Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

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You don't want to miss any of the great things happening at GSSEF. 
   
2015 Baby Basics: October 1 - 31
2015 Fall Product Sale Program: Now until November 15 
Gold Award Workshops: November - December Dates
Girl Scout Alumnae and Friends of Girl Scouting Cruise: June 3 - 6, 2016 

Save the Dates: 
2016 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program: January 21 - February 14
2016 Volunteer Weekend: March 11 - 13
2016 Thin Mint Sprint: April 3 - Halpatiokee Regional Park, Stuart; April 9 - Topeekeegee Yugnee Park, Hollywood; April 10 - Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach

Please Note: GSSEF Service Centers will be closed on Thursday, November 5 due to a staff meeting. GSSEF Retail Stores will be open.
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Join the New Media Girlz Team 
This year we are introducing Media Girlz, our new year-long program that will give girls the chance to be included in various media opportunities, be invited to participate in special events and attend business functions with senior GSSEF staff members and to learn about public speaking, create talking points and practice business etiquette. We're looking for 15-20 Girl Scouts who ooze courage, confidence and character to be part of our new Media Girlz program.  Open to Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors, this team of Girl Scouts will be the official girl faces and voices of GSSEF. 
     
Interested in learning more? Click here to fill out and submit your application to be part of the Media Girlz team. Please make sure you read the participation requirements and expectations at the end of the application and upload a photo of your smiling face.
 
In addition, there is a Media Girlz casting call on Saturday, November 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oakland Park Service Center (4701 N.W. 33rd Avenue, Oakland Park). During the meeting, we will provide details about the year-long program, review the expectations and requirements for participation and record short interviews with each of the girls.
 
RSVP for the Media Girlz casting call by emailing marcomm@gssef.org. Be sure to include your girl's name, Girl Scout grade level and troop number.
 
Questions? Please contact Melinda Glasco, Director of Marketing & Communications at mglasco@gssef.org.
   
 
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Fall Product Sale Program continues through November 15
 
You can still register for the Fall Product Online Sales Program, click here. The Online Sale continues until November 30th.   
The 2015 Fall Product Sale is Not Over! Even though girls have submitted orders for Nut/Candy and coupon books from their order card, the sale still continues. Magazine Catalog orders can still be taken until November 15th.

The Online Sale for nut/candy and magazines program continues until November 30th and continues to generate strong sales results for girls and troops.
If you have not registered for the 2015 Online Sales Program...do this today and watch how this will increase the girl and troop sales. Don't miss out on this great and easy opportunity to earn funds for your year-round Girl Scout activities.

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


Fall Program Sale Program Be a Reader Patches
By completing the Be a Reader activities,  girls can earn the fun Be a Reader Patches. The activities can be found on the poster that was included in the Troop Leader's Fall Product Program envelope. The patches are available to purchase in both of our retail store locations. The set of both patches costs $1.50.
 
 
 
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Program Spotlight

Get Ready to get on Board - Badge Tracks
Registration opens at 10 a.m. on November 2.
Badge Tracks is a fun-filled, hands-on GSSEF Signature Program with lots of awesome badge-earning activities that girls will love. With the help of area partners and experts, girls will earn a total of three pre-selected badges/petals/awards. Highlights of the day include the official kick off of the brand new Outdoor badges and girls will receive a sampling of these badges too.   

Date and Time: Saturday, December 5 from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 
Location: Camp Welaka, 10205 S.E. Girl Scout Rd. Tequesta, FL 33469 
Cost: $28 per girl and includes supplies, program patch and snack (Does not include badges or lunch).  Badge Tracks is a Drop-Off event.  
Registration: Links to register online will be live on the Badge Tracks web page on November 2 at 10 a.m. The registration deadline is November 18. Badge sessions will be pre-selected by you at the time of registration with a first and second choice. Each badge or award session has an individual maximum, so register early. Registration will be completed by Girl Scout grade level. Registration will close immediately once the badge session reaches its capacity which is likely to occur prior to the deadline.
Badge Tracks Frequently Asked Questions: Check out the FAQ's.

Take a look at the many Badge Choices for each Girl Scout grade level.

If you have a question, email either Meredith Slaymaker at mslaymaker@gssef.org or Catalina Cano at ccano@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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Baby Basics ends October 31  
The Annual GSSEF Baby Basics Infant Supply Drive is in full swing through Saturday, October 31. Together, we can help new mothers go home with the things they need so their babies grow strong and healthy! Girls will receive a special Baby Basics patch. We have 18 drop off locations throughout the Council, click on the flyer here.  

All completed Baby Basics donation forms must be submitted to GSSEF by November 15th.



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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! Questions? Email Jodi Potter at jpotter@gssef.org.

Retail Stores open This Saturday
The Council Retail Stores will be open this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
then resume the following hours of operation:
Monday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1st and 3rd Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
 
Our Online Store is Always Open
Remember you can also shop anytime by visiting our Online Store that is open 24/7. 


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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Ready. Set. Spend. 
The Back to Troop promotion has ended, so let's get spending.  The $10 coupons you received during this promotion are valid from November 1st-20th. Come visit us and check out the great selection of merchandise to choose from. Our retail store staff is happy to help you.
 




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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Are you the next Miss Thin Mint Sprint?
We are looking for YOU! Are you the perfect girl to represent the Thin Mint Sprint in Broward, Palm Beach, or on the Treasure Coast? Are you a Girl Scout that embraces a healthy lifestyle and promotes positive self-esteem?

Miss Thin Mint Sprint will need to be present at her Race location:
April 3rd - Treasure Coast (Halpatiokee Regional Park, Stuart)
April 9th - Broward (Topeekeegee Yugnee Park, Hollywood)
April 10th - Palm Beach County (Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach)
  • Miss Thin Mint Sprint will need to commit to starting a race team and serving as a Thin Mint Sprint spokesperson at troop and service unit meetings, encouraging other girls to get involved.
  • Miss Thin Mint Sprint will be the recipient of an authentic Miss Thin Mint Sprint sash at her race location and will be invited to help present the runner's awards at her location.
Tell us why you would make a great Miss Thin Mint Sprint in 200 words or less and email your submission to Mandy Allen at aallen@gssef.org by November 19th (include Name, Troop Number, and Race Location). This opportunity is open to all registered Girl Scouts. Three girls will be selected - one from Broward, one from Palm Beach, and one from the Treasure Coast.
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Seeking Girl Advisory Members to the GSSEF Board of Directors
Applications are now being accepted for 2016 girl advisory members to the GSSEF Board of Directors. The deadline for application(s) is December 1st, 2015. Girls  must be at least 14 years of age, and a currently registered Girl Scout.  To complete the application, click here.
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I Can't Wait for My Next Girl Scout Adventure!
Troop #20011 gave away 70 inches of Their Hair to Locks of Love 
Shout out to Troop #20011 for planning and participating in a Locks of Love donation event at the Odeon Salon in Delray Beach. The salon owner's daughter is also a Girl Scout. The girls donated a total of 70 inches of hair to Locks of Love. The girls made it into a spa day and had lots of fun too! Way to go girls!







Troop #40182 Makes Soap as a Science Project
Do you know you can make your own soap by mixing coconut oil with sodium hydroxide? Sounds like a science project. Right?
 
Well, for Girl Scout Troop 40182 it was just that. Members of the troop took on the challenge  of making soap, while working on science and STEM badges under the guidance of their Troop Leader Kathy Post. In this chemistry science project, the girls carried out the chemical steps needed to transform coconut oil into a usable bar of soap.

What an awesome way for girls to become excited to learn the science of things such as soap and explore STEM as a career.

 
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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