The Promise - Spring/Summer 2016

Volume 2

No. 1

Spring/Summer 2016

The Official Publication of Girl Scouts Heart of the South

5th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon

Oxford-Lafayette-University Area

GSHS Announces

Volunteer Leadership Summit Annual Meeting and Grand Celebration April 30, 2016

2016 “Moo-velous”

Cookie Rallies Hundreds of girls have fun while learning just what a cookie can do!

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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. Girl Scouts Heart of the South Promise Magazine Team Chief Executive Officer Melanie Schild Editor, Senior Art Director Alison Coons Associate Editor, Art Director Kristen Posey-Russell Contributing Editors Kimberly Crafton Lori Gilmore Jenny Jones Advertising Sales Representatives Lori Gilmore, Greater Memphis Area Jenny Jones, North Mississippi & West Tennessee

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The Oxford-Lafayette-University Women of Distinction committee proudly honored Lafayette County Girl Scout Annabella Ware with their first Girl Scout of Distinction Award at their 5th Annual Women of Distinction luncheon November 4, 2015. For more information about Annabella, this year’s group of outstanding Women of Distinction honorees, and more about this amazing event, turn to page 9!

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5th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon Oxford-Lafayette-University Area

Smart Cookie - Save the Date!

13 One September 1, 2016 Hosts “Moo-velous” Cookie Rallies 20 GSHS January/February 2016

22 troop Tales 29 membership Moments On the Cover: Sisters Anna and Alyssa of GSHS Daisy Troop 33169 have fun at the Greater Memphis Area Cookie Rally. Learn more about GSHS’s annual Cookie Rallies and about the benefits of the GS Cookie Program on page 20.

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Girl Scouts is an Agent of Change

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Thoughts from our GSHS Council CEO

here’s an old saying, “If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies!”

It may sound simple, but there may be no better way to describe the joy I feel as I look back upon this past year at the amazing changes that have taken place here at GSHS. I see our council - our girls and wonderful volunteers taking flight out into the world, showing everyone just how transformative Girl Scouts can be. From imagining and embracing new initiatives for girls, women, and families, to the early adoption and implementation of CEI, our staff and our volunteers have worked tirelessly to ensure that Girl Scouts continues to be the premier experience for today’s girls.

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

Nationally, Girl Scouts realizes that we must seek new ways to engage girls, their families and volunteers - all things that we have already begun to do here at GSHS, and many of our local efforts are gaining national attention! In January, I had the privilege of being asked by GSUSA to speak to the newest group of council CEOs about the many changes we have made here at GSHS and the positive impact we are already starting to see. In addition to being able to talk to them about new outreach initiatives like our GPS newsletter, Troop 901, the new Evergreen League, and Girl Sprouts ( just to name a few), I was also pleased to educate them about our National Stand Beside Her Movement which continues to gain traction with more and more councils and organizations becoming involved almost every day!

I encourage you to be inspired and get involved, too! Girl Scouts is for everyone - no matter what your age! If you want to be a part of an organization that’s changing lives here and across the country, volunteer. Through new adult development opportunities such as our upcoming Volunteer Leadership Summit, GSHS is committed to helping our volunteers become their best selves - both as Girl Scout leaders and beyond. So to our current volunteers - and to those who are just starting your Girl Scout adventure - welcome, and thank you for working together with us to change the world of tomorrow by empowering girls today!

All my best,

and others, respect authority, use resources wisely,

MELANIE SCHILD | Chief Executive Officer Girl Scouts Heart of the South melanie.schild@girlscoutshs.org

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March 12, 2016, marks 104 years of Girl Scouts!

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uliette Gordon Low envisioned an organization that would prepare girls to meet their world with courage, confidence, and character. In the midst of the Progressive Era—and at a time when women in the United States couldn’t yet vote—she sparked a worldwide movement empowering girls to embrace, together, their individuality, strength, and intellect. Inspired by a meeting with Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouts, in 1912, Juliette telephoned a cousin and announced, “I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight!”

On March 12, 1912, Juliette (affectionately known as “Daisy” by her family and close friends) gathered 18 girls in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia, to share what she had learned abroad about a new outdoor and educational program for youth. With this, the Girl Scout Movement was born.

Read more about Juliette Gordon Low and the history of Girl Scouts at www.girlscouts.org.

Along with Juliette, these first Girl Scouts blazed trails and redefined what was possible for themselves and for girls everywhere. They played basketball. They hiked, swam, and camped. They learned to read the world around them—for instance, by studying a foreign language and telling time by the stars. They shared a sense of curiosity and a belief that they could do anything. But most importantly, just like Girl Scouts across the country and around the globe today, they offered a helping hand to those in need and worked together to improve their corner of the world.

From that first gathering of a small troop of 18 culturally and ethnically diverse girls, Juliette broke the conventions of the time—reaching across class, cultural, and ethnic boundaries

to ensure all girls, including those with so-called disabilities, had a place to grow and develop their leadership skills. That small gathering of girls “Daisy” hosted over a century ago has grown into a global movement in which all girls can see themselves reflected.

Today, 104 years later, the vision of Juliette Gordon Low lives on in the nearly 3 million Girl Scouts in 92 countries and more than 59 million Girl Scout alumnae who carry on her legacy. United across distance and decades by lifelong friendships, shared adventures, and the desire to do big things to make the world a better place, she is remembered and honored by generations of people whose lives have been touched by Girl Scouts, the premier leadership organization for girls around the world.

There’s no better way to say, “Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts!” than to give the gift of yourself!

Visit www.girlscoutshs.org/volunteer to find out the many ways you can walk in Juliette Gordon Low’s footsteps and help us build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place!

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“Truly, ours is a circle of friendships, united by our ideals.” ~ Juliette Gordon Low the Promise |

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A Message from our GSHS Board Chair

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ourage, confidence, and character - “The 3 C’s” - these qualities are the heart of Girl Scouts’ mission. As members, volunteers, GSHS staff and board members, we use these words every day to describe what Girl Scouting does for girls, but rarely do we take the time to think about what these characteristics really convey.

Courage: The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.* Confidence: Belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance.* Character: Qualities of honesty, moral excellence, or the like; integrity.* In studying these definitions, I think we can all agree that each and every one of us could do no better than to become people of courage, confidence, and character. If everyone embodied these three traits, the world would definitely be a better place! Thinking about the true meaning of our mission inspires me even more to want to do whatever I can to ensure that every girl, everywhere, gets to share in the Girl Scout experience!

It takes people of courage, confidence, and character, to pitch in and to want to make the world a better place. If you believe in “The 3 C’s” and feel called to make a difference in a young girl’s life, I encourage you to join us in the exciting future that is Girl Scouts Heart of the South! Not able to volunteer? You can still help Girl Scouts Heart of the South fulfill our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place by “Investing in Girls.” With your help, we can continue to provide these experiences of a lifetime to so many more girls in our area.

Local GS Leader Recognized for Living “The 3 C’s” Angela Trillo has been a Girl Scout leader in the Germantown, TN area for more than four years. When her daughter expressed interest in becoming a Girl Scout, the troop needed a leader, and Angela did not hesitate to step up and volunteer. Originally from Venezuela, Angela says, “Volunteering is just part of who I am.” From Venezuela, to Florida, and now in Germantown, she has spent her life serving in various capacities including working with the local Catholic School system, volunteer teaching, working with animals, and now with Girl Scouts. Angela’s face lights up when she talks about her various volunteer work. She truly lives “The 3 C’s” - courage, confidence, and character, and she has a passion for working to make the world a better place.

Her life of service was recently recognized by her professional peers at Bank of America where she works as a Relationship Manager.

Co-workers nominated Angela for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), honoring her for her many hours in service to others.

Nomination for the President’s Volunteer Service Award is open to volunteers of all ages and is awarded based upon the number of demonstrated service hours to many accredited organizations - including Girl Scouts! For more information, visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.

By making a difference in the life of a girl, Girl Scouts makes a difference in the world. Each and every girl can be an agent of change, and as volunteers or Girl Scout supporters, we help make that change happen.

If you would like more information on how you can volunteer, how you can help financially, or if you are interested in future GSHS board membership, please call Girl Scouts Heart of the South at (800) 624-4185.

Thanks and best wishes,

KATHLEEN WEBB | 2015-2017 Board Chair Girl Scouts Heart of the South www.kathywebblaw.com

Germantown, TN area GS leader Angela Trillo proudly displays her Gold-Level President’s Volunteer Service Award and official documentation

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GSHS Holds 5th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon honoring women in the Oxford-Lafayette-University Area

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irl Scouts exists to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place - essentially, to inspire and to build Women of Distinction.

On November 4, 2015, Girl Scouts Heart of the South was pleased to present our 5th Annual Women of Distinction luncheon honoring accomplished and serviceminded women in the Oxford-Lafayette-University area.

