Diamonds Insider Girl Scout Birthday Week Product Sales

Diamonds Insider
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 7 | MARCH 2016
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:
The best cookie booth ever!
2016 Spring Renewal/Early Bird
Campaign
Girl Scout Birthday Week
Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March. It starts with Girl Scout Sunday and ends with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday, and it alw
Scout Birthday, March 12th, the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the first 18 girl members in Savann
New tools for volunteers
Believe in Girls! is coming to
Did you know that Girl Scouts used to establish seven days of service during Girl Scout week?
NWA
Save the sea turtles
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Membership
Girl Scout Sunday and Girl Scout Sabbath
Take part in a religious service
Say or sing grace at a meal.
Focus on getting the "My Promise, My Faith" award.
Program
You Can Help!
Outdoor Program
Office News
Property
Patch Opportunity
Monday was Homemaking Day
Help do chores around your house without being asked.
Do a good deed for your siblings, family, or friends.
Clean out items that you don't use/need to give to local donation stations.
Organize cluttered areas of your room.
Girl Scout History Quiz
Tuesday was Citizenship Day
About Girl Scouts-Diamonds
Take part in a flag ceremony.
Research the significance of some American symbols.
Do a service or take action project in your community. Wear your Girl Scout Uniform!
Wednesday was Health and Safety Day
Do at least 30 minutes of exercise.
Check to see if your smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are working properly.
Make a first aid kit.
Thursday was International Friendship Day
Learn what WAGGGS stands for.
Learn about a country you would like to visit and cook something from that country.
Learn about what makes someone a good friend.
Learn the warning signs of bullying, and how you can help. Spread
the word!
Friday was Arts and Crafts Day
Make a scrapbook with your family.
Make a craft from recycled materials.
Share a SWAP with a friend.
Saturday was Outdoors Day
Go for a bike ride.
Play games outside with your troop or family.
Learn about and find a Geocache or letterbox.
Keep reading for details on how to earn a special Girl Scout Birthday Week patch!
Product Sales
The Diamonds Girl Scout Cookie Program started with a bang! Girls all over the council are hitting the pavement, knocking on d
up social media! Create a marketing plan with your troop. Encourage girls to "think outside the box" to help boost sales. Start p
You cards for orders already received. Check our website for other great tips and resources.
The Digital Cookie Registration email was sent out to volunteers on Monday, January 25th. If you did not receive this email, please conta
[email protected] with the following information:
Girl First Name
Girl Last Name
Troop #
DOB
Grade
Parent First Name
Parent Last Name
Parent email
When a Girl Scout meets and/or exceeds her goals:
Encourages other goals to be met
Encourages future goals to be created
Creates powerful process of thinking
Once goal is met, self-confidence rises
March Important Dates
Initial Sale Ends
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Troops Submit Initial Orders & Rewards by 11:59 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Service Units Submit Initial Orders & Rewards by 11:59 p.m.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Girl Scout Week
Monday, March 7, 2016 - Sunday, March 18, 2016
Council Submits Reward Orders to Little Brownie Baker
Friday, March 18, 2016
Service Unit Cookie Deliveries
Monday, March 28, 2016-Sunday, April 3, 2016
Council Cupboards open
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Membership
2016 Spring Renewal/ Early Bird Campaign
As you know, April 1 kicks off our Spring Renewal/Early Bird Campaign!
Each year we asks troops to "spring" into action and pre-register for the next membership
year! Renewing early means PRIZES! This year we have some fantastic prize opportunities
for girls, volunteers, troops and service units!
2017 is going to be an awesome year! Get ahead of the game and re-register your troop
early! Spring Renewal/Early Bird Campaign will run April 1- June 30, 2016.
Stay tuned! Details will be in the next issue of the Diamonds Insider.
Volunteer
Are you struggling to decide on a new meeting time or weekend for your next camp out? Is keeping all of your booth sign up sheets gettin
look no further!
