IN THIS ISSUE

World Thinking Day, Career

Confidence, and Girl Scouts go

to Neuro School

Car Care and Travel Pathway

STEM-a-palooza

Red Wings and

GS go to Med School photos

Canisius Girl Scout Day

WNY Girl Scout Day with

UB Basketball

Brownie Badge and

Daisy Petal Dance

First Aid, CPR, and More

Trainings, Webinars,

and Volunteers

Summer Camp

Outdoor Program

Girl Scout Week

Community Foundation

Scholarships

Around the Council

Senior Troop 51084

Ashantee SU, Avon, NY

at their 3rd annual Dash

thru the Snow 5K run

that collects food for the

local pantry.

Ken-Ton Service Unit

had a great time at their

cookie rally! They made

crafts, played games,

and took lots of pictures.

We've been dropping off

our press kits to

announce cookie

season. Darya from

Ken-Ton Troop #30079

lent us a helping hand.

Scouts that came to Fredonia

for the Smart Cookie:

Ingredients for Success

program participated in a dance

and played the Game of Life.

We love seeing girls supporting their communities!

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Council News from Girl Scouts of Western New York

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World Thinking Day Event – All Levels

World Thinking Day was first celebrated in 1926. Now, girls and young women around the world come

together every February to learn more about the World Thinking Day theme and their individual impacts on

the global community. Come joins girls around Western New York for our 2nd annual World Thinking Day

event. Through different, interactive activities that are age appropriate, girls will earn their World Association

of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts World Thinking Day badge and parts of the Girl Scouts of the USA World

Thinking Day badge. WAGGGS badge earned and given at the event. Adult volunteers gladly accepted,

please contact Bree at breekramer@hotmail.com or 716-998-4873.

Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Hoover Middle School, Kenmore, NY Register on eBiz

Career Confidence Senior and Ambassador Scouts can learn how to prepare for anything your dream

career can throw at you. Girl will learn way to interview, network and communicate

effectively in order to be successful in the business world. Girls will earn the

Senior Business Etiquette badge for attending. This is a girl-created program!

Date: Saturday, March 5, 2016 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Al Sigl Campus – 1000 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14620 Register on eBiz

Programs

Girl Scouts go to Neuro School

Research Graduate Students from UB’s NeuroScience Department will help Cadette

through Ambassadors Scouts experience hands-on activities as they relate to the brain’s

function. Activities will include visual and cognitive perception, tactile perception, brain

museum and many more. Girls will also get a chance to talk to UB students about medical

research opportunities. A light continental breakfast will be provided.

Date: Saturday, March 12, 2016

Time: 9:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Location: Sherman Hall, South Campus, University at Buffalo

Register on eBiz

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Programs

Car Care with Geico

With the help of Geico staff, come earn your Car Care badge in one day! You will have the opportunity to learn car maintenance skills such as how to change a tire and how to use jumper cables. You’ll also gain a better understanding of how to stay safe on the road and learn what to do in an emergency. After the day you will be well on your way to being ready to hit the road. Badge and lunch are included.

Date: April 2, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Location: Al Sigl, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14620

Register on eBiz

Travel Pathway Travel the World with Girl Scouts of Western New York!

We believe that each and every girl deserves a chance to see the world! That’s why we developed these trips—to give you opportunities to learn about new cultures and meet new people. You will also develop valuable skills such as goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. You know these skills from participating in the Girl Scout Programs, now sharpen them as you travel the world!

Troops and Individual travelers are welcome to join us. If you are interested in the trip or have enrollment questions, please contact programs@gswny.org.

Pricing and Itinerary Information:

2016 Tour: London to Lucerne Tour Number: 1786183JH

Tour Website www.eftours.com/1786183JH

2017 Tour: Costa Rica- Touch of the Tropics! Tour Number 1786186NN Tour Website www.eftours.com/1786186NN

Travel Interest Session Sign up for an interest session to learn more about the trip to Costa Rica!

February 25, 2016—7:00 – 9:00 PM

Rochester Service Center

March 9, 2016—7:00 – 9:00 PM

Buffalo Service Center

Girl Scouts Travel to Savannah, Georgia Come spend the week with fellow Girl Scouts from Western New York as we explore Historic Savannah and surrounding areas.

Dates: July 24-30, 2016

Trip Cost: $675.00 per person (based on 4 to a room and full bus)

Trip is all inclusive except for meals in route. Cost also includes trip t-shirt, patches, badges, pins and memories that you will cherish forever. All levels are welcome to join us. For more information or reservations please contact Violet Tredo at vmtredo@aol.com or contact the GSWNY Program Team at programs@gswny.org.

