Spring 2021 Lead & Learn

Lead Learn & SPRING 2021

SPRING 2021

4 2021 CALENDAR

8 LEADER RESOURCES

14 EVENTS

18 PRODUCT PROGRAMS

22 GIRL SCOUT CAMP

26 ADULT COURSES

24 HIGHEST AWARDS

Photos used in this publication were taken before the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States.

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Welcome, Girl Scout Volunteers!

Dear Girl Scout Volunteers,

Welcome to your Spring 2021 edition of Lead & Learn !

Every day you are helping eastern Missouri Girl Scouts discover their true leadership potential by providing experiences that help them uncover new passions and by giving them a safe space of their own to learn and grow. Built on a mission to inspire girls to empower themselves, Girl Scouts has been the incubator of girl leadership development for more than 100 years. The past year has proven that Girl Scouts are ready to face any challenge and are undeniably resilient. As our families, schools and communities felt the impact of the pandemic, Girl Scouts stayed steadfast—continually evolving to meet the

ever-changing needs for the girls of today and for the girls of tomorrow.

Volunteers make our organization and girls even stronger! When adults take an active role in Girl Scouts, you are helping our girls create a more fair, equitable and compassionate world where every girl has a seat at the table. You lead the sisterhood that provides comfort and inspiration during these trying times—giving girls the tools to solve problems and bounce back when faced with life’s challenges. Our volunteers are essential to our collective success. This year, we’re coming together virtually on March 27 as a Girl Scout community to celebrate adult volunteers and their contributions at our annual Volunteer Recognitions Ceremony. This is a very special event and I want to personally invite all girls, adult volunteers and their families to virtually attend and honor our deserving award recipients. Turn to pg. 16 for all the event details. Looking to the future, we will remain steadfast in our work to build girls of courage, confidence and character and will continue to develop innovative ways to engage and support our Girl Scout community. I am inspired by our volunteers support and passion for Girl Scouting. Together, we will provide girls the opportunities to become leaders in their own lives and the world!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Bonnie Barczykowski Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, CEO

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Spring/Summer 2021 Calendar As a Girl Scout volunteer, there’s a lot to look forward to this spring and summer! Reference the calendar below to help map out the rest of your Girl Scout year and plan for important and exciting events. From Girl Scout Cookies to April Showers, it is going to be a busy spring and we can’t wait to get started!

February Feb. 3, Registration opens for Live From Girl Scouts, Season 2

Mau Troops Conduct Bridging Ceremonies June June 12, Resident Camp Opens

Feb. 12, Girl Scout Cookie Booths Begin

Feb. 19-21, National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

Feb. 25, Virtual Dessert First Event

Reflections and Gold Award Showcase

March March 12, Girl Scouts’ Birthday

Julu Troop Year-End Reports Due

March 14, Girl Scout Cookie Program Ends

March 27, Representative Assembly and Volunteer Recognitions April April 1-30, Early Bird Re-Registration

April 16-18, April Showers Door-to-Door Distribution

April 22, Girl Scout Leader’s Day

April 24, April Showers Personal Care Collection

SPRING 2021

Spotted!

Girl Scouts doing BIG things in their local communities! Way to go!

Girl Scout Junior, Ruth K. assembled and sewed more than 45 headbands with buttons for healthcare workers to help make daily mask- wearing more comfortable. Thank you for doing your part to make our world a better place!

Thank you to Dana C. and Mak B. for hosting our first-ever virtual Cookie Rally this January!

They worked as a team, took on a new challenge and helped girls from across eastern Missouri gear up for the 2021 Cookie Season.

Girl Scout Troop 488 supported their community during quarantine by creating Thanksgiving blessing boxes, organizing a coat drive and adopting a family for Christmas!

Way to go Troop 488! You are truly making a difference in your community.

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Early Bird Re-Registration

Re-register beginning April 1, 2021! Visit girlscoutsem.org/renew for additional details.

For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts has given girls the tools to lead, break barriers and create positive change. These are the girls and young women who dream big and do bigger! It’s our mission to provide you with fun, social and unique opportunities so your Girl Scout can create their own personalized experience. Along the way, she’ll see just how awesome she is at being herself, being a leader and being a change-maker. Find out about our early bird registration incentives below and join us for another amazing year of Girl Scouting in eastern Missouri. Financial and uniform assistance is available. Questions on re-registration? Contact our friendly staff at the Answer Center at 314.400.4600 or answercenter@girlscoutsem.org .

