News for Trainers - - date update now on Calendar - - news to share.

If you are a trainer, you got a DATE UPDATE today from Ginger Boone.

This is of interest to all volunteers. NEW dates are listed here, along with other older dates.

The Calendar here has been updated now.

Here is that link: http://eblast17.blogspot.com/p/unofficial-ky-and-gs-calendar-area-17.html

If you have not already read about the new rate increase from National, here is that posting:

http://eblast17.blogspot.com/2016/03/this-just-in-our-national-ceo-comments.html 

Trainers meet this month to go over dates they are training. Dates are on the UNofficial Calendar.

A NEW Outdoor Training weekend is being planned by Ginger, Sept. 9-11 at Camp Pennyroyal.

Myth Busters

"Last month’s myth buster proved to be useful for a trainer.  While at a meeting someone was confused thinking that Camp in A was required for a hotel stay.  Our trainer was able to stand in confidence with the correct information.

 

Do I have to turn in an intent to travel for a day trip (local or regional)?

No.  But you do have to notify your service unit manager in writing of your plans. 

 

I am a signor on a troop bank account, however I am not the individual who does the purchases or deposits.  Am I responsible for mismanaged troop funds if I never initiate any of the transactions?  

Yes, both signors on the troop bank account will be held responsible for mismanaged troop funds.  As a signor you share the responsibility of performing checks and balances.  To protect yourself we suggest you set time aside once a month to ensure troop funds are being handled according to GSK policy."

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And - learn more about Sarai Gumm, who you may know from Louisville events or the Fall Kickoff:

"Sarai Gumm, SU 673, Southern Indiana

 

Sarai has been in Girl Scouts for over 30 years.  She is currently a leader for one of her grand daughters’ troop and she helps with her another grand daughters’ troop.  She is a trainer, the Area #15 Chair and she is on the Board Development.   Sarai stated, “I love girl scouts and believe that every girl and volunteer that we serve becomes a sister to every scout everywhere.”   Thank you Sarai for your commitment to building girls of courage, confidence and character!  We appreciate you!!"

 

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Contact Ginger if you would like to be a trainer for the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana too. Here are Training contacts:

Ginger Boone, Training & Troop Support Manager   gboone@gskentuckiana.org   270-215-2593 or 270-244-4967 (Cell)

 

Kasey Bryant, Training & Troop Support Specialist    kbryant@gskentuckiana.org   270-872-0385

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This just in - - Our National CEO comments on the Annual Membership Fee Increase

<Part of the GSUSA Official Blog today>

"A Message From Our CEO: Innovating on Behalf of Girls

Posted: 23 Mar 2016 10:00 PM PDT

"At Girl Scouts we are always thinking about the future and how we can best prepare the next generation of girls to take the lead every day. Our Movement has such a rich history of forward thinking and innovation—and now in our second century, as we advance the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place, it continues to be important that we keep pace with an ever-changing world.
As the first and largest girl-led organization in the world, we continue to evolve our unique leadership program and implement new technologies and ways of work to enhance the Girl Scout experience for girls, volunteers, and parents. To ensure we have the resources to support this work, the National Board of Girl Scouts of the USA has made a decision to increase the annual membership fee to $25, starting October 1, 2017, for both girl and adult members.
While this fee increase will impact many families, we know that a Girl Scout membership is one of the most valuable investments anyone can make in a girl’s life. With unique programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to explore new interests and face challenges, form new friendships, and make lasting community contributions. Every dollar of membership dues is sent to Girl Scouts of the USA to cover the cost of fundamental services supporting the Girl Scout Movement including: accident insurance for members participating in approved Girl Scout activities, research, resources, training, and services to councils.
With the extra funding, we will be able to sustain and develop exceptional leadership programs, implement digital innovations to enhance the girl and volunteer experience nationwide, maintain fundamental services for our 2.7 million members, and better engage our 59 million alumnae. It will enable Girl Scouts of the USA to continue delivering best-in-class service and support to our Movement’s 112 councils, and to provide thousands of volunteers with the relevant resources, tools, and training they need to best serve today’s girls.
Nationally, we are building some amazing programs for girls in the areas of STEM, entrepreneurship, outdoor, and life skills. Locally, girls are empowered with the skills and entrepreneurial know-how to lead and succeed in the industries of tomorrow, as they tackle local and global issues of interest to them, such as poverty, illiteracy, and pollution. The additional funding provided by the upcoming membership fee increase will ensure this important programming endures and thrives.
At Girl Scouts, we remain grounded in the core principles of our founder Juliette Gordon Low—of being an organization that is inclusive, accessible, and innovative—and we are committed to providing a positive and meaningful experience to every girl who wants to be a Girl Scout throughout her life journey. For more information about how this adjustment to our membership dues may affect you, please refer to our FAQ.
Thank you for your continued support of girls and your investment in our mission.

Yours in Girl Scouting,
Anna Maria Chávez CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA"
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<Adding: For our council, I hear that our GSK Board will be discussing our council service fee as we move forward too.>

Further discussion about the increase in our (National) Annual Membership Fee is taking place on this subject at the unofficial Outdoor Girl Scout Project today. If you are a member, come join the conversation! If you are not, you can apply here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoor.journey/

and I will OK you there.

