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Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy

YEAR ROUND PROGRAM

www.ivanovsgymnastics.com

3930 Barron St., Metairie

Gymnastics & Tumbling Classes

(12,000 sq.ft. Facility)

504-889-9800

All ages, 18 mo & older

Friday Night – Fun Night!

6:30-9:30pm Everyone is welcome!

Pizza, drink, Games, Music, Fun

*Best Birthday Party in Town (Sat. & Sun.) BEST CAMPS Summer & Christmas • Before & After Care • Daily & Weekly Rates Available • Ages 3 - 15

Empowering Girls and Young Women Through Education.

Throughout the year, we offer courses, designed specifically to address the needs and concerns of girls: • It’s Great to Be a Girl • Healthy You • Safe Sitter blood buddies ad2014.ai 1 6/9/2014 11:02:51 AM

Call HealthFinder at 504-456-5000 for more information.

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Founded in 1960, The Blood Center serves as the lifesaving link between the donor and the patient. Blood is a vital medical component that cannot be manufactured. It is only through generous donors that blood is made available to patients in need.

Troop members have the opportunity to learn about The Blood Center and the important role blood donors play in the community. Blood Buddies earn a patch by recruiting two or more eligible family members or friends to donate blood. Blood Buddies are lifesavers!

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“A Name You Know and Trust”

“An Evening in Emerald City”

To get involved in the Blood Buddies program contact: Amanda Chittenden at achittenden@thebloodcenter.org

Help Save Lives!

Become Be a Blood Buddy!

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6:30 p.m. Patron Party

7:30–10:30 p.m. Gala

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Monthly/Summer Horse Camps & Riding Lessons Badges of all age groups available “Pets” badge, for girls grades 2-3 “Animal Habitats” badge, for girls grades 4-5 “Animal Helpers” badge, for girls grades 6, 7& 8

Horseback riding – Arena or Trails ages 8 and up.

Fishing • Gardening • Petting Zoo Conveniently located 45 minutes from New Orleans and an hour from Baton Rouge on the Northshore in Bush, Louisiana!

Watch our camp video online!

To register or for more info: (985) 886-3747 or visit www.splendorfarms.com

Steamboat NATCHEZ After bowling earn your bowling patch from the Girl Scout office.

or Last authentic Steamboat on the Mississippi River

BOWL & FUN

Departs from the French Quarter

1 hour of bowling 12oz soft drink $2.50 Action Card

2 Hr Cruise, Troop Rates, Guided tour Earn a River Heritage Patch

BOWL & FOOD 1 hour of bowling 12oz soft drink 2 slices of pizza

504-569-1401 800-233-2628 www.SteamboatNatchez.com

1414 N. Airline Hwy. Gonzales, LA 70706 (225) 621-BOWL ~ www.premierlanes.net

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Girl Scouts Louisiana East Corporate Headquarters

841 S. Clearview Parkway New Orleans, LA 70121 Phone 504-733-8220 路 800-644-7571 Fax 504-733-8219

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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 twice a year by the Program Department of Girl Scouts Louisiana East.

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

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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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Welcome

Welcome to Program Pathways, our semi-annual, council guide and resource book for girl members, parents, leaders or advisors!

Pathways 2015

SPRING Edition (FEB-MAY)

Support our Sponsors!

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 Scouts. 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.

The Blood Center, page 3 BooKoo Bounce, page 30 Council on International Educational Exchange, page 16 Culinary Kids, page 3 East Jefferson General Hospital, page 3 Nora Vaden Holmes Insurance Agency, page 3 Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy, page 3 Louisiana Art & Science Museum, inside back cover Mardi Gras World, inside front cover The Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital, page 29 Piccadilly, page 30 Premier Lanes Entertainment Center, page 4 Splendor Farms, page 4 A Spoonful of Sugar, page 30 Steamboat Natchez, page 4

There are many ways to participate in Girl Scouting, and we hope you’ll enjoy the variety of opportunities for girls, whether involved in a troop or as an individually registered Girl Scout. The Events, Series, Camp, and Travel 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. We have once again included a variety of “on-your-own” activities for troops and families.

Since the program team continues to add new activities for girls throughout the year, we encourage you to stay up-to-date by reading the monthly council email newsletter and frequently visiting our website calendar at www.gsle.org and our council’s social media pages.

Take a moment to explore Program Pathways to discover how much fun and how fulfilling it is to be a Girl Scout!

Yours in Girl Scouting, Program Department, Girl Scouts Louisiana East

¡Bienvenidos!

Bienvenidos a “Program Pathways”, nuestra guía semi-anual del Concejal y libro de consulta para los miembros, ya sean niñas, padres, líderes o asesores.

Existen muchas maneras de participar en los programas de las “Girl Scouts” y esperemos que disfrute de la variedad de oportunidades para las niñas ya sea siendo parte de una tropa o bien afiliándose individualmente. Los Eventos, Series, Campamentos, Viajes y actividades del programa que figuran en esta guía, están diseñados pensando en las niñas y con el deseo de motivar sus intereses, sus preocupaciones, desarrollar sus habilidades y explorar el mundo que les rodea. Una vez más hemos incluido una variedad de “Hágalo usted mismo” para las tropas y sus familias.

A lo largo del año, el equipo de Programas seguirá agregando actividades para nuestras niñas. Manténgase al día con el Concejal mediante la lectura a través de nuestro boletín electrónico mensual o visitando con frecuencia nuestro sitio web www.gsle.org y páginas de medios sociales.

Tome un momento para explorar el “Program Pathways” y descubra que tan divertido y satisfactorio es ser parte de las “Girl Scouts”.

“Girl Scouting” siempre con usted!

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Girl Scout Pathways Join first, then Choose!

There are more ways for girls to participate in Girl Scouts than ever! We call them Pathways, and they include troop, camp, events, series, travel, and virtual. 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. Choose the Pathway that you think best reflects your interests and schedule. You can participate in programs listed under any Pathway, too.

Events Pathway The Events 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 Events Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement.

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 are 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 facebook.com/GSLEcouncil

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a pre-requisite to participate from session to session, because girls build on the skills learned at each session.

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.

Troop Pathway The Troop Pathway offers the same group of girls the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, usually over a span of nine to 12 months.

Girls may join at any time during the troop year. Note: A troop that also goes camping or travels as a group is still operating in the Troop Pathway (not the Camp or Travel Pathways).

Virtual Pathway The Virtual Pathway, when completed, will provide girls with a secure online community in which they may participate regardless of geographic location. Currently, girls may enjoy activities, games, badges and more by accessing the forgirls.girlscouts.org website. | gsle.org

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Three Easy Steps 1. Mark the programs you want to attend and ask your leader or your parent/ guardian to sign you up.

2. Register for your programs! See page 35 for registration forms and instructions.

3. Review your confirmation for additional instructions or supplies prior to the day of the event.

Pathways programs are designed for different levels of Girl Scouts. This key will help you understand the levels and symbols to pick the events that are just right for you.

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Program Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in Girl Scout events?

Do adult chaperones pay for program events?

