GSEWNI has four fall TV ads running on KHQ Television (NBC, Channel 6 in Spokane; KNDU/KNDO in Yakima and Tri-Cities) promoting Girl Scouting. Two of the spots are specifically geared for girls interested in joining Girl Scouts. The other two focus on alumnae and adult volunteers. All the ads feature current GSEWNI Girl Scouts of all ages, alumnae and volunteers. 

 

Comcast Newsmakers recently filmed their monthly show at the Spokane Program Center. CEO Pam Lund and Grants Manager Stacie Davis each were featured in separate segments. "Like" our council Facebook page to view the TV ads and the feature news segments, or view on our YouTube channel. 

The Girl Scout Fall Product Program is the BEST money-earning activity for troops to earn start-up funds -- $1 per item for their troop and individual girl recognitions. Download IMPORTANT DATES or FORMS & GUIDES.

Attention all girls working on Gold, Silver, or Bronze Awards.  If you are changing Girl Scout levels this fall (i.e. Juniors to Cadettes, Cadettes to Seniors, Ambassadors to Adults), your completed award paperwork must by submitted by September 30, 2012.

 

Precious Metals Workshops have begun. Precious Metals is for the girl interested in earning her Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award and for the adult who will be advising her.

 

Questions? Contact Sarah Betts for a schedule of workshops available in your area, or phone 800-827-9478, ext. 225.

Robyn Parks has joined the GSEWNI board of directors as a Member-at-Large. In accordance with our bylaws, she will be up for election to fill a permanent board position, to be voted upon by delegates to fill a three year term, at the next GSEWNI Annual Meeting to be held April 27, 2013.

 

As the Managing Director of Parks Associates CPA, Robyn oversees a staff of five providing accounting services, tax and business advisory support. Established with the mission to work for their clients' success; Parks Associates partners with its clients to provide strategic financial insight. The firm works with all types and sizes of entities as well as individuals. Parks Associates CPA is dedicated to providing clients with useful financial information and strategies in a secure and confidential manner to meet their goals. Their objectives are to provide accurate and timely accounting and tax preparation services with a value-added approach.

Teen S'Mores at Camp Four Echoes

September 28-30

Join other Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors for overnight adventures and FUN in the treehouses at Camp Four Echoes. IMAGINE what the future holds for you! Create your own Slime Science kits!  Contact Sarah Betts or phone 800-827-9478, ext. 225, for more information, or REGISTER online.

Save The Date:  

Expanding Your Horizons  |  Gonzaga University

Saturday November 10 (Registration opens October 1)  

EYH is a conference for girls in grades 6-9, focused on diverse STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) careers. Contact Sarah Betts for more information, or 800-827-9478, ext. 225.

Fantastic Opportunity for High School aged Girl Scouts!

GSEWNI has received a grant to fully fund a Girl Scout FIRST Tech Challenge team for a Senior or Ambassador troop. FTC is an exciting robotic based program that uses real world technology and programming. Geared towards High School students, it can act as a bridge between the popular First Lego League (FLL) and the intense FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). Students with no previous experience with FIRST or other technology can be successful. Using powerful DC motors and the new Tetrix system created by Pitsco it will allow for a wide range of exciting machines to be built. 

 

Questions? Email Peggy for more information about participation at 800-827-9478, ext. 230. MORE EVENT INFO >>

Adventuress Spots Still Available! 

Adventuress Cruise | Seattle, WA

September 16 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Set sail and discover the wonders of Puget Sound's marine life, the teamwork of sailing, and life aboard a historic ship, the Adventuress. Sound Explorations are programs designed to spark the imagination and foster an interest in science, leadership and the environment. MORE INFO >>

Contact: Peggy McDonald, 800-827-9478, ext. 230.

Incredible Corn Maze | Post Falls

September 21-October 31 | Daily

Save $1 on your visit to the Incredible Corn Maze and earn $1 for Girl Scouts for each person in your party. This offer is valid September 21-October 31 each afternoon before 6 p.m. 

 

Girl Scouts has been invited to host an activity table any Saturday or Sunday afternoon. If your troop would like to volunteer to lead a kid's activity (we'll provide the supplies), you and your girls can attend the Incredible Corn Maze for free. This activity can be counted as "Council in the Community" hours. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Peggy McDonald, 800-827-9478, ext. 230.