Listening Post Fall 2014

FALL 2014

THE LISTENING POST

a new

GIRL SCOUT YEAR begins

GIRL SCOUTS–ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE COUNCIL

FROM THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR

Margaret Serrano-Foster, Board Chair and Tamara Woodbury, CEO

Dear Friends, As we write this, our summer camp program has just ended.

Almost 3,000 girls enjoyed an outdoor adventure at one of our camps outside Payson and Prescott. They made new friends, learned new songs, tried new things and overcame fears. And everyone made new memories.

Some girls had so much fun that they returned for another session! We also welcomed almost 500 girls who were new to Girl Scouts and to Girl Scout camp. Another 485 girls received financial aid that allowed them to attend. Our special thanks to the generous donors who gave the gift of summer camp to these girls.

Now we look forward to the start of a new school year and a new membership year for Girl Scouts.

In this increasingly complex world, we believe Girl Scouts becomes more relevant for girls than ever. In study after study, the benefits of Girl Scouting on girls’ lives are clear. From contributing to their academic success, their positive sense of self, their career choices and their life outcomes –Girl Scouting impacts it all. And the longer girls participate, the more they benefit. Our seniors and ambassadors are doing some amazing things.

We know that girls thrive in Girl Scouts through the support of their families and our caring volunteers. It is because of our enthusiastic and dedicated adult volunteers that we have such a vibrant council. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of you.

Consider becoming more involved this year. There are many roles to fill. And the benefits are great, including the opportunity to develop a relationship with a young woman who needs at least one caring adult in her life who sees her unique gifts and potential – setting her self-worth free to change the world.

Love,

Tamara Woodbury, CEO

Margaret Serrano-Foster, Board Chair

GIRL SCOUTS–ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE COUNCIL

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EDITORIAL Susan de Queljoe Heather Thornton writer Leandra Huffer contributer Matt Thesing managing editor copy editor

ART DEPARTMENT art direction/layout

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FEATURED

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FROM THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR

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REDEFINING LEADERSHIP

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THE ANNUAL MEETING

an annual meeting recap in photos!

WHAT’S GOOD?

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WOMEN & YOUNG WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS LUNCHEON

SEEN & HEARD

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troop notes and event highlights

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FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM

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WE ♥ OUR SUPPORTERS

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JUST FOR YOU

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A DAD’S PERSPECTIVE

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SISTER TO SISTER

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GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM BASICS

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THE SHORT LIST

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with Jordan and Justice Williams answering your burning program questions a list of upcoming programs

GIRL SCOUT ESSENTIALS get started on the right foot

EVERYTHING ELSE

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ADULT VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

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AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

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TRIBUTES & MEMORIALS

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ATTA GIRL!

Silver/Bronze and Religious Recognitions

a shout out to Brenda Wardon

LOOKING FORWARD

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WHAT’S NEXT

The Campaign for Girls in Arizona

REDEFINING LEADERSHIP

GIRLS TAKE THE LEAD AT THE 2014 ANNUAL MEETING Every year, Girl Scouts and volunteers gather at the Annual Meeting to celebrate the year’s accomplishments. The 2014 meeting, held in April at the Sheraton in downtown Phoenix, was unprecedented – it was 100 percent girl-led and girl-designed. And when girls lead, great things are accomplished.

Not only is the Annual Meeting the culmination of a fabulous Girl Scout year, but it also sets the tone for what girls hope to achieve in the coming year. And the girls were clear: they plan on continuing the Girl Scout tradition of building strong, female leaders. Our smart and confident young women are redefining leadership for the Girl Scout movement.

THE 2014 ANNUAL MEETING DESIGN TEAM & FACILITATORS Design team: these dedicated Girl Scouts met at least once a month from December through April planning all the details for this meeting.

Meeting facilitators: assisted the design team during the annual meeting, passing out materials and offering guidance to attendees during activities.

<< The Annual Meeting design team poses for a quick selfie before the meeting kicks off!

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Design Team (left to right): Maria Bartlett, Ellie Fessler, Caitlynn Barnes, Jordan Williams, Brittanee Hustad, Kaylin Smith, Justice Williams and Kendra Wardon.

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THE ANNUAL MEETING IN PHOTOS!

8:20am MEETING BEGINS.

After months of planning girls are ready.

“Our team talked a lot about what adults can do to help us learn to lead and be independent. There’s no real background required. It’s more about attitude,” says Ellie Fessler, a member of the Annual Meeting design team.

8 WAYS TO SUPPORT GIRL LEADERSHIP [AUTHORED BY OUR GIRLS!]

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We thrive when there is mutual respect and trust.

Listen more, before jumping to conclusions.

Give us the opportunity to learn from our mistakes.

Ask us if we need help before you jump in.

Encourage us to be independent.

8:40am THE “HUMAN KNOT.”

Girls engaged the membership by leading them in a leadership game! This activity challenged participants to use their communication and leadership skills to untangle themselves from a human knot.

Then to mix things up, participants were challanged to complete the task without speaking and with their eyes closed!

Tell us what we are doing right.

Be patient, friendly and excited for us.

Be a role model in all you do.

8:30am A LOOK BACK @ THE GIRL SCOUT YEAR.

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FEATURED

The past year was full of big goals set and achieved by Girl Scouts. Girls decided to contribute cookie proceeds to rebuilding Camp Sombrero and raised $550,000 by selling more than 3.2 million boxes of cookies—the largest cookie sale in GSACPC history! The first-ever, and hugely successful, Cookie Dessert Challenge complemented this year’s sale and offered a unique way for cookie customers to get involved. In addition, council staff implemented more advertising, the creation of a Girl Scout license plate (available soon!), the redesign of the council website and the Listening Post.

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9:10am AN INSPIRING PERSONAL STORY.

Special guest, and GSUSA National Board Chair, Connie Lindsey, shared her personal journey with Girl Scouting and the impact the organization has had in her life and the world. Connie grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and went to her first meeting for Brownie Troop 383 in a church basement.

The first time Connie put on her uniform, she said she felt like she “had put on superwoman’s cape.” She says that Girl Scouts was a place where she found value, worth and belonging. Connie grew up to be an advocate for girls, leading the nation in the “Girl Movement.”

9:40am WE’RE NOT BOSSY, WE’RE THE BOSS!

9:30am LEADERSHIP. REDEFINED.

Design team members Caitlynn and Maria shared their thoughts about what it means to be a leader.

