G.I.R.L. 2017 Experience Guide

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Special Edition

Ex p e r i e n ce G u i d e

This October, girls and adults from across the country will come together for the premier event for every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ who wants to make the world a better place. From educational sessions to inspiring speakers and tons of one-of-a-kind FUN, this is the girl-power event of the year.

Want to hear some exciting news? G.I.R.L. 2017 is happening in Columbus, Ohio!

Join us as we come together to celebrate girls in a big, big way!

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What is

G.I.R.L. 2017?

• A life-changing event designed to inspire girls to practice leadership every day.

10,000 people are expected to attend!

• A place for girls who step up and take action.

• A bonding event for girls and those who support them.

• A fun-filled inspirational event for every girl, brought to you by Girl Scouts.

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Oct. 6-8, 2017

GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER For registration information, visit

girlscouts.org/GIRL2017

G.I.R.L. 2017 features large group gatherings, special events, captivating speakers, and diverse breakout sessions. Each presenter is a Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, and Leader with real-life experience in making the world a better place through their actions, attitudes, and innovations. With topics ranging from self-confidence to human rights, topics all picked by girls on the G.I.R.L. 2017 design team, teens can explore their pick of issues facing girls today.

Calendar of Events Hall of Experiences

These celebrations feature amazing big-stage presenters, national entertainers, music, multi-media, and a sprinkle of stage magic.

Friday, October 6

Saturday, October 7

Fri., Oct. 6 – Sat., Oct. 7

Sunday, October 8

★ Welcome Event

★ Luncheon ★ GIRL Talk Session ★ G.I.R.L. 2017 ★ GIRL Talk Opening Session and Breakout ★ Closing Sessions Ceremony ★ Saturday Celebration

Explore more than 400 activity booths in six different neighborhoods: Outdoors, STEM, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, Global/Travel, and Take Action.

GSUSA National Council Session

Wed., Oct. 4 – Fri., Oct. 6 This is a governance meeting where delegates from across the country get to shape the future of Girl Scouts— think of it as the Girl Scout Congress.

G.I.R.L. 2017 Camp-In

Sat., Oct. 7 – Sun., Oct. 8 Join sister Girl Scouts from across the region for the world’s largest camp-in!

G.I.R.L. 2017 Weekend Pass

G.I.R.L. 2017 Weekend Pass

(grades 6 – 12 and adult chaperones)

(grades 2 – 5 and adult chaperones)

Includes:

Includes:

• Opening & Closing • GIRL Talk and breakouts • Hall of Experiences • Meals Saturday morning through Sunday morning • Friday welcome event, Saturday girl luncheon, and Saturday evening girl event

• Opening & Closing • Hall of Experiences • Saturday dinner & G.I.R.L. 2017 Camp-In, including breakfast

Hall of Experiences Day Pass (grades K – 12 and adults)

Register early for G.I.R.L. 2017 and save!

G.I.R.L. 2017 Weekend Pass

Early Bird

Advanced

by July 16

by October 1

Grades 6-12

Adult Chaperone

$345

$375

Girl

$295

$315

Grades 2-5

Adult Chaperone

$150

$165

Girl

$150

$165

Includes:

• Daily Admission to the Hall of Experiences Come as a troop or with your family!

Hall of Experiences Day Pass Girl (grades K-12)

$10

Adult

$20

Schedule, prices, and availability subject to change.

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GIRLS TOGETHER EMPOWERING AND MOBILIZING

These Go-Getters, Innovators, Risk-Takers, and Leaders are planning G.I.R.L. 2017!

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Caroline S.

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Emily S.

Eryne J. Jordan W. Josephine R. Kaleigh B.

Overland Park, Kansas Suffolk, Virginia Bakersfield, California Magnolia, Delaware Madisonville, Louisiana Douglassville, Pennsylvania Dallas, Texas

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Girl Members

Kendra L.

Kyla K. Mackenzie K. Madeline S.

Nicole L. Shannon S.

Vedya K.

Hometown

Yuma, Arizona Kapaa, Hawaii Boston, Massachusetts North Tustin, California White Lake, Michigan Germantown, Wisconsin San Jose, California

Girl Members

Eden B. Hallie M. Janaki P. Karah C. Lauren F. Leah G. Taylre L.

