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Highest Awards Earn a Highest Award!
Bronze. Silver. Gold. These represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn. All three awards give you the chance to do big things while supporting an issue you care about. You might plant a community garden at your school or inspire others to eat healthy foods for your Bronze, advocate for animal rights for your Silver, or build a career network that encourages girls to become scientists and engineers for your Gold. Whatever you choose, you’ll inspire others (and yourself). As you earn one of Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards, you’ll change your corner of the world–and beyond. The possibilities are endless. Who: ⓙⓒⓢⓐ Learn More: Review the GSSJC project guides for more information at gssjc.org/highestawards Contact: bronzeaward@sjgs.org, silveraward@sjgs.org or goldaward@sjgs.org
Silver Award Training
Join us for this training designed to equip troop leaders, advisors and parents who are looking to support Cadettes through the process of earning the Silver Award. Topics include project guidelines, submission deadlines and coaching tips. Who: Adults Where: Girl Scout Center, Houston When: Sept. 28; 10 – 11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/person Contact: Megan Dodd, silveraward@sjgs.org, 713-292-0209
Gold Award Orientation
All girls who plan to earn their Gold Award must attend Gold Award Orientation to get started on the process. Adult Gold Award Orientation is offered on the same dates, at the same times and same locations as the girl orientations. Register the same way you would register for the girl session. No drop-ins! Please be prompt. Girls are encouraged to complete one Senior or Ambassador Journey before attending orientation. Who: ⓢⓐor girls in grades 9 – 12 and adults Where/When: Girl Scout Center, Houston July 27, 10 a.m. – noon Cost: $5/person Deadline: One week prior Contact: Megan Dodd, goldaward@sjgs.org, 713-292-0209 Important reminder: As of Jan. 1, 2019, the Gold Award process has moved to an online platform, Go Gold Online. Girls will still work with their Gold Award mentors and receive their approval on their Project Proposals, before they submit to council via Go Gold. The deadlines for submitting Gold Award Project Proposals and Final Reports are the first and fifteenth of each month. This ensures that your project will be reviewed at that month's meeting. For more information, vistit www.gssjc. org/goldward.
ⓓ-Daisy ⓑ-Brownie ⓙ-Juniors ⓒ-Cadettes ⓢ-Seniors ⓐ-Ambassadors
Juliette’s Treasure Chests
Does your Girl Scout troop want to put on a vintage fashion show? Or do they want to dress up as Girl Scouts from across the world for World Thinking Day? or maybe you want to dress up as Juliette Low for a school project. Juliette's Treasure Chest is just for you. We have four different uniform kits that can be check out-vintage girls, vintage adults, international adults and an authentic Juliette Low adult uniform. You can also check out hte Daisy activities kit which contains uniforms and activities. Who: ⓓⓑⓙⓒⓢⓐ Cost: $12 + $25 deposit for Treasure Chests Reserve: Use reservation form, which includes information on the reservation process, at gssjc.org/museum Contact: Julia Shank, jshank@sjgs.org, 713-292-0338
Playing the Past Junior Workshop
Get ready to relive turn-of-the-century history! What was life like as a schoolgirl then, for Laura Ingalis Wilder or young Juliette Gordon Low? There will be chores, an outhouse, lively dancing and music from the player piano. Role play your character as we finish the program in our 1898 schoolhouse complete with schoolmarm. Get a taste for what school was really like and maybe come dressed the part! Who: Where: When:
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West Bay Common School Children's Museum, League City Aug. 17, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Juliette’s Tea Party
Want a fun way to spend the afternoon? Council History Committee volunteers host an old-fashioned tea party, and they invite you to attend! Learn etiquette from the Victorian Era (1800s), enjoy tea and sweets, make something special to take home and play games typical of Juliette Low’s era. Girls may wear a Girl Scout uniform or fancy party dress! Who: ⓓⓑⓙ Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston When: Aug. 15; 4:45 – 6 p.m. Cost: $17/girl (includes patch and tea cup) Contact: Julia Shank, jshank@sjgs.org, 713-292-0338 Note: This is not a parent and me opportunity, but parents are welcome to wait in another room during the event.
Wonderful Wednesdays
The Council History Committee is excited to provide some summer fun for Juniors! Wonderful Wednesday sessions will be a great way for girls to discover and explore fun topics while making new friends. Participants will earn and receive the badge. Who: Juniors Where: Program Place for Girls, Houston When: 1 – 4 p.m. Cost: $12/girl Min./Max.: 5/20 Contact: Julia Shank, jshank@sjgs.org, 713-292-0338 Note: This is a drop-off event. Title Junior Jeweler Doll House
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