Spark | 09-2021 | BACK TO TROOP edition

Spark September 2021 Back to Troop Edition

Meet the CEO pg. 3

Summer Fun with Girl Scouts pg. 10-11

Table of Contents 4

Annual Report

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Volunteer Awards

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28 New Badges

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Gold Award Girl Scouts

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2020-2021 Top Sellers

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2021-2022 Product Program

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Upcoming Events

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Council Info

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Published by the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland serves more than 10,000 girls and adults in 80 Kansas counties through its operational headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, and regional offices in Emporia, Garden City, Hays and Salina.

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Get to know Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland's new CEO Rolinda Sample!

Council staff welcomed Rolinda on her first day as our new Chief Executive Officer on July 15 and have enjoyed our time getting to know her. Now it's your chance to hear a little from Rolinda herself and helps us continue to welcome her to the Girl Scout family.

Where are you from, and what attracted you to move to Kansas?

I grew up on a farm near the Kansas-Nebraska border but have spent most of my career working for non-profits in Wyoming. My husband and I felt a calling to be closer to family and decided Wichita is where we would call home. After many trips across Kansas to visit our son as a student and now a Wichita State University alumnus, we were ready to trade in the 9 hour drive for in-town trips so we could have dinner or a spur of the moment get-together.

A movie? A concert? A ball game? What is your favorite spectator activity?

Sweet Home Alabama, The Proposal, and A Christmas Story are my favorite movies. I enjoy music whether in small or large venues while indoor and outdoor lend to different experiences, but most importantly is to live in the moment and enjoy the experience. In person ball games are the best to get the full effects and I am not afraid to cheer on my team whether pee-wee, high school, collegiate or professional.

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

As a young girl I always thought about being a mom and a teacher. I love that I am both, though my teaching has been through mentorship, coaching and helping others learn outside of a classroom setting.

In your opinion, what is the perfect way to make s’mores?

Besides spending time with family, I enjoy playing cards, doing puzzles, baking, and taking my Camaro on road trips with the music turned up.

Some of my favorite road trips include the amazing beauty and diversity of national parks and the Americana along Route 66.

Sitting around an open fire with family or friends, roasting marshmallows to a perfect golden color while using a stick from a tree, and enjoying the taste combining the graham cracker, melting chocolate and marshmallow together lends itself to the perfect s’mores experience. I grew up roasting the marshmallows on a fork over the flame from the kitchen stove burner and that made wonderful memories.

What food or restaurant are you most excited to try here in Kansas?

What are you most looking forward to this year with Girl Scouts?

I always enjoy the flavor where locals gather, so I am up for hearing your suggestions as the best spot in town for ice cream, BBQ, burgers, pie or just about anything. I am excited to experience the diversity of foods offered throughout Kansas and hope to partake in festivals highlighting food culture.

There are so many Girl Scout items I am looking forward to experiencing, but what I am looking forward to the most is making a positive impact on the girls. I cannot wait to celebrate their stories of courage, confidence and character with you.

What are your favorite hobbies?

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GIRL SCOUTS OF KANSAS HEARTLAND • 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

Total Revenue & Support $4,709,529

Product

75% $3,505,381

Public Support 14% $670,403 Program Fees 1%

$45,055

2%

$108,527

Other Income 8%

$380,163

Retail Sales

EXPENSES$4,516,044 ||

0%

100%

Net Assets

Program Services

83% $3,742,562

$13,255,589

Administrative Support

9% $403,417

Net Assets, beginning of year

Fundraising Expense

8% $370,065

$13,449,074 Net Assets, end of year

Expenses $4,516,044

$193,485 Change in Net Assets Program Services Administrative Support Fundraising Expense

$3,742,562 $403,417 $370,065

83% 9% 8%

Impact What did a year of Girl Scouts accomplish?

Our Girl Scouts accomplished...

In the financial year, our council served...

6,648

3,686

girls

adults

588

troops

10,649

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badges earned

Gold Award Recipients

10,062

$14,500

Our council provided... $15,505 46 community based clubs

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$42,667

in membership dues assistance

in assistance for camp, summer uniform, programs and book council wide components

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cookies shares donated and

4,025

Cookies for Courage shared

awarded in scholarships to graduating seniors

Exciting news!

