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Please Note: Due to the threat of Hurricane Irma, our Jupiter Service Center, Broward Administrative Office and retail locations will be closed beginning Thursday, September 7 through Sunday, September 10.
 
Assuming there is an impact, and in accordance with our emergency procedures, we anticipate reopening at noon the 2nd business day following the storm's impact on our area, or when ever Broward and Palm Beach County schools reopen - whichever comes first.
 
Please continue to follow us on our social media for updates. Stay safe!
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Girl Scouts Lead the Way Luncheon Postponed
Due to the projected path and timing of Hurricane Irma, Girl Scouts Lead the Way Luncheon scheduled for September 12 is being postponed. There are no plans to cancel the event completely. We are working closely with the venue, Signature Grand, and event speakers to select a new date and will notify all guests as soon as that decision has been made.
 
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GSUSA to offer Extended Membership Option 
New girl members who sign up from May 1 to September 30 of a membership year may elect to pay $35 and their membership will continue through September 30 of the following year. This option will be offered beginning in May 2018 for the 2019 membership year.
 
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Hats Off Nonprofit Awards
We are honored to have our Council be nominated for a Hats Off Nonprofit Award through Nonprofits First for Nonprofit of the Year! In addition, our very own CEO, Lisa Johnson, has been nominated for the Nonprofit Executive of the Year award!

Winners will be announced at a hat-themed cocktail reception and awards celebration honoring 10+ local nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, October 3 at the Harriet Himmel Theater, CityPlace, West Palm Beach from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
 
 
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GSSEF Staff Team Member selected as GSUSA Trainer
GSUSA has developed a Girl Experience Mission Delivery Coach Program to continue to build on our capacity as a movement and to ultimately expand our collective capacity to achieve our mission with girls.
 
For this program, GSUSA has selected and will train approximately 20 committed council staff from across the United States, as 'Girl Experience Mission Delivery Coaches. These trainers will lead regular national Girl Experience Mission Delivery training's and deploy nationally to assist with training's at councils throughout the year.
 
Our very own Meredith Slaymaker, director of member experience, has been selected to join this prestigious group. Meredith has been our girl experience subject matter expert for a few years, and we couldn't be more proud she will be representing our council in this role on a national level. Congratulations on this achievement, Meredith!
 
 
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#BeHEALTHful - Coral Springs and West Palm Beach  
Our brand new signature program is quickly approaching on October 14 in two locations beginning at 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Earn badges in sessions led by Baptist Health South Florida and Palm Beach Children's Hospital's team of health experts. Nurses, doctors, dietitians, exercise physiologists, and mental health specialists will lead fun and educational programs.  

Daisy through Senior Girl Scouts will earn one badge and one patch each. Ambassador Girl Scouts and adults will have the opportunity to register for CPR certification.
  • Daisies: Health and Food Knowledge Badge and Strong Girls Health Kids Patch
  • Brownies: My Best Self Badge and Strong Girls Healthy Kids Patch
  • Juniors: Staying Fit Badge and Strong Girls Healthy Kids Patch
  • Cadettes: Eating for Beauty Badge and Mental Health Awareness Patch
  • Seniors: Women's Health Badge and Science of Style Badge
  • Ambassador and Adults: First Aid/CPR Certification
Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors: $20 per girl
Ambassadors and Adults: $40 per person (includes certification)
 

Galactic Girls   
Galactic Girls rule the skies! Join us, sit back, relax and observe the night sky full of bright stars, galaxies, and mystery. Learn about stars and constellations; listen to multicultural folklore and mythology. In this out of this world program you will learn about astronomical discoveries and the women who helped make them. Women in Science have made amazing discoveries about our solar system. However, we are only on the brink of understanding the boundless limits of the universe and beyond. Enjoy themed crafts and snacks. Don't miss this out of this world adventure. Glow in the Dark program patch included. Program registration closes on October 28th or on reaching capacity, whichever occurs first. For additional information, see flyer. Questions? Contact customer care at customercare@gssef.org.   
 
To register for the following location, click here: West Palm Beach - South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
 
To register for the following location, click here: Fort Pierce - Hallstrom Planetarium Indian River State College    
 
For additional program offerings, check out our Events Listings here. 
     
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2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Applications are now open for the 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, and we are encouraging our Girl Scouts who have volunteered over the past year to apply, particularly our Gold and Silver Awardees. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors students in grades 5-12 who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Honors are granted on the local, state and national level. Several Distinguished Finalists in each state receive bronze medallions. State Honorees (the top middle level and high school volunteer in each state and the District of Columbia) receive $1,000, silver medallions and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. for four days of national recognition events.Ten National Honorees named during the trip receive $5,000 awards, gold medallions, crystal trophies for their nominating organizations and $5,000 Prudential Foundation grants for charities of their choice.

Requirements:
Girl Scouts in grades 5-12 who have volunteered within the past year. Application certified by a local Girl Scout council or school principal.
 
