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NEW TRIPS AND PROGRAMS FOR EVERY G.I.R.L . Starting on pg. 39

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" TRULY, OURS IS A CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP, UNITED BY OUR IDEALS. " —Juliette Gordon Low

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IN THIS ISSUE

Inspire Discovery is a publication for Girl Scout families in eastern Missouri. It is mailed twice per year in January and August, and communicates Council news, events and upcoming programs. Get the latest updates right to your inbox! Our eNewsletter highlights upcoming programs, events and other exciting news about our Council each month as well as sneak peeks at new programs for your G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) TM Contact our Answer Center to update your subscription preferences today at answercenter@girlscoutsem.org or call 314.400.4600.

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Welcome Girl Scout families!

Girl Scout Families,

Welcome to the Spring 2020 edition of Inspire Discovery !

This publication is your insider’s guide to all the new programs, adventurous activities and valuable information exclusively for our Girl Scouts and their families. We guarantee the program opportunities will ignite your girl's love of learning and expand her horizons, while she has the time of her life. For more than a century, Girl Scouts has designed innovative and unrivaled programs to meet girls where they are now—and grow along with them. In 2019, Girl Scouts of the USA introduced 42 new badges curated exclusively for girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. The new programming enables girls to choose how they want to experience and influence the world, while preparing them to address some of society’s most pressing needs through hands-on learning and real-life problem-solving in cybersecurity, coding, space exploration and environmental stewardship. The new programming also includes 18 Coding for Good Badges, which not only teaches girls the basics of coding, but also details every stage of the coding process. Check out our girl programs section of this publication, beginning on pg. 39, to discover opportunities for your Girl Scout to earn one of these new badges this spring. In collaboration with our nearly 200 local Program Collaborators and Partners, thousands of eastern Missouri G.I.R.L. s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, Leaders) TM are ready to dive into our newest programs! Spring is also the time for early registration at Girl Scouts. The benefits of early registration are many—including being the first to know about exciting developments and programs at Girl Scouts. And, new for 2021, troops who register early can embark on an unforgettable troop experience to unique locations like Urban Harvest, Marcoot Jersey Creamery and Microsoft. Turn to pgs. 6-7 for all the details and be sure to re-register your Girl Scout on April 1 so she doesn’t miss a minute of the Girl Scouting fun! Spring break options are back in 2020 so girls can work on badge requirements, while relaxing with friends and exploring destinations around St. Louis. Girls will love laughing and learning with their fellow Girl Scouts, and parents will love our stress-free options for their busy schedules!

So, grab a pen and circle the programs that ignite your G.I.R.L. s curiosity, including the St. Louis Aquarium Family Event for those that re-register by April 30. I promise it will be a spring and summer that she will never forget!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Bonnie Barczykowski CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

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2021 Membership Re-registration

Re-register beginning April 1, 2020! Visit girlscoutsem.org or call the Answer Center at 314.400.4600. Don't miss a minute of the fun!

Girl Scouts is a no-limits place designed specifically for G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, Leaders) TM , where they’re inspired to seek out new challenges, build important skills and have a blast! Find out about our early-registration incentives below and join us for another amazing year of Girl Scouting in eastern Missouri. Financial assistance is available.

REGISTER BETWEEN APRIL 1- 30 Troop Experience Troops with 70 percent or higher registration will earn a custom troop experience of their choice: • Baetje Goat Farm • The Magic House at MADE • Marcoot Jersey Creamery • Microsoft at the Galleria (C, S, A) • Melvin Price Locks and Dam • Urban Harvest

Turn to pg. 9 and learn more about Troop Round Up 2020!

Limited-Edition Patch!

Limited-Edition Patch Girls will receive a special patch.

REGISTER BETWEEN Aug. 1-Sept. 30 Troop Round Up 2020 Enjoy this fun-filled event from 10 am-4 pm on Oct. 3 at Camp Cedarledge or Oct. 10 at Camp Tuckaho. Event fee for 2021 members: $17 (must register for event by Sept. 30)

REGISTER BETWEEN MAY 1-July 31 Troop Round Up 2020 Enjoy this fun-filled event from 10 am-4 pm on Oct. 3 at Camp Cedarledge or Oct. 10 at Camp Tuckaho. Event fee for 2021 members: $ 6 (must register for event by July 31)

Troop Round Up 2020 Enjoy this fun-filled event from 10 am-4 pm on Oct. 3 at Camp Cedarledge or Oct. 10 at Camp

Tuckaho. Event fee for 2021 members: $6 (must register for event by April 30)

St. Louis Aquarium Family Event Come see the sea with Girl Scouts! This special family event will be a splashin' good time for all members who re-register by July 31. Dates to be announced when the Aquarium reopens . Shop Discount* Enjoy 15% off a one-time purchase May 4-June 30, 2020 for adult members and for all lifetime members.

