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June Hours
Weekdays
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
June 8
9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
June Promotion
Spend $75.00 or more in the store or on the web
and receive a FREE plush Girl Scout animal while supplies last
Early Bird Membership Renewal is due June 16, 2013. Come in to the store with your Early Bird 2013 patch and receive 10% off your item of choice until September 30, 2013.
July Hours
Weekdays
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Girl Scout Store will be closed from July 25 - August 1 for inventory
Pre-Inventory Sale
July 8 - 12
10% off purchase in store and on the web - and 15% off Clearance items
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To Place An Order
Phone:
904-388-9954
800-768-6289
Email: councilshop@girlscouts-gateway.org
Fax: 904-384-1542
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PATHWAYS is distributed monthly to volunteers of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc.
For more information regarding Pathways, contact the Communications Director
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On Time Registration
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Thank you to all of our returning members that have already registered Early Bird! For new troops or those that have not registered for the 2013-2014 Membership Year we have another opportunity for you to earn a patch. Register before October 1 to receive this On-time patch for free!
Additionally, the online registration patch is available through the on-time registration period! Need assistance? Contact customer.service@girlscouts-gateway.org or call 877-764-5237, 9am to 5pm M-F |
| | Making a Peaceful Difference | |
 Did you know that middle school girls all over the world are using what they are learning through the Junior Journey aMAZE! and the Middle School Series: BFF to make a difference around their homes, schools and communities? Girls have:
- Developed "How to Survive Middle School" booklets with relationship and bully-prevention tips for incoming girls
- Created a friendship mural for their school community
- Declared a "Blue Ribbon" week at their middle school where they will share what they have learned through BFF with other students throughout the week
- Made posters to hang at school to educate and inspire others on friendship and bully-prevention
- Talked to school administrators about having cameras installed in more places so that relationally aggressive behavior doesn't go unnoticed!
What has your troop or group been doing to make a difference in your world? Send photos and brief description of your project to communications@girlscouts-gateway.org
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What's Happening
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We know planning your Girl Scout year can be a daunting task, and we want to help you take advantage of all that Gateway Council has to offer.
For 2013-2014 we will publish a calendar of events - for the entire year - in a helpful new format. We think you'll like the difference. Stay Tuned!
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| Jump into Journeys-2013-Save the Date! |
We're bringing Journeys to life in our annual Jump into Journeys event! Save the date for Saturday, October 12 and join us at the North Fork Leadership Center in Middleburg!
Jump Into Journeys is designed for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. We will be completing activities from the second Journey Series- It's Your Planet-Love it! Stay tuned to future Pathways for more information!
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Troop Bank Account Information
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Does your troop have a bank account?
If so, remember a new Troop Bank Information form must be submitted to the council annually. Current banking information is kept on file thru June 30 of each year.
Even if there has been no change to your troop's banking information, a new form needs to be submitted after July 1 of each year.
The purpose of this form is to provide the Council's finance department with up-to-date troop bank account information. All financial assistance, cookie & nuts refunds and other troop funds are credited directly to a troop's bank account via an ACH (automated clearing house) direct deposit. Without current banking information, it is not possible to transmit these funds.
Additionally, troop bank accounts are opened utilizing the Council's tax id, the Council must maintain a list of these accounts for its annual audit.
Troop Bank Information form captures all necessary information and can be submitted automatically once completed.
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Did you know that your contribution to SHARE, together with those of other families and volunteers, helps to provide program materials, uniform components, camp opportunities, and assistance with troop and membership dues, for Girl Scouts whose families cannot afford them?
It's hard to believe that from October 2012-March 2013, there were 1,186 requests, for a total of $14,232, just for girl membership dues assistance. With the increase in dues this year, we anticipate even more financial assistance requests. YOUR gift is needed now more than ever.
Please give to SHARE today
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Volunteer Of Excellence
New Adult Recognition
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Girl Scouts of the USA has aligned Adult Recognitions with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. With this change comes an exciting new award opportunity for volunteers who help girls and adults. The new award is titled: Volunteer of Excellence.
This award addition means the retiring of two awards: "Outstanding Leader" and "Outstanding Volunteer." Please refer to page 107-108 of Volunteer Essentials for more information on the Volunteer of Excellence award.
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Retiring Service Unit Managers
Building Leaders, One Girl at a Time
Without a paycheck or any fanfare, you put in long hours, stay patient as girls lead their own activities, and bring fun and spirit to everything girls do.
You inspire others to accomplish our mission by directing teams as you plan, prioritize, organize, ensure momentum, and make tough decisions. You motivate and energize teams, and resolve differing opinions and personalities in order to create maximum results.