At what has grown to become one of the most anticipated events of the year, GSHS proudly recognized our fifth group of accomplished and altruistic women. In addition to honoring ten new Women of Distinction at this year’s event, the local volunteer committee proudly introduced the first Oxford-Lafayette-University area Girl Scout of Distinction, Annabella Ware, alongside the adult nominees. During this 5th anniversary luncheon, returning Master of Ceremonies Mary Haskell and Women of Distinction Committee Chair Vicki Sneed recognized each of the event’s prior nominees, several of whom were among the over 200 in attendance, and observed a moment of silence for those who have passed in the five years since the event began.

Under the continued, enthusiastic guidance of Sneed and fellow committee members Jennifer Eastland, Mary Haskell, Margaret King, Molly Meisenheimer, Katie Naron, Kyle Still and Abi Rayburn, this year’s luncheon raised over $17,000 for Girl Scouts Heart of the South.

Before the presentation of the nominees and ultimate naming of this year’s Woman of Distinction, attendees and nominees alike were treated to a lighthearted and inspiring message from keynote speaker Gail Pittman, known nationwide for the popular tableware and home goods company that bears her name. A former educator, Gail left full-time teaching in 1979 to stay home with her children. Finding a need to continue to supplement the family income, she was inspired by a particular pottery bowl she spotted in a specialty store. Deciding that she could make that herself, her kitchen table became her studio.

She laughed as she told the audience that once her husband began introducing her at parties as, “This is my wife, Gail. She makes bowls. Do you want one?” she was in business, and what began as a hobby grew into a multi-million dollar operation now based in Ridgeland, MS. Ultimately, her message to the crowd was simple - if you dream it, you can do it - exactly what Girl Scouts seeks to instill in our girls every day.

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The 2015 Oxford-Lafayette-University area Women of Distinction nominees pose together with their awards.

Turn to page 10 to learn more about each of these deserving women and their outstanding service.

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Meet our 2015 Distinguished Nominees...

Carolyn Carter

Allyson Best

Associate Director of Technology Management University of Mississippi Office of Research

Best volunteer teaches a graduatelevel Pharmacy Administration class in drug development and marketing at Ole Miss, has served on the Chamber of Commerce Board, participated in the Lafayette Leadership Program and was presented with the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Service Award in 2005. Currently the President-Elect of the Oxford School District Foundation, she has helped lead the organization in its efforts to fund books, maps, computer software, musical instruments, lab equipment and other vital classroom supplies.

Businesswoman, Teacher, Author

An Oxford Girl Scout alumna, Carter’s lifetime of community service began at a young age. As a member of the Pilot International service organization, she was instrumental in establishing Project Lifesaver - a lifesaving rescue program for Dementia/Autism clients who may wander away from home—in the Oxford/Lafayette County area. A former business owner and teacher, she is an active member of First Baptist Church, and in 2010 authored an inspirational book, One More Heartbeat, which has been a lasting encouragement to many in the face of life’s challenges.

Dr. Sherri DeLashmit

Marcia Cole

Director of Cardiology Baptist North Mississippi Hospital

Associate Minister New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

Former academic adviser and active recruiter for Ole Miss, Cole has facilitated parenting classes, presented programs and lectures relating to sexual abuse and has counseled hospice patients and their families within a spiritual framework. Active with the Oxford Public School System and United Way of Oxford, she has also been Chaplain for Baptist Memorial Hospital. Currently on the Board of Directors of the Literacy Council, Food Pantry, Leadership Lafayette, and Habitat for Humanity, she also serves as a Board Member for Doors of Hope Transition Ministries.

DeLashmit spearheaded the research, development and opening of the former Baptist HealthPlex. Her leadership roles reach far and wide into community, school and health initiatives. She has served as President of the PTO and Booster Club, is a member of the LOU United Way Advisory Board, the Mississippi Blood Services Community Advisory Board, President of the Alumni Advisory Board in the School of Applied Sciences at Ole Miss, and has served on numerous committees and boards—kindergarten through college.

Peggie Gillom-Granderson

Former College , Professional and Olympic Women’s Basketball Coach Chaplain, University of Mississippi Fellowship of Christian Athletes

An Abbeville, MS native, Gillom-Granderson is the Ole Miss all-time leading scorer and rebounder in women’s basketball. Named to the Ole Miss Athletic Hall of Fame, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, and recipient of the 2015 Nathaniel Northington Groundbreaker in Athletics Award given by the Winter Institute, she has served as part time Fellowship of Christian Athletes chaplain for the Ole Miss women’s teams since 2009. An active member of Providence United Methodist Church, she also participates in outreach ministries at the North Mississippi Regional Center and Graceland Convalescent Center. The Gillom Sports Center at Ole Miss was named after Peggie and her sister, Jennifer, in 2000.

Gail Pittman

2015 WOD Luncheon Keynote Speaker, Founder & President, Gail Pittman, Inc.

A household name across the country, Mississippi artist and entrepreneur Gail Pittman is the founder and president of the iconic tableware and home accessories company that bears her name. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, Gail was inducted into the University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame, is a founding member of the Ole Miss Women’s Council of Philanthropy and is a past member of the University’s Business Advisory Council. In 2005 she was named Creative Director of Southern Living at Home, the direct sales arm of Southern Living Magazine. The recipient of several business, civic and philanthropic awards, Pittman routinely speaks to civic, cultural, and corporate audiences across the southeast.

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Mary Leary

Co-Founder and President, Lovepacks

D u r i n g a v a c a t i o n i n 2 0 1 0, Le a r y volunteered in a food pantry that was preparing packs to send home with hungry students at a local school. She brought the idea back to Oxford, and thus the Lovepacks program was born.

Today Lovepacks feeds over 150 school age children in both the Oxford and Lafayette School Districts each week during the school year.

Under her leadership, Lovepacks has distributed over 16,000 packs to needy Oxford/Lafayette county children. She and her husband also serve as youth leaders at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Sherry Wall

Lafayette County Chancery Clerk

An avid community volunteer, Wall actively participates in the Oxford Rotary Club, Mississippi Chancery Clerk’s Association, Lafayette-Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow and serves on the United Way Board of Directors, LOFT Board of Directors and Domestic Violence Center Board of Directors.

Having first served as a member of the Lafayette County School Board, her love for education and legal background as a paralegal led her to enter the race for Lafayette County Chancery Clerk in 2003 which she won. She has just been re-elected to a fourth term.

Libby Lytle

Founder, Mississippi Women’s Law Enforcement Association

Captain Lytle is an instructor at Ole Miss teaching criminal justice, ethics and domestic violence courses, and an after-hours self-defense class for women throughout the area. Noticing a lack of women police officers spurred Lytle to found her own non-profit, Mississippi Women’s Law Enforcement Association—a network of women officers working together to be there for each other in 2008. Currently she remains on the MWLEA board and serves on committees for both the Ole Miss violence-prevention team and the Family Crisis Center.

Janet Watkins

Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel Charter Road Hospitality, Inc.

An asset to her organization, Watkins oversees the accounting department, human resources, all legal issues and structuring developmental plans for expansion as well as commercial and residential/commercial real estate transactions in coordination with ownership. She also serves as legal advisor to the Mississippi Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi’s House Corporation. Selected as a Luckyday Scholar in college for her efforts in serving the community, she assisted with the Salvation Army Angel Tree every year and volunteered at a Hattiesburg nursing home and food bank.

Annabella Ware

2015 Girl Scout of Distinction Nominee Troop 33013

An active member of Troop 33013 for five years, Ware has been a volunteer assistant for younger troops as well as attending Daisy Troop meetings to help ease the fears that some girls and parents have about camping and helping other younger troops with camp songs and activities. She has collected items for the Scout Center yard sale to help raise money for the school and has worked the Health Fair for several years. She has participated in flag recruitment ceremonies for Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and has volunteered at the local library, putting books away and helping with youth activities. In addition, she has volunteered at the haunted house with the Oxford Police Department for the children of C. B. Webb and has done all of this while maintaining an A and B average at Lafayette Middle School.

The 2015 Woman of Distinction Betsy Smith

Local Business Owner

Smith has a passion for community service and continually uses her ownership of McDonald’s to give back. Her McCafe for a Cause has raised over $3000 for several local non-profits. She thrives on nurturing her employees and demonstrates this through Crew Rallies and McFamily Days where she hosts employees for a meal together with their families. An avid supporter of the Oxford School District, she was recognized as Parent of the Year for Bramlett Elementary (2012-2013) and Parent of the Year for the entire district (2013-2014). An active member of her church, she also serves on the Oxford School District Foundation Board, Advisory Council for Good Food for Oxford Schools, the LOFT Board and on the Advisory Board for Kappa Delta.

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After Pittman’s energizing talk, luncheon guests also enjoyed a presentation from Girl Scouts Heart of the South Chief Executive Officer Melanie Schild who reiterated Girl Scouts’ commitment to building tomorrow’s Women of Distinction today. Aided by local Girl Scouts, Schild also publicly recognized the efforts of the Women of Distinction committee and presented each with a small gift, thanking them for their efforts on behalf of the women of the Oxford-LafayetteUniversity area and Girl Scouts Heart of the South.

