Fall 2021 Inspire Discovery

Fall 2021 Inspire Discovery

Program Registration Opens Aug. 24!

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It’s time to press play.

Girl Scout Families,

I am incredibly grateful that you have chosen to spend the 2021-2022 school year as a part of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. In today’s complicated world, we are an essential force in girls’ lives. We are a vital experience that grows and expands alongside them as they get older, discover the world around them and realize their dreams. To help girls explore their unfound ambitions, Girl Scouts released 28 new badges that focus on entrepreneurship, math in nature and digital leadership that embolden girls to navigate a changing society. Amid seismic shifts in technology and culture brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scouts can now earn badges—in addition to the hundreds of existing badges—that address girls’ evolving interest in ways that resonate with them. The badges also address some of parents’ top concerns for their children as they handle the increasingly digital world, helping girls build confidence and safe practices online. Turn to pg. 7 to learn more!

To provide our girls with ample opportunities to discover new passions and connect with their peers, we will be offering in-person programming at the Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center. Before attending a program this fall, please visit girlscoutsem.org/covid19 to view our current COVID-19 Response Guidelines. For families who prefer virtual options, we will be continuing our popular Live from Girl Scouts program series, where girls can earn many of the new Girl Scout badges from home. Turn to pg. 11 to find out all the details on this unique series. This fall, whether they are making a new friend, using their STEM skills to solve a problem, or discovering the power of spreading kindness, all of their actions within Girl Scouts add up to a better world for us all. It’s time to press play on a new year!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO

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Highest Awards Girl Programs

New Badges Released..............6 Launch Into Girl Scouts..........8 Live From Girl Scouts.............11 Program Collaborators..........16 Community Service................17 Girl Scout Camp......................18 Product Programs...................26 Robotics....................................32 Program Partners....................34 Uniform Fund.........................35 Girl Scouts GO........................36

Award Overview......................39 Highest Award Spotlights......40 Begin Your Journey.................42 Meet the Highest Awards.......43 Gold Award Trainings............44 Gold Award Review Nights...45

Register for Programs............47 Meet Our Program Team......48 Girl Program Listing..............50 Meet the Highest Awards.......43 Individual Activity Application...............................74

Many photos used in this publication were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Safety is our top priority

Working Together to Keep Our Girl Scout Community Safe Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is dedicated to continued communication on updates regarding our COVID-19 Response Guidelines. Please review the COVID-19 guidelines, which includes information on face mask guidelines, participation parameters, food/dining and more!

Before attending a program this fall, please visit girlscoutsem.org/covid19 to view our COVID-19 Response Guidelines. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri may modify this guidance, from time to time, as circumstances change.

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New Badges Embolden Girls to Navigate and Succeed in a Changing World

They’re here: 28 new ways for Girl Scouts of all ages to explore their world, whether online or unplugged! The newest class of badges take on even more topics that Girl Scouts and their families care about, like getting outside, using technology to run girls’ cookie businesses and growing girls’ digital leadership skills to make the world a better place. Earning the badges is also easier than ever: based on feedback from girls, volunteers and families, the new badge booklets now include a volunteer guide and printable activity pages for girls, as well as new badge overviews in the Volunteer Toolkit and fun and fast badge introductions in gsLearn. The new Girl Scout badges include: Math in Nature (grades K–5): Despite increased remote learning, not all learning happens indoors. This badge gets girls outdoors to explore and conserve the natural world as they learn math concepts. Cookie Business (grades K–12): With businesses shifting their models and relying even more on technology, girls learn to think beyond the storefront. The new Cookie Business badges help girls think like entrepreneurs as they run their own cookie businesses and incorporate online sales via the Digital Cookie® platform. Digital Leadership (grades K–12): Digital well-being is here to stay. Girl Scouts explore what a leader is, both online and in their everyday lives. They learn how to be online in a responsible and safe way, and dive into topics like managing your well-being online, how to balance your time on and offline, and how to deal with issues like misinformation, clickbait and biases in advertising.

Learn more on our website at girlscoutsem.org/whatsnew .

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Launch Into Girl Scouts!

Launch Into Gi

Do you know a family with a girl starting kindergarten or first grade? Early elementary school is such an exciting and sometimes uneasy time for both girls and their families. We can help as they prepare for this big change in life! Girl Scouts is offering Launch into Girl Scouts, which is specially designed for pre-kindergarten girls to help them get ready for the 2021-2022 school year. Mailed directly to their door, families will receive four, interactive packets that cover important and fun topics like courage, robotics, entrepreneurship and life skills. Included with the packets are links to pre-recorded 30-minute virtual programs led by our expert program managers. Families can watch the programs at their own pace and complete the activities as they go! Invite the kindergarten and first grade girls and their families in your life to register now for this new and amazing program: girlscoutsem.org/daisylaunch .

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Launch Into Girl Scouts Proudly Supported By:

irl Scouts This Fall!

