Listening Post Winter 2016-2017

WINTER 2016

THE LISTENING POST

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COOKIE issue

GIRL SCOUTS–ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE COUNCIL

FROM THE CEO

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

AND BOARD CHAIR

As adults, Margaret Serrano-Foster and I have been involved in Girl Scouts for more than forty years.

We both also enjoyed being Girl Scouts in our youth. We know the powerful impact Girl Scouts had in our own development and have been privileged to see the girls in our council grow to become strong, confident women.

There is a general assumption that we all get a fairly equal start in life, yet that’s simply not true.

According to the National Center for Poverty, 22% of U.S. children live below the poverty line and 45% live in low-income families.

Recently, I read Dr. Robert Putnam’s book “Our Kids, the American Dream in Crisis” published in 2015. In it, he makes a connection between the growing income gap and the growing opportunity gap for children. This opportunity gap threatens children’s opportunities, their social mobility and civic engagement later in life.

He sees gaps in family stability, the amount of time parents can spend with their children, the financial resources they have to provide extracurricular activities, the quality of their children’s schools and the network of support available outside the family. The gaps are created by what happens to kids before they get to school, and by what happens outside of school. While schools try to compensate for what children don’t receive at home, this is a formidable challenge, over which they have very limited, if any control.

Putnam also sees a swing away from a shared sense of connection and responsibility to others towards a sense of individualism and a focus on oneself or one’s family. He sees a loss of communal concern for “our kids” being replaced by children becoming “their kids.”

Reading this only reinforced my belief in the pivotal role Girl Scouts has in girls’ lives and how it helps to overcome the opportunity gap Putnam describes. Our troop leaders and adult volunteers provide a consistent and caring presence in girls’ lives.

They create a safe, communal space where girls can be themselves, make friends, try new things and not fear failure. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience teaches girls teamwork, persistence and hard work. These “soft skills” will be invaluable throughout girls’ lives.

We must stay focused on our girls! We must invest in girls, whether through financial donations or by giving our time. We need more adult champions to step up as troop leaders to mentor and validate girls. Because we know Girl Scouts help girls realize their ability to change the world!

With love and holiday blessings,

Tamara Woodbury, CEO

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Margaret Serrano-Foster, Board Chair

GIRL SCOUTS–ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE COUNCIL

THE LISTENING POST

WINTER 2016

EDITORIAL managing & copy editor Susan de Queljoe writers Jeanie Pham, Melissa Tornquist guest writers Jena LeMire, Jessica Lyon,

Jordan Williams

ART DEPARTMENT art direction/layout Nicole Shores

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FROM THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR FOSTERING FINANCIAL SAVVY Now and for the Future

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GIRL SCOUT COOKIE LINE-UP

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6 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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About Cookies 2017

IT’S OUR 4TH YEAR Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge

WHAT’S GOOD?

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POWERED BY GIRL SCOUT COOKIES Claudia Walters reflects on her years as a Girl Scout

SECRETS TO SUCCESS

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from the Mighty Mints Club

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Troop Activities

SEEN & HEARD

JUST FOR YOU

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SISTER 2 SISTER

with Jordan Williams

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OUTDOOR GET OUT CHALLENGE

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PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE EVERYTHING ELSE

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ATTA GIRL!

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A shout out to Stacie Jo Eusebio and Lindsey Popa

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Silver, Bronze, Religious, Tributes

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Inspiring others through poetry

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS PEEK AT THE PAST

LOOKING FORWARD

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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Campaign for Girls

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Watch for your 2017 Summer Camp Brochure

MAKE HER SUMMER MEMORABLE

IMPORTANT DATES JANUARY 7 Cookie Kick-Off at Grand Canyon University JANUARY 17-20 Cookie delivery in extended areas JANUARY 21-22 Cookie delivery in Metro Phoenix areas JANUARY 23 Cookie Program begins!

JANUARY 27 Council Booth sales begin FEBRUARY 1-28 Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge MARCH 5 Cookie Program ends MAY – JUNE Rewards arrive

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Fostering Financial Savvy Now and for the Future The world’s current economic challenges have made one thing clear: Financial literacy skills matter now more than ever. To be successful, financial education must begin early, continue throughout elementary and secondary education, and be relevant.

Financial literacy has always been an integral part of Girl Scout programming and activities. Our financial empowerment program developed for grades K-12 is designed to foster economic responsibility and leadership in girls. We offer all girls the opportunity to build their business savvy and hone their financial literacy skills.

The Girl Scout Cookie Sale is often girls’ first introduction to business planning and entrepreneurship.

The 800-million-dollar Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the country and generates immeasurable benefits for girls, their councils and communities nationwide.

Through the Cookie Program, girls develop five lifelong financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. When a girl has learned these skills, she is equipped with the basics necessary to be financially savvy now and in the future.

Girls are quite clear that they need and want financial literacy skills to help them achieve their dreams. A higher percentage of girls are attending college and must find ways to underwrite their college education. Additionally, most women live longer and earn less than men and are responsible for their own financial self-sufficiency at some point in their lives.

Let’s make sure this generation of girls is financially empowered and independent!

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ABOUT NEW COOKIE PRICES The last time GSACPC increased cookie prices was in 2007.

That’s 10 years ago!

about 65% of our council’s operating expenses. Increasing the price of a package of cookies will cover the increased costs and generate the funds necessary to operate the organization effectively. Our priorities include investments in the Volunteer Support System and dynamic programming at our camp properties, including the Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women.

Since then the environment in which we operate has become more complex, and serving the needs of girls, their families and our volunteers, requires additional resources. Our commitment to engaging communities and providing high quality programs and services has increased dramatically.

The Cookie Program supports your daughter and every Girl Scout in our Council and makes Girl Scouting a reality for the next generation. From camping to travel, LEGO Robotics to the Arts, the Girl Scout experience is built by girls through the revenue generated by the Cookie Program.

