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Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Phone 225-927-8946 Fax 225-927-8402 Council Website www.gsle.org Program Pathways is published annually by the Program Department of Girl Scouts Louisiana East.

Additional program activities and events are developed throughout the year, and updated on the council website.

Please visit www.gsle.org regularly.

The Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

The Girl Scout Promise

On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

The Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

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In this year’s Program Pathways you will notice a variety of local businesses and organizations that are sponsoring the publication, and by doing so, are helping to offset the cost to print and mail this publication to Girl Scout troop leaders. We encourage you to mention ‘Girl Scouts’ when contacting our sponsors, and letting them know you saw their advertisement in Program Pathways! Our council website at www.gsle.org will also provide a link to each sponsor’s website, as a service to our membership.

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Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

We have a new name!

Welcome to Program Pathways, formerly named Program Power, which serves as Girl Scouts Louisiana East’s annual Program and Adult Learning Guide. The name was changed to reflect the many ways Girl Scouts can now participate in Girl Scouting! While the most common “pathway” for Girl Scouts is participation in troops, Girl Scouts recognizes there are many other choices and reasons to join. Events, Series, Camp, and Travel are some of the Pathways you’ll learn about as you prepare for a year of adventure, service, and discovery!

What’s even more thrilling is Girl Scouts is turning 100 in March 2012! We are kicking off the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts this fall with a lot of fun and exciting 100th anniversary events – from a gigantic Girl Scout design at Cajun Country Corn Maze to a Girl Scout Centennial Extravaganza on March 17. There’s not a better time to get involved with Girl Scouting, as we prepare for the second century of Girl Scouting in the USA. Program Pathways offers you as a leader, advisor, or parent, interesting ideas and resources that provide a variety of opportunities for Girl Scouts, whether involved in a troop or individually registered. The program activities listed in this guide are designed with girls in mind to spark their interests, address their concerns, build their skills, and explore the world around them. Activities may be led by council/volunteer staff or collaborators with plenty of “on-your-own” activities for troops and families to pursue as well.

Interested in learning more about The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, the new program resource that is available beginning this fall? Be sure to read pages 8-9, where you’ll learn more about its components and how it complements the Girl Scout journeys by helping girls build skills for success.

This year’s Adult Learning section is bigger and better than ever with numerous adult learning courses, including plenty of enrichment programs for both novice, as well as experienced, adult volunteers. And of course there’s a forms section for the various activities, and a nine-month calendar to use as you and your girls plan your year of activities.

Depending on the program, the event registration form may need to be mailed or faxed to the organization providing the program or event, and not to the council’s Program department. Be sure to check for registration deadlines, and enclose a deposit or fee if required. Not every program registration will be the same, so remember to follow the specific instructions given.

The Program team adds activities throughout the year and this information is included in the council’s monthly email newsletter, the Just for Girls newsletter, and on our website and social media pages. So take a moment to explore Program Pathways as we begin an unforgettable year of Girl Scout sisterhood, service, and celebrations!

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Table of Contents Girl Scout Pathways Which Path is right for you?

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The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting

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Council Shops

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Annual Family Giving Campaign

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GSLE’s Pixie List

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2011 – 2012 Product Sale Information

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Program Frequently Asked Questions

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Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouting

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Events Pathway

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Series Pathway

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Series Pathway: Camp Marydale’s Wrangler/Spur Program

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Camp Marydale’s Horse Program

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Camp/Outdoors Pathway

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Council Properties

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Camping and Outdoor Program

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Reservation Procedures for use of Council Camps and McFadden Cabin

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Council Patch Programs

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Program Aide Training

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Girls’ Highest Awards

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Religious Awards

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Community Service Opportunities

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Troop Outings (On your Own)

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Adult Learning & Support (Course Schedule)

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Forms

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Monthly Calendar

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There are more ways for girls to participate in Girl Scouts than ever! We call them Pathways, and they include troop, events, camp, virtual, series, and travel. They were developed nationally by matching grade-level preferences and availability with flexible options. Girl Scout Pathways are how we deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all girls supported by a comprehensive model of volunteerism—it is our delivery system and internal way of organizing our program offerings.

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The Event Pathway is for Girl Scouts who like to pick and choose from a menu of events that interest them. Events are stand-alone program offerings; examples might include a career event for Seniors and Ambassadors, or a leadership conference for teenage Girl Scouts. The primary difference between events and all other pathways is that different girls participate in each event, as opposed to one group of girls coming together regularly. The Event Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

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Camp Pathway The Camp Pathway allows girls to participate in the outdoors and/or focus on environmental education. Day and weekend camping is offered during the school year while resident camp is generally offered during the summer months. Going to a camp is one of the most popular and recognized aspects of Girl Scouts. For many girls, camp is the first opportunity they have to experience archery, fishing, ropes course, horseback riding, and star gazing. The Camp Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

Series Pathway The Series Pathway gives girls the opportunity to explore a specific theme or topic without making a long-term commitment or joining a troop. Each girl chooses to participate in the entire series as a complete program package; series offerings may be short term (for example, six days of two-hour daily meetings) or longer term (such as meeting every two weeks for 12 weeks) but always is shorter than an academic year. One example of a Series Pathway is participation in the council’s First Lego League robotic team competition. Note: Series offerings may require a pre-requisite to participate from session to session, because girls build on the skills learned at each session.

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Travel Pathway Every girl deserves a chance to see the world. Girl Scouts offers many different travel opportunities so girls can see new places, meet new people, and learn about different cultures and ideas. Whether exploring their own neighborhoods, or flying to one of the four world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons. The Travel Pathway presents girls with opportunities to prepare, plan, money-earn, and participate in travel opportunities through group travel, council-sponsored trips, or nationally sponsored excursions. The travel pathway also facilitates appropriate progression; for example, younger girls participate in short, local trips to prepare them for longer, international trips as they progress through grade levels. The Travel Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

Virtual Pathway The Virtual Pathway, still in development, is an online Girl Scout community that provides girls with the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouting without regard to geographic location. Participation is through a web-based platform developed by GSUSA and includes interactive and high-quality program activities in a safe, secure online environment. This pathway, when completed, will be delivered by virtual volunteers through a group-based model that delivers the Girl Scout Leadership Experience via journey books, and a issue-based model that delivers the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through progressive learning that’s focused on a specific interest or topic.

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The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting Girl Scouting has never been more exciting with this new program resource, The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, which will be available in the Council Shops this fall. Girls and volunteers will love the fun, eyeopening activities and the all-inone badge book and handbook format. The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting complements the Girl Scout Journeys by helping girls build skills to be successful and gain the confidence to do amazing things!

Each age level will have its own Girl’s Guide and is presented in a beautiful standard-size binder. The Girl’s Guide includes the gradelevel handbook; requirements for Legacy, Financial Literacy, and Cookie Business badges, and Make Your Own badges; information about earning Bridging and Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards (for Juniors through Ambassadors); and accessory pages such as scrapbooking pages.

Material in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting is written to the girl with clarity and easy-to-follow steps, so adult guides are not available for helping girls with their badges. All Girl’s Guides to Girl Scouting are for sale at 25 percent off through March 12, 2012 for $16.87, plus tax in the Council Shops (normal retail is $22.50). Pre-order your Girl’s Guides now through either Council Shop to ensure your troop or group is the first to receive this new program resource!

How do journeys and badges work together?

The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting works with national leadership journeys to add skill-building opportunities to the leadership skills which girls learn through the three keys of Discover, Connect, and Take Action. Journeys are the only program resources that cover all 15 outcomes. Badges build specific skills and are primarily aimed at the Discover “Girls develop a strong sense of self” outcome.

What badge categories are being included in The Girl’s Guide?

The badge categories that are included are Legacy, Financial Literacy, Cookie Business badges and the Make Your Own badges. The seven Legacy badges – for Brownies through Ambassadors–which honor the heritage of Girl Scouts while offering contemporary skill-building activities are Artist, Athlete, Citizen, Cook, First Aid, Girl Scout Way, and

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Naturalist. Badge activities will be progressive, so girls can build on skills they’ve learned at each level. For instance, when they earn the Cook Badge as Brownies, they’ll add to their experience when they earn the Cook Badge as Juniors all the way up to Ambassador.

For Brownies, Juniors, Seniors, and Ambassadors, 12 badges are offered. Cadettes are offered 14. Daisies are offered 10 Petals and Promise Center, two Financial Literacy, and two Cookie Business “leaves.” Girls can earn two Financial Literacy and two Cookie Business badges per level except for Cadettes who can earn three.

Each badge has five steps. Girls complete all five to earn the badge. (There are three choices for completing each step. Girls need only do one.) The five steps vary depending on the skill girls are learning.

What can Daisies earn?

Daisies will have a special approach. They’ll continue to earn Petals with new stories and activities and can now earn Financial Literacy and Cookie Business “Leaves” to go with their Petals. Daisies do not earn Make Your Own badges. Of course, they can earn their Leadership Journey Awards.

How about Ambassadors?

Ambassadors can earn Legacy, Financial Literacy, Cookie Business badges, and one Make Your Own badge per year.

They can also earn their Leadership Journey Awards.

Skill-Building Badge Activity sets are not being offered to Ambassadors who are more interested in pursuing their Girl Scout Gold Award than earning extra badges.

Seniors and Ambassadors can also earn the newly named VIT award which refers to Volunteer-in-Training, and is replacing the Leader-in-Training award. The VIT award is earned by girls who want to mentor girls in a pathway other than the camp pathway.

What can be added into the Girl Guide binder?

Skill-Building Badge Activity sets can be added. A set includes the requirements for badges tied to each of the three journeys. The first three sets include earning requirements for five badges. All physical badges are

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purchased separately and individually. All Skill-Building Badge Activity Sets cost $4.

What are Make Your Own Badges?

Girls explore personal interests by creating and completing one badge of their very own each year. Make Your Own badges don’t require council approval, although to create and complete one, girls do work with volunteers or advisors.

The last step to completion requires a discussion between the girl and an adult and requires an adult’s signature.

When a girl earns her Make Your Own badge, she gains skills not only in her chosen topic but from the process of creating the badge. Therefore, girls can only earn the Make Your Own badges they create.

To create the physical Make Your Own badge (in addition to developing the idea and the requirements), girls will log onto (with adult supervision) a Make Your Own badge website, where they’ll choose a design icon from a gallery of pre-approved images. Once they are finished designing, girls submit their badges to the licensed vendor on the site who will produce and ship.

Are there any other earned awards?

Girl Scouts at all levels are offered journey and other updated awards such as the Safety Award. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassador will continue to earn Community Service Bars, which encourage girls to practice the values of the Promise and Law as they make a difference in their communities. Two Service Bars will be offered at each level: Community Service Bars whereby a girl volunteers 20 hours

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of service to a community organization, and the Service to Girl Scouting Bar whereby a girl volunteers 20 hours to the Girl Scout organization.

Also available is the new Journey Summit pin for all age levels, which is earned when a girl completes all three journeys at her level. Earning this award demonstrates that a girl knows “to her core” what it means to be a leader.

Girl Scouts of the USA is also offering girls the opportunity to deepen their faith by earning the My Promise, My Faith Pin--the only national faith award girls can earn.

Girls can continue to earn religious awards or PRAY awards which are administered through their individual faith communities. All religious awards including the My Promise, My Faith pin are designed for individual girls to work on their own, and not as a group award. Girls can earn one pin every year. By the time a girl goes from Daisy to Ambassador, she can earn 13 pins.

What is the timeline for transitioning from existing handbooks and badge books to journeys and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting?

The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting will be on sale in September 2011. There will be a one-year period to transition away from existing handbooks and badge books to The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. As of now, our council shops are retiring, on an incremental schedule, existing resources and merchandise items to make room for new materials.

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Council Shops Council Headquarters

Regional Service Center

Closed for inventory/holidays: Dec. 12-Jan. 2, 2012 Reopens: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012

Closed for inventory/holidays: Dec. 12 – Jan. 2, 2012 Reopens: Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012

545 Colonial Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 225-927-8946, ext 1221 Fax: 225-927-8402

841 S. Clearview Parkway New Orleans, LA 70121 504-733-8220, ext 2237 Fax: 504-733-8219

Council Shop Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Open 1st Saturday of the following months Aug. 6, Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, & Jan. 7, 2012, Feb. 4, Mar. 3, Apr. 7, & May 5

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Council Shops may be open on a weeknight or Saturday when trainings and/or meetings are taking place at the shop location. Please call the Council Shop and a recorded message will give you the time and dates of these openings, as soon as they are scheduled.

Council Merchandise

Sashes, vests, & tunics Insignia Program Materials Badges/Awards Sportswear & Gifts Fun Patches * 100th Anniversary Merchandise *

Cash Debit Card Check Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express)

Special Orders/Catalog Orders/ Out of Stock Items

Any item in the Girl Scouts of the USA catalog may be ordered through the shop. These orders must be paid in advance. Please allow two to three weeks for items to be received in the shop. Orders may be picked up or shipped out.

For your convenience

You may call, mail, fax or email your order to either of the shops.

All merchandise must be in original condition-unwashed, all tags attached and in unopened packaging.

With a receipt — merchandise may be returned for a full refund within 30 days. A check will be issued in two weeks for cash refunds.

Please plan ahead as you run the risk of the shop being out of the needed items.

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30 Days!

Keep your receipts!

Without a receipt — merchandise may be exchanged for items of equal value or put towards items of greater value. There will be no merchandise credit given or change given back.

Merchandise without a receipt will be exchanged at the value of the last sale price. Dated merchandise may not be returned without a 30 day receipt.

ALL SALE CLEARANCE OR DISCONTINUED ITEMS ARE FINAL.

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Purchases via the council’s new online shop (http://shop.gsle.org) which launches in September, will make shopping easier than ever!

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Annual Family Giving Campaign Our families see first-hand the positive impact Girl Scouts has on a girl’s life. The Family Campaign is the annual opportunity for Girl Scout families to financially support our Girl Scout council -- the organization that makes the Girl Scout Leadership Experience possible for nearly 16,500 Girl Scouts in our area. Our goal is 100 percent family participation from those who receive the direct benefits of this premier leadership organization.

While the annual $12 membership dues are sent to New York to the Girl Scouts of the USA to provide national standards, programs, insurance, and advocacy, a gift to the Family Campaign stays right here in our council.

Every year we ask Girl Scout families to make a financial contribution to continue our exciting programming, and to keep our facilities in good condition. In 2010, it cost the council $204 per girl to provide materials, programs, training, and support for each Girl Scout.

Service units have set campaign goals and incentives.

If your service unit makes its goal by December 16, 2011, the service unit will be: Recognized! ...At the annual Adult Recognition event, in the Connections newsletter, and listed on the council website.

Your service unit will also meet the criteria for the fund development portion of the President’s Award.

Rewarded …Service units will receive EITHER a free service unit encampment at Camp Whispering Pines or Camp Covington (expires December 2012). Camp Fees will be waived. All other fees apply, i.e. activity and facilitator fees, food, etc.

OR 10 percent of the amount donated, back in Donor Dollars that can be used in the Council Shops (must be used in full)

Individuals who donate a minimum of $100 will receive a commemorative lapel pin, which was designed specifically for Girl Scouts Louisiana East $100+ donors, and will only be available during the 2012 membership year.

Individuals who donate a Proud Supporter minimum of $25 will receive a car of window decal.

Girl Scouts! Families, you do not have to gsle.org wait to be asked! Donate to the Girl Scouts by including a donation with your daughter’s registration form or donate online at www.gsle.org by clicking the Donate Now button ( just be sure to include troop and service unit info so the service unit receives credit). If you have any questions regarding the Annual Family Giving Campaign, please contact Carrie Thomas at 504-733-8220, ext. 2245 or cthomas@gsle.org.

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Girl Scouts Louisiana East’s Pixie List New online classified listings

What is “The Pixie List”?

The Pixie List is an online “classified” listing for community members, Girl Scouts, parents, and volunteers in Girl Scouts Louisiana East’s 23-parish jurisdiction. First developed by the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital in Washington D.C., the “Pixie List” gives girls (with adult supervision) and adults the ability to post “ads” as an easy way to offer volunteer services, find help, get or offer supplies for a Girl Scout project, promote an event, find location space for troop meetings, special events, etc.! This open source format helps people connect with others throughout our council.

Why the word “pixie”?

The word “pixie,” can be used to describe a mythical fairy – completing nameless tasks that make the world a brighter place. In Girl Scouts – the term “pixie” has been used in many contexts: to describe younger children or “Tagalongs” at camp or, in the early 80s, the word “pixie” was used as the prototype for what is now the Girl Scout Daisy program in the United States. We are using it here to describe the unknown people whose acts of kindness are helping build girls of courage, confidence and character.

How does it work?

To place or a view an ad, visit the council website at http://pixielist.gsle.org or click on the pixie icon on the council website at www. gsle.org. Please make sure to read the “Read Before Your Post” section which includes safety tips, ad examples, and category definitions.

We expect parents, guardians and leaders to screen girl participation on this site. The site is monitored by Council staff, but any suspicious postings should be reported to info@gsle.org.

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2011 – 2012 Product Sale Information

Participating in the council-sponsored fall product and cookie programs teaches girls the five essentials skills of goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics, as well as provides much needed financial support for troops and the council. The proceeds from these sales enable girls to fund their troop activities as well as provide for upkeep of council properties, adult learning, and other council-wide initiatives. In order to participate in money-earning activities, a girl must be a registered member of Girl Scouts. All age levels, including Daisies, may participate in the sales. Participation is voluntary.

Fall Product Sale

Is your Girl Scout troop interested in a money earning activity that’s easy, provides start up funds for the troop right away, and offers customers a variety of delicious yet inexpensive items to purchase?

The council’s Fall Product Sale of nuts, candies, magazines, and address booklets begins September 30, with a theme of Investing in Today = Success for Tomorrow. Ashdon Farms/QSP, the licensed Girl Scout vendor, has even prepared a lot of fun activities for Girl Scouts of all ages to enjoy.

The Fall Product Sale is a “Friends and Family Campaign” which means no doorto-door or booth sales. Sixteen different products for sale (ranging from $5 to $7) are being offered, including a collectible Girl Scout lantern tin filled with candycoated popcorn, cranberries, and cashews. All orders are pre-paid, and the troop earns $1 for every food item sold, $2 for every address booklet (only one per girl) completed, and 10 percent of the price of each magazine sold (15 percent for online sales).

This year’s community service project gives customers the option to purchase honey-roasted peanuts to be shipped overseas to our military troops!

When a girl sells five items for the troops, she will earn a patch.

As the girls participate in the sale they will earn troop proceeds and individual girl sellers will receive incentives ranging from the interlocking patches, plush animals, and much more.

Visit www.gsle.org/nutsandcandy/nuts.asp to view incentives, products, and for additional information.

When: Orders taken Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 23, 2011. Girls deliver the orders in November, and since the money is pre-collected, the troop receives their proceeds immediately.

Who: Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors registered by

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Service Unit Fall Product Sales Adult Learning Session: FPLO01 When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: Emily C. Watkins Elementary School, 938 LA Highway 628, LaPlace, LA 70068 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 16, 2011 Notes: For more information about registering for this session read page 67.

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Cookie Program It’s easy to see the Girl Scout Cookie Program is lots of fun for girls. But that’s just the beginning.

The largest girl-led business in the country, the Cookie Program helps girls develop five key business and leadership skills that last a lifetime: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills, and Business Ethics.

This year’s theme of “What Can a Cookie Do - More than You See” encourages girls to use their cookie money to lead Take Action Projects that have MORE IMPACT than ever before.

These are sustainable projects that will benefit the community long after Cookie Season is over. By participating in the Cookie Program, you can help girls DREAM MORE. Have MORE OPPORTUNITIES. GIVE MORE to their community. And DO More than they ever thought possible!

When: Cookie pre-order begins Friday, January 20, 2012 and ends Sunday, February 5, 2012. Girls may begin delivering cookies February 24 and will sell at various booth locations Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 18, 2012. An online Cookie Locator to booth locations is available on the website and as a smart phone mobile app. Enter your zip code to find the booth sale closest to you! Booth Sales are a great way to increase sales at the troop level!

Who: Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors registered by December 2, 2011.

Cookie Management Adult Learning Session: CSAL01 When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Hwy 3125, Gramercy, LA 70052 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 9, 2011 Notes: For more information about registering for this adult learning session, read page 67.

Smart Cookie U

Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors

Become a “smart cookie” and learn financial literacy through a fun and interactive all day session that will earn you some of Girl Scouts’ NEW Financial Literacy and Cookie Business Badges: Business Owner, Cookie CEO, Budgeting, Consumer Insights, Budgeting, Business Plan, Marketing, Think Big (Badges are based on age level).

You’ll have the opportunity to work one-on-one with successful businesswomen from the community, as you enhance your business and financial knowledge while boosting your self esteem and leadership skills. Underwritten by a grant from the Credit Union of Baton Rouge and administered through the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, Smart Cookie U is a fun way to put your newfound skills into practice as you prepare for the largest, girl led business in the country: the Girl Scout Cookie Program!

Event Code: SCU001 When: Saturday, January 7, 2012 Time: TBA Where: University of Southeastern Louisiana, University Center, 800 W. University Ave., Hammond, LA 70402 Fee: $5 per girl which covers materials, theme t-shirt, and lunch.

Capacity: Maximum 150 girls Registration Opens: September 30, 2011 Deadline: December 2, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Alisha Moore at 504-733-8220, ext.2241 or amoore@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Senior, Ambassador, and adult volunteers are needed for Smart Cookie U. Contact Alisha Moore to learn ways to help.

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GOAL SETTING: Your Girl Scout sets cookie sales goals individually and with her team, creates a plan to reach them, and develops Cooperation and Team Building skills all along the way!

DECISION MAKING: Your Girl Scout helps decide how her team will spend their cookie money, furthering her Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills that will help her in many aspects of her life.

MONEY MANAGEMENT: Your Girl Scout takes cookie orders, handles customers’ money and gains valuable and Practical Life Skills around Financial Literacy.

PEOPLE SKILLS: Your Girl Scout learns how to talk to, listen to and work with all kinds of people while selling cookies. These experiences help her develop Healthy Relationship and Conflict Resolution skills she can use throughout her life.

BUSINESS ETHICS: Your Girl Scout is honest and responsible at every step of the cookie sale. Her business ethics here reinforce the Positive Values she is developing as a Girl Scout.

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FAQs

Program Frequently Asked Questions Who can participate in Girl Scout events?

Is there a wait-list for a “FULL” event?

There are opportunities for registered Girl Scouts ages 5-17 to be involved in Girl Scouting as members of a troop, group, or as Juliettes who are individually registered Girl Scouts.

Yes. Once an event reaches capacity we file registrations in the order they are received (unless there is a need for a lottery). If a space becomes available we would contact the next registrant on the list.

Who do I contact if I have questions about the program activity?

Do adult chaperones pay for program events?

Under each program there is a contact person listed who will be able to answer questions about the event.

Who do I contact if I want to see if I’m registered for the event?

If you need to check to see if your registration or payment was received you can contact the program contact person listed under the specific program you are inquiring about.

When does registration open and close? How are council program events filled?

Listed under each program offering is a registration open and deadline date. Registration is open until the maximum number of participants is reached or the deadline date arrives, whichever occurs first. If by 4 p.m. on the opening date the council has received more registrations than the maximum number of participants for that event, a random drawing will be held to select the participants. In order for your registration to be processed the full amount of the fee must be included with the registration.

When fees are listed per girl, adults do not have to pay for the event. When fees are listed per person, any individual attending the event must pay the fee.

What is the leader’s responsibility for the event if the whole troop attends?

The leaders must provide a sufficient number of adults to meet Safety Activity Checkpoints. They must also ensure that there is a currently certified first aider, a First Aid kit, the original permission slip for each girl, completed Health History Record for each girl, completed Health History for each adult, and items listed in event or confirmation description.

The leader is responsible for monitoring her troop/group’s behavior and actions.

Will I receive confirmation of our participation in a council-sponsored event?

Yes. A confirmation goes to the troop leader, adult in charge, or individual registering prior to the event with directions and instructions for the event (usually by email). Make sure that information is distributed to troop members who are attending the event.

What is the refund policy?

A 100% refund is made only when the council cancels the event. A partial refund of the total event fee is made if the Program Department is notified with a written letter two weeks before the event registration deadline date. Leaders may substitute another registered Girl Scout for one who is absent. All refunds are made to the troop in care of the leader two to four weeks after the event date. Refunds made to registered individuals will be sent to the guardian of the registered girl. Fees are not refunded for no-show troops and/or girls. Please note that events are not cancelled due to weather unless conditions are severe.

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How do we ensure that girls have a safe and enjoyable time at events?

All events are planned according to Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints. Please adhere to Safety Activity Checkpoints at all Girl Scout programs (i.e. using the buddy system, etc.).

How will I know that an event has been cancelled?

If you are attending an event hosted by the council and it is cancelled the adult listed on the event registration form will be notified by phone. We will also update the Calendar section on the council website.

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Are Badges included?

No. It is the responsibility of the leader or parent to purchase Badges that were earned.

Sometimes at certain events Badges are purchased by the sponsors and are distributed the day of the event.

Can troop leaders or parents attend Cadette-Ambassador and Council events?

Most older girl events are designed for individual girl participation in keeping with Girl Scouting’s goal of fostering independence and leadership. For these events, adult chaperones are sometimes needed in small numbers. Some events are open to leader/parent participation, and details can be found in each event’s Notes section.

How to Register for Program Events: To register, follow these steps: 1.

Discuss program options with your troop or group and decide on your program preference. If you are a Juliette (or registering as an individual Girl Scout), complete the individual registration portion of the Program Event Registration Form.

2. Complete Program Registration Event Form in the forms section of this publication or found at www.gsle.org and follow the instructions listed under the program of your choice. Make sure you list each event code if applicable for the activity you are signing up to attend and complete the girl roster on the back of the form. Also, list the session number if more than one session is offered.

3. Include payment. All fees are due at the time of registration. Your registration will not be processed if fees do not accompany the registration form. Unless otherwise specified, payments are made to Girl Scouts Louisiana East and may be made in the form of cash, credit card, or check.

4. Mail, fax or deliver forms to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121. Fax: 504-733-8219.

5. Questions? Each event has a contact person listed who will be able to answer your questions about the activity.

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We’re celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting!

On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts of the USA. The celebration of our 100th anniversary will officially kick off this fall so come join Girl Scouts as we celebrate our birthday and make plans for the second century of Girl Scouting in the United States.

Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Art Contest and Exhibition

Girl Scouts, age categories: ages 5 – 8, 9 – 12, and 13 – 17.

Girl Scouts Louisiana East, in partnership with the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, is holding a 100th Anniversary Art Contest for Girl Scouts, ages 5 to 17. Share artistically what it means to be a Girl Scout today, and/or reflecting 100 years of Girl Scouting, and your artwork could be exhibited at the Ogden Museum on January 5, 2012!

Theme: Artwork should represent what it means to you to be a Girl Scout today and/or reflecting 100 years of Girl Scouting.

Judging: Winners will be chosen in three categories: ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-17. From these, one overall “best of show” will be selected. The winners will be chosen by a panel of artists, educators, and others.

Registration: All artwork must include a completed entry form.

Entries should be sent to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, Attn: Art Contest, 841 S. Clearview Pkwy., New Orleans, LA 70121 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: Thursday, December 1, 2011 Contact: Carrie Thomas at 800-644-7571, ext. 2245 or cthomas@ gsle.org for more information.

Notes: Entry requirements can be downloaded at www.gsle. org/100/documents/entryrequirements.pdf

Cajun Country Corn Maze celebrating Girl Scouts 100th anniversary

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families. Also open to the public.

Join us at Cajun Country Corn Maze where we will celebrate Girl Scouts 100th anniversary from opening day on September 17 through the weekend after Thanksgiving with family fun and activities for everyone. Navigate your way through the giant maze design featuring the Girl Scouts 100th anniversary logo, learn about Girl Scout’s 100 year history, and participate in activities to help you earn a patch. Special Girl Scout activities are planned for Saturday, November 5, with a service project to benefit the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and its member agencies. Cajun Country Corn Maze will donate $1 to the council for every Maze attendee for the entire weekend, so bring the whole family and be a part of our 100th anniversary kick-off!

Exhibition, Reception, and Awards

The opening to display the top 10 winners in each category and the overall winner’s art will be held at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. When: Thursday, January 5, 2012 Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130 Fee: Free Notes: This event is open to the public. Entertainment and a cash bar will be provided by the museum. Certificates will be awarded to all artists, whose work is displayed. Additionally, 10 pieces of art will be framed and hung in both council offices, as well as, being displayed at the 100th Anniversary Girl Scout Louisiana East Extravaganza on March 17, 2012 in Gonzales.