Age of Girls

Hometown

Pataskala, Ohio Newark, Ohio Maumee, Ohio Independence, Ohio Copley, Ohio Loveland, Ohio Fremont, Ohio

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Putting the G.I.R.L. in a Girl Scout convention

By Shannon S., Germantown, WI

Last May, I received an email from my troop leader sharing an amazing opportunity I had never heard of before. GSUSA was looking for 20 or so girls from around the country to help plan G.I.R.L. 2017, location Columbus, Ohio. I applied and got in, not knowing exactly what I was getting into. I thought this group was planning an event (on a smallish scale) that would be open to Girl Scouts from all over the country. Cool! I was pretty excited. I would get to go to Ohio and New York to help plan and meet new people—right up my alley.

We started on the Internet, with virtual meetings every month to prepare us for the work. I got to know some names and faces of the 20 other girls I would be working with over the next year and a half, but it wasn’t until July that I finally realized the extent of G.I.R.L. 2017.

Our planning retreat itself proved to be fantastic.

We toured the convention center where the event will be held, and suddenly it all seemed real.

Our main job was to begin the process of planning this, as I learned it will be, huge event. A lot of our time was spent in a conference room at the hotel, listening to presentations and brainstorming ideas.

We toured COSI (Center of Science and Industry), too, where we hope to hold the largest museum sleepover ever. (I’m talking Guinness world record here.)

G.I.R.L. 2017 will be here before we know it! It’s happening—and we are on the case. The G-TEAM, as we like to be called, is made up of 21 girls from all over the U.S.: Ohio, Michigan, Arizona, California, Virginia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Texas, Delaware, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

We have one mission: to make G.I.R.L. 2017 the best and biggest girl-led event in the history of time.

Be Smart, Not Sorry

By Eryne J. Magnolia, Delaware Girl Scouts has introduced me to opportunities that will positively affect me for years to come. I, along with twenty other girls from around the country, am a member of the G-TEAM – the planning committee for G.I.R.L. 2017, the national convention for Girl Scouts that happens every three years. At the first planning that happened last summer, the group established the usual safety rules that are needed to ensure everyone arrives and departs in one piece. However, we also established a pretty unconventional rule. If any of the attendees said, “sorry” and they did not harm, offend, or anger anyone, they had to quickly say “I’m smart” immediately following their apology. Did you know that females apologize more than men on a daily basis, whether it be in school or at work? In fact, this curiosity has been the topic of countless doctoral dissertations, research, and even TED talks. Most of the time, girls in school are apologizing for a lapse in understanding or knowledge.

However, it is impossible to perfect a skill or learn everything on a concept instantly. You take risks when you learn new things, but when you learn them, you become smarter. Next time you hear a girl, woman or even a male arbitrarily say “I’m sorry” ensure you make them change that to “I’m Smart!”

See you there!

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When you’re a Girl Scout, you’re also a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. Every girl has a different mix of traits… a dash of innovator, a sprinkle of risk-taker, a whole lot of go-getter, topped with a scoop of leadership— that’s what makes you unique. Find out your dominant experience type with this quiz!

You found a lost puppy in your neighborhood. She has a collar but no tag. What do you do?

a Convince your folks to let you keep her, at least until you see a

sign posted by her owner. It’ll be a great chance for you to show how responsible you are!

b Take the puppy to your local animal shelter and make sure

she’s healthy. If the shelter is overcrowded, ask if you can foster the puppy until her owner claims her.

c Plan a craft table at your upcoming community festival, where pet owners can make adorable contact tags for their pets to wear.

d Make signs and post them in your neighborhood and on social media letting neighbors know that the puppy was found and dropped off at the local animal shelter.

It’s time to plan your summer vacation. Which of these sounds the most appealing?

a Signing up for a high adventure summer camp! What better

way to spend a vacation than zip-lining, whitewater rafting, and backpacking through the wilderness?

b Your local library needs volunteers to help lead summer youth

program. It’s a great way for you to give back to the community and catch up on your must-read new releases!

c There’s a Makerspace around the corner from your house that hosts youth nights. If you can use their tools and resources, you’re pretty sure you can finish your prototype for your big Kickstarter project idea.

d Summer vacation is a great way to earn money to buy that thing you’ve been saving up to buy. You start a lemonade business using your own special recipe.

Your Girl Scout troop is deciding on a Take Action project for the year. Which one of these sounds like a suggestion that you’d make?