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For girls, taking the lead is often confused with being bossy, which is why Girl Scouts of the USA launched “Ban Bossy,” a public service campaign calling on girls to reject gender stereotypes and stretch their leadership skills. Brittanee Hustad, a design team member, believes that girls identify deeply with the campaign’s message. “In today’s society, we purposefully or unintentionally discourage girls from exhibiting leadership qualities, which is translating into a generation of girls who are afraid to take the reins of leadership for fear of being called bossy,” Brittanee said, adding, “It's time to redirect the power of those words to girls, so that ‘girl’ and ‘leader’ are one and the same.”

fears and help others to do the same.

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dire situation, a smile in a stressful situation, and a kind heart in every situation.

Responsibility is a quality irreplaceable in a leader. Being responsible creates trust. Trust makes it easier to inspire, and all great leaders must know how to inspire.

The best kind of leader leads with a kind heart.

Leading with a kind heart means you keep the best interest of all in mind while helping those who are in need.

Leaders have a thirst for knowledge. Being willing to learn and grow makes a great leader.

Girls and volunteers formed small groups to discuss what characteristics make a leader and how adults can help girls lead. Throughout the meeting, the design team placed a huge emphasis on social media. Participants were encouraged to tweet photos of the event and their thoughts about girl leadership, using the hash tag GSAZLead.

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9:50am GIRLS ASK: WHAT’S YOUR COMMITMENT TO REDEFINING LEADERSHIP?

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THE ANNUAL MEETING IN PHOTOS!

10:15am #GSAZLEAD TRENDS ON TWITTER!

GSACPC’s Annual Meeting was the most popular topic to tweet about in Phoenix on the morning of the event!

When it was announced that our hash tag was trending, the girls burst into cheers and shouts.

10:35am A CANDID CHAT.

Margaret Serrano-Foster, Tamara Woodbury and Connie Lindsey reflected on the day’s events. They agreed that based on the success of the meeting and all the accomplishments of the Girl Scouts in 2013, our future is in good hands!

10:50am FLASH MOB SURPRISE!

During part of the meeting, the younger Girl Scouts met separately and learned a dance routine. Just before the meeting’s close, the girls rejoined the bigger group and erupted into their dance to the tune of “We’re All in This Together.” It didn’t take long for the audience to catch on and join the fun!

11:00am CONNIE LINDSEY GREETS A LONG LINE OF GIRL SCOUTS.

Not only did our special guest deliver an inspirational speech, but she also nearly missed her flight making sure that she posed for a photo with every girl who wanted one!

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SHOW GIRL SCOUT PRIDE, WHILE YOU DRIVE!

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Beginning September 25, you can order your Girl Scout license plate from http://servicearizona.com. Just like other novelty plates, Girl Scout license plates will cost $25. However, $17 of the proceeds will go directly back to our local council to support more of the Girl Scout programs and activities you love.

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CAMPAIGN UPDATE CAMPAIGN FOR GIRLS IN ARIZONA

Our girls have made the largest campaign contribution to date – raising $555, 813 during the 2014 cookie program. Way to go! Your efforts, along with the support of your families and our volunteers, will help build two cabins at The Leadership Center for Girls at Camp Sombrero.

If you’re envisioning cabins like those at Shadow Rim, you’ll be surprised to learn these cabins will sleep ten girls with separate accommodations for two adults, are equipped with both heating and cooling, and have shower and toilet facilities. Perfect overnight accommodations for a troop!

The cabins will be clustered in groups of three with a large deck connecting them together. They will also be raised up from the desert floor to allow water from the monsoon rains to run freely off the mountain and irrigate the desert plants in the landscape.

This, along with using recycled building materials, is in keeping with the girls’ desire to have an environmentally friendly space.

To date, we have raised $4.2 million for the Campaign for Girls in Arizona, with the expectation of receiving other large gifts in the next few months. We’re excited by the momentum of this campaign.

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A DAD’S PERSPECTIVE Dear Dads, When my oldest daughter started kindergarten she could finally become a Girl Scout. When I told her this, she looked confused and said, “Oh, OK…I wanted to be a mechanic, but alright.” Her response made sense, because in her world, Girl Scouts was the place where her father worked.

What became clear to me was that my two daughters are watching me and being influenced by my choices. As fathers or father figures, we have a huge impact on the intellectual, emotional, and physical development of our daughters. How we step into our unique roles and responsibilities for parenting girls will make a tremendous difference in who they become.

Research continues to mount that shows how the different parenting style of fathers is crucial to the physical, emotional and cognitive development of their children. In fact, when fathers are involved in their children’s lives, they perform better in school, have stronger relationships and have more career options.

That’s why Girl Scouts has been expanding their efforts to engage fathers and father figures with programs and events like father-daughter dances, hikes, and special camp sessions.

Most men don’t realize they can become involved in a deeper way —as Girl Scout volunteers. We invite fathers and father figures to join us, because we believe the benefits will be felt by all. Joe Kelly’s book, “Dads and Daughters,” outlines how we, as fathers, can learn through our relationships with our girls.

One of the most valuable lessons he believes we can learn is that we don’t have to be perfect for someone to love us deeply.

Scouting is clearly helping my daughters’ confidence grow. I see them developing healthy friendships and learning about being of service to their community. I am convinced that, as fathers, we have an even greater opportunity to positively impact our daughters’ lives by volunteering with Girl Scouts.

The world’s future is brighter when girls are empowered to fully embrace their leadership potential. The journey forward is made up of many small steps. And when we are present in our daughters’ lives, everyone’s potential grows.

Please join me as a volunteer as we raise our daughters and strengthen the Girl Scouting movement.

This fall, Girl Scouts will hold several fun father-daughter hikes where you can strengthen your bond with your daughter and learn how you can get more involved with Girl Scouts.

I look forward to meeting you and your daughters.

Sincerely,

Matt Thesing P.S. For more information about these hikes and volunteer opportunities, or to receive emails about future father-daughter events, contact me at gsfathers@girlscoutsaz.org.

JUST FOR YOU

I know my parenting skills are not perfect. And I’m always looking for help in raising my daughters. Girl

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FATHER-DAUGHTER HIKES Invite your daughter to join you on one of these fun hikes. » September 28 – Flagstaff » October 19 –West Valley

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» November 23 – East Valley » December 14 – Camp Sombrero

PARENTS + VOLUNTEERING = F U N !

Moms and dads across the state are working hard to provide a healthy life for their daughters, spend quality time with them and support all of their endeavors.

With so much to do and needs everywhere, sometimes Girl Scouts can feel like, to be involved or… not to be involved? We caught up with a few parents who wouldn’t have it any other way.

