This event has reached capacity as of September 30, 2019. Join Girl Scouts of Colorado at Colorado Ballet for a Day of Dance from 8:30 a.m. – noon on Sunday, November 17, 2019! Girl Scouts will experience three different dance genres throughout the day including ballet, creative/modern, and flamenco or a combination of salsa, bachata, and merengue. Dancers will be exposed to the specific techniques, as well as improvisation and dance concepts. Girls will also be rotating through a tour of the costume department! Check in starts at 8:30 a.m., dance sessions begin at 9 a.m. The cost is $15 per girl and includes a patch. Register online now: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2019/day_of_dance_with_th.html Brownies can work on the requirements for the “Dancer” badge. Girls: Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in! Colorado Ballet recommends anyone under the age of seven to be barefoot as it helps to integrate plantar reflexes. Otherwise, barefoot is great for all ages unless girls have ballet slippers or socks, they would like to wear in ballet class. Bring a water bottle and snacks. Girls will be asked to eat snacks in the hallway and not in the studios. Water bottles are OK in the studios. Parents: This is not a drop off event. All girls must attend with a parent, guardian, or troop leader. Adult to girl ratios for events must be met. There is a waiting space for parents. Please do not enter rooms while classes are in session. Parking: Park at the lot on 11th and Santa Fe. Special thanks to the Sunset Hills Service Unit for helping execute this wonderful event this year and in many years past! Registration will close Tuesday, November 12 OR when capacity is met. Questions? Email aimee.artzer@gscolorado.org. #GSCOevents #ColoradoBallet #2019DayofDance #Communitypartnerships #Denver #dance #communitypartners #MetroDenver #DayofDance

Girl Scouts are taking over the Butterfly Pavilion on Saturday, November 9, 2019 for a special day just for you! Join GSCO for a day of fun activities, crafts, and live animal encounters that will help you meet all the steps for your Brownie “Bugs” badge, Brownie “Eco Friend” badge, or Daisy “Make the World a Better Place” petal! Cost: Individual adults: $12 (members $5) Individual Girl Scouts: $8 (members $5) Children under 2: FREE The Butterfly Pavilion is happy to offer group rates for troops if you meet the following criteria: There are 10 or more guests in your group. You pay for the entire group with one payment. Basic Girl Scout troop pricing is: Adults: $10 Children (2-12): $6 Member Adult and Child Price: $5 Under 2: Free, as always *includes general admission as well as extra Girl Scout activities. Girl Scout Day includes: Access to all indoor and outdoor exhibits Girl Scout self-guided scavenger hunt A full schedule of Girl Scout programs, all centered around bugs, science, and making our world a better place Several stations with crafts, snacks, activities, and discussions set up throughout the Pavilion for groups to explore at their own pace — all based on the Brownie “Bugs” badge, “Eco Friend” badge, and Daisy petal A certificate for having attended Girl Scout Day at Butterfly Pavilion Vendors with more games, crafts, activities, and giveaways Register online now: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2019/girl_scout_day_at_th.html Please note: For Leaders: Girl Scouts will still need to purchase the badges that they earn directly through Girl Scouts, but the Butterfly Pavilion will have discounted Butterfly Pavilion badges and patches available in the gift shop to commemorate your experience! For Groups: Siblings are welcome, please list them as a child ticket. One adult per group required. Must pay for the entire group with one payment. Advanced tickets are required. Refunds, exchanges, or transfers: Girl Scout Day at Butterfly Pavilion issues no refunds, exchanges, or transfers. Please do your best to get an accurate group count upon purchasing, as you will not be able to receive a refund. You may always purchase extra tickets after your initial purchase, or you may add more tickets at the door. Questions? Contact Marissa at mcopan@butterflies.org or (720) 974 – 1877. #GSCOevents #Westminster #Communitypartnerships #ButterflyPavilion #communitypartners #MetroDenver

