Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
www.gssef.org                                                                                                February 19, 2015
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Mark Your Calendar!   

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

   

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program: Ends February 22
World Thinking Day: February 22
Mall Madness: February 28 - March 1

Gems of STEM:  May 2 

     

Save the Date:

Annual Meeting: April 11 

Oakland Park Service Center

Registration at 9:30 a.m. and Meeting at 10 a.m. 

 

    
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Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program extended Until February 22  
Due to popular demand and our customer's appetite for Girl Scout Cookies, we have extended our Cookie Sale through February 22. Our Cookie Bosses are striving to reach our goal of selling 1.5 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies this year. 

 





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Bling Your Booth Contest Winner 
Congratulations to Troop #10732 from the Pinetree Service Unit! With 1,733 'likes', they were the winners of our Bling Your Booth contest! Additional kudos go to Troop #10996 and #10203 who each had more than 1,650 'likes.'

With over 70 entries, we'd like to thank all of our troops for participating and showing just how creative and bling-tastic Girl Scouts can be. 
         

     

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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 and state.

Please note that the Cookie Locator list is not complete but is representational of our council's Girl Scout Cookie Sale booth locations. For questions, please contact Suzanne Whitt at swhitt@gssef.org or at (561) 427-0182. 


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Cookie Selling Rewards: Summer Resident Camp 
GSSEF is excited to share an extremely robust summer camp program season, beginning this June.  However, we realize the 2015 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program promotional materials were printed before we identified some important issues facing our Council's ability to offer week-long resident camp. We apologize for the confusion this has caused families.  

This coming summer, GSSEF will not offer week-long resident camp sessions. Unfortunately, the interest from girls who are willing to register is not enough to balance the expenses that are related to these sessions. It is very difficult for us to let this go, but necessary.

We want girls to still feel as though they have an exciting (and valuable) Girl Scout program incentive to reward their outstanding cookie-selling efforts. GSSEF will offer girls at this sales level (Extreme Team - 1000+ boxes) the following choice, in lieu of the currently stated reward of  'a week of resident camp.' 
  • $300.00 GSSEF Program Voucher good for one year (through Feb. 28, 2016) ***OR***
  • $300.00 towards any Summer Camp Program of their choice offered by any Girl Scout Council (May - August 2015).
We sincerely hope that girls and families will still find this to be a valuable reward. 

If you have a question, email mvpteam@gssef.org. 
 
 

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Get Your Emerald Awards Tickets Now

Registration is open for the Emerald Awards Celebration  at The Beach Club on Saturday, March 14. The event's presenting sponsor is Diamante Atelier in partnership with H. Seigel Fine Auctions. We will honor Palm Beach County women who represent the national initiatives of Girl Scouts and serve as role models for today's girls. 


Please join us as we honor these deserving women. The evening's festivities include a live and silent auction, a chance drawing, dinner and dancing! Purchase your event tickets and chance drawing tickets now by clicking here.

For questions, contact Mandy Allen at (561) 427-0190 or aallen@gssef.org.

     

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Family Fun at 4th Annual Thin Mint Sprint 
Run, jog or walk - just don't miss out on all the fun of participating in our annual Thin Mint Sprint. Registration is underway. This family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, April 12 at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. The 5K portion of the morning is a chip-timed race on a certified course, and the 100-yard dash is open to children eight and under.

The first 300 to register will be receive a T-shirt, and a box of Thin Mints will be given to ALL finishers! Registered Girl Scouts will receive a participation patch.

The race is shaping up to be the best one yet with plenty of fun activities for all. There will be face painting, balloon twisting, a photo booth, a light breakfast and even massages!

For questions, contact Mandy Allen at aallen@gssef.org.  

To register for the event, click here.    

  

 
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2015 Adult Recognition Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Take a moment and think about all the awesome volunteers that you know. Now is the time to honor them for their hard work and dedication.  

 

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

                   
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Register Now for Volunteer Weekend

Volunteer Weekend 2015 registration is now open! Join us April 10-12, at Camp Nocatee. You may select a full weekend experience, or, new this year, a Saturday only option.

 

Registration deadline is April 1 (no foolin') so sign-up today here. Select the month of April on the calendar.

 

If you have a question, email volunteer@gssef.org.                      

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GSSEF Camporee/Ingathering Lottery April 15

The annual Camporee/Ingathering Lottery will be held on April 15, 2015, via video conference at the Jupiter and Oakland Park Service Centers. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the lottery will begin promptly at 7 p.m.


