It's More Than Just a Sale!
 
Being right in the middle of the Cookie Program with Order Cards, booth sales, delivering cookies, and all the logistics we can quickly move away from our main mission - to teach girls the skills they need to become women of courage, confidence, and character. It is important to bring girls in on every aspect of the Cookie Program, so please take some time to read through and reflect on how you can incorporate these skills into what is going on with your girls Cookie Program
 
The Girl Scout Cookie Program helps girls develop five key business and leadership skills that last a lifetime:
 
1.Goal Setting-as she sets cookie sales goals individually and with her team, creates a plan to reach them, and develops Cooperation and Team Building skills all along the way.
2.Decision-Making-as she helps decide how her team will spend their cookie money, furthering her Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills that will help her throughout life.
3.Money Management-as she takes cookie orders, handles customer's money and gains valuable and Practical Life Skills around financial literacy.
4.People Skills-as she learns how to talk to, listen to and work with all kinds of people while selling cookies. These experiences help her develop Healthy Relationship and Conflict Resolution skills she can use throughout her life.
5.Business Ethics-as she is honest and responsible at every step of the cookie sale. Her business ethics here reinforce the Positive Values she is developing as a Girl Scout.
 
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the country and generates immeasurable benefits for girls and our community. Through Girl Scout Cookies, girls are doing a World of Good!  If your daughter hasn't participated yet in the cookie program and you would like more information, please contact us HERE

Booth Sales - February 22-March 17, 2019

For more information on the cookie program, including tips, tools, resources and more, visit HERE.

Scouting Stars Nominations Opening Soon!
Scouting Stars is an event that recognizes Girl Scouts who have demonstrated extraordinary vision, achievement, and leadership. Honorees are community-centered individuals that exemplify the key qualities of Girl Scouting - Courage, Confidence, Character and Caring.
 
Scouting Stars honorees will be recognized at a luncheon on July 31, 2019 in Boise.  Watch for nominations to open on March 1.  For more information, please contact us HERE.

Girl Scout Gold Award Training
Gold Award Training is open to all girls, 9th grade and older, parents, and advisers, who are interested in learning more about this prestigious award. Requirements and policies will be reviewed, step by step, with plenty of time for questions.
This workshop is mandatory for all girls who wish to propose a Gold Award Proposal Application. Registration is required for training.  Not in the Boise area?  Not a problem!  We have the ability to Skype girls into the training.

Upcoming dates:

Last Call for Nominations!

 
NEW! Girl Scout Boise City Council Patch
The Boise City Council would like to invite Girl Scouts to be involved with City Council Meetings by leading the Pledge of Allegiance . Your troop can participate once, or regularly and receive this a special patch from the Boise City Council. The meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm, except the 4th Tuesday of each month is at noon. If you are interested in participating, please contact program@girlscouts-ssc.org
Don't live in Boise? Check with your local City Council to see how you can participate there.

February 15, 2019
Scholarships Available!!!
This new conference to support young women leaders in grades 9-12 will be presented by the Andrus Center for Public Policy at Boise State University. The event will be held during the school day on the Boise State campus.  Many schools in Ada and Canyon counties will participate and may provide transportation. 

The conference will include six skill-building workshops and two keynote speakers, including former Silver Sage CEO Maureen O'Toole. Cost is $20, and Girl Scouts of Silver Sage is offering up to 10 scholarships for Seniors and Ambassadors, on a first come basis. 
If you are interested in participating 1) e-mail program@girlscouts-ssc.org AND 2) check with your school counselor's office to see if you school is participating. More details will be forthcoming.

Students of Integrity Scholarship
The Students of Integrity Scholarship aims to recognize high school juniors and seniors who personify and communicate ethics in the real world, as demonstrated through community service, personal integrity, and academic accomplishments. For more information, click HERE.

Calling All Troops Working on Take Action Project Ideas!
Boise State nursing student is looking for a troop or individual girl that is interested in working on a Take Action project focusing on health concerns.  Some ideas would be hand hygiene, nutrition, helmet safety, testing and driving and more.  If interested please contact us HERE

CycleBar Fundraiser
We have once again partnered with  Cyclebar at the Village in Meridian for a special ride to build girls of courage, confidence and character! 
This fundraising event will take place on March 9, 2019. More info to come.
 
100% of your $25 ride will support local Girl Scout programs and activities.
 
Please check our Facebook or events calendar to sign up starting Feb.15th!

