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february 2018

inside this issue

• councilcalendar

• summercamp• joinourtribe• summercampgiftcertificates

• girlscoutcookieprogramforms

• cookiesellingsafetytips

• girlscoutcookieactivitypin

• eBuddetroopapp• redwagonsaturday• cookieprocontest

• astronomyclub• girlscoutnightwiththememphisgrizzlies&growltowelpostercontest

• cupcakewars• girlscoutnightwiththemississippiriverkings

• standbesidehercookievideo

• mississippiWeLeadexperience

• kaleidoscopenationalleadershipconference

• gsdestinations• astronomyadventure• let’sexplore:easttennessee

• girlscoutsgo:savannahandtybeeisland,ga

• onevoicenationalinfographiccontest

• 3rdannualvolunteerleadershipsummit

• dessertfirst

• trefoiltrunkshop

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camp registration opens february 1Wearesoexcitedaboutsummercampthisyear!We’vebroughtbacktheclassics,buthaveaddedawholebunchofnewandexcitingsessions.Sessionsthatwillhaveyouearningbadgesandpatches,traveling,exploringandhavinganalltogetherawesometime!

SummercampregistrationopensFebruary1at10a.m.onlineatwww.girlscoutshs.org/campandifyouregisterinthemonthofFebruaryyoucansave$10offyoursessionfee!

Don’tforgetthatCOOKIES=CAMPwhenyouaresettingthosecookiegoals!RewardsarecumulativesowhenyouselectPassportBucksyoucanreallyrackup‘bucks’topayforcamp!SEE CAMP, PAGE 3

save $10 when you register in february

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adult award nominations due february 19Honoryourfellowvolunteersbynominatingthemforanadultaward!Nominationformsforindividualandserviceteamawardsareavailable,alongwithYearsofServicePinandNumeralGuardrequestforms.

PleasetakealookattheAdultRecognitionstabonourwebsiteforafulldescriptionofAdultAwards,nominationforms,andlistsofpreviousrecipients.

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FEBRUARY 2018GoGold!Overnight Feb.2-3 CampTik-A-Witha,VanVleet,MSCamporeeTraining Tues.,Feb.6 OnlineGirlScoutGoldAwardBrainstormSession Tues.,Feb.6 GirlScoutLeadershipCenter:TupeloCupcakeWars Sat.,Feb.10 WesleyUnitedMethodistChurch,Tupelo,MSInventIt!BuildIt!(*FULL*) Sat.,Feb.10 HutchisonSchool,Memphis,TNGirlScoutNightwiththeMississippiRiverkings Sat.,Feb.10 LandersCenter,Southaven,MSCampfireChats Thurs.,Feb.15 OnlineEventCampLicense(ECL)Training Thurs.,Feb.15 GirlScoutLeadershipCenter:Jackson,TNWorldThinkingDay Thurs.,Feb.22 WorldwideNationalGirlScoutCookieWeekend Feb.23-25 NationwideCookieBoothSales Feb.23-March18 CouncilwideMARCH 2018GirlScoutNightwiththeMemphisGrizzlies Fri.,March9 FedExForum,Memphis,TNTroopCampLicense(TCL)Training Sat.,March10 CampFisherville,Fisherville,TNGirlScoutSunday Sun.,March11 NationwideGirlScout’sBirthday Mon.,March12 NationwideCampfireChat Thurs.,March15 OnlineGirlScoutShabbat Fri.,March16 NationwideGirlScoutSabbath Sat.,March17 NationwideTennesseeSafariParkExpedition Sat.,March17 Alamo,TNWKNOStationDay(*FULL*) Sat.,March24 WKNOStation,Cordova,TNCEOMeet&Greet(InvitationOnly) Tues.,March27 GirlScoutLeadershipCenter:Memphis,TNPonyRidersHorsebackRidingProgram Sat.,March31 KampKiwani,Middleton,TNRingRidersHorsebackRidingProgram Sat.,March31 KampKiwani,Middleton,TNAPRIL 2018JourneyCamporee April6-8 CampTik-A-Witha,VanVleet,MSScoutsRockatGraceland Sat.,Apr.7 Graceland,Memphis,TNPonyRiders Sat.,Apr.7 KampKiwani,Middleton,TNRingRiders Sat.,Apr.7 KampKiwani,Middleton,TN2ndAnnualMoreThanScrubswithBaptistHospital Sat.,Apr.7 DeltaStateUniversity,Cleveland,MSGirlScoutGoldAwardBrainstormSession Thurs.,Apr.10 GirlScoutLeadershipCenter:JacksonCampfireChats Thurs.,April12 OnlineTeenCamporee April13-15 KampKiwani,Middleton,TNTroopCamping April13-15 CampTik-A-Witha,VanVleet,MSVolunteerLeadershipSummit Sat.,Apr.21 WhisperingWoodsHotel,OliveBranch,MSHeartoftheSouthAnnualMeeting Sat.,Apr.21 WhisperingWoodsHotel,OliveBranch,MSHeartoftheSouthVolunteerRecognitionLuncheon Sat.,Apr.21 WhisperingWoodsHotel,OliveBranch,MSGirlScoutLeader’sDay Sun.,Apr.22 NationwideTrailRiders Sat.,Apr.28 KampKiwani,Middleton,TNCowgirls Sat.,Apr.28 KampKiwani,Middleton,TNZooSnooze April28-29 TheMemphisZoo,Memphis,TNCampOpenHouse Sun.,Apr.29 CampTik-A-Witha,VanVleet,MSMAY 2018Me&Mine May4-6 KampKiwani,Middleton,TNG.I.R.L.Celebration May5 HutchisonSchool,Memphis,TNCampOpenHouse Sun.,May6 KampKiwani,Middleton,TNLet’sExplore:EastTennessee May31-June3 GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark

