GSHS Council Calendar

Monday, July 19, 2010

Yocona International Folk Festival

Coming to Tupelo - Link Centre
1800 West Main Street
Saturday, August 7, 2010
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Free Children’s Workshops: International Folk Dance, Music, Storytelling, Educational PowerPoint presentations of each country.
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Family Performance $10 adults, $5 students and senior citizens
Traditional Folk Dance: Cripple Creek Cloggers from Nashville, Tennessee, Scandinavian Folk Dance, Japanese Traditional Dance and Drum Band.
Link Centre Reception Hall, Rear Entrance

Contact: Mary Sloan - info@yoconafestival.org

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Revitalized Girl Scout Brand


A new look!

NEW! GSUSA's launch of the revitalized Girl Scout brand in New York will take place on July 6, 1:30 pm (CST)! You can watch the launch live through this Ustream link provided by GSUSA - click here.

About the refreshed GS brand ...

On the cusp of our 100th anniversary, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) our national organization, has been working to answer an important question ... how does Girl Scouts remain relevant to girls today and going forward?

To answer that question, GSUSA worked long and hard on a new look and concept which would appeal to both girls who are already Girl Scouts and to those who have not yet joined.

A revitalized national brand for Girl Scouts was developed; including the new logo you see on this page. The Girl Scout logo has been refreshed, and the color green has been reclaimed.

But the refreshed GS brand is more than just a great look. Based on GSUSA’s national research on remaining relevant to girls today, a brand idea was developed, leveraging the power of a question:

“What did you do today?”

This message serves as a tool for engaging and speaking to the individual (as girls wanted it to). The new idea in the form of a question challenges girls to have another look at Girl Scouts, and to rethink (in a good way) the choices they make every day. The answer to the question is as varied as each girl; it is the power of what Girl Scouts offers to every girl, everywhere.

Other new GS brand info (as it becomes available):

* Info sheet/FAQs on what to expect, how GSHS will incorporate the new look
* News release from GSUSA on the refreshed brand
* Link to the GSUSA brand micro Website

Tennessee College Day Trip - July 21st

Tennessee College Day Trip - Wednesday, July 21st
Girls in grades 10 - 12, join us for a day trip to middle Tennessee to discover what colleges and universities have to offer! Girls will gain first hand knowledge about all facets of the collegiate experience from college faculty and students.

Schools to visit include Vanderbilt University and Fisk University in Nashville, TN.

Cost to girls includes transportation, program materials and all meals (light breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner at Hard Rock Cafe).

Where: Tour departs: Piggly Wiggly / 5150 American Way, Memphis, TN 38116
Time: Depart: 5:00 a.m. / Return: approximately 10:00 p.m.
Who: Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts OR girls in grades 10 - 12
Cost: $30/Girl Scout
$40 / Non Girl Scout, includes Girl Scout registration fee which covers travel insurance
Min/Max: 20/40 girls
Registration: Now - 7/2/10
Questions? Erin Smith, 800-727-8104 / erin.smith@girlscoutshs.org

Monday, June 28, 2010

Design Detectives - Day 6


Day 6 Design Detectives – This is the final installment of the Design Detectives! Day 6 was spent showing off all the cool challenges we did all week to our parents, GSHS Staff and Miss Wendy from GSUSA. The girls presented their final Re-Designs to the audience and all did an outstanding job!!!

Thank you to Janis from the Memphis office who came down to hang out with us for the last two days of the week to take pictures and video of the girls and their projects.

Thank you to all of you who have followed us this week via our Blog and FacebookJ

Design Detectives - Day 5

Day 5 – Today was the last full day of Design Detectives. The girls finished working on their re-design projects to present in front of their parents, GSHS staff and Ms. Wendy Friedman, Project Research Analyst from GSUSA. The Design Detectives also created a Kicking Machine and tried their hands at Marble Madness. It was another great day at Design Detectives.

GSHS Regional Program Specialist, Marlowe Brownlow, who organized Design Detectives and who spent the week with the girls had this to say, "The week comes to a close tomorrow at the Re-Design Presentation. I know I can speak for the adults who worked with the 17 wonderful young ladies and say that we will greatly miss having these girls around everyday. Girls you hold the world in your hands and I am confident that you will make this world a better place. Thank you for joining us this week."

Friday, June 25, 2010

Design Detectives - Day 4


Today the Design Detectives worked on making Rubber Band Cars, finished their re-designs of their Paper Tables and started their Re-Design Projects. We were joined by Laura from the Memphis Service Center who came down to see what this group of creative young ladies have been doing all week!
























COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE 25, 2010

JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.



Thursday, June 24, 2010

Design Detectives - Day 3


Day 3 Update – The Design Detectives took a trip to the Sardis Dam Field Office today and met up with Mr. Dale who is a Civil/Electrical Engineer. Mr. Dale showed us around the Dam and spillway area of Sardis Lake. We got to explore the inside of the Dam’s control room, saw the area that is used to keep the Dam from breaking apart in case of an earthquake and other really neat sites that keep the Dam in working order. Even Mr. Tim our bus driver enjoyed today’s fieldtrip. After eating lunch at Sardis Lake we got back to work and learned about open and closed circuits using lights & buzzers and made sections of a dance pad like the video game Dance, Dance, Revolution. We also had three visitors today: Raleigh and Stacey from the Memphis Service Center and Natalie from the Jackson Service Center. We are looking forward to more visitors during the final three days of Design Detectives.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Girl Scout to Testify at Congressional Hearing on Cyberbullying


Courtesy of GSUSA Blog Posted: 22 Jun 2010 11:07 AM PDT

In testimony to the U.S. House Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee, Girl Scout Dominique Napolitano, 15, from Long Island, New York, will discuss cyberbulling from a teenager’s perspective. As part of her presentation to the subcommittee chaired by U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), Dominque will explore the challenges young people face in navigating life online and dealing with the bullying that takes place online and through social media. Awesome!

Girl Scouts of the USA is continuing to take the lead in highlighting the importance of online safety for girls, highlighting their innovative online safety campaign called LMK (Let Me Know), launched by Girl Scouts of the USA and Microsoft Windows. LMK (Let Me Know) has been previously featured at the California’s Women’s Conference in Long Beach, CA, and at the Family Online Safety Institute 3rd Annual Conference in Washington DC.

