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A Weekly E-News Publication | August 12, 2015
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In This Issue

Photo of the Week


Girl Scout Daisy Troop 20588 was excited to watch one of its members, Isabella B., perform in the Lion King earlier this year at Mohawk Valley Community College.  The troop is from Little Falls, NY.

Send your photo for consideration in the Photo of the Week to Kim Dunne, Media Manager.   
Submitted photos may also be used on our social media platforms.
Young Woman of Distinction Changes Testing for Deaf Students
Anna, a 2014 National Young Woman of distinction from Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, is giving deaf students across the New York State an equal opportunity to excel at standardized tests that previously required them to complete a listening portion. Thanks to her inspiring advocacy efforts, New York changed its Test Access Accommodations Guidelines for Students with Disabilities to offer hearing impaired students the ability to use written text during the listening section. Way to go Anna! 

Nominate a Student for This Tompkins County Program
United Way of Tompkins County is accepting nominations for the 16th annual Youth and Philanthropy (YAP) program. YAP is a leadership initiative that gives students in the TST BOCES district the opportunity to take an active role in their communities, and award $25,000 in grant funds. Since 2000, about 200 students have awarded over $300,000 to local nonprofits. The program is made possible through the generous support of The Park Foundation.

YAP provides a formal, structured opportunity for young people to develop leadership skills, learn about their community and think about philanthropy as an important part of their lives. Students participate in team-building activities, learn about community needs and assets, explore leadership abilities, review grant applications, develop financial and program assessment skills, and invest in programs that are making a difference in their community.

Please submit your nomination by Monday, August 31, 2015. We encourage you to nominate local students who are entering their junior or senior year, enjoy community service and are emerging leaders. Students in the TST BOCES district are eligible to participate. Each organization may nominate up to four students.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Kelsey Rossbach at (607) 272-6286 or  [email protected].

Camp Hack: Make Great Campfire Starters
New Programs/Events Added to Our Calendar
Date/GradesLocationEvent/ProgramDeadlineDetails
August 24
Gr 9-12, Adults 
Oneida, NYGold Award Training
Go for the Gold!
August 20
August 31
Gr 9-12, Adults 
Cicero, NYGold Award Training
Go for the Gold!
August 28
September 1
Gr 9-12, Adults
Johnson City, NYGold Award Training
Go for the Gold!
August 27
September 10
Gr 4-8
Little Falls, NYBuild a Bluebird Box
Learn how to build a Bluebird box.
September 1
September 18-20
Gr 6-12, Adults
Deposit, NYWeekend by the Water
Enjoy a weekend at Amahami just for older girls, in the water, by the water and around camp.
September 10
September 24
Gr 4-8 
Little Falls, NYMake Your Own Jewelry
Learn to make jewelry. 
September 15
September 26
Gr K-1, Adults
Binghamton,
NY
All's Fair
Earn the Lupe petal at The Discovery Center. 
September 19
September 26
Gr 2-3 
Binghamton, NY
Take a Hike
Earn the Hiker badge at The Discovery Center.
September 19
October 1
Gr 2-3
Norwich, NYEarn the Pets Badge
Earn the Pets badge at Chenango SPCA.
September 17
November 14-15
Gr K-12, Adults
New Hartford, NYVeni. Vidi. Vici.
Come to our annual sleepover!
October 16

Have You Read These Recent Entries From Our Blog?


Volunteers: Attend a Fall Kick-Off in Your Region

There's still time to register for two of our volunteer kick-offs:
 

South Region. August 25th - Chenango Bridge, NY Register now. Deadline August 13

 

Southwest Region. August 26th - Horseheads, NY Register now. Deadline August 14

Girl Scouts in the Media
Now Is Time for Girl and Volunteers to Join the Fun (Finger Lakes Times)

Girls Invited to Join Girl Scouts (Watertown Daily Times)

Camp CEO (Utica Observer-Dispatch)

Camp CEO (Utica Phoenix)

Registration Open for Girl Scouts (Madison County Courier)

Inviting Girls to Join (Wayne Post)
Financial Reports STILL Overdue
Many troops still haven't turned in the financial reports that were due June 30.  From our policies: Failure to complete the annual financial report, could put the troop and/or service unit leadership in jeopardy of not being reappointed for the next year. If the ending balance exceeds $1,000,  please make a note of the great plans the troop has for using the monies. Troop/Group accounts can be closed if financial reports have not been submitted by the deadline and the troop will be treated as disbanded.
Contact your staff representative to get these in and if you need help completing the form.  Thanks!
Registration Deadlines Are Looming
 
The following has a deadline of August 12:
Songs and S'mores, August 17, Minetto. Details 

The following has a deadline of August 14: 
Teen Moonlight Ride, August 28, Burdett. Details.

The following has a deadline of August 26:
Auburn Doubledays, August 26, Auburn. Details 

The following has a deadline of August 29: 
State Fair Robotics Tournament, August 29, Sept. 2, Sept. 6, Syracuse. Details 

The following has a deadline of September 4:
Hobby Horse Hoe Down, Sept.19, Burdett. Details

The following has a deadline of September 6:
Discount Tickets for Enchanted Water Safari. Ends Sept. 7. Details

The following have a deadline of September 11:
Bubblegum Hike, Sept. 19, Hector. Details
Junior Equestrian Badge Day, Sept. 26, Details

The following has a deadline of September 17:
 
Susquehanna River Raiders, Sept. 20, Deposit. Details

The following has a deadline of September 18:
Spooktacular Camp-in at Buffalo Museum of Science, October 24-25. Details
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