JUST FOR GIRLS


March 8-14 is Girl Scout Spirit Week!

Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending with Girl Scout Sabbath on Saturday, and it includes the Girl Scout Birthday, March 12.


March 8: Girl Scout Sunday
Contact your place of worship or join other Girl Scouts in celebration at Opportunity Christian Church, 10:30am at 708 N Pines, Spokane Valley.
 

March 9:  Make a Difference Monday
Make a Difference Monday is designed to encourage and inspire us to live each day on purpose-making a meaningful difference in someone's life in even the smallest of ways. How can you make a difference? 
Don't forget to share what you have done on our Facebook page.
 

March 10: "Good Turn" Tuesday
The Girl Scout slogan, which has been used since 1912, is "Do a good turn daily." The slogan is a reminder of the many ways girls can contribute positively to the lives of others.It can be as simple as carrying a load of groceries or as big as saving a life. It doesn't have to be daily, or be a big service project. Walk around your community to see what needs to be done. Maybe an elderly neighbor could use some gardening help? Or you could bring supplies to a food pantry? Share your "good turn" on our Facebook pages. 
 

March 11: Wellness Wednesday
Whether they're hiking, trying a new sport, or preparing tasty, nutritious snacks, Girl Scouts enjoy many fun ways to lead healthy lives. Health and fitness have been part of Girl Scouting since girls ran foot races in 1912!  So let's get moving!  Plan for your wellness by checking out Summer Camp information at www.gsewni.org and share how you will get moving. 
 

March 12: Girl Scout Birthday Thursday
Today is the Girl Scout Birthday! On this day in 1912, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low assembled a group of eighteen girls from Savannah, Georgia for the first ever Girl Scout meeting. Low believed that all girls should have the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. She organized service projects, outdoor adventures, and enrichment programs to get girls out of the house and into the community. Encourage your girls to wear their Girl Scout uniform or Girl Scout logo attire to school to celebrate the Girl Scout Birthday.  Don't forget to share your party pictures with us!  


March 13: Favorite Girl Scout Food Friday

Make and post a picture of your favorite Girl Scout meal (catastrophe for breakfast, foil dinner, or s'mores for dessert). Girls can try a great snack from any of their Journey books.
 

March 14: Girl Scout Sabbath
Girl Scout Sunday and Girl Scout Sabbath give girls an opportunity to attend their place of worship and be recognized as a Girl Scout. If a place of worship is the group sponsor, girls may perform a service, such as greeting, ushering, or doing a flag ceremony. These days can also be a time when girls explore other faiths.

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Cookie Season is in full swing! 

 

Girl Scouts are in your neighborhood taking your order for your favorite Girl Scout cookies. Still just $4 per box or 5 for $20 (+ tax in Idaho). To connect with a Girl Scout in your neighborhood or to get details about the upcoming cookie booth sales contact cookies@gsewni.org.  


 

Important 2015 Cookie Dates:


 

Cookies in hand (booth sales)
 		March 20 - April 12
 
Sale ends
 		April 12
 


Please direct any questions related to the Cookie Program to Product Sales Manager Kelly Thompson 

or call (800) 827-9478, ext. 211.  


 

All things Cookie Program related will also be posted on the council website under  Cookies + More.
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GSEWNI Annual Meeting

"Girls Change the World, Volunteers Make it Happen"

The Annual Meeting is a yearly event to communicate accomplishments, challenges and plans for the next few years. The business portion of the meeting complies with applicable legislation and by-laws to show accountability for finances, membership, volunteers and program services.  It also provides an opportunity for discussion regarding:

  • Girl Experience
  • Volunteer Development
  • Provide Relevant Program
  • Board Development
  • Financial Sustainability

GSEWNI Board Members, Delegates and staff are required to attend. The meeting is also open for all Girl Scouts and volunteers as visitors.  However, only delegates will be allowed to vote during the business meeting.   