*Shop discount is valid only on full-price merchandise through the Girl Scout Shop in St. Louis and is not valid online. Discount excludes previously reduced (sale) merchandise.

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2021 TROOP EXPERIENCES

Baetje Goat Farms

Marcoot, girls will view a special “field to fork” video about the family farm and get a chance to make and sample various delicious cheeses. Girls can earn a badge and taste the Girl Scout-themed ice cream.

Discover a world of goats and cheese and how the two work together to produce some of the state’s best tasting dairy! Girls will be able to feed the goats, tour the creamery, and assist the cheesemakers in making their own special cheese. Girl Scouts can explore more than 7,000 square-feet of interactive space at The Magic House, MADE for Kids, the Museum’s new satellite location in the City of St. Louis. Featuring a Maker's Workshop, Artist's Studio, Designer's Lab and Entrepreneur's Marketplace, girls will have the opportunity to create a design for a 3D printer, paint on a digital easel, operate simple robotics, learn to silkscreen and more! The Magic House at MADE

Melvin Price Locks and Dam

Girls Scouts will use engineering concepts to

Urban Harvest

explore the feats, history and changing perceptions of the Mississippi River through engaging activities. Girls rotate through different interactive stations at the National Great Rivers Museum to gain a deeper understanding of the history of the river and how humans have both influenced and adapted to its untamed spirit. Also available is an optional tour on top of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam more than 80 feet above the waters of the Mighty Mississippi, completing the adventure of discovery.

Interested in visiting St. Louis' first rooftop farm? Through a brief overview, girls will learn about Urban Harvest STL and the history of the FOOD ROOF Farm, followed by a farm walk with in-depth explanations of each component of the farm, from hydroponic towers to the agricultural green roof system, to chickens, to an edible wall.

Microsoft at the Galleria

Marcoot Jersey Creamery

Turn to the Older Girl section of this publication on pgs. 22-23 for all the details on these troop experiences for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors.

Tour Marcoot Jersey Creamery for a special hands-on experience in farmstead and artisan cheeses or custard-style ice cream! At

TROOP EXPERIENCE FAQ's Q. What if I cannot re-register 70 percent of my troop girls because some moved away or said they will not be returning?

Q. How do I register for multiple locations if my troop girls want to go to different offerings? A. Each troop that re-registers 70 percent of their troop girls will be awarded their choice of one experience that the troop can attend together.

Q. Can we take troop girls that didn’t re-register?

A. Yes, if you re-register 70 percent of the troop girls, but some girls did not re-register, they may still attend the troop experience.

A. Percentage of troop registration is based upon troop size during the 2019-2020 membership year. Consider inviting new girls to join your troop and register in the spring for the following Girl Scout year.

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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 programs like Seasons of Giving, Honor Troops and April Showers or by earning a Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, girls are making a difference each day. Need ideas for community service projects? For a list of agencies and their current needs, visit girlscoutsem.org/communityservice . APRIL SHOWERS 2020 To our April Showers supporters,

In the interest of the health and safety of our Girl Scouts and supporters during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has made the decision to cancel April Showers, our annual personal care collection drive. This includes the following events:

• Neighborhood “sticky note” drop-off ( Date to be announced ), • Showering the Community, personal care item drives at select retailers ( Date to be announced ), and • Neighborhood bag (donation) pick up ( Date to be announced ).

Community service is a hallmark of Girl Scouting, and we are committed to providing service opportunities for our girls in the future. We will make a decision about rescheduling April Showers by early-May.

Together, we can help empower girls to team up and make the world a better place!

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2020 tROOP rOUND uP Camp Cedarledge (Date to be announced) Camp Tuckaho (Date to be announced) Are you ready to experience a fun and exciting day in the great outdoors? Join us as we bring together resources from our local communities for one special day of sisterhood, skill development and unique hands-on fun!

Re-register for 2021 membership and be sure to sign up for Troop Round Up as well!

ƣ April 1- May31 : $6 per person

Fee includes activities, lunch and an event patch. No refunds.

ƣ May 1-July 31: $ 6 per person

ƣ Aug. 1-Sept. 30: $17 per person

Purchase your limited-edition 2020 Troop Round Up T-shirt for $15 at time of registration, check out the cute design below! Girl Scout Brownie through Ambassador troops also have the option of camping during the weekend for an additional fee of $5 per person.

