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Greetings!
 You may have noticed some changes in our last e-blast. We recently began using a different system to put the newsletter together, so it has a great new look. It's also easier to find articles that interest you. The table of contents located on the left side of the e-blast will take you directly to a certain article. We hope you find the new and improved e-blast as informative as ever and easy to navigate. Tomorrow night, our new signature fundraiser, Dessert First, will bring together hundreds of people who support Girl Scouting. It is sure to be a wonderful evening for all, and guests will finally have the chance to live out a childhood dream - eating dessert before dinner! If you haven't ordered Girl Scout Cookies yet, don't worry. It's almost time for cookie booths. Girls will be out selling cookies in front of local businesses and supermarkets starting February 29. It's a great chance to stock up on all of your favorites. Visit our website to find a cookie booth near you. Best Wishes, 
Donna K. Martin
CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
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Help Celebrate the 100th Birthday of Girl Scouts on March 12, 2012
To celebrate the 100th birthday of Girl Scouting on March 12, 2012, we are encouraging all girl and adult members of our organization and all others who support Girl Scouts and our mission to wear Girl Scout clothing to work, school or just out in their community.
It would be wonderful to see more than 50,000 people either in their Girl Scout uniform or a green Girl Scout shirt on our birthday. What an impact this would make in our communities. We suggest that girl members wear their uniforms or a green T-shirt to school. Adults, please wear Girl Scout green or a Girl Scout shirt to work or while you're out. Let's all celebrate this momentous birthday as a Girl Scout organization and send our message of building tomorrow's leaders community-wide.
If your school or place of work will allow, also think about decorating your locker, door, cube or desk. Let's start some buzz about Girl Scouting. We understand the value of discover, connect and take action, and we know that our Council gives 1 million hours of service annually valued at more than $19 million. Help us bring this message in mass to everyone in our community by showing support on March 12.
Troop Leaders can carry this celebratory day a step further by having their own birthday party with your troop.
We would love to see pictures of you, your daughter, your troop or your friends celebrating in their Girl Scout apparel. Please email your pictures to sconnors@girlscoutsem.org. You just might see yourself on our website or in a publication.
To aid your efforts to wear green, all green T-shirts will be discounted 20% in our St. Louis Girl Scout Shop on February 11. You do not want to miss this day as you will also be able to purchase your Birthday Bash T-shirt and your original GSEM 100th Anniversary signed poster. The shop will be open from 10 am-2 pm with fun activities and great discounts. You will also have the chance to meet the artist who designed our poster and who is also a former Troop Leader. |
Be a part of the celebration
 Let us know what your troop is doing to celebrate this momentous centennial year whether it is on March 12th or throughout the year. We would love to share some of the great ideas with other leaders so they can also celebrate. We want this year to be one of celebrating our legacy and the future of Girl Scouting. Email your celebratory stories/events to jweir@girlscoutsem.org. We will feature some of the unique and exciting ideas in the BUZZ for other leaders as well. Naturally we will give your troop credit for the idea so include your Troop number, level and a contact number when you email us your event details. |
Do you love a parade?
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has its very own 100th Anniversary float, which made its debut at the St. Louis Christmas Parade on Thanksgiving Day. The float will also be featured in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Louis on March 17, 2012, at noon.
Girl Scout troops are needed to participate in this parade to walk behind the GSEM float. We would like participants to wear a Girl Scout green T-shirt if possible. A Girl Scout sash or vest can be worn over the T-shirt. Troops need to follow adult/girl ratios to participate in this fun activity. Space will be limited, so register early. |
100th Birthday Bash
 March 31, 2012, 1-6 pm @ Chaifetz Arena at St. Louis University, $10 per person IT'S THE BASH...IT'S THE BIRTHDAY BASH...IT'S THE 100TH BIRTHDAY BASH Join the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri in our biggest birthday party ever. Girls will take over the Chaifetz Arena at St. Louis University on March 31, 2012 from 1-6 pm to celebrate the past, present and future of Girl Scouting. Celebrate the legacy of Girl Scouting in the "Legacy Lounge" by participating in activities that span the decades. Enjoy fun activities for all ages, great food, meeting fellow Girl Scouts and surprise guests and helping celebrate this milestone in Girl Scouting is in store for all. After you take a step back in history, enjoy the present and get ready for the cosmic birthday bash. We will end the day with a futuristic frenzy unlike anything ever seen in this century of Girl Scouting. There will be music, exciting activities and great performances. This is a birthday party nobody will want to miss, and you can enjoy it all for only $10. Be sure to bring a white T-shirt to bedazzle! Registration is currently open and will close on March 16, 2012. Space is limited so register early to secure your attendance at the party of the century. For more information or questions, call Mary Ann Owens, 314.592.2396, mowens@girlscoutsem.org. Catch the excitement! Help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts by volunteering to help out at the Birthday Bash. Volunteers are needed to help set up the morning of the event and from noon-7 pm that day. To sign up to be part of the fun, please fill out the volunteer form.
