Dressmaking Fun  

November 26, 6:60 pm-7:30 pm

Reedsburg Recreation Center, 134 S. Locust Street, Reedsburg, WI

GS Age Level:  d, b, j, c, s, a

Grades:  K-12

Cost:  Free

Come join Reedsburg Girl Scouts for an evening of dress-making fun. Volunteer to help out or join in on the fun. Everyone is welcome to come make a dress. Little ones are encouraged to come make a dress to keep and one to donate. Bring materials for as many dresses as you would like to make. All dresses will be donated to children in need in Africa. For more information on this program, please visit www.littledressesforafrica.org. For information about this event, to donate materials, or to RSVP, please contact Michelle Decot at mrsdecot@hotmail.com or 608-415-7571; or Courtney Sigafus at courtneysigafus@yahoo.com or 608-415-1469. 

 

Planet Earth Fun

Come join Girl Scouts and learn more about Planet Earth, the great season of winter, and have fun! Make projects, meet friends, and work out of our Girl Scout Journey books! The cost is $15/girl and this event is for girls new to Girl Scouting. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Becky Snyder, Membership Specialist, by Monday, November 28 by email at snyderb@gsbadgerland.org or phone at 608.237.1150.

 

Look forward to these great winter programs!

Camp Ehawee Troop Camp                d b j c s a

Camp Ehawee, La Crosse

January 20, 5pm to January 22, 9am

Grade(s): K-12

$85/$85

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Troop Camp offers troops an exciting adventure full of great outdoor experiences! Camp staff assists the troop adults by providing core activities including art, nature, hiking, field games, archery, campfires and a dance! Troop camp allows the troop to take full advantage of all that Camp Ehawee has to offer!  Adults to meet ratios attend FREE!

Important Program Notes: Be sure to pack and dress for Wisconsin weather. All meals are included! Feel free to bring your own snacks. Troop Leaders must plan for 4 hours of troop time activity. We suggest you take that time to work on badges or journeys! Your troop will also get a chance to shop in the trading post at camp!

Registration Deadline: January 6, 2012                                               

To register click here.  

 

Just Breathe Winter Sports Weekend 

Date: January 27, 2012 7:00 pm - January 29, 2012 11:00 am

Badgerland Council Echo Valley

Hollandale, WI 

Cadette Girl Scouts will explore the winter wonderland through sports and activities perfect for a mid-winter get away. Opportunities may include Down Hill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Sledding, Snow –shoeing. Girls will begin working on their Breathe Journey and have the opportunity to earn one of the new Girls Guide to Girl Scouting Badges!

Volunteers Needed! Program Lead Volunteer, Activity Leaders, and Drivers needed for this program, please contact Ti Gauger at gaugert@gsbadgerland.org for more information

    Girl   $50.00

  Adult   $25.00

To register click here.

 

 

 

News from the National Conference          

Badgerland Council joined Girl Scouts from across the world to gather at the National Conference in Houston, Texas last week. Thirty two volunteers, staff and delegates from the council attended workshops, listened to key note speakers, and connected with Girl Scouts from across the globe.  

 

The Girl Scout Leadership Institute

GSLI was held in concert with the National Conference and began on November 10. The theme was Leadership and Innovation…the Next 100 Years. Some of the things attendees learned about included global innovation, biomedical research, robotics, and marketing.

The National Council Session

The National Council Session is the Girl Scouts’ major governance meeting and occurs every three years. Badgerland Council had eight delegates, each council  has elected delegates who represent themand have voting privileges at all business meetings. Delegates must be Girl Scout members over 14 years old. This is an important role at the convention. Delegate’s elect the officers, members at large, and National Board Development Committee members; provide input on Girl Scouts policy issues; and vote on proposals. Badgerland Council Girl Scouts had the opportunity to learn about the democratic process through this participation and have a voice in the policies that will carry us into the next century.

Young Women of Distinction

The top 10 Gold Award winners in the nation gathered to share their stories and their projects. Each young woman had an inspirational project that truly did help change the world. Meet the Gold Award winners by clicking here.

To see pictures of Badgerland Council members at the National Conference click here.

 

 

Badgerland Council Receives $10,000 Award

Badgerland Council is proud to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant through the BP Fueling Communities Program. Fueling Communities provides grants to local organizations that are nominated by BP’s branded marketers to support the communities in which they do business. The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-Badgerland Council’s grant donation will be applied toward the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This will help fund hands-on educational programs for more than 14,000 girls in arts, science and technology, financial literacy and fitness.  

We appreciate the efforts of Girl Scout leader Rhonda Warner, who nominated the council for the BP grant. Warner, a co-leader of two troops in Sullivan, Wisconsin, recognized the need to fund programs that develop girls into future business and community leaders. As an employee of a BP distributor she nominated Badgerland Council to be a recipient of the grant program. When discussing the program Warner explained that a focus of the program is to fund youth organizations and education. She exclaimed, “It was a natural fit!” She went on to say that Girl Scouts “offers opportunities for girls to expand their horizons. It also helps girls build their confidence by trying new things that may be scary at first...like rock wall climbing.”

AT& T Employee Matching Gift Initiative Arrives 

 

Invest in Our Future 

Join AT&T in supporting the local Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-Badgerland Council and celebrating the Girl Scout centennial! 

AT&T has announced a special matching gifts initiative exclusively for AT&T employees. If employees make a gift to their local Girl Scout council or to GSUSA between now and Dec. 31, 2011, AT&T will match that gift dollar for dollar up to $500,000. Employee gifts made to Girl Scouts through the 2012 United Way or Employee Giving campaigns will also be matched.

