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November 29, 2012 at 09:51am
Event Calendar
Check our calendar below for a complete list of events, trainings, and important dates.
Please check the Program Status Report for program updates
Friday, Jan 18, 2013 - Sunday, Jan 20, 2013
Picture This!: You & Me Outdoor Photography
7:00 PM to 11:00 AM
More Info...
Saturday, Mar 9, 2013 - Sunday, Mar 10, 2013
Girls Night Out: SPA-tacular Willmar Mall Sleepover
8:00 PM to 7:00 AM
November 28, 2012 at 03:47pm
There will be several teleconference trainings coming up within the next couple of months. Coop Troop Training will be held on Thursday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. You may register online by going to our website (Troop Management Trainings). When you register, you will receive a confirmation email along with the materials and call-in number.
Forms training will be held on February 21 and April 11. There will be additional information, as well as, registration information available on our website soon.
November 28, 2012 at 03:44pm
Holiday Inn & Suites, Lyric Conference Room
Duluth, Minnesota
January 25-26, 2013
Service Unit Delegates are a vital communication link between the local service units and the council. They are individuals who are selected by the service units to represent them at the annual meeting. Any registered Girl Scout, 14 years or older, is eligible to become a Delegate. It is extremely important that all Service Units are represented. Please make sure your voice is heard! Here are the number of Delegates your Service Unit is entitled to have: SU #19—5, SU #20—3, SU #21—3, SU #22—4, SU #23—3.
Dates and times for the Service Unit Delegate Training Teleconference Sessions are:
Choose one:
Thursday, December 6, 6-8 pm
Tuesday, December 11, 6-8 pm
Dial: 866-477-6298 Enter PIN: 275465#
November 28, 2012 at 03:41pm
We are currently planning the 6-week after-school Girl Scout Series—It’s Your Business, Run It!—and have a seasonal part time opening for a Girl Scouts in ACTION Coordinator. This position is responsible for quality delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by working directly with schools and volunteers to coordinate a 6-week after-school Girl Scout series culminating with a related Take Action event/project. This person may also facilitate some of the sessions. We will need a coordinator and volunteers in both the Alexandria and Willmar communities. Training for this series begins mid-January.
If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering your time and talent as a role model for girls, please contact Marge Hanson, Volunteer Specialist, at 320-403-2108 or mhanson@gslakesandpines.org.
November 28, 2012 at 03:39pm
In support of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, Lakes & Pines Girl Scout Shops are happy to offer adult volunteers the tools they need to guide girls in their leadership Journeys. Now through Dec. 31, 2012, all 18 Adult Guide/Journey Book Sets for all age-levels are 33% off. Regularly $15, on sale $10.
The adult guide for each Journey offers an introduction to the journey's theme and awards, grade-level-specific tips and suggestions, and a full set of sample session plans filled with ceremonies, activities, discussions, and reflections. Adult guides also provide detailed instructions, examples, supply lists, and discussion starters to bring the journey to life in partnership with girls.
Save $5 during this special limited time offer! Visit us or contact your Girl Scout shop in Waite Park and Duluth to place an order.
Please note: Hurricane Sandy has caused a delay in the processing and shipping of orders from Girl Scout Merchandise on the east coast. If you have recently placed a special order with Lakes & Pines shops, it may be arriving later than our normal two week turn-around. We remain well-stocked with most all of the Girl Scout basics - uniforms, emblems, awards, and books. Please call if you have questions about an order you placed recently.
If you and your fellow Girl Scout leaders would benefit from additional training on how to blend Journeys and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting into a more meaningful Leadership Experience, please contact me (320-403-2108 or mhanson@gslakesandpines.org) to set up a learning session for your Service Unit.
November 28, 2012 at 03:21pm
There will be a training day in St Cloud on Saturday, December 8, at Rasmussen College. This includes Cookie Training. If you missed the training in Glenwood on November 15, you may attend this one. However, please register so that they have sufficient materials for everyone. Check out the registration form today and let us know you're coming! Forms received after 12/4 will not guarantee you program supplies.