What Can Families Expect from Girl Scouts Her dreams are our dreams, and we’re here to support her no matter how small or big they are! When she registers for the program, she’ll receive: • A kick-off welcome packet complete with starter information and activities to get her and her family excited about what’s to come • Three additional hands-on packets full of awesome activities for the soon-to-be kindergarten or first grade girl, delivered right to her door • Access to exciting pre-recorded programs for each packet, designed especially for her • The opportunity to set the stage for her elementary school journey, by gaining new friends and building social skills • More information about the Girl Scout experience and mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place • And so much more!

Families are invited to start exploring the wonderful world of Girl Scouts now— Learn more today at girlscoutsem.org/daisylaunch and get ready to launch into Girl Scouts this school year.

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GIRL SCOUTS

It’s Time For

Season 3! Live from Girl Scout is back for Season 3! With brand new programs, a new schedule, a special cookie week and awesome mystery guests, this season will be our best yet! Delivered in-person and live-streamed, eastern Missouri girls will love earning badges through these dynamic programs this fall and winter. Many of these programs will include badges to earn the new Becoming Me patch, as well as the new STEM badges! Registration opens Aug. 24! With seven weeks of programs to choose from, she’ll enjoy building new skills with her Girl Scouts sisters.

Turn to pgs. 14-15 to view the complete program listing.

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Programs that reach all girls.

Live from Girl Scouts is a unique program format that reaches all girls, everywhere with fun, skill-building opportunities. Participate From Home Shown in real-time, troops and Girl Scouts from across eastern Missouri can tune-in and complete the activities from the comfort of their homes or with their troop! Supplies for each program will be delivered right to their door! All programs are recorded to allow girls the flexibility of participating in the program when it is convenient for them. Participate in the Live Experience How would you like to star in one of our LIVE from Girl Scouts episodes? If you are interested in being part of the on- site audience, you can show your interest during registration by selecting this option during check out. For each program we will select a small group from our list of interested participants. They will participate live in our one-of-a-kind programming in person at the Berges Family Program Center, as we professionally live- stream the fun! The group will be notified after registration closes for the event and will have 24 hours to accept the invitation.

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Supplies Delivered Right to Your Door Participate in a Live from Girl Scouts program for only $10! The cost, including all program supplies, patch or badge, and shipment directly to your home is valued at $20-25. But, thanks to generous community support, each Girl Scout pays only $10! This year has been so challenging, and it’s amazing to see how Girl Scouts adapted programming to keep serving girls. It was also nice to have a break from meeting planning!”

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-Girl Scout Brownie parent and troop leader

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Live From Girl Scouts Season 3 Program Schedule

Week 1

Program

Date

Grade Levels

Making Friends*

October 19

Grades 2-3

Junior Automotive Design October 20

Grades 4-5

Trees

October 21

Grades 6-8

Week 2

Program

Date

Grade Levels

Democracy for Juniors*

November 9

Grades 4-5

Comparison Shopping

November 10

Grades 6-8

Brownie Shapes in Nature ☙

November 11

Grades 2-3

Week 3

Program

Date

Grade Levels

Space Science Researcher

December 7

Grades 6-8

Philanthropist for Brownies* December 8

Grades 2-3

Junior Scribe*

December 9

Grades 4-5

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Week 4

Program Letterboxer

Date

Grade Levels

January 11

Grades 2-3

Junior Shapes in Nature ☙

January 12

Grades 4-5

The Science of Happiness* January 13

Grades 6-8

Week 5 - Cookie Edition

Program

Date

Grade Levels

My Cookie Team ☙

January 25

Grades 4-5

My Cookie Customer ☙

January 26

Grades 2-3

My Cookie Venture ☙

January 27

Grades 6-8

Week 6

Program

Date

Grade Levels

Product Designer

February 8

Grades 4-5

New Cuisines

February 9

Grades 6-8

Leap Bot Design Challenge February 10

Grades 2-3

Week 7

Program

Date

Grade Levels

Cadette Cybersecurity Safeguards

March 8

Grades 6-8

Making Games

March 9

Grades 2-3

Flowers

March 10

Grades 4-5

*Badge part of the Becoming Me Patch Program ☙ New Fall 2021 Badge

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Thank you to the following organizations for bringing their expertise to Girl Scouts at our unique programs during spring and summer 2021. Their invaluable support and collaboration with our program team allows girls to explore new skills and grow their self-confidence. Thank You!