We want you to be aware of some free, online resources that can make being a troop leader a pinch easier.
Survey Monkey is a website where you can create surveys to send to your parents and girls, easily allowingyou to find out everyone's fa
snack (just in case you forgot to ask at the meeting while juggling 100 other things, shh...we won't tell if you won't!).
Doodle is your scheduling best friend, easily allowing all of your girls and parents to sign up to work a booth or Service Unit
event in one place.
VolunteerSpot is your all in one, it can send emails, provide an event sign-up and even collect
money.
We always say, "Work smarter- not harder!", so save yourself some time and try one of these three awesome
Volunteer
The Volunteer Experience Department holds trainings and events year-round for adult volunteers. All trainings and events
can be found on our website calendar, where you can also register.
Upcoming Trainings:
New Leader Fundamentals
New Leader Fundamentals is an in-person class designed to help new leaders feel comfortable beginning a new troop. It
covers troop start-up, finances, parent involvement and helpful tips to develop your troop.
Free and available in all regional offices.
March 17
April 21
Venture Out II
This class must be taken prior to any troop travel at a camp with fire building necessity.
$20
March 5-6
Camp Crossed Arrows
March 18-19
Camp NOARK
Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards
Awards training for leaders and girls
Free
March 10
Fayetteville Office
ATTENTION All Volunteers!
Please remember that the deadline to nominate a fellow volunteer for recognition at the 2016 Annual Conference is March 15, 2016. Lo
amazing volunteers that keep the Girl Scout program alive, and consider taking the time to nominate them for recognition! Volunteers de
recognized, and the first step to making sure that happens is to nominate them!
If you have questions, or need additional information, please go to our website and review the recognition's information. It can be found h
You can also contact us at: [email protected]
or call Mindy Baird at 1-800-632-6894 ext. 6265.
Program
March Events:
Name: Amazeum Brownie Senses Badge Workshop
Date: March 12, 2016
Time: 9:30 - 11:30AM & 1:00 - 3:00PM
Where: Scott Family Amazeum
Level(s): B
Cost: $15
Contact Information: Alysson Lefler - [email protected]
Event Description:
Celebrate all the senses in the Amazeum! In this STEAM workshop, we welcome you to earn your Senses badge and have a
sensational time doing it!
Once you've completed the workshop the only thing left is to buy the Senses badge from your council store!
Ready to ride? Beginning and intermediate riders will practice grooming and riding, play fun arena games, and participate in traditional c
hiking, crafts, and more! Have riding experience from another barn? Call us at 870-251-1292!
Name: Texarkana - Program Aide Training
Date: March 26, 2016
Time: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Where: Texarkana Regional Office
Level(s): C
Cost: $25
Contact Information: Emily Eudy - [email protected]
Event Description:
Become a Diamonds Program Aide! You'll learn how to work with younger Girl Scouts and explore your own talent as a
leader. Upon completion of the training, girls will be awarded a certificate and T-shirt. You can then practice your Program
Aide skills at six activity sessions and earn your Program Aide pin!
Name: Breaking the Glass
Date: March 12, 2016
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: Jonesboro Regional Office
Level: ALL
Cost: Girl $5/ Adult Free
Contact Information: April Schneider - [email protected]
Event Description:
We've come a long way, but there is still a glass ceiling that many women experience in their careers and career choices. With lots of fun
we work through how women have stretched their boundaries since the early days of Girl Scouting, where we are now, and help to give
"break the glass" as they grow into the leaders of the future. Sport, theater, science/tech, outdoors and business will all explore this then/
girls learn skills that will help them find their way in a world they can help change. We will also celebrate the birthday of the Girl Scout M
exciting event!
