Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

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Feeding Florida Together Food Drive: April 1 -30    

Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 12 - 18
Early Bird Re-Registration: Now through May 31
Gems of STEM:  May 2         
        
Save the Date - Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day: April 22
Save the Date - The Great Give: May 5 - 6
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The GSSEF 2013 - 2014 Annual Report is a comprehensive report on our organization's activities, programs, events, and highlights from the preceding Girl Scout year. The report includes lots of photos and info-graphics so it makes for a fun read. 

You'll want to take a look at all the amazing things our girls and volunteers are doing. 

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Light Up Your Summer!  GSSEF Summer Camp is Here
Since summer is fast approaching, now is the perfect time to plan summer-time activities with  your girl. GSSEF has packed June, July and August full of Summer Camp sessions for girls at every grade level. 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, email 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? Email the Director of Program, Lammy Askar, at aaskar@gssef.org.

 

          

     

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GSSEF Feeding Florida Together Food Drive

Now through April 30   

Did you know that 1 in 4 children in Florida go to bed hungry and don't get enough food to live active, healthful lives? As Girl Scouts, we can come together to take a bite out of these numbers and help feed the hungry in our local communities. Join us for our Annual GSSEF Feeding Florida Together Food Drive, and help us collect non-perishable food items. Local food banks need your help to stock their pantries and prevent hunger even when it is not the holiday season. We encourage you to reach out to your local community to help us in our mission to fill the food pantries during this month!  

  

To learn what food items are most in need and food donation drop-off locations, click here.  Girls will receive a really cool patch for their participation.  

 

Show off your Community Service Spirit! 

We want to see your girls in action. Send photos of your troop dropping off their food donations to marcomm@gssef.org.

   
  
Journey In A Day  
May 2: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please Note: Only Cadette, Senior and Ambassador spots remain open.   
Come out to Camp Nocatee and explore the It's Your Planet, Love It! Journey all in one day! Each girl will participate in age appropriate workshops to complete their grade-level leadership awards. Spritz on some sunscreen, plan a picnic lunch, and pack up for a fun-filled, environmental awareness day!

Check out the flier for more information or email Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org or Meredith Slaymaker at mslaymaker@gssef.org.

     
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.    


 

New Program Contacts

Lammy Askar, director of program - aaskar@gssef.org 

Catalina Cano, regional program manager -  ccano@gssef.org 

Meredith Slaymaker, regional program manager - mslaymaker@gssef.org 

Diana Mills, program registrar - dmills@gssef.org 

  

 
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I Can't Wait for My Next Girl Scout Adventure!

Troop #20033

Junior Girl Scout Troop #20033 we're all smiles after participating in the Thin Mint Sprint 5K on April 12. Their motto is aTroop that runs together stays together.

 

Troop #27002
 Troop #27002 planned and executed an  awesome Easter Egg Hunt and crafts day at Quantum House in West Palm Beach. Girl Scouts giving back!

 

 

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 you a shout out. To submit, complete this short form here.
Cool Girl Scout Gear All Year-Roundspecial
Have you made a visit to one of our retail stores lately? There is plenty of new merchandise to check out. 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.

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, 365 days a year.




Girl Scout Bridging Kits 
 
To view as a PDF, click here or on the above image.
It's that time of year again when Service Units and Troops are planning special Bridging Ceremonies for girls moving up to a new Girl Scout age level. For girls it's an exciting time as they start another new Girl Scout adventure. How can you make it even more special for them?

You can find all you need to bridge your Girl Scout in one kit. These Bridging Kits are now available for purchase in both retail locations. 

And remember the Bridging Kits are only here for a limited time.
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Annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K Race Results  
The top female finisher was Alexa Gemma with a time of 20 minutes and 47 seconds.

More than 300 runners from throughout South Florida laced up their running shoes and joined us for our Annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K on Sunday, April 12 at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. The race also included a Tagalong Trot 100-yard dash for kids 8 and under. It was a morning full of fun, a little friendly competition and lots of cool activities such as a photo booth. 

 

The top three runners overall were Seth Kaufman, Mark Kasprzyk and Neil Dryland. The first place overall, Seth Kaufman, finished with a 17 minute and 53 second record time.  Awards were given in 17 categories, and all runners received a free box of Thin Mints!

 
To see all the race results in all age categories, click here.
To view all the fun photos, click here.



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Annual Gems of STEM: May 2  
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.  

*2015 Gems of STEM Honorees: 
Science: Dr. Juliette Lomax-Homier - Just Ladies Healthcare
Technology: Jessica Fernandez - Indian River State College
Engineering: Sue Zheng - Florida Department of Transportation
Math: Cyndee Shevak - John Carroll High School

Also, the recipient of the 2015 Julia Jackson Leader Award will be announced during the Gems of STEM Luncheon. This award honors and recognizes a Girl Scout Leader from St. Lucie County who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities and works toward accomplishing the mission of Girl Scouting.

Tickets are just $50 per person, and the luncheon will be complete with a silent auction and chance drawing. You can now purchase your Gems of STEM Luncheon tickets online here.

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

    
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Please email your Girl Scouts Give Back story and photo to sbeigh@gssef.org.
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Please email our Membership Registrar, Mileneda Joseph, at mjoseph@gssef.org.
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