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Mark Your Calendar!   

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

   

Gems of STEM:  May 2         

 
Save the Date - Camporee/InGathering Lottery: April 15

For information, email Pam Ashworth at pashworth@gssef.org.    

Oakland Park Service Center to close for Repairs: March 26 - 30
The Oakland Park Service Center will be closing for repairs beginning Thursday, March 26 through Monday March 30. This closure includes regular GSSEF office hours, and evening and weekend use of the building. The Retail Store will be closed on these dates as well.

You will be able to connect with staff members by email and cell phone during this time.
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Save the Date: Annual Council Meeting, April 11

 

 Oakland Park Service Center  

4701 N.W. 33rd Avenue, Oakland Park 

9:30 a.m. -  Registration and Light Continental Breakfast

10:00 a.m. - Call to Order

 

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will hold its Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 11, 2015. All girl members over the age of 14 years and all registered adult volunteer members are welcome to attend this meeting as visitors. There is no charge to attend.

 

Business items on the agenda include a report of the stewardship of the Council and the election of members-at-large and officers to the board of directors and members of the board development committee. In addition, there will be reports on outdoor program progression and the GSSEF Long Range Property Plan Task Group insights, strategies and recommendations.

 

RSVP

To RSVP for the meeting, please email Gina Deighan at gdeighan@gssef.org.

 
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Thank You to All for a Great Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program

We would like to thank all our amazing cookie bosses, volunteers, parents and all who participated in and supported this year's Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program. Stay tuned for the amazing results.


   






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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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Save the Date! Annual Gems of STEM  
Please join us as we honor four women from St. Lucie County who have excelled in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at the second annual Gems of STEM luncheon. This year's event will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m at the Kight Center for Emerging Technologies at Indian River State College.  

Tickets will be just $50 per person, and the luncheon will be complete with a silent auction and chance drawing. Look for more information regarding the purchase of tickets in upcoming issues of E-News.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Mandy Allen at (561) 427-0190 with any questions. 

    
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2015 Adult Recognition Award Nominations Deadline is Approaching
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.  Nominations can be made both online and on paper until March 15.

 

The time frame for Adult Recognition Award nomination term is for services performed January 1 - December 31,
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This One is For You - Volunteer Weekend

Volunteer Weekend 2015 registration is now open! Join us April 10-12, at Camp Nocatee. Volunteer Weekend is an opportunity for registered adult volunteers to network with others, learn new skills and have fun. 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  here.  

 

If you have a question, email volunteer@gssef.org.                      
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Take the Lead - Be an Early Bird
We are approaching that special time during the Spring to re-register Girls and Adults for the next Girl Scout Membership year. Now is the time to prepare for the 2016 Early Bird registration season!

Early Bird Re-Registration starts April 15 and will continue through May 31. All girls and troops registered by April 3, 2015 are eligible to participate in Early Bird re-registration.

To  learn more about how you can start to prepare for Early Bird, why you should participate and the new exciting incentives this year including incentives for Troop Leaders, click here.

For additional information, contact Rhonda Netzel, director of membership at rnetzel@gssef.org.

               

Program Spotlight

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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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Brownies Get Sporty
Calling all Brownies. Come out and get sporty with your fellow Girl Scout sisters and the staff of Elevate 954 and earn the Fair Play badge.

When: March 28
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Address: 3400 SW 26 Terrace Bay A2, Fort Lauderdale FL
Registration: Click here

If you have a question, email Kelli Lunsford at klunsford@gssef.org.


Juniors Get Sporty
Calling all Juniors. Come out and get sporty with your fellow Girl Scout sisters and the staff of Elevate 954 and earn the Practice with a Purpose badge.
 
When: March 28
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Address: 3400 SW 26 Terrace Bay A2, Fort Lauderdale FL
Registration:  Click here  
 
If you have a question, email Kelli Lunsford at klunsford@gssef.org.
   
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Summer Camp Registration is Now OPEN! 
Spring has sprung and Summer is coming! So get ready now to light up your girl's summer at Girl Scout Camp. 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 Summer Camp web page here to learn all about the different camp sessions, locations and times and general camp information. You'll also find registration links for each of the sessions on the web page.

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.


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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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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.

Our Online Store is Always Open
Remember you can also shop from the comfort of your home by visiting our Online Store that is open 24/7.

Girl Scout Week Specials: March 7 - 12  
Come and celebrate Girl Scouts 103rd birthday with these Retail Store specials.

Between March 7 - 12, when you purchase a sash, vest or tunic with a grade level polo, our Retail Stores will take 15 percent off your total purchase. Whether you are new to Girl Scouts or have a girl that is bridging this year, this is an awesome way to purchase uniform components.  
 
Also, when you spend $60 or more, you'll receive an embroidered carabineer key ring for free. Offer is valid while supplies last and one per customer.
 

 

     

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

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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!
Troop #20565
Troop #20565 were all smiles as they delivered 267 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach. 

Troop #20024

During the holidays, Troop #20024 donated toys for 37 children that live at the Pat Reeves Village in Palm Beach County. 

 

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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