Girl Scouts across the state of Missouri celebrated when Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill No. 649 into law on June 29, 2010, proclaiming March 12 as “Girl Scout Day” in Missouri. The proclamation will be issued annually for that day, recommending Missouri residents to recognize Girl Scouts, the premier leadership development organization [...]
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Save the Date! Monday, August 9, 2010 Meadow Lake Acres Country Club New Bloomfield, MO 1:00 pm Tee-off 4-Person Scramble Registration coming soon! Register your team by August 1st by calling 1-877-312-4764 x1418 or emailing rtrout -at- girlscoutsmoheartland dot org. All proceeds benefit Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, [...]
Geerlings was applauded by her peers for her for her generous spirit, dedicated work ethic and contagious enthusiasm. Hobbs, who currently volunteers as the Girl Scout troop organizer and orientation trainer in Barry County, was recognized for her consistent and enthusiastic efforts to support Girl Scouting. Lane, the volunteer service team manager for Ozark, Howell and Oregon Counties, was nominated for her helpfulness to other volunteers and her commitment to carrying out the principles of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Powderly was recognized for her positive mentorship of girls and her efforts to increase the visibility of Girl Scouting. Wilde awarded the Girl Scout Appreciation Pin for her efforts coordinating events for Vernon County Girl Scouts, teaching girls about nature, and ensuring that Girl Scouting is accessible to all girls. Wipke-Tevis was recognized for her efforts coordinating special events for girls in the area and the countless hours that she gives to help train other volunteers. The Girl Scout Honor Pin was awarded to Timpe for her positive attitude and her extensive efforts in coordinating events for Girl Scouts in Cape Girardeau and to Wingert for her efforts in community service, planning Vernon County Girl Scout events and ensuring that girls do their best. Mason and Rorrer received the Girl Scout Thanks Badge for their contributions to the counties in which they volunteer. Mason has been a Girl Scout volunteer for ten years, and currently serves as the volunteer Girl Scout service team manager for Vernon County. She gives extensive time and support to the Girl Scout cookie program, her fellow volunteers, and girls throughout Vernon County. Rorrer, a long-time Girl Scout volunteer, currently serves as the co-service team manager for southeast Springfield. She was honored for her efforts in the Girl Scout community, which include offering her expertise as a trainer and mentor for new volunteers and helping to plan events for Girl Scouts in Greene County. “We are very grateful for the continued support and contributions of volunteers like these women,” says Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland CEO Jennifer M. Orban, “Girl Scouts could not exist without the time, energy and heart that they give to the girls.” Awardees who were in attendance at the event were presented with framed certificate and pins. Geerlings, Powderly and Timpe could not attend, but will receive their awards at upcoming volunteer meetings. Continue reading Girl Scout volunteers honored First of all, we wanted to take a moment to tell you how much we appreciate all of your effort and support during the 2010 Cookie Program! The 2010 cookie season has had many new and exciting opportunities, but with that we have had challenges (or learning experiences). This year ABC started a new [...] Thinking about summer camp? Come tour the property by hayride (weather permitting), meet the camp director, check out the facilities, and sign up for camp! Date: April 10, 2010…. See flyer for more info! Girl Scout Birthday Week: March 7th to 13th Girl Scout Birthday Sale: March 11-12 On March 11th and 12th come to a GSMH Retail Shop to pull a candle out of the birthday cake and receive 5% to 25% off your total purchase! This special will include all in-stock items and clearance [...] The patch available for Leader’s Weekend has been released! For ordering information, and more information about Leader’s Weekend, see the Enrichment Training Opportunities – Leader’s Weekend page on the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland Web site. [...] Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland and ABC Bakers would like to clarify that Girl Scout Lemonades cookies sold by Girl Scouts in the Missouri Heartland Council are not affected by recent quality concerns with Little Brownie Baker’s Lemon Chalet Crème cookies. The Lemonades cookies that are part of our Girl Scout Cookie Program [...] If you’ve already ordered your favorite Girl Scout Cookies, they’re here and delivery has begun! If you missed the first round or would like more, don’t worry. From now until March 14, girls throughout central and southern Missouri, southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma will This year, there are eight cookie varieties available: Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Shortbread, Thanks-A-Lot, Lemonades and Daisy Go Rounds (five 100-calorie packages in each box). Cookies are $4 per box and all proceeds support leadership program activities, financial assistance, volunteer training and other resources for area Girl Scouts. Find a Girl Scout cookie booth near you by using the booth locator tool at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org. The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls leadership and teamwork skills that they will carry with them throughout their lives. Together, they set goals, work to achieve them, and budget their proceeds for troop activities and community service projects. To purchase Girl Scout cookies, volunteer your time, make a donation, or join Girl Scouts, visit us on the web at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org or call 877-312-4764. Continue reading Girl Scout Cookie Program continues with direct sales |
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At the first annual meeting for Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland, held on March 27 in Branson, Mo., ten outstanding volunteers were honored for their contributions to the organization. Fellow volunteers nominated Karla Geerlings (Columbia, Mo.), Renee Hobbs (Cassville, Mo.), Christy Lane (West Plains, Mo.), Lori Powderly (Cape Girardeau, Mo.), Nani Wilde (Nevada, Mo.) and Deidre Wipke-Tevis (Columbia, Mo.) to receive the Girl Scout Appreciation Pin.