AT&T Employees can learn more by visiting the company intranet, AT&T Insider, or tSpace (search Girl Scouts Centennial). Details about how to make a contribution are available on both internal sites and are accessible via your global login. 

Listening to the Past          b               

Participate in MCM’s SPARK! program, an innovative, intergenerational art program that brings girl scouts together with senior citizens affected by memory loss. Together, participants will create artwork, view and discuss works of art, get to know one another, and share stories. Troops may stay after the workshop to further explore the museum. Girls will complete two activities toward the Listening to the Past Try-It patch.

When: Saturday, November 26, 10-11:30 am

Where: Madison Children’s Museum, 100 N. Hamilton Street, Madison, WI 53703 www.MadisonChildrensMuseum.org

Girl Scout Level: Brownies

Girl Fee: $5 (includes patch)

Adult Fee: None

Min/Max: 4/16

How to register:  Register online at http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org/education-programs/girl-scouts/

Registration questions: registration@madisonchildrensmuseum.org

Registration deadline: Saturday, November 19

 

The American Red Cross 26th Annual Holiday Blood Drive

The annual blood drive is approaching quickly.  It will be held on Thursday, December 23 at the Alliant Energy Center.  The goal is to collect 560 pints of blood that day.  The Holiday Blood Drive provides a fun and festive event for blood donors and volunteers.  Donors can bring their children to the child care area and it is a family tradition for many people.

There will be a large crowd of blood donors, volunteers and Red Cross staff to feed.  The food is all donated by many generous sponsors.  The Red Cross is looking for Brownie and Girl Scout Troops volunteers to bake treats such as cookies, brownies, muffins or holiday cookies for the refreshment areas.  Any quantity or type of treat will be appreciated and enjoyed.  This is a fun community service project that will help the Red Cross save many lives.

Please package treats in Ziploc bags or disposable containers, they do not need to be individually wrapped. 

Treats can be dropped off at the American Red Cross -

West, 4860 Sheboygan Avenue - December 21^st or 22^nd from 8 am – 6 pm – front desk

East, 2109 Zeier Road - December 21^st or 22^nd from 1:30 – 5:00 – registration desk

Alliant Energy Center, Hall A on December 23^rd before 11 am. 

At Alliant, there will be a drop off table by the volunteer registration station in the lobby.  Please provide your troop information on the sign in sheet when you drop the treats off at the Red Cross or Alliant Center.

If you plan on baking treats for this event, please contact Vickie Jordan at the Red Cross with (your troop – specify Daisy, Brownie, Girl Scout, Cadett, etc.) troop number and city before December 20^th. Your troop’s participation will be recognized on the sponsor signs on each refreshment table. 

Please contact Vickie Jordan with questions - email at JordanVL@usa.redcross.org or 227-1413. Thank you!

 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29TH, 2011- 7pm

 Alliant Energy Center

 Girl Scout Discounted Prices NO MINIMUM PURCHASE REQUIRED

Save up to $8

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create lifelong memories and always leaves fans smiling and cheering for more….the

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Call for pricing & details. Discounted prices range from $14.50-$22.00

 

For more information, contact

Elyce Baumstark at 800-641-4667 x121

baumstark@harlemglobetrotters.com

 

Calling all Girl Scout Volunteers! 

You are the backbone of Girl Scouts, and we want to make sure you have all the knowledge and confidence to successfully deliver a meaningful and safe experience to girls throughout Badgerland Council. 

 

Take Girl Scouting 101!  This online course is required for new volunteers, and highly recommended for returning volunteers and takes under one hour to complete.  This course should be completed prior to attending a Badgerland Volunteer Training.

To access Girl Scouting 101, click on the following link: http://training.girlscouts.org

Click on 'Girl Scouting 101'

Enter the password: aboutGS101

You will be asked to enter your contact information.   Be sure to click on 'Wisconsin-Badgerland' for the council name.  If you are unable to view this course online and would like to receive a CD to use on your computer, please contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@gsbadgerland.org

What's after Girl Scouting 101?  All new volunteers are required to take the new Badgerland Volunteer Training (BVT).  Also recommended for returning volunteers, BVT is currently offered in-person.  This three hour training will provide you with updated information based on the new program portfolio with an emphasis on activities and procedures specific to Badgerland Council.  A great way to connect with other volunteers, this training allows time to network and learn from each other! 

Here are some of the upcoming BVT opportunities.  Any volunteer from any membership area may register for any of the following trainings:

Tuesday, November 29 in Ft. Atkinson from 6-9 pm

Thursday, December 1 at the Madison Service Center from 6-9 pm

Sunday, December 4 at the LaCrosse Service Center from 1-4 pm

Tuesday, December 6 at the Madison Service Center from 6-9 pm

Thursday, December 8 at the Beloit Service Center from 6-9 pm

Saturday December 10 at the Madison Service Center from 9-12 pm

To register on E-Biz for any training, click here. 

If you have any questions or to register over the phone or by email, please contact Lorene Brown, the volunteer coordinator, at 800.236.2710 X 1163 or volunteer@gsbadgerland.org You can also register for any training in person at any service center.  

 

Timezones Developed by Railroads        

At exactly noon on November 18, 1883, American and Canadian railroads established four continental time zones to end the confusion of dealing with thousands of local times. This move underscored the power of the railroad companies at that time. Before the use of time zones, travel time between cities was based on when the sun was at its highest point (or “high noon”) at the local destination. Local times varied drastically and became a scheduling nightmare for the railroads. Developing the standard of continental time zones helped alleviate scheduling confusion for the railroads; however, it was not until 1918 that congress officially adopted railroad time zones.  (Source: History.com)