Winter 2014/2015 Event Guide
New Mexico Trails Winter 2014/2015 Event Guide
Table of Contents Adventure Awaits!....................................3
November & December.................................8
Registration FAQ.......................................4
January............................................................10
Girl Scout Leadership Experience.........5
February...........................................................12
La Tienda....................................................6
GS Day at the Roundhouse/Voices..............14
Events in date order.................................7
2015 Cookies....................................................15
Council Information Albuquerque Headquarters
La Tienda Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10:00am 5:00pm 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm Albuquerque, NM 87109 Email: GSNMTInfo@GS-NMTrails.org Select Saturdays*: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 11/1/2014 12/6/2014 Phone: 505.343.1040 01/31/2015 03/14/2015 Fax: 505.343.1050 04/18/2015 05/16/2015 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am http://nmgirlscouts.org/Shop.aspx 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED
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Santa Fe Office 450 St. Michael’s Drive Santa Fe, NM 87508 Phone: 505.983.6339
Clovis 501 Commerce Way, Suite 3 Clovis, NM 88101 575.763.4475
Farmington/Aztec P.O. Box 2964 Farmington, NM 87499 Phone: 505.728.1575
www.nmgirlscouts.org Adventure Awaits! Girls learn so much in Girl Scouting…
Girl Scout Grade Levels
…like self-reliance, teamwork, and using creative thinking to solve problems. – big and small. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience defines three leadership keys that are integral to all Girl Scout events and activities. Each of these keys – Discover, Connect, and Take Action – incorporate a set of five outcomes. Achieving these outcomes means that girls are developing leadership skills they will use for the rest of their lives. All events listed in this book have outcome focuses, meaning that not only will girls have fun, they’ll also learn skills that will develop courage, personal integrity and strong values. Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails (GSNMT) is pleased to present the Winter 2014/2015 Event Guide. This book provides council-wide Girl Scout events and trainings for Winter 2014/2015. This resource will help you plan for upcoming months and register early for exciting events. Knowing the programs you want to attend will also help you make your Cookie Program goals! Throughout the year, new programs may be introduced. Stay up-todate on new events and updates by visiting www.nmgirlscouts.org, and watch for event details via the weekly e-newsletter, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. All events listed in this guide are open and available to register now. Registration forms may be submitted via email, fax, mail, or in person.
Girll Scout Mission
Girl Scout Law
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
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.
Girll 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.
* The word “God” can be interpreted in a number of ways, depending on one’s spiritual beliefs. When reciting the Girl Scout Promise, it is okay to replace the word “God” with whatever word your spiritual beliefs dictate.
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New Mexico Trails Winter 2014/2015 Event Guide Event Registration Process Submit your Event Registration Form by the Event Deadline. Late registrations will not be accepted. Forms must list all participants, including girls and adults, by the name used at the time of member registration. Please do not use nicknames. Council-sponsored programs are designed for specific age/grade levels. Please only register for events that are in your age/ grade level. Due to planning issues and safety concerns, walk-in registrations cannot be accepted at any GSNMT event unless otherwise noted in the event description. Full payment or Opportunity Fund Application must accompany registration forms. All events are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Adult spaces in girl events are only intended for the adults necessary to meet the girl/adult ratios, unless otherwise indicated. Chaperoning adults are free unless otherwise indicated by an adult price. All chaperoning adults must be registered for the event. Leaders, parents and guardians must make arrangements to leave other children at home. Additional children and/or family members are not permitted to attend GSNMT events, unless noted in the event description.
Not a Girl Scout? Sign Up Today! Girl Scout events are designed by Girl Scouts, for Girl Scouts, and are about sharing the fun, friendship, and the power of girls. Joining Girl Scouts connects you to an amazing network of girls close to home and around the world. Just go online to www.nmgirlscouts.org and click “Join Us”. Your annual $15 membership fee will open the door to all of the amazing programs listed in this book and more!
