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In this Issue: August 8, 2018
Programs and Events
For Volunteers and Adults
Retail Specials
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SUMMER FUNSHINE
Summer is almost over and this is your last chance to complete your Summer Funshine requirements! Hurry before August passes us by!
To earn the Summer Funshine patch or bar, troops must complete the following requirements:
1. Participate in three activities (one per month) during June, July, and August. Your activities must include a community service project, a family activity and a troop choice activity
2. It is not necessary for every girl to attend each activity, but each girl must participate in at least one activity to be eligible for the patch/bar.
Be sure to also check out the GSSEF activity calendar to see what events we are offering that will qualify as part of the Summer Funshine patch/bar!
A patch and year bar will be available for first time participants. Girls who have already earned the patch will only need the year bar. Both patches and year bars are available at the Retail Store, but you must fill out the
Summer Funshine form
once all requirements have been met in order to purchase them.
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FALL INTO GIRL SCOUTING 
September 22, 2018
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
GSSEF Headquarters
Join us as we get back to troop for a fun afternoon of all things Girl Scouts and experience what it
reall
y means to be a part of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida!
From singing songs to making SWAPS, you will be able to test your knowledge on Girl Scout history, Juliette Gordon Low, high awards, Destinations trips, and all the fun Girl Scouts are having outdoors! Complete the GSSEF Scavenger Hunt to earn your event patch and qualify for special prize drawings. By participating, each Girl Scout will earn a portion of their Girl Scout Way badge as they take a deep dive into Girl Scouting with us.
Grab your vest and all the girls you know because this is not a program you want to miss! This event is open to Girl Scouts, Leaders, Families and Friends. Parents, come discover all of the opportunities awaiting your daughter in this fantastic organization. Any non-member girl who joins Girls Scouts at the event will receive an event patch, Girl Scout patch, and a $5 gift card to the council store!
Price to attend is $8.00 per girl and $5.00 per adult.
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SAVE THE DATE:
ULTIMATE STEM DAY
October 13, 2018
Mark your calendars and stay tuned to hear all about the STEM-tastic fun we have planned this fall with our new partner, Ultimate Software!
Location information and program details coming soon.
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CHECK OUT OUR ACTIVITIES PAGE
Looking for something extra fun to do with your girl(s)?
We have so many amazing activities going on all year long that there are
simply too many for us to list in this newsletter!
Be sure to regularly check
the Activities page on our website for all of the programs and events for Girl Scouts happening in our area. Whether you're looking for something with STEM, outdoors, or just a way to bond and have some fun, we have something planned that you are going to love.
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GIRL SCOUTS TAKE THE LEAD
Troop 20589 saved up their product sale money for four years to achieve their goal and take a trip to Europe this summer! These G.I.R.L.s got to explore the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and Italy. They even had a very special bridging ceremony
in
Lucerne, Switzerland where the girls bridged to Ambassadors over the Kapellbrücke bridge that was built in 1333.
Most of the troop has been together since they were Daisies and Brownies and are now entering 11th and 12th grade. While they had so many amazing memories from this trip, they all agreed that their favorite part was just being together.
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REVISED GSSEF VOLUNTEER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1
Council-specific Volunteer Policies and Procedures are a part of Girl Scouts' overall risk management and work in conjunction with other guiding policy documents like the Volunteer Essentials Manual, Safety Activity Checkpoints, and Blue Book of Basic Documents (all of which can be found on our website).
A formal review of GSSEF Volunteer Policies and Procedures is conducted every two years, with approval of the final document by the Council's Board of Directors. Teams of staff and volunteers regularly review the Volunteer Policies and Procedures in order to reflect changes in the State and Federal laws, adapt to the needs of volunteers, mitigate risk, and be proactive in our effort to keep members safe.
It is the responsibility of each volunteer to read and understand the GSSEF Volunteer Policies and Procedures. Volunteers are held responsible for compliance with the policies and procedures, so understanding this document is very important.
The 2018 version may be found here.
For your reference, a summary of changes to the document may be found here.
Should you have any questions, please contact customercare@gssef.org and your inquiry will be routed to your Volunteerism Manager for follow-up.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!
Join us on Wednesday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our second annual Girl Scouts Lead the Way luncheon at the Signature Grand in Davie. We will honor three inspirational women of Broward County who are leaders in their industry, are role models for today's girls, and embody the characteristics of a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader).
Tickets are $75 each. Click the invitation below to purchase tickets or
here for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Crouch at
dcrouch@gssef.org or 561-815-1808.
We hope to see you there!
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VOLUNTEER WITH THE GIRL EXPERIENCE TEAM
Do you love planning events and brainstorming fun activities for Girl Scouts?
You do?! Well you're in luck because our Girl Experience Team is looking for outstanding volunteers just like you to join our planning committees. Share your ideas, skills, and talents to help coordinate council-sponsored signature events such as S.M.A.R.T. Cookie, Mall Madness, and Journey in a Day!