Girl Scouts of Colorado is honored to receive a donation in the amount of $4,000 from Chevron to support Girl Scouts in the Western Colorado region. These funds will be combined with others from the upcoming Women of Distinction Breakfast to provide financial assistance to underserved girls. Girl Scouts of Colorado and Chevron want EVERY girl to be able to have the Girl Scout Leadership Experience regardless of their financial circumstances. “Chevron has been involved the Women of Distinction event for several years,” said Cary Baird, Chevron Public and Government Affairs Advisor, “and it’s wonderful to see how it has grown in size and visibility.  We are proud to recognize today’s women leaders and help prepare girls and young women to succeed in the future.” Since 2013, including this year’s honorees, Girl Scouts of Colorado has recognized 18 women on the Western Slope as Women of Distinction. The Women of Distinction program brings together a group of women dedicated to raising funds to support Girl Scout leadership programs. For 2019, three Women of Distinction are being recognized. These Women of Distinction were voted on by their peers and will receive an award: Jenn Moore, Executive Director of the EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum Angelina Salazar, CEO, Western Healthcare Alliance Diane Schwenke, President & CEO, Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce The Women of Distinction Breakfast is on November 7. This year’s event will be held at the Two Rivers Convention Center. The 2019 Event Chair is LeAnn Zetmeir, Woman of Distinction ’18. Event Sponsors: Gold Presenting Sponsor, US Bank; Silver Presenting Sponsor, FCI Constructors. For information regarding tickets and sponsorships, visit www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/wodgj or contact Cindi Graves at (970) 628 – 8003 or cindi.graves@gscolorado.org. #2019WomenofDistinctionBreakfast #Chevron #GrandJunction #WomenofDistinctionbreakfast #funddevelopment #2019WomenofDistinction #WesternColorado #WomenofDistinction

Girl Scout Day at CSU Environmental Learning Center is Saturday, October 12, 2019. This program will take place at the East Drake site. Use this link for directions: https://www.csuelc.org/location/ Brownies can earn the “Eco Friend” badge from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This program is limited to 30 participants. Juniors can earn the “Eco Camper” badge from 1 – 4 p.m. This program is limited to 30 participants. The cost is $10 per Girl Scout for each program. Price does not include badge and no badges will be distributed at this event. Registration is required. Use this link to register: https://elc-colostate.nbsstore.net/scout-programs. Registration closes October 4 OR when capacity is reached. 40963104_fall_2019_csu_elc_flier #GSCOevents #STEM #ColoradoStateUniversity #NorthernampNortheasternCO #Communitypartnerships #communitypartners #CSU #CSUEnvironmentalLearningCenter #FortCollins

Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to join an all-female team of United Airlines employees for Girls in Aviation Day on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 9 a.m. – noon at Denver International Airport. United Airlines promotes diversity in the workplace; thus they have the highest percentage of women pilots. Talent Acquisition and Human Resources will be present to provide career pathing advice. This event will introduce Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to eight different fields in aviation. SOC: The Station Operations Control is the networking hub of an airline. The SOC maps out where a plan arrives into, departs into and handles. Finance Office: Learn the cost of an aircraft and all of the pieces that an airline needs to function financially. Flight Operations: Learn how to chart a flight. Catering: Learn how to create a catering cart. Customer Service: Learn how to create a boarding pass. Airline Maintenance: Learn about parts demo and mechanic responsibilities. Inflight: Learn a safety demonstration. Ramp: Learn about the new baggage system. Register online now: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2019/girls_in_aviation_wi.html Please park at United Catering Operations. Check in is 9 – 10 a.m. You will provide your name to the parking lot attendant and then take a shuttle from the parking lot over to the airport and officially check in there. Event starts at 10 a.m. Lunch for all will be provided and dietary restrictions and allergies will be accommodated. You will be asked for this information when you register to attend. Waivers for all participants must be submitted as well. You will receive all forms via email before the event. Please note: This is not a drop off event. All Girl Scouts must attend with a parent, guardian, or troop leader. We strongly encourage girls to attend in groups with their troop leaders to accommodate as many girls as possible. Registration will close when capacity is met OR on Thursday, September 26, 2019. GSCO will manage a waitlist if capacity is met before the registration deadline. Questions? Email aimee.artzer@gscolorado.org. #GirlsinAviation #GSCOevents #Communitypartnerships #DIA #communitypartners #MetroDenver #DenverInternationalAirport #UnitedAirlines #2019GirlsinAviation

