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august 2018
New STEM and Outdoor Badges Enrich Girl Scout Programming
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has released 23 new badges in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and the outdoors, areas girls are not typically encouraged to explore outside of Girl Scouting.
The badges will debut on the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK), making it more accessible than ever to unleash the power of every girl.
New Programming in STEM and the OutdoorsThrough hands-on and age-appropriate experiences for girls as young as five, Girl Scouts is both enhancing the important outdoor opportunities the organization is known for and addressing the lack of exposure many girls have to STEM.
In fact, Girl Scouts are almost twice as likely as non–Girl Scouts to participate in STEM (60 percent versus 35 percent) and outdoor activities (76 percent versus 43 percent).
With the introduction of the new badges, which marks the largest programming roll-out in almost a decade, Girl Scouts can create algorithms, design robots and race cars, go on environmentally conscious camping trips, collect data in the great outdoors, try their hand at engineering, and so much more. GSUSA created programming that included contributions from many notable organizations.
Collaborators include the STEM-focused Code.org, GoldieBlox, SciStarter, Society of Women Engineers, and WGBH/Design Squad Global, as well as the outdoor-focused Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.
“Data shows Girl Scouts excel
in life because of our innovative
programming, so we’ve expanded
our offerings to include even more
engaging, fun, and impactful
activities for girls of all ages—
including Daisies as young as five
years old. We’ve also simplified the
process for volunteers through our
online Volunteer Toolkit. Simply
put, Girl Scouts is on the cusp of a
leadership renaissance for girls, and
we’re always looking for more go-
getters, innovators, risk-takers, and
leaders to enhance our ranks. Join
now for a lifetime of opportunities
that champion the power of every
girl.”
- GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo
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When you log in to plan your new year with your girls, you’ll notice new badge and Journey options for every grade level.
The Brownie Quest (Brownies) and Agent of Change (Juniors) Journeys will be added, as well as Cybersecurity, NASA Space Science, DIY Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Stewardship badges for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors.
Cadette, Senior and Ambassador troops will now have access to the Think Like a Programmer and Think Like an Engineer Journeys, as well as Robotics, College Prep (Ambassadors), and Environmental Stewardship badges.
You will also notice some new functionality enhancements for the 2019 membership year. For one, setting up your troop year will be much easier.
The new “Explore” tab will let you “Select your own” and use “Pre-selected Tracks” to jump start the Year Plan for your troop. New badge and award visuals will allow you to see what your girls will earn before you make a selection. Also coming in July are additional pre-populated badge tracks. The single existing badge Year Plan was so popular that we’re now rolling out several new badge tracks across all grade levels, Daisy through Ambassador.
Download the PDF Grade Level Year Plan overviews to see descriptions of each Year Plan available by level (Petal/Leaves, Badge, or Journey) and which badges, journey awards, etc. are earnable with each populated Year Plan.
If you think you’re not getting the most out of the VTK as a volunteer and want to learn more about it or be guided through the new features and content, join us for one of our upcoming VTK webinars! Dates and times can be found on the council calendar. Register for one today!
When you log in to the VTK for the first time in July, you will also notice that badge images are now active buttons that show you the requirements and steps to earn each badge. Simply click on a badge to quickly and easily see what it will take for your girls to earn it!
Some additional notes for Troop Co-Leaders: • In order to access the VTK for the 2019 membership
year, you must have an active 2019 Girl Scout membership and be registered/renewed in a Troop Co-Leader volunteer role.
• Any Troop Co-Leader who has not renewed their membership will have lost access to the VTK on July 1. This will be restored once a 2019 membership and relevant screening and training has been completed, as active volunteers are defined as being fully screened and trained. Be sure to stay on top of keeping your membership active and your screenings and required trainings up to date so that you can make valuable use of planning time in the VTK.
• Troop Financial Reports are due by September 15. Therefore it is important that you maintain access to the VTK, where these will be submitted for the first time this year.
Brand new content is now available on the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)!
ExciTiNG NEwS!
