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World Thinking Day
 Each year on February 22, World Thinking Day, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. World Thinking Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international friendships, but is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community-one of nearly 150 countries with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
The theme for World Thinking Day 2012 is girls worldwide say "we can save our planet." Your Girl Scout Senior can participate in this global holiday by earning the official award here.
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Rock the Dam with Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada! Join us for a symbolical bridging across Hoover Dam as we honor the past and welcome the next century of Girl Scouting. Rock the Dam, commemorates the historical beginnings of Girl Scouts in Southern Nevada by gathering where it all started in 1932 with 22 girls in Boulder City.
Participants will kick off the celebration in one of ten designated decade areas that reflect an era of Girl Scout history. Girls, alumnae, and volunteers will celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting by exchanging S.W.A.P.S. they create to represent one of these decades. Click here for more information.
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Senior Journey: Sow What?
During this journey, girls have an opportunity to earn the prestigious Girl Scout Senior Harvest Award. The Harvest Award is an important step on the Girl Scout leadership ladder; it signifies that girls understand who they are and what they stand for, and that they care about others, too. It also signifies that they can grasp an issue by the roots and organize a team to work together to sow the seeds of sustainable change. Seniors - to earn the award: - Get your leader print going! Here's the path: Identify, and dig into, a food or land issue, tapping some community experts as you go. Maybe you've met growers, gardeners, nutritionists or others in your region and have ideas about challenges they face. Just choose an issue that allows you to use your unique talents and learn something new, too!
- Capture your vision for change in a Harvest Plan that includes: Your very own "So What?"-your goal, why it matters, how it will benefit both the planet and people. Say it in a way that gets others interested and involved! Show how even simple actions and decisions impact the larger food network.Your project can be big or small, depending on your time and interest. Either way, strive for a sustainable impact.
- Now, create change-execute your plan by advocating to influence a food policy or land-use effort (yes, you can!), or by educating and inspiring others to act on a solution you identify.
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Share Your Voice
April 12, 2012
 We want to know what kind of experiences you want from Girl Scouts! Perhaps more programs focusing on technology and engineering? Maybe meeting more professionals like scientists or world class performers? What about programs that explore healthy living? How about diving into your creative side with writing or story telling? Whatever your passion may be, this is the perfect opportunity to share ideas for future fun and interactive girl programming sessions.
Senior Learning Opportunities
Go for the Gold Workshop
 This course is required training to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. Girls and volunteers will review Girl Scout Gold Award requirements and completing the required Journeys. Girls will learn how to explore their community and issues that are important to them, develop a project plan, measure their personal outcomes, and ensure the impact of their take action project is sustainable.
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Volunteer Recognition Nominations
Due March 9, 2012
 Volunteers are the lifeblood of all non-profit organizations, and Girl Scouts is no different. Each year we recognize our hardworking volunteers at the Annual Meeting & Adult Recognitions Luncheon. This year we are celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting on Saturday, April 21 at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. Nominations for council level award recipients are due March 9.
Throughout the year, each service unit plans its own award recognition event and honors an Outstanding Leader, the Outstanding Volunteer, the Leadership Development Pin, the 3 Years of Service and the 5 & 10 year membership numerals. Nomination forms must be turned in one month before the planned awards event.
Visit girlscoutsnv.org for guidelines and applications. Please pay special attention to listed requirements and the number of nominations and endorsement letters required for each award.
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More learning opportunities available at girlscoutsnv.org.
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Thin Mint Sprint
Saturday, January 28 marked the Thin Mint Sprint 5K & 1 Mile Shortbread Shuffle. Families ran, walked and jogged to support Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada. Thank you to all who participated. Congratulations to Brittany Lesperance for coming in first in her age group!
Thin Mint Sprint 5K Top 3 Females, 14-19:
- Brittany Lesperance
- Brittaney Mydra
- Crystal Hostetler
Click here to see the rest of the race results.
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To see more stories about Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada visit, girlscoutsnv.org.
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