Sandy Remsberg Scholarship

This new scholarship is focused on increasing participation in Girl Scouts and support girls with financial need or are traditionally underserved. Applicants must be current Girl Scouts who plan to pursue further education. Applications open October 15, 2021 and are due January 15, 2022.

Scholarships will be presented at the Annual Meeting in April 2022. More details will be available soon on the website and provided in council email communications.

Additionally, look for news regarding Destinations scholarship opportunities coming soon.

Sat. November 20 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

tony’s pizza events center 800 The Midway, Salina

ADULTS - $5 11 & UNDER - FREE

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!

More than 200 vendors selling a variety of gift items, crafts, home décor, clothing, jewelry & accessories, bath & body products, holiday décor, kitchen & food items, floral, children’s items and much more.

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Limited booth space available!

Call today!

HOLIDAY MARKET

888-686-6468 | kleonard@gskh.org www.seeandsellshow.org

Thank you to the Juliette’s Pearls Leadership Society for your continued support. Your investment in our mission continues to support the integral programs that build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

For luncheon details or to become a JPLS member, call (316) 684-6531, email kleonard@gskh.org, or go to kansasgirlscouts.org/jpls.

Spring Luncheon Saturday, April 9 (Time TBA) Marriott Hotel

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Volunteer Awards Each year we enjoy taking time to celebrate the amazing volunteers who make Girl Scouts possible at our Annual Meeting. This Spring, we held our recognition events virtually again for these dedicated and inspiring volunteers. We’re excited to take a moment here and honor all of those who continue to embody the Girl Scout mission with their time, talents, and commitment to the girls we serve.

Volunteer of Excellence Recognizes a volunteer who has contributed outstanding service while working directly with girls to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience or has contributed outstanding service in support of the council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.

Ashley Hollingshead Crystal VanVleet Caitlyn Hanneman Connie Allen Ember Dortch Kelly Tichenor Tammie Casey Chelsee Hoffman Danielle Scott Kris Bradley Monica Dreiling Ashley Eck Jessalee Kelley Karyn Underwood Carissa Chambers 80 Lisa Elstun Gayle Wolfe Jamie Roberts Leslie Fetters Nicole Morrow Alisha Harrington Alison Wenzel Chelsea Ortiz-Gonzalez Delbert Holmes Lucy Ramirez Melissa Buche Miranda Brittain Perla Medina Sandy Sparrow Tisha George Natasha Bowmaker Tiffany Teeter Ronda Bowen Carmen Saunders Jessica Cicora Laura Tatpati Pamela Skach

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Volunteer of the Month This recognition honors outstanding volunteers and their contributions on a monthly basis.

July Aug. Sept.

Oct. Nov. Dec.

Monica Dreiling Kelly Tichenor Tiffany Teeter Linda Chambers Melisa Grey Kelly Tichenor

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Appreciation Pin Recognizes a volunteer who displays excellent service in delivering the Girl Scout Mission to one or more geographic areas, Girl Scout communities or program delivery audiences.

Janette Moser Jennifer Lewellen Crystal Walker Julie Cheeley Melisa Grey Mandi Popp Christina Waller Mandy Faust Megan Shuman Patricia Roberts Rachel Barkley Christina Witten Carolyn Matthews

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Honor Pin Honors an individual’s exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, which has had measurable impact on two or more geographic areas of service, allowing the council to reach and surpass its mission delivery goals.

Jackie Norman Gennifer Winger Carol Foster Ruff

70 82 91

Treasured Time

Regional Recognition

Celebrates the work of a volunteer who has made a significant impact on Girl Scouting with their time, talent, and treasure.

Katrina Davis Heather Betzold Misty Higdon Karen Wilson Linda Wilson Gwen Harris Angela Mulligan Cammie Goen Gwen Robben Kristina Dillon Luisa Fenton Lynde Munroe Angela Griffin Pamela Braden

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Thanks Badge I Recognizes an individual whose commitment, leadership, and service had an exceptional, measurable impact on meeting the mission delivery goals and priorities of the entire council or the entire Girl Scout Movement.

Don Woosley Young Alumna Jeanne Griffith

Shining Star

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This award is for Girl Scouts who make the transition from girl to adult member and continue to be involved in the movement beyond high school, providing leadership to the next generation of girls.

