November 2011 - Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

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11.2011
VINE
In This issue:
Tell Us How You Show the 3 C’s
p. 2
Girl Scout Day at the Newseum
p. 5
Military Service Project Opportunity
p. 8
Congrats Emma Doherty
p. 8
Sweet Contest
Need help motivating your troop to meet their individual cookie goals?
Tell them about the Sweet Taste of Success Contest. If a girl sells at least
150 boxes of cookies (must be recorded in eBudde), she gets entered in a
drawing for a trip for four to Hershey Park! Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
strives to have a successful cookie sale—a sale where all girl members
achieve success. A sale where all girls participate in an activity that will build
skills and qualities they will use for a lifetime. To help all girls achieve success
we have created the “Sweet Taste of Success” challenge –a challenge for
EVERY Girl Scout to sell at least 150 boxes of delicious Girl Scout Cookies.
Every Girl Scout who sells at least 150 boxes will be entered in a drawing for
a SWEET celebration at Hershey Park. The lucky winner will receive four (4)
tickets for a fun-filled day in Chocolate Town—Hershey, PA.
The Prize: Tickets to Hershey Park, plus a one night stay at the
Chocolatetown Motel. Contest is limited to one-room, one night stay.
Specific details regarding this prize package will be outlined with winner.
1 VINE: Volunteer Information & News Electronically
How to enter:
1. Girls’ sales must be recorded in
eBudde as selling 150 boxes (or
more) of Girl Scout Cookies by
11:59 pm on December 3, 2011.
2. Girls must obtain the cookies
to fill the orders recorded in
eBudde.
3. If you have already sold at least
150 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies,
YES, you will be entered. BUT,
don’t forget that there is a party
for enterprising Girl Scouts
that sell 500 (or more) Girl
Scout Cookie boxes and a VIP
celebration for Girl Scouts who
sell 1,000 boxes.
Photo: Is it your dream to meet a life-sized chocolate bar? Your dream
could come true if you win the Sweet Taste of Success Contest!
Tell Us How:
Twitter, Facebook, gscm.org
The communications team is conducting a survey to learn about your social media habits and
preferences. Do you Tweet or use Facebook to get and receive messages and information?
Do you like receiving online newsletters and eblasts or do you prefer to visit the website and
download the information you need and want? Answers to these questions will help us tweak
and improve our communication to and with you. Please take a moment to fill out the short
survey by clicking on this link:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/SocialMediaSurveyFall2011
Going for Girl Scout Gold!
Seniors and Ambassadors haven’t let fall festivities stop them from working on
their Girl Scout Gold Award Projects! There are already 116 Girl Scout Gold Award
recipients for 2012 and it is only November!
Three of the 2012 recipients chose to focus their projects on providing children
in need with the amenities they were lacking. Laura Muscovich, of Troop 2306, created a
sustainable collection of mittens to donate to the Chillum Youth Project. Dana Kresslein, of
Troop 1136, ran two workshops and collected shoes for the organization, Shoes 2 Shoes. At the
same time, Mikaela Evans, of Troop 1884, created “boredom bags” filled with age-appropriate
activities to give to children living in desperate situations. All three young ladies feel like they
have made a difference in the world.
Stay tuned for more 2012 Girl Scout Gold Award updates and highlights!
100 ways to show Courage,
Confidence, and Character
In honor of Girl Scouts’ 100th
Anniversary, we want to
know 100 ways Girl Scouts
(girls and adults) can best
show courage, confidence
and character. We could
probably come up with
100 ways on our own, but
we’d rather hear from you—
devoted Girl Scout members
and volunteers—how do you
believe girls can best show
courage, confidence and
character.
Please send at least five
ways you believe Girl Scouts
can best show the 3Cs to:
girlsworld@gscm.org by
December 9, 2011 so that
your “ways” can be part of
the “100 Ways” listing.
Patch Design Contest: World Thinking Day 2012
We invite all girls to participate in this year’s Around the World on Thinking
Day Patch Design Contest. Please take time at your troop meeting to have
the girls create a patch for this year’s World Thinking Day. The theme is “We
Can Save Our Planet.”
Patch contest submissions are due by December 15, 2011. They can be
emailed to sdowdell@gscm.org or mailed to Attn: Sherry Dowdell, Girl Scouts
of Central Maryland, 4806 Seton Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215. Patch contest
winner will receive free admission to the program and the patch will be
created and given to all event attendees.
Your Design here
2.5 inches
The rules
• The design should be simple and eye catching.
• The patches should be 2 ½” round (see diagram, right)
• You may use no more than five colors.
• It should have the year (2012) on it and ‘GSCM.’