If you have questions, please contact Nicole Dalton, 314.592.2312, ndalton@girlscoutsem.org. |
April Showers
 Bag Distribution - April 20, 21, 22
Bag Collection - April 28 Emerson, thank you for your five-year commitment as the 2009-2013 April Showers sponsor!
Troop Leaders - Find out how to get your troop involved with April Showers at Neighborhood Association meetings. In February and March, April Showers Coordinators will attend Neighborhood Association meetings to distribute bags and assign territories. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri encourages each troop to participate in April Showers.
For more information, contact your April Showers Neighborhood Coordinator or Nancy Riemann, 314.592.2331, nriemann@girlscoutsem.org. |
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's "Showering the Community" event attempts to set a record!  April 21, 2012
Mark your calendar - On April 21, bag distribution Saturday, GSEM will try to set the Guinness World Records by collecting more than 1 million personal care items. Before or after your troop delivers their assigned bags, you will come to a Wal-Mart store in your area to encourage donations and collect items. Troops of girls dressed in raincoats and rain boots and carrying umbrellas will be distributing April Showers bags and raindrops listing the personal care items needed to customers entering the store. April Showers barrels will be located inside and outside the store. All of the items collected April 21-28 will be counted and added together to achieve our world record. Let's try to collect even more items this year and set the record!
There will be many surprises that day, so don't miss out on the fun. Complete the troop interest survey to participate.
Watch for updates in BUZZ Neighborhood Announcements and Council News, our website and information through your Neighborhood April Showers Coordinators. |
The BIG Day - Believe in Girls
 Sept. 22, 2012
Join us as we paint downtown St. Louis green - green trefoils in the streets, green water in the fountains and green lights in the trees!
The day begins with a parade rivaled by none other to celebrate the courage, confidence and character that area Girl Scouts have demonstrated over the last century. The day will culminate with our very own dance mob and FamFest at Soldiers Memorial Park. This amazing Girl Scout event is replacing Shades of Green. It will feature great stage entertainment, activity booths and service projects throughout the day. A celebrity concert tops off The BIG Day, making this the event you won't want to miss. While Girl Scouts are creating this day of green, the entire community is invited to join the fun.
Let's show our community that we Believe In Girls.
Girl Scouts and their families can be a part of our sea of green throughout downtown by becoming a VIP at The BIG Day. Proudly wear your official 100th Anniversary T-shirt and be part of making St. Louis Green for a day. Only those who register for VIP status will receive their T-shirt prior to the event for the discounted price of $10. VIP registration also includes the following benefits:
- Official 100th Anniversary GREEN event T-shirt
- Admittance to the VIP area with refreshments
- Extra special Girl Scout activities
- Participation in GSEM's own dance flash mob
- Many more surprises!
Enjoy all of these perks for only $10. To become a VIP, fill out the application.
This is a day no one will want to miss. There will be food, fun, special activities and a celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouting. Be a part of our Promise to the Future during the ceremony to bury our time capsule that has lived throughout the year, participate in the parade or just have a great time!
For more information aboout The BIG Day, stay tuned to BUZZ, our website, ScoutingforGirlScouts.com and other publications.
Find out more information about volunteering and transportation.
Contact Mary Ann Owens with questions, 314.592.2396, mowens@girlscoutsem.org |
Centennial Patch Program  Promise for the Future: 100 Years of Leadership
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is offering a special Promise for the Future: 100 years of Leadership Centennial Patch Program. A copy of the Centennial Patch Program booklet was mailed to registered Troop Leaders, Lifetime Members, PEGS, District Chairs, Neighborhood Team Chairs and various groups of adult volunteers. It is also available in the Resource Center and can be found on our website.
The Centennial Patch Program is a journey for girls to take different paths toward earning the commemorative patch. Leaders/advisors or parents should help guide girls to choose activities that allow them to be successful. To earn the patch, girls must complete a total of five activities. Girls should choose one activity from each Discover, Connect and Take Action categories and then complete two more activities from any category. Activities can be completed individually or in a troop, in any order.
Throughout the 100th Anniversary year, GSEM will showcase a variety of fun, interesting activity choices to help girls earn this special patch. Below is an example of one of the Centennial Patch Program activities that girls may choose to do. We hope you and your girls enjoy learning more about Girl Scouting and find the Centennial Patch Program tips helpful.
Girls are asked to explore the history of Girl Scouting in Activity 6: "Dig for Your Girl Scout Roots." Steps include reading a book about Juliette Gordon Low. Although there are many books to choose from, Juliette Gordon Low: Founder of the Girl Scouts of America or Lady from Savannah are very informative books about Daisy's life and family. For girls/troops with access to the Internet, more information about Juliette Gordon Low and her family can be found here.