Above the Board Games Bank of America Boeing Build a Bear Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Centene CITI DaySpring School of the Arts DEA of St. Louis Edward Jones Emerson Exposure Labs Fenton Fire Protection District Girl Scout Robotics Team - Blockheads Girl Scout Robotics Team - P3 General Motors Kemper Art Museum at Washington University Little Medical School Maryville University Cybersecurity Students Metro West Fire Protection District Microsoft Mike Martin Media

Missouri State Museum NASA Peachy Keen (Dessert First Chef)

Perennial STL Prairie Farms School of Rock Smithsonian -National Museum of Natural History Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) St. Charles County Police - Cyber Crime Unit St. Louis City Alderman St. Louis City Treasurer St. Louis Jewelry Appraisals St. Louis Science Center (Dessert First Chef) St. Louis Zoo St. Louis Symphony Orchestra SummerSalt Tarleton Corporation U.S. Courts

Washington University Wildlife Rescue Center

Missouri Botanical Gardens Missouri State Highway Patrol

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Together, Girl Scouts Make a Difference 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. Community Service Partners Coming in 2022, GSEM will highlight community service agencies that are looking for Girl Scout troops to provide service to their organization. These partners will be listed in future publications and on our website for easy access when your troop is looking to do a service project. Have you worked with any agencies that regularly need volunteers and would recommend them to your fellow Girl Scouts? Please send your Community Service Partner suggestions to Heather Eyster at heyster@girlscoutsem.org for consideration. I like to participate in April Showers because it makes my heart happy to help others in need. - Skylar, Girl Scout Junior

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 that are distributed to agencies throughout our jurisdiction. All troops are expected to participate in the April Showers program through door-to-door distribution, donation collection or Showering the Community. Mark your calendar for April Showers 2022 • April 1-3: Door-to-Door Distribution • April 2: Showering the Community • April 9: Donation Collection

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Be Your Boldest Self at Girl Scout Camp

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As a Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri member, you have access to Day, Resident and Troop Camp opportunities.

At camp, girls develop the kind of outdoor skills it’s hard to get anywhere else, and during their camp experience, girls will find out how much fun it can be to unplug and explore the world around them. Girl Scout Camp is the ultimate adventure and pinnacle Girl Scout experience!

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Fall Equestrian Programs 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, but not required to ride, as wranglers secure ratios on the trail ride.

Program Details

Description

Safety Info: All participants must wear: • Helmets (Provided) • Leather shoes,

Pony Tales Length: 90 min. Dates: Sept. 25, 26 Oct. 2, 3, 10, 16, 17 Times: 9 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm Cost: $20 per girl (girls only) Max girls: 10 per session

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

cowboy boots, work boots or dress boots

• Long pants

Hoofprints Length: 90 min.

Offered to: • 45-minute trail ride where girls grow in independence • Learn the value of good horsemanship

All equestrian programs follow

Dates: Sept. 25, 26 Oct. 2, 3, 10, 16, 17 Times: 9 am, 11 am,

GSUSA Safety Standards as outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints . 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.

1:30 pm, 3:30 pm Cost: $30 per rider Max girls: 10 per session

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 in- herent risks of equine or livestock activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

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Fall Adventure Programs

Bow and Arrow Club Are you an experienced archer or a beginner? Join the Bow and Arrow Club and learn about different archery ranges, proper shooting, stance, parts of the bow and arrow, games and more. Participants must commit to all sessions to gain the full experience. Last session will be held at camp and will include a fun archery competition with all Bow and Arrow Club girls. Levels: Cost: $75 per girl Registration Deadline: Oct. 1 Min./Max. girls: 10/20 girls per session Series Dates: • Oct. 24: Camp Tuckaho, 2-4 pm • Nov. 21: Summit Archery, 2-4 pm • March 27: Camp Fiddlecreek, 2-4 pm • April 24: Camp Cedarledge, 2-4 pm • May 22: Camp Tuckaho, 2-4 pm

Hatchet Throwing

Target sports can foster teamwork, responsibility, and focus while teaching important life lessons. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is excited to introduce a new activity to camp! Hatchet throwing will be making a debut at all three camps in November 2021 for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Troops camping during an activity staffed weekend November through March will be able to sign up for hatchet throwing. Not camping during an activity staffed weekend? Look for target sports programs being offered in the Spring 2022 Inspire Discovery !

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Extreme Team Join our high adventure club! The Extreme Team is a unique opportunity for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors to stretch their physical and mental limits in the great outdoors. All adventures include a T-shirt and patch, exclusive to the Extreme Team. Levels: Registration Deadline: Two weeks before each program Cost: $60 per adventure Min./Max. girls: 10/20 per session Times will be emailed in confirmation letters two weeks before each adventure. Adventure 1, Sept. 17-19 Backpacking and overnight at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park

Adventure 4, Feb. 26-27 Underground kayaking with overnight stay at Crystal City Underground • Camp underground and wake up in the morning to a three-hour kayak tour Adventure 5, March 26 Fencing at the Girl Scout Program Center • Participate in a fencing lesson with amateur fencers Adventure 6, April 15-16 Twilight tree climb and overnight at Camp Tuckaho • Climb trees in the moonlight and stay up late for an overnight adventure Adventure 7, June 26 Sailing on Creve Coeur Lake • Join the Mariners and learn to sail

