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an inspiring magazine for Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts Fall/Winter 2017-18

Turning the World

Down!

Badgerland Go-getters

In this issue:

all about

YOUR GIRL SCOUT FAQS ANSWERED - PAGE 4 TAKE THE QUIZ - PAGE 5 GOT A BUCKET LIST? START WITH OURS! - PAGE 9 DO SOMETHING! TONS OF PROGRAMS - PAGES 13-14

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What does

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Whether or not you realize it, YOU are G.I.R.L. As a Badgerland Girl Scout, you’ve been developing skills other kids your age haven’t yet established. From selling cookies (business skills) to making friends at camp (networking) you’re already a step ahead. Being G.I.R.L. means you’re constantly thinking about how to create change – no matter how big or small – in your community.

It means you’re a problem solver. It means you have unique ideas.

You’re a mover and a shaker. You speak your mind.

It means you take initiative. It means you’re compassionate.

You’re a lifelong learner. It means you’re smart. And you’re brave.

It means you’re a Girl Scout.

Upload INSIDE THIS ISSUE Go Gold................................................4 Famous Innovators............................5 FAQs From Girls Like You.................6 G.I.R.L. Convention 2017.....................7 Girl Scouts Give Back.......................8 G.I.R.L. Bucket List.............................9 Badgerland Travelers.......................10 Innovator Life Hacks........................12 Upcoming Programs...................13-14 G.I.R.L. Agenda...................................15

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Make A Difference Say hello to Sarah Weh

a brand new Gold Award Girl Scout Hometown: Fort Atkinson, WI Earned Gold: September 2017 Her Project: Sarah wanted to bring more attention to the Hoard Art Museum and the many artists in and around her hometown. She organized and hosted their first annual outdoor art show to do just that. Not only did she exceed her goal for number of booths, but the museum will continue to host the event in the future!

Every Gold Award Girl Scout makes the world a better place.

Seniors & Ambassadors can do it, too.

Attend a Gold Award Workshop Next Spring to Get Started. >>>

March 17 | Janesville

March 24 | Platteville April 14 | Madison & La Crosse May 8 | Webinar

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Five Years After Earning Gold Meet: Paige Anderson Hometown: Sparta, WI Gold Award Class: Badgerland 2012 Gold Award Project: Anti-bullying Since She Earned Gold: Graduated from University of Minnesota Major: Applied Economics; Minor: Sustainability Studies What She’s Doing Now: Environmental Economics intern with the United Nations in Nairobi, Kenya Her Best Advice to You: “Being a Gold Award Girl Scout definitely helped me get into college. I didn't have the best ACT score, but having my Gold Award proved I was well-rounded and cared about my community. I earned my degree and today am living my dream helping people in Kenya!”

“If you have a crazy dream that seems unreachable, chase it. Break it down into smaller goals and every week do something that gets you closer to achieving your goal. You never know until you try and I promise you won’t regret your time spent on trying to accomplish your goals.”

Challenge Yourself Challenge Yourself Match the names of these courageous and confident innovators to their accomplishments!

Susan B. Anthony

Hedy Lamar

Jane Austen

Lauren Bush Lauren

Sangeeta Bhatia

Ada Lovelace

Marie Curie

Georgia O'Keefe

Danielle Fong

Ramona Pierson

Indira Gandhi Grace Hopper Fashion designer who feeds the hungry worldwide through FEED projects

Developed an algorithm in 1843 for a computer that didn’t yet exist

Neuroscientist paving the way for different learning styles using machine learning

Created a clean, renewable energy source using air and water

1920s film star and wireless communicator

Biotech engineer testing for cancer with paper and building new livers

Won two Noble prizes for her studies in radioactivity and chemical elements Artist known as the "mother of modernism"

Fought for equal voting rights for women

Queen of software programming and Navy Admiral

Revolutionized the literary world with “Pride and Prejudice” and “Sense and Sensibility”

Prime Minister of India 1966-1984

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Ask Questions FAQs From Girls Like You

What Would You Like To Know?