Daisy Year Plan OverviewBrownie Year Plan OverviewJunior Year Plan OverviewCadette Year Plan OverviewSenior Year Plan OverviewAmbassador Year Plan Overview
Get a quick view of new and existing year plans options on the Volunteer Toolkit!
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Girl Scout Saturday: August 18Get ready to kick off the new Girl Scout year in style!
On Saturday, August 18, multiple events will be held across our council to make new friends and reconnect with old friends as we start our next membership year.
Plan to be part of this fun day in your local community by helping prepare or host an event or simply by planning to attend and join in the fun!
Event information can be found on our website.
We’re adding events every day so check back often! For more information on Girl Scout Saturday events or to list an event in your area, contact our Care Team at [email protected] or 800.624.4185.
Girl Scouts first created S’mores in 1927! Help us celebrate National S’mores Day by roasting marshmallows, making s’mores and crafting SWAPS with your Girl Scout friends!
This event is free, but we are asking everyone to register to make sure we have enough s’more and SWAPS!
This is a great event to bring a friend and share the Girl Scout fun!
Who: All girls!When: Friday, August 10, 6:00-7:30 pmCost: FREE!
Join us at one of our three locations:Memphis, TN at Bert Ferguson Park Wildersville, TN at Natchez Trace State Park Tupelo, MS at Ballard Park
NATIONAL S’MORES DAY
AUGUST 10, 2018
Brand new content is now available on the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)!
REGISTER
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Safety Activity checkpointsSafety Activity Checkpoints is a resource that provides safety standards and guidelines for GSUSA- approved activities. Safety Activity Checkpoints include activity specifications, necessary safety gear, age, experience guidelines, girl/adult ratio, travel specifications, activity progression, presence of certified instructors, helpful links for planning, and tips on how to include girls with disabilities.
New this year is a chart called “Activities at a Glance”. Safety Activity Checkpoints 2018 provides a chart for the activities, called “Activities at a Glance,” as an easy reference grid with respect to grade-level specifications for activity participation, council approval requirements, and instructor credentialing (i.e., required certification/experience).
Council Approval Requirement. At the top of each activity page you will see a field indicating whether your council’s approval is required to perform the activity. There are three categories for this field: Required, May Be Required, and Not Required.
The council program department is currently working on determining which activities will be allowed, and what parameters will be in place at the council level for those activities that GSUSA has designated with “May Be Required.” As these have been reviewed and determined, Safety Activity Checkpoints will be updated online and announced through council publications. If you have questions about activities please email [email protected].
Be sure to always check Safety Activity Checkpoints prior to planning any activity with girls. Utilize the checkpoints as a guide when planning out your adventure with your troop. Safety Activity Checkpoints for a specific activity can also be printed off and shared with parents when necessary.
Highlights from the 2018 Safety Activity Checkpoints
• GSUSA has newly designated that all overnight travel as “Council Approval: Required”. Council staff are creating this new process and will have information soon. Troop Co-Leaders should be on the lookout for an email that explains this new process.
• Personal overnight accommodations for hire (Airbnb, VRBO, Flipkey, etc.) are not permitted for Girl Scout trips.
• Ride-share services like Uber, Lyft, and Curb are not allowed to transport girls.
• When planning transportation for trips, keep in mind that large 15-passenger vans have been flagged as unsafe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and, therefore, are not permitted for transporting girls.
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Super SaturdaysThis fall, the council is offering five Saturdays full of learning in Grenada, Tupelo, Oxford, MS, and Memphis and Jackson, TN
On these days, volunteers have the option to pick and choose which trainings to attend. The line-up for fall is the same across all five locations and consists of:
• Troop Meeting Basics (an option for younger girl troops and one for older girl troops)
• Troop Money Management• Songs and Games• First Aid/CPR/AED• Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)• Crafts and SWAPs• Planning with Girls• Managing Conflict
To register for one or more of these trainings, please visit the council calendar on the website.