In addition, the cost of operating the cookie program and the cost of the cookies from the baker has increased.

While GSACPC works hard to apply for grants and request donations from individuals and corporations, the cookie proceeds remain our largest source of income and covers

Thank you for your ongoing commitment.

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N THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE LI SUPER SIX COOKIES $5.00 a box

SPECIALTY COOKIES $6.00 a box

Crisp wafers covered in chocolaty coating. Made with natural oil of peppermint.

(Only available while supplies last.)

thin mints Delicate-tasting shortbread that is delightfully simple and satisfying.

toffee-tastic

trefoils

samoas Crisp cookies, coated in caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut, and striped with dark chocolaty coating.

tagalongs Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating.

Crisp, zesty lemon wedge cookies dusted with powdered sugar.

savannah smiles

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Rich, buttery cookies packed with golden toffee bits bursting with flavor.

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do-si-dos Crunchy oatmeal sandwich cookie with creamy peanut butter filling. No artificial colors or flavors.

s’mores Crunchy graham sandwich cookies with creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling.

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WHAT CAN A COOKIE DO? Girl & Volunteer Services

High Quality Programs & Properties

How cookies support our Girl Scouts.

Cookie Program Costs

31%

21%

• Cost of cookies and program operations

TROOP PROCEEDS & REWARDS – $1.05 • Girl and Service unit rewards • Troop proceeds - used for field trips, travel, camp, events, community service projects, program supplies, books, membership HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS & PROPERTIES – $1.31 • Maintain our four Girl Scout camps and program sites • Council-sponsored girl and volunteer events/programs in key areas of Outdoors, STEM, Entrepreneurship and Life Skills

22%

26%

COOKIE PROGRAM COSTS – $1.10

GIRL & VOLUNTEER SERVICES – $1.54 • Financial Assistance for dues, programs and camperships • Girl recruitment, recognition and retention Troop Proceeds • Volunteer recruitment, training, recognitions, and & Rewards resources

100% OF THE COOKIE PROCEEDS BENEFIT GIRL SCOUTS IN THE ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE COUNCIL. The annual membership dues fund our national organization, GSUSA. Proceeds from cookies sales stay in the local councils and are the largest source of income for girl programs, volunteer trainings and properties. They provide financial assistance to keep Girl Scouting available and affordable to all.

6 Things You Need To Know About Cookies 2017!

1. Cookies Prices Increase After holding the cookies prices steady for 10 years, the price of Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Dos-si-dos, Trefoils and Savannah Smiles will increases to $5 a package. The Cookie Program is our largest source of income. Revenues from the cookie sale support troop activities and service projects, provide girl rewards, maintain our four camp facilities, develop relevant girl program, deliver volunteer training and support, and provide financial assistance to keep Girl Scouting available and affordable for the 22,000 girls in our Council. All the proceeds stay in Arizona and benefit every Girl Scout in our Counci.

2. Proceeds Increase Troops will earn 90¢ per package sold – a 17% increase in proceeds.

3. New Cookie – S’mores The new S’mores-inspired cookie is a crunchy graham cookie with creamy chocolate and marshmallowy filling.

4. Digital Cookie has a Mobile App +

more delivery options The mobile app can be used on walkabouts and for in-person sales and allows girls to take credit cards. Cookies ordered via Digital Cookie can be shipped or delivered directly to the customer.

5. Girls Can Earn Program Credits Cookie Dough is now called Program Credits. Girls may select Program Credits in lieu of some girl reward items. Program Credits can be used to pay for Girl Scout camp, Girl Scout travel, Girl Scout program, membership fees, and at the Council Shop. IGM girls earn additional Program Credits because they do not earn troop proceeds. All Program Credits expire 15 months after date of issue.

6. Troop Treasure Patch This new Council’s Own patch revitalizes the traditional Girl Scout role of the Troop Treasurer and allows girls to take on a leadership position in their troop while working on the Financial Literacy badge. Our thanks to the GSACPC Financial Literacy Innovation Circle members for their work creating this. Find info on how to participate on our website.

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Participate in the Cookie Program and you just might find a Mystery House or win a Cookie Contest!

MYSTERY HOUSES

Digital Cookie is an exciting way for girls to learn 21st century entrepreneurial skills. The Digital Cookie Platform is where your Girl Scout can build her secure online business. This platform will help girls to earn cookie badges, encourage her to use bar graphs and pie charts to map her sales, highlight her goals, aspirations, and service projects, plus have a little fun playing games and cookie trivia. Girls will design personalized online storefronts to share their cookie program goals and invite customers to support them. Customers must receive an email from the girl, they cannot go directly to her storefront.

Last year, girls who sold both traditionally and online had a 76% higher per girl average than those who sold only traditionally. Average digital order sizes were also larger than traditional orders.

DIGITAL COOKIE PAYMENT AND DELIVERY Now there’s a Digital Cookie Mobile App! Girls can use their Digital Cookie mobile app on her walkabouts and for in-person sales and will allow her to take credit cards. Download the app from iTunes or Google Play Store and use your Digital Cookie login and password. It will only work if the girl’s website is set up and approved.

All digital cookies are paid for online with a credit card, but there are two ways they can be delivered: 1. Cookies are shipped directly to the customer. This is great for out of town friends and family who want to support their favorite Girl Scout!

Delivery charges will apply.

2. Girls can deliver cookies to local friends and family. This saves on delivery charges, but all transactions must be approved by a parent/ guardian. If the order is not approved, customers may cancel their order or donate their cookies to Cookies for the Community.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COOKIE PROGRAM?

Reach out to your Troop Leader or Service Unit Cookie Manager. They are experts in the field and will mentor you through the program.

For fun and inspiring videos about the Cookie Program visit Little Brownie Bakers YouTube channel – youtube.com/user/LittleBrownieBakers.

