Fall 2019 Inspire Discovery

Inspire Discovery FALL 2019

18 Under 18 Trailblazers pg. 4

Program registration opens Aug. 6!

Contents

Crazy for Girl Scout Cookies? Turn to pg. 13 to meet our newest addition to the delicious 2020 line up!

4 Meet our fearless 18 Under 18 Trailblazers! 14 Don't miss out on awesome Council events like Troop Round Up and Girl Scouts Go! 25 Check out the incredible Council-led trips for older girls in Summer 2020. 28 Learn more about Girl Scout's Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards and discover the steps to start earning one of these prestigious honors.

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Welcome, Girl Scout Family

Earning Girl Scouts highest community service awards is a remarkable achievement. The Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards are earned by Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador G . I .R . L .s who display extraordinary leadership while completing sustainable and measurable projects. To encourage our Girl Scouts to pursue these recognitions, we are piloting new Highest Award program fast tracks. The first will be launched in early-fall for girls working toward their Gold Award. Enjoy flipping through Inspire Discovery with the Girl Scout in your life. Spend time identifying programs that pique her interest or encourage her to take a risk and grow. Together, we will help her uncover new passions and follow through on them to accomplish amazing things, both today and in the future. Her next step, powered by Girl Scouts, will help release more of her unstoppable potential! TOGETHER, WE WILL HELP HER UNCOVER NEW PASSIONS AND FOLLOW THROUGH ON THEM TO ACCOMPLISH AMAZING THINGS, BOTH TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE.

Dear Girl Scout Families,

Welcome to the Fall 2019 edition of Inspire Discovery !

At Girl Scouts, she will explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), practice entrepreneurialism and have endless opportunities to get outdoors, strengthen her problem-solving skills, make new friendships and overcome challenges so she can create her own success— whatever that looks like to her! In addition to our innovative programs, we know Girl Scouts crave BIG adventures, like traveling! In the last edition of this publication, we mapped out our three-year progressive travel program including field trips girls can take as Daisies and global experiences for our older girls. Our progressive travel program encourages girls to discover the thrills of high adventure through age-appropriate activities and field trips from canoeing the Boundary Waters to exploring the world. This fall, we have even more exciting travel news! A Cookie Program travel coupon is being developed to help offset the cost of Council-led travel experiences for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. More details will be available later in the fall, but turn to pg. 25 for a sneak peek at our awesome trips for Summer 2020. I know you will also be inspired by the G . I .R . L .s ( Go-getters , Innovators , Risk-takers , Leaders ) TM featured on pgs. 4-9, many of whom are Gold Award Girl Scouts. These girls live their lives with courage, confidence and character. We are honoring them as our inaugural 18 under 18 Trailblazers . From community advocates and non-profit founders, to cookie bosses and STEM innovators, these Girl Scouts are role models!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Bonnie Barczykowski CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

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Legacy J. 10 years old, Girl Scout Junior Troop 4017 When Legacy was just seven years old, she founded a special non-profit called Little Legacies. It’s a community service organization designed for our region’s youth who have a desire to give back. Legacy has also written and designed a book titled Bubbles for Brendon in memory of her late brother.

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Flip through the pages of "18 Under 18" and you will meet some fearless and confident G . I . R . L .s ( Go-Getters , Innovators , Risk-takers , Leaders ). These Girl Scouts are entrepreneurs, social activists, community leaders and STEM innovators. They don't take no for an answer and they aren't sitting back waiting for adults to fix problems—they are taking the lead to make our world a better place. Meet Our Trailblazers

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Christina Y. 16 years old, Girl Scout Senior, Troop 1484 Christina is a member of the Girl Scout robotics team, The Blockheads. These young leaders were invited to the 2016 White House Science Fair to demonstrate the power of their two patent-pending innovations designed to reduce waste. Christina was most recently recognized as Missouri’s student representative for the 2019 Google Science Fair.

GiGi F. 18 years old, Girl Scout Ambassador, Juliette Gigi is a Gold Award Girl Scout who created an armband signal system for athletes who have a chronic medical condition like asthma, arthritis or Crohn’s Disease. Gigi’s patent-pending armband allows athletes to discreetly signal their coaches to indicate when they’re fine or when they need to take it easy.

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Connie C. 16 years old, Girl Scout Ambassador, Troop 2656 Gold Award Girl Scout Connie recognized the power of teen stress and decided to develop a program that teaches healthy stress relieving tactics. She initiated a wellness club at Ladue High School. Together with the wellness club, she planned a De-Stress Day which included activities like yoga, meditation, games and coloring.

Sophia B. 16 years old, Girl Scout Ambassador, Troop 994 Sophia is a Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri G . I . R . L . Board Member! Sophia will be participating in the Council’s board meetings, providing the essential girl perspective to any decision regarding the direction of the organization.

Gabrielle C. 18 years old, Girl Scout Ambassador, Juliette Gold Award Girl Scout Gabrielle made it her mission to ensure local immigrants and refugees feel like they have regained a sense of humanity. With the help of the International Institute, she organized a “picture day” and captured dozens of family portraits.

Mackenzie W. 14 years old, Girl Scout Cadette, Troop 1259 Mackenzie is a member of SWENext (Society of Women Engineers) Club and has been eagerly tackling hands-on engineering challenges offered through the monthly Girl Scout program. Because of the club, Mackenzie is excited about exploring a future career in a STEM-related field!

