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www.girlscoutshs.org 800.624.4185 heartstrings may 2017 inside this issue troop management Grow Mississippi events for adults early bird renewal camp life is the best life events for girls outdoor activities added to VTK event flyers shop promotions council hours and locations volunteer leadership summit now FREE for volunteers 2 3 4-5 6 7-8 9 Due to an unexpected opportunity, we are able to offer every registered Girl Scout Volunteer one complimentary ticket to both the Volunteer Leadership Summit and newly expanded Heart of the South Luncheon. Complimentary ticket includes: • Council Annual Meeting: Board of Directors nominations and elections, and council by-law voting. • Volunteer Leadership Summit: offering specific grade-level tracks that feature interesting topics designed to increase knowledge, help you practice new skills, provide valuable networking opportunities, and - most importantly - give you the chance to meet your fellow volunteers, make new friends, and have fun! • Heart of the South Luncheon: highlighting our volunteers and recognizing those who have received council and GSUSA awards. Plus an update from council CEO, Melanie Schild, who will share exciting council plans, programs and news. The previously scheduled awards and recognitions for the Grand Celebration have been moved to the Heart of the South Luncheon. The Volunteer Leadership Summit is 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Guest (non-registered Girl Scout volunteer) tickets for the luncheon are available for $20. No childcare will be provided. Registration closes on Friday, May 12. Attendees must be registered. Due to food and printing deadlines, no walk- ups will be accommodated. Register TODAY! See page 3 for more information about early renewal. Need assistance in renewing? We've got you covered! Check out our Renewal and Registration Guide online for step-by-step directions on getting your girl ready for next year.

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  • 1www.girlscoutshs.org 800.624.4185

    heartstringsmay 2017

    inside this issue• troopmanagement• GrowMississippi• eventsforadults

    • earlybirdrenewal

    • camplifeisthebestlife

    • eventsforgirls• outdooractivitiesaddedtoVTK

    • eventflyers

    • shoppromotions• councilhoursandlocations

    volunteer leadership summit now FREE for volunteers

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    Duetoanunexpectedopportunity,weareabletooffereveryregisteredGirlScoutVolunteeronecomplimentarytickettoboththeVolunteerLeadershipSummitandnewlyexpandedHeartoftheSouthLuncheon.Complimentaryticketincludes:•CouncilAnnualMeeting:BoardofDirectorsnominationsandelections,andcouncilby-lawvoting.

    •VolunteerLeadershipSummit:offeringspecificgrade-leveltracksthatfeatureinterestingtopicsdesignedtoincreaseknowledge,helpyoupracticenewskills,providevaluablenetworkingopportunities,and-mostimportantly-giveyouthechancetomeetyourfellowvolunteers,makenewfriends,andhavefun!

    •HeartoftheSouthLuncheon:highlightingourvolunteersandrecognizingthosewhohavereceivedcouncilandGSUSAawards.PlusanupdatefromcouncilCEO,MelanieSchild,whowillshareexcitingcouncilplans,programsandnews.

    ThepreviouslyscheduledawardsandrecognitionsfortheGrandCelebrationhavebeenmovedtotheHeartoftheSouthLuncheon.TheVolunteerLeadershipSummitis8:00am-6:00pm.Guest(non-registeredGirlScoutvolunteer)ticketsfortheluncheonareavailablefor$20.Nochildcarewillbeprovided.

    RegistrationclosesonFriday,May12.Attendeesmustberegistered.Duetofoodandprintingdeadlines,nowalk-upswillbeaccommodated.RegisterTODAY!

    Seepage3formoreinformationaboutearlyrenewal.Needassistanceinrenewing?We'vegotyoucovered!CheckoutourRenewalandRegistrationGuideonlineforstep-by-stepdirectionsongettingyourgirlreadyfornextyear.

    www.girlscoutshs.orghttps://girl-scouts-heart-of-the-south.networkforgood.com/events/1819-2017-volunteer-leadership-summithttp://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/about-girl-scouts/renew.html

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    events for adultsFor current calendar, descriptions, and registration,

    go to: http://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/events/event-calendar.html

    VolunteerLeadershipSummitSaturday,May20;8:00AM-6:00PMWhisperingWoodsConferenceCenter,OliveBranch,MS

