October 2013
All GSGC Service Centers will be closed October 14 in observance of Columbus Day
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October Hours
Weekdays except Wednesday 9-6
Wednesday 9-7
Saturday 9-2
Closed Oct 12 & Oct 14
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October 5
Recycle Sale!
 Recycled GS merchandise - and 10 off* purchase in-store and online.Recycled items are cash only sales.
*excludes Basics in a Bag kits
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10% off all Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting binders for the entire month of October
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10% Off all Leadership Journey Adult Guides for the entire month of October
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October 31
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIETTE GORDON LOW 10% Off sale in the store
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Shop On The Road
October 8
Golden Sands
Service Unit meeting
pre-order by Oct 4
October 12
Jump into Journeys
North Fork
pre-order by Oct 10
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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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Save The Date
Annual Meeting &
Friendship Celebration
Thrasher-Horne Center
Clay County
February 8, 2014
Join us on this momentous day as we review council business and celebrate the successes of our amazing volunteers. Stay tuned to future pathways for registration information.
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PATHWAYS is distributed via email monthly to volunteers and friends of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc. For more information on Pathways, contact the Communications Department
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First Lady Michelle Obama
Supports Girl Scouts
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Shout-out to Girl Scout volunteers from First Lady and honorary National President of the Girl Scouts, Michelle Obama! She knows the importance of your hard work.
September 30 - October 5 is Girl Scouts National Recruitment Week. We're all working hard to place more girls in troops and deliver the best possible Girl Scout Leadership Experience - and it all starts with you!
Please share the First Lady's video with your friends, neighbors and co-workers this week - anyone you think might make a great Girl Scout Volunteer! Let's make this the biggest and best year ever for Girl Scouts - all across the country - and right here in North Florida!
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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: Discover What's Happening book and don't miss out on these fun, safe, age appropriate activities for your girls!
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Jump Into Journeys
North Fork Leadership Center
October 12, 2013
Daisies, Brownies, Juniors
Hurry - Late Registration closes October 4 -  contact Customer Service to reserve a space for your troop today!
This promises to be a fun and exciting time for girls as they participate in 4 different stations with hands on activities, a snack, take homes and a special activity to get them up and moving after lunch.
This is a great event for new leaders or leaders who want a fresh perspective - you will see how to incorporate new ideas into a Journey, as well as how to use the Healthy Habits booklet alongside what you are already doing.
PA trained girls will get a chance to help lead one of these sessions and put their training to use. This is a "can't miss" event for everyone!
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Astronomy
Moon Night
North Fork Leadership Center
October 18
8 pm - 10:30 pm
Girls will learn about the moon and its role in the night sky! Practice using telescopes, learn your way around the moon and find out what the surface is really like!
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PA Training
October 18-20
Program Aides, also known as PAs, are Girl Scouts who plan and lead activities and events for younger girls. On Saturday night, girls will elect an Event Director and work in committees to plan an event for younger Girl Scouts. On Sunday, girls will be using their newly acquired leadership skills and event expertise to host a Daisy Fun Day or a Brownie Play Day.
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Great Troop Service Project
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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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Christ's Church Mandarin Campus
6045 Greenland Rd. Jacksonville
November 16, 2013 
9 am -12 pm
Daisies, Brownies, Juniors
Register NOW
Have fun while learning! Join other Girl Scouts from around the council for the 2nd Annual Cookie Rally! Team up with other girls while moving from activity to activity learning about goal setting, managing money, safety, customer service, and more! Plus you'll earn badges at the event!
PA For Cookie Rally
November 16, 2013
8 am - 1 pm
Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors
Register Now
Help younger girls learn about goal setting, managing money, safety, customer service, and more! Lead hands on activities and games while sharing your cookie knowledge! Please bring a bag lunch.
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Community Events
What's Happening in the Community
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Beaches Service Unit hosts JOTA (Jamboree on the Air) JOTI (Jamboree on the Internet) 2013 Saturday, October 19 from 8AM - 5PM at Ponte Vedra United Methodist Church (76 S. Roscoe Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082). The cost is $3 and includes a special event patch. Talk to fellow Girl Scouts all over the world! More about this event HERE
October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week and The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) created a Red Ribbon Week patch to encourage and support Scouts who wish to learn about Red Ribbon and participate in local efforts to educate youth about the dangers of drug abuse. Go to www.JustThinkTwice.com to find out how you can participate.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize Middle and High School girls who have provided significant community service over the past year. Girls who have recently earned their Girl Scout Gold or Silver Awards may be particularly good candidates. Girls can apply online here, then share applications with our council's Jacksonville Service Center by November 5 for certification and possible selection to the state level competition.