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Aria P. 10 years old, Girl Scout Junior, Troop 152 Meet the 2019 top Cookie Boss, Aria! Aria has been the Council’s top Cookie Boss for the past two years, setting big goals for herself early in the cookie season. This year, Aria’s achievements have earned her a number of adventures including a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Sarah B. 17 years old, Girl Scout Ambassador, Troop 3778

Gold Award Girl Scout Sarah found a way to incorporate one of her greatest passions – improv – into a remarkable and sustainable project. Recognizing the impact improv can have toward developing social cues and communication, she organized an improv workshop for children on the Autism Spectrum.

Faith L. 6 years old, Girl Scout Daisy, Troop 285

Faith was one of the top 15 Girl Scouts who received the largest donation of nuts and candies from Project Thank You during the Fall Product Program. She passed out thousands of donated nuts and candies with the USO from 1-6 am at St. Louis Lambert International Airport during Holiday Block Leave, a special morning when military members head home for the holidays.

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Reese P. 17 years old, Girl Scout Ambassador, Troop 3279 After hearing about school violence, Gold Award Girl Scout Reese felt compelled to take action. She assembled buddy buckets for Pheasant Point Elementary School. Stocked with items like gauze, bottled water, band-aids, hand sanitizer and tourniquets, the buckets were designed with student safety in mind.

Chastity J. 15 years old, Girl Scout Senior, Troop 2693 A two-time participant of Camp Fury STL, Chastity has trained alongside firefighters, paramedics and law enforcement personnel during this action-packed week! Chastity isn’t one to back down from a challenge and has conquered a fear of heights when she climbed the 90-ft aerial ladder.

Hannah S. 17 years old, Girl Scout Ambassador, Troop 4897 A Gold Award Girl Scout and a passionate dancer, Hannah was up for a new challenge that pushed her out of her comfort zone. This year, she participated in Council's annual Empowerment Project, designed specifically with our older Girl Scouts in mind. Hannah spent the weekend exploring the city while learning how to build her own personal brand.

Elizabeth E. 18 years old, Girl Scout Ambassador, Troop 3323 Elizabeth is a member of the Girl Scout robotics team Ursuline Bearbotics. They earned a place at the FIRST® World Championship in Houston, Tx. after winning a regional competition this past spring. Elizabeth and the Bearbotics were the only all-girl team from the St. Louis region invited to compete.

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Dana C. 14 years old, Girl Scout Senior, Troop 3328 Dana is another one of our G . I . R . L .. Board Members! For the next two years, Dana will lend her voice to our Board of Directors, providing valuable and girl-focused input on anything related to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Kaitlyn O. 10 years old, Girl Scout Junior, Troop 1858 Kaitlyn was recently granted the Medal of Honor in recognition of her heroic efforts. During gym class one afternoon, Kaitlyn saw that a fellow classmate was having difficulties breathing. Realizing he needed medical assistance, Kaitlyn alerted her teacher who called paramedics. Because of Kaitlyn's quick response, her classmate has recovered and is doing well!

Abigail H. 6 years old, Girl Scout Daisy, Troop 2094

Abigail was another one of our top 15 Girl Scouts who earned the opportunity to participate at the USO of Missouri’s Holiday Block Leave. In the early morning hours, Abigail handed out Fall Product treats to our military men and women traveling through the airport to go home for the holidays.

Mira I. 14 years old, Girl Scout Cadette, Troop 3475

Mira helped form the Girl Scouts robotics team called P3, now a FIRST® Tech Challenge Team. Their most recent accomplishment includes building a water purification system using all-natural materials including Morgina seeds. Their team also competes in the annual SeaPerch competition and this year, they were invited to nationals in Maryland!

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Product Programs

2019 Fall Product Program

G . I . R . L s Love These Personalized Patches! These custom personalized patches are exclusively available to earn when Girl Scouts participate in our Fall Product Program. They display the Girl Scout Avatar look alike that girls have so much fun creating online on the M2 Media Group site. Here's how girls earn the adorable patches this year:

Each Girl Scout plays an important role in helping her troop earn funds to pay for the new adventures planned throughout the year. When girls participate in our Fall Product and Cookie Programs, they enhance their troop’s Girl Scout experience while gaining savvy business knowledge in goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. These are valuable skills that our Girl Scouts will use throughout their lives.

Get registered for the new Girl Scout membership year in early August

Mark Your Calendar!

Fall Product Program starts Sat., Sept. 28 and ends Sun., Nov. 24

The Cookie Program starts Sat., Jan. 4 and ends Sun., March 8

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Based on member feedback, we have simplified the Fall Product Program to provide troops and girls with greater flexibility. Here's how it works:

New this year, all online orders (including those for girl delivery) are paid for online with a credit card by the customer. The streamlined Fall Product Program does not include additional Goal Getter orders, late orders or Council- sponsored booths. Troops are welcome to add additional products to their order to sell at booths they schedule on their own.

Girl Scouts take orders in person and online for girl-delivery Sept. 28-Oct. 20

Girls continue with shipped, donated and magazine online orders through Nov. 24 that customers pay for online

Products are delivered to neighborhood volunteers Nov. 12-13

Girl Scouts deliver products to customers Nov. 14-24

The program ends Nov. 24 before Thanksgiving

Rewards

Girls earn a variety of patches, rewards and fun experiences from their total nut, candy and magazine sales, which includes in-person and online sales. Check out the two soft, sweet rhino plush who are our 2019 mascots. Girls can earn both the baby and mama rhino plush! Turn the page to see all of this year's rewards and start setting your goals!

