Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

www.gssef.org                                                                                                         November 13, 2015
                                                                    
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You don't want to miss any of the great things happening at GSSEF. 
   
2015 Fall Product Sale Program: Now until November 15
Girls' Choice Badge Awards Voting: Now until November 15 
Gold Award Workshops: November, December and January
Mall Madness: Registration opens December 1
Girl Scout Alumnae and Friends of Girl Scouting Cruise: June 3 - 6, 2016 

Save the Dates:
2016 Cookie Boss and Cookie Entrepreneur: January 9 
2016 Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program: January 21 - February 14
2016 Emerald Awards: February 20
2016 Mall Madness: February 27 - 28
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

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Please Note: GSSEF Service Centers and Retail Stores will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday, November 25 and  Thursday, November 26.
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Ready for a Career in Girl Scouting? 
GSSEF is excited to announce that we have TWO fantastic job opportunities!

Seasonal Product Sales Assistant
Can you believe Girl Scout cookie season is just around the corner? Our Product & Retail Sales department is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a seasonal position during our busy cookie sale! Hours are flexible, but must be between the hours of 9 - 5 p.m.

Interested in applying? Click here for further details and to submit your online application to be a part of our team!

Volunteerism Manager
We LOVE our volunteers! Our Volunteerism Team is looking for a dynamic individual who enjoys working with volunteers just as much as they do. Position includes extensive travel throughout all of Palm Beach County, and candidates must have previous, relevant experience in delivering training and conflict management.

Interested in joining the team? Click here for further details and to submit your online application.
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Fall Product Sale Online Program until November 30
 
You can still register for the Fall Product Online Sales Program, click here. The Online Sale continues until November 30th.   
It is not too late to participate through our EASY Online Program. Register, send emails, no product to deliver and no money to collect. The Online Sale for the nut/candy and magazines program continues until November 30th and continues to generate strong sales results for girls and troops. Girls will receive rewards and the troop will receive proceeds. Follow these easy instructions.

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. 


 

Program Spotlight
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Mall Madness Registration Opens December 1 at 10 a.m.  
Calling all night owls! Your favorite lock-in program is just around the corner. Come out and have a totally awesome time partying all night-long with your Girl Scout sisters as we take over Coral Square Mall in Coral Springs on February 27. Our night of madness includes stores for shopping, a food court to keep your energy up and a DJ playing dancing tunes, just to name a few. So mark your calendars now and register early.

Mall Madness Registration - At a Glance 
When: Saturday, February 27 to Sunday, February 28, 2016 
Where: Coral Square Mall at 9469 W. Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071. 
General Admission: $30 per person for General Admission which includes a patch.
VIP Admission: $35 per person for VIP Admission which includes exclusive VIP patch, priority entrance access, and express shopping pass. VIP Admission is limited to 500 registered participants! 
Who can participate: Registered Girl Scouts of all age levels and their registered female Troop Leader or parent/guardian. All participants, including female adults, MUST have a current GSSEF membership. No tagalongs.  
Registration: Registration will open on Tuesday, December 1 at 10 a.m.
Questions: Contact Meredith Slaymaker at mslaymaker@gssef.org or Catalina Cano at ccano@gssef.org.



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Gold Award Workshops are now open! 
Are you a Senior or Ambassador interested in pursuing the Gold Award? Your opportunity to attend the Council-sponsored required workshop is here! Make sure to register today-space is incredibly limited. Check out our Girl Awards web page for a full list of pre-requisites

November 18th, 7-9 p.m. at the Oakland Park Service Center 
To register, click here.

December 6th, 1-3 p.m. at the Oakland Park Service Center  
To register, click here.

January 10th, 1-3 p.m. at the Sunrise Athletic Complex  
To register, click here.

Our program calendar is updated weekly. Please be sure to refer to E-Council for additional Gold Award workshops throughout our Council jurisdiction.

 
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Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Boca Raton
The Harlem Globetrotters 2016 Tour is set to stop in Boca Raton on February 29 and they have offered Girl Scouts special ticket prices and opportunities to participate. Please see the flier and order form for additional information. You may also contact Kyndra Flowers at kFlowers@harlemglobetrotters.com for more information.