Send your questions to info@gsbadgerland.org with the subject line ‘YLC Question’.

Badgerland Girl Scouts Answer Some of Your Most Common Questions Q: I’m thinking about doing LEAP next summer but not sure I really want to. What do you even do at LEAP? A: LEAP is a wonderful experience where you not only learn key leadership skills for becoming a camp counselor, but also form lifelong friendships. LEAP is a two-week program where you spend time at both GS Badgerland Council Resident Camps, and also tour multiple camps around the state. A typical day in the eyes of a LEAPer is almost the same as a normal camper: wake up,eat breakfast, do resident camp activities, etc. However, LEAPers often do leadership activities with the other leadership girls. These activities include cup of fun, a role playing exercise, camp counselor etiquette, and leading small groups of girls in games or activities. After this wonderful twoweek experience, you’ll receive your own camp name, an honor almost every camper looks forward to.

-Alex Olson, Beaver Dam

Troop 2458

Q: How do I get more girls in my troop?

A: I am in an Ambassador troop of (12) 11th-grade girls. When we were Juniors we had 24 girls! We were able to build a large troop by doing fun things. Our troop has never been about just crafts or just camping. Our leaders have really tried to give us opportunities to do things we might not have otherwise done. We all (and especially our leaders) post a lot of our fun activities on social media so it makes others want to have their girls in Girl Scouts. I think the more a troop does that is both fun and (maybe) educational, the easier it is to recruit additional girls (and keep girls in the troop longer).

-Peyton Barber, Madison

Troop 2368

Q: I’m a new Cadette.

What’s your best advice for me?

A: Now’s the time to start your Silver Award! Bonus: when you earn Silver, you’re featured at the Awards Ceremony in April.

A: Think about doing PA (Program Aid) Training. It’s super helpful and you can even use it for everyday things like babysitting!

A: A lot of us in the YLC have done some big trips through Girl Scouts. Be brave - there’s no better time to travel than with your GS sisters.

-Youth Leadership Council

Badgerland’s

Youth Leadership Council The YLC is comprised of 14 Girl Scouts from across Badgerland. Every two months, they get together with Badgerland’s CEO and other staff to share ideas and provide feedback.

Alexandrea Olson.................Beaver Dam Annie Logan................................La Crosse Autumn Hilt..........................Mount Horeb Cecilia League...............................Madison Christine Hlavacka....................La Crosse Josey Kadinger................................Juneau Katie Hesselbein.......................Middleton Lilli Madsen..................................Onalaska Lizzie King..................................Stoughton Peyton Barber...............................Madison Rachel Miller..............................McFarland Rebecca Hose........................Beaver Dam Sara Fritz...............................Mount Horeb Sydney Harbison...............................Beloit Zoe Yoerger.................................Evansville

Make Connections

10,000 Girl Scouts. 1 Convention!

Badgerland Girl Scouts traveled to Columbus, Ohio in October to experience the Girl Scout national convention. An estimated 10,000 Girl Scouts were there to experience hands-on sessions, meet amazing people and have a blast. How awesome was it? We asked Monroe Cadette Girl Scouts Olivia Levia and Maggie Patterson to tell us what it was like being at their firstever G.I.R.L. Convention.

Maggie’s Top 3 Favorite Things about Convention 1: Meeting Sylvia Acevedo (Girl Scouts’ National CEO!) 2: Girls Got Talent 3: Fight Like a Girl Olivia’s Favorite Speaker on the Big Stage I liked the Gold Award Girl Scouts. They gave me ideas for mine.

They came from different backgrounds but did so much. The girl from Puerto Rico went through the hurricane but she pushed through and helped so many others. Hearing them showed how much one girl can do.

Souvenirs? Yep, they brought home • Patches • Lots of Free Stuff • (and Maggie brought home a cold from Ohio!)

