JUNE 2017

CIS COUNCIL INFORMATIONSHEET

COUNCIL NEWS FROM GIRL SCOUTS OF

WESTERN NEW YORK

IN THIS ISSUE• Around the Council (cont.)

• Girl Year-End Surveys

• Girl Volunteer Opportunities

• New Suffrage Patch

• Travel Opportunity

• Council Summer Hours

• Opportunity Catalog

• Spring Renewal

• First Aid/CPR Training

• Great Escape

• Top Cookie Sellers

• Camp/Outdoor Program

• Lifetime Memberships

• Thanksgiving Card Design

Around the CouncilWANT YOUR SCOUTS FEATURED HERE & ON SOCIAL MEDIA?!

EMAIL US: communications@gswny.orgPlease tell us troop #, location, and what the activity is.

Then and NowTROOP 60235

Troop 60235: (FROM LEFT) As Daisy Scouts, Brownies, Cadettes, then Seniors in May 2017!

Then and NowTROOP 70090

Above: Daisies Top Right: Brownies Bottom Right: JuniorsComing soon! Bridging to Cadettes!

SPECIAL SUBMISSIONS! WE'D LOVE PHOTOS OF:• Then & Nows (Alumni, current girls, co-leaders, etc.)

• High school graduation (Please tell us name, troop #, and city)

• College graduation (Girl Scout alumni name, college, degree, and city during scout years)

• Summer fun photos (Troop or individual girls in uniform, please.)

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GSWNY Year-End Girl SurveysIt’s hard to believe that the school year is winding down

and it’s time for GSWNY’s Year End Survey!

Girl Scouts have until JUNE 30th to fill out the survey! Each girl who fills out a survey and by June 30th will be eligible to

WIN ONE OF NINE $25 AMAZON GIFT CARDS! GSWNY 2017 YEAR END SURVEYS:

Daisy & Brownie (click here)Junior & Cadette (click here)

Senior & Ambassador (click here)

Musical fun

More Around the Council

Orleans Scouts recognizedTroop 82127 was recognized for their services at the Orleans County Hospice!

Friends of animalsTroops 30256 and 30196 of Amherst, recently visited the new location of the SPCA in West Seneca as part of the Give Back Badge (30256 donated items off their Wish List).

Junior troop 51082 from the Ashantee Service Unit completed their Bronze Award project: a friendship bench!

Make new friends

Dayonna T. and Taylor P. from troop 70923 organized a Sing-a-long Night to collect over 120 canned food items to donate to St. John's Community Outreach center for their Silver Award.

GSWNY Year End Survey data is used to:

• help improve our programs

• showcase the growth of our Girl Scouts’ courage, confidence, and character

• demonstrate how they make the world a better place

GIRLS’ NAMES WILL NOT BE USED WHEN REPORTING DATA TO FUNDERS OR IN

PUBLICATION. NAMES WILL ONLY BE USED FOR THE DRAWING.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS

Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K - RochesterThe Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors first responders and military personnel through various initiatives, one being the 5K Run/Walk series. The Tunnel to Towers Rochester 5K Run & Walk will be held on September 9, 2017, at Durand Eastman Park Beach, Lakeshore Blvd., Irondequoit at 9am. Girls Scout volunteers would serve as our Team 343, a tribute to the 343 Firefighters who lost their lives helping others on September 9, 2001, at the World Trade Center, by standing on the sideline of the race route and cheering on the participants. Each Scout will be given an American flag and poster which will have a FDNY Firefighter displayed on it to wear during the event. This service will earn the scout volunteer a specialized patch designed specifically for this event. Volunteer opportunity open to girls of all ages. If you're interested please contact Michele Walsh Myers at (585) 354-7708 or through email at Rochester@tunnel2towers.org.

Blood Drive Coordination – Livington CountyThe American Red Cross is looking for Girl Scouts in Livingston counties to host blood drives, specifically during the critical months of the year, August, October and December. This would work best with children ages 12 and up. (Please email about opportunities for younger scouts.)

Duties would include the following:

• Finding a space in the community that is approximately 1,000 square feet to use for the blood drive

• Working with the Red Cross to come up with recruitment strategies to get donors to the drive. This usually includes reaching out to parents and community members and signing them up to donate and typically works best if each child is given a specific goal to achieve. Additional tabling may be done at supermarkets, churches, community venues, etc. as a group

• The day of the drive, we would need several volunteers to sit at a table signing people in and to hand out snacks and drinks after people donate. (Red Cross provides the snacks and drinks)

If you are interested, contact Holly Fey at holly.fey@redcross.org or 585-261-1700.

