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“I Can’t Wait To…†Be Rewarded!
Share Girl Scouting, Recruit new members, Get stuff
Announcing a new program for current Girl Scout volunteers
Our volunteers are teachers, mentors, and counselors. You share your heart. The rewards, as the commercial says “are priceless.†February brings you a chance to share your Girl Scout heart and passion and give a wonderful gift to new girls and adults... and earn a reward that you can take to the bank! Read more >
 "Add a Friend" Patch
You can earn a patch for registering a friend into the Girl Scout family. The patch holds up to 3 "new girl" charms. The patch will be free to each girl and adult, the charms can be purchased in your area shop. www.gs-top.org/add-friend Check with a staff member to see what Add-A-Friend Recruitment Events are coming up!
 Cookie Sale Resources
Cookie sales are off to a great start! Continue to work toward your troop goal by directing girls to remain focused on their individual goal. If you have not done so already, log into COCO at www.abcsmartcookies.com/goals to set up your account.
Summer Camp Sessions Online!
You can’t register until April 1, but you can see all of the great sessions. Plus come and tour our resident camps at an Open House! Learn all about what amazing places our camps are and what they have to offer.
· Stevens Ranch 3/22 - www.gs-top.org/event/stevens-ranch-open-house
· Camp Kiwanis 5/3 - www.gs-top.org/event/camp-kiwanis-open-house
Remember: you need a family login to register for camp and other events online. Create your FAMILY account at http://register.gs-top.org (click on "New Online Account"). Need help? Help Desk: (Toll Fee) 855-266-0759 or helpdesk@gs-top.org
 Purse with Purpose
Purse with Purpose is a family philanthropy that raises funds to pay for the cost of programming so that every girl, whether or not she has the financial means, can participate in Girl Scouts. This is also a great activity for troops to give as a group. For more information or to donate go to: http://www.gs-top.org/pursewithpurpose
 Gogold - Scholarship
GSUSA announces a new scholarship opportunity for girls who have completed a Gold Award project in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math and who will be a fall 2014 college freshman in continuing studies in STEM. DEADLINE to apply is February 12, 11:59 p.m. http://www.gs-top.org/scholarships Contact Darlene McMurray at dmcmurray@gs-top.org
Fun Stuff Coming up in the Fort Worth Area:
- February 22 - World Thinking Day Get ready and think! Check to see if your service unit will be hosting a thinking day event and if not, visit our national website on ideas on how to bring a global tradition to your girls.
- March 29 - Honor Ride Clay Hunt - Volunteers are needed to help pass out medals, hand out water at rest stops, and cheer on veterans and other cyclists. If your troop is interested, contact Lindsay at lpower@gs-top.org. Find out more about the Honor Ride program here:
- April 22: CARE Awards and Recognition Event - Love Your Leader? Know a Amazing Girl Scout Volunteer? Honor them at CARE. Recognize those who give themselves to help girls while motivating others to join the effort. Come celebrate the spirit of volunteerism and the awards presentations for outstanding achievements in Girl Scouting. (nominations due February 14)!
Other Resources and Opportunities
- Girl Scouting 101: This easy to use 45–50 minute on-line course, offered in English or Spanish, is an introduction to Girl Scouting for the new leader or not so new leader. You can bookmark the information and revisit it whenever you need to. Simply go to www.gs-top.org/online-training and click on Girl Scouting 101 at the bottom of the page.
- You can be a Program Aide at Day/Twilight Camp: Have Cadettes who would like to have a blast this summer and attend Day/Twilight camp for FREE? To see the complete requirements to be a program aide and see upcoming trainings: www.gs-top.org/program-aide Make sure they do these three steps:
- Complete one LiA (leader in action)- Cadettes only
- Take a Program Aide council training
- Sign up to attend Day/Twilight camp as a Program Aide.
- Outdoor Education Program Resources Check out some of our great resources in the Fort Worth area. They partner with us to offer badge workshops.
- Bob Jones Nature Center – petal and badge workshops for Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts are offered at this time. Contact Holly at 817-491-6333 or hgee@bjnc.org for more information. www.bjnc.org
- Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – overnight badge camps for all ages. Contact James at 254-898-2407 or jamesm@fossilrim.org for more information. www.fossilrim.org
- Nature Reach – badge workshops for Daisy through Senior Girl Scouts offered at various locations around the Fort Worth area. Contact Michelle at 817-262-1309 or mcsager50@gmail.com for more information.
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