While the full scope of online threats, such as cyberbullying, are difficult to measure, we do know that nearly one in six U.S. children grades six to 10 (that’s 3.2 million students) are victims of online bullying each year, according to the National Council of Juvenile Court Judges. Bullying is not "just a phase" or behavior in which "kids will be kids." The repercussions of cyberbullying can be so grave that at least 13 U.S. states have passed or are proposing laws to make it a crime.
LMK includes an interactive Web site for parents and girls, as well as an e-newsletter for parents. The e-newsletter and parent site are designed to provide parents with guidance and also serve as a tool to help families have open and honest conversations about the dangers that lurk in cyberspace.

Kudos to Dominique!

Design Detectives - Day 2

Today the Design Detectives spent the morning at GE Aviation in Batesville, MS. This was a first for GE Aviation and Girl Scouts Heart of the South. We toured the plant where they make parts for the engines of Boeing airplanes. After the tour we met up with 5 of the plants women engineers from various fields, one was a Chemical Engineer, one an Environmental Engineer, two were Industrial Engineers and the last was a Mechanical Engineer. The Design Detectives were able to learn about what type of schooling is required to be an engineer, how much they earn in their careers and what our new friends do at the GE plant. We spent the rest of the day working on our engineering challenges for the day.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Design Detectives - Day 1


Monday June 21st

Today at Design Detectives, girls learned about the Design Process that engineers use when they are dreaming up new items for us to use in our day to day lives.

The girls designed and made a ‘Better Paperclip’, started to build their toothpick bridges and built a table out of cardboard, newspaper and duct tape. We also took a field trip to Ace Hardware in Oxford where we got to see all the tools and building materials that some engineers use in their careers.

Friday, June 18, 2010

COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE 18, 2010

JUNE 19: GIRLS' GOLF DAY
Come join the Mid-South Junior Golf Association/The First Tee of Memphis for Girls' Golf Day! Just for girls, food, fun, games and a introduction to the wonderful world of golf.

When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Firestone Park, 900 Firestone Ave. Memphis, TN 38107
Cost: FREE!

CLICK HERE for event flyer and registration information.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.



Product Sale Top Sellers and Drawing Winners


Girl Scouts Heart of the South Product Sale Top Sellers and Drawing Winners

Congratulations to all of our girls for their hard work this year!

2009 Fall Product Sale Top Sellers
Girl’s Name Service Unit Troop # $ Amount Sold
# 1 Monica Byers Benton 40059 $2,558.00
#2 Melissa Flowers Whitehaven 10131 $1,630.00
#3 Kimberlee Roberts Carroll 40455 $1,450.00
#4 Symeria Purnell Leflore 30093 $1,235.00
#5 Fran’kesha House Leflore 30093 $1,223.00


2009 Fall Product Sale Drawing Winner
Girl’s Name Service Unit Troop # Prize
O’lecia James Bolivar 30144 Nintendo Wii


2010 Cookie Sale Top Sellers
Girl’s Name Service Unit Troop # # Boxes Sold
#1 Ruth Black Crit-Ark 10636 4500
#2 Katherine Tackitt Itawamba 20611 4369
#3 Victoria Vaughn Cordova 10723 2729
#4 Megan Brown Cordova 10468 2656
#5 Kimberlee Roberts Carroll 40455 2539


2010 Cookie Sale Drawing Winners
Girl’s Name Service Unit Troop # Prize
Mikyle Smith Bolivar 30144 Karaoke Machine
Karrington Thomas Olive Branch/Byhalia 10685 Karaoke Machine
Kimberlee Roberts Carroll 40455 Karaoke Machine
Kellee Mitchell Southoak 10116 Nintendo Dsi
Jassmine Dickson Horn Lake/Walls 10224 Nintendo Dsi
Corandriea Pledge Winston 20157 Nintendo Dsi
Lauren Morris Southoak 10789 Sony PSP
Brandi Smith Tishomingo 20037 Sony PSP
Ariel Lawrence Lee 20095 Sony PSP
Emily Marshall Pontotoc 20350 iPod Touch
Katherine Tackitt Itawamba 20611 iPod Touch
Kenyetta Gatewood Leflore 30093 iPod Touch
Bethany Hardy Southaven 10208 Nintendo Wii
Jamesha Hodge SWS-West 10482 Nintendo Wii
Joely Smith Gibson 4008 Nintendo Wii

Join Us at the Field of Greens!

Top Three Reasons to Visit the Field of Greens This Summer

  1. Keep your girls connected over the summer! Schedule a fun day at Shelby Farms where your troop can take advantage of all the things the park has to offer: picnic, explore the trails, see the bison, paddleboat on the lake and visit the Field of Greens. What more information about the park to help you plan? Visit the park’s website at www.shelbyfarmspark.org.
  2. Be a part of our very first Girl Scouts Heart of the South council-wide take action project! Troops have an opportunity to come out and work in our Field of Greens, a garden that feeds the community. All harvested produce goes to the Memphis Food Bank.
  3. Earn a special patch! Girls who visit the garden at least three times between now and September 1st will earn a special Field of Greens patch. Girls and adults that attend at least once will receive an invitation to our Harvest Festival in the fall… a great way to start off the new Girl Scout year!

Click here to register your troop for a visit to the Field of Greens.

Questions? Contact Raleigh Walker at raleigh.walker@girlscoutshs.org.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Bridging Memphis Youth With The World

The Mid-South Minority Business Council Presents the "2GMBE: Developing the Next Generation of Global Entrepreneurs" on Tuesday June 29, 2010 from 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
at the Memphis Cook Convention Center's Exhibit Hall. The exhibit hall will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Second Generation Minority Business Entrepreneurship (2GMBE) seminar will provide young people with an alternative avenue to economic prosperity—entrepreneurship. This session will present reasons to start businesses while young, showcase young Memphis entrepreneurs that have built successful global business partnerships, and MMBC will “dial-up” new opportunities for our young people to partner with other young people from around the world.

Special Guest: Deidra Shores, Memphis’ own winner of the Today Show Kid Reporter Contest

Girls Scouts & their parent /guardian(s) are invited to attend this event for FREE!

Tickets are needed for admission into the seminar & the exhibit hall.

Tickets are limited and offered on a “first come-first served” basis!

Get yours today! Contact Tosca Nance at Girl Scouts Heart of the South, 800.727.8104 or Tosca.Nance@girlscoutshs.org

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Free WWMD Kit Offer to all Girl Scouts




Environmental Service Two for One Deal!