November 13, 2012 at 01:44pm
Hello Girl Scout families and volunteers! Please check-out our November 2012 Region 5 Newsletter! It's full of great information for girls and troops - don't forget to check out the calendar portion, too! Don't miss any upcoming events and community gatherings. Leave a comment if you have a question!
November 1, 2012 at 07:16pm
Save the date!
Monday, January 28
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
1325 N. 45th Ave. E. (45th & Colorado)
Duluth, MN 55804
We invite girls of all ages to join us for an evening of fun activities to learn about the 2013 Girl Scout Cookie Program. We're still planning the details but wanted to let you know now so you can plan to attend this exciting event. Girls can attend on their own or with their troop. We chose a location in Duluth's Lakeside neighborhood as a central location; we hope girls from around the region will join us!
Watch this blog for more details and registration information to come.
October 31, 2012 at 09:59am
What a whirlwind of a fall it’s been. We ‘ve transitioned through SU Fall Kick-Off, Registrations Nights, Parent Meetings, Fall Product Sale, Training and of course the Appointment Process-you know the paper work that goes along with becoming a volunteer. Many of you are scanning the Program Guide with your girls checking our Programming options or deciding with your girls which Journey Book best suits them. At your local SU Meetings you are deciding who will be your delegates at the Annual Meeting in Duluth representing your local Girl Scouts.
I have had the pleasure to travel across our Region and meet many of our volunteers and frankly you have taken to heart my strong encouragement of building a troop committee to support your troops and your Service Unit (SU). I’ve had some of you e mail me and tell me to check my phone there must be something wrong as it’s always busy…it’s been busy alright. We are facing a wonderful problem – we have a lot of new volunteers. I tallied my book last night and the last count was 91 new volunteers in Region 3 and the number is continuing to increase daily!
Our functional Volunteer Specialist Team will continue to refine our process and increase our efficiency. You can help us by filling in the blanks on the forms and providing e mail contacts for references when possible as this does speed up the process. If you have questions please ask us as we are here to serve you our volunteers. Keep building your troop and SU teams and take a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are to have so many people willing to volunteer for our girls to empower them and help develop their leadership skills. We will help them develop their courage, confidence and character to be able to dream and believe that their dreams can come true and to be true to themselves. Along the way we’ll provide fun with a purpose and create our own remarkable journey.
Regional Day of training for R03 is on our website- regsitration deadline is Nov 12th
http://gslakesandpines.org/index.phphttp://gslakesandpines.org/index.php?mod=Calendar&event_id=1936?mod=Calendar&event_id=1936
Thank you for volunteering for Girl Scouts for taking time from your busy lives to make a difference in another girls life.
October 30, 2012 at 12:23pm
The Legends Heritage Place in Sartell is seeking Girl Scouts to come into their assisted Living and Memory Care facility to share interests, hobbies, simple crafts, play cards or games, visit, and give of their time to residents. Staff are open to any time that works for you welcome ideas you may have. Please contact Pam or Blaire directly to get involved.
Pam Himsl or Blaire Reilly | 320-281-3343 ext. 107 | breily@thelegendsathp.com or phimsl@thelegendsathp.com
Staff lead for questions: Leah Voss | lvoss@gslakesandpines.org | 320-247-4565
October 24, 2012 at 07:13pm
Only TWO days left to register for the Games, Songs, and S’mores Program on the Go in Spooner on November 13! Click here to see the program flyer and contact Kasey if you have any questions!
October 24, 2012 at 12:07pm
Volunteer Specialist Shelley invites you to...
Join the Region 2 team on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Jeanette Pollay Cabin for a fun filled day of workshops and SWAPS sharing or ideas.
Workshops we will be offering:
- New Leader Orientation and Training,
- Exploring Girl Scout Journey Books and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting,
- Self-Sustaining Troop
- Refresher First Aid/CPR
- Basic Outdoor Skills.
Come for the morning or all day and build your network of Girl Scout friends and mentors.
