia, MO Columbia, MO Springfield Service Center

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Night at the Museum Lock-In Magic of Chemistry First Aid & CPR: Blended Learning Option Outdoor Level 2 Believe in Girls Expo

Springfield, MO Columbia, MO Jefferson City Service Center Sacajawea West Program Center Springfield, MO

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Canoe 102 My Lady and Me Tea Outdoor Level 2 Outdoor Level 2 Outdoor Level 2 Pony Tails Take Aim 2 Girl Power Slumber Party Canoe 102 Daring Detectives Marvelous Mystery Outdoor Adventures Canoe 102 My Lady and Me Tea Outdoor Level 2 TEAM Challenge Outdoor Level 3 Leader’s Weekend Horse Rider Program Aide Training Outdoor Level 3

Silver Meadows Program Center Kennett, MO Cherokee Ridge Program Center Mintahama Program Center Silver Meadows Program Center Cherokee Ridge Program Center Cherokee Ridge Program Center Cape Girardeau, MO Latonka Program Center Silver Meadows Program Center Silver Meadows Program Center Finbrooke Program Center Finbrooke Program Center Poplar Bluff, MO Cherokee Ridge Program Center Latonka Program Center Silver Meadows Program Center Finbrooke Program Center Cherokee Ridge Program Center Perryville, MO Sacajawea West Program Center

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April 2018 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 13-14 14 14 14 14 21 21 21 21 21-22 20-22 28 28 28-29

Calendar of Events Legend Open to Girl Scout Daisies Open to Girl Scout Brownies

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Open to Girl Scout Juniors Open to Girl Scout Cadettes

Open to Girl Scout Seniors Open to Girl Scout Ambassadors Open to Girl Scout Volunteers

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Daisy Dudes First Aid & CPR First Aid & CPR My Lady and Me Tea Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Level 2 TEAM Challenge Take Aim 2 BLAST: Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training Take Aim 2 Vertical Girls Outdoor Level 3 Girl Scouts in the Woods

Cherokee Ridge Program Center Cape Girardeau Service Center Jefferson City Service Center Perryville, MO Mintahama Program Center Jefferson City, MO Finbrooke Program Center Finbrooke Program Center Cape Girardeau Service Center Silver Meadows Program Center Finbrooke Program Center Cherokee Ridge Program Center East Prairie, MO

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Outdoor Level 3 First Aid & CPR

Latonka Program Center Dexter Service Center

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G.I.R.L. Quiz Are you a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, or leader?

Find out what kind of G.I.R.L. you are with this fun quiz!

1 On vacation, you typically want to:

A) See all the really famous sights in the tour book, even if you’re tired!

B) Research what interests you and plan your own itinerary.

C) Forget planning—let every day be its own adventure!

D) Show friends or family around places you love but they haven’t seen before.

2 At school or work, you’ve struggled with:

A) Turning in assignments when time’s up. You want everything to be perfect!

B) Daydreaming. Sometimes you just get caught up in your own thoughts.

C) Remembering to read the directions. You usually want to just dive right in!

D) Talking too much, even if it’s about the assignment you’re working on!

3 Your favorite video games:

A) Challenge you! You want to work for that high score.

B) Feature cool new technology you can test out and play with.

C) Let you switch up scenes and characters as much as you want.

D) Are the ones you can play with other people as a team.

4 As far as books go, you love:

A) Nonfiction. Who needs fiction when there’s so much in real life to learn about?

B) Sci-fi or fantasy. Books that aren’t like everyday life help you see things differently.

C) Mysteries and thrillers. It’s exciting to never know what’s going to happen next.

D) Stories about relationships. Families and friendships are the best things in life!

5 When there’s a karaoke machine at a party, you: A) Sing the same song every time. You’ve practiced it, so you can hit every note!

B) Tend to perform as a “backup dancer.” So many ways to bring the fun!

C) Play “dare-oke” and have your friends pick songs for you that you’re scared to sing.

D) Pick a song that you know another, more reserved girl might want to sing with you.

6 If you worked for NASA, you’d want to:

A) Start a program to get even more girls and women involved in space exploration.

B) Invent new, faster methods of space travel and ways to gather data.

C) Go out in space! How cool would it be to see Earth from the moon?

D) Run the Mission Control Center, which handles any problems a space mission might encounter.

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7 For Halloween, you:

A) Spend weeks thinking of and shopping for a perfect costume. Your look will be on point!

B) Make your own costume. It’ll be just how you want it and you’ll save money to boot.

C) Dress as your favorite, but not that famous, character.

Who cares if anyone else “gets it”?

D) Coordinate a group costume with your friends so that everyone’s in on the fun.

8 Your room is decorated with:

A) Posters of your idols—all the athletes, artists, and others who’ve achieved your dreams.

B) Lots of artsy stuff. Collages, paintings, and even images of space are inspiring to you.

C) Different stuff all the time! You’ll put things up, only to get into new things and redecorate.

D) Pics of you and your girl squad. You and your friends are inseparable.

9 When it comes to exercise, you:

A) Stick to the same sport—you’re just about to perfect that jump shot!

B) Make up a twist on whatever sport you’re playing.

New rules keep things fun!

C) Are always trying something new. Switching things up keeps it interesting.

D) Love cheering on your friends when they beat their own best time or high score.

If You Answered…

Mostly A’s: You’re a go-getter! You’ve got a vision of how you want your life to look and you keep going for it, even when the going gets tough. Your can-do mentality and ambition will take you far!

Mostly B’s: You’re an innovator! You’re an original, independent thinker. With your love of learning and natural curiosity, you’re a wonder at solving problems in creative new ways.

Mostly C’s: You’re a risk-taker! You’ve got an open mind and love the thrill of trying new things. Your embrace of adventure will open doors for others who might not be as bold.

Mostly D’s: You’re a leader! You’re an advocate for all and are always cheering on the group. Through empathy, team building, and humility, you empower those around you to be their best.

THERE IS POWER IN EVERY

G.I.R.L.

Unleash it at Girl Scouts.

A Girl Scout is a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ At Girl Scouts, girls discover who they are, where their talents lie, and what they care the most about.

They connect with people in their communities. And they take action to change the world. Through our program, the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, girls develop a strong sense of self, display positive values, and seek challenges. They learn from setbacks, form healthy relationships, and identify and solve problems in their communities— unleashing their inner G.I.R.L. every step of the way.

How does she find the power of G.I.R.L. in her?

Girl Scouts teaches girls to empower themselves by engaging in girl-led, collaborative, and hands-on experiences. Guided by supportive adults who help girls pursue their goals, girls participate in a variety of fun and challenging activities. Here, girls will: • Engage in healthy activities!

