A Weekly E-News Publication October 9, 2013
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Don't miss this annual funfest! November 9-10
Deadline is Oct. 18
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Adult Trip to Savannah registration deadline is October 25!
Don't miss the fun!
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"I might not even be alive today if it wasn't for Girl Scouts," said Elizabeth Oczkowski of Utica. Read our blog!
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Ford Motor Company and Lawrence Technological University are sponsoring "Designing for the Future." Deadline is November 4. Details
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Girl Scout Cadette Isabel C. of Ithaca recently completed her Take Action project to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award. She collected 240 books for the Family Reading Partnership. She received her first book as a newborn in the hospital from the Partnership and she wanted to give back! Isabel is pictured with FRP director Brigid Hubberman.
Send your potential Photo of the Week to Kim Dunne, media manager. Submit clear, quality photos. Close-ups of activities make the best shots!
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Fall Recruitment Continues
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First Lady Michelle Obama's recruitment campaign video is now available with Spanish-language subtitles. It can be found here.
President Barack Obama's sister, Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, has recorded two videos to support the "I can't wait to..." recruitment efforts! In response to First Lady Michelle Obama's video, Dr. Soetoro-Ng and her daughter Suhaila talk about what they can't wait to do this Girl Scout year! The videos can be found here and here. Kudos to Girl Scouts of Hawai`i for making this a reality!
If anyone is looking for some historical context-setting in regards to the Honorary National President position, the Girl Scout Blog has a post titled, "What is the Position of the Honorary National President?" Check it out!
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November Regional Meetings
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Volunteers . . . join us for dinner, updates and networking!
Service Unit Cookie Coordinators and Service Unit Managers will be trained for the 2014 Cookie Program. All other volunteers will participate in "How to Bring Journeys to Life," a fun workshop for volunteers new to Girl Scouting and volunteers who are professional Journey facilitators. Dates and details.
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Boutique Travels to Potsdam |
From October 12 to 19, the council boutique will be at the Clothes Closet, 6734 U.S. Highway 11 in Potsdam. Hours from Oct 12-18 are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact 315.265.6979 or [email protected].
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Gold Award Candidate Spreads Info on HPV |
Taylor B. from Central Indiana has reached out to us to let you know about her Gold Award project. Her project: "Strike Three! HPV is Out!" includes several social media accounts. See what she has created on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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Throw Back Thursdays!
Each week we will throwback prices on one item! Good for that day, in-store only while supplies last! Hurry on in!
October 10: GS Earrings. Was $18. This day only: $10.80
October 17: Assorted Charm Bracelets. Was $8. This day only: $3
October 24. Assorted Charms. Was $5. This day only: $3
October 31. Cookie Jar. Was $19.99. This day only: 9.99 AND set of two Cookie Glasses. Was $12. This day only: $5.99
November 7. Silicone Watch. Was $18. This day only: $9.99
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Scouting Weekend at Long Acre Farms
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$10 admission for scouts and families, Oct 26 and 27 in Macedon (Wayne County). Details
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New Programs & Events on Our Website
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Location
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Program
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Registration Deadline
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January 11
Gr K-1
| Vestal, NY | Architecture Around the World
Build world landmarks with LEGO
� bricks.
| January 3 | MORE | January 25 Gr K-3, non-registered girls | Ithaca, NY | Glaciers! Learn how glaciers shaped the landscape in your backyard. | January 10 | MORE |
January 28-February 13 Gr 6-8
| Corning, NY | Just Add Heat
Six sessons, Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Learn what happens when you add heat to common items | January 13 | MORE
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February 1
Gr K-8
| Honeoye Falls, NY | Winter Wildlife Detectives
Have a winter day of wildlife experiences. | January 18 | MORE |
February 8
Gr 2-3
| Binghamton, NY | Home Scientist
Come of for an afternoon of experiments and demonstrations. | January 24 | MORE |
February 8
Gr K-1
| Owego, NY | Architecture Around the World
Build world landmarks with LEGO
� bricks.