Which animal would be your dream pet?

a Dragon b Lion c Animatronic dog d Dolphin You’re doing a group project at school. What part of the project gets you the most excited?

a Picking the topic. It’s got to be something good that no one else will pick!

b Being a task manager. You see the big picture and love making sure everyone is sticking to the timeline.

c The artistic design. Not only do you need good content, but you want to make it look good too!

d Researching the facts. There’s so much to learn, but which aspects will make the best presentation?

If you could design your own badge, it would be about:

a Roller Coaster Science b Social Justice c Robotics d Marksmanship Which school club would be your favorite?

b A classmate was recently diagnosed with cancer so you want to

a Debate/Public Speaking b Student Government c Improv Theater d Sports Team

c You do a project to adapt your community playground so kids

Which fictional character do you identify with the most?

a Creating a language mentoring program. Inviting new non-

English speaking community members to work with a group of classmates that you’ve assembled and trained. raise awareness of the disease and do a project to upgrade the youth activities for patients at the hospital. with physical limitations, like using a wheelchair, can play too.

d You learned that girls in some rural desert communities aren’t

able to get an education because they spend so much of their time getting water for their families. You want to raise awareness and fund a well installation for a needy community.

a Katniss Everdeen – she makes her own rules b Rey from Star Wars – the force is strong with her c Nancy Drew – no mystery is to large, no puzzle to small d Hermione Granger – knowledge is power

Answer Tally:

a: ______ 6

b: ______

c: ______

d: ______

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QUIZ RESULTS

Mostly as

You’re a Risk-taker. Courageous and strong, you’re keen to try new things and to embrace the unfamiliar. You’re ready to step up and break the mold if that’s what it takes. You value the journey, seeking out and experiencing new things, and escape from boredom.

Risk-takers take the lead with their instincts. You’ve learned to make decisions and accept every experience as a learning experience.

Mostly bs

You’re a true Leader. You’re confident, responsible, and committed to changing the world for the better— and you’re happiest when others join you in taking the lead! You value inclusivity, stewardship, humility, insight and foresight, and decision making.

Leaders take the lead with emotional intelligence – understanding the underlying motivations of the team and helping them become their best selves.

Mostly cs

Get Pumped

You’re an Innovator. Thinking outside the box is your specialty, so you’re always looking for a creative way to take action. You definitely know how to get things done. You value truth, insight, inspiration, ideas, life hacking, adaptiveness, and variety. Innovators take the lead by forming connections between people, ideas, and issues.

Mostly ds

You’re a Go-getter. You’re bold, honest, and determined to succeed.

Goal oriented and ambitious, you’re also a life-long learner who believes no challenge is too difficult! You value success that is the result of hard-work and commitment. Go-getters take the lead by creating a shared goal, uniting those with different motivations to solve universal problems.

for G.I.R.L. 2017 with this playlist!

Watch Me Shine Emily Shackelton

Roar

Katy Perry

Unwritten

Natasha Bedingfield

Never Give Up Sia

Brave

Sara Bareilles

Hidden Ones Missy Higgins

Who Says

Selena Gomez & The Scene

Sit Still, Look Pretty Daya

Girlz L2M

Raise our Voices Barbie

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Go-Getters are bold, honest, and determined to succeed. In their mind, failure is no reason not to get back up and try again, and again, and again. That explains why half of all U.S. businesswomen were Girl scouts.

If I were an animal: I would be a dove because I strive for peaceful relationships between myself and others, and I strive to make positive change in the world.

Favorite part about being a Girl Scout: Have you ever felt an instant connection with a sister Girl Scout? I have! That’s why my favorite part about being a Girl Scout is meeting other Girl Scouts around the country and the world, as well as the opportunities I’ve had to be a leader.

I’m changing the world right now by: For my Gold Award, I'm creating a national summer camp for low-income and homeless children that allows them to explore careers and develop confidence so they can lead successful, healthy lives as adults.

My role planning G.I.R.L. 2017: As part of the Program Team, I get to plan and execute breakout sessions for middle and high schooler students on a variety of issues that are important to girls today.

Meet

Madeline S. Hometown: North Tustin, California Grade: 11 Hobbies: Volunteering, hiking, beatboxing, and skateboarding.

Hey girls, Madeline says: At G.I.R.L 2017 you’ll discover your passions, skills, and dreams, interact with professional women who have achieved big things, and connect with thousands of sisters from around the world and make lifelong friends. You’ll also discuss issues you are passionate about and develop the confidence you need to take action to change the world. Prepare for the Girl Scout experience of a lifetime!