• Find their entrepreneurial spirit and learn financial literacy!

• Explore the great outdoors!

• Participate in hands-on STEM skill-building!

• Connect with girls around the world!

• Take on meaningful community service projects!

Did you know?

Girl Scouts are prepared for a lifetime of leadership.

90%

OF ALL FEMALE U.S. ASTRONAUTS

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OF ALL FEMALE TECH LEADERS

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OF FEMALE U.S. SENATORS

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OF FEMALE U.S. SECRETARIES OF STATE

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Join us for our 2018 Signature Event!

On Saturday, March 24, 2018, we are hosting your third Believe in Girls Expo in Springfield, Missouri.

Garnering over 1,000 attendees in previous years, the event will be held at the Springfield Expo Center with a large area dedicated to exhibit booths featuring fun and educational activities that help girls unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader). Join us to be a part of this unique, girlinspired celebration!

Girl Scouts practice leadership with grit like a gogetter, problem solve like an innovator, embrace new challenges like a risk-taker, and show empathy like a leader. Believe in the power of G.I.R.L.!

Saturday, March 24, 2018 12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

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a c i R a t s o C

A Touch of the Tropics

Delve into an ecological paradise, walk amid lush rainforests and beneath towering volcanoes in enchanting Costa Rica. Transport your troop deep into a misty cloud forest, get up close to the world’s most magnificent plant and animal habitats, and see sensational waterfalls and hot springs. From beginning to end, experience natural beauty and thrilling adventures beyond what you ever imagined!

See what you’ll experience at eftours.com/cosj

July 9-18, 2019

SAN JOSÉ • Day 1 Fly to Costa Rica and meet your Tour Director at the airport in San José.

ARENAL REGION • Days 2-3 Take a coffee tour. Travel to the Arenal region. Take a kayaking trip on Lake Arenal. Visit Poás Volcano. Visit La Fortuna Waterfall. Visit hot springs.

Participate in a cultural activity with a local community.

MONTEVERDE • Days 4-5 Travel to Monteverde Reserve.

Optional: Horseback riding in Monteverde Visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest.

Plant a tree in the EF reserve in Monteverde with your group.

Experience a canopy tour.

CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST • Days 6-7 Travel to the Central Pacific Coast.

Enjoy lunch at the Rainforest.

Adventures Park: take a two-hour hike and visit a butterfly garden. Experience a Crocodile River Tour. Visit Manuel Antonio National Park.

SAN JOSÉ • Days 8-9 Travel via Sarchi to San José.

Participate in ox cart painting activity.

Optional: Folklore evening Depart for home.

EXTENSION: SAN JOSÉ • Days 9-10 Take a whitewater rafting excursion on the Sarapiquí River.

More information on page 21!

How to enroll: Lock in your price and en roll for $95.

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New Journeys and Badges Here’s the inside scoop on the newest STEM and Outdoor programs!

New Girl Scout offerings for STEM and Outdoor are on the way! Each is topic-specific, aligned to the five program outcomes, and can be used as a prerequisite to the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. Look for these new Journeys and badges as they roll out this fall! Until then, here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming.

STEM JOURNEYS Engineering | Think Like an Engineer Girls learn how to think like a designer by participating in hands-on design challenges and completing a Take Action project.

Developed in partnership with WGBH/Design Squad. Daisy through Junior, Multi-level (K–5)

Computer Science | Think Like a Programmer Girls participate in interactive computationalthinking activities to learn how programmers solve problems. Girls also complete a Take Action project. Developed in partnership with Code.org. Daisy through Junior, Multi-level (K–5) Outdoor STEM | Think Like a Citizen Scientist Girls learn the scientific method by undertaking a citizen science project that involves making observations, collecting data, and working with scientists to receive feedback on research and findings. Girls also complete a Take Action project.

Developed in partnership with SciStarter. Daisy through Junior, Multi-level (K–5)

OUTDOOR JOURNEY Outdoor Anchored by the Troop Camping badge, this new Journey will deepen girls’ outdoor skills through badges that lead to a Take Action project and inspire girls to take an interest in environmental stewardship. Daisy through Ambassador

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BADGES Engineering | Robotics Girls design their own robots after learning how they’re built and programmed. “Unplugged” activities allow girls to earn badges without buying kits.

Daisy through Junior

Engineering | Mechanical Engineering Girls complete hands-on engineering activities, such as building and testing roller coasters, race cars, and jumping robots.

Developed in partnership with GoldieBlox. Daisy through Brownie

Girls’ Choice | Troop Camping This year, girls from across the United States had the chance to vote for their favorite badge category and topic. And the winner is…Troop Camping! Daisy through Ambassador

New Daisy Badges Two new Daisy badges, Outdoor Art Maker and Good Neighbor, give Daisies a chance to get in on the creativity other Girl Scouts already enjoy and discover all about their school, city or town, and state! Daisy

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience Through Girl Scouting, girls unleash their skills, talents, and passions. They connect with other Girl Scouts and people in their communities, and they take action to change the world. Our program is girl-led, so girls team up and work together to explore the things that interest them most as they learn by doing. That’s how Girl Scouts unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ as they achieve the five leadership outcomes:

Sense of self • Positive values • Challenge seeking Healthy relationships • Community problem solving

DAISY BROWNIE JUNIOR CADETTE SENIOR AMBASSADOR MU LTI

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The Volunteer Toolkit: Your Digital Troop Assistant!

The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) gives you program content and other resources to manage your troop planning all year long—and keep it going smoothly!

You can: ● Access Journey and petal and badge troop meeting plans ● See step-by-step activity guides for each troop meeting ● View and edit your troop roster ● Manage renewals for both girls and adults ● Email parents with a single click ● Share troop meeting activities with parents ● Record troop finances and girls’ meeting attendance ● Log girls’ petal/badge and Journey achievements ● Add events and your own troop activities

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NEW

The Volunteer Toolkit now offers multi-level troop access and has all-new program content for STEM and Outdoors, plus Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden!

What volunteers are saying: Fully customizable, the Volunteer Toolkit is digitally responsive so you can plan and prepare practically anywhere.

“I like that there are meeting plans and schedules to follow.

I also like being able to keep track of the patches my girls earn.

The ‘my troop’ feature that allows me to email all of the parents at once is great, too—I use that a lot.”

Want to learn more about the Volunteer Toolkit?

Just sign in at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org, click MY GS and check it out!

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Troop leaders: meet the Volunteer Toolkit, a new web app that has everything you need for a whole year of Girl Scout fun in one convenient place—your phone, tablet, or desktop.

The VTK contains program and meeting plans for K-5 (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and K-5 multi-level). Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops have access to features including the troop roster, troop finances, national resources, and all K-5 program content (if needed for working with younger troops).