August 25 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Bethel Cathedral, Grenada, MS
September 22 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hutchison School, Memphis, TN
October 13 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Wesley Methodist Church, Tupelo, MS
November 10 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. TBA, Jackson, TN
December 1 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.TBA, Batesville, MS
Leadership LoungesLooking for a fun way to connect with other volunteers while learning something new? Join us for an upcoming Leadership Lounge to connect with other Girl Scout volunteers!
Leadership Lounge: Fall FrenzySeptember 30 2-4 p.m. Create Foundation Boardroom
Leadership Lounge: One Heart, Her HeartOctober 30 6:30-8:30 p.m. Girl Scout Leadership Center: Memphis
Volunteer EssentialsBe on the lookout for the newest edition of Volunteer Essentials.
Troop Co-Leaders and Service Unit Managers will be notified as soon as it has been made available online. This resource is a volunteer’s “encyclopedia” to all things Girl Scouts. Have a question about travel, troop finances or Girl Scout Safety Guidelines? Check Volunteer Essentials! You can find this information (and so much more!) in the guide.
If you still have questions about something after consulting Volunteer Essentials, please contact a member of our Care Team for further assistance at [email protected].
If you have a hard copy of last year’s Volunteer Essentials, please be sure to replace it with the 2018/2019 edition so you always have the most current information available.
Financial ReportsAs a reminder, Troop Financial Reports are due to the council no later than September 30th. Because the membership year runs from October 1- September 30, reports should be submitted through the VTK as close to the deadline as possible to ensure the whole 2017-2018 membership year is accounted for. Troops are only allowed one submission through the VTK per membership year, so do not submit before you are ready. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact a member of our Care Team for support.
Service Unit Financial Reports are due no later than September 15th, and should be submitted through an online link that will be provided by our Finance Department. As with Troop Financial Reports, SU Financial Reports should cover the entire Girl Scout membership year, from October 1- September 30.
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MEMBERSHiPS ExPiRE SEPTEMBER 30! HAVE YOU RENEwED?
There’s never a better time than right now to renew your Girl Scout membership for another great year. Within five minutes you can renew you and your girl for another year of adventure! And with a calendar packed of council activities, and all the fun she’ll have in her troop - this is a year you don’t want to miss.
If you forgot your password, just click “Forgot Your Password” and request to reset it. We’ll send instructions to your email address.
Need further assistance? Contact our Care Team at 800-624-4185 or [email protected]. They’re available to help in any way they can!
RENEW TODAY!
School AssembliesWith the passing of TN SB 2098, enacted by the 109th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, we are excited about the opportunity that this piece of legislation offers our organization in fulfilling our mission.
In summary, this bill requires school principals to allow Girl Scouts Heart of the South, as a patriotic society, to speak during a school assembly for 10 minutes. This bill also allows the opportunity to encourage thousands of girls to become our next young women of courage, confidence, and character, but we need assistance in reaching that many girls. If you work at a school, have school-aged children, or have a good relationship with your local schools, we encourage you to reach out to us to share your connections and/or interest in supporting our efforts to have an assembly at your school. Please contact us at 800-624-4185, or [email protected].
While the state of Mississippi has not yet passed similar legislation, our staff is hard at work to make this happen. In the meantime, we are committed to offering assemblies at as many elementary schools in Mississippi as possible. Please let us know if you can provide any assistance in scheduling or hosting assemblies at schools in your area. We try to host the majority of our assemblies in August and September, so we are eager to start getting these on our calendars and can use your support in doing so. Please contact our Care Team at [email protected] or 800-624-4185.
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www.standbesideher.org
Girls have great ideas and can make awesome leaders, but when they’re not supported, or are discouraged from stepping up, the
world misses out on their talents, strengths and uniqueness. Let’s create a world where girls are celebrated, encouraged and
supported! Join girls across the country and pledge toSTAND BESIDE HER!
When you support girls in your classroom,on the field and in your community, you’re helping to change
the culture so every girl can reach her fullest potential!