Madeline is a Go-getter because she is not afraid to dream big.

I already know where I want to be 20 years from now. I want to be CEO of a large company! I work every day to achieve that goal. Whether I'm planning an activity for my youth group, organizing computer science workshops for middle schoolers, or managing my team in my volunteer group, I strive to be the best person I can be as I develop my professional and personal life skills.

If I were an animal: I'd be a fluffy bunny; they're so small and adorable!

Favorite part about being a Girl Scout: I enjoy spending time with girls who have similar values, learning things I can't in any other place.

I’m changing the world right now by: Music is important to me so for my Gold Award, I'm working to bring a strings (cello, violin, viola) club to the primary school in my city.

My role planning G.I.R.L. 2017: I am on the Special Events team. We are planning the welcome event, lunch, and party for girls in grades 6-12. We’ve been discussing a lot of ideas like a food truck festival, celebrity appearances, Columbus scavenger hunt, and huge girl party. Whatever we decide, it’s going to be pretty awesome.

Hey girls, Karah says: This is going to be a once in a lifetime event for girls in grades 6-12! You’ll see famous role models, meet peers from across the country, and learn everything from how to dress for a job interview to how to cook a healthy meal. G.I.R.L. 2017 is the convergence of everything a girl could hope to know about being a successful young woman.

Karah is a Go-getter because she is not afraid to dream big.

“I am part of many groups from Mock Trial to Girl Scouts to orchestra, and in each I push myself to be the best I can, whether it means working with an advisor, practicing extra, or just focusing a little harder.”

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Meet

Karah C. Hometown: Independence, Ohio Grade: 11 Hobbies: I like to play the violin, throw shotput and discuss, read, and listen to music.

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Go-getters make history!

Katherine Johnson is an AfricanAmerican physicist, scientist, and mathematician who graduated high school at age 14 and college at age 18! In 1953, she began working for NASA. After some time working in a pool of technical women performing math calculations, Katherine was assigned to work with the all-male flight research team. Katherine was assertive, asking to be included in meetings where no women had been before—she just told people that she had done the work and that she belonged. In 1962, John Glenn asked for Katherine to personally verify the calculations before "he would fly his historical orbit around Earth! Learn more about Katherine in the new movie “Hidden Figures” starring Taraji P. Henson.

Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world. Born in Newark, Ohio, her interest for flying took hold at the age of seven when she and her dad got to fly in the cockpit of an airplane.

In high school she was the only girl in her engineering class, and she decided flying was her passion. On March 19, 1964, she began her solo flight in a single engine Cessna 180 called the “Spirit of "Columbus.” Jerrie’s historic flight took 29 days and included 21 stopovers and almost 22,860 miles. Learn more about Jerrie by taking a trip to The Works Ohio Center for History, Art and technology in Newark, Ohio.

Nellie Bly was an American journalist, as well as an inventor and a charity worker.

Nellie had many adventures throughout her life, but she’s most known for a record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days (inspired by the Jules Verne character). In 1880, a controversial article titled “What Girls Are Good For” ran in the Pittsburgh Dispatch, which fired up Nellie to write a rebuttal. The editor was so impressed with her passion that Nellie was offered a full-time job with the newspaper!

Nellie took initiative to travel to Mexico and serve as a foreign correspondent at the age of 21. Soon after, she took an undercover assignment to investigate stories of abuse and neglect at a women’s asylum in New York. Visit your local library to find many great books about Nellie and her adventures.

Go-getters are kids, too!

Alena Mulhern is already campaigning to be president of the United States in 2040! Born in China and adopted as an infant by a family in Massachusetts, Alena was inspired by President Barack Obama’s second inauguration speech. Unfortunately, because Alena wasn’t born in the United States she’s not currently able to be president. Alena believes that this eligibility requirement is unfair to adoptees, and decided to make a change. She wrote to President Obama and appeared in front of Massachusetts State Legislature in hopes that local legislators will pass a resolution urging Congress to consider amending the U.S. Constitution.

Bridgette Veneris was undergoing treatment for leukemia when she was inspired for a new invention. She noticed that traditional bandage packages could be hard to open and there was a lot of waste in the packaging! Bridgette came up with the idea of an adhesive bandage dispenser that works like a roll of tape. Her idea has won several awards, and she even got to visit NASA. Zaina Siyed wanted to get Muslim girls excited about STEM. She began by gathering a group of tween and teen girls and crowdsourced the money needed to begin an all-girl robotics team, made up of eight Muslim girls between the ages of 10 and 14. The team learned fast and even advanced to the California state championship!