There are opportunities for registered Girl Scouts, grades K – 12, to be involved in Girl Scouting independently, with a troop, or through a geographically-based group known as a Service Unit. A girl registered under one Pathway is welcome to participate in programs that are considered part of another Pathway, either independently or with a group.

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.

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

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.

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 Business Services at 225-927-8946.

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.

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.

If my daughter participates in a program independently, how will she be supervised?

Girls participating independently should be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Volunteers may be available to supervise groups of girls participating independently at certain events, but please check with the program staff member listed under each event to see if your daughter needs to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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

What is the refund policy?

A full refund is made only when the council cancels the event.

If your schedule changes, it may be possible to transfer your event fees to a future event. No fee transfers will be made for no-show troops or girls. All transfer of fees will be made at the discretion of the Vice President of Program and Properties.

How does the council 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 email or by phone.

Are Badges included?

Only if included in the event and/or fee description.

Do I have to be in a troop to earn a Badge or Award?

Absolutely not! Girl Scouts earn badges or awards by completing the requirements set by the council or the national curriculum, either independently OR with a group.

Can I sell cookies or fall products if I join a Pathway other than Troop?

Yes, any registered Girl Scout can sell cookies or fall products to earn program credit.

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FEBRUARY LSU Athletics Patch

LSU Gymnastics

Throughout the LSU Athletic season, Girl Scouts have the chance to earn the official LSU Athletics patch. The patch will be awarded to each girl who attends three out of five events over the 2014-2015 LSU Athletic seasons. Special classification borders are available to those girls who have already earned the patch!

Open to girls, ages 5 - 12 Come cheer on the Tigers as they compete against the Florida Gators!

When: Friday, February 20, 2015

Time: 7:30 p.m. for match Where: LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center, North Stadium Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: $3 per girl or adult.

Registration Instructions: Please visit www.lsusports.net/girlscouts for most up to date information including registration instructions, or contact promotions@lsu.edu regarding these events.

Please visit www.lsusports.net/GirlScouts for the most up to date information including registration instructions, or contact promotions@lsu.edu regarding these events.

LSU Softball

Open to girls, ages 5 - 12 All Girl Scout members will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game against Oklahoma.

Participation cost will include ticket and postgame activity.

When: Friday, March 20, 2015

Time: 6 p.m. for game Where: Tiger Park Fee: $3 per girl or adult Registration Instructions: Please visit www.lsusports.net/ girlscouts for most up to date information including registration instructions, or contact promotions@lsu.edu regarding these events.

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WRANGLER/SPUR Program Are horses your thing? Would you like to share your riding skills and knowledge of horses with younger girls? Then consider joining the Wrangler/Spurs Program. You will be paired with adult and girl 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 Love, Hug & Groom and various Horse Camps.

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These weekends are for girls who are interesting in joining the Wrangler/Spur Program. They are held at Camp Marydale and are designed to introduce you to the program’s goals, rules and procedures; as well as give you a chance to get to know the other girls in the program. Upon completion of this orientation, you are free to join the Wrangler/Spur Program. Please bring a water bottle, empty binder, and a pencil/pen to the orientation.

Event Code: WO5103 When: Saturday, February 21, 2015 Time: 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $5 per person (girl and adult), includes training materials and lunch.

Capacity: Minimum 3/Maximum 15 Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each individual and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Pkwy., New Orleans, LA 70121/Fax: 504-733-8219/Email: eventregister@gsle.org Registration Opens: Now Deadline: Feburary 7, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

Staff Contact: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

Volunteer Opportunities: Wrangler/Spur adult volunteers are necessary for this program to succeed – please join! Adults must also complete an orientation session prior to volunteering.

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Become a medical detective as you seek to trace the spread of a mysterious virus (safe for humans and their pets) through a local community college. At Delgado’s Science Camp you can learn techniques used in forensic science, biological research and medical care. After we present you with an unknown infectious agent, your mission will be to discover its identity, track its spread, and perhaps (who knows) even work to develop a cure! This program will teach you how diseases like Ebola and the Flu spread, and how the Centers for Disease Control work to limit the damage. The workshop will cover requirements for the Cadettes Special Agent Badge, but is open to all girls, grades 6 – 12. This is a three-day event; your registration commits you to each of the below dates and times. Each date is a continuation of the previous date’s activities; neither date is a stand-alone event.

***Please be advised, this performance of the classic Stephen King horror story can be described as a bit campy as well as gory.

Event Code: LSUPA2 When: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 Time: 6 – 10 p.m.

Where: Reilly Theatre on the campus of LSU Fee: $3 per person, girl and/or adult Capacity: Minimum 10/No Maximum.

Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806/ Fax: 225-927-8402/Email: eventregister@gsle.org. Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: February 20, 2015.

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

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Event Code: DSA401 When: Saturday, February 21, 2015; Saturday, February 28, 2015; and Saturday, March 7, 2015 (needs a three-day commitment).

Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: Delgado City Park Campus, Building 1, Room 107 east, 615 City Park Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119 Fee: $35 per girl (adults are free as chaperones) Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806/Fax: 225-927-8402/Email: eventregister@gsle. org. Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: February 1, 2015, or when capacity is reached.

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

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When: Saturday, March 7, 2015, which coincides with International Women’s Day!

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Where: Goodwill stores participating can be found at www.gsle.org and www.goodwillno.org Registration Instructions: Please contact Sabrina no later than a week prior with store at which your Girl Scout/troop plans to participate and quantity of patches needed.

Contact: Sabrina Written at 504-456-3926 or swritten@goodwillno.org.

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Come to Camp Covington and see all that it has to offer.

It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the units your camper may stay in during the summer, the programs that are available, and meet some of the resident camp staff. No preregistration required!

Turn in a completed registration form and camp deposit at any of our Open Houses, and receive $10 off your camp balance!

Turn in a completed registration form and camp deposit at any of our Open Houses, and receive $10 off your camp balance!

Session 1: Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 12 – 2 p.m.

Session 2: Sunday, March 8, 2015 from 12 – 2 p.m.

When/Time: Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 12 – 2 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA Staff Contact: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Staff Contact: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403

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Open to girls, grades K -12, and their families

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Come to Camp Whispering Pines and see all that it has to offer. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the units your camper may stay in during the summer, the programs that are available, and meet some of the resident camp staff. No preregistration required!

Turn in a completed registration form and camp deposit at any of our Open Houses, and receive $10 off your camp balance!

Session 1: Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 12 – 2 p.m.

Session 2: Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 12 – 2 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence, LA Staff Contact: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403

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All family members must be in 4th grade or above to ride. Males and adults welcome. Horses can hold a rider, up to 250 pounds.

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FR5101-Session 1: Saturday, March 15, 2015, 9 – 11 a.m.

FR5102-Session 2: Saturday, March 15, 2015, 12 - 2 p.m.

FR5103-Session 3: Saturday, March 15, 2015, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

FR5104-Session 4: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 9 - 11 a.m.

FR5105 -Session 5: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 12 - 2 p.m.

