Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

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Mark Your Calendar!   

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Summer Camp: Now through August 9

Summer Funshine Program: Now through August 31


Save the Dates: 
2015 Fall Product Sale Program: October 1 - November 15
2016 Girl Scout Cooke Sale Program: January 21 - February 14

 
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New Legislation to Require Level 2 Background Screening for All Volunteers 

Governor Scott recently signed into legislation Senate Bill No. 7078, which creates a new screening requirement for all staff and volunteers in membership organizations throughout Florida. This law went into effect on July 1, 2015 and requires that ALL volunteers complete a Level 2 Background Screening. We are working closely with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and other Florida Girl Scout Councils to develop policies and processes that ensure compliance with the legislation and are consistent across the state. We are also exploring options for legislative relief to help minimize the financial impact on our Girl Scout families. We will provide more information as it becomes available and as the policies and processes are developed. In the meantime, should you have questions, please contact Heather Hileman, director of volunteerism at hhileman@gssef.org of at 561-427-0189.

 

 
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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 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.

Questions? Contact Jodi Potter at jpotter@gssef.org.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, to stay connected about retail specials.


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Big Savings! Red Line Clearance Sale 
You'll find a wide selection of clearance merchandise that is sure to please you.

Get out your shopping list because you won't want to miss this annual clearance sale. When you shop through July 28, any merchandise with a red line means an additional 40% off  the price. 

This would be the perfect time to shop, save and stock up on all the items that make your Girl Scout year lots of fun.

We invite you to stop by either of our retail stores during the clearance sale and check out all the great buys.



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.
 



 

 
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Summer Camp Fun: July and August
There's still lots of mid-summer camp fun to be had. Check out our July and August camp sessions to claim your spot before they're all gone (and scoop up up your participation patch).

  

Open Camp Sessions* 
  • July 24-26: Girl POWer! Weekend at Camp Welaka - Registration deadline: July 14
  • July 25-26: Be A Princess Weekend at Camp Welaka - Registration deadline: July 14
  • July 31-August 2: #FightLikeAGirl Competition Weekend at Camp Welaka - Registration deadline: July 21
  • August 7-9: Aloha to Summer Weekend at Camp Welaka - Registration deadline:  July 28
Check out our Summer Camp web page here  for more information and registration links. 

*Please Note: Camp registration will close once the program has reached capacity which may be before the registration deadline. GSSEF reserves the right to cancel programs in the event that minimum attendance has not been met.*   
 
If you have a question, email Lammy Askar at aaskar@gssef.org.    

Summer Camp Photos 
Check out all the fun photos from Summer Camp on our Flickr page.  Once the photos are available, we'll be posting a link to the camp session's photo album on Facebook.   badges
They're Here! New Girls' Choice Outdoor Badges      
It really was the Girls' Choice! After voting on a series of five new Outdoor badges and badge designs, girls can now start earning these exciting new badges. It's the newest way for girls to explore their world.

For the first-time ever, the new badge materials and guidelines are available online. The badges are available for purchase at either of our Council's Retail Stores. 

     

Throughout the summer, girls can participate in some really fun activities to earn these awesome badges.

  

Can't wait to get started? Check out these new badges and FREE digital downloads* of the requirements and head outdoors:

 

*Downloads available for a limited time only. 

Questions? Email Lammy Askar at aaskar@gssef.org.


Program Spotlight
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Spooky Safari on October 17 

Lions and chimps and Girl Scouts, oh my. Get ready for the first-ever spook-tacular Spooky Safari from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 17 at Lion Country Safari.  Spooky Safari is an exclusive all grade level Girl Scout program with a spooky twist. Each grade level will be able to fulfill several badge requirements too. This totally family-friendly, fun-filled day will give you plenty of thrills and chills.

  

The cost is only $15 per person and includes free parking! To register online, click here. An exclusive program patch is included. Bring SWAPS to exchange with your sister Girl Scouts! For additional information, see flier.   

  

Questions? Email Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org or Meredith Slaymaker at mslaymaker@gssef.org.

 
  
Check out more programs by visiting our online Program Calendar here.

   

 

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 #10434 recently completed a tour of the Humane Society of Broward County and also the patch program by making toys for the shelter animals. They learned all about the shelter and the different things they can do to help animals. The girls chose to use their Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program proceeds to purchase items of need for the shelter too.    

        


While attending the Rock the Mall 100th Girl Scout Anniversary event, Troop #20651 decided to plan something even bigger when the first girl graduated from high school. So they thought what better way than a Caribbean cruise. They saved most of their Fall Product Sale and Cookie Sale proceeds to help pay for the trip. The troop had a fabulous time this summer cruising to Nassau, St. Marten and St. Thomas.

         

 

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.  
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Sad News - Passing of Pam Metzer, Tri-Star Service Unit Volunteer

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of longtime Girl Scout volunteer, Pamela Joy  Metzger on July 1, 2015. Pam was a resident of Lake Worth and a dedicated member of the Tri-Star Service Unit leadership team. She served as the Service Unit Volunteer Manager until recently when illness prevented her.

 

We will remember Pam as an engaged, enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer who gave more than 25 years of volunteer service to Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida and Girl Scouts of Palm Glades Council. She had a deep and true affection for Girl Scouting and we feel very lucky that she was able to influence the lives of thousands of Girl Scouts in her lifetime, here in our communities.

 

In 2012, Pam was the recipient of the Girl Scout Appreciation Pin which recognizes an outstanding volunteer who, "goes above and beyond expectations for the good of the Girl Scout mission." Pam was always just a phone call away and ever-willing to step in to help whenever and wherever needed.

 

We ask you to keep Pam's husband Tom, their daughter January, and all of her Tri-Star Service Unit family in your thoughts at this time. A memorial service is currently being planned and we will share details as soon as they become available. Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida is proud to have known Pam and to have been a beneficiary of her many talents, gifts and unyielding commitment to our Mission. 

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