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GSHH summer camps are safe, enriching, and full of non-stop FUN! We give girls a chance to try out all of their interests while making memories that’ll last a lifetime! This past summer, Girl Scouts experienced personal growth and empowerment, tried new things, overcame fears, and learned teamwork and leadership skills as they took on everything from rowboats to robotics and from archery to zip lining. Whether they were watching the sunrise, spending an afternoon on the lake, or singing around the campfire,
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the open space of the outdoors provided an ideal setting in which girls explored, observed, and learned at our 3 council summer camps—Camp Addisone Boyce Day Camp in Rockland, Rock Hill Overnight Camp in Putnam, and Rocky Brook Day Camp in Westchester. When asked about their camp experience, “I really liked the crafts. We did tie-dye shirts and lanyards. I love swimming. Last year was my first time in a lake,” said Isabella, 7. “What keeps me coming back is that I’m outside, and everyone is super nice,” adds Annabelle, 15.
GSHH offers programs for Girl Scouts with their troops or individually. Find information about council programs at girlscoutshh.org/activities.
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Teddy Bear Tea at Rumsey Road Cabin Kopernik STEM Overnight Trip Strive for Silver Webinar Teddy Bear Tea at Pleasantville Office Sing Around the Campfire at Rock Hill First Aid at Fanny Fay Secret Agent Challenge at Rock Hill Design, Build, Test: Aerospace Engineering at Middletown Office Mini Scientist at Fanny Fay Teddy Bear Tea at New Rochelle Girl Scout House Going for Gold Webinar Snacks Badge at Pleasantville Office
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New Cuisine Badges at Scarsdale / Betty Taubert House Cadette Program Aide Part 1 at the Pleasantville Office Design, Build, Test: Mechanical Engineering in Northern Dutchess Strive for Silver Webinar Robotics Badge in Rockland Cadette Program Aide Part 2 at the Pleasantville Office Teen Leadership Conference at Edith Macy Going for Gold Webinar
2016 Silver Award Ceremony
the girl scout difference At Girl Scouts, “Can I?” quickly turns into “I will!” as girls transform their ideas into action, turn their questions into adventure, and grow their confidence through practice. Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime of leadership— from taking a night-time hike under the stars to accepting a mission on the International Space Station; from lobbying the city council with her troop to holding a seat in Congress; from running her own cookie business today to tackling cyber security tomorrow. Research shows that girls learn best in an all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment. Girl Scouts is a place where she’ll practice different skills, explore her potential, take on leadership positions—and even feel allowed to fail, dust herself off, get up, and try again.
Everything a Girl Scout does centers around STEM, the outdoors, development of life skills, and entrepreneurship, and is designed to meet her where she is now and to grow along with her. And with more than 60 million other G.I.R.L.s to cheer them on every step of the way, there’s no limit to what she can accomplish.
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fund her success campaign GSHH invests about $250 per girl, per year, to provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Product sales, program fees, and our shop sales bring in about $185 per girl, however we still fall short of covering all expenses.
This is where we need your help! A gift from a Girl Scout family through the Fund Her Success Campaign is an investment in the future of girls. Your gift provides high-quality programs for 28,135 local girls; recruitment, screening, training, and support for nearly 12,000 volunteers and adult members; the Girl Scout Shop; and maintenance of our many facilities, including Girl Scout program centers and camp properties.
Every dollar is vital to supporting girls, and your tax-deductible gift acknowledges the impact Girl Scouts has on girls’ lives. Consider making a gift to Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson. Your donation paves the way for lifechanging experiences and opportunities girls won’t find anywhere else. Donate now at www.girlscoutshh. org/donate.
Donations of $50 or more will receive a commemorative Fund Her Success patch!
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irl Scouts is about stepping up instead of standing by. These 13 ambitious Junior Girl Scouts from Troop 1484 took the lead and earned their Bronze Award with a Malala inspired project. For their project, these Juniors from Tarrytown hosted a movie screening of “He Named Me Malala” for their elementary school. They chose this project because they connected with Malala and were inspired by her bravery, her ability to speak her mind, and the way she always seems to be herself. “(Malala inspires me) to always stand up for what I believe in and do what I think is right,” said Maya. “I think the story is touching and inspirational. Malala’s story inspired us to raise money for girls’ education,” adds Emily. After the movie, there was a panel of women (a school principal, two professors, and one physician) who answered questions the girls had prepared about why it’s important to educate girls and how we can ensure this happens all over the world.