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Volunteer Awards Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland values all adult volunteers and recognizes the contribution they make in developing girl leaders. Girl Scout Adult Awards and Recognitions are presented to adult members who provide exemplary service and go above and beyond the expectations of their position to make a difference in the organization.

The President’s Award The President’s Award recognizes the efforts of a service-delivery team or committee whose exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpassed team goals and resulted in significant, measurable impact toward reaching the council’s overall goals.

The Appreciation Pin The Appreciation Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience; this support has had measurable impact on one geographic area of service to reach and surpass the mission-delivery goals of the council.

The Honor Pin The Honor Pin recognizes an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience; this support has had measurable impact on two or more geographic areas of service to reach and surpass the mission-delivery goals of the council.

The Thanks Badge The Thanks Badge honors an individual whose ongoing commitment, leadership, and service have had an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission-delivery goals and priorities of the entire council or the entire Girl Scout Movement.

The Thanks Badge II The Thanks Badge II honors a previous Thanks Badge award recipient who has continued to provide exemplary service in a leadership role which resulted in a measurable impact benefiting the entire Girl Scout Movement.

The Volunteer of Excellence This award recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the National Program Portfolio, or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Years of Service Pin The Volunteer Years of Service Pin recognizes a volunteer for her/his years of active volunteer service at five-year intervals (25, 30, 35, etc.). Volunteers with 25 or more years of service will be recognized at the GSMH volunteer recognition ceremony if a Years of Service Form is submitted.

Juliette Low Community Partnership Award This award recognizes an organization or an individual in the community who has supported Girl Scouting over the past year.

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Nomination Process 1. Decide which award is appropriate for the service.

Complete criteria for each award is found on our website in the searchable forms directory.

3. Submit your nomination by December 1!

Submit completed forms by the deadline listed on the award description page.

2. Fill out the Nomination Form.

An individual or group familiar with the service performed will complete the Nomination Form for the appropriate award. The nomination must include specific information that demonstrates the nominee’s service, scope, and impact. It must be specific to the award being nominated. If the award criteria states that endorsements are needed, the nominator should ask the necessary number of endorsers to complete an Endorsement Form.

The nominating individual will be notified in early February whether the candidate was approved. In mid-February, approved candidates will be notified that they will be recognized at GSMH’s volunteer recognition ceremony. They will not, however, be notified of the specific recognition for which they will be honored.

Who can nominate awardees?

Volunteers and staff across all departments and functions within Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland are encouraged to nominate adults for formal Girl Scouts of the USA awards. The awards listed on page 16 are a summary of the GSUSA Adult Awards and Recognitions.

Detailed descriptions of each award or recognition, along with nomination criteria, can be found on our website.

You can always contact us for more information!

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Events & Travel

Our events are designed to offer a variety of scheduled activities that are open to all girls by grade level. Girls can choose to participate in as many events as they like, exploring their skills and interests along the way in a variety of areas such as personal growth, STEM, business literacy, outdoor, arts and culture, and much more. Girls get the necessary guidance from community collaborators, adult volunteers, and council staff to develop their skills and understand how those skills can be used to make a difference in the world.

Girls may register for events as a troop or individually.

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Aqua Night Lock-In $15 • GIRL

Canoe 101 $15 • GIRL

$10 • ADULT

Join us for the third annual Aqua Night Lock-In at the Columbia Activity and Recreation Center (ARC). Girls will spend the night swimming and having fun with your friends! Activities will include swimming, games, crafts, and movies. Price includes a snack and patch.

Columbia Activity & Recreation Center • Columbia, MO November 18 | 9:00 p.m. — November 19 | 6:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 20, 2017 MIN/MAX: 100/300

Be Fearless - Fall Product Program Rally $5 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Join us as we jump into Fall Product Program 2017! Learn about the new items available this year, explore different ways to participate, and discover how easy it is to raise funds for your troop. Activities, games, and crafts will make this a fun event for all who attend. All girls will receive a Fall Product Program Rally Patch.

Dexter Service Center October 5 | 5:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 22, 2017 MIN/MAX: 20/200

Kennett, MO October 7 | 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 25, 2017 MIN/MAX: 20/200

Cape Girardeau, MO October 8 | 3:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 25, 2017 MIN/MAX: 20/200

Poplar Bluff, MO October 21 | 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 6, 2017 MIN/MAX: 20/200

BLAST: Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training $30 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Girls will learn to provide responsible childcare through leadership skills, professionalism, basic care, safety planning, and first aid. Girls will receive a certification in babysitting from the American Red Cross and reference materials to take home. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch. We also offer this program on-request. Contact us at info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org to schedule one for your troop or service unit (minimum of 8 girls to hold a training).

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FREE • ADULT

This two-hour session will introduce girls to the basics of canoeing. Topics include boating safety, canoeing terminology, and how to paddle as a pair. Girls will become familiar with canoeing equipment and paddling. This program is a prerequisite to Canoe 102.

Mintahama Program Center October 14 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 29, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/12 Cherokee Ridge Program Center October 21 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: October 6, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/12 Silver Meadows Program Center October 21 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 6, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/12

Canoe 102 $15 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

During this two-hour session paddlers will fine-tune their paddling techniques learned in Canoe 101 and learn new, valuable strokes. Paddlers will learn how to maneuver their canoe through various games and may even have a race! Prerequisite: Canoe 101.

Silver Meadows Program Center April 7 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 23, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/12

Malden, MO October 28 | 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 6, 2017 MIN/MAX: 8/20

Poplar Bluff, MO November 18 | 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 3, 2017 MIN/MAX: 8/20

Latonka Program Center April 14 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 30, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/12

Springfield Service Center February 3 | 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2018 MIN/MAX: 8/20

Cape Girardeau Service Center May 19 | 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: May 4, 2018 MIN/MAX: 8/20

Finbrooke Program Center April 21 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 6, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/12

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Car Sense $25 • GIRL

$10 • ADULT

Get a handle on basic car maintenance and investigate vehicle safety. Seniors will meet some requirements for the Car Care badge and everyone will earn a fun patch! Dinner and patch is included.

Costa Rica: Touch of the Tropics

$2800 GIRL

CONNECT with your global community.

$3400 ADULT

Jefferson City, MO November 4 | 1:30 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 18, 2017 MIN/MAX: 20/50

Join us on a 9-day adventure hosted by EF Tours! Delve into an ecological paradise, walk amid lush rain forests and beneath towering volcanoes.

Activities include kayaking, zip lining, visiting a local school, coffee plantations, hot springs, waterfalls, the Cloud Forest, and going on a Crocodile River Tour. Estimated cost is $2,800 - $3,400 and includes airfare and transportation, hotels, all meals, entrance fees, and a full-time tour director. Cost subject to change.

