GSSSC Offices & Store

Store Hours
The Girl Scouts Leadership Center is open Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM.  The store is also open late on Thursdays until 7:00PM and on the second Saturday of each month 10:00AM-2:00PM.
Upcoming Closures: The store will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1 and 2, for inventory.
Memories
Cherish your Girl Scout memories! The Girl Scout Memory Book lists all badges, Journeys, and highest awards currently available in a fun journal format for girls to customize and make their own. It also includes space for Girl Scouts to write or draw about their favorite camp and service project memories, and to set goals for the Cookie Program and Fall Product Program. A fun resource for girls, troops and leaders. There is a separate book for each level. Only  $4.95 each. See them here .
Camp Tee Shirts & Hoodies
We were lucky enough to find some of our collectible camp tee shirts! Sizes and quantities are limited, so please shop early. The blue 2018 super hero shirts are $5.00 and the green 2019 adventure shirts are $8.00. Shop here for tees. Camp hoodies are available, too. Shop here for hoodies.
Please Shop Local
Your purchases from our council's retail store (in person, by e-mail and online) help support everything we do. Visit our retail store at 8948 W. Barnes Street in Boise or shop online  here.
 
Idaho Women 100 
Think  ahead to 2020 and be part of the Idaho Women 100, which commemorates the national centennial of women's right to vote in the United States. Developed by a non-partisan coalition of Idaho arts, history, cultural and education organizations, Idaho Women 100 advances and celebrates women's leadership throughout our state. 
Did you know that women in Idaho have had the right to vote since 1896, 24 years before the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution? 
  How can Girl Scouts be involved in Idaho Women 100? Since Girl Scouts foundation in 1912 by our visionary founder Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts have been leaders in opportunity for girls and women. For Idaho Women 100, we are invited to create events, presentations and programs celebrating 100 years of women and girl's contributions to political, cultural, economic, academic, social and other fields. To find out how to get involved, click here. 
A Non-profit with a  Mission
The Idaho Internet Crimes Against
Children Coalition is a community-based non- profit  organization made up of community volunteers, dedicated to Statewide
community awareness, education, and prevention of Internet victimization of children by child predators.
Are you a troop leader or parent volunteer that wants to have our coalition come present  internet   safety   to your
kids to help earn their Cyber Security badges? Visit our "Contact Us" portion of our  website  here.
Every Girl Scout that participates in
our coalition's presentations will also a earn a Free IICACC Online Safety Fun Patch!!!
Link your "Amazon Smiles" Account!
It's super easy to do and doesn't cost anything.  Go to smile.amazon.com to sign up.  When prompted for a charity you would like to benefit, choose Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council Inc. (EIN: #82-0259644).  Now you can shop and support Girl Scouts at the same time!  When you want to shop, be sure to log into smile.amazon.com.
Sign up for the Fred Meyer Community Reward Program
Link your Fred Meyer Rewards card to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage, ID #Hr913. Click  here  and choose"Link Your Rewards Card now".  Follow the quick steps to create an account and you're on your way. 
Icon Corner: Asking for what you've earned
An alarming Glassdoor survey found that more than half of Americans don't negotiate their salaries. That means most people will continue working for the same pay, even as their value to the workplace and their experience increases. How can you teach your kids not to be afraid of asking for a raise?
Do some online research on how to ask for and negotiate raises. Then, share what you find with your kids. Set a negotiation time in the future and challenge them to come up with reasons why they deserve a raise in their allowance or chores. Lastly, conduct the negotiation with them as if you were an employer and make a decision on whether to bump up their allowance. You might be paying them more for the same chores, but they'll have learned a lesson that will make them money for years to come.
Also check out the "Investing in My Future" Patch  Program! 
If you have a story or community partner that you would like to share, please email us at
[email protected].