Join us forNational Stand Beside Her Week
October 28 - November 3, 2018Start planning how you and your troop can get involved NOW!
www.standbesideher.org
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1. Give a meaningful compliment.2. Ask questions about her interests.3. Make sure everyone is included.4. Stand up for other girls.5. Watch your words.
(Don’t gossip, tease, name call.)6. Instead, say something nice!7. Do a random act of kindness.8. Be supportive of other girls.9. Take action! Girls can change the world!10. Make a new friend!
September 15 & 16, 2018 - For the Kingdom - Memphis, TNWe’re looking for upcoming
8th - 12th grade girls who want to be agents of change for their generation.Come join other girl leaders to explore
new ways to view leadership at the Kaleidoscope National Leadership
Conference Septemer 15 & 16, 2018.The Kaleidoscope Conference seeks
to help create a generation of inclusive, culturally-competent leaders who know how to work together to make the world
a better place.
The facts for women, and even more so for women of color, paint a picture of inequality. Women on average are paid 20% less than men. If you break the pay gap down by race and ethnicity, it is even worse: Black women are paid 37% less, and Hispanic women are paid 46% less. With values of inclusion, equity, and excellence, we seek to change the current view of leadership, providing positive role models so all young women can see that success is attainable.
During the conference, we will explore topics of diversity and inclusion, implicit biases, perceptions of women and people of color in the media, and more. Girls will have the opportunity to hear from female leaders in the fields of STEM, business, politics, and media. By teaching girls networking skills and resiliency, we hope they leave this conference prepared to demand a seat at the table. A fully updated conference schedule will be available on our website in early August. Check back soon for more details!
www.kaleidoscopenlc.comThis all-inclusive 2-day, 1-night event is only $25/girl! Spots are filling fast! Register TODAY!
Purchase yourdiscounted tickets online
today using the link below:bit.ly/GSHS_OSC18VolTix
THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
Holiday Inn MemphisUniversity of Memphis Campus
COCKTAILS & SILENT AUCTION ~ 6 PMDINNER ~ 7PM
1/2 price Tickets Available forGSHS Vounteers ~ $50/each
regular price $100/each!
benefiting Girl Scouts Heart of the South
with special guest, chef, author & TV personalityELIZABETH HEISKELL
as seen onThe Today Show
August 24-26 Journey Camporee Kamp Kiwani, Middleton, TN August 25 Pony Riders Kamp Kiwani, Middleton, TN August 25 Ring Riders Kamp Kiwani, Middleton, TN August 28 STEAM Weeknight Series Imagine Center, Memphis, TNSeptember 7-8 Early Bird Camporee Camp Fisherville, Fisherville, TNSeptember 15 Fall Product Program Kicks-off Council-wideSeptember 15 Pony Riders Kamp Kiwani, Middleton, TN September 15 Ring Riders Kamp Kiwani, Middleton, TNSeptember 15 Leadership Lab Imagine Center, Memphis, TN September 22 HERo Day with the Memphis Fire Department Memphis, TN September 27 CEO Meet and Greet Memphis, TN September 28-29 Family Camp Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MSOctober 5-7 Survivor Camp Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MS October 6 Princess Fit Tupelo, MSOctober 13 Girls in Aviation Day Memphis, TN October 20 3rd Annual G.I.R.L. Event Landers Center, Southaven, MSOctober 27 Day with Your Favorite Guy Kamp Kiwani, Middleton, TN October 27 Trail Riders Kamp Kiwani, Middleton, TN October 27 Cowgirls Kamp Kiwani, Middleton, TN October 30 STEAM Weeknight Series Imagine Center, Memphis, TNOctober 31 Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday WorldwideOct. 31-Nov. 4 National Stand Beside Her Week NationwideNovember 3 - 4 Think Like an Engineer Day Memphis, TN w/ University of Memphis College of Engineering November 9-10 Pink Palace Museum Camp-In Memphis, TN November 10 True... Red, White and Blue Badge Day Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MSDecember 1 Fit’s Inn Memphis, TN December 3 Fall Product Program Ends Council-wideDecember 4 STEAM Weeknight Series Imagine Center, Memphis, TN December 8 GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Day Cleveland, MSDecember 8 Let’s Get Cookin’ Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MS
STEAM Weeknight Series August 28Imagine Center, Memphis, TN
Imagine what is possible with STEAM! Join us in our new Imagine Center for one or all of the activities in this new 5 part STEAM Series! Over the course of the year we will be exploring each letter of STEAM. Enjoy engaging and interesting activities all while learning about science, technology, engineering, art and math! In this session girls will explore engineering with the help of GoldieBlox.
