2024-2025 Inspire Discovery

Alum Lifetime Membership Lifetime members have access to a supportive group of like-minded individuals to help alums continue their involvement and engagement with our organization, in whatever way that inspires them, for years to come. GSEM's Young Professionals Association Joining GSEM's Young Professional Association is an exciting opportunity for early- to mid-career professionals who want to contribute their time, talent, and treasure to the Girl Scout mission, while building professional networks and enhancing leadership skills. GSEM's Women's Leadership Network GSEM's Women's Leadership Network provides women a forum to support one another on their leadership journeys while working with Girl Scouts to mentor and inspire the next generation of female leaders. Girl Scout Delegates Girls can influence the direction of the Council by representing their peers and sharing their perspectives on important issues at delegate meetings and voting on new policies and procedures at GSEM's Representative Assembly. knowledge and expertise needed to guide girls, and prepares them to hold future leadership positions within and outside of Girl Scouting. Girl Scout Destinations Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure! Make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states. Volunteering In Programs (VIP) Girl Scouts discover their talents in mentoring and leading younger girls, gain the confidence, Extreme Adventures The Extreme Adventures program offers Girl Scouts unique and "extreme" outdoor-related opportunities. Girl Scouts can sign up for one, multiple, or all of the programs within the series. Mariner Girl Scout Girl Scouts set sail in ships of six or more to discover their water-sport skills through canoeing, sailing and swimming. Mariner Girl Scouts conquer the open waters through this special interest program!

Ambassador

Girl Scout Gold Award The Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, earned by Seniors and Ambassadors. To earn the award, a girl must identify a community issue, then plan and execute an 80-hour project that addresses a root cause of that community issue. Leadership Experience & Practice (L.E.A.P. 2) Girl Scouts ages 16 and up can make the leap from camper to leader during this leadership development camp. Girls will learn the skills and leadership necessary to become camp staff. Gold Torch Award This award recognizes Ambassadors who act as leaders in their communities by serving for one full term in a leadership position. GSEM Board Members Girl Scout Board Members hold seats at the table during meetings of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Board of Directors, where they provide girl insight and perspective on important matters. The opportunity to network with business leaders and hands-on experience practicing parliamentary procedure and public speaking is unique!

FIRST Robotics Girl Scout Ambassadors learn to think like engineers through FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) or FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). Teams design, build, and code robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams.

All Older Girl Scouts

Service Bars These awards are earned when a Girl Scout provides 20+ hours of service to one organization, either in the Girl Scout community for a Service to Girl Scouting Bar, or beyond for a Community Service Bar. Higher Education Scholarships GSEM is committed to providing promising students with the academic enrichment, social support and life skills needed to succeed in college and careers.

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