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The Power of Girl-Led Business
As a fabulous volunteer, you know the two Product Programs are an integral part of Girl Scouting. The skills learned through Product Program help girls develop skills and traits they will use far into their future.
Product Programs are the engines that power troop and girl activities. They are the vehicles that allow girls to dream big and make their troop and individual dreams a reality. They help build large scale teamwork and cooperation. They take troops from their meeting places to local businesses, events, and then into the bigger world. They are the vehicles that propel girls and troops to conduct amazing community service projects and engage countless lives. The proceeds earned by troops and girls through Cookie and Cashew Cash ensure all of these great things and more are possible!
Last year, Girl Scout Heart of Michigan troops earned a combined $1,378,963 in troop proceeds! The average amount of troop proceeds was $730. Girls earned a combined $59,081 in Cookie Cash. The troops' and individual girls' Cookie Cash is helping girls and troops do amazing things and realize their dreams.
We are excited to support troops and girls to fulfill their goals.
Your product team stands ready to partner with you!.
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We know girls gain valuable life skills by belonging to Girl Scouts. In addition to developing strong leadership skills, they learn to be philanthropists, problem solvers, and creative thinkers. The only thing better than the girls in your troop gaining these skills is when more girls do the same.
Another benefit to girls of belonging to Girl Scouts is making new friends…wouldn’t you agree? January is a fabulous time of year to have the members of your troop think about which of their friends (who is not already a Girl Scout) they’d like to invite to give Girl Scouts a try.
Here’s a fantastic idea from Mason Area Girl Scouts!
Mason Daisy Troop–Try out a Girl Scout Meeting!
The Mason Daisy Troop sends home invitations to all kindergarten and first grade families three times during the fall and once in both January and February. These invites encourage girls to attend one of their Daisy Troop meetings to “try it out” and see if it is a good fit for them. This creates a welcoming, low pressure atmosphere for a wide variety of families to experience Girl Scouts for the first time! This practice also reminds the community that the best time to join Girl Scouts is TODAY. Mason Area Girl Scouts note that at least one girl joins every time they send an invite.Opening up your troop to more girls can open up a world of friendship and possibilities for your girls, too. Talk to your troop-make a plan to take action today and invite some new members into your troop. Need help? Contact your Membership Specialist and they can assist you.
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Girl Scout Heart of Michigan Press Corps
Hot off the press! We're looking for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, and adult volunteers to join the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Press Corps. This is a great opportunity for girls to learn about the media while developing their writing, interview, photography, and on-camera skills!
Girls can learn more about this great free opportunity at our February 5, 2017, kick-off meeting! It's from noon–4:00 p.m. at Camp Wacousta's Mill Run. Registration coming soon!
Interested adults need to email rmcclain@gshom.org by January 15, 2017, with their interest!
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G.I.R.L. 2017 National Convention
The time is now to give girls and young women the tools to empower themselves for a lifetime of leadership, connect and share ideas with one another in friendship, and act together in true team spirit to let the world know girls can make awesome, game-changing things happen.
From October 4–8, 2017, you can join your fellow Girl Scouts as we come together to celebrate girls in a big, big way. From educational sessions to inspiring speakers, and tons of one-of-a-kind FUN, this is the girl-power event of the year. You don’t want to miss it!
We're looking for a few Girl Scouts to serve as our council's delegates at the 2017 National Girl Scout Session in Columbus, Ohio. As a Delegate, you help determine how Girl Scouts' future will look! Register to be a Delegate on our website!
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What Do You Want For Your Girl Webinar
Join us for a webinar Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at noon–1:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.We all want the girls we know (either in our personal or professional roles) to grow up to be happy, healthy, self‑reliant and confident in themselves and their abilities. Sometimes that is easier said than done. This workshop will provide straightforward, common sense advice to help you in your role as a parent or girl developer. Topics to be discussed include health risk factors, mental health issues, self-esteem, sexuality and health resources.
This webinar will be facilitated by Dr. Janice Werbinski, MD who is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She recently retired from her position as Medical Director of Borgess Women’s Health, a clinical practice of 25 providers in Kalamazoo, MI, delivering healthcare to thousands of women across their lifespan.