Meeting Sylvia Acevedo was a highlight! Sylvia is the CEO of Girl Scouts USA and started her career as a rocket scientist after launching her first rocket earning a Girl Scout badge when she was a kid!

Olivia’s Convention Take-Away It was a good experience for learning and having fun. Going here lets you learn about what one girl can do. You can also learn about different job opportunities. The man at the Chase booth taught me about how I can do more in tech other than code. He said he pays artists to make a background or wallpapers. He paid someone to test out a new ATM design. I think it’s good to know these things as it gives girls other opportunities 5.5 Miles!

Maggie tracked her steps and walked that many miles in one day at the Convention!

Maggie is already planning on 2020 in Florida!

It was really fun and in 3 years the convention is in Orlando and you should go!

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Give Back Hurricane-sized heart Written by Marissa Weiher & Adam Krebs of The Monroe Times (reprinted with permission) Twelve-year-old Girl Scout Serena Parmer of Albany said she struggled to think of how to earn her Silver Award, but after watching news coverage of Hurricane Harvey she knew she wanted to help.

What she didn’t know was how much support she would get from surrounding communities, including her own. Parmer has spent the past few weeks collecting donations outside of local businesses for Hurricane Harvey relief in Houston.

“I was excited to actually get to do something to help them.”

The biggest lesson Parmer said she learned from her project was how generous people can be. One man donated an entire grocery cart worth of items to the cause. Subway donated large buckets she filled with cleaning supplies, which is what Serena’s mother, Julie Parmer, said would be the most beneficial, according to authorities in Texas. Parmer has received help from numerous local businesses, churches, neighbors and other individuals.

Parmer and her mother took the supplies to a warehouse in Houston over the weekend.

“I was excited to actually get to do something to help them,” Parmer said.

“She’s not scared of work,” said Julie Parmer.

She collected enough donations to fill a 17foot U-Haul and raised enough money to take the supplies to Houston.

The Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, according to the organization’s website. There’s a suggested minimum of 50 hours to complete the project, which the website says should benefit the community or beyond.

Photo by Marissa Weiher, The Monroe Times

Parmer is part of Troop 3253 in Albany and has been involved in Girl Scouts for about seven years.

While prepping for the trip to Houston, Parmer stayed up until one in the morning loading the U-Haul and filling 21 buckets with cleaning supplies.

“I was too excited to be exhausted,” she said.

Service Opportunities Are Everywhere. Circle 5 things you’re passionate about.

Community Development • Infrastructure • Homeless Assistance • Transportation • Historic Preservation • Animal Care Services • Community Clean-up • Volunteer Management • Economic Development • Technology Access • Workforce Development • Financial Literacy • Economic Revitalization • Education • Computer Literacy • Job Preparedness • Special Education Programs • After School Programs • Cultural Heritage • English Language Learning • Environment & Energy • Environmental Protection • Waste Reduction • Indoor Environment • Recycling • Weatherization • Clean Air • Environmental Restoration • Clean Water • Public Safety • Fire Prevention • Victim/Witness Policing • Accident Prevention • Crime Awareness/Prevention • Legal Assistance • Children and Youth Safety • Youth Development • Bullying Prevention • Teen Pregnancy/Parenting Services • Gang Prevention• Youth Leadership • Health & Wellness • Disabilities Services • HIV/AIDS Prevention • Food Distribution/Collection • Substance Abuse Prevention • Child/Maternal Health Services • Mental Health Services • Health & Wellness Education • Aid to Seniors/Elderly • 8

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Veterans Assistance • Housing • Outreach and Counseling • Military Family Assistance • Veteran Employment Services

Try Something New

Bucket List

Here are 40 ideas to get you started dreaming big. What will you try?

