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2012 quick start guide for Girl Scouts of Colorado volunteers.TRANSCRIPT
2012-13 Volunteer Quick Start Guide
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Have You Heard?Have You Heard?welcome
“We’re moving forward really at the speed of light, and we hope people will join us.” ~Stephanie Foote, President and CEO
Introducing Stephanie Foote, Girl Scouts of Colorado’s new president and CEOI am very excited to join Girl Scouts of Colorado as your new President and CEO. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed volunteering with Girl Scouts of Colorado since 2007 as Chair of the Board of Directors. Now I look forward to partnering with our wonderful staff, volunteers, girls and supporters in continuing to grow Girl Scouts of Colorado into one of the nation’s best Girl Scout councils.
I am a lifelong Coloradan and have served as a leader of many statewide initiatives. I was the first woman to serve as Deputy Mayor and the only woman to serve as Manager of Public Works for the City of Denver, under Wellington Webb. I have sons, so Girl Scouts is where I can make my contribution to help girls step up as the future leaders in our state and our world. I believe in Girl Scouting, and I look forward to introducing more Colorado girls to our proven leadership experience.
Watch Stephanie’s welcome video to learn more about her and her vision for Girl Scouts of Colorado.
Every journey needs a great Guide! Last year, GSUSA introduced The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting—a new national Girl Scout program designed to be more contemporary, fun and engaging for girls and leaders.
2012 is the Year of The Girl, and what better way to empower young women than to educate them through traditional legacy badge work, but with contemporary topics.
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting is meant to be a personal, customizable badge and award activities book and every Girl Scout deserves her own!
All new badges and awards are available at all Girl Scouts of Colorado shops statewide and on our new web store.
*Because The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting is a customizable publication, Girl Scouts of Colorado shops cannot accept returns for refund or exchange after a Guide has been purchased. We encourage you to visit the GSCO classifieds at gscoclassifieds.com to swap non-returnable merchandise with other members and volunteers across Colorado.
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Service Unit meetings for any scheduleGirl Scouts of Colorado is offering online Service Unit meetings every month to accommodate everyone’s schedules. We know everyone has crazy schedules and we want to make sure you have information in a timely manner. In-person meetings are important, but if you cannot attend your local Service Unit meeting, this is an alternative. We welcome you to join us and if the times don’t work for you, watch the video recording when your schedule allows and contact your Membership Manager if you have questions.
This is a monthly meeting for all volunteers in Colorado. We cover the items on the statewide Service Unit Agenda, including:
• council updates• news• program ideas• time for Q & A• mini-trainings with special guest presenters
Staff from Membership, Product Sales, Volunteer Services, Camp and Program will be available. Visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org/virtual-service-unit-meetings. Join us from wherever you are!
Event registration changes in OctoberWe’re moving girl program events registration onto the eBiz platform (the same system currently being used for member registration and training) later this fall. You can still search for activities on the website, then click the Register Online button to register for that event. From there you’ll see a few differences, but the process will be simple and easy to use.
We’re dedicated to reaching all girls and volunteersGirl Scouts has new Spanish language program resources to help. Two Spanish language books (one for Brownies and one for Juniors) are now available. They are written so girls and adults can use them together. In one friendly resource, you’ll get everything you need to have a fun Girl Scout year.
Bilingual volunteer mentors are neededWith our dedication to reaching all girls and expanded Spanish language program, recruitment and training materials and web presence, we need more bilingual volunteers and advisory board members. Contact Volunteer Services at [email protected].
Girl Scout VoicesTell us…what’s IMPORTANT to you? What’s important about BEING a Girl Scout? How has Girl Scouts affected YOU as a person? One girl can make a difference—girls together can change the world. Start the change—let your voice be heard! Register TODAY for the Girl Scout Voices survey at girlscoutvoices.org.
The Girl Scout Voices survey is open to Girl Scouts of all levels and all Girl Scout volunteers. Parental consent and guidance is required for all surveys taken by girls younger than 13. Survey results will be used exclusively by Girl Scouts of Colorado and Girl Scouts of the USA to better understand the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and program effectiveness.
Have You Heard?Have You Heard?quick tips We want online membership registration to be smooth sailing. If you need help using the online
membership registration system or the troop management tool, check out the guides and videos at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/registration-instructions.