Daisy Dudes

Coming in Summer 2019!

More details on page 11!

$30 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Pony rides, games on horseback, and pony painting! Girls will learn safety and how to guide their horses—a beginning to the horse experience. Girls will receive a snack and patch.

Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 5 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 21, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/30

Daring Detectives $15 • GIRL

$3 • ADULT

Do your girls like mysteries? Can they use their detective skills to solve one?

Girls will create secret codes and work with others at team-building activities!

Snack and patch is included.

Silver Meadows Program Center April 14 | 2:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 28, 2018 MIN/MAX: 20/100

Day at the Fox $45 • GIRL

$45 • ADULT

Engineering for Cadettes $12 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Students from the Society of Women Engineers at the University of MissouriColumbia will introduce girls to the amazing world of engineering through hands-on experiments and activities. This program is a great introduction to engineering and STEM! Girls will receive a custom patch.

University of Missouri • Columbia, MO February 10 | 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 20, 2018 MIN/MAX: 30/100

Engineering for Juniors $12 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Students from the Society of Women Engineers at the University of MissouriColumbia will introduce girls to the amazing world of engineering through hands-on experiments and activities. This program is a great introduction to engineering and STEM! Girls will receive a custom patch.

University of Missouri • Columbia, MO February 10 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Fall Fest

Registration Deadline: Jan. 20, 2018 MIN/MAX: 30/100

Fitness Connections

Join us for a day at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis! We will meet at the theater in the morning to take a historic tour. Enjoy lunch on your own at one of the nearby restaurants, then come back to the theatre for a matinée performance of the fully-staged musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol.’

Girls will enjoy fall themed activities, tour camp on a hay wagon ride, and sing along around a bonfire. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for all participants. Each girl will receive a patch. Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.

Experience the science behind being fit!

Learn about healthy eating, exercising to music, and nutritious snacking. Then, work with a Chemistry professor to explore the composition of the snack made. Wear tennis shoes and be ready to move! Girls will receive a patch.

Fox Theater • St. Louis, MO December 16 | 10:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 9, 2017 MIN/MAX: 50/200

Cherokee Ridge Program Center October 15 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 29, 2017 MIN/MAX: 20/100

Stephen’s College • Columbia, MO January 20 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 5, 2018 MIN/MAX: 25/100

$15 • GIRL

$5 • ADULT

$12 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

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The Gathering: Wizarding World of Girl Scouts $45 • GIRL

$30 • ADULT

Don’t miss the ultimate girl’s weekend for teen Girl Scouts! Girls will settle into their unit on Friday and make new friends around the campfire.

On Saturday, girls choose up to five workshops from a wide variety of options. The evening will be full of fun Harry Potter Style! A special registration form will be available on our website after September 1. Price includes four meals, lodging, supplies, an event t-shirt, and a fun patch. This is a twonight event. Check-in is at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, and departure is at 11:00 a.m.

Sunday.

Finbrooke Program Center October 20 | 6:00 p.m. — October 22 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 2, 2017 MIN/MAX: 50/100

Girl Power Slumber Party $15 • GIRL

$5 • ADULT

Girls will unlock their super powers as they dive into amazing games, crafts, swimming, and more—even a movie! Girls will receive a fun patch. Custom event t-shirt available through pre-order for an additional cost. Please bring a sleeping bag/blanket, pillow, pajamas, water bottle, and anything else you would bring for a sleepover.

SEMO Aquatic and Rec Center • Cape Girardeau, MO April 13 | 7:30 p.m. — April 14 | 7:30 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 23, 2018 MIN/MAX: 40/200

Girl Scout Jubilee

$10 • GIRL

$3 • ADULT

Celebrate everything that’s great about being a Girl Scout! Experience traditions such as outdoor skills, songs, and much more. Bring a water bottle and sack lunch, but don’t pack dessert—we’ll be making S’mores! Brownies and Juniors will earn and receive their “Girl Scout Way” badges and all others will receive a fun patch.

Dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes.

Latonka Program Center September 23 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 8, 2017 MIN/MAX: 25/100

Silver Meadows Program Center October 7 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 16, 2017 MIN/MAX: 25/100

Girl Scouts in the Woods $12 • GIRL

Coming Soon!

Phantom of the Opera and the sound of music These smashing Broadway musicals will be coming to Springfield this year! GSMH will offer a group program rate for at least one performance of each show. Look for details in Volunteer Connections soon!

FREE • ADULT

Girls will learn hiking tips, pack their own snack, set up their own tent, and hit the trails for a nature hike. Brownies will earn the Hiker badge while Juniors and Cadettes work towards their Camper or Trailblazer badges (not all requirements will be met at this event). All girls will receive a fun patch and a snack. Please bring a small backpack, water bottle, and a sack lunch. Dress for the weather, including sturdy, close-toed shoes. Bug spray and sunscreen is recommended.

Echo Bluff State Park • Eminence, MO September 16 | 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 1, 2017 MIN/MAX: 20/100

Big Oak Tree State Park • East Prairie, MO May 26 | 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: May 4, 2018 MIN/MAX: 20/100

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Lock-In $24 • GIRL

$12 • ADULT

Fun is the name of the game at this lock-in! Challenge your girls with rock-climbing or foam archery; they’ll take on their friends in a game of pool, ping pong, or fooseball; make a craft, sing a song...who knows what other fun things will be waiting! Girls will receive a patch. Participants will receive a late night snack. Girls registering without a troop must have an adult chaperone. No tagalongs are permitted.

Victory Gym & Fitness Center • Joplin, MO November 17 | 9:30 p.m. — November 18 | 7:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 6, 2017 MIN/MAX: 150/300

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Happy Tails

$12 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Girls will spend the morning making needed supplies out of recycled materials for a local animal shelter. Learn from special guests speaking on pet care, the needs of animals, and exploring the world of cats, dogs, farm animals, and wildlife. Girls will receive a patch and snack.

Cape Girardeau, MO January 27 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 12, 2018 MIN/MAX: 20/100

Horse Rider

Dexter Service Center February 3 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 26, 2018 MIN/MAX: 20/50

$45 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Girls will learn safety, grooming, and saddling a horse, and of course, spend lots of time riding! Then, girls will show off their new skills in a Cow Girl Challenge obstacle course! Girls will receive a patch. Participants need to bring a sack lunch and drink.

Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 28 | 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Juliette’s Tea Party

Registration Deadline: Apr. 14, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/30

$10 • GIRL

$3 • ADULT

Learn proper etiquette and manners while enjoying tea and sweets. Make a craft to take home and learn games that Juliette Gordon Low herself would have played! Girls will receive a patch. Girls are welcome to come dressed for a fancy tea party or wear their Girl Scout uniform.