JULY 2018GirlScoutsGo:Savannah&TybeeIsland July9-15 GirlScoutLeadershipCenter,Memphis,TN

GirlScoutDaisyGirlScoutBrownieGirlScoutJuniorGirlScoutCadetteGirlScoutSeniorGirlScoutAmbassadorGirlScoutVolunteer/Adult

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Viewcompleteeventdetails,registerandmoreonlineatwww.girlscoutshs.org/calendar Events subject to change. Please visit online calendar for up-to-date event information.

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CAMP CONTINUEDFROMPG1

CALLING ALL PARENTS! Doyouhavequestionsaboutcamp?Wanttotalktothepersonincharge?Seewhereyourgirlwillsleepandeat?We’vegotyoucoveredwithmultipleopportunitiestohaveallyourquestionsansweredandyoutoscopeoutourcamps!

NewthisyeararetheCampfireChats-onlineQ&AsessionswithourDirectorofOutdoorLeadershipExperience,EmilieHutcheson.

Hearallaboutcamp,whattoexpect,whattopack,andgetalltheanswerstoyourquestions-fromthecomfortofyourownhome.

• CampfireChat,Thursday,Feb.15at6p.m.• CampfireChat,Thursday,March15at6p.m.• CampfireChat,Thursday,April12at6p.m.

VisitbothsummercampsatourCampOpenHouseswhereyou’llbeabletotourcamp,meetcounselorsandhaveanyadditionalquestionsyoumayhaveanswered.

• OpenHouseCampTik-A-Witha,Sunday,April29from2-4p.m.

• OpenHouseKampKiwani,Sunday,May6from2-4p.m.

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•2018GirlInitialOrderSummaryForm•SafetyActivityCheckpoints:GirlScoutCookie/Council-SponsoredProductSale•ProductSaleParent/GuardianPermissionandResponsibilityForm•TroopProductSaleManagerAgreement•ProductSalePoliciesandStandards•TroopACHForm•Mid-YearFinancialreport

View and download Cookie Guides online! Foradditionalinformation,forms,andguidelinesaboutthesales,pleaserefertoserviceunitandtroopproductguidesavailableonlinetoviewanddownload.

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1.Show You’re a Girl Scout WeartheGirlScoutmembershippinand/orGirlScoutclothingtoidentifyyourselfasaGirlScout.

2.Buddy Up Alwaysusethebuddysystem.It’snotjustsafe,it’smorefun.

