Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

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You don't want to miss any of the great things happening at GSSEF. 
   
2015 Fall Product Sale Program: October 1 - November 15
Spooky Safari: October 17  
Girl Scout Fall Recruitment: Through September

Save the Dates: 
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 always 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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Attention Troop Leader:  Toffee-tastic pre-orders due September 27 for 2016 Cookie Sale 
On September 2, a survey went out to all Troop Leaders (01) registered for the 2015-2016 year about making a pre-order for Toffee-tastic cookies for the 2016 cookie sale. Little Brownie Baker requires that the Council submit a firm, non-returnable order for the gluten free cookies. This survey gives troops the opportunity to lock in their order for up to 5 cases of these delicious cookies. Troops who do not place a firm order will not be able to get Toffee-tastic as part of their initial order and will need to order from a very limited supply once the sale begins. All troops are asked to complete the survey-even if you are not ordering any of the Toffee-tastic. If you are the registered Troop Leader (position 01) for your troop and did not receive the survey, please check your Junk e-mail before e-mailing Lisa Johnson at ljohnson@gssef.org. If there is more than one registered Troop Leader, the survey went to only one-so please also check with your co-Leaders. For more info, click here.


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Membership Database Updates
A new Girl Scout year is about to start and we want to be sure we can reach you to share exciting program updates and membership information.

Recent updates to our membership database, e-Council, now require that each record have a birth date, phone number and email address. Now is a great time for Troop Leaders to review the troop roster of registered girls and adults and to confirm all contact information including address, zip code, email, phone, birth date and school information.

Troop Leaders may update the records of the girls and adults registered into their troop by logging into the GSSEF membership database, e-Council, at www4.e-council.net and entering their email ID and password.

Need some help? No problem, we can make the updates for you. To request an update to a membership record, please contact Mileneda Joseph, council registrar, at mjoseph@gssef.org.
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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.  


Back to School Means Back to Troop
It's that time of year when office supply stores are full of parents and students buying notebooks, pens and crayons to prepare them for a new school year.  Don't forget that besides new school supplies, you'll also need all your Girl Scout gear because your next Girl Scout adventure is ready and waiting for you. 

To help you get started, the GSSEF Retail Stores are featuring a Back to Troop promotion.  Now through October 15, 2015, spend $75 or more and receive a $10 Coupon to spend on a $25 or more purchase from November 1 to November 20, 2015*. The $75 purchase can be made in store or online.  Click here, to view flier.

A great item to add to your shopping list is a Starter Kit or Essentials Kit that has everything you need to get your Girl Scout year started right.  And it includes a super cute drawstring bag while supplies last. 

*Please Note: The $10 coupon given out at stores can only be used at the store that issues the coupon. $10 coupon codes that are sent to customers who shop online can only be redeemed online at www.girlscoutshop.com. Customers cannot use in-store coupons online and online coupon codes cannot be used at the GSSEF council stores.


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.


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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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 from your app store to receive notifications about retail specials.
 
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Fall Product Sale Program begins October 1! 
Lots of Products - Lots of Fun!
You can now find everything that families and troops need to Reach New Heights and support girls' activities on our web page!  
 
 Click here for instructions on how to set up your Girl Scout's online store. Click on this link to begin setting up you Girl Scout's online store for the 2015 Fall Product Sale.   

The GSSEF Fall Product Sale Program 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
Example: 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.

Bonus: 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. 
  
Questions? Contact Denise Fiorelli at dfiorelli@gssef.org or 561-427-0180.
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Program Spotlight

Forces of Nature Nights at the Museum
Date and Time: September 25
Time: 6 - 9 p.m. 
Location: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium 
Address: 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL   
Level: Daisy through Cadette 
Cost: $6 per girl, $10 per adult 
Registration: Click here
Grab your umbrella as we get swept away by the forces of nature! Experience lightning in your mouth, witness volcanoes erupting, explore the power of electrical energy and learn all about our Earth and you. Brownies can earn their It's Your Planet: Hiker badge and Cadettes can earn their It's Your Planet: Trailblazing badge. Dress up to match the theme for a special prize! Questions? Email Meredith Slaymaker at mslaymaker@gssef.org.

 
Wicked Weather
Date: September 29
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.  
Location: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium 
Address: 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL  
Level: Brownie through Cadette 
Cost: $5 per girl 
Registration: Click here 
While having tons of fun along the way, our new GEMS club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! Take cover as we explore the forces of nature and make a tornado of your own!  Questions? Email Meredith Slaymaker at mslaymaker@gssef.org. 



Fish Like a Girl 
Date: October 3
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.   
Location: River Center
Address: 805 U.S. Highway 1 Jupiter, FL   
Level: Juniors through Ambassadors
Cost: $15 per girl 
Registration: Click here 
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is pleased to announce that the next SWE Girl Scout workshop, Fish Like a Girl, will be held at the River Center on Saturday, October 3. For additional information, see flier.




Girl Scout Day at Wet'n Wild 
Date: October 3
Time: 8 to 10  a.m. then stay and play until 5 p.m.
Location: Wet'n Wild 
Address: 6200 International Dr., Orlando, FL 
Levels: Daisies through Ambassadors 
Cost: $30.99 per girl for program and entrance to the park, $26.99 per adult or other family members 3+ (entrance to the park only) 
Registration: Contact Amber at groupsales@wetnwildorlando.com 
Wet'n Wild's Lifeguard Staff, Training Department and First Aid Staff have come together to create a uniquely fun way for Girl Scouts to earn some of the necessary requirements of their First Aid badge.



Spooky Safari - October 17 
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. What a special fun way to kick off your Girl Scout year!
 
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? Email Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org or Meredith Slaymaker at mslaymaker@gssef.org. 
      

Find More Programs
Check out more programs by visiting our online Program Calendar here.
Also, download the new GSSEF app from your app store 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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I Can't Wait for My Next Girl Scout Adventure!
       
Girls from Troop #20646 enjoyed meeting and spending time with a visiting Girl Guide Unit from Kent, England. The girls learned that Girl Guiding is the leading organization for girls and young women in the United Kingdom. Together they participated in International Friendship Day and a community service project at an ice cream social at the Quantum House in West Palm Beach.               



 
Because of the great work of our Girl Scout troops during the cookie sale, our military troops and their families get to enjoy Girl Scout cookies thanks to our partnership with Operation Homefront.



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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