...about the NEW badges and journeys for Girl Scouts?
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All offices will be closed on the following days:
- September 3 (All Day)
- September 14 (After 12pm)
Summer 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!
Shop Silver Sage
Make sure shop for your Back to Troop supplies, STEM experiments, as well as our fall collection!
Check out our selection in-store or
online
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Buy now and save later! When you make a
purchase of $75 or more in our store by October 17, 2018, you'll receive a $10 coupon to redeem on a purchase of $25 or more from November 1 to November 21, 2018.
In-store only. Some restrictions apply.
GS Cookie Dough Surprise Kits!
Have Cookie Dough sitting around your  house? Don't lose it, use it!
Send the store a completed
Cookie Dough Surprise Kit Form, any amount of Cookie Dough, and they will build your Girl Scout a surprise kit!
Kits are assembled based on the girl's age, interests listed on the form and the total amount of Cookie Dough sent in.
If using 2016 Cookie Dough (expiring on Sunday, September 30, 2018), it needs to be in the store by Friday, September 28, 2018.
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Save the Date!
Septoberfest - Back to Basics
September 28-30 
Camp Alice Pittenger (CAP)
Back by popular demand, Septoberfest!
Septoberfest is an adult volunteer rejuvenation and training weekend. If you are brand new to Girl Scouts or a long time alum; leader, co-leader, product manager, service unit team member, registered parent or any adult member, this is for you! Join other volunteers as we get the Girl Scout year started with some new ideas, training, tools, ideas and collaboration.
Registration is live!
Click here 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. If you would like to be part of the planning, or are interested in leading a workshop, please let us know at
[email protected]
2nd Annual Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Red Cross Blood Drive
October 26 12pm-5:30pm
8948 W Barnes St, Boise, ID 83709
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!
We Need a Truck, Can You Help?
GSSSC Property Department is needing a maintenance truck to be able to move equipment around the state. Due to the size of the equipment that has to be moved the council needs a ¾ ton to 1 ton pickup truck i.e. F250 or F350. Ideally we would like a newer tuck with a 5yr lease option, but would be willing to look at purchasing one 2010 or newer in very good to excellent shape. It needs to have a standard tow package. If you have a truck to sell/donate or have a connection to help us get into a lease/option please call Property Manager Eric Landaluce at 208-810-7245.
Thank you for your support!
Community Resource Guide
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!
Troops on Call 
Calling all troops or individual girls that want to serve their community. Our council offices quite often are contacted by public officials, assisted livings, other organizations, etc. for girls/troops to be able to do flag ceremonies, read books to the elderly, hand out refreshments and more. If your troop or daughter are interested in being a "Troop on Call", please contact
[email protected] and we will send you the form.
Volunteer Trainings
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:
Share Girl Scouts
Have friend who is interested in Girl Scouts?
Invite them to attend of our many "Discovery Girl Scouts"! All options can be found on our
online calendar
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Teen Advisory Committee
Girl Scouts 9th-12 grade, want to make a difference and have a voice for Girl Scout teens? The Teen Advisory Committee might be that answer! We are seeking new faces to join. Don't live in the Treasure Valley? Not a problem. We invite girls from all over the council to join through Skype! For more information or to receive an application, please contact
[email protected].
Adults, we are also looking for 2 Volunteer Approved adults to join this adventure.
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:
5 Tips for Raising Secure and Unspoiled Kids
As a parent, you want your kids to know you can provide them with all their needs, but you also don't want to raise spoiled children who feel entitled to their every whim.
Click here for five tips to help you raise secure and unspoiled kids.
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Treasure Valley September 2018
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A Message from the Director of Program & Membership
Camp Wrap Up
I can't believe another camp season has come to a close. It feels like the summer just started and the first campers were arriving at camp. I always say "Summer days are long, but the weeks are short!".
Every summer is a new beginning, not just for our campers, but for our staff. They make new memories, build new friendships, and develop new skills.
This summer brought 645 girls to our camps (with 63 of those being brand new to
 Girl Scouts to join in on the fun)! We had paddle boarding, overnight hikes, camp outs at new camp grounds, and horses at TAM! While the camps fall silent, and the singing is done, we will hold to our memories and some of the comments left behind from the campers.
What did you like about your camp experience? Here are some comments from camper evaluations:
- "Unplugged time with my girl."
- "That I can swim underwater with my eyes closed."
- "It is okay to be a little shy. It is easy to make new friends."
We look forward to another great summer of smiles, fun and friendships and hope to see you there! Watch for your camp guide to come in December and for registration to open in January.
Welcome Back to a New Year of Adventurers!
The school bell has rung, and the summer days are ending. As we reflect on the summer memories (Get Outdoors Challenge, My Parks = My Adventure Program, summer camp, day camps, movies in the park and so much more) let's also celebrate the beginning of the new Girl Scout year and the adventures it will bring.
This year brings new badges and Journeys, continued
partnerships for girl activities, another great cookie season, new adventures at camp and so much more. Here are a few things to consider as you start your year:
- Are you registered for the new membership year? For each girl registered by October 1, the Service Unit will receive $1. These funds assist with financial assistance, events, etc.
- Invite a friend to join with you. Don't keep the fun times a secret! We have lots of Discover Girl Scout events on our calendar that you can share.
- Parents can help in so many ways! From driving for a field trip, being 1st Aid/CPR certified, providing snacks, helping with cookies, and more. How about 4 for Her? Commit to 4 hours this year for your Girl Scouts troop.
- Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on engaging
 activities and girl-led discoveries. Help us reach 3,000 Facebook followers, and one lucky friend will win a $50 gift certificate to the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage retail store.
We look forward to spending another year with you and your Girl Scout!