3. Be StreetwiseBecomefamiliarwiththeareasandneighborhoodswhereyouwillbesellingGirlScoutcookies.

4.Partner with AdultsAdultsmustaccompanyGirlScoutDaisies,Brownies,andJuniorswhentheyaretakingorders,selling,ordeliveringproduct.Girlsgrades6–12mustbesupervisedbyanadultwhensellingdoor-to-doorandmustneversellalone.Adultsshouldbepresentatacookieboothinanypublicplaceatalltimes.

5.Plan AheadAlwayshaveaplanforsafeguardingmoney—avoidwalkingaroundwithlargeamountsofitorkeepingitathomeorschool.GiveproceedstosupervisingadultswhoshoulddeposititasdirectedbyyourGirlScoutcouncilassoonaspossible.

6.Do Not EnterNeverenterthehomeorvehicleofapersonwhenyouaresellingormakingdeliveries.Avoidsellingtopeopleinvehiclesorgoingintoalleys.

7.Sell in the DaytimeSellonlyduringdaylighthours,unlessaccompaniedbyanadult.

8.Protect PrivacyGirls’names,addresses,andemailaddressesshouldneverbegivenouttocustomers.Useagroupcontactnumberoraddressoverseenbyanadultforcustomerstorequestinformation,reorder,orgivecomments.Protectcustomerprivacybynotsharingtheirinformationexceptfortheproductsale.Girlsshouldnevertakecreditcardnumbers.

9.Be Safe on the RoadAlwaysfollowsafepedestrianpractices,especiallywhencrossingatintersectionsorwalkingalongroadways.Beawareoftrafficwhenunloadingproductandpassengersfromvehicles.

10.Be Net WiseTaketheGSUSAInternetSafetyPledgebeforegoingonlineandfollowthespecificguidelinesrelatedtomarketingonline.GirlScoutscannotcollectmoneyonline.

Cookie Selling Safety TipsAllgirlswhoparticipateintheGirlScoutCookieProgramuse10BasicSafetyGuidelines.

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WhocanresistdeliciousGirlScoutCookieswhenaGirlScoutisattheirfrontdoorwiththeirfavoritecookies?!

Door-to-doorsalesremainsoneofthemosteffectivewaystosellcookies.Inarecentnationalstudy,78%ofthosecustomerswhowerenotapproachedduringacookiesalestatedtheywouldhavepurchased2-4boxesifasked.

RedWagonSaturdaywasdesignedtoreachthosecustomersandhelpgirlsachievetheircookiegoals,allwhilegettingoutdoorsandmeetingneighbors.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Grabawagonandhaveherdecorateit!Makesuretoincludeasignorbannerwithhercookiegoal!Next,mapoutyourneighborhoodandloaduponcookiesforaRedWagonSaturdaycookieshoponwheels!

Remember,safetyfirst!Girlsneedagrown-up.Youcandothiswithyourgirlormeetupasatroop.

Takeapictureofyourgirlswiththeirwagonsandsubmitonlineatwww.girlscoutshs.org/redwagontoearnthisawesomeRedWagonSaturdaypatch.DeadlinetosubmitpicturesandearnapatchisMarch26,2018.

Pile up cookies in your wagon and sell directly to customers on Red Wagon Saturday!

Earn a Patch! Girlsneedgrown-ups!MakesureyouhaveanadultwithaGirlScoutwhilegoingdoor-to-door.

Wearyouruniform!Peopleloveseeinggirlsinuniforms,andseeingallthebadgesandpatchesthey’veearned.

Neighbornothome?LeaveaCookieCardontheirdoorsotheycanorderfromyourDigitalCookiepage.

Nevergiveoutagirl’sphonenumberoraddress.Ifacustomerwantstoplaceanorderorhasquestionsprovidethemwithanadult’scontactinformation.

MapoutneighborhoodsforyourRedWagonSaturdayandcheckthemoffasyouwalkthem.

Encourage her to step up today to show everyone how the world’slargest girl-led entrepreneurial program helped her be abarrier breakin’, challenge crushin’, lead takin’ cookie pro!

Unlock this awesome, limited-editionCookie Pro 2018 patch

Travel to NYC for anall-expenses-paidGirl Scout Cookie Entrepreneur Experience, where girls will talk business with GSUSA leaders and be recognized as a Top Cookie Pro 2018

Be featured on our iconicGirl Scout Cookie box

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

Who can participate?Registered Girl Scout Cookie sellers from participating councils

How do girls enter?By completing their very own Cookie Pro Resume Survey online and submitting it along with a photo

Her cookie pro submission should include things like: Cookie badges she’s earned and skills she’s learned What she’s done or plans to do with her cookie earnings Best selling tips for crushing cookie sale goals like a PRO!

BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, GIRLS GET A CHANCE TO:

girlscouts.org/cookieproEntry details and of�cial contest rules will be available September 1, 2017.

Travel to NYC for anTravel to NYC for anall-expenses-paidall-expenses-paidGirl Scout Cookie Girl Scout Cookie Entrepreneur Experience, Entrepreneur Experience, where girls will talk where girls will talk business with GSUSA business with GSUSA leaders and be recognized leaders and be recognized as a Top Cookie Pro 2018as a Top Cookie Pro 2018

FUN FACT:200 million Girl Scout Cookie boxes are distributedeach year to more than 50 million cookie buyers!

FUN FACT:

The GIRL SCOUTS® name, mark, and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including the Trefoil Design, are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA.

Entries accepted January 2, 2018, through April 30, 2018.One entry per girl from participating councils.

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OureBuddeTroopApphasbeendevelopedtohelpvol-unteersmanagecookieorders—inrealtime,onthego.BuiltintotheappareallthebestpartsoftheeBuddecookiemanagementsoftware,includingorderingca-pabilities.GototheiTunesAppStoreorGooglePlaytodownloadtheapp.Tolearnmoreabouttheapp,watchthisvideo.

eBudde Troop App - NEW!

The Girl Scout Cookie Activity Pin

All girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program are eligible to earn the annual Cookie Activity Pin. When they earn the pin, invite girls to share their accomplishments in each of the 5 Skills. Here’s how girls achieve the 5 Skills through the Girl Scout Cookie Program:

1. Goal SettingSet personal learning goals. What do you want to learn this year? What do you want to do better? Share this with at least one other person or your group.

Set personal sales goals for yourself based on your personal and group goals. Keep a record of your accomplishments each year!

2. Decision MakingDevelop a basic business plan for your cookie sale.

Work as a team with other Girl Scouts to decide when and where you’ll sell cookies and what you’ll do with the money you earn.

3. Money ManagementDevelop a budget for accomplishing at least one of the goals you set in the Goal Setting step. Use this budget to help determine your sales goals.

Be able to explain how the money earned in the Girl Scout Cookie Program helps you, your group, and your council.

4. People SkillsPractice your “elevator speech” for customers about what you are selling, why you are selling it, and why they should purchase it.

Make a list of customers you will approach. Don’t forget people you sold to last year!

5. Business EthicsDiscuss how living the Girl Scout Promise and Law applies to what you do in the Girl Scout Cookie Program as a businesswoman.

Celebrating the 5 Skills with girls!

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The Cookie Activity Pinis available for purchase at your local store or through www.girlscoutshop.com.The pin is a different color every year.

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astronomy club

Girl Scouts Heart of the South is looking to start our very own Astronomy Club in 2018!

Our Astronomy club would be for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors, would meet at least three times a year, and host two council-wide astronomy programs to share our love for all thing intergalactic!

Before we get started we’d like to measure the members’ interest for this type of club. If you are interested in the workings of the solar system, telescope viewing, and more please fill out our interest survey.p

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Savethedateforthe3rdAnnualG.I.R.L.-A-PALOOZAonSaturday,October20,2018atTheLander’sCenterinSouthaven,MSfrom10a.m.to2p.m.

Girl Scout Night Sat, Feb. 10th ¥ vs. Evansville ¥ 7:00 PM

Enjoy a night out with your family and friends!

662-342-1755 ¥ RiverKings.com

For Tickets, visit https://groupmatics.events/event/Girlscouts6755

by Fr. Jan. 26th

For Tickets, visit

Get a Corner Level seat and a RiverKings hat for just $12.

Plus, GSHS will get $6 from each ticket sold!

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July 5 - 8, 2018 • Memphis, TNWE’RE LOOKING FOR UPCOMING 11TH AND 12TH GRADE GIRLS FROM AROUND

THE COUNTRY WHO ARE HOPING TO BE AGENTS OF CHANGE FOR THEIR GENERATION. JOIN OTHER ASPIRING YOUNG WOMEN SEEKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT THE KALEIDOSCOPE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!

www.kaleidoscopeNLC.comFor more information and to register visit our website at

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.