Project Thank You We welcome all Girl Scouts to take part in our community service program, Project Thank You. This gives customers the opportunity to purchase nuts and candy for donation as a “Taste of Home” to

Girls who send 12+ emails online from the M2 site earn a 2019 Year Sign patch and are entered in a Council-wide drawing for a GoPro camera

When girls sell 150+ and 200+ total nut/candy/magazines, they choose which of two rewards they prefer New this year, when girls sell 300+ total nut/candy/ magazines they earn the Rhino Ramble behind-the-scenes tour at the St. Louis Zoo and a Super Seller patch The top 3 sellers in the Fall Product Program will experience the magical art of handcrafted chocolate with the chocolatiers at Kakao Chocolate in St. Louis

United States military members. The donated treats are distributed to military members by our partner, the USO of Missouri. The top 15 sellers for Project Thank You will earn a custom patch and the memorable experience of handing out donated nuts and candy to military members at the USO Holiday Block Leave event. This annual event is where thousands of military members arrive at Lambert International Airport to head home for the holidays in mid-December.

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2019 Fall Product Rewards NUTS, CANDY & MAGAZINES Includes in-person and online sales

10+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items Rhino Patch

12+ Emails Sent Online Sign Year Patch and entry in Council drawing for GoPro camera

20+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items Be the Difference Patch

25+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items Empowerment Bracelet

35+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items “Baby” Plush Rhino

50+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items Collapsible LED Lantern

75+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items Glitter Rhino Charm on Bracelet and Goal Getter Patch

100+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items Rhino Sequin Journal with Sparkle Glitter Pen and 100+ Patch

Behind-the-scenes tour to meet, feed and learn about rhinos at the St. Louis Zoo. RHINO RAMBLE

150+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items “Mama” Plush Rhino and Star Light OR Girl Scout Cookie Cart

200+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items Inflatable Confetti Chair OR GSEM Camp Blanket

300+ Nut/Candy/Magazine Items Rhino Ramble Experience for Girl Scout and adult guardian at the St. Louis Zoo (date to be determined) and Super Seller Patch

PROJECT THANK YOU

TOP 3 SELLERS Includes in-person and online sales

Includes in-person and online sales

Art of Fine Chocolate Experience

Top Seller Project Thank You Photo on Project Thank You promotional flier for 2020 Fall Product Program

Top 3 Sellers Nut/Candy/Magazine Highest Total Dollars Sold

Top 15 Sellers Project Thank You USO Holiday Block Leave Experience and Custom Project Thank You Patch. See details below.

5+ Project Thank You Care to Share Patch

Experience the magical art of handcrafted fine chocolate with the chocolatiers at Kakao Chocolate in St. Louis. Date for custom Girl Scout experience Jan. 2020 to be determined.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri reserves the right to substitute with similar products of equal or higher value. Style/color may vary. Girls in opt- out troops receive patches and Project Thank You Top 15 Sellers and Overall Top 3 Sellers experiences when earned.

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2020 Girl Scout Cookie Program

As Girl Scouts participate in the Cookie Program, they join a rich tradition spanning generations of female entrepreneurs. G . I . R . L .s ( Go-Getters , Innovators , Risk-takers , Leaders ) are justifiably proud that the Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world. With every step they take in the Cookie Program, girls grow savvy business skills and learn to think like an entrepreneur. Be on the lookout later this fall for new Cookie Entrepreneur Family pins that can be earned during the 2020 Cookie Program. Before Cookie season begins, families can help their Girl Scout set goals for what she wants to achieve. Encourage her to dream big and try new experiences in 2020! 2020 WOW The World Theme Lo...

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Be Part of the Cookie Confidential Crew

Meet our 2020 Cookie Mascot! This soft and squeezable butterfly has such a sweet expression! The butterfly plush comes in a chrysalis pouch

and is one of the WOW-worthy rewards girls can earn during the 2020 Cookie season. We can’t wait for everyone to see the rest of the rewards lineup later this fall.

A new Girl Scout Cookie arrives in 2020, Lemon-Ups! This yummy and crisp lemon cookie from our partner, Little Brownie Bakers, is baked with eight inspiring messages. It is sure to be a huge hit with cookie customers. Lemon-Ups replaces Savannah Smiles cookies which have retired. We are counting on all Girl Scouts to be part of our Cookie Confidential Crew and keep the new cookie a secret until it’s national launch on Jan. 7, 2020. Keeping this private until Jan. 7 will help Girl Scouts make a big splash with media coverage and create excitement to promote the start of the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season with customers. We appreciate your help keeping this secret! Another part of Cookie Confidential is that our Girl Scout Cookie packages will all have a new look in 2020. Though the packages look different, the cookies will have the same great taste everyone knows and loves! Border 1 Green.png

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The Digital Cookie® platform helps girls superpower their Cookie Business. Through it, they have access to even more resources related to marketing, budgeting and resource allocation—all designed to encourage and guide them through this entrepreneurial endeavor! Using the platform, girls can set their Cookie goals, track their progress, manage orders and inventory and learn Internet safety skills. On top of earning age-specific Cookie Business badges, girls are also exploring ways to help others by investing their earnings back into their communities as well as fund future adventures. Girls who use Digital Cookie in addition to in-person sales achieve an average of 76% higher cookie sales. WOW!

