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Greetings!
 At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, 2013 is off to a fast start. This year's theme is ToGetHerThere, an initiative aimed at creating equal leadership opportunities for girls within a generation. As a communtiy, we have to support girls today so they will become empowered leaders in the future. What better way to help girls get their first "taste" of leadership than with the Cookie Program. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world, and it teaches girls skills that they will use throughout their lives. Girls learn people skills by asking adults to purchase cookies, money management by calculating orders and keeping track of payments and goal setting by deciding how many boxes they'd like to sell and working hard to reach that goal. By supporting the Girl Scout Cookie Program, you get to enjoy delicious cookies while helping girls learn these and many other skills they need to become leaders. Because it's cookie season, we've got some great cookie-related events coming up. February 8 is the first National Girl Scout Cookie Day, where girls all across the country will speak in a single voice about what the Cookie Program does for girls and their communities. We've even created a special order card for girls to use when taking orders from Feb. 4-March 17. Local chefs will once again create yummy desserts from Girl Scout Cookies at Dessert First on February 21. This year, we are honoring Marilyn Fox and Monsanto Fund for their continued support of Girl Scouting, and Julia Brose and Melissa LaChance are our scholarship winners. If you missed the initial cookie order taking, you can get all of your favorite cookies at our Girl Scout Cookie Booths, which will be open from February 27-March 17. Near the end of February, you can go to our website to find a booth near you. We hope you'll continue to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri so we can turn today's girls into tomorrow's leaders. 
Donna K. Martin
CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri |
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National Girl Scout Cookie Day
 February 8 has been declared National Girl Scout Cookie Day, where Girl Scouts from all across the country will come together to speak about the benefits of the Cookie Program. |
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Lead & Learn Correction
 The Acing Middle School: An aMAZEing Adventure Program on p. 30 has been cancelled. |
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Volunteer Name Changes
 The terms District and Neighborhood are no longer in use; District is now Area and Neighborhood is now Service Unit. |
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Mid-Year Recruitment
 If you or someone you know is interested in getting their girls involved in Girl Scouting, you're in luck because GSEM is kicking off mid-year recruitment. |
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April Showers Dates for 2013
 Mark your calendars for the 2013 April Showers dates! |
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Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards
 Register for our Gold Award workshops and learn how to earn the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
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Girl Scout Shop
Celebrate National Cookie Day at the GS Shop and receive a 10% discount on all merchandise. |
New GSEM Online GS Shop
Find the newest gift items, accessories, publications from GSUSA and an expanded selection of great sales merchandise on our new e-commerce site. |
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All Ages
 Hidden Valley
Join us at Hidden Valley on February 23-24 and receive a discount on ski and snowboard sessions.
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 Girl Scout Sunday
The Christian (Protestant) Committee on Girl Scouting is hosting a special Worship Service on Girl Scout Sunday, and everyone is invited.
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Grades K-3
Robotics GSEM is supporting five Girl Scout JrFLL teams in grades K-3, and you can support them as well during their expos on March 2. |
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Grades 2-5
 Princess for a Day
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors will be pampered, have their hair done and participate in a fashion show/dance party. |
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 Saint Louis Zoo
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors can earn several badges through fun activities at the zoo.
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 (dis)Ability Awareness Exploration
Through hands-on activities, crafts and demonstrations, girls will have a better understanding and acceptance of others' differences. |
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Grades 2-8
 GS University
Girls can earn a badge of their choice at this fun, day-long event. |
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Grades 2-12
 St. Charles County CPR Event
Join us on Feb. 23-24 at Lifesaver CPR where the St. Charles County Ambulance District will teach "Hands Only" CPR to the public. |
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PAVE Workshops Learn to prevent bullying and how to become a strong, confident leader at one of four anti-violence workshops. |
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Grades 3-12
 EngineerGirl! Essay Contest
Students in grades 3-12 can write an essay describing advance in the treatment or prevention of a disease, from a preselected disease category, developed through engineering. |
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Grades 6-8
 Money Smart Essay Contest
There is a $500 prize available for the Middle School Money Smart Essay Contest.
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 Missouri Science Bowl
Get your Girl Scout teams ready for the first Missouri Regional Science Bowl for middle school students on March 2.
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Grades 6-12
 Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting
Girls who have completed either the Mary, First Disciple Faith Formation Award program or The Spirit Alive Faith Formation Award program will receive their awards at the Presentation Sunday Prayer Service.
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Grades 8-11
 Summer 2013 STEM Program at the U.S. Naval Academy
The Summer 2013 STEM Program at the U.S. Naval Academy is now accepting applications until April 15.
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Grades 9-12
 Women in Engineering Day at Washington University
This great event will show girls real-world applications of math and science.
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 God and Life Religious Award Workshop
Protestant Christian Girl Scouts start earning requirements for the God and Life Award at this workshop.
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 Spirit Alive Faith Formation Program
Catholic Girl Scouts will discover how the Holy Spirit moves in their lives at this program, which is designed to promote the development of strong leadership for girls within the context of their Catholic Faith.
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 Youth Gateway to Aviation
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a pilot, check out the Youth Gateway to Aviation.
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Upcoming Special Training Opportunities
 Connect with other volunteers and get all the answers you need at these opportunities, where participants will benefit from multiple courses during a single outing. |
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Volunteer Recognitions
 Submit your nominations for our volunteer recognitions and help honor the volunteers who help make Girl Scouts the premier leadership program for girls. |
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Shriners Hospital Girl Scout Troop
 If you're 18 years or older and want to help children in need, become a volunteer leader on Monday nights for the Girl Scout Troop at Shriners Hospital. |
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Attention All Daisy Troop Leaders
 We are inviting parents to enroll their Daisies in a long-term research project to measure the outcomes of Girl Scouting. |
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Invitation from GSUSA Membership Dues Task Group
 Here's your chance to weigh in on National Membership Dues categories. |
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Training for STEM Professionals and Students
Role models are important for expanding career options, and GSEM and Techbridge have partnered to offer volunteers an important role model training program. |
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Employment Opportunities at Camp
 Check out all of the wonderful employment opportunities that will offer young adults a chance to make a difference in the life of girls. |
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Outdoor Adventure Course
 Sign up now for the Outdoor Adventure Course, which provides girls with physical and mental challenges through orienteering, a low ropes course and a high ropes course. |
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Outdoor Adventure Course Instructors Needed
 New instructor training will be held March 22-24 at Camp Tuckaho. |
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Saddles & Spurs Program
 Girls in all levels can experience horseback riding at its finest at Camp Cedarledge. |
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Camp Sampler
 We're looking for energetic, enthusiastic and outgoing Girl Scout Seniors & Ambassadors to serve as Senior Leaders at Camp Sampler this summer. |
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S'more Summer Fun
 Check out our new summer camps in S'more Summer Fun, which is available online now and will be in mailboxes in mid-February. |
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ABOUT GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI
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 GSEM is a proud United Way member and is supported by the following United Way Agencies: United Way of Greater St. Louis, United Way of the Mark Twain Area, United Way of Adair County/Northeast Missouri, United Way of St. Francois County, Franklin County Area United Way.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is committed to building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutsem.org
800.727.GIRL[4475] |
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