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Starter Kits are back!While supplies last, receive a free graphic printed canvas bag with your purchase of a starter kit! Kits are available in all membership levels and include:
• Tunic, Sash or Vest• Flag Patch• Daisy, Brownie or Girl Scout Pin• World Association Pin
The revenue generated from your shop purchase helps provide programs and service to our girls. Thank you for your support!
*Prices range between $41 and $55 depending on choice of vest, tunic or sash. Troop numbers are sold separately for $1.25/number.
• Insignia Tab• GSUSA ID Set• The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting
Brownies and Juniors—step up and take the Girl Scouts of Colorado Live Healthy, Lead Healthy Challenge! Girl Scouts of Colorado and ZisBoomBah.com, an interactive healthy adventure game, have teamed up to offer girls, parents and troop leaders a creative way to connect with healthy living. The site offers unique and innovative ways for Girl Scouts to engage in online and offline activities to get them moving and choosing their own fun, healthy food.
• Complete one of the following journeys and badge activities:
Brownie WOW Wonders of Water Journey and My Best Self Badge Activity
Junior Get Moving! Journey and Staying Fit Badge Activity
• Complete Healthy Habits Journey Supplements (available online)
• Complete Journey Take Action Project
• Register on ZisBoomBah.com and complete activity and nutritional challenges
All girls who take on the challenge will earn a fun participation patch. Click the ZisBoomBah.com logo to view a video and visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org for complete details.
Have You Heard?Have You Heard?program
A new resource is coming this fall —the Annual Program Guidebook will be available in September and will include a listing of council-sponsored events and series programs from September 2012 through May 2013.
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Girl Scouts of Colorado
Annual Program GuidebookGet yours in September to help kick off your Girl Scout year.
• Designed to help girls and troops plan activities and budget to attend some amazing programs.
• Details about more than 100 programs statewide.
• Travel opportunities for 2013 and beyond.
Th• An exciting new media program and movie-maker contest.
The guidebooks will be available for free at Council shops, programs and Service Unit meetings.
My Self: [email protected] are empowered to believe in themselves physically, mentally and emotionally. They build self-esteem, develop positive attitudes and learn life-long behaviors that lead to healthy lifestyles.
My Future: [email protected] Scouting opens girls’ eyes to myriad opportunities and helps them learn to set goals, become financially literate and offers them a wealth of mentors and role models to inspire them along the way.
My World: [email protected] girl uses her unique voice to create positive changes in the world. Girls learn about issues, participate in service advocacy and respond when a community needs food, clothing, shelter or care.
My Planet: [email protected] Scouts have always been green. Through Girl Scouting, girls explore the Colorado ecosystems and learn how to positively impact the environment.
Highest Awards: [email protected] Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold), are the capstones for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Girl Scouts of the USA has set age-appropriate standards for the three award levels, following the Take Action process experienced in the Journeys. The Journeys used to satisfy the prerequisite for Highest Awards must be at the appropriate level and earned while the Girl Scout is registered in that level.
• Bronze Award: Junior level Journey • Silver Award: Cadette level Journey • Gold Award: Senior or Ambassador Journeys
Travel and Destinations: [email protected] Learning to plan trips and travel as a group is one of the basic experiences in Girl Scouting. Travel is about fun, exploration and progressive experiences in appreciating the outdoors, new places and other cultures. As girls grow more experienced, their scope of travel broadens to include travel across the country or abroad. In 2013, Girl Scouts of Colorado will offer an amazing international travel opportunity “From London to Lucerne.” Application deadlines for this trip are approaching fast and space is limited. Visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org or email [email protected] for details.
My Self• Physical Health• Self-Esteem• Nutrition • Violence and Abuse Prevention• Personal Empowerment• Self Expression
My World• Advocacy• Social Justice• Human Rights• Bully Intervention and Prevention (Power Up)
Highest Awards & Take Action
Service Projects
Travel
Girl Scouts of Colorado Program Model
My Future • Careers• School/Vocations • Financial Literacy• Life Planning• Goal Setting• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
My Planet• Environmental Sustainability• Ecology and Conservation• Science• Outdoor Education
Girl Scout program at-a-glanceGirl Scouts’ leadership-based programs and activities build vital skills, including self-esteem, confidence, life skills, academic skills, healthy lifestyles, team-building, community service and much more.
The goal of all programming is to develop leadership skills in girls through hands-on, girl-led activities.
Discover +
Connect +
Take Action =
Leadership
3 Keys to Leadership
• Discover: Girls understand themselves and their values and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world.