NICHELLE WILLIAMS VOLUNTEER FOR 13 YEARS DAUGHTERS: JORDAN & JUSTICE

“Initially, I didn’t choose to volunteer for Girl Scouts. I was one of those moms who just wanted to help. Over time, it’s natural for a helping mom to become a volunteer. I’m thankful, because Jordan, Justice and I have an awesome relationship! We grew together in Girl Scouting. Now that they are both teens ready to graduate high school, I really love that they feel so comfortable to talk to me about anything and everything. Not too many parents get to experience this type of honest and open communication with their teenage daughters.”

CASEY FAULTNER VOLUNTEER FOR 6 YEARS DAUGHTERS: BARBARA & KALI

“I love being a troop leader for my daughters. The program helps put an emphasis on the value of their ideas and interests. From neighborhood encampments to dances and golf – we do a variety of activities focused on them, not me or another adult. I also believe my involvement in this girl-focused movement – in a role that hasn’t traditionally been a father’s role – builds a solid foundation to their self-worth, and shows them their dad would do anything for them.”

DEB JESKEWITZ VOLUNTEER FOR 1 YEAR DAUGHTER: KIANA

“Sharing Girl Scouting is sharing something creative, fun, and full of different experiences. It’s so special.

Whether we are learning about service and packing food boxes for Feed My Starving Children together, or getting to watch her do things I’ve never imagined – like being full of energy and ‘alive’ at 4am for cookie TV segments – I love being a part of it all with Kiana.”

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SAVE the DATE

satur day, nov ember 15 , 201 4 MEET THE 2014 HONOREES Through their ambition and leadership, Girl Scouts, both past and present, are doing wonderful things to add value to our neighborhoods, cities and ultimately build the groundwork for a better world. We are excited to introduce the 2014 Women & Young Women of Distinction honorees! They are leaders among their peers and model Girl Scout values in all they do. Along with the Promise Awardees, they will be honored at our luncheon on November 15 at the Arizona Biltmore.

For tickets and information, visit girlscoutsaz.org/wywd.

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION DIANE ENOS is the president of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian

Community, and the second woman to hold this office. She was the first member of the Salt River Indian Community to become a lawyer. She has spent her entire professional life in community service, promoting education and creating opportunities for the traditional Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) way of life to flourish.

KATE GALLEGO is the first woman to represent District 8 on the Phoenix City

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Council. She serves as Vice-Chair of the Plan Phoenix initiative and is focused on economic development for the city. Kate is committed to improving the community, and is an advocate for volunteers and national service programs.

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MITZI MONTOYA is the new Vice President and Dean of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Group at Arizona State University and serves on the board of the Center for Entrepreneurship. She is committed to growing the entrepreneurial spirit of the university and building collaborations throughout the Valley.

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YOUNG WOMEN OF DISTINCTION ARIEL CARR, a senior at Centennial High School in Peoria, lets everyone know

they are special and supported through random acts of kindness. She realized this value has the potential to be contagious and can affect greater change in the world when shared. So, she’s developing “Keep it Kind,” a pass-it-on project inspiring people to fuel a chain reaction of compassion, one good turn at a time.

BRITTANEE HUSTAD fights for those who can no longer speak for themselves, with her Gold Award project, “Stifle the Silence.” She is bringing attention to the issues of teen depression and suicide, including how to recognize warning signs, and how to help families whose teens have committed suicide find hope. She is a junior at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix.

HANNAH STEVENSON is part of the advanced STEM scholar program at

Perry High School in Chandler, where she is a junior. She is also a competitive athlete and member of the varsity volleyball team. She is helping to bring greater recognition to girls’ high school sports through her efforts in building and maintaining her team’s website and teaching other students how to develop websites for their teams.

PROMISE AWARDS Each year, GSACPC also recognizes several community members, who although never Girl Scouts, demonstrate our values in their life and work. The 2014 Promise Awards will honor:

JUDY JOLLEY MOHRAZ is the first president and CEO of The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, and now a Trustee. She furthered the vision of Virginia G. Piper and built a vibrant foundation supporting arts and culture, children, education, healthcare, older adults and religious organizations throughout Maricopa County.

HARRY PAPP, the managing partner of L. Roy Papp & Associates, is a dedicated servant whose charitable endeavors touch every sector of the community, including the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona State University, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and GSACPC. With two daughters of his own, he is passionate about expanding and providing opportunities to all girls.

WELLS FARGO is an active community partner, supporting organizations

that improve our communities, especially in the areas of education and financial literacy. They value teamwork, leadership, diversity and ethics in serving the community.

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e are Jordan and Justice, Ambassadors in Troop 317.

As we look to graduating high school this year and next, we feel confident and secure in ourselves, each other and know we are prepared for what lies ahead. We think this has a lot to do with Girl Scouting. We want to share a little about how our real-life family bond has been strengthened through our Girl Scout bond.

We began as Daisies, and although we are one year apart, we have been able to create lasting memories together as Girl Scout sisters (and literal sisters!).

We both have received the benefits that Girl Scouts offers all girls, like getting to try fun new activities, traveling, and developing strong leadership skills. And through all our shared experiences, we have also gained something far more valuable—a deep bond with one another, and our mom, that’s built on trust, respect and love.

Our mother is a very active volunteer; she has been our troop leader, trains other volunteers and is a member of the Community Practice Team. While we are happy that she spends time working toward a cause she is passionate about, we feel extra-blessed, since the time we have spent with her in Girl Scouts has been so valuable.

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We do activities filled with lessons to explore who we are separately, and as a family. Since our mom has been there the entire time we’ve been Girl Scouts, she’s been there when we needed her most.

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Girl Scouts is one of the foundations of our relationship.

We’ve grown very close over the years and we have a lot of adventures to talk about. We’ve also learned a lot about life and about each other. One of the most valuable lessons our

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JUSTICE & JORDAN WILLIAMS

Girl Scouts is one of the foundations of our relationship.

We’ve grown very close over the years and we have a lot of adventures to talk about.

mom taught us is that you only get what you give— the harder you work, the more gratifying the results will be. And Girl Scouts has taught us just how capable we are.

Warm Wishes,

Justice and Jordan Williams

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BASICS

GET THE BASICS ON GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS It’s the start of a new Girl Scout year and a great time to plan major activities and events. When just starting out, most members have questions, because there’s lots of information to digest!

To help get you started, we pulled the basic information about GSACPC programs together, including a selection of upcoming activities. Don’t forget, the council offers much more than what you see here. The full activity calendar, all program guidelines and registration details can be found on our new and improved website, www.girlscoutsaz.org/programs.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Council events and programs are created in adherence to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). GSLE is the national learning and development model which provides girls with a wide variety of opportunities geared toward 15 leadership outcomes.

