Spring 2020 Lead & Learn

Lead & Learn Spring 2020

CONTENTS

4 2020 TIMELINE

6 GET READY FOR SPRING

12 RESOURCES

24 CAMP

20 PRODUCT PROGRAMS

32 ADULT COURSES

52 COURSE REGISTRATION

30 RECOGNITIONS

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Welcome,Volunteers!

Dear Girl Scout Volunteers,

Fellow Volunteers,

Happy New Year and welcome to the Spring 2020 Lead & Learn ! As a Girl Scout volunteer, you are truly a change-maker. Through engaging G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, Leaders) TM in activities that ignite their passions and inspire them to aim for the stars, your mentorship and support help our girls grow into women who advocate for positive change in the world. We are committed to providing you with quality resources, ideas and assistance. On the following pages, you will find great information on engaging online and in-person adult trainings, details for upcoming volunteer event opportunities, and tips and tools for leading a successful troop meeting or unforgettable troop trip. I know you will also find inspiration in your fellow volunteers, featured on the cover and pgs. 8-11. These volunteers live their lives with courage, confidence and character, and we are proud to showcase their extraordinary efforts to reach G.I.R.L. s across our jurisdiction. Thank you for the time, talent and treasure you invest each day and we hope you also take the opportunity in 2020 to invest in yourselves as leaders.

Spring is a time of looking forward to things to come and a refreshment of nature. During this part of the Girl Scout year, we must keep our focus on the girls and how we, as volunteers, can continue to support them as they complete Journeys and badge work, implement plans for Take Action Projects and take the final steps to earn one of Girl Scouting’s Highest Awards: the Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. Training is an important step in the process of girl support. Take the time to look through the courses offered in this edition of Lead & Learn . Take a certification course in camping or archery so your troop can enjoy these activities. Or, perhaps consider becoming a facilitator so even more troops can have these experiences. Renew your commitment to your girls and to Girl Scouts and share your commitment with others so they might follow in your path. I would like to close by saying thank you all for your support and friendship over the past four years. I have met and worked with some amazing, dedicated volunteers and will cherish the memories. I will continue to work hard as a volunteer to deliver quality programming for girls and essential training opportunities for adults. I hope you will Sister Up and continue along with me as we walk the path of leading a legacy.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Gail Meyer, Volunteer Field Committee Chair

Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO

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Spring/Summer 2020 Calendar 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.

February

May

Feb. 14, Girl Scout Cookie Booths Open

May, Troops Conduct Bridging Ceremonies

Feb. 27, Dessert First

Troop Organizer Training

Feb. 28-March 1, National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend March

(Dates to be announced)

June

Reflections and Gold Award Showcase

March 8, Girl Scout Cookie Program Ends

Be a Kid Again Volunteer Event

March 12, Girl Scouts’ Birthday

(Dates to be announced)

April April Showers Sticky Note Distribution

July July 11, Representative Assembly and Volunteer Recognitions

Showering the Community

July 15, Troop Year-End Reports Due

April Showers Donation Collection

(Dates to be announced)

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Spotted!

G.I.R.L. s doing BIG things in their local communities! Way to go!

Girl Scout Daisy Troop 9217 collected diapers for the Clarity Healthcare Diaper Bank in Hannibal. The girls worked with area businesses to create drop-off locations for the donations and then went back weeks later to collect the much- needed items.

Amazing job, Troop 9217!

Girl Scout Junior Troop 4163 visited the Jefferson County Pet Food Pantry and bagged cat food and assembled special dog treat kits for pantry members.

Troop 4163, you really make a difference in your community!

This ambitious troop of third grade Girl Scout Brownies from Troop 2988 volunteered to lay a special remembrance wreath during their elementary school’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony in November 2019.

Thank you for honoring those who served!

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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. Don’t Miss a minute of the fun! RE-REGISTER BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2020!

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 of the Spring 2020 Inspire Discovery and learn more about Troop Round Up!