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Troop Round Up 2019 Council Events Registered for 2020 membership? Then get signed up for Troop Round Up!

Camp Cedarledge: Oct. 5, 10 am-4 pm

Camp Tuckaho: Oct. 12, 10 am-4 pm

Special Activities In addition to the multitude of activities throughout each camp, Girl Scout Daisy through Ambassador troops may also choose to register for one scheduled special activity, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Both camps offer canoeing and archery (Juniors through Ambassadors) There will be two special activity areas: Daisies can meet new friends and make a craft in a special activity area, and an older girl area for Cadettes through Ambassadors will feature adventure challenges and DIY projects Camp Cedarledge offers horseback-ring rides (Daisies and Brownies)

Girls can attend with their troop or as an individual with a parent/guardian. Only members who have renewed their 2020 membership are eligible to attend Troop Round Up.

Cost through Sept. 30: $15 per person

The Troop Round Up fee includes activities, lunch and an event patch. No refunds. No tagalongs. Troop Round Up T-shirts will be available to purchase for $15 at the event. Girl Scout Brownie through Ambassador troops have the option of camping during the weekend for an additional fee of $5 per person. Adult Helpers Each troop that attends must provide one adult helper for a two-hour time slot. The helper will be assigned to help with one activity. Troops need to have their assigned adult helper select their time slot after completing their purchase of the Troop Round Up event order.

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2019 Girl Scouts Go: Run for the Cookies

Event Info

Early Bird Registration Visit ffstl.com/girlscouts to register online or mail the Individual Activity Application on pgs. 65-66 to:

Fleet Feet Sports Attn: Go Run for the Cookies 3813 Mexico Rd. St. Charles, MO 63303

5K or 1-mile Run/Walk Sat., Nov. 30 Girl Scout Service Center 2300 Ball Dr., St. Louis 63146 8 am: 5K begins 9 am: 1-mile begins

For paper applications, checks should be payable to Fleet Feet Sports and must be post-marked by Nov. 2. This year we are bringing back swag options! 5K participants registered by Nov. 2 will have the choice of a long- sleeved or short-sleeved T-shirt and 1-mile participants can choose between a short-sleeved T-shirt or a custom-branded Girl Scout beanie.

All finishers receive a 2019 medal.

Packet Pick Up Fri., Nov. 29, noon-6 pm Fleet Feet, Des Peres 11731 Manchester Rd., Des Peres 63131

Registration Fees $25 (5K) or $15 (1-mile) through Oct. 5 $30 (5K) or $18 (1-mile) through Nov. 16 $35 (5K) or $20 (1-mile) Nov. 17 to Race Day

Or, the morning of the race from 7-7:45 am for the 5K and 7-8:45 am for the 1-mile.

Race registration is also available during packet pick-up and on race day.

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Girl Girl Scout Camp Is For Every G . I . R . L .

At Girl Scout Camp, the adventure is high and the fun is big— really big! Girls try new things and step out of their comfort zone while gaining confidence and independence. It’s where girls make new friends in an environment that is just for them. Camping is a great way for girls to explore their leadership abilities, develop a deep appreciation for nature and build skills hard to gain elsewhere like constructing a campfire, riding a horse, hiking with a compass and shooting an arrow.

At Girl Scout Camp, girls take action and own leadership roles every day. Whether she guides the hike because she knows the way or serves as a mentor to a younger camper, our G . I . R . L .s are confident and responsible!

Girl Scout Camp is the ultimate G . I . R . L .-powered adventure!

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Coming Soon!

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2020 Camp Adventure Guide Of all the experiences a girl can have during her childhood, few offer the profound, life-changing power of camp. Whether she attends for a day, a week, or even longer, Girl Scout Camp will give your Girl Scout an opportunity to grow her self-esteem, explore the great outdoors and have fun. Watch for the 2020 Camp Adventure Guide arriving in your mailbox the week of Nov. 7 ! Registration for 2020 Resident and Day Camps will open on Nov. 13 . We encourage campers to register early to ensure their program and dates of choice.

Need Assistance Registering for Girl Scout Camp Experiences this Fall? Our friendly staff at the Answer Center are here to help! Call 314.400.4600 or email answercenter@girlscoutsem.org .

We’ll see you at camp in 2020!

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Extreme Research shows girls who participate in outdoor learning activities experience:

Better grades

Better health

Lower stress levels

Increased motivation

Better attitudes toward the environment

Enhanced communication skills

Better self-reliance...and more!

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Team Join our newest high adventure club! The Extreme Team is a unique opportunity for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors to climb trees, camp under the stars, kayak underground and so much more!

Offered to:

Grades 6-12 Registration Deadline: Two weeks before each date

Min./Max. girls: 10/20 per session Min./Max. adults: 2/5 per session

Adventure 1: Oct. 26, 10 am–4 pm Rock climbing – Elephant Rocks Cost: $65 per girl Adventure 2: Nov. 16, 1-5 pm Tree climbing – Shaw Nature Reserve Cost: $55 per girl Adventure 3: Jan. 17-19 Freezeout Campout – Camp Cedarledge Cost: $55 per girl; includes food and lodging Adventure 4: Feb. 22 Kayaking – Marsan, Crystal City Underground Cost: $65 per girl

Transportation for the Extreme Team will be provided from the Girl Scout Service Center at 2300 Ball Dr., St. Louis 63146.

