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Girl Scouts of
Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.
4780 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-921-5358
800-232-4475
www.gsgcf.org
We Wish to Thank Our Following Community Parnters:
Partner Agency
A portion of the proceeds from the following event benefit GSGCF.
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 Issue: # 14 | October/2011 | |
Dear Girl Scout Families and Friends,
Welcome to Cybernews - the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's online newsletter keeping you informed of all the great things being done by and for Girl Scouts.
Go Green! Please share this newsletter as a great resource for other volunteers, parents and families to get involved this year. We will be updating our website frequently, along with the girl program book and adult learning calendars. If you would like to receive this newsletter, click the Join Our List button on the left. Don't forget to stay in touch via social media - fan or like us at  . |
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CEO Corner
From The CEO: The only constant in life is change......
Strategic Learning
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. honors its 50 year legacy to deliver the premier leadership experience for girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade, where meaningful relationships with adult volunteers and partnerships with the community inspire all girls to develop courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place.
The world has changed since 1912 and the founding of Girl Scouting. Our commitment to girls and our focus on providing a positive and quality leadership experience is unwavering. We must provide an experience that girls need in a way they want. We must focus our limited resources of today on what matters most in order to deliver our promise to girls for the next 100 years. We believe that the process of Strategic Learning will be the bridge to that success for girls in our council for the future.
During the past 12 months, the board, girls and volunteers, community partners and staff worked diligently to examine and focus on what matters most for girls in our region.
Please click here, to view GSGCF's Leadership Message established as a communication link for what we believe matters most in Girl Scouting for our council. In the upcoming months, we will all be working together with parents, families, volunteers and the community to bring the strategy to life and to carry out the plan. Let's make the start of our 100th and 50th celebrations a commitment to the Girl Scout movement and mission. I look forward to your feedback or comments sues@gsgcf.org.
Staff Updates
Our staff continues to evolve and change as we staff our organization focused on what matters most: Funding, Volunteerism, Marketing, Pathways and Outcomes, Technology and Marketing.
Our ways of work will be focused on broadening and deepening relationships and trust with existing and new volunteers and community partners. Our work in cross functional teams (staff, volunteers, girls, board and committees and community partners) under the leadership of "project managers" has begun.
The next Cybernews will include additional staffing and volunteer updates, along with an updated "who to call for what" document.
Best Wishes to:
Cathy Wilson, Chief Financial Officer, who accepted a position with Sarasota County in July.
Debbie McDowell-Tate, Chief Operating Officer, who will be pursuing new career opportunities, as of September.
Melisa Mason, Director of Outdoor and Environmental programs, who relocated back "home" to New England in August.
Congratulations to:
Barbara Van Essen, Innovative Specialist, who will serve as a Membership Specialist for Collier County.
Welcome:
Betsy Laughlin, Director of Finance.
Janis Hyatt, Sr. Manager for Fixed Assets (Property)
Zachary Gainey- son born to Amy & Brian Gainey on August 4, 2011
Please be patient with us as we transition people, processes and programs.
I personally welcome any and all suggestions for improvement and solutions to current concerns. Together, we are all part of the future.
With Appreciation,
Sue
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100th Anniversary Kick-Off! Many thanks to the many dedicated volunteers, girls, donors and friends who made the 100th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration a success. It is estimated that over 700 people joined in the fun! 
More pictures celebrating the kick-off and "The Year of The Girl" can be viewed on  . Back to Top |
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Upcoming Programs
True Beauty Festival (GS)
With so many negative messages bombarding our lives daily, how are girls learning to cultivate their positive attributes? Join us on the Journey, It's Your Story-Tell It! DISCOVER a strong sense of self thru the positive attributes your body has and CONNECT to others through the development of healthy relationships with others through interactive workshops with guest presenters, guest speaker, community service project, and activities. Come be apart of the friendships, fun, and festivities!
GSLE Outcomes: D1, D3, C1, C5, TA3
Location: Gulfcoast Event and Conference Center, Sarasota
Grade Level: 4 - 12
Date: October 22, 2011
Deadline: October 17, 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fee: $ 10/girl
Note: Confirmation will include information about lunch
Contact: Ann-Marie Mathews, annmariem@gsgcf.org
A Healthy Revolution - A Family Event
This event is for ALL Girl Scouts and their families to spend an afternoon together. Join us for an afternoon of fun and engaging activities which include: local famers, chefs, fitness specialist, area health professionals, food-samplings, and of course FUN! This event will be featuring the Journey, It's Your Story-Tell It and accompanying activities for Girl Scouts of all ages!
GSLE Outcomes: D3, C5
Location: Gulfcoast Event and Conference Center, Sarasota
Grade Level: K-12, friends and families of Girl Scouts are invited too!
Date: November 6, 2011
Deadline: October 28, 2011
Time: 12-4PM
Fee: $5 per participant
Contact: Ann-Marie Mathews, annmariem@gsgcf.org
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Fall Product is now on sale! 
