| October 2008 |
Vol 1, Issue 3 | |
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| Troop 1175 Service Project: Please Bring Glasses to the Council Offices During the Month of October |
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Troop 1175 is collecting glasses for their Give the Gift of Sight community service project. Please drop off any used prescription glasses to the Council office by October 31st. Give the Gift of Sight Foundation is an organization that works with Lenscrafters, Pearl Vision, Sears Optical, Target Optical, Sunglass Hut and the Lions Club to clean, repair and hand deliver glasses and non-prescription sunglasses to people in need in the USA and in developing countries around the world. |
Spotlight on Girl Scouts
Put Your Troop in the Spotlight! Submit your troop's accomplishment (up to 250 words) and one quality JPEG image. E-mail vgalloway@sahuarogsc.org. |
Troop 662 Cleans Up During National Public Lands DayTroop 662 from Sierra Vista participated in National Public Lands Day on September 27th. The girls cleared trash and several items "illegally dumped" from a wash near the University of Arizona South Campus. 
Volunteers are loading the truck with trash they gathered. Pictured clockwise: Annelys Jones, Kayleigh Caparulo, Jadzia Caparulo (in truck), Max Jones, Zach Koltoff, and Rebecca Wallace.
Troop 152 Gathers Clothes for TUSD
Responding to an article in the Arizona Daily Star, Cadette Troop 152 mobilized quickly to run a drive for the TUSD Clothing Bank at Miles Exploratory Learning Center. Troop 152, a combined Junior/Cadette troop that began at Miles in 2004, made posters and sent home flyers to raise awareness of this cause and their collection. Over 15 large bags of new or gently used clothing for boys and girls were delivered to the Bank on September 22nd.
Pictured (from left to right): Standing - Olivia Brinkerhoff, Sofia Meckler, Kayla Jones, and Troop Leader Kim Elliott; Kneeling - Grace Thompson, Emily Patterson & Exene Anderson (not shown: Meghan Elliott, Alessia Sefani, Wren Sterner)
Tara Petersen from Junior Troop 170 earned her "God and Me" Religious Award in August of 2008. Congratulations! | |
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Registration begins at 7:30 am, Breakfast at 8:00 am
The Doubletree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson
RSVP by November 6th to Kristen, 319-3170, kculliney@sahuarogsc.org
This is an inspirational, mission-focused fundraising event to introduce you to the new Girl Scout Movement; however, there is no obligation to give!
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| Destinations Travel Info Session |
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Resource Center
Whether you are an adult or a girl, you can journey to far off lands with Girl Scouts! Come learn about travel opportunities available through the Destinations program: the Our Cabaņa adult 'sampler' trip, and the next SGSC sponsored international trip to India! You can discover so much about yourself through travel, connecting with others on your travels is amazing and you'll no doubt find something that will spark you to take action on your trip or back home. Please RSVP to thustin@sahuarogsc.org . Visit our Web site to download the Namaste! Destinations to Sangam, India flyer and the Hola! Destinations Our Cabaņa, Mexico. |
| Take Charge Against Violence Retreat: FREE event for all girls ages 15-18! |
| October 24-25, 2008, 4:00 pm Friday to 4:00 pm Saturday
Only 25 spots available!
Take Charge! Learn how to protect yourself and others at this overnight excursion at Whispering Pines Program Center on Mt. Lemmon. (Transportation from 4300 E. Broadway Blvd. provided.) Overnight accommodations and meals provided for participants.
Discover the facts about relationship power and control and how to respond appropriately. You'll learn how to recognize warning signs and how you can take action. Qualified educators from Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) will lead these engaging, interactive workshops on Friday evening and Saturday morning.
On Saturday afternoon, take the stand in an interactive mock trial and work with female mentors from the Southern Arizona Women Lawyers Association to hone your legal skills. You'll get to network with professional women with careers in advocacy,
prevention education, survivor services, the judicial system and more! And of course, enjoy tasty s'mores around a campfire and enjoy picturesque Mt. Lemmon!
Download flyer and registration form .
Call 319-3159 or 1-800-331-6782 ext. 3159 with any questions. |
| Girl Scout Giving |
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Remember! You can designate Sahuaro Girl Scout Council through your employee giving program. Just write us in and watch the difference your workplace giving contributions make for our girls!
 Days of Caring 2008
Hundreds of volunteers converged on your three Girl Scout properties on September 24 for Days of Caring 2008. Volunteers completed projects that included painting the Resource Center in preparation for the construction of the new Bookmans Low Lounge. The colors are hip and contemporary. The Hacienda Program Center was transformed! Volunteers cleared weeds, painted and gave the entire center a facelift. Whispering Pines welcomed over 100 volunteers who cut trees, cleared trails, rebuilt stairs and performed erosion control. Volunteers performed over $40,000 of service. We'd like to thank Citi, IBM, The Westin La Paloma, Intuit, QuikTrip, Catalina Rotary, Davis Monthan Air Base and DCMA for all of their incredible work.