1. Earn your Girl Scout Bronze Award.

2. Earn your Girl Scout Silver Award.

3. Earn your Girl Scout Gold Award.

4. Sit in on a college class just to see what it’s like.

5. Go off the grid for 24 hours!

6. Be an advocate for Girl Scouts at Advocacy Day in March.

7. Set a troop cookie goal that will help pay for your dream trip.

8. Get certified in CPR, First Aid or Babysitting.

9. Start a community garden.

10. Be a citizen scientist. Complete the MAD 4 Science patch.

11. Meet a woman in a male-dominated career.

12. Learn about beekeeping.

13. Hunt for mushrooms, asparagus, or other wild edibles.

14. Start a campfire without a match.

15. Design a better tent.

16. Tour a wind farm.

17. Visit the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) museum in Oshkosh.

18. Use a Makers Kit to create your own inventions.

19. Complete a design challenge (curiositymachine.org).

20. Make homemade ice cream.

21. Try something you might fail at.

22. Take the Metra to Chicago for the day.

23. Go wolf howling at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge.

24. Stay overnight at Eagle Cave.

25. Go on a GSUSA Destination trip 26. Hike the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

27. Sleep under the stars.

28. Do a polar bear plunge.

29. Write a story and submit it to a publisher for feedback.

30. Start an investment portfolio with real or fake money.

31. Be a mentor for younger Girl Scouts.

32. Meet a Girl Scout from another council or country.

33. Earn your Program Aide (PA) Award.

34. Earn your Volunteer-In-Training (VIT) Award.

35. Earn the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Award.

36. Organize a park clean-up day.

37. Run for student government.

38. Stop and talk to a friend having a rough day.

39. Volunteer at a new organization.

40. Earn your Community Service Bar.

Celeb Sighting!

Know any of these Girl Scout alums?

Taylor Swift Dakota Fanning Serena Williams Lucille Ball Chelsea Clinton Katie Couric Sally Ride Michelle Obama Mariah Carey Queen Latifah 9 gsbadgerland.org

Go On An Adventure Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Girl Scouts

Take on England

Last July, after two long years of planning and fundraising, Badgerland Girl Scout Troops 4279 and 4483 were finally off.

Two girls from each troop, plus two chaperones, were headed to Great Britain, ready to spend nearly two weeks touring the famous countryside and landmark-filled cities. It was a trip of a lifetime.

After landing in Manchester, they hopped on a train for York – an hour and a half ride. Then they checked out the city’s market near the train station, and headed to the hostel - but only after their first “wrong way down the street” car ride.

Once they got over the jet lag, they spent the next day touring York, visiting attractions like the Chocolate Story and the York Minster. Then, they were off to Poacher Jamboree 2017 – a week-long gathering of more than 5,500 scouts and guides from across the world.

When their bus arrived at the grounds in Lincoln, U.K., they headed to their campsite, where about 30 people were already set up. Their camp-mates were happy to “show them the ropes”. The next week was filled with wood burning, friendship bracelets, bungee trampolines and so much more.

Then, it was time to move on once again. The girls packed up and were London-bound. But they had one stop to make along the way.

“I made so many good friends and am still able to contact them from 3,592 miles away!” ~Hannah Siegler

They spent a day touring and volunteering at Green Britain, a wind farm in Newark. Lunch included allnatural vegetables grown right there on the property!

They made it to London just in time to see Madame Tussauds wax museum and take a bus tour through the city. Then, like true Girl Scouts, they gathered at the hotel to plan out the next day.

They woke up bright and early to visit the London Eye, where they could see almost every major attraction in the city from a distance. Next, they had to see them close-up. They headed toward Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the London Bridge.

At the end of their long day of sightseeing, it was time to pack up for home. After nearly two weeks of stepping out of their comfort zone and into a world they’ve never known, the trip was coming to an end.

The group wasn’t even back to the continent before they were tossing out ideas for the next trip. The memories they made really will last a lifetime.

Badgerland Girl Scouts in London. Left to right: Hannah Siegler, Helen Peterson, Morgan Cooper and Kim Cooper.

Travel

PLAN A GIRL SCOUT DESTINATION TRIP Choose from lots of different trips.

