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Winter 2020 A Publication of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska

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our fabulous Nebraska Girl Scouts, crushed their 2019 cookie goals, submitted mini graphic novels, and won a spot on the Cookie Superhero Squad.

Congratulations to the winners of the Nebraska Cookie Superhero Contest: Sophia Marie Krueger, a Daisy from Bellevue; Sage Pearson, a Brownie from Eagle; Layla Weedin, a Junior from Omaha; and Mackenzie Anthony, a Cadette from Clatonia.

Each girl created a mini graphic novel featuring a cookie-selling story and answered questions about how she used her Girl Scout skills to manage her cookie sale.

is a publication of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska.

JG Staff: Publisher/Designer Lucia Kroeger Renz Editor/Writer Shannon Peterson Photo Editor Michelle Cleary Writer Hannah Verboon

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Motivated, resilient, and determined to succeed – just like the DC Super Hero Girls™ – these Girl Scout superheroes received a special photo shoot and the opportunity to be featured right here in The Juliette’s Gazette magazine.

That’s how you unleash your inner entrepreneur!

Another Nebraska Girl Scout won the National Cookie Pro contest! Read her story on page 2; and see the 500 and 1000 Club members from 2018-19 on pages 10 and 11.

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On the Cover: Our Cookie Superhero Squad Leaders (clockwise, from top) Layla Weedin, Mackenzie Anthony, Sophia Marie Krueger, and Sage Pearson show off their Girl Scout superpowers.

Some of the

Troop 40317

Best Quests

Begin With a Book

by Ruby Hill Girl Scout Brownie During the 2018-2019 school year, Omaha Troop 40317 set out on their Brownie Quest Journey. To earn the third and final key in the journey, the girls had to complete a Take Action Project. First-year we finished the project. We dug holes and Girl Scout Ruby Hill was asked to share her experience: put in the posts. We also attached the little free libraries to the posts and put in The first thing we did was identify the problem. The problem was kids aren’t usually very active and spend books. We hope the kids in the neighborhoods enjoy the books and a lot of time on screens. share them.

The troop had to create a sustainable solution to the problem, so the next thing we did was brainstorm how While my favorite part is that it’s free and you can take books and leave books, each troop member was asked to help kids read. what the project meant to them, and here’s what a few had to say: Then the troop voted. I voted for the Little Free Library.

Talia: It means a lot to me that kids who don’t know how to read I could vote for the Little Free Library or helping kids or can’t afford books have access to books now. read at a library.

Ava: I love filling it up with books for kids to get and checking it daily.

The troop put their plan into action during three meetings. At our first little library meeting, the troop Ellie: It is nice to be able to walk to the library and not have to drive. helped build the little libraries and the adults helped Mallory: I was happy to see my neighbors using it. with the tools. We used wood and screws.

Olivia: It is cool that it gives me a place to read with my friends.

At the second meeting, we painted the little libraries.

Hayley: It’s great that it has books for everyone.

One was gray and one was white. The third meeting

Heart-Warming Hats For several years, Girl Scout Zada has crocheted hats that are included in the Chemo Care Kits assembled at our Scouting for the Cure program. The generous, kind-hearted G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader)™ has handcrafted more than 50 hats for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

by Zada Hernandez, Girl Scout Senior Hi, as you know my name is Zada Hernandez, and I have been in Girl Scouts for seven years now and plan to keep going. As a Girl Scout, I’ve learned many life skills that I have not learned from school. I’ve met new girls and leaders from the camps and activities that I have went to.

I actually learned to make the hats when I was in middle school. The items needed to make the hats are the looms, hook, needle, a ruler, and, of course, yarn. I enjoy making hats and knowing that the people that are receiving them are going to be happy as well. That’s what I always think of when I make them.

The difficult parts about making the hats are choosing the colors, I try to make them from different types of cancer colors, and time, because I’m busy with other curricular activities and school. But I always manage to have time to make the hats because the chemo care kits are so important to the people in the community.

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Mia was one of 24 nationwide, grand-prize winners of Girl Scouts of the USA’s Cookie Pro™ Contest chosen for creating a graphic novel and answering questions about using her Girl Scout skills to manage her cookie business. Her prize included an all-expenses paid trip to California filled with VIP tours, activities, and events.

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by Mia Bieranowski Girl Scout Cadette

y Cookie Pro experience was very exciting, but especially because of the reward I, and the other national Cookie Pro winners, received after creating our Girl Scout comic. So, here’s a recap on one of my favorite things when we were in California for the Cookie Pro reward.

One of my favorite things I got to experience was a tour of Warner Bros.

Studios. It was cool getting to see sets and where they were placed around the Warner Bros. lot. We got to see the fountain from the Friends TV show and a few Warner Bros. building sets that were used for a couple movies.

Aside from the building sets, we got to see the individual stages where TV shows took place. There were 30 stages used for action movies, TV shows, and more.

The stage I got to go into was for Fuller House (Stage 24). It was bigger than I expected, and it was cool to see how the sets were just rooms that were very close to each other, and that all of the angles captured in the filming of the show were from many dangling

cameras and equipment above the sets.

One of the buildings I saw on the tour was one that held thousands of props from many movies and TV shows. It had a variety of things, and sometimes even full sets they could use again. This room was interesting, and its main purpose was to store reusable props for any future movies or TV shows.

Lastly, I got to see a whole building full of Batmobiles from various Batman movies and shows. Some of the Batman vehicles were motorcycles, and some were cars or tank-looking cars. It was nice to see the evolution of Batman’s vehicle, and it was just very cool to be in that room, looking at all of the carsunder spotlights. (And all of the Batmobiles were drivable!)

So, that was probably my favorite day in California. The whole VIP Warner Brothers experience was just a whole lot of fun, especially because we were some of the few people that actually got to see it.

C forKIES Cops

by Sami Lee Girl Scout Cadette

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n 2018, I earned enough donations to give about 50 boxes of cookies to some Lincoln police officers and firefighters. It was a very cool experience, so for 2019 I decided to work harder and give every Lincoln police officer a box of Girl Scout Cookies.

To start this process, my mom and I decided to make a video to show all of my friends and family what I was trying to do. Before we went out and started collecting donations, we contacted Chief Jeff Bliemeister to see how many police officers we had to raise money for. He said that there were 356 police officers.

That's $1,424!

When we heard how many donations we had to get, we went out on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and asked businesses if they would like to donate. Many companies said no, but we kept going. It

was an exhausting day and, after being out all day, we still didn't have enough donations.

At first, I was scared I wouldn't get enough donations, but soon more friends and family started donating.

Pretty soon, we had enough donations. A friend suggested calling my effort ‘Cookies for Cops.’

My mom contacted the chief and asked when we could bring the cookies down. When we got a date, we contacted Channel 10/11, and they had Lance Schwartz interview me at my house. A week later, we delivered the cookies to the police station. We met some of the police officers. The chief gave me a "Thank You" package with a shirt and lots of different things in it. Channel 8, Channel 10/11, and the Lincoln Journal Star were there to interview me.