FR5106-Session 6: Sunday, May 17, 2015, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Open to girls, grades 4 – 12

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Come and enjoy a fun-filled weekend at camp!

Compete with your team (teams assigned at the event) in outdoor activities and survival games to include canoeing, building a fire, building a shelter, ropes course, and much more! Bake your own special birthday cake or other goodies beforehand to bring and share with your Girl Scout sisters at Saturday night dinner as we celebrate our 103rd Birthday! Adult program volunteers are needed, so any adult interested in volunteering to help facilitate will not be charged a registration fee, but please contact Kevin Shipp to make arrangements.

Event Code: CM4301 When: Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22, 2015 Time: Check in Friday at 6 p.m. Check out Sunday at 12 p.m.

Camporee Event: Saturday, March 21, 2015, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout 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: Minimum 50/Maximum 100 girls Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax/email with credit card payment or

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Where: Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Street, Metairie, LA 70001 Fee: $7 per person Capacity: Minimum 25/No Maximum Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806/Fax: 225-927-8402/Email: eventregister@gsle.org.

Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 2, 2015.

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

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You’ll see where the performers prepare, glimpse the magic that makes the show come to life, and get a chance to meet the cast!

Following the tour you will be treated to the performance and a chance to talk with actors after the show!

Spring Camporee

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $20 per participant Capacity: 1 family per session, minimum 2/maximum 5 family members Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for family and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806/Fax: 225927-8402/Email: eventregister@gsle.org.

You will receive event details approximately one week prior to the event date.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: Two weeks prior to each event date.

Staff Contact: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle. org or 225-747-0403.

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Get a backstage tour for an exclusive, all-access look into a Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) production of CAPTAIN LOUIE JR, a tale of young Louie, the new kid in town who feels lonely and friendless after his family moves to a new neighborhood. Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween, Louie takes an imaginary journey to visit his old neighborhood friends on the wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. Most of all, CAPTAIN LOUIE JR. is about friendship – the ability to make new friends as well as the importance of old ones! Sound familiar?

Event Code: JP4401 When: Thursday, March 19, 2015

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Confirmations will be emailed after registration is closed.

Registration Opens: January 10, 2015 Deadline: March 5, 2015 or when maximum capacity is reached.

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 items as bug repellent, trail mix or other snack items, water bottle, sun screen, etc.

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Hoof Pick Horse Camp

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Covington, Covington, LA Fee: $5 per girl.

Capacity: Minimum 20/Maximum 60 girls Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806/ Fax: 225-927-8402/Email: eventregister@gsle.org.

Confirmations will be 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 minimum is not reached.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 6, 2015 for March 21 event and April 17, 2015 for May 2 event or when maximum capacity is reached.

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Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $60 per girl, which includes program supplies and five meals; $30 per adult, which includes five meals.

Capacity: Minimum 18/ Maximum 54; Maximum 8 total adults.

Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each individual or troop (listing full names of all attending) and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Pkwy., New Orleans, LA 70121/Fax: 504-7338219/Email: eventregister@gsle.org.

Registration Opens: February 16, 2015 Deadline: March 6, 2015 Staff Contact: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

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Be sure to meet our 2,300-year-old mummy during your visit!

When: Saturday, March 21, 2015 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum,100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Registration Instructions: Troops planning to attend as a group of 15 or more can contact Reservations Coordinator, Jessica Correll at jcorrell@lasm.org for group rates/reservations.

Otherwise, no reservation or registration is needed to attend; pay admission at the door and enjoy the event.

Notes: Visit www.lasm.org for updates.

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Enjoy a day of entertaining educational discovery at

LASM as Girl Scouts participate in “hands-on, minds on” activities and dynamic demonstrations designed to make learning about engineering meaningful and relevant. Opportunities will abound for applying the concepts of the integrative process for engineering with interdisciplinary connections in math, science, technology, design, and the arts. This exciting event will also provide Girl Scouts with insight into STEM careers related to engineering, construction and design.

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Held in the park since 1946, the Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival has grown into one of the most popular family fishing events in the country. Unlike high caliber bass fishing tournaments, this nonprofessional rodeo provides fishing categories and activities for all ages and is a great opportunity to teach novice anglers about the sport of fishing. At the Fishtival, Girl Scouts will receive an activity book and LDWF Scout patch for their participation in activities such as a mobile touch tank, fish tagging demonstrations, fish casting practice, and fish identification. Girl Scouts will also receive the opportunity to take a photo with LDWF’s Robbie the Redfish!

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When: Saturday, March 28, 2015 Time: 6 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where: New Orleans City Park next to Morning Call Café, 1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: Fees range from $5 to $10, depending on the age of the angler Capacity: No maximum Registration Instructions: Available online or day of event, please visit http:// neworleanscitypark.com/big-bass-fishingrodeo-and-fishtival for details.

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While Girl Scouts may love our cookies, we also encourage healthy 1 MiLE living! We invite our families and the public to join us for the third annual Girl Scouts Louisiana East Thin Mint Sprint 5K and 1 Mile Daisy Dash fun run, being held on the Northshore for the first time!

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The races are open to the public and are held to encourage Girl Scouts and their families to lead more active lives, make smarter food choices, and build self-confidence. The non-competitive run is for runners and walkers of all ages, with the one mile Daisy Dash a perfect opportunity for those who might not be ready for the 5K.

ThinMint Sprint 5K Event Code: TM5301 Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run Event Code: DD5301 When: Saturday, April 11, 2015

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Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each individual and fax/email to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 /Fax: 225-927-8946/Email: eventregister@gsle. org.

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: Two weeks prior to event or when maximum capacity is reached.

Staff Contact: Kari Volz at kvolz@gsle.org or 225-927-8946, ext. 1224 for more information.

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girls to see new places, meet new people, and learn about different cultures. By exploring their own neighborhoods, going on overnight camping trips, participating in community service projects, or flying to one of the world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons. Join fellow Girl Scouts and Girl Scout troops who want to add travel to their Girl Scout experience as we investigate all the GLOBAL opportunities you could be a part of.

Event Code: TR5402 When: Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

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

Approximate Race Start Time: 9 a.m. Packet pickup and “day of race” registration opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 8:30 am.

Where: Tammany Trace Trailhead/Koop Drive/Caboose Kids Konnection Playground (I-12 & Hwy 59), Covington, LA Fee: See below for fee discounts, patch and T-shirt information Registration Instructions: Registration forms are on page 27 and 28, or can be downloaded at www.gsle.org/thin-mint-sprint/ Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 2, 2015 for discounted fees; day of registrations will be taken.

Staff Support: Kari Volz at kvolz@gsle.org or 225-9278946, ext. 1224 Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run Entry Fee Register by March 2, 2015 - $10 per person Register after March 2, 2015 - $15 per person Register day of race - $35 per person Thin Mint Sprint 5K Entry Fee Register by March 2, 2015 - $20 per person Register after March 2, 2015 - $25 per person Register day of race - $35 per person Girl Scout Perks: Current Girl Scouts will receive a patch if they register for either race by March 2, 2015.

T-Shirts: T-shirts will be guaranteed to racers registered by March 30, 2015. Racers registering after March 30, 2015 can purchase a T-shirt at the race for $10 while supplies last.