• Connect: Girls care about, inspire, and team with others locally and globally.
• Take Action: Girls act to make the world a better place.
Girl Scouts of Colorado program focuses on four initiatives:
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If You You Need Course Description Training Options
Are a new volunteer
Girl Scouting 101
Required before starting any volunteer position*Girl Scouting 101 is a 45-minute orientation to Girl Scouting for volunteers new to the organization, whether they work directly with girls or behind the scenes. This course covers the Girl Scout Mission, Promise and Law; Girl Scout Safety Standards; what Girl Scouts do; flexible participation options; developmental characteristics of girls; and the Girl Scout Cookie Program.*If you are new and volunteering with series or events only, you may take “Volunteering for Girl Scout Series and Events” instead. (See description below)
• Self-paced Online Password: aboutGS101
• In-person• CDs
Available in Spanish Download the script for the hearing impaired
Are you working with a series or an event
Volunteering for Girl Scout Series and Events
Required before volunteering for a series or event*Volunteering for Girl Scout Series and Events is a 20-minute orientation to Girl Scouting for volunteers new to the organization and who volunteer with series and events. This course covers the Girl Scout Mission, Promise and Law; Girl Scout Safety Standards; what Girl Scouts do; developmental characteristics of girls and the Girl Scout Cookie Program. *If you are a new volunteer and working in a capacity other than series and events please take Girl Scouting 101. (See description above)
• Self-paced Online Password: volunteer
• In-person• CDs
Available in Spanish
Meet or work with girls on a regular basis in a troop setting
Nuts and Bolts
Required for troop leaders, co-leaders and assistant leadersThis two-hour course covers: Girl Scout structure and support, safety and responsibilities, family involvement, creating a girl-led environment, finances, field trips and resources.
• In person• Webinar
Meet or work with girls on a regular basis
It’s Your Journey — Customize It!
Recommended for volunteers working with girls at every grade levelGain tips on using the journey books and adult guide as a basis for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in this two-hour course. Learn to expand the experience through use of the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, field trips and other activities. Transform service projects into Take Action.
• In person• Webinar
Want to take a one-or two-night overnight trip
Overnight Trips
Required before planning an overnight trip—take this course at least 3-6 months prior to the trip. Learn to work with your girls to plan and take short trips in this three-hour course. This course covers overnights at the leader’s house to two-night overnights with no outdoor cooking or fires. Materials Fee: $5
• In person• Homestudy
Want to cook outdoors or take girls camping
Cooking and Camping
Required before planning an outing that involves cooking outdoors and/or camping overnight —take this course at least 6-9 months prior to the trip. This eight-hour course prepares adults to partner with girls in planning and preparing for outdoor cooking, fire building (indoor and out) and overnight camping. Prerequisite: Overnight Trips; Materials Fee: $25
• In person
This year you will have the opportunity to take training and experience our beautiful camp properties during two weekend-long Springaganza events. Come to one or two. Come for the whole weekend, just one day or part of the day. It’s up to you! There will be lots of time for relaxation and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Check it out!Have You Heard?Have You Heard?
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If You You Need Course Description Training Options
Want to take girls on a trip of three nights or more
Extended Trip
Required before planning a trip of 3 nights or more (domestic or international)—Take at least 12 to 24 months prior to the trip. This three-hour training is for adult trip advisors and Junior Girl Scouts and above (limit two girls per troop/group) who are going to plan and attend the trip. Topics include safety, deciding destinations, transportation, budgeting and money earning. Prerequisite: Overnight Trips; Materials Fee: $5
• In person• Webinar
Want to learn about Take Action
Taking Action
Take Action 101
Take Action In-Depth Training
Recommended for service units, troop leaders and parents with girls interested in pursuing a Take Action project or Highest Award. Taking Action is a 15-20 minute PowerPoint on the background of Take Action and the differences between community service and take action. The primary audience for this training is adults, but it can also be used with troops.
Recommended for troop leaders and parents with girls interested in pursuing a Take Action project. Take Action 101 is a two-hour general introduction to the Take Action concepts, how they illustrate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the application to Highest Awards. Includes take-home activities and steps to starting a Take Action project.
Recommended for troop leaders and parents who desire additional assistance when girls are beginning a Take Action project. In-Depth Training emphasizes hands-on experience with Take Action tools such as Personal Compass and Community Mapping. This three-hour training is appropriate for Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and adults.