Name: Eco - Actioneers
Date: March 18 - March 20, 2016
Time: Day - 9:15AM / Weekend - 7:30PM
Where: Camp High Point
Level: Day - ALL/ Weekend - Br-A
Cost: Day - $7.00/ Weekend - $15.00
Contact Information: Linda Archer at [email protected]
Event Information:
Eco-Actioneers provides girls the opportunity to help preserve and protect the natural resources at Camp High Point. Participation in sim
will help to encourage wildlife to build habitats on the site. Girls will be planting flowers and flower seeds, tree seedlings, and shrubs for
food that will also help beautify Camp High Point. Come join us for the weekend or just the day!
April Events
Name: Scout - O - Rama
Date: April 1 - 3, 2016
Time: 5:00PM
Level: ALL
Cost: Free
Contact Information: Emily Eudy - [email protected]
Event Description:
Attend the Four States Scout-O-Rama and meet Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Enjoy a w
fun, games, and the biggest Scout Show we have ever seen! Troops and service units can set up their own activity booth at the Scout S
must register for a participation patch for $2.00 or order a set of 6 patches to use for the Build-A-Patch Swap activity with scouts from othe
discounted rate of $10.00! Be sure to collect all the patches from neighboring Councils!
Name: Believe In Girls Festival
Date: April 2 - 3, 2016
Time: 9:00AM
Level: ALL
Cost: Girl - $30/ Adult - $10
Contact Information: Alysson Lefler - [email protected]
Event Description:
Discover your STEM future with Girl Scouts from around the council! Study the wonders of our universe, view the world through a differe
STEM professionals! Saturday will be a day of fun and learning. Sunday explore something new at the Scott Family Amazeum!
Name: Northwest Arkansas Naturals Scout Night
Date: April 8, 2016
Time: 7:05 PM
Where: Arvest Ballpark
Cost: $8 and up
Contact Information: Matt Fanning - [email protected]
Event Description:
It's Scout Night at Arvest Ballpark! Watch the Northwest Arkansas Naturals the Double - A affiliate for the 2015 World Series Champions
Royals then camp-out in their outfield! This event includes reserved tickets to the game, a commemorative scout patch designed by a Gi
game movie and fireworks.
Name: Amazeum Junior Detective Badge Workshop
Date: April 9, 2016
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 & 1:00 - 3:00
Where: Scott Family Amazeum
Cost: $15
Contact Information: Alysson Lefler - [email protected]
Event Description:
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a real detective? In this STEAM workshop, earn your Detective badge by l earning the too
following clues, and solving a thrilling mystery!
Name:UAPB Multi-Sport Clinic
Date: April 16, 2016
Time: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Where: UAPB - Kenneth L. Johnson HPER
Cost: Members - $5/ non-member $20
Contact Information: Regina ConTungeIn - 501-291-6264
Event Description:
Bring your daughter (age 5-12) to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for its inaugural multi-sport clinic on the UAPB campus on Saturda
2016. Student-athletes from various UAPB women's athletic teams and local high school teams will be on hand to demonstrate techniqu
of their respective sports to all girls in attendance. Learn the basics of basketball, tennis, soccer, cheerleading/dance, softball, and volley
athletes. The clinic begins at 8:30 a.m. (check-in 8:00 to 8:20) and ends at 3:30pm. Lunch will be served. Patch included.
Other Programs
Gamma Sigma Gamma
Gamma Sigma Gamma is a division of the Girl Scouts -Diamonds council that is offered to High School girls 9th - 12th grade. Similar to a
of Gamma Sigma Gamma is to bring girls together through the bond of sisterhood to learn about leadership, service opportunities, and h
steps after high school. Through Gamma Sigma Gamma, girls will have the opportunity to interact with other girls with similar interest. Th
friendships through serving their community, touring colleges, and planning activities together.
If you are interested in starting a chapter of Gamma Sigma Gamma in your area or joining an area with an existing chapter please email
[email protected]
Gold Silver and Bronze
Training Dates:
March 10
Fayetteville
April 9
Little Rock
April 21
Texarkana
Girl Scout Gold Award
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a girl member can earn. Since 1916, Seniors and Ambassadors (grades 9-12) hav
answered the call to Go Gold! An action that Indelibly marks them as accomplished members of their communities and the world.