Girls may also decide to have a movie night with popcorn and candy while they watch the 1920s era black and white movie, The Golden Eaglet, which can be found in the 100th Anniversary District Trunk, on GSUSA's blog or from GSEM's Resource Centers. Girls can drift back into another era while exploring the life of a Girl Scout through hands-on activities and props from 1912, the 1940s, the 1960s or the 1970s, which are provided in the trunks. These traveling trunks are available from the Emerson Resource Center.
Did you know?
On October 28, 1979, Juliette Gordon Low was installed into the Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York.
Contacts:
Vivianne Frye-Perry Lucretia Penn Jessica Upchurch
UrbanTeam Suburban Team Rural Team
314.592.2366 314.592.2337 314.592.2359 |
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Christian Religious Awards Workshop (for adults)
 Feb 23, 2012, 6:30 - 8pm @ St Louis Girl Scout Service Center
This workshop will give adults an overview of the four religious awards (God and Me, God and Family, God and Church, God and Life) for Christian Protestant Girl Scouts. Look for more information in the spring Course Catalog.
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Girl Scout Sunday 100th Anniversary Worship Service and Recognition Ceremony
 Girl Scout Sunday Service and Christian Awards Celebration, March 11, 2:30 pm @ Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 1485 Craig Rd., St Louis, 63146.
Girl Scouts, their families, Pastors, and Leaders from all religious denominations are welcome to attend. Girl Scouts who pre-register will receive a Girl Scout Sunday patch. Girl Scouts who have earned a P.R.A.Y. award in 2011 will be invited to attend and be presented with a special patch.
Girl Scout Choir - Girls, come sing with us on Girl Scout Sunday. Rehearsal dates are Feb. 28, 2012 at 7 pm, and March 3, 2012 at 10 am (you must pre-register and attend at least one of these rehearsals). Contact: Tara Mooney,314.878.2381, mooneyta@swbell.net for information or to pre-register for the above events. |
Counselor Aides Needed for God and Me Lark Older girls are needed to help with the God and Me Lark for girls in grades 1-3 to earn their Christian award on June 23, 2012. Training is required (dates to be announced). For more information, contact Tara Mooney, 314.878.2381, mooneyta@swbell.net. |
Next Meeting of the Christian Protestant Committee April 19, 2012, 6:30pm - St Louis Girl Scout Service Center
Come join us as we make plans for 2012-2013!
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Girl Scout Catholics
 Presentation Sunday Prayer Service, March 4, 2:30-4 pm @ Cathedral Basilica, Newstead and Lindell Blvd., St Louis 63108
The Catholic recognition prayer service is for all girls earning the Mary, the First Disciple and The Spirit Alive Medals. Representatives from selected troops for the Family of God and I live My Faith will receive medals. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the St. Anne adult awards will also be presented this day. Catholic Weekend Retreat Girl Scouts in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in a weekend of fun, faith and adventure! Catholic weekend retreat for Girl Scouts will be held at Camp Fiddlecreek on Aug 17-19. To learn more about the Catholic Recognition Sunday or the Catholic retreat and other programs visit www.catholicscoutingstl.org or contact Ann Lederman, Catholic Youth Apostolate, 314.792.7608, annlederman@archstl.org. |
Council Calendar
 Don't forget to use our Council's online calendar - a valuable resource when planning your troop activities, adult education courses or summer camp experience! The calendar features these activities and more. You'll find due dates for cookies and product sales, special days the shop will be open and links to registration forms. Dates from Course Catalog, Inspire Leader Program Bulletin and A Girl Scout Summer are featured. Registration is still required for adult courses and girl programs. |
Older Girl Awards Deadline Coming Up Mark this date on your calendar March 1, 2012 This is the deadline for the following Award Report Forms: Milestones Request: 10 year, 13 year and Graduating Seniors are recognized with a certificate from GSEM to document a girl's commitment to Girl Scouting.
To receive certificates, girl, parent or Leader must fill out the Milestones Request Form and mail by March 1 to Girl Scout Gold or Silver Award Staff Advisor. Certificates are sent to girls in May.
Girl Scout Silver Award Troop/PEGS Report Form:
Silver Award Projects completed between March 1, 2011 and March 1, 2012. To receive a Girl Scout Silver Award Certificate, presented at the June 2012 Reflections Recognition Ceremony, Leader must fill out and send in the form. Girl Scout Gold Award Project Final Report Girls who have completed their Girl Scout Gold Award Project and want to be recognized in the June 3 Reflections Recognition Ceremony must submit their Final Report by March 1.
Please use only the GSEM Girl Scout Gold Award Final Report form typed or printed in black ink. A flash drive or disc may be submitted with the appropriate forms and information.