Silver Meadows Program Center November 4 | 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 20, 2017 MIN/MAX: 25/100

London to Lucerne: Europe Trip CONNECT with your global community.

$4500 GIRL

$5050 ADULT

Join us on this life-changing travel experience! Travelers will spend 11 days abroad visiting London, England; Paris, France; and Adelboden and Lucerne, Switzerland. This trip includes visits to two Girl Scout World Centers: Pax Lodge in London and Our Chalet in Adelboden. Girls must be 14 years of age

by July 1, 2018 to attend the trip. Estimated cost is $4,500 per girl and includes airfare, hotel with four girls to a room, transportation on the trip, breakfast and dinner, and most attraction admissions. Estimated cost for adults is $5,050 and includes airfare, hotel with 2 adults to a room, transportation on the trip, breakfast and dinner, and most attractions admission. To register for the trip go to eftours.com/enroll. Our tour number is 2022404HK. At time of registration, you will pay a $95 non-refundable deposit. You can set up monthly payments or other payment arrangements at that time.

London, England | Pax Lodge Paris, France Adelboden, Switzerland | Our Chalet Lucerne, Switzerland July 6 ­— July 16, 2018

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Magic of Chemistry $15 • GIRL

$10 • ADULT

In Discovery of Crystallography, girls will dive into the world of crystals!

Encompassing all scientific subjects, participants will discover the principles behind the discovery of DNA’s structure, the similarity between diamonds and pencils, the uniqueness of snowflakes, and much more! Girl price includes lunch in the dorm dining hall, a t-shirt, and a patch. Please include the t-shirt size for each girl on your registration form. Shirts are available in adult sizes S-3XL. Please add an extra $2 for for 2XL and $3 for 3XL. Adult price includes lunch. To accommodate as many girls as possible, we ask troops to limit the number of adults to the required Girl Scout safety ratios. No tagalongs permitted.

University of Missouri • Columbia, MO October 28 | 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 6, 2017 MIN/MAX: 50/100 University of Missouri • Columbia, MO March 3 | 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Feb. 9, 2018 MIN/MAX: 50/100

My Lady and Me Tea $12 • GIRL

$5 • ADULT

Girls can don their favorite attire and bring a special lady to the My Lady and Me Tea! There will be an etiquette lesson and girls will practice their new skills while drinking tea and feasting on yummy treats. Girls will receive a patch.

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Marvelous Mystery

$15 • GIRL

$3 • ADULT

Do you like mysteries? Can you uncover a mystery using your five senses? Join us to learn more about the five senses and solving a puzzle with your friends! Girls will receive a snack and patch.

Silver Meadows Program Center April 14 | 9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 28, 2018 MIN/MAX: 20/100

Night at the Museum Lock-In $30 • GIRL

$16 • ADULT

Dig for a dinosaur, ride a high-wire bike, discover another country—the possibilities are endless! End the night watching “Night at the Museum” and sleeping in the museum! Girls will receive a patch. Girls registering without a troop must bring an adult chaperone. To accommodate as many girls as possible, we ask troops to limit the number of adults to required Girl Scout safety ratios. No tagalongs are permitted.

Discovery Center • Springfield, MO March 2 | 8:00 p.m. — March 3 | 8:00 a.m.

Outdoor Adventures

Registration Deadline: Feb. 20, 2018 MIN/MAX: 100/225 $10 • GIRL

$2 • ADULT

Spend the day at camp as you explore the out-of-doors. Girls will learn outdoor skills, participate in fun hands-on activities, go on a hike, and make s’mores! Girls will receive a patch.

Finbrooke Program Center April 14 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 2, 2018 MIN/MAX: 40/100

Pony Tails

Mintahama Program Center May 5 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 23, 2018 MIN/MAX: 40/100 $45 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Girls will have a great time while learning horse safety and experiencing games on horseback! Girls will receive a patch. Participants need to bring a sack lunch and drink.

Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 7 | 8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Program Aide Training

Registration Deadline: Mar. 23, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/30

$10 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Kennett, MO April 7 | 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 23, 2018 MIN/MAX: 30/100

By earning the Cadette Program Aide Award, Cadettes will learn the basic skills and strategies they need to work with younger girls, and give them ideas for teaching crafts, songs, and games. Girls can request training to teach outdoor skills to younger girls as well. Participants need to bring a sack lunch. Before attending Program Aide Training, girls must have earned their Leadership in Action award.

Poplar Bluff, MO April 21 | 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 13, 2018 MIN/MAX: 30/100

Kennett, MO October 7 | 11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 22, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/30

Dexter Service Center January 13 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 5, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/30

Perryville, MO May 5 | 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 20, 2018 MIN/MAX: 30/100

Springfield Service Center January 20 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 8, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/30

Perryville, MO April 28 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 6, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/30

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SEMO STEAM Camp

$185 • GIRL

$40 • ADULT

Work alongside University professors as we explore amazing aspects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Activities will include hands-on-lab time, field trips, a swim party, Challenge Course and time in the recreational center.

Live on the SEMO campus and experience life in the dorms and eating on campus.

No financial assistance available. Cookie Credit is accepted.

Southeast Missouri State University • Cape Girardeau, MO July 5 | 9:00 a.m. — July 8 | 2:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jun. 22, 2018 MIN/MAX: 20/50

Sports Lock-In

$14 • GIRL

$10 • ADULT

Cheer the Lady Bears Volleyball team to victory, then spend the night at MSU! Following the game, girls will go down to the court to high-five the players and receive an autographed team poster. MSU athletes will help girls earn portions of the athlete badges while the night is spent playing a variety of sports! We will end the night watching a movie. Girls will receive a patch. Girls registering without a troop must bring an adult chaperone. No tagalongs are permitted.

Missouri State University • Springfield, MO October 20 | 7:00 p.m. — October 21 | 8:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 9, 2017 MIN/MAX: 125/300

Take Aim 2

Take Aim 1 $15 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

$15 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Experience the archery ranges! Take Aim 1 will teach participants the basics of archery: range etiquette, equipment, safety, and proper shooting technique.

Prerequisite to Take Aim 2.

This second level archery program will allow girls to further develop their shooting basics, practice new skills, and become more confident archers.

Prerequisite: Take Aim 1.

Silver Meadows Program Center October 14 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 29, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/20

Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 7 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 23, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/20

Latonka Program Center November 4 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 20, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/20

Finbrooke Program Center May 12 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 27, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/20

Mintahama Program Center November 5 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 20, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/20

Silver Meadows Program Center May 19 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: May 4, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/20

TEAM Challenge

$30 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Girls test their limits and traverse elements such as the Postman’s Walk, Pirate’s Crossing, or the Zipline (each course has different elements). Girls will face challenges while on the course. Girls should be prepared to bring their “game face!”

