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February 11, 2013
Dear Girl Scout Family,
How's the Cookie Program coming along for your Girl Scout? No doubt she's made progress toward her goals. You should be seeing people skills emerging as she continues to "fine tune" her customer presentation.
In some areas there Mango Cremes sales have been higher than others. We're working to make sure product is available around the council.
Please continue to work with your Troop Product Sales manager to place "planned orders" so we can make sure we've got the Cookies your girl needs in stock.
Thank you to everyone who hosted a booth sale or promoted Girl Scouting on social media during the first National Girl Scout Cookie day. We heard from National CEO Anna Maria Chavez this morning that there were 17 times the number of social media impressions made in 2013 from the same day in 2012. It's pretty exciting what we can all do together!
Have a great week, Girl Scouts!
Tauna
Notice: All Girl Scout Offices will be closed on Monday February 18 for
Hibbing office moving to Virginia
Denise Paulisich's office is moving to Virginia in mid-February. You can still reach Denise at 218-263-1596. If you're in the area, contact Denise & stop by to see her new office space!
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Regional Blogs
Check out our blogs for updates from your regional staff team. Click on your region # below for updates specific to your area, or check out what's happening around the council. We've highlighted updates of interest to multiple areas.
Region 1 Bemidji/Hibbing offices
Women in Herstory | Central Lakes College, Saturday, March 2
Region 2 Duluth Regional Center
Region 3 Brainerd & Mora offices
Advertise your troop's Cookie Booth Sale!
Region 5 Waite Park Regional Center
New Thank You e-cards
Region 5 Spring Training | April 27
Every girl who participates gets a patch ... one lucky girl will get $100 off her Summer Camp adventure!
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What did you do today?
Whether your girl is involved in a troop or participates in events, camp, or series, Lakes and Pines offers an array of activities to help her discover, connect, & take action in Girl Scouting. View all council sponsored programs....
Below are exciting updates for our coming events!
Girls Night Out: SPA-tacular Hibbing Mall Sleepover Hibbing, MN | Feb 23 | 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Grades: 4-12 | Hibbing, MN
(Complements the It's Your World- Change It! Journey) Explore the impact of sights and sounds, create and use your own spa concoctions, and enjoy a night of SPA-tacular fun. Cost includes breakfast, program supplies, patch.
Registration extended to February 11, 2013 $2 late registration fee will apply. More information...
Girls Night Out: Pajama Party! Irongate Mall, Hibbing | Feb 23 | 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Grades K-3
Come in your pajamas and be ready for a fun night at the mall! Bring a friend to the Best Pajama Party ever where you will take part in a Girl Scout sing-along, pizza party, "pamper yourself" time and do a cool art project. Registration Deadline Extended to February 11, 2013 $2 Late registration fee will apply.More information...
Join us for the It's Your Business, Run It Series
Start Date Changed for Bemidji Series...
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 - Tuesday, Mar 19, 2013
It's Your Business, Run It!
United Methodist Church; Bemidji
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Join us for 6 sessions of after school fun (plus an additional service project day)! Learn to earn by running a Girl Scout cookie booth business and setting personal and group goals to do great things! Each session includes program time and homework help, plus you'll operate your own Cookie Business and earn your way towards future fun!
Girl's Night Out: Spa-Tacular Mall Sleepover at the Kandi-Mall in Willmar
Enjoy a night of SPA-tacular fun. Then dance the night away to a local DJ! $30/girl, $5/adults - girls can use up to $10 in Cookie Dough. Cost includes evening snack, breakfast, custom patch, and all program supplies. There will even be the option to purchase mall sleepover t-shirts! More Information...
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Volunteers make the difference
Timely updates for GS volunteers.
Volunteer Recognition
Please take time to submit your nomination for someone in your community in recognition of being an awesome Girl Scout volunteer.
Help us honor our local volunteers.
Recognition of our awesome volunteers is always on our mind. How do we show individuals that they are changing the lives of girls and impacting their communities and our world for years to come, and how important they really are? What can we say that will speak as loudly as the smile and giggle of one girl? What token can we buy that will last longer than the memory of one girl's gold award project?
Recognizing that we can not and will not compete with the true meaning and satisfaction that volunteering for Girl Scouts brings, it is still important for staff and volunteers to have an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dedication and service our volunteers freely give to the girls in their communities.
Our adult recognition celebrations are held in the spring each year. Please fill out a nomination form with your suggestion as to whom you would like to nominate to receive one of the following awards: Thanks Badge, Thanks Badge II, Honor Pin, Appreciation Pin, President's Award or Volunteer of Excellence.
Check out the descriptions for all of these awards at Volunteer Recognition
SUN News
Check out the latest edition of the Service Unit News (SUN) with important updates for all GSMWLP Volunteers. Read SUN News
New Leader Training
Learning sessions help you in your role as a Girl Scout volunteer. Session dates & registration
Special Note to Troop Cookie Volunteers
Great resources for Cookie Professionals to use with their business. Visit the Tools for Selling section of www.girlscoutcookies.org.
For more details about the 2013 Cookie Program check out the Answer Book distributed at Training or visit the Cookies for Volunteers page of our website.
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Upcoming Event
Join us at
Dreams to Reality!
St. Cloud Area:
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Blackberry Ridge in Sartell
Twin Ports Area:
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
at the Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth
The event runs from 5:30 p.m. -
8:30 p.m. and is an opportunity to celebrate and support leadership development for girls. Please join us for reception Hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting, silent auction, and live entertainment!
For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, visit our website.
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In the Shop
Join the FUN at Lakes & Pines Girl Scout Shops! 
February 11-22! Save 20%
Save 20% on sew-on and iron-on FUN PATCHES!
Discount applies to regular-price on-hand stock and special orders. Additional savings on selected patches, 25-50 cents.
ABC cookie patches, World Thinking Day patches, council/GSUSA program patches excluded.
February E-Shopper for Girl Scout volunteers.
Countdown till 2012 cookie dough expires on April 30: 11 weeks + 1 day
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Canoecopia Volunteers Needed
Canoecopia is the largest paddlesports consumer event in the world. Join over 20,000 paddling enthusiasts from beginners to experts to experience Canoecopia!
Girl Scouts is seeking volunteers to drive to the canoecopia event to promote the Northern Lakes Canoe Base ... Call 320-252-2952 for details.
For more information about this event visit Canoecopia.
March 8 - 10
Alliant Energy Center
1919 Alliant Energy Way
Madison, Wisconsin
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Contact us
Our phone system can now transfer you to any office.
Waite Park 320 252-2952
Duluth 218 726-4710
Alexandria 320 759-1196
Bemidji 218 751-4886
Brainerd 218 828-3515
Hibbing 218 263-1596
Mora 320 679-6807
Willmar 320 235-2125
Toll Free
Please help us keep our phone costs down by using the toll free number only when needed, 800 955-6032.
E-Mail
General inquiries
FAX
Waite Park 320 253-9403
Duluth 218 726-4715
All other offices 866 295-3820
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