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| Upcoming Dates to Remember
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The 100th birthday of television comedian and actress Lucille Ball is this week. Born on August 6, 1911, She was best known for the 1950s hit TV show “I Love Lucy”, but she was also a Girl Scout! She was a member of Troop #14 in Celoron, New York, where she served as a Patrol Leader.
Source: The Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez Center
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| Upcoming Girl Scout Programs
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Sneak Peek!! Launching into a Super Fall!
Badgerland Council’s Program Department has been working hard to create a super fall of programs for your Girl Scouts! In early September, our new PathFinder, the council’s redesigned and updated version of the program guide, will be landing in mailboxes. You and your girl members will all receive the PathFinder directly. It is packed full of new programs, information, and opportunities!
Here is a sneak peek at three of the upcoming programs!
The excitement of a new Girl Scout year is building! We can’t wait to have you join us for all the fun in this historic year as we celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouting!!
Check out these great upcoming fall programs!
Registration Opens August 16
Dive into Daisies
Brandenburg, (Dane)
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 9am – 11am
GS Level: d
Grades: K - 1
Girl Cost/Adult Cost:
Early Bird: $7.00/$0
Regular Fee: $10.00/$0
Join us for a fun frolic in the woods of Brandenburg and kick-off your Daisy year! We will play games, sing songs, do nature crafts, and reconnect with Girl Scouts! Girl Scout Daisies will learn more about the new Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting, and Journey Awards, and do introductory activities from all three journeys!
Registration Deadline: Registration Opens August 16
Early Bird deadline: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Regular deadline: Friday, September 9, 2011
Brownie World Travelers
Brandenburg, (Dane)
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
GS Level: b 
Grades: 2 - 3
Girl Cost/Adult Cost:
Early Bird: $7.00/$0
Regular Fee: $10.00/$0
Brownies will play around the world and discover adventure along their way! Through crafts and games, nature activities and Girl Scout fun! Girl Scout Brownies will learn more about the new Girl Guide to Girl Scouting, and Journey Awards and do introductory activities from all three journeys!
Registration Deadline: Registration Opens August 16
Early Bird deadline: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Regular deadline: Friday, September 9, 2011
Juniors Take the Stage
Brandenburg, (Dane)
Saturday, September 17, 2011, 4pm – 7pm
GS Level: j
Grades: 4 - 5
Girl Cost/Adult Cost:
Early Bird: $9.00/$0
Regular Fee: $12.00/$0
Rekindle your Junior troop’s fire with this campfire adventure! We will have a great time enjoying the outdoors, playing games, cooking dinner over a campfire, creating nature activities, and performing skits and songs. Girls will wrap up the evening with a campfire sing-a-long and ceremony. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting, and to participate in activities from all three Junior Journeys!
Registration Deadline: Registration Opens August 16
Early Bird deadline: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Regular deadline: Friday, September 9, 2011
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| Badgerland Council Updates
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Free Girl Scout Carnival
Weigent Park- 1500 Cass Street, La Crosse
Saturday, August 20- 1:30-3:30pm
Kick-off the Girl Scout year with a summer carnival! Enjoy face painting, kite making, popcorn and lemonade, bubbles, parachute games, a bean bag toss, and a watermelon eating contest.
This is for all La Crosse girls entering grades K-5 in the fall!
RSVP by August 18 to Jana Wuensch, La Crosse Girl Scout Volunteer, at janawuensch@gmail.com or at 608.792.8837
CPR/First Aid
Sunday, August 21, 2011
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location : Madison Service Center
Girl Scouts highly recommends that at least one, if not two, volunteers with a group be certified in CPR and Standard First Aid. This course combines Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, Adult and Child AED training, and First Aid.
Participants learn rescue breathing, procedures for choking and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants. Knowledge and skills are also taught for recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and tips to reduce the risk of injury for children and infants. Participants learn how to overcome reluctance to act and to treat illness and injuries. Additional skills learned include controlling bleeding, caring for muscle bone and joint injuries, treating burns, and responding to shock.
This certification is good for two years. To register, follow the E-Biz link here below or call the volunteer coordinator at 608.237.1163 or 800.236.2710 X 1163 or at .aspx.
Camp Ehawee is looking for donations
Camp Ehawee is expanding their arts program. In order to do this we need your support!
Please review the following 'wish list' and see if there is an item that you are able to contribute. Contact Andrea "Harper" Tsilis at 800.236.2710 x 4312 or at tsilisa@gsbadgerland.org to make your donation.
 Small riding lawn mower - Box fans
- Window air conditioner
- Picnic tables
- Percussion instruments
- Stringed instruments (no pianos)
- Costumes for plays - any size!