BE AN EARLY BIRD! DON’T MISS A MINUTE OF THE FUN! RE-REGISTER APRIL 1-30.

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2022 Early Bird Patch! Girls will receive a special early bird patch that when joined with the upcoming 2023 and 2024 re-registration patches will create an adorable spring scene!

GIRL INCENTIVES Limited-Edition Patch Girls will receive a special early bird patch that when joined with the upcoming 2023 and 2024 re-registration patches will create an adorable spring scene! Troop Round Up 2021 This annual event is a great way to kick off the Girl Scout year in the fall! Girls will have the opportunity to explore camp and participate in fun program activities.

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Camp Tuckaho: Oct. 2, 10 am-4 pm Camp Cedarledge: Oct. 9, 10 am-4 pm

All girls must be re-registered for the 2022 membership year in order to purchase tickets for Troop Round Up. Space is limited for each camp! Re-register beginning April 1 to lock in your program options and date! Ticket price is $10 per person.

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ADULT INCENTIVES Limited-Edition Mug Troop leaders who re-register 70 percent or higher of their troop will receive a limited-edition early bird mug! Shop Discount* All adult members (including Lifetime members) enjoy 15 percent off a one-time purchase May 3-June 30, 2021

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

JOIN US FOR ANOTHER AMAZING GIRL SCOUT YEAR!

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LEADER RESOURCES

We are Here for You!

Are you connected to Girl Scouts on Rallyhood? Rallyhood is a group collaboration platform that will make communication among GSEM volunteers, parents and staff so much easier.

How it works is simple: Rallyhood allows us to create rallies, which are private, online, digital spaces with communication and coordination tools to make collaboration fun and easy.

It also sends out automatic reminders for upcoming events, and you can access it from your computer or smart phone. Join the conversation on Rallyhood by clicking a rally below. If you do not already have a user account you will be prompted to create one.

Questions about Rallyhood? Contact answercenter@girlscoutsem.org for assistance! Or, visit girlscoutsem.org/volunteers for additional information.

Lifetime Membership Option At the 55 th National Council Session, Girl Scouts of the USA a proposal to create a Lifetime Membership option for members with 10 years of consecutive service to Girl Scouting was approved.

To qualify, a member must:

• Be a current adult member.

• Be in your tenth consecutive year (or more) of service as a volunteer. Please note that girl membership years do not apply.

• Not already be registered as a lifetime member.

Lifetime Membership also supports membership assistance for girls. $25 from each Lifetime Membership purchased by a Girl Scouts Eastern Missouri member is used to fund membership for girls from under-served areas.

Available now, this option will also be available beginning with early bird re-registration. For more information on early bird re-registration, turn to pgs 6-7.

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LEADER RESOURCES

EMERSON RESOURCE CENTER (ERC)

Let our Girl Scout experts in the Emerson Resource Center (ERC) help you plan for the new troop year! The ERC is specifically designed to assist busy volunteers in planning and carrying out troop/group activities.

Resources can be checked out on a first-come, first-served basis. Some resources have limited reservation usage, but most items have a four-week check out time.

The ERC is currently loaning equipment through Curbside Contactless Pickup. Visit girlscoutsem.org/shop for all the details!

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

NEW THIS YEAR:

• All uniform assistance fund recipients will receive complimentary heat press services so the uniform will be ready to wear

• Payment by phone of any balance due is accepted

• For more information and an application, visit our website at girlscoutsem.org , Uniform Assistance Fund or contact the Girl Scout Shop, 314.592.2300.

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LEADER RESOURCES

Since the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s robotics program began in 2009, it has grown from five teams to 91 teams in 2021! Currently, there are multiple teams at every age level (FLL Discover, FLL Explore, FLL Challenge, 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

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ROBOTICS FAQ’S How do I sign up to start a Girl Scout robotics team? Applications can be found under the “Special Interests” page on the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri website. 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.

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 FLL Explore and FLL Challenge 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.

