Important Reminder

Girl Scouts Make a Difference Day

Your Girl Scout Stores will be open to serve your needs during the summer months: June, July and August!

In JUNE pick up those last minute end of the year items, awards and thank you gifts. We can also help you prepare for the camping season ahead. If you are going to day camp, resident camp or camping on your own we can help you with the necessities. Don't forget about the Trading Post at resident camp. Our trading posts will be stocked with great items to help you enjoy and remember your resident camp experience.

In JULY the stores will be conducting our annual pre-inventory reduction sale. Lots of great merchandise at discounted prices. In addition, any girl using a nut or cookie credit card will receive an extra 10% off during the month!

During AUGUST the stores will be open to help you prepare for back to troop season. Visit one of the physical stores or the GSOSW online store to see the new catalog items for fall. We will also be continuing to offer the Great Start Kits for new and newly bridged Girl Scouts.

Please check the GSOSW website for special closure dates for the stores. August is also the month we conduct our annual physical inventory and all stores will be closed for a few days.

Plan on doing any traveling? Would you like some money to help pay for the trip? Girls can earn money for travel by working at the Oregon State Fair Stroller Booth!

We are looking for girls (entering grades 6-12) to help work in the stroller booth this summer at the Oregon State Fair from August 24 to September 3, 2012. If you plan on traveling and want in on this great opportunity, email Jen Kehret to schedule your shifts at GirlScoutStrollerBooth@gmail.com. Make sure to include your troop number, troop leader's name and both email and phone contact information. Shifts will be open for sign up on July 23 and assigned on a first come, first served basis. Be aware that it may take several days to receive a response, and that the shifts are assigned on a first come, first served basis as measured by the time stamp on the email.

Each shift consists of two adults and two girls. Parking is free at the event. The profit from the stroller booth will be divided equally among all of the shifts and the checks will be cut to the troops at the end of October. Each troop or individually registered Girl Scout can work a maximum of two shifts. If a troop or individually registered Girl Scout would like more than two shifts they must email Jen after August 6 to sign up for those additional shifts if they are available. Please indicate your top three shift choices when registering.

Shifts will be on the following dates:

Friday August 24 THROUGH Monday September 3

Sundays through Thursdays
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays

10:00 a.m. - 2:30p.m.

2:30p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

The required training times will be announced.

Be aware that in order to be eligible to work you will need to provide Jen a copy of your Extended Trip Application or proof of acceptance to a Council-sponsored Trip or your application to a destination travel opportunity along with your Additional Money Earning Opportunity approval and NOI for this event. If you have questions please contact Shannon Shea at sshea@girlscoutsosw.org, or (503)977-6813.

Remember to keep an eye out for information on the Mt. Angel Oktoberfest Curly Fry Booth in September!

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2012 Fall Product Sale

Make plans now to earn Fall Product funds for your troop!

"Become the difference" selling nuts & candy products from Trophy Nuts. For every order you collect on your order card - your troop receives a $1 per item! "What can a girl do" if her friends and family love to read? She can participate in the QSP magazine program. Her troop will earn a percentage from every subscription.

If collecting orders on paper isn't your thing, don't worry - you can participate with the online option with either program. Let today's technology do the work for you by sending emails. Yes, it's that easy! By having customers order magazines online, they will get them quicker, have a wider selection to choose from and they can chose business gifts to send to their clients. No worrying about collecting money, making deposits, etc. with Trophy online. You won't even have to return to the customer to make a delivery.

With the fall product sale, troops and girls can mix and match their participation options to choose what fits the best. They can use all options, or just one part of the sale that fits their timeline. See below for dates and talk with your troop product manager or parents about participating in this program this fall.

Troop Training by September 21

Order Taking begins September 22

Customer Delivery November 5 - 25

Troop Wrap-up November 29

For more details on getting involved, talk with your service unit product manager and watch for announcements from her.

Experience the wonder of aviation with this one-day program at Willamette Aviation at the Aurora State Airport. Learn how an airplane flies, make your own glider, meet professionals in aviation, all while airplanes fly overhead (weather permitting). Receive a patch at the end of the program to commemorate your adventure.

June 2, June 16, July 28, 2012; 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

$10.00/girl

Register: Personify

It's a day of history and adventure in the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge! Enjoy a tour of the Cascade Locks Historical Museum and learn about the waterways and locks, Native American history in the gorge, railroads, fish wheels, sternwheelers, steamboats and more! Bring a pinic lunch to enjoy in Marine Park, climb aboard the triple deck Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler and experience history firsthand. Watch the river roll by and hear about the Lewis & Clark expedition on your journey.

June 30, 2012; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$15.00/girl

$18.75/adult

Register: Personify

Start your summer adventures with a camporee at Camp Low Echo on the beautiful Lake of the Woods! Enjoy traditional camp activities like marshmallow roasting, camp songs, polar bear swim, makeing new friends, skits and much more! Spend Saturday with Klamath Outdoor Science School and learn about the two different kinds of eco-systems that are present at Camp Low Echo through hands-on activities. This is a summer campout you wont want to miss!

July 6 - 8, 2012; 6:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

$40.00/girl

$20.00/adult

Register: Personify

Digital Media Studio for Leaders

Digital Media Studio for Teens

Letterboxing Adventure

Bronze Award Adult Workshop

The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards remain the highest awards within Girl Scouting. Join other parents, volunteers and leaders to learn more about the Girl Scout Bronze Award, Take Action Projects and how girls can start exploring the world of highest awards!

September 20, 2012; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

$2/person

Register: Personify

Girls in the Forest

A service learning weekend in celebration of National Public Lands Day! Learn about careers in natural resources from women employed by the Forest Service and do fun and educational activities with them. Make new friends while you sing songs, roast marshmallows and do skits with other Girl Scouts from around the region. Then perform service for National Public Lands Day that will enhance our public lands for all who visit them. Enjoy a camp experience at Girl Scouts OSW's southern most resident camp property, Camp Low Echo on the beautiful Lake of the Woods.

September 21-23, 2012; 6:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$40.00/girl

No adults required

Register: Personify

Changing Our World Fall Encampment

Planned for girls by girls, this event is being put on by the Older Girl Event Committee from Salem. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities like canoeing, boating and relaxing, as well as workshops on travel opportunities, Girl Scout Gold and Silver Awards, repurposing fashions and more! 

September 28-30, 2012; 5:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$15/girl

$10/adult

Register: Personify

Girl Scout Day at the Farm events

Enjoy the fall harvest season and kick off the Girl Scout year with a day at the farm! Both farms offer a variety of fun activities like giant corn mazes, hay rides, pear shooting or pumpkin cannon, face painting, petting zoo and more! Come anytime during the day and check in with the ticket booth for a wrist band.

Fort Vannoy Farms - Grants Pass, OR

Pheasant Fields Farm - Medford, OR

October 6, 2012; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

$10.00/girl

Register: Personify

Juliette Low Birthday Tea Parties

Tillamook Forest Center Girl Scout Program

Forestry Fun for Girl Scouts! Bring your troop to the Tillamook Forest Center to learn about how we are all connected to forests using the Tillamook State Forest as your learning lab! This is a free, anytime activity available for groups of 15 or more girls.

For more information on registering visit tillamookforestcenter.org.