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Jeannie Pattan
Director of Program & Membership
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| GSSSC Opportunities |
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.
September 7
Girl Scout Night at the Discovery Center for All Ages
September 8 Ada County Sheriff 911 Patch Workshop for Juniors and Older
October 13 Horseback Riding for Brownies and Older
October 19 Girl Scout Night at Boise State Football
October 20 Rock Climbing at Asana for Brownies and Older
Ada County Sheriff 911 Patch Workshop Day
September 8 10am-12pm
Girl Scouts 4th grade and older, spend a morning with the Ada County Sheriff's Office. Meet an ACSO Deputy (possible K9 demo) and learn about their roles, responsibilities and tools they use to do their job. Tour the 911 dispatch and participate in mock caller/call-taker scenarios. Girls will recieve a fun 911 Dispatch Tour patch. Click here to register!
Budgeting for Cadettes
September 29 10am-12pm
There are many ways to spend your money. Should you buy that new book you've had your eye on or save up for a weekend of fun with friends? There's a simple way to help decide: Make a budget - a plan for spending and saving money. Click here to register!
Bike Rodeo
Brownies and older! Meet up with our friends at the Boise BicycleProject to learn how to do an ABC quick check and take care of any minor issues you may have with your bike. Then, get ready to participate in a Bike Rodeo! Click here for more info and to register!
Have a question about event and activity policies? Click here!
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Girl Scout Night at the Discovery Center
REGISTRATION EXTENSION: September 5th!
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to an evening of fun at Discovery Center of Idaho! Not only will girls get a last chance experience of the current H2Woah exhibition that is all about water, there will be special Earth and Space Science activities developed in coordination with NASA! On top of that, there will be science demonstrations that will focus on Newtonian physics and a hovercraft! This is definitely an event you don't want to miss!
Click here
to register!
Robotics Badges Workshop
September 15
Daisy and Brownies, come earn two of your robotics badges at Girl Scout HQ! Thanks to the Idaho STEM Action Center, cost is only $5 per girl!
Geology Rocks
September 22 10am-11:30am 
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology to earn
your Girl Scouts Geology Patch! Participants will explore the hillside and learn about important geologic processes, rock types, and the geologic history of our area. Staff Geologist(s) will be available to help.
Click here
for more info and to register!
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
[email protected]. To view the full flyer,
click here!
Cybersecurity Patches
GSUSA has sent us a limited supply of cybersecurity patches to promote the new cybersecurity badges... and we want to share them with your Troop/Service Unit! They are great for a recruitment, other Service Unit events or Troop Activity. All girls have to do earn the patch is to do one of the activities listed in the
Facilitator Guide
!
Please note that if you agree to receive patches, you must meet these requirements by October 15th:
- Patches are only available to Troop Leaders and SU Team Members (not individual parents). You must request 5 or more patches.
- Provide date of your event to council.
- Provide minimum of three (3) - five (5) photos after the event and release forms.
- Share two (2) girl quotes after the event.
- Share how many girls completed the activities and/or attended the recruitment event.
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Horseback Riding
We have a few options for horseback riding workshops coming up! Click links below for more info and to register.
2018 Get Outdoors Summer Challenge 
FORMS DUE SEPTEMBER 7th
Don't forget to finish your Get Outdoors- Summer Action Challenge! Girl Scouts who complete 50 of the 100 activities, and turn in the form, will receive a FREE Summer Action Patch! There is also a Facebook/Photo Contest! Click here to download the form!
My Parks= My Adventure: Idaho State Parks 
FORMS DUE SEPTEMBER 7th
The My Parks= My Adventure Patch exists to promote the girls in the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council to get outdoors and experience the wonders of their state parks located within our own council's area. By participating in the adventure of visiting our state parks, girls not only get to experience the outdoors, but learn about the area in which they live. Click here to download the form!
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Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology 
Annual Rock Party
September 16th 12pm-4:30pm
A celebration of Idaho's mining and geologic history with activities for children and adults. Educational fun for all ages! To see activities, and learn more,
click here!
September 22
Join the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage 2018 FitOne Team! You can enter as a troop, a family, or an individual but we'll all be in it together!
Sign up online at www.FitOneBoise.org and designate Girl Scouts of Silver Sage as your TEAM. Then, get ready to run, walk, or propel like a Girl Scout on September 22nd.
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 Open Tickets! 
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage is pleased to announce our partnership with the
2018 Albertsons Boise Open
which takes place Sept. 13-16 at the Hillcrest Country Club.
All proceeds from the tournament benefit local charities.
COMPLIMENTARY clubhouse tickets
are good for the entire event will be available in the coming weeks. Watch our Facebook page for updates.
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| Product Program |
Expiring Cookie Dough Reminder
All 2016 Cookie Dough will expire in September. Cookie dough from 2016 is GREEN. Cookie Dough can be used to pay for her membership for this next year, if she hasn't renewed yet and it can be used at our Girl Scout store. Did she bridge to a new Girl Scout level? Uniforms and books can be purchased with Cookie Dough, too.
2018 Fall Product Program
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage will be hosting our Fall Product Program 
September 28-October 14, 2018 (online sales start early September)
. During the sale, Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to sell nuts and candy, and online sales of magazine subscriptions and other items to raise troop funds and earn awesome rewards.
Girls will be equipped with Order Cards for the nuts and candy (Ashdon Farms) part of the sale and have an individual online account for magazine sales(QSPGAO). Girls will take nut and candy orders and point customers to order items online. Please click here to see the Fall Product flyer for more information.
2018 Fall Product Program Dates
- Mid-August 2018: Material Delivery
- Late August and Early September 2018: Council-Led Training
- 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 12-28, 2019: Pre-sales
- February 22-March 12, 2019: Booth Sales
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