After I presented the cookies, a police officer showed us around the station. It was remarkably cool. We got to see where they take in the calls and everything. I want to see ‘Cookies for Cops’ all across the nation next year!

Taking Action to

Leave No Trace

by Bernice Lawson Girl Scout Ambassador

by Ellie Donohew Girl Scout Ambassador

Troop 45325

The past Girl Scout year, Troop 45325 focused on working on our Outdoor Senior Journey. To complete the take action portion, one of our troop members, Hannah, came up with the idea to create stepping stones to remind our sister Girl Scouts to try to leave as little human harm to our planet Earth.

Each stone had one of the Seven Leave No Trace principles written on it. Each member in our level was able to design a stepping stone in her own personal style, giving each stone its own character. The work put in the stepping stones are a great example of us being able to agree and work as a team, to laugh with each other, and to make something for our community.

The stones were donated to Camp Catron, and we hope it reminds all the visitors of the Leave No Trace principles.

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The Mark of the Truly Remarkable G

old Award Girl Scouts are the dreamers and doers who take “make the world a better place” to the next level. They don’t just change the world for the better, they change it for good by tackling issues dear to their hearts while driving lasting change in their communities and beyond.

Last year, 20 Nebraska high school girls earned this elite award, proving that not only can Gold Award Girl Scouts make a difference, but that they already have.

They took on issues such as teen sexual assault, poverty, literacy, medical needs, community beautification, the shortage of women working in technology fields, and more.

“Each Gold Award Girl Scout delivers on her promise to make the world a better place by making a sustainable difference in her community,” said Fran Marshall, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska. “We are so proud of the girls who have achieved the highest award in Girl Scouts. We know they will go on to continue making a difference in our world.”

Also, in 2019, 269 girls earned their Bronze Award, the highest award for Girl Scouts in fourth and fifth grade, and 142 earned the Silver Award, the highest award for sixth through eighth graders. That means 431 Nebraska Girl Scouts identified needs in their communities and took action to make improvements.

Congratulations to the 2019 Gold Award Girl Scouts: *Indicates that she earned all the highest awards in Girl Scouting (Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards).

Emily Binder, Crete WWI Through the Eyes of Crete, Nebraska Working with the director of the Benne Memorial Museum, Emily created and led a team of students in researching World War I and the effects it had on her community. She then created a permanent museum exhibit illustrating the war’s impact on her town and honoring local veterans.

Tessa Brazda, Lincoln* Friends from Afar: “Newly” Inspired International Mentoring Program When Tessa learned that foreign exchange students experienced isolation at school, homework challenges, homesickness, and a lack of familiarity with the Lincoln area, she founded a Student Ambassador Program. The mentoring program pairs exchange students with American students at Lincoln Lutheran High School and provides welcome packets with information about Lincoln.

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Madelynn Carbaugh, Omaha* You Are Not Alone Madelyn partnered with the Women’s Center for Advancement to start the only Omahaarea support group for teen survivors of sexual assault and dating violence. She raised awareness about the support group and about teen dating violence through social media, fliers, television interviews, and by asking Gov. Pete Ricketts to declare February 2019 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

Kaitlyn Correll, Gretna* Self-Defense Class For her project, Kaitlyn teamed up with ATA Martial Arts to host a self-defense class at her high school. She created a video for her church to use to teach future self-defense classes and worked with her school’s guidance counselor to ensure self-defense and safety discussions are incorporated into the school’s curriculum.

Abbey Dyer, Omaha The Hope Zone With the help of a local artist, Abbey overhauled a room at the Heartland Hope Mission food pantry to give children a safe place to learn and play while their families wait to receive assistance, sometimes for hours. The room was painted and stocked with toys, books, a television, and a computer.

She organized several fundraisers, including a silent auction that will be continued annually.

Maysaa Khalaf, Lincoln Bringing Yazidi Lalish to our American Home To honor those from her homeland of Iraq who have died in the United States, Maysaa partnered with the United Yezidi Community of America to beautify a Yazidi cemetery in Malcolm. She worked with the Arbor Day Foundation, the Nebraska Forest Service, and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum to secure donations of more than 400 trees, which she and 60 volunteers planted.

Madison Elliott, Imperial* Fairgrounds Entrance Sign

Kate Lembree, Elkhorn Busy Bee Reading Club

When Madison learned her local fair board was seeking ways to beautify the Chase County Fairgrounds, she created an archway and sign to improve the appearance of the west entrance. Madison worked with a local welder, a farrier, and volunteers to construct the sign that uses donated horseshoes to spell out “Chase Co Fair & Expo.”

Through research, Kate discovered that children can drop as many as two grade levels in literacy skills when they don’t read during the summer. She partnered with Womenade of Elkhorn to create the Busy Bee Reading Club, collected more than 2,000 books, and invited at-risk students to a summer book fair.

Cheyanne Ellis, Minden* Autism Awareness

Hayley Long, Crete Project Mission: Helping Hands

To raise awareness of and help children with autism spectrum disorder, Cheyanne raised money and worked with her Girl Scout troop to create 20 sensory boards and 12 sensory bottles for the K-3 Life Skills Class at her local elementary school. She also placed advertisements in her local newspaper and Chamber of Commerce newsletter to educate Minden residents about autism spectrum disorder.

While volunteering at the Lincoln People’s City Mission, Hayley noticed the children had few toys to play with and wondered what other items the children needed. She learned that hygiene products, sippy cups, and bedding were some things the families lacked. Hayley created an annual spring donation drive and recruited groups to donate specific items monthly, ensuring consistent contributions.

Johanna Epp, Elkhorn Get Women in Tech

Ellie Michaels, Bellevue Be Positive Boxes

Johanna did extensive research and partnered with First National Technology Solutions to address the shortage of women working in technology fields. Together, they created an educational event for young women, ages 14 to 21, to explore technology careers and hear from women thriving in these fields. She created a detailed how-to guide, so the event can continue.

Inspired by her brother, who is a cancer survivor, Ellie assembled Be Positive Boxes for cancer patients at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center. Donations from fundraisers and employees at several optical companies allowed Ellie and her Girl Scout troop to purchase hygiene supplies, toys, puzzles, and coloring books. She delivered over 50 boxes to the hospital.

Sidney Jacobs, Omaha* Father Flanagan Lake Arboretum

Alora Nowlin, Council Bluffs, Iowa Spanish Cadet Teachers

After Omaha’s Father Flanagan Lake was created, Sidney realized there was little shade for visitors. She wanted to plant trees and educate park guests, so she decided to create an arboretum. Jacobs obtained planting permission from the city and worked with the National Arboretum Society to learn how to build tree identification signs.

Alora implemented a cadet teaching program in her school’s Spanish 1 and 2 classes.

Students without an on-site teacher were paired with a Spanish-speaking tutor who shared information about Spanish-speaking cultures. Cadet teachers gained leadership skills, while students were able to experience the best part of learning a new language: discovering new cultures.

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Michaela Rotert, Potter Hooray for Summer Reading For her project, Michaela created a six-week youth Summer Reading Program at the Potter Public Library to encourage children to read and use the library all summer.

Children checked out books, played games based on books they read, and did STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities that Michaela developed with the library staff.