All sessions include a T-shirt and patch, exclusive to Extreme Team members!

Adventure 5: March 28 Markswomanship – The Axe House Cost: $55 per girl

Adventure 6: April 4-5 Backpacking and Camping Trip – Cuivre River State Park Cost: $65 per girl; includes food and lodging Adventure 7: May 22-24 Primitive camping/survival with rappelling – Camp Fiddlecreek Cost: $55 per girl; includes food and lodging

Want to participate in all of the Extreme Team adventures? Sign up for all seven programs and save 15%!

Need more information? Contact Melissa Niedermann at 314.592.2346 or mniedermann@girlscoutsem.org .

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Fall Equestrian Adventures Enjoy a unique horseback riding experience at Camp Cedarledge. Located in Pevely, Mo, approximately 45 minutes from the Girl Scout Service Center, our equestrian program is run by experienced wranglers who help girls of all levels discover the joy of horses. All programs have a 15-person limit. Troops who exceed the 15-person limit can choose two time slots or contact the Answer Center for assistance in scheduling a program. Adults are welcome to register and ride, but are not required to as wranglers secure ratios on the trail ride.

“Under Missouri law, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, a livestock activity sponsor, a livestock owner, a livestock facility, a livestock auction market, or any employee thereof is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine or livestock activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine or livestock activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri.” All equestrian programs follow Girl Scouts of the USA Safety Standards as outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints . Go online to girlscoutsem.org to check openings and register. Refund requests will be honored if made at least two weeks before your program. Refunds must be in writing and emailed to answercenter@girlscoutsem.org .

Camp Cedarledge

Program Details

Description

Pony Tales Length: 90 min. Dates: Sept. 21, 28, 29 Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Times: 9 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm Cost: $20 per girl (girls only) Hoofprints Length: 90 min. Dates: Sept. 21, 28, 29 Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Extended Trail Ride Length: 2 hrs. Dates: Sept. 21, 28, 29 Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Time: 1:30 pm Cost: $35 per rider Saddle Scout Length: 3 hrs. Dates: Sept. 21, 28, 29 Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 Times: 9:30 am Cost: $45 per rider Troop Ride and Cookout Length: 2.5 hrs. Dates: Sept. 21, 28 Oct. 12, 19, 26 Times: 3:30-6 pm, 4:30-7 pm Cost: $40 per rider, $7 per non-rider who will participate in cookout Times: 9 am, 11 am Cost: $30 per rider

Offered to: • Wrangler-led horseback ride helps girls gain confidence • Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Equestrian Center • Learn how to groom a horse Offered to: • 45-minute trail ride where girls grow in independence • Learn the value of good horsemanship Offered to: • 75-minute trail ride where girls grow in independence • Learn the value of good horsemanship Offered to: • 45-minute trail ride helping girls become more self-reliant • Completion of the special Camp Cedarledge Saddle Scout Patch Program Offered to: • 45-minute trail ride empowering girls to be better riders • Simple meal cooked for troop over campfire with s’mores for dessert

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Camp Fiddlecreek Climbing Wall and Zipline The climbing wall and zipline is the ultimate high-adventure experience! Girls summon their inner strength to scale the climbing wall and then fly down the zipline—all while they enjoy a breathtaking view of Camp Fiddlecreek. Whether Troop Camping or just spending the afternoon, participants are also welcome to enjoy other activities in the area like climbing on the spider net, bringing a picnic, taking a nature hike or playing GaGa ball. Grades 2-12 Dates: Open on Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 20 Hours: 8:30 am-5 pm Check-in: 15 minutes prior to scheduled time Cost: $14 per girl for a 90-minute program Registration Deadline: Two weeks before each date Individuals or groups can register for a 90-minute session, which has a 10-person limit. Troops who exceed the limit can choose two time slots. If a girl is registering to attend as an individual, an adult must accompany her to camp. Adults are welcome to register. Earn Badges! Girls can sign up as a troop or as an individual and the price includes a badge, a climbing wall patch and a snack. Practice with Purpose Badge Program Sept. 8 Start: 3:30 pm End: 5:30 pm $20 per girl Registration Deadline: Aug. 25 Staying Fit Badge Program Sept. 8 Start: 12:30 pm End: 2:30 pm $20 per girl Registration Deadline: Aug. 25 Field Day Badge Program Sept. 22 Start: 2 pm End: 5 pm $20 per girl Registration Deadline: Sept. 8 Want to be a trained climbing wall facilitator? Contact Melissa Niedermann at 314.592.2346 or mniedermann@girlscoutsem.org . Offered to:

The Girl Scout Archery Tournament is back by popular demand! Each girl will compete against others at her grade level. Certified archery volunteers will verify scores and provide support during a 30-minute time slot. Prior archery experience required. During her time slot, each girl will be able to practice and then shoot 18 scoring arrows. The top 10 scores in each grade level will be invited to participate in the finals on May 3, 2020 at Camp Tuckaho. Participants can register for up to two dates for this tournament and the highest score will be used to determine the girls eligible for the finale. Archery Tournament

Offered to: Grades 6-12 Sept. 15, Camp Tuckaho (after Troop Camp Blitz)

Oct. 20, Camp Cedarledge Nov. 10, Camp Fiddlecreek March 22, Camp Fiddlecreek April 19, Camp Cedarledge May 3, Camp Tuckaho

Start: 12:45 pm End: 5 pm (30-minute time slots) Cost: $10 per girl; includes patch, girls can attend two dates Min./Max. girls per date: 10/50 Registration Deadline: Two weeks before each date

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Outdoor Adventure Course (OAC) Challenge Build team spirit, improve communication, inspire ingenuity and develop resourcefulness by participating in a fun and challenging low and high ropes course.