    WildernessFirstAidBasicsFriday,June2,7:00PM-Sunday,June4,2:00PMCampFisherville

    financial reports due May 15TheendoftheyearFinancialReportisdueMay15fortroopsandserviceunits.ThisreportcoversfinancesforDecember1-April30andshouldincludethelastthreebankstatementsfromFebruary,MarchandApril.ThiscanbecompletedthroughtheVolunteerToolkit.Inordertoaccessthisreport,youmusthavedoneatroopplan.Ifaplanwasnotcompleted,youcansubmittheFinancialReportformthroughtheExceland/orthePDFformat.Pleasesubmitthereportandappropriatebankstatementstofinancialreports@girlscoutshs.org.

    troop travel

    GirlScoutResearchInstitutereleasedsomeshockingfindingsintheir“TheStateofGirls2017:EmergingTruthsandTroublingTrends”report.

    TheStateofGirlsisafirst-of-its-kindresearchreportbytheGirlScoutResearchInstitutethatfocusesongirls’healthandwell-beingintheUnitedStates.Moregirlsarelivinginpovertyandlow-incomehouseholdstodaythantenyearsago.And,thereportfoundthat30%ofschool-agedgirlsinMississippiarelivinginpoverty-thehighestpercentageinthenation.

    Mississippigirlsalsofareamongtheworstinthenationinareasofwell-beingsuchas:• physicalhealthandsafety• economicwell-being• emotionalhealth• participationinextra-curricularactivities

    Thesearekeysocial,economic,andhealthissuesthataffectallgirls,andareareasthatGirlScoutsseekstodirectlyaddressbybecomingapositiveforceforchangeingirls’lives.

    Dataisnotdestiny!HeartoftheSouthiscommittedtohelpingsolvethesetroublingissuesfacingourgirlsinMississippi.ThroughournewGrowMississippiinitiative,wearefindingnewwaystoprovidetheGirlScoutLeadershipExperience–andthusbeaninstrumentalagentofchange-toallgirlsinnorthernMississippi.WearefurtheringthereachofGirlScoutsinMississippioneareaatatime.TolearnmoreorvolunteerpleasecontactCarolineSkelton,[email protected].

    Cookie CalendarMay9 RewardsbeginshippingtoSUCMs

    Mid-May SUdispersesrewardstoTroops

    June JGLPearlAwardLuncheons

    June3 CELEBEvent–MemphisZoo-Noraindate

    Sept.15 CookieDoughandPathwayBucksExpire

    Assummerisapproachingandtroopsaremakingplansforend-of-the-yeartrips,pleaserememberto:•ReviewSafetyActivityCheckpoints•Makesuretohaveallbackgroundchecksuptodate

    •Followage-appropriatetravelprogression•CompleteTroopTravel&ReadinessGuidelines•Callbeforeyoutravel-manyplacesofferGirlScoutdiscountsandpatchprograms

    •CheckandseeifyourtravelswillgotowardsaproficiencybadgeoraddtoaJourney

    •FindGSUSAtravelresources•Thinkaboutyourcarride.Youmightwanttoincludesnacksandactivitiestodoalongtheway

    •Takepicturesandsendthemtonews@girlscoutshs.orgsowecanseeallthefunyouhavehadonyourtrip!

    service teamsGirlScoutserviceunitsaremanagedbyourvolunteers,whoprovideprogramandsupporttotroopsinaspecificgeographicarea.It’stimetofillserviceunitteampositionsandstartplanningandpreparingforthenewmembershipyear.Thisisagreatwaytoinvolveaparentwhoenjoyssupportingtroopactivities.

    Finddescriptionsofserviceunitteampositionshere.

    http://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/events/event-calendar.htmlhttp://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/events-repository/2017/volunteer_leadership.htmlhttp://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/events-repository/2017/wilderness_first_aid.htmlmailto:financialreports%40girlscoutshs.org?subject=mailto:caroline.skelton%40girlscoutshs.org?subject=mailto:http://www.girlscoutshs.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshs/documents/volunteers/2015_Safety_Activity_Checkpoints_-FINAL.pdf?subject=mailto:http://www.girlscoutshs.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshs/documents/eventstravel/Troop%2520Travel%2520%26%2520Readiness%2520Guidelines.pdf?subject=http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/travel/resources/mailto:news%40girlscoutshs.org?subject=mailto:news%40girlscoutshs.org?subject=http://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/for-volunteers/service-unit-teams.html

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    early bird renewal

    Readyforanotheryear?NowistheperfecttimetocommittoanotheryearofGirlScouts!Renewtodayandsaveyourspot.