Together, Haskell and Sneed then introduced the ten 2015 Women of Distinction nominees and the 2015 Girl Scout of Distinction. Each nominee was presented with a lovely crystal award, and Betsy Smith was ultimately named the 2015 Woman of Distinction in recognition of her many community efforts. Be sure to read about each of these inspiring ladies and their various contributions to the Oxford-Lafayette-University community on pages 10 & 11.

The Women of Distinction luncheon has now become a muchloved tradition in the Oxford-Lafayette-University area, and Girl Scouts Heart of the South is proud to bring this vibrant event to more communities within the 59 counties we serve. On April 1, 2016, GSHS will present its first Women of Distinction luncheon in Mississippi’s Golden Triangle Region at the First Baptist Church in Starkville, MS. GSHS is proud to be able to celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of Women of Distinction everywhere and continues to seek opportunities to recognize women of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place to show girls that they can make a difference, too!

Committee Chair Vicki Sneed is pleased to help set the tables for the event.

Girl Scouts presented thank you gifts to the members of the 2015 Women of Distinction committee.

Oxford-Lafayette-University area Girl Scouts sold tickets for a drawing to win an adorable Life Green bike, provided by Regions Bank.

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Master of Ceremonies Mary Haskell smiles as she introduces keynote speaker Gail Pittman.

Girl Scouts Heart of the South is proud to announce the inaugural ONE SMART COOKIE luncheon celebrating women who make it happen in Memphis and the Mid-South.

SMART COOKIE

Girl Scouts Heart of the South cordially invites you to join us for this inspiring event!

Thursday, September 1, 2016 11:30 AM Hilton Memphis • Tennessee Grand Ballroom Tickets: $65 each Do you know a SMART COOKIE? Girl Scouts Heart of the South is currently seeking nominations of accomplished women from the Greater Memphis Area to be publicly recognized for their invaluable contributions and service at this inspiring event.

To nominate a SMART COOKIE, or for more information about tickets or event sponsorship, please contact either Cosette Hawkinson at cosette.hawkinson@girlscoutshs.org, (901) 334-3454, or Caroline Skelton at caroline.skelton@girlscoutshs.org, (662) 350-6037.

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Get Ready! Get Set! GO STATE!

College Scholarship Opportunities for GSHS Girls

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id you know that your Girl Scout membership could help you pay for college? The Girl Scout Leadership Experience helps girls build the skills and confidence they will need to be successful in college, and the following scholarship opportunities from GSHS and other resources could help you get there! For applications and additional information, go to www.girlscoutshs.org/scholarships.

GSHS Gold Award Scholarship Application deadline is March 15 The Girl Scouts Heart of the South Gold Award Scholarship helps facilitate the continuation of academic growth for Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. The scholarship is awarded based on achievement in Girl Scouting, academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities. Girls must have previously earned or show confirmation the Girl Scout Gold Award will be awarded this membership year. The Girl Scouts Heart of the South Gold Award Scholarships are a one-time scholarship of $1,000.

GSHS West Tennessee Scholarship Application deadline March 15 The GSHS West Tennessee Scholarship provides financial assistance through college scholarships to help facilitate the continuation of academic growth for Girl Scouts who are high school seniors living in Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Halls, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, or Weakley counties. The $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 per year) is awarded based on achievement in Girl Scouting, academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities. Up to five scholarships are awarded annually.

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Girl Scouts Heart of the South Scholarship Fund

GSHS Service Unit Scholarships Some GSHS Service Units offer individual scholarships for girls in their area. Contact your Service Unit Manager to find out if your service unit offers any type of scholarship, and - if they do not - encourage them to establish one by hosting “Scholarship Social” events. For more information about Scholarship Socials and how to establish a scholarship for girls in your service unit contact Kimberly Crafton at kimberly.crafton@girlscoutshs.org.

General Girl Scout Scholarships Girl Scouts of the USA has compiled a list of universities/colleges, and foundations that offer scholarships, awards and grants to Girl Scouts. For more information visit www.girlscouts.org.

Other Resources Community Foundation of Greater Memphis manages 28+ scholarship funds. Information regarding all of these scholarships can be found online at www.cfgm.org/scholarships.

students and their families a comprehensive program to help plan, prepare, and pay for college. Get2College has an office in Southaven, MS. To learn more about their scholarships, visit www.get2college.org.

Students in West Tennessee can check out: theayersfoundation.org and reditn.com/redi-college-access for opportunities in their communities.

KPMG Future Leaders Program Application Deadline: February 28 The 2016 KPMG Future Leaders Program awards 16 high school senior girls with a scholarship of $10,000 per year for four years, attendance at a three-day KPMG Future Leaders Retreat at Stanford University in July, and KPMG Future Leaders Mentoring Program participation for a year. Applications are currently being accepted by the office of Condoleezza Rice. For more information visit http://bit.ly/gshs_KMPGFLApp.

Open to girls in high school, this prestigious award challenges you to change the world— or at least your corner of it, and be eligible for college scholarships at the same time. By the time you put the final touches on your sevenstep Take Action project, you’ll have solved a community problem—not only in the short term, but for years to come, Join us at one of the upcoming trainings to learn about the requirements, necessary paper work, timing of your projects, and deadlines. Training is MANDATORY for any girl who wishes to pursue earning the Girl Scout Gold Award.

At the training, you will learn about the proposal submission process for your Take Action project, the cornerstone of your Girl Scout Gold Award journey. Girl Scouts Heart of the South’s Girl Scout Gold Award project proposals are reviewed and approved by GSHS board members together with a committee of other local female leaders who see the benefit and value that the Gold Award adds to a girl’s life.

Visit our website at www.girlscoutshs.org/goldaward to learn more about how you can Go Gold!

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Delta State University Kappa Delta sisters welcome Girl Scouts and give them a taste of college life!

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GSHS Participates in Operation Feed Mid-South Food Bank’s Annual Food Drive

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n May 27, 2015, girls from several troops and members of GSHS staff helped deliver 6,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to the Mid-South Food Bank’s food depot on South Dudley Street. The two dozen Girl Scouts and council representatives had a chance to tour the Food Bank and learned more about the important work they do helping the one out of every six people in our region who experience food insecurity.

David Stephens of the Mid-South Food Bank presents Kimberly Crafton, GSHS Director of Development, with a plaque in recognition of GSHS’s participation in Operation Feed 2015.

The Mid-South Food Bank supplies all kinds of food to 228 agencies in 31 counties in west Tennessee, north Mississippi, and east Arkansas, including senior programs, youth programs and daycares. David Stephens, Community Relations Manager of the Mid-South Food Bank said the Food Bank’s agencies were very glad to get the cookies, because everyone likes a little treat now and then!

Girl Scouts Heart of the South was very pleased to have participated in Operation Feed. Our 6,000-box donation was worth $24,000 — “cookie-flavored” icing on the cake of the Mid-South Food Bank’s annual food drive!

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A new format of She Leads! - designed with girls in mind is coming, Fall 2016!

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COMING SUMMER 2016

Make This Girl Scout Year Your Best Yet. The Volunteer Toolkit - the new web app that helps troop leaders save time and plan for success, and lets parents keep up with all their girl’s activities - is coming this summer to GSHS! Here’s how it works: For Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops, the Volunteer Toolkit comes with pre-populated plans for everything— a full year of Girl Scouts right there on your device!

Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador troops won’t get pre-populated meetings yet (coming soon), but you will be able to access great planning features.

Troop Leaders: Have your own idea for a meeting?

Perfect. Everything in the Volunteer Toolkit is fully customizable. You can add your own activities and change their order with a quick drag-and-drop. You can also report on troop finances, access your girl and family roster, and track your girls’ achievements and attendance.

Parents: Wouldn’t it be great if you could see what your girl’s troop or group is doing this year? OR check on what she needs for each meeting? The Volunteer Toolkit enables parents to see what their girl’s troop is planning in an easy-to-use calendar view, stay in touch with the troop leader and find new ways to participate in the experience.

No more hunting for info — everything you need is right on the app!

Available on your home computer, tablet or other mobile device, the Volunteer Toolkit is so convenient – you can use it wherever you go!

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LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 Girl Scouts Heart of the South Service Unit Teams will convene for the first ever Volunteer Leadership Summit at Pickwick Landing State Park on Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Volunteer Leadership Summit is designed for the service unit manager, service unit recruitment coordinator, service unit learning & support coordinator and service unit programs & events coordinator, and will include workshops to help them better perform in their volunteer roles.

Additional service unit team members and volunteers are invited to attend to gain a better understanding of how these critical volunteer roles facilitate the success of the Girl Scout experience.

Participants will learn exciting new things, make new friends and share in the Girl Scouting experience. The variety of workshops offer unique and interesting topics designed to increase knowledge, help to practice new skills, provide opportunities for all to network, and most importantly an opportunity for participants to have fun!

Attendees will also get the first chance to “test drive” the new Volunteer Tool Kit that the council will be launching in the summer of 2016.