The following supporting materials must accompany the Final Report, documenting the completion of your project: - A Letter of Completion from the benefiting organization - Complete answers to questions A-K on page 2 of the Final Report - A timeline documenting hours and tasks completed - Final budget (income and expenses) - Copies of your flyers, power point presentations, pamphlets, videos, etc. that were developed by you for your project - Disc of 5-10 digital photos documenting your project Report forms received after March 1 will be recognized in 2013 by GSEM at Reflections Ceremony. Contact: Joyce Rich, 314.592.2360, jrich@girlscoutsem.org. |
Girl Scout Gold Award Workshops Attending a Gold Award workshop is required after prerequisites have been completed. Girls and adults must register to attend. This is a workshop for girls to learn the process for developing a Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal. C.13 Feb 25, Sat., 10 am-Noon Festus Library C.15 March 1, Thurs, 5:30pm-7:30pm GSEM Service Center, 2300 Ball Drive C.17 March 24, Sat., 10am-Noon Union Fire House
C.53 April 5, Thurs., 5:30-7:30 pm GSEM Service Center, 2300 Ball Drive |
Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Award Web Pages
 For current information check out the GSEM Award Web Pages: - Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
- FAQ's
- Take Action Project Defined
- Girl and Adult Award Guidelines
- Award related forms
Girl Scout highest award reminders:
Completion of an age level Journey and a Journey theme related Community Take Action Project are required before beginning work on a Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.
The Girl Scout Bronze Award is a Troop earned award. Each girl must complete a minimum of 20 hours on the GS Bronze Award Take Action Project. The Girl Scout Silver Award project benefits an organization or community outside of Girl Scouts and is earned by a small group 2-4 girls or an individual girl. Each girl must complete a minimum of 50 hours on the GS Silver Award Take Action Project. The Girl Scout Gold Award project benefits an organization or community outside of Girl Scouts and has a national or global link. It is earned by an individual girl and takes a minimum of 80 hours to complete a GS Gold Award Take Action Project. A Project Advisor cannot be a leader or parent. The Project Advisor should be someone with knowledge, skills or connections to people and resources that relate to the Gold Award project. Correction GSEM Girl Scout Gold Award Newsletter 2011-2012Special points of interest p.1; 2nd paragraph: "To be able to use the old program, Studio 2B Go For It! you must have completed the prerequisites by Sept 30, 2011 and will complete your project by Sept 30, 2012. Contact: Joyce Rich, Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Award Staff Advisor, 314.592.2360, jrich@girlscoutsem.org |
Reflections Ceremony Task Force Accepting New Members
 Reflections is the annual awards ceremony honoring Girl Scouts who have earned the highest awards in Girl Scouting, the Girl Scout Gold and Girl Scout Silver award. As a member of this committee, you will have the opportunity to help plan the Reflections Ceremony. This year the ceremony is held June 3, 2012 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the UMSL Campus. The committee meets once a month from January - June at the St. Louis Service Center. If you are interested in serving on this Task Force, please contact Nancy Riemann, Event Manager, 314.592.2331, nriemann@girlscoutsem.org |
Girl Scout Shop
 The Hannibal GS Shop will offer 25% off all green T-shirts through March 10. Visit the Hannibal location or phone your order in to save green on green tees.
Birthday Bash T-shirts are now available in the Hannibal GS Shop and will be discounted for one day only, Saturday, March 10. All sizes will be $9, regularly $12. Birthday Bash tote bags and patches are also available to purchase prior to the event in both the GS Shops.
St. Louis GS Shop
Regular Hours: Monday & Friday 9 am-4:30 pm Tuesday-Thursday 9 am-6:30 pm Saturday Hours - Open 10 am-2 pm
March 10 & 17, April 14, May 12 & 19
* The 2012 GSEM calendar in the spring issue of Inspire Leader Program Bulletin lists the St. Louis Shop open February 18 and March 3. The above dates and those listed in GS Shop Talk on page 10 are correct.
Hannibal GS Shop
Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm
Extended hours on Thursdays will resume in March. Saturday Hours - Open 8:30 am-noon
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ALL AGES
 Girl Scouts "Hoop It Up"
Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Women's Basketball Tournament,
March 10, game time 4:05 pm @ Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, St. Charles 63303
Cost: $7 per girl includes the game, participation in the clinic, patch and a food voucher good toward a hot dog, chips and a soda at the Family Arena Concession Stand.
Cost: $5 per family member, Troop Leaders, or older girls 9-12 grade, which will include the game and food voucher (advanced sales only). Game day tickets will cost $7 per person, and the food voucher will not be available, so make sure you order in advance.
Girl Scouts will participate in a post-game clinic conducted by an area university women's basketball team immediately following the semi-final game of the Missouri Valley Conference State Women's Basketball Tournament. Participants will rotate through four stations covering shooting, dribbling, passing and defense. The girls will be on the court for one hour and then move into the stands for a Q & A session with the coaches and student athletes.
The clinic is open to the first 100 girls grade K-8. The game is open to all grade levels. Register your troop or family through February 17. Confirmation letter with game tickets and food vouchers will be mailed 2 weeks prior to the game.
