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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 Lubbock Area:
- February 8: Teddy Bear Tea with Kappa Delta – Get a PATCH at this FREE event. Daisies and Brownies are invited to bring their favorite teddy bear to a tea party we will be having at which we will teach the girls some etiquette skills and talk about inward and outward beauty. Please RSVP with the number of girls you’re bringing one week prior to the event by emailing ttkdcommunityservice@gmail.com.
- February 20: Harlem Globetrotters in Lubbock - Come out for a fun night of basketball and fun antics. Each girl will get a Harlem Globetrotters patch. Call to order tickets at 602-707-7035.
- 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. www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/world_thinking_day
- February 23: Girl Scout Day with the Lady Raiders - Join the Texas Tech Lady Raiders as they take on Oklahoma State University! You can also join the team for a postgame autograph session with the Lady Raiders! $5 tickets; To order tickets call: Rodrick Evans at 806-834-1741
- April 1: Lubbock Women of Distinction – For more information contact Veronica Estrada at vestrada@gs-top.org or call at 806-589-5948. Join us to celebrate the following ladies:
- Discover Award - Mary Anna Self
- Connect Award - Christy Martinez-Garcia
- Take Action Award - Dr. Gladys Whitten
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Ada Rummel
- April 15: CARE Awards and Recognition Event - Love Your Leader? Know a Amazing Girl Scout Volunteer? Honor them at CARE (nominations due February 14)! www.gs-top.org/care
Local Volunteer Learning Opportunities
(registration closes one week prior)
- New Member Orientation: This training is your introduction to the Girl Scout Program. You will learn information and be given resources to successfully run a troop. This course is required for a new Troop Leader or Assistant Leader. Location: Lubbock Regional Office. Click to register.
- Leadership Essentials: This training gives you the tools to lead girls on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. You will learn how to use Journey books in your troop and incorporate all the other resources to provide the best experience possible for your girls. New Troop Leaders or Assistant Leaders should take this course. Location: Lubbock Regional Office. Click to register.
- 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
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