After the Volunteer Leadership Summit, join us for an evening reception before the Grand Celebration Banquet at 7:15 p.m..

Accommodations: Each service unit can receive one complimentary hotel room for Saturday night. Service units traveling over two hours, one way, can receive an additional complimentary hotel room for Friday night. If you need additional hotel rooms, you may book directly with The Inn at Pickwick Landing State Park.

Coming in Friday night? Join us for the S’mores and Campfire reception at 8:30 p.m. Meet members from across the council as we host a traditional Girl Scout campfire, complete with your favorite campfire songs and treat.

Saturday morning at 8 a.m. we will host the Annual Meeting to conduct the business of the council and report to the membership.

Registration: Service unit managers will receive agenda, workshop sessions and information on how to register. Registration for this event will close Friday, April 15, 2016.

Cost: $50 per person Includes Friday night S’mores and Campfire Reception, Saturday Volunteer Leadership Summit, lunch, evening reception, and the Grand Celebration Banquet GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE SOUTH

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M E L E A T U I N N N G A Girl Scouts Heart of the South will convene its Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 30, at 8 a.m. at Pickwick Landing State Park Conference Center to conduct the business of the council and report to the membership.

Business conducted at the annual meeting will include election of officers, members-at-large, and members of the Board Development Committee.

Proposed amendments to the bylaws may be considered and any other business or key issues may also be discussed. Reports to the membership may include a State of the Council address and Treasurer’s Report.

An official agenda and slate of potential board members will be released at the end of March.

All members, age 14 and older, are eligible to vote.

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Enjoy the weekend at Pickwick Landing State Park!

Pickwick Landing State Park features great fishing, golf, disc golf and hiking, along with lake front dining at the Captain’s Galley Restaurant. Guests who stay at The Inn at Pickwick Landing State Park or cabins have access to their indoor pool as well.

Join us Friday evening for the S’mores and Campfire reception.

Meet members from across the council as we host a traditional Girl Scout campfire, complete with your favorite campfire songs and treat.

Saturday evening you are cordially invited to enjoy an inspiring evening and lovely dinner as we honor and celebrate great achievements by our girl and adult members at the Grand Celebration at the Pickwick Landing State Park Conference Center.

All Girl Scout members, volunteers, family and friends are invited to attend the Grand Celebration Banquet. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at www.girlscoutshs.org/grandcelebration.

Join us for an inspiring evening and lovely dinner as we honor and celebrate great achievements by our volunteers and members.

Saturday,April 30, 2016 7:15 pm Inn at Pickwick Landing State Park This gala event will recognize outstanding volunteers who provide exemplary service and go above and beyond the expectations of their position to make a difference in the organization.

Taking tremendous pride in recognizing these special individuals for their years of membership, volunteer service, and exceptional contributions, Girl Scouts Heart of the South looks forward to awarding the 2016 GSUSA Adult Awards and Recognitions, as well as council level awards for individuals and service units.

Also, 2016 marks the Gold Award Centennial, and at this year’s Grand Celebration, Girl Scouts Heart of the South will be honoring Girl Scouts who have achieved this incredible honor.

All Girl Scout members, volunteers, family and friends are invited to attend this special evening.

Overnight accommodations are available at The Inn at Pickwick Landing State Park. www.tnstateparks.com/parks/inn/inn-at-pickwick-landing

Cost: $25 per person* Girl Scout Gold Award recipients will receive one complimentary ticket.

Register online at www.girlscoutshs.org/grandcelebration.

Registration for this event closes Friday, April 15, 2016.

*if not attending the 2016 Volunteer Leadership Summit

“Moo-velous” Cookie Rallies!

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Cheers for the Cookie Rallies!

“We enjoyed the rally! Kahlan wants to come back next year!”

“My girls had a blast. I couldn’t get them to go to sleep until 8:45 last night - they kept wanting to talk about it. Hailey, my youngest, woke up this morning and said she couldn’t wait to go to school and tell her teacher and friends how much fun she had and about all the stuff she won. They even both wore their cookie pin they made last night to school.”

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Cookie Rallies ROCK! Each year, GSHS pulls out the stops to provide girls across our region with an exciting, inspiring kick-off to Cookie Season! Girls from all corners of our 59 counties come to have fun and get excited about Girl Scout Cookie Time!

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This year’s events took place over four weekends in January and February in the Greater Memphis area, Jackson, TN, Grenada, MS and Tupelo, MS. Inspired by the idea that there’s nothing better with cookies than milk, this year’s “Moo-velous” Cookie Rally attendees got to make all kinds of cow-themed crafts, get their nails done with cow-spotted artwork (with help from local Kappa Delta chapter members), play cookiethemed games, bounce on giant inflatables and practice their selling skills! What fun!

We can’t wait for next year!

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troop Tales right: Girl Scout Troop #10305 participates in St. Jude End Childhood Cancer Walk/Run!! Way to go girls!!!!

above: Daisy Troop 13650 celebrated Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday with a princess birthday party. Even Princess Ariel attended and the girls received special sea shells with a pearl necklace in honor & remembrance of Juliette Gordon Low.

above: Members of Troop 13347 (Junior/Cadette) assembled Halloween Treat bags for residents of FedEx Family House in observance of Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday.

above: The Bolivar County Volunteer Fire Department conducted a First Aid workshop for Troop 33169. The girls also made personal first aid kits from items donated by Bolivar Medical Center and were given a demonstration of how the jaws of life are used. left: Troop 10129 enjoyed a visit with a mobile veterinarian, Dr. Moffatt.

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troop Tales left: Troop 40430 participated in “Canstruction,” sponsored by their local food bank and community support organization, RIFA (Regional Inter-Faith Association). Canstruction is a fun project/event in which teams collect cans of food and build sculptures with them. Keeping with the food theme, the troop decided to build a piece of pie! The troop used proceeds from their fall product and cookie sales to purchase the 785 cans of food needed to build their piece of lemon meringue pie! The RIFA coordinator recognized their efforts and presented them with their Food Drive patch. Although the troop did not win an award at the event, they achieved their real goal of helping people in need. This was the troop’s third year to participate in this exciting community service project.

above: Troop 20177 of Benton County, MS, participated in the historic ceremony at Shiloh National Battlefield. The Scouts unveiled the Mississippi Monument before a crowd of VIPs, descendants, supporters, and Mississippi residents.

It was a great experience to learn about the history of the sacrifices of the Mississippi soldiers, and to be a part of this historic event.

above: Troop 10202 visited the Statue of Liberty in NYC! right: Troop 43025 went to the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL! GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE SOUTH

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Invest in Girls.

Change the world.

Girl Scouts head to The Great Outdoors to learn that

GREEN IS GOOD.

As a kid, Mary spent large amounts of her childhood in The Great Outdoors. This lifestyle

helped her grow up to be a fit, creative, adventurous adult who protects the environment.

“Today our young people spend way too much time watching television, playing video games or being on the computer. I want my kids to head off on their bikes or on foot to explore a trail, canoe or swim in a lake. Maybe they can learn to ride a horse or just meet up with some friends to create an outdoor adventure all their own,” Mary says.

Mary is not the only mom who understands that time in The Great Outdoors has a positive benefit for today’s girls. Increasing evidence supported by doctors demonstrates the many benefits of nature on children’s psychological and physical well-being, including reduced stress, greater physical health, more creativity and improved concentration.

Many factors have come together to push children indoors including land development and more people living in cities, additional demands on children’s time including homework and structured activities, video games, the Internet, and parental fear - particularly of strangers. In today’s society of indoor children, personal connections with nature seem hard to come by.

“Last time I checked, it was pretty tough to have a sense of wonder about nature when you’re inside playing video games,” states Mary. Like many Girl Scout moms, Mary sees the need to work as an advocate in her children’s lives and to think about the potential of nature to improve their health and well-being. “Without building a connection to the natural world when they are young, children are less likely to possess much of an affinity with The Great Outdoors as adults.”

At Girl Scouts Heart of the South, we strive to make sure that every girl ages 5–17 can experience The Great Outdoors. Each summer we host residential camps in both Tennessee and Mississippi. We give city, county and urban girls a chance to realize that BEING GREEN IS GOOD and to marvel at the wonders of nature. At camp, girls can disconnect from technology and connect directly with nature - all while having tons of fun. They can learn to canoe, hike, ride a horse, swim and so much more just by spending a week at camp.

But for some families, a trip to Girl Scout Camp is as expensive as a trip around the world.

You can help make sure that every girl ages 5–17 gets the opportunity to GO GREEN and get into The Great Outdoors through a simple gift to Girl Scouts Heart of the South.

The average camp scholarship granted to a girl in need is $175 – $200, and the cost to go to camp is between $350 and $450 per girl.

Your gift of any amount will help give girls The Great Outdoors.

