Your donation supports nearly 17,000 girls in developing
leadership skills while having fun, making new friends,
and having that next great adventure!
Donate now icon
A Weekly E-News Publication | August 26, 2015
We now have 1,000 Twitter followers! Are you one of them?
Follow us on Twitter
In This Issue

Photos of the Week
Fun and Learning at CAMP CEO




From planning events for Girl Scout Brownies using the True Colors personality concepts, to preparing meals together, sharing leadership success stories, and more ... more than 30 teen girls and 30 adults gathered at Camp Comstock near Ithaca over the weekend for our third Camp CEO.



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.
Earn the Mental Health Awareness Patch
MentalHealthPatch The International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) has created a patch program for all Girl Scout age levels to learn about the impact of mental health, discuss the stigma, learn about successful people who have experienced mental illness, research how mental health is portrayed in the media, and create anti-stigma campaign activities.

Access activity information.
Innovating on Behalf of Girls



Watch the National YWOD Celebration Live!
Gold Centennial Logo Girl Scouts is throwing a party and you can join in via a livestream telecast as the National Young Women of Distinction are celebrated. The telecast will come from the Edith Macy Center in Briarcliff Manor, NY on Wednesday, October 7, 6:30-8 p.m., EDT.


The National Young Woman of Distinction honor is given to recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award whose final projects demonstrated extraordinary leadership, had a measurable and sustainable impact, and addressed a local challenge that related to a national and/or global issue.  In 2016, we will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award!!!
Have You Read These Recent Entries From Our Blog?
MarionVanVlack






Girl Scouts in the Media
Honoring Veterans in Delaware County for Gold Project

Girl Scouts Compete to Showcase Local Produce (Binghamton Press)

'Tomato Showdown' (WBNG, Binghamton)

Our condolences to the friends and family of Girl Scout Junior Kelsey Caswell-Young who was killed in a car accident, along with her mother
Ellen Caswell of Oneida.

Read more.

Across the Country

Registration Deadlines Are Looming
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 10:
Weekend by the Water, Sept. 18-20, Deposit. 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
Boutique News

Barbie Loves Girl Scouts!
Barbie doll loves the Girl Scouts and is ready to sell cookies for the cause. This keepsake doll wears a Girl Scout-inspired outfit with plenty of Barbie signature style. Accessories include a Girl Scout sash with insignia and badges, charming green Girl Scout beret, mini boxes of everyone's favorite Girl Scout Cookies and a handy bag imprinted with the 5 Girl Scout Cookie Skills. A pretty ponytail and hiking boots complete the fashionable look. Collect all the dolls in the assortment. Auburn haired Teresa and Dark haired Nikki. (Dolls sold separately.) 11 1/2" tall. Doll cannot stand alone. Ages 3+

BlondeBarbie   TeresaBarbie   NikkiBarbie


Have you heard? It's easy to connect with other Girl Scout Volunteers! Facebook Logo

You must be a registered adult member. 

1.800.943.4414