Questions contact Nancy Riemann, 314.592.2331, nriemann@girlscoutsem.org
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 Girls Needed!
Feb. 22, 6 pm @ the St. Louis TV Station on Oakland Ave. across from St. Louis University High School
We will be filming a TV show dedicated to Girl Scouts on Wednesday, February 22. The show will be aired on Channel 30.
We need 50 Girl Scouts and their Leaders in Girl Scout T-shirts or uniforms to be in the audience.
If you would like to participate, please RSVP to Kathy Adrian, 314.592.2375, kadrian@girlscoutsem.org, advising how many from your troop will attend including Leaders. Space will only be open to the first 50 who respond. A confirmation with all the details will be mailed out to those Leaders who are the first to respond. |
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 St. Louis Children's Hospital Offers Private Classes for Girl Scout Troops
St. Louis Children's Hospital offers private programs for Girl Scout groups, and they can even come to a location that works best for your troop. The following classes meet
some badge requirements.
Babysitting 101 - This 4-hour class is a great introduction to the basics of babysitting. Topics include the business of babysitting, child development, safety/first aid, fun and games and more. A workbook and light snack will be provided. $30/child (minimum of 15 participants)
Staying Home Alone - This 1.5 hour class will help parents and children determine the child's readiness - physically, mentally, socially and emotionally - to stay home by themselves and help prepare them for this experience. Workbooks are provided. $25/family (minimum of 15 participants)
Helmet Safety Check - Kids can bring their own helmet and a trained safety expert will check it for proper fit. Parents and their children will learn how to adjust the helmet themselves so they can continue this important safety practice at home. New helmets are available to purchase for $10. (minimum of 25 participants)
Call 314.286.0464 or email programs@bjc.org to schedule a private class. |
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 Powder Puff Derby
Sept. 15, 9 am-4 pm
$10 per girl
Deadline: August 15
Submit: Individual Program Application
Design, build and race your own "Powder Puff" car.
Contact Vivianne Frye-Perry, 314.592.2366, vperry@girlscoutsem.org.
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 Double Dutch/ Step Competition
May 12, 9 am-1 pm
$5 per girl
Deadline: April 27
Submit: Troop Program Application
Teams are now forming. Form your teams and register as a group. Show your talents and compete at the same time.
Contact Vivianne Frye-Perry, 314.592.2366, vperry@girlscoutsem.org.
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 FIRSTŪ World Championship
April 25-28 @ Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis
Girl Scouts, friends and families are invited to watch robotics in action at the World Championships April 25 -28. Teams from around the world, representing all levels of FIRSTŪ will converge in St Louis to take part in Robotics Championship Competitions. FIRSTŪ designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people to pursue careers in science, technology, math and engineering. They offer programs for children in kindergarten through high school. The championships will be packed with action as teams demonstrate their robots' capabilities. There will also be plenty of exhibitors, college recruiters and activities to check out. Join us and show the world the power of St. Louis and the Girl Scouts.
More details about the event will be posted at www.usfirst.org.
Volunteer to see amazing kids and cool robots!
Volunteers are needed to fill a variety of roles at this annual event. To apply, please create an account in the volunteer matching system at https://www.my.usfirst.org/VIMS.
Contact Kathleen Kennedy, kkennedy@usfirst.org, with any questions. |
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Grades 4-5
 New Deadline Feb. 23 - Skill Building Badge: Jeweler
March 3, 9 am-12:30 pm, St. Louis Service Center
$10 per girl includes supplies, snack and badge
Join us on March 3 when girls will learn about techniques and materials to create several pieces of jewelry.
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 Girls GO Tech Spring Break
March 19-23, 8:30 am-5 pm @ St. Louis Service Center
$130 per girl, $30 nonrefundable deposit due with registration
Deadline: February 24
Submit: Individual Program Application
This week-long camp for girls in grades 4-5 will reinforce a fun approach to STEM (science, techology, engineering and math) while girls also hang out with their friends.
Girls will cultivate their confidence, develop scientific ways of thinking and discover how to work as a team. Opportunities for girls to explore and experience science are offered through field trips, Q & A sessions with inspiring women, hands-on activities and more.
Girls in grades 11-12 and adults are needed to help implement the program. Please contact Lucretia Penn to find out how you can help.
Contact Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org |
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 BFF Cafe Series
February 27, 6-8 pm @ St. Louis Service Center
$5 per girl
GSEM recently received funding from Dove for our continued efforts in promoting self-esteem. It is for this reason the BFF Cafe program cost has been reduced to $5 per girl.
On February 27, girls are encouraged to bring a non-Girl Scout friend to this exciting hands-on program. Girls will have the opportunity to discover themselves by creating an "About Me" book and participate in a theatre approach to learn about their many roles. Girls will also have the opportunity to attend the second workshop in this series on March 24. Activities include Zumba fitness and healthy eating. Program includes activities from the aMUSE Journey.
