Girl Scout Memes! Here are a few.... I'm adding more soon.

Cookie time is soon.

So use some of these memes. Make sure to get permission to use copyrighted ones. Some may have given permission.... others are from other councils and FB pages.

If you are not sure about a copyright, don't use it. Just saying.

They are fun to look at though.

Here is the link:

Girl Scout Memes

Fun stuff.

Oh! And have a GREAT New Year too.

-- Betsyanne

Checking in... some postings from Facebook, more.

The Unofficial Calendar has been updated.

To have access to this, just email me at lizann447@yahoo.com.

Here are some recent postings and news:

Link via our new CEO, Jackie Ford. 

Giving Tuesday is next week.

12-1 (NEXT WEEK) is #GivingTuesday for the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana.  This https://givingtuesday.razoo.com/story/Girl-Scouts-Kentuckiana. FYI: The Warren County SU # is 722. There is a space on the form for this. Even giving just a little will help a lot.

And if you know Daddy or Mrs. Warbucks, get in touch with them too. :-)

One Smart Cookie - - I think they need signups.

"One Smart Cookie is coming to the Caveland PLC!
This is a fun program for Daisies and Brownies to help get them pumped up about the cookie season, explore the 5 skills, play games, do crafts, and earn a fun One Smart Cookie patch. Also attending the event girls will have completed all the requirements for the Cookie Activity pin.
When: December 10th from 6-8 pm

Where: Caveland PLC
Cost: $4 per girl to offset program materials.
Please note: Adults are expected to stay to maintain GSK safety ratios so the facilitators can focus on bringing the FUN!!
Please share this with your troop leaders, parents, volunteers, etc. Spread the word because we’re going to have a blast! Attached is a flyer if you’d rather use these to pass out at service unit meetings etc.
Megan Snow"


GSLE Specialist: Grade Level

Kentuckiana Credits

An FYI. Thanks, Lori! "Friendly reminder: with the holidays coming up. Don't let the days slip by! If you have any of these left you better use them by December 8th!! A reminder by way of Henderson's SU"

Be sure to join the Unofficial KYANA FB page here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KYANA.GS/

and the Warren County Unofficial FB page here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KYANA.Cluster2.and.Beyond/

for more news.

 E. Sheppard




 

Hi all! I have been updating the UNofficial Calendar today.

Via the Farthest North Council:

To see the calendar, just go here: http://eblast17.blogspot.com/p/unofficial-ky-and-gs-calendar-area-17.html after logging in to the blog.

ALWAYS CHECK THE OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUTS OF KENTUCKIANA CALENDAR FOR DATES, EVENTS, ETC.
<This is an UNofficial Calendar - always double check all events and dates, etc.>

More news: The invitations did not go out via email from Council, so you may have missed the Fall Area Meeting. But I will have the Agenda posted on the KYANA FB page soon.

The food was scrumptious.

And much was covered.

Here is the UNofficial Calendar through November:

October 2015

October 30th (Friday) is the 4th Annual Fall Festival and Haunted Hike at Camp Shantituck Cardinal Lodge and Denham House. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/_4th_annual_fall_fes.html 

October 31st is a Halloween at Houchens event offered by the Campus Scouts, per Ginny Pfohl, advisor. "October 31 - all troop levels (including tagalongs!) and also individual registrations allowed." A flyer is available at the KYANA site and also at the Caveland PLC GS office. A mailing will be going out about this too. Deadline was Monday, Oct. 26.

October 31st (Halloween): is Juliette Low's Birthday, also called Founder's Day. She was born in 1860. Her home in Savannah is known as The Birthplace, and troops can go there on trips to tour it.
Adding:

November 2015

November 2-9: The Volunteer Systems Project is going live.

November 3^rd is Election Day.

November 6-8 is "The "It's Your World...Change It!" themed books Journey Camporee weekend ...at Camp Shantituck." From the posting at the unofficial KYANA sites:
Ages: Daisy through Senior
Reg. Deadline: Oct. 23, 2015
From the Flyer/Registration form:
"Join us for a fun weekend at beautiful Camp Shantituck! Girl Scouts will work on the Journey book 'It's Your World...Change It!' while making new friends! Girls will team up with other girls, their grade level, and work towards earning the award. Depending on grade level, a Girl Scout could complete the process over the weekend! Other grade levels will need to complete the take action project at a later date, after the camporee. Look for it on the official Calendar later.

Nov. 7th is also Framily Camping Skills Day at Camp Pennyroyal. Info. is at the KYANA FB page and also Lisa Leonard knows about it, lleonard@gskentuckiana.org.

Nov. 7th is an Adult High Ropes Training Day for Adults at Camp Stem.
More info: Pam Barnes pbarnes@gskentuckiana.org. File is at the Stem KYANA unofficial camp page. You may register online by calling Pam too at 502-552-6632. 

November 7^th is also Girl Scout Day @ WKU Football – BG.

 
November 8th is a Girl Scout Carnival sponsored by Kappa Delta at the KD House in BG for all ages from 2-5 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/girl_scout_carnival_.html.

November 14th (Saturday) is a Lost River Cave Crawl for Juniors and Cadettes at Lost River Cave, BG. Contact person is Sue Lewis, slewis45@inbox.com. The flyer is at the Caveland Service Center, and may be online soon. Reg. deadline is Oct. 20. October 30th.