Latonka Program Center April 21 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 6, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/20

Finbrooke Program Center May 5 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 20, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/20 volunteer 411 • fall/winter 2017

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adventure Let us help you plan your next outdoor adventure!

Thanks to our new Outdoor Adventure Program Request form, you can view all the available programs at each program center, select a program on request, and then we will schedule a certified facilitator to provide the program. We can even tailor each program to meet your needs! Program centers can be reserved at no cost to your troop, although program fees may still apply. Read on to learn more.

Archery: Beginner & Intermediate Archery programs teach participants the fundamentals of archery range etiquette, equipment, safety, and proper shooting technique. Then, girls will develop and practice their new skills, becoming more confident archers. Price is $5 per participant.

Available at Cherokee Ridge, Finbrooke, Latonka, Mintahama, and Silver Meadows.

Challenge Courses: Low Ropes, High Ropes, The Tower, & Zipline Challenge course programs stretch comfort zones, test teamwork and limits, and push girls to use skills in critical and creative thinking, communication, and cooperation.

Prices range from $10-$15 per participant. Available at Finbrooke and Latonka (except The Tower).

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Canoeing: Beginner & Intermediate Canoeing programs introduce girls to the basics of canoeing: boating safety, terminology, and how to paddle as a pair. After becoming familiar with paddling, girls will fine-tune their paddling techniques and learn new, valuable paddle strokes. Price is $5 per participant. Available at Cherokee Ridge, Finbrooke, Friendship Fields, Latonka, Mintahama, and Silver Meadows.

Horseback Riding All equestrian programs offer the opportunity to work on improving riding skills and gain horse knowledge.

Sessions are geared to safety, grooming, saddling, and riding skills.

Price is $15 per participant. Available only at Cherokee Ridge.

Swimming Lifeguards available at Cherokee Ridge, Finbrooke, Latonka, and Mintahama.

Price is $6 per swimmer, per two hours, with a two hour minimum.

Team Building Games Problem-solving and team-building games will help girls push individual boundaries, while others will provide skills in thinking creatively, communication, and cooperating to reach a goal. Price is $5 per person.

Available at all program centers.

More information on grade levels, pricing, time frames, number of participants, and more can be found on the Outdoor Adventure Program Request form and guidelines, found at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org.

How can you reserve program centers?

How can you utilize program centers?

Program centers can be reserved for day use or overnight.

Just fill out a Program Center Reservation form—found on our website or at any of our service centers. This form must be submitted at least four weeks prior to your event.

Upon approval, a confirmation packet will be sent to you.

Program centers are playgrounds full of outdoor opportunities! In addition to the Girl Scout tradition of troop camping, our new Outdoor Adventure Program Request form outlines all of our available activities! You can find this form on our website, in the new searchable forms directory.

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Think Like a Scientist

$10 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Girls will learn to think like a scientist as they participate in hand-on activities led by students and professors from Missouri State University. Girls will earn portions of the new science badges and Journeys. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch.

Missouri State University • Springfield, MO November 4 | 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2017 MIN/MAX: 20/60

Titanic Daddy-Daughter Date Night $35 • PER COUPLE

$10 • ADDITIONAL DAUGHTER

Enjoy a magical evening with your own little princess. Guys are invited to bring their gals to date night aboard Titanic. Price includes museum tour, dessert, drink, flashlight, and photo keepsake. Guests are encouraged to wear their princess and prince attire. This event is not facilitated by GSMH. To reserve your spot, you must contact the Titanic Museum directly at 800-381-7670.

Titanic Museum • Branson, MO January 26 | 6:00 p.m. — 9:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 19, 2018 MIN/MAX: 50/200

Titanic Museum Lock-In $28 • GIRL

$20 • ADULT

Travel back in time as history comes alive at the Titanic Museum in Branson! Arrive after hours to explore the museum, enjoy hands-on activities, hear stories from the crew members, and watch a movie before sleeping in the museum. This amazing overnight experience adventure is only available to Girl Scouts! Includes a custom patch and a snack for all participants. Girls registering without a troop must bring a chaperone. To accommodate as many girls as possible, we ask troops to limit the number of adults to required Girl Scout safety ratios. Due to lack of a separate sleeping space, males are not permitted to chaperone this lock-in. No tagalongs are permitted. Please note, this event is for September 2018.

Titanic Museum • Branson, MO September 21 | 9:00 p.m. — September 22 | 7:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 10, 2018 MIN/MAX: 100/200

Winter Bootcamp $35 • GIRL

Filled with Girl Scout trainings and outdoor survival skills, this weekend is not for the weak! Girls will settle in on Friday and make new friends around the campfire. On Saturday, girls will choose workshops from a wide variety of trainings and outdoor skills. Lunch on Saturday will be a special Dutch Oven cooking class. A special registration form will be available on our website after November 1. Price includes four meals, lodging, supplies, and a fun patch. This is a two-night event. Checkin is at 6:00 p.m. Friday, and departure is at 11:00 a.m. Sunday.

Mintahama Program Center Jan. 5 | 6:00 p.m. — Jan. 7 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Dec. 15, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/30 Silver Meadows Program Center Jan. 12 | 6:00 p.m. — Jan. 14 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Dec. 15, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/30 Latonka Program Center Jan. 19 | 6:00 p.m. — Jan. 21 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 5, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/30

Winter Wonders Around the World $6 • GIRL

Trail Blazers

$45 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

Girls will increase their horse knowledge and riding skills—horse safety, grooming, and tacking is all part of this fun day. Then, we’ll saddle up for a trail ride! Girls will receive a patch. Participants need to bring a sack lunch and drink.

Cherokee Ridge Program Center October 21 | 9:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Vertical Girls

Registration Deadline: Oct. 6, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/30 $30 • GIRL

FREE • ADULT

$20 • ADULT

FREE • ADULT

Join us making winter-time and holiday crafts from around the world and enjoy some hot cocoa and snacks. This is a drop in event. Your retail shop will also be open that day for holiday shopping.

Dexter Service Center December 2 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 20, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/100

Going up! Girls will challenge themselves by tackling the climbing/rappelling tower at Finbrooke Program Center. They will climb the rock wall, enjoy a great view from 40 feet in the sky, and then rappel their way back down.

