Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
www.gssef.org                                                                                                January 23, 2015
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Mark Your Calendar!   

You don't want to miss any of the great things happening at GSSEF.calendar

  

2015 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program: Through February 15
Bling Your Booth Contest: Through February 1
Mall Madness: February 28 - March 1

Annual Thin Mint Sprint: April 12

   

 

Save the Date:

Volunteer Weekend: April 10-12     
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Girl Scout Cookies are Here! 

The most anticipated Girl Scout program began Thursday and will continue through February  15.  This year's theme is There's Something Amazing Inside. The 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Sale introduces a new cookie ... Rah-Rah Raisin! Also, for the first time, we will be piloting a gluten free cookie Toffee-tastic! on a limited basis. Through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, a girl can find amazing ways to help others and make a true impact in her community and far beyond. She'll show you how amazing she really is! To learn more, click here. 

          

 

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How to Support Your Girl Scout during the Cookie Sale

Families are an important part of the tradition, values and fun of Cookie Season. Here is how you can support your Girl Scout and help her get the most out of the experience. 

Encourage goal-setting
Goal-setting is an important life skill. She'll go far if she knows how to set a high goal and reach it. Ask about her troop's goals and help her set personal goals. Help her fill her goals in on her order card and encourage her to talk about goals with customers.

Support her sales
 She needs you to be on her side as she develops the confidence to ask people for orders. Listen to her practice her sales message, arrange booth site sales at work, places of worship or other locations frequented by people who love Girl Scout cookies. Go with her to sell and deliver cookies.

 

Volunteer  
Her troop is sure to need volunteers willing to chaperone booth sales, pick up cookies and more. 

Practice safety 
Be a good role model for safety and good decision-making. 
 
Most importantly, have fun!
      
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Girl Scout Cookie Locator
To find Girl Scout Cookies for sale near you, simply click here or on the Girl Scout Cookie Locator image, type in your zip code or your city name and state. You can also use the Search Within a specific number of miles from your zip code before clicking on Locate Cookies. Please note that the Cookie Locator list is not complete, but is representational of our Council's Girl Scout Cookie Sale booth locations. There will be updates to the Cookie Locator as more booth locations are added. For questions, please contact Suzanne Whitt at swhitt@gssef.org or at 561-427-0182.



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Bling Your Booth Contest Begins
Bling Your Booth Facebook contest is underway. We can't wait to see your photos of how you have blinged your cookie booths. Remember, you can now begin to upload your photos of your blinged-out cookie booths to our Facebook page.

To learn more about how you can enter and win, click here.
  
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Cookie Eating Contest - You In?

Who will be the next reigning Cookie Queen or King? You could be. How? Gobble up Girl Scout Cookies at our annual Girl Scout Cookie Eating Contest at the South Florida Fair on January 31 at 2:30 p.m. This event will have great local media coverage as local radio personality, Eddie E. from WiLD 95.5, will be the emcee. Your commitment would be just 30 minutes, please email Steffi Beigh at sbeigh@gssef.org to participate. This opportunity is available to anyone, so hurry and sign up now to be crowned the next Cookie Queen or King!

 

 

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Cookie Pick-Up Location Change 

Because of prior commitments for Sailfish Splash in Stuart, we have been notified that we cannot send our reorder truck there Saturday, January 24 between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

We have changed the pick-up location to the First United Methodist Church between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for that Saturday, January 24.

Here is the address: 
First United Methodist Church 
1500 S. Kanner Highway 
Stuart, FL

We apologize for any inconvenience.
Program Spotlight
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Looking for Your Next Fun Program?
GSSEF offers a full calendar of Girl Scout Programs all year long. You are sure to find a program to match your girl's interest and curiosity. Programs range from healthy living to STEM to the outdoors and much more.
                                                                                  
Find Programs:
Online Program Calendar

We post program updates frequently on Facebook, so stay connected and like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.
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Wet 'n Wild Offers Several Programs 

Girl Scouts of all ages love Wet 'n Wild. While their dedication to providing Girl Scout troops quality fun is their number one goal, they also have a passion for education. With their exclusive events and programs for Girl Scouts, you can take learning and excitement to another level! 

 

Check out the upcoming events and programs:  

 
Girl Scouts Slumber Splash Bash:  

Celebrate the start of summer with the exclusive overnight event, Slumber Splash Bash! It includes use of Wet 'n Wild's rides and attractions, themed entertainment and an all-you-can-eat breakfast.