Can’t make the workshop? Join us for lunch (bring your own Brown Bag Lunch) and share SWAPS and ideas!
Your regional team is looking forward to sharing the day with you. For more information or to register, click here.
October 18, 2012 at 10:41am
This just in: a tour has been added to the Weekend Escape: Twin Cities trip!
We will be including a stop at the North Star Scout Museum to check out artifacts from early Girl Scouts as well as check out the 100th Anniversary exhibit there! Other destinations on this December 8th-9th trip include the State Capitol, a show at the Children’s Theatre, dinner downtown Minneapolis, the Holidazzle parade, fun at the Water Park of America, shopping at the Mall of America, and a tour/lunch date with the Rainforest Café! Check out all the details here and find out how to register: http://www.gslakesandpines.org/index.php?mod=Calendar&event_id=1807
October 18, 2012 at 10:35am
Regional Service Unit Training
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Glenwood Lutheran Church
206 Minnesota Avenue East
Glenwood, MN 56334
(Please note: Entrance and parking are located at the back of the church.)
This meeting is for all Troop Cookie Managers as well as all interested volunteers.
Dessert will be served beginning at 6:15.
Please RSVP by noon on Monday, November12, to mhanson@gslakesandpines.org
October 16, 2012 at 11:28am
As you may know, Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, was born on Halloween. October is a great time to plan an activity with your girls to learn about Juliette Low and the history of Girl Scouts! Some troops like to celebrate with a birthday party and cake. I remember my Girl Scout troop made Dirt in a Cup and planted a fabric daisy in a straw in the top of the cup, to make a special sundae that reminded us of Juliette's nickname, Daisy. They're really easy to make--here is a recipe. You could do a craft project with pearls and talk about how Juliette sold a prized string of pearls she owned, to raise money to keep Girl Scouts going in the early days.
As you may know, Juliette was a strong woman with a reputation for being a bit of a character. With a quick Google search you may be able to find some anecdotes or quotations from her that your girls would like--some of her antics may even give you ideas for a Take Action project to benefit your community! Check out your Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting binder for a biography of Juliette geared for the age level of your girls. October is also a great time to begin earning the Juliette Gordon Low Heritage patch, a patch program developed by our council--find out more here.
October 8, 2012 at 06:51pm
She & I: Fall Harvest
Janette Pollay Cabin, Duluth, MN
October 27-28 (overnight)
$37.50 per girl
$37.50 per adult
Ever wanted to know how to make apple cider? Or homemade pumpkin pie? Or jam? Or…? Join us for a weekend of delicious harvest foods and fun fall activities. You won't want to miss out on this cornucopia of fun!
We’ve extended the registration deadline! Sign up by Monday, October 15!
Explore Your Future
Northland College, Ashland, WI
$15 per girl without transportation
$25 per girl with transportation
November, 3, 2012
Spend the day as a college student at Northland College. Tour a resident hall, eat lunch in the cafeteria, sit in on a college class, and have fun with extracurricular activities. Transportation pickups/drop offs at: GS office in Duluth, Perkins parking lot in Superior.
Registration deadline extended! Sign up by Friday, October 19!
Program registration can be found on our website at: http://gslakesandpines.org/files/2317.pdf
Note that girls must be registered Girl Scouts (these are great reasons to get them signed up!) and all registration forms and payment must be RECEIVED in Waite Park no later than the final registration deadlines.
Contact Jessica “Acer” Schiff with questions: 218-302-3182 or jschiff at gslakesandpines.org Hope to see you there!
October 5, 2012 at 04:30pm
Read the Lakes & Pines “E-Shopper” for Girl Scout volunteers! News of council shop promotions and timely information regarding Girl Scout merchandise will keep you in the know. October 2012 "E-Shopper" highlights: What every Girl Scout volunteer needs; What every girl needs; order forms; troop leader t-shirts; Welcome Set special offer; Citizen badges. Enjoy!
