October 2014
Volunteer Spotlight.............................1
Programs at a Glance
Volunteer Spotlight
Baby Basics .................................................. 2 Fall Product Sale Program Starts October 1................................... 2 Disney Youth Programs ............. 2 Pioneer Days ............................................ 3 CSI- Girl Scout Edition ............... 3 Silver and Gold Award Workshops ...................................................... 3
Green Grapevine Charity Earnings? ........................... 4 October Adult Training Highlights ..................................................... 5 Register for Troop Camp Training ............................................................. 6 Canoe Certification Class . 6
Membership Membership Goals for 2014-15 .......................................................... 7 Get Your Troop Gear - It’s Back To Troop Time! .................... 7
Calendar..........................................8
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CORRECTION: In the September issue of Linking Leaders, we incorrectly identified Lisa Cook as the Service Unit Volunteer Manager for the Seabreeze Service Unit when she is the SUVM for Sunshine Acres.
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I Can’t Wait to be a Girl Scout! ................................................................. 7
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aye has been a Girl Scout and volunteer for more than 36 years. Although her daughters are no longer in Girl Scouts, she continues to lend her time and heart to the organization. She has served in so many areas, currently as a Troop Leader and in multiple positions for the Royal Palm Service Unit. She is full of information and ideas and is always willing to go the extra mile. Faye started our CSA program. She also teaches the girls how to sew and make feel-good items for people in need. She is also the Royal Palm Camporee chair and works with the girls to plan the Camporee. She has a special way of working with the girls, and they love attending her meetings and events. She's an inspiration to us all. Royal Palm's success is with the help of this outstanding volunteer!
Adult & Leader Highlights
Adult & Leader Highlights
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hen asked why Tami makes time to volunteer with GSSEF, she says, “It’s always important to be investing in something that is making a positive influence.” She marvels at how much her Girl Scout experience helped form her. More than anything, she remembers her Cadette Troop Leader, Pat Lee, and the impact she had on her life. Tami says, “More than anything I wish I could talk to her and say thank you … and let her see that I turned out alright.” Like most adult members, Tami knows that we offer the most important financial literacy program in the world - the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program. She knows that those business lessons learned selling cookies have truly helped her manage her business and household finances today.
Programs at a Glance
Every month, we showcase volunteers who exemplify the Girl Scout mission and serves as a role model for other leaders.
e-Council Enhancements ..........2
Volunteer Spotlight
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e-Council Enhancements
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ave you noticed something different? We’ve made some changes to e-Council Effective immediately, you will be able to filter events by county, hover over the event for a pop-up window to display program information and download attached fliers right from the calendar! Moving forward for troop program registration, you will be immediately redirected to login once you’ve selected the program to attend to avoid any headache or confusion of roster fumbles.
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Disney Youth Programs
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he 2014 Fall Product Sale Program is comprised of several unique products that are fun for girls to sell, have universal appeal to customers and easy for volunteers to manage: Nuts and Candy, Magazines, New Photo Keepsakes and Address Booklets. New this year is online ordering in addition to our ever popular door-to-door family and friend campaign. The online feature is meant to reach those customers you would not normally contact like Grandma in New York. Girls can participate in both online and in-person sale or just one. To sell online, girls will need to set up their online page. To get started, visit www.gssef.org.
Adult & Leader Highlights
Fall Product Sale Program Starts October 1
Programs at a Glance
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aby Basics is back starting October 1. By participating in this program, Girl Scouts can help local families and babies in need by uniting our efforts for this council-wide community service project. We’ve created a quick list of reasons to send and share to the leaders and parents in your service unit this month. •Council-wide community service projects mean Girl Scouts make a big impact •This brings lots of positive visibility for what we do for our communities •Girls with their parents and entire troops can easily participate •No minimum or maximum for participation •31 days to deliver donations •Drop off your donations when it’s convenient for the family or troop •Make this drop-off delivery a troop trip, tour and learning opportunity for girls •Effective project to demonstrate the needs of infants to Girl Scouts of any age •We know girls like to “help” those who are younger than they are •Earn a patch (at no cost to the girls, troops or parents) Check out the flier for donation drop off locations and patch form. For more information, please contact Lammy Askar at aaskar@gssef.org
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id you know that Walt Disney World has an array of youth education programs that your troops can participate in? Disney Youth Programs (DYP) were created to inspire young people to step out of their everyday world and into an imaginative environment designed to educate, while immersing students in their learning laboratory on innovation and creativity. DYP is a collection of unique, enriching experiences designed to engage young minds. These practical learning programs use Disney storytelling, dynamic cast members, the environment of the Disney Parks and the power of hands-on learning to spark creativity and unlock the hidden potential within your girls. Contact your Youth Travel Planner at www.disneyyouth.com.