To donate, just complete and send in the attached envelope along with your donation or visit our website at www.girlscoutshs.org/donate to give online.

troop Tales inside right: Members of Troop 40508 enjoyed the Owl Prowl at the Memphis Zoo.

far right, above: Troop 13232 of Lafayette County had so much fun and worked together to build “Daisy Town” for the Gingerbread Village at The University of Mississippi Ford Center. far right, below: Congratulations to Troop 13227 for placing second in the Youth Division of the 2015 Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital’s Enchanted Forest Gingerbread House Competition! below: Germantown/Dogwood SU Girl Scouts spread cheer at the 2015 Germantown Holiday Parade.

below: Lindenwood Troop 10606 sang songs to the residents of St. Peter’s Manor as part of their 2015 community service outreach project.

Want to see YOUR Troop in the Promise?

GSHS encourages you to submit professional quality, “print-worthy” photography for use in The Promise, Heartstrings, The GPS, The Juliette, the GSHS website and Facebook page and other media campaigns. Photographs should be sent in JPG, TIFF or PDF format, 300 dpi at 2550x3300 pixels (at least, preferably), to news@girlscoutshs.org. Photographs should not be date-stamped OR cropped in any way. Please note that submitted photographs may be chosen for use in a variety of publications and without advance notice. Please be sure to have a signed copy of the Girl Scout media/photo release form on file for each girl pictured. Submissions should include a brief but detailed description of the event pictured in the email body.

Submissions may be saved and published at a later date. Not all submissions will be chosen for publication.

Have questions about photography? Need some help? Contact Alison Coons, GSHS Director of Engagement, at (901) 334-3473 or alison.coons@girlscoutshs.org.

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The 2nd Annual National Stand Beside Her Week was a resounding success! With events and projects staged around the country, Girl Scouts Heart of the South’s National Stand Beside Her Movement to end competition and comparison, and create more collaboration and support for one another is resonating with people across the country!

MAKE PLANS NOW to join GSHS and councils nationwide to celebrate the 3rd Annual National Stand Beside Her Week Oct. 30 - Nov. 5, 2016!

in both TN & MS!

We are excited to currently have 20 Girl Scout councils joining us in our effort to change the current culture so every girl and woman can reach her fullest potential!

2015 National Stand Beside Her Week

Highlights & Events

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GROWING! www.standbesideher.org

left: On October 27, 2015, Girl Scouts Heart of the South held a National Stand Beside Her Week forum with female community leaders to discuss how together as a society we can build girls and women up. Prominent female presidents, CEOs and chairmen gathered to discuss ways to encourage other women in the workforce. Through an open discussion, the panel explained ways women can thrive and learn in a variety of work environments.

WMC Action News 5’s Felicia Bolton served as the moderator for the event. not pictured: Junior Auxiliary of Columbus, MS recognized a well known female coach for their National Stand Beside Her Week honoree. Coach Terri Gooch was selected for being someone who is a strong female mentor making a difference in their community.

Congratulations to Coach Gooch!

Mayor Pat Patterson - pictured with Lafayette Co. Daisies - declares October “Stand Beside Her Month” in Oxford, MS.

Troop 43045 participated in the “We’re a Pair” project. Find instructions at www.standbesideher.org.

below: Girl Scouts Black Diamond hosted a National Stand Beside Her Week breakfast that allowed women to openly discuss how to end competition and comparison. Erica Strother, Director of Marketing, said, “The women left inspired and couldn’t wait to take action.”

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C OURT OF AWARD S

Attention Service Unit Teams: It’s Time to Start Planning Your Service Unit Court of Awards!

GSHS encourages Service Units to present their own local-level Court of Awards ceremonies to allow girls of every age level and all volunteers to be honored in front of parents, friends and community leaders - where it really counts. These events present an opportunity for younger girls to see older girls achieve higher awards inspiring them to stay in Girl Scouts and achieve new heights themselves. In addition, a GSHS council staff representative will be in attendance to recognize local Gold Award recipients, to present certain GSUSA Adult Awards for volunteers, and speak about upcoming council initiatives and summer camp opportunities.

Volunteers and Gold Award recipients will also be recognized on a council-level at the Grand Celebration on April 30, 2016, however, through the implementation of local Court of Awards ceremonies, we hope to serve and honor every girl in every corner of our region.

To help Service Units plan a great Court of Awards, GSHS has developed a Court of Awards Grand Celebration Guide for Service Units guide which can be found at: http://bit.ly/gshs_COAPlanningGuide. If you have questions, please contact Jenny Jones, (662) 350-6041 or jenny.jones@girlscoutshs.org.

Kids don’t take a day off.

Neither do we.

The Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital is dedicated to caring for your children from birth through their teens. The pediatric ER is staffed with pediatric physicians and specialists to help ensure your children get the best emergency care. All pediatric services, including the ER, are conveniently located with easy parking and access, and offer the same level of exceptional care you’ve come to expect from Baptist.

901-227-PEDS (7337)

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Get Better.

membership Moments

Once a Girl Scout - Always a Girl Scout even if you’ve never been one before!

Girl Scouts Heart of the South is pleased to announce the formation of the

HEevergreen EVERGREEN

league LEAGUE

a fun, troop-like experience for the young-at-heart!

Meeting in homes and facilities across our region, the Evergreen League is your opportunity for fun and friendship while helping to shape the future of the next generation of girls.

For information about joining or starting an Evergreen League troop in your area, contact Kimberly Crafton at (901) 334-3461 or kimberly.crafton@girlscoutshs.org.

On February 3, 2016, Mrs. Frances W. Manley (front left) visited the Heritage Center accompanied by GS alumnae Nancy Cochran (back left), Pat Moody (back right) and Barbara Arnold (front right).

Looking at the many pictures and artifacts on display there, Ms. Manley - now 96 years young - shared countless stories of her Girl Scout adventures here in the GSHS council region dating back to the 1930’s. As she joyfully described first-hand so many of the events going on in the pictures in the archives, it was clear to everyone present and listening that Mrs. Manley’s enthusiasm for Girl Scouts is still as passionate today as it was then. She is inspiring proof that Girl Scout fun and friendship never fade!

Stay tuned for an in-depth story on Mrs. Manley and her life as a Girl Scout here in the Heart of the South coming in the Fall/Winter 2016 edition of the Promise!

LEADERS WANTED Become a Girl Scout troop leader!

Troop leaders come in all shapes and sizes! You don’t have to be a parent to volunteer with Girl Scouts. College students, senior citizens and women professionals make marvelous mentors!

To learn more, visit our website at www.girlscoutshs.org/volunteer.

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Grades 7th7– 12th grades - 12 Campapalooza Kiwani June 12-17 Cost: $400 Come check out all we have going on at camp. It’s up to you to help plan your program. You can sample any and try all camp activities. Blaze a new trail, teach a craft project to younger girls, or explore the other side of the lake. It’s bound to be an exciting week!

Rancheros Kiwani June 5-17 Cost: $750 This is a two week session Are you ready for a more advanced session? This is the session for you. You will improve your riding skills as you spend serious time in the saddle. You will ride the trails and prepare for a horseshow! Participants must be comfortable around horses and able to control a horse at a walk and trot. Long riding pants and riding boots are a must!! Let your parents know that there will be a horseshow – you’ll want to show off your new skills!

Pack n Paddle Tik-A-Witha June 19-26 Cost: $450 Love camp but want to explore new areas? Spend seven days on this great adventure! This session includes an out of camp backpacking trip to Sipsey National Forest. We’ll grab our packs and head off to Sipsey National Forest for an overnight; then we’ll paddle along the Bear Creek on our kayaks. Come explore this area with waterfalls, caves and more. This is a seven day session. Requirements are you must be 12 and over 90lbs. at the time of the trip to participate.

Amazing Race Tik-A-Witha June 26-July 1 Cost: $400 Like the TV show, this Amazing Race will present you with challenges and riddles you will solve as a group. You will travel to new and amazing locations as you race to the finish. This is designed for girls who like daily surprises and challenges.

Come finish your Amazing Race!

River Wild Tik-A-Witha July 3-10 Cost: $500 Are you ready to ride the River Wild? In this session you will work on your paddling skills because at the end of the week we are off to the Ocoee River for White Water Rafting!!!!!! This is High Adventure which means Big Fun!! Girls must be able to swim the length of the pool and tread water for 2 minutes. This is a seven day session. Requirements are you must be 12 and over 90lbs at the time of the trip to participate.

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Counselors in Training

Wranglers in Training (WIT) Kiwani June 5-17 Cost: $400 This is a two week session If you’re ready for the next big step, this is the program for you.

Two weeks of living at camp learning the skills you will need to become a counselor with the option of learning specialized skills in helping girls with horseback riding. You will spend a week at Kiwani learning essential leadership and counselor skills. The next week you will spend your days down at Sandy Springs Ranch to learn and practice teaching techniques, care for the horses, and try your hand at managing the barn. Participants must be experienced riders. If horses are not what you are looking for you can continue your learning experience at Kiwani working with girls and other counselors as well as seeing what it takes to provide fun and safe program for the girls.