Refund/Cancellation Policy Minimum and maximum attendance requirements exist for all events. GSNMT reserves the right to cancel or change any scheduled event. All refund/cancellation requests must be made in writing to gsnmtinfo@gs-nmtrails.org. Requests should include the attendee’s name, address, program name and date and reason for refund request. Refunds will be issued under the following circumstances: •
Refund request is received by the registration deadline (eligible for a 75% refund);
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GSNMT cancels the event (eligible for a 100% refund);
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Documentation is provided showing attendee(s) is physically unable to participate, i.e. physicians note, death notice of immediate family member, etc. (eligible for a 100% refund).
Opportunity Fund The Opportunity Fund is available to support girls’ participation in Service Unit-, Council-, and GSUSA-sponsored programs including day camps, GSNMT travel programs, and destinations, as well as troop activities like trips and outings. . Required documents and deadlines apply for the “Activities” fund. Visit http://nmgirlscouts.org/Opportunity_Fund.aspx for complete details.
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www.nmgirlscouts.org Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) The Girl Scout Leadership Experience encompasses everything we know and love about Girl Scouts – troops, camp, patches, cookies, etc. – and enhances these elements with critical leadership processes and outcomes. All experiences in Girl Scouting incorporate the Discover, Connect, and Take Action keys to leadership. Girls Discover themselves and their values and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world. They Connect with other girls and adults. And, they Take Action to make the world a better place.
15 Outcomes of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Developing into a purposeful leader is as much about the iscover journey as the destination. Throughout their experience, D girls develop a variety of skills and characteristics, such as • Girls understand themselves and their values and use positive values, conflict resolution abilities and resourceful their knowledge and skills to explore the world. problem solving skills. The long term result is a generation of girls who lead with courage, confidence and character. • Girls develop a strong sense of self.
What Are the GSLE Outcomes? Girls who participate in Girl Scouts benefit in a multitude of ways. Girl Scouts has identified 15 specific outcomes that girls achieve through Girl Scouting. These outcomes are organized around three themes:
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Girls develop positive values.
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Girls gain practical life skills.
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Girls seek challenges in the world.
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Girls develop critical thinking.
Discover. Girls understand themselves, their values, Connect and their world. • Girls care about, inspire, and team with others locally • Connect. Girls care about, inspire, and team with and globally. others. • Girls develop healthy relationships. • Take Action. Girls act to make the world a better place. • Girls promote cooperation and team building. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is designed to • Girls can resolve conflicts. ensure that every Girl Scout achieves the same outcomes, • Girls advance diversity in a multicultural world. regardless of how they participate. • Girls feel connected to their communities, locally and globally. What Are the GSLE Processes? •
If the outcomes are what girls gain from the Girl Scout Take Action Leadership Experience, the processes are how they gain • Girls act to make the world a better place. them. These processes are the heart of Girl Scouting. The processes are: • Girls can identify community needs. • •
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Girl-led. Girls play an active part in figuring out the what, where, when, how, and why of their activities. Learning by doing. Rather than listening to someone tell them about it, girls get in there and do it! They explore their own questions, gain new skills, share ideas, and take time to reflect. Cooperative learning. Girls work together toward shared goals in an atmosphere of respect and collaboration.
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Girls are resourceful problem solvers.
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Girls advocate for themselves and others, locally and globally.
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Girls educate and inspire others to act.
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Girls feel empowered to make a difference in the world.
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New Mexico Trails Winter 2014/2015 Event Guide
La Tienda Monthly Features November
Girl Guides permanently reduced to $16.85!
December
Holiday Sale December 1 - 6
La Tienda has a variety of gifts available for girls and adults! Find a special item for the Girl Scout or leader in your life!
A colorful, easy-to-use binder specially designed for girls at each level. The binder comes chock full of essential information and badge activities—plus girls get to customize their own experience by choosing and adding in additional badge sets.