Margaret Woodward Anna Griekspoor Caitie Heiden

74 87 91

For outstanding service above and beyond expectations in a region of the council.

Patty Zies Lisa Thompson

80 Wheatbelt 87 Wiedemann

President's Award

Recognizes an entire service delivery team or committee whose support of Girl Scouts leads to a significant impact in reaching council goals.

Silver Award Committee Patty Zies Mary Birket Jamie Hollon Caitie Heiden Delynn Nelson Gennifer Winger Jeanne Griffith Elizabeth Johnson Terri Schmitz

Gold Award Committee Mary Jo Jurey Jaime Mills Tanya Honton-Leddy Tamilla Moore Ronda Bowen Terri Hutton Janine Eilert

Camp Staff Kay Willson "Crazy Lady" Savanna Sparrow "Sunny" Erin Winegar "Ladybug" Shelly Malcom "Merlin" Hanah Hill "Bubbles" Ruth Vernon "Ursula" Jordan Plowman "Pumpkin" Aimee Sebastian "Ninja Turtle" Juliann Rowland "Goofy" Dama Chrisman "Pepper" Kim Talbert "Curly"

Introducing new tools designed with your feedback!

Earning new badges is now more streamlined than ever.

You spoke, and we listened. This year, volunteers, girls, and families shared their thoughts on the process for earning Girl Scout badges—and we made a few important changes that you’ll see in the new badges rolling out this summer.

Volunteer’s Guide to the My Cookie Customers Badge* to

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Find tips and ideas

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Choices—do one:

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New badge booklets include a volunteer guide to help troop leaders plan and share badges with the troop.

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card, and ask their partner to guess the cookie. Brownies take turns going through the cards. For a challenge, them show the cookie have name and ask their partner to describe it!

Materials: order cards, index cards, pencils, cookie packages Be●a detective. Break Brownies into small teams. Have each group draw questions out of a hat to investigate.

How many kinds of Girl Scout Cookies are there? Which are the most popular?

How does Digital Cookie/Smart Cookies work? What are some of the cookie rewards?

How can customers donate cookies? Have each group share what they uncovered.

Try this: Play classic detective music!

Materials: order cards, prepared questions, cookie packages; computers, smartphones, or tablets

Make ● a notebook. Create a sample notebook using plain paper, a binder clip, and the front and back side of an empty cookie box (or any cardboard).

Show Brownies how you put it together.

Provide materials for them to make their own. Next, Brownies write the cookie names and descriptions on the pages.

Materials: order cards, cookie boxes or any cardboard, plain paper, binder clips, scissors, writing and coloring supplies

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meeting tools, and

additional resources

through this badge.

Step 2: Decide how to use money • 30–40 minutes your cookie

Ask: How would you like to use your earned cookie money?

Share: Let’s brainstorm ideas for ways to use the troop’s cookie money and then vote on your favorite choice. Next, you’ll set a troop goal so that you can stay on track!

Choices—do one: Draw ● a target. Model how to draw a target using a protractor (or cups, plates, and pot lids).

Ask, “Which goal is the biggest?

That one goes in the middle. Smaller goals can go in the outer rings.” Decide how many cookie packages Brownies will sell to help reach each goal. The outer ring should require fewer packages, and the center ring will need the most. Encourage Brownies to display their target at their cookie booth or have an adult share it online.

Materials: protractors, plain paper or poster paper, writing and coloring supplies Come ● up with a cheer.

Create two Brownie teams and give each the task of creating a cheer.

One team can create a “Sales Update” cheer. The other can create a “Goal Reached!” cheer. Have the teams share their cheer and teach the other group.

Try this: Encourage Brownies to record a video and share online with help from an adult!

Materials: paper, pencils Make ● a personal goals stick. Brownies can draw pictures of their goals on one side of wooden paint stirrers, while the other side indicates the number of packages needed to reach that goal.

A rubber band or thin ribbon tied into a tight bow can be used to track their goals.

Materials: wooden paint stirrers, black marker, rubber bands or thin ribbons

Step 3: Find customers

• 20–30 minutes

Ask: Who are your customers? Share: People often say they didn’t buy Girl Scout Cookies because they were never

Brownie *Detailed choice activities,

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help guide your troop

Step 1: Learn about Girl Scout Cookies® 30–40 minutes • Ask: What do you already know about Girl Scout Cookies?