    EarlymembershiprenewalopenedApril1.Whilethe2017-18GirlScoutYearbeginsOct.1,earlymembershiprenewalhelpstroops,parents,andgirlsgetreadyfortheirnextexcitingyearofGirlScoutingbyreservingherspotinthetroop.

    We'resoexcitedaboutnextyearthatwe'reofferingsomeincredibleincentivestorenew!Theearlieryourenewthebetteryourchanceisofscoringthesegreatincentives!

    Girl Incentives• GirlswhorenewbyApril7areenteredtowinoneof6councilPassportBuckscertificatesvaluedat$15!

    • RenewbyApril14andshecouldwinoneof6BasicsinaBag(GSuniformandcomponents,GirlsGuidetoGirlScouting,drawstringbag).

    • RenewbyApril30forachancetowinoneof6GirlScoutbirthdaypartypackages,includingcake,punchandGirlScoutdecorationsforatroopmeeting!

    • AllgirlswhorenewbyMay12willgetanexclusiveinvitationtotheEarlyBirdCamporeeatCampFisherville!

    • AndeverygirlwhorenewsbyMay31receivesthe“IBelieveinthePowerofG.I.R.L.”patch!

    Leader Incentives•RenewbyApril7with80%oftroopreturningandyou’llbeenteredtowina“TroopLeaders’NightOff”package.Councilstaffwillleadyourregularlyscheduledtroopmeetinggivingyouanightoff!•RenewbyApril14with80%oftroopreturningandyoucouldwinafreeone-nightstayatThePeabodyMemphis!•RenewbyApril30with80%oftroopreturningandyoucouldwinagiftcertificateforpamperingatalocalsalonorspa!•RenewbyMay12with80%oftroopreturningandyoucouldwinagiftcertificatefordinneratalocalrestaurant!•RenewbyMay31andyoucouldwina“NightattheMovies”package,includingtwoticketsandconcessionsatalocaltheatre!

    Troop Incentives•RenewbyApril7with80%oftroopreturningandatleastoneleaderandyou’llbeenteredtowina$100creditforcouncilprogramregistrationfees!•RenewbyApril14with80%oftroopreturningandatleastoneleaderandyoucouldwina$50CouncilShopGiftCertificate!•RenewbyApril30with80%oftroopreturningandatleastoneleaderandyoucouldwinoneof6sessionswithapersonaltroopplanner!•RenewbyMay12with80%oftroopreturningandatleastoneleaderandyoucouldwinoneof6

    privateBadgeWorkshops!•RenewbyMay31with80%oftroopreturningandatleastoneleaderandyoucouldwinoneof6TroopPizzaParties!

    Service Unit Incentives•RenewbyApril7with50%ofmembersreturningand50%ofServiceUnitpositionsfilledandyou’llbeenteredtowinanexclusiveServiceUnitBadgeWorkshophostedbythecouncil!•RenewbyApril14with50%ofmembersreturningand50%ofserviceunitpositionsfilledandyou’llbeenteredtowinacatereddinnerforyourvolunteersatanupcomingserviceunitmeeting!•RenewbyApril30with50%ofmembersreturningand50%ofserviceunitpositionsfilledandyou’llbeenteredtowina4-hourteambuilding/ropescourseexperienceforyourserviceunitteamatPinecrestCamp.•RenewbyMay12with50%ofmembersreturningand50%ofserviceunitpositionsfilledandyou’llbeenteredtowinafreecamporeesiteatKampKiwaniorCampTik-A-Witha.•RenewbyMay31with50%ofmembersreturningand50%ofserviceunitpositionsfilledandyou’llbeenteredtowina$100giftcertificatetothecouncilshop!