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. ƣ Both camps offer canoeing and archery (Juniors through Ambassadors) ƣ Camp Tuckaho offers air rifles and low obstacle course (12 years and older), Critters at the Nature Center (Daisies) and guided geocaching (Brownies) ƣ Camp Cedarledge offers horseback-ring rides (Daisies and Brownies) and guided geocaching (Brownies)

Check out the 2020 Troop Round Up T-shirt! Don't forget to purchase yours at the time of registration.

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Our G.I.R.L.s are Wowing the World during the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Girls tell us the Cookie Program is a special and unique part of their Girl Scout experience, where they have fun being part of a beloved American tradition. When asked what they enjoy the most, girls say it is the social interactions with friends, family and customers. product programs

Throughout the program, girls develop an entrepreneurial spirit as they gain hands- on experience using a host of business and leadership skills. These are skills they will use throughout their lives, including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. Girl Scout alums tell us the skills they gained during the Cookie Program have benefited them through adulthood.

"My daughter, Hailey, is so excited from GO Day until the very last hour she is trying to sell Girl Scout Cookies. She has a drive to sell as many packages of cookies as possible. Each year she has more passion than before, and as a volunteer and parent I cannot help but do everything in my power to fuel her determination. I hope she never loses that drive in anything she does in life."

Kelley Moranville, Girl Scout volunteer

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WHAT'S NEXT FOR EASTERN MISSOURI COOKIE BOSSES? The first phase of our Cookie Program is done and orders have been submitted, hooray! However, there are many customers still looking for cookies who know they are only available for a limited time each year. With five more weeks remaining in our Cookie season, here are the ways cookie bosses can reach their goals:

Goal Getter forms to take cookie orders from customers Jan. 27-March 8; these forms were provided with the troop’s cookie materials, or can be printed from girlscoutsem.org/cookies .

Troop cookie booths Feb. 14-March 8 will connect eager customers who don’t know a local Girl Scout with their favorite cookies. Girls can hand out adorable Girl Scout Cookie-inspired Valentine’s to customers on Feb. 14; they are available at girlscoutsem.org/cookies .

Neighborhood walkabouts Feb. 17-March 8 where Girl Scouts and an adult go door-to-door with cookies in a wagon.

Digital Cookie provides customers near and far with the convenience of ordering cookies online. Did you know that girls who used Digital Cookie in addition to the order card had average package sales of 188, compared to 116 packages by girls who did not sell online? Check out the three Digital Cookie rewards girls can earn:

Cookie Techie Patch 15+ emails sent

Samoas Keyring 75+ pkgs sold with Digital Cookie

Cookie Scrunchie and Butterfly Metal Charm 100+ pkgs sold with Digital Cookie

Through March 1, online customers can request their order be delivered by a Girl Scout rather than shipped. Customers purchasing cookies as gifts can choose to have them shipped in a special gift box or tin with a message. Online orders for shipping and donation continue through March 8.

CREDIT AND DEBIT PAYMENTS WITH CLOVER

We are excited for all individual Girl Scouts and troops to use the free, secure Clover Go app on their mobile device to accept credit and debit card payments for cookies. This can be during cookie deliveries, as well as through workplace, booth and walkabout sales. There are many benefits—less cash handling, more convenience and more cookies are sold when customers pay with their credit or debit card. WOW!

Ask your Girl Scout's troop leader about using Clover this year and see instructions on the Cookies page at girlscoutsem.org .

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TROOP TO TROOP DONATION PROGRAM We are proud to offer community service through our Troop to Troop (T2T) cookie donation program. These donated cookies are distributed as a “Taste of Home” to U.S. military members by our valued partner, the USO of Missouri. The mission of the USO is to strengthen military members by keeping them connected to families, home and country during their time of service to our nation. Girls can earn special rewards that are specifically for Troop to Troop:

Gift of Caring Patch 12+ pkgs T2T

Cookie Booth Charm 30+ pkgs T2T

GS Cookie Cart Top Seller T2T

Cookie Buff & T2T Custom Patch 75+ pkgs T2T

WOW-WORTHY COOKIE REWARDS Bright and beautiful butterflies float across a wide variety of rewards girls can earn this Cookie season, including a bandanna, toothbrush case, water bottle, drawstring bag and butterfly duffel bag. Just look at Lola, the colorful butterfly plush girls earn when they achieve 140+ packages along with a Butterfly Buddy Pass for the Girl Scout and one guest to visit the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House.

There are special experiences your Girl Scout can earn through the Cookie Program:

ƣ Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Resident Camp Coupon

ƣ Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Council-Led Travel Coupon

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St. Louis Cardinals game

ƣ Keeper for a Day at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

ƣ Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure in Branson, Mo.

