Girl Scout Convention: Columbus, OH

We have two ways for you to enjoy Girl Scout Convention in October 2017! For five days, girls will dominate Columbus, Ohio, and we want you to be a part of it!

Convention Delegates
We are looking for Girl Scouts 14 years and older (adults too!) to serve as delegates on behalf of Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri at the National Council Session. From Oct. 4-6, 2017, you will use your voice in representing our council by voting for important proposals and bringing back the latest information! Then continue your delegate service from Oct. 6 - 8 when 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 about being a delegate! We will accept interest through Monday, May 15th prior to presenting a delegate slate to our council membership.

Council-Sponsored Trip
Travel to Columbus, Ohio Oct. 6-8 with your council Girl Scout sisters and staff to attend the Girl Scout National Convention - G.I.R.L. 2017 - where you will meet, learn grow and celebrate with thousands of other Girl Scouts from around the world! This trip is open to Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and Volunteers!  Learn more! 
Mission Sisterhood! Journey Retreat at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Are you thinking about Going Gold?! Remember you need to complete at least one Journey before starting your Gold Award Project! On June 23 - 24, we are partnering with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for a Mission Sisterhood! Retreat where you will complete all the steps in the  Mission Sisterhood! Journey and leave ready to start your Take Action Project! Spaces are limited, so learn more and reserve your spot today! *This overnight and Journey Workshop is open to Seniors and Ambassadors!  
Spring Re-Registration

We believe in the POWER of G.I.R.L.! It's time to       re-register    for the 2017-18 membership year. Register by May 15 and take advantage of the girl, parent / caregiver and troop leader incentives. So many new adventures await! Check it out and re-register today!  

Travel Survey

We are in the process of planning the next round of council-sponsored trips, so be sure to take this survey and let us know where YOU would like to travel with GSKSMO!
Small Craft Safety Training

Do your Girl Scouts love adventure on the water? Did you know that all you need to take them on flat water expeditions (think canoeing & kayaking at places such as Lake Jocomo, Shawnee Mission Lake, Lake Perry, etc.) is Small Craft Safety Training?! We have a training session on June 4 to get you ready for a summer of water adventures! Learn more and register! 
Summer Camp 2017

Calling all Teen Girl Scouts!  Are you ready to Camp Like a Girl Scout?! There's a special TEEN ONLY extended session this summer from July 6 - 14!  - check out the 2017 Summer Camp Digital Guide and register!  

Programs include: 

Sow What and Breathe - Complete a Journey at camp! 

First Aid Training - Complete the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED course and earn your Girl Scout First Aid Badge

Riding Instructor in Training - learn to facilitate equestrian activities!)


 

We're hiring seasonal camp staff and adventure staff positions too such as unit leaders, lifeguards, STEM specialist and others! Learn more about the requirements and apply here! 

Adventure Staff in Training 

Do you love taking risks? Leading others? Spending time outdoors? Then Adventure Staff in Training (AIT) might just be for you! Similar to the Counselor in Training (CIT) program at Resident Camp, AIT gives girls hands-on experiences with adventure programs, facilitating and leading programs alongside Adventure Staff. We are accepting applications for both Spring and Summer seasons, learn more and apply today! 
Robidoux Resident Theatre

Girl Scout Cadettes, are you wanting to earn your Public Speaking badge? Robidoux Resident Theatre has a workshop on April 29 where you will complete several steps in this badge! Learn more here. 
Girl Scout Night at SportingKC - April 29

Do you have your tickets for  Girl Scout Night at Sporting Kansas City  on April 29?! The deadline to purchase discounted tickets (only $26) has been extended to April 29!  Find out more and get your tickets today!   
Girl Scout Day Worlds of Fun - May 6

Tickets for  Girl Scout Day at Worlds of Fun  on May 6  are now available for purchase and/or redemption! Worlds of Fun is processing all orders, including recognition orders and you have until April 26 to submit your order!  Learn more at   gsksmo.org/wof.
About Linger, your Teen Newsletter!

Linger is Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri's monthly Teen Newsletter. 
 
The name,  Linger , was inspired by the traditional  Girl Scout Camp song

  "Mmhmm, I want to linger. 
Mmhmm, a little longer. 
Mmhmm, a little longer, 
Here with you." 

As you grow through Girl Scouts, we want to keep you engaged with all the amazing things you get to do as Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. 
Linger will keep you up to date about events, activities, travel, career exploration, leadership and service opportunities!
 
"Mmhmm, I will remember, 
Mmhmm, our Scouting days, 
of friendships true."
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