Caitlyn Talkington, Omaha* Mind the Gap: What Isn’t Said Is Important Working with the YES Omaha Maternity Home, Caitlyn created a pilot program to raise awareness of a 30-million-word gap between children from the wealthiest and poorest families and to teach parents how to fill in the gap for their young children. She then expanded her curriculum to two other groups that serve at-risk families: the Bethlehem House and the Child Saving Institute.

Kylie Shurz, Fremont Octopuses for Babies

Madeline Werner, Syracuse* Terminating Ticks in the Nick of Time

After learning about the health benefits of crocheted octopus toys for premature babies, Kylie brought this beneficial project to her community. She taught members of her church and Girl Scout troop how to crochet the cuddly toys that soothe babies, reminding them of their umbilical cords. Kylie and her team made an octopus toy for each newborn baby at Methodist Fremont Health.

Madeline created a brochure and video to educate people about the prevention and treatment of tick-borne illnesses. Her materials were distributed to Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska’s service centers and camps, child care centers, senior centers, churches, youth organizations, the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department, and the Southeast Nebraska Health Department to teach people how to take precautions and avoid illness.

Grace Steinmeyer, Wisner* Pilger Serenity Garden

Karli Workmank, Blair* Leave Only Your Footprints Behind

After twin tornados hit Pilger on June 16, 2014, Grace knew her Gold Award project would focus on helping the people of the decimated town. She led a team of volunteers—including city council members, an excavating company, her church group, and her Girl Scout troop—in earning money, purchasing services and materials, and building a serenity rock garden in Pilger Park.

Karli used her Gold Award project as an opportunity to start a recycling program at her church and to start or improve recycling programs at other churches in her community. She worked with local churches to teach parishioners about living a more sustainable lifestyle and taught youth how to maintain the recycling bins and keep the program going.

Wondering how you can Go Gold? Contact Libby Snipes at lsnipes@girlscoutsnebraska.org or 402.779.8223 to get started.

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our Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scouts earned $500 scholarships for their outstanding efforts to make the world a better place, including creating a safe space for children at a food pantry, promoting summer literacy programs, and building a serenity garden in a town decimated by twin tornadoes.

The 2019 Pat Meyer Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scouts of Distinction Award recipients are Abbey Dyer and Kate Lembree of Omaha, and Michaela Rotert of Potter.

The first ever recipient of the Linda Bakula Willis Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scouts of Distinction Award is Grace Steinmeyer of Wisner.

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Linda Bakula Willis served as the board chair of the Great Plains Girl Scouts Council, was a member of the council realignment committee, and then served as the board chair for the new Spirit of Nebraska council.

Pat Meyer was a lifelong Girl Scout devoted to supporting girls and helping young women earn their Gold Awards.

Following her death in 2014, her family created a Girl Scout award in her memory.

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ach year, dedicated groups of can-do, goal-oriented go-getters earn the rank of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Honor Troop. These girls and volunteers are organized, motivated, and tenacious!

They participated in flag ceremonies, went to council and service unit programs, completed at least one Journey, observed Girl Scout holidays, participated in the Product Programs, and took action in their communities. Whew!

Congratulations to the 60 troops – including 817 girls and 357 adults – that achieved this Girl Scout milestone!

They met deadlines, completed forms, attended meetings, and strategically planned their Girl Scout year.

Does your troop have what it takes to be an Honor Troop? Of course it does! Check out the requirements and get started today!

Congratulations to the 2018/2019 Honor Troops: East Central

Troop 41375 Troop 41417 Troop 41901 Troop 41906 Troop 42103 Troop 42146 Troop 42173 Troop 42445 Troop 42466 Troop 42526 Troop 42734 Troop 43014 Troop 43581 Troop 43633 Troop 44321 Troop 44369 Troop 44393

Troop 44642 Troop 45013 Troop 45056 Troop 45312 Troop 45321 Troop 45325 Troop 45398 Troop 45492 Troop 45523 Troop 48134 Troop 48303 Troop 48774 Troop 48780 Troop 48816 Troop 48902

Southeast Troop 20058 Troop 20372 Troop 20606 Troop 20631 Troop 20705 Troop 20749 Troop 20754 Troop 20779 Troop 20832 Troop 28134 Troop 28889

Northeast Troop 50020 Troop 50261 Troop 50464 Troop 50509 Troop 58000

West

Troop 10306 Troop 10324 Troop 18145 Troop 18542

Central

Troop 00030 Troop 00036 Troop 00128 Troop 00199 Troop 00670 Troop 00854 Troop 00873 Troop 00887 Troop 00914

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Omaha Reception

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olunteers V G irl Scout volunteers provide girls a safe place to challenge themselves, explore the outdoors, develop leadership skills, and improve their communities. With the encouragement of volunteers, girls grow into the successful leaders and change-makers of the future.

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Each year we celebrate volunteers for their achievements and inspiring contributions with special Volunteer Awards.

“The volunteers being recognized were nominated by our members, girls and adults, and our Girl Scout council staff for the difference they make in the lives of our girls,” said Fran Marshall, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska. “The gifts they make to our organization are priceless.”

Congratulations to the 2019 award-winning, everyday heroes who devote their time and talents to Girl Scouts.

Volunteer of Excellence

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Karri Ahlschwede, Pickrell Jayden Barth, Lincoln Sherrye Belford, Alliance Nicole Bence, Omaha Amanda Berry, Lexington Jennifer Burgard-Quaranta, Lincoln Jairo and Sarah Cabieles, Lincoln Valerie Chmelka, Grand Island Melissa Cowling, Hastings Mikayla Dorff, Lincoln Julie Ellis, Bartley Abby Evans, Elgin Brittany Galvan, Omaha Courtney Harris, Hastings Emily Hawkins, Mason City

Sarah Hoins, Hastings Joann Hruska, Papillion Liz Karr, Hastings Natalie Kent, Norfolk Kristi Kleinsasser, Elba Kristi Korensky, Grand Island Jennifer List, Omaha Laurel Lund, Lincoln Mary (Janette) Matzke, Blair Tracy Meyer, Hastings Cindy Miller, La Vista Connie Moore, Gothenburg Jacquelyn Moore, Kearney Denise Moreno, Fremont Julissa Nesler, Omaha

Tayten O’Brien, Falls City Nichole Olson, Hastings Jorey Prange, Firth Bonnie Reinig, Omaha Isabella Saklar, Omaha Robin Schellenberg, Scribner Katie Schroder, Hastings Carol Stoppkotte, Grand Island Adam Talkington, Papillion Sarah Torkelson, Fairbury Natalie Trace, Curtis Charlene Walters, Alliance Cauttia Wetzel, Louisville Kathi Jo Wilcox, Falls City Erin Woods, Moorefield

Lincoln Reception

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Helpful Adult

Appreciation Pin

Honor Pin

Ray Boston, York Paula Carlson, Grand Island Courtney Cooper, Omaha Nicole Gagnon, Blaine Amy McManus, Kearney Emily Schmitz, Saint Louis Park, MN Liz Sutton, Wahoo Jennifer Tobin, Blair Jennifer Walters, Omaha Jennifer Wemhoff, Lincoln Kimberly Whiting, Omaha Chris Wilcox, Falls City Amy Vermillion, Alliance

Jana Ammon, Omaha Kristi Baker, Omaha Cheri Beda, Hastings Penny Evans, Phillips Diane Keller, Fremont Jennifer Keller, Wisner Kathy Maxson, Kearney Jessica McNett, Omaha Kala Meyer, Hastings Kris Norris, Hastings Inez Runnels, Omaha Jackie Russell, Hastings Jewel Schieuer, Omaha Jenny Stewart, Fremont

Melanie Boudreault, Omaha Kathy Robbins-Wise, Omaha

Thanks Badge Julie Fuqua, Shelton

Watch for the 2020 winners in the next issue!

