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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:
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A portion of the proceeds from the following event benefit GSGCF.
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 Issue: # 15 | November/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:
This month, we are thankful for all our new Girl Scouts and Girl Scout adult volunteers. We are creating an opportunity for all girls to become the best they can be. Thank you to all the volunteers who responded to my invitation in the last edition to make positive suggestions for improvement as we all work more closely together as a council. Remember, we are one "council"- girls, parents, volunteers, board and the community. Together we make a difference in the life of a girl.
We are also thankful to welcome the newest member to our Girl Scout family, Jordan Marie Krueger, daughter and future Girl Scout born to Julie and her husband Chris Krueger on October 30, 2011. Julie is the Membership Specialist for Sarasota County.
As we celebrate "The Year of the Girl" and as the experts on girl growth and development, we know that there are issues in our community that can be solved by girls and adults working together. This is the year to take action!
We are pleased to join community collaborators to bring you two exciting events that showcase Girl Scouting as the premier leadership development experience. The first is WEDU public television's preview of Troop 1500 on December 8th, at 6:00 PM at the GECC. The second event, scheduled for February 18th, is Girls Protecting Girls, a series of guest speakers and workshops developed to empower girls to be a part of the solution to human trafficking, the 2nd largest and fastest growing crime in the world. More to come on both of these events and opportunities to attend and participate.
Enjoy a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Regards,
Sue
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2011 National Council Session At the 2011 National Council Session and 52nd Convention, November 8-13 in Houston, Texas, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida National Council Delegates will experience the excitement of beginning a new triennium-and take part in the official launch of the Movement's 100th Anniversary! For the most recent updates on the Convention visit here.
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Scholarship Opportunity
Dr. Elinor Crawford College Scholarship Fund Applications
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 941.921.5358 ext. 338 or 800.232.4475 for assistance.
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Check Out the 2011~2012 Girl Leadership Opportunities
Great Things Are Planned!
The Girl Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities book (GLO book) has been mailed and is available on-line for your review. Please take a few minutes to review the many fun and exciting opportunities available.
Remember a girl can participate in a variety of ways ~ through a troop, or on their own by trying an event, attending a series, exploring through travel and/or taking part in environmental leadership. Once a selection has been made, register on-line and get ready to join the fun of Girl Scouting 2012: The Year of the Girl. |
Membership Updates Reminders All girl members actively participating in Girl Scouting should be registered. Note - there are still girls on various waitlists that are interested in belonging to a troop. Please reach out to your membership specialist about welcoming additional new girls into your troops. Adult Development Updates Please reference the 2011-2012 Girl Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities Fall Edition book for a listing of upcoming trainings. There are Leadership Essentials and CPR/First Aid courses coming up in the month of November that would be ideal for any new volunteers joining the movement. Back to Top |
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Travel Pathway Trips Accepting Girls!
Girls, what are you doing next summer, or the summer after that?
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is delighted to announce that our Travel Pathway trips are now accepting girls! These trips are open to girls participating in any of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience Pathways (Troop, Series, Events, Camp, Virtual, and Travel). Girls who are not currently registered as Girl Scouts may become registered Girl Scouts and join the movement through participating in the Travel Pathway. All the Travel Pathway trips listed below will be widely marketed to our current Girl Scout membership as well as potential Girl Scouts in our ten counties.
To find out how to sign-up for a trip, to attend a trip interest meeting, and to have your questions answered, here are the staff chaperones coordinating each of the trips:
2012 JUNIOR Trip to Miami and the Florida Keys -
Ann-Marie Mathews (Pathway Specialist)
annmariem@gsgcf.org or (941) 921-5358 ext. 318
2012 CADETTE trip to New York City -
Barbara Van Essen (Membership Specialist)
barbarav@gsgcf.org or (239) 561-1906 ext. 404
2013 CADETTE Trip to Puerto Rico -
Yvonne Bras (Director of Membership)
yvonneb@gsgcf.org or (941) 921-5358 ext. 312
2014 CADETTE Trip to New England (winter trip) -
Ann-Marie Mathews (Pathway Specialist)
annmariem@gsgcf.org or (941) 921-5358 ext. 318.