• Webinar
• In person• Webinar
• In person
Want to learn about the Bronze or Silver Awards
Bronze and Silver Award Forum
Recommended for girls who are interested in pursuing their Bronze or Silver Award, as well as their parents and troop leaders.This one-hour roundtable is designed to answer questions regarding the Bronze and Silver award processes.
• In person• Webinar
Want to learn about the Gold Award
Gold Award Training
Required for girls applying to work on a Gold Award project.This two-hour course is designed for girls who are within 6 months of submitting a project proposal.
• In person• Webinar
Want to learn how to plan your own event or series program
Program Planning Guide Training
Required prior to planning your own event or series program.This two-hour training is open to adult volunteers and Junior Girl Scouts and above who will participate in the planning process. Topics include steps to planning a successful program, planning timelines and money earning policies.
• In person• Webinar
Want to learn more
Enrichment Trainings
Recommended for anyone who wants to learn more.Classes offered on a variety of topics to enhance your volunteer experience throughout the year. Examples include: songs, games, ceremonies, intro to Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, Power Up (bullying prevention), clique-proofing your troop and SWAPs.
• In person
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If You You Need Course Description Training Options
Want to learn more in a special one-day or weekend event
Training Events
Recommended for all Girl Scout volunteers—new and experienced!Fallapalooza—greatest kickoff of the Girl Scout year! Get inspired at our full-day, fun-packed adult training events in August and September across the state. Come all day or just for part of the day for workshops that will help you in your work with girls. Meet other volunteers and staff and provide input to the Membership Connection Committee and senior staff of Girl Scouts of Colo-rado.
Springaganza—you deserve a break. Recharge your energy at a one-day or weekend-long events across the state in the spring. Come for part of a day, one day or the whole weekend for workshops that will enrich your Girl Scout experience or for your own personal fulfillment. Interact with other volunteers and provide input to the Membership Connection Committee and senior staff of Girl Scouts of Colorado.
Minipaloozas—one-day training events with workshops that will enhance your skills. They are held at various times of the year around the state. Come for one workshop or for the whole day!
• In person
Want to share your knowledge with other adults and help them to be great leaders
Train the Trainer
Required for any adult wishing to be a trainer for Girl Scouts of Colorado.This 8.5-hour course will prepare you to become an adult trainer for Girl Scouts of Colorado. In addition to a completed volunteer application and background check, you will need to have two training references and an interview.
• In person
Girl Scouts of Colorado volunteers put their heart and soul into building girls of courage, confidence and character. Recognize their efforts! Visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org/volunteer-awards to find out how.Have You Heard?Have You Heard?
volunteer training
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Have You Heard?Have You Heard?product sales New inventory controls will be in place for the 2012-13 cookie season. Watch for more information at
girlscoutsofcolorado.org. This plan will help everyone—from the individual girl to the troop to council staff—get a better handle on inventory management. We all want the girls to be able to sell lots of cookies and not have lots of cookies left over at the end of the sale!
The Fall Product Sale is NOT a door-to-door sale and is limited to friends and family. You will have the opportunity to sell magazine orders online and nuts and candy. It’s a great way to earn start up money for the Girl Scout year!
Mid August–early September: Fall Sale training for troops, girls and families
Sept. 9: Fall Sale starts Banking information due in Ashdon Farms website
Sept. 30: Fall Sale ends
Oct. 1: Money due to troop from girls
Oct. 3: Girl order due in Ashdon Farms website 11 p.m.
Oct. 4: Service Unit submits order in Ashdon Farms website
Oct. 11–13: Product delivered/picked up by Service Units and troops
Oct. 14–20: Product delivered by girls to customers
Oct. 24: Fall Sale money problem reports due to council
Oct. 31: Debit Report sent to bank
Late October–Early November: Service Units deliver incentives to troops
Nov. 14–Dec. 1: Training of Service Units and troops
Dec. 7: Starting Inventory Order due from troops. Banking information due in eBudde
Jan. 7–21: Training of girls and families/Cookie Rallies
Jan. 21–26: Delivery of cookies to cupboards and outlying areas
Jan. 26: Cookie pick up date for front range troops
Jan. 27: Go Day cookie delivery to customers —No Booth Sales
Feb. 8: Booth Sales begin
March 3: Sale ends
March 4: Money due to the Troop Cookie Manager
March 6: Last day to pick up Hometown Hero cookies
March 10: Troop paperwork due to Service Unit Cookie Manager
March 13: Debit problem reports due
March 20: Final debit
Mid April–early May: Recognitions due to troops
2012–13 Cookie Season2012 Fall Product Sale
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Girl Scouts of Colorado is a Super Six cookie council this year! We’ll sell the top six cookie varieties: Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Do-si-Dos, Trefoils, Samoas and Savannah Smiles.