If you'd like to see your ideas come to life, don't miss out on this opportunity! All experience levels are welcome. Contact Mica Minor, Director of Girl Experience, at
mminor@gssef.org
and indicate the events that interest you. We are looking forward to working with you!
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Have you had thoughts about expanding your volunteer role with GSSEF? Do you love introducing Girl Scouts to new girls? Are you on your school's PTA or have a strong bond with your school?
WE NEED YOU!
There are so many opportunities for you to help us grow and ensure that Girl Scouts is made available to ALL girls in our community. And we'll give you all the tools you need to find success! If you are able and interested in helping us promote Girl Scouts in the schools, please fill out this informational form.
For more information, please contact Lammy Askar, Director of Member Engagement, at laskar@gssef.org.
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ADULT TRAINING:
Join us Wednesday, August 22 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at 1896 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. for a super fun night learning all the songs and ceremonies that Girl Scouts have passed down for ages.
For those that don't know, music and ceremonies have always played a big part in Girl Scouting. Whether singing around a campfire or finishing up a troop meeting with a friendship circle, Girl Scouts have always enjoyed the fun and fellowship that music and ceremonies can create. This class will teach you some popular Girl Scout songs and ceremonies that will make any Girl Scout event special for the girls and leaders!
Cost to participate: $3.00.
Ready to sign up?
Register now
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BOOST YOUR COOKIE SALES WITH THE eBUDDE TROOP APP!
The eBudde Troop App is powering up to bring you even more success during next year's cookie sale!
Last year more than 1.8 million boxes of Girl Scout cookies were ordered through the app, which has proven to be an important tool for cookie volunteers to manage orders on-the-go.
This year, the app has gotten some powerful updates to make it even easier and friendlier to use while adding some pretty awesome features, too.
For the upcoming 2018-2019 season, the Booth Sale Recorder with Cookie Calculator and Girl Scouts
®
Cookie VIP eTraining™ will be part of the app.
Volunteers will be able to total cookie orders at the booth site and can access training videos from anywhere, at any time!
Other exciting enhancements to the eBudde Troop App include:
- Priority markers for email messages
- "Cookie Swap" bulletin board that makes it easy for volunteers to find the cookies they need from other troops
- Booth signup with wait-list option
- Electronic signature for deliveries
- Pending order status for transactions
- Option to add and edit contact lists
- Sales data display that allows volunteers to see how numbers compare to the previous season
Interested in hearing about other tech updates planned for the 2018-2019 cookie season? Check out the new Girl Scout Cookie Technology Portal!
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DAISY DOLLARS
Next time you shop at either of our Retail Stores be sure to pick up a Daisy Dollar Punch Card. These nifty new additions are our way of giving back to our frequent shoppers!
For every $10 you spend you will get a punch on the card (up to two punches per purchase per day) that will lead to $10 off in store once the card is fully punched! Restrictions apply, for use in store only.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND MORE
Star
ter Kits - Get a FREE bag!
Find Your Fave G.I.R.L. Gear
Getting ready for your next awesome G.I.R.L. experience?
There are many ways you can shop to keep her Girl Scout ready and excited for her next Girl Scout adventure. Our Palm Beach Retail Store and Broward County Pop-up Shop
carry everything to meet all of your Girl Scout needs all year long.
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1232 West Indiantown Road, Suite 105
Jupiter, FL 33458
561-427-0197
7413 NW 57th Street
Tamarac, FL 33319
954-739-7661
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CHANGES TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THIS FALL
Our Council strives to offer all girls the opportunity to be a Girl Scout. In order to lessen the financial barriers that may limit participation, we offer funds to assist those who need it through our Financial Assistance system.
Keep in mind, the Council's financial assistance isn't intended to be the primary funding source for members or for our troops. Troops have the chance to take part in the very best money-earning programs possible by getting involved in the annual Fall Product and Cookie Sale. But, we know that could still mean a shortfall for some families and that's why we are committed to offering the allocations. All applications are held confidentially by GSSEF and never shared with third parties.
The availability and amount of financial assistance are subject to availability within the Council's current annual budget. This can change from year to year. Coming up this Fall, we are planning a new and easier way to request financial assistance. It will be offered for girls who want a new one-year membership (for the 18-19 GSY), girls who need help with uniforms and handbooks and girls who wish to register for a Council program or a Service Unit Camporee/gathering.
NEW in Fall 2018, financial assistance will be offered to adult volunteer members who want to take training. This could include: Troop Camp Training (aka TCT), Canoeing, Archery, First Aid/CPR and enrichment opportunities too.
Stay tuned to "Trefoil Talk" and our monthly "Linking Leaders" for the new details about how to apply.
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GSSEF HEADQUARTERS:
Council Hours:
Monday - Wednesday :
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday - Sunday:
Closed
Upcoming Council Closure Dates:
September 3
GSSEF HQ and Retail Stores closed for Labor Day
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Stay Connected, follow us on:
Don't forget when sharing on social media, use the hashtag
#GSSEF.
Download the GSSEF app, by visiting your app store.
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Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida is a funded partner of
the Town of Palm Beach United Way
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