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Can you believe it is already September? As girls are returning to school, we are gearing up for an awesome Girl Scout year.
With a new year comes change. From new cookies to new programming, girls are guaranteed to have a great year of Girl Scouting, thanks to you! With your help, more girls will have a robust Girl Scout experience while getting to know a troop leader and mentor, learning more about money through the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and doing different activities. What may have prevented girls from a full experience before – things like a lack of volunteers to be troop leaders, a lack of transportation, or financial concerns - will be addressed as we strive to ensure every girl has the same access to robust Girl Scout activities, regardless of her zip code.
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In the new year, we'll also have a new cookie! The new Raspberry Rally cookies - thin, crispy cookies infused with raspberry flavor, dipped in a chocolaty coating - represent the first cookie sold only online, allowing girls to explore digital marketing and e-commerce.
There is so much to look forward to in the new Girl Scout year!
Because of you, girls will achieve greatness through troops, series, camps, challenges, and sisterhood.
Thank you for supporting girls of courage, confidence, and character.
Yours in Girl Scouting,
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Roni Luckenbill
Chief Executive Officer
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
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A Journey to Greatness
Brownies WOW-ing with Water
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Brownie troop 41640 from the Cincinnati neighborhood of Wyoming embarked on their Wonders of Water journey, learning all about the importance of water. Concluding their journey, for their take action project, the girls painted an art barrel which was then auctioned to support water conservation projects throughout the Ohio River Valley.
The troop used their cookie earnings to purchase the paint and materials needed for the barrel. The girls took this all one step further to learn how to write and submit a news article to their neighborhood newspaper.
Not only did these girls learn about water and large art projects, but they completed a news submission while contributing to local conservation! Now THAT'S using your resources wisely!
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Cookie Proceeds are Sweet!
Troop travel makes for big fun!
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Girl Scout Troop 33327 is a multi-level troop in and around the Riverdale neighborhood of Dayton. This troop initially formed with girls participating in Girl Scouts after-school series. The girls now focus on entrepreneurship and STEM in their troop.
These girls decided to use some of their cookie proceeds to take an end-of-Summer Weekend Adventure trip to Cincinnati and Kentucky.
The girls focused on team building and SISTERHOOD for their weekend activities which included tree climbing at EarthJoy, exploring science at the Cincinnati Museum Center, hiking, creeking, cooking, campfires, water games, team-building activities, service project planning, and even a visit to the Main Event entertainment center!
The girls showcased their Girl Scout magic and sisterhood everywhere they went.
Girl Scout Troop 33327 is a great example of being a sister to every Girl Scout! They can't wait for their next adventure and are already planning an International trip in 2024! Keep shining, girls! 💚✨
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The Palmers Lead the Way | |
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Leadership Circle donors Susan Palmer and her husband, Thomas (Tom), are no strangers to philanthropy. Over the years, they have supported many important organizations in and around the Toledo area, helping people enrich their lives. Susan and Tom believe that the Girl Scout program empowers girls by helping them develop positive values, healthy relationships, learn resilience, and be engaged in their communities.
During a time when girls’ mental health is challenged and girls need opportunities to thrive, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is fortunate to have generous support from Susan and Tom.
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We welcome you to come out and see our camps! We have an open house scheduled at four camps this fall. Mark your calendar and come see where the magic happens! Participate in a scavenger hunt, make a s'more, take a tour, and more!
Each open house will run from 10 AM to 2 PM. Click the camp name for a link to a map of the camp.
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Thank you for investing in girls, and supporting the visionary leaders, doers, innovators, creators, and thinkers of tomorrow. Together, we can help girls discover their untapped potential and build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Make a gift today!
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