• Hike the 10+ mile trail from Taum Sauk State Park to Johnson’s Shut-Ins. Camping overnight in tents. Must be able to hike for long hours Adventure 2, Nov. 14 Climbing and rappelling at Pere Marquette • Climb and rappel on natural rock faces with experienced instructors Adventure 3, Jan. 21-23 Freeze-out campout at Camp Fiddlecreek • Learn to camp in the freezing cold and discover how to survive in cold temperatures We will need a few adult volunteers at each adventure. If you are interested, please email Melissa Niedermann at mniedermann@girlscoutsem.org

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Climbing Wall and Zipline Take your outdoor adventure to the next level with the climbing wall and zipline. This thrilling activity is an exciting and challenging way to experience beautiful Camp Fiddlecreek! Whether Troop Camping or just coming out for the day, the climbing wall and zipline are open to any group or individual. Participants are also welcome to enjoy other activities in the area like bringing a picnic, taking a nature hike, playing GaGa ball or trying out the new Spider Net and other ground obstacles. The climbing wall and zipline are staffed by trained facilitators who will assist girls on their memorable outing. Participants must climb the wall in order to zipline. Levels: Cost: $14 per girl for 90-minute program Dates: Open most Saturdays through Dec. 18 See girlscoutsem.org/highadventure for dates and times Check in: 10 minutes prior to session Registration deadline: Two weeks before each date Badge Opportunities Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri offers fun badge programs at the climbing wall and zipline. Girls can sign up as a troop or an individual and the price includes a badge and climbing wall patch.

Staying Fit Badge Program Sept. 26 Start: 12:30 pm End: 2:30 pm Grades: 4-5 Cost: $20 per girl Registration Deadline: Sept. 19 Field Day Badge Program Sept. 26 Start: 3 pm End: 5 pm Grades: 6-8 Cost: $20 per girl Registration Deadline: Sept. 19

Practice with Purpose Badge Program Sept. 26 Start: 8:30 am End: 11:30 am Grades: 4-5 Cost: $20 per girl Registration Deadline: Sept. 19

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Girl Scouts Love State Parks Join us Sept. 11 and 12 for an epic outdoor adventure at Johnson Shut Ins State Park!

Come share your love of the great outdoors with your girl and revel in the magic and wonder of nature together. It’s the perfect chance to get some fresh air, see memorable sights, and get inspired. She can even bring a friend along for the ride—who doesn’t have to be a Girl Scout! Levels: Adults Cost: $5 per person, includes patch, activities and overnight camping Check in: 9 am, Sept. 11 Check out: 10 am, Sept. 12 Registration deadline: Aug. 28 Troops and/or families must provide adult/girl ratio for event. All meals will be the responsibility of the troop/family.

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From investigating distant ecosystems to starting your next service project, the Treats & Reads program can take your troop where you want to go. Treats & Reads is not just a nut, candy and magazine sale, it’s an opportunity to start working towards your dreams and earn proceeds to outfit your troop’s next adventures. Treats & Reads Your family and friends far and wide will love supporting you and getting tasty treats delivered in time for the holidays, plus new and renewed magazine subscriptions through the online platform. Dream BIG with Girl Scout Council-Sponsored Troop Money-Earning Programs

This year’s mascot—the Emperor Penguin—is cooperative, determined, and inventive, just like you! Emperor Penguins are near threatened, and some scientists believe that penguin populations signal the health of the oceans, a crucial part of our global ecosystem.

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2021 Treats & Reads Rewards

Penguin Chick Plush Snuggle up with your new best friend! Sell just 40 items and you’ll earn this adorable penguin plush!

Penguin Pal Sell 100 items and become a Penguin Pal! In addition to a 2021 theme shirt, you’ll get to participate in a surprise Penguin Pal experience.

Project Thank You The Project Thank You program is a Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri service project that gives our community the chance to donate treats to the USO of Missouri and Operation Food Search. For each $5 donation, we will gift a treat to these partner organizations. If you sell 10 Project Thank You items, you’ll earn this penguin pen and Care to Share Patch!

Personalized Patches Personalized Avatar patches are exclusive to Treats & Reads. You can choose your avatar’s experience at a research station or an ocean scene.

Girl Fall Personalized Patch To earn the Treats & Reads personalized patch: $375 in total sales, send 18 emails in M2 and create your avatar.

Cookie Crossover Patch Create your avatar in the Treats & Reads program, send 18+ emails in M2 during the Treats & Reads program and sell 145+ packages of cookies during the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program.