There’s everything from surf camp on the east coast and hikes out west, to discovering new cultures abroad.

2018 TRIPS ARE NOW ONLINE! See them at girlscouts.org/travel.

Plan ahead now to use Badgerland Bucks earned through the Cookie Program to help pay your way. Financial aid may be available.

Applications for Summer 2018 Destinations are due February 1.

Badgerland go-getter Isabella Sauer may be the next Girl Scout who grows up to be an astronaut (fun fact: 90% of all the female astronauts were!).

Alison traveled to Space Academy down south in Alabama for her adventeruous Destinations trip in the summer of ‘17! Where will Y you go in 2018?

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Create Something

Sit-upons

First Aid Kits

Creatively solving problems to use your time and resources wisely

Clean Pans

Use a water resistant backpack for first aid items instead of carrying a box or bag of supplies. It's sturdy and allows for hands-free carrying. Get a red one so it's always easy to find.

In a group? Have everyone take a turn carrying it as a reminder of how important it is to have one.

For easy cleaning of pots, pans, and skillets, rub a little liquid dish soap on the bottom and lower sides to make it easier to remove soot from cooking fires. Having your cookware on a coal bed helps prevent some soot, too.

Wash like usual after cooking.

Frisbees

Cord Organizers

Jewelry Organizers

They are great for lots of things in the outdoors. You can use one to make friends at camp with a quick game or flip it over for a reusable plate.

Are you always looking in the bottom of your bag or backpack for a charger or earbuds? Put them in a sunglasses case for safe keeping and a little extra style.

An old Girl Scout tradition, sit-upons are used to stay dry and clean when sitting outdoors.

Try a traditional one, or make one to carry your gear using a five-gallon bucket with a lid. Pad the top of the lid with a pillow or stuffing that's covered with waterproof material, like a shower curtain or tablecloth. You can attach the seat with hot glue or leave it loose and store it in the bucket until you need it.

Sponge Ice Pack Wet a sponge, place it in a small zip-top bag, and freeze it. You can use it to keep your lunch cold or as an ice pack. Chemical free and reusable!

Do you love your jewelry box, but hate tangled necklaces and bracelets? String one side of your necklace through a straw and clasp for easy organizing.

Travel Tie a colorful scarf or bandana to your luggage to save time looking through all those black bags at luggage claim.

Answers from Page 5 (from top to bottom): 2. Lauren Bush Lauren 6. Sangeeta Bhatia 10. Susan B. Anthony

3. Ramona Pierson 7. Marie Curie 11. Indira Gandhi

4. Hedy Lamar 8. Georgia O’Keefe 12. Grace Hopper

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1. Ada Lovelace 5. Danielle Fong 9. Jane Austen

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Get Signed Up Now There’s so much coming up for YOU to do this winter.

Take a look at these events just for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors: Arctic Explorers | Grades 6-12 | January 19-21 | Wisconsin Dells Build snow shelters and explore the historical ways Native Americans and early settlers traveled around snowy Wisconsin. Don’t forget your coat!

Early register by Dec. 19 ($75/girl)

Register by Jan. 3 ($80/girl)

EngineerGIRL: Mission to Mars | Grades 6-8 | January 20 | La Crosse Get innovative and start solving problems just like NASA engineers. Expect to break, build and invent for the next great Space Race.

Early register by Jan. 2 ($15/girl)

Register by Jan. 9 ($20/girl)

Winterfest | Grades 6-12 | January 27 | Wisconsin Dells Paint snow, build forts and try some cold-weather science experiments. Then, warm up inside with winter crafts, games and hot chocolate. Note: this is a great troop or family outing!

Early register by Dec. 20 ($10 per girl/adult)

Register by Jan. 3 ($15 per girl/adult)

International Carnivale & World Thinking Day Expo | Grades 6-8 | March 3 & March 10 Learn about other cultures by sampling foods, playing games and learning dances from around the world.

(P.S. Girls who want to host a booth at this event can even register at a reduced rate! Reserve your ‘culture’ selection online now.)