Girl Scouts Silver Award
The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette, grades 6-8, can achieve. This award celebrates Girl Scouts w
leaders who are determined to improve their community.
Girl Scout Bronze Award
The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. This award celebrates Girl Scout Juniors who str
difference in their community.
For more information contact April Schnieder at [email protected]
NEW Program Partners - don't forget to check the website for a full list!
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS
It's that time of year when most of your Girl Scout Ambassadors have completed their Highest Awards and are
getting ready to head off to college. With that in mind, we'd like to share some links to scholarships not available
on our website as they are open the public and not Girl Scout specific. We believe that our girls have an edge over
the average scholarship applicant and we encourage you to share these opportunities with them.
Ann Power Vital Voices Initiative
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
The Green Home Improvement Scholarship
National Hispanic Health Foundation Scholarship Program
National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Scholarship Program
Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
The Rover College Scholarship
Shutterfly Scholars | Computer Science Scholarship
You Can Help!
Kids Across the Country Join Oceana and OMG in Fight to Save Sea Turtles
Press Release Date
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contact: Amelia Vorpahl: [email protected] 202-467-1968, 202-476-0632 (cell)
Washington -- Today, Oceana and One More Generation have teamed up to launch a new joint campaign to encourage the Obama adm
turtles in the Southeast and Gulf. Every year, thousands of sea turtles are caught and killed as bycatch, which is the catch of non-target fi
by the southeast shrimp trawl fishery.
As part of the new campaign, Oceana and One More Generation are calling on the next generation of sea turtle lovers to write a letter or
President Obama and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker why they love sea turtles and why they should be protected. The groups w
and deliver them to the President and the Secretary of Commerce on World Sea Turtle Day (June 16, 2016).
"It hurts my heart to know that 50,000 endangered and threatened sea turtles could be needlessly drowning every year in shrimp trawl fis
because some shrimp fishermen are not using TED's, which are proven to be 97 percent effective at preventing the deaths of captured s
Ries, co-founder of One More Generation. "Please help us show President Obama and his team that kids all over care about saving sea
your letter today. Remember, anybody can make a difference...if we can, you can
too."
With this new campaign, Oceana and One More Generation are calling on the federal government to require Turtle Excluder Devices (TE
trawls in U.S. waters, which are devices inserted into a net that allow captured turtles to escape before they drown. TEDs are already req
of shrimp trawls, called otter trawls, but other types of nets are exempt from this requirement. Additionally, recent research has found that
space by only 1 inch could reduce fish caught accidentally by 25 percent, potentially saving 55 million pounds of seafood, as well as tho
that had previously been too small to use the TED to escape. It's estimated that the southeast shrimp trawl fishery discards 64 percent of
equaling over 229 million pounds of fish each year.
"This is a rare opportunity for the federal government to have a huge impact just through a simple change. Issuing a strong TED requirem
help sea turtle populations recover, but would also benefit the entire Southeast region which depends on healthy ocean ecosystems," sa
director Lora Snyder. "Requiring TEDs on all U.S. shrimp vessels would be a win-win for sea turtle populations, fishermen, seafood cons
Southeast and Gulf region."
Currently, the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program has "red-listed" most shrimp caught by Southeast skimmer trawls, due
TED-requirement. This has effectively barred these fishermen from selling their product in over 13,000 retail establishments around the c
Aquarium's recommendations. In contrast, the shrimp landed by Southeast
otter trawls, as well as by all shrimp trawlers in Florida, are considered a "Good Alternative," due to their required use of TEDs.
To learn more about Oceana's work protecting sea turtles, as well as download materials to send your own letter, including a factsheet a
templates, please visit usa.oceana.org/turtles. Please send your letters no later than May 23, 2016 to either of the addresses listed bel
be scanned and emailed:
Oceana
Attn: Save Sea Turtles
1350 Connecticut Ave. NW 5th Fl.
Washington, DC 20036
[email protected]
One More Generation
Attn: Save Sea Turtles
P.O. Box 143627
Fayetteville GA 30214
[email protected]
Outdoor Program
Radford House will host the Spring Break Day Camp March 22-24th for Daisy, Brownie and Juniors.