January
15% off all Cookie Merchandise
February
Mobile Shops Clovis & Santa Fe
Follow us on Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/gsnmt/gsnmt-shop-la-tienda
Check out our council items on Pinterest! Place your order for council items by sending an email to shop@gs-nmtrails.org. 6
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Winter Events at a Glance Event Name
City
Open to
Date
Cost
Page
FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament Bronze, Silver, & Gold Award Ceremony
Register By
ABQ
Public Event
November 8
None Required
FREE
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ABQ
Public Event
November 15
November 10
$5
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Annual Meeting Las Cruces FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament ABQ Gingerbread Enchantment Durango, CO FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament Socorro FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament ABQ GirlSports: Lobo Basketball Workshop ABQ GirlSport: Lobo Basketball Game Los Alamos FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament Angel Fire Frozen Fun Train the Trainer Winter Wonderland
ABQ Angel Fire
9 Public Event
November 22
None Required
FREE
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Public Event
December 5
December 1
$15 per team
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Public Event
December 6
None Required
FREE
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Public Event
December 13
None Required
FREE
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DBJCSA
December 14
December 9
$2
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Public Event
December 14
December 9
$5
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Public Event
December 20
None Required
FREE
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DBJ & Adults
January 24 – January 25
January 21
$20 by Jan. 9
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January 24
January 20
$25 after Jan. 10 FREE
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January 31 – February 1
January 28
$20 by Jan. 16
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$25 after Jan. 17 FREE
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Adult Volunteers CSA & Adults
2014 FLL World Class Regional Championship & Think Tank Jr. FLL State Expo Discover STEM Day
ABQ
Public Event January 31
ABQ
Public Event
February 7
Cookie Challenge
ABQ
Public Event
February 8
None Required
None Required February 5
Museum Admission
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Adults: $25*
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Children 5-17: $10* Chldren under 5: Free*
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
ABQ
Public Event
February 28
February 24
$6
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New Mexico Trails Winter 2014/2015 Event Guide November & December 2014 November 1, 2014
o December is a popular parade month. Find a parade near you and show your Girl Scout spirit!
November 11, 2014
o GSNMT has parade banners available for rent. Contact gsnmtinfo@gs-nmtrails.org to reserve yours.
La Tienda is open from 9 am to 2 pm. All GSNMT offices are closed
November 14, 2014
All GSNMT offices are closed
November 27 – 28, 2014 All GSNMT offices are closed
December 1 – 6, 2014 La Tienda Holiday Sale
December 6, 2014
La Tienda is open from 9 am to 2 pm.
o Don’t forget to order GSNMT T-shirts from La Tienda. With new designs and color options each year, you’ll want to collect them all. o Talk to your troop about which Girl Scout Journey they would like to explore first. Girls who complete all three Journeys in their level can earn the Journey Summit Award.
December 12, 2014
All GSNMT offices are closed
December 24 – 31, 2014 All GSNMT offices are closed
FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournaments Varied Dates & Locations (see below)
Dates: See Below Register by: No registration required Program Type: Public event Cost: Free Learn about the FIRST LEGO League and support local Girl Scout Teams. Albuquerque Metro - November 8 Las Cruces - November 22 4 Corners (Durango, CO) - December 6 Socorro - December 13 Los Alamos - December 20 No registration required. For more information visit: http://nmfll.org/tournaments.html 8
Bronze, Silver & Gold Award Ceremony National Hispanic Cultural Center, Bank of America Theater 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque
Date: November 15, 2014 Register by: November 10, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am Program Type: Public Event Cost: $5 per person (Awardees are free.) Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments our girls achieved over the past year. All friends of the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails are welcome to attend.
www.nmgirlscouts.org Annual Meeting
GirlSports with the Lobos: Basketball
National Hispanic Cultural Center, Domenici Building 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque
The Pit 1414 University Blvd. SE, Albuquerque
Date: December 14, 2014
Date: November 15, 2014
Register by: December 9, 2014
Register by: November 10, 2014 Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Program Type: Public Event
Time:
Workshop: 11:30 am
Game: 2:00 pm
Program Type: Workshop: Girl Only
Cost: Free Optional: $15 perperson for lunch. (Board Nominees are free.)
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and prepare for the year to come. All friends of the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails are welcome to attend.
Game: Public Event
Cost:
Workshop: $2 per girl
Game: $5 per person
Gingerbread Enchantment Expo New Mexico 300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque
Date: December 5, 2014 Join us for four exciting day of Women’s Lobos Athletics!
