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2019 Cookie Program
The 2019 cookie season is fast approaching. Did you know that when a girl participates in the cookie program she is learning 5 essential skills? Goal-Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills and Business Ethics!
Cookie pre-sales begin January 11
Cookie Rally
Save the date, January 10 (4:30-8:00) for another great kick-off event at Circustrix. Invite a friend that may be interested in joining Girl Scouts! Show her all the fun! Register
HERE. Space is limited, so don't wait!
Girl Scout Gold Award Training
Gold Award Trainings are open to all girls, 9th grade and older, parents, and advisors, 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. Registraion is required for training. Not in the Boise area? Not a problem! We have the ability to Skype girls into the training.
Girl Scout Property Use
Troop Leaders and families, did you know that you can use our properties in the off seasons. Also starting May 1 -12 if you want to come up to camp to do some service projects to get camp ready for summer give us a call, we would love to have your help.
We also have Friendship Square, where you can reserve for the day or stay the night. What a great location for hikes in the foothills, play in the park, work on badges and Journeys or kick back and relax while watching a movie on the big screen TV.
Then there is also Camp Ta-Man-A-Wis that can be used from June 1, 2019 through September 15, 2019 (when camp is not in session). What a great place to go for a weekend camping trip to test your skills in the wilderness. Call now for pricing and to book your time.
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unds from renting our properties goes right back into those properties for maintenance and improvements to keep them nice and to continually improve them for future use.
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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:
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!
NEW Partner - James Castle House is open Thursday-Saturday from 11Am to 6PM.
James Castle is one of the most unlikely and enigmatic American artists of the twentieth century. He was born in Garden Valley and lived in Star Idaho before moving to the Boise house in 1931. Castle was born deaf and from an early age displayed a great love for drawing. The James Castle House is free to all visitors. Join them for drop in talks and tours every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 12PM. In addition to public tours, they offer custom workshops and specialized tours for troops. Contact them at 208-336-6610 or visit there website at
HERE
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 Cookie Goodies!
You can get ready for cookie time with some new cookie swag! We have brand new hoodies, t-shirts, fun patches and jewelry to wear. We also have a full selection of cookie booth sales tools like tablecloths, money bags, banners and signs. Shop early for the best selection.
Please shop local. Your purchases from our council's retail store and web site help support everything we do. See us at our retail store at 8948 W. Barnes Street in Boise or shop online HERE.
Winter Store Hours
Starting in January, the store will be open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with extended hours on Thursdays 7:00 pm. We will also be open on the second Saturday of each month 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The store will be closing at noon on Thursday, January 10, to bring a mobile shop to the Cookie Rally in Nampa.
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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
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Don't live in Boise? Check with your local City Council to see how you can participate there.
February 15, 2019
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.
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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!
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January 2019
Treasure Valley
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Happy New Years!
It's a little less than a week until the new year roles around. According to research, more than 90% of New Year's resolutions will be broken within the first two weeks.
But, as Girl Scouts, we know that when we set realistic goals that are important to us, nothing can stop us from making our dreams a reality. So here are 7 fun and empowering goals for 2019 that everyone can get behind.
- Get healthy and active
- Be smarter with resources
- Get outdoors
- Learn a new skill
- Spend more time as family
- Help others
- As a family, practice the Girl Scout Promise and Law daily!
Happy New Years!
Jeannie Pattan
Director of Program and Membership
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2019 Camp Guide Coming to Mailboxes Soon!
Watch you mailbox for the 2019 camp guide. They will be arriving around the first week of January. 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? Registration opens January 15 and some sessions fill quickly. The camp guide and registration will be available
HERE.
Craters of the Moon Snowshoe Walk
Girl Scouts ages 10 and up, are invited to join Craters of the Moon National Monument for a beautiful winter snowshoe walk! The class will start at 8:45am at the visitor center beginning with a 30-minute-long classroom session followed by a 2-mile-long, moderately strenuous snowshoe hike. Craters of the Moon is at an elevation of 5,955 feet and gets more snow then the surrounding areas. To enjoy this hike to its fullest potential, it is important to dress for the snow including snow boots, warm socks, snow pants, warm layers, hats, gloves, sunglasses and water-proof layers. Please bring a daypack to carry personal items such as snacks, extra clothes, sunscreen, lip balm and cameras. Snowshoes are provided at this event free of charge.
This is not a drop-off event; all Girl Scouts must have an adult actively participating in the snowshoeing with them. Registration closes on January 11th. All adults and girls must register for this event and space is limited. Register HERE
Bogus Basin Snow School - February 23
Join Bogus Basin Snow School for a day of family fun! We welcome all family units, friends, and individuals who would like to explore the Boise National Forest on snowshoes and learn about mountain snow, ecology, and play some games. Participants will be led by trained Snow School volunteers. Along the way you might dig a snow pit and explore the snow pack, check out the Snow School igloo, follow mysterious animal tracks, build your own snow shelter, belly slide, and much more.