- Tents - must have all parts and in good condition
2011 Fall Kick Off Meetings Set to Begin
Please register to attend one of the 2011 Fall Kick-Off Meetings held throughout the council and online. The Fall Kick-Off Meetings not only kick-off the new year of Girl Scouting, but they launch us into our much anticipated 100th year of this amazing Movement! All leaders, co-leaders, assistant leaders, and community volunteers are invited to attend the kick-off meetings.
or call 800.236.2710 X 1140.
Monday, August 8, 2011 6:30-8:30 pm –Online
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 6:30-8:30 pm – Online
Wednesday, August 10, 2011 11:30 am-1:00 pm - Online
Thursday, August 11, 2011 6:30- 8:30 pm – Middleton
Monday, August 15, 2011 6:30-8:30 pm - Platteville
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 6:30-8:30 pm – Sun Prairie
Thursday, August 18, 2011 6:30-8:30 pm – Beloit
Saturday, August 20, 2011 9:30- 11:30 am – La Crosse
2011 Girl Scout Cookie Program: What Can a Cookie Do?
This year’s cookie program theme is “What Can a Cookie Do?” It will inspire your Girl Scouts to step up and claim their place in the world while learning about business as they develop five essential skills for the future - goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. What an awesome way to have fun and learn important life skills.
Here are some cookie program fall dates to remember
Sept. 30-Oct. 16 Girl Order Taking
Oct. 18 Girl Orders to Troop Cookie Sale Coordinator
Oct. 21 Troop Cookie Order due in SNAP
Oct. 21-Nov. 20 Booth Sales
Nov. 7-12 Cookie Pickup at Area Delivery Station
Nov. 7-27 Girls Deliver to Customers and Collect Money
Nov. 28 Money Due to Troop Cookie Sale Coordinator
Watch for more info on upcoming Cookie Rallies throughout September!
Opportunity for Troops in Grant County
Girl Scout troops in Grant County are invited to take advantage of a free booklet called Get Active in Grant County available from the Grant County Extension Office. As you plan your activities for the upcoming year, you might find this booklet extremely helpful. It includes a wide array of local information including a listing of all parks in the county (plan a picinic), local walking tours (see new sites), wildlife areas (learn about local animals), and seasonal activities available in Grant County.
For more information, contact Ione Meoska at the Grant County Extension Office at 608.723.2125.
Tip: need ideas for projects or activities? Ask an extension agent.
Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards Update
September 30 is quickly approaching which marks the end of the GSUSA mandated two-year transition time. If you are mentoring a girl who is pursuing an award, please review the following carefully.
Final Reports
After September 30, 2011 final reports for Bronze and Silver Awards that used the old requirements will not be accepted. As of October 1, 2011, all awards must follow the new Journey-based Bronze and Silver Award requirements.
For questions about Bronze and Silver Awards, please contact Ti Gauger, Program Specialist, at gaugert@gsbadgerland.org or at 800.236.2710 x 1164.
 Award Proposals
For Girl Scout Gold Awards…If you are still working on your Gold Award under the old requirements (Studio 2B or previous model) you must have your Gold Award Project Proposal in to the Gold Award Committee by September 30, 2011.
Any project proposals turned in after that date must use the new Journey-based Gold Award Model. If you have turned in your project proposal prior to this date, you may still finish your project under the old guidelines.
For questions about the Gold Award, please contact Eliza Zimmerman, Program Specialist, at zimmermane@gsbadgerland.org or 800.236.2710 x 3030.
Please remember this is a GSUSA- mandated transition deadline. These awards are meant to be an important and meaningful part of the Girl Scout Experience. To that end, we must adhere to the policies of these awards as delineated by GSUSA. The new guidelines for all of these awards uphold the long tradition of leadership, community service, and personal growth meant to be instilled in all girls that earn them. Please contact one of the above Badgerland Council staff if you have any questions about the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, or Gold Awards.
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100th Anniversary Event Planning
Planning History- Be a part of Badgerland Council’s team of volunteers to plan this fantastic celebration!
Here is a sample of a few of the committees for the 100th Anniversary- be sure to check back regularly as the committee list will continue to grow as we update it and launch our Web page dedicated to this historic event.
For further details or to sign up for any of the committees below, contact Eliza Zimmerman, Program Specialist, at zimmermane@gsbadgerland.org or at 800.236.2710 X 3030. You can also sign up on E-Biz by clicking here.
Public Relations Committee
 This committee will assist in all promotions prior to the event, publications for the day of, and all media contacts that need to be made. This committee will also be in charge of all photography and/or videography of the day’s events.
Sponsorship Committee
In order to keep this event affordable for all participants, we will be seeking out sponsorships from local businesses and organizations. This group will head up all contacts for monetary donations and donations of goods and will set up all formal and informal recognitions of businesses that support our event.
Merchandise Committee
We are going to be offering t-shirts, wristbands, patches, and many more items for sale and for free. This committee will be in charge of choosing, possibly designing, ordering, and coordinating all merchandise for this event.
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