2011 Fall Product Sale The 2011 Girl Scout Fall Product Sale is under way, and it's not too late to get started! The theme for the 2011 Fall Product Sale is "Investing in Today = Success for Tomorrow," and it features fun activities for girls of all ages focused on building business skills. During the Fall Product Sale, troops sell magazine subscriptions, nuts and chocolates to friends and families. Troops earn start-up funds while girls earn great recognitions and patches. Best of all, participating in the Fall Product Sale is easy! Just contact your Service Unit Fall Sale Coordinator to ask how your troop can get started today! The Fall Product Sale began September 23, 2011. Sales end October 20, 2011. Need more information? Contact Corinne Wright, Director of Product Sales at corinnew@gsgcf.org.
Online Magazine Program
The Online Magazine Program is back this year by popular demand! The Online Magazine Program is part of the Fall Product Sale that allows customers to purchase magazine subscriptions and renewals online with a credit card. Girls can get started today by clicking here to log in to the QSP Online Program. New for 2011, customers can even purchase digital subscriptions to read on the e-readers and tablets. Troops earn 10% back on all magazines ordered through the QSP Online Program.
Want to learn more about how your troop can get started in the Fall Product Sale? Contact your Service Unit Fall Sale Coordinator for more information, or contact Corinne Wright at corinnew@gsgcf.org.
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Scholarship Opportunity
Dr. Elinor Crawford College Scholarship Fund Applications due March 1, 2012
Since 1989, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. Board of Directors has awarded college scholarships to 124-high school senior Girl Scouts. The guidelines providing eligibility criteria for the 2012 award year and the application for the Dr. Elinor Crawford College Scholarship Fund of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. are now available on the council website - GSGCF Updates tab. The completed application, including required attachments and letters of recommendation, must be received at the council headquarters in Sarasota by March 1, 2012. The scholarship recipients will be recognized for their achievements and presented with the scholarship award at the Girl Recognition Ceremony on May 20, 2012. Notification letters will be mailed to applicants by April 1, 2012. Please contact Marie Graziosi by email marieg@gsgcf.org or call 941.921.5358 ext. 338 or 800.232.4475 for assistance.
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The Year of The Girl - Winter Region Meetings
Don't miss out on the GSGCF Winter Region Meetings, which will focus on the Girl Scout Cookie Program and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The training offered at the Region meeting is mandatory for all first-time Troop Cookie Managers, but all Girl Scout volunteers are invited to attend. This is the perfect opportunity for Troop Leaders, helping parents, and even girls to learn what's new with the Cookie Program and get excited to kickoff our best ever Girl Scout Cookie sale!
Volunteers who support the delivery of the GSLE (Girl Scout Leadership Experience) have the opportunity to come together throughout the year at their local meetings to network with volunteers and staff, as well as, receive training on the latest happenings locally and nationally with Girl Scouts. GSGCF's winter round of meetings are listed below. Please be sure to mark your calendar and attend join us at the meeting most convenient for you. Feel free to contact Amanda Jacob, Director of Volunteer Management with questions at amandaj@gsgcf.org.
All meetings begin at 6:30 pm with a meet and mingle with staff and volunteers from 6:00 pm- 6:30 pm.
Northern Region Tuesday, 12/13/2011 First Presbyterian Church,
1402 Manatee Avenue, W.
Bradenton, 34205
North Central Region Wednesday, 11/30/2011 GECC
4780 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, 34233
Eastern Region Monday, 12/5/2011 South Florida Comm. College
600 West College Drive,
Avon Park, 33825
Central Region Tuesday, 12/6/2011 Pt. Charlotte
United Methodist Church
21075 Quesada Ave
Pt. Charlotte 33952
South Central Tuesday, 11/29/2011 Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church
Gateway 11381 Gateway Blvd.
Ft. Myers, 33913
Southern Region Thursday, 12/1/2011 Hodges University
2655 Northbrooke Dr, Naples
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Creative Spirit Event
Passes Available
Plan to join us at the upcoming Creative Spirit Event with proceeds benefiting GSGCF. 50 complimentary half-day passes good for morning/early afternoon admission or afternoon/early evening admission are available. The half-day passes are available for troop leaders and registered volunteers.
To get your FREE half-day pass, email Kelly@CreativeSpiritEvent.com with your name and troop number. Free passes available on first-come-first-serve basis.
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All programs sponsored by the council have specific program outcomes so you can be sure that your Girl Scout gets the full Girl Scout Leadership Experience every time she participates. Because no girl is the same, customizing the Girl Scout experience and letting the girl choose how she participates in Girl Scouts gives her control over her Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Each program and activity she participates in will encourage her and help her gain confidence in her skills and ability to be the girl she wants to be. Girl Scouting builds girls of Courage, Confidence and Character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. is chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA and serves over 10,500 girls in ten counties including: Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, and Collier. For more information about the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida visit www.gsgcf.org.
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