How will I know if we receive funding? The team will receive notification within 24-28 hours of applying.

What are the grade levels? FLL Discover (K-1 st grade) Max of 6 girls and 2 coaches FLL Explore (2 nd -4 th grade) Max of 6 girls and 2 coaches FLL Challenge (4 th -8 th grade) Max of 10 girls and 2 coaches FTC (7 th -12 th grade) Max of 15 girls and 2 or more coaches FRC (9 th -12 th grade) Max of 50 girls and 2 or more coaches

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s Robotics program is made possible through generous community support from our partners including:

Bayer The Berges Family Foundation Employees Community Fund of Boeing

Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation Millipore Sigma

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LEADER RESOURCES

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

Helping Hands Patch Program for all grade levels The Helping Hands patch program is an option for troops looking to increase adult involvement in troop activities. While working on the patch, parents and caregivers are introduced to ways they can support troop leaders, and assist with the retention of girls and adults. This patch program is open to all Girl Scout levels. The full curriculum is available on our website at girlscoutsem.org/patchprograms . Upon completion, troops can purchase the Helping Hands patch from the St. Louis Girl Scout Shop.

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Get Your Volunteer Hours Matched!

LEADER RESOURCES

Leader Resources 13 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. DID YOU KNOW? Many employers recognize the hours you volunteer for troop, camp, cookies and much more with a cash contribution.

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2021 Troop Round Up

Camp Tuckaho: Oct. 2, 10 am-4 pm Camp Cedarledge: Oct. 9, 10 am-4 pm

This annual event is a great way to kick off the Girl Scout year in the fall! Girls will have the opportunity to explore camp and participate in fun Girl Scout program activities. To keep all participants and event staff safe, we will be introducing a new format this year and options for participation. We will offer the event in person at camp where girls and adults will arrive in waves and travel from each program area with a small group. Each wave will end their time at camp with their choice of special activity, including archery, canoeing, hiking or horseback ring rides at Camp Cedarledge. We will also offer an ‘at home’ kit that will be mailed to each girl who would prefer to participate at home. All participants must be re registered for the 2022 membership year in order to purchase tickets for Troop Round Up. Space is limited for each option and each camp so save your spot beginning April 1. Ticket price is $10 per person for both the in-person experience and the ‘at-home’ kit.

Check out the 2021 Troop Round Up T-shirt! Don't forget to purchase yours at the time of registration.

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Join us Feb. 25 for a special virtual event! Calling all cookie connoisseurs! For the past 10 years, Dessert First has challenged prominent St. Louis chefs to flex their baking skills and deliver one-of-a-kind Girl Scout Cookie-inspired creations. In this year’s exciting new virtual format, the evening will begin with home delivery of dinner, wine and a dessert sampler. A streaming program will follow where we will celebrate the extraordinary achievements and contributions of three Legacy Builders and two amazing Gold Award Girl Scouts! Don’t miss out on this delicious event!

2021 LEGACY BUILDERS

Dessert First honors one Corporate Legacy Builder, one Individual Legacy Builder and one Community Legacy Builder. The honorees are chosen based upon the enormous support and service they have provided to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri.

All proceeds support our leadership development programs for girls.

Corporate Legacy Builder: Boeing and The Employees Community Fund of Boeing

To learn more about the event and purchase tickets, visit girlscoutsem.org/dessertfirst .

Individual Legacy Builder: Megan and Tim Piechowski

Community Legacy Builder: The Magic House

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 CORPORATE SPONSORS!

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G.I.R.L.

Legacy

And, Gold, Silver and Bronze level sponsors!

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2021 Rep Assembly and 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. Adult Awards provide a means to nominate deserving individuals. 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. 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. 8.

Questions? Contact Christina Bresnan at 314.400.4603 or cbresnan@girlscoutsem.org .

Mark Your Calendars! Girl Scouts invites all volunteers to save the date of MARCH 27 for our annual Representative Assembly and Recognitions Ceremony.