Girl Experience Plus...Check out our

CommunityEvents

by clicking here!They’re at the

bottom of the page.

NYS Centennial of Women's Suffrage Girl Scout Patch ProgramNovember 2017 marks the 100-year anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in New York State —three years before the ratification of the 19th Amendment granted women nationwide the right to vote. The US Suffrage Movement began in New York State and by completing this patch program you will become more aware of that movement and the women who have shaped history throughout time.

FOR FULL INFO, CLICK HERE.

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SUMMER HOURS for the retail shop and service centers

THE GIRL SCOUT SHOPCome visit a Girl Scout Shop located in the Service Centers of Buffalo, Batavia,

Jamestown, Lockport, and Rochester or shop online at www.gswny.org

SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE – hope everyone is coming in for those end-of-year awards and badges to reward the girls of all their accomplishments!

As we prepare for summer we need to share a few announcements: We will begin our Summer Hours on Friday, June 9; please see them listed below.

In addition, don’t forget all shops will close for our Annual Inventory from Thursday, July 20 through Monday, July 31.

SUMMER HOURS FOR JUNE 9 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8 FOR SERVICE CENTERS AND SHOPS:

BUFFALO: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ☙ Fri.: 9:00 a.m. to Noon ☙ Saturday: Closed

BATAVIA: Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. ☙ Closed all other days.

JAMESTOWN: Wed.: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ☙ Closed all other days.

LOCKPORT: Wed.: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ☙ Closed all other days.

ROCHESTER: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m ☙ Fri.: 9:00 a.m. to Noon ☙ Saturday: Closed

UPCOMING CLOSINGS:All Service Center & Shops will be CLOSED: Tuesday, July 4, 2017 to observe the July 4th Holiday and Monday, September 4, 2017 to observe the Labor Day Holiday.

All Shops will be CLOSED from Thursday, July 20, 2017 through Monday, July 31, 2017 for our Annual Inventory. You can shop online 24/7 at www.gswny.org.

GSWNY 2018 Council-Sponsored TripENGLAND, IRELAND AND WALES: July 10 – July 18, 2018

Transport back in time and experience the old-world wonders of England and Ireland. “Kiss the Blarney Stone” in Cork, marvel at the Gothic spires of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, and explore the bustling streets of London. From 16th-century Shakespearean works to the modern-day Harry Potter saga, it’s no wonder this corner of the world is rich in literacy tradition.Girls must be Cadette, Senior or Ambassador at time of travel

Enroll online at www.eftours.com/gsenroll with Tour Number 1832844KJEnroll by phone at 800-457-9023

HOW TO ENROLL:

Questions?1-888-837-6410

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COUNCIL NEWS FROM GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN NEW YORK

2018 Opportunity Catalog

LAST CHANCE FOR SPRING RENEWAL INCENTIVES

The Service Unit in each county with the highest renewal rate on June 30 will

receive a $50 BONUS gift card.

Each co-leader (up to 2 per troop) will receive a $10 GSWNY Shop coupon if their

Troop achieves 100% renewal by May 6

And don’t forget about the SAGE rewards that can be earned, too! Check out the

SAGE Tuition Rewards flyer HERE.

Membership

CLICK HERE TO RENEW!

We heard from many troop leaders that they want to grow their troops! For Membership Year 2018, the GSWNY Opportunity Catalog will be OPT OUT for all existing troops.

Those troops with more than Daisy, Brownie, Junior Troops with more than 12 girls and Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Troops with more than 8 girls will not be displayed automatically. If your troop has more than the listed number of girls and you would like more please let us know with the survey link below.

If your troops has less than the number of girls listed above and you would like to have no addi-tional girls join your troop, please make sure you fill out the survey link below no later than JULY 15th to make sure that you are not included in any fall recruitments.

As a reminder, you can choose to opt in or out of the catalog at any time: https://gswny.wufoo.com/forms/2018-opportunity-catalog/

Renew by June 30 and receive the NEW Power of G.I.R.L. patch!

Volunteer ExperienceIt’s not too early to think about training!FA/CPR trainings for fall are listed on the training page. CLICK HERE to see them.

Registration for these courses is now through our partner, EPIC Trainings, Inc.

To register contact EPIC TRAININGS, Inc. via email at mail@epictrainings.com or via phone at (585)615-4379.