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Morse code is one of the easiest and most versatile ways of communicating. You can send a message using sound, light, or even written symbols and all without needing any special equipment. A Go-getter like Jerrie Mock would have needed Morse code in case her radio systems weren’t working, and an adventurous journalist like Nellie Bly might have used Morse code to communicate while undercover.

International Morse Code A B C D E F G H I J K L M

N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

• • • • •

The length of a dot is one unit.

A dash is three units.

The space between parts of the same letter is one unit.

The space between letters is three units.

The space between words is seven units.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Can you crack the message written in Morse code below? It’s a quote by Katherine Johnson!

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Answer on page 18

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-- Katherine Johnson

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Now try teaching a friend the secrets of Morse code – can you write secret messages to each other?

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Go-getter Notebook

Go-getter Reads If you want to explore more Go-getter stories, try one of these books:

Susan Laughs

by Jeanne Willis Susan is one busy, happy girl whose physical disability is never seen as a handicap.

DIY Journalist’s Notebook

Materials: • • • • • • • •

Cereal box or old gift box Paper for the inside pages Piece of colorful paper Scissors Ruler Glue stick Needle and thick thread (like embroidery floss) Button

Nellie Bly wouldn’t have left for an assignment without a handy notebook. Try making a notebook of your own using an old cereal box and other household items!

1. Cut out the box to make the cover of your notebook. Make your cover any size.

2. Fold your cover in half so that the plain side is facing out.

3. Using the needle and embroidery floss, sew the button to the front cover and leave a long tail behind. (This tail will be used to keep your notebook closed later.)

4. Fold your inside pages in half and cut the paper for the inside pages down to fit inside your cover. They should be just a little bit smaller than your notebook (about a quarter of an inch).

5. Place your inside pages into the cardboard cover. Using the needle and embroidery floss, stitch a straight line down the middle of the pages, creating the spine of the notebook.

(Ask an adult for help!)

6. Use the glue and the colorful paper on the spine of the notebook to cover your stitches.

7. Decorate your cover with drawings, stickers, magazine pictures, or even make a collage using paint chips!

8. Your new notebook is finished! Remember that long tail you left attached to the button? Wrap that long tail around the outside of your notebook, then wrap the thread around the button a couple of times. Now your notebook will stay closed until you’re ready to write!

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew

by Carolyn Keene Eight-year-old Nancy Drew and her two best friends, George and Bess, uncover clues and solve mysteries in this modern series.

El Deafo

by Cece Bell Cece lost her hearing at a young age and wears a bulky hearing aid strapped to her chest. She’s able to harness the power of her Phonic Ear to find the friend she’s always wanted.

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies

by Mick Cochrane Molly decides to join the baseball team—the boys’ baseball team. Over the course of the season, Molly figures out how to redefine the things she loves, loved, and might love.

Flygirl

by Sherri L. Smith All Ida wants to do is fly, but as a young black woman in 1940s Louisiana, she knows the sky is off limits to her. Because of WWII, Ida has a chance to fulfill her dream if she’s willing to use her light skin to pass as a white girl, but is it worth denying herself and her family?

Code Name Verity

by Elizabeth Wein Oct. 11, 1943. A British spy plane crashed in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are both women and the best of friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it’s barely begun.

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Innovators use creative thinking to address real world issues. They are independent and enjoy lifelong learning.

Innovators value inspiration and uniqueness, and use their resources wisely.

If I were an animal: I would be a dog, because they are loyal, caring, and intelligent with their own personalities.

Favorite part about being a Girl Scout: Meeting new people and gaining new friends and experiences.

I’m changing the world right now by: Going out into the community and doing service projects and volunteering for different events. One of my favorite projects was teaching senior citizens how to use computers, which I did as part of my Bronze Award.

My role planning G.I.R.L. 2017: I'm on the Special Events team, and we are working on planning what will happen at the three big events at G.I.R.L. 2017: the welcoming event, the Saturday luncheon, and a girl party as the final celebration. We have some big ideas!

Meet

Hallie M. Hometown: Newark, Ohio Grade: 9 Hobbies: I like to figure skate, play soccer, run track, hang out with friends, travel, and go camping. I'm also on a robotics team.