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New Products and Tins

Important Dates Sept. 18: Treats & Reads Take Action Rally, see pg. 50 for additional details

Sweet and Salty Mix

Sept. 25: Treats & Reads GO Day! Log in to M2 to set up your site and start the program

Holiday Bunny Tin

Oct. 17: Order cards due to your troop through M2 by 11 pm

• Ruby Medley (online only) • Caramel Chocolate Apples (online only) • Nut and Seed Blend (online only)

Girl Scout Vintage Uniform Tin

Oct. 21: Last chance to order for girl-delivery online

Oct. 22-Nov. 21: Online orders accepted for direct ship, donation and magazines

Nov. 8-11: Product distributed to troops

Nov. 21: Last day of Treats & Reads

Getting Started

Pick up order card and program information from your troop

Follow the link sent to your parent/ caretaker email the week of Sept. 20 set up your M2 site. Haven’t received an email? Email answercenter@ girlscoutsem.org for help Create your Avatar, record a voice message or a personalized marketing video to let your customers know your goals Send emails to your customers starting Sept. 25 and share your storefront link to friends

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2022 Girl Scout Cookie Season It’s not just a cookie—it’s the stepping stone to your next great adventure. In 2022, reach new heights and Climb With Courage during the Girl Scout Cookie Program!

New Cookie Business Badges Have Arrived! Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri and Girl Scouts of the USA have announced new Cookie Business badges for all grade levels releasing this fall that focus on entrepreneurship. The new Cookie Business badges help girls think like entrepreneurs as they run their own cookie businesses and incorporate online sales via the Digital Live from Girl Scouts: Cookie Edition This January, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will be offering special Live from Girl Scouts: Cookie Edition programming for Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes! Girls can earn one of the new cookie badges without leaving the comfort of home. Turn to pg. 66 for program details. Cookie® platform. Learn more at girlscoutsem.org/whatsnew.

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Meet Our New Girl Scout Cookie, Adventurefuls!

An indulgent brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored crème and a hint of sea salt, Adventurefuls take cookie lovers on a delicious taste adventure. Girl Scouts in eastern Missouri and across the United States will offer the Adventurefuls cookie this season alongside favorites like Thin Mints®, Samoas®, and Girl Scout S’mores®. Every cookie purchase fuels local Girl Scouts like you: finding new adventures, discovering new passions and taking action on issues you care about.

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Important 2022 Cookie Dates

Jan. 3, 2022: Digital Cookie opens for online orders Jan. 8: Cookie GO Day for order card sales Jan. 30: Turn in initial early order cards Week of Feb. 14: Troop picks up initial early order Jan. 31-March 12: Continue with in-person orders, online sales and cookie booths March 19: Program ends

Join Us For Edward Jones Cookie College Edward Jones Cookie College is a unique opportunity for girls and their adult to sharpen their five essential skills! Get ready to be a Cookie Entrepreneur Family with the new and improved two day experience. See pg. 59 for more information.

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Hello! I’m Juliette Bowbot and this is my dog Patches.

We’ve been part of the robotics program at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri since I was in Kindergarten! You can be a part of a robotics team at every Girl Scout level, from Daisies through Ambassadors. Through robotics, we’ve learned how to design, build and program LEGO robots. Once I’m in 7th grade, we can even work with metal robots! Girls on our robotics teams learn more about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through fun, exciting hands-on activities. • Learn about designing, building and programming robots with your teammates • Get creative by making a team poster and even designing your own shirts • Earn robotics badges—every year, girls also receive a special robotics patch How can I get started? Start by asking other girls your age if they are interested in robotics! This could be members of your troop, friends from camp or other girls that you know. They don’t need to be involved in Girl Scouts as long as they become a registered Girl Scout when they join the team. You can learn more by emailing Miss Lauren at lkornegaydollar@girlscoutsem.org or Miss Brooke at bstochl@girlscoutsem.org . How can I learn more? There is more information about the robotics program on our website, girlscoutsem.org/robotics . On our page, we even have a video of our Girl Scouts in action with their very own robots! What would I do on a Robotics team? You can do so many things! As a teammember, you will

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Lauren Kornegay-Dollar and Brooke Stochl, Girl Scout Robotics Program Managers, help teams get started and stay connected with them to ensure robotics teams are learning and advancing through the program. Meet Our Robotics Program Managers

We are proud of all of our Robotics teams and the fearless team members who put their leadership education to the test with each robotics masterpiece they create. The FIRST LEGO League (grades 4-8) project challenges are guided by a real- world, scientific theme. The 2019-2020 theme of City Shaper challenged its players to work together to address architectural designs that could improve the welfare of the immediate community. Team Robo Girls took on the issues of safety in their parks in the evening. Robo Girls researched glow-in-the- dark paint that can be applied to running/walking trails allowing for improved visibility. The team has recently submitted a proposal to their City Council for the implementation of this paint.

Q: What you love about building the next generation of female leaders? A: I love that the girls I work with will grow up Lauren KornegayDollar

knowing they are capable, that they can problem- solve, code and give presentations with the best of them. Q: What is your favorite program and why? A: Robotics Showcase! I love seeing the robotics girls get to share their team experiences with other Girl Scouts and their families.

Brooke Stochl

Q: Why do you choose Girl Scouts?

A: I choose Girl Scouts because I want to help the next generation of female leaders develop important skills while still having fun along the way.