Event Code: TR5102 When: Thursday, April 9, 2015

Time: 6 – 7 p.m.

Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: Meeting is free Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 20 per session

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Event Code: PA5402 When: Sunday, April 12, 2015

Time: 2 – 5 p.m.

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

Event Code: PA5103 When: Sunday, April 26, 2015

Time: 2 - 5 p.m.

Where: GSLE Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fee: $5 per girl Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 20 per session Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each individual and fax/ email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806/Fax: 225-927-8402/ Email: eventregister@gsle.org.

Registration Opens: Now. Deadline: Two weeks prior to event or when maximum capacity is reached Staff Contact: Kari Volz at kvolz@gsle.org or 225-927-8946, ext. 1224 for more information.

U.S.S. KIDD Overnight

Open to girls, grades 4 – 9

ENTS The U.S.S. KIDD invites Girl Scouts to come take over the EV ship! Experience firsthand the close quarters living that a World War II sailor would have endured as you and over 140 other Girl Scouts from across the council camp overnight aboard the U.S.S. KIDD! Special activities and presentations will be scheduled for the evening.

Longue Vue House and Gardens

Event Code: KD4101 When: Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12, 2015

Girl Scout Fashion Show and Tea TROO

Time: Check in at 6:30 p.m. 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). Fee includes breakfast Sunday morning.

Capacity: Minimum 75/Maximum 160 Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each troop (including troop roster on back) or individual and fax/email with credit card payment or mail with check or credit card payment to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806/Fax: 225-927-8402/Email: eventregister@gsle.org.

Registration Opens: February 26, 2014 Deadline: March 19, 2014 or when maximum capacity is reached.

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

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U.S.S. KIDD Contact: Call 225-342-1942, ext. 13 for more information.

Notes: This event is open to all girls and female adult volunteers only.

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Come in your favorite outfit and enjoy a fashion show of Girl Scout apparel modeled by your sister Girl Scouts, followed by an informative and engaging presentation by “Ms. Manners.” You will sip tea and lemonade and dining on tea sandwiches, cookies, and scones. A complimentary house tour is available for all who attend.

When: Saturday, April 18, 2015

Time: 1 - 3 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $25 per person Capacity: Multiple troops allowed; maximum seating 60 guests Registration Instructions: Advance registrations are required and will be accepted through March 28, as long as space is available, and payment is made by credit card. If paying by check, Longue Vue must receive registration and payment by March 28 (three weeks before event).

Registration Opens: Now Deadline: March 28, 2015 Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.com to check space availability; register over the phone, or for more information.

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Fun, fashion and Girl Scouts! You can be a model for the Girl Scout Fashion Show and Tea at Longue Vue House and Gardens on April 18, 2015! Your audience will be sister Girl Scouts, troop leaders, and parents who will be attending. The clothes modeled will be from the Girl Scouts Louisiana East 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. The day of the event, after the modeling portion, as a “thank you” gift, Longue Vue will offer picnicking privileges plus a self-guided nature scavenger hunt for your troop!

When: Saturday, April 18, 2015, plus a fitting date to be announced

Time: 12 – 2 p.m.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: Free Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 20 Girl Scouts Registration Instructions: Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue.com to check space availability; register over the phone, or for more information.

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Time: Times vary; visit http://bit.ly/FrozenNOLA Where: Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA Registration Deadline: Monday, April 27, 2015 at 11 a.m.

When: May 7, May 8, May 9, May 10, 2015

Time: Times vary; visit http://bit.ly/FrozenBR Where: River Center, Baton Rouge, LA Registration Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Fee: Special Girl Scout pricing is $15. Children age 2 and older require a ticket. A facility fee of $2 per ticket will apply. A one-time $5 per order processing fee will apply. No double discounts. This offer CANNOT be redeemed at the box office. No Refunds or Exchanges – all sales are final. All ordering deadlines are strictly enforced.

Registration Instructions: Call 1-866-248-8740, and choose Option 1 or email Joanne Towne at JTowne@feldinc.com

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Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Registration Instructions: Troops planning to attend as a group of 15 or more can contact Reservations Coordinator, Jessica Correll at jcorrell@lasm.org for group rates/reservations. Otherwise, no reservation or registration is needed to attend; pay admission at the door and enjoy the event.

Notes: Visit www.lasm.org for updates.

Open to girls, grades 2 - 3

Wouldn’t you like to learn more about

our horses at Camp Marydale?

Here’s your chance to meet them and our members of the Wrangler/Spurs Program as they introduce you to the basics of horse care with hands-on grooming. You’ll also tour the barn and end your session with a pony ride!

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The Irene Pennington Planetarium will host a variety of special astronomy related activities and events - exhibits and displays, special planetarium shows, and films in the portable planetarium.

Learn about the importance of dark skies, lights pollution, recent NASA discoveries, and careers in astronomy.

Event Code - Session: Date/Time

LH4105-Session 5: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 9 – 11 a.m.

LH4106-Session 6: Saturday, May 2, 2015, 1 – 3 p.m.

LH4107-Session 7: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 9 – 11 a.m.

LH4108-Session 8: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: Girl Scout Camp Marydale, St. Francisville, LA Fee: $10 per girl Capacity: Minimum 25/Maximum 40 per session Registration Instructions: Complete the GSLE Program Event Registration form for each individual and fax/email to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East Regional Service Center, 545 Colonial Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 /Fax: 225-927-8946/Email: eventregister@gsle. org.You will receive event details approximately one week prior to the event date.

Registration Opens: February 1, 2015 Deadline: April 17, 2015 Staff Contact: Angela Arneal at aarneal@gsle.org or 225-747-0403.

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Open to girls, grades 4 -12, and their families

Now through March 15! Check out the AMAZING things going on during the 2015 Cookie Season!

#onemorebite Challenge

From February 6 to March 7, take one more bite of your favorite Girl Scout Cookie and snap a selfie! Get ready to have some fun by grabbing your camera and favorite Girl Scout Cookie. All you have to do is snap a pic, pick a filter and caption, and upload it to Girl Scouts official Instagram account @girlscouts using the hashtag #OneMoreBite to enter. And if you don’t want to be in the picture, that’s okay, the cookies will do!

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When: Qualifying tournaments will be held around the state on Saturdays in November with the Louisiana Regional Championship to be held early in December 2015. Details will be posted at www.lafll.org once team registration is finalized at the end of September.

Where: Qualifying tournament details will be posted at www.lafll. org when locations are finalized.

Fee: $25 per girl. Attending the tournament as a spectator is free.

Application: To apply, fill out the special application form found on the council website (send no money at this time) and fax, email, or mail to: Girl Scouts Louisiana East, 841 S. Clearview Parkway, New Orleans, LA 70121/Fax: (504) 733-8219/Email: eventregister@gsle.org.