November 14th is also Festival of the Arts in Louisville AND in Paducah. 

November 14^th is a Trail Building Day at Camp STEM.

November 14^th is also Teams Course Facilitator Training at Camp Houchens.

Nov. 15th is a Thanksgiving Feast at Camp Barren Ridge. Contact Kay Drury for more info. scoutcmj93@yahoo.com. 

November 17th (Tuesday) is the Warren County COOKIE TRAINING meeting for Troop Cookie Sales People.

November 16 and 17 are Magnut Deliveries. 

November 21 is a Pottery Workshop at Camp Houchens. More Create a clay project by hand and on the pottery wheel. Potter Jeremy South takes us step by step through building either a bowl or a bug on the pottery wheel and a picture frame or plate by hand. The cost is 22.00 per girl and the class is a 60-90 minute program. They will also get a fun patch. The time slots available are 10am-11:30am, 12pm-1:30pm, and 2-3:30pm. There may be one more time slot if the others fill up. To reserve a spot, call/text Allison Key at 270-670-2348 or email her at allison.key729@topper.wku.edu. 

November 21st will also be a Hilltopper Holidays event - bring a non-perishable food item or toy. Take a picture with Big Red and Santa.

November 26th and 27th: PLC offices are closed due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

December 2016
December 1st: MagNut - Funds in Bank Account and Family Owing Forms to Council

Dec. 2-3 will be an All-Staff Meeting, offices closed.    

Dec. 5th is a Journey Institute in Louisville: It's Your Planet - Love It!

Dec. 7-18 is the MagNut ACH Withdrawal.

December 10^th is One Smart Cookie - BG

December 12^th is a STEM Trail Building Day.

Dec. 15th - Cookie Booth Schedule goes out from SU Chairs.

December 21-31 is Christmas/Holiday Break for Warren County Schools and BG City Schools.

 
 Dec. 24 - Jan 3 - Christmas holiday, offices closed.
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See the Calendar Page for more months.

Getting ready for the maybe-new GSUSA Strategic Plan - - and another plan that is definitely worth a look.

Waiting to hear the Big News - will there be a new Strategic Plan from GSUSA? And what will it look like?

People are talking about the big meeting going on right now in Chicago. CEO's and Board Chairs may already know about this. GSUSA is getting ready to share this news with the rest of the Membership soon.

What will be the news? Rumor has it that GSUSA will be (maybe) tweaking their Journey program some perhaps. OR that they will be having some more Outdoor or Science badges added to the Official Program. OR that GSUSA is coming up with other ideas.

So we really don't know.

But we now know more about GSUSA's Plan for the next few years. The below White Paper will tell about them so you know too.

The CEO of the Farthest North Council, Suellen Nelles, has a White Paper that was given to all the CEO's and she has also shared it with the Membership of GSUSA too.

Here is the link to it: it is called:

REVERSING THE MEMBERSHIP DECLINE IN GIRL SCOUTING WHILE 

REGAINING THE TRUST OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND MOVEMENT

This is a PDF file that can be downloaded. It talks about current GSUSA Initiatives, and brings up a 10-point plan that she feels would be a lot better and really increase membership and interest in Girl Scouting.

This plan includes selling the GSUSA headquarters and moving to a new location, becoming more mission-focused, bringing back badges, having staff commit to the Movement, bringing back the true Governance Model of Juliette Low, (letting every Member have a voice), returning to the Troop Model, guidebooks for leaders, books that are online, Skill-building, revisiting the Pension Plan, and more, plus having a dialog with all CEO's about these important subjects.

This White Paper is definitely worth reading, and sending to your Council Staff people, including your Board and CEO. I plan to send it to my Girl Scout list too.

The Outdoor Girl Scout Project, that I am the Founder of, believes we need more Official Outdoor Program back in GSUSA - - leading to our highest awards. So does she.

What do you think? Leave a comment here. I don't have a lot of readers here, but it's OK to copy and paste it if you like! :-)

I look forward to hearing from GSUSA and finding out if they plan to look into these great ideas. I hope they do.

It's definitely worth thinking about! I hope GSUSA and ALL of the Membership Takes Action about needed official program and other needed changes soon.

ES
BG, KY

And here is the <unofficial> Outdoor Girl Scout Project too - we have a copy of this White Paper now in our Files.  The Outdoor Girl Scout Project is working for more Official Outdoor Program in Girl Scouting, leading to Girl Scouting's highest awards of Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

The new Outdoor Initiative and also the Official Discussion at the 2014 National Council Session was brought about in part by interested Councils across the country. Come join for more Take Action ideas.

THE OUTDOOR GIRL SCOUT PROJECT WEBSITE, (Be sure to visit and read all of the pages here)

AND


THE OUTDOOR GIRL SCOUT PROJECT FACEBOOK PAGE.


Onward and Upward - for the girls of Girl Scouting!