Participate in BOTH World Water Monitoring Day and National Public Lands Day and Get a FREE Test Kit

World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) is partnering for the second year with National Public Lands Day (NPLD) to offer 100 free water test kits. To receive a free kit, sites must register with WWMD and indicate that they are affiliated with NPLD, or register with NPLD and indicate that they are affiliated with WWMD (registration is free through both programs).

Participation in the WWMD program can help Girl Scouts earn credit toward the "Get With the Land" or "Water Drop" patches. Kits will be shipped between now and September as long as supplies last. Please contact wwmd@wef.org with questions.



About WWMD:
In 2006, the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) developed a partnership with World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD). Through the WWMD program, Girl Scouts learn about the quality of their local waters by testing for dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature and turbidity (or clarity). These parameters represent basic elements that help determine water quality. Girl Scouts then submit their data into the worldwide database, where it is included in the annual WWMD report produced at the end of monitoring activities performed each year. In 2009, Girl Scouts participated from 32 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Records show that 248 sites were monitored and nearly 2,200 Girl Scout

Monday, June 7, 2010

United Way of West Tennessee's 2010 Day of Action


This year's Day of Action will be focusing on flood relief and disaster recovery. We will be assisting local food banks and disaster recovery efforts throughout West Tennessee.

Take Action Today!

Where: In communities throughout West Tennessee
When: June 21, 2010
Why: To assist those affected by the recent floods and economic conditions
How: 1) By donating food and supplies
2) Cleaning up homes and areas impacted by the flooding

Projects:
Are you doing local projects either through a County's Disaster Recovery Services, local church or agency or if you are helping a friend or neighbor; let us know. The recent floods left some with a large mess and many with out a home. Let us all work together to clean it all up.

Donate Today!

Suggested Food Items Needed:
Canned Meat, pasta, spaghettios, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, tuna, rice, beans, chili, canned stew, canned soups, canned meals and jars of baby food

Suggested Disaster Recovery Items: (please only donate new items)
Five-gallon buckets, bug spray, cleaning supplies, his & her shaving cream, his and her razors, soap, shampoo, his and her deodorant, tooth brush, tooth paste, wash cloths, baby bottles, baby shampoo, Pampers, baby wipes, baby wash/soap, baby oil & lotion, coloring books & crayons

Please bring the items to a local food bank or the United Way office. PLEASE notify the United Way of your project or amount collected.

To register or if you have questions, please contact us at:
United Way of West Tennessee
1341 North Highland Avenue
Jackson, TN 38301

(731) 422-1816 or Call 2-1-1

give@unitedway.tn.org

Day of Action History
Each year, United Ways across the country mobilize communities to advance the common good on the National Day of Action. Held on June 21, the longest day of the year, with more daylight hours than any other, The Day of Action is the perfect day and the perfect way to show what it means to

LIVE UNITED.

Friday, June 4, 2010

COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE 4, 2010

JUNE 5:COVINGTON FISHING RODEO
Covington (TN) Fishing Rodeo tomorrow morning at First Baptist Church, located at Hastings Way and Hwy. 59 South, from 7:30-11 a.m. Children
under age 13 are welcomed to participate!

JUNE 12: SHINE THE LINE: SHELBY FARMS GREENLINE VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP
The Shelby Farms Greenline opens in a few short months and this your chance to get involved in this historic project. Join hundreds of friends, fans and neighbors of the Shelby Farms Greenline in a massive one-day clean-up effort. We will be meeting at various staging areas along the trail. Be sure to RSVP to get your assignment!

Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Bring water and gloves and any tools that you may have. A picnic will follow at Shelby Farms Park.

RSVP & more information: Sandee Daniels / 901.767.PARK ext. 309

JUNE 15: PROJECT POLAR BEAR
From goat-mowing patrols to no idle zones—Project Polar Bear is a way for small groups of young people to make a big difference! Our contest challenges teens to create community projects that reduce carbon emissions. Grand Prize teens win a trip to Churchill to see wild polar bears.

Ready, Set, Go!

Polar Bear International (PBI) has extended the deadline for teens in our area to register for Project Polar Bear's Summer Session. The deadline for teens between the ages of 14 and 18 to register for Project Polar Bear is now June 15, 2010. This program is a great way for teens to spend the hot summer working to keep the arctic cold for polar bears.
  • Muster up a team of two or three teens (ages 14 to 18), plus an adult advisor to guide you (not to do your project for you!)
  • Choose a theme and create your project (follow the link for ideas and inspiration)
  • Register with a participating Arctic Ambassador Center zoo near you—or sign up in the "at large" category
Please direct all interested teams of teens with an adult advisor to register HERE.

If you are not familiar with PBI's action oriented teen program, visit their Project Polar Bear Contest page.

For further information, contact Kathy Myers with PBI.

Kathy Myers
Director of Programs
Polar Bears International
Cell: 619-248-8721
Fax: 619-639-0301
aac@polarbearsinternational.org


JUNE 19: GIRLS' GOLF DAY
Come join the Mid-South Junior Golf Association/The First Tee of Memphis for Girls' Golf Day! Just for girls, food, fun, games and a introduction to the wonderful world of golf.

When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Firestone Park, 900 Firestone Ave. Memphis, TN 38107
Cost: FREE!

CLICK HERE for event flyer and registration information.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.



Design Detectives


Do you want to change the world? Spend the week completing awesome experiments, tons of hands-on activities and engineer your own invention. You’ll have the opportunity to meet women who are engineers and take some exciting field trips. You don’t have to be great at science, or know anything about engineering, or even be a Girl Scout.! Just come to be bold, inventive, and creative, meet new people and have an awesome time! The Design Detectives – Engineering Day Camp is funded in part by a grant from the United States Department of Education.

WHEN: June 21-26
June 21-25: 9 a.m. - 4p.m.
June 26: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WHO:
Girls entering grades 6-10 in Fall 2010

WHERE:Regents School of Oxford, 14 CR 130, Oxford, MS
COST:$30.00
MIN/MAX: 0/60

TO REGISTER OR FOR QUESTIONS?
Marlowe Brownlow, marlowe.brownlow@girlscoutshs.org
Phone: 662.226.0255
Toll free: 1.888.453.2034

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Project Polar Bear's Summer Session


From goat-mowing patrols to no idle zones—Project Polar Bear is a way for small groups of young people to make a big difference! Our contest challenges teens to create community projects that reduce carbon emissions. Grand Prize teens win a trip to Churchill to see wild polar bears.