Limited-Edition Patch Girls will receive a special patch.

Limited-Edition Patch!

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

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)

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)

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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EXCITING TROOP EXPERIENCES

Baetje Goat Farms

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.

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 cheese makers in making their own special cheese.

The Magic House at MADE

Urban Harvest

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 Makers Workshop, Artists Studio, Designers Lab and Entrepreneurs Marketplace, Girl Scouts 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!

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 the Spring 2020 Inspire Discovery on pg. 23 for all the details on these troop experiences. Want More Details? Turn to pgs. 6-7 of the Spring 2020 Inspire Discovery for Troop Experience FAQ’s or visit girlscoutsem.org/renew.

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

Melvin Price Locks and Dam

Girl Scouts will use engineering concepts to explore the feats, history and changing perceptions of the Mississippi River through engaging activities. Girls will rotate through different

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A Legacy of Leadership No matter how you are involved in Girl Scouts—troop leader, cookie manager or camp supervisor—you’re forever part of an 800,000 member network of passionate Girl Scout volunteers. continually expanding your network as you work with girls, their families and your community, and you build new skills every month as you take on exciting adventures and activities.

Girl Scouts has a long legacy of fostering female change- makers, and preparing its members for lifetimes of leadership, success and adventure. The volunteers across our eastern Missouri jurisdiction provide girls with the leadership experiences they need to make their voices heard and affect change, now and in the future. As a Girl Scout volunteer, you not only serve as a role model to countless young girls, you also discover your own leadership style as your girls discover theirs. You are

The volunteers featured in this issue of Lead & Learn exemplify what it means to be a Girl Scout volunteer. They live their lives with courage, confidence and character, and we are proud to showcase their extraordinary efforts to support G.I.R.L. s across our jurisdiction. Hailing from urban, suburban and rural districts, with unique backgrounds and Girl Scout journeys, these women are forces for good!

District 9 Troop Leader Gloria Contreras

What are you excited about for the future with Girl Scouts?

Gloria: This is our first year as Girl Scout Brownies and I feel like there are so many more activities for the girls. I am excited that we could possibly go camping during summer 2020.

As a volunteer, how has Girl Scouts helped you expand your leadership skills and self-confidence?

Gloria: I recently started a new position with our school district, working in the elementary school. This gives me an additional opportunity to get to know the girls, their backgrounds and their unique personalities. Through Girl Scouts, I’ve learned to build strong relationships with youth. I feel like anything that I’ve been teaching the girls, now I bring back to other students at the school as well.

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District 14 Troop Leader, Troop Organizer, Neighborhood Manager

Heather Pickens-Hollis

What inspired you to become a Girl Scout volunteer?

Heather: I wanted to make sure my girls had the experience that they were looking for, so I decided to become a part of it. My girls knew exactly what they wanted out of Girl Scouting from watching their older sibling and not everybody’s willing to step up and take on that position. I just fell in love with Girl Scouts and I continue to volunteer in different roles.

How has Girl Scouts grown your personal network?

Heather: I have come into contact with so many strong, independent and organized women who have taught me how to run my troop, how to run my neighborhood, and how to get what I want out of the Girl Scout program to ensure my girls have an amazing experience. Some of my closest friends are my fellow leaders. Right now, we live and breathe Girl Scouts in our house, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. It is a fantastic opportunity for not only the girls, but for me as well to meet lots of new, interesting people.

District 15 Troop Leader, Neighborhood Manager, National Council Delegate

Melinda Orskog

What inspired you to become a Girl Scout volunteer?

Melinda: My Gold Award Girl Scout daughter inspired me to be a volunteer. It took two years before we were able to connect with a Girl Scout troop in our area and at the time the troop needed a third adult leader in order to cover events. The following year the troop was in danger of dissolving and I stepped forward as leader.

As a volunteer, how has Girl Scouts helped you expand your leadership skills and self-confidence?