Applications need to be submitted to GSSEF by November 7. Girls can apply  here. GSSEF will then review applications and select one or more Girl Scouts to represent our Council in the state-level judging.

 
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2018 American Honda Birdies for Children Donation Link is OPEN!
American Honda Birdies for Children program is a vehicle for GSSEF to team up with The Honda Classic and present you with a chance to win a new Honda automobile.Your donation will be matched at 110% courtesy of The Honda Classic. The minimum donation is $20 for which you will receive one guess. Any size donation can be given through this link and GSSEF will receive an additional 10% on each gift! Donations can be made through late February!

Click here to donate.
 
 
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Miss Arc Broward Pageant Cheer Squads
Is your troop looking for a service project that will positively impact other girls? The Miss Arc Broward Pageant needs your help to cheer on its contestants. This is a great opportunity to support young women with disabilities and help them feel empowered and confident by creating posters and chanting their names from the crowd as they walk on stage and perform. Additionally, service hours will be given to participating squads.

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, visit
http://www.arcbroward.com/cheersquad for more information and to sign up!
 
 
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Find Your Fave G.I.R.L. Gear  
Getting ready for your next awesome G.I.R.L. experience? Find your fave Girl Scout style and swag at our Jupiter Retail Store to make it the best ever. Remember that our Broward County Pop-Up Shop is open now. Don't forget we are open every Saturday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in September and October. Questions? Please contact Jodi Potter at jpotter@gssef.org.     
 

GSSEF Online Store Open 24/7 
You can shop anytime by visiting our Online Store that is open 24/7. With the store's new responsive web design,you can easily shop from your mobile device or tablet.  
 
Girl Scouts Fall Catalog
Check out the new Girl Scouts Fall Catalog offerings here. 
    

Get Ready for Back to Troop
It's that time of year when office supply stores are full of parents and students buying notebooks, pens and crayons to prepare them for a new school year. Don't forget that besides new school supplies, you'll also need all your Girl Scout gear because your next Girl Scout adventure is ready and waiting for you.
To help you get started, the GSSEF Retail Stores are running a Back to Troop promotion. Spend $75 or more on a single transaction through October 16, 2017 and earn a $10 coupon. The coupon will be valid on one in-store purchase of $25 or more November 1, 2017 through November 21, 2017.*
 
See stores for details. 
   
 
Girl Scout Starter Kit includes an Emoticon Bag while Supplies Last
Are you getting ready for a new year of Girl Scout adventures? A great item to add to your shopping list is a Starter Kit or Essentials Kit that has everything you need to get your Girl Scout year started right. And it includes a super cute Emoticon drawstring bag while supplies last. For additional information, see flyer here. 
 
   
 

New Official Activity Shirts
Wear your Daisy spirit on your sleeve! In soft knit with inside yellow trim. Ribbed  spread collar and V-neck. Short sleeves. Yellow daisy and Girl Scout Daisy imprint on right sleeve. Comfortable fit.  
 
Polyester birds eye knit. Sizes: XXS-L - $28 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Way to sport your spirit, Brownies! In soft knit with inside brown trim. Ribbed spread collar and V-neck. Short sleeves with Brownie elf symbol and Girl Scout Brownie imprint on right sleeve. Comfortable fit.  
 
Polyester birds eye knit. Sizes: S-PXL - $28
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A casual top that's just for Juniors! Green activity shirt in soft knit with inside plum trim. Ribbed spread collar and V-neck. Short sleeves. White profiles and Girl Scout Junior imprint on right sleeve. Comfortable fit.  
 
Polyester birds eye knit. Sizes: S-PXL - $28 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Keep your cool in this lightweight top! In soft knit with green inside trim. Ribbed spread collar and V-neck. Short sleeves with green trefoil and Girl Scouts imprint on right sleeve. Comfortable fit.  
 
Polyester birds eye knit. Sizes: S-3X - $30


               
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G.I.R.L. 2017 - October 6 - 8 in Columbus, Ohio
What an exciting time to be a G.I.R.L.! This October, join us for G.I.R.L. 2017, a one-of-a-kind event for every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ who wants to stand up, take charge, and change the world, for herself and for all of us. From October 6-8, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio, G.I.R.L. 2017 will draw more than 10,000 of the brightest, toughest and most capable girls and women in the world for an event that only comes once every three years! Learn more here.

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Girl Scouts Take the Lead
Do you have photos from your troop or service unit activities or service projects that you would like to share? We'd love to give you a shout out.

To share your photos and activities, complete this short form here.        

 
 
Cooking Fun with Duffy's Sport's Grill and Duffy's Foundation 
Taking their culinary skills to the next level, Senior Girl Scouts had an abundance of cooking fun at a special workshop hosted by Duffy's Foundation.
Just how much fun? Have a look at the photos here.  


Take a look at more photos of Girl Scout Adventures
Check-out GSSEF'S Flickr page. 
 
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