ES
BG, KY

The Volunteer Systems Project - VSP

This just in:

Via the Volunteer Connections email from the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana today:

Volunteer Systems Project - VSP
Welcome to the beginning of your weekly update, as we countdown to the launch our Volunteer Systems Project! We GO LIVE with The System in November and we want YOU to be in the know. Girl Scouts is working hard to create a better Volunteer experience - we are going to make it easier, more manageable, and more enjoyable for you to be involved.  Consistent information, opportunities, leads, cases and solutions - it all starts with The System. We are going to give you the information and resources you need, when you need it, and in a way that makes sense for your busy life.

Over the next 5 weeks, you will be introduced to:

    a new organization model
    new business processes
    new planning resources
    new terms and language
    new communications methods

We ask a lot of you as volunteers, and each time, you rise to the occasion. We want to express our gratitude for your tremendous dedication and loyalty to Girl Scouts! It's going to take a lot of patience as we make this transition, and we know that we can count on your support.

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I like this whole idea of getting better ways of sharing information. I can't wait to see how it looks.

I also found out that this whole computer system is NOT going to be just for K-5 Girl Scouts. I had been told that earlier somewhere else. So I am super happy about that. But it may roll out slowly, because there are some glitches to work out. I like also that there will be information for all volunteers on the site. It's good, win-win news.

Communication is so important. And this system (I have been told) eventually will track inquiries, have somebody answering phones in person, (I like that idea too!) and make sure people don't get ignored, girls get into troops, and troops, girls, parents, and everyone gets information and can give out information in many great ways.

KUDOS! Great idea. I can't wait to learn more about it.

ES

Arts and Adventure Day is still taking signups.

Arts and Adventure Day in BG - - next Saturday - - is still taking signups.

Just in! Amanda Day is still taking people/troops - call 270-791-3290, or email her at amandaday63@hotmail.com.

Also needed: someone to help with a Nature Hike. 

It is a FUN and FREE event.

Fun FREE event scheduled for Saturday 10th October at Camp Houchens... call Amanda to see if there are still open spots.

FREE...FREE...FREE...................FUN....FUN....FUN....................

What: An Arts and Adventure day for girls at Junior level and up (originally for Cadettes and above but had some requests to open it up to Juniors too)

Where: Camp Houchens

When: October 10th....

Two sessions:
Session 1: 10a-1p: for girls who are interested in becoming a Girl Scout and want to see what it is all about.

Session 2: 1p-7p: for active/current Girl Scouts, junior level and up

What's on offer:

Warren County Rescue display and presentation
Theater Games

Nature Hike

All About Bugs

Knots You Need to Know

Teams Course

Campfire and s'mores

Felicia Bland and her unique (and fun!!) presentation...you don't want to miss this I promise!!!

Bring your artistic side and help create a cool mural or turn an old t-shirt into a cool bag

Note: Hot dogs and chips will be provided for those attending the second session.

I updated the Calendar Page today.

Thank  you, thank you to other areas for helping with Area Dates.

And for letting me share them. Here is a copy of Event Dates through January.

To get all the dates I have (not a complete list) just go to the Unofficial Calendar page right on this blog.

I hope to get more readers soon. If you are a new or old reader, welcome or welcome again! I hope these dates are helpful. There were some not on other places.

Some Council and Area 17 Important Event Dates to Remember – through January

See Calendars for training dates and more info. #1: the Official KYANA Calendar:

https://www.gskentuckiana.org/en/events/event-calendar.html

ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK ALL EVENTS, dates, times, and more, as they can change.

October 1-9 is FALL BREAK for BG City Schools.

October 4^th is the deadline to sign up for theAutumn Adventure Weekend for leaders and volunteers at Camp Shantituck Oct. 16-18. Contact Sarai Snyder Gumm at saraisnydergumm@yahoo.com or call her at 502-345-7436 for last minute possible scan registration directions if you plan to go.

October 5-9 is FALL BREAK for Warren County Schools.

FALL FORUM – IMPORTANT: for all leaders and volunteers: where you get to ask questions of our CEO and BOARD OF DIRECTORS and get news too  is October 6^th 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the Caveland PLC.

October 7^th is a streamed GSUSA event from Edith Macy to celebrate the Young Women of Distinction. Info. hopefully to come from GSUSA.
<Adding> Arts and Adventure Day is October 10th at Houchens.

Festival of the Arts Registration Deadline (Louisville) is October 23.

Oct. 11^th is the WAGGGS Celebration of the International Day of the Girl.

October 13^th is the WARREN COUNTY SERVICE UNIT MEETING – for all leaders and volunteers: at the Bob Kirby Library. IMPORTANT: Leaders: if you can’t attend, send your co-leader or a Troop Parent to be there and take notes for you.

October 16-18 is Autumn Adventure Weekend for leaders at Camp Shantituck.

October 16^th is the deadline to sign up for the Juliette Low Birthday Tea on Oct. 24.

October 17^th is a Cleanup Day at Camp Barren Ridge.

October 17^th is the deadline to sign up for the Festival of the Arts – Louisville.

October 17 and 18^th is a Leader-Daughter Weekend at Camp Houchens.

October 20^th is a Service Unit Manager Summit just for SU Managers for Caveland-Glasgow, KY.

October 23^rd: Girl Scout Day @ WKU Women’s Soccer.

October 24^th is Camp Creepy (Halloween Party for Daisy-Juniors) at Camp Barren Ridge.