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Mystery Houses are homes hidden across the Council that have a surprise waiting for the first lucky girl who asks them to buy cookies. If you find one on your walkabout, email cookiecontest@girlscoutsaz.org with Mystery House in the subject line to claim your prize. Prizes include movie tickets, animal plushes or Council Gift Cards. A link to hints and locations found will be posted on our website.

3 COOKIE CONTESTS Each contest is a drawing. FIVE winners will be randomly selected to win a $75 Gift Card for each contest with a total of 15 winners. Council Gift Cards can be used to pay for camp, membership fees, Girl Scout Programs, at the Council shop or for Girl Scout travel! All entries must be submitted

by March 12, 2017.

1 » COOKIE FLAIR! Girls love to sell cookies in all different flairs.

Do you bling your booth, dress up your wagon, or maybe you prefer a lemonade-style cookie stand… whichever it is, or maybe all three, take a picture and enter our contest.

2 » FLAT STACIE Flat Stacie is back again this year, and is ready for the Cookie Season! Use the Flat Stacie template on our website or create your own.

3 » COOKIE COMMERCIAL VIDEO Are you a savvy cookie seller or entertaining entrepreneur? Make your own Cookie commercial video and show your audience why they should buy your cookies. You can post your commercial on your Digital Cookie website!

Visit girlscoutsaz.org/cookie-contests for more information and details on how to enter!

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How cookies benefit girls and their troops HOW DO GIRLS BENEFIT FROM THE COOKIE PROGRAM? Troop 2232 We used cookie money for a troop trip to Disneyland and to buy Milk-Bones for military dogs working overseas.

1. Money Management 2. Business Ethics 3. Goal Setting

Troop 2137 We are completely cookie funded. We bought a lot of toys for Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

Troop 600 Our troop enjoyed a wonderful trip to Camp Surf! Our next big save up is for a trip to Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace.

Troop 1892/1925 Our cookie money funded girls with their Bronze and Silver awards. We will also be going on a trip to Knott’s Berry Farm and we donate money to local organizations.

Troop 468 We use our cookie money to fund registration, service projects, encampments, and girl awards.

4. Decision Making 5. People Skills Of the girls who develop 5 skills,

93%

learned new things that will help them in school and other areas of life.

98%

think selling cookies is fun!

WHAT DO GIRLS LIKE MOST ABOUT SELLING COOKIES? Earning recognitions and credits toward Girl Scout activities

Setting and reaching their goals

Troop 6 We use our funds earned from nut and cookie sales for different things, including paying for returning girls’ registration, patches/badges earned, troop supplies, admission to events, and service projects.

Social interaction with friends, family, and customers

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Join the nationwide celebration by participating in Girl Scouts of the USA’s Cookie Troop 100!

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WE’RE READY TO CELEBRATE Our biggest cookie milestone is here. That’s right! 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the first known sale of cookies by Girl Scouts, and we’re so ready to celebrate! Here are some of the other milestones along the way.

POWERED BY GIRL SCOUT COOKIES A SUCCESSFUL WOMAN REFLECTS When Claudia Walters became a Girl Scout at 7 years-old in Tompkins County, New York, she discovered her talent for selling cookies. For the next five years, she eagerly looked forward to Girl Scout Cookie season. Besides the friends she made and the values she learned, she says this was her favorite part of being a Girl Scout.

Today, Claudia lives in Mesa and has a long and impressive resume that includes serving as vice-mayor of the Mesa City Council, President of Mesa United Way, Mesa Public Schools Governing Board member and many other parent-teacher, youth and church organizations. Yet, even today, she credits what she learned selling Girl Scout cookies to her success in the public sector.

She says the cookie sale brought out her “salesman” gene and she learned at a young age “how to tell a story and how to sell a message.” She loved meeting and speaking with people during the cookie sale and continually developed new ways to sell more cookies. Not surprisingly, she became the “top-cookie-seller-in-TompkinsCounty.”

What advice does Claudia have for girls selling cookies? “There are two types of people. One buys your product. The other buys the idea.

It’s important to sell both,” she said.

And she added that girls should tell their personal story because that is what really encourages people to participate. For Claudia, “life is a series of stories.” And she believes her ability

Claudia Walters as a Girl Scout Cadette

to tell a story, honed in selling cookies, is what has contributed to her success as a politician.

And for those of you who have ever served as a Cookie Mom, you’ll understand why Claudia listed “Girl Scout Cookie Mom” among her many accomplishments when she ran for Vice Mayor in 2008. She clearly appreciates the power of Girl Scout cookies!

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WHAT’S GOOD

SECRETS TO SUCCESS

Girls in the MIGHTY MINTS CLUB sold 2,000 or more boxes of cookies during the 2016 Cookie Season. Here are a few of their tips for success: “Ask everyone you know and work hard!”

“Door to door every single day!”

–Erin, Troop 960

– Jenna, Troop 1050

“Smile and be friendly! If you open the door for the customer on their way into the store or just say hi, they’re more likely to buy from you on the way out. Be confident and speak up so you can be heard.”

“When things aren’t going the way you planned or when it seems you aren’t getting anywhere, just put on a smile and keep trying.

Because if you keep trying it WILL pay off and you will have so much fun! Also hard work and parent involvement will be a huge help.”

“Always wear your vest or sash during the cookie sale so people know that you’re a Girl Scout and take cookies with you whenever you leave the house.”

– Bailey, Troop 3297

–Kaitlyn, Troop 2232

–Madison, Troop 620

Congratulations to the 2016 MIGHTY MINT CLUB girls.

