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| | An Update on eBiz, the GS Registration Site |  |
With any registration system, there can sometimes be a few glitches along the way. eBiz, our national registration system is certainly experiencing its fair share. We want to first say thank you for your continued patience and feedback as we work with GSUSA on solutions and information to communicate back to you.
Here are a few notes to make you aware of:
A new button has been added underneath the scrolling ads on our home page to make accessing the registration site much easier - now it is just one click!
Log-in for Registration Site and Troop Management
Just a reminder - to register for council programs and trainings or to use troop management, you will need to establish a log-in for the Registration Site. This is also the case if you registered using a paper form or are a life-time member. Visit the Registration Site to start this process.
Check your Troop Listing
Leaders: we hope you will take a few moments to log-in and makes sure your girls are showing up in the troop listing. If you registered by paper, there may be a slight delay in entry. If you know a girl was signed up using the registration system, please contact the registration help desk so we might help you find her and get her connected to your troop.
Position Codes
After September 30 and in order to make sure there is accuracy in positions, position codes were deleted. If after looking at your profile and not seeing an 01 (Troop Leader) or 02 (Assistant Leader) or other code, please email registrationhelpdesk@gsksmo.org to get reinstated. Click here for a full list of position codes and more information about why we have the codes.
Paper Registrations
We encourage using the online registration system, but we understand there are times when paper is the only option. The quicker you can get those forms to your Service Unit Registrar and then onto us - we can get the girl or other volunteer entered and showing up in your troop listing.
We are here to support you! Please let us know how we can help by calling (816) 358-8750 or emailing registrationhelpdesk@gsksmo.org.
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Volunteer Training Expo on November 9
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Have you registered for the Training Expo yet? Don't wait, do it today and join us for a fantastic day of learning from Troop FUNdamentals (the basics) to more specialized training topics - we have something for everyone!
The Expo takes place on Saturday, November 9 at Missouri Western State University in the beautiful St. Joseph, Missouri. We promise a great day of skill-building and networking!
If you had problems registering, we apologize! We have moved our registration from eBiz to another system, and it is ready for you. If you were able to register with no error messages, don't worry - we have your registration and workshop choices. See all the workshop choices now. Register now.
If you have questions, please call Jackie Bostic at (816) 358-8750 or email voldept@gsksmo.org. We look forward to seeing you!
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| | How are you Celebrating? | |
 Girl Scouts' Founder, Juliette Gordon Low's birthday is October 31. We posed a question last month how your troop might be celebrating this special day. We received many excellent responses but were really impressed with Cadette Troop #13's plans. Troop #13 is from Raymore, Missouri led by awesome volunteers; Lori Moss (Troop Leader) and Krina Snider and Cindy Winton (Assistant Leaders).
The girls will put their leadership skills into action as they facilitate activities for their younger GS sisters. First, they will create houses out of cardboard boxes, then they have asked the Daisy troop to come and trick-or-treat. At the end of the trick-or-treating, they will share the meaning of this day for all Girl Scouts by hosting a B-Day party.The Cadette Girl Scouts will present the Daisy Girl Scouts with gifts that will help their troop get started like first aid supplies, camping items and arts and crafts supplies. Way to go girls!
Join Troop #13 in the spotlight by sharing your creative ideas to the following question: What is a great example of a take action project your troop has completed or working on? Send us your ideas to prdept@gsksmo.org.
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| | Troop Cookie Training Sign-Up | |
Troop Cookie Trainings are coming in November! It's time to register for one of the many trainings across our council. We want at least one volunteer (Troop Cookie Manager or Leader) from every troop!
Check out all the training opportunities and register now.
Have you checked out the girl recognitions? All have been unveiled on Facebook, including the BRAND NEW Cookie Dough!
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| | Prudential Spirit of Community Award | |
Calling all middle school and high school Girl Scouts! The search is on to find our top youth volunteer. If you are selected, you could receive $1,000, an impressive silver medallion, and a trip to Washington, D.C., next May.
If you feel you've made a positive difference through a volunteer activity during the past year, visit http://spirit.prudential.com to apply.
Application and student/parent agreement deadline is November 5, 2013. Questions? Contact Cindy Beals at cindybeals@gsksmo.org.
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Exciting GSKSMO Shop News!
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Because of you promoting the GS Leadership Experience to girls and their families, we received national recognition for increasing our sales of the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting by 70%! This was a September 2012 to September 2013 comparison. The sales are exciting, but most importantly girls are getting these great resources for skill-building!
GSUSA has decided to keep the 25% off price permanent for the Girl's Guides to Girl Scouting and the Journey Leader Sets.
As a small token of our appreciation, we are having an "Appreciation" Sale from 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 23. Whether you are attending Troop FUNdamentals or just want to stop in, we will take an additional 10% off your entire purchase (sale items included). This sale is for in-store purchases only and can't be applied to past purchases. Come shop with us!
Mark your calendar! In order to pack and set-up our on-site shop at the Volunteer Expo in St. Joseph, our shop will be closed on Friday, November 8.
Shop conveniently 24 hours a day / 7 days a week on our E-Shop.
Thanks for your continued support of the GSKSMO Shop!
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| | Support of United Way and CFC Benefits Girls! | |
The United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns are underway! Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri benefits from financial support and increased public awareness of United Way and CFC donors. 
Please support your local United Way community fund which benefits Girl Scouts and other community organizations.
 If you are a federal employee, please consider directing your CFC contribution to the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri. Our CFC number is 35109.
Thank you! Questions may be directed to Deveri Harvey at (816) 759-3037 or deveriharvey@gsksmo.org.
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| | Teen STEM Opportunties | |
Here are a few of the great STEM opportunities coming up for teen Girl Scouts:
- Teen Astronomy at Camp Tongawood on November 9 - Girls in grades 6-12 will learn about how the seasons determine the stars and planets you can see in the sky. Using tools, such as telescopes, as well as a little math to do some calculations, girls will get a great introduction in astronomy. The volunteers have been trained by NASA educators, and understand how to take very big ideas, and make them easy to understand.
- Spark Event at Google Fiber Space on November 14 - 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.
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| | Girl Scout Nights at Going Bonkers in Topeka | |
Going Bonkers in Topeka, Kansas will be hosting Girl Scout Night on the second Friday of each month. Wear your Girl Scout shirt to receive half-price admission!
Families and troops are welcome. Going Bonkers has an indoor PlaySmart Playground, arcade games, and a full menu of great food. Pizza specials will be available each night. Socks are required for playground play.
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