Share: It’s much easier to sell when you know your product well! First, do some research on the different kinds of cookies, how much they cost, and what rewards you can earn. Look at Digital Cookie®/Smart Cookies® with an adult to learn about online selling.

and materials can

be found within the

Volunteer Toolkit

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BROWNIE • My Cookie

Badge booklets include pages for Girl Scouts to print and use during activities.

The enhanced Volunteer Toolkit now includes full badge overviews, new communication tools, and activities that are easier to follow and lead.

Customers | 1

minute gsLearn introduction. Simply log in to myGS, click the gsLearn button, and search for “badge.”

What are the new badges and awards?

Cookie Business badges for each year of Girl Scouting

Math in Nature badges for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors

Digital Leadership badges for each level

2022 Global Action and World Thinking Day Awards

Test drive the new badges at girlscouts.org/newbadges

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Gold Award Girl Scouts don’t just change the world for the better, they change it for good.

GSKH Gold Award Girl Scouts 2019-2020 Class

The Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9–12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national, and global challenges. Since 1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change.

Alexis Harper Throughout her years in school, Alexis noticed a considerable number of her peers coping with insecurities. She researched the topic and then developed ‘Positive Thoughts for Positive Self’, an initiative aimed at creating a conversation around positivity and create methods through which her peers could cultivate a happier life.

Ashtin McClung Aware that several communities in her county lacked access to public libraries, Ashtin went to work and devised a plan to make a change. She constructed three Little Free Libraries and placed them in Kanorado and Edson, Kan., benefiting their communities through increased access to reading materials. Working with the Goodland Public Library, she created a process to keep the libraries stocked with books throughout each year.

Devyn Crees Devyn created a summer camp program for underserved youth with support from volunteers at Good Neighbor. She was able to deliver several camps for local children, teaching them a variety of life skills during the programs.

After positive reception from families and volunteers alike, the curriculum and materials were passed over to Good Neighbor to continue delivering the program in the future.

Jenna Paul Jenna created a new garden at her school to function as both an educational opportunity and a pollinator garden. She incorporated native plants from Kansas into the garden with the advice from experts in the area to fully formulate her project concept. In tandem with planting perennials, she developed an educational booklet alongside her school’s science curriculum with instructions to continue maintaining the garden.

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Jessica Peppinger While working with children at her local church in Chanute, Kan., Jessica noticed a lack of playground and recreational activities for them. She built a new playground for children throughout her community to enjoy, and constructed a fence around the area to increase safety.

Jillian Bohl Identifying a need for safer outdoor spaces, Jillian devised a plan to move pedestrians and cyclists off roadways with a new walking trail. She collaborated with the Kansas Trails Council to devise her plan and worked with local landowners and city council members to create a trail layout.

Once she obtained proper permission to continue, Jillian gathered a crew of volunteers and got to work. Her project resulted in an accessible trail for community members of all ages to enjoy safely.

Lily Parks Concerned for the mental health of young community members, Lily created a suicide prevention and education program to share with local middle and high schools. She connected with Stop Suicide ICT to identify educational opportunities within the Wichita community and reached out to all USD 259 middle and high schools about her project. With the help of local mental health resources, Lily compiled prevention packets that were delivered to all local schools for their use.

Sarah Fawcett Sarah sought to reduce the number of plastic bags entering landfills and created her Ban the Bag program in response. The project aimed at creating community awareness and offering a challenge for local residents to pledge to reduce their plastic bag usage. Those that completed the pledge received five reusable t-shirt bags to start their journey and were encouraged to share their pledge with family and friends.

Savanna Sparrow Her passion for the outdoors inspired her to revitalize the cabins at Starwoods Outdoor Center. She built a support team and began going through cabins one at a time. Each item in the cabins was catalogued, refreshed or replaced, and a chart was made for each space detailing what items should be found inside. Her project produced handy cleaning lists, and guides to the activities offered at Starwoods.