SERVICE UNIT

TROOP

GIRL NAME

BOXES

SERVICE UNIT

TROOP

GIRL NAME

BOXES

Desert Sunset

3049

Emily Inserra

4,650

Purple Sage

2024

Gingerlea Kuntz

2,006

Lake Havasu City

1892

Maddie Dunlap

3,451

Flagstaff

243

Renee Anderson

2004

La Promesa

1347

Rosalyn Kellogg

3400

Lake Havasu City

1892

Madison Snethen

2,004

Cactus Bloom

85

Shyanne Harrison

3207

Palo Verde

163

Cassandra Gookin

2,001

La Promesa

561

Trinity Flatt

3175

Flagstaff

243

Madison Perrine

2,001

Kaitlyn Van Der Werf

3,114

Rainbow Sands

298

Hannah Bowers

2,000 2,000

Sunflower Ridge

2232

Shadow Mountain

1517

Allyson Dick

3,004

Meadowlark

388

Mckenna Wolf

Cactus Trails

462

Maya Hernandez

3,000

Oasis

866

Katherine Lopez-Figueroa 2,000

La Promesa

1347

Adhelle Kellogg

3,000

Oasis

866

Leanna Clipper

2,000

Flagstaff

3297

Bailey Gobble

2,261

Paradise Hills

1050

Jenna Marshall

2,000

Brittanee Hustad

2,232

La Promesa

1347

Annabell Erickson

2000

Shadow Mountain

82

Cotton Blossom

2731

Brenna Greene

2,069

Desert Mountain

1491

Kaitlyn Hall

2,000

Rainbow Sands

1013

Melody Clauss

2,056

Kingman

1655

Sierra Nichols

2,000

Pima

1294

Hannah Dempsey

2,020

Desert Sunset

2152

Avery Clayden

2,000

Cactus Trails

419

Kiana Jeskewitz

2,009

Desert Sunset

2152

Maryn Calpin

2,000

Prescott

728

Kailey MacDonald

2,008

Rising Phoenix

2711

Amarissa Frias

2,000

Purple Sage

960

Erin Kennedy

2,007

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IT’S OUR 4th YEAR! GIRL SCOUT COOKIE DESSERT CHALLENGE The Girl Scout Cookie Dessert Challenge has proven to be very popular. This year we’ve had restaurants calling us asking to participate! During the month of February 2017, chefs from top restaurants in Phoenix and Flagstaff will feature a custom dessert on their menu, created from one the Girl Scout cookie flavors. A portion of proceeds from each dessert sold will benefit our Girl Scouts. The Chef with most desserts sold will be crowned 2017 Challenge Champion!

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2017 CONTENDERS – 22 RESTAURANTS, 29 LOCATIONS

North Scottsdale

The following restaurants are participating as we go to press. Visit our website for maps and updates on the Dessert Challenge.

Fresko Mediterranean Grill

Churn Uptown

Phoenix

The Henry Arcadia

Rusconi’s American Kitchen

Silver Pine Restaurant and Bar

UltraStar Multi-tainment Center

North Phoenix

Flagstaff

Maricopa

Char Kitchen + Bar

Chompie’s Valleywide

Scottsdale

Drexyl Modern American

The Crepe Club

Compass American Grill

Sweet Provisions

Scottsdale

Phoenix

Phoenix

Scottsdale

Jalapeno Inferno North Scottsdale

Lumberyard Brewing Co Flagstaff

The Market Restaurant + Bar Phoenix

Olive + Ivy Old Town

Coup des Tartes

Sorso Wine Room

Uptown

North Scottsdale

Rhythm & Wine North Scottsdale

The Thumb North Scottsdale

Flower Child Arcadia, Scottsdale, Uptown

COOKIE WAGON WORKSHOP SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 | 9 am TO 3 pm 660 S. COLLEGE AVENUE, TEMPE What better way to grow financial literacy skills than selling Girl Scout Cookies!

And sell more cookies when you bling your wagon…

Junior troops are invited to kick off their cookie season by building and decorating troop wagons with the help of ASU's branch of Advancing Women in Construction. Learn the basics of building and work together as a team to build cookie wagons. There will be prizes, food and fun! Registration is $60 per troop.

The rate covers adults needed for activity checkpoints. Check our website for registration information!

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LOOKING FORWARD

CAMPAIGN FOR GIRLS

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE As we head into the final stages of construction, the Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp South Mountain is truly coming to life. In the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Learning Hall the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, which brings the outdoors in, are installed. You can already sense the feeling this room will provide its guests: an expansive, yet welcoming and intimate, space.

Frames have been installed on the ceiling to support the unique cloth draping – another dramatic aspect of this multi-purpose space.

The raised walkways connecting the various buildings together are in place and reflect the connections to nature, the Girl Scout community, and girls to each other. Much of the landscaping has been completed, with large trees, boulders and plants meticulously placed throughout. The expansive stacked stone amphitheater at the playfield is turning out to be even more majestic than the renderings promised.

Just before Thanksgiving, the tallest steel beams were raised on the site. In building construction, this is referred to as “topping off” and usually celebrated by the builders. Members of the Weitz team and subcontractors, as well as a few Girl Scout staff members were on hand for the event. These beams are topped with the Girl Scout logo and will welcome guests as they arrive.

When this project first began, our girls and members asked for a property that was “green,” sustainable, and respected the natural desert landscape. This has remained one of our top priorities throughout the planning and construction process.

As the end of construction is draws near, we’re busy planning for the first big activities at the Leadership Center – including Annual Meeting, Gold Awards, and Summer Camp 2017. We’re excited to open the doors of the Parsons Leadership Center and welcome girls and women into this new facility dedicated to helping girls reach their full potential and take their rightful roles in society to make the world a better place.

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WOMEN OF THE WORLD

FEBRUARY 18, 2017 Margaret T. Hance Park Bring the whole troop or family!

Each February girls throughout the world participate in World Thinking Day activities based on a theme connecting them to sister Girl Scouts and Girl Guides living in 146 countries. This year, GSACPC’s theme is “Women of the World.” Girl Scouts, as well as, community partners will host interactive booths to educate fellow Girl Scouts, friends, and family members about different countries, their people, customs and religions.

In preparation for the event, girls spend more than six months learning about the different countries they will represent and are eager to share what they have discovered and equally as eager to learn from their peers. For more information and to register visit girlscoutsaz.org/thinking-day.