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

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

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to join the Girl Scout FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) teams. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society. Girl Scouts Louisiana East is currently supporting seven (7) teams, one team each from the areas of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Luling, Destrehan, Slidell and Houma. Each team consists of approximately 10 girls. A strong commitment is necessary for participation in this program which requires that specific meeting times be set by the team and attended by each member so as to prepare the robot for the competition date in November. Teams meet periodically through the summer and early fall, and then begin to meet at least once, possibly twice a week beginning in September through the competitions in November and December. This series introduces girls to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a specially created playing surface.

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National Cookie Weekend

Kick-start your direct sales during National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend on February 27 - March 1.

Let’s get out into our communities to let them know that Girl Scouts are here to paint the town green! Girls who sell 175+ packages in preorder, be sure to show your swag and wear your “Your treat, my training” shirts.

GSUSA wants to hear from you! Join the celebration and share your favorite Girl Scout Cookie stories and goals for a chance to be featured nationally. To see how to enter visit http://bit.ly/NGSCWentry

Bling Your Booth

Back by popular demand is “Bling Your Booth!” This year our Girl Scouts and her troop/group will have the chance to exhibit their creativity and have fun at the same time. Troops are invited to “Bling” their cookie booths and gain extra customer attention. Troops will select a theme from the list below; use direction, costumes, themed props, and signs-as long as they keep safety in mind, the sky is the limit!

National Bling Your Booth

Winners will receive …

• 1st place: 2 nights at GSLE camp of choice.

• 2nd place: 1 night at GSLE camp of choice.

• 3rd place: 1 day at GSLE camp of choice.

Sometimes even the best products need a little extra shine to attract customers’ attention. To enter the National Bling your Booth contest for a chance to win $500 follow these simple steps below.

• Pick an original cookie booth theme, like tropical, girl power, or glitz and glam – it’s up to you!

• Take a photo of your troop in action at your booth • Upload it to the Girl Scouts of the USA Facebook page (www.

Facebook.com/GirlScoutsUSA) • Don’t forget to write your troop number and cookie goal on the online entry form • And remember, one entry per troop • Submit your entry form January 5 – April 30 Visit http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_cookies/promotions_ sellers.asp for more details, official rules.

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The Girl Scout Overnight program was designed especially with Girl Scout advancement in mind. Individual Girl Scout units are invited to camp overnight while learning about animals. All Girl Scout leaders, parents, Girl Scouts, and siblings are invited to join in the fun with our Girl Scout Overnight program. The activities include animal encounters, exploring biofacts, 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/Maximum 70 Contact: Audubon Zoo at 504-861-5103 or bwalken@ AudubonInstitute.org to request a reservation form which must be submitted with a $350 deposit in order to book your overnight. This program operates on a first come, first served basis. A coordinator will contact you to assist with date availability.

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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 yearsrs in Girl Scouts.

What goes on at the Zoo at night? Safari Night guests get to find out! Safari Night programs are available Friday and Saturday evenings, year-round. Monkeys chatter, wolves howl , and tigers roar as your Safari Guide leads your group on walking tours of different parts of the Baton Rouge Zoo. You’ll learn all about the Zoo’s animals through hands-on activities and animal encounters.

The Safari Night program is only available for participants ages 5 and up. All participants receive a Safari Night T-shirt. Enjoy all-day Zoo admission immediately following your Safari Night. A variety of themes are available; call the Zoo to receive further information.

Each year the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting holds several events to promote Catholic Scouting. On February 22, there will be a Saint’s Program at Most Blessed Sacrament (MBS).

Where: BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3601 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 Fee: $30 per person includes dinner and breakfast. A $150 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure your date. The Zoo accepts Visa and MasterCard.

Capacity: Minimum 15/Maximum 30 Contact: Call the Zoo Education Department at 225-775-3877, option 2.

Notes: Bring your sleeping bag and pillow. Sleeping accommodations are in the Zoo’s climate-controlled education building with two restrooms. Enjoy dinner and breakfast, included in your Safari Night package.

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Important 2015 dates provided by the committee are: a Court of Honor Book/Award review on March 22, 2015; a spring preceremony meeting which is mandatory for all adult counselors on April 13, 2015; and an Awards Recognition Ceremony on April 19, 2015 at the St. Louis Cathedral.

Baton Rouge Diocesan

Open to girls, grades K - 12

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The committee is under the direction of the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office of the archdiocese. Its main purpose and function is to oversee the Catholic religious recognition program for Girl Scouts in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Interested adults should confirm attendance by emailing girlscouts@ arch-no.org or calling Cecilia Matherne in the CYO/Youth & Young Adult Ministry office at 504-227-3221. Questions may be directed to John Smestad, Jr., CYO Director, at 504-227-3223 (direct line.)

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Girl Scout Ceremonies and Celebrations at Longue Vue House and Gardens

Open to girls, grades K – 12

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Tour a New Orleans or Northshore Domino’s Store and learn how to make a pizza! The tours can be adapted to include additional information to help achieve badges. During the field trip girls will learn the history of Domino’s Pizza, talk about safety rules, learn the importance of washing your hands, see what happens with an order after it is placed, and participate in making their own pizza!

Each girl will receive a small 1-topping pizza they made themselves, a Junior Pizza Maker Certificate, and a Domino’s Pizza goodie bag including a Domino’s Pizza Patch! Tours begin before the store opens at 9 a.m. and they last about an hour depending on how many people participate.

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When: Daily, dependent upon availability Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: Venue, rental, and catering fees apply.

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum varies Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue. com for more information and to check availability. Visit www. longuevue.com to fill out a booking request form.

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The Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses invites Girl Scouts to step back in time and explore the excitement, wonder, and history of the Vieux Carré. 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.

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It’s Great to Be a Girl!

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Honor your troop’s Girl Scouting milestones or just come together in a beautiful setting to celebrate! Longue Vue has lovely garden rooms and historic indoor spaces for available for special events. Work with our special events staff to create a celebration as unique as your Girl Scouts! Catering options are available.

Fee: $2 per girl. There’s also a deluxe package for $5 per girl which includes the pizza, goody bag, and certificate, as well as a juice box and a lava cake.

Capacity: None Registration Instructions: Contact Stephanie Siegwald at Stephanie.Siegwald@rpmpizza.com or 504-521-6296 to set up your Domino’s Pizza Field Trip at a store near you. This applies to the New Orleans Metro and Northshore area. Similar programs may be available in other areas;call your local store to find out details.

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Where: Hermann-Grima House, 820 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 Fee: $10 per Girl Scout, which includes tour of the Hermann-Grima House and Living History Activity.

Contact: Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses Education Coordinator Jenny Dyer at jennyd@hgghh.org or Lindsay O’Connor at lindsayo@hgghh.org to schedule a time. Visit www. hgghh.org for additional information.

* Sensitive Issues: In order to be contemporary and responsive to girls’ needs and interests, some Girl Scout activities focus on subjects that may be considered sensitive.

These subjects include, but are not limited to advocacy projects, work with religious groups, or anything that could yield a political/social debate. Please review the following information so that you are informed of the program content being presented to your daughter.