Check out the dates, rules, themes, and prizes for this year's contest.

Ready, Set, Go!
  • Muster up a team of two or three teens (ages 14 to 18), plus an adult advisor to guide you (not to do your project for you!)
  • Choose a theme and create your project (follow the link for ideas and inspiration)
  • Register with a participating Arctic Ambassador Center zoo near you—or sign up in the "at large" category
Polar Bear International (PBI) has extended the deadline for teens in our area to register for Project Polar Bear's Summer Session. The deadline for teens between the ages of 14 and 18 to register for Project Polar Bear is now June 15, 2010. This program is a great way for teens to spend the hot summer working to keep the arctic cold for polar bears.

Please direct all interested teams of teens with an adult advisor to register HERE.

If you are not familiar with PBI's action oriented teen program, visit their Project Polar Bear Contest page.

For further information, contact Kathy Myers with PBI.

Kathy Myers
Director of Programs
Polar Bears International
Cell: 619-248-8721
Fax: 619-639-0301
aac@polarbearsinternational.org

Wall Street Journal Believes in the Business of Cookies

Courtesy of GSUSA Blog

Good Morning Everyone - Take a moment and direct yourself to a fantastic piece in The Wall Street Journal's Blog The Juggle. The article is titled "The Latest Career Training Tools: Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs", and it highlights The Girl Scout Cookie Program as a leader in building business skills and savvy in young girls. Definitely read the entire article, and let me know how the Cookie Program has influenced your life and career.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Congratulations Gold Award Recipients!




Congratulations to all of our 2010 Gold Award Recipients!

Amber Carrington
Title: CarePages
Troop 10747 Leader: Anita Carrington

Andrea Underwood
Title: Gaming and Outdoor Center
Troop 20186 Leader: Jan Smith

Angela Autry
Title: CarePages
Troop 10747 Leader: Anita Carrington

Ariel Johnson
Title: Tobacco Awarenss Outreach
Troop: 20140 Leader: Mary Hogan

Ashli Scott
Title: Girl Scouts Go Green
Troop 40206 Leader: Lorraine Sirabella

Beth James
Title: Shelby Farms Park Conservancy Patch
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Bethany Grant
Title: Colorgaurd 101
Troop 20307 Leaders: Kim Grant & Connie Talley

Christie Lentz
Title: Girl Scout Badge Camp
Troop 20171 Leader:

Diamond Smith
Title: Libros for Little Ones
Troop 10489 Leader: Carmen Hall

Elizabeth Parker
Title: CarePages
Troop 10747 Leader: Anita Carrington

Emily Lutken
Title: Field Guide to North Mississippi
Troop 30202 Leader: Carol Lutken

Emily Ward
Title: Can You Hear Me?
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Geordi Talley
Title: Tour de Tippah
Troop 20307 Leaders: Kim Grant & Connie Talley

Jacqueline Boyce
Title: Self-Esteem Workshop
Troop 30202 Leader: Carol Lutken

Jessica Cayson
Title: Music with Movement for Children
Troop 20332 Leaders: Mary Pruitt & Ada Cayson

Jessica Sirabella
Title: Girl Scouts Go Green
Troop 40206 Leader: Lorraine Sirabella

Jordan Spegele
Title: What Should I Eat?
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Katelin Wallace
Title: Volunteer with a Vision
Troop 40084 Leaders: Kathy Wallace & Debbie Trussell

Katherine Klein
Title: Beyond the Books: Activities & Clubs Starkville High
Troop 20320 Leaders: Erin Bassford

Kathyrn Booth
Title: Books for Youth
Troop 10190 Leader: Linda Booth

Kimberly Cayson
Title: Health Cookbook for Children
Troop 20332 Leaders: Mary Pruitt & Ada Cayson

Lindsay Murphy
Title: Book Collection for the Teachers of the Memphis Jubilee
Troop 10231 Leader: Saundra Hannah

Nikki Bamhill
Title: Drive Smart and Sober
Troop 40270 Leader: Anita Rogers

Priyanka Moolchandani
Title: Students Health Club
Troop 10050 Leader: Tia Byrd

Rebecca Nanney
Title: Shoe Drop
Troop 40320 Leader: Betty Nanney

Sara Ward
Title: Just the Facts
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Sarah Morse
Title: R.O.O.T.S.
Troop 30320 Leader: Erin Taylor

Stephanie Klink
Title: Tell Me S’more
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Suzanne Chapman
Title: Fulfilling the Needs of Foster Children
Troop 10117 Leader: Adrianne Richardson

Congratulations Gold Award Recipients!


Congratulations to all of our 2010 Gold Award Recipients!

Amber Carrington
Title: CarePages
Troop 10747 Leader: Anita Carrington

Andrea Underwood
Title: Gaming and Outdoor Center
Troop 20186 Leader: Jan Smith

Angela Autry
Title: CarePages
Troop 10747 Leader: Anita Carrington

Ariel Johnson
Title: Tobacco Awarenss Outreach
Troop: 20140 Leader: Mary Hogan

Ashli Scott
Title: Girl Scouts Go Green
Troop 40206 Leader: Lorraine Sirabella

Beth James
Title: Shelby Farms Park Conservancy Patch
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Bethany Grant
Title: Colorgaurd 101
Troop 20307 Leaders: Kim Grant & Connie Talley

Christie Lentz
Title: Girl Scout Badge Camp
Troop 20171 Leader:

Diamond Smith
Title: Libros for Little Ones
Troop 10489 Leader: Carmen Hall

Elizabeth Parker
Title: CarePages
Troop 10747 Leader: Anita Carrington

Emily Lutken
Title: Field Guide to North Mississippi
Troop 30202 Leader: Carol Lutken

Emily Ward
Title: Can You Hear Me?
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Geordi Talley
Title: Tour de Tippah
Troop 20307 Leaders: Kim Grant & Connie Talley

Jacqueline Boyce
Title: Self-Esteem Workshop
Troop 30202 Leader: Carol Lutken

Jessica Cayson
Title: Music with Movement for Children
Troop 20332 Leaders: Mary Pruitt & Ada Cayson

Jessica Sirabella
Title: Girl Scouts Go Green
Troop 40206 Leader: Lorraine Sirabella