4th Annual HERo Day September 22Chester Anderson Training Center, Memphis, TN
Gear up and work alongside the elite women and men of the Memphis Fire Department at the 4th Annual HERo Day.
This high adventure and career exploration day gives you a glimpse into the thrilling world of fire and emergency medical services!
Find out more about events online at www.girslcoutshs.org/calendar
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Events subject to change. Please visit our online calendar for up-to-date event information.
January 2-April 30 Cookie Pro 2.0 Contest NationwideJanuary 5 Girl Scout Cookie Program Kicks-off Council-wideJanuary 12 Cookie Kick-Off Memphis, TN January 19 Cookie Kick-Off Jackson, TNJanuary 19 Cookie Kick-Off Tupelo, MSFebruary 2 Cupcake Wars Memphis, TN February 9 Cupcake Wars Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MSFebruary 12 STEAM Weeknight Series Imagine Center, Memphis, TN February 22 World Thinking Day WorldwideFebruary 23-24 Go Gold Overnight Camp Fisherville, Fisherville, TNFebruary 22-24 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend NationwideFebruary 22-24 Cookie Booths Start Council-wideMarch 2 Red Wagon Saturday Council-wideMarch 10 Girl Scout Sunday NationwideMarch 10 - 16 Girl Scout Week NationwideMarch 12 Girl Scout Birthday NationwideMarch 14-17 Last Cookie Booth Weekend Council-wideMarch 16 Girl Scout Sabbath NationwideMarch 16 WKNO Station Day Memphis, TNMarch 16 Art in the Outdoors Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MSMarch 23 Invent it, Build it! MississippiApril 2 STEAM Weeknight Series Imagine Center, Memphis, TNApril 5-7 “It’s Your Story. Tell It!” Journey Camporee Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MS April 6 Girl Scouts Rock! Graceland Memphis, TN April 6 Girl Scout Gold Award MEdia Day Memphis, TN April 12-14 Troop Camping Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MSApril 13 Biology Program University of Memphis, Memphis, TN April 22 Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day NationwideApril 27 Astronomy Program Camp Fisherville, Fisherville, TNMay 3-5 Me and Mine Kamp KiwaniMay 11 Dixon Gallery & Gardens Outdoor Art Program Memphis, TN Outdoor Art Program
3rd Annual G.I.R.L. Event October 20Landers Center, Southaven, MS
A celebration for every Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader who wants to make the world a better place.
Join us for a FREE day of fun and friendship with live performances, inflatables, challenges, a dance party, fun photo booth, crafts, games and more!!
True Red, White and Blue Badge Day November 10Camp Tik-A-Witha, Van Vleet, MS
In honor of Veterans’ Day, we are hosting a flag retirement ceremony, and exploring flag etiquette while working on portions of the United We Stand badge.
Special guests will include active and retired military members.
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Welcome to our annual Fall Product Program! This short, fun and engaging program is a great way for girls to learn important life skills and to earn money for their Girl Scout activities early in the troop year.
The nuts and candy are delicious and designed specifically for the Girl Scouts, and the magazine program is a great opportunity to renew existing subscriptions or suggest friends and family try out that new magazine they’ve been considering while supporting Girl Scouts. New this year are a wide variety of candles, along with the designer Tervis® tumblers and waterbottles, and organic veggie growing kits! There really is something for everyone!
One of the most important elements of the program is the opportunity for girls to set and achieve goals while earning money for troop activities. Like the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program, the Fall Product Program teaches important life skills including goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.
