Girl Scouts empowers girls ages 5 to 17 with vision and voice-girls who command their future, engage their communities and inspire others. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves more than 15,800 girls in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties.
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 I Heard It Through the Green Grapevine This recurring feature will help dispel the myths and rumors we often hear through the Girl Scout "Green Grapevine." Most of the answers can be found in our Essentials documents in the Volunteer Vault.
Dear Green Grapevine-
I was notified that my meeting place needs a COI from Girl Scouts. What is it and how do I get it?
Thanks-
Alice Well
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is often required by outside facilities that host Girl Scout activities, including Troop meetings. This Certificate confirms to the facility that Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida has insurance coverage to protect the facility in the event of a liability or property damage that may arise as a result of the troop or group's activities.
If a Certificate of Insurance is required by the facility, please email volunteer@gssef.org at least 10 business days in advance. In order to expedite the process be sure to include: your name (it doesn't always show up in your email address, so please list it), your contact information (email and phone), the name and address of the facility requesting the COI, and an email to which the COI should be sent (a copy can be sent to both the facility and you for your records). It is important to note that COI's are processed on Council business days, Monday through Thursday.
President's Volunteer Service Award - Earn your Award for 2013
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida offers the opportunity for our members to earn the President's Volunteer Service Award. This prestigious national award is given by the President of the United States and honors our members who have demonstrated a commitment to volunteer service. Adults, girls and troops can earn this award. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves as a certifying organization for the award, and the window is now open to submit your service hours. Please click here for instructions on how to submit your hours for 2013. The deadline to submit hours is February 1, 2014, so don't delay! If you have any questions, please contact Maritsa Benoit at 954-513-3769 or mbenoit@gssef.org.
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It is that time of year! Girl Scout Cookie Time!
Come by and visit one of our retail stores to check out the great assortment of new and exciting Cookie themed merchandise that is available. You will find Cookie T-shirts, I-phone covers, mugs, car magnets, totes and more.
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- Cookie T-Shirts: girls - $16.00; adult- $19.00
- I-Phone Case: $14.00
- Stickers: $3.25 or $5.00
- Tote: $4.95
- Car Magnets: $9.99
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It's Almost Time for the 2014 Girl Scout Cookie Sale: January 23 - February 16
The most anticipated Girl Scout program is now just two weeks away. Girls are gearing up for what promises to be our most exciting Cookie Sale season ever.
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Click here for a special 2014 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Newsletter. Learn how the Cookie Crumbles, what the 2014 Goals and Proceeds are, how to earn chances for a drawing to see Justin Timberlake in concert, National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend and more.
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 Nominations for National Delegates - Deadline Extension
Every three years, the members of the corporation of Girl Scouts of the USA gather at a central location to conduct the business of the National Council. Each Girl Scout Council, according to the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the USA, as defined in the Blue Book of Basic Documents, elects Delegates from the Council to the National Council Session.
Nominations continue to be accepted for Council Delegates to the National Council Session to be held October 16-19, 2014 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Applications must be returned to the council by 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2014.
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Upcoming Programs
Did you know that Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida offers a full year-round Calendar of Programs? Here are some of the Programs that are coming up in the next few months.
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There's still room at Mall Madness for YOU!
Mall Madness is back with a Mega-Marvelous program like no other! Mall Madness
is classic Girl Scouts overnight - with a twist at Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs. Don't let the shopping (and there's lots of it) fool you. Mall Madness is filled with Girl Scout programs and activities all night long...such as fashion challenges, a talent show, scavenger hunts, dance contests and a community service project too. We've also added live entertainment, face painting and caricatures.
Registration Information
When: The doors opens at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22 and will not reopen until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 23.
Where: Coral Square Mall: 9469 W. Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Cost: $25 per person (girls and adults). ALL grade levels welcome. This price includes a patch. This is not a drop-off event.