Shelby Pearce Hoping to inspire drivers to be more thoughtful on the roads, Girl Scout Shelby developed a plan to educate her community on the types and risks of distracted driving. She set out researching data in the Hutchinson region, but soon realized she could expand the scope of her project and make a bigger impact. Her efforts led to the creation of a presentation that was delivered to community members and continues to be shared on social media.

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Summer Fun with Girl Scouts The great outdoors called and Girl Scouts answered! This summer girls of all ages zipped, climbed, sang, camped, and adventured through in-person summer activities once again. Between all of the fun at Starwoods and Camp Four Winds, more than 1000 Girl Scouts enjoyed a camp season like none other. Check out some of the fun from this year!

Want to see additional snapshots from this camp season? Head over to our Facebook group GSKH Sisterhood: Program Connections to discover more.

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2020-21 Top Sellers Congratulations to all the Top Sellers from the 2020-2021 Product Program year!

Fall Program Units 250+ Jordyn Cook Maddisen Scott Peyton Clark Naomi Allee Jasmin Davis Audrina Olds Kenzie Crum Bailey Thompson Natalie Pennington Cadyn Tschetter-Siedschlaw Loretta Freed Brooklyn Dvorak Abigail Zerbe Brylee Burgell

225+ Kinsley Schultze Isabella Lewellen

200+ Tenley Wittman Katelyn Jones Isabella Stewart Mikayla Watts Capella Hughey Gracie Calhoun

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Delilah Schlesener Katelyn Thompson Anistyn Sherman Brookelynn Vahling Alexis Tiedtke Claire Scott Ashlyn Klaus Hazel Enyart Lillie Purcell Gracie Smith Ava Grimes Josclyn Hubbell Jesah Monroy

135+ Sacora Kralicek Cashlyn Donohue Sydney Stromgren Brecken Shulda Keiran Shulda Alia Wright Kaymi Zink Alexa Ledwich Makayla Hays Amelia Bowles Madisyn Hays Madison Karnes Ashtyn Reust Molly Norman Aubree Topper Gracelynn Crocker Arrow Krueger

Makinna Cross Bria Havel Jaylie Heitmann McKinzey Price Maci Heier Natalie Gallagher Rorie Martin Jocelyn Shuck Talia Brown Natalie Carter Zaryn Thompson Rebecca Spencer Nichole Ashland Makenzie Herlan Janessa Knapp Mariana Patin Allie Keaton Eden Dudley Willow Dudley Kahlan Jansen Eliana Richards

Cookie Packages 2000+ Faith Holmes Abigail Zerbe Bella Wesley Chayanna Walker

1500+ Mariyah Bauman Adalynn Wilkie Brayla Griffin Payton Schartz Bryleigh McKenna Mikayla Watts Madison Morrow Jesah Monroy Kimberly Hollingshead

Destani Henderson Mya Hill Violet Allen Ayla Gard Olivia McCormick Niya Burks McKenna Taylor Gracie Calhoun Elizabeth Ard Maddisen Scott Arin Dickens Josclyn Hubbell Aria Cordes Li-ying Norlin AnnaBeth Tanner Jessica Peppinger AnnaLee Winters Chevaya Walker Esther Eddington Gintel Carter

1200+ Mariana Patin Emma Hay Calysey Walker MaryAnn Spindler Morgan Morris Alexa Nickerson Mackenzie West Courtney Parker Olivia Rhea Abagail Woosley Sarah Peck Kayleen Farmer Olivia Young Macey Dawson Riley Philpott Paityn Miller Braely Teter

750+ Jozlin Palsmeier Jordyn Cook Avery Compton Kayla Warren Zoe Dohrmann Acadia Griffin Brenlyn Richmond Caylee Garver Adrianna Shamblin Josalynn Everhart Kinsley Schultze Peyton Clark Brileigh Smith Paytlyn Ingalls Lucy Gehrer Alexia Spicer Andelyn Johnson

Hazel Enyart Bria Havel Capella Hughey Zaryn Thompson Brileigh Smith

Cadyn TschetterSiedschlaw Sophe Rhodes Abbigail Conley Cierra Griffin Eunnise Chamriho Capella Hughey Charley Basurto Caroline Vancourt Nevaeh Nagel Katrina Leddy Paige Mashak Kaley Mulligan Allison Wagoner Olivia Witten Audree Dean Janessa Knapp Brooklyn Samakin Maci VanAllen Rylee Hamby Brecken Morgan Ashlynn Reynolds Brooklin Strohm Hayley Branson Maci Morgan Alyssa Farris Lianna Sanchez Adisyn Fowler Destiny Baker Isabella Lewellen Aubree Topper Eleanor Stone Kinsley Watts Kaymi Zink Katelyn Jones Madison Grant Claire Scott Yoselin Aguilera Rebekkah Simon Peyton Wilson Hayley Scobee