Date: June 11, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Location: Geico Offices, 300 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville, NY 14068

Register on eBiz

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We had so much fun during our program Girl Scouts go to Med School!

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Volunteerism

Troop Camping Trainings

It’s not too early to plan for Troop Camping Training! Check out the offerings below, register via ebiz and keep your eyes

open for additional opportunities soon!

Location Planning Session All Day Session

Troop Camping I

Jamestown Service Center/Camp Timbercrest

6-9PM Wednesday, April 6, 2016.

9AM-7PM Saturday, April 16, 2016

Troop Camping I

Zion Lutheran Church/ GSWNY Lockport

Service Center

6:30-9:30PM Thursday, May 5, 2016

9AM-7PM Saturday, May 14, 2016

Troop Camping I/II

Combo

Wesco Distribution. Inc. Cheektowaga/Camp Seven Hills-Lakeside

6-9PM Wednesday, March 30, 2016

9AM Saturday, April 9, 2016 - 12PM Sunday, April 10, 2016.

Troop Camping I/II

Combo

Rochester Service Center/Camp

Piperwood

6-9PM Monday, April 25,2016

9AM Saturday, May 7- 12N Sunday, May 8, 2016

First Aid and CPR Classes

These are standard American Heart Association or American Red Cross First Aid and CPR courses offered by certified Girl Scout volunteers and include adult and child CPR and basic first aid. Certification for First Aid and CPR is valid for 2 years. REGISTRATION CLOSES 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CLASS, NO EXCEPTIONS. IF THE MINIMUM OF PARTICIPANTS IS NOT MET THE CLASS WILL BE CANCELLED.

Full Day Classes - All full day classes take place on Saturdays from 9AM – 3PM

Location Date

Rochester Service Center April 9

Buffalo Service Center May 7

Blended Learning Classes

These require completion of an online/at home course and an in person class. All in person classes will take

place on Wednesday evenings from 6-8PM

Location Date

Rochester Service Center March 9

Buffalo Service Center April 6

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Volunteerism

New Service Unit Team Position Trainings and resource site

If you serve in the role of Service Unit Finance Consultant, Registrar, Organizer, or Recruiter BRAND NEW trainings are available just for YOU! You can find them on ebiz under “Learning & Training -> Specialty” trainings. These online, self-paced trainings will give the tools and resources to feel confident in your role as we build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place!

NEW Resources for GSLE Coaches and Troop Essentials Facilitators

Are you a GSLE (Girl Scout Leadership Experience) Coach or Troop Essentials Facilitator? OR do you want to be? We have a fantastic new resource for you – your very own website with all the resources you need to support other volun-teers in delivering amazing Girl Scout programming to girls! Get the link by clicking HERE! (you can use the same link if you’d like to express interest in these positions)

February Webinar Wednesday: Summer Camp Sneak Peek

Each month we offer a 1 hour live webinar devoted to topics to enrich and enhance your volunteer experience. And don’t worry if you can’t make it, the webinars are always recorded and placed in our On-Demand Library!

You’ve waited all year and it’s finally that time again . . . Girl Scout Summer Camp! Join us to hear the latest and great-est for 2016 summer camps. We’ll answer your frequently asked questions about program options, transportation, finan-cial assistance and more. Join Janet DePetrillo, our Director of Outdoor Program, for the 411 on Girl Scout Summer Camp!

Anyone who pre-registers AND attends the webinar is entered to win a $20 GSWNY gift certificate!

Date: Wednesday, February 24 Time: 6:30 pm To register: You must pre-register for this webinar.

Follow this link to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/summercampsneakpeek2016

Windy Meadows Day Camp Volunteers Needed!

STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math – Maker Day Camp is coming to Camp Windy Meadows July 18-21 and volunteers are needed! This volunteer-designed and volunteer-run camp will be running for Daisy through Junior Girl Scouts. No STEAM experience necessary; all training will be provided! You may volunteer to work only one day, or multiple days. As a bonus, camp volunteers can receive a $10 discount off the fees for any children attending the camp.

Contact Mariah at mariahfkramer@gmail.com for volunteering details. More information on registering girls for this camp coming soon!

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Camp

Here is what’s happening in Outdoor Program! Summer Camp 2016!

Camp life is the best life! Look for the new 2016

Camp Catalog coming out January 22nd

. It will be

chock full of new and exciting programs for troops

and girls to participate in. Catalogs will be mailed to

girls that went to camp last summer and will also be

posted on our website. So don’t delay register

early, lock your favorite gal into her program and

save with our $20 early bird discount and give her

the best life at Girl Scout summer camp.