Activity fee is $5/participant fee which will be paid at the Nordic Center upon arrival. Cookie Dough use and financial assistance is not available for this event.
This is not a drop off event. All Girl Scouts must have an adult actively participating in snowshoeing activities. Adults attending do not need to be registered / background checked. Register
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.
Cookies with the Camp Director
Hey, Girl Scout families, did you know that Girl Scouts of Silver Sage has a new Camp Director? Olive Poulsen is a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts and a Gold Award recipient. She loves camp songs, backpacking, outdoor cooking and teaching about ecology. She is very passionate about creating and delivering meaningful camp programming and comes to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage from a small non-profit summer camp in the Eastern Sierra. We invite all returning and prospective campers and their families to join us either at our Boise office or out in the regional areas to meet our new Camp Director, ask questions and learn more about our fantastic camp programs for this upcoming summer! Please register for a date
Boise Office-
Tuesday January 15th, 2019- 6pm to 8pm
Wednesday February 6th, 2019- 5:30 to 7:30pm
Thursday February 28th, 2019- 6pm to 8pm
Summer Camp Panel
Friday January 11th, 2019- 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Girls, do you love camp? Have a pizza party with the Camp Director and discuss the future of summer camp! Share what makes camp special, your favorite traditions, and activities you want to see at camp in the future. At this special girl panel event, all returning and prospective campers 4th grade and up are invited to participate in activities, discussions and open space planning to get their voices heard about the future of camp. This is a 100% girl led event, allowing the girls to express themselves and their ideas freely. To register for this event, please click
HERE. Spaces for this event are limited.
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VR Tech Lounge Workshop February - 2nd
Girl Scouts of all ages, join the VR Tech Lounge on an exciting virtual experience to Mars! Buzz Aldrin wants to be remembered for more than just "kicking up moon dust." He wants his legacy to include laying the groundwork for a permanent human settlement on Mars, and he has a plan. As NASA prepares to send the first humans to Mars, 8i and Time Inc's LIFE VR have collaborated with the celebrated astronaut and historical icon to create a one of a kind virtual reality experience. Dr. Aldrin is an American astronaut best known for piloting the Lunar Module on the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, and one of the first men to set foot on the moon. While it was a historic achievement, he wants his legacy to include laying the groundwork for a permanent human settlement on Mars, and he has a plan.
Through this virtual experience girls will travel through space to the planet Mars and see the vision that Dr. Aldrin has for colonizing the red planet. Girls who attend will receive a fun participation patch. Click
HERE For a look into how this experience was created. Register
HERE.
More Amazing STEM Opportunities
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.
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NEW 4 Hours 4 Her Promise Program
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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.
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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.
January 12 - Girl Scout Day - FREE face painting for kids. BSU Girl Scout patch for all Girl Scouts
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.
Invite a Friend -
Get $50 to Shop in our Silver Sage Store
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very day, as a Girl Scout volunteer, you help girls become tomorrow's leaders.
Beginning December 1, you can double that impact by inviting a friend to join you on this life-changing adventure. Not only will you be giving girls another mentor they can depend on to help them find their spark, but you AND your friend, also receive a fun prize!
Here's how it works:
- Invite a friend to start a new Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, or Junior troop.
- Tell us you recruited a new troop leader* by following the directions in the Terms and Conditions between Dec. 1, 2018 - Jan. 15, 2019
- Once your recruit is verified as a new troop leader one (1) $50 Girl Scout Silver Sage shop coupon will be emailed to both you and the new recruited leader.
* Only valid for 1 new leader per new troop
Terms and conditions:
- This promotion shall start at 12:00 am on December 1, 2018 and end January 15, 2019 at 11:59 pm.
- You must be a 2018-2019 GSSSC adult member to participate as a "recruiter".
- You must email the name (first and last name), contact information (email and tel#) and zip code of the newly recruited leader to customercare@girlscouts-ssc.org. Write "2019 - Invite a Friend" in the subject line of your email.
- Promotion only applies to 1 new troop leader per newly formed troop. There is no max of how many new troop leaders you can recruit to start new troops.
- The new volunteer must complete onboarding steps (complete adult membership registration and submit background check) and receive his/her new troop number by Jan 31st to qualify.
- Coupon may only be used at the Girl Scouts Silver Sage store and must be used by March 31st, 2019.
Fun, Friends and Cookies
Girl Scouts is worth sharing and Cookie time is a great time to share all the fun you are having with other girls! Invite new girls and adults to join Girl Scouts, take their information and pass it onto your leader. If your troop gets at least 10 new girls and adults' contacts, each girl participating in the cookie program will receive a FREE fun patch and your troop could win a Troop Pizza Party!
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
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