The following online resources will help you to learn more about GSLE: »» GSLE orientation: girlscouts.org/gsle »» Girl Scout Journeys: girlscouts.org/program/journeys »» Girl Scout earned awards and Journey requirements: girlscouts.org/program/girlsguide

FOCUS AREAS

Girl Scouts of the USA has determined five focus areas – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Financial Literacy, Healthy Living, Environmental Stewardship and Global Citizenship – as the areas of leadership necessary to benefit our future communities. Choose from a variety of these programs, throughout the Girl Scout year, to ensure a well-balanced leadership experience for girls.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN AN EVENT OR PROGRAM?

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All registered Girl Scouts are invited to attend any of the events/programs for their age level.

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GIRL SCOUT JOURNEYS AND STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS

Did you know? The content of our Journey series have been correlated (by grade level) to the Health & PE, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies standards for all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia!

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WHAT ROLE DO COUNCIL-SPONSORED PROGRAMS PLAY IN A MEMBER’S ACTIVITY SCHEDULE? Council-sponsored programs, events and trips are provided for members to secure earned recognitions, service opportunities, and leadership trainings in large group settings. Its primary purpose is to provide programs often difficult to reproduce with limited area resources, and to allow for council-wide group interaction.

The council’s goal is to serve all girls and support leaders throughout the council’s jurisdiction.

Council-sponsored programming is one way this is accomplished, and is intended to supplement troop/ group-initiated programs, not replace them.

HOW DO WE REGISTER FOR COUNCIL SPONSORED EVENTS?

The quickest and easiest way to register for program is the online registration system. Please visit our website and follow the directions to complete your program registration. Program fees are due with submission of your activity registration form. Use one registration form and payment per event. Contact RegHelp at 602.452.7030 with any questions.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE To ensure every girl can participate in Girl Scouting, need-based assistance is available for membership dues, uniforms, program and camp fees and other Girl Scouting expenses. Contact the council administrative office (602.452.7000) or visit our website to apply.

CANCELLATIONS

In the event GSACPC finds it necessary to cancel a program, all processed registrations and payments will be fully refunded.

REFUND POLICY

The council cannot accept cancellation or refund requests over the phone; it must be documented in writing by e-mail, fax, in person or mail. The procedures are as follows:

1. Refunds will not be given for programs or events under $5.

2. Refunds for cancellations will be processed as follows: • • • •

Five or fewer business days before the event — 0%.

6-10 business days before the event — 50%.

11-15 business days before the event — 75%.

16 business days before the event — 100%.

REGISTRATION TIMING

Unless otherwise noted, all programs will open registration at least three (3) months prior to start date and close two (2) weeks prior to start date.

WAITING LISTS MINIMUM ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

All events have a minimum attendance requirement in order to run the event. If the minimum attendance requirement is not met when the event registration closes, it will be cancelled. Should an event be cancelled by the council, you will receive notification via e-mail or mail and a full refund will be processed.

PRINT RESOURCES

The following materials are available at the Council Shop: The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting (all levels), Skill Building Sets, and Girl Scout Journey Books.

Waiting lists are maintained for all full programs. Notifications will be forwarded as space becomes available.

ADULT SUPERVISION & SAFETY

The safety and well-being of all girls and adults is always our priority. Please review the Safety Activities Checkpoints form before planning Girl Scout events and trips.

You can find this resource on our website at girlscoutsaz.org/resources/formsdocuments/safety-activity-checkpoints

ONLINE RESOURCES

All opportunities can be found on our website at www.girlscoutsaz.org/programs. Here’s a description what to look for based on your needs: Get Started Now – a two-month quick view of upcoming programs.

Activity Calendar – year-round program listings with links to register online.

Adult Learning Calendar – training opportunities for girls in 10th grade through adults.

Outdoor Program – year-round outdoor program opportunities.

Summer Camp – summer camp information, program brochure and details.

Girl Scout Signature Events – council-wide celebrations worth checking out!

Community Partnership Program – community organizations offering GSLE-based programs.

Girl Leadership Opportunities – all information on service opportunities, highest awards, how to become a program aide or camp counselor, faith-centered programs, trips and more.

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THE SHORT LIST

MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION AT girlscoutsaz.org!

Questions about council program? Call 602.452.7000 or email girlprogram@girlscoutsaz.org.

IT’S YOUR CAMP – LOVE IT!

JUNIOR ARTIST BADGE

grades 2-12 | September 21 | $5 per person Willow Spring Program Center (Prescott)

grades 4-5 | October 4 | $7 adults | $15 girls i.d.e.a. Museum (Mesa)

Help us beautify and improve the land at Willow Springs by digging swales, planting grass seed, and learning more about Willow’s watershed.

Learn about how artists express themselves through art and make your own masterpiece by experimenting with drawing tools and color.

ROAD RUNNERS

grades 6-12 | October 12-17 | $375 Willow Springs Program Center (Prescott)

YOU GOTTA HAVE HEART

grades K-5 | September 27 | $5 Halle Heart Children’s Museum (Tempe)

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Travel through eight interactive stations and learn the benefits of eating a balanced diet, healthy habits and exercise! Girls receive a “Lub Dub” Halle Heart mascot fun patch.

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TASTE OF SHADOW RIM WEEKEND grades 4-8 | October 3-5 | $50 adults | $75 girls Shadow Rim Ranch (Payson)

Round up your troop and see what Shadow Rim Ranch has to offer. Archery? Take aim! Climbing?

Step up! Canoes? We've got those, too! The adventure and fun never stops at Shadow Rim and we want you to be a part of it.

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Girls meet at Willow for a day of trip planning (budgeting, choosing sites, and planning meals).

Then they hit the road for four days, traveling across Arizona!

GIRL SCOUT NIGHT @ PHOENIX COYOTES grades K-12 | October 18 | $28 Jobing.com Arena (Glendale)

Watch as the Coyotes take on the LA Kings and receive a free fun patch! Girl Scouts will also participate in a service project making a hair accessory that will be donated to Crisis Nursery.

GIRL SCOUTS STEM DAY

grades 6-12 | October 18 | $4 adults | $10 girls The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (Gilbert)

Girls and parents participate in interactive STEM activities, hear from professionals and learn about STEM career options.

JUNIOR JOURNEY WEEKEND

grades 4-5 | October 24-26 | $60 per girl Willow Springs Program Center (Prescott)

Begin the Agents of Change Journey and discover your inner super hero, all while earning the Power of Team Award.