You provide leadership and management, work with all members of your service teams in recruitment and retention of girl and adult membership, and ensure they feel supported as we the deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. It is clear we will benefit from the guidance and strength your tenure has given us for many years to come.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to you and your family for all the time, energy, and passion you've selflessly devoted to our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Join us in thanking these retiring Service Unit Managers for being a force for good in the lives of girls!
Trout River Julia Henry Wilson
Carolina Hills Rhonda Skinner
Baker Trails Robbie Simmons
Diamond Jubilee Sharon Peele
Meadowlark Amy Kirby
Okeweno Joanne Wyman
Okeweno Paulilne Carter
Sawamish Sharon Schrader
Lake Kanapaha Michelle Gallo
Columbia Barbara Breitberg
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| Volunteer Self-Appraisal |
It's time to turn in your self-appraisal forms to your Coach, Service Unit Manager, or Membership Specialist.
This form is to be completed each year by every volunteer. By completing the self-appraisal form, you will be answering questions that highlight your strengths this past year and areas for continued growth. Thank you for dedication to the girls and adults in Gateway Council this past year.
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Volunteer Recognitions
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Awards Nominations Due June 30
Nominate that special volunteer in your service unit/area who has shown outstanding service to your area or other areas of the council! Board approved awards such as the Appreciation Pin, Gateway Council Award, Honor Pin, Thanks Badge, Continue Excellence Award and Thanks Badge II, are due on June 30 to the Jacksonville Service Center. Committee approved awards such as Volunteer of Excellence, Exceptional Leader and Tenure Applications will also be due by June 30 to the Jacksonville Service Center. Please note Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding Leader awards have been retired.
For more information on Adult Recognitions please view the Adult recognitions section of Volunteer Essentials. To learn more about nominating someone for these awards, attend one of the "Awards that say Thank You" enrichment classes offered in the Adult Learning Opportunities listing.
These recognitions will be awarded at our Annual Meeting and Friendship Celebration in February 2014.
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September 13-15
OTEX (Outdoor Training Extravaganza) is an annual event held at Camp Kateri in Orange Springs, open to all Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors, and adults. Parents are welcome to attend as well!
Participants can take Archery Instructor Courses, Canoe/ Kayak/ Sailing Instructor Courses, Chef Training, and
all kinds of outdoor courses.
Join us at OTEX
this September!
Registration and More Info online
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Adult Weekend
November 1-3
Camp Kateri
Adult Weekend is an annual event open to all Girl Scout Adult Volunteers. This popular adults-only event offers all types of classes you can bring back to your girls or other adult volunteers.
Join us on our Sleepover themed Adult Weekend, designed to make sure you've got everything you need to unwind and relax! Registration opens August 1
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| The celebration of five accomplished community women was a huge success! On May 10, 2013, over 370 guests came to hear about the impact Girl Scouting had on their personal lives and careers. Honoree, Susan Spain, credited her success with having strong family values and said, "What we do when we are young molds us into adults." Angela Terrell described her Girl Scout experiences as giving her a sense of belonging, saying, "My experiences taught me about the importance of sharing, caring, goal setting, integrity and giving back to the community." Susan Crowley realized early that, "Girl Scouts taught me the value of girlfriends. Working together on projects and activities we learned to depend on other females not only in work but also at play." Debby Knopf learned early on the importance of giving back. "I learned to give back as a way of life, following in my parent's footsteps", she said. Jennifer Costello focused on the relationship between a mother and daughter and the importance of community service saying, "It is up to us to make sure girls have what they need to reach their dreams."
Troop 200 presented the service project that earned them the Girl Scouts Bronze Award, and local Girl Scouts presented the flag ceremony. To see photos, visit Home Magazine on Facebook.
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The 24th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon was a great success! Raising nearly $100,000 for girls in our community, the 2013 Women of Distinction featured honorees whose accomplishments in career and community service exemplify the values of Girl Scouts. Jill Dame, Estelle McKissick, Shannon Miller, Rita Perry, Cindy Sanborn and Isabelle Spence were honored at the luncheon held on April 11 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.
A huge thanks to the honorees, sponsors, co-chairs Susan Hamilton and Cheryl Riddick, along with committee members Brenda Ezell, Maria Coppola, Marsha Oliver, and Wanda Willis for making this event such a success.
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You may be well on your way to achieving Five Star status and don't even realize it. The Five Star Troop award ensures a well rounded Girl Scout program and recognizes the planning and organizing that goes into high-quality troop program. Upon successful completion of the requirements, each member of the troop will be eligible for the Five Star Troop patch, available from The Girl Scout Store while supplies last. Congrats to our Five Star Troops!
Five Star Troop Application
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