Junior Counselor in Training (Jr. CIT)Tik-A-Witha July 3-July 15 Cost: $500 This is a two week session Are you ready for a little more freedom at camp? Thinking about going into the CIT program but want to get a taste for what it’s all about? Come spend two weeks and take your Camp Tik-A-Witha experience to the next level. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

Counselor in Training (CIT) Tik-A-Witha June 19-July 15 Cost: $400 This is a four week session The Counselor-In-Training advanced leadership course is open to girls who are interested in preparing for a position on a camp staff, learning job skills and having the best time of their lives! This two-year program gives girls the chance to develop their camp skills, learn teaching techniques, explore counselor responsibilities and discover camp operations. You will learn how to help Susie through her homesickness, work with a unit of Juniors, find Karen’s lost sock, and get 15 Brownies to remember their water bottles for the hike, all while everyone (including you) has fun! After we receive your registration form, you will be sent a CIT application.

Elizabeth Gwin Special Session Tik-A-Witha July 24-29 Ages 6 - 21 Cost: $175 This is a six day session This special session is designed for girls and boys with special needs. Children who are physically and/or mentally challenged are encouraged to apply. Applications for this special session can be obtained by contacting Beth Moody, Camp Director, at 904.375.8583 or eg.camp@girlscoutshs.org.

Let’s All Play Tik-A-Witha July 24-29 Grades 6 - 8 Cost: $175 This is a six day session This is a great opportunity for girls and boys who want to give back! Explore camp and all-camp activities with kids who have special needs during our Elizabeth Gwin Special Session. You will get to experience camp like you never have before, with greater meaning and purpose.

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Grades 4th4 – 6th grades - 6continued continued Moonlight Mischief Tik-A-Witha June 26-July1 Cost: $400 When the sun goes down, the adventure begins! Scavenger hunts by moonlight, raids for late-night snacks in the kitchen, and flashlight freeze tag all make this an exciting week of mischief just for you!

Water Logged Tik-A-Witha July 3-8 Cost: $400 Water fun for everyone! Enjoy different water activities every day, plus a dip in the pool and canoeing at the lake. There are so many activities to choose from, by the end you’ll be Water Logged!

Who Dun it?

Tik-A-Witha July 3-8 Cost: $400 Do you love a good mystery and nature? When you get to camp, you will be met by detectives who will assist you in finding clues that will help you solve this week-long mystery. During this week, the adventure will take you boating, swimming, hiking, and doing a few crafts to help you get to the bottom of things!

Filly Fun Tik-A-Witha July 3-8 Cost: $400 Giddy up, let’s go - the horses are waiting! Check out camp from horseback while being able to enjoy all the other activities at camp. Campers must bring long pants and hard sole shoes with a heel, such as riding boots.

In-Spa-Ration Tik-A-Witha July 10-15 Cost: $400 Want to look and feel your best? Why stay home when you can be at camp having a great time? Come hang out, relax, and do your nails, have a facial, experiment with makeup, learn stress reduction techniques, make your own body glitter and lip gloss or come up with beauty ideas of your own. Create cosmetics out of natural ingredients, try Zumba, make (and eat!) fruit smoothies, and learn some healthy habits.

Dive-In Tik-A-Witha July 10-15 Cost: $400 Dive, swim, or float! Come on in, the water’s fine! Spend the day poolside and participate in other fun camp activities such as archery, challenge course, and play blob and paddle boards at the lake. Grab your goggles, let’s go.

Destined for Adventure!

Tik-A-Witha July 10-15 Cost: $400 Are you brave like Merida, the princess of Dun Broch? Head out to camp and explore how you can change your fate and learn what it means to be your best self! This week you and your new “clan” will learn the basics of archery, visit the stables to learn horse care, go on a scavenger hunt led by Tik-A-Witha’s finest camp counselors and plan a clan party and awards ceremony with Queen Elinor.

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Hoof Prints Tik-A-Witha July 10-15 Cost: $400 Come make some horse tracks! Filled with learning how to brush, saddle, and of course, ride your horse, this week is all about learning new things about horses! When not at the riding ring, you’ll be doing all the other great camp activities like archery, swimming, and climbing the rock wall! Campers must wear long pants and hard sole shoes with a heel, such as riding boots.

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Grades 6th – 8th

Midnite Madness Kiwani June 5-10 Cost: $400 Grab your flashlights and get ready to discover the outdoors after dark! Play games that glow in the dark, star gaze, or even go on a night canoe! Sleep in a little later and have a lazy breakfast after a night of exploring and still do all of our great daytime camp activities, too!

Whatever Floats Your Boat Tik-A-Witha June 19-24 Limit 16 Cost: $400 Paddle Boarding, canoeing, swimming at the pool, zip lining, & kayaking! If it’s water fun at camp then we have it planned just for you. When you come to camp its “Whatever Floats your Boat” and we may even build a raft to get there!

Creative Juices Tik-A-Witha June 26-July 1 Cost: $400 Stretch your creative side and experiment with fun and unique forms of art and self-expression. Design and sketch a giant chalk mural, paint funky neon portraits on canvas and create a camp comic book. When you’re ready to put the brushes down, there is plenty of time to hang out at the pool, climb the rock wall and stay up late making campfire snacks.

Happy Trails Tik-A-Witha July 3-8 Cost: $400 Come and hang out with your favorite pony-tailed animal! This week is all about sharpening your skills on a horse and then taking a ride on our horse trails! Campers must wear long pants and hard sole shoes with a heel, such as riding boots. Don’t forget, we have limited space so register early!

Cowgirl Up! Tik-A-Witha July 10-July 15 Cost: $400 Take your horse experience to the next level. We’ll explore our trails at camp. You’ll also experience the Camp Tik-A-Witha Outpost. Participants should be comfortable around horses.

Campers must wear long pants and hard sole shoes with a heel, such as riding boots. We have limited spaces available so register early!

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Brownie Blast!

Tik-A-Witha July 10-15 Cost: $400 Brownies will have a blast as they take off to the lake to enjoy the toys. From there you’ll orbit on over to the craft hut where the projects are out of this world! The fun’s not over yet as you crash into the pool to cool off. Get ready to count down to the best summer yet!

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Grades 4th – 6th

So you think you can camp?

Kiwani June 5-10 Cost: $400 Do you have what it takes to be the next Kamp Kiwani Star?

Being a great camper takes so many different skills: knot-tying, cooking, fire building and more. Come to camp and practice these skills, master them and finish the week with an epic camp out under the stars at Soap Stone Falls and put all your skills to the test.

Artrageous Kiwani June 5-10 Cost: $400 If arts and crafts are what you love most about camp then come dip your brush into this session. You will spend lots of time learning new crafts such as sculpting clay, making tye dye, and jewelry. Oh! The artrageous things you will make! Not to worry, there will be plenty of time for canoeing, swimming and campfires, too!

Kamptastic Kiwani June 5-10 Cost: $400 So, you want to do it all? This is the session for you. There will be archery, hiking, arts and crafts, challenge course, games, swimming, and canoeing in the lake. Come on out and enjoy all camp has to offer.

NCIS Kiwani June 5-10th Cost: $400 Love a good mystery and nature? When you get to camp, you will meet detectives who will assist you in how to search for clues, and in finding evidence that will help solve this week-long mystery. This adventure will take you canoeing, hiking, and to the archery range to get to the bottom of things.

Cupcake Boss Kiwani June 12-17 Cost: $400 Cupcake boss is a one-week specialty program that gives girls basic cake decorating skills as seen on TV. Along with the tasty treats, girls will have traditional camp experiences including boating, archery, hiking, swimming, and more for the ultimate camp experience of learning, laughing and sharing.

Gully Girls Kiwani June 12-17 Cost: $400 Kiwani takes mud pies to a whole new level. Come play in our mud pit called the “Gullies”. Take a little back and make a craft out of it. If getting dirty is the thing for you, then this is the session you’ll want to sign up for! There is plenty more camp fun to have in crafts, swimming, canoeing, kayaking and hiking, as well.

Myth Busters Kiwani June 12-17 Cost: $400 Jamie and Adam have nothing on you! This week will be loaded with experiments as you and your new friends bust one myth after another! Answer some of the big questions of the week and maybe get some answers of your own! Bring your craziest questions and get to work!

Hogwarts Express Kiwani June 12-17 Cost: $400 Step off Platform 9 ¾ to Kamp Kiwani! Let your wand choose you, be sorted into your own camp house, and head down to the Quidditch pitch. From flying class to canoeing, herbology to arts and crafts, and potions to the challenge course, get ready to start your magical week at camp!

Master Chef Tik-A-Witha June 19-24 Cost: $400 Rachel Ray has nothing on you! Become a master chef as you whip up tasty treats, plan and host a dinner party. Experiment with new recipes and learn to cook in a box oven, dutch oven, or even make homemade ice cream.

Night Owls Tik-A-Witha June 19-24 Cost: $400 Stay up late and stargaze. Hiking, swimming, and playing games will occupy your nighttime hours. Sleep late then cook your own breakfast before taking part in fun, daytime, camp adventures such as archery, canoeing and the tower at the challenge course.