GSCO asked Girl Scout Cadette Peyton B. of the Pikes Peak region to tell us about her experience participating in the Fall Product Program for the past four years. She enjoys “designing patches” and really likes creating her Me2 avatar that looks like her – “It is fun seeing my avatar on my patch.” Here’s what she else she had to say: What do you like about having an online storefront? I like having an online storefront because it makes it easy to reach out to family and friends that may not live in my area. The online storefront is fun to use because it has online games that help you learn about Girl Scouts and the Fall Product Program. What tips for success would you share with girls who are participating for the first time? If it is your first time participating, I would recommend reaching out to family and friends as soon as possible via phone and email. This will allow them as much time as possible to get their orders in. What nut or candy item (s) do your customers like best? My customers like the Salted Caramel Chocolate and Spicy Cajun Trail mix the best. What has your troop done with Fall Product Program troop proceeds that you’ve earned? My troop uses the Fall Product proceeds to fund service projects. What’s the coolest reward that you have earned? The coolest reward that I have earned is the avatar patch. Fall Product Program helps girls learn and practice valuable business skills. On the M2 platform, girls can create their personalized avatar, customize messaging to friends, family, and other customers, and set and track their goals. Girls earn rewards and troops earn proceeds that they use to fund activities, special events, projects, camp outs, or other adventures! You’ll find M2 log-in instructions, a troop and Juliette guide, and an order card that shows all girl rewards on the Fall Product Program page of the GSCO website. The 2019 Fall Product Program started September 21 and runs until October 28. If you have questions or need assistance, contact GSCO customer care at inquiry@gscolorado.org. #2019FallProductProgram #cookies #FallProductProgram #PikesPeak

Submitted by Nina Simpson Northern & Northeastern CO Evans We are a multi-level troop made up of Daisies to Juniors. One of our leaders invited Rick from RCOM Computer Services to speak with the girls about cybersecurity in way that all the girls understood. The girls then designed their own castles and created of layers of defense. By completing this activity, the girls will earn this special cybersecurity patch. Learn how to earn yours. #GSUSA #RCOMComputerServices #STEM #NorthernampNortheasternCO #cybersecuritypatch #cybersecurity #Evans #PaloAltoNetworks #GirlScoutoftheUSA

All girls in grades 6-12 are invited to connect with professional women in a variety of career paths at Girl Scouts of Colorado’s second annual Secrets to Success event in Colorado Springs on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Girls will personally engage with more than 20 women leaders in the fields of technology, construction, healthcare, finance, nonprofit administration, entrepreneurship, and more, learning from role models who will help them become our future business and community leaders. This event joins today’s leaders with the next generation, to share their expertise and provide inspiration for success. Register online now: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2019/secrets_to_success_c.html In preparation for this exciting event, we are thrilled to announce some of the amazing women whom girls will be engaging with. Check out this blog post and others to learn about the women participating this year. Noreen Landis-Tyson runs one of the largest and most complex nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region, CPCD…giving children a head start. As President and CEO since 2002, she is nationally recognized by her peers for her leadership, knowledge, and expertise. Noreen is a Head Start Fellow and serves as a mentor through UCLA’s New Director Mentor Program, supporting the development of new Head Start directors, and is regularly asked for advice and support to other programs throughout the country.  She is not only nationally-recognized for her expertise and innovation in managing El Paso County’s Head Start program, she is an expert in building partnerships, having nurtured collaborations with six school districts to blend Head Start services with the state-funded Colorado Preschool Program to serve almost 1,800 of the county’s most vulnerable young children and their families. Additionally, under Noreen’s leadership, CPCD partners with three early care and education programs to offer Head Start services in their centers, supporting increased quality for all children in those centers. Along with her impressive professional achievements, Noreen is also an internationally-ranked bicycle race official, one of only 50 women in the world to hold that rank, and frequently officiates bike races around the world! This year she was appointed by the International Cycling Federation to be the lead official for track cycling at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020, the first woman to serve in this role. Noreen will be leading one of our Conversation Stations at Secrets to Success on November 9. In this role, Noreen will be telling more than 100 girls about her work, why she loves it, and how she is changing the world with it. Noreen will join more than 20 other professional women who will be networking with girls to have them learn the myriad options open to them for their own future work. We are excited to have Noreen join us for this awesome event! #SecretstoSuccessColoradoSprings #GSCOevents #ColoradoSprings #Communitypartnerships #SecretstoSuccess #SecretstoSuccess2019 #funddevelopment #SecretstoSuccessConversationStationLeaders #communitypartners #SecretstoSuccessColoradoSprings2019 #PikesPeak