Q: What are you excited about this fall? A: I’m looking forward to bringing robotics to even more girls. I’ll be kicking off my first robotics season as a Program Manager and I’m really excited to work with all of my teams and coaches. Plus, we are hosting new girl programs to offer more designing, building and programming robot opportunities for Girl Scouts!

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2021 Program Partners Visit girlscoutsem.org/programpartners to find the most updated list of Program Partners and information on the activities they are offering.

Program Partners are organizations approved to offer Girl Scout programs as a resource to members. These partners provide options for badge workshops, field trips, activities to fulfill badge requirements and Journey-based programs. These opportunities can be scheduled directly with the organization.

Animal Protective Association of Missouri Cake Fusion Cake and Cupcake Design Studio Claster Educational Services Complete Harmony DaySpring Arts and Education Endangered Wolf Center Gateway Arch National Park Great Skate

Photo Explorations Rooted Warriors Yoga Safety House

Saint Louis Zoo School of Rock St. Charles County Parks and Recreation St. Louis Symphony Orchestra STAGES St. Louis Performing Arts Academy Stemily Studios, LLC STL Cake Pops

Healthworks! Kids Museum Humane Society of Missouri Impact Life Karate Life Studios

The Coder School The Federal Courts The Magic House TNT Painting Palooza Twists N Turns Upper Limits Rock Gym Vertical Voyages Youth Friendly Learning STL Z Total Body Fitness

Kraus Farms Leftovers Etc. Little Medical School Mad Science Missouri Botanical Gardens Missouri Department of Conservation MJ Performing Arts Academy Otto Orthodontics Perennial

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Girl Scout Uniform Fund

For more than a century, Girl Scouts have proudly worn distinctive uniforms that symbolize the high ideals for which the organization stands. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri intends to remove financial barriers so all girls everywhere can develop essential leadership life skills while looking—and feeling—their best! That’s why, the Girl Scout Council has made available a Uniform Assistance Fund to all eligible eastern Missouri Girl Scouts who qualify to purchase age-appropriate uniform pieces. These pieces include the sash (or tunic for our Daisy Girl Scouts), troop numerals, our Girl Scout Council identification set and an American Flag patch. New in 2021 Year: • All uniform assistance fund recipients will receive complimentary heat press services so the uniform will be ready to wear • For more information and an

application, visit our website at girlscoutsem.org, Uniform Assistance Fund or contact the Girl Scout Shop, 314.592.2300

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Girl Scouts GO: Run for the Cookies 2021

In-Person and Virtual Opportunities in 2021!

In-Person Event – Sat., Nov. 27 5K or 1-mile Run/Walk Girl Scout Service Center 2300 Ball Dr., St. Louis 6314 6 To limit the gathering of participants at the start line we will offer multiple start times for both the 5K and 1-mile options. 5K waves will begin at 8 am and 1-mile waves will begin at 9 am.

Virtual Event – Nov. 19-28 Whether you want to run on the treadmill, jog around the neighborhood or walk a local trail, our virtual event is a great option to participate in our annual event. Grab your family and friends for a 5K or 1-mile run or walk anytime from Nov. 19-28. Race packets will be mailed to all virtual participants. Shipping is included in your registration fee. Register by November 8 to guarantee packet delivery by November 26.

Packet pick-up information can be found on the event registration page, ffstl.com/girlscouts .

We will be holding a winter coat donation drive for Operation Food Search. Please bring new and gently used coats to support those in need.

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Run Registration Visit ffstl.com/girlscouts to register online. Registration is required for both the in-person and virtual event options. Registration is open now through November 27. Register by October 11 to lock in a lower price and guarantee your t-shirt size. More information on swag options and deadlines can be found on the registration page. Registration Fees • $25 (5K) or $15 (1-mile) through Oct. 11 • $30 (5K) or $18 (1-mile) through Nov. 8 • $35 (5K) or $20 (1-mile) through Nov. 27

Event Sponsorships Available Sponsorships are available to support this fun event! Contact Kate Tichelkamp, Director of Fund Development for more information at ktichelkamp@girlscoutsem.org or 314.592.2373.

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World Meet Girl.

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As you earn one of Girl Scouts’ highest awards, you’ll change your corner of the world—and beyond.

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100 K Version A, white background Seniors and Ambassadors who earn the Gold Award tackle issues that and drive lasting change in their communities. Think of the Gold Award as a key that can open doors to scholarships, preferred admission tracks for college, and career opportunities. Girls can begin working on their Girl Scout Gold Award if: • They are in ninth through twelth grade • Are a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Senior or Ambassador Journeys or completed one Senior or Ambassador Journey and earned their Girl Scout Silver Award • Have completed two

Version A, white background Girl Scout Juniors make a difference in the Girl Scout or local community when they work together to achieve the highest honor a Junior can earn—the Girl Scout Bronze Award. Girls will have fun along the way as they bring their own creativity to all they do and discover. Girls can begin working on their Girl Scout Bronze Award if: • They are in fourth or fifth grade • Are a registered Girl Scout Junior • Have completed a Junior Journey

Version B, transparent background Version A, white background The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve! A Girl Scout team will plan and complete their Silver Award Take Action Project, and will develop more confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when girls work with other Girl Scouts to make a difference in the world. Girls can begin working on their Girl Scout Silver Award if: • They are in sixth, seventh or eighth grade • Are a registered Girl Scout Cadette • Have completed a Cadette Journey

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Striving for Greatness When starting your journey to earn one of Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards, selecting a project can be daunting! But, whatever issue you choose, you will change the world and inspire others (and yourself!) Read on to get inspiration from some of our recent Highest Awardees.

