...that October 11th is International Day of the Girl?
Since 2012, October 11th has been marked as the International Day of the Girl.
The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. This year's theme is "With Her: A Skilled GirlForce". To read more from the UN,
click here!
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Fall Store Store Hours
For your convenience, we're expanding our store hours for Fall!
We will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will also be open on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!
Traveling Store
October 15th: Mountain Home
We're excited to bring a mobile shop to the  American Legion Hall at 515 E. 2nd South in Mountain Home. The shop will be there on Monday, October 15th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We will be able to accept cash, credit cards, checks and Cookie Dough for payment.
As much as we'd like to, we aren't able to pack up the entire store to bring with us. We can bring only a sampling of the items we carry. So, to make sure you get exactly what you need (the right size vest, the correct troop numbers, etc.), please plan to place an order in advance of our visit. Orders must be placed and paid for by 10:00 a.m. on Monday morning, October 15th.
Shop Silver Sage
Did you know that proceeds from your purchases from our council's retail store and Web site help support everything we do?
You can shop online or in person at our store. Our Web platform lets you have items shipped directly to you or have them ready for you to pick up in our store. In addition to uniforms, guides, insignia and earned awards, we stock fun patches and an array of GS swag for girls and adults.
Free Bag with Starter Kit
If you're just starting out in Girl Scouts - or moving up to the next level - get all the basics in a Starter Kit. Kits include the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting, official uniform of your choice (vest, tunic or sash), flag patch, council ID set, membership pins, insignia tab and troop numbers. Plus, you'll get a free Girl Scout drawstring bag with your kit! Available for all program age levels. Prices vary. See store associate for details.
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Volunteer Training
Whether this is your first year as a volunteer or your 4th or maybe a
 parent that would like to learn how to support their daughters experience, we have learning opportunities for you. From the Venture Out! online adventure that lets volunteers explore different ways of taking girls outside in Girl Scouts, to Volunteer University online mini trainings on subject like Take Action, Highest Awards, Traditions, 5 Star Troop Award and so much more. Find them all
HERE.
Need GS 102 Training?
Click a date below to learn more and to register:
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! Click a date below to register:
Super Saturdays 
We will offer a Saturday full of workshops, trainings, networking and fun for our volunteers.
Please save the date for which option works best for you:
Pocatello: November 3
Twin Falls: November 17
Boise: December 8
Watch Program Chat and our council calendar for more information.
2nd Annual Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Red Cross Blood Drive
October 26 12pm-5:30pm
8948 W Barnes St, Boise, ID 83709
Sponsor Code: SilverSage
We are excited to partner with the American Red Cross on October 26th for our 2nd annual blood drive. We'll be working together to give back to the community in a truly life changing way since each donation we collect can save up to three lives. Please join our lifesaving mission and
schedule an appointment today!
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!
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G.I.R.L 2020 G-Team
On October 19th make sure to check Girl Scout social media to look for applications for being on the planning team for the national Girl Scout conference in 2020!
Click here for highlights from the last convention in 2017.
Girl Scout Travel
You can experience all that our country has to
 offer, whether you're "blasting off" at space camp in Alabama, taking in a Broadway show in New York City, or visiting the birthplace of Girl Scouts' founder, Juliette Gordon Low, in Savannah, Georgia. And you can plan even bigger adventures around the world, traveling with other Girl Scouts who share your love of adventure. If your troop is planning a trip this year, check out the new
Girl Scout Guide to U.S. Travel. Once you've explored the country, consider going international! The
Girl Scout Global Travel Toolkit can help you get where you want to go.
For girls 11 and older, that want the ultimate adventure on their own, Destinations are the way to go! With a ton of different trips, there's something for everyone! Applications open in September, but check out the opportunities now
HERE!
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Icon Corner:
Saving on Halloween
The holidays can be expensive, so startsaving early by being thrifty for Halloween. Be
Halloween! prepared for those unexpected end-of-year expenses through reducing your spending this October.
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October 2018
Treasure Valley
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Happy Birthday, Juliette Gordon Low!
Who was Juliette Gordon Low?
October 31st to most of us means candy, costumes, decorations, and spooky tales all in celebration of Halloween. To Girl Scouts though, this is also our day to celebrate the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low's, birthday.
In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low (1860-1927) founded Girl Scouts of the USA, an organization that today serves millions of girl members and alumnae, and reflects the arc of her remarkable life.
A believer in the potential of all girls and the importance of fostering their individual growth, character, and self-sufficiency, Juliette is credited with establishing and nurturing a global movement that has changed the world.
With your troop, or on your own, take some time this October to learn more about "Daisy". Pick 3 things below to do and then stop by our office to purchase a Juliette Low patch (
or order online) in celebration.
- Read about Juliette Gordon Low. When and where was she born? Why was Daisy her nickname?
- Learn about Girl Scout's Own ceremonies and with your troop and hold one.
- Make homemade paper dolls like Juliette did with a friend and exchange them with one another.
- Juliette loved theater. Her favorite pastime was writing and starring in plays or skits. Create a skit and act it out.