Melinda: Girl Scouts has expanded my skills through training opportunities, particularly fire building. However, the biggest area of growth for me personally has been in pushing my boundaries as I encourage girls in their experiences. I am terrified of heights, but when my troop voted to try ziplining, I quietly showed my own trepidation and put on a brave front to coach the girls.

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District 9 Troop Leader Kynedra Ogunnaike

Why are you proud to say you are a Girl Scout volunteer?

Kynedra: I was a Girl Scout my entire life and I learned so many valuable lessons from Girl Scouts. I immediately knew that when I became a mother that I had to have my girl be a part of Girl Scouting, and also give the opportunity to girls that normally wouldn’t be able to do things such as camping, canoeing and having a powerful voice.

Do you have a favorite Girl Scout memory?

Kynedra: Probably the insane side of Girl Scout volunteering! Recently, I had two groups of girls working on their Girl Scout Bronze Awards at the same time. Balancing two different projects was quite interesting!

District 13 Troop Leader, Troop Organizer, Robotics Leader, Neighborhood Chair

Lisa McCleave

Do you have a favorite Girl Scout memory?

Lisa: I brought my two daughters with me to Troop Camp training. They were six and four years old at the time. It was their first time being at camp and sleeping in a tent. When we woke up the first morning it was 20 degrees outside. They had so much fun with their new friends that they never complained about the cold the entire weekend.

What are you excited about for the future of Girl Scouts?

Lisa: I am excited to watch my daughters and the girls in my troop take on more leadership roles and to eventually earn Girl Scouting’s Highest Awards.

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District 5 Troop Leader, Neighborhood Chair, District Chair, Gold Award Committee, April Showers Coordinator, Council Trainer

Pat Puller

What are you excited about for the future of Girl Scouts?

Pat: I am excited to see our Council increase the number of Girl Scout Gold Awardees and Silver Awardees. Most girls don’t know the benefits that these awards give them in life for school, scholarships and job applications. I am very excited about the increase in awareness.

As a volunteer, how has Girl Scouts helped you expand your leadership skills and self-confidence?

Pat: I was very shy when I started in Girl Scouts as an adult. It gave me the confidence to become a trainer and to be able to express and demonstrate the skills that I have acquired and share those with others.

District 12 Troop Leader, Cookie Manager, Day Camp Volunteer

Megan Dury

What inspired you to become a Girl Scout volunteer?

Megan: My childhood background with Girl Scouts! Also, being with the girls and learning how to camp. These are things I didn’t do with my immediate family, but Girl Scouts has taught me that I can do anything out there in the world. I wanted that experience for my own daughters, so they get to enjoy it as well.

Do you have a favorite Girl Scout memory?

Megan: Every moment is a different memory! Just seeing the girls grow, develop, be in charge and expand what they can do. One of my fondest memories is watching my girls grow at camp. We love camping. In my older girls’ troop we had some Girl Scouts drop out in fifth grade who came back in high school because of all the cool things we were doing at camp!

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LEADER RESOURCES

We are Here for You! EMERSON RESOURCE CENTER (ERC) Visit the ERC!

Let our Girl Scout experts at the Emerson Resource Center (ERC) help plan your upcoming troop meetings, ceremonies or outings. The ERC is located adjacent to the Girl Scout Shop at 2300 Ball Dr., and is dedicated to supporting volunteers and leaders. It offers a variety of resources, from outdoor equipment to program essentials and everything in between. The ERC is a lending library with helpful items available to borrow, including books, kits, equipment, songs on CD and Programs-in-a-Box. Most items have a four-week check-out time. VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT The Volunteer Toolkit is a digital resource that supports troop leaders and co-leaders, making the process of running a troop easier and more efficient.

Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6:30 pm

Friday: 10 am-5 pm

Saturday: 10 am-2 pm

Closed on Saturdays in conjunction with Council holiday weekends and some Council-wide events.

