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Service Centers
Guiding Star Service Center
302 W 'D' Street
Ogallala
800.458.4467
Goldenrod Service Center
2412 Hwy 30 East Suite 1
Kearney
800.879.6123
Grand Island Service Center
2512 N. Webb Road
Grand Island
800.627.5940
Hastings Service Center
223 East 14th St., Suite 85
Hastings
800.984.6445
Prairie Hills Service Center
1570 33rd Ave.
Columbus
800.695.6690
Homestead Service Center
1701 S. 17th St.
Lincoln
800.487.2578
Great Plains Service Center
2121 S. 44th St.
Omaha
800.447.5558 |
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Greetings!
 Cookies Signal Spring Arrival All of the hard work that went into the Girl Scout Cookie Program in January was quite apparent as cookies piled into statewide warehouse locations last month. Buildings were filled to the brim and their doors were ever-revolving as parents came to load up their mini-vans for delivery. Maybe it wasn't so obvious that spring is trying to peek its head over the horizon as temperatures fell and girls and troops felt the winter winds blow as they delivered close to 2,000,000 boxes to our generous cookie consuming communities. Thanks to everyone who made our door-to-door program a success this year. Cookie Booths open on March 13. If you need flyers to promote your booth, please download from the cookie page on www.girlscoutsnebraska.org. Our sponsor for this "in like a lion and out like a lamb" month is Dora the Explorer. She is coming to Omaha Orpheum Theater March 17 and 18. For chance to win tickets, read on... |
Dora the Explorer Live!
Join "Dora the Explorer" on an all-new, live interactive adventure that is perfect for young Girl Scouts and adults alike. On March 17 and 18, at the Omaha Orpheum Theater, watch Dora, Boots the monkey and all their friends as they go on a fun-filled journey in "Search for the City of Lost Toys."
Click here to get your free Dora coloring sheet!
Is this your lucky day? We have tickets to give away! Answer the following questions about this e-news and send to: seden@girlscoutsnebraska.org. We will choose two (2) winners from all correct entries; each winner will receive three (3) tickets to the March 17 performance. Winners are drawn at random. No purchase necessary. Please only one (1) entry per Girl Scout. Please include your phone number and address with your entry. Contest deadline: Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2009.
1. On which day is the Valentino's Dine Out for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts?
2. Girl Scout Week, 2009 will mark which anniversary for Girl Scouts?
3. Where will girls travel for the destination G.E.M.M.? |
Keep Your Calendar Open, Our Summer Book is Coming!
We know that you are all anxiously awaiting what's in store for summer 2009 and Girl Scouting in Nebraska. Our state-wide program team is hard at work creating and developing new and exciting programs for all girls and we will have that information on-line this month and your can expect the amazing and unabridged Summer 2009 Program Book at your door in early April. |
5 Girls Needed to See NYC!
Northeast Coast Trip - NEW DATE and PRICE!
Hey Seniors and Ambassadors, we've shortened the trip, but it's still going to be fabulous! We are flying to New York City to take in the sights and sounds of the Big Apple. This includes a Broadway show, a visit to Ground Zero, the Wax Museum, Times Square, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Empire State Building, and South Street Seaport.
Date: July 12-16, 2009
Girls cost: approximately $1,600 (deposit of $200 due with registration)
Adult cost: approximately $1,400 (sponsors to be selected)
Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 11 - SO YOU HAVE TO HURRY IF YOU WANT TO SEE NYC! We need only five more participants to make this trip a GO. Please email Jennifer Barker, jbarker@girlscoutsnebraska.org for all the details.
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Good Turn for Goodwill Donation Drive
 Goodwill would like to invite all Girl Scout Troops from Spirit of Nebraska to participate in the 24th Annual Good Turn for Goodwill Donation Drive. Collect material donations for Goodwill, and you help people in your community find jobs! The troop that collects the most clothing (by overall poundage) wins a pizza party and plaque and ALL Girl Scouts will receive a service patch. Click here to see official rules, deadlines and to register your troop. |
Don't Miss artVenture!