Cadette, Senior and Ambassadors are welcome to volunteer and will enjoy an overnight exclusively for them when we wrap up the day
D/B/J and $15 per C/S/A.
Horse Lovers' Day Camp at camp Crossed Arrows March 19-21 for Daisies and up (Riding levels 1-3)!
Learn the basics of grooming and riding play fun riding games, take a hike, and create a horsey craft! Beginning through intermediate rid
us for Saturday only, or improve your skills over three days of horses and fun at camp! Cost is $60/girl OR $25/girl for Saturday only .
Peg Brazelton Girl Scout Nature Center in Fort Smith will host two day camps.
March 16 for Oklahoma (all levels) and March 22-24 for Arkansas (D, B, J).
Spend your spring break discovering your WILD Side! Have a blast as you go on an ecosystem adventure and meet some critters up clo
scientist hat and head into the kitchen for some tasty experiments as you learn to cook outdoors. Then, unlock the power of the sun as yo
own solar-powered car! Traditional Girl Scout songs, crafts, and games will round out your experience. Join us-make new friends and m
lifetime! Snacks and T-Shirt are included with registration. Cost is $40*/girl, $15/ Program Aide or Adult
Contact Linda Archer at [email protected] for more information on any of the above programs!
NEW at Camp Crossed Arrows and Camp Cahinnio, and available only to registered Girl Scout troops!
To celebrate the new Outdoor Badges released for Girl Scouts this year, troops can now schedule their own Horseback Riding or Archer
on our Council properties! The Horse workshop can be scheduled at Camp Crossed Arrows by troops of every level at a cost of $10 per
last approximately 5 hours. Archery can be scheduled at Camp Crossed Arrows or Camp Cahinnio by troops of Juniors and older at a co
will last approximately 2 hours. All the Junior Horseback Riding Badge and Cadette Archery Badge requirements will be completed. Con
1292 to check available dates for your troop's very own workshop! Reservations are required a minimum of 3 weeks in advance.
Contact Jillian Taylor at [email protected] or 870-251-1292 with any questions about the horse program!
2016 Summer Camp
2016 Summer Camp registration is now open! This year here will be summer camps held at 4 awesome locations this year. Spots fill up
spot today!
Please visit our website for more details and to register.
Office News
What's new in our offices?
If you have visited our offices lately you may have noticed that we now ask that all visitors sign in and out with our Customer Care Specia
effect late January for a few different reasons. One big reason is this procedure enables us to provide better safety for staff and our custo
Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas,
Oklahoma and Texas
Corporate - Little Rock
11311 Arcade Drive
Little Rock, AR 72212
an emergency, by tracking all onsite visitors at our offices.
What does this mean for you?
Whether you're coming to shop, meeting with a staff member or using our Volunteer Reservation areas, once you arrive in the office you
Customer Care Specialist; and that staff will then ask you to sign in while they contact the staff that you are there to see, if needed. Upon
will be also be reminded to sign out.
Local: (501)758-1020
Toll Free: (800)632-6894
What if it's after hours?
Fax: (501)758-9656
Some of our offices are equipped for volunteers to use meeting space after hours so for those areas that have
Fayetteville
this set up there will also be a Sign In log housed at that Volunteer Entrance. Please remember to sign yourself
2080 East Joyce Blvd.
in and also have your guest follow the procedure as well. And don't forget to sign out!
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Local: (479)695-1818
The Girl Scouts-Diamonds council appreciates your patience and understanding while we implement this new
Toll Free: (800)632-6894
process.