Jordan Spegele
Title: What Should I Eat?
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Katelin Wallace
Title: Volunteer with a Vision
Troop 40084 Leaders: Kathy Wallace & Debbie Trussell

Katherine Klein
Title: Beyond the Books: Activities & Clubs Starkville High
Troop 20320 Leaders: Erin Bassford

Kathyrn Booth
Title: Books for Youth
Troop 10190 Leader: Linda Booth

Kimberly Cayson
Title: Health Cookbook for Children
Troop 20332 Leaders: Mary Pruitt & Ada Cayson

Lindsay Murphy
Title: Book Collection for the Teachers of the Memphis Jubilee
Troop 10231 Leader: Saundra Hannah

Nikki Bamhill
Title: Drive Smart and Sober
Troop 40270 Leader: Anita Rogers

Priyanka Moolchandani
Title: Students Health Club
Troop 10050 Leader: Tia Byrd

Rebecca Nanney
Title: Shoe Drop
Troop 40320 Leader: Betty Nanney

Sara Ward
Title: Just the Facts
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Sarah Morse
Title: R.O.O.T.S.
Troop 30320 Leader: Erin Taylor

Stephanie Klink
Title: Tell Me S’more
Troop 10108 Leaders: Diane James & Jimmy James

Suzanne Chapman
Title: Fulfilling the Needs of Foster Children
Troop 10117 Leader: Adrianne Richardson

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Memorial Weekend National Cemetery Event


An estimated 2,500 Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, Venturers and Girl Scouts will gather Saturday morning, May 29, 2010 at the National cemetery to honor those who served their country. The Scouts will place American Flags on 46,890 graves.

The event which has reached it 26th year originated in Memphis and has now become a nation-wide tradition for the Boy Scouts. More than 75 cemeteries across the country will hold events modeled after the one here.

Registration will begin at 7:00 am with the assembly of Scouts taking place at 8:40 am. The overall program begins at 9:00 am. At this time the Scouts will place small American flags on each of the cemetery's 46,890 graves. Scouts will be assigned specific areas of the cemetery and the entire process should take only about 30 minutes.

The National Cemetery is located at 3568 Townes, off Jackson Avenue in North Memphis. Patches will be available on a first come, first served basis, and are $1.00 each. Get there early to show your support and appreciation for those men and women who have served our nation.

This is a great opportunity for your troop to come out and show your support of our armed forces during the Memorial Day weekend.

If you have any questions, please contact Buddy Crenshaw, Director of Scout Affairs at 901-767-2113 or buddycrenshaw@bellsouth.net or Stewart Williams at 901-327-4193 or stewwill@bsamail.org.

Defending Dignity, Fighting Poverty


Courtesy of GSUSA Blog
May 25, 2010

Today, I'm going to try something new and share a letter with everyone from Hosanna Kabakoro - a 2009 National Young Women of Distinction. Hosanna recently attended the CARE Conference on Global Poverty and Women's Issues in Washington D.C. and below is her letter - enjoy:

By Hosanna Kabakoro

2009 National Young Women of Distinction

Defending Dignity, Fighting Poverty

This week, thanks to Girl Scouts of the USA, my fellow Young Woman of Distinction Vivian and I were privileged to attend the international CARE Conference on Global Poverty and Women's Issues in Washington D.C.

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. It places special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

The Keynote speaker at the conference was Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who encouraged conference participants to lobby Congress to authorize funding to campaign against child marriage, maternal death and hunger in developing nations. Mrs. Clinton took time to promote the administration's goals for eliminating poverty and disease through nutrition.

Other speakers and guests included the First Ladies of Sierra Leone, Kenya and Mozambique, who shared how they and their husbands are starting schools for girls, initiating village-level micro-financing projects and working to provide more effective pre and post natal care to rural and impoverished women. Christie Turlington and Maria Bello were also present, and awarded special recognition awards to women who are playing fundamental roles in reaching other women with solutions.

We learned that more than a billion people live in poverty. One in three children in the world live in an undernourished state. We also learned that there is hope. As we focus on women, and encourage them to join in initiatives directed at them, we will continue to see progress.
Girl Scouts was invited to share how youth are contributing and Vivian and I led a roundtable group where we were able to discuss how our Gold Award projects were birthed and what the results of our projects have been.

It was a wonderful time of sharing and getting to meet other female activists. I left feeling educated, informed and empowered to continue making a difference.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Celebrity Scouts Abound!

Courtesy of GSUSA Blog
May 14, 2010

For a good dose of celebrity Girl Scouts, head over to
momlogic for a pretty fantastic slide show!

They may be known for their delicious cookies, but the mission of the Girl Scouts goes way beyond that.

Almost 100 years ago, Girl Scouts' founder Juliette Gordon Low believed that girls needed a place where they could build their courage and confidence. Who knew that some of the most powerful women in the world were once part of a troop?

Who is your favorite celeb Girl Scout?

Friday, May 14, 2010

COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

MAY 14, 2010

MAY 15-16: WINGS OVER COLUMBUS 2010 AIR SHOW
Columbus Air Force Base will be holding an
Air Show and Open House on Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16, 2010. Gates will open to the general public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. and the opening ceremonies will begin at noon. All aviation acts will perform both days. Plus see Army and Air Force Recruiting displays, The
National Weather Service, US Army Corp of Engineers Park Ranger Boating Safety and enjoy the Kids Zone
!

SCHEDULED TO PERFORM:
USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds
US Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights
Tora! Tora! Tora! WWII Pearl Harbor re-enactment w/ ground based pyrotechnics
Jacquie B. Warda - Pitts Aerobatic show
MiG-21 flying demonstration
T-33 Vintage Fighter – jet flying demonstration
C-17 Globemaster III Airlift demonstration
14th FTW Composite Fly By – T-1, T-6, T-38 in formation

CLICK HERE for more information.


JUNE 1: SUPER SITTERS CLASS
Be the best babysitter you can be. Sign up for the Super Sitters Class and learn the responsibilities and accountabilities of babysitting, such as basic first aid and home safety. June 1 at Baptist Memorial Hospital - DeSoto

CLICK HERE for more information.

MAY 21: MEMPHIS IN MAY TRIATHLON - Money raising opportunity!
Volunteer are needed to help host over 2000 athletes for The Memphis in May Triathlon Weekend on Friday, May 21st, Saturday May 22nd, and Sunday May 23rd. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt, BBQ, and drinks while enjoying live music and a great festival atmosphere.

