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August Hours
Monday - Friday 9 - 5
Sept / Oct Hours
Weekdays except Wednesday 9-6
Wednesday 9-7
Saturday 9-2
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September 9-13
10% off all official
uniform clothing
NEW VOLUNTEER RESOURCE KIT
Includes: FREE BAG
Age Level Girls Guide to Girl Scouting Binder
Age Level Journey Leader Set
Adult Tab
Traditional Pin
World Association Pin
Volunteer Pin
$48.75
BASICS IN A BAG
The perfect way for every girl to begin her adventure in Girl Scouting! All the essentials she will need - plus a Free Bag!
Includes:
Your choice of tunic/vest/sash, flag, id set, tab, age level pin, world association pin,
1 age level journey book of choice, Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting Binder, and a free bag
All items must be purchased at one time.
Can not be combined with any other offers. Can not be used with previous purchases
Price ranges:
Daisy
$56.00-$58.25
Brownie
$47.50-$59.75
Junior
$49.00-$60.25
Cadette
$49.50-$67.75
Senior
$49.50-$67.75
Ambassador
$49.50-$67.75
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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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SAVE THE DATE!
Jump Into Journeys
North Fork Leadership Center
October 12, 2013
 Location TBD
Jacksonville
November 16, 2013
Annual Meeting &
Friendship Celebration
Thrasher-Horne Center
Clay County
February 8, 2014
PATHWAYS is distributed monthly to volunteers and friends of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc. For more information regarding Pathways, contact the
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Picture this.
You're shopping and come across an item that you really want and need. As you approach check-out, you reach for your wallet and remember you're still waiting for the bank to send you a new debit card, you don't have your checkbook and you promised yourself not to use the credit card this month. So you stay true to yourself, put the item back and make plans to buy it next month. Picture this.
Alice brings home a flier asking her to join Girl Scouts. She is very excited because all her friends are Girl Scouts. Alice shows her mom the flier, but her mom knows that their family just doesn't have the money for her to join. In Alice's situation, there is no "next month." How can YOU help Alice? Make a gift to the SHARE family and volunteer giving campaign. Your SHARE gift will fund financial assistance for girls who are in need, and can help a girl like Alice become a Girl Scout for the first time in her life. A girl and her family are counting on you! |
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Welcome Back, Girl Scouts!
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As Girl Scout meetings return to full swing and we invite new girls into our troops, the staff of GSGC thanks you for your tireless work on behalf of girls. We want you to know that we are here to serve you. Please let us know if you have any questions as we begin this new membership year.
As a leader there are numerous tools and support systems available to you - including:
- Staff
- Girl Scout trainings (both required and enrichment)
- Adult events, such as ALOE as OTEX
- Our website, which houses a forms library for your convenience, as well as the Volunteer Essentials resource guide
- Publications (such as the Pathways that you are reading now)
- Your Service Unit Meetings
- Your Coach
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GSUSA Volunteer Resources - these range from icebreakers and songs, to professional development, and Spanish translations of materials.
Please take advantage of all these resources, and communicate regularly with your Coach. Your Service Unit meetings are a great place to share ideas and learn from others that have experience leading.
Thank you far all you do. Let's make this the best year ever!
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On Time Registration
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For new troops or those that have not yet registered for the 2013-2014 Membership Year - 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 |
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Fall GS Preview
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Over 100 dedicated Girl Scout adults gathered at Queen of Peace in Gainesville last weekend to kick-off the 2014 Membership Year.
With networking opportunities and informative presentations highlighting our newest initiatives, the Jacksonville Preview is Saturday. The Girl Scout Store will be on site for your shopping convenience. It will be a morning of fun and sharing to prepare us for a successful and exciting year! Register online NOW or via the customer service team at (877)764-5237 by close of business today!
Jacksonville - August 10 - 9am to Noon
Christ's Church Mandarin Campus
6045 Greenland Rd. Jacksonville, Florida 32258
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Invite new girls and adults to the Girl Scout movement!
For Fall 2013 we are rolling out an exciting recruitment campaign for girls in grades K-5, that was designed for GSUSA based on information gleaned from talking to girls across the country. Through focus groups and interviews girls guided every step of the design process.You'll see ads in various family magazines and websites, our own website and social media outlets. You'll have resources you can use to share the fun on your own social media profiles as well.
Thank you for all of your work in inviting more girls than ever into Girl Scouting this recruitment season!
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Financial Assistance
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In an effort to reduce economic barriers to participation, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council provides financial assistance to members for GSUSA membership, uniform components, troop dues, council event fees, and service unit campouts. Our ability to provide this assistance is made possible by the generous support of individual and corporate donors, United Ways, and proceeds from our annual product sales.
Learn more about GSGC Financial Assistance
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Make A Difference in Your Community!