Jessica Peppinger Lexus McCord Molly Norman Morgan Stevens Jesah Monroy

Zatrina Ellis Calypso Lee Addison Reed Riley Armstrong Isabella Lumbreras Lily Leonard Azreail Winger Sophie Hirst Helena Morrison Caitlyn Burgey Makenzy Carter Kailee Sutter Audrina Olds Isabella Stewart Hazel Enyart Jordan Landrum Savannah Stella Sophie Heck Makenna Schick Madyson Burrill Olivia Neeley Hannah CollinsMelcher Aubree Cadoret Alyson Sparman Molly Dehlinger Anasteyzia Hadsell Mariella Dreiling Jordan Cornwell Lily Thomas Aspen Cabamongan Ashlyn Klaus Brytnea Barkley Gracie Smith Kyndel Moore Ava Grimes Braylie Skelley Harley Sullivan Karleigh Sporleder Molly Norman Isla Smith

Gracyn Goins Mackenzie Chandler Hayden Powers Gabrielle Wilson Jasmin Davis Tiana Hardwell Alexis Wise Braelyn Russell Skye Jennings Emalee Evans Aaliyah LaBarge Kalleigh Curtis Parker Keasling Kayli Hecker Lexus McCord Adelynne Flaming Perri Crandall Aurora Wilson Kylee Smith Cami Rice Brynn Vieyra Lakota Persing Zoey Murphy Hailie Michels Kristina Perkins Liberty Miller Samantha Kocher Mallory Miller Kaidance Reed Lily Nold Madison Snodgrass

MaryAnn Spindler Jozlin Palsmeier Cadyn Tschetter-Siedschlaw Laura Steichen

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Troop Cookie Goal Photo Contest Winners

Troop 11200

This year, 12 lucky Girl Scout troops who entered the Troop Cookie Goal Photo Contest won an 5-foot folding table. These and other goalsetters showed what they've learned for the Cookie Program to become successful cookie entrepreneurs. Congratulations to the contest winners and all of the cookie bosses across Kansas for your efforts during this year’s Cookie program!

Troop 11272 Troop 40955

Troop 10607

Troop 30216

Troop 40373 Troop 41334

Troop 20040

Troop 41319

Troop 41459

Congratulations Mariyah!

We're excited to congratulate Mariyah B. from Wichita!

She's our second ever Wow Your Wheels contest winner who won with 437 votes!

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2021-2022 Product Program Fall Program Dates

Program Begins: September 17 Girl/Troop Orders Due:

The Fall Product Program Rally Thursday, September 16, 6:30 p.m.

October 13/14

Delivery Begins: November 3 Program Ends: November 19

Volunteer Training

ALL in gsLearn If you are a NEW troop, NEW Troop Leader or NEW Troop Product Manager and you have not heard from someone on the Product Program Team, CALL US! We want everyone to experience every benefit that participating in the product programs can provide troops and girls.

Ready to rally? Girl Scouts can start the Fall Product Program season with a virtual party and a few new friends. Say a great big "Hello" and meet our new CEO, Rolinda Sample. Make a new aquatic acquaintance while girls meet the penguins from Tanganyika, Pearl and Penny! No registration needed.

Join ZOOM Topic: Fall Product Program Rally https://zoom.us/j/96686397488 Meeting ID: 966 8639 7488 Passcode: riseup

The New Cookie Family Guide Girl Scouts, watch your mailbox in mid-December for your cookie program information. Girls can begin to take orders and get a jump on their inventory needs for the initial order due in January.

For all returning volunteers, trainings are in gsLearn. New Troop Product Managers and New Troop Leaders must attend cookie-ology 101 session either in-person or virtually. New volunteers who qualify will be contacted when it's time to register. Please contact a Product Program Specialist if you have not hear from them soon at info@gskh.org.