We need help in the following areas:
  • Friday 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration/ Packet pick-up
  • Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration/ Packet pick-up
  • Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sprint Triathlon (8am start)
  • Sunday 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Memphis in May Triathlon (7am start)

Groups who would like to volunteer will have donated to them $150.00 for each 10 people that they can bring to the race i.e. youth groups, ball teams, etc. Community volunteer hours are also encouraged for youth and adult groups to consider.

Everything happens at the race site located at Edmund Orgill Park, 6750 Kerville Rosemark Rd. Millington, TN, 38053. Please go to www.s2fevents.com and click on the travel page for driving directions and an overview of the course map. When arriving at the park, please check in at the volunteer tent for coffee, food and assignments. Please arrive on Sunday by 6:30am as roads close at 6:45am unless you are w/ a special group.

Questions? Pam Routh, Volunteer Coordinator
C (901) 550-2114 / pamcts@bellsouth.net


JUNE 12: SHINE THE LINE: SHELBY FARMS GREENLINE VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP
The Shelby Farms Greenline opens in a few short months and this your chance to get involved in this historic project. Join hundreds of friends, fans and neighbors of the Shelby Farms Greenline in a massive one-day clean-up effort. We will be meeting at various staging areas along the trail. Be sure to RSVP to get your assignment!

Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Bring water and gloves and any tools that you may have. A picnic will follow at Shelby Farms Park.

RSVP & more information: Sandee Daniels / 901.767.PARK ext. 309


JUNE 19: GIRLS' GOLF DAY
Come join the Mid-South Junior Golf Association/The First Tee of Memphis for Girls' Golf Day! Just for girls, food, fun, games and a introduction to the wonderful world of golf.

When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Firestone Park, 900 Firestone Ave. Memphis, TN 38107
Cost: FREE!

CLICK HERE for event flyer and registration information.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.



Congratulations!

Girl Scouts Heart of the South is proud to announce the following recipients of GSHS Scholarships! These girls truly make the world a better place and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for them!

Girl Scouts Heart of the South Gold Award Scholarship recipients:
  • Ashli Scott – Troop 40206
  • Bethany Grant – Troop 20307
  • Geordi Talley – Troop 20307
  • Lindsay Murphy - 10231
  • Suzanne Chapman - 10117

Girl Scouts Heart of the South West Tennessee Scholarship recipients:
  • JoAnna Wilson – E. Jane Hazlewood Leadership Scholarship - Troop 40460
  • Rebecca Nanney – Donna M. McHaffey Leadership Scholarship - Troop 40320
  • Lauren Reed – William R. Taylor Leadership Scholarship – Troop 40515
  • Chelsea Dougherty – Susan C. Anderson Leadership Scholarship – Juliette Girl Scout
  • Allison Locher – Sharon Younger Leadership Scholarship – Troop 40006

Monday, May 10, 2010

Oldest Living Girl Scout Turning 110


Courtesy of GSUSA Blog - May 10, 2010

Boston's Fox 25 reports that this week, Milly England - The oldest living Girl Scout - is turning 110 years old. On Saturday friends, family and fellow Girl Scouts threw a big bash where she was honored as the oldest living Girl Scout. She recalled some of her Scouting memories from as far back as 1914 - almost as old as the organization itself!

Brownies Bake For Haiti's Sake

Courtesy of GSUSA Blog - May 7, 2010

Let's turn our attention to a group of Brownies in Omaha, NE, who prove that Creighton University donors come in all ages - They were even personally thanked by University President Rev. John P. Schlegel after donating to the University’s Haiti Relief Effort. The Brownies of Troop 3495, Omaha, raised $645 through a bake sale and made a donation following the January 12 earthquake that devastated the county of Haiti. Brownie leader Lisa Schartz Keane, a 1991 graduate of Creighton’s School of Law, sums everything up nicely:

The fact that 8-year-olds helped someone in need is such a powerful lesson for all of us. That they took this project and ran with it demonstrates that there is good in the world and it is reflected in these young hearts

So far, five Creighton-led health care teams have traveled to the Institute for Latin American Concern (ILAC) in the Dominican Republic and were able to provide care for earthquake victims in Jimani just 30 minutes from Haiti’s capital. The quickness of the University’s response stems in part from its long-term relationship with ILAC. The University has supported health sciences students and faculty to provide health care at ILAC for more than 20 years.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Girl Scouts of the USA Dedicates Elliott Native Plant Garden at Edith Macy

Courtesy of GSUSA Blog - May 6, 2010

Girl Scouts of the USA dedicated the Elliott Native Plant Garden at the Edith Macy Conference Center today in honor of Herford N. and Priscilla Elliott and their family’s longtime efforts to help develop girl leaders who value and protect wildlife and the environment.

The Elliott family, through the Herford N. Elliott Trust Fund, has supported GSUSA’s Elliott Wildlife Values Project since 1977. The dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by GSUSA and Girl Scout council staff members, as well as former Elliott Wildlife Values Project managers.


We are so grateful to the Elliott family for their support of Girl Scouts,”said Florence Corsello, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration at GSUSA.


The outdoors and respecting and appreciating nature are an essential part of the Girl Scout experience, and it’s more than fitting that we would honor the Elliotts and their longtime commitment to Girl Scouting with a beautiful garden and a beautiful setting like the Edith Macy Conference Center.

The mission of the Elliott Wildlife Values Project is to develop girls as leaders of both wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship efforts, who positively impact their communities and the world. The project fosters the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girls develop science, outdoor, and leadership skills through girl-led, cooperative activities, in which they learn by doing. In the process, they
discover a strong sense of self, develop positive values, and gain an understanding of their important role in caring for wildlife and for our earth’s natural resources; connect with nature, the outdoors, and their local and global communities; liaise with environmental experts; and investigate career opportunities; and Take action to identify community and environmental needs, positively impact the environment, and educate and inspire others to act as stewards of the earth and its wildlife.

The project supports local Girl Scout councils, committees, and volunteers globally through program development, membership and volunteer development, learning opportunities and consultative services, grants to councils, and collaboration with organizations and agencies.

Millions of girls have benefited from the work of the Elliott Wildlife Values Project,” said Jodi Schwarzer, Project Manager, Elliott Wildlife Values Project at GSUSA.
“The Elliott family’s support has been instrumental in building our national environmental and outdoor programming.