    Qualifications and Rules•Troopsandleadersmustmeetcouncilrecommendationsonhealthytroopsize(Daisy:10,Brownie:12,Junior:12,Cadette:8,SeniorandAmbassador:5)ORbewillingtoacceptnewgirlsanddisplayintheonlineopportunitycataloginordertomeetthoserecommendationsandbeeligibleforincentives.•Mustbefreeofproductsalesdebt,inordertobeeligible.•EndofYearFinancialFormsmustbereceivedbycouncilbeforeincentiveswillberewarded.•Troops,serviceunitsandleadersmayonlyreceiveoneincentivepercategory,aslistedabove.•NonewregistrationswillcounttowardsEarlyBirdincentives.•Membersreceivingnationalduesassistanceforthe2018membershipyeararenoteligibleforEarlyBirdincentives.•Camporeeandovernightschedulingwillbecompletedwiththecouncil’sprogramdepartment.Datesaresubjecttoavailabilityandcouncilcalendar.•TheEarlyBirdCamporeeisscheduledforSeptember8-9,2017atCampFisherville.Thecosttoattendwillbe$10pergirlandwillincludeaFridaynightsnack,Saturdaybreakfastandlunch,programs,andactivities.OnlygirlswhoregisterbyMay12,2017willbeinvitedtoattend.

    http://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/about-girl-scouts/renew.htmlhttp://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/about-girl-scouts/renew.html

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    Eachweekofsummercamphasatheme.Girlscangetinthespiritbybringingitems,clothesorPJs!Bringastuffedanimaltogoonthesafari,yourfavoriteDr.Seussbook,oryourDisneythemedPJs.Comepreparedandshowyourspiritforeachweek’stheme:

    June4-9 SafariJune11-16 AllthingsMagicalJune18-23 Hollywood/OscarsJune25-30SummerOlympicsJuly2-7 Dr.SeussJuly9-14 EverythingDisney!!

    Campprogramsgivegirlsfunexperiences,newskills,andalifetimeofmemories.Helpsupporttheiradventuresbydonatingsuppliestocamp.

    PurchaseitemsfromtheAmazonWishLists:CampTik-A-WithaListKampKiwaniList

    Whenyouusesmile.amazon.comanddesignateGirlScoutsHeartoftheSouth,yourpurchasegeneratesanadditionalcashdonationfromAmazon.

    Donateitems,suchas:•OvenMitts/PotHolders•LongHandleForks,Spoons,Tongs,DutchOvenTopHoldersandLidLifters

    •12”FootedDutchOvens•Dowels•ManualCanOpeners-goodquality!•SharpKitchenKnives•CheeseGraters•Twinsheetsets•Blankets•Pillows•PillowCases•MetalTrashCans

    Groupsareencouragedtodoserviceprojectsatanyofthecampproperties.Anyonewishingtoconductserviceprojectsmustsubmitanapplicationbeforetheplanneddateforservicetoreceiveapprovalforproject.ContactEmilieHutchesonforapplicationandinformation.

    Ideasforserviceprojects:•Replaceshowercurtainsinshowerstalls•SowWildflowerseeds(DaisiesandBrownies)•Clearatrailandremark(Juniorsandup)•Createanewtrailmap•Writegenericletterstosummercamperswhodon’tgetmail

    •Makeboxovens(Juniors)•TrailentrancetotheGnomeTrailatKK•Createkeyholefirepitsatcamp•Create10-15setsoffairywings•Creategeocaches-leavingthecoordinatesforothers•Donatebooksforthelibrary•Donateoldgamesfromhome(allpiecesstillinthebox)•DonateoldHalloweencostumesforthecostumecloset•Replacemattresscovers•Organizetheprogramcloset/bighouse•Createaprograminaboxthatcanbedoneatcamp•Rainydayboxes

    support camp through wish lists and service projects

    FULLWranglerinTrainingI&IIDaisyDazePack-n-PaddleHoofprintsFillyFun

    LimitedspaceCupcakeBossCITIRancherosJCITSLet’sAllPlay

    camper t-shirts

    summer camp sessions filling up

    get in the spirit at summer camp

    Don’tletyourgirlmissanopportunitytoexperiencethefunofsummercamp.Somesessionsarealreadyfull,andmorearefillingup.Getregisteredtoday!

    Eachcamperreceivesat-shirtaspartofhersummercampregistrationfee.

    https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1J0A8DEHK6N9L/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_ws_t2_Zf4Hyb88NFWKQhttps://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/LQ43WCTAJOXG/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_ws_t2_pa4Hyb3QVZMMRhttp://www.smile.amazon.commailto:Emilie.Hutcheson%40girlscoutshs.org?subject=mailto:Emilie.Hutcheson%40girlscoutshs.org?subject=mailto:http://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/outdoors/summer-camp.html?subject=

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    http://www.girlscoutshs.org/camp

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    events for girlsAll GSHS events are open for girls to attend with their troop or on their own. For grade levels and most up-to-date details about all of the exciting Girl Scouts Heart of the South events and programs, visit: www.girlscoutshs.org/calendar. Event fliers can be found in this issue of Heartstrings.