Carolyn Sloan Spirit of Nebraska Award

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ay French has been an integral Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska member for most of her life: as a girl member, an employee, and – most importantly – as a volunteer. Kay’s Girl Scout journey started when she joined as a girl in 1954. Her volunteer efforts began in 1970 when she joined a troop as a co-leader. In 1984, Kay started her own Daisy troop. While she is no longer a troop co-leader, Kay continues to positively impact the Spirit of Nebraska community through her involvement as a Lincoln Community Advisory Board member, a Juliette Low Society champion, and the Silver Trefoil’s president.

Kay’s drive and passion for Girl Scouting is truly inspiring. She recently worked with Spirit of Nebraska’s Fund Development department to start a new alum group, the Songbirds, which teaches traditional Girl Scout songs to current and future generations. Kay has a desire to

Kay French

connect with girls to show them that you never stop being a Girl Scout. She was the keynote speaker at two Girl Award Ceremonies and has shared her story at Service Unit meetings and council programs to illustrate the truth behind the saying “Once a Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout.”

Kay is a role model of determination, strength, and heart.

Her love for Girl Scouts and commitment to helping future volunteers learn leadership and independence is unrivaled.

We extend our appreciation to you, Kay, for your love of and dedication to the Girl Scout mission. Thank you for nearly 50 years of volunteerism with Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska!

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here is a special group of go-getters who elevate the Girl Scout Cookie Program to new heights. The efforts of these enterprising entrepreneurs result in cookie sales of more than 1,000 packages, making them members of the elite 1000 Club. Top sellers during the Fall Product Program join this powerful girl squad when they reach $2,000 in sales.

Girl Scouts who achieve these milestones receive a special patch, medal, certificate of achievement, and recognition in council publications (like this edition of JG!). Congratulations to the movers and shakers who made the world a sweeter place!

1000 Club

2018 Fall Product Program Chloe Lippstreu, $2,306 Kealy Titus, $2,194 Taia Tosspon, $2,021 Hope Crapson, $2,127 Daphany Degener, $2,129 Khloe Woods, $2,014

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gram 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Pro Kierstin Rehrs, 2,548 Nora Erickson, 2,520 Danika Gentry, 2,262 Celena Metcalf, 2,220 Khloe Woods, 2,206 Dakota Christiansen, 2,103 Sophie Rutherford, 2,069 Carreagan Endorf, 2,042 Ava Lyons, 1,912 Katelyn Pischel, 1,877 Ailynn Helms, 1,812 Kassie Brabec, 1,622 Savannah Pospisil, 1,610 Chloe Lippstreu, 1,577 Bailey Fuller, 1,538 Emma King, 1,538 Olivia Burns, 1,536 Kaycee Canova, 1,525 Jersie Cave, 1,502 Maggie Brandt, 1,501 Kenley Spencer, 1,500 Caitlin Sindelar, 1,490 Madison Hensley, 1,466 Taelynn Sammons, 1,400 Lydia Taft, 1,367 Rebecca Metzger, 1,364 Chloe Shields, 1,337 Ella Grummert, 1,322 Isabella Lester, 1,314 Braelyn Wilson, 1,310 Corissa Madsen, 1,302 Haley Dunn, 1,300 Addison Boyer, 1,285 Jayla Deronjic-Reid, 1,278 Taylor Boseneiler, 1,270 Eva Saenz, 1,259 Karyssa Johnson, 1,254 Abbey Steager, 1,249

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Alexandria Mawhiney, 1,249 Samantha Helling, 1,247 Kaylee Cook, 1,244 Taylorlynn Mitchell, 1,239 Reese Haberer, 1,238 Mckinley Matthews, 1,238 Diamond Goodwin, 1,234 Grace Goodwin, 1,234 Simone Goodwin, 1,234 Kourtney Hawk, 1,232 Norah Ahlschwede, 1,231 Rylee Burtis, 1,224 Josie Dagosto, 1,223 Raemi Kellen, 1,222 Brianna Holmes, 1,217 Samantha Ritchie, 1,206 Kamryn Canova, 1,202 Esther Healy, 1,201 Charlotte Vanek, 1,201 Evelyn Vanek, 1,201 Jenna Fuehrer, 1,200 Annibel Zaloudek, 1,191 Kimberly Evans, 1,161 Lily Cammarano, 1,157 Elizabeth Reiser, 1,154 Magan Waite, 1,138 Sami Lee, 1,137 Graysen Coleman, 1,125 Allyssa White, 1,120 Birkley Allington, 1,118 Halee Masek, 1,116 Syllas Parker, 1,112 Annaliese Brosman, 1,105 Ayla Brosman, 1,105 Alexis Hanson, 1,101 Sabrina Zelfel, 1,101 Kaitlinn Henderson, 1,100 Lena Rosas, 1,095

Emily Adkins, 1,095 Lexie Adler, 1,093 Minnie Banks, 1,090 Chloe Frederick, 1,077 Caitlyn Talkington, 1,075 Mikenna Dorn, 1,074 Kloie Campbell, 1,068 Laura Campbell, 1,068 Violet Mckibbon, 1,067 Katie Ireland, 1,062 Harley Pittz, 1,057 Alexis Miller, 1,056 Amara Uden, 1,056 Kylie Perkins, 1,035 Lydia Kent, 1,034 Alyssa Lee, 1,034 Mallory Beethe, 1,033 Kyleigh Chambers, 1,031 Samantha Hasbrouck, 1,029 Elizabeth Jonsson, 1,026 Abigail Samson, 1,026 Keilah Curtis, 1,025 Lorelia Smith, 1,024 Kaylin Peck, 1,015 Delaney Dubbs, 1,014 Taia Tosspon, 1,014 Abigail Rigo, 1,009 Aleah Burton, 1,006 Josilyn Dobey, 1,006 Johnna Bazan, 1,005 Addison Anderson, 1,003 Alyssa Hruska, 1,003 Hayley Miles, 1,002 Zoe Walker, 1,002 Nevaeh Jones, 1,001 Lizabeth Buike, 1,000 Renee Stehlik, 1,000 Laura Stehlik, 1,000 Kayla Griepenstroh, 1,000