 Philanthropy with Phlavor
Pastiche Modern Eatery, a Tucson favorite since 1998, is an independently owned, fine-dining restaurant and lounge.
Through the "Philanthropy with Phlavor" program, Pastiche's patrons aid in deciding who receives the majority of Pastiche's charitable dollars. During the month of October, guests not only enjoy an outstanding meal but also have the opportunity to choose their favorite nonprofit organization to receive a donation from Pastiche. Please designate Sahuaro Girl Scout Council as your nonprofit of choice the next time you visit Pastiche.
Each time a customer dines at Pastiche, orders take-out food, makes a purchase at the Pastiche Wine Shop, or buys Pastiche gift certificates in October, staff invite them to choose one of 40 nonprofit organizations to receive 5% of their check amount (before tax, gratuity, or discounts). Pastiche is located at 3025 N. Campbell Ave. in Tucson. |
| Hip, Hip Hooray for The Happening! |
 On Friday, September 26th more than 180 people gathered at The Happening at the Hacienda for an adult evening of fun for the benefit of girls. We are extremely thankful to our table sponsors and silent auction donors. The silent auction alone raised over $6,000. All money raised goes directly back to girls in Southern Arizona in the form of programs, projects and special events! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 18, 2009 and join us again next year for another fabulous evening under the stars at the Hacienda! |
| Angel Cabin Dedication |
 On Sunday, October 5th, 25 very special Angels joined Cadette Girl Scout Troop 575 and Brownie Troop 518 for the dedication of the Angel Cabin at Whispering Pines Program Center. The Angels enjoyed a flag and dedication ceremony. We are so grateful for the donation from Angel Charity for Children, Inc. for the construction of the ADA compliant Angel Cabin. |
| S.H.A.R.E.: Imagine If...We Could Change the World! |
Through a gift to "Share Her Actual Real Expenses" (S.H.A.R.E.)...we can!
During these tough economic times more and more girls want to be a part of the Girl Scout Movement but can't because of financial limitations.
- Your family's gift of $10 will provide a Girl Scout registration for one girl who would benefit greatly from a Girl Scout experience.
- A gift of $50 will provide start up funds for one troop.
- A gift of $75 will provide a community troop experience for one girl in an under-served/at risk area of our community.
- A gift of $250 will provide a comprehensive Girl Scout experience to one girl for an entire year!
- A gift of $500 will provide Leader Essentials training for a group of 20 volunteers!
S.H.A.R.E. strengthens:
- Recruitment of caring, nurturing adult role models as Girl Scout leaders
- Thorough training of adult volunteers
- Starter kits for every new troop, including Journey Books and Leader Guides
- Program kits for the Discovery Learning Center
- Maintenance of Whispering Pines and the Hacienda Program Center for use by troops, groups and families
Please consider a contribution that will work within your family budget!
Please mail your contribution to:Sahuaro Girl Scout Council, 4300 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711
THANK YOU for CARING...THANK YOU for SHARING! |
| Cookie News |
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The Cookie Team from left: Kristen Hernandez, Kathi Schutz and Kimberly Maine  Introducing the Cookie Team
Kathi Schutz will work with our volunteer Cookie Team to guide us through Cookie Essentials, a dynamic new training program that will connect leaders with the new Cookie Program.
Kristen Hernandez is joining the Council Team as Retail and Product Program Manager. Kristen is a graduate of the UA Eller College of Management and comes to us with extensive experience in retail management and sales. Kristen is excited to use her entrepreneurial passion to guide the Cookie Program.
Kimberly Maine has joined our team as the Retail and Program Assistant. Kimberly is a life-long Girl Scout who comes to us from Nebraska. She gets more excited about the Girl Scout Movement every day!
We are all very excited about the Cookie Program for 2009. Our partners at GSUSA and Little Brownie Bakers have developed an amazing curriculum that will help girls of all levels explore financial literacy through our Cookies 4 A Change programs. Girls will DISCOVER more about their values and the world. Girls will connect with others when selling cookies. Girls will TAKE ACTION to make the world a better place with projects funded with proceeds from the Cookie Program.
Cookie College!
Sahuaro Girl Scout Council, Girl Scouts of the USA & Little Brownie Bakers have partnered to bring you a fantastic set of resources that are filled with level-specific activities, leadership learning and community service project suggestions. These fun and meaningful experiences can be enjoyed at our all-new Cookie College, Program Discovery Center at the Hacienda! Schedule your troop's cookie meeting for free by contacting our Program Registrar today at 520-319-3158 or 1-800-331-6782, ext. 3158.
