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A Weekly E-News Publication | August 19, 2015
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In This Issue

Photo of the Week
Br 50165 Canton

Canton Brownie Troop 50165 collected 1,489 pencils to donate to children in Zambia, Africa (via "The Pencil Project") as part of the World of Girls Journey. Front: Sydnee B., Maura O., Sara A. Back: Maya T., Kylie C., Emily C., Ryleigh F.


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.
Here's Why Parents Love Girl Scouts!
 
Girl Scout Cookie Oven Hits the Today Show
 Watch as the Today Show crew tastes cookies from the new Girl Scout Cookie Oven!
Vote for Juliette on the $10 Bill
There's a campaign afloat to get a woman on the $10 bill.  Many think Juliette Gordon Low should be that woman because she began what has become the largest organization in the world that advocates for girls.   Read More!
Come to the Wayne County Jamboree!
Want your daughter to gain courage, confidence, and character? learn life skills, travel, go camping, and make new friends?

Join leaders in Wayne County at the Girl Scout Jamboree on Saturday, August 29, from 1  to 3 p.m. at the Palmyra Fire Hall. Current Girl Scouts will provide activities, crafts and Girl Scout snacks. Local troop leaders will be available to answer questions and take registrations for the upcoming year. Annual cost is $15. Cash or credit card payment will be accepted. For more information on Girl Scouts or the upcoming Jamboree, please call Debbie Proctor at 585-315-1601 or Jennifer Schmandt at 585-739-8422.
New Programs/Events Added to Our Calendar
Date/GradesLocationEvent/ProgramDeadlineDetails
September 22 
All girls/Adults

New Hartford, NYInformation Open House
Find out about Girl Scouts: How to join and how to volunteer!
NA
September 29
All girls/Adults 
Utica, NYInformation Open House
Find out about Girl Scouts: How to join and how to volunteer!
NA
September 30
Gr 4-12, Adults

Herkimer, NYPlaying Social Safe, Herkimer
Learn more about social media and how to stay safe!
September 20
October 1
Gr 4-12, Adults
Oneida, NYPlaying Social Safe, Oneida
Learn more about social media and how to stay safe!
September 21
October 6
Gr K-3
Endwell, NYSave, Spend, Share, Tuesday
Learn to manage money using three simple concepts!
September 29
October 8
Gr K-3 and non-registered girls
Endwell, NYSave, Spend, Share, Thursday
Learn to manage money using three simple concepts!
September 29
October 8
Gr K-3
Little Falls, NYSnacks
Make different types of yummy snacks
October 1
October 17
Gr 4-5
Canton,
NY
Junior Detective
Dive into the science of detecting and earn the Junior Detective Badge
October 2
October 17
Gr 2-4
Watertown, NY
The Secret to Code
Make your own computer game!
October 7

Have You Read These Recent Entries From Our Blog?



Girl Scouts in the Media
Local Girls to Attend Camp CEO (Seneca Daily News) [scroll down the page]

Local Oneonta Girls Attending Camp CEO

Girl Scout Registration Nights in Cayuga County

Girl Scout Troop 50279 Holding Food Drive This Week

Registration Deadlines Are Looming
The following has a deadline of August 20:
Gold Award Training, August 20, Oneida. Details 

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

The following has a deadline of August 27:
Gold Award Training, September 1, Johnson City. Details 

The following has a deadline of August 28:
Gold Award Training, August 31, Cicero. 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 1:
Build a Bluebird Box, September 10, Little Falls. 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 has a deadline of September 7:
Scavenger Hunt, October 9-11, New York City. Details 

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

The following has a deadline of September 15:
Make Your Own Jewelry, September 24, Little Falls. Details 

The following have a deadline of September 17
Susquehanna River Raiders, Sept. 20, Deposit. Details
Earn the Pets Badge, October 1, Norwich. Details 

The following have a deadline of September 18:
Bubblegum Hike, September 26, Hector. Details 
Spooktacular Camp-in, October 24-25, Buffalo. Details
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