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gram 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Pro Stephanie Eller, 983 Camryn Orr, 978 Macy Livasy, 961 Stella Akromis, 959 McKartni Norton, 955 Daisy Zeigler, 951 Arianna Shaw, 949 Elliana Heavey, 937 Holly Wilson, 926 Abigail Pieper, 917 Meadow Reinders, 915 Jazmin Gardner, 911 Jilliann Schueler, 911 Tanya Lopez, 907 Katie Casto, 902 Gabriella Evans, 900 Raelynn DeMaranville, 878 Kiera Devaney, 875 Grace Rishling, 875 Lydia Brewer, 868 Darci Liehs, 850 Laree Duey, 848 Genavieve Henry, 844 Madeline Prieto, 842 Marina Prieto, 841 Ava Wharton, 840 Emily Crawford, 825 Brynlee Tucker, 824 Leila Wright, 824 Alexandra Moyer, 821 Kaelin Groenjes, 813 Charlotte Miles, 812 Scarlett Roelfs, 811 Lyla Russell, 811 Kara Woodworth, 810 Faith Hawkins, 806 Lillian Henry, 806 Gretchen Hunsinger, 806 Marrissa Davey, 805 Addison Kiraly, 803 Madison Dimmitt, 800 Carly Lukes, 800 Jade Miller, 800 Harley Martin, 800 Riley Somchana, 800 Jenna Bondegard, 799 Anika Mike, 788 Abigail Jacobsen, 784 Samantha Cummings, 780 Lettie Waterman, 779 Taylor White, 777 Joslyn Mossberger, 776 Hailey Gubbels, 775 Haley Happold, 773 Kaylee Converse, 768 Cali Cabieles, 767 Hannah Preston, 767 Erika Wilkins, 766 Khloe Rice, 765 Jenessa Bruner, 764 Elizabeth McAcy, 761 Arie Jackson, 758 Lilli Allen, 757 Jalynn Redding, 744 Rosalynn Jenkins, 743 Elizabeth Bernt, 740 Makayla Kennedy, 738 Addison Birmeier, 736 Kristilee Finch, 736 Zoe Davis, 735 Avalon Quick, 735 Natalie Campos, 733 Chloe Mischke, 733 Savannah Phillips, 732 Aubree Putnam, 732 Anaya Rodriguez, 731 Hadley Snyder, 731 Alaina Naranjo, 727 Ellie Marquis, 725 Ellie Weyhrich, 725 Mikaela Roger, 724 Peyton Luck, 721 MiKenna Schroeder, 720

Jaycelea Shubert, 718 Delia Schumaker, 716 Riley Streeter, 716 Hailey Mcdonald, 715 Haylee Ronk, 714 Olivia Ostgaard, 713 Kara Jaiden Trace, 713 Leilani Ayala, 712 Ashlyn Wells, 710 Isabella Booth, 709 Alexis Smith, 709 Tatum Brandl, 705 Karrie Weaver, 705 Josephina Erb, 701 Ava Foster, 701 Alexa Baxter, 700 Bella Bernal, 700 Cynthia Christian, 700 Melanie Dikmanas, 700 Zoe Gonzalez, 700 Mckenzie Jones, 700 Rachel Koch, 700 Naviannah Lennemann, 700 Brinley Rathjen, 700 Alivia Pithan, 700 Nevaeh Pool, 700 Aubryaunah Silva-Lee, 700 Tenleigh Scdoris, 700 Addison Wheeler, 700 Audrey Wilcoxson, 700 Lyra Krutak, 695 Bralyn Danekas, 692 McKenzie Holsten, 690 Emily Canterberry, 689 Mia Majorins, 688 Anna Berger, 685 Kendall Freeman, 685 Lilly Glaug, 685 Vivianne Beck, 683 Noelle Vega, 682 Isabella BarfieldWinckowski, 679 Justice Taylor, 677 Addilynn Hitt, 676 Jaedin Wilson, 676 Makaila Myers, 675 Annabelle Blum, 674 Rylie Zessin, 672 Ashlynn Humphrey, 671 Brynlee Mosher, 671 Raina Menking, 670 Taya Barraclough, 668 Lydia Lukert, 668 Kylee Kort, 668 Kallie Baxter, 667 Sophia Lindsey, 667 Reese Mobley, 662 Kaitlyn Lucas, 660 Destiny Wright, 659 Serena Swiatek, 658 Reagan Williams, 658 Emma Goodrich, 653 Natalie Kipple, 651 Judith Backman-Cruz, 650 Riley Gabelhouse, 649 Natalie Mullin, 647 Audrey Lenners, 646 Maya Wilmeth, 646 Caitlin Duncan, 645 Lily McDonald, 645 Maci Brooks, 643 Addisyn Bryson, 642 Karalyn Stevens, 639 Brylee Turner, 638 Madison Klement, 636 Josephine Obner, 635 Payton Johnson, 632 Brooklyn Baxter, 630 Zivah Allen, 629 Katelyn Crook, 628 Lily Baber, 627 Elivian Mahoney, 626 Lilly Bax, 624

(Girl Scout, packages sold) Makynzie Bridgeford, 624 Lilyth Groff, 624 Lucy Peterson, 624 Lana Schroeder, 624 Olivia Strachan, 624 Addison Balzer, 623 Morgan Bartek, 623 Olivia Grieser, 623 Lexi Harral, 623 Ariana Wells, 623 Brynlee Bierman, 622 Emily Brunow, 622 Alexandra Widga, 622 Rylin Thomas, 621 Piper Rutt, 621 Cloe Dalton, 620 Isabella Gray, 620 Lela Hass, 619 Emilia Baber, 618 Jada Smith, 618 Alexa Wegner, 618 Abigail Kendrick Twine, 616 Lacey Powell, 616 Amber Harrison, 615 Natalie Burenheide, 614 Sophia Eddy, 614 Xyairah Onuoha, 614 Lillianna Trevino, 614 Corbyn Hevi, 613 Caleigh Mcclarnon, 613 Arkaya Warfield, 613 Journei Williams, 613 Maddie Wolfe, 613 Zoe Mcnerney, 612 Maggie Ward, 612 Summer Hammerling, 611 Emily Hughson, 611 Lily Watts, 611 Emily Arens, 609 Doris Primmer, 609 Paityn Settell, 608 Jordan Turner, 608 Kinsley Mischke, 607 Raelynn Sugden, 607 Ava Brown, 606 Allison Foxhoven, 606 Josalyn Lundgren, 606 Mia Stoynev, 605 Bryanne Bayne, 604 Erica Horne, 604 Jamilya Bearfield, 603 Carly Davis, 601 AiEnna Harris-Goodman, 601 Aubrey Mattox, 601 Mayla Sutherland, 601 Josephine Tuttle, 601 Rose Tuttle, 601 Sophia Losole, 600 Savannah Everson, 600 Zalena Hernandez, 600 Alexis Hillman, 600 Victoria Hoffman, 600 Alyssa Holsten, 600 Skyla Jennings, 600 Kenly Kottmeyer, 600 Elizabeth Marsh, 600 Addyson Monico, 600 Rosie Pattangall, 600 Jadyn Pokorny, 600 Carly Powell, 600 Daisa Smidt, 600 Cheyenne White, 600 Lola Widtfeldt, 600 Caidynce Worlein, 600 Corrinne Groven, 597 Lauren Allen, 596 Kylie Carman, 595 Kelley Lebahn, 595 Phoenix Baldwin, 594 Shellsea Warner, 594 Stephanie Cederburg, 592 Millie Krueger, 592 Megan Follette, 591