Jefferson City Service Center December 2 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 20, 2017 MIN/MAX: 25/100

Finbrooke Program Center October 7 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 22, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/20

Cape Girardeau Service Center December 20 | 2:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Dec. 6, 2017 MIN/MAX: 10/100

Finbrooke Program Center May 19 | 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: May 4, 2018 MIN/MAX: 10/20

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Volunteer Trainings

A leader is defined not only by the qualities and skills one has, but also by how those qualities and skills are used to make a difference in the world. Changing the world for the better might sound like a daunting task, but knowing how to be safe, manage your finances, and perform CPR will help you along the way. We are committed to providing you with quality resources, ideas, and support. Training courses are an integral part of that support.

Listed on the following pages are the training courses offered to volunteers.

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$40 • ADULT

First Aid & CPR First Aid & CPR Training is strongly recommended for at least one adult volunteer in every troop. The safety activity checkpoints for certain Girl Scout activities require that an adult be certified in First Aid and CPR and act as primary first aid provider. New and experienced leaders, assistant leaders, and other registered adults are encouraged to attend this course! Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Adult and Child First Aid and CPR. Digital certificate available upon successful completion.

Joplin Service Center November 11 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 20, 2017 MIN/MAX: 5/12

Cape Girardeau Service Center December 2 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 17, 2017 MIN/MAX: 4/10

Dexter Service Center January 13 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Dec. 22, 2017 MIN/MAX: 4/10

Jefferson City Service Center January 20 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 6, 2018 MIN/MAX: 3/12

Joplin Service Center January 27 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 16, 2018 MIN/MAX: 5/12

Springfield Service Center February 3 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 22, 2018 MIN/MAX: 5/12

Cape Girardeau Service Center May 5 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 20, 2018 MIN/MAX: 4/10

Jefferson City Service Center May 5 | 2:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 21, 2018 MIN/MAX: 3/12

Dexter Service Center June 9 | 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: May 25, 2018 MIN/MAX: 4/10

$40 • ADULT

First Aid & CPR: Blended Learning Option First Aid & CPR Training is strongly recommended for at least one adult volunteer in every troop. The safety activity checkpoints for certain Girl Scout activities require that an adult be certified in First Aid and CPR and act as primary first aid provider. New and experienced leaders, assistant leaders, and other registered adults are encouraged to attend this course!

This version of the course requires approximately 2 1/2 hours of online study in advance of the in-person skills check on the training date listed. Participants will be sent a link for the online portion of this Jefferson City Service Center course, and must bring their certificate of completion to the in-person skills check.

October 19 | 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

Successful completion results in a 2-year certification in Adult and Child First Aid Registration Deadline: Oct. 5, 2017 and CPR. Digital certificate available upon successful completion.

MIN/MAX: 3/12 Springfield Service Center November 7 | 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 23, 2017 MIN/MAX: 5/12

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Jefferson City Service Center November 7 | 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 24, 2017 MIN/MAX: 3/12

Jefferson City Service Center March 6 | 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Feb. 20, 2018 MIN/MAX: 3/12

Is your CPR certification about to expire? Contact us for options to get certified!

FREE • ADULT

Grade Level Training HOME-STUDY COURSE

The Girl Scout grade level trainings are designed to introduce you to the world of Girl Scouting for the specific age of your troop. Discover how the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout Journeys work and how to guide your girls in their Girl Scout Leadership Experience. To request this training please contact us.

FREE • Adult

Indoor Overnights/Day Trips Training HOME-STUDY COURSE

This training is required for all day trips and indoor overnight stays. This course covers safety preparedness, GSMH policies and procedures, kaper charts, sleeping arrangements, and more. To receive this course, please contact us. A brief evaluation test is included and must be submitted for you to receive course credit. This training is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Level 1 Home Study.

FREE • ADULT

Troop Leader Training Are you a new troop leader or a leader still trying to figure things out? Troop leader training will teach you the basics like planning a meeting, kaper charts, and troop government, as well as helping you understand Journeys and earning badges.

You will leave with tools to help you feel more confident as a troop leader.

Joplin Service Center September 28 | 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 14, 2017 MIN/MAX: 5/30

Jefferson City Service Center October 24 | 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 10, 2017 MIN/MAX: 5/30

Springfield Service Center November 30 | 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Nov. 16, 2017 MIN/MAX: 5/30

Joplin Service Center February 3 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 23, 2018 MIN/MAX: 5/30

Jefferson City Service Center February 6 | 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 23, 2018 MIN/MAX: 5/30

Springfield Service Center February 10 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Jan. 29, 2018 MIN/MAX: 5/30

Cape Girardeau Service Center October 10 | 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 3, 2017 MIN/MAX: 5/30

Dexter Service Center September 30 | 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 22, 2017 MIN/MAX: 5/20

You won’t want to miss this!

Leader’s Weekend 2018

If you’ve never been—you need to get here.

Held at Finbrooke Program Center every spring, Leader’s Weekend is a retreat just for volunteers! Whether you are a new volunteer or a seasoned one, we hope you will join us for this amazing retreat weekend. No matter what your volunteer role—troop leader, service team member, trainer, program volunteer, or oncein-a-while helper—Leader’s Weekend is sure to energize and inspire you!

Save the Dates!

April 20-22, 2018

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FREE • ADULT

Outdoor Level 1 HOME-STUDY COURSE

This training prepares you to teach girls the skills involved with planning and carrying out a day of outdoor activities, and to incorporate the Girl Scout principles of safety, inclusiveness, progression of skills, girl leadership, and girl planning. It covers nocook and simple charcoal cooked meals, outdoor-based activities, and ethics. This self-study takes approximately four hours but it can take longer if you explore additional resources. Please contact us to receive this course. This course is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Level 2. If you are an experienced camper, you can test out of this training by contacting us to request a test-out evaluation form. $10 • ADULT

Outdoor Level 2 MIN/MAX: 5/20

This training prepares you to teach girls the skills for planning and experiencing a simple overnight camping trip—in a backyard or at a GSMH program center. You will learn how to incorporate the Girl Scout principles of safety, inclusiveness, progression of skills, girl leadership, and girl planning. Topics include knot-tying, cooking over a fire, dressing for the weather, packing, and programming. This course is a pre-requisite for Outdoor Level 3. If you are an experienced camper, you can test out of this training by contacting us to request a test-out evaluation form.

Sacajawea West Program Center October 7 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 22, 2017

Silver Meadows Program Center October 7 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 22, 2017

Jefferson City, MO October 28 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 13, 2017

Cherokee Ridge Program Center November 4 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 20, 2017

Sacajawea West Program Center March 10 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Feb. 23, 2018

Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 7 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 23, 2018

Mintahama Program Center April 7 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 23, 2018

Silver Meadows Program Center April 7 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Mar. 23, 2018

Cherokee Ridge Program Center April 21 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 6, 2018

Jefferson City, MO May 5 | 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 20, 2018 $25 • ADULT

Outdoor Level 3 MIN/MAX: 5/20

This training is required for tent camping at a GSMH Program Center or camping at an established campsite. This training prepares you to teach girls the skills involved with planning and experiencing a multi-day trip, including Outdoor Level 2 skills review, tent use and care, campsite selection, outdoor cooking with a skillet and fuel stove, knot-tying, and the Leave No Trace principles. This is an overnight training; participants sleep in tents. If you are an experienced camper, you can test out of this training by contacting us to request a test out evaluation.

