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April 22, 2019 -
How Will You Thank Your Leaders?
April 22nd is Volunteer Appreciation Day. Our leaders give an unbelievable amount of hours to help provide the Girl Scout Experience for our girls. Here are some ways you can say "Thank You!".
- Tell them in person. Having it come directly from you will be the sweetest gift!
- Make something for them. Break out your craft supplies to create a scrapbook, paint a picture or frame a memento of a time you spent with that volunteer.
- Recognize their hard work in your meeting this month! Surprise your volunteer by sharing about their dedication to Girl Scouts in front of your group.
- Give them a small token of your appreciation. Whether it's a gift card for a cup of coffee or their favorite candy bar, they will appreciate that you thought about them!
- Make a sign to hang on their door that says "A great volunteer lives here!" Let all the girls sign their names.
- Make a donation in their honor. Girl Scout leaders dedicate so much of their time and energy to build girls of courage, confidence and character. Help their efforts by donating to Girl Scouts of Silver Sage.
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Thank You for Another Amazing Cookie Season!
Rewards and Cookie Dough will be sent to Service Units in mid-April. To receive rewards, girls must have a current membership and have their cookie debt paid.
How will you celebrate with the girls? We love to receive photos of cookie celebrations!
Each year, we like to recognize our graduating Girl Scouts. This includes a card and gift. If you have girls graduating, please check their grade on your roster to make sure it states they are in 12th grade. If they are not currently registered, or have 12th grade in their records, they will be missed. Need assistance? 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.
Fit & Fun - Junior Staying Fit Badge Workshop
April 6, 2019 - 2:00-4:00pm
Kaia FIT - Boise
3415 N Cole Road, #104
Join Troop 28 as they present a workshop on goal setting and tracking, cross-training, yoga, wellness strategies, nutrition tips and training by fitness pros.
This workshop is for 4th and 5th grade girls.
Cost is $20 (cookie dough is accepted) Space is limited and registration is required. Please contact
BOISETROOP28@GMAIL.COM
to register.
Me & My Guy Dance
April 20, 2019 - 6:30 - 9:00pm
Canyon Springs Church
1444 Cornell St. Middleton
GS Troop 119 would like to invite all Girl Scouts to join them for a fun night of dancing with the special guy in their lives. Cost is $20 per couple ($5 for each additional girl) Prepaid photos are also available.
SAVE THE DATE! Council Wide Bridging - May 4th
For the 1st time, we are planning a council wide Bridging Event. This event will be in the Treasure Valley on May 4th, (location and time TBD). This event will be for all Girl Scouts, families and friends. Your troop does not have to be Bridging to attend. What better way for the girls to see the growth in Girl Scouts. We will have a special celebration for Graduating Girl Scouts too.
To make this happen, we need volunteers for the planning committee and day of assistance. If interested, please contact
customercare@girlscouts-ssc.org and enter Council Wide Bridging in the subject line.
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Idaho Gives is a 24-hour, online day of statewide giving. During this day, people from all over Idaho come together to support local non-profits. Once again, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will honor this special day by giving back! Troops are invited to make hygiene care items that will be given to United Way for distribution to under-served individuals in our communities. Visit HERE
for more info.
Deadline to sign up to collect hygiene items is April 12, 2019.
Native Plan Network Citizen Science Opportunity
Saturday, April 27 1:00-5:00pm
Zamzows Eagle, 435 S Eagle Rd. #125, Eagle 83616
This is a hands on activity where YOU can help create bird habitat in the Treasure Valley and get lunch too! The Golden Eagle Audubon Society are teaming up with Zamzow's in Eagle to host a re-potting party. There are thousands of baby native seedlings ready to be potted in preparation for the Summer growing season.
Seedlings were germinated by local school and community groups and will be used for restoration projects this Fall - but they need to be in bigger pots! All materials and training provided & all ages are invited. Drop in for an hour or two or stay for the whole marathon. We will be working with sagebrush, bitterbrush, milkweed, and many more pollinator- and bird-friendly species. Local experts will be on hand to talk about wildlife friendly plantings, botany and plant care.
Plus free lunch provided by Zamzow's! Donations will be accepted with 100% going to the Treasure Valley Native Plant Network's effort to restore habitat in your neighborhood.
This is not a Girl Scout event. Parent/Guardian or troop leaders must be present.