ƣ Butterfly Blitz custom troop experience at either the Missouri Botanical Garden, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House or Shaw Nature Reserve

ƣ Disney World Trip to experience the special flower gardens that attract more than 70 species of butterflies

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Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin Collection

The Cookie Entrepreneur Family pin collection is the latest addition to the Girl Scout Cookie Program. It enables girls to develop essential life skills and learn to think like entrepreneurs with support from their families.

Each Girl Scout grade level has its own set of requirements to help families guide their Girl Scout as she runs her own cookie business year after year. Girls can earn all 13 pins in the collection—one unique pin for each year that they participate.

To learn more about this new pin collection visit girlscoutsem.org/cookies and click For Parents from the sidebar.

Cookie Pro 2020 Contest Hey lead takin’ cookie entrepreneurs! We want to hear from you and reward you for all your hard work selling Girl Scout Cookies in the 2019– 2020 season with a chance to win BIG. All you have to do is enter the 2020 Cookie Pro contest February 1–March 31. Entering is simple: participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program this season and highlight unique cookie business smarts by answering questions about the skills you learned.

Before the contest opens for entries, start developing your business skills by earning a pin in the NEW Cookie Entrepreneur Family pin collection. Learn more above and start your collection today.

Twenty-four Girl Scouts—four per level—will be named national cookie pros and get the epic chance to:

ƣ Travel to Orlando with one parent or guardian for three incredible days of fun and adventure

ƣ Be a VIP guest at G.I.R.L. 2020, the largest event for girls in the world and get backstage passes to meet super- cool celebrity speakers

ƣ Experience Orlando’s mind-blowing theme parks using a special-access pass

Learn more at girlscoutsem.org/cookies and click the Cookie Contests tab.

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girl Scout CAMP

2020 CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! When a Girl Scout embraces the camp life, she truly has a transformative experience. While growing her passions, she takes healthy risks each day and returns home with a better understanding of herself and her abilities. Registration for 2020 Camp opportunities is now open! Visit girlscoutsem.org/ campadventureguide for more information and to check out our one-of-a-kind leadership developmentprogramand girl-led adventures. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all in- person Girl Scout programs, troop camping and events, including Girl Scout school activities and facility rentals, are canceled through at least Friday, July 31, and all resident and day camps are canceled through summer 2020.

VISIT BEFORE YOU CAMP! CAMP OPEN HOUSES Our camp open houses provide girls and their families the opportunity to explore camp before their stay. Events include a camp tour, parent orientation session, games and the chance to meet camp staff! Register at girlscoutsem.org/programs .

Camp Cedarledge (Date to be announced)

Camp Tuckaho (Date to be announced)

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97 PERCENT OF GIRL SCOUT CAMP ALUMS SAY CAMP HELPED THEM IMPROVE THEIR OUTDOOR SKILLS At camp, leadership development takes center stage as she dives into age-appropriate activities she loves—enabling her, at every turn, to discover her values, passions and connect with others from a wide range of backgrounds. Camp is the ultimate Girl Scout experience!

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SPRING 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 register and ride, but are not required to as wranglers secure ratios on the trail ride (except Pony Tales).

Camp Cedarledge

Program Details

Description

Pony Tales Length: 90 min. Dates: April 25, 26 May 2, 3, 9, 16, 17 Times: 9 am, 11 am,

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

1:30 pm, 3:30 pm Cost: $20 per girl (girls only)

Hoofprints Length: 90 min. Dates: April 25, 26 May 2, 3, 9, 16, 17 Times: 9 am, 11 am Cost: $30 per rider Extended Trail Ride Length: 2 hrs. Dates: April 25, 26 May 2, 3, 9, 16, 17 Time: 1:30 pm Cost: $35 per rider Saddle Scout Length: 3 hrs. Dates: April 25, 26 May 2, 3, 9, 16, 17 Times: 9:30 am Cost: $45 per rider

Troop Ride and Cookout Length: 2.5 hrs. Dates: April 25 May 2, 9, 16 Times: 3:30-6 pm, 4:30-7 pm Cost: $40 per rider, $7 per non-rider who will participate in cookout

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“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/programs 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 .

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person Girl Scout programs, troop camping and events, including Girl Scout school activities and facility rentals, are canceled through at least Friday, July 31, and all resident and day camps are canceled through summer 2020.

