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| Badgerland Council’s New Chief Executive Officer
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Margaret L. (Marci) Henderson has officially joined Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Council as our new CEO!
Marci joins Badgerland Council after having served for four years as the Regional CEO for the American Red Cross Northeast Central New York Region. She began her career with the American Red Cross in 1974 as a youth leadership volunteer.
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Marci also worked for the American Red Cross in Portland, Oregon; Yakima, Washington; Madison, Wisconsin; and Tacoma, Washington.
She earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University and a Master of Business Administration with a marketing emphasis from Oregon State University. She also completed an Executive Masters Program in “Not-For-Profit Leadership” at Seattle University.
Marci is a graduate of Leadership Greater Syracuse, has received several leadership and business awards, and was a recipient of the John F. Marsellus Sabbatical Award, which provided her with the support to attend a 5-day leadership course at the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida.
A Girl Scout alumna, Marci was a girl member for five years. She also worked for USA Girl Scouts Overseas. She served with the North Atlantic Girl Scouts in Germany as the Food Service Director for Camp Lachenwald. Marci also worked in the retail store and fulfilled other support roles at the NAGS headquarters.
In her free time, Marci enjoys travel, golf, cooking, the theater, and music.
We are thrilled to welcome Marci and have her join the
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council family!
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| Upcoming Girl Scout Programs
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Girl Scouts are Featured Community Spotlight at Madison Mallards Game July 23
Catch all the action at Warner Park in Madison on Saturday, July 23, as the Mallards take on the Eau Claire Express! We just found out that the Mallards have selected Girl Scouts as the featured Community Spotlight for the game!! That means LOTS of fun Girl Scout highlights throughout the night.
Let’s pack the park with Girl Scout pride—tickets are just $11 each! (A portion of the cost of the ticket is returned to Badgerland Council to support girl programs.)
Get your thinking caps on for the Girl Scout trivia during the game and sample the Girl Scouts cookie treats at the concession stands. Watch for us in the program and on the 'big screen,' too!
Don’t forget to show your Girl Scout pride by sporting your Girl Scout gear, so that we can stand out in our own section of the stadium. It will be a blast!
The fun starts at 6:05 pm. But, come early and enjoy all the great game day activities.
Purchase your tickets through Badgerland Council by July 15, 2011(deadline has been extended so we can 'pack the park!').Tickets are limited, so order soon. This game is sure to sell out!
Contact Rachel at 608.237.1148, 800.236.2710 X 1148, or at whitmorer@gsbadgerland.org for details.
See you at the ballpark for Girl Scout fun with the Mallards!
 It’s Not too Late to Camp- Sign Up Today!
You still have time to sign your girl up for her Girl Scout camp experience. Don’t miss out-check out these great programs.
Arts World
Explore new ideas in the world of arts! Experiment with watercolor, pastels, tie-dying, wood, clay, and metals! Discover all of your artistic talents and share them with others. It’s an Arts World . . . explore it!
$372
Dates: July 31-August 5
Grades: 7 – 12
Pump It Up!
Playing sports is fun! Sports help you build a strong body and a quick mind. Learn about different sports and activities and discover the ones that you like best. You will also learn how to care for basic injuries and participate in creating a cheer for your favorite team! *Juniors=Sport Sampler
$176
Dates: July 13-July 15
Grades: 4-6
Click It, Scrap It
Bring your camera to camp and learn how to take great pictures! We will develop your pictures and have a professional scrapbooker visit camp to teach you the life-long skill of preserving your photo memories. *Juniors=Camera Shots; *Cadette/Senior/Ambassador=Photography
$367
Grades: 4-6, July 24-July 29
7-12, July 17-July 22
Day Events at the Beloit Service Center
Join in the fun for Girl Scout Buddy Day on July 22 or Girl Scout Summer Fun Day on August 2.
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Troop Leader Opportunities Available- Contact your local membership specialist!
Do you know someone who can work directly with girls, helping them to develop their leadership skills on an individual or a group basis?
Is there somebody you know that has the enthusiasm and ability to generate girls’ interests and curiosities about the ways that they can discover themselves, connect with the others, and take action to make the world a better place through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience? Troop Leader opportunities are available in the Madison area. Contact Sara Myers at 800.236.2710 x 1161. Click here for your local membership specialist.
Leader & Volunteer Training
Are you interested in taking your troop on an overnight? Leaders or interested parent volunteers will gain all the tips and tools needed for a successful overnight at Troop Overnight Certification (TOC). TOC 1 is for overnights taking place at a property with indoor facilities. It will start Friday, July 29 at 7:00 pm and end on Saturday, July 30 at 10:00 am. Spend the night at Hilltop and get to know the property before taking your girls there. This is also a great opportunity to connect with other volunteers and have a great time! TOC 2 will take place on Saturday July 30 from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm and is for volunteers who have completed TOC 1 and would like to take their troop camping in tents or tipis without indoor facilities. Click here to sign up for one or both trainings.
Directions and details will be sent the week prior to the course.
Register on E-Biz using the link below, or by calling the volunteer coordinator at 608.237.1163.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Byer, Director of Volunteer Management at byers@gsbadgerland.org or 608.237.1143.
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 at zimmermane@gsbadgerland.org
Willow Island Committee
This committee will be working on the check-in/registration process for attendees, organization of the Willow Island events that will kick off our rally, and will organize all logistics for that
location. Logistics includes all tents, stages, bathroom facilities and other related needs.
March Committee
This group will be in charge of organizing the march, the theme, and all logistics involved in getting everyone transitioned from Willow Island to the walk and from the walk to the Capitol including route management and traffic detours. They will also be in charge of setting up all water/refreshment stops along the way as well as all learning stops along the route.
Alumni Committee
This is a celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouting! We want a strong group of Girl Scout Alumni to attend this event. This committee will be in charge of organizing all communication and special events for our alumni group for the day. This will also include recruitment and personal contact with many Girl Scout Alumni.
Volunteer Opportunities with Rainbird Foundation
The Rainbird Foundation is seeking volunteers to assist with pre-event activities for the 1,000 Mile Journey Walk. Volunteer opportunities for teens and adults include administrative duties, or canvassing to get the word out. Volunteers will be assigned age –appropriate tasks.
The foundation is committed to the end of child abuse. The 1000 Mile Journey is the Rainbird Foundation’s largest public education project and fundraising event and is scheduled for July 31. The event is a family oriented one-mile walk around the Capitol Square with 1,000 or more participants taking a stand for the end of child abuse. There will be music, games, and fun activities for children to participate in before and after the walk.
If you are interested in assisting the foundation before the event, contact Elisabeth at 608-237-7220, 608-658-1841, elisabeth@rainbirdfoundation.org.
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| Badgerland Council Updates
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Look Forward to 2011 Fall Kick Off Meetings
Fall Kick Off Meetings are just around the corner and all leaders, co-leaders, assistant leaders, and community volunteers are invited to attend! The first one is an online webinar style format scheduled for August 8. Click here for details.
Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards Update
 For those of you that are helping girls earn their Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, the end of the GSUSA mandated two-year transition time is quickly approaching on September 30. If you are mentoring a girl who is pursuing an award, please read the following carefully.
Final Reports
After September 30, 2011 (2 1/2 months from now), 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 GS Journey based Bronze and Silver Award requirements. For questions about Bronze and Silver Awards, please contact Ti Gauger 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 GS 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 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 GS Council staff if you have any questions about the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards.
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 July 6, 1957 Althea Gibson won the All-England Championships at WimbledonThis marks the first time an African American woman won at Wimbledon, it would take another 18 years for the first African American man to attain that distinction. Click here to learn details.
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