The lottery provides an opportunity for service units to reserve Camp Nocatee, Camp Telogia and Camp Nocatee for Camporees/Ingatherings or other program and/or training events. Service Unit names will be placed in a hat and selected at random for a turn at selecting camp date(s).


Due to space limitations, no more than two service unit representatives may attend the lottery.


The number of selections to which each service unit is entitled has not been confirmed at this time, but will be available prior to the lottery.


For more information and to RSVP, please email Pam Ashworth, operations manager at pashworth@gssef.org.               

       

Program Spotlight

Looking for Your Next Fun Program?programs
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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Summer Camp Registration is Now OPEN! 
Spring has sprung and Summer is coming! GSSEF has packed June, July and August full of Summer Camp sessions for girls at every grade level. You can count on finding your favorite one-day programs for mothers and daughters - and - fathers and daughters. For younger girls, we have an Alice In Wonderland-themed campfire, a Teddy Bear Tea Party at camp and Be A Princess weekend camp. There's a session for girls who love the wonders of water at Camp H2Ohhh! and for the girls who love making art from the heart at Crafty Creators Camp. For families, we are offering an all new Stars and Stripes BBQ and loads of other themed campfires so everyone can come and enjoy the outdoors together.

There's even more...so if you're seeking something spooky or crave the thrill of competition - GSSEF summer camp sessions have got it for girls! We also have a session where Senior and Ambassador level girls can earn their Program Aide award. Prices range from $6.00 per person for campfires, up to $70.00 per girl for longer overnight sessions.

Visit our online Program Calendar here to view sessions. We will be rolling out the new Summer Camp web page soon.

Register her for a GSSEF summer session and make this summer the best one she's ever had!

If you have a question, contact Lammy Askar at aaskar@gssef.org.


Calling All Adult Volunteers and Older Girls! 
Is there a camp that catches your eye that you'd like to volunteer for? 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, July and 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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Mall Madness is Almost Here    

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

to 5 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!    

   

General admission is $30 and includes a patch. To register, click here. For questions, please contact Kelli Lunsford at klunsford@gssef.org.  
    


Disney Family Trip  new
Get out your 'mouse ears' out because GSSEF is Disney Bound! You'll want to bring the whole family along for this one day adventure to the Happiest Place on Earth! Don't miss out on this Disney family trip to the Magic Kingdom for just $130 per person!

What's included:
Admission to Magic Kingdom
$20.00 meal voucher per participant
Youth Education Program for all children over the age of 5
Transportation

So hurry! Registrations must be completed by February 27.  If you have a question, contact Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org.


Wet 'n Wild presents Girl Scout's Slumber Splash Bash  
Celebrate the start of summer with this exclusive overnight event, Slumber Splash Bash on June 12! It includes use of Wet 'n Wild's rides and attractions, themed entertainment and an all-you-can-eat breakfast.

And you'll also receive an exclusive Wet 'n Wild mermaid patch for participating! For additional information, click here.



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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Gold and 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.   

 

Your completed project submissions are due Wednesday, April 1, 2015, by 6 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.

 

If you have a question, contact Lammy Askar, director of program, at aaskar@gssef.org.

  

 
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Community Service Opportunity
Have you participated in GSSEF's Feeding Florida drive and would like to show off your volunteer skills? Here is the perfect opportunity to do so.

The West Palm Beach Rotary Club, Palm Beach County Food Bank and Racing to the Rescue present the 2015 Feed Palm Beach County Day! Their goal on Saturday, March 28, is to prepare 100,000 meals in 1 day and they need YOUR help!

 

Check out the flyer for more information.

 
       
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Cool Girl Scout Gear All Year-Round
Have you made a visit to one of our retail stores lately? 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,  Journeys books, official uniforms, pins, T-shirts, badges, 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.
 
Cookie Activity Pin and Badges are Available 
Have you completed earning your Cookie Badges? Don't forget about your 2015 Cookie Activity Pin. You can purchase this pin in both Retail Stores for just $1.15. 

 

 

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

recordsRegistration 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 has been recognized by Martin County's Keep Martin Beautiful for the 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award, in the Youth category.

Troop #10292

 Troop #10292 were all smiles and had plenty of outdoor fun on an evening hayride with a serving of s'mores on the side.

 

Check-out more photos on GSSEF'S Flickr. Do you have photos from troop or service unit activities that you would like to share? We'd love to give you a shout out. To submit, complete this short form here.
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