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This event is open to girls K-3 grade. Interested in learning about Girl Scouts? What do Girl Scouts do and what does it take to become a Girl Scout? There is a need for a troop in your area.

More troops leaders are needed to get more girls involved. So what are some of the activities that local Girl Scouts have done in our area? Well, some of those include traveling, camping at Lazy Acres, and giving back to their community.

Troops are forming. Start thinking about expanding her world outside of school! As a Girl Scout she’ll make friends, grow in confidence, and build skills that will help her in school and beyond. The best part? You’ll get to join the fun right alongside her as she plays, learns, and grows with the help of other caring adult volunteers. It’s all waiting for her at Girl Scouts!

Ready to volunteer, find out more by starting a new troop by clicking here. http://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/for-volunteers/why-volunteer.html
Questions: lisa.sanchez@gscolorado.org or 719-225-7303.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Heidi Mazur

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Girl Scouts of Colorado is celebrating extraordinary volunteers throughout the state. Heidi Mazur in the Northern & Northeastern CO region is a shining example of the wonderful role Girl Scout volunteers play in the lives of girls and our community.

GSCO asked Heidi to answer a few quick questions about her volunteer experience. We hope you find her as inspiring as we did.

Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer?

The original reason was because I moved from Wisconsin to North Carolina and I didn’t know very many people. So, I decided to be a co-leader to a troop that was in need and then, I became the leader for the next 12 years and have met a lot of wonderful people along the way!

Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout.

I became a Lifetime Member soon after I received my Gold Award, became a summer camp counselor, and volunteered here and there during college in Wisconsin as well.  A few years after college, I became a leader for 12 years (without kids) in North Carolina. I helped my Girl Scouts lead events for younger girls many times.  All of the girls earned their Silver Award and one girl earned her Gold Award. We went on many trips including a trip to Savannah, a cruise to the Bahamas, and I planned a Girl Scout trip to Europe with 42 people. Then, when my daughter was in Kindergarten, I started a new troop.  This past year, when the previous SUM/SUCM stepped down, I stepped up.

What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer?

 

I have learned to delegate so that I am not overwhelmed and ask people to help directly. I am finding new ways to streamline a large troop during cookie season. And, technology is my friend!  

What do you hope girls have learned from you?

To be a sister to every Girl Scout by being kind, respectful, and inclusive.  I also hope that the girls will have opportunities to learn and experience new things that they would not have done otherwise. And, last but not least, perseverance and hard work will help you reach your end goal.

Want to nominate a volunteer for Girl Scouts of Colorado to spotlight? Email media@gscolorado.org.

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2021 Volunteer Recognition Awards: How to Watch

Join Girl Scouts of Colorado online to honor the 2021 recipients of Volunteer Recognition Awards! All Girl Scouts, including adult volunteers, girl members, families, and friends, can join GSCO Chief Executive Officer Leanna Clark on May 27 at 7 p.m. for this special celebration. No need to register or even RSVP!

You can watch the live premiere on our Facebook page. You can get a notification that the event is starting, by clicking the “Get Reminder” button on the bottom right of the video premiere post.

Aren’t on Facebook? That’s okay. Watch on our YouTube channel using this link. Please note that the link will not work until the celebration starts. If you log on early, you may need to refresh your screen at the start time.

Can’t join us on May 27? The video will be available to watch at your convenience or share with others.

We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here.

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“Becoming Me” Program Options

Are you excited to bring the “Becoming Me” program to your Girl Scouts? So are we! Here at Girl Scouts of Colorado, we have several options for your Girl Scouts to access this program.

Option One: Facilitate the program for your Girl Scout(s)

There is now a course available in the content library on gsLearn titled “512 Becoming Me Program Resources.”  This is a short 10-15 minute course that will give you an overview of the program and the resources available to you as a volunteer to facilitate this with your Girl Scouts.

Screenshot of course in gsLearn:

Option Two: Collaborate as a service unit and host an event for your area

The “Becoming Me” program guides are available for Daisy through Ambassador with a guide specifically for multi-level. This six-eight week program can easily be adapted for a full-day or overnight event. This is also a GREAT opportunity for Program Aides to complete their internship hours or gain experience as a Program Aide.

Option Three: GSCO’s Program for Brownies and Juniors

In this hybrid program opportunity, Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors will have the opportunity to earn three badges as they participate in activities inspired by the former First Lady Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers. They will discuss and explore who they are and what they want to become. We will have four live sessions, which will be recorded, as well as activities to complete in between on their own time. These activities will be hosted through a Google Classroom site that Girl Scouts will have access to after the kick-off session.

Live (Recorded) Sessions: Kick Off Event: Thursday, June 11 from 4:30 – 5 p.m.

Outdoor Activity Night: Wednesday, June 30 from 4:30 – 5 p.m.

Support Each Other Activity Night: Tuesday, July 20 from              4:30-5 p.m.

“Becoming Me” Reflection Event: Thursday, August 5, 4:30 – 5 p.m.

Register for this event here: https://gscolorado.formstack.com/forms/becoming_me_program_virtual_2021

Have specific questions about the program? Email inquiry@gscolorado.org.

We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here.