March 20 and 21 are the dates to celebrate Girl Scouts in Nebraska and their creative touch. Join us for artVenture at either the Hot Shops Art Center in Omaha on Friday, March 20, or on Saturday, March 21 in Kearney at the Frank House. Tickets to the fund-raiser(s) are $50 and $40 respectively. Come for what is sure to be a magical evening, no matter which event you attend! Call 402.877.447.5558 x218 or email elucoff@girlscoutsnebraska.org for more information or visit the website for a sneak peak of the amazing works of art. |
 Dine Out for Girl Scouts with Valentino'sTake a break from the kitchen and support your local Girl Scouts! On March 19, Valentino's in Grand Island, Seward, Beatrice, Crete, Nebraska City, Lincoln and Omaha will host Dine Out for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. On March 19, simply dine-in, carry out, or have your meal delivered from a participating location. Say you are supporting Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and 10% of your bill will go to our organizations. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Cardwell at 800.487.2578 x106 or jcardwell@girlscoutsnebraska.org. Lincoln and surrounding areasOmahaGrand Island Remember, you must say you are supporting Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts for us to receive the 10% donation. |
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Celebrate Girl Scout Week 2009  Girl Scouts across the country will be celebrating Girl Scout Week, which begins Monday, March 9 and concludes Saturday, March 14. This is the week we celebrate the birthday of Girl Scouting, March 12, 1912. Grab your troop and show your Girl Scout pride through a service project or by taking some time to send the Girl Scout Proclamation to your local government, school or church leaders. Click here for the official Girl Scout Proclamation. |
Vote "Girl Scouts" for Community Choice Challenge
Girls Scouts is a part of Union Bank's Community Choice Challenge, an event which will award a $5000 grant to five Lincoln non-profit organizations, courtesy of Union Bank and Trust. The five recipients will be chosen by the community so please vote online at http://www.ubt.com/about/ccc.html.
Lincoln area Girl Scouts are encouraged to visit the site and cast a vote for your favorite charity, Girl Scouts, of course!
Votes will be taken until March 20 at 12:00 p.m. |
La Boheme ~ La Free Girl Scout Offer
Opera Omaha and their generous supporters are inviting Girl Scouts to attend the final dress rehearsal of La Boheme on Monday, April 13 for FREE! The performance begins at 7 p.m., at The Orpheum Theater in Omaha. Girl Scouts are encouraged to arrive at 6:15 p.m. Several performers will be available to greet the girls and talk to them about the story and characters of Puccini's La Boheme
All girls need to present an admission ticket to enter and must have adult supervision per Safety-Wise guidelines. Parents, leaders and siblings are also able to attend at no cost, but must also request and present an admission ticket. To receive tickets, contact Lori Williamson at lwilliamson@girlscoutsnebraska.org. or at 558-8189 ext. 239 or stop by the Great Plains Service Center. |
Volunteer Notes
Training
Have you completed your training? For your convenience, we have added 10 additional training sessions. Please check out our training calendar on our website for more information.
Recognition Program
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska recognizes and values our hardworking and dedicated volunteers. Information regarding our statewide Adult Award program will be coming soon. Please be thinking about that special volunteer or leader you would like to nominate.
Calling all Volunteers
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska has plenty of opportunities in which you can shine as a volunteer. Please click here to view a list of upcoming events or activities for which we need your special talents. |
Girlfriend Getaway
Save the date for the Alumni Circle's 3rd annual Girlfriend Getaway at Camp Maha in Papillion. The weekend--Friday, June 5 through Saturday, June 6-- will be full of relaxing OR challenging activities (you choose) and plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy the great outdoors with your friends. As always, you do not need to be a former Girl Scout to participate in this weekend or any other Alumni Circle activity.
If you have any questions or would like to help us plan the event, please contact Erika Lucoff at 402-558-8189 x 218 or elucoff@girlscoutsnebraska.org. |
Speak Up! Join the Girl Scout Advisory Group (GSAG)
GSAG is a fun, creative group of girls in grades 6-12 (Cadette-Ambassador), whose purpose is to provide feedback and direction on Girl Scout programming in Nebraska.
We are currently recruiting adults to co-advise, and girls to join. If you know any adults or girls who may be interested in serving on GSAG, please contact your local program specialist:
Guiding Star West
Guiding Star Central
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destination G.E.M.M. Girl Scouts Empowered to Make Movies!
 Spend 10 days learning all aspects of filmmaking and working in small crews to make movies. Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of a major motion picture studio and work directly with professional filmmakers to hone your skills in writing, directing, editing, acting, cinematography and production. July 10-19; San Diego, CA; girls ages 14-17 only.
$1600 includes meals, lodging, filmmaking course, special events and activities
For more information and/or to request an application, contact Rea de la Cruz, Program Specialist at rdelacruz@girlscoutssdi.org or 619-610-0739 |
Girl Power ~ UNO Women's Walk
Participate in the 24th UNO Women's Walk, Saturday, April 18, 2009 on the UNO campus.