- Write a poem or compose a song about Juliette. Read your poem or sing your song to other Girl Scouts.
- Daisy enjoyed painting, sculpting, drawing and designing. Create an art project and hold an exhibit to share Girl Scouting with others.
- Hold a birthday party in honor of "Daisy". Invite others to attend.
- Juliette learned sign language. Why? Learn the Girl Scout Promise in sign language.
- Invite a girl, not already a Girl Scout, to visit a troop meeting and share the experience with her. Or have her check our calendar for a "Discover Girl Scouts" event happening all over our council area!
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These are just some of our upcoming activities. Make sure to checkout our
website for all upcoming opportunities.
Most activities allow both individual girls and/or troops to sign up! Financial assistance is available.
Click date for more information and registration.
October 19 Girl Scout Night at Boise State Football
October 20 Rock Climbing at Asana for Brownies and Older
October 24 Get the Scoop on Destinations for Cadettes and Older
January 3 Mechanical Marvels for Daisies & Brownies
January 4 Mechanical Marvels for Juniors and Cadettes
My Family Story Badge Workshop for Brownies
October 20 10:30am-12:30pm
Girl Scout Brownies, explore and discover what makes a family story. Activities will introduce you to how we tell the stories of our families while earning your My Family Story badge. Workshop fee of $10 includes supplies, snack and badge.
Rock Climbing for Brownies and Older
October 20 6:30pm-8:00am 
Girl Scouts Brownie and older, enjoy learning how to rock climb at Asana with your fellow Girl Scout friends.
Cost is $15 per Girl Scout which includes shoe rental.
Click here for more info and to register!
Get the Scoop on Girl Scout Destinations
October 24 6:30pm-7:30pm 
Boise Council Office
Want to find out about travel opportunities as an individual Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador? Join us for a scoop of ice cream and get the ""scoop"" on Girl Scout destinations! This info night is for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors and their parents/guardians. The application process begins this fall. Come find out about these life changing Girl Scout travel opportunities so
you can be ready to apply!
Click here to register!
Not in the Treasure Valley? No problem! Join us on Skype. Registration still required.
Pinewood Derby
November 3 at 2pm
Hosted by Troop 28, this Pinewood Derby is sure to be a blast! Entry fee is $10 and is open to 1st-5th graders. To register and for more information, email
boisetroop28@gmail.com
. To view the full flyer,
Discover Girl Scouts 
Know someone interested in joining Girl Scouts? Check our calendar for "Discover Girl Scouts" events happening all over our council area. Interested parents and girls can attend one of these free events to learn more about the larges girl-led organization in the world!
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Flag Ceremonies
The Boise City Council would
 ke to have Girl Scout present flag ceremonies at their City Council Meetings. Your troop can participate once, or regularly. 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.
Girl Scout Night with Boise State Football
Root on Boise State football against Colorado State!
Friday, October 19
Ticket Cost: $25
Promo Code: GSCOUT
Click here to get more information and to buy tickets!
Boise Veterans Day Parade
Girl Scouts Needed! 
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to participate in the 2018 Veteran's Day parade. Show your support to the Veterans as you march with your troop. This year's parade theme, "A Special Salute to WWI Veterans - a war that changed the world".
Registration is required and managed through a volunteer.
Click here for the form or contact Trish at TraderTrish@gmail.com for registration form and more information.
Girls must be in uniform while participating in parades. This is not a drop off event. Girls must be with their troops. Juliettes can participate, but must still register through Trish and participate with parent/guardian.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Applications open until November 6 
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors young people in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Applications for 2019 awards are open through November 6, 2018 at http://spirit.prudential.com.
Top honorees earn monetary awards and all-expense-paid trips with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C. for the program's national recognition events. Qualifying honorees also receive the President's Volunteer Service Award, granted by the program on behalf of the White House.
Festival of Trees 
Girl Scout volunteers are needed to assist Saint Alphonsus Foundation with the "Game Room" on Family Day, November 24, at the Boise Festival of Trees. If your Girl Scouts are 12 years or older and enjoy leading games for children, they can join in the festival fun, get credit for community service hours, and a patch! Watch our calendar for more info.
WHTT 
Warm Hearts Toasty Toes is BACK! Stay tuned for information on sock goals, the kick-off party, and how your troop can get involved in this awesome community service project. By collecting more than 10,000 pairs of socks annually for the past 3 years, Girl Scouts are making a huge impact on our local community.
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
2. Click 'Link your Rewards Card Now', sign into your account or create a new one.
3. Link to Girl Scouts by searching our name or non-profit number (#HR913).
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FALL PRODUCT ONLINE SALES
To sell Fall Product Online and earn cool rewards and money for your troop, look for your email invite or self-register at girlscouts.qspgao.com/silversage.
2018 Fall Product Program Dates
- September 28-October 14, 2018: Fall Product Sales
- November 5-9, 2018: Fall Product Delivery
2019 Cookie Program Dates
- Early December 2018: Council-Led Training
- January 11-27, 2019: Pre-sales
- February 22-March 10, 2019: Booth Sales
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