Check girlscoutsem.org/emersonresourcecenter for details or give us a call at 314.592.2378.

Through the Volunteer Toolkit, troop leaders can:

• Plan the troop’s calendar year

• Email parents with one click

• View the troop roster, renew girls’ membership and update girls’ contact information

• View Daisy through Ambassador Journeys and badges (to plan for troop meetings), including pre-populated tracks for younger and older multi-level troops (K–5 and 6–12)

• Customize meetings by troop year with other badge and Journey options

Log in today! Click on My GS in the upper right-hand corner of the girlscoutsem.org homepage.

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MARVELOUS MENTORING FACEBOOK GROUP Your Online Girl Scout Network!

Marvelous Mentoring is a Facebook group for new and seasoned Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri volunteers. This supportive group encourages volunteer interactions, discussion, questions and constructive feedback.

All registered Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri adult volunteers are welcome and encouraged to join!

To be a part of the group, visit facebook.com and search for “Marvelous Mentoring - Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri.” Once you locate the group, request to join.

HAVE QUESTIONS? WE HAVE THE ANSWERS! The Answer Center is a member support center, available via phone or email to assist parents, volunteers, staff and community members. We offer registration assistance, answers to general questions, tips, guidance, resource links and information about accommodations for disabilities.

GSEM BLOG building girls of courage, confidence and character since 1918 Check out the new Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri blog! This conversational blog features spotlights on girl and adult members, valuable tips and previews of events and opportunities. Visit blog.girlscoutsem.org today!

Contact the Answer Center Phone: 314.400.4600 Email: answercenter@girlscoutsem.org

Answer Center hours change seasonally based on call volume. Check the website for hours at girlscoutsem.org/answercenter .

FOLLOW THE GIRL SCOUT NETWORK ON LINKEDIN Whether you were a Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie or higher in Girl Scouts, you can get in on the action by following the Girl Scout Network on LinkedIn. This network allow alums the opportunity to share their experience with the next generation and join forces with like-minded women to effect change. Girl Scout alums interested in joining should search for “Girl Scout Network” on linkedin.com .

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Making Memorable Moments Some of the most memorable moments in a G.I.R.L. ’s life happen while taking trips. Traveling with her Girl Scout sisters is just another adventure she can embark on while developing skills essential to leadership, to success and to life. Travel is built on a progression of activities—one activity leads to the next. As girls grow in their travel skills and can better manage the planning process, they can progress to longer and more detailed trips. When planning, consider your girls’ abilities to be away from their families and homes, adapt to unfamiliar surroundings and situations, make decisions for themselves and the good of the group, get along with each other and handle challenges, as well as their previous cross-cultural experiences, skills and interests.

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NEED HELP GETTING STARTED? Adult Troop Trip Trainings are scheduled for April 7 and July 28. Turn to pg. 37 for more information! The Troop Trip Application Packet contains all the information you need to plan a Girl Scout trip, such as what is required for a trip, guidelines for transportation and accommodations, and insurance information. Access the packet at girlscoutsem.org/travel and select Troop Travel Overview from the drop-down menu. If you have questions about planning your trip, please contact Troop Support Coordinator, Erika Pumphery at epumphery@girlscoutsem.org or 314.400.4606 WHERE SHOULD WE GO? Do your girls want to travel, but are not sure where to go or what to do? Check out where other Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri troops have traveled the most and what they did while they were there! Visit girlscoutsem.org/travel and select Troop Travel Ideas from the drop-down menu. READY TO GET AWAY? Troop travel requires approval by Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s Troop Support Coordinator. Applications for troop trips are due six months prior to departure for domestic trips and eighteen months prior to departure for international trips. Access the application at girlscoutsem.org/travel and select Troop Travel Overview from the drop-down menu.