October 24^th is a Juliette Low Birthday Tea at Kirby Branch Library

October 24^th is also the Halloween Sleepover/Murder Mystery for Cadettes and Up at Barren Ridge

October 24^th: Magnut Orders at due to troops.

October 24^th is a Camp STEM Trailbuilding Day.

FALL AREA 17 MEETING is Monday, October 26^th, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at Camp Houchens. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. We will have a “Soup”er Meal!! Furnished by Simpson County Girl Scouts.IMPORTANT: For all Leaders and Volunteers in Area 17.

October 27^th is a Halloween Party sponsored by the Kappa Deltas BG, 6-9 p.m.

October 31^st is Halloween at Houchens event with WKU Campus Scouts

October 31^st is also JULIETTE LOW’S BIRTHDAY, also called Founder’s Day.

November 2-9: The Volunteer Systems Project is going live.

November 3^rd is Election Day.

November 7^th is Adult High Ropes Training Day at Camp Stem.

November 7^th is also Girl Scout Day @ WKU Football – BG.

November 8^th is a Girl Scout Carnival sponsored by Kappa Delta - BG

November 14^th is Festival of the Arts in Louisville and also Paducah.

November 14^th is a Trail Building Day at Camp STEM.

November 14^th is also a Lost River Cave Crawl for Jrs. And Cadettes at Lost River Cave, BG.

November 14^th is also Teams Course Facilitator Training at Camp Houchens.

November 15^th is the Thanksgiving Feast at Barren Ridge

November 16^th is the Warren County COOKIE TRAINING meeting for Troop Cookie Sales People.

NOVEMBER 16 AND 17 are Magnut Deliveries.

November 21^st is a Pottery Workshop at Camp Houchens.

November 26 and 27, the PLC is closed.

Dec. 1^st, MagNut: Funds in Bank Account and Family Owing Forms due to Council

Dec. 2-3 will be an All-Staff Meeting, offices closed.

Dec. 7-18 is the MagNut ACH Withdrawal dates.

December 10^th is One Smart Cookie - BG

December 12^th is a STEM Trail Building Day.

Dec. 15^th: the Cookie Booth Schedule goes out from SU Chairs.

December 21-31 is Christmas/Holiday Break for Warren County Schools and BG City Schools.

Dec. 24-Jan. 3 – PLC offices are closed.

January 1^st: the Cookie Sale Begins

January 9^th is an Orienteering Event at Barren Ridge Camp.

January 10^th is a First Aid and CPR Class at Camp Barren Ridge.

January 12^th is a Service Unit Summit (for SU Mgrs only? Not sure.) at the Caveland PLC.

January 16: Girl Initial Cookie Order goes to troop.

January 16^th is another Trail Building Day at Camp STEM.

January 16^th is also a Wilderness First Aid class at Camp Shantituck.

January 18: Cookies – Troops Locked Out of Ebudde

January 18^th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 20: Troops Locked Out of Ebudde

January 22-24 is the Outdoor Trainer’s Retreat, only for current Outdoor Trainers.

January 23-24 is an older girl Ski Trip to Perfect North.

#2: the Unofficial Calendar: To get all info. from the Unofficial Calendar, email Betsy at lizann447@yahoo.com. Events are available there via a Private Girl Scout Blog.

Facebook information pages are here: Warren County: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KYANA.Cluster2.and.Beyond/

And KYANA Unofficial:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/KYANA.GS/

Members at these pages are free to post their events and news too. Apply to join and an Admin. will OK you at the Facebook pages.

You can find signup flyers, event information and more shared at the Official and Unofficial Calendars.

Call the local PLC for more information on these events or check the official Calendar.

Some Girl Scout News from Betsy S. - Version D, Sep 28 link, plus more.

SOME GIRL SCOUT NEWS - - for the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, Area 17 and Beyond
Events, Trainings, Facebook Pages, the Trainer Retreat, more.

FYI: Get connected!

Here is how.

Most areas have a Facebook page. You will need to be OK'd for these. Some are for only Member-Volunteers, others are for only Volunteers. Some may be out of the Council. you must be OK'd first to these groups. Other Service Units may have their own pages this year too, so ask your Service Unit Manager about that if you do not know where your page is, or whether there is one. They can be very handy for building communication and also for learning about fun events and trainings. Any area can make one.

You can see a list here:

FACEBOOK:

Girl Scouts - KYANA GS Facebook and Twitter posting page
http://twitter.com/GirlScoutsKY

The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Community and Government Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/GSKentuckiana
 
Warren County Service Unit and Beyond unofficial Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KYANA.Cluster2.and.Beyond/

Caveland Girl Scouts (Area 16)? This link is no longer working for me.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/387424111289025/

Grayson County Girl Scouts
http://www.facebook.com/groups/graysoncountygirlscouts/

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Area 10
http://www.facebook.com/groups/108725835832578/

Area 13 Girl Scouts
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Area-13-Girl-Scouts-Kentuckiana/332626033547909

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Cluster 1
http://www.facebook.com/groups/gskcluster1/

Heartland Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
http://www.facebook.com/groups/220355327981044/ 

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Edmonson County
http://www.facebook.com/groups/763089933781674/

Paducah Area Girl Scout Activities
http://www.facebook.com/groups/316340245111659/

Adair County Service Unit
http://www.facebook.com/groups/151313781571759/

Jennings County Girl Scouts
http://www.facebook.com/groups/206957182694926/

Washington County

https://www.facebook.com/groups/222598177758773/

Henderson County Girl Scouts  (Pennyroyal Service Area)

https://www.facebook.com/HendersonCountyGirlScouts

Hopkins County Girl Scouts (Pennyroyal)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hopkins-County-Girl-Scouts/246470202100739 

 

Clark County, Indiana Service Unit 673

https://www.facebook.com/SUM673

Area 13 Girl Scouts web page
http://area13girlscouts.org/ 

Area 9 and 12 Day Camp
http://area9and12daycamp.webs.com/ 

If you are not yet on Facebook, you probably will want to join it, in order to join your Area there.