GIRLS CREATE HEALTHY RECIPES Recently, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona held a contest for Girl Scouts to submit a healthy recipe. The All About Healthy Living contest, a collaboration between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and our council, encouraged local Girl Scouts to submit their favorite healthy, original recipe for a cold side dish that included at least one fruit and/or vegetable and could be prepared within 20 minutes.

Aspiring chef, 10-year-old Ava Sandifer, of Scottsdale, had the winning submission with her Simple Feta Salad entry.

Sandifer was awarded a $150 gift card to our Council Shop.

Alyssa Christian

Danielle Lard

Megan Yeo

Mikayla Shields

Four Girl Scouts were named as finalists for their recipe submissions: Alyssa Christian - Black Bean and Corn Salad; Mikayla Shields - Yummy Salad (Vegetarian Antipasta Salad); Megan Yeo - Broccoli and Apple Yogurt Salad; Danielle Lard - Jicama Mango Salad.

The winning recipe and the finalists’ recipes can be found at www.nourishingarizona.com/what-you-can-do.

Ava Sandifer

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JUST FOR YOU

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with SISTER

I spent a big portion of my life as a Girl Scout (from kindergarten to senior year in high school)! I met a lot of great individuals, and I’ve done a lot of fantastic work. My biggest accomplishment was being behind the scenes of our council’s “Campaign for Girls” for four years. As a Girl Scout, I learned a lot of lessons. Here are 11 of them:

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STEP UP AND BE YOUR OWN VOICE. I spent a lot of time around women who agree with me and women who disagree with me. While compromise is a beautiful thing, you cannot let your own opinions die out.

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DIVERSITY IS NOT A BAD THING. From my younger years until now, I love diversity. I learned this by meeting others of different backgrounds and walks of life.

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DON’T BE AFRAID TO TRY NEW THINGS. The purpose of going to camp is to bring you out of your comfort zone. Trying new things makes you a better leader.

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BE OPEN AND WILLING TO LISTEN. Everything fails if you constantly have the earphones in. Listen to others, for you may find out just how alike you and that other person are.

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BE READY TO BE OF ASSISTANCE. “Friendly and helpful” are two words in the Girl Scout Law, and “be prepared” was the motto. You get the idea, be ready.

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MAKE SURE YOU’RE HAVING FUN. Everything I did was some level of fun.

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“LEADERSHIP IS A MATTER OF HOW TO BE AND NOT HOW TO DO.” This is a quote from former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, Frances Hesselbein.

After fourteen years as a Girl Scout, I can tell you that this is definitely the truth.

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JORDAN WILLIAMS

DON’T BE AFRAID TO DISCOVER A NEW VERSION OF YOURSELF. I spent four years speaking to crowds during my high school years. This is when I discovered the version of myself that inspires others and touches hearts.

I’M MORE OF A LEADER THAN I THOUGHT I WAS. I learned from my experience with my sisters in Girl Scouts that I am neither better or worse than them in leadership. However, they showed me a side of me that truly is a leader.

TEAMWORK REALLY DOES MAKE THE DREAM WORK. In my high school years as a Girl Scout, I worked with others in planning the big annual meeting.

Teamwork was essential here and makes everything successful.

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LOVE YOUR MOTHER, FOR SHE IS YOUR BEST TEACHER. My mom was my troop leader until we moved to Arizona from Maryland. She taught me a lot, and I will never forget a single thing.

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WHAT’S GOOD

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e had 5K THIN !

MINT SPRINT and Samoa Stroll To kick off the 2017 membership year in a healthy way, 327 Girl Scouts, friends, and family members took part in 5th Annual Thin Mint Sprint at Tempe’s Kiwanis Park on Oct. 1.

ASU’s Sparky and Big Red from the Arizona Cardinals energized the runners at the starting line, which was sponsored by University of Phoenix. Medals for first place finishers in each age category were presented at our DJ Booth, sponsored by Chamberlain College of Nursing. This event is also part of the All About Healthy Living Program in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. In

addition to getting the 2016 Thin Mint Sprint patch, Girl Scouts received the All About Healthy Living Patch and Fitness Rocker. Our thanks to the volunteers from USAA, Mountain Park Health Center, and our Girl Scout family for your help. And thanks to our sponsors! We are honored to have you as champions for our girls.

We’re pleased the Juniper Ridge Neighborhood in Holbrook held their own satellite Thin Mint Sprint on the same day.

Sixty-three girls from this neighborhood completed the 5k and then participated in their Fall Product Kick-Off.

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WHAT’S GOOD

SEEN & HEARD TROOP ACTIVITIES

Huge thanks to TROOP 1000 for kicking off the holiday season by making 100 hope ornaments for patients and caregivers at a local cancer treatment center!

To spread kindness and appreciation, TROOP 2232 presented 40 home-made greeting cards and goody bags to Glendale Police Officers. How sweet!

Forty girls attended the DRIVING MY FINANCIAL FUTURE workshop in Pinon, AZ. Girls spent the day learning how to save, build credit and how to budget. They received a Driving My Financial Future patch in the process! Great work, girls!

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Eighty-three girls were welcomed into the Girl Scout family at SACATON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Along with receiving their Girl Scout pins, these girls became part of a global sisterhood. Welcome!

Residents of Life Care Center Nursing Home are much happier because of TROOP 2507’s kind gesture! To make their stay more comfortable, the girls donated 20 homemade lap blankets and spent the day doing crafts and singing classic songs with the residents.

As part of their Silver Award project, TROOP 37 made 16 homemade seat cushions for residents at the Arizona State Veterans Home to honor and recognize the sacrifices they made for our country.

Great job, girls!

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spread love and kindness to those in need by assembling 120 blessing bags containing water bottles, socks, toiletries, snacks, first-aid kits and homemade cooling neck wraps. What a wonderful gesture!

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To earn their Gardening badge, Independent Girl Members, AUDREY AND LALA, decided to brighten up a local community center, Tempe Elks, by planting beautiful flowers near the front entrance.