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Bring your troop/group to visit the Rivertown Space and Science Museums and the Planetarium. They are open by appointment only, Tuesday through Friday, for groups of 10 or more, and on Saturdays to the general public from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

So much happens to a young girl’s body during puberty – both emotionally and physically. Learning how their bodies grow, what changes to expect, and how to take care of themselves are valuable lessons for preteens. This class, for girls ages 9 – 12, includes an informal, open discussion, on self-esteem, selfcare, puberty and communication. A brief and simple introduction to the opposite sex is covered. A parent or trusted adult should accompany each preteen. It will be important to continue discussions at home on these topics as each girl experiences will have their own unique situation, story and culture.

Where: Rivertown Museums, 415 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062 Fee: Special group rates are available. Reservations required.

Contact: Heidi at 504-468-7231 for more information or visit the City of Kenner’s website at www.kenner.la.us

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When: Offered every other month.

Fee: $20 per girl. Free for trusted adult.

Registration Instructions: For dates and to register, call Health Finder at 504-456-5000.

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Non-members are welcome for Friday Night Fun Nights at Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy. Ivanov’s provides supervised gymnastics on Bars, Beam Vault, tumbling, tumble-track, games, music and fun in a 12,000 square foot facility! Ivanov’s provide a pizza dinner. You only need to bring your smile and the desire to have a great time!

When: One Friday of each month, September – May. Exact dates will be posted on Ivanov’s web site at www.ivanovsgymnastics.com Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: Ivanov’s Gymnastics Academy, 3930 Barron St., Metairie, LA 70002 (one block behind French Riviera on the corner of Veterans & Cleary) Fee: Non-members are $17 per child; Ivanov’s members are $12 per child. Contact Ivanov’s Gymnastics at 504-889-9800 for more information.

Registration Instructions: Register in advance. Stop by the gym.

Office hours are 3 – 7 p.m. Monday – Friday, and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Deadline: Two weeks before FNFN (First come First serve) Notes: Dress code is PE uniform, bare feet.

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Come visit the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation at our lighthouse on Lakeshore Drive and earn the LPBF badge!

Girls will tour our lighthouse museum and explore the history of the New Basin Canal Lighthouse while learning about our five women keepers of the light. Learn about the Lake Pontchartrain watershed and water quality of the lake through hands-on activities and water sampling. Discover the importance of saving our coast by creating a bead bracelet that represents our multiple lines of defense against hurricanes and storms.

When: 3rd Saturday of every month (call to schedule your visit)

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.

Where: New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Dr., New Orleans, LA Fee: $3 for children 6-12 years old, $5 for children over 12 (group rate) Capacity: Maximum 80 Registration Instructions: Call Joann Haydel with LPBF Education/ Outreach at 504-836-2238.

Louisiana Art & Science Museum Welcomes Girl Scouts!

LASM BASF Kids’ Lab Workshops

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.

Remember, your Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award projects should have strong elements of advocacy, education and sustainability.

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Advocacy: “Are you raising awareness of an issue within your community?”

Education: “Are you letting others within your community know how they can help combat this issue?”

Sustainability: “Is your project legacy continuing after you have completed your project?”

For more help and guidelines concerning these awards and the take action projects associated with them, explore the Frequently Asked Questions document on our website, www.gsle.org, along with all the forms you will need to complete and turn into council for project approval.

Explore the wonders of chemistry in these hands-on science workshops sponsored by BASF and offered at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month! Each 45-minute, instructor-led workshop offers safe, fun, and engaging chemical experiments such as Chemistry is Bananas, Playful Polymers, The Rainbow Connection, The “pHun” Factor, A Hair-Raising Experiment, Energy Loves Produce, Hold Everything, and Happy Hands. The goal of this program is to foster science literacy and promote a greater appreciation for and interest in the dynamic world of chemistry. All participants will receive a lab apron, a certificate of participation, and a backpack filled with additional takeaway items. In order to provide assistance with this learning experience, one adult chaperone is required for every four Girl Scouts. Please sign in at our Visitor Services Desk at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled workshop in order to confirm your reservation and guarantee space for your group.

When: Second and Fourth weekends of each month.

Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission – Group admission rate is $5 for all museum galleries and $7 for museum galleries and a planetarium show. Visit www.lasm.org for individual rates.

Capacity: No minimum for participation; 15 minimum, including adults, to receive group rate/30 maximum per session, including adults. Groups of less than 25 may share lab space with other visitors.

Registration Instructions: Please email kidslab@lasm.org or call 225-344-5272, ext. 132, for all group or individual reservations.

Participants may also register on a first come, first served basis on the day of each workshop. Visit www.lasm.org for additional details.

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You and your family are encouraged to explore art together while viewing and discussing works in the art gallery. Then after gallery time, you can express yourselves through a hands-on art project of your very own! Participation is on a first come, first served basis.

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Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sign in at 9:30 a.m.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission. Visit www.lasm.org for individual rates.

Capacity: No minimum for participation.

Registration Instructions: Contact Tammy Frazier at 225-3445272, ext. 117. Visit www.lasm.org/exhibits/events or call 225344-5272 for more information.

When: Tours are available five days a week, based on schedule availability. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. After school tours are welcome, however, the shelter closes at 5 p.m. and all programming would need to be completed by that time. Presentation and tour lasts approximately one hour.

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Where: Louisiana SPCA Shelter, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA Fee: $25 flat fee to cover the tour for up to 20 Girl Scouts.

Capacity: Maximum 20 per tour/presentation Registration Instructions: Contact the Louisiana SPCA Humane Education department at 504-368-5191, ext. 207 or Erica@laspca.org to arrange convenient tour times and presentations for troop meetings throughout the year. All presentations must have Volunteer Essentials adult/girl ratios in attendance.

Notes: Visit www.la-spca.org/education for additional resources and children’s activities and click on Tools for Educators.

These weekend family workshops focus on concepts used in engineering and design. Hands-on activities are presented

by LASM in conjunction with professional engineering volunteers and students. Concepts introduce the disciplines of engineering and design professions such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, Architecture, and other applicable areas of study.

Participation is on a first come, first served basis.

When: Visit www.lasm.org for updates.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission.

Capacity: No Minimum/Maximum 15 children.

Contact: Sheree Westerhaus at 225-344-5272, ext. 124, or swesterhaus@lasm.org.

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Sing, dance, and share stories with Miss Trudy in this entertaining, interactive program that explores the art and science of the seasons. Meet special puppet friends, Sheldon the Sheepdog and Frederick the Mouse, and discover the amazing surprises that can always be found in Miss Trudy’s Trunk! Enjoy a different show each season, and then visit LASM’s hands-on galleries, especially Discovery Depot, for crafts and creative play. Siblings of all ages are welcome.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $12 per girl, $4 per adult Capacity: Minimum 10 /Maximum 25 (girls per workshop) Contact: Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue. com.

Notes: Badges are not included. A Longue Vue patch is available at The Shop at Longue Vue for purchase.

Time: 11 a.m.

Where: Louisiana Art & Science Museum, 100 River Road South, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Fee: Free with museum admission - Group admission rate is $5 for all museum galleries and $7 for museum galleries and a planetarium show. Visit www.lasm.org for individual rates.