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Great Escape Weekend 2017For all volunteer adult Girl Scouts FRIDAY, SEPT. 29, 6PM - SUNDAY, OCT 1, 11AMCome join other adult girl scouts for a weekend of fun, friendship, and learning. Great Escape is an adult only weekend that allows you to contact with other scouts in the area to share ideas for the upcoming scouting year. Workshops are available that range from crafts for troops to personal crafts, canoeing, outdoor cookie, archery, hiking, games for troops, STEM activities to take back to the girls, and enrichment trainings to enhance your experience as a Girl Scout leader. You can customize the workshops to your needs.

$47 for the entire weekend, price vary for other registration options (Saturday only, Friday to Saturday evening, Saturday morning to Sunday morning). Cost includes lodging, all meals, and a patch.

Registration brochure available June 1st. Unit location is first come, first served with options of lodges, cabins, and platform tents. Deadline is July 21.

If interested, e-mail gswnyge@gmail.com to be placed on our mailing list or join our Facebook Group (Great Escape Weekend). Information will be emailed and posted on the FB group at the beginning of June.

THE

GREATESCAPE

2017

Haunted HillsAT CAMP SEVEN HILLS

BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE YOU’RE INVITED YOU’RE INVITED YOU’RE INVITED YOU’RE INVITED YOU’RE INVITED

LOCATED AT CAMP SEVEN HILLS (GOODYEAR SIDE)

Come for the day or stay for the weekend!

Product Program: Top Cookie SellersGirl Name Troop # Level Service Unit Total

Jersey N 70283 Group LewPort 2535

Jessica M 70283 Group LewPort 2535

Veronica B 30659 Junior Creekside 2501

Katelyn Z 70945 Cadette Belvadear 2500

Jessica Z 70945 Cadette Belvadear 2500

Skylea V 70945 Cadette Belvadear 2500

Alexandria P 31795 Ambassador Williamsville 2500

Marley D 10123 Cadette Cattaraugus Co. West 2500

Madison F 10123 Cadette Cattaraugus Co. West 2500

Robyn B 20158 Cadette Chadwick Bay 2042

Maycle B 70070 Daisy Lockport 2019

Hannah B 42025 Junior West Genesee 2015

Haley W 30755 Brownie Ken Ton 2000

Mackenzie F 10123 Cadette Cattaraugus Co. West 2000

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Outdoor Program and CampDid you know that Camp Timbercrest opened its doors as a resident camp in 1967? Much has changed over the years, but many of the traditions remain!

THIS SUMMER, CAMP TIMBERCREST WILL BE CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF

SUMMER CAMP ADVENTURES.

Date – July 14-16, 2017Cost - $60 per person (2 nights)$30 per person (1 night)$20 per person (Saturday during the day only)Children under 5 years of age are free Registration closes June 26, 2017

Celebrating

50 years at Camp Timbercrest! Calling all families, friends and alumni…. come to Camp Timbercrest and be a part of our celebrating weekend as you get a chance to see how camp has grown and developed through the years! Swimming, boating, horseback riding, arts and crafts, tours, laughter, evening campfires, candle lit path ceremony and lots of s’mores will be a part of this celebrating weekend. Horseback riding will be on a first-come first-served basis and will be an additional fee of $25 per person payable at camp.

Core Camp (Look for Core camp programs in the 2017 core camp catalog.) Troop leaders: if you are looking for a great troop camp experience to do with your girls don’t forget about Core Camping at Camp Timbercrest! As we all know, troop camping is a great way for leaders and their girls to experience the wonders and excitement of the outdoors. At GSWNY we want to provide as many opportunities as possible for leaders and girls to experience the great outdoors. Core Camp can provide that experience.

Need a camp catalog? Download your copy by clicking here or call our office at 1-888-837-6410 to request a catalog.

Core Camp is the perfect setting for leaders who want to take their girls troop camping without the responsibility of providing program, meals or having trained/certified adults. At Camp Timbercrest we will do it all for you. All troop leaders have to do is provide the necessary child to adult supervision ratio. You and your girls can participate in as much or as little programming as you choose. Look for dates and programs themes in the Core Camp catalog. For more information on Core Camp please contact Janet DePetrillo, Director of Outdoor Program. Here is what our leaders had to say about their first time core camping experience:

“My girls loved it and can’t wait to go back.” “It’s great for all and a super great chance for the girls to see what camp is like.” “I thought it was amazing, much better than the over-the-weekend troop camping you used to offer.” “We had a wonderful time! I’d go again in a heartbeat. My girls loved it and loved the counselors who made everything so much fun.”