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COVID-19 Update: May 2021

Troop Overnights as of May 15, 2021

Once a county is in its final stages of reopening level clear/no restrictions, Girl Scout troops may participate in activities that include an overnight stay. Both the county of origin and the county where the overnight occurs should be in the clear stage. Because COVID-19 is still present in our communities, troops are advised to take the necessary precautions, including mask-wearing, social distancing, limiting group size, and frequent hand washing. View the full list of guidance for overnights here.

Troops or service units wanting to host a “camp” must meet the guidance from the state for overnight resident camps. If you have questions, reach out to your volunteer support specialist. Don’t know who your volunteer support specialist is? Call 877-404-5708 or email inquiry@gscolorado.org.

GSCO currently has property reservations on hold and is going through existing property reservations to determine which might meet the current guidance. We will reach out to those groups individually.

As vaccinations become available for children ages 12 and older, we continue to work with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to determine if being fully vaccinated will affect recommended precautions.

For more info see our COVID page.

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GSCO Retail Shop News: May 2021

We have some exciting news to share regarding the Girl Scouts of Colorado Retail Shop! Under new regulations from Denver County, retail stores can now be at 100% capacity! Starting Thursday, May 20, 2021, shop hours will be:

Tuesday – Friday 

10 a.m. – noon (By appointment only)

1 – 5 p.m.  (Walk-ins allowed)

Saturday 

10 a.m.- 2 p.m. (Walk-ins allowed)

Keeping in mind that some of our members and customers are high risk and prefer limited social interaction, appointment-only shopping will remain on weekday morning hours. No contact pick-up will also continue, as well as priority shipping. The Sky High Ranch trading post will also be open this summer.

Don’t forget, Cookie Credits can be used for purchases in-store or over the phone. Use this link to make an appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4faea722a4fec25-gsco If you have any questions/concerns, contact the shop directly at retail@gscolorado.org or (303) 607-4880.

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2021 Volunteer Recognition Awards: Virtual Celebration

You’re invited to join Girl Scouts of Colorado online to honor the 2021 recipients of Volunteer Recognition Awards! All Girl Scouts, including adult volunteers, girl members, families, and friends, can join GSCO Chief Executive Officer Leanna Clark on May 27 at 7 p.m. for this special celebration. No need to register or even RSVP! Just log on to the  Girl Scouts of Colorado Facebook page or YouTube channel. Can’t join us on May 27? The videos will be available to watch at your convenience or share with others.

We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here.

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Adult Volunteers Needed for Metro Denver Day Camps

Submitted by Marcia Roe

Metro Denver

Westminster

Barr Lake Summer 2021 Day Camps

Registration is open through the GSCO website for these two day camps offered in July. We are looking for a few more adult volunteers to help with each camp. Volunteers receive a 90% discount for their Girl Scouts to attend the camp. Please contact Marcia Roe at ocmc1359@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us.

Colorado Outdoor Adventure Day Camp

Experience the beginnings of what the outdoors in Colorado has to offer at Colorado Outdoor Adventure Day Camp. Girls will have the opportunity to focus on skills such as hiking, archery, canoeing, outdoor cooking, and outdoor art. This year, we will be adventuring through magical and mythical experiences too at Barr Lake State Park.

This weeklong program provides girls with a unique outdoor experience close to the Denver Metro region at Barr Lake State Park from 9 a.m.- 3 :30 p.m., July 12 -16, 2021.

Girls in Science Day Camp

Join us for a week long exploration into different sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, and more. Enrich your science and engineering skills while building teamwork and outdoor skills.

This weeklong program provides girls with different science experiences each day close to the Denver Metro region at Barr Lake State Park from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., July 19-23, 2021.

We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Ramsour

Girl Scouts of Colorado is celebrating extraordinary volunteers throughout the state in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month. Jessica Ramsour in the Metro Denver region is a shining example of the wonderful role Girl Scout volunteers play in the lives of girls and our community.

GSCO asked Jessica to answer a few quick questions about her volunteer experience. We hope you find her as inspiring as we did.

Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer?

I became a Girl Scout volunteer because I was a Girl Scout from Brownies through the end of high school and I wanted my daughter to be able to have the same wonderful experiences that I had as a Girl Scout. When I went to enroll her in a troop when she started Kindergarten, there wasn’t an open troop near us, so I decided to be her troop leader (as my mom was for me) and start a troop for her and her friends.

Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout.

I am a troop leader for 13 Brownies and Juniors, as well as the service unit manager. I enjoy getting to work with the girls in my troop and watch them learn and grow. It is so fun to see how far they have come and what they have learned. I also enjoy getting to work with the other leaders in my unit and help provide fun activities that the girls all enjoy, no matter their age.

 

What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer?

I have learned to be more patient and that it is really fun to see the girls learn, grow, and gain the confidence to open up and take on new responsibilities. 

What do you hope girls have learned from you?

I hope that the girls have learned that they can try anything and that it is okay to not succeed. It doesn’t mean that they can’t do it, they just need to try again and maybe in a different way than they first planned to accomplish the task.

Want to nominate a volunteer for Girl Scouts of Colorado to spotlight? Please email Public Relations Director AnneMarie Harper at annemarie.harper@gscolorado.org.