Engineering for Kids - Engineering for a Cause 
Our partners at Engineering for Kids are offering workshops that benefit the Ronald McDonald House. These will include Electrical Engineering: Circuit Bug, Mechanical Engineering:Ball Maze and Aerospace Engineering: Bottle Rocket. For complete information, click
HERE
Needlepoint Classes
We have a community member that would like to share her passion and knowledge of needlepoint with the Girl Scouts. She will provide materials, teach basic stitches and girls can complete one or two projects. Contact Carol Stoddard
HERE
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Store News
We're excited to bring our traveling retail store to the Annual Conference for your shopping pleasure and convenience! However, we simply won't have room to bring our entire selection of uniforms, insignia, badges, sportswear and swag.
We invite you to shop with us before the conference and have your order available there for pickup. Orders placed and paid for by noon on Friday, April 26, will be packaged and waiting for you at the traveling store on Saturday. If you would like to use our easy Web store, simply choose the "Free Pick Up at Annual Conference" shipping option.
Staff will be traveling to Boise for the conference, they have agreed to pick up designated orders and meet at their respective offices on or after Monday, April 29, for order pickup. Select the appropriate shipping option and complete your order by noon on Friday, April 26, to have your items transported to Eastern Idaho.
If you prefer not to use our online shopping cart, you can e-mail us at
store@girlscouts-ssc.org with your order, telephone number and preferred pickup option, and we'll call you with your total and to get your credit card information.
We know that this is a very busy time for troops and volunteers, and we want to make sure you have everything you need. Please don't hesitate to e-mail us if you have any questions.
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Icon Corner: Yard Sale Time!
Learning how to be a successful salesperson is a key to lifetime prosperity. Have your child assist you with a yard sale. She can sell certain possessions that are no longer important in her life. Since she already knows the positive aspects of the items she'll sell, it will be easy for her to feel comfortable pointing out their attributes.
Not only will she earn money to save for the future, but she'll also become comfortable with the process of selling, which will yield untold dividends in the years to come.
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April 2019
Treasure Valley
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Nominations are Open! 2019 Scouting Stars
Call for Nominations-March 1-April 22
Deadline for all Nominations is April 22! Don't Miss Out!
Do you know A Girl Scouts that consistently demonstrates courage, confidence, and character? Is she a strong leader that exhibits grace and integrity? Does she serve her community well? If so, you know a SCOUTING STAR! Please click
HERE to nominate her for a Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Scouting Star award. If selected, she will be honored at a special luncheon attended by a large audience of community members and Girl Scout supporters on July 31 of this year. She must be able to attend the luncheon so please check with her and a parent or guardian before nominating her.
Troop Leaders, Parents, Family Friends, Teachers, Pastors, etc. are all welcome to nominate a girl!
Save Your Spot for Next Year! Early Bird Opens May 1
We completed cookie sales and now we are preparing for Early Bird registration. You might be asking, "What is Early Bird Registration?" or "Why should I participate in Early Bird Registration?"
Well...before the girls can continue their Girl Scout adventure they need to RENEW their membership.
Early Bird registration helps Troop Co-Leaders know whether girls will be back when school resumes and if there are openings in the troop. By asking parents and girls to participate in early bird registration, they get to secure their troop spot. This becomes especially important to prepare before back to school recruitment, where you'll get another influx of girls wanting to join troops.
Mark your calendar - Early Bird registration begins May 1 and ends June 15
. Current memberships expire September 30, 2019. Ask your troop leader for more details.
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Registration for Annual Conference Is Now OPEN!
April 26th and 27th
Parents, Leaders, Volunteers and Alum are all invited to a weekend of networking, creating new friendships, learning opportunities, guest speakers and celebrating our wonderful volunteers!
Friday April 26 - Wyndham Garden Boise Airport
Reception, Social, and Raffle Basket - Unleash Your Inner Girl Scout Power! Costumes Encouraged! Prizes for Least Recognizable, Best Duo or Group, Most Original, Is That Really Even a Costume, Best Thrown Together, Most Authentic and Best Over All.
Saturday April 27 - Wyndham Garden Boise Airport
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Guest Speaker Megan Bryant
Annual Business Meeting 2:45PM - 4:30PM
This serves as OFFICIAL NOTICE of the Annual Business Meeting of Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council on April 27, 2019, @ 3:00 p.m. at the Wyndham Garden Boise Airport in Boise, ID
Delegates and Voting Members of the Council will receive a Delegate Notebook (via email) with details of the Annual Business Meeting.