Other sites you may want to join are:
WEBSITES/PAGES:
The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana PLC page: (now shows all PLC's) http://www.gskentuckiana.org/PLCs/Caveland.aspx  

The GSK Blog
http://gskentuckiana.wordpress.com/  

INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/girlscoutskyana/#  

Girl Scouts - KYANA GS Facebook and Twitter posting page
http://twitter.com/GirlScoutsKY

The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Community and Government Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/GSKentuckiana 

Trainer Retreat Day Meeting was on September 26th
This meeting took place on Saturday in Louisville at their PLC. We learned a lot! Our Staff people are reorganizing for better communication, and better links on the website too. We organized some trainings in order for streamlining them for later too. We learned more about navigation on the website too. The Staff is also adding more things to the website all the time. We also shared some ideas for new trainings.

Archery News
There is a lot of good news in our Council about our Archery programs. We have MANY people now able to teach Archery in the council, both to troop and for events. People are now working on having even more fun Archery trainings and/or events in the future for people really interested in this.

Send in your Girl Scout News
If you'd like to have your events on the UNofficial Calendar and/or on a blog posting here, send your info.  to Elizabeth Sheppard at lizann447@yahoo.com.

Our Official Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Calendar
Here is the link for that: https://www.gskentuckiana.org/en/events/event-calendar.html.

The UNofficial Calendar is here (Version D) and also now at the 2 KYANA unofficial Facebook pages, shared hopefully 2x a month or more.

Here are those links:

Warren County Service Unit and Beyond unofficial Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KYANA.Cluster2.and.Beyond/ and

The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana UNofficial FB page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KYANA.GS/ 

Apply at the link(s) to join. Elizabeth S. will OK you there. Have some Girl Scout links on your profile to get OK'd faster.


Autumn Adventure Weekend
This is a great training weekend, and a good time to meet other GS adults and just chat. Register now!  

It's just two weeks out til Autumn Adventure Weekend. See attached. This weekend is focused on adult training and has a wide array of classes from which to select. You can attend just one. You can pop in and out of camp as you need to. You can go out and stay overnight. Whatever works!
It in necessary to print the attached piece, complete the registration form and send it via US MAIL to the Girl Scout office -- or hand deliver it, if that works better for you. There is no on-line or electronic option.

For those of you who are new, Camp Shantituck, the location of this event, is located in northern Bullitt County just east of the Brooks Exit. #121. Many people who decide to stay are housed in one of the camp's buildings with restrooms, showers, etc. Mattresses to put on the floor are available.
The weekend is a huge volunteer-driven effort with minimal staff support. Classes that don't get adequate numbers can/will be canceled, so don't wait to make your plans and send in your registration. Hope to see you there!

Find a Registration Form at the Above UNofficial Facebook pages now, in their Files section.

Mark Your Calendars for a new Orienteering Event at Camp Barren Ridge.
Via Pam Barnes: The new flyer is out for the Orienteering at Barren Ridge event for January 9, 2016.
"Are you interested in ORIENTEERING? Do you know how to read a compass or want to learn how? Do you need to learn or practice map reading? Now is your chance to try a new skill or test an old one! Do you like exploring secluded, off the trail areas of camp?
Come to the Louisville Orienteering Event at Camp Barren Ridge on January 9, 2016." More is on the PDF flyer, which is 2 pages.

There is lots more information on upcoming trainings in your Training Calendar (available at the GS office) and also on the Official Calendar link: https://www.gskentuckiana.org/en/events/event-calendar.html.

MANY more fun events are planned for our area and beyond. Check with the official and unofficial Calendars, attend your Service Unit Meetings, and make sure you are on your Area's email Mailing Lists too. If you are not receiving any emails, call your local PLC to get on it.

Here are some events coming up: (attn: ALWAYS double check these events' date, time, location, and more with the organizers before attending FOR SURE.)

 September 2015

September 29th (Tuesday) is a Troop Pathway Orientation class at the Caveland PLC at 11 a.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient211.html.

September 29th (Tuesday) is also a Troop Pathway Orientation Class in Glasgow from 5-7 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient21.html

October 2015

October 1st is a Daisy TPO Training at the Caveland PLC. Contact Beth Carroll.

October 1st is also the FALL FORUM at the Owensboro PLC from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. CDT.

October 1 - 5:30 to 8:00 - GM Corvette Plant, Bowling Green, KY - STEM event. This event is now listed: https://www.gskentuckiana.org/en/events-repository/2015/stem_spark_event_at__0.html.