November 2019
Treasure Valley
Fall Product!
Introducing 2 cool NEW incentives for Fall Product! No need to enter, send in, or submit info- participation and achievements will be calculated after the contest closes November 8th.
  1. All NEW Girl Scout troops that participate in Fall Product Program 2019 and sell at least four snack products (nuts, candy, etc.) AND 4 magazine subscriptions (for entire troop) will be entered into a drawing to win $75 to be deposited into their troop funds.
  2. The Top Achiever located in each region (Twin Falls, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and 2 in the Treasure Valley)  will win $75 to be deposited into their troop funds. Every Fall Product sale gets you one step closer to the winning prize!
Contest ends on November 8, 2019
Fall Renewal
Your Next Step, Powered by Girl Scouts! With new badges, new journeys, new discoveries -- What path will you choose next year? With new programs in outdoor adventure and STEM and the promise of dozens of new skills to learn and awards to earn, at Girl Scouts the trail is yours to blaze! Renew today for another year of awesome!
Warm Hearts, Toasty Toes is BACK! 
Icon Credit Union and GSSSC are back at it and have set a goal to provide 10,000 socks to cold toes in the Treasure Valley. Girl Scout Troops are invited to set goals and get creative to collect new, unworn socks. Icon Credit Union will hold a kick-off information night on November 7 from 6 - 8 pm. Pizza and fun provided! Let us know you will make it or want to participate by emailing  [email protected]
Super Saturday Treasure Valley November 16th 
Join us for an exciting day of fun, networking and camaraderie while you participate in learning opportunities that will enhance your skills and knowledge and assist you in building girls of courage, confidence and character. This event is a great chance for leaders to do something for themselves while still impacting their work with girls. Not a troop leader? No problem. This is a great event for any adult in Girl Scouts to receive enrichment training and learn something new. Cost is $5 per person, plus $5 if ordering lunch. This is an adult only event; no tag-a-longs please. Register here.
Final Call! Festival of Trees
There are still spots open for the Festival of Trees Family Day! We're looking for some more amazing troops and volunteers to host carnival games for festival attendees. 
When: Saturday, November 30
Time: 3 hour shifts available from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm
Where: Boise Centre on the Grove
Learn more and sign up HERE
Already signed up? Details are coming soon for an informational meeting in the next couple weeks. 
Save the Date - Annual Conference
Annual Conference is an annual Silver Sage Council celebration, recognition, and business meeting.
Networking and mingling for adult volunteers and parents kicks off the fun on Friday evening. Saturday hosts a full day of workshops, guest speakers, and awards.  The event concludes with our annual business meeting.  Our bylaws require an annual meeting of the membership, (comprised of board members, nominating committee members, and council delegates) and is conducted in April every year.  All Girl Scouts of Silver Sage adult  members are invited to the events on Friday and Saturday.  
Volunteer Training
Cookie Training
December 9th - Boise, Girl Scouts Leadership Center
December 10th - Boise, Girl Scouts Leadership Center
December 11th - Nampa, Location to be announced
Holiday Babysitting & Gift Wrap Night with Troop 119
Need to do some holiday shopping, or just need a night out? Let us take care of the kids while you take the night off!!  Need some gifts wrapped? Let us take care of it! 
December 13, 2019
6:30 pm-11:00 pm
0-12 years
$10 per child
Babysitters are First Aid/CPR & Safe Sitter certified. For more information and to register, please click here
Letters to Santa, Macy's Believe Campaign
Macy's is known for creating and sharing joy throughout the holiday season through a 'Write a letter to Santa' campaign. For every letter to Santa dropped in the big red letterbox at any Macy's location, Macy's will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million, to grant life-changing wishes for children battling critical illnesses.
On December 6th, National Believe Day, Macy's wants troops to come at 4:45pm at the Macy's in Boise Towne Square to drop off any letters. For e very letter to Santa received on this day, Macy's will DOUBLE its donation to Make-A-Wish (to $2 per letter), up to an additional $1 million! During the drop-off, wear their uniforms! With your help, we can make each child's wish come true. 
Troop 119 Presents: Family Game Night & Gift Exchange
November 16, 2019 2:00 pm
Canyon Springs Christian Church 
1444 Cornell St, Middleton, ID 83644
For more details and to register, please click here
Private Theater Showing of Frozen 2
Regal Edwards Boise Stadium 22
November 23rd, 2019 9:45 am
7701 W Overland Road, Boise, ID 83709
Join SU 75 for a private showing of Disney's Frozen 2. This is NOT a drop off event.  Troops are responsible for their own ratios.  Limited 120 persons. To register or for more information, please call Melody at (208) 805-6859 or email [email protected].
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 submit a Gold Award Proposal Application. Registration is required for training.  
Next Gold Award Training:   November 11th,  December 9th 
Not in the Boise area?  Not a problem!  We have the ability to Skype girls into the training.
 
Girl Scout 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 th e Leap Box, Fling Flyer, and Race Car Design badges.  Reserve yours today HERE.   Kits can be checked out for 1 month.
Beakerz Science®
Beakerz Science® is an experiment-based science education company, bringing hands-on and fun-filled lessons to your students.
We offer science classes for groups and programs, as well as out on-site preschool and after-school classes throughout the Treasure Valley.
We also offer Beakerz Science
® Kits, which include out hands-on activities and experiments along with video lessons and quizzes through our virtual classroom.  For more information, visit www.beakerzscience.com
Engineering for Kids
Our partners at Engineering for Kids are offering workshops that include Electrical Engineering: Circuit Bug, Mechanical Engineering: Ball Maze and Aerospace Engineering: Bottle Rocket.  For complete information, click  HERE 
 
Harlem Globetrotters
Come on out to see the World Famous Original Harlem Globetrotters in Nampa on November 11th! Each ticket comes with a patch for the Girl Scout (sent post event) and a pregame meet and greet with a female Globetrotter. Deadline to buy tickets for this exciting event is November 1st. All ticket sales are through the Harlem Globetrotters website .
Honor Your Favorite Courageous Woman!
Submit your favorite courageous, inspirational, or famous Girl Scout. Her name may be chosen as a cabin name at Camp Alice Pittenger's new Courageous Village. See website for more info.