“I love the Super Six format! It just makes so much sense from the standpoint of inventory management—on the part of everyone from girls to the council. Especially with the direct sale, it is easier on the girls to only manage six varieties in their wagons and boxes. It makes it easier to stock booth sales, and almost everyone loves one of these cookies so there are no huge quantities remaining of a slow seller.” ~Kathy Brandon, Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
Property/Location Capacity Amenities Program
Kiwa KorralLyonsNear Rocky Mountain National Park
Day: 60Overnight: 12Open year-round
electricity • stove, microwave and refrigerator • no running water • latrines • furnace • mattresses on floor • tables and chairs • fireplace
On own: backpacking camp crafts nature activities outdoor cooking tent camping
Lazy AcresRyeIn San Isabel National Forest
Day: 40 Lodge overnight: 40 Cabins/Tabins: 13 cabins/tabins – 6 eachClosed Sept. 17–April 30
Lodge: commercial kitchen with running water • furnace • latrines • mattresses on floor • tables and chairs
Cabins/Tabins: electricity • bunks • shower house
On own: camp crafts hiking nature activities
Magic Sky RanchRed Feather Lakes
Magic Sky Lodge overnight: 40Year-round cabins: 6 cabins – 24 eachTent sites: 3 sites – 30 eachSeasonal cabins: 4 cabins – 14 each Seasonal cabins closed Sept. 17–April 30
Lodge: full kitchen • indoor bathroom including shower • mattresses on floor • fireplaceYear round cabins: kitchen • full bathrooms including shower • bunks • living roomSeasonal cabins: detached bathrooms with full bathrooms including shower • electricity • bunksTent sites: fire pits • picnic tables • latrines • no running waterFood service required for year-round cabins
Staff-led*: archeryhigh and low ropes courses indoor climbing wall On own: activitity rooms crafts and nature hiking indoor court & sports fieldsmini amphitheater
Have You Heard?Have You Heard?properties
Girl Scouts of Colorado has properties across the state available for you to use with your troop or group of Girl Scouts.
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Property/Location Capacity Amenities Program
Pawnee LodgeSterling
Day: 30Overnight: 20Open year-round
electricity • full kitchen • furnace • indoor bathroom (no shower) • mattresses on floor • tables and chairs • fireplace • loft
On own: camp craftsHistoric Museum in Sterling outdoor play area
Meadow Mountain RanchAllensparkAdjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park
Homestead day: 25 Lodge overnight: 40Seasonal tabins: 21 tabins – 6-8 eachTent sites: 30Seasonal tabins closed Sept. 17–April 30
Lodge: commercial kitchen and fireplace • mattresses on floor • indoor bathroom (no shower) • tables and chairs • furnace Tabins: bunks • water from spigots • outdoor cooking areas • latrines and shower house
Staff-led*: archery horseback riding low ropes courseOn own: backpacking camp crafts disc golf course hiking & nature activities outdoor cooking sports fields
Sky High RanchWoodland Park
Lodge: 40Homestead House: 25Troop House: 24Year-round cabins: 12 cabins – 8 each1 cabin – 6 each; 3 cabins – 12 eachSeasonal cabins: 4 cabins – 8 eachTent Sites: 3 sites – 30 eachSeasonal cabins closed Sept. 17–April 30
Lodge: commercial kitchen and fireplace •mattresses on floor • indoor bathroom (no shower) • tables and chairs • furnaceCabins/ Tabins: bunks or cots • latrines • showerhouse • outdoor cooking area • some cabins havewoodstoves, electricity and water spigotsHomestead House: full kitchen • indoor bathroom(no shower) • bunks and mattresses on floorTroop House: stove and refrigerator (no runningwater) • electricity • wood stove • latrines • mattresses on floor
Staff-led*:low ropes coursezip lineOn own:backpackingcamp craftshikingnature activitiesoutdoor cooking
* Staff-led programming by reservation, may include additional fees. Other options may be available. ** Rates for day and overnight use are available at girlscoutsofcolorado.org. In order to provide the Property staff time off during some holidays, the camps and lodges of Girl Scouts of Colorado properties will be closed
on the following: Easter weekend; Thanksgiving weekend; and Christmas Day through New Years Day. Key and damage deposits are required for some properties.