9:30 am: Representative Assembly

10:45 am: Volunteer Recognitions

Virtual event: Zoom links will be sent with registration confirmation

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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 Girl Scouts, their troop leaders, families, and friends can help individuals and families in need by participating in Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s largest community service program, April Showers. For 23 years, Girl Scouts, their families and neighbors have collected more than 24 million personal care items. Though April Showers may look a little different this spring, we are committed to offering our girls the opportunity to support our communities, safely. Anyone participating in our personal care item drive will be expected to adhere to current COVID-19 protocols including face masks, social distancing and limiting group size. Girl Scouts are committed to the environment and using resources wisely. In 2020 Council made the decision to replace the traditional plastic bags with sticky notes that girls will post when going door-to-door. Unfortunately, since the drive was canceled last year due to the pandemic, we were not able to implement this new concept. This spring we are excited to have the opportunity to fully implement the use of sticky notes to support the collection of April Showers items. Self-adhesive notes will be made available to troops to place door-to-door throughout eastern Missouri the weekend of April 16-18.

April Showers Dates April 16-18 Door-to-Door Distribution April 24 Donation Collection April 16-25 Registries Available

These notes will encourage households to purchase items and reuse a bag or box of their own for pick up on April 24. Due to the success of the online registry we used to support Autumn Showers in the fall, we will now promote an online option during the door-to-door campaign. This will allow the community to either place their donated items on their porch for pick up or donate directly to the campaign through the online registries. Returning from Autumn Showers will be Walmart’s Registry for Good and new this year is Amazon’s Charity List. These options will be available by scanning the QR code on the sticky note. These registries will be available April 16-25 and promoted online as well as on the sticky notes. Items received through the online registries will be used to help support the agencies served by Showering the Community which will not be held in the same format as prior years. All registered Girl Scouts are expected to participate in April Showers. Due to COVID-19 protocols, girls will not be collecting items through Showering the Community. However, there will be new and exciting ways for girls to get involved through assisting with counting and sorting items donated through the registries in addition to the door-to- door campaigns.

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2021 Product Programs

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM! Your support allows girls to earn money to power awesome Girl Scout adventures and build hands-on leadership and financial literacy skills.

Right now, with your support, our young innovative entrepreneurs are helping power amazing Girl Scout experiences all across eastern Missouri! This year Girl Scouts are reaching their goals with:

Digital Cookie® Sales

Virtual Booths

Contactless Payment and Delivery Options

Innovative Sales Ideas

Join in the cookie innovation at girlscoutsem.org/cookies or on our Product Programs Rallyhood!

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Keep up the good work this Cookie Season! Here’s a look at what is on the horizon:

February 10-14, Troop Cookie Pick Up: Pick up your troop cookies. You can review your selected pickup time and location in eBudde. Pick up your troop cookies during your scheduled time slot and ensure you have all cookies before leaving the pickup location. If you have pickup issues or have damaged product, please email productprograms@girlscoutsem.org . February 12–March 7, Cookie Delivery and Booth Sales: Talk with your troop about participating in Cookie booths this year either through a local business, like one of our Cookie Collaborators or a drive-thru booth or through a virtual booth!

February 12 – March 10 – Cupboards available to pick up additional cookies February 10 – March 14 – Transfer troop extras, booth sales and additional orders to girls in eBudde > Girl Orders Tab

March 1 – Check girl reward levels

March 2 – First ACH Withdrawal

Keep checking your inboxes and stay connected to all the Cookie News this season!

Our Troops are bringing their innovative entrepreneurial spirit to Cookie Season this year— talk to your troop about innovative ways to reach your goals and beyond this season. Check out our Cookie Booth Toolkit for more ideas!

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INSPIRE YOUR SUPER-SELLERS WITH FUN REWARDS AND CONTESTS! This year we’re offering two troop rewards – challenge your troop to elevate their PGA and you could be matching at all your upcoming adventures!

Cooling Bandanna, 150+ troop PGA

Mint to Achieve T-shirt, 230+ troop PGA

NOTE: These rewards are for troop girls selling plus two adult volunteers. Opt-out troops are eliglble for the troop rewards.

Golden Go-Getter For every Digital Cookie ® order placed between February 12-March 7, 2021, girls will be entered to win an awesome Golden Go-Getters contest prize! Eight lucky winners will join Disney for a unique virtual experience and explore the world of Broadway. Plus, each winner gets Disney swag!

More information on this and other contests at girlscoutsem.org/cookies.