Kylie Sellers, 591 Emberly Shrauger, 552 Madelynn Osborne, 590 Audrey Brown, 551 Natalie Toledo, 590 Alexa Dankert, 551 Sarah Dunn, 589 Delaney Jennings, 551 Amira Keys, 588 Alexavia Mendez, 551 Willow Cardenas, 587 Kennedy Smith, 551 Annette Linehan, 587 Katelyn White, 551 Niveah Williams, 587 Zoey Ziemba, 551 Olivia Juracek, 585 Madison Ball, 550 Jade Cook, 584 Tierney Carman, 550 Avery Briley, 583 Dakota Campbell, 550 Jordee Yonker, 583 Kahlan Campbell, 550 Molly Battey, 582 Emma Faulkner, 550 Kirah Ackley, 578 Addison Glos, 550 Kadence Fisher, 578 Mykayla Hastings, 550 Lilly Ballard, 576 Kassidy Johnson, 550 Gwen Daw, 576 Morgan Johnston, 550 Mylee Empfield, 576 Hope Klein, 550 Jacqueline Mahoney, 576 Haidyn Lauridsen, 550 Sage Richards, 576 Maeve Mcgill, 550 Marly Bookman, 574 Aubree Nottle, 550 Emma Sorce, 574 Mikaylah Rand, 550 Hannah schall, 574 Janey Riffel, 550 Kayleigh Andersen, 573 Maci Smidt, 550 Brynley Pfeffer, 573 Alita Tigeris, 550 Aryanna Wagner, 573 Karlee Urbaschek, 550 Camryn Hansen, 571 Lauren Vernier, 550 Avery Rasmussen, 571 Rylee Goodwin, 549 Madison Vaughn, 571 Addisen Bishop, 548 Sydney Vavra, 570 Daphany Degener, 548 Hayden Deboer, 569 Milie Monico, 547 Skyler Laflin, 569 Arianna Johnson, 546 Isabella Mccormick, 569 Jaidyn Lara, 546 Kelsey White, 569 Kennedy Eckhardt, 545 Michaela Moore, 568 Krystal Jones, 545 Cheyanne Richardson, 568 Kylie Klingenberg, 545 Shara Schluterbusch, 568 Nevaeh Bush, 543 Adrianna Carfield, 567 Bayler Clay, 543 Khloe Dorsey, 567 Teagan Rathjen, 543 Zada Hernandez, 567 Brooklynn Rollag, 543 Mia Bieranowski, 566 Ella Donahue, 542 Emmalyn Evers, 566 Chloe Ebel, 542 Nicole Buettner, 565 Adeline Ferguson, 541 Caylee Conour, 565 Hannah Schilz, 541 Mya Martin, 565 Ceneah Ybarra, 540 Samantha Morris, 565 Izabel Samelson, 539 Taylynn Winter, 564 Macyn Veleba, 538 Mercedes Deidel, 562 Libby Evans, 537 Ruby Ortega, 562 Izabella Fanders, 537 Felicity Rockenbach, 562 Amelia Geislar, 537 Brianna Stevens, 562 Lexus Lipinski, 537 Rylie Axland, 561 Brianna Luhman, 537 Doe Carder, 561 Jasmine Hilger, 536 Elena Salazar, 561 Peyton Hotz, 536 Amelia Belik, 560 Tatum Tribble, 536 Evelyne Brown, 560 Brenna Breuer, 535 Piper Circo, 560 Sydney Goodman, 534 Kelani Glover-Shimerdla, 560 Daphne Mitchell, 534 Madison Smith, 560 Madeline Vanis, 534 Melody Hays, 559 Quynn Harrod, 533 Payten Elder, 558 Blakelyn Meyer, 533 Alexia Fair, 558 Morgan Morlock, 533 Ellajean Loos, 558 Lily Ardinger Stibal, 533 Adrianna Mincer, 558 Kebra Willis, 533 Remington Behrendt, 557 Raygen Olson, 532 Rebekah Denton, 557 Lexi Randles, 532 Eloise Hood, 557 Cadence Thieman, 532 Sydney Brooks, 556 Brynley Wilson, 532 Abbigail Johnson, 555 Della Woosley, 532 Lillian Remaklus-Drummond, 555 Camila Booth, 531 Teagan Curtis, 554 Quinlyn Bryner, 530 Pearl Mayhew, 554 Violet Hall, 530 Michelle Mcmurray, 554 Ryleigh Mccrumb, 530 Claudia Paulsen, 554 Malayna Mcfarling, 530 Haley Yonker, 553 Delilah Broders, 528 Leah Erickson, 552 Ashlynn Kress, 528 Ali Gable, 552 Aspen Vanhorn, 528 Keaton Gangwish, 552 Kaylee Van Duyn, 528 Autumn Hernandez, 552 Hannah Jamison, 527 Bridgette Hottell, 552 Cadence LeCrone, 527 Emmaline Lewis, 552 Alea Steggs, 527 Josslyn Morgan, 552 Addison Mumm, 552 Girl Scout names continue on the next page

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500 Club continued Bianca Geislar, 526 Kaylee Hanson, 526 Heyden Hilsabeck, 526 Kennedy Nagel, 526 Maguire Schutte, 525 Jackie Stahnke, 525 Megan Mcdonald, 524 Olivia Payton, 524 Elli Bock, 523 Amber Endorf, 523 Megan Endorf, 523 Bailey Hamilton, 523 Allison Vangeem, 523 Violet Christen, 522 Kathryn Mathiasen, 522 Piper Byers, 521 Gwendolyn Holly, 521 Isabel Vela, 521 Mackenzi Conn, 520 Brookelynn Matzen, 520 Kinley Nixon, 520 Jaimie Zwiener, 520 Betsy Berryman, 519 Lexie Hansen, 519 Megan Hillmann, 519 Xyanna Onuoha, 519 Brooke Martin, 519 Vivian Putnam, 519 Jovie Smith, 519 Harper Wilkinson, 519 Ava Buhlmann, 518 Meredith England, 518 Kayleigh Lown, 518 Taya Meyers, 518 Tenley Potter, 518 Ashley Patterson, 517 Aubree Reynolds, 517 Jonae Davis, 516 Remy Kellogg, 516 Serena Martinez, 516 Sandra Matejka, 516 Kya Mentgen, 516 Abigail Parker, 516 Kassidy Urich, 516 Aurora Wismont, 516