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Have You Heard?Have You Heard?property
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Property/Location Capacity Amenities Program
Hamp Hut: Garden of the GodsColorado Springs
Day: 80Overnight: 30Open year-round
full kitchen • furnace • indoor bathroom (no shower) • mattresses on floor • computer access • tables and chairs • fireplace • outdoor patio
On own: camp crafts geology hiking nature activities photography
Tomahawk RanchBailey
Day: Dining Hall – 100Overnight: Whitecloud year-round cabin: 10Year-round cabins: 4 cabins – 24 eachSeasonal cabins: 6 cabins – 14 eachPlatform tents: 2 tents – 28 eachTeepees: 2 teepees – 10 eachTent sites: 46Seasonal cabins closed Sept. 17–April 30
Dining Hall: commercial kitchen • indoor bathroom (no shower) • furnace • tables and chairs • electricityYear-round cabins: kitchens • indoor bathrooms including showers • furnace • living areaSeasonal cabins: shower house with full bathrooms • electricity • bunksTeepees and tent sites: outdoor cooking area • latrines • water from spigotsFood service required for year-round cabins, seasonal cabins and platform tent sites
Staff-led*: horseback riding farm animals geocachingOn own: backpacking camp crafts hiking nature activities outdoor cooking
Twisted PineGeneseeAdjacent to Genesee Mountain Park
Day: 26Lodge overnight: 26
full kitchen • fireplace • living area • indoor bathroom with one shower • tables and chairs • furnace • mattresses on floor • deck and outdoor patio
On own: camp crafts hiking nature activities
Beginning Oct. 15, Hamp Hut, Tomahawk Ranch and Twisted Pine will be available for outside use with a different fee scale. How about having your next family reunion or company retreat at one of Girl Scouts of Colorado’s beautiful properties? Email [email protected] for details.
You can increase the impact of your gift to Girl Scouts of Colorado—double or triple your donation with corporate matching gift programs! Visit the Girl Scouts of Colorado website to see if your company participates.Have You Heard?Have You Heard?
funding the leadership experience
Join us in achieving a generational leap in leadership opportunities for today’s girls.
For 100 years—four generations—Girl Scouts has been creating the next generation of leaders. Those of us who have been involved in Girl Scouts know why the program is a launching pad for professional achievement:
• Nearly 70 percent of women in Congress were Girl Scouts.
• More than two-thirds of those whose success has earned them a listing in Who’s Who of American Women were Girl Scouts.
• 93 percent of female astronauts were Girl Scouts.
A gift to Girl Scouts of Colorado keeps programs going for 30,000 future female leaders in our state. Annually, it costs $384 to provide quality programming for each Girl Scout in Colorado. $276 will come directly from girls through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, leaving $108 to be raised through Girl Scout families and community friends.
For the last century, Girl Scouts has done more than any other organization to provide leadership opportunities for girls. A gift of $25, $50 or even $384 will change lives and impact communities by supporting future women of distinction through:
• Camp and event subsidies —girls and leaders enjoy a variety of outdoor experiences, events and programs, all of which is council subsidized to ensure quality and affordability.
• Resources for volunteers—publications, web-based tools, materials, education/training, resource centers and equipment loans help our adult volunteers provide a quality Girl Scout experience.
• Opportunity grants —give every girl a chance to participate in Girl Scouting, no matter what her financial or living situation.
Here are some examples of how a gift benefits all Girl Scouts:
• $25 provides program materials and support that guide a girl toward earning her Gold or Silver Award.
• $50 helps maintain and operate our camp properties and program centers.
• $113 provides membership dues assistance, Girl Scout pins, badges and dues for one low-resource troop.
• $250 sponsors a girl to attend resident camp.
• $384 provides the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to one girl for a year.
We are asking every family to consider a gift to support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by giving a tax-deductible contribution. Gifts can be made through the online membership registration system or anytime at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/family-campaign.
Please share this information with the Girl Scout families in your troop or group and help Girl Scouts achieve a generational leap in leadership.
If you are a government employee, you might also want to support Girl Scouts through one of the combined campaigns: CFC # 32336, CCC #4034 or DECC #4033. You can also designate your United Way gifts to Girl Scouts of Colorado.