    MAY 2017Me and MineGet ready for an awesome girls’ getaway at Kamp Kiwani! Fri., May 5, 5:00 PM – Sun., May 7, 11:00 AMKamp Kiwani

    Digital PhotographyEarn the Digital Photographer Badge and learn how to get the most out of your digital device. Sat., May 6, 2:00 - 4:00 PMUnion University, Jackson, TN

    Pony Riders/Ring RidersCome and take part in Kamp Kiwani’s very own progressional horse program.Sat., May 6Kamp KiwaniPony Riders – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMRing Riders – 1:00 – 3:00 PM

    Atmosphere and BeyondWhy is the sky blue? How is rain created? What is in a cloud? Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts are invited to the Possibility Place to discover the answers to these questions! Thurs., May 11, 6:00 – 7:00 PMPossibility Place, Girl Scout Leadership Center, Memphis

    Girl Scouts at Jackson GeneralsWork on your Athlete Badge while enjoying the ball park. Sat., May 13, 6:30 – 10:00 PMPringles Park, Jackson, TN

    Let’s Explore - Huntsville, Alabama! - FULLEver wanted to know what it is like to be an astronaut? To live among the stars? Explore different planets and solar systems?Wed., May 31, 8:00 AM - Fri., June 2, 9:00 PMU.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL

    JUNE 2017Costa Rica: Sun and ServiceA cultural, adventure, environmental and service experience.June 19-26Costa Rica

    GirlScoutsHeartoftheSouthishosting20GirlScoutsonourNationalDestination-A Little Bit of Country and a Little Bit of Rock and Roll: A Southern Tradition.JoinusforaconcertatLevittShellinOvertonPark,MemphisonSunday,July23from7:30to9:00PM.BeamongthehostessestowelcomeGirlScoutsfromacrossthecountry.

    be our hostesses

    HaveyouseenthelatestfromtheVolunteerToolKit(VTK)?

    GSUSAhasenhancedthefunctionalityoftheVolunteerToolkitbyaddingoutsideactivityoptionstotenbadges—makingiteasiertoGetGirlsOutside!Researchshowsthatoutsideactivitiespositivelyimpactgirls'physical,social,andemotionaldevelopmentandencouragegirlstobecomestewardsoftheenvironment.PetalsandBadgestoGetGirlsOutside!BadgeswithactivitiestoGetGirlsOutside!aremarkedwithoneofthese: or

    You’llfindtheevergreentreeiconnexttothebadgedescriptionintheyearplanandtheactivitytitleinthemeetingplan/meetingagendalist.Andit’ssomuchfun!Onceanoutsideactivityisaddedtothemeetingplan/meetingagendalist,theevergreentreeiconturnsgreen.

    outside activity options added to VTK

    LearnmoreabouttheVTKandwatchtrainingvideos-clickhere.

    http://www.girlscoutshs.org/calendar.http://www.girlscoutshs.org/calendar.http://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/for-volunteers/volunteer-toolkit.htmlhttp://www.girlscoutshs.org/en/for-volunteers/volunteer-toolkit.html

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    This free community event will address the impact of bullying, cyberbullyingand suicide for 6th-12th grade students, their parents and program leaders.

    The Megan Meier Foundation presentation will address the issues of bullying and cyberbullying in today’s world. Tina Meier reveals thestory of her daughter, Megan, and shows firsthand the devastatingeffects of bullying, cyberbullying and suicide. Megan’s story touchesstudents, parents and educators in a deeply profound way remindingus to think before we speak, click or act.

    Through Tina’s inspirational and educational message, the audience develops an empathetic awareness and understanding of others and are empowered to “Be Megan’s Voice… Be the Change!”

    For more information, call (662) 377-5437. If your organization’s youth groupwould like to attend, please let us know the estimated number of participants.

    Megan’s Story:The Lasting Impact of

    Bullying, Cyberbullying & Suicide

    Sunday, May 7, 2017 • 6-7:15 p.m.The Orchard• 1379 N. Coley Road • Tupelo

    SAVE THE

    DATEFree program

    for youthorganizations!

    Health Care Foundation

    2017 Girl Scout Day with the Memphis Tigers!2017 Girl Scout Day with the Memphis Tigers!2017 Girl Scout Day with the Memphis Tigers!