Annual Meeting 

Date: Saturday, April 18

Time: 9AM-3PM 

Location: Program Center, 1404 N. Ash Street, Spokane

Cost: $10.00 for girls, $12.00 for adults if you register before March 1, 2015
After March 1, 2015, cost for girls will be $13.00 and $15.00 for adults Registration

 

Hostel: The hostel is available for an overnight stay.Cost per night is $12.00.  Click here to book your reservation. Space is limited.


Food and Refreshments: Both Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact Stephanie May at smay@gsewni.org no later than April 8.


Attire: The Girl Scout uniform is appropriate. The official uniform for girls is khaki pants or skirts, white blouse and a vest or sash with official insignia. The official uniform for Girl Scout adults is navy-blue business attire with an official scarf, and insignia for women and an official tie and insignia for men. 

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GSEWNI 2015 Chief Executive Officer Patch Contest
 

This is your opportunity to help design a patch! Your Chief Executive Officer, Pam Lund, would like to provide a patch to Girl Scouts that meet her; perhaps at a Board Meeting, a Cookie Rally, Bridging Ceremony or any Girl Scout event. The winner gets to spend the day with Pam here at the council office or in your local area!  The winner will be announced at this year's Annual Meeting, April 18th.


Patch criteria:

Submit your design on any size of paper. The winning design will then be developed into a patch that could be round, oblong, square or rectangular. 2-1/2" X 3" is a nice for a patch.

  • Use only 9 colors
  • Council name: use the abbreviation - GSEWNI Council
  • Pam's personal signature can even be incorporated into the design

Some fun facts about Pam that might help you with your design. She loves:

Gardening

Cats....  Pam has a kitten named, Bandit

Girl Scouts


Submission:

All entries need to be submitted either via mail or email to Susan Noble, Pam's Executive Assistant no later than April 3, 2015. Email, snoble@gsewni.org, mail, 1404 N. Ash Street - Spokane, WA  99201.

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Leadership Development Pin Contest


We have an opportunity for a council wide collaboration to design a new Leadership Development pin that is unique to our council.

Who: All Volunteers invited 

What: Share your creative side and submit your design ideas for our new Leadership Development pin. 

When: Deadline is March 31, 2015 
 

GSUSA has retired the current Leadership Development pin. This gives us an opportunity to design a new Leadership Development pin that will be unique to our council! The Adult Education Committee would like to invite all volunteers to share their creative side and submit your design ideas for our new Leadership Development pin that will be awarded for years to come. Gather your Service Unit members, your best Girl Scout girlfriends or individually create your idea for our new pin. The pin must be no larger than 1" X 1" and 4 colors, even though it's on a small scale, there's enough room to let your creativity shine! 

 

Submit sketches via email to  Holly or via fax to (509) 214-4944, by March 31, 2015
Questions? Contact Holly Fitzpatrick at hfitzpatrick@gsewni.org or (509) 747-8091 ex 223
JUST FOR ADULTS


Register as an Alum today!

If you were ever a Brownie or Girl Scout, you are an alum! Register (free) today and join the 59 million women who share a common experience! Register today! 

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Hiring Camp Staff

We are currently interviewing and hiring for camp staff positions for the 2015 summer camp season. We are hiring for multiple positions for Camp Four Echoes and for Day Camp Counselors at the Spokane Program Center. Please contact Sarah Betts at 747-8091 ext. 225 or sbetts@gsewni.org for information on Camp Four Echoes and contact Lacey Bolin at 509-747-8091 ext. 240 or lbolin@gsewni.org  for information about Summer Day Camp. 


Camp Staff listings are at:

http://www.gsewni.org/about-us/join-our-team/employment/
COUNCIL WIDE NEWS

New Employees Join the Council

Stephanie May joins GSEWNI as Events Specialist. She has prior Girl Scout experience working with the Oregon and SW Washington as their Membership Manager with a Communications Emphasis. In this position she was responsible for creating and developing monthly publications and promotional materials, identifying methods of social media integration, directly supervising and serving as a liaison for 2,500 adult volunteers, implementing a three-year strategic plan and ensuring sustained member growth through recruitment, training and ongoing support. With over 6 years of experience, Stephanie is skilled at leveraging an array of communications platforms and developing strategic communications plans.
She thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys challenges and eager to begin new partnerships. Welcome Stephanie! 