GSSSC Offices & Store

Cookie Gear is Here!
Bling your booth with a sign, banner or table cloth! Wear a cookie costume to attract attention to your booth! Make sure your neighbors know you're a Girl Scout selling cookies with a car magnet! We can help with all your cookie swag needs. 

Store Closure - Monday February 18 - President's Day

Please Shop Local
Your purchases from our council's retail store and web site help support everything we do. Visit our retail store at 8948 W. Barnes Street in Boise or shop online  HERE.

Have a question?  You can reach us HERE .  Don't forget that you can order online and pick up your order at the store anytime during business hours - no waiting and no shipping costs!
 
The store is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with extended hours on Thursdays until 7:00 pm. We are also open on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
 
...Coming Up
Be prepared! Special Girl Scout events like World Thinking Day and Birthday Week are right around the corner. We have badges and patches in stock now.

Icon Corner: 
With Girl Scout Cookie Time right around the corner, what better time to work on those Financial Literacy badges with our friends at ICON Credit Union!

Also check out the "Investing in My Future" Patch Program! 
February 2019
Treasure Valley
2019 Girl Scout Week: 
Sunday, March 10 to Saturday, March 16 
Girl Scout Week is a time to celebrate Girl Scouts as ground-breakers, big thinkers, and role models. 

Now is the time to start planning how you will celebrate Girl Scouts.  Here area a few suggestions but you can explore more by earning the Girl Scout Birthday Week Patch HERE.

March 10  - Sunday: Host a Cookie Booth Sale (with permission) at your church/place of worship.

March 11 - Monday: Rewrite the Girl Scout Law in your own words

March 12 - Tuesday:  Girl Scout Birthday March 12 is also the Girl Scout Birthday! On this day in 1912, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low assembled a group of eighteen girls from Savannah.  Throw a birthday party for Girl Scouts! Celebrate with birthday cake, party games, and more. Invite your sister Girl Scouts and friends who are not yet Girl Scouts. 

March 13 - Wednesday: Did you know you have Girl Scout sister in 146 countries around the world? Find out more about one of those countries and their Girl Scouts or Girl Guides

March 14 - Thursday: Do a good deed for someone in your family or neighborhood

March 15 - Friday: Share the Girl Scout love and invite a new friend to join your Girl Scout troop.

March 16 - Saturday: Write a story or paint a picture about your favorite Girl Scout memory.
 
Last Call!  Registration for Asana Climbing closes Friday, February 1 at 4:00pm.  Don't miss out!

2019 Camp Guide are HERE!  
The 2019 camp guides have hit mailboxes and registration is open!  There are new sessions, fun themes and something for everyone!  Trying new things, learning new skills, and gaining confidence is what camp is all about. What adventure awaits your daughter?  Didn't receive a camp guide in your mail?  You can view one  HERE or contact customercare@girlscouts-ssc.org to receive one in the mail.

Craters of the Moon Snowshoe Walk - Rescheduled! March 2nd
(Due to the closing of National Parks during the government shutdown, we have had to reschedule this event.) Girl Scouts ages 10 and up, are invited to join Craters of the Moon National Monument for a beautiful winter snowshoe walk! For more information and to  Register, click HERE.

Back by Popular Demand - Winter Outdoors Challenge!
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage challenges you and your family to get outdoors this winters!  Girls who do 50 or more activities (out of 100) will receive a free Winter Fun patch.  Post a picture of you doing one of your favorite outdoor activities to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtags on the form will be entered into a drawing for a special prize.  Get your form HERE.

Now Hiring Camp Staff!
Do you dream of spending your summer at the lake or in the beautiful nature of the Caribou National Forest?  Want to share your talents and passion for the great outdoors?  Maybe you know a girl 18 years or older that would love to earn some extra money this summer?  We have the job for you!  Visit our camp page HERE  for more information.
 
ScentsyCon 2019 - May 3rd 5-8PM
Scentsy Commons - 2901 E Pine Ave, Meridian 83642
ScentsyCon 2019 is a community event with the goal of getting your people in our community excited about technology. 
Entrance into Scentsy Con is free and so is the fun. The event will feature fun activities for all ages, including photo opportunities with live Star Wars action figures, technology tables by local businesses and local organizations, and a midway of games and fun for the younger folks.
Bricks & Minifigs will be sponsoring a LEGO booth, and some great exhibitions by local Lego engineers.
 
Dress up as your favorite fantasy character, and participate in our family-friendly costume contest. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in various age categories.
 
Pizza, hamburgers nachos and other food will be available for purchase from the Scentsy Commons Kitchen from 5-7 p.m.
  