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Eat. Share. Show Communities We Care! Project Thank You is Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s service project that provides our community the chance to donate treats to one of our nonprofit partners. Each $5 donation will gift one box of cookies to organizations that serve military personnel and veterans, those in need and those who help our community stay safe. Our Project Thank You partners are USO of Missouri and Operation Food Search. Last year the community donated more than 89,000 packages of cookies. Now more than ever, Girl Scouts across eastern Missouri can help our communities with the gift of cookies, and earn special Project Thank You rewards.

Glitter Horse Charm, 30+ packages Project Thank You

Gift of Caring Patch, 12+ packages Project Thank You

Journal with pouch, 75+ packages Project Thank You

Photo on 2022 Box Wrap and Backpack Purse, Top Project Thank You Seller

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Camp Girl Scout

The Extreme Team is back for 2021 with new high adventure opportunities! High adventure programming teaches girls there are no limits to what they can achieve as they get out of their comfort zone and build confidence with new extreme challenges.

All adventures include a T-shirt and patch, exclusive to Extreme Team members.

Target Shooting Day March 7 Start: 9 am End: 5 pm Cost: $60 per girl; includes lunch Location: Camp Tuckaho Twilight Tree Climb April 24 Start: 7 pm End: 10 pm Cost: $50 per girl; includes snack Location: EarthDance Farms

Survival Skills Day May 22 Start: 8 am End: 5 pm Cost: $60 per girl; includes lunch Location: Camp Cedarledge Float Trip June 13 More details available on May 1

Check out pg. 20 of the Spring 2021 Inspire Discovery for the full details or visit girlscoutsem.org/programs .

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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 2021 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. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is excited to welcome our girls, troops and families back to camp in 2021! Though camp may look a little different this summer, we are committed to providing our Girl Scouts an exceptional and safe outdoor leadership experience. 2021 CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Photos used in this publication were taken before the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States.

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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 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 CANDIDATE TRAINING This course is for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors and their parents and leaders. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Senior or Ambassador may earn.

Upcoming 2021 Gold Award Trainings

April 21, 6-8 pm Virtual May 11, 6-8 pm Virtual June 24, 6-8 pm Virtual Aug. 19, 6-8 pm Virtual Sept. 13, 6-8 pm Virtual

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

For any questions, please contact Jessica Illert at jillert@girlscoutsem.org .

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

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Girl Scout Juniors across eastern Missouri are making big changes— when girls in grades 4-5 team up with others and use their amazing skills to take action they make a difference in the world! Bronze Award Version A, white background

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The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette in grades 6-8 can achieve! Going for the Girl Scout Silver Award gives girls the chance to show that they are a leader who is organized, determined and dedicated to improving their community.

Gold Award projects inspire Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts in grades 9-12 to be innovative through their planning, creativity and engagement of others and to make a sustainable impact on the community—local, national or global.

GOLD AWARD BOOT CAMP Want to earn the Gold Award but apprehensive about where to begin? Gold Award Boot Camp will provide the tools needed to identify the root cause to an issue you are passionate about and decide what is a long-term benefit and sustainable support. Attending the Gold Award Boot Camp fulfills the required Gold Award Candidate Training.

2021 Boot Camps March 13 or July 17, 10 am-2 pm Berges Family Girl Scout Program

GIRL SCOUT BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD AWARD WORKSHOPS FOR TROOP VOLUNTEERS During these courses, troop volunteers learn how to prepare girls to earn one of Girl Scoutings Highest Awards. What are the Gold, Silver or Bronze Awards, what steps are involved in completing them, and why girls should strive to earn them are all addressed in these interactive trainings on gsLearn. Turn to pgs. 33-34 for all the details!

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ADULT COURSES

Adult

Courses During this time of re-imagined programming and training you may notice changes in the way some of our courses are delivered. Courses developed by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Adult Education team may be modified to permit a virtual or blended learning experience where the participants receive instruction from members of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri training team. Even though the training may not look the same as in the past this will enable the courses to continue to be offered so adults will be trained and prepared to lead their girls.

If an in-person program participant does not want to attend the program for which she or he registered due to the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 or a change in the county’s status, a full refund will be issued if requested at least 7 days prior to the program. Please allow 30 days to receive. Please email the Answer Center at answercenter@girlscoutsem.org. For additional information, please refer to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri COVID-19 Protocol . Photos used in this publication were taken before the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States.

