Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma
Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma
On-Time Membership Drive
Aug. 16-Sept. 30
 
Read below for details on the drive!
On-Time Membership Drive 
Aug. 16-Sept. 30

Goal #1 - 25% retention & get $50 gift certificate for Community Service Team
Goal #2 - 50% retention & get $5 for every girl in Community Service Team OR free weekend for CST at one of the camp properties based on availability.
Goal #3 - Add-A-Friend Goal. Top CST to surpass Goal #3 receives $150 to use for volunteer appreciation.
 
The On-Time Drive is for 2011 membership year and includes Early Bird registrations for Goals #1 and #2 only.
New Marketing Resources Available!
We now have two great marketing tools you can use as you conduct your membership efforts. You can order a new flyer and an "All About Girl Scouts" brochure from the council for just 8 cents each. We also have made the PDF's of each available for you to print yourself. Both promotional pieces are full color, front and back. The flyer has a space on the back for you to customize your event announcement.
Upcoming Events
August 2010
Aug. 13-15 - HAT Urban Quest
 
Lots of Fall Leadership Pathway events are now online. Check them out here.
Adult Awards Deadline
Today's the Deadline To Make Nominations
If you would like to make a nomination of a valued volunteer for one of the adult awards, you must get your nominates in today to Jaimie Siegal. The awards will be presented at fall Girl Scout University on Sept. 25, 4 p.m. 
Become A Lifetime Member Now!
Deadline: Sept. 30
Girl Scouts who graduated high school in 2010 have until Sept. 30 to become a Lifetime Member for the reduced price of $156. For more information and a membership form, click here.
For Community Service Team Members!
Each month, you will receive an email outlining some resources you can use at your monthly Service Team meetings. These emails will feature tools to help you lead your meetings, and share information to help make your experience successful. Keep watching for your special email!
If you were unable to attend the Leadership Summit, we encourage you to view some of the materials and information presented. The materials will help you in many ways to build membership and support. Go online to post your comments about the summit, activities you were inspired to plan, and view materials presented here.
Where is Melissa M. Monkey? 
Melissa is here to kick off the fall product sale which begins Oct. 1. Check out Melissa and take her with you for one week. Write about your journey in her journal to share with other Girl Scouts. Watch Twitter (search "GSWestOK" on twitter.com to join us) for updates on where Melissa is and on the sale. To check out Melissa, contact Jaci Standridge.
 
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Fall Product Sale: Oct. 1-24
Fall Product Sale Training: Aug. 17, 6-9 p.m., Village United Methodist Church, OKC. For team consultants and team managers only, not troops. Training for troops will take place at CST meetings in September. Computer Nut E Training will be offered at fall GSU.
Camp Pathway Update
Fall has come and it's time to start exploring the great outdoors! Please refer any camp and camp pathway inqiuries to Jean Marie Hill, leadership specialist.
Summer Camp Lost & Found
Campers who have misplaced personal items from summer camp have until Aug. 31 to pick them up at the council office. After that time, items will be donated to local shelters.
Scouts in the Outfield!
Don't forget to register for this fun event at Redhawks Stadium in OKC. Aug. 20-21.
Design Your Own
Girl Scout T-Shirt
Now you can design your own t-shirt with branded Girl Scout designs -- sales from the shirts support GS-West! Click image below.
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Lunch is on us!
Join us for a light lunch as we map out our quest to grow and enhance our Alumnae - and begin to make plans to celebrate our upcoming 100th anniversary. Mark your calendar for Aug. 19 at the Cameron Bldg., 29th and Classen in OKC, for the luncheon get-together. RSVP to Debbie Davis by Aug. 16.
Coming Up
Texas Roadhouse at Memorial and Penn in OKC will host a Girl Scout night on Sept. 7. Keep watching for details on how you can eat a great dinner and support Girl Scouts at the same time!
Steppin' For Restrepo
 The 2nd annual Run, Walk or Jog to help raise money in honor of Javier Santiago Restrepo will be Aug. 14 at 9:30 a.m. on the west end of the OBU campus in Shawnee. Cost is $20 per person. The event is being held in honor of the son of OU's women's volleyball team coach who lost his battle with cancer. For more information, click here.
Council Job Openings
The council has several job openings. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested in any of the positions posted, please submit an application. To see all current job openings, click here.
 
Extended Shop
Blow-Out Sale!
Through Aug. 31!
 
Get great deals by shopping online or coming in to the shop for some great values on lots of Girl Scout stuff! We need to make room for all the new merchandise coming in, so stop by and take advantage of the great deals now going on! 
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