Troops in Action - Travel Photo Captions, top to bottom, pgs. 14-15

Troop 2264, Chicago, June 2019

Troop 3675, Arkansas, Aug. 2019

Multi-Troop, Iceland, July 2019

Troop 1444, Bahamas, June 2019

Troop 1668, Great Smoky Mountains, June 2019

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Since the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s robotics program began in 2009, it has grown from five teams to 92 teams in 2019! Currently, there were multiple teams at every age level (Jr. FLL, FLL, FTC, FRC), from Daisies through Ambassadors. Girl Scouts of the United States (GSUSA) has partnered with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST® ) to offer program opportunities around the country in these areas. 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. Getting Started With Robotics

Through participation in robotics programs, Girl Scouts: • Are confident they can solve real-world problems • Develop awareness of careers in the STEM fields • Develop and apply specific strategies to promote cooperation

• Identify ways in which science can help solve a problem • Learn valuable life and employment skills by solving problems and overcoming obstacles • Gain confidence in their abilities to use technology

ROBOTICS FAQ’S How do I sign up to start a Girl Scout robotics team? Watch for the robotics applications this spring in the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri e-newsletter and on the website in late April. Fill out 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. Interested groups 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.

How will I know if we receive funding? The team will receive notification via email in June 2020 if accepted.

When does the season start? Jr. FLL (K-4 th grade) October through March FLL (4 th -8 th grade) August through December FTC (7 th -12 th grade) September through February FRC® (9 th -12 th grade) January through April

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This sounds like fun, but I don’t have any programming experience or technology experience. What should I do? It’s okay if you don’t have a background in programming or engineering! Girl Scouts offers comprehensive training in August to teach Jr. FLL® and FLL® rookie coaches how to program the robot, but don’t worry—the girls will pick up the programming aspects really quickly! Feel free to recruit colleagues and friends who are interested in technology to help mentor the team. What if my daughter is interested in being on a team, but no one else in the troop is? Extend the invitation to other girls in her school and community! They don’t need to be previously involved in Girl Scouts as long as they become a registered member when they join the team.

How much does it cost? If accepted for funding, Girl Scouts will cover the major expenses (including the robot, software, field kit and T-shirts). The team will be responsible for a portion of the overall cost. The team registration fee is different for each robotics level.

Make a Difference When You Shop. Buying supplies and food for your Girl Scout troop or family? Purchase items at Amazon or Schnucks and a percentage will be donated to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri.

Three easy steps to making a difference!

1. Sign Up It’s free! Sign-up for Amazon Smile and Schnucks eScript Card and designate Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri as your charity of choice.

2. Shop Start shopping online or at your local store!

3. Earn Buy items you normally buy and automatically earn for Girl Scouts.

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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. AWESOME PATCH PROGRAMS FOR YOUR TROOP

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.

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 .

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.

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Get Your Volunteer Hours Matched!

LEADER RESOURCES

DID YOU KNOW? Many employers recognize the hours you volunteer for troop, camp, cookies and much more with a cash contribution. Check with your company’s human resource department or enter your company name at girlscoutsem.org/match to see if they offer a volunteer hour program.

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Product Programs

Enhancements to our 2020 Cookie Program make your troop’s experience through March 8 easier, more convenient and rewarding—now that is wow-worthy!

• Eastern Missouri troops can earn more proceeds than ever, $0.80 - $1 per package sold. This means more new adventures for the girls, so dream big!

• Our troops and individual Girl Scouts are using the secure Clover Go app’s OCR scanner to accept credit and debit card payments when delivering

cookies, at booths and on the go. The benefits are less cash handling for troops and girls, more convenience for customers and increased cookie sales – it’s a win-win. If your troop has not completed the required training and setup, visit girlscoutsem.org/cookies • Empower your Girl Scouts to use the Digital Cookie platform to connect with hungry cookie lovers down the block and across the country. Customers appreciate the convenience of ordering cookies online and girls earn a cute cookie techie patch when they send 15+ emails to customers

