| Dates to Remember |
Teen Kitchen Cabinet Apps Due
August 27
Labor Day Holiday
(Offices Closed)
September 6
Shop Uniform Sale
September 7-24
Girl Scout Shop Open
9 a.m.-5 p.m
September 11
Trefoil 2010
Staff Meeting
(Offices Closed)
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Welcome to the Volunteer Connection E-newsletter!
Here you'll find timely information about programs, adult learning opportunities, and other general news to keep you connected to GSSWT! Volunteer Connection will be sent monthly on the second Friday. Stay in the know and keep an eye on your inbox for great Girl Scout information! |
| GSSWT Will be Forever Thankful to
Zudora B. McCoy | | |
Girl Scout alumna and former Girl Scout staff member, Zudora Whitlow McCoy passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday, August 8, 2010. She was affectionately called "Chief" at Girl Scout camp, was a Girl Scout employee for 34 years (1948-1982), and was forever an advocate on behalf of all girls.
Zudora was a pioneer and made history working with the Girl Scout President, Mrs. Martha Camp and local supporters to purchase Camp Mira Sol as a campsite for African American Girl Scouts in 1949. It became the first integrated camp for Girl Scouts in the Southwest. Zudora was also responsible for developing volunteer and service team training with a focus on how to involve all girls in Girl Scouting.
In 1998, the new Mira Sol dining hall and lodge was dedicated and named in Zudora's honor, as the founder and first director of Camp Mira Sol. In the fall of 2009, special tribute was paid to her at the Girl Scout African American Women's Leadership Summit by Past Board President, Gertrude Batiste, who presented Zudora's Girl Scout photo album to the Girl Scout History Committee on her behalf. Chair Elect, Jackie Gorman-Johnson, gave special recognition to Zudora for her vision in the Girl Scout Movement.
Thousands of Girl Scouts have enjoyed beautiful Camp Mira Sol for more than 60 years, thanks to the fortitude, commitment, and determination of a great leader who will always be remembered as "Chief." This historic Girl Scout information is now stored with special care at the Institute of Texan Cultures.
The Girl Scout flag at the Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center will be flown at half staff from Friday, August 13 through Monday, August 16 in Zudora's memory.
Zudora's family has invited all Girl Scouts to attend funeral services at 11 a.m., Monday, August 16, 2010 at Second Baptist Church, 3310 E Commerce St., San Antonio, 78220. Burial services will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Zudora B. McCoy to Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Please contact Carole Wood, Donor Relations Manager (210-349-2404/1-800-580-7247/ cwood@girlscouts-swtx.org). |
| Trefoil 2010 | |
For more than 20 years, Girl Scouts has selected an outstanding woman and dedicated community leader who embodies the beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout Movement and has presented her with the Trefoil Award. The honorees are role models for tomorrow's leaders and each has made significant contributions to the quality of life in the community and to society as a whole.
Save the Date!
The 2010 Trefoil Award Luncheon, honoring Harriet Marmon Helmle, will be held Thursday, September 30 at the Westin Riverwalk. For more information or to purchase a table/ticket, please contact Emilio Hinojosa (210.349.2404/1.800.580.7247 ext. 214). |
| Eagle 1 Asks Teens to Apply | | |
Teen Girl Scouts are invited to apply to be on the CEO Kitchen Cabinet, a small group to communicate and advise Anna Maria Chávez, GSSWT CEO, on the needs, dreams, hopes, and passions of girls in our communities.
The cabinet will meet four times throughout the 2010-2011 school year at locations throughout the council's jurisdiction and communicate with Anna and each other in between meetings via e-mail.
Know a teen who might be interestered? Forward this information to her by clicking the link below.
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MUST READ News about Program/Training Guide | | |
The GSSWT Program/Training Guide is getting a makeover!
Due to the launch of the renewed national Girl Scout brand and exciting new GO Team structure changes at GSSWT, the Fall 2010 guide will have a new look, a new name, and a later release date than in past years.
- New look will follow new branding!
- New name for the fall is PAL (Program/Adult Learning) Guide; look for it as the Pathways Guide in Spring 2011!
Release Dates
- Monday, August 23 -- late August and September programs and adult learning opportunities will be available on the online calendars on GSSWT's Web site by Monday, August 23. View the program calendar or the adult learning calendar.
- Friday, September 24 -- the PDF version (entire guide, but only as an electronic file) of the Fall 2010 PAL Guide will be available on GSSWT's Web site by Friday, September 24.
- Friday, October 1 -- Printed PAL Guide available for pickup and/or distribution.
Program Qs? Contact Dawn Williams, Director of Girl Leadership Experience (e-mail /210-349-2404/1-800-580-7247 ext. 212).
Adult Learning Qs? Contact Sienna Lindemann, Adult Learning Manager (e-mail /210-349-2404/1-800-580-7247 ext. 213). |
| It's Nuts & Candy Time! | |
 It's time for the 2010 Fall Product Program (nuts & candy sale)! Make it Count, Make it Matter, and Make it Work to earn fast and easy start up funds for your Girl Scout year.
Nut managers for troops and individually-registered girls will receive training in September from their Service Unit Nut Experts (SUNEs). Did your troop qualify for a 10% troop incentive from the sale? Find out here!
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| Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center --available for use | |
The Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center has several conference/activity rooms for Girl Scout troops/groups, collaborative agenices, and community organizations to use (for a small fee) depending on availability.
Groups are also welcome to request the use of the USAA Multipurpose Room for overnight accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis. A reservation fee of $35 is required to book a reservation.
Forms for building use:
Please contact Jean Larose, Customer Service/Property Manager
( e-mail /210-403-1561/1-800-580-7247). |
| Upcoming Closed Dates for GSSWT Offices | | |
The Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center and all other GSSWT offices will be closed the following dates:
- Monday, September 6 -- Labor Day Holiday
- Wednesday, October 13 -- Staff Meeting
- Thurs., Nov. 25 & Fri., Nov. 26 --Thanksgiving Holiday
- Fri., Dec. 24-Fri., Dec. 31 -- Winter Holidays (Offices will reopen Monday, January 3, 2011)
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| Extended Hours for Girl Scout Shop & Resource Center | | |
New Extended Hours to Begin Fall 2010
Be sure to take advantage of the new extended hours to begin fall 2010! Extended hours beginning September 1, 2010 through
May 31, 2011 Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Saturday of each month: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular hours will resume June 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011Monday-Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Second Saturday of each month: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| NEW -- GSSWT Now has an Online Shop! | |
 RememberUniform Sale -- September 7-24
Open Saturdays (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) --
- September 11
- October 9
- November 13
- December 11
The shop will be closed for inventory December 13-24 and will reopen Monday, January 3, 2011. |
| Get Connected! | | 
Follow GSSWT: Follow Anna's adventures as GSSWT "Soars to New Heights":
And one more way to stay connected ... follow Anna's City Brights Blog on mysa.com! |
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GSSWT's Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a high performing, girl-focused staff with the desire and skill set to provide the highest standard of support that enriches, empowers, and energizes the local Girl Scout Movement. In doing so, we create a lifetime of inspiration through Girl Scout experiences that are so relevant and inclusive every girl will want to be a part. |
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