 

Camp Four Echoes Resident Camp 

Located at Lake Coeur d'Alene, our outdoor resident camp offers waterfront activities, hiking and amazing opportunities to explore nature. Camp Four Echoes is the perfect summer place for girls entering grades 2-12. It's a safe, entertaining and outrageously fun place to spend the summer. Girls build friendships, learn new skills, create projects and get introduced to new and exciting people, places and things. Camp Dates are June 23- August 6, 2015. Visit www.gsewni.org to view brochure or contact Sarah Betts at 800-827-9478 ext. 225 or sbetts@gsewni.org

 

Certificate of Excellence

Congratulations to Tegan Campbell of Moscow, Idaho for being among the top 10 percent of all applicants from Idaho in this year's program. She is receiving a Certificate of Excellence as "Teagan stood out as an impressive example of what young people can do to improve their communities." In addition, based on the number of volunteer hours indicated in her application, Tegan has qualified for the President's Volunteer Service Award certificate. This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country. Congrats Teagan!
Upcoming Events

Spring Day Camp 2015

April 6-10th-$20 per day

"Spring is nature's way of saying 'Lets Party'!" Come to the Girl Scout Program Center for our week of spring celebration! We will be busy as a bee exploring and getting messy with some exciting experiments. Naturally, we will celebrate in style with a classy tea party.

Hours: 9am-4pm with extended hours available.

Snacks are provided, but please bring a sack lunch.  For more information, contact Lacey Bolin at lbolin@gsewni.org or  800-827-9478 ext. 240

 

More upcoming events throughout the region
  • UI Women's Basketball - Girl Scout Night | Moscow | 3.5.15
  • Skate with Scouts | Spokane | 3.7.15
  • WSU Robotics Workshop |Pullman | 3.7.15
  • Stepping Out Training | Yakima Service | 3.7.15
  • Girl Scout Sunday at Opportunity Church | Spokane Valley | 3.8.15
  • What's On Your Plate - Kappa Delta Pullman | Pullman | 3.12.15
  • Girl Scout Birthday Cake Auction | West Richland | 3.12.15
  • Service Unit 441 Pine Car Derby Race | Rathdrum | 3.14.15
  • Service Unit 491 Skating at Soap Lake | Soap Lake | 3.14.15
  • Tri-Cities FEVER Girl Scout Night! | Kennewick | 3.14.15
  • Service Unit 441 Triple Play Fun Day | Hayden Lake | 3.20.15
  • Me & My Guy Painting on the Palouse | Valleyford | 3.20.15
  • Nuclear Science Badge | Tri-Cities | 3.21.15
  • CPR/First Aid Training | Pasco | 3.26.15
  • Nuclear Science Badge | Tri-Cities | 3.28.15
  • Playdate Expo Yakima | Yakima | 3.28.15
  • Movie Morning | Hayden Lake | 4.18.15
  • Tri-Cities Creation Station | Location TBD | 4.18.15
  • UI/WSU Combined Campus Tour | Moscow/Pullman | 4.25.15
  • Service Unit 441 - Silver Rapids, Fifth Annual Girl Scouts Community Day | Kellogg | 4.26.15
  • Tea Party - Kappa Delta Moscow | Moscow | 4.29.15
  • Troop Camping at Camp Wooten - "Into the Woods" | Pomeroy | 5.1.15
  • Service Unit 443 - Mother Daughter Tea | Coeur D'Alene | 5.9.15
  • Stepping Out & Camping Out | Tri-Cities | 5.15.15
  • Stepping Out/Camping Out Training | Burbank | 5.15.15
  • Stepping Out & Camping Out | Worley | 5.16.15
  • Service Unit 491 Mother's Day Tea Party | Moses Lake | 5.16.15

Check out the regional calendars at www.gsewni.
Please contact your regional Membership Volunteer Program Coordinator for more information. 

 

For more information or to register, visit  http://www.gsewni.org.