Houston...We Have Girl Scouts!
National Convention in the Words of a Kansas Volunteer
"What a great week in Houston! The 2011 GSUSA National Council Session and 52nd Convention really lived up to its theme, "Renewing the Promise: Girl Scouts in a New Century." As a first-time delegate and a first-time convention attendee, I wasn't entirely certain what to expect once I arrived in Houston. I felt well-prepared as a delegate thanks to our GSKH conference calls and GSUSA webinars, but I discovered there was much more to this event than business meetings!
Prior to the official opening of convention, we had the option to attend numerous workshops as part of Girl Scout University. I selected four sessions from the "I Love Girl Scouting" track, learning about everything from organizing a flash mob to recruiting volunteers in the 21st century. Three "Conversations of Consequence", panel discussions incorporated into the convention schedule, focused on current issues facing girls and Girl Scouting."
Cathy Rodgers is a Leader for Troop #41066 as well as Secretary and Membership Manager for Wichita East Service Unit. See more of what Cathy shares about National Convention on the GSKH Blog along with more photos of this historical event.
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Special 25% off in Celebration of 100th Anniversary
Purchase your copy of the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting!
Each age level has new badges and pins: the Daisies have added leaves to their petals, and the Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts have new Legacy badges, Safety awards and My Promise, My Faith awards.
Books will retail for $22.50, Now 25% off at $16.87 until March 12, 2012 when the Girl Scouts of USA will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of developing today's girls to become tomorrow's leaders.
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Winter Area Meetings
Make sure to get it on your calendar!
Your MVP Team is gearing up for Winter Area Meetings across the council. Area Meetings allow Service Unit teams from each Service Unit to get together to network and receive important council updates. Check out our events page to find out about your upcoming meeting - and to register online.
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Gift Wrapping at Towne East Mall
Money-Earning Activity Opportunity For Older Girls!
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland has been offered a money earning opportunity for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts to wrap gifts at Towne East Mall in Wichita during the holiday season. Shifts run December 3rd through the 24th. Troops do not have to be from Wichita area, just willing to travel! Girls will need to have the skills for gift wrapping, and each troop will need to provide their own paper and tape. Troops can set their own "suggested donation" rate, and will be provided a sign with the GSKH logo.
Below are the available shifts, though the times listed can be divided into smaller shifts if a troop wants to wrap for just a few hours. Interested troops should contact Patty Williams, 316-684-6531 or [email protected], and submit a Money Earning Activity Request. Once the request is received troops will be given their choice of shifts that are still available.
Saturday, 12/3
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1 - 8 p.m.
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Sunday, 12/4
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1 - 6 p.m.
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Thursday, 12/8
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5 - 8 p.m.
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Friday, 12/9
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5 - 8 p.m.
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Saturday, 12/10
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1 - 8 p.m.
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Sunday, 12/11
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1 - 6 p.m.
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Thursday, 12/15
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5 - 8 p.m.
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Friday, 12/16
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5 - 8 p.m.
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Saturday, 12/17
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1 - 8 p.m.
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Sunday, 12/18
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1 - 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, 12/21
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11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Thursday, 12/22
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11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Friday, 12/23
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11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
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Saturday, 12/24
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12 - 6 p.m.
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Countdown to the Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Get your girls and parents excited!
Cookie Kickoff events will be held on Friday, January 20 and the sale starts Saturday, January 21. Start planning now by scheduling a Troop Meeting with girls and parents between January 13 and 19 to discuss the Cookie Sale and distribute materials.
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Coming Up for Volunteers
Thu Dec 1
Beloit Winter Area Meeting
Beloit
Thu Dec 1
Leadership Essentials
Wichita
Sat Dec 3
Leadership Essentials
Emporia
Tue Dec 6
Wichita Winter Area Meeting
Wichita
Coming Up for Girls
Fri Dec 9 - CSA Wichita
Fri Dec 9 - All Cowtown Christmas: Session 3 Wichita Sat Dec 10 - All 62nd Festival of Giving Wichita Sat Dec 10 - CSA Silver & Gold Award Orientation Emporia Sat Dec 10 -CSA Winter Congress Meeting Emporia Sat Dec 10 - CSA Cowtown Christmas Interpreters: Session 4 Wichita Sat Dec 10 - All Cowtown Christmas:Session 4Wichita |
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