Offered to:

Grades 6-12, must be 12 years or older and in 6th grade Camp Tuckaho, Troy 63379

Troop OAC Challenge

April 1-Nov. 1 Cost $115 per troop, need a minimum of eight people, girls and/or adults and troops are responsible for ensuring adult-to- girl ratios are met Troop is responsible for food costs for both the participants and the volunteer instructors while attending the program. Adult volunteers who accompany their troop are responsible for girls when they are not participating in the program (meals, rest periods) Instructors are contacted immediately; you will be notified of assigned instructors about four weeks before your scheduled date

Camp Keepers Love to work outside and fix things? Troops have an opportunity to get our camping properties looking great by volunteering as a Camp Keeper! Projects include prepping tent units, trail maintenance and more. Troops, individual girls and adult volunteers are all welcome to attend and make a difference by providing service to camp. After the work is over, we will celebrate with a pizza party! Service at Camp

2020 Fall Service Days Camp Tuckaho: Sept. 22, noon-2 pm Camp Cedarledge: Sept. 29, noon-2 pm Camp Fiddlecreek: Oct. 13, noon-2 pm

Highest Award Projects Girls wanting to work on Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award projects at camp should contact Lucretia Penn, Program Manager, at 314.592.2337 or lpenn@girlscoutsem.org for more information and to review potential project ideas.

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Community Service Girls who engage in community service develop a strong sense of responsibility for others. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri provides girls with opportunities to serve, to connect with their communities and to reflect on their experience to better understand themselves, area needs and their role in making the world a better place. Through participation in programs like Seasons of Giving and April Showers or by earning the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, girls are making a difference in their community each day.

Seasons of Giving

Girl Scouts make an impact through Seasons of Giving, which encourages girls to

participate in service activities. Girl Scouts have the option of making gifts, contributing useful items or providing service to agencies of their choosing. Troops can contact their Neighborhood Service Team for more information about service program agencies in

their area or view a list of agencies online at girlscoutsem.org/communityservice.

April Showers

April Showers, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s largest community service program, is important to the Girl Scout program and the community at large. Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, families and friends help people in need by collecting personal care items.

Mark Your Calendar for April Showers 2020 April 17-19: Bag Distribution April 18: Showering the Community April 25: Bag Collection

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Older Girl Exper

Making forever friends, saving the planet, standing up against stereotypes, using their powers for the greater good—that’s what being an older Girl Scout is all about! Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors blaze trails in the wilderness, write and direct their own movies, express themselves with confidence, make delicious meals from around the world, and pick up practical life skills. Their curiosity and imagination lead the way as they try all kinds of new experiences. Earn the prestigious Gold Award—the highest award available to Girl Scouts. She could even be recognized as one of our National Gold Award Girl Scouts. Major accomplishments, for sure Get outdoors and off the beaten trail through a Resident Camp or nature program Try out new experiences (and learn new skills) while earning badges at the same time Gain confidence as she mentors younger Girl Scouts (and earns her Leadership in Action award in the process) Take stellar trips around the state or to a different country through the Council's progressive travel program or Destinations Explore exciting careers in a variety of fields— from science to the arts, from education to government Our amazing older girls can:

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Travel Opportunities

Girl Scout Cookies and Travel, the Perfect Combination In 2020, the Girl Scout Cookie Program will help Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors experience new Council-led adventures when they earn a special older girl travel coupon.

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip (12 years and older) July 2020 Location: Ely, MN Cost: $650 per girl Boundary Waters is a trip that immerses girls in nature through a week-long canoe excursion in Minnesota! Upon arrival, girls are split into crews and taught proper canoeing form and tips on the water to setting up campsites and everything in-between. This is the perfect summer experience for adventurous Girl Scouts who are not afraid to try new things and take a hands-on approach to experiencing the wilderness.

More details will be announced in late fall 2019. But, in the meantime, enjoy a sneak-peek of the Council-led trips for older girls in 2020. The older girl travel coupon will apply to Council-led trips only, not Destinations.

Summer 2020 Council-Led Trips

Registration will open for all trips with the Spring 2020 Inspire Discovery.

G . I . R . L. Convention (12 years and older) Oct. 22-25, 2020 Location: Orlando, FL Cost: $1,000 per girl

Kansas City Roller Trip May 1-3, 2020 Location: Kansas City, MO Cost: $375 per girl

Join Girl Scouts all around the country for the largest girl- led experience in Orlando! Girls enjoy engaging Girl Scout activities focused on being a G . I . R . L. ! To complete a fun-filled weekend, girls also attend a celebration at an Orlando theme park! Girls must have a valid passport to travel. Flight, meals, transportation, lodging and activity costs are included in the program fee.