Halona Wootton, 516 Sindee Zook, 516 Haley Czaplewski, 515 Eva Larios, 515 Mckenzie Mcwhirter, 515 Merissa Panek, 515 Lily Wilson, 515 Macenzie Zwetzig, 515 Aliyana Bass, 514 Makenna Baumhover, 514 Braelynn Bossow, 514 Rebecca Cox, 514 Tiara Lewellen, 514 Hannah Meyer, 514 Rayla DeLong, 513 Ava Ehly, 513 Lindsey Melancon, 513 Cara Royal, 513 Riley Sheldon, 513 Caleigh Crandall, 512 Elizabeth Broders, 512 Addison Mcmanus, 512 Alexa Santos Chavez, 511 Sophia Weyhrich, 511 Emeri Lewis, 510 Courtney Massey, 510 Riley Reagan, 510 Tori Bogatz, 509 Ava Erb, 509 Ellie Erb, 509 Cammy Robeson, 509 Charley Sullivan, 509 Mara Vanderpool, 509 Khloe Wilson, 509 Penelope West, 509 Amaya Young, 509 Jovi Huntington, 508 Isabelle Kinghorn, 508 Kallan Reed, 508 Berkley Smith, 508 Ava Andrews, 507 Harley Berghorst, 507 Jordyn Buss, 507 Abigail Dohmen, 507 Olivia Schraut, 507

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Anna Speirs, 507 Lia DePorte, 506 Andee English, 506 Samantha Francis, 506 Jenna Ottens, 506 Rilee Stuehm, 506 Maia Wilcox, 506 Brooklynn Wisinger, 506 Katelyn O'donnell, 505 Hadley Anderson, 505 Lillie Birch, 505 Lucy D'Agosto, 505 Evelyn Filips, 505 Delainey Kaster, 505 Harper Littleton, 505 Emerie Merklinger, 505 Kendall Nothhorn, 505 Abigail Sanchez, 505 Madelyn Schnieder, 505 Zailey Slepicka, 505 Chloe Taylor, 505 Mackenzie Burnett, 504 Jacey Cook, 504 Hannah Dahlberg, 504 Madison Ensign, 504 Avery Frisbie, 504 Ladelle Hazen, 504 Kaitlin Kinsey, 504 KaiLeynna Long, 504 Jennifer Massey, 504 Mila McLaughlin, 504 Signe Morrow, 504 Trisha Neill, 504 Brianna Nelson, 504 Hope Otzel, 504 Calista Wilkinson, 504 Libby Bennett, 503 Emily Browning, 503 Miley Cartwright, 503 Amaya Gonzalez, 503 Annike Mahler, 503 Brynnlei Rogers-McCoy, 503 Sawyer Rother, 503 Esther Silva, 503 Brynn Stalnaker, 503

Kynlee Thomas, 503 Isabella Weiser, 503 Allison Blair, 502 Paige Berglund, 502 Annabell English, 502 Monica Joseph, 502 Kali Kuck, 502 Alyce Lair, 502 Victoria Mannel, 502 Makayla Maxson, 502 Madilynn Miles, 502 Grace Mitchell, 502 Madison Rolle, 502 Aurora Sedlacek, 502 Morgann Watts, 502 Jazleen Alvarez, 501 Avery Boies, 501 Kylee Bosard, 501 Riley Brummels, 501 Cara Camplin, 501 Laney Chmelka, 501 Gracelyn Everingham, 501 Kendyl Fowler, 501 Emilia Lant, 501 Jasmine Mendez, 501 Laynee Price, 501 Brynnleigh Weaver, 501 Chloe Zavala-Amaro, 501 Josie Booker, 500 Melody Bowman, 500 Mickayla Bower, 500 Carlie Chrest, 500 Jocelyn Corbett, 500 Lilliannah Corbett, 500 Madison Daniels, 500 Rowan Dannelly, 500 Adrienne Dant, 500 Ainsley Devoe, 500 Maci Dorshorst, 500 Maya Dowda, 500 Monica Dowda, 500 Jessie Ferguson Macias, 500 Amaris Freed, 500 Olivia Gardner, 500 Kora Grunke, 500

Lauren Hagstrom, 500 Gracie Hartman, 500 Devoone Henry, 500 Caleigh Hensel, 500 Lexus Hewitt, 500 Aubrie Hill, 500 Morgan Hilton, 500 Caylee Hoefener, 500 Ella Holtz, 500 Bryleigh Jo Isenbart, 500 Breanna Johnson, 500 Payton Johnson, 500 Lexie Jones, 500 Harper Krantz, 500 Emma Leonard, 500 Sadie Littleton, 500 Lily Lomax, 500 Gabriella Marchio, 500 Shaylee Milleson, 500 Adeline Payton, 500 Tabitha Peterson, 500 Ella Pinkelman, 500 Riley Pinkerton, 500 Lillian Plambeck, 500 Jordyn Ratzlaff, 500 Lilliana Renner, 500 Brooklynn Rhode, 500 Felicity Rittenhouse, 500 Emma Rohde, 500 Sophia Schneider, 500 Tricia Sherwood, 500 Addison Sonnie, 500 Ava Stanczyk, 500 Audrey Strasil-Larson, 500 Emelia Stull, 500 Adilynn Teetor, 500 Katelyn Tooher, 500 Emily Tran, 500 Ciera Westerfield, 500 Ariana Westling, 500 Savannah White, 500 Delaney Wilson, 500 Emery Wineman, 500

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Warm (You) Up

Brrr! The Girl Scouts of Hastings Troop 00012 warmed things up with their annual “Winter Clothing Drive” at Watson Elementary School! These girls are practically buried in the “clothes” bank of donations.

Check Out Their Display

Brownie Troop 48780 created an Earth Day display for Omaha’s Saddlebrook Library as their Take Action Project. The troop researched and wrote about the effects of littering and recycling, and several girls wrote Earth Day promises. The library selected books to complement the display.

Learning about the world around us has never been so colorful!

Helping Hands

These G.I.R.L.s have got it going on.

Plattsmouth Troop 28134 collected supplies for the Early Childhood Center and donated eight cases of pullups and diapers, wipes, socks, and underwear for the kiddos!

Helping others is in the heart of every one of these Girl Scouts.

First Teach, Then Aid

For their recent Take Action project, the Brownies and Juniors of Wilcox/Hildreth Troop 00933 organized and hosted an interactive class teaching their peers about First Aid procedures. Local Wilcox EMTs helped with the class. Participants also received supplies to create their own mini first aid kit – perfect for a swim bag or backpack!

Affirmative Vinyl

Wakefield Girl Scouts completed a community service project inside the elementary school bathrooms. The Cadettes of Troop 50486 placed encouraging phrases on the bathroom stalls. Words are powerful, and so are their actions. You go, Girl Scouts!

All Tied Up

Working together, Omaha Troop 48476 made three large fleece blankets for Project Linus, a nonprofit providing blankets to children in need. These dedicated Daisies did an awesome job focusing on the meticulous task of tying tons of tassels, bringing this project to a tidy and generous end!

Gaining Green Ground

Adams Troop 20372 is putting down roots! These earth-conscious go-getters embraced Arbor Day by planting trees and doing a roadside trash cleanup. Our planet is certainly better thanks to their Girl Scout green thumbs.

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Camp Catron sure sees lots of firsts!

Troop 43012 had a blast on their first camping trip. The Omaha Girl Scouts tore up the targets with archery lessons and wore themselves out in the water, creeking two days in a row!

The girls rounded out their experience with classic campfire meals, lots of games, and hiking in this jampacked trip.