If an Adult Education program is canceled by Council, those registered for the program will automatically receive a full refund. If you would like to donate all or part of the program cost to support ongoing programs, please email the Answer Center at answercenter@girlscoutsem.org .

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ADULT COURSES

Courses are grouped in the following categories: New Troop Leader Training New Troop Leader Training is a comprehensive one-hour course for all new Girl Scout troop leaders and assistant leaders. All new troop leaders and assistant troop leaders must complete New Troop Leader Training within 30 days of receiving this assignment in gsLearn. Eager to learn even more? The New Troop Leader Learning Path, conveniently located in gsLearn, is where you will find everything you need to know to set up your new troop for success!

Core Curriculum Courses These trainings provide volunteers with important

information, ideas and procedures to fulfill various Council roles, lead an overnight outing at a Girl Scout Camp, or serve as a First Aider at a Girl Scout event.

Program Levels Letters following course titles refer to Girl Scout program levels. Adults working with the level indicated would benefit the most from the course: Daisy, Grades K-1 Brownie, Grades 2-3 Junior, Grades 4-5 Cadette, Grades 6-8 Senior, Grades 9-10 Ambassador, Grades 11-12 All: All grade levels Seniors and Ambassadors are welcome to attend courses in this publication, unless otherwise indicated. They would register as an adult, but must bring a signed parent permission form.

Course Registration For detailed online registration instructions and how to register via paper application, see pgs. 49-50.

For assistance with registering, please contact our Answer Center at 314.400.4600 or answercenter@girlscoutsem.org.

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ADULT COURSES

gsLearn IS NOW LIVE!

Introducing Our New Online Training System for Girl Scout Volunteers

Designed to help meet our volunteers’ modern learning needs, gsLearn offers online training resources, delivered on- demand for the busy adult and even tracks course progress! Learn at your own pace, access additional resources and repeat information when you need it!

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Added Convenience for Volunteers

gsLearn will make learning and completing trainings easier than ever with great features like:

• All Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri training opportunities in one place

• Tracking of all online, virtual and in-person courses

• Easy access to personal training histories

• Ability to pause, exit and restart courses as needed without losing progress

• Access to new Movement-wide online learning opportunities created by GSUSA

How will this change the way volunteers currently complete the training they need? All in-person, virtual and online courses for volunteers will only be found in gsLearn. There are two ways to register for live (in-person) or virtual courses There are two ways to register for live (in-person or virtual) courses: • Open a live course in gsLearn and follow the link to our registration page to complete the course registration process and payment of any associated course fees

Let’s Get Started Learning! Dive into this powerful platform today by using your myGS login! For more information on how trainings are tracked and completed, visit the gsLearn FAQ page.

• Go directly to our registration page at girlscoutsem.org/programs

• To track the completion of a live course, return to the course in gsLearn after the live session and complete the course’s confirmation module

For questions on gsLearn, contact the Answer Center at 314.400.4600 or answercenter@girlscoutsem.org .

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New Troop Management Course for Volunteers Check Out Our New Training Focusing on the Troop Leader Experience

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s refreshed member account management system is here, with a new look and new approaches to managing your household and troop.

Learn more about how to update your member account and perform troop management functions by completing the new course from GSUSA, Managing My Troops from My Account , now available in gsLearn.

In this 45 to 60-minute, highly interactive course, you will navigate through 12 frequently asked questions on a variety of member account and troop management topics. Collect fun digital badges after completing each topic section to celebrate your learning accomplishments within the course.

While the course focuses on the troop leader experience, several sections contain valuable information to support troop volunteers and caregivers as they manage their household accounts in the refreshed environment.

These sections are highlighted in the course contents on the next page.

For questions on gsLearn or Girl Scout volunteer trainings, contact the Answer Center at 314.400.4600 or answercenter@girlscoutsem.org .

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To complete the Managing My Troops from My Account course:

1. Access gsLearn on our website by selecting MyGS.

2. Select Content Library in the green navigation pane on your gsLearn dashboard.

3. Use key words such as “GSUSA” or “Managing” to search for the course in the search bar, or scroll through the course list for GSUSA Managing My Troops from My Account.