Beyond engaging sessions and inspiring speakers, the girls will have the opportunity to explore Memphis with a bus tour of the soul music of Memphis and tour of the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorriane Motel. Visit our website for more information!

Attention Mississippi-Area Volunteers!Deadline to apply for the North Mississippi Cohort is

Thursday, February 15, 2018! Click HERE to register!

ACCEPTANCE IS GUARANTEED AND THE FEE WILL BE WAIVED FOR THE FIRST 35 REGISTERED GSHS

VOLUNTEERS WHO APPLY! Click HERE to learn more!

THE MISSION of We Lead is to provide accessible, quality leadership trainingto women of all backgrounds helping them to develop into ethical,culturally competent, civic-minded leaders with the practical skills

and personal integrity needed to make a positive impact in every facet of their lives.

Open to women aged 23 and over across the Mid-South,We Lead participants will meet once monthly in your choice of location

(Memphis, TN [MEMPHIS AREA REGISTRATION CLOSED 1/25/28] or Tupelo, MS)to network and learn from a wide variety of experts about topics and characteristics

or attributes vital to today’s most successful leaders including:

leadership • resiliencycultural competency and respect for others

communication skills and conflict negotiationmentoring • work/life balance

personal branding

Designed by local female leaders for aspiring female leaders, the We Lead experienceis tailored to help all Mid-South women meet the unique challenges facing

women in our community today. Join us! Visit our website for more informationwww.girlscoutshs.org/welead

WE LEAD seeks to encourage, empower, and equip women of all backgrounds with the courage, confidence, and character required to serve as inspiring role models and catalysts for change wherever they live, work, and volunteer.

an inclusive leadership experiencefor women across the Mid-South.

As cookie season is upon us, we want to take this time to embrace the Stand Beside

Her messaging more than ever! With the competition and comparison that affects all girls and women throughout the year, cookie season can bring that to the forefront for Girl

Scouts. However, when we stand together and support each other, success and the rewarding

feeling of working together is endless.We need your help in spreading the Stand Beside Her message this cookie season!

Show your support by sending us a video showcasing how your troop is standing

together and supporting each other’s goals during cookie season! Videos will be featured on the council website, Facebook page, and

YouTube channel and on the Stand Beside Her website and Facebook page!

Video Tips How To’s:• Wear your uniform or Girl Scout swag.• Showcase your cookie booth.• Avoid noisy environments as much as

possible.• If using your smart phone, hold your

phone horizontally. • Recording length should be no more than

60 seconds. • Email completed video (or a link to

your video via a service like Google Drive or Dropbox) to Alison Coons at alison.coons@girlscoutshs.org

Suggested Content:• How are you choosing to Stand Beside

Her, supporting each other’s goals during cookie season?

• Why is it important to Stand Beside Her during cookie season?

• How can other Girl Scouts Stand Beside Her during cookie season?

General Messaging:National Stand Beside Her Movement calls for girls to be supportive of all girls. To be happy

when others succeed and celebrate their success without comparing to them. To stand up for other girls, making sure that everyone is

included and supported. Format:

1. Introduce Yourself – “We are Troop __________ and during cookie season we choose to Stand Beside Her.”

2. General Messaging3. Suggested Content4. Conclusion - “Join us. Stand Beside Her

during cookie season and every season.”

Questions? Need more info? Contact Alison Coons, GSHS Chief Communications Officer, at

alison.coons@girlscoutshs.org

Submit a Stand Beside Her Cookie Season Video!

Show Us How You & Your Troop Will Stand Beside Her This Cookie Season

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GirlScoutDestinationsaretheultimateadventureforindividualgirlsages11andolder!Withdifferenttripseveryyear,there’ssomethingamazingforeveryone.

Astronomy AdventureJuly 10-14, 2018

Introducinganoutofthisworldexperience!

ApplicationsareduetocouncilbytheGSUSAFebruary20Destinationsdeadline.

We’reexcitedtointroduceAstronomyAdventure,anoutstandingnewnationalGirlScoutDestinationwheregirlscanjoinastronomersinobservingthenightskywhilecampinginthebeautifulDeschutesNationalForestofCentralOregon!