MEDICAL MYSTERY TOUR grades 2-8 | October 25 | $8 Carrington College (Mesa)

Root for the Arizona Cardinals versus the St. Louis Rams and participate in fun events just for Girl Scouts and friends. From a 40 yard dash with the mascot, to a cheerleading clinic with the Cardinals Cheerleaders, this day is sure to be a blast!

DRUMS OF THE WORLD @ MIM

grades 3-12 | November 15 | $13 Musical Instrument Museum (Scottsdale)

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to a fun, informative, and musical day featuring the Kawambe-Omowale African Drum and Dance Theatre troupe. Learn about, play and make drums from around the world!

Plus, this is a special opportunity to tour Beyond the Beat: Drums of the World exhibition, with an African dance lesson and much more!

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JUST FOR YOU

Explore the fields of dental assisting, dental hygiene, medical assisting, billing and coding, pharmacy technology, physical therapy and veterinary assisting. Plus, tour the Carrington College campus and try activities to explore the world of medicine.

GIRL SCOUT DAY @ CARDINAL STADIUM

grades K-12 | November 9 | $46-$51 University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale)

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BROWNIE JOURNEY OVERNIGHT

RENDEZVOUS WITH A COMET

Join fellow Girl Scout sisters to experience the WOW! Wonders of Water Journey. Discover the importance of water, connect with others who make water their business, and create a water conservation plan.

Participate in a daring mission to take an up-close look at a comet as it streaks its way across the galaxy. Plot a successful course to rendezvous with the comet and launch a probe to collect scientific data. Don't miss this fun voyage to test your math, science, problem-solving and team work skills!

grades 2-3 | November 15-16 | $60 Willow Springs Program Center (Prescott)

GIRL SCOUT DAY @ THE PHOENIX ZOO

grades K-8 | December 28 | $20 adults | $18 girls Phoenix Zoo (Phoenix)

Animal observation, habitat conservation, playtime fun and friends – enjoy a wildly wonderful winter day at the Zoo. Earn Girl Scout recognitions while learning about animals and their habitats, the environment and conservation efforts taking place at the Zoo and beyond.

grades 4-10 | March 14 | $15 Arizona Challenger Center (Peoria)

EXPLORE ARIZONA

grades 2-5 | March 21 | $3 Hassayampa River Preserve (Wickenburg)

Spend time at one of The Nature Conservancy's preserves in Arizona to explore nature, learn about local ecosystems, and speak with professionals about careers in conservation.

WORLD THINKING DAY 2015

grades K-12 | February 21 | $8 (early bird) Margaret T. Hance Park (Downtown Phoenix)

JUST FOR YOU

Join Girl Scouts’ annual global celebration, World Thinking Day. Gather your sister Girl Scouts, friends, and family to come tour the world with you! Sample food from various cultures, play games and make crafts from all over the world.

The GSUSA 2015 theme is "We can create peace through partnerships,” to focus on coming together for peace.

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Learn more about National Convention at girlscoutsaz.org/national-convention or by contacting Jackie Violette at 602.452.7012 or jackie@girlscoutsaz.org.

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SEEN & HEARD KATE NELSON of

Troop 438 donated 10 inches of her hair to benefit children who have long-term hair loss. Your new ‘do’ looks great, Kate!

Cookie season flashback to the moment when the Suns Gorilla tried to snag a box of Thin Mints from TROOP 301!

BEFORE

AFTER

After a rewarding first cookie sale, Brownie KIANA celebrated selling nearly 1,700 boxes of cookies! Boy, did she enjoy that Disneyland trip!

SHARE YOUR STORY! Submit your troop notes to stories@ girlscoutsaz.org to be featured in the next Listening Post! ■

Girl Scouts showed up for the COMMUNITY WORSHIP AND WORKDAY event in south Phoenix. The girls worked to help transform a plot of land into a community garden.

WHAT’S GOOD

Almost 50 Girl Scouts were honored for earning their My Promise My Faith pin and/or Religions of the World patch at this afternoon tea. FAITHCENTERED GIRL SCOUTING encourages a girl to be herself, while learning who she is and what she values, study prominent women of her faith, participate in her faith traditions and celebrations, and put her faith into action to improve her community.

To learn more, visit: girlscoutsaz.org/ programs/faith-centered-scouting.

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SEEN & HEARD

Almost 40 BROWNIES earned the All About Arizona Bird Badge in April with the help of the Sonoran Audubon Society.

The girls spent the day learning about birds, doing crafts and going on a bird walk to spot the creatures in the wild.

How low can you go? Girls line up to find out at the first-ever

SUMMER BEACH PARTY at Camp Sombrero! More than 400

WHAT’S GOOD

girls and their families enjoyed a day filled with Girl Scout fun, great food and games.

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Almost 1,200 GIRL SCOUTS had a sleepover on Chase Field in June! The girls got to see the Diamondbacks beat the Giants, march in the pre-game parade and watch the fireworks show.

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Daisies in TROOP 2708 made a paws-itive difference with their donation of $100 of hard-earned cookie proceeds to an animal shelter in Pinetop.

Girls gather around to make maracas and learn about Girl Scouting at EL DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS, a festival hosted by the Latino Institute that celebrates our most valuable asset—our youth!

Seniors and Ambassadors from TROOP 2305 used their sewing skills to make dresses for the Little Dresses of Africa organization.

These simple dresses are made from pillow cases and distributed through the orphanages, churches and schools in Africa.

What a great example of the Girl Scout principles of service and sisterhood!

SEEN & HEARD The FINANCIAL LITERACY INNOVATION CIRCLE celebrates their first anniversary. Together, they develop strategies to enhance the council’s financial literacy programs.

Thank you for helping TROOP 2220 collect bottle caps last September! In the spirit of using resources wisely, these crafty girls used the bottle caps to create nature-themed artwork. They also planted sustainable herbs and learned about recycling!

From left to Right: Genevieve Watson, Retired Phoenix College Financial Aid Director; Brenda Wardon, GS Cookie Volunteer; Jeanine Bashir, GS Program Manager; Karen McDade, Financial Advisor and Keva Womble, Arizona Community Foundation.

Volunteers at the Arizona Pipe Trades Training Center introduce Girl Scouts to the fields of plumbing and material engineering during the PLAYING WITH FIRE PROGRAM. Fort Mohave Daisy TROOP 316 donated 120 boxes of Girl Scout cookies through Gift of Caring to the local Military for Moms group. The girls also helped pack care packages for moms who are serving overseas.

How do girls who sold 1,000+ COOKIES celebrate their hard work? With a luau of course!