2.5 inches
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland 4806 Seton Dr. Baltimore, MD 21215 P: 410.358.9711 F: 410.358.9918
Data Entry and Clerical Help
Needed
Adult Learning Services needs an adult to help with recording
training records, processing home studies, and entering
training surveys. Ideally, the volunteer would be available
to assist one day a week or every other week for a couple of
hours between 9 am - 5 pm at our office, 4806 Seton Drive,
Baltimore, Maryland 21215.
If you have some time to spare and are comfortable entering
data, please contact Valerie Brooks at vbrooks@gscm.org or
at 410.358.9711, ext 220.
Art Contest
Celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting!
Help us celebrate by artistically expressing what Girl Scouting
means to you. Answer the question “What does it mean
to be a Girl Scout?” through your artwork and submit it to
Council before January 7, 2012. All artwork will be displayed
at Girl Scout Day at the Newseum on January 14, 2012 in
Washington, D.C. Winners of the contest will receive free
admission to the event. Submit all artwork/questions to:
Allison Jakubczyk, Teen Leadership Specialist
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland
4806 Seton Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
ajakubczyk@gscm.org
www.facebook.com/gscmteen
Holidays Around the World
Would You Like To Learn How Other Counties Celebreate
Holidays?
Come visit the Volunteer Resource Center to pick up a
copy of “Holidays Around the World.” It gives you a great
understanding of how other counties celebrate the holidays.
Did you know that one of the most celebrated holidays in the
world is Christmas? Christmas is a product of hundreds of
years of traditions that includes both secular and religious
traditions from around the globe. Come discover in “Holidays
Around the World,” the origins of these traditions from
around the world such as Christmas tinsel and mistletoe and
how Christmas is celebrated in other countries like Japan
and Australia. You can also learn about other holidays such
as Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. As you are learning about other
countries’ traditions, there will be trivia, fun games, and
delicious recipes for you to try.
All this great information can be found in “Holidays Around
the World” in the Volunteer Resource Center. So feel free to
call 410.358.9711 ext. 201, or stop by and visit.
Save This Date: February 26, 2012
Girl Scout Thinking Day
When
Where
Register by:
February 26, 2012
1-5 pm
DuBurns Arena
February 5, 2012 (at gscm.org)
Help celebrate this Girl Scout holiday by attending GSCM’s annual Thinking Day event hosted by
DuBurns Arena on Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 1-5 pm. Troops can host cultural display tables,
performances, or offer foods from around the world for people to try.
$10 per person. Preregistration required by February 5, 2012 at www.gscm.org
If you or your troop is interested in running a booth or activity,
please contact Sherry Dowdell at sdowdell@gscm.org.
Legislative Day 2012
See your government in action! Spend a fun and inspiring day in Annapolis
with Girl Scouts from all over Maryland. Girls will meet local legislators,
tour government buildings, meet the Legislative Pages, tour the U.S. Naval
Academy and more! Lunch and participation patch are included.
For more information contact: Allison Jakubczyk, ajakubczyk@gscm.org
First Annual Travel Pathway
Savannah Trip a Success!
Upon the birth of the Travel
Pathway in May of 2010, one
of our goals was to offer
any girls, Juniors and older,
a chance to visit Savannah,
Georgia, the birthplace of
Juliette Gordon Low, our
founder. After a year of
money-earning activities, the
first annual Savannah trip set
out this past June to explore
the rich history of Scouting
and the city of Savannah.
Led by the intrepid Linda
Beyer and Sharon August,
22 Girl Scouts took the train,
dining car and all, and settled
into our hotel. The girls had
decided on a strenuous
itinerary, and our leaders
found a way to schedule it all!
On our first day, right off the
train, we cruised up the river,
enjoying the antics of dozens
of dolphins, and visited the
Save This Date: February 18, 2012
Girl Scout Day with the Baltimore Blast
Where: 1st Mariner Arena
When: February 18, 2012, 7:35 pm
Pre-Game Autograph Session: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
More Information will be available soon.
February 16, 2012, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Annapolis Legislative Services
for Girl Scout Cadettes - Ambassadors
$20 per person
Register by Feb. 1, 2012
Maritime Museum, where we
learned about women pirates.
As the week progressed, we
took in a movie tour, Paula
Deen tour, walking ghost
tour, pirate house dinner
and tour – earning dozens of
patches as we learned about
Savannah’s hospitality, its rich
history, and its sights. And,
oh, the wonderful Savannah
eating – from our two candy
factory tours to dinner at
Uncle Bubba’s, Casbah’s
Moroccan dinner with belly
dancer, and Mrs. Wilkes
boarding house, where we
were treated to a huge array
of Southern dishes, from fried
chicken and pulled pork to a
dozen different vegetables.
