September 2018
Greetings!

We are GIRL SCOUT STRONG and gearing up for the BEST.GIRL. SCOUT. YEAR. EVER! We're actively recruiting the best superheroes in the world - girls! Throughout the Council, girls are proudly wearing their STEAM, Outdoor Adventures, Civic Engagement and Entrepreneurship superhero capes and looking forward to an exciting year ahead. Because of YOU and your support, we are developing new, innovative programs and opening up a world of opportunities for girls – THANK YOU!

It is Recruitment Season and we are in go-getter mode. On average, we are receiving 10-15 applications PER DAY from girls needing financial support to begin their own Girl Scouting journey. Your ongoing support adds to our Opportunity Fund, which provides funding for girls right here in your community and gives them the gift of a full Girl Scout experience. Through your support, you are standing with girls, filling their vests with leadership skills and lifelong memories, and advocating for their growth and development as future leaders - we can’t thank you enough!

In addition to providing financial assistance to girls in need, donors like you have made it possible to break ground this month on a great big, exciting project at Camp Prairie Schooner - the new Aquatics Center and All-Season Shower House ! Thank you to all of you who made a gift to our capital campaign! Stay up-to-date on the Aquatics Center progress and know that, BECAUSE OF YOU, next summer will be filled with aquatics adventures for so many girls – thank you for your support!
NEW G.I.R.L. Events
G.I.R.L.s (Go-getters, Innovators, Risk-takers, Leaders) save the day at NEW G.I.R.L. Events! Swinging in to change the world, girls all over our Council are learning what they can experience as a brand new Girl Scout! Plus - they earn their very first fun patch by getting all four of their superhero stamps in the activity passport. What a cool way to start off the best GS year ever!

Aquatics Center Groundbreaking
DIG IN! New, exciting things are happening at Camp Prairie Schooner as the Aquatics Center project is officially underway. On September 7, we broke ground on this ambitious, new facility that shows the true power of donors working together for girls. IT'S NOT TOO LATE! You can still leave your legacy on the new Aquatics Center pool deck by purchasing a paver or locker/cubby.

THANK YOU, SUPPORTERS!
Every gift had an impact on achieving this ambitious goal for girls and we thank you! Listed below are lead donors who helped make the new Aquatics Center and All-Seasons Shower House possible. THANK YOU for helping us give girls the world class facilities they deserve!
o   The Sunderland Foundation
o   Hall Family Foundation
o   The Edward G. and Kathryn E. Mader
Foundation
o   Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation
o   The Sosland Foundation
o   Vickie Trott
o   Dr. and Mrs. William A. Reed, in honor of
Emily Reed
o   Centric Projects
o   Matt Ralston
o   Feist Charitable Foundation
o   Kathleen and Steve Hermes
Connect with Girl Scouts by getting involved! To get learn more, or to get notifications of episodic volunteer opportunities in the future, email  VPennington@gsksmo.org ! 

  • ONGOING - Join us on LinkedIn!
  • ONGOING - Administrative Assistance
  • The Philanthropy Department is in need of volunteers to help with ongoing administrative projects at our KC office. Give as many hours as you'd like! Contact Virginia Pennington at vpennington@gsksmo.org.
  • NOW - October - Be GS Strong with a FREE Yard Sign!
  • Show your GS pride with a yard sign! These signs will help us recruit new Girl Scouts and show them they have a strong community of support. Contact prdept@gsksmo.org to get yours.
  • October 18-21 - Junior League Holiday Mart - Bartle Hall
  • The Junior League of Kansas City, MO has chosen our Outreach Program to support with a financial gift of $3,500 and volunteer hours! Get your holiday shopping done at Holiday Mart and support the Outreach Program!
  • November 3 & 11 - Founder's Day Events
  • We are seeking volunteers to help with our Founder's Day service event at GSKSMO Council headquarters. You can volunteer one or both days, each has a 2-4 hour commitment. Interested? Contact JoeyWhite@gsksmo.org 
Power of 52 Challenge encourages everyone to give an average of 1 hour per week for 52 weeks (that's 1 year!). This challenge focuses on engaging new volunteers in short-term volunteer experiences (ie: events, troop projects, translation needs, and more). EVERYONE is welcome to engage and help us spread the POWER of what it means to be a Girl Scout Volunteer! There will be swag, a place to build & deepen friendships and a social media share campaign.

Start the GS Year Off Right! Our shop is stocked with everything YOU need to have an awesome GS year. Whether you're a proud alum, Girl Scout parent or supporter, there's something for you in our Girl Scout Shop. Check out some of our new items!


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8383 Blue Parkway Dr., Kansas City, MO 64133
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