It’s a Whole New World in NYC!

Join GSWNY and Camp Seven Hills for a trip to NYC! It’s a Whole New World in NYC will be Session 2 - July 10 to 15, 2016.

Girls will travel to NYC to see the Broadway production of and partake in a Disney “Broadway Classroom” with professionals from the cast of Aladdin. Time will be left to visit the Central Park Zoo, Rockefeller Plaza, Girl Scouts of the USA headquarters and Time Square for a little shopping.

$530 per person (includes one week of camp, trip, food, Broadway Classroom patch, and all activities)

Registration for this trip closes April 1, 2016! Don’t miss out on this great program….we fill every year so don’t

delay register your daughter now! Registration opens January 22nd

.

Older Girls Needed

Calling all older troops! We are looking for older girl troops who are interested in assisting/providing programs to younger girl troops. This is a great way to share your knowledge, be a mentor to a younger girl and work on your leadership skills. If you are interested please email programs@gswny.org and indicate if you are interested in providing your services for program or outdoor program.

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Camp

OUTDOOR PROGRAM

There is a program correction for the Me and My Guy Snowshoe program at Tift Nature Preserve. The program description on page17 states Friday, March 18, 2016. The actual date is Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Core Camp (look for Core camp programs in the 2016 camp catalog)

Troop leaders if you are looking for a great troop camp experience to do with your girls don’t forget about Core camping at Camp Timbercrest! As we all know troop camping is a great way for leaders and their girls to experience the wonders and excitement of the outdoors. At GSWNY we want to provide as many opportunities as possible for leaders and girls to experience the great outdoors. Core camp can provide that experience. Need a camp catalog – download your

copy at http://www.gswny.org/registration or call our office at 1 888 937 6410 to request a catalog.

Core Camp is the perfect setting for leaders who want to take their girls troop camping without the responsibility of providing program, meals or having trained/certified adults. At Camp Timbercrest we will do it all for you. All troop leaders have to do is provide the necessary child to adult supervision ratio. You and your girls can participate in as much or as little programming as you choose. Look for dates and programs themes coming soon in the 2016 camp catalog. Here is what our leaders had to say about their first time core camping experience.

“My girls loved it and can't wait to go back.”

“I thought it was amazing, much better than the over the weekend troop camping you use to offer. It's great for all and a super great chance for the girls to see what camp is like.”

“We had a wonderful time! I'd go again in a heartbeat. My girls loved it and loved the counselors who made everything so much fun.”

For more information on Core Camp please contact Janet DePetrillo, Director of Outdoor Program

GSWNY Camp Adventure Club!

GSWNY’s Camp Adventure Club is the perfect setting for girls that want that exhilarating outdoor adventure. Through this club girls will learn outdoor skills, practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace, experience some amazing trips and form lifelong friendships. Girls who join the Camp Adventure Club will receive their GSWNY Camp Adventure Club patch and rider for each trip that they participate in. Girls should have good physical endurance when participating in a GSWNY Camp Adventure Club trip.

Did you know that girls that are members are eligible to participate in GSWNY Camp Adventure Club trips. This past summer girls participated in a one week and two week backing program and a two week canoeing program. Look for more GSWNY Camp Adventure Club trips coming this spring and summer.

Want to be a member? Our next GSWNY Camp Adventure Skills day program is scheduled for April 30, 2016 at Camp Timbercrest from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. So don’t delay sign up your girls now so that they too can become members in the hip GSWNY Camp Adventure Club!

For more information on the GSWNY Camp Adventure Club please email Janet DePetrillo, Director of Outdoor Program at janet.depetrillo@gswny.org

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We are excited to tell you about online features that make it easier to search and apply for scholarships through

Rochester Area Community Foundation's website.

1. We reorganized the Scholarship section. The first two items in the drop-down menu — How to Apply and Renew and Search for Scholarships — are the

most important for applicants, so we put them at the top.

2. We condensed the headings on the scholarship description pages. For example, what was previously two sections in each scholarship description — "Application Process" and

"Forms" — is now just "Application Process," and the revised section contains links to the forms you need. We did

the same thing for the "Renewability" section.

3. We implemented an online application system for more than 40 scholarships!

Now you can apply to these scholarships online rather than using a PDF or paper application. Look for a link to the

online application under the "Application Process" heading. The software requires registration and allows you to

save your application so you can work on it over several sessions.

We hope these features make your application process smoother. Thanks and good luck!

Sincerely yours,

Lori Banning

Scholarship and Grants Associate

scholarships@racf.org

585.341.4357 direct

585.271.4295 fax