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WHAT’S GOOD

Every Girl Scout has a special man in her life! Scout DADS, BROTHERS OR MALE ROLE MODELS treated the special ladies in their lives to a night on the dance floor.

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SEEN & HEARD ARIZONA GIRL SCOUT HONORED AS NATIONAL YOUNG WOMAN OF DISTINCTION Girl Scouts of the USA has selected Arizona Girl Scout, Morgan Serventi, as one of ten Gold Award recipients to be honored as a 2014 National Young Woman of Distinction. Morgan received the Visionary award at the GSACPC’s 2013 Women & Young Women of Distinction luncheon.

Morgan accepts the Visionary Award at the 2013 Women & Young Women of Distinction luncheon hosted by GSACPC.

Morgan was selected for the award because of her efforts to improve communities and activate change in the world by creating and facilitating her Take Action project, “Power of Poo.” She created a biodigester that uses methane gas from animal excrement as a source of power and a green energy alternative. It allows people to build a portable, affordable, and easily maintained machine out of simple materials when supplies are scarce. This program has been adopted by a Navajo reservation in Arizona and in the heart of Kenya.

GIRL SCOUT CAMPING DOESN’T NEED TO END… THERE’S TROOP ENCAMPMENTS! Another summer gone, but certainly not forgotten! This summer, our campers had the time of their lives exploring nature, tapping into their artistic talents, and creating life-long friendships. Although summer camp is over, the fun doesn’t have to stop! Troops can book encampments year-round at Camp Shadow Rim, which recently updated some cabins, installed a zip line, and has a new volleyball court! To schedule your mini-camp session, email encampments@girlscoutsaz.org.

ANNA MARIA CHÁVEZ VISITS PHOENIX!

WHAT’S GOOD

In April, GSUSA CEO Anna Maria Chávez was honored at the Chicanos por la Causa Anniversary Dinner. Chávez, an Arizona native, was recognized for her leadership and dedication to providing more opportunities to girls and women on a national scale. While here, she visited the council’s offices, talked to staff and learned more about our plans for the Leadership Center for Girls and Women.

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Tamara Woodbury and Anna Maria Chávez snap a quick pic before Troops 5105 and 105 start the flag ceremony at the CPLC Anniversary Dinner. << GSUSA CEO, Anna Maria Chávez, poses with several GSACPC Board Members at the CPLC Anniversary Dinner.

From left to right: Karilyn Van Oosten, Lupe Camargo, Anna Maria Chávez and Lydia Aranda.

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VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON Volunteers are the heartbeat of Girl Scouts, and their dedication and commitment is the first step in providing the Girl Scout experience to any girl who wants it. Their efforts were honored April 26 at the volunteer recognition luncheon.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION Through extraordinary efforts, Girl Scout volunteers Rachael Ridley and Marg LeBlanc organized humanitarian relief after the 2013 Yarnell fire. They mobilized volunteers to help secure donation sites, organized items to be distributed to those in need, and then transported these items.

APPRECIATION PIN Appreciation Pin is given to those whose service is outstanding, is above and beyond the expectations of their position, is delivered to at least one of the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighborhoods and contributes to the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals and objectives. Not pictured: Michele Sharar

Laura Baughman

Gloria Beaudrot

Ann Becker

Kim Belcher

Susan Brown

Ana Colombo

Lynda Cull

Holly Dickinson

Meg Foote

Tina Hayes

Connie Higgins

Kristy Jacobs-North

Nikki Lober

Andrea Polyak

Stephanie Willison

THANKS BADGE Thanks Badge acknowledges those whose service is truly outstanding, and has made a significant impact Gabi Reil on the entire Girl Scout organization. Gabi has served scouts in Arizona and Europe and has been a facilitator, Gold Award advisor, First Aid instructor and STEM advisor.

2013-2014 MEMBER NUMERALS The service year recognition is given to adults, acknowledging the number of years spent as a member of Girl Scouts. This includes membership as a girl.

40 YEARS

45 YEARS

Rita Collom Wayne Douglas Priscilla Gale

Linda Nicholson Gabriele Reil 50 YEARS

Jane Burtnett Barbara Gustafson Linda Riley 55 YEARS

Shirley Biber 60 YEARS

Rebecca Whitney 70 YEARS

Joyce Maienschein Virginia Ross

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EVERYTHING ELSE

Ginger Allen Ginger Allingham Mary Bauer Gloria Beaudrot Judith Brengi Phyllis Gay Frances Grumbling Diane Jackson Susan L.K. Law

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EVERYONE’S INVITED

PARTICIPATE IN FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM The Fall Product Program is a council-sponsored, money-earning activity which supports Arizona Girl Scouts and girl learning! Proceeds from the program help fund troop and council-wide operations, all while girls learn key skills.

Why should my troop participate?

It’s a great way for troops to earn money for fun and adventure at the BEGINNING of the Girl Scout year.

In fact, at least $1 per item sold goes directly to your troop. This is more than the cookie program!

The program also encourages budding entrepreneurs to practice goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics.

Plus, participants recieve a bonus reward for the 2015 cookie program: all troops participating in the Fall Product Program can select one cookie booth site a week before the general booth rounds begin.

How does it work?

Girls sell nuts and candy, magazine subscriptions and photo keepsakes to friends and family.

Girl Scouts at every age level are allowed to participate. Just make sure you are currently registered and if you are in a troop, make sure your troop is registered, too.

Where do girls sell?

It’s a “friends and family” sale. So, all girls can reach out to their close network face-to-face and/or through a secure online program called Nut-E.

When is it?

September 20 – November 9.

Plan to attend the 2014 Fall Product Kick-Off! Check out the details on the next page.

WE ♥ OUR SUPPORTERS! Our goals to serve more girls and to serve girls more are not possible without contributions from generous donors and organizations. In the past several months, two key programs received much needed support from:

WHAT’S GOOD

In April, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation awarded GSACPC $288,000 to sustain and expand the capacity of the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (GSBB) program in Arizona. Celebrating 20 years of program in 2014, Girl Scouts Beyond Bars is a groundbreaking prevention program, and empowers girls to not only reconnect with their imprisoned mothers, but also break the intergenerational cycle of incarceration.

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In July, the APS Foundation awarded more than $1 million to nine nonprofit groups in Arizona, including GSACPC, to support STEM programs. We received $60,000 to support Imagine STEM, which includes workshops throughout the state, program boxes for use in troop settings, training for adult volunteers and parents, and two additional Lego League robotics teams for girls.

We are so grateful to have the backing of Bob and Renee Parsons and the APS Foundation, who understand the value of Girl Scouting and its long-term impact on girls.