Recipes needed for Pocket Stew cookbook

Girl Scouts Louisiana East has begun work on a 100th Anniversary commemorative edition of Pocket Stew, Girl Scouts’ popular outdoor camping cookbook, and is in search of new recipes. Please email recipes to pocketstew@gsle.org by October 31, 2011 for possible inclusion in the cookbook. Recipe submission forms can be found at www.gsle.org/forms/pocketstew.asp.

Girl Scout councils across the country have incorporated Pocket Stew in outdoor trainings since the 75th Anniversary of Girl Scouting. The original edition of Pocket Stew was written as a birthday gift to Girl Scouts, including cooking recipes and styles that have hailed back to Girl Scouts’ earliest days. The current edition of Pocket Stew is on sale for $5 (50% off) in the Council Shops.

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When: Saturday, November 5, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Where: Cajun Country Corn Maze, Hwy 16, Pine Grove, LA. The maze is located one mile east of 42360 (Napa Auto) in Pine Grove, and five miles west of 35999 (Bear Creek Western Store) in Montpelier, La. Capacity: No minimum or maximum Fee: Participants 12 and older: $8 + one non-perishable food item.

Participants ages 4 - 11: $6 + one non-perishable food item.

Ages 3 and under are free. All maze participants must bring a non-perishable food item to receive the special Girl Scout admission rate.

Registration: Registration is not required for this event, but it is suggested that you call Vicki at Cajun Country Corn Maze to reserve space for your group if you are going to the maze during any other time the maze is open.

Contact: Cathy Pottschmidt at 225-927-8946, ext. 1238 or cpottschmidt@gsle.org or Vicki at 877-843-9421 or louisianamaze@hotmail.com for more information.

Notes: All Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders will receive a Maze Patch complements of the Cajun Country Corn Maze. Girl Scout T-shirts or uniforms are encouraged. Food, beverages, and snacks are available for purchase, but families/troops may bring a picnic lunch and beverages. A large pavilion and picnic tables are available. For a map and more information about Cajun Country Corn Maze, visit their website at www.cajuncountrycorn.com.

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Save the Date for

100th Anniversary Fundraising Events Thursday, November 3, 2011

Centennial

Extravaganza & Carnival Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families.

Also open to the public.

Join the council for its largest and most exciting event ever! Girls and their families will enjoy a carnival of rides, games, and other hands-on activities as we celebrate our 100th anniversary! Learn about Girl Scouting across the years, with interactive exhibits, skits, and demonstrations showcasing Girl Scouting and its achievements from the birth of Girl Scouting in 1912 to present day!

Receive a passport to fun as you experience what the international sisterhood of Girl Scouting and its membership in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is all about!

Girls will have a blast as they enjoy World Thinking Day activities including a parade of flags! Girl Scouting is only turning 100 once, so don’t miss the Party of the Century!

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Volunteers from the council’s four regions are developing the interactive historic exhibits (Region 1: 1912-1937, Region 2: 19381963, Region 3: 1964-1989, Region 4: 1990-2012).

World Thinking Day

Service Units will be creating and representing approximately 20-25 countries to include a display, decorations, activities etc.

When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carnival hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Times are still tentative and subject to change) Where: Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA Fee: Tickets are approximately $8 per person for the Extravaganza if bought in advance, $10 per person at the door. Carnival riding bracelet for unlimited riding will cost a separate fee of about $7 per person, in advance or at the door. Further discounts are available for troops or service unit members involved in a presentation related to the 100 Years of Girl Scouting and/or World Thinking Day. Prices are tentative and subject to change.

Registration: Tickets will be sold for both the Extravaganza and Carnival, in advance and at the door.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@ gsle.org for more information. To assist with coordination of 100 Years and World Thinking Day, please contact your Membership Executive.

Notes: Entrance into the carnival will only be accessible by those attending the Extravaganza. Games and food items may be available for individual purchase at carnival booths, and possible concession stand (s) inside main stage area.

Information will be updated as plans progress.

Renewing the Promise Fall Luncheon

Audubon Tea Room, New Orleans. 12 to 1 p.m. with meet and greet at 11:30 a.m. Sponsors to date: Valero St. Charles, Entergy, Little Brownie Bakers. Keynote Speaker: Sally-Ann Roberts, award winning news anchor, WWL-TV. Luncheon is free, with a suggested minimum $50 donation. Additional sponsors and volunteers to serve as table hosts and invite friends to the luncheon, are needed. Contact: Cerise McClendon at 504733-8220, ext. 2222.

Saturday, January 14, 2012 Champagne & S’mores

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. More details to follow.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Our Girls Our Future Spring Luncheon

Baton Rouge. 12 to 1 p.m. with meet and greet at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon is free, with a suggested minimum $50 donation. Sponsors and volunteers to serve as table hosts and invite friends to the luncheon, are needed. Contact: Cathy Pottschmidt at 225-927-8946, ext. 1238.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Rhapsody in Green: A Night of Glitz and Glamour Gala

Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 8 – 11 p.m. Live music, dancing, silent auction, food, cocktails, and more. Volunteers needed to solicit silent auction items, help at the event, secure sponsorships, and help sell tickets/tables. Sponsors to Date: Whitney Bank Contact: Cerise McClendon at 504-733-8220, ext. 2222.

Other 100th Anniversary Events in the Works!

Living Logo Council Bridging Tree Plantings

100 Take Action Projects Sing-A-Long 100th Anniversary Pledge

To help make this 100th Anniversary a year to remember, we need volunteers! Email info@gsle.org with your name, contact info, ideas!

Countdown to the Convention of the Century

Girl Scouts of the USA is celebrating its first 100 years in a big way – beginning with its 52nd National Council Session and Convention in Houston, Texas, November 10 - 13, 2011, that showcases an exciting lineup of speakers and entertainers, and retrospectives of our first 100 years as a girl serving organization.

For more information about the convention, including registration costs, hotel rates, etc., visit the GSUSA National Convention website at www.girlscouts.org/ convention/

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Girl Scouts Louisiana East will consider renting a bus if there’s Houston * Nov. 10-13 enough interest from members. If you are interested in that option, please contact Robin Guillmette at 800-644-7571 or rguillmette@gsle.org.

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Event Code: FFJR02 When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 Registration Opens: March 30, 2012 Deadline: April 27, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Covington

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families

When: Friday, September 2 – Sunday, September 4, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

Southern Food and Beverage Museum Presents

Edible Legacies for Girl Scouts: Pretzel Dough Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, September 10, 2011 (See Series Pathway, page 39)

Art to Wear

Girl Scout Brownies Do you like to express yourself by the clothes you wear? Show your flair for fashion at the Kappa Delta Sorority House and find out how fashion has changed through the years. Bring a solid colored t-shirt to decorate, jeans to bejewel, or any piece of clothing that needs your personal creative design. Make a piece of jewelry to accessorize. Once everyone is finished, we will roll out the red carpet and have a fashion show to flaunt your fashion flair!

Event Code: A2WJR1 When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or until finished Where: LSU Kappa Delta Sorority House, 3950 W. Lakeshore Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Fee: $8 per girl Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 2, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Due to limited parking, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Fitness Fun

Girl Scout Juniors Come learn how you can make exercise fun! You’ll have more energy, sleep better, study better and feel great. Find out how to get fit by making the right food choices and adding fun exercises to your week. Wear socks, sneakers and comfortable clothes and get ready to sweat! Trained staff from Bally Total Fitness will teach you about keeping your body healthy through exercise during this Saturday morning program. Join us as we warm up, stretch, and discover new ways to make exercise fun while taking care of your growing body!

Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Bally Total Fitness, 10000 Perkins Rowe, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA Fee: $13 per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 30 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Beach Sweep Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 (see Community Service, page 55)

Daisy Day at Camp Whispering Pines Girl Scout Daisies

When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

East Jefferson General Hospital ABC’s of Babysitting Girl Scout Cadettes ages 11-13

The East Jefferson Woman and Child Center invites you to learn an assortment of key babysitting tips. Information includes infant and child choking, and will assist you on their journey in caring for children.

When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 or Spring date, TBA Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Where: East Jefferson General Hospital 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006. Crawford Conference Center – First Floor Fee: $10 per girl (includes materials and registration fees) Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 9, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Register through Health Finder by calling 504-4565000.

Contact: Rebecca at 504-883-6932 for more information.

Notes: Due to space limitations, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs. Wear appropriate clothing - Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged.

Event Code: FFJR01 When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 9, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

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It’s Your Planet – Love It! Day at Entergy River Bend Nuclear Plant Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

Girls in sixth grade and up will be able to earn the Planet Power activity patch in a day filled with fun and information about making and conserving electricity, with a focus on nuclear energy. Join us at the Entergy River Bend Nuclear Plant for learning the pros and cons of different energy sources and the basics of nuclear science and radiation.

See demonstrations in a nuclear plant control room simulator. Learn about an important source of electric power that generates no greenhouse gas. Parents are welcome to attend.

When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Entergy River Bend Nuclear Plant, US Highway 61, St. Francisville, LA 70775 Fee: $5 per person (Price includes pizza lunch and drinks) Capacity: Maximum 75 Registration Opens: August 29, 2011 Deadline: September 16, 2011 Registration: Due to plant security requirements, pre-registration is required. Form will be available on Louisiana Nuclear Society (LNS) website: http://local.ans.org/la/ Contact: Paul Sicard at Entergy / River Bend at psicard@entergy. com or 225-381-3666.

Notes: Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged.

Daisy Garden Adventure Girl Scout Daisies

Come spend time at BREC’s Botanic Gardens where you wil learn about different types of flowers and the importance bees and worms hold for keeping plants and flowers growing year after year.

You might even see a butterfly or two and maybe some lady bugs as you fulfill some of the requirements of the Golden Honey Bee Award from It’s Your World-Change It! Plan to bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy a picnic in the park before heading home.

Show me the Smart Money!

Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors First NBC Bank invites Girl Scouts to attend a workshop (offered twice) designed to experience real world financial challenges and learn how to navigate them in fun and interactive ways! You’ll gain the skills and confidence to earn, manage, spend, save and invest your money wisely with hands-on activities. Call your Girl Scout sisters today and register before the September 21 deadline! You won’t want to miss all the fun!

Event Code: SSMNY1 When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 Event Code: SSMNY2 When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: First NBC Bank, 521 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005 Fee: $2 per girl (covers registration and materials for the workshop) Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 21, 2011 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220 or email kshipp@gsle.org for more information.

Notes: Parents are encouraged to attend the event. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Yoga & Pilates

Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors Are you stressed from homework, peer pressure, parents, LIFE?!

Come unwind while working on your core strength. This traditional South Asian form of mental and physical meditation is reported to reduce stress and increase flexibility. Become aware of your breathing and strengthen your core muscles while learning some basics of mat Pilates. You will also get a tour the gym to see all the different types of exercise equipment.

Event Code: DAGAD1 When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 16, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code: YPCA01 When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 9, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code: DAGAD2 When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 Registration Opens: March 9, 2012 Deadline: April 27, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code: YPCA02 When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 Registration Opens: March 9, 2012 Deadline: April 6, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Where: BREC’s Botanic Gardens, 7950 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 50 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Where: Bally Total Fitness, 10000 Perkins Rowe Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Time: 1 - 3 p.m.

Fee: $15 per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 30 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Wear loose comfortable clothing and secure long hair back in a ponytail.

Bring a towel to sit on the floor and a water bottle.

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Spa Day for Girl Scouts Girl Scout Brownies – Juniors

Spa Day for Girl Scouts will provide a day of pampering and fun.

You’ll learn the importance of self care, be encouraged to have positive attitudes, and empowered to achieve your goals. Each girl will receive a mini manicure and pedicure, age appropriate make-up application and participate in a fashion show.

When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 Time: Three sessions from 9 – 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., and 2 – 4 p.m.

Where: Program Center, GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 girls per session Fee: $15 per girl and includes all activities Registration: To register, please contact Tiffany Williams at 504-388-0532 or info@cozycoutureparties.com Registration Opens: August 15, 2011 Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2011 or once capacity is reached. If minimum attendance is not reached, event will be cancelled. For additional information contact Tiffany Williams at 504-388-0532.

enjoy an afternoon of skating and fun and fit games. The day will end with preparation of a healthy snack. A concession stand will also be available.

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Where: St. Tammany Arena, 618 Deer Cross Ct., Madisonville, LA Fee: $8 per girl Capacity: Minimum 30/Maximum 150 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 23, 2011 Registration: Call or email your troop information including the number of girls attending to the contact person listed below.

Contact: Sandra MacDonald at 985-809-6490 or sandemac@bellsouth.net.

New Orleans Opera Association Night at the Opera Orientation Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 (see Series Pathway, page 38)

Lake Pontchartrain Maritime Museum Presents

Girl Scout Breathe Session #2: Engineering Everything

Ready-Set-Go Camping for Brownies Girl Scout Brownies

When: Friday, September 30 – Saturday, October 1, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

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East Jefferson General Hospital Presents

Girl Scout Breathe Session #1: Science: So Much More Than Dissecting A Frog!

Longue Vue House and Gardens Plant Investigation Workshop

Girl Scout Cadettes

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 (see Series Pathway, page 37)

Girl Scout Brownies – Juniors

Come visit the Discovery Garden for a day of exploration, learning, friendship, and fun! This half-acre interactive garden is part of Longue Vue’s national historic site. Girl Scout Brownies will learn about plants and complete all activities to earn the Plant Try-It. Girl Scout Juniors will be able to fulfill several different badge requirements relating to plants and gardens. You may explore the other gardens after the workshop.

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Time: Workshops are 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $10 per girl, $4 per adult Capacity: Minimum 10 /Maximum 25 (girls per workshop) Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 1, 2011 Registration: Advance registrations are required and will be accepted through October 1 as long as space is available for the requested workshop time, and payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by September 9 (three weeks before event).

Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue. com to check space availability, register over the phone, or for more information.

Notes: Plant Try-It is not included but is available in the Girl Scout Shops. Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged.

St. Tammany Arena Fun and Fit Skate Day Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

The St. Tammany Arena invites Girl Scouts of all ages to be part of this exciting event designed to help you get fit while having fun! Start off with a warm-up session, skating safely instructions, and then

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When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 (see Series Pathway, page 37)

Love, Hug and Groom Girl Scout Brownies

When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 (two sessions) and Sunday, October 9, 2011 (one session) (see Horse Programs, page 41)

It’s Your Planet-Love It! Day at the Fast Food Farm Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Whether you are currently pursuing this Journey or not, this day offers activities that will help you grow closer to your environment. Activites for all ages will be available as you explore the different earth conservation and food cultivation presentations which relate to the Journeys.

Each girl will receive the Fresh Off the Farm patch.

Event Code: FFDFRM When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Fast Food Farm, 2042 Golden Grove St., Gramercy, LA 70052 Capacity: Minimum 50 Fee: $7 per participant Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 23, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check

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or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Confirmations will be mailed or emailed after registrations are closed.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext.2243 or kshipp@gsle. org for more information. Visit www.fastfoodfarm.shutterfly. com/directions for driving directions.

Notes: Bring a brown bag lunch and drinks, and wear appropriate clothing. Girl Scout T-shirts, as well as sunscreen and insect repellent are encouraged. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Louisiana Renaissance Festival Theater Workshop Girl Scout Brownies – Juniors

Step back in time at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival’s 4th Annual Theater Workshop for Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors.

Your day begins with a welcome and brief meeting with a few of the village nobility after which you and your troop will be escorted to stations set up around the village. Each station fulfills a requirement toward the Let’s Pretend Try-It or the Theater Badge.

End the day with a short performance of our “peasant court” followed by the presentation of workshop certificates to each girl.

When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Louisiana Renaissance Festival, 476468 River Road, Hammond, LA 70401 (One mile north of Hammond High School on Highway 1064) Fee: Free Capacity: Maximum 150 Registration Opens: September 12, 2011 Deadline: October 5, 2011 Registration: To register contact Ella Long with the Louisiana Renaissance Festival at 985-507-8614 or edorris@I-55.com.

Limited space is available and reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

Contact: Ella Long (contact info above) or Kevin Shipp at 504-7338220 or kshipp@gsle.org for more information.

Notes: Bring a brown bag lunch and drinks for a picnic within the village walls.

Audubon State Historic Site – Oakley Plantation Girl Scout Juniors

Come take a Journey with us and discover what life was like in the past. Tour the Oakley house and grounds. Connect with the outdoors with activities such as wildlife watching and see all the different types of animals that live on site, and take action by helping in the garden. Listen to the stories of old and learn how the people of that era dressed, lived, and cooked and compare them to how we live today. You will also tour the small museum and watch a short video. Other details will be sent out with confirmation.

Event Code: AHOPJ1 When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 23, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

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Event Code: AHOPJ2 When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 Registration Opens: December 2, 2011 Deadline: December 30, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Time: TBA Where: Audubon State Historic Site, 11788 Highway 965, St. Francisville, LA 70775 Fee: TBA per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Mother/Daughter Sewing Girl Scouts in grades 4 - 12

Come learn how to sew with your mother, grandmother, aunt, or any other female adult over the age of 21. Each couple will learn the parts of the sewing machine and simple straight sewing. You will work together to make a small quilt.

Event Code: MDSE01 When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 23, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code: MDSE02 When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 Registration Opens: December 16, 2011 Deadline: January 20, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Program Center, GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: $10 per person ($20 per couple) Capacity: Minimum 10 girls/10 adults - Maximum 15 girls/15 adults Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Registration Event form for each individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: (504) 733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Each girl who registers for the program must have a female adult who registers and participates with her. No tagalongs.

Bring a brown bag lunch and drink. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Me & My Pal Overnight at Camp Marydale Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, October 14 - Saturday, October 15, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 43)

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Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy - Friday Night Fun Night Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

Always a fun outing, Friday Night Fun Nights at Ivanov’s Gym provides supervised gymnastics, tumbling, tumble-track, games, music and fun in a 12,000 square foot facility! Pizza and drinks will be served. You need only bring your smile and the desire to have a great time! Be sure to register directly with Ivanov’s, and it is advised to register early!

When: Friday, October 14, 2011 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 16, 2011 When: Friday, January 13, 2012 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: December 16, 2011 When: Friday, April 20, 2012 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 23, 2012 When: Friday, May 11, 2012 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: April 13, 2012 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy, 3930 Barron St., Metairie, LA (one block behind French Riviera on the corner of Veterans & Cleary) Fee: $12 per girl (non-refundable) Capacity: Minimum 40/Maximum 60 (If the program does not meet the minimum of 40, participants other than Girl Scouts will be included in the event.)

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Registration Event form with roster, and send with payment to: Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy, 3930 Barron St., Metairie, LA 70002-5734. Include one check for all participants. Office hours to drop off payment and registration are Monday – Friday, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., or Saturday, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Contact: Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy at 504-889-9800 for more information Notes: Due to space limitations, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

No tagalongs. Girls should dress in comfortable clothes. No shoes will be allowed on the gym floor; socks or bare feet only.

Wild Things

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 during National Wildlife Refuge Week (see Troop Outings, page 60)

Tulane Green Wave Cheer Clinic & Halftime Performance Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

The Tulane University Cheerleaders are holding a Cheer Clinic for Girl Scouts prior to the Tulane vs University of Texas El Paso football game. Join your friends for this popular yearly event and get to perform during halftime! If cheerleading is not your thing, just come and enjoy the game and cheer on the Green Wave as you take advantage of the discounted ticket offer!

Registration: Tickets must be ordered prior to the game by completing the Tulane Cheer Clinic order form and release waiver found in the forms section and sending to the Tulane ticket office.

Contact: William Thacker at 504-862-8223.

Notes: Visit www.tulanegreenwave.com for game details and other information. Girl Scout T-shirts are encouraged.

Fitness Fun

Girl Scout Daisies Bend and stretch, then reach for the stars! You will have more energy, sleep better, and feel great by adding fun exercises to your week! Wear socks, sneakers and comfortable clothing and get ready to sweat! Trained staff from Bally Total Fitness will teach you all about keeping your body healthy through exercise during this Saturday morning program. Come join us to warm up, stretch, and discover new ways to make exercise fun while taking care of your growing body!

Event Code: FFDAY1 When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 Registration Opens: September 2, 2011 Deadline: October 1, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code: FFDAY2 When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 Registration Opens: December 16, 2011 Deadline: January 20, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Time: 1 - 3 p.m.

Where: Bally Total Fitness, 10000 Perkins Rowe, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA Fee: $13 per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 30 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

New Orleans Opera Association Night at the Opera Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

Turandot Date: Friday, October 14, 2011 (see Series Pathway, page 38).

Twilight Paddle

Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 43)

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 Time: Clinic is from 12 - 1 p.m. Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m.

Where: Iberville Club Lounge at the New Orleans Superdome, Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA 70112 Fee: $15 per clinic participant (includes football game ticket); $10 for football game ticket only Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 7, 2011 in order to receive tickets in the mail.

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Baton Rouge Symphony 101

COMPLETEly YOU Workshop

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the music? In the course of this delightful evening of exploring symphonic music, participants will engage with Music Director Timothy Muffitt and BRSO President Alan Hopper in a vibrant session concerning the production of events, the composers and the music. The discussion is followed by a Masterworks rehearsal, during which Symphony 101 participants are immersed in the music. We will have a drawing to see which 20 girls will sit on stage next to the orchestra musicians. The second evening affords the opportunity to enjoy the Masterworks Concert! The Symphony 101 experience will deepen your appreciation for a Symphony orchestra. This is a two part program so when registering make sure everyone can attend both nights.

“COMPLETEly On the Right Path” sessions helps Daisies and Brownies realize there are many paths you can take in life, and encourages them to make choices that will take them down the best paths. You’ll also be encouraged to say yes to the challenge of pursuing math, science, and technology. Lastly, it will inspire you to dream big, and reach your full potential. The “COMPLETEly YOU” participation Patch will be presented to all attendees.

Girl Scout Brownies – Juniors

Event Code: BRS101 When: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 and Thursday, October 20, 2011 Time: Tuesday at 6:30 – 10 p.m., (May leave during intermission around 8:30) Thursday at 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Baton Rouge Symphony, 7330 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge, La. 70808 Fee: $14 per person Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: September 2, 2011 Deadline: September 30, 2011 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Registration Event form for each troop (complete girl roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Snacks will be provided. Cameras are welcome during the discussion time but not allowed during the rehearsal.

COMPLETEly YOU Workshop Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors

“COMPLETEly YOU, 12 THINGS Every Girl Needs to Know” will help you realize you are unique, special, and treasured. It also discusses many of the issues that are on the minds of today’s girls, and offers practical tools that can be used to help you navigate the challenging waters you face in the transition from childhood to adulthood. Take part in this exciting hands-on workshop focused COMPLETEly on YOU! Be prepared to learn more about yourself, how to better relate to others, and become your very best! The “COMPLETEly YOU” participation Patch will be presented to all attendees.

Event Code: CYWJAB When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: $30 per girl Capacity: Minimum 75/Maximum 100 Registration Opens: September 9, 2011 Deadline: October 7, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs.

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Girl Scout Daisies – Brownies

Event Code for Daisies: CYWD11 When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Event Code for Brownies: CYWNBR When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Where: Program Center, GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: $15 per girl Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 60 Registration Opens: September 9, 2011 Deadline: October 7, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs.

Southern Food and Beverage Museum Presents

Edible Legacies for Girl Scouts: Trail Mix Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 (See Series Pathway, page 39)

Strike Up Some F-U-N at Circle Bowl and Celebrate Juliette Low's Birthday Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families

You don’t want to miss the action on the lanes at this fun event!

Girls will learn the history of bowling dating back to 5,200 BC and enjoy searching for the answers on the bowling trivia game. Learn how to keep score without a computer, sportsmanship skills, and how to be a team player. To keep the fun “rolling,” Circle Bowl will provide the last hour with Galactic Bowling (lights out with glow in the dark fun). Music, DJ, and a dance contest too! We will also celebrate Juliette Low’s Birthday with a cake and sing Happy Birthday.

Event Code: CBAAJB When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Time: 6 – 9 p.m.

Where: Circle Bowl, 8878 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Fee: $20 per person (includes 3 hours of bowling, shoe rental, one slice of pizza and a small soft drink, and bowling work sheets and cake Capacity: Minimum 128/Maximum 320 Registration Opens: September 9, 2011 Deadline: October 7, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the Circle Bowl Registration form found in forms section for each family or group and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl

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Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adults are required to attend with Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts will receive the Bowling Fun Badge. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Loyola Volleyball Clinic and Game Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Join the Loyola Wolfpack Women’s Volleyball team for a 1½ hour, special skills clinic and then come cheer on the team as they host the University of West Florida! You’ll want to wear volleyball attire (tennis shoes and active wear) for the clinic! All attendees of the clinic will receive a free ticket to the game on the following Tuesday.

When: Clinic is Sunday, October 23, 2011; Game is Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Clinic Time: 1 p.m. Sunday; Game Time: 6 p.m. Tuesday Where: The Den at Loyola University, 6400 Freret St., New Orleans, LA 70118 Fee: $2 per Girl Scout to be paid at the clinic. All Girl Scouts attending the clinic will receive a ticket to the October 25 game. Game tickets are $6 per adult and can be purchased at the clinic or at the door on game day.

Capacity: No Maximum Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 20, 2011 Registration: Please call 504-864-7048 in advance to indicate how many girls will be attending the clinic.

Contact: Call 504-864-7048 to register and for more information.

Notes: Comfortable attire and tennis shoes are recommended. Girl Scout uniform or T-shirts are encouraged.

Daisy Day at Camp Covington Girl Scout Daisies

When: Saturday, October 28, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 43)

Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Whispering Pines Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, October 28 – Sunday, October 30, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

American Heart Association’s Simple Cooking with Heart

Girl Scout Brownies – morning, Girl Scout Juniors – afternoon session Make the world a better place by starting with your own bodies.

Discover new cooking skills, connect with other girls your age, and take action preparing nutritious and budget-friendly meals. Learn how simple heart-healthy cooking can be a great way to inspire others. An American Heart Association representative will be at this Walmart-sponsored event to answer any questions you have about heart health. Take home nutritious recipes to share with your family and friends.

Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 Registration Opens: September 16, 2011 Deadline: October 14, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-937-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

november Cajun Country Corn Maze celebrating Girl Scout’s 100th anniversary

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families. Also open to the public.

When: Saturday, November 5, 2011 (see 100th Anniversary, page 18)

Miss Manners Tea Party Girl Scout Daisies

Join the girls of Kappa Delta Sorority in celebrating National Women’s Friendship Month, a holiday sponsored by Kappa Delta, with a tea party in their courtyard. Girl Scouts will experience the fun of female friendships, make fun paper flowers to give to a girlfriend, and learn about table manners and etiquette. Dress in your Sunday best for this fun-filled tea party!

Event Code: KDMMTP When: Saturday, November 5, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: LSU Kappa Delta Sorority House, 3950 W. Lakeshore Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Registration Opens: September 23, 2011 Deadline: October 21, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Due to parking limitations, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Event Code for Brownies: AHASCB When: Saturday, October 29, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Event Code for Juniors: AHASCJ When: Saturday, October 29, 2011 Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Where: Program Center, GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Fitness Fun

Girl Scout Brownies Come and learn how you can make exercise fun! You’ll have more energy, sleep better, study better and feel great. Find out how to get fit by making the right food choices and adding fun exercises to your week. Wear socks, sneakers, and comfortable clothes and get ready to sweat! Trained staff from Bally Total Fitness will teach you all about keeping your body healthy through exercise during this Saturday morning program. Join us as we warm up, stretch, and discover new ways to make exercise fun while taking care of your growing body!

Event Code: FFNBR1 When: Saturday, November 5, 2011 Registration Opens: September 23, 2011 Deadline: October 21, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code: FFNBR2 When: Saturday, January 28, 2012 Registration Opens: December 16, 2011 Deadline: January 13, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: Bally Total Fitness, 10000 Perkins Rowe, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA Fee: $13 per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 30 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Longue Vue House and Gardens Our Flower Garden Workshop Girl Scout Daisies

Come visit the Discovery Garden for a day of exploration, learning, friendship, and fun! This half-acre interactive garden is part of Longue Vue’s national historic site. Expanded on your Daisy Flower Garden Journey through Longue Vue’s Our Flower Garden Program. You may explore the other gardens after the workshop.

When: Saturday, November 5, 2011 Time: Workshops are scheduled at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $10 per girl, $4 per adult Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 (girls per workshop) Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 5, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Contact Lydia Vaughn at Longue Vue House and Gardens to register individually or as a troop. Registrations will be accepted up to November 5 as long as space is available for the requested workshop time, and payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by October 14 (three weeks before event).

Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue. com to check space availability, register over the phone, or for more information.

Notes: Ladybug Fun Patch available at Girl Scout Shop.

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Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Covington

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families

When: Friday, November 11 – Sunday, November 13, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

Fall Festival Camporee Weekend Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors

When: Friday, November 11 – Sunday, November 13, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 44)

New Orleans Opera Association Night at the Opera Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

Masked Ball Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (see Series Pathway, page 38)

American Red Cross First Aid Badge Workshop Girl Scout Juniors

The Girl Scout Motto is Be Prepared, so make that happen as you work towards completing your First Aid Badge with the expert guidance of the American Red Cross. Learn how to recognize and respond to an emergency with the Three Emergency Action Steps and Basic First Aid skills. You will receive your First Aid Badge upon completion of the workshop.