Please RSVP by February 21 to Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org |
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Grades 4-8
 Build a Bot Workshop
May 7, 5:30-7:30 pm
$10 per girl
Do your girls LOVE science and technology? A robotics program may be for them! This is their chance to check out the world of robotics at this fun, hands-on workshop. Girls will work as a team to build and program a robot, then put it to the test in a fun competition against another team. Space is limited, so register today!
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Grades 4-12
It's the Year of the Girl - Project Anti-Violence Education (PAVE) Conference
March 11, 2-5 pm @ St. Charles Community College
This conference will empower young women to live healthy lives by educating them about self-esteem, conflict resolution, healthy vs. unhealthy relationships and various other topics. Girls will have the opportunity to listen to a guest speaker and participate in break out sessions. To register and view the program flyer, click here. Registration is also available online in the Member's Only section.
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Grades 6-8
 Me and the Media
July 8-10 (Sun. 6pm-Tue. 6 pm), 3 days/2 nights @ Saint Louis University, St. Louis 63108
$130 Grades 5-7 in 2011-12 school year
Deadline: June 6
Submit: Individual Program Application
This journey is all about you and your relationship with this great, big multimedia world. As you explore how all the media stories get shaped, you'll see how those stories can shape your thoughts and feelings about yourself, your community and your world! The chance to put some real "ME" in the media is here in this overnight adventure at the dorms of SLU. Enjoy a dinner out, a Muny Production, a backstage tour and Ted Drew's.
Contact Emily Ficker, 314.592.2341, eficker@girlscoutsem.org |
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 Acing Middle School: An aMAZEing Adventure
July 29-31 (Sun. 6 pm- Tue. 6 pm), 3 days/2 nights @ Truman State University,Kirksville 63501
$130 grades 5-7 in 2011-12 school year
Deadline: June 15
Submit: Individual Program Application
Navigate the twists and turns of getting along in middle school and in life by being a leader. Explore everything from making good first impressions to making genuine, long-lasting friendships, from peer pressure to no pressure, to passing it forward. It is all here in this overnight adventure at the dorms at Truman State University in Kirksville. Enjoy swimming, dinner out and more.
Contact Emily Ficker, 314.592.2341, eficker@girlscoutsem.org |
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Grades 6-12
 Older Girl Roundtable
February 29, 6:30-9 pm @ St. Louis Service Center
The Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Task Force has planned an exciting roundtable event for Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, Ambassador Leaders/advisors and girl members. Opportunities await you to interact with other girl members, leaders and advisors. Find out about Girl Scout programs for older girls and share what's happening in your District. Feel free to invite other Leaders/advisors, Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors that may also benefit from this roundtable.
Contact Marti Kelly, 314.592.2358, mkelly@girlscoutsem.org |
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 Be Prepared
March 10, 9 am-5 pm @ American Red Cross, St. Louis
Cost: $42 per girl, includes certification and all materials
Deadline: February 27
Submit: Individual Program Application
On March 10, girls in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to earn their certification in Adult First Aid, CPR and AED at the American Red Cross in St. Louis. Girls will also explore related careers.
Contact Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org |
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 District 18 First Aid
The District 18 First Aid workshop for older girls, which was scheduled on Saturday, March 3, has been rescheduled for Monday, March 5, from 5-6 pm.
Please contact Jessica Upchurch, 314.592.2359, jupchurch@girlscoutsem.org, if you have questions. |
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Grades 9-12
 Spa Night for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts
March 3, 2012, 8 pm-8 am @ St. Louis Service Center, $23 per girl
Deadline: February 24
Submit: Individual Program Application
Girl Congress members are hosting a Spa Night for Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts who need pampering. Come spend the night at the GSEM Service Center with other Girl Scouts and receive a manicure, facial and massage. Participate in fun team building games. In addition, have the opportunity to participate in other high interest activities or just chill. Midnight snacks and breakfast will be provided. Each participant will need to bring a jar of peanut butter or jelly as part of our service project.
Contact Marti Kelly, 314.592.2358, mkelly@girlscoutsem.org |
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 Destinations Accepting Late Applications
Wyoming Wildlife Wonders, Channel Islands and San Juan Kayak destinations are offering scholarships for girls to attend their destination. A scholarship of $500 will cover approximately one-third of the event fee of $1650 for girls. The girls will need to cover the balance and travel expenses to get to and from the event. Additional need based funding is available by contacting ATS for a possible financial assistance form.
