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Volunteers - - GSUSA is asking for input on how you would like to be recognized! Take the survey at www.girlscouts.org/for_adults/volunteering/survey.asp
‘Rent-A-GECCCO’ - - Troops interested in hiking, backpacking, fishing, etc. can ‘rent’ one of our GECCCO members to teach outdoor skills and help girls earn badges. They will even take troops on hikes or backpacking trips. Fees are negotiable. Contact Anna Beucler (970-233-1159) or albeucler@msn.com.
RESOURCES
View issues of the Heads UP! newsletter:
Aug07/Sept07
View the
Colorado
Realignment News:
Issue 1-Oct. 9/Issue
2-Nov6/Issue3-Dec/Issue4-Jan/Issue5-Feb/Issue6-Apr/Issue7-May/Issue8-June/Issue9-July/Issue10-Sept.
View issues of the Girl Scout Update
(links to flyers are with specific programs, below):
July19/Aug2/Aug16/Aug31/Sept13/Sept27
For tips on getting local media coverage,
click here.
For information on ceremonies in Girl Scouts,
click here
http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/ceremonies/
to access the GSUSA website.
For community service projects, news and ideas, visit the new Community Service page!
Goal Setting is important in all we do! Get helpful tips on this important aspect of Girl Scouting.
For information on the STEPS to Success patch, click here.
For a 2007-2008 Interfaith Calendar, visit www.interfaithcalendar.org .
Troop games - - Want some fun ideas for games that get a troop meeting off to a good start? Check out this list of great ideas!
New Program Model
With input from girls, volunteers and council
staff, GSUSA is developing a new program model, called the Leadership
Development Program, to create the world's best program of personal growth and
leadership development for girls. The new model won't
be totally implemented until 2008-09. However, you can already merge some
elements into the work you do now, and the fun you have with the girls. The
Leadership Development Program follows a girl-centric approach and organizes
girls' activities into three broad categories - Girls Discover, Girls Connect
(changed from 'lead'), and
Girls Take Action. Leadership will be the objective. The new model defines the unique Girl Scout
experience; it is what girls do in Girl Scouting. Ultimately, the program model
and its outcomes will reflect and fulfill our mission.
For more information click on the links below:
A
summary of the emerging Girl Scout Program Model
FAQs
about the Program Model
The
unique Girl Scout experience
The
unique experience: approaches
The
unique experience: elements of the model
SWIng2008 in
Surrey, England
An international camp for registered
Girl Scouts ages 10-18 and adults who accompany them. August 2-9, 2008. Click
above for details.
University of Denver Gymnastics
Senior Night/Fan Appreciation Night- Saturday,
March 15th @ 6:00pm. University of Arizona.
Troop Programs (also see the Girl Program page for programs girls can do individually or as a group)
Canoe lessons and trips
Here's a great contact if your girls want to
learn canoeing skills, or if you want to become an instructor. Jeff Oxenford in
Golden offers a variety of classes and canoe trips for individuals and groups.
Jeff can be reached at
lgboatin@netzero.net or 303-568-0681, or visit
www.rockymountaincanoeclub.org
for more information.
Would you your troop like to earn an American Canoe Association course certificate? Click on the this link to find out how.
Group events at Budweiser Event Center
Click above for the most current
flyer about upcoming events at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland.
Ms.
Weatherhead teaches girls
Edheads has created an engaging weather activity that meets
national science standards. Students in grades 4-9 can visit
www.edheads.org and click on ‘Weather’ to enjoy this FREE program! They’ll
learn to predict and report the weather. Some day they may do it on TV!
Free
Field Trips
Field Trip Factory offers hands-on, experiential learning through
field trips for children ages 4 through 12. Many of the trips can help Girl
Scouts meet badge requirements. Find out more at
www.fieldtripfactory.com or call 1-800-987-6409.
Nursing career speaker
This woman is willing to speak to troops about
the nursing profession. Contact Wendy Bonifazi at 970-229-9545.
A Heart for the Homeless
This patch program is available to teach girls
about issues facing homeless families and to show girls how to help. For all
program information and to order patches ($1.00) visit
www.bridgecommunities.org.
History Treasure Chests
Explore
some Girl Scout history by checking out one of the three History Treasure Chests:
Step Out in Style, Mystery of the Golden Teacup, or All Tied Up. This
program is designed for Juniors. The Archives Committee is working on a program
box for Brownies and will let you know when it's ready. To check out one of
these Treasure Chests for Juniors, contact
your local representative:
Ft. Collins area - JoAnne Busch
jzbusch@hotmail.com
970-482-6260
Longmont area - Linda Hildebrant
hildebrantfamily@msn.com 303-678-1135
Loveland area - Linda Robinson
Linrobinsn@gmail.com, 970-635-9380
Greeley and Eastern area - Coral Gracey 970-395-0306
Field Trips - - Click here to view a comprehensive list of possible field trips put together by Ft. Collins service units. Many are in Larimer County, but there are also many throughout the state and out of state. Check it out for some good ideas!