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FALL PRODUCT KICK-OFF!

Join your fellow Girl Scout families at the Fall Program Kick-off! Taste the product, swap crafts, and enjoy park amenities like pedal boats, volleyball, bouncy house, splash pad and unlimited amusement rides. Bring the whole gang - open to troops, families, and friends.

Enchanted Island @ Encanto Park September 20, 2014 | 10am – 2pm $10/person | 2 & under FREE

REGISTER TODAY!

girlscoutsaz.org/forms/fall-kick-off

GIRL SCOUT ESSENTIALS GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT FOOT 1. STARTER KITS

Along with the new school year, comes another year of Girl Scout fun and adventures! The most efficient way to ensure you have everything you need is by picking up the Girl Scout Starter Kit at the Council Shop or online (prices vary).

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See the back cover for more info on the Council Shop and Starter Kits!

2. GIFT CARDS

2.

JUST FOR YOU

While you’re at the shop, consider picking up a gift card. They make excellent (time-saving) birthday presents for the Girl Scouts in your life, and can be used for store purchases, program, and more!

3. SHOP CATALOG

Don’t forget to check your mailbox, or go online, for the latest GSUSA catalog. It’s filled with coupons which can be used online through the end of September.

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RECOGNITIONS girl scout

BRONZE award

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. A girl and her team find and research a problem in their community. They plan a Take Action Project that addresses the root cause of the problem, and ultimately make a positive difference in the community. In the process, girls develop confidence, meet new people and build relationships with their Girl Scout sisters.

January 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 15, 2014 There were 31 different Bronze Award Take Action project reports submitted. The projects included helping animal rescue groups, creating or improving outdoor classrooms for schools, educating people about the dangers of texting and driving, helping nursing home residents garden, and helping to fight hunger around the world.

Troop 33

Sara Andrea

Millie Bailey Avery Durbin Elise Goodwin Alyson Johns Isabella Lunifeld Rachel MacWilliam Kaitlyn Miller Alexandra Nickle Layna Palmero Troop 266

Veronika Henkel

Taylore Henkel Victoria Ogbonnayo Magdalene Rogers Savannah Stradling Ava Zerilli

Troop 358

Madison Dancziger

Sara Dessenberger Kamryn Fishback Riley Heim Katie Kovaly Kaitlynn Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil

Troop 404

Fiala Richard Troop 417

EVERYTHING ELSE

Emma Beattie

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Jennifer Beltran Bianca Cline Dawn Connolly Selena Garcia Zoe Griffey Ashley Meekma Soraya Movassaghi Jasmine Romero Christina Schweiss Molly Wiseman Diana Zaun

Troop 550

Emma Dessoy

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Yory Diana Reagan Grimes Cecelia Richter Gabrielle Roman Abigail Schwartz Isabella Sechrest Maya Whiley Troop 576

Barbara Drejza

Kristy Gagliardi Emilia Keadle Erin Pierson Morgan Prather Vivian Stich Troop 601

Anastasia Barry

Guenevere Coury Alexa Gray Elizabeth Henderson Savannah Hendrix Sofia LaBrozzi Audra Poe Isabella Schnyder

Troop 663

Samantha Eckert Alexandria Fox Keelin Harper Joelle Hernandez Genica Lopez Andrea Mulligan Anh-Thu Tran Katelin Weber Troop 745

Grace Adams

Isabella Bowles Annika Buelt Lauren Craig Alia Cummins Hali Gladish Tyler Lamphier Andrea Linder Kelsie Rueckert Amelia Sperling

Lily Tantillo Brittany Whitesides Troop 885

Kylie Hood Victoria Munguia Jordan Russon Audrey VanStee Troop 1028

Anna Bacarella Halle Burnette Alyssa Crawford Grace Friend Abigail Mitchell Lauren Parkey Shelby Romney Cara Smith

Troop 1131

Theresa Allred

Caroline Baxter Caylyn Chipman Ashlyn Godbehere Callie Kapanicas Mary Keffer Emily Major Ella Petrine Noemi Santaella

Troop 1187

Taylor Doughty

Haley Falknor Madison Hunkele Mayah Kenzer Arielle Leiser Cynthia McChesney Josie Piper Lilly Smyser Maggie Votruba Troop 1217

Mary Elias

Lexi Flewelling Angelica Flori Shianne Georgianni Olivia Newman

Paige Newsom Maya Sharp Grace Valandra Hannah Willis Erin Willis

Anysa Mejia Brieanna Peacock Nina Short Madison Sunter Abbigail Young

Troop 1270

Troop 1585

Ashley Bush

Julianna Carson Sarah Eads Teara Martin

Troop 1330

Makailin Duffy

Madison Duffy Hailey Manning Cambria Pocano Gabrielle Potter Ella Walker Lisa Weissman Maria Wilson

Troop 1371

Carina Belder Alina Boorse Ariel Carlson Maya Channer Gabriella Leninger Madelyn Wahl Tori Ziegler Nicole Zucker Troop 1486

Meghan Christ

Hailee Hoskins Olivia Kenney Alexia Vinton

Troop 1506

Kathryn Becvar Jolene Copler Felicia Fraizer-Bisner Mariah Ganstrom Emma Hoverson Nieka Hoyt Amalia Mejia

Bobbi Jo Bohnker Shaylin Chinn Lyla Chrusciel Aliya Miller Alexandra Montbriand Madison Starkey Troop 1661

Chloe Stoops

Troop 1752

Abby De Los Reyes

Davina Garcia Kate Granatelli Jerin Granatelli Gabriella Kiepke Peyton Krause Madison Krause Andromeda Lian Arden Mannon Emma Mauermann Alyssa Paoletti Rylee Ratcliffe Emiley Yurkovic Troop 1866

Morgan Boston

Kryschiana Dubois-Ruzicka Lauren Faust Trinity Hood Natalie Mendoza Alayzah Miller Emilie Porto Emma Rice Emma Setteducato Paige Shanks Troop 2071

Christina Chatman

RECOGNITIONS Morgan McKinney Kaylee Nelson Chloe Pittman Kaitlyn Seibold Grace Shelton

Troop 2441

Kylie Aldridge

Troop 2293

Alissa Jo Brehm

Cheyanne Ellsworth Adriana Keeme Gabby Meza Sadie Wilkins

girl scout

SILVER

award

Brooke Anderson Breelyn Cocke Peyton Idleman Ally Lambrigger McKennah Olson Peyton Reese Rylie Savage Keira Sullivan Troop 2491

Charly Campbell

Megan Graham Kylee Rhodes Rhiannon Ridley Mandy Stracener Troop 2662

Victoria Festag

Hanah Fisher Cheyenne Hoffman Klaudya Lambert Marisa Lampson Isabella Leonard Kylah Schember

Leah Silberman Sherayl Worker Troop 2664

Allie Beck

Kennedy Cahill Michayla Cain Penny Enterline Kimberly Hoyt Josie Jelacic Gigi Kastner Brooke McKeever Sydney McKeever

Dani Meyers Evie Perkins Domonique Varela Troop 3301

Eve Kirchner

Dakota Lynn Dani Penrod Ryan Thomas

The highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, the Silver Award gives a girl the chance to show that she is a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving her community. Girls work together in small groups, and each girl is responsible for a part of the project.