ADVENTURE ALERT! BOW AND ARROW CLUB

The Bow and Arrow Club is the perfect group for new and experienced archers alike! Girls learn about different types of archery ranges, proper shooting technique and stance, parts of the bow and arrow, games and more. Participants must commit to attend all sessions to gain the full experience. The final session will include a fun archery competition with all Bow and Arrow Club girls.

Offered to:

Grades: 4-12

Dates: March 29, Camp Tuckaho April 26, Camp Cedarledge May 17, Camp Fiddlecreek

Cost: $40 per girl Registration Deadline: March 2 Min./Max. Girls Per Session: 10/20

GIRL SCOUTS LOVE STATE PARKS Sept. 12-13 10 am-2 pm

Cost: $5 per girl or adult; patch included Registration Deadline: Aug. 31

Come share your love of the great outdoors with Girl Scout sisters the weekend of September 12-13 and revel in the magic and wonder of nature. This event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy fresh air, see memorable sights and get inspired. Girl Scouts are welcome to bring a non-member friend or family member along for the day!

Locations: Elephant Rock State Park, First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, Johnson's Shut-ins State Park and Wakonda State Park

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CLIMBING WALL AND ZIPLINE AT CAMP FIDDLECREEK 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 from April- October 2020 Check-in: 20 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. Visit girlsoutsem.org/highadventure for available dates and times. Offered to: Safety Information: All climbing wall and zipline participants must wear: 1. Climbing helmet (provided) 2. Chest or seat harness (provided) 3. Sturdy, closed-toed athletic shoes, no sandals 4. Close-fitting clothing, including shirts with sleeves and long pants (recommended) 5. Raingear, if necessary Want to become a trained climbing wall and zipline facilitator and work with girls year round? Contact Melissa Niedermann for more information at mniedermann@girlscoutsem.org . Paid and volunteer positions are available.

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SERVICE AT GIRL SCOUT CAMP

Highest Award Projects Girls wanting to work on Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award projects at camp should contact Jessica Illert, Program Manager at 314.592.2359 or jillert@girlscoutsem.org for more information and to review potential project ideas. Trail Maintenance With the help of our experienced Camp Rangers, troops learn about conservation principles and earn service hours while helping to maintain camp trails. To schedule a date or time, contact: Camp Cedarledge: Senior Ranger Mike Horn, 636.475.4564, mhorn@girlscoutsem.org Camp Fiddlecreek: Senior Ranger Ron Eye, 636.451.4957, reye@girlscoutsem.org Camp Tuckaho: Senior Ranger Rick Heidbrier, 636.462.8777, rheidbrier@girlscoutsem.org Service Projects Is your troop interested in a specific service project at camp? Want more information on available projects? Contact Becky Puckett, Director of Camping Services at 314.592.2353 or bpuckett@girlscoutsem.org to discuss service opportunities.

Be a Kid Again 2020 Date to be announced

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TRAVEL LET'S GO EXPLORING! Girl Scouts love to travel–from the field trips they take as Daisies and Brownies to the global adventures they can experience as teens! Our organization is the perfect place for girls to explore different places and cultures. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri's progressive travel program helps girls prepare for their future independence, travel the world and make a global impact.

Trail Explorer Day Trip May 29, 8 am-4:30 pm $35 per girl or adult Onondaga State Park, MO Did you know that Missouri is often called “The Cave State?" We’ll take a trip underground to check out one of Missouri’s most spectacular caves, Onondaga Cave, to view towering stalagmites and dripping stalactites. Then head back to the surface for a picnic lunch and to explore trails at Onondaga Cave State Park and Meramec State Park. Turn to pg. 48 for more details. Mighty Mississippi Overnight Adventure June 5-6 $175 per girl or adult from St. Louis or $150 per girl or adult from Hannibal Dubuque, IA Join us as we take a road trip up the Mississippi River to Dubuque, Iowa! Along the way, we’ll make stops at Burlington and the Quad Cities. During an overnight stay at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, we’ll explore the history, culture, animals and conservation found along the Mighty Mississippi. Additional stops will include the Field of Dreams movie site and cave exploration at Maquoketa Caves State Park. Turn to pg. 49 for all the exciting details.

2020 Council-Led Trips

Girl Scout Junior Road Trip to Louisville April 3-5 $325 per girl or adult Louisville, KY

Juniors will have the opportunity to travel to "The Gateway to the South" with their sister Girl Scouts. The weekend will be jam-packed with the best of what Louisville has to offer. Some of the trip highlights include tours of the Louisville Slugger Factory and the Kentucky Derby Museum and race track. Turn to pg. 42 for all the fun details.

