Regional Calendars: You spoke - We listened!
Are you looking for Girl Scout events in your area? GSEWNI is split up into five different regions,
which together cover 67,000 miles and account for 20 counties in central & eastern Washington and 10 counties in northern Idaho. One calendar is simply not a practical option to adequately cover all the important things Troops and Service Units are doing across such a large geographical area. So, we did something about it - we created a calendar for each region, which showcases programming at a local level.
The GSEWNI Regional Event Calendars display local events and activities going on in your area. You have the power to upload your own events to the calendar, allowing you the tools to share them with the various Troops and Service Units within your vicinity. These calendars are a platform for Registered Girl Scouts and their parents/guardians to be able to see what is going on within specific geographical regions. They allow you to see regional events in a concise, relevant and systematic format. Most importantly, the calendars enable Service Troops and Units to connect with others in the area, allowing better experiences for the Girls.
Check out the calendars at www.gsewni. Since the calendars are password protected, please contact your local Membership Coordinator as noted on the website.
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Upcoming Events
To register for events visit: E-council or contact, Sarah Betts at sbetts@gsewni.org.
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Girls Choice for Outdoor Badges 
Outdoor Recreation has been chosen as the theme for the next set
of Outdoor badges. The second phase of Girls' Choice voting for
the Outdoor badges has begun!
Help spread the news. The polls will remain open until December 31, and the winning badges will be announced on March 12, 2015.
There will be four Outdoor Badges added to program in fall 2015-one each at Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior levels. ALL Girl Scouts; Daisies - Ambassadors, may vote. Vote Now
Timeline:
December 1 - December 31: Girls will vote on the actual badge topic
(for example, Hiking, Camping, Trail Blazing, etc.) based on their grade level in the coming year.
March 12, 2015: The four Outdoor badges will be announced.
April, 2015: Content and Product Development will take place.
June 2015: Badge content will be shared.
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 Portraits in Leadership- Local Girl Scout Interviews Washington State Congresswoman
In a series of interviews with female members of the United States Congress, Girl Scouts across the country sat down with their Congresswomen to learn about their individual leadership journeys and discover what inspired them to take on leadership roles.
The interviews gave Girl Scouts an opportunity to ask their Members of Congress for advice about the skills and the character girls will need to develop in order to lead our world in the twenty-first century. Seventy percent of the women in the U.S. Senate and 57 percent of the women in the House of Representatives are Girl Scout alumnae; but regardless of whether or not they were Girl Scouts, each Congresswoman spoke of the value of having an organization such as Girl Scouts to help girls develop leadership qualities.
Girls Scouts profiled women members of Congress-both Republicans and Democrats-to highlight their advice to girls everywhere who aspire to become leaders in their communities. Click on the link below to view Girl Scout Tiffany Nelson's interview with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers. View Video
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It's Volunteer Recognition Submission Time!
Volunteer Recognitions are an opportunity to nominate volunteers dedicated to girls and Girl Scouts. Any registered Girl Scout adult who serves girls and/or Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho can be nominated.This can include volunteers, leaders, co-leaders, advisors, troop committee members, supportive parents and service unit team members.
Our annual volunteer recognition ceremony will take place in conjunction with our Annual Meeting on April 18, 2015. The deadline for Annual Meeting recognitions is January 31, 2015. You can nominate adults if you are a volunteer, parent, staff member, board member and/or community member.
You can view all GSEWNI and National Girl Scouts recognitions HERE. Forms are downloadable and can be mailed to the Spokane office or to volunteerrecognitions@gsewni.org. For additional information, contact Audra Hess, Volunteer Coordinator, at 800-827-9478 ext. 203 or ahess@gsewni.org.
Train the Facilitator/Trainer Training
February 7, 2015 | 8am-5pm | GSEWNI Spokane Program Center Train the Facilitator is the first step for an adult volunteers who wish to become a Volunteer Facilitator (Trainer) with GSEWNI. Free Hostel stay is available for Adult Volunteers who are attending this training and are traveling to Spokane. You can register at https://www4.e-council.net/code/calendar/index.cfm. You must contact Audra Hess, Volunteer Coordinator, before taking this training if you have not already been approved to become a Volunteer Facilitator. 1-800-827-9478 ext. 203 or ahess@gsewni.org. _____________________________________________________________________ Cookie Rallies-Save the Date
- Precious Metals Training | Pasco | 1.10.15
- Cookie Rally | Moses Lake / Ephrata | 1.24.15
- Cookie Rally | Walla Walla / Naples | 1.24.15
- Cookie Rally | Kennewick | 1.30.15
- Cookie Rally | Sunnyside / CDA / Lewiston | 1.31.15
- Cookie Rally | Spokane | 2.7.15
To register for events visit: E-council or contact Holly Fitzpatrick
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COUNCIL WIDE NEWS
2014-2015 Girl Board Member Application
The Board Development Committee is requesting applications from Girl Scouts who are interested in applying to be girl board members. Click Here for the list of responsibilities and Click Here for the application form.
Timeline:
- All applications are due into the council no later than January 31, 2015.
- Final applicants will be notified by February 27, 2015.
For more information, contact Susan Noble.
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By-Laws Submission deadline extended
Proposal deadline has been extended to January 31, 2015. Any member of the council may propose changes to the Bylaws. Each proposal amending the current Bylaws must be discussed with the Service Unit Delegate and members of your area. Proposals need to be submitted to Pam Lund, GSEWNI CEO., on or before January 31st, 2015 for consideration.
Please visit forms and policies to view the form used to submit proposal amendments to the Bylaws.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Noble at snoble@gsweni.org or
call 800-827-9478 ext. 219.
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Christmas has Arrived in the GS Store
Lots of great gift ideas and decorations are available for your Girl Scout and Leaders.
The online store is available and orders will continue to be processed during the holiday break.
The store will be closed from noon December 24, 2014 thru January 02, 2015.
The store will be open Saturday January 3, from
10am-2pm.
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New Employees
Cheryl Kelly has joined GSEWNI as a staff accountant.
She graduated from University of Washington with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting. Cheryl has served the Big Brothers and Sisters program for the
past nine years as a Big Sister and has participated in numerous activities
and fundraisers for the organization. She loves to read, hike, camp, travel
and play with her two puppies.
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Women's Weekend Early Bird Special Extended Through January 15th!
The annual Women's Weekend is a pampered summer camp at Lake Coeur d'Alene with your girlfriends. No dishes or planning, just relaxing and getting that elusive time to unplug. All your senses will be rejuvenated with pristine lake views, delectable food, wine, spa treatments and intriguing conversations.
Women's Weekend is the weekend following Labor Day, held at Camp Four Echoes, the Girl Scouts beautiful 212 acre Windy Bay property at Lake Coeur d'Alene. Check in begins on Friday, September 11 at 1:00 p.m. and check out is at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015.
The EARLY BIRD registration, available through Jan.15, 2015 is $185 and includes lodging, catered meals, most activities, beverages and a great swag bag.This is an annual Girl Scout fundraising event that supports scholarships, camperships and leadership programs for girls. Register Here
In early summer 2015, all registered guests will receive a complete listing of Women's Weekend activities to create a customized itinerary.There is a fee associated with some activities. Special sleeping and dietary arrangements are available upon request
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Holiday Office Hours
Our council offices will be closed to the public for the holidays from December 24-January 2. We will be open to the public at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5. If you need to reach council staff, please use email. All email addresses are available in the Staff Contact List posted on the website a www.gsewni.org under the About Us tab.
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