Thankstothe“ReachingfortheStars”grantfromNASAandinpartnershipwiththeSETIInstitute,anintimategroupof10highschoolGirlScoutswilllearnhowtooperatemountain-toptelescopes,collectandmanipulatedataintoanimage,andenjoyspacescienceactivitiesthatwillutilizeSTEMskillsandpossiblyinspireacareerinastronomy.

Financialassistanceisavailabletopayforsome,ifnotallofthisDestination!

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July 10-14, 2018 Hear it from Girl Scouts: Voice of the Cheetah Destination!

GirlScoutDestinationsprovidesgirlswithaonce-in-a-lifetimechancetotravelanddevelopleadershipskillsinawholenewlight.

Thankstofunding,inpartbytheElliottWildlifeValuesProject,theVoiceoftheCheetahDestinationgave15girls—12GirlScoutsfromtheUnitedStatesandthreeGirlGuidesfromSouthAfrica—theopportunitytoexploreacareerinwildlifeconservation,protection,oradvocacy.

Duringthisepic,two-partDestinationsprogram,participantsfirsttraveledtoWashington,DC,forasix-dayadventureworkingwiththeCheetahConservationFundtolearnmoreaboutthechallengesofcheetahconservation.

Then,ayearlater,girlstraveledtoNamibia,topracticallyapplywhattheylearnedinWashington,DC.TheyjoinedforceswithCheetahConservationFund’sfounderandexecutivedirector,Dr.LaurieMarker,andexplorednationalparksandprotectedareas,learningaboutwildlife,ecosystems,andconservationissues.

Readmoreaboutthegirls’experiencehere.thisDestination!

Let’s Explore: East TennesseeMay31-June3,2018

Kick-offyoursummerwithaweekendroadtriptotheGreatSmokyMountains!Thisall-inclusivetripgivesGirlScoutJuniorstheopportunitytoexploresceniceastTennessee.Learnmore.

Girl Scout Go: Savannah and Tybee Island, GAJuly9,2018-July15,2018

WeareexploringourGirlScouthistoryandstretchingour“sealegs”onthisGeorgiabasedadventure!

Girlswillgetanexcitinglookintothehistoryofourre-markablefounderandherhomeattheJulietteGordonLowBirthplace.TheguidedtourwillshowgirlswhereGirlScoutsbegan,andprovideaglimpseintoJuliette’slifethroughoriginalartwork,furnishings,artifactsandmore.Learnmore.

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Girl Scouts National Infographic Contest

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy stretches far beyond the Civil Rights Movement. Despite struggles, oppression, ignorance, and violence, Dr. King rose above the fray to fight for humanitarian rights for all people.

YOUR VOICE IS IMPORTANT.In honor of MLK Day and the voice that inspired change, Girl Scouts Heart of the South challenges you to examine today’s global civil and human rights issues. Let your voice be heard by telling us how this impacts you, how you can have compassion for others, how each of us can make a change, and how we can speak with One Heart and One Voice.

You can say it simply by creating an innovative storyline. Of course, the more creative and relatable to everyone, the better. An Infographic is a visual representation, data, or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly. Never created an infographic? No problem! There are many free templates online to help you out. You may use templates such as piktochart.com or venngage.com to create your submission, and let your voice be heard!

ONE HEART ONE VOICECONTEST INFORMATIONPRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR 1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE.

Winners will be announced via Girl Scouts Heart of the South social media, via email, and on the OneHeartgs.org website.

1st Place Finalist will receive:• Transportation to/from and hotel accommodations in

Memphis, Tennessee for 2 nights, as well as 2 tickets to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. *Some restrictions may apply; substitution subject to approval.

• Have your work shared on our website and featured in our Promise magazine.

• Featured at our One Heart One Voice ceremony

2nd Place Finalist will receive a basket of MLK50 Commemorative memorabilia.

3rd Place Finalist will receive A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

All participants including winners, will receive a certificate of participation. Winners will receive an additional winner’s certificate.

SUBMIT YOUR CONTEST ENTRY AT www.OneHeartgs.org

Inclusivity is a big part of the Girl Scout DNA. From the very moment founderJuliette Gordon Low first mentioned her plans to start Girl Scouts,

it was set to be an organization not only for the girls of Savannah, GA, but for“all of America, and all the world.”

