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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 weekly every Friday. Stay in the know and keep an eye on your inbox for great Girl Scout information!
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Reminder -- Recognizing Excellence Staff Award Nominations due June 30 | |
The Recognizing Excellence staff awards will award up to six staff members each quarter in one of the following categories: customer service, commitment, flexibility, teamwork, leadership, and creativity and innovation.
Nominations from staff and volunteers for the second quarter will be accepted through Thursday, June 30 for awards presented in August 2011. A group of board members, led by CEO Anna Maria Chávez will select the award recipients each quarter. At the end of the year, one staff member will be selected as GSSWT's Best of the Best. Read about previous award recipients and nominate a staff member here!
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Friendly Reminder -- Your Input is Needed
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Prioritize Future Projects for Growth
Saturday, June 25, 2011
3:30-6:30 p.m.
Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center | AT&T Conference Rooms
811 N Coker Loop, San Antonio, 78216 Facilitated by Mary Flanagan, Management Solutions Group, this session is open to girls 14 and older, volunteers, board members, and community members. During the past 18-24 months, GSSWT has received input from its members through town hall meetings, association meetings, and other girl and volunteer meetings on how to take our council to the next level.
Join us to help prioritize future projects that will benefit girls and volunteers. Refreshments will be provided.
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100th Anniversary committee seeks memorabilia
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The 100th Anniversary History Committee is actively seeking memorabilia and photographs from across GSSWT's 21-county jurisdiction to be used throughout 2012 in various displays and celebrations. If you have historic photographs or memorabilia to contribute, please contact Adrienne King.
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Girl Scout Shop & Resource Center
to be Closed
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Girl Scout Night with San Antonio Silver Stars
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Get out of the heat and see the heat on the court -- the WNBA court, that is! Grab the family and watch the Silver Stars fire it up Saturday, July 23! Register now as the first 25 groups get to participate in a Post-game Free Throw! Get all the details here ...
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Reaching for the Stars
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Exciting developments are underway for the 2011 Fall Product Sale. This year's theme is Reaching for the Stars. Make plans now for your girls to participate in the fall program to earn fast start-up funds for fun leadership experiences.  The Sugar-free Chocolate Toffee Bits will no longer be available -- its perfect replacement is the Chocolate Mint Teasers, an enjoyable blend of mint cookie crunch covered in chocolate. Sure to be an irresistible treat! The nuts and candy sale is not too far around the corner -- get all the details now. Questions? Contact the Product Sales Office.
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Girl Scouts in the News
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June 18 -- Kids design dream playground
Girls attending the Avenida Guadalupe Girl Scout day camp voiced their opinion of what a dream playground at Plaza Guadalupe should include. The project, to replace the west side recreation area built in the 1980s, is a joint venture between the Avenida Guadalupe Association, Kool-Aid, and KaBOOM!. Read the article here...
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Girl Scout Shop News | |
Click on the graphic above to find detailed information about the Girl Scout Shop ... or to shop online!!
Please note that the Girl Scout Shop and Resource Center will be closed July 11-22 and will reopen Monday, July 25.
Summer Hours Please note that summer hours began Wednesday, June 1 and continue through August 31:
- Monday-Wednesday -- 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Thursday -- 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Friday -- 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- 2nd Saturday -- 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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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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