Girls will need to complete the destinations application available on the destinations website:
Channel Islands Adventure
San Juan Kayak
Applications are due to ATS by Wednesday, February 29. If the destination is not full, ATS will continue accepting applications until June 1. |
 FIRSTŪ Robotics Information Sessions
May 7, 6-7 pm @ St. Louis Service Center This is a special opportunity to learn more about the FIRSTŪ Robotics programs and how you can get your troop involved. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri sponsored teams this season through special grant funding. GSEM is looking to expand the program in 2012-13 to include high school aged girls. |
 Attention All Parents of Girl Scout Daisies and Daisy Troop Leaders
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) is embarking on a long-term research project designed to measure the outcomes of Girl Scouting for girls over several years. We are inviting parents to enroll their Girl Scout Daisies in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Leaders of Daisy troops are asked to provide the following information to the parents of girls in their troops. Dear Parent/Guardian, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and Girl Scouts of the USA invite your daughter to be a Girl Scout Voice and to share her experiences about Girl Scouting through a brand new research project. GSEM is embarking on a long-term study of the benefits of Girl Scouting, and we'd like to have your daughter participate. The purpose of this project is to understand what your daughter is doing and learning through Girl Scouts and to identify how she benefits over the long term. By completing these online surveys, your daughter will help us tell the story of the Girl Scout experience for all girls.
- Please note that your daughter's information on these surveys is secure and confidential. Your daughter will not receive any sales or marketing contact as a result of her participation, and Council staff and volunteers will not be able to see her individual responses to questions. We will see the information compiled across all girls who take the surveys. Information on the Girl Scout data use policy may be found at www.girlscouts.org/research/data_use_policy.asp
- There will be incentives for Girl Scoust as they complete the surveys. Once your daughter is registered, she will receive invitations to participate in online surveys later this spring as well as in future years. She may accept or refuse to participate in these surveys as she wishes. We're counting on girls like your daughter to help make Girl Scouts a BETTER PLACE FOR ALL GIRLS! If you have questions about this project, please contact Kathy White, Director, Research and Evaluation, 314.592.2389, kwhite@girlscoutsem.org.
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 2012 Volunteer Celebration Awards Ceremony and Reception
May 5, 11 am @ the Renaissance Airport Hotel, 9801 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63134 Please join Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri in honoring the 2012 Council Award Recipients on May 5. The awards presentation will begin at 11 am following the Spring Representative Assembly business meeting and will be followed immediately by a complimentary buffet reception in the Renaissance Ballroom. The new format will provide guests more time to personally congratulate honorees and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues you may not have seen for some time.
While no table reservations are required, attendees must RSVP to Kathy Conway, 314.592.2374, kconway@girlscoutsem.org by April 21, 2012. |
 100th Anniversary Volunteer Opportunities
Look for opportunities to volunteer at 100th Anniversary events throughout the year and earn valuable Volunteer Bucks that can be applied to the costs of the GSEM Volunteer Enrichment Weekend at Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood on November 9-11, 2012. The GSEM Street Team will be out and about in the entire GSEM jurisdiction and need your help in reconnecting with 100,000 Girl Scout alumnae. Also, don't miss out on the 100th Birthday Bash and Girl Scouts BIG Day events to enjoy two fabulous celebrations and build up your Volunteer Buck cache at the same time! Check out more 100th Anniversary volunteer opportunities under the VOLUNTEER button at www.ScoutingForGirlScouts.org. |
 Earn Volunteer Bucks to Apply to the Volunteer Enrichment Weekend
Nov. 9-11, 2012 @ Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood Be there for your opportunity to relax, refresh, participate in fun and informative workshops and connect with friends, old and new. Go to www.ScoutingForGirlScouts.org to check out opportunities to earn Volunteer Bucks that can be applied to the cost of the weekend. Click on the VOLUNTEER button to find lots of great opportunities to have fun and build up your Volunteer Buck cache.
Volunteer opportunities include participating in Scouting for Girl Scouts (SFGS) efforts by staffing a table or pop-up booth at fairs, festivals and trade shows (including the 100th Birthday Bash and the Working Women's Survival Show) or at local corporations and businesses. You can also earn Volunteer Bucks by signing up to distribute SFGS materials at cookie pick-up sites. A maximum of 50 Volunteer Bucks can be applied to any registration.
Planning a District or Neighborhood getaway next year? Take advantage of the group housing opportunities to have your own "celebration within a celebration." Housing options include rooms at Trout Lodge that accommodate up to four, Trout Lodge cabins that accommodate up to 10 and cabins at Camp Lakewood that can accommodate even larger groups. Meals for the entire weekend are included in the reservation price of $42/person for Camp Lakewood or $65/person (based upon double occupancy) for Trout Lodge accommodations.
All GSEM volunteers are invited to this unique and fun weekend. |
 $500 in "Cookie Dough" Can Be Yours
TROOP LEADERS: - - Help GSEM reach our 100,000 Alumnae goal in celebration of Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary.
