Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

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Mark Your Calendar!   

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Summer Funshine Program: Ends August 31  

Spooky Safari: October 17 


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

Please Note: Council Service Centers and Retail Stores will be closed Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday.  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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Introducing Our New App-tastic GSSEF App
 
Yes! We have an app for that! Check out our new app-tastic GSSEF app. You can register, shop, call, donate, find and contact staff, get forms, receive messages from us, participate in special contests/activities and more. 

Get this app-tacular app now by visiting your app store - search either GSSEF on an Apple phone/tablet or Girl Scouts of SE Florida/Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida on an Android phone/tablet. Or you can scan our GSSEF app QR codes: 
  



 Scan this QR code if you have an Apple phone






Scan this QR code if you have an Android phone.
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Special Girl Scout Alumnae and Friends Cruise to the Bahamas:
June 3 - 6, 2016    
Here's a very unique way to support GSSEF!  We're inviting you to join us on an exclusive Cruise for Alumnae and Friends of Girl Scouting (adults only).

Cruise your way to fun and share a high seas adventure with Girl Scout Alumnae and Friends. Get ready to say Bon Voyage in June as you come aboard this exclusive Cruise to the Bahamas. We will be cruising on the beautiful Enchantment of the Seas®. We will stop and shop in Nassau, relax on the white sand beach of CocoCay, and take part in Girl Scouts activities! There will additional exciting Girl Scout events and more. Double occupancy rates include a $50 per person donation to GSSEF.

The Cruise makes for a great alumnae reunion and a chance to make new friends. Also, you can bring along your spouse or friends, just don't miss out on this fabulous cruise. The reservation deadline is January 15. For Cruise and reservation information, check out the flier here.  


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Now's the time to get Your 25% off Shopping Pass
to Shop for a Cause at Macy's - August 29
On Saturday, August 29, GSSEF will partner with Macy's for their 10th annual national Shop for a Cause charity shopping event. By participating in this unique one-day only shopping event, you will enjoy 25% off your entire Macy's purchase*.  So now's the time to plan a friends day out shopping date. Enjoy this day of spectacular discounts, entertainment, and special events at any Macy's location.   
 
Macy's has provided GSSEF with 25% off savings passes that you can purchase for just $5 each. GSSEF benefits from 100% of every shopping pass we sell. Why wait! You  can get your shopping pass today - click here

Thank you for supporting GSSEF on this special shopping day. For more information, contact Mandy Allen at 561-427-0190 or aallen@gssef.org.

*The discount can be applied to most regular, sale, and clearance purchases, though some exclusions may apply. Brands that are rarely on sale ARE included in the 25% off - Coach, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, INC. 


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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.  

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New Fall Girl Scout Online Catalog
The new Fall 2015 Girl Scout Online Catalog is now available. View, click and shop, here.  
 





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Retail Stores open every Saturday in September and October

Don't forget the Council Retail Stores will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  in September and October. We are ready to assist you with all your Back To Troop needs.



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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. 





Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, to stay connected about our retail specials.
Also, you can also download our new GSSEF app to receive notifications about retail specials.
 
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2015 Fall Product Sale Program: October 1 - November 15
Why participate?
Go ahead and mark your calendars now because the GSSEF Fall Product Sale Program will be here soon. It is intended to reach family, friends, teachers and neighbors. It's an awesome way for troops to earn money for their programs and activities throughout the year and girls can earn rewards. The Council's Fall Product Sale Program helps girls develop five key leadership skills: goal-setting, decision making, people skills, money management and business ethics.
 
Why participate?
  • Troops earn early start-up funds 
  • Girls earn individual recognitions 
  • The funds help our council sustain and expand our programs for girls and volunteers
  • Online option makes it so easy for girls to sell
How much can a troop earn?  
  • $1 for every Nut/Candy item sold
  • $5 for every "Enjoy the City" coupon book sold
  • 12% of the Magazine Subscription sale price
  • $2 per completed Address Book
If a troop of ten girls participate and each girl sold:
  • 5 Magazine Subscriptions
  • 24 Nut/Candy Items
  • 2 "Enjoy the City" Coupon Books
The troop of ten girls would receive $500 in proceeds.

Troops participating in the 2015 Fall Product Sale Program will receive $.04 more for EVERY box of cookies sold during the 2016 Cookie Sale Program. 
  
Look for additional information in the coming weeks. Questions? Email Denise Fiorelli at dfiorelli@gssef.org.


Program Spotlight  
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First-ever Spooky Safari - October 17 

Lions and giraffes and Girl Scouts, oh YES.  What a special fun way to kick off your Girl Scout year! 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.  And yes, it is family friendly too.  Spooky Safari is an exclusive, all grade level Girl Scout program with a spooky twist.

 

Check out the flier for additional details and registration information. Cost per person is just $15 and includes one day admission to Lion Country Safari and free parking. This is a really great value for our Girl Scout families.

Questions? Contact Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org or Meredith Slaymaker at mslaymaker@gssef.org. 
  
 
 
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Busch Gardens Sleepover Adventure - November 7

It's a just for Girl Scouts sleepover adventure you don't want to miss! Pack your sleeping gear and comfy shoes and get ready for this wild adventure at Busch Gardens in Tampa on November 7. You get to spend the night inside the park, but you may be sleeping with one eye open if you hear a rustle! This sleepover will be packed with so much fun! 


Check out the flier for additional details, deposit and payment information.  This exclusive Girl Scout program is a super value with a cost per person of $165. One day admission is included in the price.

 

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


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

 Also, download the new GSSEF app for timely program alerts.   

 

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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Seeking Photos for National Grandparents Day   

Did you know that many grandparents are active members in Girl Scouting troops and activities in our Council? True! Are you a Girl Scout grandparent? National Grandparents Day is September 13. We want to meet you! Email a pic of you and your granddaughter to: kdillon@gssef.org. Thank you. 

 

 

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I Can't Wait for My Next Girl Scout Adventure!
       
Troops' # 10893, #10838 and #10963 are closing out their summer together by traveling to  Savannah, GA and taking in some Girl Scout HERstory. Here they are standing in front of the First Girl Scout Headquarters in the United States. How fun! It's such a great way to welcome the new Girl Scout year too.
           
      


We'd Love to give You a Shout Out
Do you have photos from your troop or service unit activities that you would like to share? We'd love to give you a shout out. To submit them, complete this short form here. Thank you.  

Take a look at more photos of Girl Scout Adventures
 
Check-out GSSEF'S Flickr page.
 
 
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Calling all Girl Scouts
We'd love to hear about how your troop gives back to our local communities with their awesome community service projects. Please email your Girl Scouts Give Back
story and photo to marcomm@gssef.org.

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Membership Registration Questions 
Do you have a registration question? Please email our Membership Registrar, Mileneda Joseph, at mjoseph@gssef.org.

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