Kansas City Roller Trip  May 1-3 $375 per girl

Kansas City, MO

Our brand-new Kansas City Roller Trip is the perfect way to combine travel and STEM! At the Worlds of Fun amusement park, girls will learn about the science behind designing and engineering the loops and drops that roller coasters are famous for. Then, they will get to enjoy the rides at the park! Turn to pg. 45 and learn more.

Jetting to Jefferson City June 18, 9 am-5 pm $35 per girl

It is the perfect time for Girl Scout Daisies to learn about our state government and visit the beautiful Capital building! Upon arriving in Jefferson City, girls will be captivated by the many historic buildings and state landmarks. Check out pg. 50 for more information.

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Boundary Waters Canoe Adventure July 16-22 $650 per girl Ely, MN

Girl Scouts return to the Boundary Waters for a canoe outdoor experience of a lifetime! This program provides girls the opportunity to become truly immersed in nature. Upon arrival, girls are split into crews and taught proper canoeing form and camping skills by a trained guide. This is a perfect summer experience for an adventurous Girl Scout who is not afraid to try new things in nature! Turn to pg. 52 to learn more.

K-City Bound! July 18-19 $200 per girl

Kansas City, MO

The Girl Scout Cookie Program now helps Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors experience awesome Council-led trips! If a Girl Scout Cadette, Senior or Ambassador sells 1,000+ packages of cookies, she will earn either a $360 Resident Camp Coupon or a $360 C/S/A Council-Led Travel Coupon. Cookies and Travel: the Perfect combination!

Hurry hurry—Girl Scouts are Kansas City bound this summer! We will load up on the bus and leave St. Louis, stopping for an early lunch before spending an amazing afternoon of wonder at the SEA Life Kansas City Aquarium. Girls will have the opportunity to explore and learn all about the fascinating animals and marine life who call our oceans home. The next morning, we will enjoy the ride back to St. Louis discussing all the awesome discoveries we made! Turn to pg. 52 for the complete details!

The suitcase icon indicates the Council-led trips that apply!

G.I.R.L. Convention Oct. 22-25 $1,500 per girl Orlando, FL

These coupons must be used in 2020 and are not transferable. Cookie Coupons can only be applied to girl registration fees. See pg. 34 of the 2020 Camp Adventure Guide for additional information.

The National Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 21, and voted to hold a one-time virtual session for our 55th National Council Session in October 2020.

2022 Council-Led Trips Daisies Mark Twain National Forest, Aug. 2022 Brownies Joplin, MO, June 2022 Juniors U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL June 2022 Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors Senior/Ambassador Dude Ranch Trip, Arkansas, July 2022

2021 Council-Led Trips Daisies Garden of the Gods, Aug. 2021 Brownies Railroad Trip, June 2021 Lampe, MO (Dogwood Canyon Nature Park) , June 2021 Juniors Amish Country, IL, April 2021 Lampe, MO (Dogwood Canyon Nature Park) , June 2021

Cadettes,Seniors,Ambassadors Savannah Girl Scout Adventure , July 2021

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older girl SPREAD YOUR WINGS WITH GIRL SCOUTS 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 new trails in the wilderness, write and direct their own movies, express themselves with confidence, make delicious meals from around the globe and pick up practical life skills. Their curiosity and imagination lead the way as they try all kinds of new experiences! ƣ 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 ƣ Get outdoors and off the beaten trail through a Resident Camp or nature program ƣ Try out new experiences (and learn new skills) while earning badges at the same time ƣ Gain confidence as she mentors younger Girl Scouts (and earns her Leadership in Action award in the process) ƣ Take stellar trips around the state or to a different country through the Council's progressive travel program or Destinations Our awesome older girls can:

Destinations Travel Opportunities

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!

ƣ Explore exciting careers in a variety of fields—from science to the arts, from education to government

To learn more about the Girl Scout Older Girl opportunities, please contact Ally Roehl at 314.592.2366 or aroehl@girlscoutsem.org.

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2021 MEMBERSHIP RE-REGISTRATON TROOP EXPERIENCES Girl Scout troops with 70 percent or higher registration from April 1-30 will earn a custom troop experience of their choice. Our older girls (Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors) can select from the following Microsoft adventures, curated just for them! For all the details on spring re-registration, turn to pgs. 6-7.

At Microsoft, troops can choose from four awesome adventures inspired by Harry Potter and the Netflix series Stanger Things .

from Hawkins might undertake, whether that might be a journey to the upside down, a trip to the arcade or whatever else comes to mind.