Tribute Training Tik-A-WItha June 19-24 Cost: $400 At the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen learned many important survival skills in the Hunger Games, now it’s your turn! Join us at Camp Tik-A-Witha’s Training Center to enhance your tribute skills. You and your fellow tributes will learn fire building, how to find food in the wilderness, practice basic first aid, decorate with camouflage and try your hand at archery, too! Optional: Come dressed as a tribute or as your favorite character. May the odds be ever in your favor!

Pamper Me, Please!

Tik-A-WItha June 26-July 1 Cost: $400 You and your friends can “hang out” together. Swim, lounge by the pool, watch movies on the big screen, order pizza, sing karaoke, try new hairstyles, get a makeover, order “Room Service”, or paint your nails. You’ll also select from traditional camp activities like crafts, archery, canoeing or hiking to round out your pampered week.

Camp On! Tik-A-WItha June 26-July 1 Cost: $400 Ready, Set, Camp On! Are you ready to start your adventure?

Have fun on the paddle boards at the lake, climb on the Rock Wall at the challenge course, and play games at archery. While making new friends, you will enjoy swimming in the pool, Arts & Crafts, and enjoy a campfire cookout. Are you ready for the adventure that “Camp On” has for you?

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mini sessions Me and Mine Kiwani June 17-18 Grades 1-6 Cost: $100 per person Alright, girls! Here is your chance to bring your favorite lady to camp. You can experience all the exciting activities at camp together and create memories to last a lifetime. We will fill your days with arts and crafts, canoeing and hiking.

Dad Day Kiwani June 18 Grades 1-6 Cost: $50 per person Come for a full day of camp fun with your favorite guy! We will have a day you’ll never forget with archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, hiking, and other great camp activities!

Wee Bit 1 Tik-A-Witha June 19-21 Grades 1-3 Cost: $200 Are you ready to experience all the exciting things Camp Tik-AWitha has to offer but not quite ready for a whole week? Then this unit is for you! Come spend two fun-filled nights and three days with us! You will go swimming, cook out, make arts and crafts, go on a hike, plus make lots of new friends.

Wee Bit 2 Tik-A-Witha June 22-24 Grades 1-3 Cost: $200 Are you ready to experience all the exciting things Camp Tik-AWitha has to offer but not quite ready for a whole week? Then this unit is for you! Come spend two fun-filled nights and three days with us! You will go swimming, cook out, make arts and crafts, go on a hike, plus make lots of new friends.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! Tik-A-Witha July 17-19 Grades 1-3 Cost: $200 per person This is an opportunity for daughters and moms or favorite female role models to experience overnight camping together.

Tik-A-Witha’s trained staff will provide all activities and meals; guardians will provide supervision. Come meet the camp staff, see the facilities and experience fun camp activities such as crafts, nature, swimming, campfire, songs, S’mores and more!

Brownie Breakout Tik-A-Witha July 17-19 Grades 2-3 Cost: $200 per person First Adult Leader FREE First time campers will enjoy camping with their own troop in this “core-camping” program. All activities will be planned and guided by the camp staff. Come be a kid again and experience camp with your girls. Cabins will be set up with one adult and four girls. There is no charge for the first leader attending camp with the troop.

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Talls-n-Smalls Tik-A-Witha July 17-19 Grades 4-8 Cost: $200 per person “Smalls” (girls) bring your favorite “Tall” (adult female) for a couple of days of fun at camp! Talls and Smalls will have a blast swimming, canoeing, doing arts and crafts and the challenge course together. We will pack your days with fun while making memories for a lifetime. Please limit 1 or 2 Smalls for each Tall.

Troop Trek Tik-A-Witha July 17-19 Grades 1-8 Cost: $200 per person First Adult Leader FREE Bring your whole troop to camp! Leaders and girls will enjoy all camp has to offer. Have fun at the lake, get artsy at the crafts hut, play in the pool, take a trek through the outdoors with hikes and let’s not forget all of those silly games. Bring your troop and we will plan it all! There is no charge for the first leader attending camp with the troop.

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Grades 1st – 3rd

Brownie Blitz Kiwani June 5-10 Cost: $400 Discover the fun of summer camp during this session. Come and experience games, arts and crafts, nature activities, swimming, and canoeing in our beautiful lake. Make new friends and possibly see some old ones during this Brownie Blitz.

Campfires Teddy Bears Kiwani June 12-17 Cost: $400 First time at camp? It’s teddy’s, too! Bring your favorite stuffed animal to try out all the new camp adventures with you. Try out new camp games, arts and crafts, canoeing, swimming, and don’t forget to share a S’more with your cuddly friend.

Make friends and memories that you and your fuzzy buddy can share forever!

Water Bugs Tik-A-Witha June 26-July 1 Cost: $400 Hey Water Bugs! If you are a returning camper and love the water, then this unit is for you! You’ll spend extra time at the pool and will learn fun, new water games. You will also get to explore the lake. You will still have time for all the other great things at camp like arts and crafts, hiking, campfires, and more!

Fantasia Tik-A-Witha July 3-8 Cost: $400 Everything you like to do and more! Swim in the pool, have fun at the arts and crafts hut, dress up in costumes, have a cookout, and play in the lake! Take some glitter and create your very own fairy houses, but not before traveling down the whimsical fairy trail. Get some ribbon and beads to create your very own fairy wings. The magic of camp is waiting for you!!

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Get ready for the best summer ever!

We know it can be hard to send her to camp for the first time, but you can feel at ease that, while she’s having the time of her life discovering all the wonders of the great outdoors, trying new things, playing games, making friends, and so much more, she’s well taken care of, happy, and learning critical life skills every step of the way.

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NUMBERS 96 percent of campers say that camp helped them to make new friends.

- ACA

The Proof Is in the Research! Did You Know?

Camp is awesome! Girls with more frequent outdoor experiences are more likely to seek challenges and are better at solving problems—qualities that will help them both academically and personally in the future.

Camp gives her cool new experiences! 72% of girls surveyed said that Girl Scouts gave them the chance to build their skills or try new outdoor activities.

Camp makes everything better! The research shows spending time in nature improves concentration and creative reasoning. Outdoor experiences also help promote healthy social development and increase her self-esteem.

Check us out before you arrive at our annual camp open houses. These are a great way to see where you will eat, sleep and have the greatest summer ever.

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92 percent

say that camp helped them to feel good about themselves.

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72 percent

of girls say that Girl Scouts gave them the chance to build their skills or try new outdoor activities.

- GSRI

Plus, some of our fantastic camp counselors will be onsite to meet and greet potential campers giving them a familar face on the first day of camp!

Camp Tik-A-Witha, Sunday, April 24 2-4 p.m.

Kamp Kiwani, Sunday, May 1, 2-4 p.m.

Camp Tik-A-Witha and Kamp Kiwani are American Camp Association Accredited!

The American Camp Association Accreditation sets the standards and establishes guidelines for safety policies, procedures, and practices. The camp, then, is responsible for ongoing implementation of these policies.

The second purpose of ACA accreditation is to assist the public in selecting camps that meet industryaccepted and government-recognized standards.

That’s right! Pay for camp by selling Girl Scout Cookies!

In addition to the fun and five key skills, girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program can earn Camp Bucks to apply to the cost of summer camp, or the trading post!

Parents need to go ahead and register for the desired session, pay the $40 registration fee (cannot be paid for by Camp Bucks) and then apply the Camp Bucks when the cookie rewards are distributed by their troop leader.

74 percent

of parents say that because of Girl Scouts, their daughter has gained entrepreneurial business skills.

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april 2 Graceland is excited to offer Girl Scouts the chance to get involved with service opportunities at Scouts Rock this year! Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to contribute to the Mid-South Food Bank, and to design special cards with the American Red Cross for US soldiers serving overseas.

Your visit to Graceland, participating in the Scouting Activities and visiting all the exhibitor booths may help toward completing various badges and achievements. Taking photos, finding and identifying the trees, learning about museums, radio stations, healthy eating, wild animals, public safety, and careers in museums and media will all add to your scouting knowledge and abilities.

Ticket includes Mansion Tour, Car Museum Tour, entry into three exhibits, all Scout Day events and parking.

PRICE: Prior to March 15, 2016: $18 per ticket After March 15, 2016: $23 per ticket

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Come design your own weekend of fun at Kamp Kiwani! This fun filled weekend is exclusively for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.

Girls will create their own weekend schedule from 20 different session options that can include horseback riding, digital photography, canvas painting, ropes course, plus traditional camp activities.

PRICE: $30 per girl, $15 per adult, includes food and activities.

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This week-long day camp will help you hone your meeting and greeting skills, friendship and empathy applications, collaboration and presentation skills, while exploring leadership, service, and citizenship.

Our very own Cosette Hawkinson will be hosting this camp at Hutchison School’s Center for Excellence. Each camp runs Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon on Hutchison’s campus in east Memphis.

Mind Your Ps & Qs is for girls entering grades 1 - 3.

Leading from the Heart is for girls entering grades 4 or 5.

PRICE: $90 GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE SOUTH

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FEBRUARY

Summer Camp Registration Opens!