Oct. 3rd is a Journey Institute in Louisville, It's Your Planet - Love It. 

Oct. 3rd is also a ASC Survivor Challenge at Camp Shantituck from 1-4. Contact = Olivia Outlaw, oliviaoutlaw@bellsouth.net. Signup deadline is 9-28.

October 3^rd at 4 p.m. is also the Chaney’s Dairy Barn Fall Farm Jam. Find out more at the event site here: https://www.facebook.com/events/982757975088299/ Saturday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m.
They will be showing a movie, having pony rides for 4H, Agriculture Educational vendors, and a free concert by Easton Hamlin.

October 6th is the Bowling Green PLC FALL FORUM from 6:30 - 8 p.m. CDT. 

October 7th is a GSUSA Event, Livestreamed from Edith Macy. "Girl Scouts is throwing a party! Girl Scout alumnae and Girl Scouts across the country will join together to celebrate our 2016 National Young Women of Distinction* via a livestream telecast.

Join us: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 live from the Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor, NY

6:30-8:00 p.m. EDT 5:30-7:00 p.m. CDT

4:30-6:00 p.m. EDT 3:30-5:00 p.m. PDT"

More info. and a live link will come later.  

October 8th (Thursday) is a Brownie Grade Level training in Glasgow from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b411111.html.

Aug. 31 update: THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Friday, October 9th and Saturday October 10th is  Senior Troop 1636's 7th Annual Octoberfest at Camp Shantituck. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/octoberfest_2015_spo.html

October 10th (Saturday) is a Daisy Grade Level training in Glasgow. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b_014121.html 

October 10th is also the Arts and Adventure Troop Welcome Day and morning recruitment at Camp Houchens. Tentative time is 11-8 p.m. This is for C/S/A Girl Scouts.

October 12th (Monday) is a Daisy Grade Level training in Glasgow. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b_014121111.html.

October 16-18 is Autumn Adventure Weekend at Camp Shantituck. (Was: Fall Kickoff). Get many trainings this weekend. Contact Sarai Snyder-Gumm at 502-345-7436 or work # 812-280-1400. The signup for this will be on the official Calendar soon.

October 17-18 is also a Leader-Daughter weekend for 01's and 02's and their daughters at Houchens Camp. Contact person is Ginny Pfohl. A flyer is available at the Caveland PLC, and the event may be online soon. The hours are flexible, come for all or part. More info. is on the flyer. Registration deadline is October 9th, firm.

October 17th (Saturday) has also been chosen for the Barren Ridge Camp Cleanup. Contact Pam Barnes pbarnes@gskentuckiana.org or Penny Stein grandmablue03@scrtc.com for details if you can help.

October 17th is the 21st Annual PGSB Halloween Bash at Camp Pennyroyal. Look at the KYANA Pennyroyal Unofficial page https://www.facebook.com/groups/616374948450586/ for the flyer, and at the GS of Kentuckiana Calendar page later on too.

October 17th is an Outdoor Update class at Houchens Camp, from 10-2. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/outdoor_update.html.

October 17th is a TPO - Troop Pathway Orientation - class at the Caveland PLC from 10 - 11:30 a.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient2121112112111.html.

Oct. 17th is the Fall Forum at the Owensboro PLC. 

Oct. 17th is also Outdoor Fun day at Camp Stem for Juniors - Ambassadors.

Oct. 17th is also the SU Summit for Heartland.

October 20th is the SU Summit for Caveland-Glasgow, KY. This is just for Service Unit Managers.

October 22nd is a Junior Grade Level training in Glasgow from 6- p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b121111.html.

October 22nd is also a TPO class at the Caveland PLC from 9:30 - 11 a.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient212.html.

October 23rd is the deadline for the Festival of the Arts event in Louisville.

October 24th is a Juliette Gordon Low Birthday Tea at the Kirby Branch Library. Contact person is Sue Lewis. Time is 1 - 2:30 p.m. There are signups at the Caveland PLC, and should be online soon.

October 24th - Magnut orders are due to troop.

October 24^th is also a Halloween sleepever for older girls at Barren Ridge Camp and also a Halloween party for younger girls. Contact Kay Drury scoutcmj93@yahoo.com for details or a flyer.

October 26th is the Fall Area 17 Meeting, probably at Houchen's Camp. 

October 26th is also the SU Summit for Southern Indiana.

October 26th: Magnut orders are due to the council.

October 27 is a Halloween Party sponsored by the Kappa Deltas in BG at the Kappa Delta Sorority House. 6-9 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/halloween_party_spon.html 

October 30th (Friday) is the 4th Annual Fall Festival and Haunted Hike at Camp Shantituck Cardinal Lodge and Denham House. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/_4th_annual_fall_fes.html 

October 31st (Halloween): is Juliette Low's Birthday, also called Founder's Day. She was born in 1860. Her home in Savannah is known as The Birthplace, and troops can go there on trips to tour it.

All for now!

E. Sheppard
lizann447@yahoo.com

Events, September and October 2015 for Area 17 and Beyond

Sept.-Oct. events and trainings, plus more - - be sure to check the OFFICIAL and UNOFFICIAL Calendars for events, plus the unofficial and official camp pages, AND go to your local Service Unit Meeting for news, events, and training updates.