For more community event opportunities and ideas for troop activities, check the Community Events page on our website.
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Halloween Bash!
This adults only party is being hosted by Girl Scouts of Gateway Council Board Member Janister Herring - and benefiting Girl Scouts of Gateway Council.
Purchase Tickets Here
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Sharing Is Sweet!
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 Two girls in Junior Troop 107 were wondering what they could do to help with the SHARE campaign. After all, they were having such a great time in Girl Scouts they wanted every girl to have this same experience!
It just so happened that their leader was having a garage sale - making this the perfect opportunity for these girls to clean out their closets. For several days, the girls sorted through shoes, clothes, and toys, finding an amazing number of items to sell. Additionally, they set up a lemonade stand complete with cookies and brownies. Little did they know that at the end of two days, they would have made $300 to donate to SHARE, providing financial assistance for 20 more girls to become Girl Scouts just like them!
On Sept. 11, Demi and Darian presented a check to the council, excited to know that they 'shared', so other girls can have the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Thanks for showing us all how easy it is to SHARE!
This is just one of many ideas you, your service unit or your troop can do to contribute to SHARE.
Take the challenge - start today!
For more information about the SHARE contest and fundraising ideas, check out our website.
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| Fall Product Sales Update
October is a BUZZY
and exciting month for troops! In addition to getting settled into regularly scheduled troop meetings and activities, our troops are also preparing to submit orders for the Fall Product Program.
Don't miss out on one of the easiest opportunities to earn funds for your troop. Nut and candy orders are scheduled to arrive in November, just before Thanksgiving. Make sure your troop is on target to turn in all necessary paperwork and receive the products. Each troop's Fall Product Manager should contact the Service Unit Fall Program Manager for details and important dates specific to your service unit.
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Girl Scout Cookie Program 2014
 The 2014 Girl Scout Cookie Program begins
with a kick-off for Service Unit Cookie Managers on October 22 and 26. Troops will begin receiving training and program resources in November. Our new cookie program will be filled with opportunities for girls to expand their potential.
Save These Dates!
Jan 11, 2014
Gather the girls and celebrate the nationwide release of
Girl Scout Cookie Wonderland, an online video showcasing How! Girl Scout Cookies are made.
Feb 7 & 8
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
Hosted by our national organization, GSUSA. Join the party on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and share the fun with everyone in your social circles! How will YOU share the news th
at Girl Scout Cookies are coming?
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Welcoming All Girls
| Girl Scout Troops are large enough to provide a cooperative learning environment, and small enough to allow for development of individual girls. Recommended troop sizes are:
- Girl Scout Daisies: 5-12 girls
- Girl Scout Brownies: 10-20 girls
- Girl Scout Juniors: 10-25 girls
- Girl Scout Cadettes: 5-25 girls
- Girl Scout Seniors: 5-30 girls
- Girl Scout Ambassadors: 5-30 girls
Troop Leaders and Committees are expected to welcome girls into their troop until it has met the maximum listed above. If a troop is at capacity, staff and Service Unit Teams will work to quickly find troop placement opportunities for girls. Please do not create a "wait list" or "close" your troop to new members before it has reached the recommended maximum.
Troops are not organized to mirror a specific classroom or neighborhood, but should reflect the full diversity of the girl population at that program level. For example, a Brownie Girl Scout Troop will welcome all second and third grade girls until they reach the recommended troop maximum.
GSGC is dedicated to inclusion and committed to serving all girls. Every girl should have the opportunity to participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience as soon as possible - without delay or discrimination.
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Tools for Volunteers
Adult Learning Opportunities Book
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Are you looking to find out when the next Troop Pathways Course is, or maybe you are ready to sign up for Basic Troop Camp Certification so you can take your girls camping? The Adult Learning Opportunities Book is your guide to find all Adult Learning Courses and Adult Events!
The Adult Learning Opportunities Book is available online 24/7.
For a print version, be sure to attend your service unit meeting this fall.
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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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| | Shout OUT, Girl Scouts! |
Great things are happening in all parts of our council. BRIDGES newsletter captures the fun and shares it with everyone!
Submit your troop's pics and stories for SHOUT OUTS to:
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