The girls’ Bronze Award was presented to them by Congresswoman Nita Lowey.
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ant to earn the new robotics badges but not sure how to get started? How about earning a Journey in one weekend? We can help!
Whether you’re building your first robot, testing water quality, team building, cooking foreign cuisines, or navigating conversations about women’s issues, we know sometimes planning out badge work can be intimidating for parents or leaders. Let Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson do the hard work for you! We’ll take the requirements for badges and Journeys and turn them into fun, hands-on activities perfect for every Girl Scout. We’ll give them a safe space to ask questions and make mistakes, provide knowledgeable staff to talk about specialized topics, and interactive games to reinforce the ideas learned along the way. In addition to earning badges and journeys, GSHH programs also give girls a chance to explore the outdoors, try their hands at STEM, go on awesome trips, do service for their communities, and so much more! Go to www.girlscoutshh.org/activities for a full list of councilsponsored programs, trainings, and trips.
council shops monthly features Shop Online! GSHH has an online retail store featuring all our products, shipped right to your home! Check it out at www.girlscoutshh.org/shop
october Starter Kits Free starter kit bag, with the purchase of $50 or more that includes a complete uniform (a vest, sash or tunic, an American Flag Patch, GSHH ID patch, Troop numbers, insignia tab and pins) a Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting book or a Girl Scout Journey.
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Girl Scout Cookie Merchandise
March 12th is the Girl Scout Birthday. Girl Scouts around the country celebrate the birthday with special ceremonies and recognitions in their houses of worship. Make the 106th birthday extra special with a gift from GSHH Shops!
Are you ready for the Girl Scout Cookie Program? GSHH sells Girl Scout Cookie Collectibles that are sure to get your girls excited!
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new “share” program nuts for the military Through Operation Cookie Drop, we’ve been providing cookies to military personnel for over 15 years. This year, for the first time, we’re now expanding to the Fall Product Sale, so Girl Scouts can send nuts to soldiers overseas.
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This year, as part of Nuts+Mags, as your Girl Scout sells nuts, candy, and magazines, customers will now have the option to send nut products to the military. Each can costs $6 and can be purchased through order cards.
If a Girl Scout sells 5 or more cans of nuts for the military, she’ll earn the first ever Share patch. ALSO NEW THIS YEAR: Girl Scouts can record their Avatar message in their own voice AND their Avatar can now wear a space suit!
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responsibilities to the troop Parents and guardians of our girl members make a difference and impact the quality of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Each of us has a special gift or talent: Are you organized? Creative? Experienced in the outdoors? Share your skills with your troop: Your Responsibility to the Troop:
• Support your Girl Scout through all facets of the leadership experience
• Volunteer with your troop—
your troop leader cannot do it alone
––Provide snacks for meetings ––Provide transportation to events and outings
––Help supervise meetings ––Plan out a badge for the troop
• Be the Cookie Parent • Attend council events with your Girl Scout
• Encourage active participation in troop meetings
• Manage troop finances • Stay connected through our
social media channels, monthly council e-mails and our website
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• Be a cheerleader and allow them to take the lead
• Ask your troop leader(s) how you can best assist them
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Welcome Back to Girl Scouting Welcome to our first issue of G.I.R.L. talk—our semiannual newsletter to keep you informed about Girl Scouts in the lower Hudson Valley. Fall is in the air, and it’s the start of a new Girl Scout Year, which means more exciting ways for everyone to unleash their G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator,
girls to do individually or as a troop, and tips and suggestions on how to get the most out of her experience as a Girl Scout. Haven’t renewed your membership? Log in to your Member Portal (www.girlscoutshh.org then click on My GS). Risk-taker, Leader)™, as we prepare our members for a lifetime of leadership.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Keep in touch with us through our Facebook page, website, blog and our new and improved monthly email with information that is specific to the Girl Scout Level for the girl(s) in your life. It will have information about programs for
Patricia Page Acting CEO and CFO