    VS

    Saturday, September 16th at Liberty Bowl StadiumSaturday, September 16th at Liberty Bowl Stadium

    Scout Ticket Includes:

    Work towards Girl Scout Athlete Badges

    Hear from a female Athletic Administrator about jobs in sports, Title IX and more!

    Tickets are now on sale! Contact

    Kathleen Smith to purchase at

    (901)678-1693 or [email protected]

    Meet and greet with a Lady Tiger Athletics team

    Football 101 session

    “Tiger Walk” on Tiger Lane before the game

    Tickets are just $25 for Girl Scouts and family members when purchased in advance! Deadline is Friday September 1st

    http://www.girlscoutshs.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshs/documents/Flyers/ExploreHuntsville.pdfhttp://www.girlscoutshs.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshs/documents/Flyers/MeganMeierEventFlyer.pdfhttp://www.girlscoutshs.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshs/documents/Flyers/DigiPhotographer.pdfhttp://www.girlscoutshs.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshs/documents/Flyers/UCLAvUM.pdf

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    CLICK ON ANY OF THESE FLYERS TO ENLARGE AND PRINT.

    www.girlscouts.org/girl2017

    Whether you’re an alumna, volunteer, staff, or just a big believer in all the amazing things Girl Scouts do, you’re invited to G.I.R.L. 2017! We’re so looking forward to welcoming you to Columbus, Ohio, October 6–8, 2017.

    You won’t want to miss out on the events, incredible speakers and entertainers, influencers, leaders and policy makers from across the country and around the world who are joining us to celebrate and advocate on behalf of girls and women. This is an extraordinary opportunity not to be missed. So don’t wait! This is your year to reunite with friends, deepen and share your knowledge of Girl Scouts, and help invigorate a global movement of girls, women and men around the theme, "Experience the Power of a G.I.R.L.” Don’t delay!

    http://www.girlscoutshs.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshs/documents/Flyers/MeandMine.pdfhttp://www.girlscoutshs.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshs/documents/Flyers/NationalDestination.pdfhttp://www.girlscouts.org/girl2017http://www.girlscouts.org/girl2017http://www.girlscoutshs.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshs/documents/Flyers/2017HERoDaySD.pdf

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    CLICK ON ANY OF THESE FLYERS TO ENLARGE AND PRINT.

    Girl Scouts Heart of the SouthLeadership Centers and Council Shops

    Locations and Hours

    GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP CENTER - JACKSON & COUNCIL SHOP1007 Old Humboldt Rd., Jackson, TN 38305

    GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP CENTER - MEMPHIS & COUNCIL SHOP 717 South White Station Rd., Ste. 2, Memphis, TN 38117Council Shop open 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 10am - 1pm

    GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP CENTER - TUPELO & COUNCIL SHOP1140 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38801

    GSHSOfficesandShopswillbeclosedMonday, May 29Tuesday, July 4

    Volunteer SupportGirl Scouts Heart of the South staff are committed to providing quality customer service to our volunteers, families and community. Our Customer Care team is available to assist you during normal business hours: 800-624-4185; [email protected].

    Hours: Mon.-Thur. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Fri. 8 a.m. to Noon

    Starter Kit – built for you! Get ready for your next Girl Scout year with this Starter Kit. We’ve eliminated the guess work and included The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, American Flag Patch, Insignia Tab, World Trefoil Pin and Membership Pin. Just select your Official Uniform Item (tunic, sash, or vest), Troop Numerals, Council ID Set, and your FREE BAG! You’re all set and ready for an awesome year!

    Girl Scouts Heart of the South Latex Balloons Get the party started with these multi-color latex balloons with a white Girl Scouts Heart of the South imprint on the front. $2 6 per pack

    Girl Scouts Heart of the South Gift Bag A thoughtful added touch when presenting her awards at the end of the year. $1 8.5” x 5.5”

    Girl Scouts Heart of the South Bridging Kit Commemorate her achievement with a Bridging Kit! This kit includes a commemorative certificate, official Bridging badge, membership star and disk, Bridging fun patch and pencil. $5.50

    Bridging CertificateAwarded to:

    Awarded by

    Date

    A wonderful world filled with new Girl Scouting adventuresis waiting on the other side!

    Congratulations!

    Council Shop

    celebrate her

    accomplishments

    mailto:customercareweb%40girlscoutshs.org.?subject=