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Pioneer Days
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o back in time with Girl Scouts! Enjoy a day with your family and tour old-fashioned houses with characters in costume. Enjoy storytelling and learn how to sew, make butter, bubbles and candles. Hear presentations from blacksmiths, the firehouse and the bait and tackle! You will even play archery and make crafts!* Patch is included. Bring a lunch or purchase food at the event for an additional cost. Don't forget to wear your pioneer costume! *Archery is for girls eight and older.
CSI – Girl Scout Edition
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October 11 at River Center in Jupiter
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Silver & Gold Award Workshops
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Gold Award Workshops: October 22 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 22 Oakland Park Service Center
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November 1 from 12 - 2:30 p.m. Camp Welaka
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November 22 from 1 - 3 p.m.
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November 16 from 2 - 5 p.m.
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Silver Award Workshops: November 2 from 2 - 4 p.m. 2 Community United Methodist Church of Ft. Pierce
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re your girls ready to take on their Silver or Gold Award project? Before they start, it may be helpful for them to attend a Silver or Gold Award Workshop. Please note - girls pursuing a Gold Award MUST attend a Gold Award Workshop. Attendance at a Silver Award Workshop is optional. Registration will close once workshop has met capacity. For more information, please contact Lammy Askar at aaskar@gssef.org.
Adult & Leader Highlights
unior Detectives and Cadette Special Agents will participate in different sessions that include: Try the Science: finding the evidence with microscopes, cracking codes with invisible ink and key into body language. Reveal Reality: impressions and observations, the power of camouflage, the eye witness challenge and following the tracks and clues. Investigate Investigation: the art of printing and the art of detection design a disguise. Follow the clues to solve a real mystery: the girls have been decoding clues and receiving coded messages. Now it’s their turn to capture the mysteries of the deep!
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November 15 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Only $15 per person 15 South Florida Fairgrounds Yesteryear Village, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL Click here for program flier with more details or contact Demi Clemmons at dclemmons@gssef.org.
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Green Grapevine - Charity Earnings? Dear Green GrapevineMy troop wants to participate in an upcoming charity 5K. I think it’s a healthy way to raise their awareness of the organization’s mission, and it’ll be fun! May we participate? Sincerely - Sally Forth
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Adult & Leader Highlights
reat question, we love our girls to be civic minded and to want to benefit their community. There are some parameters on their participation, and fortunately, both our Council Policies and Procedures and the Volunteer Essentials Manual provide guidance on this subject. According to Policy 4.3 TROOP/GROUP FINANCES section 4.3.1 TROOP/GROUP MONEYEARNING: Girl members may not engage in any direct solicitation for money in an official Girl Scout capacity, including as a troop/group. Direct solicitation includes, but is not limited to, raising funds for other charities such as walk-a-thons benefiting non-profit organizations or the selling of third-party goods and services (e.g. PartyLite, AVON, Pampered Chef, Tupperware etc.) The Volunteer Essentials Manual provides insight on what the girls can do and how they may participate: Girl Scouts are not allowed, when identifying ourselves as Girl Scouts (such as wearing a uniform, a sash or vest, official pins and so on), to solicit money on behalf of another organization. This includes participating in a walkathon or telethon while in uniform. You and your group can, however, support another organization through take-action projects or by making a donation from your group’s account. And Girl Scouts as individuals are able to participate in whatever events they choose, as long as they’re not wearing anything that officially identifies them as Girl Scouts (p. 65). Again, we want our girls to learn about their community and be active participants in making it a better place. Each situation is unique. Should you ever need help deciding what your group needs to do in order to participate in an activity while remaining compliant with our policies, please let us know. You can email us at volunteer@gssef.org or reach out to your Area Volunteerism Team Member directly: -Jeannie Simeone Mission Delivery Manager, Volunteerism – Area 1 (561) 427-0196 or jsimeone@gssef.org
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-Nicole Kiley Mission Delivery Manager, Volunteerism – Area 2 (561) 427-6903 or nkiley@gssef.org -Joanna Menard Mission Delivery Manager, Volunteerism – Area 3 (954) 513-3763 or jmenard@gssef.org -Gabriella Gaita Mission Delivery Manager, Volunteerism – Area 4 (954) 513-3774 or ggaita@gssef.org
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October Adult Training Highlights
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e have a great set of offerings this month! From Flag Etiquette to Outdoor Cooking and Girl Scouts and Social Media to Event Coordination for Girl Scout leaders and many more! Be sure to check out all of October’s classes here.