 

 

 

Scout Days:   

Earning patches has never been this fun! Scout Days provide the chance to complete projects and earn badges in a unique and fun environment. Enjoy an hour and a half of exclusive classes with Wet 'n Wild's certified lifeguard staff.

 

  

STEM Aqua Lab:

Teach tomorrow's engineers and scientists how mass, weight, inertia and velocity make

Wet 'n Wild's rides such a rush! Afterwards, experience the in-park Aqua Lab and apply physics concepts to a real world setting in the water park!

 

 

 

For more information on programs, group rates, etc. contact Amber Pandohie, Youth Sales Representative, at (407) 248 - 3000 or amber.pandohie@wetnwildorlando.com.

 

 

  

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Mall Madness 10th Anniversary   

See more photos from Mall Madness 2014 here.

The hysteria begins at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28  

to 5:00 a.m. Sunday, March 1 for the ULTIMATE Girls Night In! 


Go cuckoo shopping, face painting, henna, crafting ...
Take your leaders dancing to the hip hop sounds of two DJs all over the Mall ... Join the talent-maniacs and WIN terrific and absurd prizes ... It's gonna be Bonkers, Unhinged and Ludicrous!

Check out these crazy fun contests:
Theme Up and Win, CSA Crazy Fashion Challenge and  

Girl Scouts' Got Talent - pre-register by January 29 for the Fashion Challenge and Talent Show by emailing program@gssef.org. Don't miss out - join the other talent and contest-maniacs and win terrific prizes.     

 

Mall Madness General Admission
General admission is $30.00 and includes a patch. To register, click here. 

For additional information, view the flier here. For questions, please contact Kelli Lunsford at klunsford@gssef.org.



Mall Madness - 10 Days of Giveaways
We're adding even more mania as we celebrate 10 years of Mall Madness! When you register for Mall Madness by January 27, you'll be entered into our 10 Days of Giveaways drawing for your chance to win! Already registered, no problem! You're in!
 
Each day from February 1-10, one lucky girl or troop will be randomly selected from registered participants to win one of our 10 Days of Giveaways prizes. Keep checking Facebook every day at 10 a.m. to see if you're the winner. On day 10, your chances are tripled - we're giving away THREE prizes.  
 
   

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Cinderella Family Movie Night! 
Girls come dressed up like your favorite PRINCESS for Cinderella! We welcome families and friends to join us for a family movie night, Friday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Weston 8 Cinema, 13381 160th Avenue Sunrise, FL 33326 for the movie Cinderella. We also ask for each person to please donate gently used or new DVDs, electronics and games including Wii, PlayStation, DVD player and Xbox. These donations will be delivered to childrens' medical venues in an effort to make sick kids feel better through the organization, Kayla Cares 4 Kids. Kayla is a fellow member of GSSEF. For questions, please contact Kelli Lunsford at klunsford@gssef.org.
 
For additional information, click here.
    

 

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Calling All Adult Volunteers and Older Girls!
Do you have a passion for GSSEF Summer Camp? Have you every wanted to be part of making camp memories for your Girl Scouts?

Now is your time to shine! GSSEF is seeking dedicated adult volunteers and older girls to work alongside our Camp Director to create, plan, and facilitate Summer Camp programs. Camp sessions will be held on weekends throughout the months of June through August. We're looking for volunteers to assist with day programs as well as overnight weekend camp.

Interested? Contact the Director Of Program, Lammy Askar, at aaskar@gssef.org.
 

 

 

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Gold or Silver Award Project Deadline is Approaching 

This is a reminder if you are working on an approved Gold or Silver Award project, the deadline to complete them is fast approaching. Completed project submissions are due Wednesday, April 1, 2015, by 6:00 p.m. at either the Jupiter or Oakland Park Service Center.  Please address your project submissions to the attention of Lammy Askar, Director of Program.

Questions?
Contact Lammy Askar, Director of Program at aaskar@gssef.org.   

 

 

 

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Annual Girl Scout Thanks-A-Lot Weekends
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 their Annual Girl Scout Thanks-A-Lot Weekend event (select weekends April - June, 2015).  For additional information, click here.
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Girl Scout Engineers Wanted
Seeking Girl Scout engineers of all ages! If you are a Girl Scout or Troop Leader that is currently learning about designing, building and/or programming ROBOTS, or are interested in learning about ROBOTICS as a troop, we want to hear from YOU! Please contact Lauren Mathers,
Administrative Assistant, Development, at lmathers@gssef.org.
             