Event Code: ARCFAW When: Saturday, November 19, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area Chapter, 4655 Sherwood Common Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Fee: $7 per girl Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: Now Registration Deadline: All forms must be postmarked by Friday, October 14, 2011.

Registration: Complete GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop or individual and fax or mail to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Barbara Bourgeois, Community Outreach Manager at 225-456-5555 for more information.

Notes: Due to space limitations, only Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratio and transportation adults allowed. Girls should dress in comfortable clothes (Girl Scout shirts are encouraged).

Bring a brown bag lunch and water bottle. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

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Girl Scout Day at Longue Vue House and Gardens

Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp

Take a guided tour through the lovely house at Longue Vue and then leisurely explore the gardens. Girl Scouts and Girl Scout adult volunteers will receive special ticket pricing.

When: Sunday, November 20 – Tuesday, November 22, 2011 (see Horse Programs, page 41).

Girl Scout Juniors (must be at least 9 years old and in 4th grade)

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, November 19, 2011 Time: Group tours take place each hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $4 per girl, $5 per accompanying adult Capacity: Maximum 20 guests per tour Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 19, 2011 Registration: Advance registrations are required in order to have special tour price and will be accepted through November 19 as long as space is available for the requested tour time, and payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by October 28 (three weeks before event).

Contact: Anna Bell Jones at 504-293-4701 or ajones@longuevue. com to check space availability, to register over the phone, or for more information.

Notes: Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged.

Audubon State Historic Site – Oakley Plantation Girl Scout Brownies

Come take a Brownie Quest and discover what life was like in the past. Tour the Oakley house and grounds. Connect with the outdoors with activities such as wildlife watching, and take action by helping in the garden. You will see several different barn animals including Gus the friendly turkey. Other details will be sent out with confirmation.

Event Code: AHOPB1 When: Saturday, November 19, 2011 Registration Opens: October 7, 2011 Deadline: November 4, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code: AHOPB2 When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 Registration Opens: March 9, 2012 Deadline: April 6, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Time: TBA Where: Audubon State Historic Site, 11788 Highway 965, St. Francisville, LA 70775 Fee: TBA per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached

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december Elmwood Cheerleading Academy Cheer & Pizza Night Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Always a popular event! Come join Elmwood Cheerleading Academy for a night of cheers, chants, stunts, jumps, dance, tumbling and pizza!

When: Friday, December 2, 2011 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 25, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

When: Friday, March 30, 2012 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 16, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Time: 6 - 9 p.m.

Where: Elmwood Fitness Center, 1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan, LA 70123 Fee: $12 per Girl Scout/no cost for recommended activity ratio adults Capacity: No Maximum Registration: Complete the Elmwood Cheerleading Academy Cheer & Pizza Night registration form found in the forms section and send completed form and payment to: Elmwood Cheerleading Academy, Attn: Raymond Williams, 1200 S. Clearview Parkway, #1200, Harahan, LA 70123.

Contact: Raymond Williams at 504-736-4775 for more information.

Notes: Leaders attending with 10 or more Girl Scouts who register for the program before the registration deadline, will receive a five day pass to Elmwood Fitness Center. Passes will be given after attendance of the program. Girl Scouts should wear comfortable clothing and pull long hair back into a ponytail.

Older Girl Weekend at Camp Marydale Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors

When: Friday, December 2, 2011 – Sunday, December 4, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 44)

Beginners Holiday Sewing Class Girl Scout Juniors

Have a sewing machine but aren’t sure how to use it? This class will teach you the parts of the sewing machine and straight stitching.

You will get to make a cute holiday item.

Event Code: BHSJR1 When: Saturday, December 3, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Event Code: BHSJR2 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Where: Program Center, GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: $10 per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 15 per session Registration Opens: October 21, 2011 Deadline: November 18, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

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Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

New Orleans Bowl

Birds, Wildlife, and Nature Event with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

When: Saturday, December 17, 2011 Time: Kickoff is at 8 p.m. A schedule of pre-game activities will be sent along with tickets.

Where: New Orleans Superdome, Sugar Bowl Dr., New Orleans, LA 70112 Fee: Free to all Girl Scouts and Troop Leaders; $10 each for friends and family Deadline: December 3, 2011 Registration: Tickets must be ordered prior to the game by completing the New Orleans Bowl registration form found in the forms section, and faxing or mailing with payment (for family or friends tickets) to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-7338219.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle. org.

Notes: Visit www.NewOrleansBowl.com for game details and other information. Girl Scout uniforms or T-shirts are encouraged.

Girl Scout Juniors – Cadettes

When: Saturday, December 3, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 44)

Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Whispering Pines Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, December 9 – Sunday, December 11, 2011 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

Baton Rouge Christmas Parade Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Calling Girl Scout troops of all ages! Join us in the 61st Annual Kiwanis Downtown Baton Rouge Christmas Parade. Let’s show our Girl Scout pride and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts by walking the parade route together (approximately one mile). This is a great opportunity for the Baton Rouge community, including over 100,000 spectators plus television viewers, to see your troop’s dedication and commitment to Girl Scouts, and to wear your Girl Scout uniform or matching Girl Scout shirts. The 2011 televised parade will star Ronald McDonald as Grand Marshall. Let’s wow southeast Louisiana and march together in a mass showing of Girl Scouts!

Event Code: BRCPDA When: Saturday, December 10, 2011 Time: 4 p.m. until end of parade Where: Downtown Baton Rouge (details will be sent after registration) Fee: $25 per troop Capacity: Minimum 6 troops/No Maximum Registration Opens: October 28, 2011 Deadline: November 25, 2011 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Registration Event form for each troop (complete girl roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: There will be a mandatory leader/parent meeting scheduled for Monday night at 7 p.m,. November 28, place TBA. Troops are required to meet and are limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios. We will let you know the night of the meeting if extra adults are needed. Girls must register as a troop, but Juliette’s may register and will walk with other Juliette’s or a troop.

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Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors The New Orleans Bowl invites all Girl Scouts to come adorn the field for the National Anthem prior to kick off of this very special event!

You’ll also get to participate in pre-game activities. Girls will then sit in a special Girl Scout section for the game. Friends and family are invited to attend and sit together, but only girls and leaders will be allowed through the special entrance and onto the field. This event is also being offered to Boy Scouts.

january Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Art Exhibition, Reception, and Awards Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families. Open to the public.

When: Thursday, January 5, 2012 (see 100th Anniversary, page 18)

U.S.S. KIDD Overnight

Girl Scouts ages 6 and above The U.S.S. KIDD invites Girl Scouts to come take over the ship!

Experience firsthand the close quarters living that a World War II sailor would have endured as you and other Girl Scouts camp overnight aboard the U.S.S. KIDD! Special activities and presentations will be scheduled for the evening.

Event Code: USKIDD When: Saturday, January 7 – Sunday, January 8, 2012 Time: Check in at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. All gear must be off ship by 9 a.m. Sunday, but museum is open until 5 p.m.

Where: U.S.S. KIDD Veterans Memorial, 305 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: $22 per participant (including adults). Price includes breakfast Sunday morning.

Capacity: Minimum 75/Maximum 140 Registration Opens: October 3, 2011 Deadline: December 9, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual

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and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@ gsle.org; or the USS KIDD at 225-342-1942, ext. 13 for more information.

Notes: Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratio required. This event is open to Girl Scouts and female adult volunteers only.

Confirmations will be mailed or emailed after registration is closed, and will provide event details as well as what can and should be brought. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy - Friday Night Fun Night Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, January 13, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 24)

Audubon State Historic Site – Oakley Plantation Girl Scout Juniors

When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 23)

Louisiana Art and Science Museum Presents:

Girl Scout Breathe Session #5 ,Where Science Meets Art and Air Care in Action Girl Scout Cadettes (ages 11-13)

Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Whispering Pines

When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 (see Series Pathway, page 38)

Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, January 13 – Sunday, January 15, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness IP Workshop Day 1

Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, January 14 – Monday, January 16, 2012 (see Horse Programs, page 41).

Night Crawlers

Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

The Girl Scout Motto is Be Prepared, so make that happen as you work towards earning your Emergency Preparedness Interest Project with the expert guidance of the American Red Cross.

Participation in both days of this two day event will complete all the requirements for the Emergency Preparedness Badge. On the first day learn about the Red Cross’ role during large disasters with a guided lecture tour of the Red Cross Chapter Headquarters Disaster Operations Center, Mass Feeding Kitchen and Disaster Staging Area. You will complete the initial disaster course, Disaster Services, An Overview, offered to all disaster volunteers. You will also have the opportunity to interview one or more of our key Emergency Services staff. Learn how to create an emergency disaster plan with the Be Red Cross Ready, Build a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed. On the second day you’ll earn certifications in Standard First Aid and Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED Skills while participating in a Babysitter Training Mini Camp, were you will gain skills in: how to operate your own business, management of money, skills in interviewing the parent clients, child care skills from feeding an infant to child activities management skills.

Event Code: CARCEP When: First day, Saturday, January 14, 2012, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Second Day, February 4, 2012. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Louisiana Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, 4655 Sherwood Common Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815 Fee: $90 per girl, price covers Babysitter Training Mini Camp, including Child, Infant, Adult CPR/Standard First Aid Certifications. Adult chaperones are welcome to participate in the first day at no charge.

Capacity: Minimum15/Maximum 35. If minimum participation is not reached, event will be cancelled.

Registration: To register, fill out the event registration form for each troop or individual and fax or mail to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Registration Open: Now Deadline: November 4, 2011

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Contact: Barbara Bourgeois, Community Outreach Manager, at 225-456-5555 for more information.

Notes: Due to space limitations, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

Girls should dress in comfortable clothes, and Girl Scout shirts are encouraged. Bring a brown bag lunch and water bottle both days; on the second day bring a baby doll.

Do you love to stay up late? What jobs require staying up all hours of the night? If you’re curious about what goes on while you were sleeping then join us for this all night extravaganza!

Event Code: NCCABR When: Friday, January 20 - Saturday, January 21, 2012 Time: Depart Friday night TBA. Return Saturday morning TBA. Where: Depart from & return to: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA Fee: $25 per girl Capacity: Minimum 13/Maximum 26 Registration Opens: December 16, 2011 Deadline: January 6, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Registration Event form for each troop (complete girl roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. However, adult drivers, 21 or older, are needed and may have to follow in their own vehicle. If you are coming from outside the Baton Rouge area, you may want to make arrangements for your troop to stay in the council’s Program Center until you are rested enough to return home. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

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National WWII Museum Girl Scout Day Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

The National World War II Museum invites all Girl Scouts to a special day designed just for you as you tour the museum’s exhibits, explore the history and lessons of D-Day, and enjoy special presentations and creative activities. All new activities and presentations will be designed for this year’s event, so do not miss it!

When: Saturday, January 28, 2012 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA Fee: Free museum entry for all Girl Scouts in uniform. Adults pay reduced rate of $10 and tagalongs $5.

Registration: Registration is requested by calling or emailing your troop information including the number of girls attending to the Museum contact listed below.

Contact: Lauren Handley with The National World War II Museum at 504-527-6012, ext. 229 or lauren.handley@ nationalww2museum.org for more information and to RSVP. Notes: Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratio required. Patches are available for purchase in the museum store. Girl Scout uniforms or T-shirts are encouraged.

Nursing Exploration Day - Lakeview Regional Medical Center Girl Scout Juniors

Lakeview Regional Medical Center is sponsoring an annual Girl Scout Nursing Career Exploration Day to give girls the opportunity to learn about the field of nursing by participating in a mock code blue, vital signs, infection control/hand washing, mock surgical procedure, and newborn baby care. Enjoy a tour of the hospital and some behind-the-scenes glimpses of what it’s like to be a nurse.

A nursing patch will be given at the end of the program if all prior program requirements are fulfilled.

Event Code: NURLAK When: Saturday, January 28, 2012 Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: Lakeview Regional Medical Center, 95 East Fairway Drive, Covington, LA Fee: $3 per girl Capacity: Maximum 60 Registration Opens: October 3, 2011 Deadline: January 13, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Due to space limitations, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

Bring a snack and wear appropriate clothing, Girl Scout T-shirts are encouraged. Confirmations will be mailed or emailed along with community service project requirements.

Fitness Fun

Girl Scout Brownies

When: Saturday, January 28, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 27)

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february American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness IP Workshop Day 2 Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 30)

Mother/Daughter Sewing Girl Scouts in grades 4 - 12

When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 23)

Fitness Fun

Girl Scout Daisies

When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 24)

Women in Chemistry

Girl Scout Brownies – morning session, Girl Scout Juniors – afternoon session Discover, Connect and Take Action as you meet women scientists, explore the world around you. Sponsored by members of Iota Sigma Pi, national honorary society for women in chemistry and the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the program facilitators will guide and explore with you as you discover new scientific ideas—and help you earn the Science in Action TryIt if you’re a Brownie, and the Science Discovery Badge if you’re a Junior. Stay longer or come a little earlier and eat pizza, ask questions, and get to know these exciting professionals. Pizza will be served at 12:15.

Event Code for Brownies: WINCBR When: Saturday, February 4, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Event Code for Juniors: WINCJR Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Where: Program Center, GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Registration Opens: December 16, 2011 Deadline: January 20, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Covington Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families

When: Friday, February 17 – Sunday, February 19, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

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Daisy Day at the Baton Rouge Zoo

Louisiana Art and Science Museum

Come join us at the Baton Rouge Zoo to learn more about the new Journey, “It’s Your Story – Tell it!” 3 Cheers for ANIMALS! You will travel through four or five different stations learning how to discover, connect, and take action with the animals at the zoo and pets of your own. Learn about the health, athletic ability, and social skills of animals, and how these skills translate to factors that influence self esteem. You will learn to identify ways you can care for animals, their daily needs, and much more.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) in Baton Rouge invites Girl Scouts to attend a very exciting day of Discovery and Exploration! Come enjoy an entertaining and educational afternoon on the banks of the Mississippi River at LASM - Where Art and Science Connect!

Girl Scout Daisies

Girl Scout Daisies – Juniors

Event Code: DDBRZ When: February 18, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811 Fee: To be determined Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 100 Registration Opens: January 6, 2012 Deadline: February 3, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Due to parking limitations, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Contemporary Arts Center Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Be an artist for a day! Join the Contemporary Arts Center for a day of art activities including theater, dance, music, and visual art!

Event Code: COARTS When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Where: The Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130 Fee: $9 per girl Capacity: Minimum 40/Maximum 65 Registration Opens: November 15, 2011 Deadline: February 4, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle. org; or Marie with The Contemporary Arts Center at 504-5283805 for more information.

Notes: Due to limited space, please limit adult participation to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs. Girls should wear comfortable clothing, and Girl Scout uniforms/T-shirts are encouraged. Bring a light snack if needed. Confirmations will be mailed or emailed after registrations have closed. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Event Code: ARTSC1 When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Where: The Louisiana Art and Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: $11 per participant, including adults. Price includes guided tours and activities, interactive presentations, a planetarium program, and a light snack.

Capacity: Maximum 300 participants - first 100 Girl Scout Daisies, first 100 Brownies, and first 100 Juniors, including adults and tagalongs Registration Opens: November 1, 2011 Deadline: February 3, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-7338219. Confirmations will be mailed or emailed upon receipt of registration.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle. org; or The Louisiana Art and Science Museum at 225-3445272, ext. 139 for more information.

Notes: Due to limited seating capacity in some programs, pre-registration is required. The museum is open to the public on this date, but participation in the special event activities requires advance notice in order to make adequate preparations. An admission fee of $15 per person (instead of the discounted rate of $11) will be charged to unregistered groups that arrive unexpectedly on the day of the event. These groups will pay at the ticket counter rather than participate in the streamlined process available to pre-registered groups.

Children must be at least 3 years of age to enter planetarium programs. Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged.

New Orleans Opera Association Night at the Opera Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

Salome Performance Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 (see Series Pathway, page 38)

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Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Whispering Pines Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, March 9 – Sunday, March 11, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

Goodwill Good Turn Day

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 (see Community Service, page 55)

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Girl Scout Tea and Fashion Show at Longue Vue House and Gardens Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Girl Scouts and adult volunteers are invited to join us for a lovely formal tea. Come in your favorite outfit and enjoy a fashion show of Girl Scout apparel modeled by your sister Girl Scouts, all while sipping tea and lemonade and dining on tea sandwiches, cookies, and scones. A complimentary house tour is available for all who attend.

When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 Time: Seating is available at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and at 1 - 3 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $22 per person Capacity: Maximum 60 guests per seating Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 10, 2012 Registration: Advance registrations are required and will be accepted through March 10 as long as space is available for the requested tea seating, and payment is made by credit card.

If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by February 17 (three weeks before event).

Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue. com to check space availability, register over the phone, or for more information.

Notes: Teapot Fun Patch available at Girl Scout Shop.

Girl Scout “Model for a Day” at Longue Vue Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

Fun, fashion and Girl Scouts! You can be a model for the Girl Scout Tea and Fashion Show at Longue Vue House and Gardens. Your audience will be sister Girl Scouts, troop leaders, and parents attending one of the tea events on that day. The clothes modeled will be from the Council Shop. The time commitment is a fitting at the Council Shop a few weeks prior to the tea along with the actual day of the tea.

When: Saturday, March 10, 2012, plus a fitting date to be announced Time: 10 - 10:30 a.m. or 1 – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: Free, plus a self-guided garden activity while at Longue Vue Capacity: Minimum 10, Maximum 20 Girl Scouts needed for each tea seating Registration Opens: Now Deadline: February 1, 2012 Registration: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@ longuevue.com to check space availability, register over the phone, or for more information.

Girl Scouts Louisiana East Centennial Extravaganza

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families. Also open to the public.

april Daisy Day at Camp Marydale Girl Scout Daisies

When: Saturday, April 14, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 45)

Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy - Friday Night Fun Night Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, April 20, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 24)

Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Covington

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families

When: Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 42)

Nature Nuts

Girl Scout Brownies

When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 45)

Audubon State Historic Site – Oakley Plantation Girl Scout Brownies

When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 28)

Yoga & Pilates

Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 21)

New Orleans Opera Association Night at the Opera Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

Pagliacci/Carmina Burana Performance Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2011 (see Series Pathway, page 38)

Twilight Paddle

Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, April 28, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 43)

may Bridging Brownies Day at CWP Girl Scout Brownies

When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 (see 100th Anniversary, page 19)

When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 45)

Me & My Pal Overnight at CWP

Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy – Friday Night Fun Night

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, March 23 – Saturday, March 24, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 44)

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

Elmwood Cheerleading Academy Cheer & Pizza Night

Fitness Fun

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, May 11, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 24)

Girl Scout Juniors

When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 20)

When: Friday, March 30, 2011 (see Events Pathway, page 28)

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Girl Scouts Zumba!

Daisy Day at McFadden Cabin

Grab your Girl Scout daughter, sister, or the whole troop and join us for a morning of fitness fun. Girl Scouts and 409 Fitness Studio invites you to learn how to Zumba, an aerobics fitness exercise that originated in Colombia in the 1990s. Take part in Girl Scouts’ Healthy Living Initiative and register today!

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 (see Camp Pathway, page 45)

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Girl Scout Daisies

Event Code: GSZAA1 When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Where: 409 Fitness Studio, 409 West 3rd Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301 Fee: $5 per girl (includes a Fitness Fun Patch); $3 per adult Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 40 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: Wednesday, May 4, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, Attn: Carrie Thomas, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Carrie Thomas at 504-733-8220, ext. 2245 or cthomas@ gsle.org for more information.

Notes: Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Daisy Garden Adventure Girl Scout Daisies

When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 (see Events Pathway, page 21)

Love, Hug and Groom Girl Scout Brownies

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 (two sessions), and Sunday, May 19, 2012 (one session), (see Horse Programs, page 41)

june American Red Cross’ Masters of Disaster Hurricane Awareness Day Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

Earn your Hurricane Awareness Patch by participating in the Masters of Disaster Hurricane Awareness Day. Learn how to become prepared for the storm, how to protect yourself, your family and your community, by Being Red Cross Ready. Learn how weather forms into a tropical cyclone and then a hurricane, how to track a storm, and how and when to evacuate. You’ll learn all this and much more when becoming a Master of Disaster in Hurricane Awareness.

When: Saturday, June 2, 2012 Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: American Red Cross, Louisiana Capital Area Chapter, 4655 Sherwood Common Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 20, Maximum 50. If minimum participation is not reached, event will have to be cancelled.

Registration Opens: January 6, 2012 Deadline: April 20, 2012 Registration: To register, fill out the GSLE Program Registration Event form for each troop or individual and fax or mail to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: (504) 733-8219.

Contact: Barbara Bourgeois, Community Outreach Manager, 225456-5555 for more information.

Notes: Wear comfortable clothes, bring brown bag lunch; each troop should have individual name tags.

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Girl Scout Nights and Clinics with the New Orleans Hornets!

East Jefferson General Hospital

Girl Scout Daisies – Cadettes (ages 5-12)

Woman and Child Services

following courses, designed specifically to

Your New Orleans Hornets are putting together some great opportunities especially for Girl Scouts. The always popular Honeybee Dance Clinic, special discounted game tickets, and even a father-daughter skills clinic are all in the works, so check our website as games and other dates will be released in the fall.

address the needs and concerns of girls:

When: Dates and times and all other information to be announced.

Empowering girls and young women through education. Throughout the year, we offer the

Science Wonder Try-It Day at Louisiana Children’s Museum

Becoming a Woman • Healthy You • Safe Sitter

Girl Scout Brownies

Tour this fantastic museum for the first time, or again like never before as you take in special hands on activities and presentations dedicated to earning your Science Wonder Try-It.

When: TBA

For more information call HealthFinder at 504-456-5000.

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Where: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., New Orleans, LA 70130 Fee: TBA Capacity: Maximum first 60 Girl Scouts to register Registration: Register online at www.LCM.org. Click on the “Play and Learn” button on the left hand side of the screen and scroll

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down for the information. Registrationwill be on a first come first serve availability.

Contact: Tracy Bruno at 504-266-2412, or tbruno@lcm.org for more information.

Notes: Due to space limitations, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs. Bring a lunch and wear comfortable clothing, Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged. Confirmations will be mailed or emailed prior to the event.

Going Green with the KD’s (It’s Your Planet – Love It!) Girl Scout Daisies

Come visit with the young ladies from Kappa Delta Sorority at LSU and learn why “Going Green” is so important. They will show you ways to save energy and talk about recycling and why it’s an important part of taking care of the earth. Learn some interesting facts about recycling and how you can get your family and friends to involved. You’ll be making a bird feeder out of recycled material and see a clip of the movie Earth to see some beautiful and cool things around the world.

Event Code: GGKDDA When: Spring TBA, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: LSU Kappa Delta Sorority House, 3950 W. Lakeshore Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Registration Opens: TBA Deadline: TBA or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Due to limited parking, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Dancercise

Girl Scout Brownies Dancing is a great way to exercise. Tap your feet, kick your heels, and spin around while you combine dance and exercise. Come join the LSU Kappa Deltas to learn some LSU cheers and dance moves.

Wear comfortable clothing.

Event Code: DNKDBR When: TBA Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: LSU Kappa Delta Sorority House, 3950 W. Lakeshore Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Registration Opens: TBA Deadline: TBA Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Due to limited parking, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

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No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Megan Hearts Book Tour Girl Scout Brownies

Join us for this fun-filled book and baking event that empowers young girls to make today fun! It will cultivate your imagination through fun and captivating stories that empower you to discover new hobbies, find ‘joy in the mundane,’ and learn to see the world as bigger than yourself.

Event Code: BRMH01 When: Saturday, TBA Time: Session One - 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Event Code: BRMH02 Time: Session Two - 3 – 5 p.m.

Where: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 Fee: $28 per girl; includes Megan Hearts Baking book, delicious desserts, creative/meaningful crafts Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 50 Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Information about Megan Hearts can be found at www.meganhearts.com.

Architecture Badge Day at Louisiana Children’s Museum Girl Scout Juniors

Tour this fantastic museum for the first time, or again like never before as you take in special hands on activities and presentations dedicated to earning your Architecture Badge. The program is designed for Girl Scout Juniors, but is open to interested Girl Scout Cadettes and up.

When: Saturday, January TBA, 2012 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., New Orleans, LA 70130 Fee: $10 per girl.

Capacity: Maximum – first 60 Girl Scouts to register.

Registration Opens: November 1, 2011 Deadline: January TBA, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Register online at www.LCM.org. Click on the “Play and Learn” button on the left hand side of the screen and scroll down for the information. Registration will be on a first come first serve availability.

Contact: Tracy Bruno at 504-266-2412, or tbruno@lcm.org for more information.

Notes: Due to space limitations, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs. Bring a lunch and wear comfortable clothing, Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged. Confirmations will be mailed or emailed prior to the event. The Architecture Badge will be awarded upon completion of the program.

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Looking Your Best/Geaux Confidently

Girl Scout Day at the State Legislature

Girl Scout Juniors

Are you and your friends starting to talk about skin care, hair styles, and fashions you like? Here’s your chance to learn about personal hygiene and more from the young ladies in Kappa Delta Sorority at LSU. You will also learn some fun aerobic activities and discuss the importance of exercise, experiment with hairstyles and create a healthy snack. Decorate a mirror to take home or maybe even to keep in your locker at school. The KD’s will complete the program with a fashion show highlighting cute and appropriate outfits for different activities.

Event Code: LYBKDJ When: Saturday, Spring TBA, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: LSU Kappa Delta Sorority House, 3950 W. Lakeshore Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Registration Opens: TBA Deadline: TBA or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Due to limited parking, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Girl Scouts entering grades 5 - 12

Girl Scouts across southeast Louisiana are invited to visit the Louisiana state legislature in Baton Rouge for Girl Scout Day at the State Legislature. Enjoy a day of government interaction as you meet elected representatives, including members of Troop Louisiana, the Honorary Girl Scout Troop of Women Legislators.

This is an opportunity to discuss with them exactly what you want the government to do in your community and what’s important to today’s girls. You’ll tour the Capitol and learn how and why laws are created and changed. Additional information will be available when date, time, and details are confirmed.

When: Spring TBA, 2012 (during legislative session) Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, LA Fee: TBA Capacity: Maximum 25 girls Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form and fax or mail to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Cerise McClendon at 504-733-8220, ext. 2222 or cmcclendon@gsle.org for more information.

Notes: Lunch will be provided and Girl Scout uniform (vest/sash) must be worn.

Once a month,

Scouting for Supper

Girl Scouts Louisiana East partners with local restaurants to raise money for the council! Please make sure to bring the flyer that is required, and Girl Scouts Louisiana East will receive a percentage of those sales. Just look for the Scouting for Supper banner on our website to print the flyer!

Upcoming dates:

Saturday, October 15 – McAlister’s Deli Tuesday, November 15 – Applebee’s Monday, December 12 – Chili’s Grill and Bar

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Don’t Let Boys Have All the Fun! Breathe Journey Sessions What’s Hot and Cool About Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math?

Did you know that science, math, and engineering are as much a part of your daily life as the air you breathe? Think about it! Sirens in the night? A lesson in decibels. Cell phones beeping? Modern technology as daily distraction. A line of smog or a fresh ocean breeze? A reminder of Earth’s atmosphere, and how countries halfway around the world are our next-door neighbors when it comes to air. Give your science smarts a stretch as you become a leader who cares for Earth’s air! Each of the stand alone sessions below are completely independent from the others; they can be attended in any order, yet they work together and build off each other, and some even take pieces of other sessions to the next level. They are designed to be a resource to help girls get the most from their Cadette Breathe Journey. Each session is open to any girl ages 11-13, even if you are not working on the Breathe Journey or if you have completed the Journey already. These sessions will complement the Journey and provide further understanding of each topic. Check the council website for future sessions.

Lake Pontchartrain Maritime Museum Presents

East Jefferson General Hospital Presents

Girl Scout Cadettes

Girl Scout Cadettes

Girl Scout Breathe Session #2: Engineering Everything Come spend the day with the Lake Pontchartrain Maritime Museum and discover the world of Engineering. This stand alone session brings the pages of the Girl Scout Journey Breathe to the real world and shows how engineering is such an important part of our lives. Explore some interesting facts about engineers and the wide variety of engineering fields available as a career as well as take part in engineering activities. You’ll also be able to explore the Lake Pontchartrain Maritime Museum’s exhibits and interact with some of the museum’s amazing projects.

Event Code: GSBLPM When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Lake Pontchartrain Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Dr., Madisonville, LA 70447.

Fee: $5 per person (includes museum admission and activity materials) Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 23, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219. Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle.org for more information.

Notes: Due to limited parking, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached. Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy that at the museum picnic area after the event.