Capacity: No minimum for participation; 15 minimum, including adults, to receive group rate.

Contact: Jessica Correll at jcorrell@lasm.org or at 225.344.5272, ext.

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Visit us for a day of exploration, learning, friendship, and fun. We’ve created workshops specifically for your troops! Girl Scout Daisies can expand on their Daisy Flower Garden Journey in Our Flower Garden Workshop. Girl Scout Brownies can investigate the world of bugs in the Insect Investigation Workshop, meeting all of the requirements for the Bug Badge. Girl Scout Juniors can explore the world of plants and gardens in the Gardener Exploration Workshop, fulfilling most of the badge requirements for the Gardener Badge.

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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.

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Tea time is an honored tradition for enjoying conversation, food, and drink in elegant surroundings. Guests will enjoy an afternoon tea, with tea and lemonade, while dining on tea sandwiches, scones, and sweets. Girl Scouts will join “Ms. Manners” in an entertaining lesson on how to “get their girl on” by practicing gracious tea, table, and social etiquette. Time is available for photo opportunities (please remember to bring your camera) and a tour of our historic and elegant house - to see first-hand how gracious living once occurred in the Stern’s home.

When: Call to schedule.

Where: Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, LA 70124 Fee: $25 per person Capacity: Minimum 40/Maximum 60 guests Contact : Lydia Vaughn at 504-293-4722 or lvaughn@longuevue. com.

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You’ve seen the parades, now see how they are made! Take a tour of their prop shop and float den where the Kern Studios artists are working year round. The hour-long tour includes a film about Mardi Gras history, costumes, and King Cake. Not only are they the most unique attraction in New Orleans, their tour qualifies Girl Scouts for a History of Mardi Gras patch!

When: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Where: Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, on the Riverfront, New Orleans, LA Fee: $7.50 per person, which includes King Cake.

Capacity: Maximum 30 per tour.

Registration Instructions: Call 504-361-7821 to book your tour today.

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Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) is a marine research and educational facility located in the DeFelice Marine Center in Cocodrie, Louisiana. This location, situated within the estuarine wetland complex of the Mississippi River delta plain between the Atchafalaya and Mississippi Rivers, provides ready access to the most productive estuaries in the United States.

LUMCON offers a wide range of marine science-related educational activities for students of all ages. Field trip participants are offered an array of activities designed to allow students to explore and gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation of Louisiana’s coastal environments. Each activity could be arranged to meet some proficiency award requirements about the environment or water.

Troop leaders are encouraged to work with the educators in advance to plan the best possible experience for their Girl Scouts.

Where: Directions to LUMCON in Cocodrie are available at www.lumcon.edu/information/directions/asp. Mailing address is 8124 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344 Fee: Call for fees associated with activities.

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 25 participants Contact: Murt Conover at (985) 851-2860 for program information and availability.

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Girls are introduced to the world of gemstones and pearls.

They will make a piece of jewelry and earn a certificate towards their jewelry badge. Play Bead Bingo with prizes.

When: By appointment only.

Where: Meme’s Beads & Things, 106 Gause Blvd. West, Ste. A5, Slidell, LA Fee: $10 per person Capacity: Minimum 16/Maximum 20 participants Registration Instructions: Contact Michelle Roy or Shirley Hudson at 985-643-5700 for reservations, one week in advance.

Notes: Cupcakes and drinks can be provided at an additional fee.

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Located in Folsom, LA, New Heights Therapy Center provides therapeutic riding to help people with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities achieve an improved quality of life. They are in need of program volunteers to work hands on with riders and horses as well as specially trained volunteers to supervise riders, horses, and other volunteers, special events volunteers, and volunteers to help with facility improvement. They also provide a work to ride program for volunteers age 13 and up, who will learn horse and barn management.

When: Therapy sessions are typically after school and on Saturdays.

Where: New Heights Therapy Center, 16191 Louisiana 40, Folsom, LA 70437 Registration Instructions: Complete the Center’s Volunteer Registration packet, which includes application, various agreements, liability and release forms.

Contact: Stephen Engro at Stephen.engro@newheightstherapy. org or 985-796-4600 or Meridith Buswell at meridith.buswell@ newheightstherapy.org or 985-796-3677 for more information.

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Located on 400 acres of ancient pines and hardwood forest, bounded on the west by Bayou Castine, crossed by a marsh and active beaver pond – teaming with native animal and plant life – the Northlake Nature Center is St. Tammany’s “Secret Garden” with endless possibilities for all girls! You can: adopt a trail to maintain throughout the year; adopt the wildflower garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the front entrance garden to maintain throughout the year; adopt the herb garden to maintain throughout the year; plant potted tree seedlings throughout the community; plant tree seedlings in late January and early February; campaign to collect recyclable large round Weber grill lids for tree stones; make tree identification stones to mark the trails; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Wild Things” in mid October; assist with children’s nature art activity tents at “Three Rivers Art Festival” in mid November; prepare a campfire and host the marshmallow melt for the “Moonlight Hike and Marshmallow Melt” event(s) in Fall and Spring on full moon evenings.

When: Check the museum’s website at www.ogdenmuseum.org for hours of operation.

Fee: $5 per Girl Scout (includes tour and activity); two adults per troop admitted free; $8 for each additional adult.

Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130 Contact: Ellen Balkin, Education Coordinator at 504-539-9608 or ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org to schedule a time.

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Young Aspirations, Young Artists TROO

Open to girls, grades K - 12

Where: 338 Baronne St., Third Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112 Fee: Family day events range from $25-$35 per family depending on the workshop.

Capacity: Maximum 25 per workshop Registration Instructions: Email info@yayainc.com or Monica Tyran, Studio Coordinator at monica@yayainc.com Notes: Parking is available by parking meters or lots. Snacks provisions vary depending on the length of workshops and number of participants.

When: Weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or weekends before 2 p.m.

Where: Premier Lanes Entertainment Center, 1414 N. Airline Highway, Gonzales, LA 70737 Fee: The Girl Scout bowling package starts at $6.50 per person, and may increase based on activities/food selection.

Capacity: Minimum 10/Maximum 125 Registration Instructions: Contact the Premier Lanes sales and event office from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 225-621-2695. Their website is www.premierlanes.net.

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When: Tuesdays to Fridays, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday events are by appointment only.

Premier Lanes Entertainment Center offers upscale bowling in a family center with security, restaurant, VIP area for special parties, events, birthdays, as well as a 65-game arcade with the latest in bumper cars and the only laser maze in LA. An adjacent movie theater has recently opened. Premier Lanes offers bowling and arcade packages for Girl Scouts, qualifying them for the Bowling fun patch offered in the council shop.

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See the South! From 19th century Impressionistic landscapes to the works of self-taught artist Clementine Hunter to Contemporary Abstract Art, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art invites Girl Scouts to take a special tour of the museum followed by an art activity inspired by works in the collection. Tours and activity can also be tailored to meet many proficiency award requirements.