This is a copy of just these two months from the Unofficial Calendar here at the blog. NOT all events are listed here.  You can see all of the Unofficial Calendar by clicking on the link above.

BE SURE to check the OFFICIAL Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Calendar Page https://www.gskentuckiana.org/en/events/event-calendar.html and Leader Connections newsletter for your area.

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 September 2015

September 5th is Girl Scout Day at Kentucky Kingdom/Hurricane Bay.  https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/girl_scout_day_at_ke1.html. 
A flyer is available at the Caveland PLC for this event.

September 7th is Labor Day.

Sept. 10th (Thursday) is a FALL FORUM at First United Methodist Church in North Vernon, Indiana, 240 West Poplar Street.

September 10th (a Thursday) is a Brownie Grade Level training in Glasgow. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b41111.html.
Aug 31: THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.


September 10th is also a Daisy Grade Level training in Glasgow. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b_01412111.html.

September 11, 12, and 13th is the Area 10 Fall Camporee at Camp Shantituck. 

September 12th (Saturday) is a TPO Orientation at the Caveland PLC 10-11:30 a.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient21211121121.html.

September 12th is a STEM program, Explore Beargrass Creek with Watershed Watch. Limited attendance, at the Louisville PLC. Date: Sat., Sept. 12th 9 to 11:00 am EST
Location: Louisville PLC, Troop House
Level: B, J, C, A, S
Cost: $2
Limited to 20 girls
Register on-line or by contacting STEM Program Specialist Carolyn Cromer, 502-636-0900 x25300 or ccromer@gskentuckiana.org

Sept. 13th is Grandparent's Day. 

September 13th (Sunday) is a First Aid and CPR Class at Camp Houchens from 10-3. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/first_aid_and_cpr_221111221.html 

Sept. 13th is also a Fun in the Sun with Kappa Delta event for all levels from 2-4 at the Kappa Delta Sorority House in Bowling Green, KY. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/fun_in_the_sun_with_.html.

Sept. 14th is Rosh Hashanah

Sept. 14th is a Trainer Meeting - council-wide at all locations. A: 6-7 Central = Videoconference, 7-8 Central, Local Meetings. (check first) Attn: Caveland MIGHT have a potluck from 5-6, before the Videoconference. Watch for emails.
This has been cancelled.


Sept. 14th is also a Grade Level Training in Glasgow for Brownie Level, 6-8 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b4111112.html

Sept. 14th: There is also a TPO class this day in Glasgow from 6-8 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient2121112121.html

Sept. 17th (Thursday) is the Louisville FALL FORUM at the Louisville PLC from 6:30 - 8 p.m. EDT.

Sept. 17th (Thursday) is a Troop Pathway Orientation (TPO) class at the Caveland PLC at 9:30 a.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient211.html

September 17th is a TPO Training at the Caveland PLC. Contact Beth Carroll for signup.

Sept. 18th will be a Camp in Part A class at Barren Ridge Camp from 6-9:30 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/camp_in_part_a3.html 
 
Sept. 19th will be a Camp In Part B class at Barren Ridge Camp from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/camp_in_a121.html.

Sept. 19th and 20th will be a Camp Out training at Camp Barren Ridge from Sat. 3:30 p.m. to Sunday 12 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/camp_in_a112.html

Sept. 19th is also a Troop Pathway Orientation at the Caveland PLC from 10-11:30 a.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient212111211211.html 

Sept. 19th is also  a High Ropes Play Day at STEM, with 2 sessions, for Adults and Girls Age 11 and up. More info: Pam Barnes pbarnes@gskentuckiana.org. File is at the STEM unofficial camp page. You may register online by calling Pam too at 502-552-6632. 

Sept. 19th is Pioneer Days at Larue County, 10-4 More info: https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/larue_county_pioneer.html.

Sept. 21st is the FALL FORUM AT THE Paducah PLC, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. CDT.

Sept. 21st: Bronze and Silver Award Training

Date: Mon Sep 21 2015, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: PENNYROYAL (fixed this one)

bronze award, silver award

Sept. 22nd: Yom Kippur begins.

Sept. 23rd is the First Day of Autumn.

Sept. 23rd if First Draw for the Festival of the Arts.

Sept. 24th (Thursday) is the FALL FORUM at the Elizabethtown PLC from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. EDT

Sept. 24th is a Gold Award training at the Caveland PLC. Contact Beth Carroll. 

Sept. 25th (Friday) is the new date for the Super Hero Overnighter at Greenwood Mall 8 p.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: 12.00 per girl and $3.00 per adult. Adults who volunteer will be admitted for free, and their girl can come for $8.00. Volunteers are needed. Contact jajohnson@gskentuckiana.org for more information.

September 26th is a Daisy Grade Level  training in Glasgow. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b_01412.html.

Sept. 26th is also the Field  Day Carnival, put on by GS Troop 6, at Camp Shantituck. Contact Susan Botner for a Registration Form at 262-6483 or susanbotner@att.net. Details on the flyer. Deadline to register for this is Sept. 14th.

September 26th is the last day to turn in Training Dates for Spring for GSKYANA trainers.

Sept. 26th is also a Trainer's Retreat Day for all trainers at Camp Pennyroyal for trainers. 