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Girl Scout Breathe Session #1: Science: So Much More Than Dissecting A Frog!

Come spend the day with the professional scientists from many different fields and discover the world of Science. This stand alone session brings the pages of the Girl Scout Journey Breathe to the real world and shows how science is such an important part our lives. Explore the science behind air-borne pathogens and second hand smoke, plus much more. Discover the wide variety of science fields available as a career and take part in activities that will have you seeing the air quite differently.

Event Code: GSBEJH When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, LA 70006 Room: Esplanade 1.

Fee: $8 per girl Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 23, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219. Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle.org for more information.

Notes: Due to limited parking, adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs.

No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

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Louisiana Art and Science Museum Presents

New Orleans Opera Association Presents

Girl Scout Breathe Session #5: Where Science Meets Art and Air Care in Action

Night at the Opera

Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

Girl Scout Cadettes

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) in Baton Rouge invites Girl Scouts to attend a very exciting day of Discovery and Exploration! This stand alone session bring the pages of the Girl Scout Journey Breathe to the real world and shows how science, technology, and art are an important part of our lives. Come enjoy an entertaining and educational afternoon on the banks of the Mississippi River at LASM - Where Art and Science Connect!

Event Code: GSBLSM When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Where: The Louisiana Art and Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: $11 per participant, including adults. Price includes guided tours and activities, interactive presentations, a planetarium program, and a light snack.

Capacity: Maximum 100 participants including adults.

Registration Opens: November 15, 2011 Deadline: January 27, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-7338219. Confirmations will be mailed or emailed upon receipt of registration.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle. org; or The Louisiana Art and Science Museum at 225-3445272, ext. 139 for more information.

Notes: Due to limited seating capacity in some programs, pre-registration is required. The museum is open to the public on this date, but participation in the special event activities requires advance notice in order to make adequate preparations. An admission fee of $15 per person (instead of the discounted rate of $11) will be charged to unregistered groups that arrive unexpectedly on the day of the event. These groups will pay at the ticket counter rather than participate in the streamlined process available to pre-registered groups.

Children must be at least 3 years of age to enter planetarium programs. Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged.

The New Orleans Opera Association has offered tickets to Girl Scouts to attend certain dress rehearsals for the 2011-2012 opera season. Each of these operas is very different in its presentation styles and will offer you a unique insight into the beauty of the world of opera. As a mandatory prerequisite for the performances the council is offering an opera orientation that will inform girls and leaders on what to expect when attending any of the opera performances. You will be advised on proper dress, etiquette, and a synopsis of the opera you will be attending. If you have attended a previous council-sponsored orientation, it is not necessary for you to repeat it. You may review the synopsis with your leader or parent/ guardian instead. We hope to see you there as the red curtain rises!

Orientation (Required prior to viewing performances)

Event Code: OPOR01 When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Where: GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121

Turandot

Performance Date: Friday, October 14, 2011 Time: 7 p.m.

Where: New Orleans Convention Center, Hall I (New Orleans Theater)

Masked Ball

Performance Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1201 St. Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70116

Salome

Performance Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1201 St. Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70116 Pagliacci/Carmina Burana Performance Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Time: 7 p.m.

Where: Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts, 1201 St. Peters St., New Orleans, LA 70116 Fee: Free Capacity: No Minimum/Maximum for girls. (See Notes for adult participation) Orientation Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 23, 2011 Performance Deadline: Three weeks before each scheduled performance.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax or mail to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Please indicate which opera performance(s) each girl or troop plans to attend. Write “Performance Only” on the registration form if your girl/troop will not attend the orientation.

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Southern Food and Beverage Museum Presents

Edible Legacies for Girl Scouts Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

The Southern Food and Beverage Museum invites Girl Scouts to attend these very special days of culinary exploration! Come enjoy an educational stroll through time depicted by the foods and resources that define our culture topped off with a scoop of culinary delight!

Pretzel Dough!

Everyone loves a nice soft baked pretzel and how great if you could teach others how to make the baked bread? The United States did not always have pretzels, but was rather brought by German immigrants. New Orleans is full of immigrant history, and one of the most influential cultures was German. Come learn a little history behind the German immigration and how to make one of the most known German foods- the pretzel!

When: Saturday, September 10, 2011 Fee: Special Girl Scout discount rate of $3 per participant, including adults paid at the door day of the event. Price includes selfguided tours, activities, and interactive presentations.

Trail Mix

Trail Mix is a perfect fall time snack! Come shell peanuts, cut up apricots and put chocolates into your own decorated paper bag. This is a great activity for anyone that would like to make homemade trail mix instead of buying it at the store. ****Anyone with a peanut allergy should not attend**** When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 Fee: Special Girl Scout discount rate of $5 per participant, including adults paid at the door day of the event. Price includes selfguided tours, activities, and interactive presentations.

Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Each of the above events offers a presentation that occurs at the top of every hour for up to 50 participants throughout the day.

Where: The Southern Food and Beverage Museum, RiverWalk Marketplace, New Orleans, LA 70130 Capacity: Maximum 50 participants each hour.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: When maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Troops must reserve participation slots in advance by calling 504-569-0405. Participation slots are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext. 2243 or kshipp@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Due to certain area seating capacities, these particular events have space limitations. Museum is open to the public on these dates, but participation in these events is only available through pre-registration with the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. Girl Scout uniforms are encouraged.

FIRST LEGO® League Girl Scout Team Girl Scouts Ages 9-14

Want to design, build, and program a robot? Work with real women engineers? Research challenges facing today’s scientists?

Come join one of our Girl Scouts FIRST LEGO® League teams being formed in New Orleans and Baton Rouge where you will be coached and mentored by the Society of Women Engineers. The project introduces girls to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society. A strong commitment to the team and project is needed.

When: Each team of about 10 girls meets weekly in the fall to prepare the robot for the Saturday, November 20, 2011 competition. Teams also meet periodically during summer and/or spring.

Where: Team meetings are held at the GSLE Corporate Headquarters, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 and the GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Tournament competition will be held at St. Mary's Dominican High School, 7701 Walmsley Ave., New Orleans, LA 70125 Fee: $25 per Girl Scout Application: To apply, fill out the special application form downloadable at http://bit.ly/nv6YNt (send no money at this time) and fax or mail to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: (504) 7338219.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220 or kshipp@gsle.org, the New Orleans Team Leader Danielle at president.sweno@gmail.com or the Baton Rouge Team Leader Diane at diane.doise@swe. org for more information.

Notes: Only ten (10) girls will be accepted to each team on a first come, first serve basis. For more information about the FIRST LEGO® League, visit www.usfirst.org.

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Camp Marydale’s Wrangler/Spur Program

Wranglers

Spurs

Girls 14 and older

Girls 12–13

Ride’em cowgirl! Would you like to share your riding skills and knowledge of horses with younger girls? If you are 14 and older and LOVE horses, come be a part of the Girl Scouts Louisiana East’s Wrangler Program. You will be paired with adult mentors to teach Western horseback riding workshops at Camp Marydale to troops and service units. Wranglers also help out with special weekend events such as Daisy Day, Love, Hug & Groom, and Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp.

How much time does it take?

Wranglers meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Council Regional Service Center in Baton Rouge to get up-todate information about the horses, equipment and events at Camp Marydale. Wranglers are expected to participate in two or three weekends per semester and Wrangler Training Weekends that are scheduled twice a year, in August and January. All New Wranglers are required to attend the New Wrangler/Spur weekend trainings before they are allowed to work any other weekends.

What is a Wrangler Weekend?

These weekends are held at Camp Marydale and are designed to provide you with the opportunity to improve your basic horsemanship and riding skills, and give you a chance to get to know the other girls in the program. You will also have an opportunity to meet with horse care professionals and professional trainers.

This is also the time to test to move up to a higher level. All New Wranglers are required to attend the New Wrangler/Spur weekend trainings before they are allowed to work any other weekends.

Wrangler Adults are also needed!

Girls who participate in the Spur Program are required to attend the New Wrangler/ Spur Training Weekend before being allowed to attend any other weekend. This year’s New Wrangler/Spur Training Weekend will be held in August to provide you with the opportunity to improve your horsemanship, riding skills, knowledge of horse care, and a lot more. All Spurs must have a Spur Mom (two girls to one adult) attend camp with them on the weekend they sign up to work or they will not be able to attend the weekend. *Spurs are not eligible for advancement beyond Entry Level until they are 14 years old.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Wrangler or a Spur, contact Donna Dupré in the Program Department at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle.org.

Pony Up!

and Sponsor a Horse at Camp Marydale!!

We are offering troops, individuals, and businesses an opportunity to sponsor a horse for a year. As a Pony Up! sponsor, your name will be listed with your horse’s bio on our website, in the Annual Report, and GSLE Connections.

Levels of Sponsorship

As with all programs we have to have enough adults working with the girls each weekend according to Volunteer Essentials Adult/ Girl ratios.

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Are horses your thing? If so, get ready to saddle up and learn all about your favorite animals. If you are age 12 to 13, LOVE horses, and aren’t afraid to get dirty, get ready to take a special “behind the scenes” look at Girl Scouts Louisiana East’s Wrangler Program. Spurs will have the opportunity to “shadow” a member of the Wrangler Program to learn what it takes to be a Wrangler.

Sponsor one horse for one year - $1,200 Sponsor one horse for six months - $600 Sponsor one horse for one month - $100 For additional information, please visit our website, or contact Carrie Thomas at 504-733-8220, ext. 2245.

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Camp Marydale’s Horse Programs Love, Hug and Groom Girl Scout Brownies We’re rounding up Girl Scout Brownies who want to learn more about our horses at Camp Marydale! Saddle up because you’re going to get a sample of what’s to come when members of our Wrangler & Spur programs introduce you to the basics of horse care with hands-on grooming. You’ll also get a tour of the barn and end the session with a pony ride.

Event Code: LHGBR01 When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Event Code: LHGBR2 When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Event Code: LHGBR3 When: Sunday, October 9, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registration Opens for October Sessions: August 26, 2011 Deadline: September 23, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code: LHGBR4 When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Event Code: LHGBR5 When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

will also do a fun craft and play some great games, all horse-related.

When you’re not “back at the barn,” be prepared for an entire weekend of cowgirl fun!

Event Code for Juniors: HHRCCJ When: Sunday, November 20 – Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Registration Opens: October 7, 2011 Deadline: November 8, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code for Cadettes – Ambassadors: HHRCCC When: Saturday, January 14 – Monday, January 16, 2012 (Martin Luther King holiday) Registration Opens: December 2, 2011 Deadline: December 30, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Time: Check in Sunday at 2 p.m. and check out Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Where: Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $60 per girl (includes room and board, program supplies, all activities, and six meals) $35 per adult (includes room and board, and six meals) Capacity: Minimum 26/Maximum 40 girls.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Event Code: LHGBR6 When: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Wrangler / Spur Training Weekend

Registration Opens for May Sessions: April 6, 2012 Deadline: May 4, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Want to be a Wrangler? Are you 12 years of age or older and interested in learning about the care of horses? Do you have some experience with horseback riding and want to learn how to teach it?

Then, this session is for you! Girls 12 and up can join the Wrangler program and attend weekends at Camp Marydale to assist the riding staff with the horse program. You will be trained on many levels. If you’d like to get involved, sign up for this training course and join the fun. Interested adult volunteers are encouraged to attend as the girls must have adults attend all work weekends, too.

Where: Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $10 per girl Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 40 (per session) Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Bring a brown bag lunch and drinks for a picnic before or after your session. The Love, Hug & Groom patch will be provided at the end of the session. Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs.

Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp Girl Scout Juniors (at least 9 years old and in 4th grade) – November camp Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors – January camp Are horses your thing? If so, get ready to saddle up for a weekend of riding, grooming and learning all about your favorite creatures.

You’ll learn the basics from the Wranglers, and have time to improve your riding skills and even enjoy a trail ride, if weather permits. You

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Girl Scouts ages 12 and up (including adult volunteers)

Event Code: WSPTWE When: Friday, January 27 – Sunday, January 29, 2012 Time: Check in Friday at 6 p.m. Check out Sunday at 2 p.m.

Where: Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $30 per person (includes five meals) Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: December 16, 2011 Deadline: January 13, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is required. No tagalongs. Everyone must have a water bottle. Snacks and extra drinks are allowed. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

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Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Covington

Daisy Day at Camp Whispering Pines Girl Scout Daisies

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors and their Families When: Friday, September 2 – Sunday, September 4, 2011 Friday, November 11 – Sunday, November 13, 2011 Friday, February 17 – Sunday, February 19, 2012 Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 22, 2012 Where: Camp Covington, Covington, LA Fee: $25 non-refundable deposit and $25 per tent/cabin per family for the entire weekend.

Registration: Complete the Camp Reservation Request form and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle.org for more information.

Notes: Adults are required to attend. Bring your own food and label it as you may be sharing a unit with another family. There are no scheduled activities – please plan your own weekend.

Campfires are allowed.

Family Camping Opportunities at Camp Whispering Pines

When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: $8 per girl/$2 per adult Capacity: Minimum 30/Maximum 100 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 2, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached. Daisy Day Fun patch will be provided.

Ready-Set-Go Camping for Brownies Girl Scout Brownies

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Friday, October 28 – Sunday, October 30, 2011 Friday, December 9 – Sunday, December 11, 2011 Friday, January 13 – Sunday, January 15, 2012 Friday, March 9 – Sunday, March 11, 2012 Where: Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: $25 non-refundable deposit and $25 per tent/cabin per family for the entire weekend.

Registration: Complete the Camp Reservation Request form (no approval signature required) and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adults are required to attend. Bring your own food and label it as you may be sharing a unit with another family. There are no scheduled activities – please plan your own weekend.

Campfires are allowed.

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Enjoy a day beneath the whispering pines as you participate in fun activities like learning camp songs, playing some games, and making S’mores around a camp fire. Go on a guided hike to learn about the special trees and other foliage growing at CWP. Tour some of the camp units so you’ll be ready to go camping. Come as a troop or on your own with a parent. It’ll be lots of fun! Bring a brown bag lunch and a refillable water bottle. Supplies for S’mores and lemonade will be provided.

Never been camping before and not sure what to expect? Now’s the time to find out what all the fun is about! Come join other Girl Scout Brownies on this one night adventure of outdoor cooking and skill rotations. Learn about knot tying, kapers, pot care, and the proper way to wash dishes. Learn how to safely handle a knife, build a fire, and operate a propane stove. Also learn how to properly clean your units before checking out and why it’s important. At least one adult volunteer must have taken troop or basic camping skills training and prepared their girls for overnight camping. More details to follow after all registrations are received. You must register as a troop. There will be a required planning meeting on Friday, September 23, location TBA. Event Code: RSGCBR When: Friday, September 30 – Saturday, October 1, 2011 Time: Check in Friday at 6 p.m. Check out Saturday at 4 p.m.

Where: Camp Covington, Covington, LA Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 50 (girls & adults) Registration Opens: Now Deadline: September 16, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

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Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

october Me & My Pal Overnight at Camp Marydale Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors Bring your dad, grandfather, uncle, or another appropriate adult male over the age of 21 to camp for a weekend of fun and to show them what a terrific camper you are! Together you will enjoy canoeing, rock wall climbing, fishing, swimming, hiking and more!

A hot dog dinner will be provided Friday night.

Event Code: MMPCMD When: Friday, October 14 – Saturday, October 15, 2011 Time: Check in Friday at 6 p.m. Check out Saturday at 6 p.m.

Where: Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $35 per person (includes snacks and three meals, one patch per girl, and all camping/program costs) Capacity: Minimum 30/Maximum 100 participants Registration Opens: September 2, 2011 Deadline: September 30, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the Me & My Pal Registration form one per family and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: One male adult over the age of 21 is required to attend with each girl/sisters. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached

Wild Things

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 during National Wildlife Refuge Week (see Troop Outings, page 60)

Twilight Paddle

Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Confirmations will be mailed or emailed after registrations are closed.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext.2243 or kshipp@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Bring a brown bag lunch and water bottle. Sunscreen, insect repellant, a light jacket, and old sneakers are advised. Visit www.canoeandtrail.com or contact Byron Almquist at byron@ canoeandtrail.com for more information.

Daisy Day at Camp Covington Girl Scout Daisies Come to Camp Covington and enjoy fun activities—learn some camp songs, play some games, go for a hike, and make S’mores around a camp fire. You may also tour some camp units so you’ll be ready to go camping. Come as a troop or on your own with a parent.

It’ll be lots of fun! Bring a brown bag lunch and a refillable water bottle; supplies for S’mores and lemonade will be provided.

Event Code: DADACC When: Saturday, October 28, 2011 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Camp Covington, Covington, LA Fee: $8 per girl/$2 per adult Capacity: Minimum 30/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: September 15, 2011 Deadline: October 13, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached. Daisy Day Fun patch will be provided.

What are Louisiana wetlands like at night? What sounds do you hear? What can you see? It’s a vivid experience to paddle into wetlands in the late afternoon daylight, lunch at sunset and then paddle back with or without the use of flashlights. Exact meeting and departure times will be set closer to event date in conjunction with sunset and moonrise. Every sense will be heightened to absorb as much of the experience as possible during this five hour adventure!

Event Code: TWLTP1 When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 Registration Opens: September 1, 2011 Deadline: October 1, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Event Code: TWLTP2 When: Saturday April 28, 2012 Registration Opens: February 1, 2012 Deadline: April 13, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Where: Cane Bayou near Mandeville (directions and meet time will be sent out with confirmations) Fee: $27 per participant Capacity: Maximum 50 participants. One adult from each of the first four troops to register is admitted free to assure Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios.

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november

Fall Festival Camporee Weekend Girl Scout Juniors – Ambassadors

Come and enjoy a fun-filled weekend at CWP! Compete with your team (teams assigned at the event) in outdoor activities and survival games to include canoeing, building both a fire and a shelter, ropes course, and much more. Bake your own special birthday cake or other goodies beforehand to bring and share with all your sisters at dinner on Saturday night as we celebrate Girl Scout founder Juliette Low’s birthday!

Event Code: FAFEST Weekend: Friday, November 11 - Sunday, November 13, 2011 Time: Check in Friday at 6 p.m. Check out Sunday at 12 p.m.

Camporee: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Time: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Where: Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: $40 per person including adults. Price includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner and all camping and presenter fees.

Capacity: First 100 girls to register.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: October 21, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Kevin Shipp at 504-733-8220, ext.2243 or kshipp@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: All event activities take place on Saturday, so while overnight camping is not required in order to participate, the registration fees are for the entire weekend, regardless if girls camp or not. Girls will be doing lots of walking during the event. Each girl should come prepared with her own outdoor supplies she would need such as bug repellent, trail mix or other snack items, water bottle, sun screen, etc.

Birds, Wildlife, and Nature Event with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service invites Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes to participate in a fun and educational day of workshops focusing on birding and the natural Louisiana wildlife habitat at the Southeast Louisiana Refuges Bayou Lacombe Centre. Learn about birds through fun games and activities such as “Jeop-Birdy” and “Bird Bingo;” how to use field guides and binoculars; and spend time outside practicing your new binocular and bird identification skills.

When: Saturday, December 3, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Southeast Louisiana Refuges Bayou Lacombe Centre, 61389 Hwy 434, Lacombe, LA Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: Now Deadline: November 11, 2011 or when maximum capacity reached.

Registration: Contact Diane Barth at 985-882-2021 or at diane_ barth@fws.gov for more information and to register.

Notes: Dress in comfortable, weather appropriate clothing for outdoors.

march Me & My Pal Overnight at CWP Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

december

Bring your dad, grandfather, uncle, or another appropriate adult male over the age of 21 to camp for a weekend of fun and to show them what a terrific camper you are! Together you will enjoy canoeing, rock wall climbing, fishing, swimming, hiking and more! A hot dog dinner will be provided Friday night.

Older Girl Weekend at Camp Marydale Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors

Come enjoy what Camp Marydale has to offer during this fun-filled older girl campout. This is a weekend where each girl chooses which activities she would like to do but can bunk as a troop. Bring a friend and have fun doing activities such as canoeing, challenge course, outdoor cooking, letterboxing, jewelry making, and more! You’ll be part of the planning as there will be a planning session about one month before the camp weekend, date, time & place TBA. Come prepared to share your ideas!

Event Code: OGWCMD When: Friday, December 2 – Sunday, December 4, 2011 Time: Check in Friday at 6 p.m. Check out Sunday at 12 p.m.

Where: Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $55 per girl/$20 per adult volunteer (for meals) Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: October 28, 2011 Deadline: November 20, 2011 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Registration Event form for each troop (complete girl roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit

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card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Eat dinner before you arrive on Friday. Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs. Horseback riding will not be available for this weekend. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Event Code: MMPCWP When: Friday, March 23 – Saturday, March 24, 2012 Time: Check in Friday at 6 p.m. Check out Saturday at 6 p.m.

Where: Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: $35 per person (includes snacks and three meals, one patch per girl, and all camping/program costs) Capacity: Minimum 30/Maximum 100 participants Registration Opens: February 10, 2012 Deadline: March 9, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the Me & My Pal Registration form one per family and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: One male adult over the age of 21 is required to attend with each girl/sisters. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

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may

Daisy Day at Camp Marydale

Girl Scout Brownies

Girl Scout Daisies

Discover the magic of Camp Marydale and enjoy fun activities—like camp songs, games, going for a hike, and making S’mores around a camp fire. Weather permitting, you may get to go on a pony ride and a hay ride. Tour some of the camp units so you’ll be ready to go camping. Come as a troop or on your own with a parent.

Bring a brown bag lunch; we will provide supplies for S’mores and lemonade. (Bring a cup with a handle.)

Event Code: DADAMD When: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where: Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $8 per girl/$2 per adult Capacity: Minimum 30/Maximum 100 Registration Opens: March 2, 2012 Deadline: March 30, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached. Daisy Day Fun patch will be provided.

Nature Nuts

Girl Scout Brownies Do you love the outdoors? Join us for a fun-filled day at camp where girls can participate in many different outdoor activities, including a nature talk and scavenger hunt. Investigate amazing plants and animals living all around us at camp. Peer into the lake and see what lives there – it might surprise you! This program activity relates to Outdoor Adventure and Plants Try-It. Event Code: NNBR01 When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: McFadden Cabin, New Orleans, LA Fee: $10 per girl Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: March 9, 2012 Deadline: April 6, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Bring a brown bag lunch and drink. Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

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Bridging Brownies Day at CWP Are you bridging from Girl Scout Brownies to Girl Scout Juniors and need to work with a Junior troop to complete some of the activities? Want to have that special bridging ceremony but not sure what to do or where to do it? Come join other Brownies for this special day and bridge from Brownies to Juniors. Leaders bring all the bridging badges needed. We will provide the certificates. And of course don’t forget those cameras!

Event Code: BRBRWP When: Saturday, May 5, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Fee: $10 per girl (Fee includes activity supplies and certificates, but not badges.)

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 30 Registration Opens: April 6, 2012 Deadline: April 27, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Bring a brown bag lunch, drinks will be provided. Adults are welcome to attend. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached.

Daisy Day at McFadden Cabin Girl Scout Daisies

McFadden Cabin is our special Girl Scout cabin located in New Orleans’ City Park. Join us for some fun activities like camp songs, games, walking through the park, and making S’mores around a camp fire. Come as a troop or on your own with a parent. Bring a bag lunch & refillable water bottle. Supplies for S’mores and lemonade will be provided.

Event Code: DDMCFC When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: McFadden Cabin, New Orleans, LA Fee: $8 per girl/$2 per adult Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 50 Registration Opens: April 6, 2012 Deadline: May 4, 2012 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Registration: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 / Fax: 504-733-8219.

Contact: Donna Dupre at 225-927-8946, ext. 1253 or ddupre@gsle. org for more information.

Notes: Adult participation is limited to Volunteer Essentials adult/ girl ratios and transportation needs. No tagalongs. Event will be cancelled if registration minimums are not reached. Daisy Day Fun patch will be provided.

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Council Properties Camping has long been rated a favorite activity shared by both girl and adult Girl Scouts throughout the Louisiana area. Our council owns four outdoor facilities that are each unique in its own way and offer unlimited program opportunities for outdoor activities. There’s Camp Marydale in St. Francisville and Camp Whispering Pines in Independence which serve as our summer resident camps and Camp Covington, which offered a beginner’s resident camp this past summer. Each camp offers day and overnight uses for our troops and service units throughout the school year. Day use facilities also include McFadden Cabin located in New Orleans’ City Park.

The following descriptions will help you in choosing the right facility for your next outdoor adventure.

Camp Covington

Camp Whispering Pines

Recognized by the American Camp Association as a “Pioneer of Camping” site, Camp Covington is one of the oldest Girl Scout camps in use in the United States. This 23-acre site located on the Bogue Falaya River near Covington is open for day use and overnight camping with platform tent and cabin units available. Amenities include a dining hall, fire circles, frisbee disk course, archery, and sand volleyball. The sandy-bottomed Bogue Falaya remains a perfect spot for wading.

Camp Whispering Pines is a 600-acre site located in Independence, LA (20 miles north of Hammond, LA).

The site is heavily forested with pine and river area hardwoods. Many well established trails wind through the widely-scattered campsites. The waterfront is diverse at Camp Whispering Pines: a 23-acre lake is available for boating; a Junior Olympic-sized pool is available for swimming; the Tangipahoa River borders the property; Indian Creek meanders through the back section of the camp.

Camp Whispering Pines also offers program opportunities at its high ropes challenge course and rock climbing wall.

Camp Marydale Camp Marydale is a 400-acre site in St. Francisville, LA offering year round camping with a multi-purpose building/ dining hall, cabin and tent units, and a large lodge for activities. There is a sports field; a low ropes challenge course, several hiking trails, and a swimming pool. Marydale also offers archery and a small lake for canoeing. A herd of horses are housed in a large barn, with two riding arenas. One arena is covered to offer program in an area more climate controlled.

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McFadden Cabin McFadden Cabin is located in City Park behind the New Orleans Museum of Art and is used for day use only. The cabin is very popular in the early fall and late spring for ceremonies, first day outings, and art programs so booking early is highly recommended!

Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

Camping & Outdoor Program Horseback Riding Troops are able to participate in equestrian programs at Camp Marydale in St. Francisville or Sweetwater Riding Stables (near Camp Whispering Pines) in Independence.

All other equestrian facilities must be pre-approved by the Council Program and Properties Department.

Camping on Non-Council Sites Sites and facilities must meet all Safety Activity Checkpoint standards. Other Girl Scout camps, State and National Parks are often a good camping alternative to a council facility.

Troop/groups are allowed to camp at all Girl Scout camps, State or National Parks, and Jellystone Park in Robert, LA. All other camp facilities must be pre-approved by the Council Program and Properties Department.

Day Use of Council Facilities A day-long outing is an important step in the outdoor progression for girls. A full day at Camp Covington, Camp Marydale, or Camp Whispering Pines can include: hikes; outdoor cooking; water activities; nature exploration; and evening campfires. At McFadden Cabin, girls enjoy exploring nearby art exhibits, lagoons and ancient oak trees. All sites include: rakes, shovels, buckets, tables, benches, grills, and nearby water.

Day/Twilight Camp

Troop Camping Troop Camping is a troop experience of one or more nights in a camp setting planned and carried out by the girls and trained leaders of a troop/group. Council camps are available for troop camping during the week and on weekends (except during council-sponsored activities or camp closures). Reservations may be made at any time and must be approved by your Service Unit Administrator and Membership Executive.

Service Unit Camping This camping experience includes the entire Service Unit and is a great opportunity for new troops and newly trained outdoor leaders to practice their outdoor skills in a supportive environment. Service units may hold their encampments on council-owned property (highly suggested) or non-owned camp sites (see Camping on NonCouncil Sites). It is up to the service unit team to schedule the dates and receive approval from their Membership Executive and Service Unit Administrator.

Outdoor Program Patches Several fun outdoor program patches are available for purchase in the Council Shops for girls who utilize the council’s camp properties. See pages 49-51 for patch descriptions and visit www.gsle.org for patch requirements and designs.

These special programs are held in the local community and are Service Unit sponsored and run by volunteer staff.

The site may be council owned, leased, rented or borrowed.

Day/Twilight Camping occurs during the summer months and is often a Girl Scout’s very first camping experience.

Registration information should be available within your individual service unit. Information is available in the spring but for more information about your area Day/Twilight camps or to volunteer contact your service unit.

Resident Camp at Council Camps Resident Camp sessions are conducted at council camps with sessions in June and July. Girls register as individuals and may participate in general or specialized programs.

In specialized sessions, the girls may select a program that emphasizes general activities, horseback riding, or water fun. Camp brochures are mailed to each Girl Scout household in February.

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Reservation Procedures for use of Council Camps and McFadden Cabin

Troops are able to camp at any Girl Scout facility, any State or National Park, or Jellystone Park in Robert, LA. All other facilities must be pre approved by the Council Program and Properties Department.