4. Select the course to begin.

Please note that because of its highly interactive nature, we recommend that the course be completed using a desktop or laptop computer instead of a mobile device.

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Curriculum Core

The best foundation begins with learning the basics! These training courses provide volunteers with important information, ideas and procedures to fulfill various Council roles or take girls to camp!

BROWNIE PROGRAM LEVEL TRAINING: New and experienced leaders alike will benefit from the information and resources provided in this comprehensive Brownie program level training. The content helps troop leaders guide Girl Scouts through this developmental stage and provide them the best Girl Scout Leadership Experience possible, based on age-appropriate interests, abilities and needs.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

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COOKIE TRAINING FOR TROOP COOKIE MANAGERS: ALL This training program is designed for new Troop Cookie Managers and those interested in a more in-depth review. It covers all elements of the Cookie Program including a detailed look at the program software and tips for running a successful program.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

COOKING FOR CROWDS AT CAMP: ALL This course is required for adult volunteers who wish to use dining hall kitchens at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Camps. Participants learn policies and procedures for operating and cleaning the facilities, equipment and appliances. Practical hands-on experience is a key component of this course.

Note: A minimum of one adult volunteer per kitchen crew must be certified in Cooking for Crowds to use dining hall kitchens at eastern Missouri camps.

For additional information on COVID-19 protocol, please refer to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri COVID-19 Response Guidelines.

Course fee is due at registration. Financial assistance is available.

Day

Date

Time

Location

Other Info

Sa

5/15

9:30 am-2:30 pm Camp Tuckaho

Fee: $8

DAISY PROGRAM LEVEL TRAINING: New and experienced leaders alike will benefit from the information and resources provided in this comprehensive Daisy program level training. The content helps troop leaders guide Girl Scouts through this developmental stage and provide them the best Girl Scout Leadership Experience possible, based on age-appropriate interests, abilities, and needs.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

FACILITATING VIRTUAL TROOP MEETINGS: ALL In this course you will learn how to create and facilitate an engaging virtual troop meeting. You will: explore the main reasons for hosting virtual troop meetings; learn how to transfer current troop meeting practices to a virtual space; discover techniques and tips to create engaging virtual experiences; and learn how to keep virtual meetings safe. Access this course online in gsLearn.

GIRL SCOUT BRONZE AWARD TRAINING: In this course, troop volunteers learn how to prepare girls to earn their Girl Scout Bronze Award. What the Bronze Award is, what steps are involved in completing it, and why a girl should strive to earn it are all addressed in this interactive training.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

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GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD TRAINING: In this course, troop volunteers learn how to prepare girls to earn their Girl Scout Gold Award. What the Gold Award is, what steps are involved in completing it, and why girls should strive to earn it are all addressed in this interactive training.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD TRAINING: In this course, troop volunteers learn how to prepare girls to earn their Girl Scout Silver Award. What the Silver Award is, what steps are involved in completing it, and why girls should strive to earn it are all addressed in this interactive training.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

IT’S YOUR JOURNEY - MAP IT!: ALL Confused about Journeys? In this course, you will learn how themes are developed throughout the Journeys and how to prepare materials to implement a Journey with your troop. Discover additional resources and activities to enhance your troop’s Journey experience.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

JUNIOR PROGRAM LEVEL TRAINING: New and experienced leaders alike will benefit from the information and resources provided in this comprehensive Junior program level training. The content helps troop leaders guide Girl Scouts through this developmental stage and provide them the best Girl Scout Leadership Experience possible, based on age-appropriate interests, abilities and needs.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

MANAGING MY TROOPS FROM MY ACCOUNT: ALL This course demonstrates how Troop Leaders can manage troop and troop member information from My Account. It also demonstrates how leaders can complete registration activities for troop members. During this course, learners earn a virtual badge after they complete each section. The course is complete when all 12 virtual badges are earned.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