Attention all troop leaders: Our new GSWNY Camp Property patch program and patches are now available for you to purchase. If your troop goes camping on one our GSWNY camp properties, simply complete the Camp Property Patch program form (CLICK HERE) by completing two activities listed (one being a service project) and bring your signed Camp Property Patch form into any one of our Girl Scout council shops to purchase your property patch. It is that simple.

If you have questions on our new Council Property Patch program please contact customer care at 1-888-837-6410.

Happy Camping!

TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE

NEW!Council Property Patches

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Outdoor Program and Camp

CAMP IS CALLING...HOW WILL

YOU ANSWER?

2017 Core, SPP (Specialty Programs Provided),

and SUCO (Service Unit Camp Out)

Camp Catalog2017 Day Camp Piperwood Catalog

CAMP IS CALLING...HOW WILL

YOU ANSWER?

2017

CAMP IS CALLING...HOW WILL

YOU ANSWER?

Resident (Overnight) Camp Catalog

Click each camp catalog to be taken to each PDF!CAMP IS CALLING… HOW WILL YOU ANSWER?

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SUMMER CAMPS PAGE TO REGISTER TODAY!

CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!Register now and reserve your spot at camp.

Going on Safari: Camp Seven HillsSESSION HAS CHANGED FROM SESSION THREE TO SESSION FIVE

Trips for GSWNY Camp Adventure Club Members Entering Grades 4-6

in the fall of 2017

NEW! SESSION:

5 – August 6-11, 2017Fee: $625 per personRegistration closes

July 28, 2017

CALLING ALL OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS: Do you have experience in camping, hiking, backpacking and or canoeing and would like to teach girls all about the fun they can have outdoors? Then the GSWNY Outdoor Program Department needs you to join their amazing group of outdoor program facilitators. We are looking for volunteers with outdoor and camping experience to help facilitate our camping programs. To learn more about becoming an outdoor program facilitator please contact Janet DePetrillo, Director of Outdoor Program at janet.depetrillo@gswny.org or 716 935 6063

DON'T FORGET!Financial aid is available to girls attending any of our

summer camps!

A special United Way grant is available for girls in Monroe

County interested in attending Camp Piperwood.

For questions about financial aid, please call 1-888-837-6410.

EVERY GIRL DESERVES THE CHANCE TO GO TO CAMP!

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Lifetime membership is available to any individual who accepts the principles and beliefs of the Girl Scout Movement, pays the one-time lifetime membership fee, and is 18 years of age or older (high school graduate or the equivalent).

How much is a lifetime membership?

Lifetime membership dues are $375.00 until Sept. 30, 2017.

Lifetime Membership

As a lifetime member, you will receive:

• A welcome letter and lifetime member certificate signed by the chair of the GSUSA National Board of Directors

• A lifetime membership card

• Girl Scouts bimonthly alumnae e-newsletter

• Eligibility to purchase a lifetime membership pin

• Additional benefits based on your council affiliation

You also:

• Support the Lifetime Membership Endowment Fund, which is used to develop and extend Girl Scout membership to more girls.

Becoming a lifetime member is easy.

• Download the Lifetime Membership Registration Form (PDF) from http://tiny.cc/lifetime2017

• Return the completed form along with your check, money order, or credit card information to your local GSWNY service center.

If you are registering at the reduced cost, please send your lifetime membership registration to your local GSWNY service center and note your graduation month and year. Checks and money orders should be payable to Girl Scouts of Western New York.

Our lifetime members are a cherished part of the Girl Scout family.

REDUCED COST FOR GIRL SCOUTS GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL

A special lifetime membership, at the reduced cost of $195.00, is offered to girls who are registered Girl Scouts at the time of their high school graduation, provided they apply for lifetime membership before Sept. 30, 2017.

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Thanksgiving Card Troop DesignCALLING ALL TROOPS!Each Fall the council mails cards to our donors, Board of Directors, businesses and foundations that support our girl programs and friends to thank them for their support.

THIS YEAR WE WOULD LIKE TO USE CARDS DESIGNED BY THE GIRLS!We are looking for designs from all areas of our council and hope that your troop will submit a design.

DETAILS:• Size 6 3/4" x 5" (6.75 inches wide x 5 inches tall)

• Deadline October 6, 2017

• 1 per troop

Submit to Bev Rhodes via email at bev.rhodes@gswny.org.

Questions: Call Bev Rhodes at 1-888-837-6410 ext. 7984 or email.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT THE GIRLS COME UP WITH!

P.S. No "turkey hands"

we used that design

last year. :)

2016 CARD DESIGN

creative!Get

Perfect activity for the last troop meeting before summer!