Protecting Pets - Troop 325 To earn their Bronze Award, Troop 325 worked together to make a positive change for the pets in their community. After researching different ideas for their project, the girls noticed little free libraries and food pantries, but not a resource for pet supplies. So, Lillian, Ansleigh, Chloe, Leah, Delaney, Matilda, Josie, Penelope, Kiera, Sophia, Allison, Lily, Izzy and Maya decided to build four pet food pantries. The girls designed the pantries and then led a team to construct their plans. Next, the girls purchased pet supplies using their troop funds and collected donated supplies, including two pallets of food from Purina. The new pet food pantries are placed around the St. Louis region for the community to obtain quality pet supplies.

Bronze Award

Bronze Award

Celebrating Differences - Troop 325 Rylee, Natalie, Haylie, Zoe, Jayla and Savannah of Troop 4601 decided to take action and make a difference in their community to earn their Bronze Award. After witnessing discrimination against themselves and their peers because of their race and ethnicity, these young change-makers organized an international festival to celebrate cultural differences and educate the community. The girls researched, planned and executed the event, including a special opening ceremony. During the event, the girls invited other troops to choose a country to represent and host a booth. These leaders created an environment to celebrate their differences and gain a better understanding of their peers.

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A Love of Learning - Troop 9187 After the pandemic disrupted the school year, Kate decided to build an outdoor classroom to allow students to gather safely and continue learning. Kate began her Silver Award by researching the use, set up and expenses of outdoor classrooms. She then met with the school to discuss their needs and finalize her plans. Next, Kate led a team of volunteers to build six benches that convert into picnic tables. She also purchased Adirondack chairs. Finally, Kate arranged for the school to lay gravel in the dedicated space, and she finished setting up the outdoor classroom. Kate also created a slideshow and shared her presentation with other local schools to implement their outdoor classroom.

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Gold Award

Gold Award

Providing Access to All - Lauren Sheets As a lifelong Girl Scout, Lauren understood the value of a good education and access to unlimited resources. So, to earn her Gold Award, Lauren decided to take action and help those around the world who did not have the same opportunities. Lauren began by collecting books to be donated to a small school in Burma. After the global outbreak of COVID-19, Lauren adjusted her plans by creating an online library for students to access until she could ship the books overseas. Lauren then passed on contacts and instructions to the community service club at her school, which will continue to donate books.

STEM Trailblazer - Sabrina Baggstrom To earn her Gold Award, Sabrina decided to pave the way for future female leaders in STEM to combat the lack of women in STEM-related careers. Sabrina researched, planned and executed two workshops for 35 elementary students to teach girls coding. During her two lessons, Sabrina taught computer programming and website design to 3rd-5th grade girls. Sabrina prepared the curriculum, created step-by-step worksheets and designed an example website to share with her students. After the workshops, Sabrina provided her materials with the Girls Engaged in Math and Science Club faculty to continue her lessons in the future.

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Begin Your Journey

Completing a Girl Scout Journey is a prerequisite to earning a Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. The Journeys let girls experience what they’ll do as they work to earn Girl Scouting’s highest awards—discover an issue they’re passionate about, connect with experts in their community, and take action to make the world a better place. The skills girls gain while working on Journeys will help them develop, plan and implement Take Action projects for their Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. This fall, we are offering a plethora of Journey programs. Check out the list below or turn to pg. 50 and explore the Girl Programs section. Fall/Winter 2021 Journey Programs Junior Level Journeys Oct. 23 , aMUSE Journey, pg. 53 Nov. 6 , Think Like an Engineer Journey, pg. 55 Cadette Level Journeys Nov. 21 , Think Like an Engineer Journey, pg. 58 Jan. 8 , MEdia Journey, pg. 63 Senior/Ambassador Level Journeys Nov. 13 , Mission: Sisterhood, pg. 56 Jan. 22 , Your Voice, Your World Journey, pg. 65 Jan. 23 , Think Like an Engineer Journey, pg. 65

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Girl Scouts Change the World Virtual Celebration

Girl Scouts Change the World (GSCTW) is our special three-hour virtual celebration that will highlight the world-changing power of girls on International Day of the Girl weekend. Kicking off Saturday, Oct. 9 , the event will celebrate our approximately 4,000 2021 Gold Award Girl Scouts and promote all three of our highest awards.