The garden, which is located near the Great Hall in an area of the conference center known as Sleepy Hollow, features a variety of native plants and places where visitors can view local wildlife and engage in quiet reflection. The garden was funded by a grant from Bank of New York Mellon.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

All Abord for College Tours!


Attention, Seniors and Ambassadors! The Mississippi College Tour and the Tennessee College Tour registration deadline of May 21 is quickly approaching!

Space is limited, so don’t miss your chance to register for this fun and informative trip! Both college tours will take place Sunday, June 6 – Friday, June 11.

Girls will gain first hand knowledge abotu all facets of the collegiate experience from college faculty and students! The cost is $250 per Girl Scout, which includes meals, transportation, accommodations, fun extras, and of course – tours and information sessions with some of the best colleges and universities in the Heart of the South!

Mississippi Colleges currently scheduled:
  • Alcorn State University
  • Belhaven College
  • Delta State University
  • Jackson State University
  • Millsaps College
  • Mississippi Delta Community College
  • Mississippi State University
  • Mississippi University for Women
  • University of Mississippi
  • Southern Mississippi University
Tennessee Colleges currently scheduled:
  • University of Tennessee - Knoxville
  • University of Tennessee - Chattanoga
  • The University of the South (Sewanee)
  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Fisk University
  • Lambuth University
  • Lane College
  • Christina Brothers University
  • University of Memphis

For more information about the Mississippi College Tour, email marlowe.brownlow@girlscoutshs.org.

For more information about the Tennessee College Tour, email erin.smith@girlscoutshs.org

Operation Thin Mint Takes Flight From San Diego

Courtesy of GSUSA Blog - May 3, 2010

Head over to NBC San Diego and check out some awesome photos of Girl Scout Cookies being lifted into the sky via helicopter - to be delivered around the world to American Troops serving abroad! Approximately 147,000 boxes of cookies are on their way to service men and women stationed in Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, and Korea and on board Navy ships in the Persian Gulf, Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. It is a project called Operation Thin Mint, which was started by the Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council nine years ago.

Friday, April 30, 2010

COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

APRIL 30th, 2010

MAY 1: JUSTINE MAGAZINE LUNCHEON
Jana Pettey from Justine Magazine invites you to a fun Justine Luncheon and Teen Fashion Show, featuring author Sarah Mlynowski. Gather up your girlfriends and join us for this festive event on Saturday, May 1 from noon 'til 2 at The Memphis Hilton.

Moms are welcome too . . . and you won't want to miss the great door prizes and swag!

Tickets are $22 per person and going fast so register today - CLICK HERE.

Seating is at tables of 10, so be sure to let us know who you want to be seated with.
We can't wait to see you!


JUNE 19: GIRLS' GOLF DAY
Come join the Mid-South Junior Golf Association/The First Tee of Memphis for Girls' Golf Day! Just for girls, food, fun, games and a introduction to the wonderful world of golf.

When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Firestone Park, 900 Firestone Ave. Memphis, TN 38107
Cost: FREE!

CLICK HERE for event flyer and registration information.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.



Annual Meeting Voting

Per Girl Scouts Heart of the South By-Laws, below are some reminders for the upcoming Annual Meeting.
- There must be 200 voting members to achieve a quorum.
- You must be present to vote.
- See Article VII, Section 5 of the Council By-Laws in regard to nominations from the floor.
- Robert's Rules of Order (Newly Revised 10th ed.) apply.

Please review the following Slate of 2010-2012 Board of Directors.
Member At Large: Bridget Pieschel
Director of Southern Women’s Institute
Mississippi University for Women
Member At Large: Corey Currie
Community Employment Supervisor
Madison Haywood Developmental Services
Member At Large: Debbie Wiley
Medical Technologist, OB/GYN Associates
1st Vice Chair: Kay WIles
General Dentist, Affordable Dentures
Member At Large: Nancy Cochran
Consultant
Burleigh Consulting Group
W TN CAB Chair: Pamela Evans
Physician
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Member At Large: Rosemarie Fair
Owner, One Source Commercial, Inc.
2nd Vice Chair: Stephen Gard
Refuge Manager, US Fish & Wildlife Service
Secretary: Shelia Lewis
Owner
Paint & Pen
Member At Large: Trina George
U S House Of Representatives-Congressman Bennie Thompson


Please review the following Slate of 2010-2012 Board Development Committee.
Anne Cross
Retired Educator
Clarice Hunt
Community Volunteer
Gail Akins
Deputy City Clerk, City of West Point
Kim Cherry
Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications,
First Horizon National Corp,.
Leonie Hefley
Vice President, Commercial Bank & Trust
Naomi Dyson
Owner, Mustard Seed & Company
Shelia Lewis
Owner, Paint & Pen

THANK YOU for your dedication and work for Girl Scouts Heart of the South!

Continuing Board of Directors
James Ball - At Large
Claire Barnett - GMA CAB Chair
Judy Brown - NE MS CAB Chair
Corey Currie - At Large
Stephen Gard - 2nd Vice Chair
Trina George - NW MS CAB Chair
Marilyn Hansell - At Large
Marilyn Hefley - Treasurer
Norris Howell - At Large
Grace Hutchinson - Board Chair
Bill Rayburn - At Large
Maxine Stewart - At Large
David Vance - At Large
Kay Wiles - 1st Vice Chair
Debbie Wiley - At Large


Terms Ending - Board of Directors
Suzanne Bean - At Large
Lesa Halfacre - At Large
Sherry Whitten - Secretary
Sharon Younger - NE MS CAB Chair


Continuing Board Development Committee
Naomi Dyson
Marilyn Hansell
Leonie Hefley
Gail Akins
Tammy Boyd


Terms Ending - Board Development Committee
Shelia Lewis
Lesa Halfacre


Girl Scouts es Para Todos!


Courtesy of GSUSA Blog
April 29, 2010

In order to reach all girls, one of our main goals at Girl Scouts of the USA is to bring Girl Scouting to new audiences, and lately, we have been reaching out to the Hispanic population. By getting our message out in Spanish, we hope to open doors to more girls, volunteers, donors and community partners who ordinarily might not know what Girl Scouting is all about. At the forefront of these efforts is Amelia De Dios Romero - De Dios Romero is GSUSA’s Marketing Senior Brand Manager, and is the recent recipient of leading Spanish-language newspaper El Diario La Prensa's Women of Distinction Award. She won the prestigious award for her commitment in helping deliver the Girl Scouts Leadership Experience to Hispanic girls and women throughout the country. Past honorees of La Prensa awards included New York Secretary of State Lorraine Cortez-Vazquez; former U.S. Surgeon General Antonia Novello; and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the US Sonia Sotomayor. Pretty impressive company to be in! Congratulations to Amelia De Dios Romero...