Troops are able to participate in equestrian programs (horseback riding) at Camp Marydale or Sweetwater Riding Stables (near Camp Whispering Pines) in Independence, LA. All other equestrian facilities must be pre-approved by the Council Program and Properties Department.

Camp Reservation Procedures: How to reserve your space

Frequently asked camping questions:

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Download appropriate Camp Reservation Request form found in the forms section of this publication, online at www.gsle.org or available at the council offices.

Complete the form with “three” camping date options. Dates/ lodging facilities without receipt of a completed approved Camp Reservation Form and required deposit will not be processed.

Complete the form and have your Membership Executive and Service Unit Administrator sign the form.

Mail completed form and deposit to the Membership Executive. Please note form will not be processed if received without approval signatures or deposit.

Registrar will mail/email confirmation to you within 5 – 7 days of receipt of approved camp reservation request form.

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The troop must be registered for the fall in order to reserve a site in the fall.

Don’t know who your Membership Executive is? Ask your Service Unit Administrator or visit the council website under the “Contact Us” tab and click on the “Staff Directory” link.

When multiple troops share a unit, each troop completes a Camp Reservation Request form.

Troops may share an outdoor trained leader, but each troop must have their own first aider.

The outdoor leader must have completed appropriate training. The trained outdoor leader must be identified on the reservation form and include date of training.

Boys, tagalongs are discouraged and require special council approval; additional fees for non-member insurance purchase will apply.

A $25 non-refundable deposit for troops or $100 nonrefundable deposit for service unit encampment is required and must accompany Camp Reservation Request form. Your reservation form will not be processed if the non-refundable deposit does not accompany form.

If program activities are requested schedule will be given three – five days prior to your camping date.

Damage to any program equipment or camping facilities will result in troops being charged a fee to replace or fix the items.

McFadden Cabin requires an additional $25 key deposit. Key deposit will be returned when the key is received by the office.

PHONE RESERVATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

If a member of your troop has physical limitations, be sure to describe the needs on the Camp Reservation Request form. Every effort will be made to place your camper in the appropriate council camping facility.

When do we pay our camp fees?

The $25 non-refundable deposit for troops and $100 nonrefundable deposit for service unit encampments must accompany the Camp Reservation Request form. To use McFadden Cabin an additional $25 key deposit is required when picking up the key from either council office. The balance of the camp fee is due to the council office four weeks prior to the camping event.

If the remaining balance is not in the council office four weeks in advance, the troop will forfeit the reservation to a standby troop.

What is the refund policy?

The non-refundable deposit is only refunded when there is no space available. The balance of the camp fee is refundable only if a standby troop uses the site. Requests for refunds must be made in writing to: Attention: Executive VP of Membership and Program, Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121. Full refunds are only given when the council officially cancels camping on that date. Camp is not cancelled due to rain or cold weather.

Would we have to share our unit?

To maximize the use of bed space, more than one troop/group may be placed in your unit to fill the site to the maximum capacity. If this is the case, you will be notified who you will be sharing the unit with before the camping date. It is highly recommended that troops/ groups contact one another prior to the weekend to make program arrangements, schedule cooking times, plan campfires, organize cleaning schedules, etc.

For more FAQ’s visit the council website under the “Camping” tab.

Questions/Camp Availability?

Contact the registrar at camping@gsle.org or 504-733-8220 ** Important Note** — REGISTRAR will not provide information on available dates, pencil in, or hold dates or lodging facilities without an approved Camp Reservation Request form with signature from your Membership Executive and Service Unit Administrator and deposit.

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Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

Council Patch Programs The following patch activities have booklets or guidelines that are available at the council offices or from listed contacts. Visit the council website at www.gsle.org to download a copy of each of the patch programs. When requirements are completed, patches may be purchased at the Council Shop or from the sponsoring organization if indicated.

Beyond the Red Carpet

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors Lights! Camera! Action! Have you heard on the radio or the television announcements about a major motion picture filming in your area or a Broadway show coming to one of your local theatres? Our neighborhoods are fast becoming the real life sets for motion pictures, television shows, and commercials. So get ready to learn about Gaffers, Foley Artists, and theatre acoustics while you earn the patch by completing one activity from the 4L’s (Learn it, Look into it, Lend a hand, and Live it).

Camp Covington Patch

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors This patch may be purchased at the Council Shop after visiting Camp Covington for a day or overnight camp.

Camp Marydale Patch

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors This patch may be purchased at the Council Shop after visiting Camp Marydale for a day or overnight camp.

Camp Whispering Pines Patch

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors This patch may be purchased at the Council Shop after visiting CWP for a day or overnight camp.

Care For Your Camp Patch

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors Girl Scout campers may earn the Care For Your Camp patch when they (1) demonstrate an extra special kaper at camp for the camp grounds, equipment or facilities and (2) have camp ranger acknowledge the “extra special” kaper.

May be purchased at the Council Shop.

City Park Trail

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors A fun physically active educational opportunity with a historical perspective printed in a self explanatory guide. It includes Dueling Oaks and The New Orleans Museum of Art, etc. Troops utilize Girl Scouts McFadden Cabin as a base when exploring the many highlights of the park.

www.GSLE.org

CWP Boating Patch

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors Campers may earn this patch by participating in a boating activity at CWP to include rowboats, canoes, and/or kayaks.

May be purchased at the Council Shop.

CWP Ropes/Challenge Course Patch Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors Campers may earn this patch by participating in a ropes/challenge course activity at CWP. May be purchased at the Council Shop.

Discover New Orleans – Heritage Trail

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors This is a self guided tour of the French Quarter, written by Girl Scouts for Girl Scouts. Starting at Jackson Square, each age level of Girl Scouting has activities geared towards their own particular interests and attention spans.

DO-DADs

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors The Do-Dad program is intended to increase adult male participation within the Girl Scout troops as well as the Girl Scout council. Do-Dads can be fathers, stepfathers, adopted fathers, uncles, close friends, etc. The purpose of this program is to provide quality time for girls and their “special Pal.” No girl should be left out because of single parent homes or circumstances preventing her from having a natural father participate.

Emergency Preparedness

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors Are you ready if an emergency arrives? As Girl Scouts, our motto is to “Be Prepared” but are you? The Emergency Preparedness patch will help you prepare for some of nature’s most common storm phenomenon. Knowing how these storms develop and their warning signs will help in the preparation of safe evacuation and needed supplies when help is hours or days away. So get ready to learn about Moonquakes, Whirly Winds, Lighting and Disaster Drills while you earn the patch by completing one activity from the 4L’s (Learn it, Look into it, Lend a hand, and Live it).

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Fresh Off the Farm

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors Louisiana is a large producer of many crops that can be harvested, consumed directly and/or used for everyday living.

This patch program is designed to help better understand how many different crops are produced in Louisiana and how these crops are used by people in Louisiana, all over the United States and other countries.

Girl Scout Birthday Week Activities

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors The Girl Scout Birthday is a significant week for all Girl Scouts to celebrate the beginning of the Girl Scout Movement. This program activity will continue to help girls learn to live by the Girl Scout Promise and Law and preserve the traditions that have made the Girl Scout program a success.

History of Mardi Gras

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is the last day of the Carnival Season. It is a period of merriment that includes grand balls, masked parties, and of course parades filled with gorgeous floats, marching bands, beads, beads, and more beads. So, Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! (Let the Good Times Roll!), while you earn the patch by completing one activity from the 4L’s (Learn it, Look into it, Lend a hand, and Live it), that is the most appropriate for the age-level of the girls.

Hurricane Awareness

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors The Hurricane Awareness patch is a program created for Girl Scouts to learn about the effects of hurricanes and how to protect oneself and one’s community.

Remember, you don’t have to be located on the coast to feel the effects of a hurricane. So get ready all of you amateur storm chasers and learn about the inner workings of this powerful storm by completing one activity from the 4L’s (Learn it, Look into it, Lend a hand, and Live it).

Let’s Do It Again

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors A recycling patch program helping Girl Scouts of all age levels see the effect we can have in our community. Girl Scouts can work together to preserve our world for generations to come.

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McFadden Cabin Trail

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors Shorter than the City Park Trail, this is better suited for Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies and is based at McFadden Cabin.

Polar Bear Patch

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors This patch is earned camping in tents when the temperature reaches 32 degrees or below. It can be earned by camping in primitive areas or tent units at Camp Covington, Camp Marydale or Camp Whispering Pines or an approved camp site. May be purchased at the Council Shop.

Outdoor Program Progressive Patch Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors Visit a Girl Scouts Louisiana East camp and earn this 5–part fun patch. Complete each activity to receive each part of the patch. May be purchased at the Council Shop.

Activity 1. Day Camping Activity 2. Cabin Camping Activity 3. Tent Camping Activity 4. Outdoor Cooking Activity 5. Hiking

Read to Lead Louisiana

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors This patch program activity assists girls and adults to understand the importance of literary education and service. It is an expansion of the Issues for Girls Lead to Read program.

Rebuilding Our Community (ROC) Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

ROC (Rebuilding Our Community) is a patch program created for Girl Scouts affected by a natural disaster. Rebuilding communities is not all about bricks and mortar; it also includes people’s hopes and dreams. To earn the ROC patch, girls need to complete at least one activity in each of the 4L’s (Learn it, Look into it, Lend a hand, and Live it). This patch program is a little intense due to the nature of the subject.

Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

The Art of Jazz

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors This patch program will have you swinging, stomping, and dancing to the syncopated jazz beat! Learn why we call this rhythmic beat “Jazz,” and the get to know the musical icons that have made New Orleans the birthplace of Jazz!

Tracking the Girl Scout Past

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors Tracking the Girl Scout Past is a fun patch designed to help girls learn more about the history of the Girl Scouts.

Save the Date

Corks and Canvas and Painting with a Twist have teamed up for a night of Painting with a Purpose to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting.

Fifty percent of the proceeds will be donated to our council.

Date: Sunday, March 25, 2012

*Check website for exact date, time and studio guidelines.)

Who: This event is open to the public. Children, under 21, are invited, but must be accompanied by a parent.

Where: Gretna,1900 Lafayette St. Suite 2A

Troop Camping Patch

Hammond, 204 E. Thomas St.

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors Designed for troops who have camped at a Girl Scouts Louisiana East camp facility. May be purchased at the Council Shop.

Houma, 488 Corporate Dr. STE 3 Prairieville, 17535 Airline Hwy. Suite I Slidell, 2132 East Gause Blvd.

Baton Rouge*, 711 Jefferson Hwy. Suite 3A

Troops Helping Troops

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors The Troops Helping Troops patch program is an opportunity for Girl Scouts to lend a helping hand to the many military troops who are deployed or serving in the United States. This will give girls the chance to get a better understanding about military service and its history.

Mandeville, 2689 Florida St. Metairie, 119 Focis St. New Orleans, 4524 Magazine St.

Purchase a Bench at Camp Whispering Pines

Purchase a Bench at Camp Whispering Pines

Girl Scouts Louisiana East is offering a unique opportunity to have a permanent part in the future of Girl Scouts by participating in “A Pathway into the Future” Bench Campaign. The purchase of a bench is a wonderful way to recognize and honor a current or former Girl Scout, Troops, Troop Leaders, Volunteers, Gold and/or Silver Awardees, or as a lasting memorial to someone special.

A 4x6 plaque of recognition will be permanently positioned on your bench. The new benches will be located around the singing circle located outside the dining hall, the theatre area, and the fire circles in the camping units.

Benches are only $110! There are only a limited amount of benches available, so get yours today. Contact Carrie Thomas at 504-7338220 ext 2245 or cthomas@gsle.org for more information.

Girl Scouts Louisiana East is offering a

World Thinking Day

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors February 22 is a special day that gives Girl Guides and Girl Scouts a chance to celebrate international friendships. It is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of 144 countries in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

unique opportunity to have a permanent part in the future of Girl Scouts by participating in “A Pathway into the Future” Bench Campaign. The purchase of a bench is a wonderful way to recognize and honor a current or former Girl Scout, Troops, Troop Leaders, Volunteers, Gold and/or Silver Awardees, or as a lasting memorial to someone special.

A 4x6 plaque of recognition will be permanently positioned on your bench. The new benches will be located around the singing circle located outside the dining hall, the theatre area, and the fire circles in the camping units.

Benches are only $125! There are only a limited amount of benches available, so get yours today. Contact Carrie Thomas at 504-733-8220, ext. 2245 or cthomas@gsle.org for more information.

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Program Aide Training

These courses are for Girl Scouts in grades 7 – 12 and include program aide core training and one specialization module. To become a Program Aide, girls must complete council offered core training and a minimum of one specialization training.

Program Aides will receive a pin after completing the core and specialization training. After they have served 25 hours working with younger Girl Scouts, they earn a patch. Program Aides can assist with day camp activities, service unit events, troop meetings, council programs and more! Girl Scout Seniors or Ambassadors who complete Program Aide training as a Cadette may take an additional specialization module to earn the Senior/Ambassador Aide pin.

Program Aide Core Training and One Specialization Training

Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors The Program Aide Core Training will introduce Program Aides to the developmental and behavioral characteristics of younger girls. They will also learn the process of selecting, planning, and presenting age appropriate activities. One of the specialized trainings listed below will be selected based on the one in which girls are most interested, and will follow the program aide core training. List your Specialization Training in order of preference on the back of the registration form or on a separate sheet of paper.

Event Planning Specialization Training

Is your troop planning a big trip? Do you want to host a service unit event? In this Program Aide training you will learn the tricks of the event planning trade such as budgeting and time management and more.

Arts & Crafts, Songs & Games Specialization Training Do you like making crafts and memorizing new songs? This training will teach you how to safely assist younger Girl Scouts in making arts and crafts, how to teach songs and games, and how to use this knowledge to carry out simple ceremonies.

Day Camp Specialization Training

How many years have you attended day camp? How would you like to help out with them now? You will learn how to assist day camp facilitators and become a role model for younger Girl Scouts while having fun yourself. Learn the basics of songs, games, snack preparation, and outdoor safety.

Training dates, times and locations to be announced on the council website.

Science & Nature Specialization Training

Do you love performing experiments and observing the world around you? Come have fun at this Program Aide training where you will combine exciting science experiments with the natural science of Mother Nature and learn to assist younger Girl Scouts in their own fun-filled adventures.

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Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

Girls’ Highest Awards Each year in our council over 100 girls earn Girl Scout’s highest awards for their individual program level. As girls progress through their projects they gain insight into the world around them, learn goal setting, and increase their self-esteem by completing tasks and assignments they may have thought impossible only a year before. To learn more about these awards and GSUSA and council requirements, visit our website at www.gsle.org.

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a registered Girl Scout Junior can achieve. This leadership adventure will offer you and your team the opportunity to develop more confidence, meet new people, and have fun while making a difference toward issues that are important to you! When you make the decision to earn your Girl Scout Bronze Award, these are the steps you’ll take: 1. Go on a Girl Scout Junior journey.

2. Build your Girl Scout Junior team.

3. Explore your community.

4. Choose your Girl Scout Bronze Award project.

5. Make a plan.

6. Put your plan in motion.

7. Spread the word!

For more information about the Girl Scout Bronze Award and to download the girl guidelines, go to www.gsle.org and click on For Girls, then Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards.

The process of earning the Girl Scout Gold Award—the highest award a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador can earn—puts you in a unique position to take action in your community to make the world a better place. You will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference in their communities both locally and globally. Fulfilling the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award starts with completing two Senior or Ambassador journeys or having earned the Silver Award and completing one Senior or Ambassador journey, along with the following steps: 1.

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Do you see issues in your neighborhood or school and have a desire to make it better? When you earn the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest award a registered Girl Scout Cadette can earn – you have an opportunity to show that you are a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving your community. When you make the decision to earn your Girl Scout Silver Award, these are the steps you’ll take:

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Choose an issue: Use your values and skills to identify a community issue you care about.

Investigate: Research everything you can about the issue.

Get help: Invite others to support and take action with you.

Create a plan: Create a project plan that achieves sustainable and measureable impact.

Present your proposal and plans to GSLE to receive approval as well as feedback and advice.

Take action: Take the lead to carry out your plan.

Educate and inspire: Share what you have experienced with others.

For more information about the Girl Scout Gold Award and to download the girl guidelines, go to www.gsle.org and click on For Girls, then Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards. Gold Award final reports are due by March 16, 2012 in order to be recognized at the Council Ceremony to be held in or around May 2012.

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Go on a Girl Scout Cadette journey.

Identify issues you care about.

Build your Girl Scout Silver Award team or decide to go solo.

4. Explore your community.

5. Pick your Take Action project.

6. Develop your project.

7. Make a plan and put it into motion.

8. Reflect, share your story, and celebrate!

For more information about the Girl Scout Silver Award and to download the girl guidelines, go to www.gsle.org and click on For Girls, then Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards.

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2011 Recipients at the Gold Award Ceremony and Reception held at the Governors’ Mansion.

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Religious Awards Through Girl Scouting, each girl is encouraged to become a stronger member of her own religious denomination.

Recognizing that religious instruction is the responsibility of parents and religious leaders, religious award programs are developed and administered by religious groups themselves. If provided with a religious pin, the recipient may wear it on her uniform, either on her badge sash below the membership stars or on the right side of her uniform, level with her membership pin.

New this year, Girl Scouts of the USA will be offering girls the opportunity to deepen their faith by earning the My Promise, My Faith Pin—the only national faith award girls can earn. Girls can earn one pin every year. By the time a girl goes from Daisy to Ambassador, she can earn 13 pins.

Girls can continue to earn religious awards or PRAY awards which are administered through their individual faith communities. Work on religious recognitions should be done outside the troop meeting. A special meeting should be called if a large number of girls in the troop want to work on a particular religious award program. Individual girls work with an advisor to complete this award. Religious awards are earned by girls with the guidance of their leader and pastor, priest, rabbi or other spiritual leader. This provides a wonderful opportunity for personal and spiritual growth.

For more information about the religious awards including contact persons/liaisons with particular denominations, please contact the organizations listed here or the organization, Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (P.R.A.Y.), at 800-933-7729 or www.praypub.org.

There are over 50 faiths/denominations that have developed religious award programs for Girl Scouts.

Baton Rouge Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting

The Baton Rouge Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting (www.info.ccosbr.net) is a committee affiliated with the Diocese of Baton Rouge serving both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Dedicated to promoting service to God at each level of Girl Scouting, it is affiliated with the National Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts and Camp Fire (www.nccgscf. org) and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (www.nfcym.org). There are five different awards a Catholic Girl Scout can earn throughout her years in Girl Scouts.

Each year the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting holds several events to promote Catholic Scouting.

This year two events occur on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at Our Lady of Mercy: The Rosary patch program for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and a Religious Emblems Counselor Training, and on Sunday, December 4, there will a Saints Program. A Youth Religious Emblem and Adult Recognition Ceremony is held each August with the Bishop.

For more information please contact committee secretary Barbara Sicard at 225-769-7781 or chezsic@ bellsouth.net or religious emblems chairman Patricia Mathurin at 225-931-1498 or visit their website at www.info. ccosbr.net

Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting – Archdiocese of New Orleans

Adult volunteers interested in re-forming the Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting within the Archdiocese of New Orleans (basically defunct since Katrina), should contact Robin Guillmette at 504-733-8220, ext.1237 or rguillmette@ gsle.org for forwarding to the Archdiocese’s CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office. For information on purchasing Catholic religious awards, contact Cecilia Matherne, CYO/ Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office, 504-836-0551, ext. 3221 or cmatherne@arch-no.org.

Catholic Committee on Boy and Girl Scouting – Diocese of Houma – Thibodaux

For more information contact Mr. Kelly Rodrigue at 985-8700931, 985-868-6194, or 985-448-4154 or email at Kelly.Rodrigue@nicholls.edu. You may also contact the Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry, Director Michael DiSalvo at 985-850-3156.

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Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

Community Service Opportunities The following are some council wide community service projects that your troop is invited to participate in. Also listed is the contact information to several different organizations that will always have opportunities for your troop to earn service hours. They are certainly not intended to be the only projects you can participate in and you are greatly encouraged to take action in your community in whatever way best suits your goals for making the world a better place. Each listing has a contact person that can provide you more information about their events. So reach out and Discover, Connect and Take Action in your community.

American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana Chapter Judith Jenkins 3131 N. I-10 Service Road STE E Metairie, LA 70002 985-892-4317 American Cancer Society Latonya Dixon 2605 River Rd. 504-219-2298 New Orleans, LA 70121 Louisiana Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross Barbara Bourgeois 4655 Sherwood Common Blvd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70816 225-291-4533

Cancer Assoc. of Greater New Orleans Tammy Swindle New Orleans 504-733-5539 tammy@cagno.org American Diabetes Association John Guzzardo 2750 Lake Villa Dr. STE 203 Metairie, LA 70002 504-889-0278 American Lung Association of Louisiana Jo Ann Lovell 2325 Severn Ave. STE 8 Metairie, LA 70001 504-828-5864

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation Beach Sweep

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors LPBF Save our Lake’s Beach Sweep 2011!

Girl Scouts are always a huge contributor to this yearly event! Come participate in the annual beach sweep and help keep Pontchartrain Beach clean for everyone to enjoy year round!

When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: North and south shores of Lake Pontchartrain, with across the city sweeps of street curbs and storm drains in addition to the usual beach sweep.

Registration: Contact JoAnn Burke with The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Education Department at 504-836-2238 or joann@saveourlake.org.

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Goodwill Good Turn Day

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana has been in partnership with the Girl Scouts for more than 50 years!

Girl Scout troops, groups and individuals are encouraged to collect and deliver donations to one of the listed Goodwill stores (found at www.gsle.org and www.goodwillno.org) on Goodwill Good Turn Day. Troops participating will receive a patch from the store at the time of the donation.

When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 to coincide with International Women’s Day. Contact: Bob Reese at breese@goodwillno.org for more information.

Second Harvest Food Bank Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Please join Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana during the month of October to “Scare Away Hunger!”

Items needed are: canned meats, fish, vegetables, hot and cold cereals, rice, beans, canned fruits and juices, and other nonperishable items. Troops are encouraged to collect donations throughout the month of October.

Where: All donations need to be delivered to: Second Harvest Food Bank, 700 Edwards Ave., New Orleans, LA 70123 Contact: Call 504-729-2830 for more information. Volunteer service projects are available year round. Call Catie Quinn at 504-729-2849 to schedule times for your troops to volunteer.

Girl Scouts must be in 4th grade or higher, and nine years old or older to volunteer.

Northlake Nature Center

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

Endless possibilities for all Girl Scouts!

1. Adopt a trail to maintain throughout the year (could be done by multiple troops- see Trail Map at www.northlakenature.org) 2. Adopt the wildflower garden to maintain throughout the year 3. Adopt the front entrance garden to maintain throughout the year 4. Adopt the herb garden to maintain throughout the year 5. Plant potted tree seedlings throughout the community 6. Plant tree seedlings in late January and early February 7. Campaign to collect recyclable large round Weber grill lids for tree stones 8. Make tree identification stones to mark the trails 9. Assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Wild Things” in mid October 10. Assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Three Rivers Art Festival” in mid November When: Unless specified, please coordinate your desired dates and times by contacting Rue McNeill, Executive Director, Northlake Nature Center at 985-626-1238 or infor@ northlakenature.org.

Where: The Northlake Nature Center is located on Hwy. 190 east of Mandeville city limits surrounding Pelican Park and across from Fontainebleau State Park. The physical address is: 23135 Hwy. 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448

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2011 Great American Cleanup

St. Bernard Project – Help Rebuild St. Bernard and Orleans Parishes

Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

Join folks from all over Louisiana as they team up for the annual Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup! Events take place annually beginning March 1 through May 31. Participation can be arranged for different dates convenient to individual troops. Trash bags and other supplies will be provided to registered groups by Keep America Beautiful and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB).

Girl Scouts age 15 and up (age 14 with family member in attendance)

When: March 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012 Time: Various Where: Specific locations throughout different cities can be obtained by registering with the individual affiliate and/or with KLB. Registration: Register with your local affiliate listed below or directly with KLB. Note: A special KLB event patch will be given to all who participate.

Contact: Contact one of the affiliates below, or email Melanie Peck at mpeck@keeplouisianabeautiful.org for more information and to register your troop. Affiliates in the different regions plan events throughout the year. To take part in efforts other than the Great American Cleanup, please contact KLB. Keep Louisiana Beautiful Melanie Peck 949-413-9084 mpeck@keeplouisianabeautiful.org Keep Ascension Beautiful Terance Irvin Phone: 225-621-5722 tirvin@apgov.us Keep Assumption Beautiful Jane Boudreaux tboudreaxj@charter.net Keep Baton Rouge Beautiful JoAnn Fryling jfryling@me.com Phone: 225-921-4149 keepbrbeautiful@bellsouth.net www.kbrb.org Keep Covington Beautiful Priscilla Floca phfloca@bellsouth.net Keep East Feliciana Beautiful Judith Kelley efppj@bellsouth.net Keep Hammond Beautiful Dori St Cyr Phone: 985-277-5603 stcyr_d@hammond.org Keep Iberville Beautiful John Clark Phone: 225-687-5190, x176 jclark@ibervilleparish.com Keep Jefferson Beautiful Joe Baucum Phone: 504-689-4243 theanchorage@bellsouth.net Keep Livingston Beautiful Donna Jennings Phone: 225-667-8308 djennings1@bellsouth.net

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Keep Mandeville Beautiful Susan Russell Phone: 985-624-3165 Fax: 985-634-3126 kmb@webdsi.com Keep New Orleans Beautiful Cynthia Sylvain-Lear, Director of Sanitation New Orleans, LA 70112 Phone: 504-658-3819 Keep Slidell Beautiful Bill Mauser Phone: 985-646-4307 wbeelman@cityofslidell.org

The St. Bernard Project invites Girl Scouts 15 and older to participate in rebuilding a home damaged by Hurricane Katrina. You will literally help rebuild a family’s home.

This may include hanging insulation or sheetrock, mudding/spackling, sanding, texturing, priming, painting, laying floors, and/ or hanging trim, doors and baseboard. Volunteer service fulfills ‘lend a hand’ portion of council’s Rebuilding Our Community patch program. Several dates are available throughout the year. Parent must sign liability release form available on their website at www.stbernardproject.org.

When: Visit their website to select available dates. Volunteer as many days as you like!

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: Begins with orientation at St. Bernard Project, 8324 Parc Place, Chalmette, LA 70043. Location for rebuild to be determined.

Registration: Registration is available online at www. stbernardproject.com. You’ll be able to view the SBP volunteer calendar, select your dates, download necessary release forms to complete and bring to orientation.

Contact: Volunteer coordinator at St. Bernard Project, at 504277-6831 or volunteer@stbernardproject.org for additional information.

Notes: Bring a brown bag lunch or plan to eat at a local restaurant during hour-long lunch break.

Keep St. John the Baptist Beautiful Greg K. Maurin Phone: 985-652-7058 greg.maurin@stjohnsheriff.org Keep St. Mary Beautiful Randy Louis Phone: 337-828-4100, x373 rlouis@stmaryparishla.gov Keep Terrebonne Beautiful Mathew Porsche Phone: 985-804-8757 uneedacleaners@bellsouth.net Keep Washington Parish Beautiful Troy Barber Phone: 985-515-6575 tbarber@wpgov.org Keep West Baton Rouge Beautiful Mary Delapasse Port Allen, LA 70767 Phone: 225-490-8549 mary.delapasse@wbrcouncil.org

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Troop Outings (On your Own) Blood Buddies

Girl Scout Daisies – Cadettes The Blood Buddies patch program is a partnership between Girl Scout troops in Southeast Louisiana and The Blood Center. A representative from The Blood Center will meet with your troop and educate them about the need for blood and the importance of donating. The girls are then given a special recruitment task to achieve by convincing others to donate at their local Blood Center location. Girls who recruit two donors will receive a Blood Buddies patch. To get involved in Blood Buddies, contact Amanda Chittenden at achittenden@thebloodcenter.org or 504-593-1916.

La Petite Tea Room - Tea Parties Girl Scouts Daisies – Ambassadors

Join us for a fun outing, perfect for any girl. Our beautiful tea room is where, with the right participation, you’ll earn patches or a badge, all in our girly setting. We will assist you in earning a fun patch – whether it’s for afternoon pajama party, ice cream party, manners, or of course a tea party! Each child will leave with their patch from our tea room.

When: Anytime after school (4 p.m. and on) or weekends when available Time: Approximately 1 hour in duration Where: La Petite Tea Room, 5928 W. Metairie Ave, Ste. 3, Metairie, LA 70003 (near Kehoe France School) Fee: $15-$18 per child (includes activity supplies and fun patch/ child) Capacity: Minimum/8 Maximum/24 Reservations: Reservations are required and suggested at least three weeks in advance. A $50 deposit required for weekdays, $100 for weekends. Cost is per child/ based on type of event requested! Troop Leaders are required to attend and parents encouraged to join. Call the shop for details.