Madison: March 3

Early register by Feb. 13 ($5/girl)

Register by Feb. 20 ($10/girl)

La Crosse: March 10 Early Register by Feb. 20 ($5/girl) Register by Feb. 27 ($10/girl)

Troop Camper Weekend | Grades 6-8 | March 23-25 | Wisconsin Dells Can’t wait for camp? Practice knot tying, learn about ‘leave no trace’ camping and do some hiking – all while earning your Primitive Camper badge. Note: adults to meet ratio attend free.

Early Register by Feb. 20 ($75 per girl/additional adult)

Register by Feb. 27 ($80 per girl/additional adult)

Sign up for these programs on the Badgerland website: gsbadgerland.org

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Get Signed Up Now Activate! | Grades 6-8 | April 8 | La Crosse Visit with tons of STEM exhibitors in this expo-style event at Myrick Park. You can even try out the coolest gadgets and robots alongside real-life coders and engineers.

Register by March 27

($5 requested donation per person)

Adulting 101 | Grades 9-12 | April 21 | Madison Explore careers and college, and hear what it’s like to live on your own for the first time from the real experts – college students.

Early register by April 3 ($45/girl)

Register by April 10 ($50/girl)

Badgerland Camporee | Grades 6-8 | April 27-29 | Camp Ehawee Come together with fellow Badgerland Girl Scouts for a weekend of hiking, outdoor cooking, nature games and fun. Don’t forget about Saturday night’s beach-themed dance party! Seniors and Ambassadors: you can attend for FREE as Camporee “Counselors”!

Early register by March 27 ($65 per girl/adult)

Register by April 3 ($70 per girl/adult)

Search and Rescue | Grades 6-8 | May 4-5 OR May 5-6 | Camp Brandenburg Be brave. Team up with other Girl Scouts and disaster response professionals to help locate “missing people” during a realistic search and rescue training. Bonus: Famous pilot Luisa Winters will be there on Sunday only with heat-seeking drones.

May 4-5 (6th Grade Only)

Early register by April 17 ($45/girl; $20/adult)

Register by April 24 ($50/girl; $30/adult)

May 5-6 (Grades 7 & 8 Only) Early register by April 17 ($60/girl; $40/adult) Register by April 24 ($65/girl; $45/adult)

Capitol Connection | Grades 6-12 | May 12 | Madison Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Wisconsin laws are made at the state capitol. You’ll even get to hang out with some elected officials!

Early register by April 24 ($5/girl)

Register by May 1 ($10/girl)

#Girls <3 Tech | Grades 6-8 | May 19 | Madison Tech experts are standing by to train you in video gaming, VR, steaming video and more at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Cadettes will earn their Digital Movie-Making badge, too.

Early register by May 1 ($10/girl) Register by May 8 ($15/girl)

AGENDA

What's on

YOUR

Agenda?

POWERED BY GIRL SCOUTS

Create and support petitions.

Challenge unfair policies and champion causes.

Mobilize communities to donate or volunteer for causes.

Advocate for positive change in your community.

Support businesses with shared beliefs.

Advocate for positive change in your community.

Stand up against everyday injustices.

Engage in letter-writing campaigns to advocate for change.

Call or meet with public officials and community leaders to educate them about important issues.

Participate in parades and marches.

EXAMPLE: AGENDA IN ACTION IN BADGERLAND

Hey there, Troop 2279!

For their 2017 Cookie Share, Beaver Dam Cadettes gave a box of Girl Scout cookies to each service member on the September Badger Honor Flight.

Each box was wrapped and contained a personal note from the troop.

What a wonderful way to honor vets and embody the G.I.R.L. Agenda! What will your troop do next year to take action?

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Nonprofit Organization US Postage PAID Madison WI Permit No. 2127

2710 Ski Lane Madison, WI 53713

gsbadgerland.org | 800.236.2710

Bundle Up!

Winterfest is back January 27.

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