2012 SENIOR/AMBASSADOR trip to Costa Rica -
Julia Onnie-Hay (Manager of Pathways)
juliao@gsgcf.org or (941) 921-5358 ext. 316
2013 SENIOR/AMBASSADOR trip to Southwest Europe -
Amanda Jacobs (Director of Volunteer Services)
amanadaj@gsgcf.org or (239) 561-1906
2014 SENIOR/AMBASSADOR trip to Hawai'i -
Julia Onnie-Hay (Manager of Pathways)
juliao@gsgcf.org or (941) 921-5358 ext. 316
2015 SENIOR/AMBASSADOR trip to Australia/New Zealand -
Roberta Rodgers (Membership Specialist)
robertar@gsgcf.org or (941) 921-5358 ext. 318
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Share the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Ready and waiting to join Girl Scouts!
We have willing volunteers, we have meeting locations, and we have nearly 100 girls wanting to join...we need your help!
Please help girls who face financial or transportation barriers join a Girl Scout Community Troop. New Community Troops with 10 members costs $2,000 to start - including uniforms, insignia, membership, and Girl Scout Journey books. Meetings are at neighborhood centers or schools, often run by paid staff until volunteers are recruited and trained. Donate and/or volunteer today through Gulf Coast Gives: https://www.gulfcoastgives.org/projects/409!
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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.
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Save the Dates ~ Special Fundraising Events and Celebrations
Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon:
Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future
Looking back over 100 years and Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's 50th anniversary, Girl Scout alumnae, advocates, volunteers, and community members will gather at this celebratory luncheon at Michael's On East.
Special Performances of Composer and Girl Scout Alumnae, Gwyneth Walker's Works by Key Chorale
Michael's On East, Sarasota, Florida
Saturday, March 10, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., $100 per person
2nd Annual Big Girls Day at Camp
Women themselves can take a day and choose from adventure and/or spa experiences, such as the wall climbing and zip line, low ropes challenge course, kayaking or canoeing, and hiking; massage, yoga, and meditation. Snacks, beverages, and a healthy lunch are included.
Camp Honi Hanta, Bradenton, Florida
April 21, 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $50 per person
2nd Annual Young Women of Distinction Luncheon - 100th Anniversary
Community members, Girl Scout supporters, and area school and government representatives can attend the Young Women of Distinction Luncheon prior to the Girl Award Celebration. Luncheon guests will have an opportunity to sit with Gold Award recipients - the highest level awarded in Girl Scouts. The event is designed to create awareness about Girl Scouts, and the outstanding achievements of our girls.
Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, Punta Gorda, Florida
Sunday, May 20, 2012, at 12:30 p.m., $50 per person
Also, look for a special 100th Anniversary event in Naples in 2012! ...More to come!
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Complimentary Tickets to the Nutcracker Ballet!
Revelle Academy is partnering with Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida to donate 75 tickets for Girl Scouts to experience a magical holiday ballet- The Nutcracker! The Nutcracker is a live ballet with over 100 local students performing. On Saturday December 17, at 1:00 pm, you can take your troop to enjoy this live ballet at The Riverview High School Performing Arts Center in Sarasota.
What is the deadline to reserve my tickets?
November 15th is the deadline for Troop Leaders to reserve their tickets. Tickets can be reserved by emailing Revelle Academy at GinnyWyat@verizon.net Please include the Troop Leader's name, Troop number and names of the girls attending (first name, last initial). Tickets will be reserved on a first come, first reserved basis via email. You will receive a reply email to confirm your reservation.
Where do I pick up my tickets?
Tickets can be picked up at Revelle Academy on 4001 Cattleman Road, Sarasota, FL 34233 on December 1st.
We hope to see lots of Girl Scouts at this wonderful holiday ballet!
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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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