Where: Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Hwy. 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448 Contact: Rue McNeill, Executive Director, Northlake Nature, at 985-626-1238 or info@northlakenature.org to coordinate desired dates and times.

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Corporate Headquarters eventregister@gsle.org 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) 644-7571 F (225) 927-8402

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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 Regional Service Center address to the ATTN: Business Services.

Registration is for:

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Event Code (mandatory): __________________ Event Name ____________________________________________ Event Date __________ Program Age Level (please check): Service Unit # ______________

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AI/AN - American Indian/Alaskan Native

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H/PI – Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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

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GSLE Program Event Registration Form Troop Roster INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY

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Run for their future, run for your health. Girl Scouts Louisiana East is proud to host the 3rd Annual GSLE Thin Mint Sprint 5K and 1 mile Daisy Dash fun run. These races will encourage a holistic approach to healthy living by encouraging girls and their families to lead more active lives, make smarter food choices, and build self-­‐ confidence. The non-­‐competitive race is open to both runners and walkers.

T-­‐Shirts Thin Mint Sprint 5K and 1 mile Daisy Dash Custom style t-­‐shirts will be given to racers Saturday, April 11, 2015 registered on or before March 30. Racers registering Tammany Trace – Koop Drive Trailhead after March 30 can purchase a t-­‐shirt at the race for 7:00 AM Packet pickup and on-­‐site registration opens $10 while supplies last.

8:30 AM Packet pickup and on-­‐site registration closes

8:50 AM Welcome & opening ceremony ENTRY FEES: 9:00 AM Daisy Dash & Thin Mint Sprint begin!

9:30 AM Post Race celebration begins Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run Code: DD5301

$10 Pre-­‐register by March 2, 2015 Location

$15 Pre-­‐register after March 2, 2015

$35 Register day of race, April 11, 2015 Both races will start at the Tammany Trace – Koop

Drive Trailhead. The trailhead is located near the Thin Mint Sprint 5K Code: TM5301 intersection of I-­‐12 and HWY 59 in Covington, LA.

$20 Pre-­‐register by March 2, 2015 Festivities will take place at the Caboose Kids

$25 Pre-­‐register after March 2, 2015 Connection Playground. $35 Register day of race, April 11, 2015

Girl Scout Perks Register: Current Girl Scouts will receive a patch if they register Postal mail: GSLE Thin Mint Sprint for either race by March 2, 2015.

Attn: Kari Volz

545 Colonial Drive Race Day Registration & Packet Pick-­‐up

Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Fax: 225-­‐927-­‐8402 Saturday, April 11, 2015 Email: kvolz@gsle.org 7:00-­‐8:30 AM

More information: 3rd Annual Thin Mint Sprint

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EACH PARTICIPANT MUST HAVE A SEPARATE FORM!

o Thin Mint Sprint 5K (TM5301) o 1 Mile Daisy Dash (DD5301)

Last Name _____________________________ First Name ______________________ Date of Birth____________

Please select your race:

Girl Scout: Yes / No

Troop # ___________

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Entry Fees: Daisy Dash 1 mile Fun Run

Thin Mint Sprint 5K

o $10 Pre-register by March 2, 2015

o $20 Pre-register by March 2, 2015

o $15 Pre-register after March 2, 2015

o $25 Pre-register after March 2, 2015

o $35 Register day of race, April 11, 2015

o $35 Register day of race, April 11, 2015

Payment Information: o CHECK (payable to Girl Scouts Louisiana East)

o MC

o Visa

o Discover

o AMEX

Name on Card ____________________________________________ Signature of Cardholder_____________________________________ Credit card Number ____________/____________/____________/___________ Exp. Date ______/_______

Acknowledgement & Waiver of Risk

I know that running a race is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running in the event, including, but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and headsets are not allowed in the race and I will abide by this guideline. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who may claim on my behalf, waive and release Girl Scouts Louisiana East, and any event sponsors, their representatives and successors, from all claim of liability, for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind of nature whatsoever arising out of, on in course of, my participating in this event, whether caused by negligence or fault. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind of nature whatsoever, foreseen and unforeseen, known and unknown. The undersigned further grants full permission to sponsors or agents authorized by them to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings or any record of this event for any purpose. Minors only accepted with a parent or guardian’s signature.

Parent Signature (participant under 18 years of age) ____________________________________ Signature _____________________________________

Date_________________

(waiver must be signed to participate)

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TRAINING ADOLESCENTS FOR SAFER CHILD CARE

Safe Sitter

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is a medically accurate,

hands-on class that teaches

boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies, basic child care skills and how to entertain children and keep them safe. Safe Sitter® classes are available through The Parenting

Center at Children’s Hospital and the Junior League of New Orleans. To register your son or daughter or your babysitter, call (504) 896-9591.

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2015 CLASSES STARTS IN APRIL

CREATE A SAFER WORLD FOR THE NEXT GENERATION THE PARENTING CENTER

AT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL THE PARENTING CENTER

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

Girl Scouts Louisiana East

2015 Resident Camp

Free In-Store Pickup

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Regional Service Center

JOIN US

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

SHOP HOURS

for a CAMP OPEN HOUSE at Camp Covington – Camp Marydale Camp Whispering Pines ARD G IF T C

Gift Cards for purchase at both Council Shop locations as well as online at shop.gsle.org

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Open 1st Saturday of the following months

Camp Marydale

Camp Whispering Pines

Sunday, March 1 Sunday, March 8 12 – 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 15 Sunday, March 29

Independence, LA

St. Francisville, LA

12 – 2 p.m.

2015: Jan. 3, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Camp Covington Covington, LA

Saturday, March 7 12 – 2 p.m.

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GSLEProductProgram

For more information visit the Camps section at www.gsle.org.

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A Spoonful of Sugar gifts • parties • play

Opening Spring 2015 Cooking Classes • Parties Charmed Manners Classes & Social Skills Earn your badges with us!

145 W. Harrison Avenue, Lakeview www.spoonfulnola.com or www.charmednola.com

ERVE A S E D U O Y

L A E M L REA

Whether you’re dining in or taking out, stop by anytime for favorites like Fried Shrimp, Chopped Steak or Chicken Tenders, each served with two sides and fresh baked bread.

Visit piccadilly.com to find the closest location.

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Explore the dynamic world of chemistry in hands-on Kids’ Lab workshops for children ages 6-12 and their parents or caregivers This exciting program is sponsored by BASF and offered at LASM on the 2nd and 4th weekends of each month!

WORKSHOPS for Ages 6-12 (45 MIN) 2ND & 4TH WEEKENDS SATURDAYS

11 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM

SUNDAYS

1:30 PM & 3 PM

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Free for LASM members and included in the price of general admission for non-members. Group rates are available.

Sign up on a first come, first served basis on the day of each program, or pre-register Monday through noon Thursday prior to the program by emailing kidslab@lasm.org. (Groups should schedule at least 2 weeks in advance.)

One adult caregiver required for every four children.

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545 Colonial Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70806 800-644-7571 • gsle.org

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.

photo credit: Julie Z. LeBlanc

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID BATON ROUGE, LA PERMIT NO. 444