Thank you for supporting your girl and Girl Scouts through participating in the Fall Product Program. Every dollar raised stays right here in our council to provide quality council events, provide training for volunteers, maintain three camp properties and provide service to our members.
www.girlscoutshs.org 800.624.4185
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Troops earn at least 17%
of all items sold!
2018 Fall Product Program
2018 Fall Product Program
Kick Start Your Troop FundsTroops earn at least 17% of all items sold! Participating in Fall Product helps troops get a head start on funding their activities for the year.
Easy and OnlineGirls can take orders online! Send emails with the help of a grown up to friends and family. They order and pay online and their items are shipped directly to them. No money to collect. No product to deliver!
System UpgradesMeet the NEW Unify system - giving volunteers one site to manage the entire Fall Product Program.
Volunteers will be able to see all online orders in real-time, view troop rosters, message troop members, post messages, and easily track troop members’ activity, select rewards and pull reports.
Girls, and their parents, will be able to enter Nut & Candy card orders and select their rewards, saving the troop leader time!
Awesome Rewards! This year’s reward line up is “pawsitively” adorable! Girls start earning rewards after selling just three items, and rewards are cumulative!
Top 7 Reasons to Participate in the Fall Product Program
September 7 Troop forms due to Council (Agreements, Policies & ACH Forms)September 15 Girls begin taking orders in person & onlineOctober 19 Girls submit Nut/Candy orders to Troop Girls continue selling magazines and nuts/ candy onlineOctober 22 Troop submits Nut/Candy order onlineNovember 15-17 Service Unit Nut/Candy DeliveryDecember 5 Final day for QSP Online ProgramDecember 5 Girls submit money to TroopDecember 6 Troops submit reward orders onlineDecember 10 Troop ACH Shortage information deadline to councilDecember 13 ACH payment from Troop bank accounts
5 Key SkillsThrough this fun and educational program, girls develop important skills that they can use throughout their lives: goal setting, decision-making, business ethics, people skills and money management.
NEW and Improved Products! Introducing Candles! Customers can choose from 8 top-selling fragrances of double wicked candles offered online.
Made in America Tumblers! Over 200 collegiate, designer Tervis® double-walled, insulated tumblers, are now available for your customers to purchase online.
Buffalo Ranch Pretzel! Almonds and cashews coated in a savory ranch and mixed with spicy buffalo flavored pretzel pieces is sure to be a new customer favorite!
Support the Girl Scout Leadership ExperienceFunds generated from this program also help offset the cost of girl programs, volunteer trainings and even camp reservations, keeping them low for all our membership!
Troop Fall Product calendarTroop Fall Product calendar
January 4 Troop forms due to Council (Agreements, Policies, ACH Forms and Financial Reports)January 5 Girls begin taking orders January 12 Cookie Kick-Off - MemphisJanuary 19 Cookie Kick-Off - JacksonJanuary 19 Cookie Kick-Off – Tupelo January 25 Girls Submit Initial Orders to TroopsFebruary 15- 16 Memphis Area Count-N-GoFebruary 16 Jackson Area Count-N-GoFebruary 18-21 SU Cookie DeliveryFebruary 22-24 National Girl Scout Cookie WeekendFebruary 22 Booth Sales BeginMarch 1 Girls submit 1/2 Payment to TroopsMarch 2 Red Wagon SaturdayMarch 4 Troop ACH 1/2 Payment Shortage Information due to CouncilMarch 6 Troop ACH 1/2 Payment from Troop Bank AccountsMarch 7 DOC “Girl Delivery” Option EndsMarch 17 Booth Sales EndMarch 18 Girls submit cookie balance to TroopMarch 21 Troops submit Rewards Order in eBudde Mar. 25 Troop ACH Final Payment Shortage Information due to Council March 27 Outstanding Balance Form DEADLINE to Council Service CenterMarch 28 Troop ACH Final Payment from Troop Bank Accounts
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Money Earning Guidelines for Girls, Service Units and AdultsHelping girls plan, budget, earn, and manage money is an integral part of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Funds to carry-out troop plans are primarily provided by council-sponsored product sales and troop dues. When supplemental funds are needed, additional council-approved money earning activities can be utilized.