• Experiences earned through the Cookie Program – camp, travel, Butterfly Blitz

The girls in our troop have learned so many new things as they worked together to create fun and successful booths over the years. They learned how to use a sewing machine to create their own table cloth, used artistic skills to create posters, used math skills as they made the correct change for customers, learned technology by using Square, created sales goals and helped count our inventory. They discovered more about marketing and worked together to make their table visually appealing. The girls also used their public speaking skills and manners to interact with customers and each other in a polite way. Cookie booths provide a real-life example of how girls can live out the Girl Scout Law every day. It is so much more than just selling cookies! “

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Amanda Migneco, Leader, Troop 2827

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LET’S ROCK THIS COOKIE BOOTH SEASON!

Every year we hear from customers who are eager to purchase Scout, as well as people who quickly run out of the cookies they ordered and want more. Booths connect these customers with the cookies they love. Girl Scout Cookies, including the delicious new cookies but don’t know a local Girl

G.I.R.L. s have fun when they work together to hold a troop cookie booth. They gain: • Confidence as they speak with customers and explain how their troop plans to use their cookie proceeds

• Savvy business skills from

direct experience with money management and customer service

Lemon-Ups, will be available for direct purchase at cookie booths Feb. 14-March 8 across eastern Missouri. We welcome all troops to be part of the excitement of cookie booth season in 2020.

• Opportunity for new

adventures such as trips, camping and service projects with the troop proceeds earned

2020 Booth Weekend Themes

Feb. 14-16: Valentine’s Treats

Feb. 21-23: Batter Up

• Pride when they wear their Girl Scout uniform and represent Girl Scouts in the community

Feb. 28-March 1: National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend - Girl Scouts Give Back

March 6-8: Last Chance to Stock Up; Support Troop Adventures

We are grateful for the generous support of the community in hosting cookie booths and ask you to join us in thanking our Council booth partners:

Schnucks Dierbergs Walgreens

Lowe’s JoAnn Dunkin

The Magic House Fields Foods Kaldi’s

A special thank you to our incredible district and neighborhood cookie volunteers who centrally schedule cookie booths at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in eastern Missouri.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND GIRL SCOUT COOKIES Girl Scouts are proud that our Cookie Program offers customers the opportunity to purchase delicious cookies for donation through Troop to Troop, providing a “Taste of Home” to U.S. military

members. The donated cookies are distributed by our partner, the USO of Missouri, whose mission is to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. It’s convenient for your troop to participate in Troop to Troop because it is a “virtual” donation program. See pg. 20 of the 2020 Troop Cookie Manager Guide for details.

NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT COOKIE WEEKEND Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will participate in National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend 2020, Feb. 28-March 1, celebrating the power of the Girl Scout Cookie Program and the good it creates in our communities. For more information on our National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend initiatives, please visit girlscoutsem.org/cookies .

DATES TO KNOW Jan. 27-March 8

Girl Scouts use the Goal Getter form and Digital Cookie to take cookie orders

Feb. 14-March 8

G.I.R.L. s engage with customers eager to purchase cookies at troop booths

G.I.R.L. s give back during National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

Feb. 28-March 1

March 1

Girl delivery option ends in Digital Cookie. Shipped and donated cookie sales continue through March 8

March 4

First ACH withdrawal

March 8

Booths, cupboards and Digital Cookie end at 10 pm CST

March 9

Troops transfer cookie packages to girls and submit final rewards in eBudde

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Final ACH withdrawal

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BUTTERFLY BLITZ TROOP REWARD

Did you know one of every three bites of food depends on important pollinators like butterflies? Butterfly Blitz offers custom activities, crafts and field work, including iNaturalist technology, to learn about butterflies and other pollinators. Troops earn the experience when they achieve a 140+ per girl average based on girls selling cookies. Butterfly Blitz will be on a variety of dates and times in July and August at either the Missouri Botanical Garden, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House or Shaw Nature Reserve. Girls also receive an exclusive patch.

