GSSSC Offices & Store

Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Fridays 9:00AM-1:00PM
Starting in June, the Girl Scouts Leadership Center, including the store, will be moving to summer hours.  
The store will not be open late on Thursdays or second Saturdays until returning to fall hours on August 19

Coming Soon: Official Volunteer Vest!
Yes, it's true! GSUSA announced that a new Official Volunteer Vest is coming soon. It is Navy in color  and it features a zipper and two pockets. Insignia that can be placed on it include the American Flag patch, Council ID, Volunteer Insignia Patch, troop or service unit numerals in green, the adult membership tab with pins, and more. We expect them to be very popular, so order early!  
The cost for the vest is $30, and it comes in sizes XS through 5XL. It does not appear on our online shopping site yet because it is not in stock. 
Please order vests by sending an e-mail to store@girlscouts-ssc.org. Please include your name, the quantity and size(s) of vest(s) you wish to order, and a good phone number to reach you. We will call you for your payment information. We do not recommend sending credit card numbers by e-mail. GSUSA plans to ship the first batch of vests to us in early July. We will send ours out on a first-paid, first-served basis.

Many Girls Earned Cookie Dough
In addition to paying for annual membership renewal, camp and other program activities, girls can use their Cookie Dough at our retail store to purchase their next level Starter Kit, fun patches, and fun Girl Scout swag. Cookie Dough spends like cash, and must be in our hands before merchandise can leave the store. We gladly accept Cookie Dough by mail, so please print out her shopping cart or write down what she would like to order (with specifics like sizes, etc.) and include your phone number in case we need additional information or payment.

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.

Troop Scoops
Does your troop have a great story of service to share?  Has a Girl Scout you know completed something amazing for her community?  Submit your stories and photos to  program@girlscouts-ssc.org for a chance to be featured in next month's Program Chat. 
 
Participate in a Discussion on Civics Education via Livestream
June 3rd 10:00 am - 12:00 pm GSUSA will host  Civics Education: Preparing the Next Generation of Informed and Engaged Citizens, featuring a bipartisan selection of leaders who will discuss the importance of educating and engaging today's youth in civics to strengthen our country's democracy. Register here. 

Rotary Youth Leadership Academy
This camp is an intensive leadership training program for young adults entering their junior year in high school through outgoing seniors.  The 4-day leadership camp will be held at College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls August 1st-4th.  To download the application, click  here.  For more information, visit the camp web page  here.

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: What Messages are you Sending?

Watch the subconscious messages you may be giving to your kids about money.
You don't have to say "yes" to everything he or she wants. But, be careful. When you say, "We can't afford it," and then you spend money on other things, you're giving a strong message: "We have money for what we want, but not for what you want." Since this probably isn't the case, be sure to think carefully and say something like, "We'd rather save for something more important."
Listen to yourself and see which messages you're giving your kids, because you may be surprised by what you're telling them.

Also check out the "Investing in My Future" Patch Program! 

Complete the No Bummer
 Summer Challenge!

Click here to access the No
 Bummer Summer  challenge.  Girls who  complete at  least 50 of the 100 activities will earn a fun patch! The challenge lasts May 1st - August 31st.  Completed forms can be sent to program@girlscouts-ssc.org or  mailed to the Girl Scouts  Leadership Center no later  than  September 6th. 
If you have a story or community partner that you would like to share, please email us at
program@girlscouts-ssc.org.

June 2019
Central and Eastern Idaho
Time for Early Bird!
The troop year is flying by and summer will be here before you know it! As you start to think about warmer weather, cook outs, and summer fun don't forget it's time for Early Bird registration at Girl Scouts.
What do we mean by Early Bird? Early Bird is a registration incentive open to our members from May 1 - June 15, that encourages them to sign up for the next troop year.
Why sign up for Early Bird?  This not only secures your spot in the troop for the next membership year, but it also helps the troop plan for the upcoming year.  Best of all, you earn the Early Bird patch!  Your troop can also earn prizes.  Don't wait!  Register HERE .  If you are using your Cookie Dough, please work with your troop leader for registration.

Extended Membership
NEW to Girl Scouts or have a NEW friend who would like to join? Join now and enjoy this fantastic promotion "A 16-month membership versus 12" for the promotional price of $55 per girl and $35 per adult. You will be a Girl Scout member starting today until September 2020 and be able to participate in all the wonderful summer activities that are happening with Girl Scouts of Silver Sage! Go to www.girlscouts-ssc.org and click the "JOIN" button to start your adventure.