January 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 15, 2014 The following Silver Award recipients addressed 22 different problems in their communities. The projects ranged from helping homeless children celebrate their birthdays, creating more opportunities for in-school and after-school science programs, raising awareness about the improtance of respect, to providing physical activity opportunities for low income kids.

IGMs

Troop 663

Morgan Mavoides Kaylin Smith

Troop 665

Megan Mavoides

Troop 52

Almas Badani

Emily Baughman Sarah Baughman Elizabeth Flores Cecelia Guthrie Rachel Hunt

Troop 127

Tori Cantrell

Savannah Griffin Tara Kern

Katelin Weber

Emma Horn Troop 995

Jessica Loeffler

Rachel Spielberger Troop 1149

Alexandria Brown

Miriam Weber Troop 1193

Sarah Couture

Trinity Foster Brooke Hardesty Amanda Keys

Chelsey Robertson Troop 1250

Kelly Heiberger Nicole Leake Alexa Marshall Alexandria Munsell Troop 1270

Arianna Fonseca

Troop 1450

Emily Bliss

Yasinya Peterson Jane Rector Troop 1486

Madison Bentley Amira Johnson

Troop 1591

Troop 2156

Leah Arnold

Koaleigh Hirschi

Troop 1629

Troop 2256

Caleigh Broder

Kelsi Kitagawa Brenna Slawson Penny Spivey Kaija Terauds Zoe Wilson

Troop 1944

Lena Prein

Troop 2143

Jessica Gentrup Molly Nugent Marcella Schrift

Emma Rymarcsuk

Troop 2279

Katherine Iannucci

Cali Zamora Troop 2777

Brenna Christensen

Gema Contreras Kaya Evans Lucy Hoffman JonElle Reyes

To purchase the award pins or to have her name included in these lists, she needs to submit the Silver/Bronze Award Take Action Project form, available at www.girlscoutsaz.org/awards.

For more information regarding Gold, Silver or Bronze Award volunteer training, contact Julie Thomas at 602.452.7103 or juliethomas@girlscoutsaz.org. For project ideas, see our pinterest board: pinterest.com/ gsacpc!

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EVERYTHING ELSE

DO YOU KNOW A GIRL WHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMPLETED HER BRONZE OR SILVER AWARD?

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RECOGNITIONS girl scout

RELIGIOUS recognitions

Kylene Peralta

FAMILY OF GOD

Claire Smith Ella Stevenson

GOD AND CHURCH

GOD AND FAMILY

Delilah Hurd Morgan Mavoides Megan Mavoides Mikayla Rogers

Annika Buelt

GOD AND ME

Emma Beimfohr

Mackenzie Morris Mercy Skinner

girl scout

TRIBUTES & memorials

In Honor Of Cathy McKee Olesen

EVERYTHING ELSE

Religious recognitions are created by national religious organizations/committees to encourage the spiritual growth of their youth members and reinforce many of the values integral to Girl Scouting. Each faith organization develops and administers its own program.

Aselyn Corder Mackenzie Nierad Dianna Ouellette

In Memory Of Carlyle Miller

In Memory Of Fred Steiner

In Memory Of Betty Ann Carr

James Poley

In Memory Of David Paredes

Sandra Patchett

EVERYTHING ELSE

ATTA GIRL!

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Girl Scout Volunteer, BRENDA WARDON, models leadership and organizational qualities as she promotes the values, traditions, and true patriotism of our nation with our local Girl Scouts. She integrates community partner opportunities to provide girls with meaningful experiences, most notably, with the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW). For her significant contributions Brenda was recently awarded the MOWW Silver Patrick Henry Medallion. Congratulations, Brenda, and thank you for your dedication to Girl Scouting! ■ Are you or someone you know doing something good? Send your submissions (photos welcome) with the subject “Atta Girl!” to stories@girlscoutsaz.org.

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Reegan Files Moira Files

Tributes and Memorials from February 17 – July 31, 2014.

Arizona Community Foundation

Helen Mariscal Harry Papp Alice Snell Bruce Thoeny H. Stephens Thomas

Samantha Cardinal Jacey Salisbury Allison Steele

MARY THE FIRST DISCIPLE

Want to honor a friend or family member for a birthday or other special occasion, or make a gift in memory of a loved one? Your gift to Girl Scouts may be designated as a tribute or memory of someone special.

Rowland Carmichael Advisors, Inc.

Mary Ellen Fee

I LIVE MY FAITH

Olivia Baldi

In Memory Of Kathryn Cromley

Patricia Holt Darl L. Taylor Mary A. Trull

Why wait?

Start the

fun now!

Get ready for another year of adventures with your Girl Scout sisters.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still time to re-register before the new membership year starts.

Then, you can start planning and registering for 2014-15 programs.

602.452.7000 | girlscoutsaz.org | 800.352.6133

9/20

FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM

Kick-Off @ Encanto September 20

11/8

Pre-Orders Sep 20 - Oct 03

Sale Dates Sep 20 - Nov 09

COOKIE CONFERENCE @ ASU

Service Units get ready for a full day of prep for 2015 Cookies!

11/9

10/16-19

Girl Scouts across the U.S. will gather in Salt Lake City to celebrate our accomplishments and chart our future.

12/6

PEARL AWARDS

Recognition of outstanding contributions made by Girl Scout volunteers to support Girl Scouting efforts.

GS DAY @ AZ CARDINALS

Participate in fun events just for Girl Scouts and friends. From a 40-yard dash with the mascot, to a cheerleading clinic with the Cardinals Cheerleaders.

11/15

NATIONAL CONVENTION

1/6-3/8

COOKIE PROGRAM

After a record-breaking season, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gearing up for more!

WOMEN & YOUNG WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

Honor current and former Girl Scouts, and community members who have made Arizona a better place. For more info and to register, vist girlscoutsaz.org/wywd.

NEW SHOP HOURS

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