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Girls from the CHOLLA NEIGHBORHOOD celebrated Juliette Gordon Low’s 166th birthday in style. Juliette even made a special appearance and read a story!

Bronze away! TROOP 872 and Valley Olympian, Alex Naddour, have something in common. While the girls earned their Bronze Award, Alex took home the Bronze Medal from the 2016 Summer Olympics! The girls had an experience of a lifetime when they met Alex and got an up-close look at his medal.

Members of TROOP 1141 put their dancing shoes on and rocked the crowd at the Arizona State Fair! These young ladies performed several dance numbers and even earned a dance patch. Nice job, girls!

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JUST FOR YOU

NEW Outdoor GET OUT Challenge “It’s in our DNA. Our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, was a famous lover of nature. Today, Girl Scouts honors her legacy by promoting respect and love of the great outdoors far and wide.” – Girl Scouts USA Get Outdoors and connect with our amazing state’s natural wonders as you work to become the Council’s most adventurous troop, girl, or Girl Scout family!

Through a generous grant from the R.K. Mellon Foundation, you can be a part of a six-week outdoor challenge. Individual girls, troops, and families can complete outdoor activities to score points, earn a patch and win prizes. The Get Out Challenge begins March 12 – our Girl Scout birthday, and finishes on April 30. The list of activities, points, and prizes will be available in January. This challenge can help girls work on badges, Journeys, and Take Action projects. Most importantly, it will get us outdoors where our mind, body and spirit can grow in ways for which there is no app! More details at girlscoutsaz.org/getout.

5555555555555 WELCOME, SARAH! We are excited to welcome Sarah Pritchett as an intern on GSACPC’s outdoor program team, thanks to a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and in partnership with Student Conservation Association. She recently graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Environmental Science and a BA in English. She loves backpacking, camping, hiking, and kayaking.

A former Girl Scout, Sarah and her dog have been busy discovering the array of regional and state parks and other outdoor resources in Arizona. She has already held several workshops for volunteers on the importance of outdoor experiences and brainstorming more ways to get girls outside.

“My hope is my service to the Arizona Cactus-Pine Council will help overcome the obstacles that keep girls from getting outdoors by providing more training for volunteers, creating easy to deliver outdoor lesson curriculum, and hosting fun outdoor programs for both volunteers and girls,” said Sarah. “I am always open to discussing outdoor opportunities, so please feel free to come say hello! I look forward to working with you all, and thank you for having me!”

You can contact Sarah at spritchett@girlscoutsaz.org.

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TIPS FOR PARENTS 1. Our online Activity Calendar lists lots of programs and activities your daughter can participate in on her own or with a friend.

MAKE HER SUMMER MEMORABLE

2. REMEMBER: Council organized events can fill up fast, so if your daughter is interested, don’t wait to sign up.

Watch for your 2017 Summer Camp brochure! Early registration begins Jan. 15 for returning campers and Feb. 1 for new campers. Remember you can earn credits for camp when you sell cookies!

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This summer, our new facility, the Parsons Leadership Center at Camp South Mountain will be hosting a full menu of camp options from day camp to residential camp and even something in between! This vibrant 14.5-acre urban program center, perched at the base of South Mountain, features desert terrain, archery range, large grassy sports field, covered pool, and temperature-controlled cabins.

Perfect for camp experiences close to home!

3. Cookie season is coming! Ask your daughter’s troop leader how you can help.

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Of course, our three other camps (Shadow Rim Ranch, outside of Payson, Willow Springs and Camp Maripai, in Prescott) will also offer exciting and new summer camp sessions.

Remember, if your daughter wants to go to camp with a friend who’s not currently a Girl Scout, that friend only needs to pay an extra $15 to cover the membership fee.

SAVE THE DATE

2017 ANNUAL MEETING “WHAT MAKES YOU A HERO?” APRIL 22, 2017 PARSONS LEADERSHIP CENTER @ CAMP SOUTH MOUNTAIN » 10:00-11:00 am Business Meeting » Noon – 2:30 pm Girl Leadership Session » 3:30-5:00 pm Volunteer Recognition Tea

We’re excited to host the 2017 Annual Meeting at our new Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women at Camp Mountain. As you’ll see, we’ve moved the times around and will begin with the business meeting. Due to space constraints, those wanting to attend will need to RSVP to attend specific sessions.

More details to follow.

TIPS FOR TROOP LEADERS 1. Have you looked at the online Volunteer Toolkit yet? There are lots of ideas for Daisy, Brownie and Junior troop meetings.

2. Find parents to help you during Cookie season. There are big and small jobs – from being Cookie Parent, to staffing a booth, to helping with a troop meeting. All you have to do is ask!

3. When the going gets tough, remember you are making a huge and positive impact on girls’ lives. They may not thank you now, but we certainly do!

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PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE To make planning your year easier we’ve created Program-at-a-Glance. Below is a listing of programs offered in the coming months. The comprehensive 2016-17 Program-at-a-Glance can be found at girlscoutsaz.org/activities, along with important information, resources and opportunities available to individual Girl Scouts, troops, and even the whole family. A variety of programs are offered by our council to ensure girls enjoy a well-rounded year of learning opportunities that will enable them to thrive.

All council programs are grounded within The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). This unique way of delivering learning opportunities is girl-driven and reflects the ever-changing needs and interests of girls in kindergarten through twelfth grades.

The Girl Scout program is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law and four fundamental goals that encourage girls to:

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Develop their full individual potential Relate to others with increasing understanding, skill, and respect Develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision-making Contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others

Welcome to another year of Girl Scouting and thank you for donating your valuable time to encourage girls in our Arizona communities to Discover, Connect and Take Action!

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PEEK at the PAST INSPIRING OTHERS THROUGH POETRY Girl Scout Leader and volunteer, Barbara Gustafson, has been inspiring new generations of Girl Scout leaders since the 1970s! Flash back to January 17, 1972 in Chandler, when Barbara opened her neighborhood meeting by reading this wonderful and original poem.