| January 31 | MORE
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February 10
Gr 2-8
| Herkimer, NY | Bullying and Helping Hands
How do you help someone who is being bullied? | January 30 | MORE |
February 15
Gr K-12, adults
| Hamilton, NY | Colgate University Girls in Sports Day Come for an afternoon of fun, basketball and other sports! | February 8 | MORE
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March 1
Gr K-12, non-registered girls
| Corning, NY | Mermaid's Ball
Dance the night away under the stars! | Februrary 14 | MORE
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March 3-31
Gr 6-8, non-registered girls
| Bath, NY | Money and Me
Five Mondays! Financial literacy crash course. | February 17 | MORE
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March 9, two sessions
Gr 6-12
| Wellsville, NY | Take Time to Pamper
Learn skin care, facials, and make-up. | February 21 | MORE/Noon MORE/PM |
March 22
Gr 4-5, adults, non-registered girls
| Ithaca, NY | Society of Women Engineers Junior Badge Workshop
Sample some cool engineering activities. | March 7 | MORE
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March 28-29
Gr K-3
| Binghamton, NY | Science Night at the Museum
Spend a night at Roberson Museum | March 14 | MORE
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March 29-30
Gr 4-8
| Binghamton, NY | Science Night at the Museum
Spend a night at Roberson Museum
| March 14 | MORE
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April 26
Gr 4-5
| Sherburne, NY | Animal Habitats
Learn about where wild animals live and how to protect those areas | April 11 | MORE
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April 27
Gr K-5, non-registered girls
| Fayetteville, NY | Healthy Kids Day
Get a jump on a summer full of activities! | April 14 | MORE |
April 28 Gr 2-8
| Little Falls, NY | Colonial Cooking and Craft
Be prepared to eat at this interactive workshop. | April 14 | MORE |
May 10
Gr 2-3
| Sherburne, NY | Be a Hiker!
Prepare to go on a hike! | April 28 | MORE |
May 14
Gr K-5, adults, non-registered girls
| Little Falls, NY | Historic Hat Making
Hats shed light on fashion and culture of an era. | April 30 | MORE |
May 16-18
Gr 6-12, adults
| Tully, NY | Rainbow World Jamboree
Put your camping skills to the test with whacky competitions! | April 30 | MORE |
May 17
Gr 6-12, non-registered girls
| Ithaca, NY | The Field Experience Experience geology first hand! | May 2 | MORE |
May 31
June 7
June 14
Gr K-12, adults, non-registered girls
| Watkins Glen, NY | All Aboard True Love Enjoy a private sail around beautiful Seneca Lake! |
May 9 May 16 May 23
| May 31 June 7 June 14 |
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Deadlines Looming!
Programs below are listed in order of registration deadlines, and aren't listed in above table.
Junior Chefs. Oct. 10. Apalachin. Deadline: Oct. 9. Details
Save, Spend, Share Thursday. Oct 22 or 24 Endwell. Deadline: Oct. 9 Details
Life's So Sweet Chocolate Tour. Oct. 24. Trumansburg. Deadline: Oct. 10. Details
Zumbatonic. Oct. 24. Mansfield, PA. Deadline: Oct. 10. Details
Brownies in the Kitchen, Adams. Oct. 18. Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
Brownies in the Kitchen, Lowville. Oct. 18. Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
Brownies in the Kitchen, Ogdensburg. Oct. 18. Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
Moss Lake Tour. Oct. 19 Caneadea. . Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
Catholic Retreat ad Bishop's Scout Mass. Oct 19-20. Lake Placid. Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
Dinosaur Science. Oct. 26. Ithaca. Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
Halloween Spooktacular, Juniors/Cadettes. Oct. 26. Binghamton. Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
GSI-Girl Scout Investigators. Oct. 26. Canton. Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
Costume Party, Zumba Style. Oct. 26. Camden. Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
Life's So Sweet Chocolate Tour. Oct. 26. Ithaca. Deadline: Oct. 11. Details
Get Outside and Trail Ride. Oct. 26. Bloomfield. Deadline: Oct. 12. Details
Babysitting Course. Oct. 26. Auburn. Deadline: Oct. 12. Details
Fall Pumpkin Patch Trip. Oct. 26. Marietta. Deadline: Oct. 12. Details
Brownie Badge Day at SU. Oct. 27. Syracuse. Deadline: Oct. 13. Details
Junior Badge Day at SU. Oct. 27. Syracuse. Deadline: Oct. 13. Details
Brownies in the Kitchen-Lowville School. Oct. 18. Deadline: Oct. 14. Details
Juliette Low Birthday Bash. Oct. 19. Binghamton. Deadline: Oct. 14. Details
Oxfam Hunger Banquet. Oct. 24. Sidney. Deadline: Oct. 14. Details
Junior Chef. Oct. 25. Lowville. Deadline: Oct. 14. Details
Junior Chef,Ogdensburg. Oct. 25. Deadline: Oct. 14. Details
Annual Haunted Trail. Oct. 19. Forestport. Deadline: Oct. 16. Details
Junior Chef, Adams. Oct. 25. Deadline: Oct. 18. Details
Talking Hands. Oct. 25. Deadline: Oct. 18. Details
Cancelled:
Whitewater Rafting. North River. Oct. 12. (lack of registrants)
Introduction to Horses. Tully. Oct. 12 (lack of registrants)
Candlemaking. Athens, PA Oct. 24 (facilitator's husband deployed)
FULL:
Harvest Festival at Amahami. October 19
WonderWorks Overnight. October 26. Syracuse.
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