Hey girls, Hallie says: All girls should come to G.I.R.L. 2017 because it will be a great experience. You’ll meet new people, learn what you can do to change and improve your community and even the world, and realize how amazing Girl Scouting is for everyone!

Hallie is an Innovator because she likes to solve problems in creative, yet simple ways.

“I was part of a First Lego League robotics team named the Digital Divas for four years. In order to score points, our projects had to be creative and unique. One year we created a pet carrier that could protect an animal during a natural disaster, while waiting to be rescued. We had so much fun making the purr-fect project, that we even investigated getting a patent for it to make it a real thing!”

First Aid Kits

Creatively solving problems to use your time and resources wisely

Clean Pans

Use a water resistant backpack for first aid items instead of carrying a box or bag of supplies. It's sturdy and allows for hands-free carrying. Get a red one so it's always easy to find.

In a group? Have everyone take a turn carrying it as a reminder of how important it is to have one.

For easy cleaning of pots, pans, and skillets, rub a little liquid dish soap to the bottom and lower sides to make it easier to remove soot from cooking fires. Having your cookware on a coal bed helps prevent some soot, too.

Wash like usual after cooking.

Frisbees

Cord Organizers

Jewelry Organizers

Are you always looking in the bottom of your bag or backpack for a charger or earbuds? Put them in a sunglasses case for safe keeping and a little extra style.

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They are great for lots of things in the outdoors. You can use one to make friends at camp with a quick game or flip it over for a reusable plate.

Do you love your jewelry box, but hate tangled necklaces and bracelets? String one side of your necklace through a straw and clasp for easy organizing.

Sit-upons An old Girl Scout tradition, sit-upons are used to stay dry and clean when sitting outdoors.

Try a traditional one, or make one to carry your gear using a five-gallon bucket with a lid. Pad the top of the lid with a pillow or stuffing that's covered with waterproof material, like a shower curtain or tablecloth. You can attach the seat with hot glue or leave it loose and store it in the bucket until you need it.

Sponge Ice Pack Wet a sponge, place it in a small zip-top bag, and freeze it. You can use it to keep your lunch cold or as an ice pack. Chemical free and reusable!

Travel Tie a colorful scarf or bandana to your luggage to save time looking through all those black bags at luggage claim.

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Susan B. Anthony

Grace Hopper

Jane Austen

Hedy Lamar

Sangeeta Bhatia

Lauren Bush Lauren

Marie Curie

Ada Lovelace

Danielle Fong

Georgia O'Keefe

Indira Gandhi

Ramona Pierson

Match the names of these courageous and confident innovators to their accomplishments!

Answers on page 18

Fashion designer who feeds the hungry worldwide through FEED projects

Developed an algorithm in 1843 for a computer that didn’t yet exist

Neuroscientist paving the way for different learning styles using machine learning

Created a clean, renewable energy source using air and water

1920s film star and wireless communicator

Biotech engineer testing for cancer with paper and building new livers

Won two Noble prizes for her studies in radioactivity and chemical elements Artist known as the "mother of modernism"

Fought for equal voting rights for women

Queen of software programming and Navy Admiral

Revolutionized the literary world with “Pride and Prejudice” and “Sense and Sensibility”

Prime Minister of India 1966-1984

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Risk-takers are not afraid to try new things.

They are courageous and strong. They break the mold and step up to new challenges. They’re discoverers and pioneers, and they embrace the unfamiliar.

If I were an animal: I would be a fish because I could live underwater, and experience a different world.

Favorite part about being a Girl Scout: I love meeting so many incredible women and girls, and learning about myself. I am continuously pushing myself to try new activities and develop new skills through Girl Scouting. I’ve gotten to try new outdoor activities like rock climbing and skiing, but I am also learning about computers, marketing, planning, and networking.

I’m changing the world right now by: I volunteer at nursing homes, giving others opportunities to volunteer through my Gold Award, and encouraging others to be themselves.

Meet

Caroline S. Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas Grade: 11 Hobbies: I enjoy swimming competitively, listening to many different types of music, teaching swim lessons, hiking, camping, traveling, and reading.

My role planning G.I.R.L. 2017: I am on the Marketing and Design team. My team and I are creating decorative themes for G.I.R.L, picking music for the girls to listen to, finding inspiring guests to come, and spreading the word about the incredible event that our G-TEAM is creating!