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ADULT COURSES

New Troop Leader Training

As a Girl Scout volunteer, you’re shaping some awesome girls! Pretty big feat, right? No fear—we are here for you every step of the way! Whether you were a Girl Scout growing up or this is your first introduction to our organization, our New Troop Leader Training will help you begin your journey as a troop volunteer. Thank you for volunteering, we couldn’t do it without you! All troop leaders and assistant troop leaders must complete New Troop Leader Training within 30 days of receiving this assignment in gsLearn. NEW TROOP LEADER TRAINING: ALL New Troop Leader Training is designed to help troop volunteers become comfortable in their new role. This training provides an overview of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, the basic structure of a troop meeting and examples of how proactive planning and useful resources will ensure troop success.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

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CAMP SUPERVISOR TRAINING: ALL This course is required for volunteers who want to be a Camp Supervisor at Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Camps. Participants learn how to effectively communicate with Council staff and campers, coordinate camp program activities and follow Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri policies and procedures.

Prerequisite: Camp Supervisors must be certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and be troop camp certified through Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Bring proof of certifications to the course.

Note: After completing this course, participants are required to serve an apprenticeship with an experienced Camp Supervisor.

For additional information on COVID-19 protocol, please refer to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri COVID-19 Response Guidelines.

Day

Date

Time

Location

Other Info

F-Su 4/9-4/11 7 pm, F-3 pm, Su Camp Fiddlecreek F-Su 9/17-9/19 7 pm, F-3 pm, Su Camp Tuckaho

REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY DELEGATE TRAINING: ALL This course is offered to adult volunteers and girl members who were elected to serve as Delegates or alternate Delegates to the Representative Assembly. In it, you will learn about the responsibilities, policies and procedures related to this role, as well as parliamentary procedure.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

DAY CAMP DIRECTOR REVIEW: ALL This course is required for returning Day Camp Directors and Assistant Directors. Refresh your skills by reviewing policies, procedures and best practices associated with running a Day Camp.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

DAY CAMP BUSINESS MANAGERS REVIEW: ALL This course is required for returning Day Camp Business Managers and Assistant Business Managers. Refresh your skills by reviewing policies, procedures and best practices associated with managing Day Camp finances.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

TROOP MONEY MANAGEMENT: ALL This course offers all the information and tips you need when opening a troop bank account, building your troop treasury and completing the Troop Year-End Report.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

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USA ARCHERY LEVEL 1: Adult volunteers delivering an archery program or training (on or off Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri properties) must be USA Archery Level 1 certified. Re-certification is required for adult volunteers who have a previous archery certification from Girl Scouts. Girls 16 years of age and older are welcome to participate. A $40 fee is due at registration to cover the cost of course materials and USA Archery Level 1 certification.

Note: USA Archery Level 1 certification is a course required of those who wish to teach beginning archery skills to Brownies through Ambassadors. This certification must be renewed every three years. Financial Assistance is available.

For additional information on COVID-19 protocol, please refer to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri COVID-19 Response Guidelines.

Day

Date 4/25 5/15 5/29 6/13

Time

Location

Other Info

Su Sa Sa Su Su

9 am-5 pm Camp Cedarledge 9 am-5 pm Camp Tuckaho 9 am-5 pm Camp Fiddlecreek 9 am-5 pm Camp Tuckaho 9 am-5 pm Camp Fiddlecreek

Fee: $40 Fee: $40 Fee: $40 Fee: $40 Fee: $40

7/11

VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT TUTORIALS: ALL The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is your digital key to all the amazing things Girl Scouts can experience throughout the year. This four-part video series shows Troop Leaders and Assistant Leaders how they can use the VTK to manage their troop and deliver easy, fun troop meetings.

Access this course online in gsLearn.

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Certification Troop Camp

There’s nothing like the great outdoors! These courses provide volunteers with certification to lead an overnight experience at a Girl Scout Camp or other property.

Adult volunteers who plan to camp with girls on or off Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri-owned property must be Troop Camp certified. Troop Camp certification courses ensure adult volunteers know how to plan a Troop Camping experience that everyone enjoys.

Adults who complete their Troop Camp certification develop the following course objectives: • Prepare girls for a camping experience, budget for the trip and develop packing lists • Experience hands-on practice in fire-building and outdoor cooking skills • Learn to use and care for camp facilities • Discover ideas for activities and programs at camp

For more information, contact Shaun Lindhoff at slindhoff@girlscoutsem.org .

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