Contact: Wendy Payne Cooper at 504-733-1001 or 504319-6429 or lapetitetearoom@bellsouth.net or visit www. lapetitetearoom.com for more information.

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo – Safari Night Program 3rd grade Girl Scout Brownies – Ambassadors

Are you looking for a real adventure for your troop? How about an overnight at the Baton Rouge Zoo? Recommended for 3rd grade and up, Safari Night is a great opportunity to explore topics such as adaptations, classification, art, literature, and general biology in a fun and exciting setting. Multiple themes to choose from, so repeat visits are welcome! A night tour of the zoo, animal encounters, souvenir T-shirt and train ride are all part of the fun. Plan your overnight in December during ZooLights, the Zoo’s holiday lights event, for an added treat.

When: Programs are scheduled year-round on Friday and Saturday nights, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending the next morning at 9:30 a.m.

Where: BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Rd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70807 Fee: $28 per person for groups of 15 or more (Maximum 30 people) or a set fee of $420 for 15 or less. Price includes pizza dinner, evening snacks, breakfast, program activities, and admission to the Zoo the following day.

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Registration: Complete the Safari Night contract found on the zoo website at www.brzoo.org under “Ed-Zoo-Cation” and send with payment to the address listed on the form.

Contact: Call the Education Department at 225-775-3877, ext. 2 for program availability.

BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Take a walk on the wild side at Bluebonnet Swamp where you can hike along on trails through a hardwood forest and a cypress-tupelo swamp. If you look close, you might see raccoons, armadillos, birds, squirrels, turtles, snakes, lizards and lots of different types of spiders and insects. If you’re real lucky, you might even see a cottontail rabbit, a red fox, or an otter! Visit the exhibit building to see live animals up close, feel natural artifacts on our touch tables and view photos of the plants and animals that call Bluebonnet Swamp home. If staff is available, you might even get to pet a snake or baby alligator!

When/Time: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m.; Closed on Mondays and major holidays Where: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., Baton Rouge, LA, 70810 Fee: General admission is $2 for children (2-17), $3 for adults (18-64), $2.50 for seniors (65 or older) and free for children under 2.

Notes: Registration is not required. It is recommended that you wear closed-toed shoes and insect repellant; be sure to keep hydrated during warm weather. Ask at check-in for the “Look, See, I.D.” trail booklet in the “BREC Box” that you can borrow to use as a guide while out on your hike.

Special Bluebonnet Swamp Event Dates Visit www.brec.org and visit the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center page for more information on these and other great events.

Swamp Haunted Hikes Bluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes are a merry, not scary alternative to the commercial haunted houses: Fridays, October 14, 21 & 28. Visitors admitted to trails between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Duck, Duck, GOOSE! Waddle your way to the nature center to see the beauty of North American waterfowl through the creative works of children in grades K-12. November through December.

Swamp Art! Since outdoor conditions are so bleak during the winter, Bluebonnet Swamp gets colorful indoors with several one-of-a-kind art exhibits during the months of January and February.

BREC’s Rockin’ at the Swamp Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Explore the vast world of geology at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center. Activities and displays about rocks, gemstones, minerals and fossils will give you the opportunity to better understand the natural world around you. Experienced fossil hunters and beginner rockhounds alike will enjoy the trails while making their own gemstone identification cards. Collect pyrite specimens in the gold mine and start or continue your own gemstone collection. In addition, hobbyists and gem-mining vendors will provide exhibits of rough and polished mineral specimens and fossils. Come enjoy the

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day, or volunteer to work the event. Girl Scout Juniors and above signing up to volunteer a shift can enjoy the event for free the rest of the time! Volunteer duties include manning the Treasure Trail stations, distributing water, assisting in admissions tasks, directing visitors and “policing” the gold mine. Girls, accompanied by a parent, guardian or troop leader may sign up for a half-day or fullday volunteer shift. Half-day volunteers may work for one part of the day and enjoy the event free of charge the other part of the day.

Full-day volunteers will also get a free jambalaya lunch.

When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., Baton Rouge, LA, 70810 Fee: Admission is $4 for children (2-17), $5 for adults (18-64), and free for children under 2.

Notes: Registration is not required. Girl Scouts (accompanied by adults) signing up for a 3-hour volunteer shift may enjoy the event for free the rest of the time. Contact Angela Evans at 225-757-8905 or email at aevans2@brec.org to sign up to volunteer.

BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Holiday Camp Girl Scouts ages 7-12

Campers learn about the natural world around them through engaging activities such as live animal encounters, crafts, hikes, games and themed afternoon snacks. Campers should wear weather-appropriate clothing and will need to bring a bag lunch and drink each day. Registration is required.

Autumn Harvest Holiday Camp November 21 & 22, 2011 Winter Wonders Holiday Camp December 21 & 22, 2011 Busy Bee Spring Holiday Camp TBA; usually the Monday and Tuesday following Easter Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (may drop off early and pick up late for additional fee) Where: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., Baton Rouge, LA, 70810 Fee: $44 for East Baton Rouge Parish residents; $52.80 for nonEBRP residents (BREC requires a fee of 20% over program cost for non-EBRP residents) Capacity: Maximum 32 participants Registration: Registration begins October 1. Register at the nature center or online at https://webtrac.brec.org/ Notes: Bring a bag lunch and drink. Wear close-toed shoes and insect repellant.

Louisiana SPCA Welcomes the Girl Scouts Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

The Louisiana SPCA welcomes troops to a special guided tour of their facility and to experience first-hand the love and dedication needed to provide for animals in a shelter. Interactive presentations may include: safety with animals, responsible pet ownership, and pet overpopulation. Girls will discover what it means to own a pet and how they can help play a part in ending animal cruelty and neglect. The Louisiana SPCA is constantly in need of the following donations: towels, blankets, comforters, newspapers, sturdy dog toys and yummy soft treats. A wish list of other needed items can be found on its website at www.la-spca.org/wish_list.

When: Tours are available seven days a week, based on schedule availability. The shelter is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. After school tours are welcome, however, the shelter closes at 5 p.m.

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and all programming would need to be completed by that time.

Presentation and tour lasts approximately one hour.

Where: Louisiana SPCA Shelter, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA Fee: There is a $25 flat fee to cover the tour for up to 20 Girl Scouts.

Capacity: Maximum 20 per tour/presentation Registration: Contact the LA/SPCA Humane Education department at 504-386-5191, ext. 207 or Sadie@la-spca.org to arrange convenient tour times and presentations for troop meetings throughout the year. All presentations must have Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratio in attendance.

Notes: For additional resources and children’s activities please visit www.la-spca.org/education and click on Tools for Educators.

Audubon Zoo Overnight

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors The Girl Scout Overnight program was designed especially with Girl Scout advancement in mind. Individual Girl Scouts and troops are invited to camp overnight while learning about animals. All Girl Scout leaders, parents, and siblings are invited to join in the program fun. The activities include animal encounters, exploring biofacts, a snack and a night hike, a hot breakfast and a morning hike through the zoo.

When: Designated Friday or Saturday nights available in the Fall or Spring.

Where: Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA Fee: $35 per person includes security, an evening snack, and breakfast the following morning.

Capacity: Minimum 30 people/Maximum 70 people Reservation: This program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. To book your overnight, complete the reservation form and submit with a $300 deposit online at www. auduboninstitute.org. For those without internet access, contact Audubon Zoo Education at 504-861-5103.

Super Science Saturday

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors Enjoy a day of hands-on chemistry and science demonstrations , sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturday is sponsored by the American Chemical Society, LSU Department of Chemistry, and the LSU Athletic Department.

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 during National Chemistry Week Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where: LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center (PMAC), on the LSU Baton Rouge campus, immediately north of Tiger Stadium on North Stadium Drive.

Fee: Free, but please bring a donation or non-perishable food item for Baton Rouge Food Bank.

Contact: Dr. Anne Taylor at 225-767-3565 or akt1208@bellsouth. net or Dr. George Stanley at 225-578-3471 or gstanley@lsu.edu

2012 City Park Big Bass Rodeo & Fishtival Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Fishing fun!! All ages are encouraged to fish throughout City Park’s lagoons in search of the “big one!” There will be several categories to fish & prizes galore for both adults and kids. Never fished before?

Join in the fun at the “Wish to Fish” area and learn how to cast or fly fish. The free Fishtival includes a fishing pool, environmental education, and “fishy” arts & crafts. Fishing activity badges will be given to all Girl Scouts who attend!

When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Time: Registration 6 – 8:30 a.m., Fishing 6:30 – 11 a.m., Fishtival 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

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Where: City Park, New Orleans, LA Fee: $10 per adult; $5 per child (12 and under) Registration: Registration forms can be downloaded from the website at www.neworleanscitypark.com. Register at City Park’s Casino Bldg. on Dreyfous Ave. Contact: Julie LaCour at 504-483-9415 or jlacour@nocp.org for more information.

Note: Must bring your own fishing gear. Visit www. neworleanscitypark.com for more information.

Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

The Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses invites Girl Scouts to step back in time and explore the excitement, wonder and history of the Vieux Carre. After a special tour, girls will participate in a hands-on living history program in our historic open hearth kitchen. Additional Living History programs can be designed to meet particular proficiency award requirements.

When: Check their website at www.hgghh.org for hours of operation and tour schedule.

Where: The Hermann-Grima House is located at 820 St. Louis Street in New Orleans. The Gallier House is located at 1132 Royal Street in New Orleans.

Fee: $10 per girl, $6 per adult - includes tour of the HermannGrima House and Living History activity.

Contact: Jill Dresser, Education Specialist for the Hermann-Grima/ Gallier Historic Houses at 504-274-0751 or jilld@hgghh.org for scheduling and additional information.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

When: First Saturday of every month beginning in September.

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 Fee: Free Registration: If bringing a group of Girl Scouts, please email Melissa Luer at luerla@bellsouth.net for advanced registration.

Longue Vue House and Gardens – Girl Scout Etiquette Tea Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Girl Scouts, adult volunteers and parents are invited to join us for a lovely formal tea. Enjoy a visit with “Ms. Manners” for a review of tea and table manners in an engaging and interactive lesson. Tea time is a forgotten pastime in which to enjoy conversing with one another in elegant surroundings. Take time during the event to take pictures of your scouts in a lovely setting (remember to bring your camera). You will enjoy sipping tea and lemonade while dining on tea sandwiches, cookies and scones. A complimentary house tour is available for all Girl Scouts and adults who attend.

When: Call to schedule.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $22 per person Capacity: Minimum 40 guests/Maximum 60 guests Registration: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.com.

Notes: Teapot Fun Patch available at Girl Scout Council Shop.

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art invites Girl Scouts to take a special tour of the museum followed by an art activity. Tours and activity can be tailored to meet particular proficiency award requirements if need be, but the introduction to the art of the South is a valuable program in and of itself for all residents!

When: Check the museum’s website at www.ogdenmuseum.org for hours of operation.

Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA Fee: $5 per Girl Scout (includes tour and activity), two adults per troop admitted free; $8 for each additional adult.

Contact: Ellen Balkin, Education Coordinator at 504-539-9608 or ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org to schedule a time.

Hollygrove Market and Farm and Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors

Find vegetables and other produce at the market and then come outside and see what’s happening on the farm! Girls will learn firsthand how to grow and tend their own gardens. Participants will plant a delicious vegetable or fragrant flower to take home and will also be encouraged to help weed and seed the Master Gardeners’ demonstration beds. Master Gardeners will help girls craft a garden art project and create a tasty treat using fresh ingredients from the garden. Finally, the farm exploration will include a visit with the chickens and insects that call the farm home. Activities will be ongoing during the two hour event, so Girl Scouts may come and go as they please.

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Longue Vue House and Gardens – Girl Scout Workshops Girl Scout Daisies – Juniors

Schedule a workshop at your convenience! Come visit the Discovery Garden for a day of exploration, learning, friendship, and fun! This half-acre interactive garden is part of Longue Vue’s national historic site. Girl Scout Daisies will be able to expand on their Daisy Flower Garden Journey in Longue Vue’s Our Flower Garden Program. Girl Scout Brownies will learn about plants and complete all activities to earn the Plant Try-It. Girl Scout Juniors will be able to fulfill several different badge requirements relating to plants and gardens.

When: Call to schedule.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $10 per girl, $4 per adult Capacity: Minimum 10 /Maximum 25 (girls per workshop) Registration: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@ longuevue.com.

Notes: Ladybug Fun Patch and Plant Try-It badge is not included but is available at the Girl Scout Council Shop.

Wild Things

Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors Wild Things is our celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week and is one of the most popular nature/conservation events in the area. In addition to showcasing the National Wildlife Refuge System and our area wildlife refuges, Wild Things welcomes other wildlife and conservation-oriented organizations and individuals to share displays, presentations, and hands-on activities as part of a recreational and educational experience for the whole family. Over 35 guest exhibitors are typically on hand to meet and share with Wild Things visitors. Admission, parking, and all tours and programs are free.

Wild Things is co-sponsored by the non-profit Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges. Food and drink sales at Wild Things help The Friends to support conservation and education projects on area National Wildlife Refuges such as the annual Youth Fishing Event, summer nature camps, bus transportation for school visits to refuges, habitat restoration, trail signs, and many other worthy projects.

Wild Things also features live animals, birdhouse building and other wildlife crafts, continuous live entertainment, a casting pond, trails to explore, gardens and grounds tours, youth wildlife art competition and show, special kid’s activities like the Wildland Fire Academy and Bear Maze, and canoe and pontoon boat tours of beautiful Bayou Lacombe. New activities are added each year!

When: Saturday, October 15, 2011 during National Wildlife Refuge Week Time: 10 a.m. to late afternoon Where: Southeast Louisiana Refuges and Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters (Bayou Lacombe Centre), 61389 Hwy 434, Lacombe, LA 70445.

Notes: Call 985-882-2000 or visit the Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuge website at www.friendsoflouisianawildliferefuges. org/calendar/index.html or the Southeast Louisiana Refuges website at www.fws.gov/southeastlouisiana/calendar.html for more information.

The Teddy Bear House

Visit the 100 year old home decorated with over 10,000 teddy bears on

Thursday, December 15 – Saturday, December 17, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Visit as a troop or as a family, as all ticket sales purchased directly from the Council Shops will be donated to Girl Scouts Louisiana East.

1525 Dufossat St., New Orleans, LA (Located directly to the rear of the Letter Library on St. Charles Ave). $10 for adults; $8 for children. Children three and under are free.

Groups of 15 or more: $8 for adults and $5 for children.

For ticket sales, please visit the Council Shops or contact Carrie Thomas at 800-644-7571, ext. 2245 or cthomas@gsle.org.

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Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

Adult Learning & Support

Congratulations on making a great decision to become a Girl Scout volunteer. For those of you continuing your involvement with our organization, thank you!

Girl Scouts Louisiana East offers many free learning opportunities to THANK our volunteers and to help them gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully facilitate a meaningful and safe Girl Scout experience. Though most courses are free, some may include a nominal expense for books, certifications, or food necessary to complete the course.

Learning opportunities come in many forms: face to face, e-learning, online resources, discussions, conferences and more. After completing the required courses for your volunteer position, please continue your learning experience by selecting enrichment courses offered throughout the year.

For additional questions, please contact Jill Pollard, Director, Adult Development, at jpollard@gsle.org

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience All learning sessions offered by Girl Scouts Louisiana East define how the Girl Scout Program is the Girl Scout Leadership Experience which includes what we do with girls, how we do it and how girls will benefit. The program activities are organized around the Girl Scout three keys to leadership (discover, connect, take action) and are based on the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. • Discover – the girls explore their values, skills and world.

• Connect – they engage in teaming up and relating with others in a multicultural world.

• Take Action – the girls engage in activities that make a difference in the world.

The processes of girl led, learning by doing, and cooperative learning are integrated into the activities (what girls do). The processes (how girls do it) create an environment of fun and friendship for girls, determine the quality of the experience, and make Girl Scouting unique, thus further enabling the development of leadership skills.

If you would like to:

Take this course:

Volunteer for Girl Scouts Louisiana East in any position.

Girl Scouting 101 — NEW online Introduction to Girl Scouting. The easy-to-use Girl Scouting 101 introduces new volunteers to Girl Scouts’ inspiring national leadership experience, from Journey resources and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting to cookie sales, safety guidelines, and much more. Spend about 45-­50 minutes learning online-whenever you can fit it into your day. Go to www.gslearning.org/girlscouting101 *required of all volunteers.

Volunteer to work directly or indirectly with girls, i.e. Troop Leaders, Camp, Series, Event, Travel or Virtual Pathway Volunteers.

Volunteer as a Troop Leader, Assistant Troop Leader, Camp, Series, Event, Travel or Virtual Pathway Volunteer directly mentoring girls.

Continue to develop your skills while directly mentoring girls. For experienced or returning Troop Leaders, Camp, Series, Event, Travel or Virtual Pathway Volunteers.

Take a troop/group on an outing. Must be a registered and screened adult volunteer.

Take a troop/group on a day or overnight camping and/or outdoor cooking experience. Must be a registered and screened adult volunteer.

Gain more knowledge and skills while working directly or indirectly with girls.

Volunteer Orientation — a face to face orientation with a volunteer manager or staff member, focusing on your volunteer position, reviewing Volunteer Essentials and Girl Scouts Louisiana East procedures.

This session is scheduled directly with a volunteer mentor or staff member. If you do not have a volunteer mentor, please call 800-644-7571 to schedule this session. After completing this session, volunteers should acquire a Journey Adult Guide(s) for the girls’ age level they are working with and begin to meet. *required of all volunteers.

Leadership Essentials — a face to face, group session focusing on managing a group of girls while providing a safe Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Introduction to incorporating Journeys, The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and all aspects of girl led, learning by doing, and cooperative learning into your troop/group’s experience.

This session should be taken within 30-60 days of starting the troop/group meetings. (see 3 Processes* below) 3 Processes: One Powerful Program — face to face, hands on session designed to give you more ideas for making journeys, badges, and any activity you do more exciting and engaging for girls. You will learn more ideas for helping girls plan and make decisions, tips for customizing journeys and badges to meet your girl's Interest, plus fun ways for girls to reflect on their Girl Scout experiences. (*Volunteers who have completed Volunteer Orientation (reviewed Volunteer Essentials) and are confident in delivering the Journeys leadership program may opt out of Leadership Essentials and attend 3 Processes: One Powerful Program).

First Aid & Adult/Child CPR (Level I First Aid) consists of hands-on, lecture and visual information on administering CPR and first aid to adults and children. *required of at least one adult volunteer working with a troop or group. Does not have to be the troop or assistant troop leader.

Camping Skills · Camp Prep & Paperwork - e learning online session getting you ready for your camp session. · Camp Ready - e learning online session ensuring your troop/group is ready to camp · Basic Camping - overnight or day long session at council campsite or approved outdoor site. *required of at least one adult volunteer working with a troop or group before planning a day outing with a cookout or a camping trip. Does not have to be the troop or assistant troop leader.

Any or all of our Enrichment Courses offered throughout the year: Take Action, Advanced Outdoor Cooking, Geocaching……and more!

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At Girl Scouts Louisiana East we want to prepare our adult volunteers to facilitate learning for the girls the best way possible.

We hope to tap into your special talents and abilities to create a wonderful experience for you and the girls. Lists of scheduled learning sessions are published here as well as online and distributed periodically to Girl Scout volunteers. The schedule includes course descriptions, scheduled dates/times, location, registration deadlines, fees (if any) and prerequisites. Check with your designated volunteer mentor or staff member for further Information about adult learning requirements.

Pre-registration is required for all face to face sessions, and only currently registered members of Girl Scouts of the USA may participate in learning sessions. Not all courses are listed in this publication — learning sessions are added throughout the year to meet volunteer’s needs, so please visit the council website’s adult learning section at www.gsle.org periodically.

How do I register for Adult Learning Sessions?

Prior to registering for a course, please check the council website for an updated list of learning sessions. Sessions are subject to change date and time.

Select the session and sign up one of two ways — online using our Online Adult Learning Registration System at www. gsle.org (preferred method) or by completing the Adult Learning Registration form in the forms section of this publication and returning it along with any payments.

Read the descriptions to determine what sessions you need to take. Check for prerequisites and any other requirements. Be sure to plan ahead for what you might need later in the year. Preregistration is mandatory due to space limitations, sessions are sometimes cancelled, or details change and we will need to contact you.

Leadership Essentials This session will give adult volunteers who work directly with girls the tools to: explain practices to help manage a group of girls while providing a safe experience; understand the Promise and the Law; lay out a typical meeting; describe the importance of all of the components of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and utilize Journeys and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting in all aspects of girl led, learning by doing, and cooperative learning.

For: All new volunteer positions working directly with girls.

Prerequisites: 1. Completion of GSUSA’s Girl Scouting 101 Online introduction to Girl Scouting. 2. Volunteer Orientation.

This session should be taken within 30-60 days of starting the troop/group meetings. (see 3 Processes: One Powerful Program) Bring: Lunch or Snack, Volunteer Essentials, and any one (of the three) Journeys Adult Guide for your age level.

Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 25

Leadership Essentials Schedule

LE ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning Weekend to register.

REGIS. DEADLINE

NO.

DATE DAY

TIME

LOCATION

LE2401

8/23

Tues.

10 am - 1 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 8/12

LE2451

8/27

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 8/12

LE2101

9/10

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Prairieville - Dutchtown Baptist Church

8/26

NO.

DATE DAY

TIME

LOCATION

REGIS. DEADLINE

LE2106

10/18 Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

10/7

LE2406

11/1

Tues.

10 am - 1 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 10/21

LE2407

11/1

Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 10/21

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

LE2301

9/12

Mon.

6:30-9:30 pm

Slidell – First Christian Church

9/2

LE2107

11/5

LE2102

9/15

Thurs.

10 am - 1 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

9/9

LE **

11/19 Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

LE2402

9/15

Thurs.

10 am - 1 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 9/9

Camp Whispering Pines

LE2103

9/17

Sat.

2 - 5 pm

Gonzales - First United Methodist Church

LE2108

12/3

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

LE2408

12/3

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 11/18

LE2201

9/17

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Houma - Terrebonne Parish 9/9 Main Library

LE2109

1/17

Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

LE2302

9/17

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Mandeville - St. Timothy’s United Methodist Church

LE2409

1/24

Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 1/13

LE2304

2/4

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

9/20

Tues.

10 am - 1 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 9/9

Slidell - First Christian Church

1/27

LE2403 LE2104

9/20

Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

LE2110

2/16

Thurs.

6:30-9:30 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

2/10

LE2404

9/20

Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 9/9

LE2204

2/25

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

10/1

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

Thibodaux - First United Methodist Church

2/17

LE2105 LE2405

10/1

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 9/23

LE2111

4/17

Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

4/6

LE2202

10/1

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Patterson - Kemper Williams Park

LE2410

4/24

Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 4/13

LE **

10/8

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Covington

LE **

4/28

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

LE2203

10/15

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Houma - Terrebonne Parish 10/7 Main Library

LE2112

6/2

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

5/25

LE2113

6/5

Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

5/25

LE2303

10/15

Sat.

10 am - 1 pm

Slidell - First Christian Church

LE2411

6/12

Tues.

6:30-9:30 pm

Council Headquarters (NO 6/1

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9/9

9/9

9/9 9/23 9/30

10/7

10/28

11/18

1/6

Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

3 Processes: One Powerful Program

3 Processes: One Powerful Program Schedule This workshop is designed to give you more ideas for making 3P ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning journeys, badges, and any activity you do more exciting and Weekend to register. engaging for girls. You will learn more ideas for helping girls plan and make decisions, tips for customizing journeys and badges to REGIS. NO. DATE DAY TIME LOCATION DEADmeet your girl’s Interest, plus fun ways for girls to reflect on their LINE Girl Scout experiences.

For: New and returning volunteer positions working directly with girls who have met with girls at least 3 times.

Prerequisites: 1. Completion of GSUSA’s Girl Scouting 101 Online introduction to Girl Scouting. 2. Volunteer Orientation. (*Volunteers who have completed Volunteer Orientation, reviewed Volunteer Essentials, and are confident in delivering the Journeys leadership program may opt out of Leadership Essentials and attend 3 Processes: One Powerful Program).

Bring: Lunch or Snack, Volunteer Essentials, and any one (of the three) Journeys Adult Guide for your age level.

Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 25

3P2401

9/15

Thurs. 6:30-8 pm

Council Headquarters (NO)

9/9

3P **

10/8

Sat.

1 - 2:30 pm

Camp Covington

3P2101

10/18

Tues.

10 - 11:30 am

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

10/7

3P2102

11/1

Tues.

6:30-8 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

10/21

3P2301

11/5

Sat.

10 - 11:30 am

Slidell - First Christian Church 10/21

3P **

11/19

Sat.

1 - 2:30 pm

Camp Whispering Pines

3P2402

2/16

Thurs. 6:30-8 pm

Council Headquarters (NO)

3P **

4/28

Sat.

1 - 2:30 pm

Camp Marydale

3P2403

6/2

Sat.

10 - 11:30 am

Council Headquarters (NO)

2/10 5/25

Adult and Child CPR and First Aid

Troops/groups going on a day outing need to have an adult with Level I First Aid certification. This training consists of hands-on, lecture and visual information on administering CPR and first aid to adults and children. Other emergency situations, such as choking, strokes, breathing difficulties are also covered. Successful demonstration of skills and passing of the tests will enable the participant to be a Level I First Aider.

For: Required of at least one adult volunteer working with a troop or group. Does not have to be the troop or assistant troop leader.

Notes: Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors cannot serve as First Aiders for a troop. If you are a medical professional serving as a Level I First Aider for a troop or group you are exempt from taking the course.

American Heart Assoc. Heartsaver First Aid

What to Bring: Lunch. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Fee: $20. AHA Certification is for two years - first aid & CPR. Fee must be received with registration form unless noted otherwise.

Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 10 Check the website, www.gsle.org for additional Adult and Child CPR/First Aid sessions.

LOCATION

REGIS. DEADLINE

NO.

DATE DAY TIME

AH2401

8/27

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Council Headquarters (NO) 8/12

AH2101

9/10

Sat.

1 - 5 pm

AH2102

9/17

Sat.

8 am -12 pm Gonzales - First United Methodist Church

AH2402

9/24

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Council Headquarters (NO) 9/9

AH2103

10/22

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Regional Service Ctr (BR)

AH2403

11/5

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Council Headquarters (NO) 10/21

AH2104

12/17

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Regional Service Ctr (BR)

AH2404

1/14

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Council Headquarters (NO) 12/16

AH2105

1/28

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Regional Service Ctr (BR)

AH2405

2/11

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Council Headquarters (NO) 1/27

AH2106

2/25

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Regional Service Ctr (BR)

2/10

AH2107

3/24

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Regional Service Ctr (BR)

3/9

AH2406

4/21

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Council Headquarters (NO) 4/6

AH2108

6/2

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Regional Service Ctr (BR)

AH2407

6/30

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm Council Headquarters (NO) 6/15

Prairieville - Dutchtown Baptist Church

www.GSLE.org

8/26 9/2

10/7 12/2 1/13

5/18

Leisure Learning Weekend(s) Camp Covington – October 7 - 9, 2011 Camp Whispering Pines – November 18 - 20, 2011 Camp Marydale – April 27 - 29, 2012 Whether you are a new volunteer, a leader looking to brush up on skills, or a Girl Scout Alumna who wants to reconnect with camp and make friends, you won’t want to miss these exciting opportunities! Workshops are conducted by skilled volunteers and will cover topics to enhance your experience as a Girl Scout volunteer!

All Girl Scout adult volunteers registered for the 2011 – 2012 membership year are invited to participate in any or all of the great learning opportunities. *Additional information will be listed on the council website and reminders sent out in various communications!

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Camping Skills

Girl Scouts Louisiana East offer various camping and outdoor enrichment courses, so as you and the girls’ progress from camping at one of our camp properties (or approved sites) to a trip and other interest, you are properly prepared for a safe and fun experience.

Remember every troop/group must have a trained Camping Consultant who has completed all sessions of Camping Skills before planning an outing with a cookout or a camping trip. Progression is the critical component to guide girls in outdoor education — we want them to be self-sufficient with trained guidance.

Camp Prep — (online e-learning at www.gsle.org) covers general camp preparation such as procedures, paperwork, how to pack, budgeting, what not to bring, etc. This e-learning session also covers meal planning and participants equipment to bring to their Basic Camping session. (45 - 50 minutes to complete).

Camp Ready — (online e-learning at www.gsle.org) focuses on getting your troop/group ready for camping and comfortable spending the night away from home. (45 - 50 minutes to complete).

Basic Camping — (face to face) overnight or full day sessions at a council campsite or approved site. Course topics include health and safety considerations for camping with groups, group dynamics in the out-of-doors, progression, program and environmental activities, outdoor skills (including safety, fire building, outdoor cooking methods, knife skills, cleaning and care of campsites, etc.) and minimal impact camping. Preregistration is required!