New Cookie: Adventurefuls An indulgent brownie-inspired cookie with caramelflavored crème and a hint of sea salt, Adventurefuls take cookie lovers on a delicious taste adventure just like Girl Scouts go on their own amazing adventures all year long.

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Fall Product Program Bingo To Play

Complete a bingo for your name to be put into a drawing for one of the XXL Plush Penguins!

Deadline

Nov. 19, 2021 Every bingo is 1 entry (Example: 5 bingos = 5 entries) A Blackout gets 15 entries!

Name: Troop:

Once complete, post/email a picture of your BINGO Card to info@gskh.org Deadline: November 19 16

New Uniforms for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors!

This summer, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) launched new uniforms that feature recycled materials and, for the first time in 20 years, new official apparel for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts (girls in grades K–5).

Inspired by vintage Girl Scout apparel and fashion trends of the ‘90s, the Daisy, Brownie, Junior Official apparel and accessories collection pairs nostalgic styles with eco-conscious materials. The collection includes oversized T-shirts and slim fit pants alongside retro accessories like scrunchies, and chunky headbands - all with a modern flair that both girls and parents will love. Now younger Girl Scouts can proudly pair their sash or vest with a variety of official apparel options that best showcase their personality and style.

The official apparel and accessories collection, ranging from $10-$39, has sustainable attributes and offers a range of items designed for comfort, durability, and style with details like pull-on waistbands and builtin undershorts found in the skort, simple snap hardware and two large pockets in the skirtall, matching color schemes in the sweatshirt-and-joggers loungewear set, and much more.

Both casual and formal options will be offered for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, as well as inclusive sizing options ranging from XXS–PXXL, to best complement all body shapes and fit preferences. The collection reflects comfortability and ecoconsciousness—two key factors that girls shared are important to them when they proudly represent the iconic Girl Scout Trefoil.

New items will be available for purchase in late August on girlscoutshop.com.

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Girl Scouts Love State Parks

The Fall Program Rally (virtual)

Haunted Stroll

Festival of Giving

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The Grinch: Virtual Sleepover

Meet the Koala (virtual)

Cookie Countdown (5 part virtual series)

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Council Information Southwest Region

South Central Region

North Region

Garden City Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468 114 Grant Ave. Garden City, KS 67846

Salina Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468 St. John's Lutheran Church 302 S. 7th Street Salina, KS 67401

Garden City Little House 108 Hackberry St. Garden City, KS 67846

Wichita Headquarters ( (888) 686-6468 360 Lexington Road Wichita, KS 67218 Augusta Little House 928 E. Kelly Ave. Augusta, KS 67010

East Region

Northwest Region

Newton Little House 715 Washington Road Newton, KS 67114

Emporia Regional Office Camp Double E ( (888) 686-6468 794 Road 200 Emporia, KS 66801

Hays Regional Office ( (888) 686-6468 2707 Vine St., Suite 8 Hays, KS 67601

Camp Four Winds 9236 SE Quivera Road Leon, KS 67074 Camp Starwoods 7800 S. 103rd St. West Clearwater, KS 67026

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Dickinson

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Ellsworth Barton

McPherson

Morris

Marion

Lyon

Double-E Chase

Reno

* Stanton

Grant

Haskell

Garden City Gray

Stevens

Seward

Meade

Emporia Coffey

Greenwood

Pratt Kingman

Kiowa

Starwoods

Clark Comanche

Barber

Sedgwick

x

*

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x

Cowley

Harper

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State Park Camping

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Allen

Edwards

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Harvey Butler

Ford

x

Stafford

Hodgeman

Finney

State Park

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Pawnee Kearny

Camp Property

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Rice

Hamilton

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Trego

Wallace

Greeley

Mitchell

NORTH Ottawa

NORTHWEST Logan

*X

K EY

Rawlins

Cheyenne

Girl Scout members get FREE access to basic/primitive campsites at 26 Kansas State Parks, thanks to the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Council’s partnership with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

To request a campsite reservation,

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Wilson Neosho

EAST Elk Chautauqua Montgomery

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you must complete an application form. This form can be obtained on our council website.

For more information, go to: kansasgirlscouts.org > Our Council > Our Camps > State Park Camping

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