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Girl Scouts of Gateway Council and Winn Dixie stores are joining forces to help you reduce childhood hunger in your community.
Girl Scout Troops and Groups can apply for a mini grant and partner with their local Winn Dixie store to Take Action Against Hunger.
Think BIG!
Mini grants can range from approximately $250 to $1,000 per project. The total grant pool for these projects is $20,000.
Find more information and a grant application HERE
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Do Good And Cheer On the Jaguars!
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Need tickets to a Jags Game?
Check Out Give and Go! Girl Scouts will receive up to $30 for every ticket you purchase using this link! These are the lowest price single game tickets available, and are offered through the Jaguars as a way to help non-profits and to boost ticket sales. If you are interested in Jaguars tickets please buy them through Give and Go! Get a group of friends together; send the link to football fans that you know, and help us spread the word!
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E-Biz Registration System Updates!
We all asked for improvements to GSUSA's "E-biz" online registration site, and they listened. A new and improved registration system will roll out August 15. But first, E-biz will be down starting August 9 so that the improvements can be put in place. After the August 15 re-launch, you'll notice the following upgrades:
Troop Leaders and Service Teams:
- Will be able to see all activities, regardless of the registration method, for your entire troop or troops
- Will be able to see all troop orders placed online
- Will have an easy to use interface that will prompt you to update troop meeting information
Families:
You'll be able to manage entries for your whole family with a single login!
- See all of your family's activities, regardless of registration method
- See all orders placed online on behalf of your family
- Manage membership renewals and new memberships for your whole family
- You'll enjoy an improved search functionality
Everyone:
For security purposes on your first visit, you will first be asked to create a new login and password. If you wish to use your previous one, you may, or take this opportunity to create a new one.
We hope these enhancements make managing your Girl Scout troops and registrations an easier and more enjoyable experience.
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Be Your Best You! __________________________ The 2013 Fall Product Program begins in August with a kick-off for Service Unit Fall Product Managers Make sure your troop is ready to begin collecting magazine subscriptions and taking orders for the delicious nuts and candies offered through the Fall Product Program. It's not too early for girls to start contacting past customers to remind them to re-new magazine subscriptions through our Girl Scouts QSP website or catalog in September. Troop volunteers should plan to meet with Service Unit Fall Product Managers in late August to all of the new and exciting program information. Participation in the Fall Product Program is a WIN/WIN/WIN opportunity. Girls Win by increasing their leadership skills through participation in the program activities and earning great rewards. Troops Win by earning proceeds to help fund activities and leadership opportunities. Our Council Wins because the funds from the Fall Product Program help provide girl programs,low-cost council events, training, and resources and program support for adults. Help us all be our very best!
Plan now to participate in the 2013 Fall Product Program.
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NEW ALO and VE for 2013-14
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The Fall 2013-Spring 2014 Adult Learning Opportunities Book is here! Are you looking to find out when the next Troop Pathways Course, is or maybe you are ready to sign for our Basic Troop Camp Certification so you can take your girls camping? The Adult Learning Opportunities Book is available online 24/7. For a print version, be sure to attend your service unit meeting this fall.
Your Volunteer Essentials guide has been updated and ready for your viewing.You will notice some updates in the following areas: Property Appendix, Some Procedure additions under Policies and Procedures, Girl Leadership Appendix, ZIP (Now Juliette) section, and a brand new index so you can find those key topics faster than ever! The Volunteer Essentials will be published on our website under Volunteer Resources, and for a print version, be sure to attend your Fall Service Unit meeting.
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What's Happening at North Fork?
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North Fork has been a happening place this summer! Our Day Campers have had a blast exploring nature, the arts, and swimming. Did you know that in addition to Day Camp, we can accommodate external groups when the property is not being used by Girl Scout troops? North Fork Leadership Center offers outdoor program opportunities and meeting space for corporate, community, and school groups.
This summer, North Fork hosted Camp Cadet, Clay County Science Camp, and numerous field trips. Visit us at northforkcenter.org .
Interested in reserving space at North Fork for your group? Contact our customer service team at the Jacksonville Service Center for availability (904) 388-4653.
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Now you can find all the fun council-sponsored program opportunities available to girls for the entire 2013-2014 school year in one place! Download a copy of the new Discover What's Happening book here, or receive a copy per troop at your next Service Unit Meeting. Girls will all receive a handy magnet with activities just for them in the mail soon.
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September 13-15
Camp Kateri
OTEX (Outdoor Training Extravaganza) is an annual event 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
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 Are you ready?
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!
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ALOE
January 25
North Fork
Our 4th annual ALOE (Adult Learning Extravaganza) event will take place at North Fork Leadership Center on Saturday, January 25
This exciting day event offers all adult volunteers additional enrichment courses which can help soothe leadership woes and energize you for the 2014 year!
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