 
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Baby Basics Infant Supply Drive 2015 Patches    
October has come to an end and so has the Baby Basics Infant Supply Drive. In order for our patch stork to record your participation so you can receive your patches, please be sure to submit your donation forms to Diana Mills at dmills@gssef.org by November 15, 2015. Patches will be mailed out in January 2016.




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Community Service Opportunity
Is your troop looking for an ongoing community service project? Savannah Court and Cove of the Palm Beaches is seeking troops to volunteer their time on a regular basis at their assisted living facility. They're interested in monthly visits with their residents to add a little bit of Girl Scout sunshine to their home-away-from-homes.   

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Karen Symonette, resident program coordinator, at 561-686-5100 or rpd.scpalmbeaches@slm.net.  

Savannah Court & Cove of the Palm Beaches is located at 2090 N. Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. 
   
 
 
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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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.


 
Our Online Store is Always Open
Remember you can also shop anytime by visiting our Online Store that is open 24/7. 




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Be a Pal. Take a Plush Animal Home with You.
With a $50 purchase (before tax) you'll receive a free plush animal pal. Now thru December 17th. While supplies last.  
    



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FunDay Monday starts November 30
Here's a way to start your week off with a bit of fun. Beginning Monday, November 30, we'll be sharing a special weekly Girl Scout merchandise item on Facebook, Twitter and our new GSSEF App. To receive the special offer, you'll have to say the word that will be revealed in the post to receive the discount at either retail store location. FunDay Monday dates are: November 30, December 7 and December 14. So be sure to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. To download our App, visit your App store. 
  

 
                     
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On Your Mark, Get Set and Register!
Thin Mint Sprint registration is open! You can now register for your favorite 5K and Tagalong Trot (complete with cookies at the finish line).

With three locations and dates in 2016, the Thin Mint Sprint will be three times the fun. Register yourself, your troop or your team today, by clicking here.




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Miss Thin Mint Sprint 2016
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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Save the Date for the 2016 Emerald Awards
Now is the time to mark your calendars for The 2016 Emerald Awards on Saturday, February 20 from 6-10 p.m. at The Beach Club in Palm Beach.

This year, the event will honor five Palm Beach County women who represent the national initiatives of Girl Scouts and serve as role models for today's girls. In addition, an outstanding philanthropist will be honored for her amazing work within our community. The honorees will soon be announced and shared in our E-News.

The evening will be complete with a complimentary cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, a chance drawing and an auction.

For more information, contact Mandy Allen at 561-427-0190 or aallen@gssef.org.
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Hurricane Grill and Wings Supports GSSEF  

Join GSSEF on Wednesday, November 18th at Hurricane Grill and Wings. Present this flyer and 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to GSSEF. This promotion applies to lunch, dinner and even takeout orders! Check out their menu here.

So wing your way over to one of the seventeen locations that have joined us for this fundraiser. Visit the location closest to you (Palm City and Jensen Beach excluded). Please see the full list of participating locations here.
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Special Girl Scout Alumnae and Friends Cruise to the Bahamas:  
Reservations Deadline January 15
Here's a very unique way to support GSSEF while enjoying an awesome vacation! We're  inviting you to join us on an exclusive Cruise for Alumnae and Friends of Girl Scouting (adults only) on June 3rd- 6th, 2016.  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.

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

For cruise and reservation information, check out the flier here.  
 
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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 1, 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!


Getting ready to get on the road to Gold, Girl Scouts  in Troop #20987 were all smiles while participating in a GSSEF Gold Award training in West Boca. Way to go girls!









Girls in Junior Troop #20143 had a great time participating in the 8th Annual Engineering Family Day event sponsored by Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).










Daisy Troop #20229 shows us how Girl Scouts of all ages can help make a difference in their  communities by creating Thanksgiving Baskets for Boca Helping Hands.   











Cadette Troop #20962 used a portion of their cookie proceeds to purchase items to create Thanksgiving Baskets for Boca Helping Hands. The troop is feeding 6 families this year.

   





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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