- Assist girls in your troop to earn their Cookie Business, Financial Literacy or Philanthropy Badge. - Earn the chance to win $500, $300 or $200 in "Cookie Dough" that can be applied to any GS activity, program or GS Shop expense. |
 Attention All Veteran Volunteers
If you have five or more years of volunteer experience, we have something designed especially for you - Veteran Volunteer totes with accompanying Pathways Patches. Meet certain criteria to earn dollars off the cost of the tote and qualify for the free patches. Read all about those criteria on the GSEM websitecoming soon under Volunteer Recognition. |
 20,000 Pennies for Your Thoughts
If you could use a little extra buying power after the holidays, please consider participating in GSEM's 2012 Volunteer Satisfaction Survey. This April, a random selection of volunteers will be sent a Zoomerang or hard copy survey soliciting their opinions on a variety of topics focusing on their Girl Scouting experiences as an adult volunteer. For your time, trouble and candid responses, a $200 gift card at Wal-Mart or Target might be yours by satisfactorily responding to the survey within the alloted timeframe. Individuals responding to the survey will be entered into a drawing for a gift card valued at $200. |
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 Cookies Arrive
The long-awaited cookies will arrive February 29. The warehouses and delivery trucks are being packed in anticipation of a flood of cookies. Troops should arrive at the delivery locations promptly as a courtesy to others. Be sure to report any shortages or overages to a cupboard immediately. Cookies should be delivered to customers as soon as possible. |
 Outdoor Adventure Course
Openings are still available for the Individual Girl Outdoor Adventure Course. The Outdoor Adventure Course is a fun weekend dedicated to orienteering, teambuilding, low ropes and high ropes courses. At the Individual Course, weekend supervision and food are provided, plus girls get to meet other Girl Scouts from around the Council. To participate, girls must be 12 years old and in the 6th grade or higher. Registrations be submitted online or mail the Individual Girl Program Application.
The Course is offered:
April 20-22 or May 11-13 from 6 pm Friday-11 am Sunday at Camp Tuckaho
Cost: $40 per girl
Is your troop interested in participating in the Outdoor Adventure Course? If so, submit an "Application for Overnight or Weekend Troop Camping form" stating your preferred dates and your desire to participate in the Outdoor Adventure Course at Camp Tuckaho. The OAC pull dates are May 9 for the Fall Outdoor Adventure Course and November 14 for the Spring Outdoor Adventure Course. All participants must be 12 years old and in the 6th grade or higher.
Are you interested in becoming an Outdoor Adventure Course Instructor? Then register for the Outdoor Adventure Course Instructor Workshop. Participants must be at least 16 years or older at the time of the course and must be able to attend all sessions to become certified: entire weekend, in-town for the test and an apprenticeship weekend. Certification is valid for one year and instructors must attend a one-day recertification each year thereafter. Troop leaders who wish to register for the Outdoor Adventure Course are not required to take this training.
Date: Friday April 13-15 from 7 pm Friday-1 pm Sunday at Camp Tuckaho, Cricket Corner
AND Tuesday April 17 from 7-9 pm at Chesterfield Community Church
Cost is $30 per person
Please contact Suzanne McSwain, 314.592.2346, smcswain@girlscoutsem.org if you have any questions.
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 New Horse Programs at Camp Cedarledge
The Saddles and Spurs program is for troops who want to learn more about horses and take a trail ride. Our horse programs are for Girl Scout Daisies through Ambassadors.
Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies Pony Tales: Come join us for a one-hour introductory program at the Equestrian Center where girls will take a pony ride, play games and groom a horse.
Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors: Hoofprints (90 mins) and GSEM Horse Patch (3 hours) programs are available for girls. Girls will learn how to start, stop and steer a horse, receive safety instructions and participate in a trail ride (trail rides for all programs except the extended rides are approximately 45 minutes). The GSEM Horse Patch program will earn a special Camp Cedarledge horse patch.
Golden Horseshoes: This extended ride offers your girls a longer ride of 1.5 hours. This program is offered on Sundays only. Prerequisite: Must be able to start, stop and steer a horse without assistance.
Dates: May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27
Time: Assigned on a special available basis. A total of 15 riders (girls and adults) can be accommodated in each time periods with larger groups being split between two time slots. Pony Tales accommodates 10 girls per time slot and two slots can be reserved back to back. Programs begin at 9 am. The last scheduled program begins at 3:30 pm.
To register: Applications cannot be procesed via email or fax. Fill out and mail the registration form found in Inspire Leader Program Bulletin. Registrations for programs will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Programs close when filled to capacity or one week prior to program date. Refund requests must be made in writing and received no later than two weeks prior to program date in order to be honored.
Contact Brooke Petryka, 314.592.2353, bpetryka@girlscoutsem.org |
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ABOUT GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI
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 GSEM is supported by the following United Way Agencies: United Way of Greater St. Louis, United Way of the Mark Twain Area, United Way of Adair County/Northeast Missouri, United Way of St. Francois County, Franklin County Area United Way. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is committed to building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutsem.org
800.727.GIRL[4475] |
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