Hey girls, Caroline says: G.I.R.L 2017 is already changing my life in so many positive ways. I encourage all girls to come to this amazing event. If you’re in grades 6-12, not only will you have so much fun, but I truly believe it will have a positive impact on your life. There will be so many amazing powerful girls and women to meet, and countless relationships to develop. This event will inspire you to be yourself, conquer your dreams, and you will have a blast while doing it.

Caroline is a Risk-taker because she loves to push herself out of her comfort zone.

“I love challenging myself to try new activities, and I love going places I have never been. My favorite quote is: ‘Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.’”

Risk-takers are born adventurers!

It takes courage to visit new places, so why not practice by getting familiar with these awesome places in Columbus, Ohio. See if you can match each picture to it’s proper location. Visit the website of each location to take an online journey and learn more about G.I.R.L. 2017's host city!

Short North Arts District shortnorth.org

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay columbuszoo.org

COSI: Center of Science and Industry cosi.org

Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council Headquarters

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gsoh.org

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

a

c

fpconservatory.org

Greater Columbus Convention Center columbusconventions.com

Nationwide Arena nationwidearena.com

b

G.I.R.L. 2017

Keeping score: = 100

10,000

= 50

A Game for Risk-Takers

Roll a straight = 1500 Roll any three pairs = 500

How to play:

You’ll need: 6 standard dice Pencil and paper

To play your turn, begin by rolling all six dice.

Set aside any scoring die or group of dice you want to claim for points, and either roll all remaining dice, hoping to score additional points, or decide to end your turn and bank your points.

Object of the Game:

You can decide to end your turn and bank your points at any time, but if you decide to push your luck and keep rolling, you risk losing all of your points from that turn. If you roll dice and don’t get any scoring combinations, your turn is over and play passes to the next person without banking any points.

Try your best to be the first player to score 10,000 points or higher. Once a player hits 10,000 or higher, everyone gets one final turn—be the player with the highest score after the final round.

If all six dice score points in one or more rolls of a single turn, this is called a “sweep.” If you roll a sweep, you get to roll all six dice again and continues to score additional combinations!

Dupicate pairs do not count!

Roll three-of-a-kind = 1000 = 400 x3

= 500

= 300

= 600

Roll four-of-a-kind = 2000 = 800 x4

= 400

= 1000

= 600

= 1200

Roll five-of-a-kind = 4000 = 1600 x5

If a player fails to roll a straight (a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6), they may make one final attempt to complete the straight by rerolling the die they choose. If the desired number(s) does not turn up on the next roll the round is a worth zero points, even if there are scoring dice on the table (i.e. 1s or 5s).

= 800

= 2000

= 1200

= 2400

Roll six-of-a-kind = 8000 = 3200 x6

Once a player banks a score of 10,000 or higher, everybody gets one more turn. The player with the highest score at the end of the final round wins!

d

= 200

= 1600

= 4000

= 2400

= 4800

g

e

Learn more about Columbus, Ohio at

f

experiencecolumbus.com

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G.I.R.L. 2017

A leader is a person who leads by example and empowers others to be their best selves.

If I were an animal: I would be a cougar because they live in small groups like a family. They adapt quickly to new things and are known for their grace and power.

Favorite part about being a Girl Scout: Being able to work with the younger girls in my community and teach them everyday life skills.

I’m changing the world right now by: A little while ago, I realized that the Girl Scouts on our small island of Kauai don’t know one another. Considering we’re on a small island where everyone usually knows everyone, I felt that we are disconnected and it shouldn’t be that way. I suggested to my troop that we organize an event to bring all of us Girl Scouts on the island together. Our goal was to create new friendships and bonds amongst Girl Scout sisters along with inspiring younger girls to remain in Girl Scouts as they get older—kind of like the goal of G.I.R.L. 2017.

Meet

My role planning G.I.R.L. 2017: I am a part of the Marketing and Design team.

We work on a lot of promotional videos and find different ways to target girls and their parents that may be interested in attending.

Hometown: Lihue, Hawaii

Hey girls, Kyla says: It doesn’t matter if you’re in elementary school or planning where to go for college, everybody should come to G.I.R.L 2017 because you’ll be able to meet awesome new people and learn all sorts of new things.

Kyla K. Grade: 11

Kyla is a Leader because she’s a mission-driven communicator.

“I enjoy taking charge in group work and am very good at giving directions and keeping everyone on track.”

Hobbies: Dancing and Girl Scouts

Write your own

Ingredients

Directions

Use the qualities of a leader to write your own recipe!