Sept. 26th is also the Bowling Green International Festival.

Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Contact: Kim Mason

Location: Circus Square Park 601 State Street

September 29th (Tuesday) is a Troop Pathway Orientation class at the Caveland PLC at 11 a.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient211.html.

September 29th (Tuesday) is also a Troop Pathway Orientation Class in Glasgow from 5-7 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient21.html

October 2015

October 1st is a Daisy TPO Training at the Caveland PLC. Contact Beth Carroll.

October 1st is also the FALL FORUM at the Owensboro PLC from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. CDT. 

October 1st is also a STEM event in BG at the Corvette Plant, for Juniors to Adults, 5:30 - 8 p.m.: https://www.gskentuckiana.org/en/events-repository/2015/stem_spark_event_at__0.html.

Oct. 3rd is a Journey Institute in Louisville, It's Your Planet - Love It. 

Oct. 3rd is also a ASC Survivor Challenge at Camp Shantituck from 1-4. Contact = Olivia Outlaw, oliviaoutlaw@bellsouth.net. Signup deadline is 9-28.

October 6th is the Bowling Green PLC FALL FORUM from 6:30 - 8 p.m. CDT. 

October 7th is a GSUSA Event, Livestreamed from Edith Macy. "Girl Scouts is throwing a party! Girl Scout alumnae and Girl Scouts across the country will join together to celebrate our 2016 National Young Women of Distinction* via a livestream telecast.
Join us: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 live from the Edith Macy Conference Center in Briarcliff Manor, NY
6:30-8:00 p.m. EDT 5:30-7:00 p.m. CDT
4:30-6:00 p.m. EDT 3:30-5:00 p.m. PDT"
More info. and a live link will come later.
 
October 8th (Thursday) is a Brownie Grade Level training in Glasgow from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b411111.html.
Aug. 31 update: THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.


Friday, October 9th and Saturday October 10th is  Senior Troop 1636's 7th Annual Octoberfest at Camp Shantituck. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/octoberfest_2015_spo.html

October 10th (Saturday) is a Daisy Grade Level training in Glasgow. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b_014121.html 

October 10th is also the Arts and Adventure Troop Welcome Day and morning recruitment at Camp Houchens. Tentative time is 11-8 p.m. This is for C/S/A Girl Scouts.

October 12th (Monday) is a Daisy Grade Level training in Glasgow. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b_014121111.html.

October 16-18 is Autumn Adventure Weekend at Camp Shantituck. (Was: Fall Kickoff). Get many trainings this weekend. Contact Sarai Snyder-Gumm at 502-345-7436 or work # 812-280-1400. The signup for this will be on the official Calendar soon.

October 17-18 is also a Leader-Daughter weekend for 01's and 02's and their daughters at Houchens Camp. Contact person is Ginny Pfohl. A flyer is available at the Caveland PLC, and the event may be online soon. The hours are flexible, come for all or part. More info. is on the flyer. Registration deadline is October 9th, firm.

October 17th (Saturday) has also been chosen for the Barren Ridge Camp Cleanup. Contact Pam Barnes pbarnes@gskentuckiana.org or Penny Stein grandmablue03@scrtc.com for details if you can help.

October 17th is the 21st Annual PGSB Halloween Bash at Camp Pennyroyal. Look at the KYANA Pennyroyal Unofficial page https://www.facebook.com/groups/616374948450586/ for the flyer, and at the GS of Kentuckiana Calendar page later on too.

October 17th is an Outdoor Update class at Houchens Camp, from 10-2. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/outdoor_update.html.

October 17th is a TPO - Troop Pathway Orientation - class at the Caveland PLC from 10 - 11:30 a.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient2121112112111.html.

Oct. 17th is the Fall Forum at the Owensboro PLC. 

Oct. 17th is also the SU Summit for Heartland.

October 20th is the SU Summit for Caveland-Glasgow, KY. This is just for Service Unit Managers.

October 22nd is a Junior Grade Level training in Glasgow from 6- p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/age_level_training_b121111.html.

October 22nd is also a TPO class at the Caveland PLC from 9:30 - 11 a.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/troop_pathway_orient212.html.

October 23rd is the deadline for the Festival of the Arts event in Louisville.

October 24th is a Juliette Gordon Low Birthday Tea at the Kirby Branch Library. Contact person is Sue Lewis. Time is 1 - 2:30 p.m. There are signups at the Caveland PLC, and should be online soon.

October 24th - Magnut orders are due to troop.

October 26th is the Fall Area 17 Meeting, probably at Houchen's Camp. 

October 26th is also the SU Summit for Southern Indiana.

October 26th: Magnut orders are due to the council.

October 27 is a Halloween Party sponsored by the Kappa Deltas in BG at the Kappa Delta Sorority House. 6-9 p.m. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/halloween_party_spon.html 

October 30th (Friday) is the 4th Annual Fall Festival and Haunted Hike at Camp Shantituck Cardinal Lodge and Denham House. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2015/_4th_annual_fall_fes.html 

October 31st (Halloween): is Juliette Low's Birthday, also called Founder's Day. She was born in 1860. Her home in Savannah is known as The Birthplace, and troops can go there on trips to tour it.

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