Deadline to Submit:MARCH 9, 2018.Winners Announced:

MARCH 16, 2018.

CONTEST ELIGIBLITYThis nationwide contest is open to all girls in 4th - 12th grade.

Submission must be made electronically via file upload to the OneHeartgs.org website.

Submission of your infographic must be accompanied by the online submission form found on OneHeartgs.org.

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3rd annual volunteer leadership summit

MakeplanstoattendtheGirlScoutsHeartoftheSouth3rdAnnualVolunteerLeadershipSummit.

Saturday, April 21, 2018Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center

Olive Branch, MS

ThisdayisdesignedwithourGirlScoutvolunteersinmindandfeaturesavarietyofinformativesessionsthatwillprepareyoutoleadandexcelinyourvolunteerrole.

Thevarietyofsessionswillofferuniqueandinterestingtopicsdesignedtoincreaseknowledge,helpyoutopracticenewskills,providevaluablenetworkingopportunities,and-mostimportantly-giveyouthechancetomeetyourfellowvolunteers,makenewfriends,andhavefun!

We’llshareexcitingcouncilplans,programsandnews,andcelebrateouroutstandingvolunteersattheVolunteerAwardsBanquet.Thisawardsbanquetwillrecognizeindividual,troopandserviceunitvolunteersfortheirservicetoGirlScouts.

Ourcouncil’sannualmeetingwillbeginat9a.m.toelectcouncilboardmembersandvoteonanyby-lawchanges.

Sessionswillstartat10:30a.m.withtheVolunteerAwardsBanquetconcludingat5p.m.

Speciallypricedhotelroomswillbeavailable.

MakeplanstoattendtheVolunteerLeadershipSummittobethefirsttohearaboutexcitingplans,programsandnewsgoingoninthecouncil!

Councilstafffromeverydepartmentwillbeon-sitetoanswerquestionsandtheTrefoilTrunkwillbehostingapop-upshopwithnewmerchandise!

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COST:$10perperson.Eachattendeewillreceivea$10TrefoilTrunkshopvoucheratcheck-intouseattheeventorin-storeatalaterdate.You must attend in order to recieve your voucher.

REGISTRATION:RegistrationwillopenonMonday,February19,2018atwww.girlscoutshs.org/summit

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Double BarrelRestaurant

825 N. Gloster Street

Tickets - $20 each$10 for students

($25 / $15 at the door)

Tickets available at:Reed’s Gift Shop

(Downtown)Honeybaked Ham

(South Gloster)Thomas Street

ApothecaryGirl Scout Office

(West Main)

February 15th5 - 7 PM

benefiting Girl Scouts Heart of the South

This Valentine’s Day,treat your sweetheart to

Sample Girl Scout Cookie-inspireddesserts created by local restaurants.

Vote for your favorite!And don’t forget to pick up something special

at the Silent Auction….just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Enjoy

and make a night of it!Participating Restaurants Include:

Amsterdam Deli • BBQ by Jim • Grata GrilleFox’s Pizza • Steele’s Dive • Sweet Tea & Biscuits • Weezie’s • Thirsty Devil

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Girl Scouts Heart of the SouthLeadership Centers and Trefoil Trunk Shops

MEMPHIS JACKSON TUPELO717 South White Station Rd., Ste. 2 1007 Old Humboldt Rd. 1140 West Main St.Memphis, TN 38117 Jackson, TN 38305 Tupelo, MS 38801

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; customercareweb@girlscoutshs.org.

Hours:Mon.-Fri.8a.m.to5p.m.

MemphisTrefoil Trunk Shop open until 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays! Shop online anytime at www.girlscoutshs.org/shop

Cookie Cart$25

it’s cookie time

Visit us in store, or online at www.girlscoutshs.org

for all your cookie needs!

GSHS Tumbler$10

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cookie booth collection! rockyourcookieboothwiththesemust-haveessentials.

GSHS Bank Bag$3

Cookie TimeCar Magnetin-store only

12”x18”$8

Cookie Goals ShirtYouth S-L: $8Adult S-XL: $8Adult 2XL - 4XL:$12

GSHS Tablecloth60”x60”: $15

Cookie Bling Apron$13