For some, it may be a tablespoon of humor, added to a cup of ambition, and a half cup of perseverance. Stir in an egg full of confidence and blend thoroughly. Pour all of this in a cake pan and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. After it cools, add a layer of character, sprinkled with a cup of kindness.

Pick the ingredients that best describe your leadership qualities, add in the right amounts, mix together, and you should have the recipe for your success.

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G.I.R.L. 2017

O O H D M O P G D P R X F Z K M U V O S B R O G X V K E G E O E S J O V T Y S S O I N I Y V V E L M P S T T Y Y A M A D T A E K C T J B Y H K E I C A R I N G E R E S P O N S I B L E V N T A B Z I Z T T K T U U T N E I T A P G D I R K O R E N T L O R Y C O F T I N S W A V A E T R E C S H A C X A I W I E F J F B E H L M D E W F G H I O S D C A R J Q R L A C I I P E B E R N L N R E D A E L L I E W N F S V I J X A A S U O I T I B M A E G E N E A O M O T S S U X H P P I Q T N N D O R R G G S F L E X I B L E H A I T V D C N B R R C H Z F C G D N E R R E R E F L C E E E U D N I K O D L E A Z V U J T H O D T M N L E A R N P P H P H R S T U A N Y B S Q N T T V F O S R N X H T V S U O L A M I Q A D U O W H L N T X J X J R E Z B L Y L J L C F B J E Z K M N W C O X I G S U R O B P C X M Q T D H W M B

■ AMBITIOUS ■ BRAVE ■ CARING ■ CHARACTER ■ CONFIDENT ■ COOPERATE

■ COURAGE ■ DEPENDABLE ■ DETERMINED ■ FAIR ■ FLEXIBLE ■ FRIEND

■ GOALS ■ HELPFUL ■ HONEST ■ HUMBLE ■ KIND ■ LEADER

■ LEARN ■ LISTEN ■ LOYAL ■ MOTIVATION ■ PATIENT ■ PLANNER

■ POSITIVE ■ RESPECT ■ RESPONSIBLE ■ SHARING ■ TRUST ■ UNDERSTANDING

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Page 10, Crack the Code: "I asked questions; I wanted to know why."

Page 13 (from top to bottom): 1. Ada Lovelace 7. Marie Curie 2. Lauren Bush Lauren 8. Georgia O'Keefe 3. Ramona Pierson 9. Jane Austen 4. Hedy Lamar 10. Susan B. Anthony 5. Danielle Fong 11. Indira Gandhi 6. Sangeeta Bhatia 12. Grace Hopper

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Answers

Visit girlscouts.org/GIRL2017 for more information and to register.

Save big on registration by taking advantage of the early bird price beginning March 14, 2017. Mark your calendar and tell your friends! See page 3 for prices.

Register early for G.I.R.L. 2017 and save!

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Frequently Asked Questions Can anyone attend?

Yes, G.I.R.L. 2017 was designed to bring together every go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader who cares about girls and their leadership potential. This event welcomes girls of all ages, parents, families, caregivers, influencers, and of course, Girl Scouts.

What are the event dates?

• • • • •

Tuesday, 10/3/17- Wednesday, 10/4/17 Cultural Resources Conference (previously known as History Conference) Wednesday, 10/4/17 – Friday, 10/6/17 National Council Session Wednesday, 10/4/17 – Friday, 10/6/17 Philanthropy Conference (for Girl Scout Council staff only) Friday, 10/6/17 – Saturday, 10/7/17 Hall of Experiences Friday, 10/6/17 – Sunday, 10/8/17 Opening Ceremony for G.I.R.L. 2017, G.I.R.L. breakout sessions, and Closing Ceremony for girls in grades 6-12 as well as adults 18 and over

When does registration open?

The registration portal is scheduled to open during the week of March 12, 2017.

Do registrants register through their Girl Scout council?

Only elected delegates must register through their Girl Scout council representative. All other registrants may go directly through the registration portal.

Who can we expect to see at G.I.R.L. 2017?

Speakers, moderators, and performers are still being determined. Keep checking girlscouts.org/GIRL2017 for updates!

What kind of accomodations are available?

GSUSA has contracted with hotels in Columbus and negotiated rates and services. The hotel portal micro-site will open at the same time as registration opens. The room rates run from $131 to $232 per room per night, plus tax.

For more information and volunteer opportunities,

visit girlscouts.org/GIRL2017

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