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska encourages all girls as individuals, not representing Girl Scouts, to participate in the UNO Women's Walk. See: Safety-Wise standard 33 on page 76 for information and restrictions.
If you are interested in volunteering to help during the Women's walk, would like to walk as an individual, or to give a donation to the scholarship fund from your group treasury, please contact UNO for more information.
Women's Walk Office
Women's Walk Secretary: Roxie Freeman
Phone: 402-554-2533
Fax: 402-554-2555
Email: rmfreeeman@unomaha.edu |
Calling ALL Girl Scouts!
We are celebrating our Spirit
of Nebraska birthday with new, cool merchandise that is designed by YOU.
Please click here for the information you need to get started. Contest ends April 1, so put on your artistic hats and get busy.
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Statewide Program Opportunities
As always, register for any of the programs below at the service center nearest you. If you ever have questions or need more information, give us a call and we will be happy to help.
GUIDING STAR AREA
Mad Science for Brownies NEW!
Be a mad scientist for a day as we explore the physical and chemical wonders of our world. Brownies earn the Science in Action and Science Wonders Try Its.
Brownies
Saturday, March 21
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Prairie Winds Community Center, Bridgeport
Girl cost: $10, Adult cost: $2
Registration Deadline: March 11
Mov'n On Up
Girls grades 1- 5
Saturday, April 4
12 - 4 p.m.
Lakeview Girl Scout Cabin
Girl cost: $12 includes supplies, recognition and snack. Adult cost: $2
Registration deadline: March 20
GOLDENROD AREA
Bunk with the Beasts Overnight
Juniors
April 18-19
Denver Zoo
Girl cost: $95, Adult cost: $85
Tour buses will originate in Grand Island and Gering with stops along the way to pick up girls.
Registration Deadline: April 3
Girl Scout Sunday Open House
All ages
Sunday, March 8
2 - 4 p.m.
Open house at the Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings Service Centers
Free
Note: There will not be an open house in McCook.
Science Makes Scents NEW!
Brownies
Friday, March 13 - Saturday, March 14
Edgerton Education Center in Aurora
Girl cost: $30, Adult cost: $10
Registration Deadline: March 4
Families on Ice
Sunday, April 5 (note date change)
1 - 3 p.m.
FirsTier Event Center, Kearney
Girl cost: $8 includes fee, skates and patch. For adults and come-a-longs: $6 includes fee and skates
Registration Deadline: March 23
HOMESTEAD AREA
Printmaking for Youth
Juniors
Every Saturday - March 21 through April 11
3:30 - 5 p.m.
Lux Center for the Arts, Lincoln
Girl cost: $56 includes 4-week art class, and all supplies
Registration deadline: March 6
Bridge to Girl Scout-abithia
Daisy through Seniors
Saturday, April 4
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Catron, Nebraska City
Girl cost: $8 girls, Adult cost: $2
Registration deadline: March 20
Branch Out
Daisies and Brownies
Saturday, April 18
1-3 p.m.
Catron, Nebraska City
Girl cost: $8, Adult cost: $6
Registration Deadline: April 8
PRAIRIE HILLS AREA
Book-a-Palooza
Brownies
Saturday, March 7
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Columbus Public Library, Columbus
Girl cost: $5
Extended registration deadline: March 3
Glow Galaxy Bowling
Juniors
Saturday, March 7
1 - 4 p.m.
Wakefield Bowl & Skating, Wakefield
Girl cost: $12, Adult cost: $8
Extended registration deadline: March 3
GREAT PLAINS AREA
On the Road
Seniors, Ambassadors
Sunday, March 29
2-4 p.m.
Girl cost: $8, includes class, computer program, booklet, snack
Registration deadline: March 20
Movin' On Up
Brownies and Juniors
Note: In addition to adult volunteers, we will need current Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors to help.
Saturday, April 4
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, recognition, snack and beverage
Adult Cost: $4, includes snack and beverage
Registration deadline: March 20
Daisy Petal Day
Daisies
Saturday, April 4
1-3 p.m.
The Durham Museum, Omaha
Girl cost: $8, includes activities, recognition, snack and beverage
Adult cost: $4, includes snack and beverage
Registration deadline: March 20
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Answer Key
Scratching your head over our Juliette Gazette game?
Here's the answer to our "Spot the Difference" game from our very first issue of the Juliette Gazette. If you didn't receive a copy of our newsletter, please call your service center and have them add you to our mailing list. 
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