New Leader Chats Online
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e’re here to help get your new troop going. Join staff members online to get the answers to your most pressing questions. This is an open forum for you to ask any questions, get advice and tips where to find the most up-to-date information. New leader chats are scheduled throughout the fall. All new leader chats are FREE to attend but pre-registration is required..
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October 1 at 7 p.m. - Register here
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October 19 at 7 p.m. - Register here
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October 10 at 7 p.m. - Register here
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October 27 at 7 p.m. - Register here
My Mom’s the Leader
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Adult & Leader Highlights
eing a leader is great and spending the time with your daughter is great! We know that sometimes it is hard to find the balance between the two. This online class will give you ideas on how to make sure you and your daughter have a great experience together, all while you’re the role model and leader for all the girls in the troop. An email with login information will be sent prior to the class. October 6 at 7 p.m. - Register here - Only $3
Troop on a Dime
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roops do not always have a lot of start-up funds at the beginning of a year. This online class will provide you with ways to start a troop, get supplies and have fun, all with very little up front costs. Join us for some great ideas of how to get your troop running on a dime! An email with login information will be sent prior to the class. October 22 at 7 p.m. - Register here - Only $3
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CPR and First Aid Certification for Adult Volunteers
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ake sure your troop is ready for their next outing by getting First Aid/CPR Certified. Class is open only to GSSEF registered adult volunteers.
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Register for Troop Camp Training
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ove camping? Want to go with your troop? Then TCT is for you! Completion of Girl Scout TCT is required by one adult volunteer in your troop in order for your girls to go camping.
TCT - Basic: October BASIC session is full! Sign-up now for November!
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asic Training will certify you to camp with your girls at any GSSEF camp property or similar facility. Fire building, basic cooking, safety issues and other necessary outdoor skills will be the focus. Lunch and supplies are included. Information will be sent to you prior to the event.
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November 8 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Camp Nocatee in Clewiston - Only $20 Register here
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ntermediate Training will introduce tent camping, knife skills and knots and advanced cooking techniques. Completion of BTC Basic or approval from council is a pre-requisite. Food and supplies are included. November 8 - November 9 (overnight experience) from 9 a.m. on Saturday - 10 a.m. on Sunday at Camp Nocatee in Clewiston - Only $30 - Register here
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Canoe Certification Class
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nterested in taking your troop on local quiet water trips? This course is designed to give you the skills to deal with various flat water boating situations. Focused on safety for canoe leaders and methods of basic water rescue, we will practice a variety of rescue situations as well as demonstrate the equipment necessary to provide a positive and safe experience. Class is open only to GSSEF registered adult volunteers. Completion of this class will certify you to canoe on council camp properties and approved flat water canoe trips. Self-Study and Full Day Skills Session: October 18 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Camp Welaka - Only $35 - Register here Course materials will be mailed to review and study prior to the class. Swim and subject matter tests and skills session. Please bring a bagged lunch.
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I Can’t Wait to be a Girl Scout!
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t's back to school and back to Girl Scouts time! Recruitment locations have been set in all six GSSEF counties. The annual “backpack fliers” have been distributed and new girls are ready to become Girl Scouts. New materials are also available to help recruit adults to be troop leaders. To assist with a recruitment in your service unit or recommend additional recruitment locations, please contact a member of the Membership Team listed below. -St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, and Indian River Counties, contact Stephanie Vernot at svernot@gssef.org
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-Palm Beach County, contact Annie Roche at aroche@gssef.org -North Broward County (Coral Springs, Parkland, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Oakland Park, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Coconut Creek, Margate, Wilton Manors and Tamarac), contact Jeanette Jones at jjones@gssef.org -South Broward County (Sunrise, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Hollandale, Miramar, Southwest Ranches, Plantation, Davie), contact Laura Rivera at lrivera@gssef.org
Membership Goals for 2014-15
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The GSSEF girl membership goal for the new membership year is 13,120 and the adult membership goal is 5,800. We will be working toward a benchmark to register 75 percent of the girl membership by December 31. Each service unit registering 75 percent of their girl membership goal by December 31 will receive a $75 Publix gift card.
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ake sure you have all your Girl Scout gear as you get ready for another Girl Scout adventure this year. Check out our Fall Retail Circular to see some of the awesome Girl Scout stuff that’s available at your Girl Scout retail store and online here.
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Fall Product Sale Begins Camp-Tastic! – Saturday, December 6 Cookie U – Saturday, January 10 Baby Basics Infant Mall Madness – Saturday, February 28 Supply Drive Begins
Girl Scouts ROAR at Lion Country Safari
Troop Camp Training (Basic) at Camp Telogia
Baby Basics Infant Supply Drive Ends Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday (Founder’s Day)
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Happy Thanksgiving GSSEF Closed for Thanksgiving