In other Hispanic Initiative news, on Saturday, April 24, Girl Scouts were featured on the Sabado Gigante show, transmitted through Univision. The highly recognized host of “Sabado Gigante,” Don Francisco not only gave a shout out to Girl Scouts, he spoke about our mission. Girl Scout volunteers and girls from our Tropical and Southeast Florida councils also participated in the show as part of the audience. Fun! During the month of May, Sabado Gigante will feature a segment on Citrus Council’s “Robo Chicas Las Latinas” to showcase their many successes in robotic competitions as part of our STEM program. Also, Univision is currently running our online banners on their Web sites - this is just the start of many great things to come from our collaboration with Univision.

Weekend Camp Events Postponed!

Due to potentially severe weather the following camp events this weekend have been postponed:
  • Camp Like A Girl at Camp Tik-A-Witha - new date, May 14-16
  • Mom-n-Me at Kamp Kiwani - new date, May 21-23
  • Kamp Kiwani Open House - new date, May 16
Please make plans to join us on the news dates.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Take Action!

Take action! Girl Scouts in Holmes County, MS are in need of basic necessities after losing everything in Saturday's tornado. Take a look at the list and bring donated items to your local Service Center or give to your Membership Manager.

CLOTHING
- Shirts - small, medium, and large, especially purple school uniform shirts
- Pants - 9/10, 14/16, 16/18; and one girl wears 32/34 (boys), also khaki school uniform pants.
- Shoes - 7, 7 1/2, and 8
- Underwear - Small, medium, and large... See More
- Belts - Small, medium, and large (black and brown)

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
- Bookbags
- Paper
- Pencils
- Pens

HYGIENE PRODUCTS
- Soap
- Lotion
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Deodorant
- Sanitary Pads

Anything else that can be donated to comfort the girls at this time would be greatly appreciated. If you have questions, please contact Membership Manager Brenda Powell - 662.226.0255/brenda.powell@girlscoutshs.org

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

GSUSA Weekend Run-Down


Today's Weekend Run-Down features stories ranging from Gold Awards to redecorated bedrooms:

In Tennessee, The Maryville Daily Times reports on two sets of sisters that were recently recognized by Girl Scouts for their service projects.

The Macon Telegraph, GA, has an awesome and inspiring story about a group of Girl Scouts who helped a peer - who is home bound by a chronic disease - redecorate her bedroom.

In Nebraska, The York News-Times reports that Girl Scouts learned about life on a farm! From making ice-cream to operating tractors - this sounds like a fun time.

Here is a run-down of five Oklahoma Girl Scouts who recently earned The Girl Scout Gold Award.

Last but not least - Definitely swing by CentralJersey.com and read a fantastic article on elementary Girl Scout students raising money for the relief efforts in Haiti.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Justine Magazine Fashion Show - Models Needed

Join Justine Magazine as we welcome author Sarah Mlynowski (author of Gimme a Call and the hugely popular Magic in Manhattan series) to Memphis!

Meet her at Davis Kidd on Saturday, May 1st at 4 pm.

She will be talking about her novels and her writing experiences and tips for young writers.
Justine is also featuring the latest fashions for spring/summer in a fashion show sponsored by Sachi.

AND . . . Justine is wanting 5 lucky Girl Scouts to be the models for the event!

If you are interested in submitting your info to be a model, email the following info to jana@justinemagazine.com by Monday, April 26th at 5 pm:
Name:
Age:
Grade:
School:
Troop:
Size jeans:
Size shoe:
Size dress/top:
Height:

Justine will randomly select 5 girls to be the models in the show. The winners will be announced on Tuesday via email.

Each winner will need to be available to fit her clothes to model at Sachi in Laurelwood (Perkins/Poplar area) on Thursday, April 29th between 3:30 and 5. Then she will need to be available from 3 – 5 on Saturday for the event.

There is no charge for this and everyone is welcome at the Davis Kidd event for Sarah at 4 pm on Saturday.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Annual Meeting Postponed

Today's Annual Meeting has been postponed due to inclement weather. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.

Please share this information with volunteers and Girl Scouts who you know were planning on attending.

Friday, April 23, 2010

COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

APRIL 23rd, 2010

APRIL 24: WILDLIFE WEEKEND AND JUNIOR RANGER DAY AT THE NATCHEZ TRACE
Enjoy the beautiful weather and come out to the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center for this FREE family event in recognition of National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day! The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will be on site to perform living history demonstrations, which often include corn shuck doll making, basket weaving, beading, quill pen demonstrations and a longhunter's program involving early medicines. Leatherworking and mountain dulcimers demonstrations will also be available throughout the day.

CLICK HERE for event flyer & more information!

APRIL 29: DRIVE-IN MOVIE - TUPELO, MS
This Drive-In Movie will kick off the 2010 Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise. A family-friendly movie will be shown. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Special parking for classic cars on the east side of the building. All other automobiles may park on the north and south sides of the building.

When: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Tupelo Automobile Museum parking lot
Price: Free.

Questions? 662-842-4242 / www.tupeloauto.com / chale@tupeloauto.com

MAY 1: JUSTINE MAGAZINE LUNCHEON
Jana Pettey from Justine Magazine invites you to a fun Justine Luncheon and Teen Fashion Show, featuring author Sarah Mlynowski. Gather up your girlfriends and join us for this festive event on Saturday, May 1 from noon 'til 2 at The Memphis Hilton.

Moms are welcome too . . . and you won't want to miss the great door prizes and swag!

Tickets are $22 per person and going fast so register today - CLICK HERE.

Seating is at tables of 10, so be sure to let us know who you want to be seated with.
We can't wait to see you!


JUNE 19: GIRLS' GOLF DAY
Come join the Mid-South Junior Golf Association/The First Tee of Memphis for Girls' Golf Day! Just for girls, food, fun, games and a introduction to the wonderful world of golf.

When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Firestone Park, 900 Firestone Ave. Memphis, TN 38107
Cost: FREE!

CLICK HERE for event flyer and registration information.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.