But, the highlight of the trip
was the visit to the birthplace,
where we did a workshop
focusing on activities a child
would have enjoyed when
Juliette Low was young, and
to the Andrew Low House and
first headquarters, where we
sat where the first Girl Scouts
sat and learned about what
they did in their meetings.
At the grave of our founder,
our girls planned a ceremony
and shared their love of Girl
Scouting. All too soon, the
week-long trip was over and
the train ride home awaited
us.
Despite my years in Girl
Scouting, this was my
own first trip to Savannah,
and I have only praise for
our leaders and girls, who
planned and executed such
an ambitious plan flawlessly.
We have two Savannah trips
planned for the summer of
2012 – both already full. But,
no worries, we’ll go again in
2013. Just watch for our flier
and come to our planning
meeting!
–Pat Disharoon
Travel Pathway Volunteer
Coordinator and first-time
Savannah traveler
Last Chance to Register for
tomorrow’s SHARE Meeting
Who:
SHARE Coordinators, Service Unit Managers and Cluster
Coordinators
When:
November 16, 2011, 7 pm
Where:
GSCM Urban Program & STEM Center
GSCM will be celebrating 50 years of developing girls of
courage, confidence and character who make the world a
better place. The upcoming year will bring many new and
exciting programs, events and fundraising opportunities.
Join the Advancement Team, SHARE Coordinators and
key volunteers, as we prepare for a successful SHARE year.
By attending you can discover all that the new fiscal year
brings, connect with other communities, and take action by
equipping yourself with the knowledge and tools to help your
community reach your 2011-2012 family SHARE goals.
Girl Scout Day at the Newseum
Date:
January 14, 2012
Time:
10 am-5 pm
Location:
Newseum at Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth
Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C.
Cost:
$18 per person (includes admission to museum,
event patch, and a pass allowing access to special
tours, games, presentations and craft activities).
Children 6 and under are free
Girl Scouts will spend the day touring the
museum’s countless displays, including articles
which highlight the important role women have
played in the news for hundreds of years. Girls will
also have the chance to participate in a variety
of activities including: a special scavenger hunt,
First Amendment inspired crafts, the Newseum
TV studio, Newsmania trivia, and numerous other
hands-on exhibits! Check out the Newseum at
http://www.newseum.org/.
For more information contact: Allison Jakubczyk,
ajakubczyk@gscm.org
Pre-register by January 7, 2012
Register online at www.gscm.org/register.html
blog.gscm.org
Want to discover great things happening around
GSCM all month long? Visit the GSCM blog today!
Upcoming Programs & Events
Online registration for all programs and training is now available at gscm.org/register.html
Around the World on
Thinking Day:
We Can Save Our
Planet
Fee: $10 per person
When: February 26, 2011;
1-5 pm
Where: DuBurns Arena
Thinking Day is an annual
multicultural celebration
of all the countries that
have Girl Scouts and Girl
Guides. We are looking
for Girl Scout troops and
individuals who are willing
to learn and share their
knowledge about other
cultures and countries by
creating an informational
table display, activities,
putting on a performance,
and/or providing food for
tasting. Pick a country
from the World of Girl
Guides and Girl Scouts
list here: http://www.
wagggsworld.org/en/
world and e-mail 1st, 2nd, &
3rd choice to Laura Tucker
at tealmermaid7@gmail.
com Troops who are doing
a country table will receive
10 free lunch coupons.
(hot dog, drink, chips)
Deck the Holiday Halls
Gingerbread Galore
Fee: $12
Fee: $15/participant, girl or
adult
Who: Girl Scout Daisies
and Brownies
When: December 3, 2011,
1-3 pm
Where: GSCM Seton
Urban Program & STEM
Center
Come learn about
holidays around the world!
Travel the continents
to learn about different
cultures. Make new
friends, play games and
create holiday crafts.
E-mail: gsdeckthehalls@
yahoo.com or call
301.596.0741.
Who: All Girl Scout levels,
from Daisies to adults, and
age-appropriate female
friends, gingerbread
fanatics of all ages!
When: Saturday,
December 17, 2011,
10 am–Noon
Where: Catonsville United
Methodist Church
Spice up your holiday
spirit! Decorate a giant
gingerbread cookie, make
some gingerbread men
crafts, enjoy snacks and
sing Christmas carols.
Choose either a huge 13”
x 11” inch Gingerbread
Man or a gigantic 11” by
12” Gingerbread House.
Adorable participation
patch also included.
For more information
E-mail: sharon.august@
yahoo.com or call Sharon
August 410.340.4931.