 

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Announcing The Emerald Awards Honorees  

We are please to announce the honorees of our
2015 Emerald Awards:

Kathryn Vecellio - Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy 
Dr. Rebekah Corlew - STEM 
Claudia Kirk Barto - Financial Literacy 
Roxanne Stein - Healthy Living 
Michelle Diffenderfer - Environmental Leadership 
Rebecca Doane - Global Citizenship

Please join us at our Emerald Awards event on Saturday, March 14, as we honor these deserving women at The Beach Club in Palm Beach. Get your tickets now, by clicking here!

If you have a question, contact Mandy Allen at 561-427-0190 or aallen@gssef.org.

     

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Thin Mint Sprint Volunteers Needed 
Volunteers are needed for our 4th Annual Thin Mint Sprint, being held Sunday, April 12 at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. We have a variety of opportunities available. There is sure to be one that's just the right fit for you. Volunteers will receive a light breakfast and a FREE race t-shirt!

The morning will include a 5K race and a Tagalong Trot 100-yard dash. All Girl Scouts that register for the event will receive a patch and awards are given in 17 categories. To register for the event, click here.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Mandy Allen at aallen@gssef.org to explore the exciting opportunities. 

 

 
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Girl Scout Gear All Year Round
Have you made a visit to one of our retail stores lately? We invite you to do so. There is plenty of new merchandise such as the 30th Anniversary of Daisy Girl Scouts collection. Our stores have everything you need to make it your best Girl Scout year ever! You'll find Girl Guides and Journeys books, official uniforms, pins, T-shirts, badges and fun patches. And more.

Take a look - Retail Store Circular
Browse GSUSA's Online Catalog
Questions, contact Jodi Potter at jpotter@gssef.org.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, to stay connected about retail specials. You'll also find new merchandise arrivals and specials on the Store web page.
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Samoas 40th Birthday Specials Extended
As a special thank you to our volunteers that have been busy with picking up cookie orders, we are extending our Samoas® Cookies 40th Birthday retail sale specials through February 5 or as noted below.

 
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Retail Specials 
January Clearance Sale
Don't miss our January store-wide clearance sale at both our retail stores. All red-line items  are an additional 25 percent off through February 5.

Clearance sale prices are valid only for in-store merchandise. 






T-Shirts - Buy one, Get One 30 Percent Off  
Now is the time to stock on your favorite Girl Scout t-shirts. When you purchase either a girl or adult t-shirt, you will receive 30 percent off the second one. This is for in-store select merchandise only.
Sale price is good through February 5.









Guess who has a birthday? This year the Samoa Girl Scout Cookie Turns 40!

The irresistible combination of caramel, coconut and chocolate still makes Samoas one of the top three favorite varieties of Girl Scout cookies.  

  

As part of celebrating 40 years of deliciousness, our Retail Stores are offering a commemorative Samoas T-shirt. You can purchase two for $22.00 (regular price $16.00 each). Be sure to get yours before they are gone! This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Sale price ends February 15. 

 
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2015 Adult Recognition Award Nominations are now being accepted 
Now is the time to honor a volunteer for their hard work and dedication.
We all know them... 
Leaders who go above and beyond - Parents who rock as the troop product sale manager  -  Volunteers who plan amazing programs and workshops - A community partner that is always there for you and your girls

 

The time frame for this nomination term is for services performed January 1 - December 31, 2014. Nominations can be made both online and on paper through March 15, 2015.

   

Learn more about the nomination process and how to submit a nomination here.
             
 

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Calling all Girl Scouts
  Please email your Girl Scouts Give Back story and photo to sbeigh@gssef.org.  

changesRegistration Questions
To update membership records, contact our Council Registrar at mjoseph@gssef.org.
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I Can't Wait for My Next Girl Scout Adventure!
Sea Star Service Unit
Sea Star Service Unit's girls and troops came together to conduct a county-wide park clean-up campaign in Martin County. All together, Sea Star beautified 15 parks in Martin County.
Sea Star Service Unit
Because of their clean-up efforts, Sea Star has been nominated by Martin County's "Keep Martin Beautiful" for the 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award -Youth Category.  Read more.
Check-out more photos on GSSEF'S Flickr page. Do you have photos from troop or service unit activities that you would like to share? We'd love to give your troop or service unit a shout out here or on social media. To submit, complete this short form here.
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