FOLLOW ME

By Barbara Gustafson

When I was just a little girl My mother said to me The Girl Scouts need a leader But a leader I can’t be

But when my darling daughters said Guess what we want to be We want to be Girl Scouts I got up and said follow me

Now my Girl Scout is a Senior My Brownie, a glowing Cadette And the baby who went with us to meetings Is as Brownie as a Brownie can get

So I never was a Girl Scout Just an ordinary girl And became an ordinary woman With few talents to unfurl

I volunteered to become a leader And the neighborhood chairman fainted But I plowed ahead, was trained and tried And finally became acquainted The Promise, the Law, the don’ts and do’s The campfires, the candles, the tears But I thought I’d never be a good leader If I worked for a million years

And I’m no longer just an ordinary Ma I can knit, camp, and drive I no longer look at myself and say Are you sure you’re really alive?

A husband, some children, a home and all I really had enough to do And I also was just as scatterbrained As the woman who lived in the shoe

Though I’m still just an ordinary leader I’m now relaxed and swinging free I know it’s not the adult who is doing the leading It’s the girls and they’re yelling “Follow Me!”

To all our current Girl Scout leaders, we’re sure you recognize your own experience in Barbara’s poem. And to all those parents or guardians of Girl Scouts, Barbara makes a great case for you to become more involved!

ATTA GIRL! Shout out to super star troop leaders, Stacie Jo Eusebio and Lindsey Popa! These wonderful leaders have gone above and beyond to help introduce more girls into Girl Scouting. Earlier this year, Stacie and Lindsey formed Brownie Troop 6947. As more girls joined, the co-leaders decided to expand the troop with Juniors. Together, Troop 6947 earned a ton of badges like Money Manager, Dancer, Computer Expert and more. Thank you, Stacie and Lindsey, for your dedication and making Girl Scouting possible for so many girls!

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BRONZE award

The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. A girl and her troop 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.

July 9 – October 10, 2016 there were 34 Bronze Award Take Action project reports submitted for the following 223 Bronze Award recipients.

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Dusti Ellsworth Troop 306

Julia Michaels Bella Reese Ella Doan Alex La Loggia Troop 484

Brooke Eisenhuth Gia Hildago Hazel Mosby Kaylee Trujillo Layla Kura Madison McBride Makennah Hubler Nadia Shaw Raeann Cowan Troop 527

Amber Swindler Caitlin O’Connor Jessica Rickerson Kaydance Kolski Kiarra Whitehead Troop 535

Alana Nelson Troop 592

Jordyn Bertsch Isabel Duncan Emma Girten Taryn Gilmore Kristine Porter Troop 675

Mikayla Krause Charlotte Schroeder Aislinn Siener Vivian Greenhalgh Ariel Jones Bianca Grodecki Troop 761

Isabella Tapley Troop 872

Sheridan Bantau Hayley Dean Jaycee White Madalynne Hardy

Vivianna Brady McKenna Bantau Arianna Zion Troop 966

Emily Peloquin Nora Pond Maria Gonzalez Kaiya Lu

Abby Miller Alyssa Celaya Emily Coronado Jadyn Deiser Maddie Waltman Zoe Short

Troop 1347

Troop 1001

Alexis Breeden Madi Kauder-Johannsen Becca Lake Maelynn Phillips Arianna Star

Caelle Armijo Claire Bixby Madelynn Bunn Fayth Bodinet Manasa Chundi Nithya Chundi Keaton Diaz Erica Eastland Hailey Hein Klaressa Kramer Alexandra La Touf Elyse Little Devin Martinez Madison Metivier Ashlyn Morici Emerson Robert Madelyn Sheehan Teagan Sirakis

Troop 1044

Troop 1439

Gabrielle Sauls Anna Fountain Madison Worthington Marlea Cruse Maya Velazquez Melodie Hartman Peyton Martin Troop 1020

Kimberly Smith Serenity McClammy Troop 1042

Elisabeth Green Troop 1084

Abby Sheppard McKenzi Nimmons Natilie Reynolds Rochelle Singleton Sarah Farmer Savannah Bordine Aubrey Arias Troop 1204

Jessica Burke Megan Burke Cameron Shinyeda Lauren Blacker Haley Lee Gabby Platte Ava Rivera Ava Dobson

Cheyanna Wilhelm Caylee Giddens Alandra Mcauley Kimmrie Flatt Troop 1394

Alexys Shearer Bayli Haynes Amanda Dauch Jessica Dauch Troop 1591

Breana Heal Lillyan Burghy Maya Hernandez Troop 1737

Arrianna Saucedo Kaitlyn Cotton Mattisyn Wendt Isabelle Maccherola Emma Holmes Erica Kitto Ana Spurlock Ada Poorman

Troop 2055

Troop 2611

Chloe Metz Jenna Bose Brandi Vallera Carley Palmer Katie Alcazar Hannah Manke

Misha Ghafouri McKinley Paltzik Jessica Schuchman Troop 2673

Troop 2200

Maya Schnee Arianna Decker Haley Helman Charlotte Joy Rider

Aleta Miller Alyse Silverman Cora Charron Grace O’Steen Keira Damron Sophia Bruner Sylvia Miller

Troop 2256

Troop 2692

Chloe Allen Cooper Allen Kathleen Eckerman Kennedy Crable Kimberley Bellamy Lachlan Henderson Lily Allen Sarah Bell

Hannah Piatt

Troop 2308

Marissa Phillips Troop 2402

Isabella Gonzalez Audrey Ramirez Sara Garcia Cheyanne Emerson Alexis Street Emmy McCormick Emilie Mondoro

Troop 2821

Abby Dougal Isabel Catalano Mikayla Hutchings Kenzie Mayer Lauren Nuss Ella Parkhill Carly Resnick Kate Sciarrotta Juliana Ziton Troop 3479

Jerzie Johnson

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Theresa Jolly Emma Puskar Alexandrea Klason Natalie Oberhofer Brooke McAnerney Rebecca MacNamara Ellie Schwartz Lily White Shea Kilby Allie Gardiner Annalise Mays Natalie Clausen Morgan Myers Abigail Cauthren Juliana Downs

Do you know girls who are interested in earning the Bronze Award?

Visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/awards to find the requirements, latest information and the final report.

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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.

July 9, 2016 – October 10, 2016 the following 82 Silver Award recipients addressed 38 different problems in their communities.

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Annaliza Kankaanpaa Natalie Mendoza

Ashaya Stewart Shnia Stewart Troop 535

Elizabeth Sullivan

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Hayden Eastwood Marisela Favela Hope Weng Troop 39

Cienna Collicott Clara Wolfe Troop 135

Alexandra Arrowood Shelby Thomas Troop 297

Susan Champagne Caitlyn Goldsmith Maya Grassl Brianna Iannone Sarah Jebelian Emily Smith Sophia Streich Troop 436

Jasmine Goode Makayla Hart

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Katherine Runyon Sage White

Charlotte Hatch Amber Munro Devon Munro Alliah Williams

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Shaylin Chinn

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Troop 1943

Alexis McNally Makayla Zubal

Morgan Bigwood Kayla Novak

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Troop 715

Troop 1071

Ginger Bode Megan Dye Ashley Haek Jordan Hurt Alondra Lopez Michaelyn Moses Troop 868

Faith Archer Gabrielle Barnes Rhyann Krueger India Rhodes Zariah Wilder Troop 966

Crystal Bond Austin Borgstadt Oceane Ingram

Deanna Lord Jimena Perez-Flores

Isabella Mitchell Alysia Iverson Katelynn Keefer Geday Sanchez Troop 2308

Troop 1174

Holly Hoogstra Troop 1386

Farrah Dunne Micah Murray Steven-Kari Rothschild Megan Rziha Marlena Santa Cruz

Miranda Brumble Aliya James Meredith Magee Alexandria Quinonez Kaitlyn Tressler Vivian Tressler Kaylee Wininger

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Amanda Gidley Madison Landis Troop 2692

Sophie Hoffa Abigail Lee Olivia Lee Sophia Lee Heather Piatt Troop 3049

Mackenzie Smith Troop 3297

Emily Blink Bailey Gobble

Troop 2337

Ainsley Snyder

Troop 1572

Ashley Holt Abigail Keeler Morgan Limon Arwen Rolf

Troop 2442

Jessica Brashear Taylor Litvinoff

GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD REMINDERS »» Complete one Cadette Journey and its Take Action Project before moving on to the Silver Award. »» The suggested minimum time for earning your Silver Award is 50 hours. This includes identifying the issue, building your »» »» »»

team, exploring your community, researching and picking your project, developing, planning and putting your project into motion and then reflecting, sharing and celebrating.

The Silver Award Take Action Project must address a problem or issue outside of Girl Scouts. Projects that benefit the council, a service unit or troops are not allowed.

To purchase the Silver Award pin and to have a girl’s name included in this list, the Silver Award Take Action Report form must be submitted online at www.girlscoutsaz.org/awards.

Watch for changes to the Silver Award approval process at www.girlscoutsaz.org/awards.

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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 in memory of someone special.

Tributes and Memorials from July 26 – November 2.

In Honor of Cathy Olesen

In Honor of Oops and Luna

In Memory of Ruth Catalano

In Memory of Mary Talley

Rowland Carmichael Advisors, Inc.

Cathy Noble

Renee Catalano Jacque C. Nelson

American Express Foundation

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RELIGIOUS recognitions

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. Learn more at www.girlscoutsaz.org/faith.

Religious Recognitions from August 1 – October 1.

God and Me

Hailey Potts

At the 2016 Catholic Bishops Dinner, Janie Vargas (L) from Cactus Patch neighborhood and Dolores Bartlett (R) from Hayden’s Ferry neighborhood received the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for their contributions serving Catholic youth through Girl Scouting. Ann Colvin –Smith (C) is the Girl Scout Catholic Religious Award Coordinator for the Phoenix Diocese.

STAY CONNECTED! In our Girl Scout community, there are so many ways to share the experience together! You choose how to connect based on your preferences:

EMAIL UPDATES Be sure to look for our Council and Program Updates - delivered monthly!

TAKE A TOUR Browse the Council Shop or tour the Barbara Anderson History Museum!

ONLINE REGISTRATION Search activities by topic, age level or location, at girlscoutsaz.org/activities.

SOCIAL MEDIA We’re on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram @GSACPC.

SHARE YOUR STORY Did you do something cool? Tell us at girlscoutsaz.org/stories.

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COOKIE KICK OFF @ GCU

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COOKIE PROGRAM BEGINS

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COOKIE WAGON WORKSHOP

Girls will build and decorate troop wagons with the help of ASU’s branch of Advancing Women in Construction.

CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS WORLD THINKING DAY

Join GSACPC at Margaret T. Hance Park as we celebrate women of the world.

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GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE AWARDS

4/22

GSACPC ANNUAL MEETING

2/1-28 COOKIE DESSERT CHALLENGE Chefs from top restaurants will feature a custom dessert on their menu, created from one the Girl Scout cookie flavors.

SHOP HOURS Sunday CLOSED Monday CLOSED Tuesday 9:00am – 5:00pm Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Spend $75 at the Council Shop Jan. 3-31 and receive a $10 OFF coupon to use between Feb. 1-28 (with a $25 minimum purchase) SANDRA DAY O’CONNER CIVIC LEADERSHIP BADGE Get your January badge of the month!

Learn more about Sandra Day O’Connor’s legacy in the state of Arizona and her commitment to civics education. The badge helps girls develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to be an active citizen in their local community.

Shop online http://bit.ly/council-shop

or visit the Council Shop!