- Vote on proposed changes to By-Laws
- Election and Installation of Board Members
- "State of the Council" by CEO, Pat Pyke, and Board Chair, Holli Woodings
Followed by luncheon and award recognitions. Stay for lunch to celebrate the hard work of volunteers across the council area!
$200 Lifetime Membership Special! Don't Miss this Deal!
To show appreciation for longstanding dedication to the Girl Scout Movement, throughout April 2019 GSUSA is inviting adults with 10 or more years of service as Girl Scout volunteers to purchase a lifetime membership at the discounted rate of $200. The offer is only good during the month of April 2019.
Adults may access the discounted rate by logging into MyGS and renewing their membership in April 2019. At checkout, select the $200 promotion.
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Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Teen Conference
Back by popular demand -
Teen Conference - The Teen Advisory Council (TAC) are planning a great conference for girls 8th grade and older. Girls will meet new friends, attend fun and educational workshops, share lunch with an inspirational guest speaker and so much more!
Registration is open! Click HERE for full details and to register.
Registration closes April 15 and a minimum of 25 girls must be met.
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Join In On the Camp Fun!
Archery, campfires, and nature hikes, oh my! There is a world of fun for your Girl Scout this summer at our two amazing summer camp. Girls will make new friends, step into their challenge zone, meet counselors from around the world (including South Africa, Poland and the Netherlands) and gain independence. Our all girl camps allow girls to express themselves, be silly, and try new things in a safe environment! Don't miss out on the fun, registration is open now!
More information about camp and how to register can be found
HERE.
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.
Camperships
Every girl dreams of going to summer camp, but many cannot afford it. This year, you can help make a girl's dream come true by providing a camp scholarship for a Girl Scout in our council area.
Registration for summer camp is open and girls are looking forward to approval of their scholarship applications. Give online at
www.girlscouts-ssc.org.
If your girl needs financial assistance to make her summer camp dreams come true- let us know! Need-based camperships are still being accepted.
Looking for Camp Counselors, Nurses and Cooks!
If you or someone you know is 18 or older and is looking for a meaningful summer job, consider applying to Girl Scout Camp! We are still searching for a camp nurse for both camps, kitchen staff at Camp Alice Pittenger and counselors/lifeguards at both camps. Join us for a summer you will never forget!
Camp Care Packs & Sweatshirts
Going to camp this summer? Order your camp care packages and sweatshirts at our Girl Scout store! Your Girl Scout will be delighted with her special care package and sweatshirt during her stay at our outstanding summer camps. We will be taking orders until May 25th.
More Amazing Outdoor Adventures!
Last Call for Girl Scout Destinations!
Has your daughters summer plans changed and she now has an empty summer? It's not too late to apply for a few Destinations. These can include:
- Archaeology & Culture: Uncovering the Mysteries of Colorado's Pueblo Communities
- Scuba & Sea Turtle Adventure Session 4
- Costa Rica & Panama Service Challenge Session 3
- Rainforest, River & Reef
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STEM Exploration Day
Girl Scouts of all ages and their friends are invited to an afternoon of STEMtastic fun! Participants will be able to visit over 20 booth shosted by community organizations with fun hands-on activities and demonstrations. Girls will receive a draw-string backpack and the 2019 STEM Day Patch.
For more information or to register, please click HERE
More Amazing 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 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.
Fun STEM Opportunities in the Community
(These are not Girl Scout events and parents/guardians or troop leaders must be present)
ScentsyCon - May 3rd 5:00-8:00pm
Scentsy Con is a community event with the goal of getting the young people in our community excited about technology. For more information, click
HERE.
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.
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Idaho Out-of-School Network 6th Annual Statewide Summit - Seeking Breakout Presenters and Youth Speakers 
ION's 6th Annual Power Up Summit will be held September 9th and 10th, 2019 in Boise. They are currently requesting proposals for breakout sessions on both days that cover the following topics: Experiences, Youth Development, Social and Emotional Learning, Prevention, Leadership, STEM. The RFP will close Friday, March 22, 2019.
They are also seeking youth speakers to share how they have been positively impacted through participating in out-of-school programs. Youth speakers will present during lunch on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. The application will close Tuesday, April 30, 2019.
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