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Sacajawea West Program Center September 30 | 9:00 a.m. — October 1 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Sept. 15, 2017

Silver Meadows Program Center April 21 | 9:00 a.m. — April 22 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 6, 2018

Cherokee Ridge Program Center May 19 | 9:00 a.m. — May 20 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: May 4, 2018

Silver Meadows Program Center October 21 | 9:00 a.m. — October 22 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Oct. 7, 2017

Sacajawea West Program Center April 28 | 9:00 a.m. — April 29 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: Apr. 13, 2018

Latonka Program Center June 2 | 9:00 a.m. — June 3 | 11:00 a.m.

Registration Deadline: May 18, 2018

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"A one-day training extravaganza!"

You're invited to attend Learn2Lead— a one-day training extravaganza filled with interesting and fun classes to help you as a Girl Scout volunteer! Choose from many different training courses designed just for you!

When and where?

Make plans to join us to start off the new Girl Scout year with amazing ideas and exciting networking opportunities!

Latonka Program Center: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Jefferson City, MO: Saturday, October 14, 2017 Nixa, MO: Saturday, October 28, 2017

Who can attend?

All registered adult volunteers, new and experienced alike!

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TROOP FINANCES Donations

Troop Finances

Girl Scouts may not raise funds on behalf of other organizations, though they may choose to contribute troop funds to service projects and initiatives of their choice.

Troops may also make donations, either material or monetary, to organizations of their choice. To receive donations, troop leaders should contact our Resource Development department.

Troops and girls should be learning to budget in a responsible and sustainable way. That means each troop should be working to minimize extra costs to themselves and to families. Troop members and families may vote to utilize troop proceeds for volunteers’ membership dues, training fees, program chaperone fees, or books. However, troop funds may never be utilized for volunteers’ personal expenses such as fuel and apparel.

Troop MoneyEarning Projects The Girl Scout program is intended to be self-sufficient. All troops are encouraged to participate in the Fall Product Program and Girl Scout Cookie Program to help provide troop funding. Because Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, Inc. is the holder of a non-profit 501(c) (3) status, all additional troop money-earning activities must be pre-approved by our Resource Development department. Complete guidelines and the Troop MoneyEarning Activity Application are available on our website.

Troop income earned through troop dues collection, product program, and money-earning activities should be utilized to serve all girls and the troop at large. Troop funds are shared by all members of the troop, and cannot be given directly to, earmarked, or designated for specific girls in dollar or percentage amounts. For further guidance on how to budget troop funds, please refer to the Troop Financial Guidelines on our website.

It is a good idea to be transparent with families about troop funds and their usage throughout the year. We strongly encourage troop leaders to: • provide receipts for parents whenever money is exchanged.

• provide parents with regular financial updates or notification of how and when troop funds are spent.

• allow parents to audit the troop checkbook and/or the annual Troop Financial Report.

• keep receipts for all purchases.

• limit ATM/cash withdrawals for troop expenses, and keep receipts to document cash purchases for the troop.

Troop Financial Reports All troops and service units are required to submit a Financial Report by October 1. This report must be verified and signed by three unrelated adults and submitted by the deadline. Report forms are available on our website.

Financial Assistance Financial assistance application forms are available on our website.

A separate application must be submitted for each applicant; troop applications are not accepted. Financial assistance is reserved for those who demonstrate need; it is not a substitute for troop funds or proceeds.

Financial assistance is available for the following: Girls: membership dues; handbooks; uniform pieces; GSMH program events, trips, and camp; Girl Scout Destinations.

Adults: membership dues; Journey handbooks; GSMH program events and trips; volunteer trainings.

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TROOP SAFETY

Girl Scout adult-to-girl ratios show the minimum number of adults needed to supervise a specific number of girls at each Girl Scout grade level. These ratios ensure the safety of girls and adults at Girl Scout activities. For example, if one adult has to respond to an emergency, a second adult is always on hand for the remaining girls.

The adults counted in these safety ratios must be approved* volunteers who are unrelated to each other (i.e., not siblings, spouses, parents, significant others, etc.) and are at least 18 years old. At least one adult at all activities must be an approved* female volunteer.

Use this handy chart to identify how many adults you need for the number of girls participating in your troop or activity!

Group Meetings

Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors

Events, Travel, & Camping

Two unrelated adults (at least one of whom is female) for this number of girls:

Plus one additional adult for each additional number of this many girls:

Two unrelated adults (at least one of whom is female) for this number of girls:

Plus one additional adult for each additional number of this many girls:

12 20 25 25 30 30

6 8 10 12 15 15

6 12 16 20 24 24

4 6 8 10 12 12

Council Program Events

Driving Safety

All troops attending council events must meet required adult-to-girl ratios and have at least one approved female volunteer in attendance. Adult chaperones should not exceed the number of girls registered per troop unless the event is designated as a family event.

Any adult who drives a vehicle with girls other than her/his own daughter(s) during a council event must be an approved* volunteer, at least 21 years of age, and a registered member. If a driver is male, there must be an approved female volunteer also traveling with the group.

Safety Activity Checkpoints Most activities outside of regular troop meetings have additional safety guidelines. Please refer to the Safety Activity Checkpoints on our website before conducting each activity.

Troop Meetings All troops must have at least two approved* volunteers at meetings, with at least one being female.

First Aiders A first aider is recommended for every troop, and is required for many Girl Scout activities. The Safety Activity Checkpoints will indicate if a first aider is required. Some medical professionals automatically qualify as first aiders. GSMH offers CPR and First Aid trainings throughout the year.

*An approved volunteer is an adult who has completed a volunteer application and background check, received notice of appointment from GSMH, and is a currently-registered Girl Scout member.

All volunteers must complete an updated background check at least every three years.

Specialized Program Facilitators GSMH hires certified program facilitators for adventure and specialized activities including: horse-riding, swimming, high ropes, archery, and small craft water activities. If your troop or service unit plans to engage in any of these activities at a GSMH program center, please contact GSMH or complete the Outdoor Adventure Program Request form so that we can schedule an appropriate council facilitator. A request form and fee information are available on our website.

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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland 210 S. Ingram Mill Road Springfield, MO 65802-6100

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877-312-4764 info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org

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