Our brand-new Kansas City Roller Trip is the perfect way to experience all the Kansas City area has to offer. From a trip to Worlds of Fun, to taking in a live show and exploring the city, this is going to be a one-of-a-kind adventure!

Destinations Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older! With different trips every year, there’s something amazing for everyone. Girls enjoy life-changing experiences and make friends from all over the country as they travel with Girl Scouts from different states.

Apply for a Destination online at girlscouts.org/destinations . Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri scholarships are available!

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Older Girl Programs for Every Season

Fun!

Check out our Girl Scout Cadette, Senior and Ambassador programs! Turn to the Girl Programs section on pgs. 34-63 for all the details. Want more information on older girl programs? Contact our program manager, Katie Kelly at 314.592.2341 or kkelly@girlscoutsem.org .

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Self Defense, Dec. 8

Cadette Club Fall Bash, Oct. 17

Tremendous Trees, March 7

Special Agent Badge Workshop, Dec. 11

Navigating College Life, Oct. 26

Riflery Exploration, March 8

Taking Charge of Your Troop, Nov. 3

I.O.U., March 12

Geminids Meteor Shower Overnight, Dec. 13-14

Cadette Chopped Challenge, Nov. 13

Shaw Park Nature Reserve Overnight, March 21-22

New Year, New Me - Fab, Fit, Fun, Jan. 6

High School Chopped Challenge, Nov. 14

Cadette Cupcake Wars, March 25

SA Cupcake Wars, March 26

Winter GAM, Jan. 17-19

Cadette Club - Thankful Service, Nov. 21

Senior Journey: Mission Sisterhood , Jan. 21 and 28

Cadette Trivia Night, Jan. 24

Spa Night, Feb. 7

Spoil Older Scouts Weekend, Feb. 15-17

Cadette MEdia Journey, Feb. 26 and March 4

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri offers patch programs and awards that cover a wide range of topics and provide unique learning experiences for girls. Patch program booklets and activities are available online at girlscoutsem.org/patchprograms or in the Emerson Resource Center. Once girls have completed the activities, troop leaders or parents/guardians purchase or pick up patches at the Girl Scout Shop. Patch Programs

Disability Awareness Patch Program for Girl Scout Brownies In partnership with Envolve, Girl Scouts created an enriching patch program for Girl Scout Brownies. Girls learn the importance of people-first language and inclusivity. Girl Scouts will mail a free Envolve Disability Awareness Patch Program kit to Brownie troops. Kits include easy-to-follow plans including tips for discussion starters, supply lists and parent/guardian guides. Brownie kits include an interactive journal for each girl. Upon completion, each girl receives a free patch. Kits will be mailed directly to parents or troop leaders. To learn more and receive a free kit, contact Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337 or lpenn@girlscoutsem.org. Helping Hands Patch Program for all grade levels The Helping Hands patch program is an option for troops looking to increase adult involvement in troop activities. While working on the patch, parents and caregivers are introduced to ways they can support troop leaders, and assist with the retention of girls and adults. This patch program is open to all Girl Scout levels. The full curriculum is available on our website at girlscoutsem.org/patchprograms . Upon completion, troops can purchase the Helping Hands patch from the St. Louis Girl Scout Shop.

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Highest Awards Bronze. Silver. Gold. These represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn. All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while working on an issue that’s captured their interest in a big way.

Gold Award Girl Scouts represent our most successful and engaged—and happiest—Girl Scout alum.

Earning Girl Scouts highest community service awards is a remarkable achievement. The Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards are earned by Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador G . I . R . L . s who display extraordinary leadership while completing sustainable and measurable projects. To encourage our Girl Scouts to pursue these achievements, we are piloting new Highest Award program fast tracks. The first will be launched early-fall for girls working toward their Gold Award.

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All that Glitters is Gold

Girl Scout Gold Awardees Molly Frei and Lillian Orskog were each recognized for their leadership and service with $5,000 higher education scholarships at Dessert First in 2019. Molly paved the way for future leaders in STEM by assembling “tinker boxes” for elementary-aged girls with mechanical engineering activities. Molly’s boxes are now at her school, serving as tools to help prepare future female leaders for careers in STEM. For Molly, earning the Gold Award was an opportunity to take charge and grow into a courageous and confident leader, ready to tackle even more challenges! Lilly worked to minimize the staggering food insecurity occurring in Kirksville, Mo., by constructing 25 vegetable and 25 herb garden boxes, providing long-term access to fresh and nutritious foods for individuals in need. Lilly provided all the boxes to low-income individuals and families interested in harvesting their own vegetables and herbs. Because of Lilly, local farmers, non-profits and community members are coming together to ensure residents are receiving the nourishing foods they need to thrive.

Since 1916, Girl Scouts have developed Take Action projects to discover solutions to address the root causes of many community issues. Gold Award projects inspire Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors (grades 9-12) to be innovative through their planning, creativity and engagement of others to make a sustainable impact on the community—local, national or global. These young women identify and investigate issues and take action to create change while educating and inspiring others. After earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, girls join a robust network as they enter their post- high school lives, enabling them to distinguish themselves in the college admission process, earn college scholarships and enter the military one rank higher. Gold Award Boot Camp Want to earn the Gold Award but apprehensive about where to begin? Gold Award Boot Camp will provide the tools needed to identify the root cause to an issue you are passionate about and decide what is a long-term benefit and sustainable support. Attending the Gold Award Boot Camp fulfills the required Gold Award Candidate Training. Learn more at girlscoutsem.org/goldaward .

