How to participate: When a current Girl Scout recruits one of her friends to join Girl Scouts (in Jan. and Feb.), both Recruiter and the Recruited will be invited to the Great Girl Scout Skedaddle.
When: March 20th
Time: TBA
Location: Multiple locations based on amount of participation—TBA
The day will be spent working as a team to race through Girl Scout traditions like Fire building exercises, songs, traditional games, etc.
Each year on February 22, girls participate in activities, games and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries.
The theme for World Thinking Day 2010 is girls worldwide say “together we can end extreme poverty and hunger.”
World Thinking Day is part of the WAGGGS Global Action Theme (GAT) based on the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which aim to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people.
Girls voted and selected Germany, Kuwait, Peru, the Philippines, and South Africa to represent the five regions of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS)—Europe, the Arab region, Western Hemisphere, Asia/Pacific and Africa. World Thinking Day not only gives girls a chance to celebrate international friendships, but it is also a reminder that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of nearly 150 countries with Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
Global Leadership Opportunities for Volunteers, ages 18-35 GSUSA is seeking applications from young women interested in global leadership opportunities. Members of this volunteer pool may have opportunities to represent GSUSA at WAGGGS leadership events and trainings, and will serve through the end of the triennium. Travel stipends may be available.
Visit www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/global_leadership_opportunities.asp for an application as well as more information. Email
if you have any questions.
How will you fill your basket? Saturday, March 27, 2010 in Branson, MO
Join the Fun!
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland's Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition
event will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 in Branson, MO.
As part of this fun and exciting event, service units are asked to put together a
"basket" of items that will be part of a silent auction to be held that day. Participating
is easy!
Discover Girl Scout history as we travel by Deluxe Motor Coach
from Springfield, MO to Savannah, GA and stay 3 nights at the Doubletree
Hotel Historic Savannah! Learn about what inspired Juliette Gordon Low
to take action and build leadership qualities in girls and enjoy
exploring the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace!
Register Early!
Space is limited to 40 girls and 4 adults!
"Fun in the Sun" Patch Program Girls can celebrate summer by earning the "Fun in the Sun" patch. Activities must be completed between June 1 and August 31, and are listed in the Spring G-O Guide (page 37).
Various activities can be done individually, with a Girl Scout buddy, or by a whole troop. Girls from Daisy to Ambassador can have fun earning this patch by trying a new sport, taking part in a service project, or even going to a Girl Scout resident or day camp.
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• 1. Have a "bring-a-friend" activity.
• 2. Participate in a family activity.
• 3. Visit the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland's website (you're already here!) or visit one of the 5 service centers.
• 4. Plan an activity with another troop.
• 5. Find a way you can help your family have a better summer (i.e. do your chores, help younger siblings and grandparents).
• 6. Take time to think about the next school year and list some things that you want to do (e.g. improve grades, make new friends, or try new sports).
• 7. Try a sport that you have never tried or start an exercise program.
• 8. Participate in a service project (i.e. visit a nursing home, help a neighbor, make audio tapes for daycares).
• 9. Practice proper safety precautions by wearing sunscreen and utilizing the proper equipment when playing sports.
• 10. Participate in day camp, resident camp, or another Girl Scout program.
• 11. Hold a troop meeting in August to register girls for the next year.
• 12. Create your own summer troop activity other than those listed above.
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Girls who complete the patch will be invited to a special flip-flop decorating party in September (bring your own flip-flops in the size and style you prefer)! Register for the program by using the Individual Girl Program/Event Registration Form, and include the patch cost of $2. Registration deadline is August 14.
Option 1: Dexter Service Center
9/12/09, 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Option 2: Camp Green Berry, Jefferson City
9/12/09, 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
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Savannah Birthplace Trip
Girls can celebrate summer by earning the "Fun in the Sun" patch. Activities must be completed between June 1 and August 31, and are listed in 