Register by: December 1, 2014 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Program Type: Public Event Cost: $15 per troop or individual entry to compete in judging $3 general admission, kids 12 and under are free. Gingerbread Enchantment is a unique and fun way to get you in the holiday spirit and help out a great cause at the same time. You can choose to build a house, buy a house or both! Whether you’re building a house or just enjoying the Awards & Auction, there’s plenty of food, fun and entertainment to be had for all ageseven Santa Claus will make a special appearance! For important instructions & to register visit: www.gingerbreadenchantment.com
Girl Scouts are invited to attend a basketball workshop presented by the Women’s Lobos team members, the Lobos Athletic Department, Career Services, and the Women’s Resource Center. For Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts, workshops will be focused on athletic skill development. For Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts, workshops will include athletic skill development, a tour of UNM, information on college, scholarships, and career opportunities. Girls will earn a Lady Lobo Girl Sport patch and a basketball rocker. Girl Scouts, their families and friends are also invited to attend the Women’s basketballl game that day! 9
New Mexico Trails Winter 2014/2015 Event Guide January 2015 January 1 – 2, 2015
All GSNMT offices are closed
January 9, 2015
All GSNMT offices are closed
o Be sure to tell parents about the My Promise, My Faith pin that girls can earn by selecting a line from the Girl Scout Promise or Law and relating it back to their own faith. Guidelines for this award can be found in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting books.
January 19, 2015
All GSNMT offices are closed
January 31, 2015
La Tienda is open 9 am – 2 pm
Frozen Fun
Camp Elliott Barker Angel Fire
Grades: K – 5 Date: January 24 – January 25 Register by: January 21 Time: 12:00 pm, Saturday – 12:00 pm, Sunday Program Type: Girl and Adult Members Only Cost: $20 per person if registered by Jan. 9 $25 per person if registered afterJan. 9 Join us for some frozen fun at Barker! Build a snowman, go sledding, or go on one of our special sleigh rides. Help us turn the dining hall into an ice castle. Go home feeling and looking like a princess. Warm up by the fire making winter themed snacks and crafts. All girls will receive a special Frozen charm.
Train the Trainer
GSNMT Albuquerque Service Center 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque
Date: January 24, 2015 Register by: January 20, 2015 Time: TBA Program Type: Adult Only Cost:TBA Are you interested in becoming a trainer so that you can teach these courses to others?
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www.nmgirlscouts.org Winter Wonderland Camp Elliott Barker Angel Fire
Grades: 6 – 12 Date: January 31 – February 1 Register by: January 28 Time: 12:00 pm, Saturday – 12: 00 pm, Sunday Program Type: Girl and Adult Members Only Cost: $20 per person if registered by Jan. 16 $25 per person if registered after Jan. 16 Get out of the city and have some frosty mountain fun. Experience all the winter wonders of Barker. Try snowman archery, build a snow fort, try our awesome sledding hill. Learn winter survival skills, like building a fire and roasting a marshmallow. Go on a hot chocolate hike. Take a magical sleigh ride. Warm up by the fire while creating snow themed crafts and snacks.
2014 FLL World Class Regional Championship & Think Tank Jr. FLL State Expo Menaul School 301 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Date: January 31, 2015 Register by: No registration required Program Type: Public Event Cost: Free “Sport for the MindTM - the hardest fun you’ll ever have” FIRST® LEGO® League Guided by FLL Core Values, FLL® teams build LEGO-based autonomous robots and develop research projects based on a real-world challenge. Watch the LEGO Robot Game and cheer on your favorite team! 11
New Mexico Trails Winter 2014/2015 Event Guide February 2015 February 2, 2015
Summer Camp registration opens
February 13, 2015
All GSNMT offices are closed
February 16, 2015
All GSNMT offices are closed
Girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in other countries. World Thinking Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international friendships, but it is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community. o
February 22, 2015 World Thinking Day
Discover STEM Day
National Museum of Nuclear Science and History 604 Eubank Blvd SE, Albuquerque
Date: February 7, 2015 Register by: No registration required Program Type: Public Event Cost: Museum Admission Learn all about STEM, engage in handson activities and tour the museum. Earn a STEM patch and learn about important women in STEM history.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day GSNMT Albuquerque Service Center 4000 Jefferson Plaza NE, Albuquerque
Date: February 28, 2015 Register by: February 24, 2015 Time: DBJ: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
CSA: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Program Type: Girl Only Cost: $6 per girl What do engineers do?? Build structures, save animals, develop cool devices and change the world! Join us to learn about engineering and meet professional engineers. 12
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Albuquerque Sheraton Uptown 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Date: February 8, 2015 Register by: February 5, 2015 Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Program Type: Public Event Cost: $25 for adults, $10 for children 5-17, children under 5 free At the door $30 for adults and $15 for children 5-17 at the door The Cookie Challenge is a FUNraiser and a FUNDraiser, all focused on the Girl Scout cookies. Chefs from across the state create delicious desserts and savory treats made from our Girl Scout cookies. Other activities included a couple of cookie eating competitions, photo booth, face painting, and many more activities.