Fort Smith
If you have any questions, comments and/or concerns please contact:
5705 Gordon Lane
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Keeler Bryson
Local: (479) 452-1290
[email protected]
Toll Free: (800) 632-6894
Risk Management & Logistics Coordinator
Fax: (479) 452-3365
(800) 632 6894 Ext 6757
Jonesboro
3434 One Place
Jonesboro, AR 72404
Local: (870) 932-2833
Toll Free: (800) 632-6894
Property
Fax: (870) 932-2834
Volunteers needed.
Pine Bluff
We are having volunteer work days: Camp Cahinnio on April 23rd and Camp Crossed Arrows on April 16th.
3300 Taloha Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Local: (870) 534-8563
Toll Free: (800) 632-6894
Fax: (870) 534-8571
Texarkana
1811 Arkansas Blvd.
Texarkana, AR 71854
Local: (870) 773-2151
Toll Free: (800) 632-6894
Fax: (870) 773-0922
Work starts at 8:30am each day and will last till late afternoon. There will be work available for all ages. Please bring work gloves and w
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
RSVP to [email protected]
Patch Opportunity
Girl Scout Week: March 6-12
Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and it always includes the Girl
March 12.
The Girl Scout Birthday on March 12 commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially
organization's first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia. This year, 2016, represents our 104th birthday
Girls can earn a 2016 Girl Scout Birthday Week patch for participating in the traditional Girl Scout Week o
must complete a task, based on the days theme, for at least four days. (See page 1 for examples.) Once t
completed, ask a parent or other adult to initial your GS Week Rewards Card. Take your completed card t
Girl Scout Diamonds shop to redeem your free patch!
Visit our website for more details.
Girl Scout History Quiz
1. Juliette Gordon Low first learned about a program just for girls in:
A. Scotland
B. England
C. Ireland
2. Juliette Low sold these to raise money to keep her organization going.
A. Her Pearls
B. Her paintings
C. Her needlework
3. The first organization started by Juliette Low was called:
A. Girl Scouts
B. Girl Guides
C. Scouting
4. The first Girl Scout was:
A. Juliette's best friend's daughter, Betsy Pape
B. Juliette's cousin, Judith Low
C. Juliette's Niece, Daisy Gordon
5. The first national office of the Girl Scouts was located in:
A.
Washington, DC
B.
Savannah, GA
C.
New York City
6. The first uniforms for girls were:
A. Green
B. Khaki
C. Blue
7. To play basketball outdoors Girl Scouts had to:
A. Draw curtains around the court so the public could not see their bloomers.
B. Make their own court so they wouldn't be in the way of the boys.
C. Get permission from the city to play in public.
8. Adults in charge of the first Girl Scout troops were called:
A. Leaders
B. Captains
C. Commissioners
9. The first handbook was called:
A. How Girls Can Help Their Country
B.
Girl Scout Handbook
C. Worlds to Explore
10. The highest award in Girl Scouting has been/is called:
A.
Silver Fish, First Class, Curved Bar, GS Gold Award
B. Golden Eaglet, First Class, Curved Bar, GS Gold Award
C. Golden Eaglet, Senior Award, Gold Bar, GS Gold Award
11. A special interest group created in 1934 for girls who sailed boats was called:
A. Sea Scouts
B. Mermaids
C. Mariners
12. The three leaves of the trefoil symbolize:
A.
The GS Promise, Law and Motto
B. The Three Parts of the GS Promise
C. The GS Promise, Motto and Slogan
Answers:
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. B 11. C 12. B
About Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas
Girl Scouts - Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas provides the premier leadership program for girls in 79 counties. The Diamonds Council serves
except Crittenden; Adair, LeFlore and Sequoyah counties in Oklahoma; and Cass and Bowie counties in Texas. Our outcomes-based program model emp
and leadership skills they will use for the rest of their lives.
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
Find us online @
girlscoutsdiamonds.org
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Leo wanted to win an award.
Leo bought Girl Scout cookies.
Then Leo won an Oscar.
Leo is a winner.
Be like Leo.