Second Cookie Booth Weekend Girl Scout Week Girl Scout Sunday Third Cookie Booth Weekend Girl Scout Birthday Girl Scout Sabbath Final Cookie Booth Weekend

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Gold Award Training, Memphis, TN Be a Friend First, Mississippi State, MS Zoom, Pop, WOW! Engineering Day Camp Starkville, MS World Thinking Day National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend First Cookie Booth Weekend

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Scouts Rock! Graceland, Memphis, TN Pony Riders, Kamp Kiwani Ring Riders, Kamp Kiwani Teen Camporee, Kamp Kiwani Mother & Daughter Weekend Getaway, Camp Tik-A-Witha Owl Prowl at the Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN Girl Scout Leader Day Me & Mine, Kamp Kiwani Trail Riders, Kamp Kiwani Cowgirls, Kamp Kiwani Zoo Snooze at the Memphis Zoo, Memphis, TN

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Nano Science Night at the Pink Palace, Memphis, TN Ring Riders, Kamp Kiwani Pony Riders, Kamp Kiwani All About Birds Lichterman Discovery Day Memphis, TN Girl Scouts Go: Washington, D.C. Trip

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This cookie season pump up the FUN, get creative and BLING YOUR BOOTH! If you want to attract lots and lots of customers, it’s time to “bling” your cookie booth. Anything fun, bright, colorful, energetic and creative will bring customers running. Just be sure to follow the guidelines set by your booth sponsor.

Here’s how to bling your booth: • • • • •

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

Use cool color combinations.

Create fun posters with your cookie goals, lots of awesome pictures and maybe add balloons!

Dress up, and use colored lights to invite customers to a cookie party.

Have fun with it! Add anything that makes your booth stand out from the crowd.

does it work?

Carlie, Natalie and Piper from Arlington Girl Scout Cadette Troop 13907, along with their troop leader Tawni Rayman, got to try out the new Girl Scouts Deluxe Cookie Oven against the original Thin Mints in a side by side taste test for WREG News Channel 3’s Does It Work news segement with Corie Ventura.

First, rea d the dir ect liked how easy the ions! The girls really y were to follow.

How to Enter Each Contest!

Take a photo of your troop in action at your booth.

GSHS • send pictures, along with service unit, troop number and contact information to: brittan.davis@girlscoutshs.org • Submit your entry by March 21, 2016 GSUSA • Upload it to the Girl Scouts of the USA Facebook page.

• Don’t forget to write your troop number and cookie goal on the online entry form.

• Submit your entry from January 4, 2016 - April 23, 2016

Pre-heating the oven and mixing the batter.

Watching the cookies bake through the oven window.

Melting the choclate chips in the warming station. next step, icing them!

And remember, one entry per troop, please!

Contest Prizes!

Top three GSHS blinged Cookie booths win: • GSHS 1st Place - $60 council shop gift certificate • GSHS 2nd Place - $40 council shop gift certificate • GSHS 3rd Place - $20 council shop gift certificate GSUSA Top 25 Winners: • GSUSA Winner - $250 cash! (25 winners total) See Official Rules at www.girlscoutshs.org/blingyourbooth

The girls, along with their troop leader, Tawni Rayman, passed the Girl Scout Deluxe Cookie Oven for the Does It Work Challenge, but still preffered the original Thin Mints over their homemade version.

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S COOKIE PRO COUNCIL TOP SELLER! Kaitlin:

“ Everyone is a potential customer!”

Girl Scout AmbassadorTroop 10606 Bartlett, TN 2015 Cookies Sold: 3,809 2016 Cookie Goal: TBD

february 26-28, 2016 Join girls across the country this February 26 through 28 to participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2016, celebrating all of the fun and excitement Girl Scouts have had selling cookies for nearly a century.

This weekend will mark the 99th year of Girl Scouts selling cookies and learning the basic skills and acumen they need to be leaders in business and sales, manage their personal and family finances, and gain selfsufficiency and confidence handling money.

SECOND PLACE Marissa:

“This is your business. Run it with a positive attitude, know your product, and always smile.”

And the best thing about this weekend is that it is our first weekend of Cookie Booth Sales!

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Girl Scout Senior Troop 13255 Marion, AR 2015 Cookies Sold: 3,154 2016 Cookie Goal: 3,500

January 9

Girls begin taking orders

Let the Shirt Say it All!

Promote your cause on your clothing to build support for your Take Action or service goal, and motivate customers to purchase cookies to help you earn the proceeds you need to do MORE for your community.

THIRD PLACE Nicole:

How to enter: Email a picture of your finished t-shirt by February 29, 2016 to brittan.davis@girlscoutshs.org with your name and troop number.

Winners will be announced in April and awards will be given at service unit recognition events.

Girl Scout Troop 10458 Memphis, TN

Voting: Log on to our Facebook page between March 7-20 to cast your vote by clicking “Like” under your favorite shirt.

“Speak to every customer and thank them even if they don’t buy cookies.

Sometimes customers change their mind about buying cookies because I was polite.”

2015 Cookies Sold: 3,007 2016 Cookie Goal: TBD

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Prizes: • 1st place – iPod Touch • 2nd place – $100 iTunes Gift Card • 3rd place – $50 iTunes Gift Card

January 30

Initial Orders due to Troops

Please use dates given by your Troop Cookie Manager.

February 26-28

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

February 26 - March 20 Booth Sales

February 29

Take Action Tee submission deadline

March 7-20

Take Action Tee online voting

March 21

Bling Your Booth submission deadline

March 28 - April 10

Bling Your Booth online voting

April 23

GSUSA Bling Your Booth submission deadline

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100% of proceeds from our council shops stay right here in our community helping our girls, supporting our volunteers. Shop local.

WORLD THINKING DAY 2016 BADGE Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. $1.50

“SMILE I HAVE GIRL SCOUT COOKIES” T-SHIRT This short-sleeve tee says it all with distressed screenprint.

Front and back feature adorable heart, trefoil and cookie icons.

Heather gray. Fitted. Cotton/polyester knit. Imported.

YM-L: $19, AS-XL: $22, A2XL: $26 A3XL: $26

DREAM BIG COOKIE TOTE BAG Carry boxes of cookies in this adorable tote designed with “Dream Big, Shine Bright, Change the World, Girl Scout Cookies” imprint.. Holds approximately 11 boxes of cookies. Non-woven laminated polypropylene. Imported. $4.95

Basics in a Bag Get ready for next year with the Basics in a Bag! She’ll get a uniform piece, all the official insignia & pins, & her very own Girl Guide to Girl Scouting... all in a beautiful canvas drawstring bag of her choice! Prices vary based on selection Girl Scouts Heart of the South Table Cloth The perfect addition to any cookie booth, recruitment table or court of awards banquet! Polyester green table cloth with white Girl Scouts Heart of the South imprint on the front. $15-$20 Available in 60” x 60” and 72” x 120”

BASEBALL STYLE TEE Peace, love and nature. With a heather oatmeal-colored base and authentic red baseball sleeves, this essential is bound to be a favorite.

Relaxed fit.Cotton/polyester rib knit. Imported.

AS-XL: $30, A2XL: $33

DOLMAN SLEEVE TOP Meet your new weekend must-have. You’ll instantly love its genuine look from the drop shoulders to rounded hem. Front and left sleeve emblazoned with “GIRL SCOUTS 1912”.

Relaxed fit. Cotton french terry. Imported.

AS-XL: $39, A2XL: $42

three convenient locations or online at www.girlscoutshs.org/shop Memphis Service Center & Council Shop 717 South White Station Rd. Ste. 2 Memphis, TN 38117

Jackson Service Center & Council Shop 1007 Old Humboldt Rd. Jackson, TN 38305

Tupelo Service Center & Council Shop 1140 West Main Street Tupelo, MS 38801

presented by BENEFITTING GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE SOUTH

Friday, April 22, 2016 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 23, 2016 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Hilton Memphis Memphis, TN TICKETS ON SALE NOW! TICKE WWW.GIRLSCOUTSHS.ORG/AMERICANGIRLFS

Styles of Yesterday & Today The American Girl Fashion Show is a fun-filled event for girls and their families, friends, and favorite dolls!

Celebrate the experience of being a girl, whether yesterday or today, through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions.

Enjoy elegant refreshments, enter to win door prizes, and Enj learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture, and girls’ individual styles.

For more information visit, www.girlscoutshs.org Recommended for children 6 and up American Girl Fashion Show is licensed from American Girl Publishing.

Copyright © 2015 American Girl. All rights reserved.

All American Girl marks are trademarks of American Girl.

Volume 2

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The Official Publication of Girl Scouts Heart of the South

Girl Scout Week

Girl Scouts

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND MAKE PLANS

DO MORE. Girl Scouts make a big impact in their communities.

IT’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME!

Girl Scout Cookie Booths Get tips from the pros!

CAMP LIFE IS THE BEST LIFE This summer is going to be awesome! Pick your camp session and pack your bags.