Read more about Money Earning Guidelines online.
Girl Scout Daisies are not allowed to participate in money-earning activities outside of council-sponsored product sales.
Money Earning by GirlsGirls should earn funds by providing a service or product. They should also be learning while earning, even if they just learn they have to work hard and as a team to meet their goals.
Individual girls can participate in money earning activities to fund Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Award projects, to attend council-sponsored trips, summer camp and events, or participate in GSUSA Destinations. If a girl changes troops, earned funds transfer with the girl, but does not go to the girl if she leaves Girl Scouts.
Money Earning by Service UnitsService units may hold money-earning activities for service unit projects and events. Adults involved in planning and hosting a money-earning activity must be registered members of GSUSA and have position agreement, appropriate trainings, and background checks required for their volunteer position.
Money Earning by AdultsAdults may ask for donations of cash, gift cards or supplies from companies that do not exceed a value of $100. Any request over $100 must first be approved by GSHS Fund Development department. Cash gifts over $250, must be made payable to Girl Scouts Heart of the South with a note that the money is designated to the troop or service unit. A check for the full amount will be issued back to the troop or service unit from the council. A Gift Acceptance Form must be completed and submitted to GSHS fund development department.
Adults requesting funds or items must be registered with GSUSA and may not represent the council when making a request - only ask on behalf of the troop or service unit. If the company requests documentation, such as 501(c)(3) or verification of involvement with GSHS, contact [email protected]
An adult can choose to host a product demonstration party (Pampered Chef, Premier, Avon) or bunco tournament and make a donation to a troop or service unit, but the event cannot be marketed as a fundraiser for Girl Scouts and girls cannot be involved.
Some companies make charitable donations to organizations where their employees volunteer their time and/or match cash donations. Contact the GSHS fund development department if your company requires verification or to discuss how your company’s donation should be designated. Donor designated funds contributed through a United Way campaign will be honored.
Promise and Law Clipboard $8The perfect item to keep your Girl Scout papers organized. In-store and online
GEAR UP FOR GIRL SCOUTS
Trefoil Tote $25Perfect to carry all your Girl Scout gear, and display your fun patches! In-store. 24 oz. cotton, 23” W X 14” H X 6.5” D
Trefoil Coffee Mug $5Rise and shine Girl Scout with this 11 oz. ceramic mug. In-store.
Make the World a Better Place Y’all Youth: $10; Adult S- XL: $10; Adult 2XL- 4XL $13Make sure you snap up this super comfortable, 100% cotton shirt! Available in youth and adult sizes. Online and in-store.
Trefoil Hat $12The must-have accessory for the summer - the Trefoil cotton twill, embroidered hat. In-store only.
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Established 1912 Long Sleeve ShirtYouth: $18; Adult S- XL: $22; Adult 2XL- 4XL $24Make sure you snap up this super comfortable, 100% cotton, Comfort Color ® shirt! Available in youth and adult sizes. Online and in-store.
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Spend $75 or more during the period of August 22 to October 17, 2018 and receive a $10 Coupon to spend on a purchase of $25 or more from November 1 to November 21.The coupons given out at stores can only be used at the store that issues the coupon. Coupon Codes that are sent to on-line customers can only be redeemed on-line at www.girlscoutshop.com. Customers cannot use in-store coupons on-line and on-line coupon codes cannot be used at the local council stores.
One $10 coupon will be issued per qualifying order on-line or per visit in store. Orders over $75 will generate one (1) $10 coupon regardless of merchandise total. Customers can place multiple orders throughout the period of August 22 to October 17 and receive $10 for each qualifying transaction on-line or visit to the store.
Each coupon is redeemable separately on an order totaling $25 or more order of qualifying merchandise. Only one coupon code can be redeemed per transaction and must meet the $25 minimum order threshold.
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Girl 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 or [email protected].
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