THANK YOU for your commitment to our Cookie Program. You make such a difference for eastern Missouri Girl Scouts, helping power new

experiences that broaden their world view, develop essential life skills and prepare them for a lifetime of leadership.

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Camp Girl Scout

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 development program and girl-led adventures. Before the Adventure Begins Join us for a Camp Open House! These events 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 get acquainted with camp staff! 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.

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Work at Camp in 2020 Camp isn’t just for girls—we need adult staff and volunteers, too. Camp staff are singers of songs, teachers of new skills, healers of scraped knees and the ultimate facilitators of fun! If you are looking for a way to add some excitement to your summer, a job or volunteer position at Girl Scout Camp may be just the opportunity you were waiting for! Day Camp Join Girl Scouts as we explore the outdoors, create crafts and meet new people. Led by an amazing volunteer team, there are opportunities to help at any of the Day Camps located across eastern Missouri. Enrollment at each Day Camp is determined by the number of volunteers available, so please be a part of the fun. Visit girlscoutsem.org/daycamp for more information. Resident Camp Want to make a difference this summer for area girls? Consider joining the Resident Camp staff team! Girl Scouts need caring, compassionate, energetic and responsible individuals to lead programs and care for campers. Unit leaders, lifeguards, program specialists, wranglers and health staff are all needed to make camp a success. Visit girlscoutsem.org/employment for more information. Activity Staff Certified Activity Staff lead troops and campers in exciting adventures on the weekends at camp, including archery, canoeing, geocaching, nature, crafts and the climbingwall and zipline. Visit girlscoutsem.org/employment for more information on available Activity Staff positions.

CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF TREFOIL INN Join Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri for a grand opening celebration of the newly-renovated Trefoil Inn at Camp Fiddlecreek! Camp Fiddlecreek (Date to be announced)

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ISSUES OF THE WORLD, MEET YOUR MATCH.

Highest Awards

Bronze. Silver. Gold. These represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn. All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while working on an issue they care about. Whether they want to plant a community garden at a local school and inspire others to eat healthy for their Bronze, advocate for animal rights for their Silver, or build a career network that encourages girls to become scientists and engineers for their Gold, girls will inspire others (and themselves).

GOLD AWARD SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Dessert First Scholarship

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

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

At Dessert First, Girl Scouts celebrate the leadership and service of two outstanding Girl Scouts by awarding scholarships of $5,000 to be used for higher education. Additional $500 scholarships will be awarded to semi- finalists. Scholarship recipients must be working on, or have completed, their Girl Scout Gold Awards. Awardees are selected through an application and essay process. Applications are available at girlscoutsem.org/DessertFirst .

In 2019, Gold Award Girl Scouts Molly Frei and Lillian Orskog were each recognized for their leadership and service with $5,000 Dessert First higher education scholarships. Each young woman left a long-lasting impact on their community and is responsible for helping solve a real-world need. Molly paved the way for future leaders in STEM by assembling “tinker boxes” for elementary-aged girls featuring mechanical engineering activities. Lilly worked to minimize food insecurity occurring in Kirksville, by constructing vegetable and herb garden boxes, providing long-term access to fresh and nutritious foods for individuals in need. Way to go girls!

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By taking action with others to improve their communities, Girl Scout Juniors, grades 4-5, gain important leadership skills and learn that even seemingly small actions can make a big impact.

Girl Scout Cadettes, grades 6-8, flex their leadership muscles by doing research and taking action on issues. Through their commitment, girls gain confidence and skills that will catapult them to Gold Award success—all while creating positive change.

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable! To earn this unique award, Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, grades 9-12, don’t just change the world for the better, they change it for good by tackling issues dear to their hearts while driving lasting change in their communities.