Girl Scout Thanks-A-Lot Weekend event  Celebrate your troop accomplishments with a girls' getaway to Nickelodeon Suites Resort! Grab your troop members and do-si-do to the Nickelodeon Suites Resort to enjoy sweet rewards during the 7th Annual Girl Scout Thanks-A-Lot Weekend event. Girl Scout Thanks-A-Lot Weekends Select weekends April - June, 2014 April 25 - 27, 2014 May 2 - 4, 2014 May 9 - 11 2014 May 16 - 18, 2014 May 30 - June 1, 2014 June 6 - 8, 2014 For more information, click here.
Mark Your Calendars for 2014 Summer Camp Open House! Join us on Saturday, March 1 at Camp Nocatee from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 at Camp Welaka, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 p.m., for Summer Camp Open House. This is a great opportunity to meet the camp staff, ask questions, go over paperwork, meet other campers and check out the property. Keep an eye on future E-news for Summer Camp 2014 program information. If you have a question, contact Lammy Askar at aaskar@gssef.org. More Programs Upcoming January programs can be found here. For additional Program Opportunities, visit our Online Program Calendar here.
New Bronze Award Reporting in 2014  Should girls in 4th and 5th grades earn the GSUSA Bonze Award? Yes! Is the Bronze Award a leadership adventure and the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve? Yes, again!
Juniors can team-up to plan and complete a Take Action Project; from there girls develop more confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when you work with others to make a difference. Earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award involves the time to complete a Junior-level Journey - followed by 20 hours of work on the project of their choice. Activities include: building the team, exploring community needs, planning the project, putting it all into action and completing the final report. New in 2014, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida now offers a Bronze Award Final Report Form, so girls can work with their Leaders to easily capture their projects in one place and track their hours. It's super simple to use and helps us see the amazing stuff girls are doing in our communities year-round. No deadline for these reports! The new Bronze Award Final Report Form is accepted 365-days-a year. For more information about the GSUSA Girl Awards, click here.
Program Fun
Wetlands Service Unit Camporee
 Troop 12345 started off the New Year creating this fun skit and video, Make a Girl Scout out of you, to perform at their Wetlands Service Unit's 2014 Camporee. To view, click here.
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 Calling all Girl Scouts! We are looking to show off the amazing work our Girl Scouts girls and volunteers do! We want to spotlight community service projects, volunteer work of a Girl Scout or volunteer going above and beyond. Please email your Girl Scouts Give Back story and a photo (if available) to sbeigh@gssef.org.
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Calling all Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Alumnae!
Last chance to help us kick off the 2014 Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Alumnae year on January 16!
Join us for the Indigo Girls' National Symphony tour at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts at 8:00 pm.
After the concert, we will enjoy drinks and appetizers at Brio City Place.
Space is limited, so reserve your ticket today by emailing Mandy Allen at aallen@gssef.org or by calling 561-427-0190. Tickets are $85 per person.
We look forward to having you join us! Emerald Awards - Enjoy Dinner by the Bite and Dancing All Night |
View Emerald Awards Invitation, here.
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Registration is now open for the Inaugural Emerald Awards Celebration on Saturday, February 22 at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. The Inaugural Emerald Awards will honor five amazing women who exemplify the national initiatives of Girl Scouts and serve as role models for today's girls. These initiatives include: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Financial Literacy, Healthy Living, Global Citizenship, and Environmental Engineering. A Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy will also be presented.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., so join us for the Inaugural Emerald Awards and enjoy dinner by the bite and dancing all night! The evening will also include a live and silent auction. You can RSVP and purchase your tickets securely online by clicking here. If you have a question, contact Many Allen at aallen@gssef.org or 561-427-0190.
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Mark Your Calendar!
You don't want to miss
any of the great things happening at GSSEF. Take a look now:
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Martin Luther King Day - January 20, 2014 Closings
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida service centers and retail stores will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20, 2014. They will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. |
Girl Scout Nation
Girl Scouts Research Institute
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