March 7, 10 am-2 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center $7 per girl; includes snack and lunch

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Scholarship Opportunities

Prudential Spirit of Community Award: Each year, Prudential Financial offers the Spirit of Community Awards in partnership with the Prudential and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the program honors middle and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state and national level. Girls wishing to apply should visit spirit.prudential.com for application procedures and deadlines. GSUSA has compiled a list of colleges and foundations that offer scholarships, awards and grants to Gold Award Girl Scouts. To utilize this comprehensive database, visit girlscoutsem.org/highestawards .

National Gold Award Girl Scout (formally known as National Young Women of Distinction) is the designation given by Girl Scouts of the USA to the top ten Gold Award Girl Scouts in the country each year. A Gold Award Girl Scout earns the title of National Gold Award Girl Scout by implementing an exceedingly awesome Gold Award project— one that reflects extraordinary leadership, has a measurable and sustainable impact, and addresses a local challenge related to a national and/or global issue. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri can submit three nominations to Girl Scouts of the USA. Girls must use the Go Gold Online system to be considered for nomination. The National Gold Award Girl Scouts are then honored at a national ceremony.

Dessert First Scholarship: At Dessert First, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's signature fundraising event, two outstanding Gold Award Girl Scouts are recognized for their leadership and service. Each Girl Scout is awarded a $5,000 scholarship to be used for higher education. Three additional $500 scholarships will be awarded to semi-finalists. Scholarship recipients must be working on, or have completed, their Girl Scout Gold Award. Dessert First Scholarship awardees are selected through an application and essay process. Applications are available at girlscoutsem.org/DessertFirst .

90% OF GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTE THEIR SUCCESS IN LIFE TO GIRL SCOUTS.

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Gold Award Candidate Training This course is for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors and their parents and leaders. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Senior or Ambassador may earn. Girls who wish to go for the Gold Award are required to attend this training and learn more about the seven steps in planning a Gold Award project. Before attending this training, girls must complete the following prerequisites: Earn the Girl Scout Silver Award and complete one Senior or Ambassador Journey, at program level

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Complete two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys, at program level

Upcoming Gold Award Trainings Registration deadline is one day before training. Sept. 19, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room Oct. 15, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room Oct. 26, 10 am-2 pm Park United Methodist Church, Hannibal Nov. 10, 2-4 pm St. Joseph Catholic School, St. Charles Dec. 3, 4:30-6:30 pm Festus Library Dec. 11, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room Jan. 22, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room Feb. 19, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room March 23, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room April 21, 6-8 pm G irl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room

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The Silver Lining Shea, Katie, Eva, Isabella, Natalie and Ellie from Troops 4314 and 3089 decided they wanted to have an impact on the environment and help those less fortunate than themselves when determining their Girl Scout Silver Award project. To earn their Silver Award, the most prestigious community service award for a Girl Scout Cadette, they collected more than 5,000 plastic bags, cut them into plarn (plastic yarn) and then crocheted 10 mats. These G . I . R . L .s learned that the mats can serve as sleeping mats for individuals forced to live outdoors as the plastic material acts as a barrier against the harsh elements. It took several months for the Girl Scouts to create the plarn and crochet all 10 mats but before donating them, the girls wanted to understand what it meant to live without personal hygiene products, clean clothes and shelter. The six girls spent a weekend at Camp Tuckaho with just their mats, a tent and plastic garbage bags. Although the girls missed having a hairbrush or a clean set of clothes, the plastic mat kept them warm in the evenings. Thanks to the hard work of these young change-makers, they generated a positive change in the community.

The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette, grades 6-8, can achieve! Going for the Silver Award gives girls the chance to show that they are a leader who is organized, determined and dedicated to improving their community. This award recognizes girls who identified issues they care about and put their plan into motion, creating a lasting impact. Whether a girl decides to go solo or builds a team— significant changes are being met to solve an issue in their communities. Learn more about the Girl Scout Silver Award at girlscoutsem.org/highestawards .

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Boldly Bronze

Troop 392 earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award by helping special needs cats’ meow-ving into their fur-ever home. Our bold Girl Scouts, Marissa, Camryn, Ava, Morgan, Mallory, Caroline and Paige helped the staff at Tenth Life Cat Rescue by making adoption bags filled with food, litter, information and coupons. The assembled bags were then used to increase the adoption of special needs cats. Troop 392 learned that their good deeds can have a lasting, positive mark on the world. The Girl Scouts chose to complete their Bronze Award Project with Tenth Life because they are passionate about stopping the unnecessary euthanasia of cats who may have experienced trauma and now face emotional or physical issues. They wanted to help these special cats, who may not have other options, have a new and comfortable life!

Girl Scout Juniors across eastern Missouri are making big changes—when girls in grades 4-5 team up with others and use their amazing skills to take action they make a difference in the world! As the girls pursue their project, they put the Girl Scout Promise and Law into action. Girls develop more confidence, meet new people and have fun. They also deepen their understanding of sustainability and gain an appreciation for diversity and the wider world by discussing how others may experience the same problem that their project helped resolve. Learn more about the Girl Scout Bronze Award at girlscoutsem.org/highestawards .

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