Camp Know Where: Rule the Arcade

Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit Workshop

It’s no surprise that the kids in Stranger Things spend a lot of time in the arcade in Hawkins. It’s even where they meet one of their new best friends, Max; she might be the best video game player the town has ever seen! In this camp, attendees will be told Hawkins is putting in a new arcade, and they will get to be the ones to design the games to fill it. First, they need to learn how: students will put a “stranger” twist on the games, design their sprites after characters and creatures from the show, and do so through in-world inspired storylines.

This workshop introduces girls to the foundational concepts of coding. Participants will follow simple steps with drag-and-drop code blocks and create Harry Potter spell motions, magical creatures and artifacts, all with the coding wand and a Surface device.

Create Magical Moments with Photos

Girls discover how to create magical videos including mixed reality and 3D using Photos, one of the exciting new apps included with Windows 10. With Photos, it is easy to turn treasured memories into your own personal videos with music, captions, 3D effects and more. Re-register beginning April 1, 2020! Visit girlscoutsem.org/renew or call the Answer Center at 314.400.4600.

Camp Know Where: Strange-ify Your World

In this troop experience, Girl Scouts use Mixed Reality to insert themselves into the world of Stranger Things . They will be encouraged to create their own creatures for the world and create a story or adventure the kids

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Eastern Missouri Girl Scout receives Medal Of Honor In 2019, Girl Scouts of the USA honored local G.I.R.L. , Kaitlyn O’Shea, with the organization’s Medal of Honor after saving her cousin from drowning. The Medal of Honor is a special award given to a girl member who shows presence of mind and true Girl Scout spirit saving a life or attempting to save a life without risk to the awardee's own life. On September 3, 2018, O’Shea’s three-year-old cousin was playing in a residential pool and removed her flotation device without parental approval. After taking a step down in the water, she immediately lost her footing and went under. While adult family members were in attendance, none of them had seen the toddler fall. O’Shea was nearby and immediately jumped into action when she saw her cousin’s body disappear into the water. She quickly swam to her cousin, pulled her to the side of the pool and called for help. Her cousin remained conscious during the ordeal and did not require resuscitation. “I knew I needed to get her and make sure she had oxygen, so I grabbed her,” O’Shea said. “An important lesson from this is that kids who can’t touch the bottom of the pool always need to have a floatie on.”

To learn more about the Girl Scout Medal of Honor or for questions about the application process, please contact Lucretia Penn a t lpenn@girlscoutsem.org

Girl Scout Robotics

HOW CAN MY GIRL SCOUT GET STARTED WITH ROBOTICS?

Since the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s robotics program began in 2009, it has grown from five teams to 92 teams in 2019. Last year, there were multiple teams at every age level (Jr. FLL, FLL, FTC, FRC), from Daisies through Ambassadors.

Watch for the robotics application in the Girl Scouts e-newsletter this spring and on the website in late April. Complete the application and submit to Lauren Kornegay Dollar at lkornegaydollar@girlscoutsem.org or Denise Sallee at dsallee@girlscoutsem .org. Faxes can be sent to 314.214.3076. You will need two unrelated adults to sign up as coaches and at least three girls to start a team. Only a limited number of teams will be accepted.

The mission of the FIRST® program is to inspire young people to be

science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor- based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills. The experience also inspires innovation and fosters well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership. Through participation in robotics programs, Girl Scouts identify ways in which science can help solve a problem in the real world. Girls also learn valuable life and employment skills by coming up with ideas, solving problems and overcoming obstacles. They gain confidence in their abilities to use technology.

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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 .

Hands on Banking Patch Program for all grade levels Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri partners with Wells Fargo to offer the Hands On Banking Patch Program. Girls participating in the program gain the resources and knowledge on how to set goals and become financially responsible. This patch program is open to all Girl Scout levels. The full curriculum is available on our website at girlscoutsem.org/patchprograms .

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HIGHEST aWARDS ISSUES OF THE WORLD, MEET YOUR MATCH. 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. Earning Girl Scouts' highest community service awards is an 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. 95 PERCENT OF GOLD AWARD GIRL SCOUTS FEEL THEY HAVE SUCCESS IN LIFE

2020 REFLECTIONS CEREMONY We invite Girl Scouts, their family and friends to attend a special ceremony celebrating the best of what a G.I.R.L. can do. The Reflections Ceremony honors Girl Scouts who have earned their highest awards in Girl Scouting: the Bronze, Silver and Gold Award. All 2019, Bronze, Silver and Gold Award Girl Scouts who submit the required paperwork by March 1 will receive an invitation in April. RSVP’s are required. Girl Scout Bronze and Silver Award recipients will be recognized and presented with a Girl Scout Award certificate. We encourage purchasing the pin to be awarded at the troop level.