Falling for You Friendship, adrenaline, and wild waters merged for the adventurous girls of Kearney Troop 00610! Their trip to the Niobrara River and Smith Falls looks like the MOST fun – we’re sure they made memories they’ll never forget.

17 Going on Bronze Long-Lasting Action The Brownies of Kearney Troop 00887 took action by creating and donating fun Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) projects. The games with paper and cards were laminated, so they will make a difference for a long time. Great work making an impact while having fun!

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It’s no small feat to the earn the Bronze Award, but the 17 Girl Scout Juniors from Troop 42696 were all in. This serviceoriented crew collaborated on a project supporting Food 4 Kids, which provides food to Elkhorn Public School students in need. The girls gathered food donations, used cookie proceeds to buy foods that were desperately needed, and packed over 50 snack and meal bags each week. That’s how you make a positive difference in your community and the lives of others.

Level Up Sometimes, you must travel to get to the next level! The intrepid girls of Kearney Troop 00855 brought the outdoors indoors as they bridged from Junior to Cadette in their camp-themed Court of Awards and bridging ceremony.

Hands-On Health An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but these science-minded girls want to see the doctor! Troop 20712 had the incredible opportunity of learning from a University of Nebraska Medical Center nurse anesthetist and discovering the world of health science careers! The Lincoln Girl Scouts toured the pre-op and recovery areas and even learned how to use pulse oximeters and ultrasound machines.

Thinking (Around the World) Big It’s been around a long time (since 1926), but that doesn’t mean it gets old! World Thinking Day celebrates the diversity and inclusion of our global movement – and it’s also tons of fun!

Troop 41906 had a blast at the Papillion La Vista Service Unit’s World Thinking Day 2019, expanding the borders of their minds and traveling through their imagination to many far-off places.

Alpaca Your Bag Memories Are Made of This Camp is an ideal place to have the best weekend ever. At least, that’s how Lincoln Troop 20603 feels! Their adventure at Camp Crossed Arrow included making meals together, embracing the great outdoors, and facing their fears while embracing the adrenaline of the Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour. A perfect recipe for a great time!!

Detect, Inspect, Create

Giddy Up, Girl Scouts Grab your riding boots and hold on because these horses are going places – with the revved-up riders of Troop 42146! During Saddle Up Day Camp at Camp Crossed Arrows, the Omaha girls rode confidently into the world of horses, learning about our equine friends and horse safety through games, crafts, and even a trail ride.

We won’t rein in their fun!

Looks like the trio of Omaha Troops 42403, 45201, and 45209 had a totally terrific trip to Fort Calhoun where they fed and petted alpacas at Alpacas of the Heartland. Talk about close encounters of the alpaca kind! And what a great way to kick off the school year.

Ewe Crossed the Bridge What a fabulous and colorful day for a bridging ceremony! The four Daisies, six Brownies, four Juniors, and an Ambassador of Ewing Troop 00127 accepted awards AND enjoyed Eileen’s cookies to celebrate.

Getting a tip can make or break a tough-to-crack case. And the young sleuths of Troop 42688 got quite a tip when Officer Jenny Nelson cruised by to help them investigate – investigate her detective job, that is! Nelson gave the Girl Scouts an inside look at fingerprinting and the tools of the trade she carries on her uniform.

The girls also put their science knowledge to the test, creating edible DNA strands. What a yummy case!

No Trouble Bugs Gretna Troop 43633 had way too much fun working on their Bugs and Animal Habitats Badges with Wildlife Encounters. The girls tested their mettle to meet the cute and sometimes intimidating animal ambassadors (who wouldn’t be a little nervous around a tarantula, hissing cockroaches, and a snake!) Plus, they learned valuable information about wildlife conservation, animal adaptations, and species differences. What a critter-tastic day!

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Squishy Science No Sleep Sleepover We all know sleepovers are usually awake-overs! It looks like that stands true for the energy-filled girls of Troops 44321 and 45321. But how could anyone sleep at The Amazing Pizza Machine? Rocking their brand-new troop T-shirts, the Omaha Girl Scouts fought off sleepiness playing games, racing real life carts, and racing in Mario Kart!

Bronze and Co These five dedicated girls of Troop 50464 led by serving as they earned their Bronze Award! The Norfolk Girl Scouts banded together as they explored the fun of working together to make a difference. Through research, goal setting, and brilliant brainstorming, they completed a project helping the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska!

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Is there anything better than holding science in your hands, particularly when it’s cute, fluffy, and squishy?

Girl Scouts from Bassett Troop 00174 visited Sandhills Puppy Paws in Newport and Rolling Rock Veterinary Service in Bassett as part of their Animal Science badgework.

Understanding preventative medicine and seeing how surgery aids animals in serious situations will help these girls take care of pets, now and in the future!

Pass It On We all can learn from people who’ve been there before us – and Girl Scouts are no exception! The curious girls of Troop 50527 heard from a Junior who told them all about her amazing Girl Scouting experiences. But they didn’t stop there! The Blair Brownies crossed the bridge and share THEIR favorite Girl Scout moment from the year.

We Wish You a Healthy Christmas Present, Flags!

It’s a true honor to remember our veterans, and Platte Center Troop 85105 shouldered the weight with distinction. The girls took true Girl Scout pride in presenting the colors for their school’s Veterans Day program, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Our generous friends at WellCare of Nebraska hosted a special holiday event for Girl Scout troops 50261 and 58000. Girls munched on healthy snacks, played games, created ornaments, and wrapped gifts.

A merry time was had by all!

Global Journeys and Self-Discovery

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or girls who love to travel and explore, Girl Scouts of the USA Destinations provide the ultimate adventure trips. Last year, three Nebraska Girl Scouts took international journeys filled with inspiring, life-changing experiences and memories.

Each girl was awarded “D-Pass Travelship Grant” to help fund her trip. Read more about each girl’s adventure in our blog.

Sabrina Delaney, Omaha Girl Scout Ambassador

Panama:

Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure During her Destination trip, Sabrina learned to scuba dive and aided in the conservation efforts of endangered sea turtles. She worked with local biologists to build habitats and measure, weigh, and release hatchlings.

They also performed night patrols to protect mama turtles as they lay their eggs. “Releasing the baby turtles [was the most meaningful] because conservation and sea turtles are very important to me.”

Kenly Kottmeyer, Lincoln Girl Scout Senior

Panama:

Scuba and Sea Turtle Adventure “During my time in Panama, I got to live like the indigenous people. We slept on a dock, outside in the heat with lots of bugs. We took bucket showers and had to walk to get our water. It really opened my eyes to see how nice we live in the USA. It made me more aware of how much water I use every day and made me realize that I should try to use less water.”

Madelynn Carbaugh, Omaha Girl Scout Alum

Peru:

Hot Springs, Llamas, and Ruins: Adventures in the Land of the Inca "Being in the mountains of Peru made me realize that you have to make the most of the life you’ve got and that it’s the non-materialistic things that matter at the end of the day. That no matter how stressed, confused, or upset you may be, if you take a minute to observe and explore the beauty of nature that is all around you that these experiences can be very healing."

Ready for global adventure? Learn how to make your dream come true!

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