October 5, 2012 at 02:19pm
In the past, the Region 5 staff team has created a monthly newsletter that got sent directly to our regional 01 troop leaders and Community Coordinators/Service Unit Managers. Once we transitioned to the blogs, we didn’t want to get rid of our newsletter, but tried to think of how we’d be able to get a mass amount of information in one place without making all of you scroll through a ton of blog postings. So, we are pleased to announce that our monthly newsletter (and calendar) is not going anywhere – we’re going to post it at the beginning of each month directly to our blog! We have included with our newsletter a calendar of the next upcoming months, which we will also keep. We are not replacing the Region 5 Calendar that is linked at the top left of our blog page, but rather able to provide a more descriptive snapshot of what’s coming up by month. So, without further ado – here is the link to our October 2012 Region 5 Newsletter! Enjoy and feel free to spread it around to everyone you know! Questions? Leave a comment, or contact any one of us on the Region 5 team (contact info is listed at the bottom left).
October 3, 2012 at 07:04pm
So you decided to become a Girl Scout volunteer…
Now you’re having a panic attack…what was I thinking?
Don’t worry be happy - enjoy your journey. Relax …call me or your local
Community Coordinator’s or Service Unit Manager’s we are here to help.
Ask yourself a few key questions.
1) Have you received your appointment letter?
No, well did you complete the paperwork? (Registration, Application , Authorize Background Check & Interview)
2) Did you register for New Leader Orientation Training?
No, check out our website for dates and locations near you!
Or
Save the date –
Regional Day of Training l Garrison l
Saturday, November 17th l 9am-4pm l Free
Details coming soon
I assure you everything will be OK! You are about to embark on journey that will be as rewarding for you as your daughter.
October 3, 2012 at 03:38pm
Read the Lakes & Pines “E-Shopper” for Girl Scout volunteers! News of council shop promotions and timely information regarding Girl Scout merchandise will keep you in the know. October 2012 “E-Shopper” highlights: What every Girl Scout volunteer needs; What every girl needs; order forms; troop leader t-shirts; Welcome Set special offer; Citizen badges. Enjoy!
October 2, 2012 at 06:24pm
Now you’re having a panic attack…what was I thinking?
Don’t worry be happy - enjoy your journey. Relax …call me or your local
Community Coordinator’s or Service Unit Manager’s we are here to help.
Ask yourself a few key questions.
1) Have you received your appointment letter?
No, well did you complete all the paperwork?
2) Did you register for New Leader Orientation Training?
No, check out our website for dates and locations
Or
Save the date –
Regional Day of Training l Garrison l
Saturday, November 17th l 9am-4pm l Free
Details coming soon
I assure you everything will be OK! You are about to embark on journey that will be as rewarding for you as your daughter.
October 2, 2012 at 02:43pm
Read the Lakes & Pines “E-Shopper” for Girl Scout volunteers! News of council shop promotions and timely information regarding Girl Scout merchandise will keep you in the know. October 2012 “E-Shopper” (or http://www.gslakesandpines.org/files/3346.pdf) highlights: What every Girl Scout volunteer needs; What every girl needs; order forms; troop leader t-shirts; Welcome Set special offer; Citizen badges. Enjoy!
October 2, 2012 at 12:39pm
Hello volunteers and families! I am starting to work on getting things coordinated for the Weekend Escape: Wisconsin Dells trip coming up in 2013 and want to get feedback from all of you! Ask your Girl Scout – if you could be the trip planner, where would you want the top destination to be in Wisconsin Dells? Leave a comment and help me plan this trip! All suggestions will be considered.
Want more information on the trip? Check it out here. Ready to register for this trip? Just fill out the council registration form and include the $100/person deposit.
October 2, 2012 at 09:04am
Fall registration has been going well. Thank you to all of the new and returning leaders. Without you there wouldn’t be Girl Scouts!
October 1, 2012 at 12:50pm
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, 2 to 4 p.m.
Edgewood Vista in Brainerd
$1.00 donation
any qustions call Susan at 218-829-9754
Click above image to find a Cookie Booth near you!