We are also discussing Proposals and Discussion Proposals that councils can give to their CEO's and Boards to move forward for the National Council Session in 2017 as well.

You can also leave a comment here anytime! :-) 

Betsy

Coming up! Some dates and fun for March.

Be SURE to also check the official Girl Scout Event List for KYANA too (The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana) Here is how to use the new Events List:

Register at the KYANA site, MYGS, Member Profile, Activities.

Here is March for our area and beyond. NOT all events are listed here, AND they need double-checking for date, time, etc. too. But they can help guide you and direct you to the Events List.

March 2016
March 15: Cookies - Troops Locked Out of Ebudde.
March 17: Cookies - SU Locked Out of Ebudde. 
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day.
March 19th (a Saturday) is the Easter Eggstravaganza at Houchens Camp. https://www.facebook.com/events/174824679550638/. The flyer is now ready for download. This event has been cancelled due to not enough signups.
March 19th is a First Aid and CPR class at the Caveland PLC. https://www.gskentuckiana.org/content/gskentuckiana/en/events-repository/2016/first_aid_and_cpr_am.html. SG.
March 19th is also Spring Camp Work Day/Camp Cleanup Day at Camp Shantituck. Registration is now available.
March 19th is now also a Work Day (Trail Day - Camp Cleanup) at Camp Pennyroyal. It was scheduled up a week due to rain.
March 19-20 is ASC Teen Weekend Olympic Games at Camp Stem. All Cadettes and over are invited. Ratios, etc. are on the flyer. For more information email
Olivia Outlaw: oliviaoutlaw@bellsouth.net or Olivia Botner: forestwolf01@gmail.com 
March 20th is Camp Expo at Camp Shantituck.  Registration is now available online and by mail. Deadline to register is Monday, March 14th.
March 20th is Palm Sunday. 
March 20th is also Spring Equinox/Ostara.
March 21 to April 1: Cookies - ACH Withdraw. 
March 21st is also a Free Being Me event with Kappa Delta. Date: Mon Mar 21 2016, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Western Kentucky University: Bowling Green campus. See the Events List at the MY GS link at the GS of Kentuckiana website.
March 24th is Maundy Thursday.
March 24th is also Purim
March 25th is Good Friday. 
March 25th is also a Trainer Meeting at Pennyroyal PLC with Kasey and Ginger at 6 p.m. 
March 26th is a Daisy Day Out event at Camp Shantituck. Limited to first 100 registrants.
March 26th is also a Marshmallow Roast at Houchens Camp for troop leaders and friends. 
March 27th is Easter Sunday. 
March 28th is also a Trainer Meeting at Bear Creek PLC with Kasey and Ginger at 6 p.m.  
Early Bird Webinar
Date: Mon, March 28, 2016 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM Eastern
Location: Webinar - Anywhere with Internet Access
Registration Deadline: Mar 28, 2016  - register at the KYANA site, MYGS, Member Profile, Activities.
March 29th is a Bridge Building and STEM Careers event at the Challenger Learning Center at Paducah. 
March 29th is also a Trainer Meeting at Caveland PLC with Kasey and Ginger at 6 p.m. 
March 30th is also a Trainer Meeting at Heartland PLC with Kasey and Ginger at 6 p.m. 
March 31st is also a Trainer Meeting at Louisville PLC with Kasey and Ginger at 6 p.m.  (this meeting is for Louisville and Southern IN trainers)

Later!

Betsyanne

Happy Girl Scout Week! Plus, about the new color coding is on the unofficial Calendar Page, more.

HAPPY GIRL SCOUT WEEK!

Here is a Girl Scout Calendar from VintageGirlScout.com that shows how the days of Girl Scout Week have changed. Now, most councils do their own Girl Scout Week Activities. The first Sunday is still when Girl Scouts wear their uniform to church, and the last Saturday is GS Sabbath.

Photo from the Vintage Girl Scout website.

ABOUT THE UNOFFICIAL CALENDAR...

An FYI: NOT all events are on the UNofficial Calendar Page. Also, the link for this page is at the top, under the banner, at the left, on this blog.

UPDATES FOR THE CALENDAR PAGE
But it has been updated today here: http://eblast17.blogspot.com/p/unofficial-ky-and-gs-calendar-area-17.html

The local (Area 17 usually) events are now in green, and major training events not in the area are highlighted in yellow.

Only people who are signed up at this private blog may see the Calendar Page.

OUR NEW WEBSITE AND MY GS, PLUS MORE
Be sure to check the new Activities List at the GS of Kentuckiana website for ALL events. You will also want to have an account on our new website if you don't already, so you can get into the site using the MY GS link. This is located at the top right of our new website. From there, you can access Home - Member Profile - and Volunteer Toolkit. If you are not there already, sign up and get a password.
The Activities List is here: https://www.gskentuckiana.org/en/activities/activities-list.html.

PUTTING AN EVENT ON THE ACTIVITIES LIST
There is a link to the Activity Submission Form on this page too. It is a Fillable Form so you can submit it electronically. If this is not available where you are, you can also fill it out and mail it in. Addresses for local PLC's are at the bottom. Sending it in electronically will help your event be published sooner, so if you can, do that.

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