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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Not My Kid! Parents May Not Recognize Bullies

Parents may not recognize bullies
Many fail to see aggressive behavior in their own children
By Leanne Italie
Associated Press Writer
updated 8:29 a.m. CT, Tues., April 13, 2010

Some common misconceptions may lull the parents of bullies into failing to recognize warning signs.

Bullies are often star athletes or popular girls considered charismatic leaders by peers and adults, experts say. What's often missed or passed over as minor is a consistent pattern of control and aggression against other kids — behavior that socially savvy bullies can sometimes slide under the radar of grown-ups.

"It's not what we typically think of. It's not always the kid who's pushing kids down on the playground," says Rosalind Wiseman, who wrote "Queen Bees and Wannabes," the basis for the movie "Mean Girls."

Continue reading HERE.