Want to participate? Watch the September e-newsletter for the registration details.

Meet the Highest Awards Dates: Sept. 14, Oct. 13, Nov. 11, Jan. 11, Feb. 16, March 17

Bronze Award: 6-6:45 pm Silver Award: 6:45-7:30 pm Gold Award: 7:30-8:15 pm

We invite you to come discover these prestigious awards and find out how to get your girls started! During this meeting you will hear from the Highest Awards Committee and young women who have earned the awards. These virtual events are open to troop leaders, parents and girls. To register for an open house please visit the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Highest Award page at girlscoutsem.org/highestawards .

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Get Started on Your Gold Award

Gold Award Trainings Oct. 20, 6-8 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center Jan. 18, 6-8 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center March 24, 6-8 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program Center

This course is for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest community service award a high-school-aged girl can earn. Parents, caregivers and troop leaders are welcome to attend, too! Girls going for the Gold Award are required to attend this training; they’ll learn the seven steps necessary to complete their Gold Award project and how to submit their proposal on Go Gold.

Ally Roehl, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Highest Awards Manager, is here to support girls earning their Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards. Read on to get to know Ally, a lifelong Girl Scout and Gold Awardee, a little better! Meet Our Highest Award ProgramManager Q: What are your favorite hobbies? A: Reading, camping, swimming and volunteering at animal shelters. I’m also very into crafts and DIY. Q: Why do you choose Girl Scouts? A: Girl Scouts did a lot for me growing up. I was super shy and introverted, but I attended Girl Scout programs and camp and it helped me come out of my shell. Some of my closest friends I met from Girl Scouts, both as a girl member and now as an employee.

Q: Were you a Girl Scout growing up? If so, for how long? A: I joined as a Daisy when I was five and have been with Girl Scouts ever since. I was an adult volunteer and Troop Leader before I joined Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri as an employee. Q: What is your favorite program to lead and why? A: Aerial Silks was one of my favorites. Many of the girls didn’t think they’d be able to do it and were so excited when they succeeded!

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Make it Official

Gold Award Review Nights Sept. 21, 6-8:30 pm Oct. 20, 6-8:30 pm Nov. 18, 6-8:30 pm Jan. 18, 6-8:30 pm Feb. 23, 6-8:30 pm March 24, 6-8:30 pm

Our volunteer Gold Award Committees review the proposals they receive as a team. Please refer to the review schedule. Proposals and supporting documents are due by the first of the month to allow time for processing. Do not begin working on your project until you have been interviewed by the committee and they have approved you to start your project. Reviews are held in person at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Service Center but Zoom options are available upon request. Review nights aren’t just for proposals! Once you finish your Gold Award project, you will attend a Review Night to present your completed project to the committee. New This Fall: Submit Your Paperwork Online Starting this fall, Bronze and Silver Award Girl Scouts can also submit their project paperwork online! Paper forms will still be accepted until Oct. 1 Follow the links below to submit electronically. • Bronze Award: girlscoutsem.org/bronzeaward • Silver Award: girlscoutsem.org/silveraward

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Girl Programs

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A world of fun awaits, all you need to do is register!

Online registration is available for all Girl Scout programs. Registration for fall programs will open at 6 am on Aug. 24 . Visit girlscoutsem.org and click MyGS to register. Once logged in, select My Account < My Events < Register for Another Event. Use the filters to search our available programs. To register by paper, submit one Individual Activity Application (IAA) per girl, see pg. 77. When registering as a troop, mail one IAA for each girl and payment together in one envelope.

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For further assistance on registration and activity scholarships, see pg. 76.

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Girl Programs

Girl Scout ProgramManagers Are Here to Help You Grow! Girl Scout Program Managers provide unique opportunities that encourage girls and their families to explore new areas of interest and broaden their personal growth and leadership skills. From life skills to STEM to the outdoors, our program managers develop and implement quality programs that meet the diverse needs of our girl members.

Meet Our Program Team

Read on to meet and learn more about our amazing Program and Partnerships team!

Heather Eyster, Community Partnerships and Events Meet Heather! From Program Partners to April Showers and Girl Scouts GO, Heather serves as the liaison for our community partners and organizes all Council-wide events.

Q: What is your favorite program to lead and why? A: April Showers! I participated in the early years of the program as a girl member, and it was one of my favorite things I did as Girl Scout. I love being involved with a program that has such an incredible impact on our community. Working with the passionate April Showers Coordinators and seeing the joy of the girls giving back is such a rewarding experience.

Q: Why do you choose Girl Scouts? A: Girl Scouts is an organization that gave me so much as a young girl and I love having the opportunity to be a part of the movement as a staff member. Being a part of an organization that has such a positive impact on our girls and volunteers makes me excited about the job I get to do each day. Q: What are you excited about this fall? A: Troop Round Up! I love any time I get to be at camp and I love the excitement of all the girls participating in the various activities.

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