The S'MORE Distribution Schedule
Can you believe summer is almost here? With the regular GS School Year winding down, we know many troops will keep doing things together but maybe not as frequently. 

After the May 16 S'MORE, we will move from an every other week distribution to an as needed basis for June and July. Don't worry as new information and activities come together, we will make sure to share the information with you in a timely manner.  When we hit August and it is time for Back to Troop, we will resume our every other week distribution with some EXCITING NEW Features!

We are always here to support! Please reach out to your membership manager or let us know how we can help. Thanks for all you do!!
  
  
 
Early Bird Registration is Here!
Early Bird Registration for the 2013-2014 membership year is now open. Re-register for next year and each girl will receive a free early bird patch this fall. The troop will also qualify for all on-time incentives.  
  
For more information, click here.
 GSKSMO Day at California Pizza Kitchen -Today!
Need a break from cooking?  Won't you consider taking your friends and/or family to California Pizza Kitchen for lunch, a snack or dinner today? The two participating locations in KCMO on the Plaza and Leawood will give 20% of everyone's check back to our council. You just have to print off and bring this flyer. Though the flyer says Girl Scouts USA, all proceeds will be given to our council to support girls locally.

This promotion was made possible by Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity at Rockhurst University who has chosen GSKSMO as their philanthropy partner.

Hope to see you there!
  
 Summer STEM Programs

There are many great opportunities this summer for girls to explore STEM! Here are just a couple that may interest the girls you work with! 

 

KC Power Source - 6th through 12th Graders

Focus on the T in STEM! KC Power Source dedicated to providing young minds with opportunities to experience the fields of computer science, engineering and software development. Girls will get to see how technology work in the world around them by experiencing hands-on activities while at a "Girls Only" camp from July 22-26. There are other camps for both boys and girls together. 

Check out all the options now!

 

Aviation Fixation Camp - 3rd through 6th Graders

Interested in learning about aviation? Practice flying in a simulator, learn about air traffic control, and build a hot air balloon this summer! K-State Olathe and 

K-State Salina is offering a Aviation Fixation Camp from July 15-17.

 

 

 Summer Resident Camp!
Nine more days for our special resident camp promotion!  If girls are registered by May 10 for a resident camp session at Camp Daisy or Camp Oakledge, she will receive a special edition cinch sack when she arrives for her session. We have great programs to explore, so encourage your girls and families to check all the opportunities out!

  
 

Graduating Ambassadors

Special Price for Lifetime Membership

We are fast approaching the graduation season! As our graduating Ambassadors spread their wings to their next leadership journey, we encourage them to take Girl Scouts with them. Maybe that is to follow in your amazing footsteps as a leader and help lead a younger troop while they are at college or to serve as a GS alumnae ambassador and tell others about their experience!

As a way to encourage their journey to an adult member, we have a special lifetime membership price just for our graduates. In the next three weeks, a letter with all the details will be sent to our graduates. However, we know some families may see a lifetime membership as a great graduation gift - so registration can be processed immediately. 

The graduate can fill out the 2013 adult form, pay the special price of $156 and return it to the KC Office. In order to take advantage of the reduced price, registrations must be received no later than September 20. Because this is special pricing, online registration is unavailable for this option.

We look forward to all of our graduating Ambassadors continue their GS journey! For questions, please contact our registration help desk.
   
 Join Google Fiber and Girl Scouts to Celebrate Women Leading in STEM

Join us for a special event celebrating women in STEM fields. Troops are invited to participate in Fiber Space tours and a live Google Hangout with women who make Google Fiber happen. Learn what made them pursue this career path, what they do for Google Fiber and what makes their work so rewarding.

 
Tuesday, May 21 
5:00 - 6:00 pm: Tour the Google Fiber Space to get a firsthand look at gigabit connectivity and fun web applications 

 

6:00 - 7:00 pm: Presentation and interactive discussion in the event space

Free admission, snacks provided. Recommended for ages 10-17. 

 

 

Register by May 17 -  See all the details now.


 

 2014 - 2015 Cookie Program Mascot Voting
The mascot has been chosen for our upcoming Cookie Program, but planning and creating a new option takes more than a year and feedback from our girls!

We hope you will encourage them to participate in this fun voting opportunity as the 2015 Program mascot is chosen! Voting is open through May 7.
  
 
Upcoming Events

May 5

GS Day at the Royals

All Ages & Families

Kansas City, Mo.

 

June 28

GS Night at the St Joseph Mustangs

All Ages & Families

St Joseph, Mo. 


July 24 or 27

Little Mermaid at Starlight

All Ages & Families

Kansas City, Mo.