2019 Scouting Stars  Nominations are Open!  
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 6:00-8:00pm
Hilton Garden Inn, Idaho Falls
Do you know a Girl Scout 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 dinner attended by a large audience of community members and Girl Scout supporters on Oct. 10 of this year. Girls must be a Cadette or older and have received a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.
Troop Leaders, Parents, Family Friends, Teachers, Pastors, etc. are all welcome to nominate a girl!  
NOTE: It is important for the attendees (community officials, donors, etc.) to experience the stories, smiles and interactions with the awardees.  Girls must be able to attend the event to be awarded the Scouting Star Award.  Please check with your nominee for availability, before submitting her nomination.
Deadline for all Nominations is August 26! 

Auction
Sun-Sational Online Auction to benefit Girl Scouts of Silver Sage
Online Auction will open from June 14-30! 
One hundred percent of net proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit local Girl Scouts in support of our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character.

Septoberfest September 27-29, 2019
Save the Date and get ready to join other GSSSC adults in a volunteer training weekend.
Meet other volunteers, collaborate, learn, rejuvenate, and try new things.
If you have a talent to share and teach or if you would love to see a class this year - email us at  info@septoberfest-ssc.org
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.

Idaho Falls SU 601 Summer Events
June 6th - Barbie Picnic
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Cost: $5, patch included
All SU Girl Scouts - Daisies and Brownies (Friends welcome!)
June 11th - Craft Evening
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Cost: $5, patch included
All SU Girl Scouts- Girl Scouts only
June 17th - Planetarium in Rexburg
3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Cost: $4, patch included
All SU Girl Scouts - Family and Friends Welcome
June 21st - Chuckars
Gates open 6:00 pm, Tame Time 7:15 pm
All SU Girl Scouts - Family and Friends welcome
June 24th - Hiking
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Free, patch not included
All SU Girl Scouts - Girl Scouts only
To participate in these events, please contact Ashli Johnson (208) 521-7966
 
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 camps. 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.

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend: July 13th and 14th
Come share your love of the great outdoors and let your Girl Scout and her bestie discover the magic of nature and its wonders. Girl Scouts LOVE State Parks and now is your chance to show it! During your girl's epic State Park adventure, she can:
* Have fun working on a hands-on nature project
* Observe animal habitats
* Participate in finishing adventures
* Invite her girl bestie (who doesn't have to be a Girl Scout) and make new friends-SWEET!
Celebrate the outdoors Girl Scout style and remember to share the fun on social media using hashtag #GSoutdoors.
Join us on July 13 for a day of adventure. Pick your park and RSVP today! Ponderosa State Park, Castle Rocks State Park, Lucky Peak.
Interested in volunteering for Girl Scouts Love State Parks? Here's what we need!
Ponderosa State Park: 9:30am-1:00pm
  • Hand out patches, answer questions
  • Demo tin foil cooking with Banana Boats
Castle Rocks State Park: 1:00pm 
  • Hand out patches, check in girls, answer questions, guide people to activities
  • Camp at Twin Sister Campground and deliver a campfire/nighttime activity
Lucky Peak State Park: 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Astronomy Program 10:00pm-11:00pm
  • (Wo)man a Girl Scout table, hand out patches and passports
  • Attend the 10:00 pm-11:00 pm astronomy program
  • Run Girl Scout Badges activities
Summer Camp Open House!
Back by popular demand, both Girl Scouts of Silver Sage resident camps will be hosting an open house for families to have the opportunity to get a tour of camp, meet our wonderful camp staff, and have all their questions answered about our exciting summer program! Open houses are drop in and will include light refreshments. Everyone is welcome to come visit camp! The Camp Director and summer camp leadership team will have a private space available for families who would like to talk about concerns or special circumstances in a more private space.
Registration is required for this event. We must get a minimum of 25 people registered to run the open house.
Camp Ta-Man-a-Wis- July 21st, 2019- 2pm to 6pm register here

 
Girl Scout STEM Opportunities
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 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)
Visit Archimedes: Science and Innovations at Museum of Idaho
Now through September 25th, visit the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls to explore their traveling exhibition, Archimedes. Click  hereƂ for more information.