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Reflections Ceremony and Gold Award Showcase Date to be announced

Girl Scout Gold Award recipients will be recognized and receive the Girl Scout Gold Award pin, Missouri Senate Resolutions, and an array of certificates from Girl Scouts and civic or government organizations.

Contact: Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org

Gold Award Showcase

Looking for inspiration for a Gold Award project? During the Gold Award Showcase, Girl Scouts will present their projects and inspire and educate attendees on the differences their Gold Award project made in their community, locally and globally.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Bronze Award

Version B, transparent 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 earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award by completing a Journey, and then creating a Take Action project based on their observations of a local issue. As the girls pursue their project, they put the Girl Scout Promise and Law into action. They also develop an understanding of sustainability and gain an understanding of the wider world by discussing how others may experience the same problem their project helped resolve.

Version A, white background BOLDLY BRONZE Troop 811 earned their Girl Scout Bronze Award by doing their part to reduce the amount of plastic in landfills, while also creating a safe space for their peers. Girl Scout Juniors Lilly, Eva, Lauren, Olivia, Taylor, Meredith, Addison and Katie learned they could reuse plastic and make it into a buddy bench. These innovative Girl Scouts organized a collection drive at their elementary school where they collected 400 pounds of plastic caps. After sorting all the caps into their respective recyclable number and then cleaning the acceptable lids, they loaded the plastic into their troop leader, Pam Adams' truck. Adams drove the caps to Green Tree Plastics LLC in Evansville, Indiana where she exchanged the caps for a bench. These G.I.R.L. s then gifted the buddy bench to Blades Elementary School where it has been installed by the playground. The buddy bench is a special space for students to sit and let their peers know they are wanting to find a friend to play.

Girls can begin working on their Girl Scout Bronze Award if:

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Silver Award

Version A, white background SHINING SILVER Krystina, Kendall, K ia, Cadence and Rhegan from Troop 3708 decided they wanted to have an impact on the environment when choosing their Girl Scout Silver Award project. To earn the Silver Award, the most prestigious community service award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn, these girls took action while finishing up middle school. Through researching the role honeybees play in our ecosystem, they learned honeybees are facing colony collapse in part to human influence. Since the decline of pollinators leads to the decline in healthy foods, these G.I.R.L. s were determined to make a difference. They started by planting a bee-friendly garden in Innsbrook, Missouri. Then, the young change-makers hosted a bee movie and craft night for a local preschool. The girls presented a slideshow on honeybees and their decline, coordinated bee-themed craft tables and showed an animated bee movie for the kids. Thanks to the hard work of these bold leaders, their community is prepared to help these essential insects execute their jobs.

T he 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. Going for the Girl Scout Silver Award gives girls the chance to show they are a leader who is organized, determined and dedicated to improving their community.

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GOLD Award

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors can earn.

Version B, transparent background When girls decide to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, they are on their honor to uphold the Standards of Excellence. These standards set a high benchmark for everything they do and invite girls to think deeply, explore opportunities and challenge themselves. Following the Standards of Excellence helps girls to develop as a leader, achieve the Girl Scout Leadership Outcomes and make a mark on their community that creates a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Version A, white background GIRL SCOUT MILESTONE AWARDS Ten-year, 13-year and graduating Seniors are recognized with certificates from Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri to document their commitment to Girl Scouting. To receive certificates, complete the Milestones Request form online and mail by March 1 to Girl Scouts of Eastern

Seven Steps to the Girl Scout Gold Award:

1. Identify and issue: Girls use their values and skills to choose a community or global issue they care about

Missouri, attn.: Girl Scout Milestone Award. The form can be found at girlscoutsem.org/highestawards .

2. Investigate it thoroughly: Girls use their skills to learn everything they can about the issue they have identified

Contact: Lucretia Penn, 314.592.2337, lpenn@girlscoutsem.org

3. Get help and build your team: Girls form a team to support her efforts and help her take action

4. Create a plan: She identifies the root cause of an issue and then creates a plan to tackle it. This is where a girl may decide to benefit the Girl Scout community, if Girl Scouts or a Girl Scout facility is the most logical beneficiary of the project. That decision should not happen before this step 5. Present your plan and gather feedback: Candidates submit a Project Proposal Form to the Girl Scout Council for approval, clearly identifying how the project will address the issue in a sustainable way

6. Take action: Girls take the lead, manage their team and carry out their plan

7. Educate and inspire: The Gold Award Girl Scout tells her story and shares her results, while ensuring her project will have an lasting impact

For more information on the Girl Scout's Highest Awards, contact Jessica Illert, 314.529.2359, jillert@girlscoutsem.org