For: Required of at least one adult volunteer working with a troop or group before planning a day outing with a cookout or a camping trip. Does not have to be the troop or assistant troop leader.

Prerequisites: Girl Scouting 101, Volunteer Orientation, Basic Camping Schedule Camp Prep (online e-learning) and Camp Ready (online REGIS. e-learning) NO. DATE DAY TIME LOCATION DEADBring to Session: Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting, LINE Pocket Stew cookbook (copies of both books available BC2101 8/27-28 Sat. - Sun. 9 am Sat Camp Marydale 8/12 for review at your camp session or can be purchased 12 pm Sun. prior to class, not required), Volunteer Essentials, and BC2301 9/17-18 Sat. - Sun. 9 am Sat Camp Covington 9/2 12 pm Sun. other items discussed in the Camp Prep online session.

Fee: $10 for food BC2201 9/24 Sat. only 9 am - 9 pm Thibodaux, Scout Hut 9/9 Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 20 BC2102 10/1-2 Sat. - Sun. 9 am Sat Camp Marydale 9/16 *Basic Camping facilitators will not approve participant’s completion of session if the participant does not follow the safety guidelines and/or has not retained the information. *Additional learning sessions- i.e. Travel & Trips - are needed for extended trips or trips beyond the council’s properties/ approved sites and/or jurisdiction.

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12 pm Sun.

BC2202

10/1

Sat. only

9 am - 9 pm

Patterson, Kemper Williams Park

9/23

BC2302

10/22-23

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Camp Covington

10/7

BC2203

10/22-23

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Houma, Wuzlow Farms

10/7

BC2303

11/5-6

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Camp Covington

10/21

BC2401

11/12

Sat. only

9 am - 9 pm

McFadden Cabin

10/28

BC2304

12/10-11

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Camp Covington

11/18

BC2402

1/14

Sat. only

9 am - 9 pm

McFadden Cabin

12/23

BC2305

1/28-29

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Camp Whispering Pines 1/13

BC2306

2/25-26

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Camp Covington

2/10

BC2307

3/24-25

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Camp Covington

3/9

BC2308

4/14-15

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Camp Covington

3/30

BC2309

5/19-20

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Camp Whispering Pines 5/4

BC2103

6/23-24

Sat. - Sun.

9 am Sat 12 pm Sun.

Camp Marydale

6/8

Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

Enrichment Sessions

Girl Scouts Louisiana East offers a variety of adult learning enrichment opportunities to provide new knowledge and skills that you can apply to your own troop/group.

Advanced Outdoor Cooking Participants will experience cooking in a hole, a vagabond stove, using a buddy burner and in a Dutch oven. You will practice a few of the many recipes from Pocket Stew.

Prerequisite: Completed 1B Troop Camp Training or NEW Basic Camping course Capacity: Minimum 1/ Maximum 15

Advanced Outdoor Cooking Schedule

AOC ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning Weekend to register.

NO.

DATE

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

REGIS. DEADLINE

AOC **

10/8

Sat.

1 - 4 pm

Camp Covington

TBA

AOC **

11/19

Sat.

1 - 4 pm

Camp Whispering Pines

TBA

AOC **

4/28

Sat.

1 - 4 pm

Camp Marydale

TBA

American Red Cross Small Craft Safety

Perfect your canoeing skills while learning rescue and Small Craft Safety Schedule teaching skills for water activities. This three-year REGIS. certification allows you to oversee canoeing activities NO. DATE DAY TIME LOCATION DEADLINE without the need for a lifeguard.

For: Registered Girl Scout adult volunteers and Girl Scouts SC2301 9/23-24 Fri. - Sat. 6 pm Fri. - 6 pm Sat. Camp Whispering Pines 9/9 age 15 and older.

SC2302 5/4 - 5 Fri. - Sat. 6 pm Fri. - 6 pm Sat. Camp Whispering Pines 4/20 Prerequisite: Intermediate canoeing skills. Pre-course reading assignment.

Bring: Swimsuit, water shoes, hat, sunscreen, change of clothes, sheets and sleeping bag, towel, toiletries, mess kit, and Friday night dinner.

Fee: $35 Archery Schedule Notes: Prior to attending the course, participants will receive a packet in the mail containing and assignment to complete before arrival.

REGIS. Capacity: Minimum 8/Maximum 15 NO. DATE DAY TIME LOCATION DEAD-

Archery This training covers archery safety, equipment, and techniques. Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to teach archery to the girls and check out the necessary equipment at camp.

Learning objectives: 1. to increase the participant’s archery ability and knowledge; 2. to develop an increased joy in one’s physical self and in being with others; 3. to develop an increased level of agility and physical coordination.

For: All leaders, interested registered adults, and girls (age 14+) working with Girl Scout Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.

Bring: Comfortable clothes and Training Card Fee: $5 Capacity: Minimum 3/ Maximum 14

Geocaching

LINE

AR2101

9/17

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

9/9

AR2102

10/8

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

9/23

AR2103

11/5

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

10/21

AR2301

11/5

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Covington

10/21

AR2104

12/10

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

11/18

AR2105

1/7

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

12/16

AR2302

1/21

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Covington

1/6

AR2106

2/11

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

1/27

AR2303

3/24

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Covington

3/3

AR2107

4/14

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

3/30

AR2108

5/19

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

5/4

Geocaching Schedule

Geocaching mixes the fun of scavenger hunting with satellite technology GEO ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure to create an exciting outdoor adventure. Geocaching is today’s version Learning Weekend to register. of the treasure hunt - only instead of using a dilapidated map where “X” REGIS. marks the spot, participants use Global Position Systems (GPS) units to NO. DATE DAY TIME LOCATION DEADnavigate. There are thousands of geocaches hidden in the state and over LINE a million and a half listed worldwide. They are in your neighborhoods, in GEO ** 10/8 Sat. 9 am - 12 pm Camp Covington TBA parks, in towns, in cities – wherever you go! Activity possibilities are endless GEO ** 10/8 Sat. 1 - 4 pm Camp Covington TBA from hunting for published caches in a region to looking for caches hidden GEO ** 11/19 Sat. 9 am - 12 pm Camp Whispering Pines TBA on location during a campout or Scout meeting. Learn about this exciting GEO ** 11/19 Sat. 1 - 4 pm Camp Whispering Pines TBA hobby and then grab a GPS unit and give it a try!

GEO ** 4/28 Sat. 9 am 12 pm Camp Marydale TBA Capacity: Minimum 5/ Maximum 20 GEO **

www.GSLE.org

4/28

Sat.

1 - 4 pm

Camp Marydale

TBA

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Low Ropes Schedule

Low Ropes-Challenge Course The low ropes elements are structured activities that are literally low-to-theground. They are purposefully geared toward team building. After this session Adult Volunteers will be able to facilitate a troop or group of Girl Scouts on the Low Ropes Challenge Course at Camp Marydale. Please note this is not training for the high ropes challenge course.

Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 6/ Maximum 16

NO.

DATE

LR2101 LR2102 LR2103

REGIS. DEADLINE

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

9/17

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm

Camp Marydale

9/2

10/22

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm

Camp Marydale

10/7

4/14

Sat.

9 am - 4 pm

Camp Marydale

3/30

Project Adventure Schedule

PA2 ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning Weekend to register.

Project Adventure Project Adventure is element-based activities in which participants either get to know one another better and/or learn how to work together to accomplish a challenge. Project Adventure activities and elements are designed to help develop an individual’s physical skills and their teamwork ability.

Capacity: Minimum 5/ Maximum 20

NO.

DATE

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

REGIS. DEADLINE

PA2**

10/8

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Covington

TBA

PA2 **

11/19

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Whispering Pines

TBA

PA2 **

4/28

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

TBA

Songs/Games/Ceremonies Schedule

Songs/Games/Ceremonies

SGC ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning Weekend to register.

Gain the skills and confidence to help your girls design their own Girl REGIS. Scout Ceremonies that include songs and proper flag etiquette. Also NO. DATE DAY TIME LOCATION DEADLINE learn a few games to help them get to know each other better and work as a team. This workshop will include traditional Girl Scout songs used in SGC ** 10/8 Sat. 1 - 4 pm Camp Covington TBA ceremonies along with fun ones to sing on a hike or in the car heading to SGC ** 11/19 Sat. 1 - 4 pm Camp Whispering Pines TBA an outing. Learn the basics of a Girl Scout Investiture, Rededication and SGC ** 4/28 Sat. 1 - 4 pm Camp Marydale TBA Court of Awards.

For: All leaders, interested registered adults working with all levels of Take Action Schedule Girl Scouts.

TA ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning Capacity: Minimum 5/ Maximum 20 Weekend to register.

Take Action

NO.

DATE DAY TIME

Join us in meeting the challenge of “100 Take Action Projects” for the “100th Girl Scout Anniversary.” Volunteers will learn in these sessions how to help girls raise the bar to Take Action and make a difference in their communities. This module is divided into eight sessions of varying lengths, each of which includes group and individual activities that let volunteers get hands-on learning before they start helping girls. The sessions are specifically designed so that girls and adults fully understand the Take Action component of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, regardless of the project a girl chooses to lead including the project requirements of the prestigious Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. In addition, every journey book outlines opportunities for girls to complete a Take Action project in their communities.

Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 5/ Maximum 20

TA2101

9/24

Sat.

TA **

10/8

Sat.

TA2401

10/15

Sat.

TA **

11/19

Sat.

TA2201

12/10

Sat.

TA2102

1/14

Sat.

TA2402 1/28

Sat.

TA **

Sat.

4/28

LOCATION

Sessions 1 - 4, 9 am - 12 pm Sessions 5 - 8, 1 - 4 pm Sessions 1 - 4, 9 am - 12 pm Sessions 5 - 8, 1 - 4 pm Sessions 1 - 4, 9 am - 12 pm Sessions 5 - 8, 1 - 4 pm Sessions 1 - 4, 9 am - 12 pm Sessions 5 - 8, 1 - 4 pm Sessions 1 - 4, 9 am - 12 pm Sessions 5 - 8, 1 - 4 pm Sessions 1 - 4, 9 am - 12 pm Sessions 5 - 8, 1 - 4 pm Sessions 1 - 4, 9 am - 12 pm Sessions 5 - 8, 1 - 4 pm Sessions 1 - 4, 9 am - 12 pm Sessions 5 - 8, 1 - 4 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR) Camp Covington Council Headquarters (NO) Camp Whispering Pines First United Methodist Church, Thibodaux.

Regional Service Ctr (BR) Council Headquarters (NO) Camp Marydale

REGIS. DEADLINE 9/9 TBA 9/30 TBA 11/18 12/16 1/13 TBA

Travel & Trips Schedule

T&T ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning Weekend to register.

Travel & Trips Volunteers will be introduced to the way in which travel connects to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Volunteers will become familiar with the Global Travel Toolkit, along with multiple tactics to support girls in planning and preparing for Girl Scout trips. In addition, volunteers will explore the global-local connection, in order to understand how they can share their travel experience with others locally.

Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 5/ Maximum 20

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DATE

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LOCATION

REGIS. DEADLINE

TT2401

9/20

Tues.

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Council Headquarters (NO)

9/9

T&T **

10/8

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Covington

TBA

TT2101

10/18

Tues.

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

10/7

T&T **

11/19

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Whispering Pines

TBA

TT2402

2/7

Tues.

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Council Headquarters (NO)

1/27

TT2102

2/28

Tues.

6:30 - 9:30 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

2/17

T&T **

4/28

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

TBA

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Regional/Service Unit Volunteer Sessions Adult Awards - NEW!!!

Recognizing our volunteers, year round, is essential. Do it often, Do it well. Make it meaningful. This learning session brings you up to date on the GSUSA National Awards, the updated criteria for the new and existing awards and how to incorporate year round recognition of the outstanding volunteers in your community.

Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 5/ Maximum 20

Facilitating Adult Learning Facilitators are a vital to our Girl Scouts Louisiana East volunteers.

They provide the necessary learning sessions and support to our adults by offering basic and enrichment courses throughout the council jurisdiction.

Volunteers attending one of these sessions will gain an understanding of how adults learn and the opportunity to practice facilitation techniques, as well as the basics of delivering and evaluating learning opportunities for adults. Hands-on activities and instruction guides are provided. Participants will be asked to complete a “Council Facilitators” application, interview with the Director, Adult Development and complete a pre-course needs assessment before attending their selected session.

Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 5/ Maximum 20

Adult Awards Schedule

AA2 ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning Weekend to register.

NO.

REGIS. DEADLINE Tues. 6:30 - 9:30 pm Regional Service Ctr (BR) 9/9 Sat. 9 am - 12 pm Camp Covington TBA Tues. 6:30 - 9:30 pm Council Headquarters (NO) 10/4

DATE DAY

AA2101 9/20 AA2 ** 10/8 AA2401 10/18

TIME

LOCATION

AA2 **

11/19

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Whispering Pines

TBA

AA2 **

4/28

Sat.

9 am - 12 pm

Camp Marydale

TBA

Facilitating Adult Learning Schedule FAL ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning Weekend to register.

NO.

DATE

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

FAL **

10/8

Sat.

Camp Covington

FAL **

11/19

Sat.

Camp Whispering Pines

TBA

FA2401

3/3

Sat.

4/28

Sat.

Council Headquarters (NO) Camp Marydale

2/17

FAL **

9 am - 12 pm & 1 - 4 pm 9 am - 12 pm & 1 - 4 pm 9 am - 12 pm & 1 - 4 pm 9 am - 12 pm & 1 - 4 pm

REGIS. DEADLINE TBA

TBA

Planning Large Events/Service Unit Campouts Planning Large Events/Campouts Schedule With the 100th Anniversary upon us, it’s important that your plans for your next large event include accommodations for ALL the girls in your area. This learning session provides tips for planning fun, safe large - group events (50 or more girls) incorporating Journey’s.

Topics include site selection, safety considerations, program development, participant registration and implementing and evaluating the event.

Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 5/ Maximum 20

Service Unit Publicity Representative Learn how to initiate, handle, and coordinate publicity efforts with community newspapers and/or radio stations. Promote service unit and troop activities. Offer local support to publicity generated by the Girl Scout council’s Communications department for council-wide events. Promote the positive image of Girl Scouts as the premier voice for girls and leading expert on their development into leaders.

For: Service Unit Publicity Representatives.

Bring: Pen and Training Card Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 5/ Maximum 20

Service Unit Fall Product Sale

Find out how troops can earn start-up funds by participating in the Council-sponsored fall product sale. This learning session will help prepare service unit product sales managers, service unit managers and area product sales managers for the upcoming Girl Scout Fall Product Sale. Training includes product information, required paperwork, and yes, product tasting. For more information contact Alisha Moore at 504-733-8220, ext. 2241 or amoore@gsle.org.

Course Number: FPLO01 When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Emily C. Watkins Elementary School, 938 LA Highway 628, LaPlace, LA 70068 Fee: None Registration Deadline: September 16, 2011

www.GSLE.org

PLEC ** = Visit www.gsle.org/learning/leisurelearning.asp for Leisure Learning Weekend to register.

NO.

DATE DAY

PE2101

9/20

TIME

LOCATION

Tues. 6:30 - 9:30 pm Regional Service Ctr (BR)

PLEC ** 10/8

Sat.

PE2401

Tues. 6:30 - 9:30 pm Council Headquarters (NO)

10/18

1 - 4 pm

Camp Covington

REGIS. DEADLINE 9/9 TBA 10/7

PLEC ** 11/19

Sat.

PE2402

Tues. 6:30 - 9:30 pm Council Headquarters (NO)

1/13

Sat.

TBA

1/24

PLEC ** 4/28

1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm

Camp Whispering Pines Camp Marydale

TBA

Service Unit Publicity Representative Schedule NO.

DATE DAY

TIME

PCNO01

9/21

Wed.

6:30 - 8 pm

REGIS. DEADLINE Council Headquarters (NO) 9/14

PCBR01

9/26

Mon.

6:30 - 8 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

9/14

PCBR02

11/1

Tues.

6:30 - 8 pm

Regional Service Ctr (BR)

10/25

PCNO02

11/10

Thurs.

6:30 - 8 pm

Council Headquarters (NO) 11/6

LOCATION

Service Unit Cookie Management

This learning session helps prepare and update all area and service unit level administrative cookie volunteers, both new to the position and returning, for the upcoming Girl Scout Cookie Program. Call Alisha Moore at 504-733-8220, ext. 2241 or amoore@gsle.org.

Course Number: CSAL01 When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Hwy. 3125, Gramercy, LA 70052 Registration Deadline: November 9, 2011 Required for: Area Cookie Managers, Service Unit Cookie Managers, Service Unit Managers, Cookie Cupboard Managers, Cookie Rally Directors. Not for volunteers at the troop level.

Fee: None

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Additional Enrichment Sessions offered by Community Partners

Stay Safe in Nature - Adult Volunteers This is a crash course in what every Girl Scout Volunteer needs to know about nature in Louisiana. Staff will focus on harmful plants and animals, including snake identification (with emphasis on distinguishing venomous from non-venomous species).

Activities include discussions, a nature walk, hands-on animal encounters and test challenges. It will be an in-depth, fun workshop that will make you feel more confident heading out into the great outdoors with your troops. Space is limited; registration is required.

When: Saturday, December 3, 2011 Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Where: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., Baton Rouge, LA, 70810 Fee: $7 per person; payment must be received by November 30 to reserve your spot!

Capacity: 30 Registration: Course is only for registered and screened Girl Scout volunteers.

Contact: Any staff member at 225-757-8905 or email bbswamp@brec.org.

Swamp Internship – How to Make EVERYTHING More Fun! Hey Volunteers! Ever find yourself struggling for ideas to keep your girls engaged and having fun? Tired of doing the same sort of things over and over? Come get inspired at Bluebonnet Swamp by signing up as a Swamp Camp Intern. Join our staff during any of our three holiday camps throughout the school year to learn about nature happenings during the fall, winter and spring.

While working alongside our staff, you’ll learn our basic formats for crafts, hikes, games and other activities that work better with today’s children. See how we conduct out-of-the-box activities that keep our campers coming back again and again.

You’ll never run out of ideas for campouts, meetings or anytime Girl Scout get-togethers. Once you know the basics, the only limitations are your own imagination and creativity! Only a few spots are available per camp; sign up for one or both days, sign up for one or several holiday camps (themes differ per camp and are not generally repeated from year to year).

When: November 21 & 22 (Fall Camp), December 21 & 22 (Winter Camp), Spring Camp dates are to be determined – it’s usually on the Monday and Tuesday following Easter.

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (1-hour round table discussions & training materials offered before and after the camp schedule) Where: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Pkwy., Baton Rouge, LA, 70810 Fee: TBA Capacity: 2 - 4 per holiday camp Registration: Only Girl Scout registered and screened adult volunteers.

Contact: Claire Coco at 225-757-8905 or email at ccoco@brec.org for more information.

Notes: Bring a bag lunch and drink. Wear close-toed shoes and insect repellant.

Volunteers are the heart of Girl Scouting,

and without volunteers, Girl Scouts would not be able to help girls develop into tomorrow’s leaders.

THANK YOU for all you do!

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Corporate Headquarters 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121-3119 (504) 733-8220 (800) 644-7571 F (504) 733-8219

Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 927-8946 (800) 852-8421 F (225) 927-8402

www.gsle.org

Adult Learning Registration Form Course # _____________ Course Title __________________________________________________________ Course Date_____/_____/_____ Time ______________ Location_____________________________________ Name _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________ City ________________________________________________________________ Zip ___________________ Phone (________)___________________ (________)__________________ (________)___________________ Home

Work

Cell

Email ________________________________________

Complete for registration: (# participating & Racial/ethnic data) AI/AN

Troop/Group #_________ Position____ SU #________ Age Level being mentored:

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H/PI

H/O

W

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! Daisy ! Brownie ! Junior ! Cadette

! Senior ! Ambassador

Special Needs: If you require special accommodations, please

# adults

indicate below: ________________________________________

KEY: AI/AN - American Indian/Alaskan Native A – Asian B/AA – Black or African American H/PI – Hawaiian/Pacific Islander H/O - Hispanic, Other W - White

_____________________________________________________ Payment (if applicable)

Check enclosed in the amount of $__________________ Cash enclosed in the amount of $________________ Paying by credit card $___________________ Total Amount Enclosed: $_________________________ Credit Card: ! Discover

! American Express

! MasterCard

! Visa

Account # _________________________________________ Exp. Date____/____/____ Total Amount $__________ Name as it appears on the card (If different from above) _______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Billing Address, City, State, Zip

Signature ___________________________________________ Mail Form with Payment to:

Girl Scouts Louisiana East

Date _____/_____/____

or Fax to: 504-733-8219

Attention: Adult Development Department Corporate Headquarters 841 S. Clearview Parkway New Orleans, LA 70121-3119

* Memo on check needs to indicate course #

Office Use Only TR# ______ Date Received ___________ Total Due $_________ Check, Cash $___________ Credit Card $________ Receipt No. ___________ Conf. Sent ____________ Receipted by Init. ___________________________

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Me & My Pal Participant Registration Form TYPE OR PRINT/ INCOMPLETE FORM CANNOT BE PROCESSED

q October 14 & 15, 2011 at Marydale

EVENT DATE (check one): OR q March 23 & 24, 2012 at CWP

Please circle date above and complete the information below to register for this program. Please do not register as a troop. You will be placed in a unit with your troop if more than one member registers. Girls and Pals will not be in the same cabin but will be in the same unit. A confirmation packet will be emailed to you soon.

Send & make checks payable to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East ATTN: Program Department 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121 Fax: 504-733-8219

PLEASE PRINT Troop #____________ Service Unit #______________

Age Level: Brownie___ Junior___ Cadette___ Senior___ Ambassador___ Juliette___ Participants’ Names: (First and Last) Girl(s) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ (if more than one name girls must be sisters) Pal____________________________________________________ Relationship to girl(s)_________________________ Cell Phone (_________)_______________________

Email _____________________________________________

Address________________________________________City__________________Zip________________ Home phone (_________)_______________________ Work phone (_________)_______________________ Cost per person $35 Total amount enclosed $_________________ Payment information (please check): ___Check (payable to Girl Scouts Louisiana East) ___MC

___VISA ___Discover ___AMEX

Print Name on Card________________________________________________________________________________ Account #___________________________________________________________ Exp. Date____________________ Cardholder Signature__________________________________________ GSLE 09/11

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Girl Scouts Louisiana East

Corporate Headquarters 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121-3119 (504) 733-8220 (800) 644-7571 F (504) 733-8219

www.gsle.org

Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 927-8946 (800) 852-8421 F (225) 927-8402

GSLE Program Event Registration Form

PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF FORM, AND INCLUDE REGISTRATION FEE ** For processing purposes this form should be legible and easy to read.** REMINDER: It is the responsibility of leaders and transportation adults to assure they have parent permission slips/ troop outing forms completed and on hand for each girl participating in events.

Return to the above Corporate Headquarters to the ATTN: Program Department.

Registration is for:

 Troop/Group

Adult

*Individual Girl (complete individual girl information below)

Event Code (mandatory): __________________ Event Name ____________________________________________ Event Date __________ Program Age Level (please check): Service Unit # ______________

Daisy

Brownie

Troop # ______________

Junior

Cadette

Senior

 Ambassador

Juliette

Parish __________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________ Troop Leader’s or Parent/Guardian’s Name (please print clearly) Address_________________________________________________________ City _______________________________ ZIP____________ Phone # (h) (______) _____________________ (w) (______) _______________________ (c) (______) ______________________ Cost per Girl $ __________Cost per Adult $ __________

AI/AN

Total Amount Enclosed $___________________ Payment in FULL is required for form to be processed.

Send payment amount for only event listed on form.

A

B/AA

H/PI

H/O

W

TOTAL

# girls # adults

Payment Information (please check): �CHECK (payable to Girl Scouts Louisiana East) MC

VISA

Discover

KEY:

AMEX

AI/AN - American Indian/Alaskan Native

B/AA – Black or African American H/O - Hispanic, Other

Name on Card _______________________________________________________

A – Asian

H/PI – Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

W - White

Account # _______/________/________/________ Exp. Date _______/_______ Cardholder Signature _____________________________________________________

The following MUST BE COMPLETED and SIGNED by the PARENT/GUARDIAN LISTED ABOVE for any girl

requesting to attend an event or activity as AN INDIVIDUAL. For girls attending with a troop/group – troop adults are responsible for obtaining parent permission and health information for participating members unless requested otherwise in the event details.

Girl’s Name: ________________________________________________________ List any health conditions that event coordinator should be aware of or would limit girl’s participation in activities: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ List current medications: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Allergies to medication, food, insects, etc. _________________________________________________________________________________ Physician or Clinic: __________________________________________________________ Phone (_____) ___________________________ Person to notify in case of emergency, if parents cannot be reached: Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Phone (_____) ____________________________ Address _______________________________________________________ City _________________________ State _____ Zip _________ I give permission for my daughter to participate in the activity listed at the top of this event form, including transportation, if provided, to and from the program site.

I hereby give Girl Scouts Louisiana East, the right and permission, without compensation to use photographs/videos of my daughter and her name for publicity and public relations purposes. I give permission for my daughter, _____________________________________, to receive emergency medical treatment if necessary.

______________________________________________ Signature of parent / guardian

_____________________________ Date

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GSLE Program Event Registration Form Troop Roster INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY

Leaders:

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TULANE UNIVERSITY CHEER CLINIC

CONSENT, RELEASE, INDEMNITY AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM (PLEASE READ COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING)

I grant permission for my minor child or children [Please print name or names] _________________________________________________________________ (hereinafter “Participant” whether one or more children) to participate in the Cheer Clinic program to be held on October 15, 2011, which will include a question and answer session, a cheer skills clinic, forming the spirit tunnel, and performing a halftime routine (hereinafter referred to as the “Program”).

I understand that the activities of the Program may include certain physical activities, and I give approval for the Participant to participate in any and all activities sponsored or provided by the Program. I further agree to assume any and all risks, known and unknown, associated with the Program’s activities.

I understand that in order to participate in the Program, the Participant must abide by all rules and instructions relating to safety and to the Program. I further understand that Participant shall be solely responsible for his or her transportation to and from the Louisiana Superdome.

If any injury, accident or illness occurs which, in the sole judgment of the staff of the Program, requires immediate medical attention as determined by an adult staff member of the Program, I give consent for any member of the Program staff to obtain such emergency treatment and to act on my behalf in any medical emergency. I further consent to the signing of any releases by the Program staff, which may be required by any medical care provider. I understand that in the event of an emergency medical situation I will be notified as soon as reasonably possible.

I further understand that the cost of any medical care deemed necessary for the treatment of any emergency injury, accident or illness occurring while my child is attending the Program is my responsibility, including but not limited to surgical treatment and hospitalization, and that the Program, The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund, and its officers, trustees, agents, representatives and/or employees (hereinafter collectively “Tulane”) are not obligated to pay for such medical care.

In exchange for and in consideration of Tulane permitting the Participant to participate in the Program, I hereby agree to waive, release, forever discharge, and to defend, indemnify and hold Tulane harmless from, any and all claims, demands, losses, rights and causes of action of whatever kind or nature (including attorneys’ fees) that arise from, by reason of, or in connection with the Participant’s participation in the Program, including but not limited to any injury, accident, illness to or property damage of the Participant, regardless of whether caused, in whole or in part, by negligence or other legal fault attributable to Tulane.

I further covenant and agree that for the consideration stated above, I will not sue Tulane for any claim for damages arising out of or in connection with the Participant’s voluntary participation in any activities related to the Program.

I hereby certify that I am voluntarily signing this release, and intend to be legally bound by the terms of this document. I have carefully read all of its provisions, and fully understand its significance.

Date: _______ of __________________, 2011.

____________________________________ ______________________________________ Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian Name of Parent or Legal Guardian (Printed)

Please note: Your child will not be permitted into the Program without this signed form on file.

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5th Annual “Scouts For Football”

The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl and Girl Scouts Louisiana East are combining their efforts to provide a memorable experience for all area Girl Scouts.

The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl features the Champion of the SunBelt Conference against a representative from Conference USA. The game will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the Louisiana Superdome. All area Girl Scouts will not only be invited to attend the game for free but will also have an opportunity to participate in pre-game pageantry on the field prior to, and during, the national anthem.

All participating troops will be recognized throughout the game on the stadium and message board systems.

A special seating area will be designated for Girl Scouts and their families. All uniformed Girl Scouts and their leaders will be admitted into the stadium free while parents of Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to purchase $10 discounted tickets and sit with their kids during the nationally televised game.

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What: The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl and Girl Scouts Louisiana East are inviting all area Girl

Scouts to participate in pre-game activities in the Louisiana Superdome on December 17, 2011 Why: To provide an opportunity for all area Girl Scouts to have a memorable College Football experience and exposure on a National level.