She is the Founding President of the American College of Women’s Health Physicians, Executive Director of the Sex and Gender Women’s Health Collaborative, an organization devoted to better education of physicians in women’s health issues and has sat on the Board of Trustees for Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan since 2014.
Join our meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/298688173
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 568 4106
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129
Access Code: 298-688-173
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ACH for Product Program
ACH is mandatory to participate in the Product Programs this year; luckily when you fill it out in the fall it will last the whole Girl Scout year!
Turn in the ACH Form with a Voided Check.
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Eat 'em & Treat 'em
Asking our Communities to help a hero! When a customer adds one or more additional packages of cookies to their order (at a booth or on an order card) for Hometown Heroes they’ll be entered into a special drawing. - Customers fill out ticket below and give back to girl.
- Girl returns completed tickets to troop with order form.
- Troop turns in all completed tickets to local regional center by final cookie payment due date.
- One winner will be drawn at each regional center.
- Winner will receive their choice of one case of cookies!
- Girl and troop listed on winning ticket also receive a prize!
Download the form here!
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Yard Signs
Talking about Girl Scout pride the NEW Proud Girl Scout yard signs are available at your local Regional Offices! Pick up yours today. Did we mention they're free too?!
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Bling Your Booth
Have fun and bling your booth! Upload an image of your troop's awesome decorated booth with #BlingYouBooth on the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Facebook page by Tuesday to be nominated for the winner that week.
And don't foget to include your troop number, date of booth, and location!
Find out more on this document!
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| December
Dec 1: New Office & Store Hours!
M W Th F: 10am-5pm
Tu: 10am-7pm
Dec 23–Jan 8: Winter Break, Regional Centers and Shops are closed
January
Jan 9: Cookie Order Taking Begins for Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Yspilanti
Jan 17: Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Town Hall Meeting, webinar
Jan 21: Cookie Craze, Kalamazoo
Jan 28-29: Super Lock-In! The Centre, Adrian
February
Feb 3 at 7:00 p.m. Cookie Booth Sign Up for Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Ypsilanti
Feb 5: Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Press Corps Kick-Off, Camp Wacousta Mill Run (registration coming soon)
Feb 11: EMU National Cookie Celebration, Ypsilanti
Feb 11: Soaring Eagle Waterpark Event (Overnight available too!)
Feb 12: Cheer Off (online registration coming soon!)
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NEW Office Hours
Additional hours are available by appointment call 1-800-49-SCOUT or your staff member. Mon: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tues: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wed: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thur: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
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January 9, 2017: Cookie Order Taking Begins for Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Ypsilanti! Secure locations for Cookie Booth sales now. There are lots of great locations that would be happy to let you set up a booth. Be creative about locations and ask for permission early.
Hint! Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan works with retailers and businesses year-round to secure prime spots for your troop.
January 28, 2017: Bonus Booths for Saginaw starts!
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This is a great time to get your holiday gifts! We have many great stocking stuffers, warm & fuzzy clothes, and more! What are you waiting for?
January 9–27: Loyalty Point Redemption!
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Share Your Adventures!
We love seeing all the amazing things you and your Girl Scouts are doing, and we know other volunteers will too! You can post on our Facebook wall, tweet us, or send an email to marketing@gshom.org to share your stories.
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Have No Fear, Help Desk is Here!
The Help Desk staff is your one-stop-shop for any questions or concerns you may have.
Forgot your eBiz password? We're on it.
Need help registering for an event? You got it.
So give us a call, 1-800-49-SCOUT, use the Help Desk Form, send a carrier pigeon ... whatever works best for you, we'll be here, ready to help.
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Meet Your Staff
Everyone at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan shares your passion for helping girls, and we are ready to assist you any way we can. For a list of staff members by region and department, visit our Selfie Directory.
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| Family Partnership
Check out the 2016-2017 Family Partnership Patch above!
Any family that contributes $25 or more will receive this patch for each registered Girl Scout in their household! Designated troops will receive 15% of all Family Partnership donations back, in the form of Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan council credit. This credit may be used in the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan shops, for programs and events, and for facility and camp reservations.
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