2020 REFLECTIONS CEREMONY We invite Girl Scouts, their families and friends to attend a special ceremony celebrating Girl Scouts who have earned their highest awards in Girl Scouting: the Bronze, Silver or 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. 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. Gold Award Showcase During the Gold Award Showcase, Gold Award Girl Scouts will present their projects and inspire and educate attendees on the differences their Gold Award project made in the community, locally and globally.

Reflections Ceremony and Gold Award Showcase

(Date to be announced)

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GOLD AWARD CANDIDATE TRAINING

Upcoming Gold Award Candidate Trainings Registration deadline is one day before training. Jan. 22, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room Feb. 19, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room March 23, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room April 21, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room May 13, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room June 18, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room Aug. 17, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room Sept. 15, 6-8 pm Girl Scout Service Center, Trefoil Room

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

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GOLD AWARD BOOT CAMP

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Does your Girl Scout or members of your troop want to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, yet feel apprehensive about where to begin? The Gold Award Boot Camp will provide the necessary tools so girls can identify the root causes to an issue they are passionate about, decide what is a long-term benefit associated with tackling the issue and ways to achieve sustainable support. Attending the Gold Award Boot Camp fulfills the required Gold Award Candidate Training.

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

Seasons of Giving Girl Scouts make an impact through Seasons of Giving, which encourages girls to participate in service activities. Girl Scouts have the option of making gifts, contributing useful items or providing service to agencies of their choosing. Troops can contact their Neighborhood Service Team for more information about service program agencies in their area or view a list of agencies online at girlscoutsem.org/communityservice .

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.

April Showers Dates

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2020

Volunteer Recognitions Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri places a high value on recognizing the adults who make a difference in girls’ lives. Appreciation for their contributions are expressed in many ways and showing appreciation for volunteers is essential. They contribute countless hours toward Girl Scouts on top of their own busy schedules and hectic lives. Girl Scouting wouldn’t be the same without them. Adult Awards provide a means to nominate deserving individuals. These awards range from local Neighborhood and District awards to Council awards, which are presented at the annual Recognitions Ceremony. Please see below for event details. Changes have been made to the Adult Award program this year to streamline the process and make it more accessible. Visit girlscoutsem.org/adultrecognition for more information. Council-Level Award nominations and required letters of recommendation are due by Feb. 7.

Contact Shaun Lindhoff, Adult Education Coordinator, for more information at slindhoff@girlscoutsem.org or 314.400.4628.

Mark Your Calendars! Girl Scouts invites all volunteers to save the date of JULY 11 for our annual Representative Assembly and Recognitions Ceremony.

9:30 am: Representative Assembly

11 am: Volunteer Recognitions

Virtual Event (Details to be announced)

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2020 LEGACY BUILDERS Dessert First honors one Corporate Legacy Builder, one Individual Legacy Builder and one Community Legacy Builder. The honorees are chosen because of the enormous support and service they have provided to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. first DESSERT

Feb. 27, 6-9 pm Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Calling all cookie connoisseurs! Dessert First challenges prominent St. Louis chefs to flex their baking skills and deliver one-of-a-kind Girl Scout Cookie-inspired creations. During the pre-event, guests vote for their favorite desserts. Later, at a formal dinner, attendees celebrate two remarkable Gold Award Girl Scouts and the extraordinary achievements and contributions of three Legacy Builders. All proceeds directly support our leadership development programs for girls. To learn more about the event, and purchase tickets, visit girlscoutsem.org/dessertfirst .

Back row, left to right: Laraine Davis, Wells Fargo Advisors, Sunny Schaefer, Operation Food Search and Drs. Ann and Doug Teske

Front row, left to right: Cynthia Heath, Board Chair, Molly Frei, Gold Award Girl Scout, Lillian Orskog, Gold Award Girl Scout, Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri

Corporate Legacy Builder: Edward Jones

Individual Legacy Builder: Myrtle and Earl Walker*

Community Legacy Builder: Camp Fury

THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 CORPORATE SPONSORS!

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*Posthumous award

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