How: All Uniformed Girl Scouts and leaders will be seated in a special “Scout Section” and their friends and family will have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for only $10 and sit in the special “Scout Section.”

Frequently Asked Questions When and where is the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl played?

The R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl is played December 17, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the Louisiana Superdome

Who do I give the ticket and money order form to?

Return the money and order form to Kevin Shipp at the Girl Scouts Louisiana East office no later than Friday, December 2, 2011. Make checks payable to Girl Scouts Louisiana East.

How Do I get the tickets?

Tickets along with detailed gameday information will be mailed to the troop leader the second week in December.

Can only parents buy tickets?

No, anyone who wants to attend the game and be seated in the special “scout section” can purchase the discounted tickets. ONLY adults with wristbands will be allowed to enter at loading dock entrance with Girl Scouts and allowed on field. We will limit each troop to 3 adult wristbands. Additional children and adults without bracelets must enter at normal entrance gates. (Extra wristbands may be given for larger troops on a case by case basis, call me to discuss)

** For more information please call Derek Dupepe at 504-525-5678**

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GIRL SCOUTS FOR FOOTBALL TICKET ORDER FORM TROOP LEADER

_________________ TROOP NUMBER________Phone#___________

ADDRESS____________________________CITY_______________ZIP____________ Email Address________________________________ A roster of Girl Scouts attending is required. Each girl will receive a ticket and be allowed entrance at loading dock area and allowed onto the field. Girls must be in uniform to participate. Troop banners and flags are welcome.

Troop Leader___________________________________________

Assistant Leaders___________________________________

Girls attending: _________________________________________

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Additional number of tickets needed: ________@ $10 each = $_________ Processing fee. + $3.00 (only required if purchasing tickets) TOTAL _________($3 plus total cost of tickets purchased) Payment is needed in order to process request.

Each troop will receive one ticket for each name listed above and 3 entrance wristbands for adult leaders listed. Each additional ticket for adults and other family members will cost $10 each. ONLY adults with wristbands will be allowed to enter at loading dock entrance with Girl Scouts and allowed on field. Additional children and adults without bracelets must enter at normal entrance gates. Additional adults are encouraged to escort troops to the entrance, but only adults with wristbands and uniformed Girl Scouts will be able to enter at that gate. All tickets, gameday information and wristbands will be mailed to address above on form unless notified otherwise.

Payment Information: Check (Make checks payable to Girl Scouts Louisiana East) MC VISA C/C Payment: Account Number________________________________________ Exp. Date_______________

Signature_______________________________ Mail form and payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, Attn: Kevin Shipp 841 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, LA 70121 Fax 504-733-8219 Deadline to order your tickets and to ensure mailing is Friday, December 2, 2011

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Elmwood Cheerleading Academy Cheer & Pizza Night Event Registration Form TYPE OR PRINT/ INCOMPLETE FORM CANNOT BE PROCESSED

EVENT DATE (check one): Friday, December OR o Friday, March 30, 25,2012 2011 o Friday, December3,2,2010 2011 OR Friday, March Send & make checks payable to: Elmwood Cheerleading Academy 1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan, LA 70123 Fax: 504-733-7482 ATTN: Raymond Williams

Registration is for: Troop/Group OR  *Individual Girl (see below) Service Unit # __________

Troop # __________

Name_________________________________________________________________ Program Age Level: Address_______________________________________________________________ City___________________________________________________________________ Phone (h) (_____) _____________________Other (_____)_______________________

Daisy Brownie Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador

Email__________________________________________________________________ Complete for registration: (# participating & racial/ethnic data)

W

# of girls ______ Cost per girl $12 non-refundable.

# girls

Total Amount Enclosed: $_________

#adults

AA

AP/I

AI/AN

H/O

TOTAL

KEY: W - White AA - African American AP/I - Asian/Pacific Islander AI/AN - American Indian/Alaskan Native H/O - Hispanic, Other

Event Registration Form for Individual Girl Participants PARENT / GUARDIAN PERMISSION *THIS PORTION MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN FOR ANY GIRL REQUESTING TO ATTEND AN EVENT OR ACTIVITY AS AN INDIVIDUAL INSTEAD OF AS PART OF A TROOP. For girls attending with a troop - the troop leaders are responsible for obtaining parent permission and health information for participating members unless requested otherwise in the event details.

TYPE OR PRINT - INCOMPLETE FORM CANNOT BE PROCESSED List any health conditions that event coordinator should be aware of or would limit girl’s participation in activities: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ List current medications:________________________________________________________________________________ Allergies to medication, food, insects, etc. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Physician or Clinic: _________________________________ Phone (_____) _____________________________________ Person to notify in case of emergency, if parents cannot be reached: Name: ________________________________________________________ Phone (_____) ________________________ Address __________________________________________ City _______________________ST ________ Zip_________ I give permission for my daughter to participate in the activity listed on the front of this event form, including transportation, if provided, to and from the program site.

I hereby give Girl Scouts Louisiana East, the right and permission, without compensation to use photographs/videos of my daughter and her name for publicity and public relations purposes. I give permission for my daughter, ___________________________________, to receive emergency medical treatment if necessary.

Signature of parent/guardian __________________________________________________ Date signed ________________ Print or type parent/guardian name _______________________________________________________________________ Phone (h) (_____)_____________________ (w) (_____)_______________________Other (_____)_____________________ placed INDD to edit 08/2011

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Girl Scouts Louisiana East

Corporate Headquarters 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121-3119 (504) 733-8220 (800) 644-7571 F (504) 733-8219

Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 927-8946 (800) 852-8421 F (225) 927-8402

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Equipment Check-Out Form

Flags and equipment are available on a first come first serve basis. Please fill out the form below at time of check-out. Rental fees are $3 per flag and $5 per bridge. A separate $50 refundable deposit is required which covers all equipment checked out. Your deposit check will not be processed unless equipment is not returned in a timely fashion, or is returned damaged. Bridges must be returned on specified dates. Flags and other equipment must be returned to the within five (5) business days after check-out in order to receive deposit refund. Make checks (deposit and fees) payable to: Girl Scouts Council Louisiana East. No cash will be accepted.

Pick-up date: _____________________ Date of use: ___________________ Return date: __________________ Service Unit #: ______________________

Section: _________________ Troop #: ___________________

Name of person responsible for equipment/materials: ________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address, City, State, Zip

Phone: (______)____________________ Home

(______)____________________ Work

(______)____________________ Cell

Email address: _______________________________________________________________________________ I agree to be responsible for all equipment/materials I have requested for check out. My deposit (if applicable) will be returned if all equipment/materials are brought back in good condition and on time. I understand that I am responsible for the cost of the equipment if it is lost, stolen or damaged.

Signature of person receiving equipment: _____________________________________ Date: ____/____/___ Please check the equipment/materials you would like to reserve and how many you need if applicable.

Available at both offices

_____American Flag _____Girl Scout Flag _____World Association Flag _____Louisiana Flag _____Flag Stands (#_____) _____White gloves (#_____) (return washed) _____Sashes (# _____) _____Wooden Ceremony Log (small) _____Wooden Ceremony Log (large) _____Glass candle holders (3)

Available for check out from: Baton Rouge: ____ Large White Bridge (modular) ____ Large White Bridge ____ Small White Bridge

Contact Regional Office Shop for more details at 225927-8946 ext. 1221

New Orleans: ____ Small Brown Bridge ____ Large Brown Bridge NOTE: We greatly appreciate Troops/Service Units that wish to build, re-paint & repair bridges. If you are interested please contact the Program Department at (504) 733-8220.

Office Use Only Date checked out _____/_______/_________Time checked out _____/_______/______ Rental Fee $ _____________ Required deposit $ 50.00

Check #_____________

Staff signature ___________________________ Receipt #____________

Date checked in: _____/_______/_________

Time checked in: _____/_______/______

Returned deposit:

If not, why? ____________________________________________________________________

_____Yes

_____No

Staff signature __________________________

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Corporate Headquarters 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121-3119 (504) 733-8220 (800) 644-7571 F (504) 733-8219

Girl Scouts Louisiana East www.gsle.org

Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 927-8946 (800) 852-8421 F (225) 927-8402

Troop Camp Reservation Request  Covington

 Marydale

 McFadden Cabin

 Whispering Pines

Important Note: A non-refundable $25 deposit must accompany this form and is not deducted from final payment due. Deposit is nonrefundable after date is assigned. Both your Service Unit Administrator and Membership Executive must sign this request before being mailed in. Please mail form and deposit to your Membership Executive.

PLEASE PRINT

__________________________________________ ________ _______ Troop Leader’s Name

Troop #

Service Unit #

______________________

Program Age Level

________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ _________ __________ Address City State Zip ________________________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________________ Home Phone # Cell Phone # Email

All adults and girls must be registered Girl Scouts.

List the approximate number: Girls _______

Female adults________ Male Adults________

THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW MAY NOT BE HELD BY THE SAME PERSON. Qualified camp person attending: (Must have completed either Troop Camp Training session 1 & 2 or the new Basic Camping Skills course) Name: ___________________________________Cell Phone: _____________________Dates Taken: ______________ First Aider/CPR person attending: (Must have a current Red Cross or American Heart Certification) Name: ____________________________________Cell Phone: _____________________ Dates/Units requested: Please list three.

Date

Expiration Dates: _______ ________ FA

Unit *

Check-in day and time

__________________

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___________

_____________

__________________

___________

___________

3 ______________

__________________

___________

___________

st

1 ______________ 2

nd rd

CPR

Check-out day and time

* If you do not receive your first choice it is due to several troops requesting the same date/unit and/or troops being placed in units according to age level.

Activity Fee $25 per troop for all activities per day, Facilitator Fees $15 per hour per troop (paid directly to the facilitator) Horse Fees $20 per person, Pony Rides $7 per girl, Riding Instructor fee $15 per hour (paid directly to the instructor)  Rock Wall (CWP only)

 Pool

 **Horses (Marydale only) # of girls riding_____ # of adults riding_____

 High Ropes (CWP only)

 Low Ropes (Marydale only)

 **Pony Rides (Marydale only) # of girls riding_____

 Canoes

 Archery (Marydale and Covington only) th

**Horses sessions are 3 hours, maximum # of riders at one time is 10 girls, 4 grade and up, and 1 required adult. Pony Ride sessions are 1 ½ hours; maximum # of pony riders at one time is 20.

Note: If you do not receive your choice of activities it is due to several troops requesting the same activity.

If no council facilitator is needed please indicate who will be facilitating your troop’s activity (list name and cell phone #): _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________

___________

________________________________________

___________

Service Unit Administrator Signature

Date

Membership Executive Signature

Date

**Please note: The availability of the facilitators is limited. The council will make every effort to find a facilitator for your troop’s activities; although, a council facilitator is not guaranteed. The council will contact you with your activity schedule and a facilitator 3 to 5 days prior to your camping event.

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Corporate Headquarters 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121-3119 (504) 733-8220 (800) 644-7571 F (504) 733-8219

Girl Scouts Louisiana East www.gsle.org

Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 927-8946 (800) 852-8421 F (225) 927-8402

Camp Covington • McFadden Cabin Camp Facilities and Fees

Camp Covington

Capacity

Cots

Electricity

Water

Bathhouse

Length (Fee charges)

Cost & Non-refundable Deposit

25

yes

Dining Hall & Latrine

yes

yes

1-2 nights

$45 * $25 deposit

50

yes

Dining Hall & Latrine

yes

yes

1-2 nights

$60 * $25 deposit

N/A

no

no

yes

Nearby yes

Per Day

$25 per troop $25 deposit

50

no

yes

yes

yes

Per Day

$25 per troop $25 deposit

Cabins Pooh’s Corner (4 cabins–3/6 beds, 1/7beds)

Platform Tents Indian Village (10 tents–5 beds each)

Day Use

($2 per person fee) Day Use

McFadden Cabin

($2 per person fee)

Camp Covington Activity Fees/Information:

Council activity facilitators or lifeguards fee is $15 per facilitator/per hour. ***Troops must provide food for Facilitators Activity (# of participants) Archery Junior Disk Golf (18 holes)

Fee $25 per session no charge

Age Level Juniors – Ambassadors Daisies – Ambassadors

# of Facilitators Needed 1 per 10 participants none

Certification needed Archery (approved list in SAC) none

SAC = Safety Activity Checkpoints * UNITS shared by 2 or more troops, prices will be adjusted according to number of cabins/tents used per troop.

**NOTE: Deposits are non-refundable - $25 per troop or $100 per service unit.

Outside lease groups call for fee schedule and deposits.

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Corporate Headquarters 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121-3119 (504) 733-8220 (800) 644-7571 F (504) 733-8219

Girl Scouts Louisiana East www.gsle.org

Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 927-8946 (800) 852-8421 F (225) 927-8402

Camp Marydale

Camp Facilities and Fees Camp Marydale

Capacity

Cots

Electricity

Bathhouse

Length (Fee charges)

Cost & Deposit ($10 Pool Fee included April -Sept).

Shady Haven

20 5 beds per cabin

yes

Unit House & Latrine

yes

1-2 nights

$50 * $25 deposit

Owls Roost

36 6 beds per cabin

Bunk beds

Unit House & Latrine

Yes

1-2 nights

$85 * $25 deposit

Tanglewood

40 (6 cabins 5 beds; 1 cabin 10 beds)

yes

Unit House & Latrine

yes

1-2 nights

$75 * $25 deposit

15

Bunk beds

Unit House & Latrines

yes

1-2 nights

$60 * $25 deposit

20

yes

Unit House & Latrine

yes

1-2 nights

$50 * $25 deposit

15

Yes

yes

Nearby

1-2 nights

$75 * $25 deposit

15

Yes

yes

Nearby

1-2 nights

$75 * $25 deposit

16

Bunk beds

yes

Nearby

1-2 nights

$50 * $25 deposit

100

no

no

Nearby yes

Per Day

$50 per day

Cabins

Troop House Pioneers Paradise

Platform Tents Pine Bluff

Lodges Lakeview I Lakeview II Bunkhouse B

Day Use Lodge Louise

Activity Fees/Information:

Council activity facilitators or lifeguards fee is $15 per facilitator/per hour.

Fee for activities is a one-time charge of $25 for any combination whether it is for one or all activities.

Activity (# of participants)

Archery: Canoeing: Ropes Course (low): Pool Use: Horses: $20 per person Pony Rides: $7 per person

Age Level

Juniors – Ambassadors rd 3 grade – Ambassadors Juniors – Ambassadors Daisies – Ambassadors 9year olds and up Daisies – Brownies

# of Facilitators Needed

1 per 10 participants 1 facilitator 1 per 10 participants 1 lifeguard per 25 swimmers Council Provided Council Provided

Certification needed

Archery (approved list in SAC) Small craft safety Council Provided Lifeguard (approved list in SAC) Council Provided Council Provided

* UNITS shared by 2 or more troops, prices will be adjusted according to number of cabins/tents used per troop

Food Service (Service Unit only) – $7 per person/per meal*** *** Troops must provide food for Facilitators and Wranglers

SAC = Safety Activity Checkpoints

**NOTE: Deposits are non-refundable - $25 per troop or $100 per service unit.

Troops are responsible to pay facilitators at the time of the event in cash. Above prices are for Girl Scouts only.

Outside lease groups call for fee schedule and deposits.

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Corporate Headquarters 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121-3119 (504) 733-8220 (800) 644-7571 F (504) 733-8219

Girl Scouts Louisiana East www.gsle.org

Regional Service Center 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 927-8946 (800) 852-8421 F (225) 927-8402

Camp Whispering Pines

Camp Facilities and Fees Camp Whispering Pines

Capacity

Cots

Electricity

Water

Latrine

Length (Fee charges)

Cost & Non-refundable Deposit

Oak Ridge

60 (6 beds per cabin)

yes

Unit House & Latrine

yes

yes

1-2 nights

$85 * $25 deposit

Pine Hollow

60 (6 beds per cabin)

yes

Unit House & Latrine

yes

yes

1-2 nights

$85 * $25deposit

Rabbit Run

50 (5 beds per tent)

yes

Unit House & Latrine

yes

yes

1-2 nights

$75 * $25 deposit

Sunny Trails

50 (5 beds per tent)

yes

Unit House & Latrine

yes

yes

1-2 nights

$75 * $25 deposit

25

mats

Unit House & Latrine

yes

yes

1-2 nights

$40 * $25 deposit

22 (6 beds per shelter + 4 beds in unit house)

yes

yes

yes

Nearby

1-2 nights

$40 * $25 deposit

30 30

no

no

Nearby

Nearby

1-2 nights

$20 $20 $25 deposit

Cross Roads 1; Crossroads 2; Lakeview

N/A

no

no

yes

Nearby yes

Per Day

$25 $25 deposit

Dining Hall

100

N/A

Yes

yes

Nearby yes

Per Day

$50 per day

Cabins

Platform Tents

Troop House Sunset House

Screened Shelters Misty Lake

Primitive Camping Blackberry Patch & Hickory Point

Day Use

($2 per person fee)

Activity Fees/Information:

Council activity facilitators or lifeguards fee is $15 per facilitator/per hour.

Fee for activities is a one-time charge of $25 for any combination whether it is for one or all activities. *** Troops must provide food for Facilitators Age Level # of Facilitators Needed Certification needed Activity Row Boating: Daisy – Brownies 1facilitator Small craft safety rd 1 facilitator Small craft safety Canoeing/Kayaking: 3 grade – Ambassadors Ropes Course (high): Juniors – Ambassadors 3 facilitators Council ropes certification Climbing Wall: Brownies – Ambassadors 2 facilitators Council ropes certification Pool Use: Daisies – Ambassadors 1 lifeguard per 25 swimmers Lifeguard (approved list in Safety Activity Checkpoints) * UNITS shared by 2 or more troops, prices will be adjusted according to number of cabins/tents used per troop

**NOTE: Deposits are non-refundable - $25 per troop or $100 per service unit.

Troops are responsible to pay facilitators at the time of the event in cash. Above prices are for Girl Scouts only.

Outside lease groups call for fee schedule and deposits.

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Mon

5 Labor Day Council offices closed

12

19

26

Sun

4 Family Camping at Camp Covington

11

18

25

27

20

13

6

Tue

28 Rosh Hashanah

21

14

7

Wed

29

22

15

8

1

Thu

30 Fall Product Sale begins Ready Set Go Camping

23 First Day of Fall

16

9

2 Family Camping at Camp Covington

Fri

September 2011

EJGH ABC’s of Babysitting Show Me the Smart Money!

Daisy Garden Adventure Yoga & Pilates

It’s Your Planet – Love It! Day at River Bend Nuclear Plant

24

GS Spa Day

17 Lake Pontchartrain Beach Sweep Fitness Fun Daisy Day at CWP Art to Wear

10 Southern Food and Bev Museum – Pretzel Dough

3 Family Camping at Camp Covington

Sat

3

10 Columbus Day

17

24

31 Halloween Juliette Low‘s Birthday

9 Love, Hug, and Groom Leisure Learning Weekend at Camp Covington

16

23 Fall Product Sale Ends Loyola Volleyball Clinic

30 Family Camping at CWP

Mon

2

Sun

25 Loyola Volleyball Game

18 Baton Rouge Symphony 101

11

4

Tue

26

19

12

5

Wed

27

20 Baton Rouge Symphony 101

13

6

Thu

Fri

28 Family Camping at CWP Daisy Day at Camp Covington

21

14 Me & My Pal at Camp Marydale Ivanov’s Gymnastics Fun Night Turandot - Night at the Opera

7 Yom Kippur Leisure Learning Weekend at Camp Covington

October 2011

29 Family Camping at CWP Friends Don’t Bully AHA’s Simple Cooking with Heart

22 Southern Food & Bev Museum – Trail Mix COMPLETEly YOU Workshops Strike Up FUN at Circle Bowl

15 Me & My Pal at Camp Marydale Wild Things Twilight Paddle Tulane Cheer Clinic & Performance Fitness Fun Super Science Saturday Scouting for Supper

8 Audubon Oakley Plantation Fast Food Farm Day LA Renaissance Fest Theater Workshop Love, Hug, and Groom Leisure Learning Weekend at Camp Covington

Mother/Daughter Sewing

Ready Set Go Camping Longue Vue Plant Investigation Workshop Show Me the Smart Money!

Breathe Session #2: Engineering Everything Breathe Session #1: Science: So Much More St. Tammany Arena Skate Day New Orleans Night at the Opera Orientation

1

Sat

7

14

21 Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp

28

13 Family Camping at Camp Covington

20 Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp Leisure Learning Weekend at CWP

27

Mon

6 Daylight Savings Time Ends

Sun

29

22 Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp

15

8

1

Tue

30

23

16 Masked Ball - Night at the Opera

9

2

Wed

24 Thanksgiving Council offices closed for holidays

17 Scouting for Supper

10

3 Fall Fundraising Luncheon

Thu

25 Council offices closed for holidays

18 Leisure Learning Weekend at CWP

11 Veterans Day Family Camping at Camp Covington

4

Fri

November 2011

26 Fall Craft Fair

19 Leisure Learning Weekend at CWP Audubon Oakley Plantation ARC First Aid Badge Workshop Girl Scout Day at Longue Vue

12 Family Camping at Camp Covington Fall Festival Camporee Weekend

5 Cajun Country Corn Maze Longue Vue Flower Garden Workshop Miss Manners Tea Party Fitness Fun

Sat

5

12

19

26 Council offices closed for holidays Kwanzaa Begins

11 Family Camping at CWP

18

25 Christmas

Mon

4 Older Girl Weekend at Camp Marydale

Sun

27 Council offices closed for holidays

20 Hanukkah Begins

13

6

Tue

28 Council offices closed for holidays

21 First Day of Winter

14

7

Wed

29 Council offices closed for holidays

22

15 Teddy Bear House Tours

8

1

Thu

30 Council offices closed for holidays

23 Council offices closed for holidays

16 Teddy Bear House Tours

9 Family Camping at CWP

2 Elmwood Cheer & Pizza Night Older Girl Weekend at Camp Marydale

Fri

December 2011

31 New Year’s Eve

24

17 Teddy Bear House Tours New Orleans Bowl

10 Family Camping at CWP Baton Rouge Christmas Parade

3 Older Girl Weekend at Camp Marydale Beginners Holiday Sewing U.S. Fish & Wildlife Nature Event

Sat

2 Council offices closed for holidays

9

16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Council offices closed Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp

23 Chinese New Year

30

8 U.S.S. KIDD Overnight

15 Family Camping at CWP Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp

22

29

Mon

1 New Year’s Day

Sun

31

24

17

10

3

Tue

25

18

11

4

Wed

26

19

12

5 Art Contest Exhibition

Thu

Fri

27

20 Night Crawlers Girl Scout Cookie PreOrder Begins

13 Family Camping at CWP Ivanov’s Gymnastics Fun Night

6

January 2012

28 Lakeview Nursing Exploration Day National WWII Museum Day Fitness Fun

21 Night Crawlers

14 Family Camping at CWP Audubon Oakley Plantation ARC Emergency Preparedness Workshop Breathe Session #5 Where Science Meets…

Holiday Horse Rider Core Camp

7 U.S.S. KIDD Overnight Smart Cookie U

Sat

6

13

20 President’s Day

27

12

19 Family Camping at Camp Covington

26

Mon

5 Cookie Pre-Order Ends

Sun

28

21 Mardi Gras Council offices closed

14 Valentine’s Day

7

Tue

29 Salome - Night at the Opera

22 Ash Wednesday World Thinking Day

15

8

1

Wed

23

16

9

2

Thu

24

17 Family Camping at Camp Covington

10

3

Fri

February 2012

25 Louisiana Art and Science Museum Day Contemporary Arts Center

18 Family Camping at Camp Covington Daisy Day at the Baton Rouge Zoo

11

4 ARC Emergency Preparedness Workshop Day 2 Women in Chemistry Mother/Daughter Sewing Fitness Fun

Sat

5

12 Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary

19

26

11 Girl Scout Sunday

18 Girl Scout Cookie Direct Sale Ends

25 Painting with a Purpose!

Mon

4

Sun

27

20

13

6

Tue

28

21

14

7

Wed

29

22

15

8

1

Thu

March 2012

30 Elmwood Cheer & Pizza Night

23 Me & My Pal at CWP

16

9 Family Camping at CWP

2 Girl Scout Cookie Direct Sale Begins

Fri

31

24 Me & My Pal at CWP

17 St. Patrick’s Day Girl Scout Sabbath GSLE Centennial Extravaganza

10 Family Camping at CWP Goodwill Good Turn Day Longue Vue Tea and Fashion Show BREC’s Rockin’ at the Swamp

3

Sat

2

9

16

23

30

1 Palm Sunday

8 Easter

15

22 Girl Scout Leader’s Day Earth Day Family Camping at Camp Covington

29 Leisure Learning Weekend at Camp Marydale

Sun

Mon

24

17

10

3

Tue

25 Pagliacci/Carmina Burana - Night at the Opera

18

11

4

Wed

26

19

12

5

Thu

April 2012

27 Leisure Learning Weekend at Camp Marydale

20 Family Camping at Camp Covington Ivanov’s Gymnastics Fun Night

13

6 Good Friday Council offices closed

Fri

28 Leisure Learning Weekend at Camp Marydale Twilight Paddle

21 Family Camping at Camp Covington Audubon Oakley Plantation Daisy Garden Adventure Nature Nuts Yoga & Pilates

14 Daisy Day at Camp Marydale

7 Passover

Sat

7

14

21

28 Memorial Day Council offices closed

13 Mother’s Day

20 Love, Hug, and Groom

27

Mon

6

Sun

29

22

15

8

1

Tue

30

23

16

9

2

Wed

31

24

17

10

3

Thu

May 2012 Fri

25

18

11 Ivanov’s Gymnastics Fun Night

4

Sat

26

19 Daisy Day at McFadden Cabin Love, Hug, and Groom

12 Fitness Fun Daisy Garden Adventure Girl Scouts Zumba!

5 Bridging Brownies Day at CWP Adult Recognition Event

4 Resident Camp begins

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GET ROLLIN’ WITHTHEWAVE!

Tulane Women’s Volleyball & Women’s Basketball Group tickets on sale now ...

Bring the troops out to watch the Lady Green Wave compete and show your

Girl Power at Tulane!

Receive complimentary pom poms with your group!

Group pricing starting at

$ 3.00 !

FUN

TRADITION

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

EXCITING

COMPETITION To purchase tickets or for more information: 9 2 8 3 or www.tulanegreenwave.com (504)-861-WAVE

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art university of new orleans 925 camp st., new orleans, la. www.ogdenmuseum.org

Girl Scouts Louisiana East in partnership with the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is holding

100th Anniversary Art Contest.

Deadline for submission is December 1, 2011.

The opening to display the top 10 winners in each category and the overall winner’s art will be held at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 6 – 8 p.m.

To schedule a service unit or troop tour and activities, contact Ellen Balkin, Education Coordinator at ebalkin@ ogdenmuseum.org or 504.539.9608

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Susan Cramond

Travel Professional/Owner

Create A Trip, L.L.C. Travel Agency 231 S. Tallowwood Drive Covington, LA 70433 Office: 504.812.2166 Fax: 985.234.9396 CREATEATRIP@gmail.com

Pack up the kids

and head on out to Cajun Country Corn Maze

for some great family fun during the 2011 fall maze season!

Join us as we salute the

100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts in our 2011 maze design!

Open Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, November 27 Non Haunted Hours

Friday 5 – 9 pm Saturday 9 am – 9 pm Sunday 11 am – 6 pm

Haunted Hours of Operation for Haunting in October

Friday 5 – 11 p.m.

Saturday 5 – 11 pm There will be no haunting on Sundays

Special activities Cow Train Rides Corn Launchers Duck Races Jumping Pillow

Pig Races Pumpkin Blaster Spider Web Water Balloon Launchers

Every Friday and Saturday nights in October: Second phase of the maze and the haunted trail will be open for haunting.

Haunting will begin at dusk. No large flashlights will be allowed in the haunted areas. Only pen flashlights or glow sticks allowed.

You’ll find us on Hwy 161, one mile east of Pine Grove and five miles west of Montpelier.

Field Trips are available M-F for schools or home schoolers.

Contact us at 1-877-843-9421 or louisianamaze@hotmail.com. For more information, visit us at www.cajuncountrycorn.com.

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Program Pathways 2011 – 2012

November 4 - 6, 2011 & November 2 - 4, 2012

Join us February 24 - 26, 2012 for our Scout & Volunteer Rake & Bake Weekend!

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Saturday, November 5, 2011

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P.O. Box 10800 New Orleans, LA 70181-0800 504-733-8220 • 800-644-7571 gsle.org

Non-Profit Organization U.S. POSTAGE PAID BATON ROUGE, LA PERMIT NO. 444

Girl Scouts Louisiana East serves the parishes of Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. It is funded by voluntary philanthropic contributions, the cookie and fall product sales, fees for services, and the United Way in selected parishes.

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