This is not a Girl Scout event.  Parent/Guardian or troop leaders must be present.

More Amazing STEM Opportunities


(If workshops are full, we do have a wait list and many times are able to move girls off of this list.)

GoldieBlox Kits
GoldieBlox kits are available for Daisies to complete their Board Game, Model Car, and Roller Coaster Design badges and for Brownies to complete the Leap Box, Fling Flyer, and Race Car Design badges.  Reserve yours today HERE.  Kits can be checked out for 1 month.

Badge-in-a-Box Treasure Valley - Going Fast!
Badge-in-a-Box is still taking registrations.  These are designed for Juniors to complete a Mechanical Engineering Design.  We have Paddle Boat, Balloon Car, and Crane design challenge boxes available.  Please email mhonea@girlscouts-ssc.org with your troop information and box preference if you have one.  Please indicate if you are a rural or local troop.  There is a limited supply so please act fast.  Badge-in-a-Box will be available for pick up January 10th and will be shipped out to rural troops at that time.
 
Badges are not included in the box.  Troops that receive a box are required to fill out and return an included survey before purchasing the badge.

Boise Watershed Activities for the Whole Family!
Our partners at the Boise Watershed offer amazing free activities year round for families to attend.  
Check out these:

There are many more activities (Home School days, Friday Night Earthworks for adults, Watershed Exploration Series, and more) on their calendar.
 GSSSC Opportunities 
NEW 4 Hours 4 Her Promise Program
P arents and other family members can take an active role in supporting your Girl Scout's experience.
What Can a Four-Hour Promise Really Do?
  • The Four Hours, For Her Promise is an open door to participation for parents and family members.
  • It can build a solid support base and strengthen a girl's chances of longevity with the troop.
  • You'll witness the positive effect your participation has on the troop and your daughter.
  • Your troop can accomplish so much more with just a little help!
  • Communication between you and other troop families significantly increases.
  • You build future volunteers as children witness parent volunteerism first-hand.

Girls can earn GSSSC's 4Her patch for four hours a parent/guardian volunteers with her troop, to wear on the back of her sash or vest. Volunteer approval process must be followed where applicable. Girls will be issued their patch after the completion of adult's 4 hours. Adults are also eligible for other council recognition as well.  For more information or the registration form, contact customercare@girlscouts-ssc.org or click HERE.

Girl Scout Family Events with Boise State Women's Basketball 

Girl Scouts of all ages, and their families, join us as we cheer on the our BSU Women's Basketball team.  Girls in uniform will be allowed into the games for FREE.  We also have "Family" of Four passes available at our Boise Council office.  "Family" passes can be used by troops, following the adult/child ratios.  These are not drop off events.  Parents/Guardians or Troop Leaders must be present. 

February 2 - National Girls and Women in Sports Day - FREE face painting
February 16 - Cancer Survivor Recognition - FREE pink Bronco t-shirt to the first 500 in attendance
March 4 - Senior Night - Post game autographs

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Annual Conference and Teen Conference
SAVE THE DATE -  Silver Sage Annual Conference and Business Meeting -  April 26-27, 2019 with new venue! Details to follow.

Back by popular demand - Teen Conference - The Teen Advisory Council (TAC) are planning a great conference for girls 8th grade and older.  We must have volunteers to make this happen. Contact customercare@girlscouts-ssc.org with Older Girl Summit in subject line.

 
Recruitment needs your help!
If you volunteer at a school or are part of the school PTA/PTO, and can help us gain easier access to distributing fliers, or you can help us promote Girl Scouts in the class rooms, etc., please email us at customercare@girlscouts-ssc.org . We would love to hear from you!
Annual Conference - April 26th and 27th
S
ave the date for our Annual Conference, including Friday Night Social, enrichment workshops, great guest speakers, volunteer awards and so much more!  Watch for registration to open near the 1st of March.

VTK & Program Delivery Training
In this training we will demonstrate how to navigate the VTK, learning how to use it to plan meetings, manage your troop, keep records, re-register your girls, etc. We will also discuss the badges and Journey programs, how to use them, make them girl-led, and more! Next Training:   

Community Resource Guide
So, your troop has decided they want to go horseback riding, meet a veterinarian, or interview an environmentalist, be sure to check out our Community Program Partner Resource Guide!  There you will find these and so many more partners that are here to support your troop! 
If you have a story or community partner that you would like to share, please email us at
program@girlscouts-ssc.org.