Thank you to our 2014 Participating Restaurants ABQ Grill at the Sheraton Uptown, Albuquerque Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Albuquerque Chocolate Cartel, Albuquerque El Pinto, Albuquerque Hyatt Tamaya, Albuquerque La Fonda del Bosque, Albuquerque La Quiche Parisienne, Albuquerque M’tucci’s Kitchina, Albuquerque Osteria d’ Assisi, Santa Fe Pajarito Brew Pub, Los Alamos RealBurger, Santa Fe Rebel Donut, Albuquerque Santa Ana Star Center, Albuquerque The Sassy Apron, Albuquerque Smallcakes: A Cupcakery, Albuquerque
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New Mexico Trails Winter 2014/2015 Event Guide 4th Annual Girl Scout Day at the Roundhouse February 18, 2015 10:00 am - 1:00 pm GSNMT will be holding the 4th annual Girl Scout Day at the Roundhouse. Troops and families are encouraged to join us. This is our opportunity to share with legislators that we are the “go to” organization for issues related to girls. Please RSVP by Friday, February 13, 2015 by emailing gsnmtinfo@gs-nmtrails.org.
Make Your Voice Heard! The Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails invites you to share your thoughts and feelings about Girl Scouting’s benefits for girls! To give girls the best programs possible, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is interested in whether girls are enjoying program activities, if they are understanding new materials, and ultimately, if the programs are benefiting them. Please help us in our research efforts by occasionally completing short surveys about your experiences. We value your honest feedback. To participate, please visit: www.GirlScoutVoices.org The Girl Scout Voices survey is open to Girl Scouts of all levels and all Girl Scout volunteers. Parental consent and guidance is required for all surveys taken by girls younger than 14. Survey results will be used exclusively by Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails and Girl Scouts of the USA to better understand the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and program effectiveness. About the study: Participation is voluntary; you may end your participation at any time. Your name will not appear on the surveys. Results of this study are solely for research purposes related to Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails and Girl Scouts of the USA and will not be used for sales or marketing of any kind. You may request a paper survey and reply envelope be mailed to you. Or, you can call the Council Office at 505-3431010 or email GSNMTinfo@gs-nmtrails.org. We sincerely hope that you will be a part of this effort. Thank you in advance for supporting this research! 14
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Buying Girl Scout cookies is more than just handing over money for a box. It’s about the skills a girl gains from interacting directly with you. Your purchase means you get tasty cookies—and a girl learns a lifetime of skills. Important Dates December – Cookie Training for Service Unit Cookie Chairs January – Cookie Training for Troop Leaders February – Cookie deliveries begin Friday, February 13 Friends and family sale - February 16 - March 29 Booth sales - March 6 - March 29
To learn more about cookies, Visit : http://goo.gl/zANCFu
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When you just can’t wait for what you’ll do next, you can do anything. At Girl Scouts, girls are always counting down to the next adventure we’ll go on together. Maybe it’s artistic. Maybe it’s an experiment. Maybe it’s getting outside or helping the community. With us, you’ll make a bunch of new friends and have a ton of new experiences that show you how exciting the world is, and how awesome you are, over and over again. So what are you waiting for?
4000 Jefferson Plaza NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 343-1040 gsnmtinfo@gs-nmtrails.org