Leadership Entrepreneur Expo for Teen Girl Scouts
Be Your Own Cookie Store Manager
Friday & Saturday, December 5-6, 2008 (overnight stay)
For Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors; Location TBA
Check in Friday at 5:00 pm. Special evening activities & dinner. Workshops Saturday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Imagine running your own store! This learning opportunity will cover marketing, promotion, customer service, and more. Fun and prizes for all. Special overnight accommodations to be announced. |
| Sahuaro Girl Scout Council 2008-2009 Operating Objectives |
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At the meeting of Sahuaro Girl Scout Council Board of Directors held on September 17, 2008, the following operating objectives were approved for the 2008-2009 Girl Scout year:
- Complete and submit the Council Performance Indicator (CPI) assessment with GSUSA
- Maintain or attain CPI rating in the blue or green zone with focus on membership, retention, program quality and diversified funding streams (Ratings start with the highest at green, followed by blue, then yellow and lowest at red.)
- Secure $100,000 of individual giving in partnership with the Board of Directors
- Integrate the new Leadership Program into all areas of our work with special attention to volunteer leadership
- Adopt a Council-wide cookie goal to sell 767,000 boxes of cookies
- Complete interactive Web site
- Develop comprehensive green plan to reduce energy usage and increase recycling
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| Your Troop in the News |
| Are your Girl Scouts discovering, connecting and taking action in the community? Do they want to share their story with the local media? Many troop leaders call and ask if they can contact the media about a troop activity and the answer is... Have your girls make the connection with local media to share their stories and news. It is great experience for the girls and the media may be more receptive. The communications team at the Council office will approve news releases and help guide the girls in connecting with the media. This is a great experience for your girls! Please call Debbie at 319-3168 or 1-800-331-6782 ext. 3168 with questions. |
| Excuse Our Mess as We Welcome the New Bookmans Low Lounge! |
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The Resource Center's library is going through a major facelift and transformation. In the next month, what used to be the bright blue, highly unorganized library will become the swanky new Bookmans Low Lounge. The new Lounge will be stocked full of contemporary literature for girls, fun and useful resources for adults, new computers with internet access, wireless internet access for laptop users, and the list goes on! Please excuse our mess as we finish this exciting project and be on the lookout for an invitation to the GRAND OPENING! |
| The Big Picture |
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Discover + Connect + Take Action = Leadership
The New Girl Scout Leadership Experience helps both girls and adult volunteers think about what girls can get out of any Girl Scout activity, whether it's a teddy bear tea or a canoe trip down a river. The idea is that every experience has the potential to achieve at least one of the 15 designated outcomes that are essential to strong leadership. These outcomes are organized around the three leadership keys:
Discover
· Girls develop a strong sense of self · Girls develop positive values · Girls gain practical life skills · Girls seek challenges in the real world · Girls develop critical thinking
Connect
· Girls develop healthy relationships · Girls promote cooperation and team building · Girls can resolve conflicts · Girls advance diversity in a multicultural world · Girls feel connected to their communities, locally and globally
Take Action
· Girls can identify community needs · Girls are resourceful problem-solvers · Girls advocate for themselves and others, locally and globally · Girls educate and inspire others to act · Girls feel empowered to make a difference in the world
Just as important as what girls do is how they do it. The three Girl Scout processes for activities involve cooperative learning, are girl-led, and allow for learning by doing. |
| Girl Scout Glossary |
Three Keys to Leadership
Discover: Girls understand themselves and their values and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world. Connect: Girls care about, inspire, and team with others locally and globally. Take Action: Girls act to make the world a better place, using critical thinking skills to get to the root of an issue and strive toward lasting change.
Girl Scout Processes
Cooperative Learning: All members of a group work together toward a common goal that can only be accomplished with the help of others. Girl-Led: Girls play an active role in the planning and implementation of activities, while adults provide age-appropriate guidance, ensuring that planning, organization, setup, and evaluation of all activities are done jointly with girls. Learning by Doing: A "hands-on" learning process that engages girls in cycles of action and reflection resulting in deeper understanding of concepts and mastery of practical skills.
Girl Scout Levels have been adjusted to these grade ranges:
Daisy, K-1
Brownie, 2-3
Junior, 4-5
Cadette, 6-7-8
Senior, 9-10
Ambassador, 11-12
Volunteers should follow local council plans for phasing girls into these levels. | |
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Yours in Girl Scouting,
The Staff at Sahuaro Girl Scout Council
Thank You, Maxwell Aesthetics
for sponsoring this e-mail!
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