Monday, Dec. 3 is the last day to order Girl Scout Fall Products from our two online sales programs, E-Nuts+ and E-Connect. Customers can also purchase candy and nuts at troop booths through Sunday, December 9. The booths are being held at a variety of retail locations, including grocery, hardware and drug stores, gas stations, mass merchandisers and the St. Louis Outlet Mall. A complete listing of the dates, times and locations of the Fall Product Program booths can be found at www.girlscoutsem.org. We appreciate the support of the business community in allowing our troops to hold booths at their establishments.

All Ages

Generations for a Healthy Community Student Exhibition 

Dec. 4, 5-6:30 pm @ Fairview Intermediate School, Jennings

Please join us to show your support for students who are working for change through the GSEM and OASIS partnership program - Generations for a Healthy Community. This program unites volunteers with children in grades 4-6 to join forces in advocating local healthy eating and an active living policy and environment to create solutions to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic.

The event includes dinner and door prizes. For more information, contact Michelle Johnson, 314.592.2344, mjohnson@girlscoutsem.org.

"Carol for a Cause" this Holiday Season 

Make plans for your troop to go caroling this season. It's a special way to celebrate the holidays by bringing joy to listeners in December while collecting funds to help area children throughout the new year. Donations collected will go to help 4+ metro St. Louis agencies, including Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. 

Troops choose their caroling date and location, singing in your neighborhood, school or church community.

Girls may also carol at Lambert Airport, shopping centers such as The Boulevard in Richmond Heights, The Meadows in Lake St. Louis, the Schnucks on The Hill, Soulard Market and other public locations. Check the website for a current list.

To participate, call 314.863.1225 and you'll be connected with your Area Chairman who will schedule your caroling and provide supplies, including a collection can, song sheets and logos. Or, visit www.stlchristmascarols.org and submit your information on the form found us on the "Join Us" page. Caroling satisfies requirements for Seasons of Giving.

For questions, email stlcca@att.net.

Note: Girl Scouts have caroled for St. Louis Christmas Carols Association for many years and is one of the recipients of funds raised. Girl members may carol and supervising adults are responsible for taking donations. For more information, see the Blue Books of Basic Documents, 2012 edition, Solicitation of Contributions, p.21.

Grades 6-10

Heart, Health and Mind

Jan. 26, 2013, 1-9:30 pm @ Renaissance Airport Hotel, $50 per person

Spend the day with a dynamic woman who has graced the catwalks of the fashion houses around the world, and become the "Best You Can Be." In her seminar, Lu Celannia Sierra will share her experiences while inspiring you with her energy, confidence and remarkable resume. You will learn the importance of being prepared and having that energetic presence that resonates with others to leave a positive impression.

Rounding out the event will be workshops on topics such as health, fitness, nutrition and self esteem. The evening includes an elegant sit down dinner and a "what not to wear" fashion show featuring event participants. 

To register, please see the Individual Program Application on page 67 of the fall 2012 Lead & Learn.

Winter GAM

Jan. 18-20 @ Camp Tuckaho, Troy 63379

$22 per person

Deadline: Dec. 17

Winter GAM is a gathering for girls who like water sports such as swimming, canoeing or sailing. Winter GAM is hosted by the Girl Scout Mariners who welcome other girls and Mariners alike to spend a fun weekend at camp. The event includes playing games and learning water sport instruction and sea shanties. Participants do not get in the water during this event.

Girl Scout Mariners are girls in grades 7-12 and adult volunteers who enjoy water activities. They are part of "Ships" who get together during the year for fun, friendship and activities. The capstone Mariner event is Summer GAM, which is a week-long resident camp just for Mariners. Girls and adults interested in joining the Mariner program are encouraged to attend Winter GAM.

For more information, contact Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org.

Grades 9-12

God and Life Religious Award Workshop

February 18, 9 am-noon @ Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, St. Louis 63146, $8 per girl

Protestant Christian Girl Scouts start earning requirements for the God and Life Award at this workshop. In addition, girls will receive instructions to complete the rest of the requirements with their own congregation. To register, complete the Individual Program Application found on page 67 of Lead & Learn.

Contact Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org

Youth Gateway to Aviation

April 6, 9 am-3 pm @ Parks College, St. Louis Downtown Airport, Cahokia, IL

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a pilot? Come to the Youth Gateway to Aviation Day and participate in a Boeing F-18 Simulator, hands-on exhibits, a museum scavenger hunt and more. Visit www.slu.edu/aviationday for more information and to register. All girls must attend with an adult chaperone, as this is at a working airport. If you sign up early, you may even have the chance to fly.

This event is free, but troops must register in advance. Registrations are filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration opens on Dec. 1 and closes at capacity or on March 15, 2013. 

This event is sponsored by The Boeing Company, Saint Louis University's Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology and the St. Louis Downtown Airport.

Contact Melissa Lassonde, 314.977.8443, mlassond@slu.edu.