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To stay on top of everything throughout the Girl Scout year, subscribe to our blog and follow us on Facebook. You’ll want to subscribe to the GSCO Facebook page as well as your region’s Facebook page, so you don’t miss out on any important statewide or local news. Join us: Don’t forget to share your Girl Scout moments at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/share-your-stories.Have You Heard?Have You Heard?
communications
Stay in the know with Girl Scouts of Colorado communications• girlscoutsofcolorado.org —your hub for everything Girl Scouts of Colorado!
With daily updates from our blog and social media feeds, a powerful Activity Finder tool, all the forms you need, key resources and contact information, an online shop and more, the Girl Scouts of Colorado website is your first stop for information. Check out the new regional pages to find out more about what’s going on in your corner of the state: girlscoutsfcolorado.org/regions
• GSCO blog—visit our blog to see what Girl Scouts are doing all over the state; rate and comment on posts and share your Girl Scout stories too. Subscribe to receive email notification of new posts immediately, daily or weekly.
• Read our e-newsletters about what’s happening in Girl Scouts of Colorado. Girl Scout Connection goes to our entire membership every month at the email address on your registration. New this fall, we will send Girl Scouts of Colorado event update emails targeted by region for those who sign up. Information about events and activities in your area will be delivered directly to your inbox. Watch for an opportunity to sign up soon. Also, the Alumnae Connection e-newsletter is delivered monthly to keep Girl Scout alumnae informed.
• Browse the GSCO Classifieds. Share a ride, share community service ideas, swap materials, buy or sell extra badges and books and much more.
• flickr.com/photos/gscolorado—download snapshots from the thousands of event photos on the Girl Scouts of Colorado flickr site . Select your favorite photo then choose “view all sizes” from the “actions” drop down menu. Download the size you prefer—original if you’d like to print or small if you want to share online. Got great photos to share? We’re always looking for photos from events across the state. Please email [email protected] for instructions on uploading your photos to the flickr site.
• Watch local Girl Scout videos on You Tube—youtube.com/thegsco.
• Receive print publications just for volunteers (Colorado Leader) and older girls (Teen Scene).
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Media StarsEach fall, Girl Scouts of Colorado trains girls in 4th grade and above who are interested in being Girl Scout Media Star spokesgirls and helping share Girl Scout stories with media all over the state. Tell your story! Visit the Girl Scouts of Colorado website for more information in September.
Have You Heard?Have You Heard?notes
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Gift Cards!Make gift giving easy and purchase a Girl Scouts of Colorado gift card in any amount you choose. Gift cards are available for purchase in your nearest council shop. Recipients may redeem gift cards for membership, camp and event registration, or shop merchandise. Girl Scouts of Colorado gift cards never expire and are reloadable!
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Is your troop ready for excellence? The Troop Excellence patch guides you through an awesome Girl Scout year. Learn more at girlscoutsofcolorado.org.
Your voice matters. Your experience in Girl Scouting is very important to us. If you have a suggestion, compliment or concern, please let us know.
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PITKIN LAKE
JACKSON
GRAND
ROUTT
CLEAR CREEK
Magic Sky Ranch
Sky High Ranch
Tomahawk Ranch
Twisted Pine Lodge
Meadow Mountain Ranch
Ft. CollinsService Center
DenverService Center
Colorado Springs Service Center
Grand Junction Service Center
DurangoService Center
Pawnee Lodge
Kiwa Korral
Camp Lazy Acres
Hamp Hut
Pueblo Service Center
Corporate HeadquartersDenver Service Center400 S. Broadway, P.O. Box 9407Denver, CO 80209-0407303-778-8774
Mountain Communities970-379-9059
Northern & Northeastern ColoradoFort Collins Service Center1600 Specht Point Road, Suite 105Ft. Collins, CO 80525970-493-1844
Pikes Peak Colorado Springs Service Center3535 Parkmoor Village Dr.Colorado Springs, CO 80917719-597-8603
San Luis Valley & Southeastern Colorado Pueblo Service Center21 Montebello RoadPueblo, CO 81001719-543-4690
Southwestern Colorado Durango Service Center2243 Main Ave. #8Durango, CO 81301970-375-7913
Western Slope Grand Junction Service Center580 24 1/2 RoadGrand Junction, CO 81505970-242-4461
Statewide Toll-Free #855-726-4726 (GSCO)
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