Friends and Fun
after Dark! Brownie
Overnight
Fee: $25 girls, $7 adults
Who: Brownies
When: 11.19.11 (8 pm) –
11.20.11 (7 am)
Registration deadline:
11.17.11
Where: Dancel YMCA,
Ellicott City
Bring your bathing suit,
your sleeping bag, and
your smile for a fun-filled
night at the Y. Crafts,
games and swimming
will be offered. Hang out
with old friends, make
new friends and enjoy a
big slumber party. Earn
TWO Try-its while having
a blast! Try-Its, snacks,
breakfast and an event
patch included. There will
be plenty of fun at this
overnight event! Come out
and join us! For additional
information, e-mail:
BrownieOvernight@yahoo.
com.
Double Your End-Of Year Charitable Contribution
Help Support YOUR troop and GSCM at the
same time through Matching Gifts!
Companies match gifts to thank their
employees for the time they spend
volunteering in their communities.
Programs vary from company to company.
Many companies will have a straight match
for an employee’s donation to a non-profit
organization. Others may offer a cash gift
based on the number of hours volunteered.
Many parents and volunteers are already
making end of year contributions, just in time
for tax season. Simply remind them that
their gift might be eligible for a match.
To receive Matching Gift monies please
contact your Human Resources Department
and ask for the paperwork for Matching
Gifts. Many forms are also available on your company’s
website. The GSCM website also lists many companies with
Matching Gift programs. If your company is not listed, be sure
25% of Matching Gift dollars are
returned to your Troop to use
to ask your Human Resource Department if your company
participates. Copies of the Matching Gift brochure can be
requested through the Volunteer Resource Center.
Remember 25% of Matching Gift dollars are returned to your
troop to use. Any gift that is matched also counts as a SHARE
donation from your troop, making it easier to achieve your
SHARE goal.
Volunteer Trainings
Here is a listing of courses for late November and December . The schedule of courses can be found on our website
– hover over the Volunteer tab, and then click on Training. As courses are added, they will be listed on the website.
This site also lists a description of each of the courses. Please register by using our online registration link or use our
Training Registration Form (08-1466). Please be sure your information is legible. Registration closes a week before
the scheduled class. If you have to cancel out of a course, please be sure to notify us as soon as possible so that
anyone on a waiting list can be offered the spot. To receive the quickest confirmation, please provide your e-mail
address. You will receive confirmation a week before the class. If a course is full, we will notify you immediately.
Leadership Essentials
(pre-requisite: Meet and Greet)
November 28 6:30-9:30 pm
Slavie Bank, Bel Air
Teen
(pre-requisite: Leadership Essentials)
December 2 7-10 pm
Clementine Peterson Activity Center, Camp Ilchester
December 2 7-10 pm
Clementine Peterson Activity Center, Camp Ilchester
First Aid
December 1 6:30-10 pm
GSCM Urban Program & STEM Center
Brownie Grade Level
(pre-requisite: Leadership Essentials)
November 30 6:30-9:30 pm
Slavie Bank, Bel Air
Our spring schedule will be available in December.
Hand Out Cookies
Directly to Veterans
Looking for a holiday service project for your troop? Join
us at the VA Hospital in Baltimore to deliver Operation U.S.
Mint donations to the soldiers.
When: Dec. 17, 2011, 1-4 pm
Where: VA Hospital in Baltimore
10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
We are looking for 15 girls to participate in the delivery of the
cookies that were donated to Operation U.S. Mint during Stars
& Stripes Week. We will be going room to room as a group
delivering boxes of cookies and cards to show our gratitude to
our Veterans. Space is limited, so sign up today. Registration is
required. Please limit the number of adults in attendance with
the girls due to limited space in the hospital.
Please register using our online registration system found at
https://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/Home.aspx
Let’s Get to 100
Looking for ways to incorporate the 100th
Anniversary into your cookie sale?
Here are just a few ways.
•
Have each girl sell 100 boxes
•
Knock on 100 doors
•
Make 100 phone calls
•
Send 100 e-mails
•
Find 100 NEW customers
•
Send 100 text messages
•
Get 100 donations to Operation U.S.
Mint
•
Make 100 RE-contacts
•
Sell 100 boxes more than the goal
•
Ask 100 people to buy while at your
booth sale
•
Sell 100 boxes of each flavor
•
Take 100 credit card sales
Congrats
to Emma
Doherty
of Troop
1640,
winner of
the Goal
Getter
Contest!
How is your troop incorporating the 100th
Anniversary into their cookie sale? Let us
know at communications@gscm.org.

November 2011 - Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

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