STEMblazers’ fourth annual Mocktail Social: Trailblazing Women in STEM is October 25, 2019 from 6 – 9 p.m. at  Galvanize- Golden Triangle. This is a fun evening event for high school and college women to socialize and network with professional women working in STEM fields. Appetizers and themed “mocktails” will be provided! Location: Galvanize – Golden Triangle (1062 Delaware St, Denver 80204) The keynote speaker is Jill S. Tietjen, an accomplished engineer, consultant, women’s advocate, author, speaker, and inductee into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame. Join us in celebrating Jill as well as other trailblazing women in STEM through the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame portrait collection. Student Registration Required. Students are able to attend this event for free thanks to the generosity of professional women in STEM. Learn more and register online: https://www.stemblazers.org/mocktail 40963104_sb_mocktail_flyer_letter_size_for_print_3 #GSCOevents #STEM #oldergirls #Denver #MetroDenver

Update as of October 3, 2019: Registration for this event is now closed and the waiting list is full. Girl Scouts of Colorado is thrilled to announce Whitney Orndorff as the keynote speaker at the Girl Scout Cyber Challenge on October 19, 2019. Whitney Orndorff is a tactical analyst with the Denver Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where she works to combat human trafficking and child exploitation crimes. She is also a crime scene investigator on the FBI’s Evidence Response Team. She has a PhD in Public Safety Leadership and has taught courses on death investigation, internet safety, and political science. In her spare time, Orndorff likes escape rooms, staying up too late to read, and cover bands. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors should not miss the chance to hear Whitney speak and learn cybersecurity skills! Register online now to attend the Cyber Challenge (capacity is limited): https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2019/girl_scout_cyber_cha.html Questions? Email girlexperience@gscolorado.org. #GirlScoutsoftheUSA #GSCOevents #GSUSA #STEM #oldergirls #FBIDenver #Communitypartnerships #Denver #communitypartners #Raytheon #MetroDenver #keynotespeaker #FBI #CyberChallenge

To encourage Girl Scouts to complete a Trail Adventure badge, we’ve teamed up with The North Face to offer Girl Scouts who attend any Trail Adventure meet-up the opportunity to receive a FREE* badge. Attend any Girl Scouts of Colorado-sponsored Trail Adventure meet-ups in September 2019 and complete all of the requirements to earn a Trail Adventure badge by January 1, 2020, and a Girl Scout is eligible to receive her badge for FREE*.  Just have a parent/guardian or troop leader fill out this online notification form. This form will close on January 7, 2020 and badges will be mailed in January to the address provided. Badges are earned by Girl Scouts and must be completed according to the appropriate program level. Check out the online Badge Explorer for specific badge requirements for each program level. With a shared purpose of encouraging exploration, Girl Scouts and The North Face understand the importance of providing the next generation of girls, regardless of socioeconomic status, with outdoor adventure experiences. By giving girls the opportunity to experience the outdoors, Girl Scouts and The North Face hope to enhance leadership skills and confidence in young girls, while encouraging them to seek new challenges through outdoor adventure. You can participate in more than one Trail Adventure meet-up and share this exciting opportunity with your Girl Scout sisters who haven’t attended meet-up or aren’t signed up to attend one. All upcoming Trail Adventures are listed below and open for registration on our online calendar. Please complete one online form for each Girl Scout or group of Girl Scouts completing the badge on the same day. For example, one form for girls who complete their badge on November 10, 2019 and one form for girls who complete their badge on December 7, 2019. * This opportunity is made possible by a generous grant from The North Face. Only registered Girl Scouts ages 5-18 may receive a free badge upon participation in a Council-sponsored Trail Adventure meet-up in September 2019 and completion all of program level-appropriate badge-earning requirements by January 7, 2020.  Troops may complete badgework together or Girl Scouts may earn individually. Saturday, September 21, 9 a.m. Little Thompson Overlook Trail Longmont Saturday, September 21, 9 a.m. Lair O’ the Bear Idledale Sunday, September 22, 9 a.m. Rough Canyon Trail Glade Park Sunday, September 22, 9 a.m. Castle Rock Trail Castle Rock Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. Mariana Butte Loop Loveland Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m. Garden of the Gods Colorado Springs Sunday, September 29, 9 a.m. Riverbend Pond Loop Fort Collins Questions? Email girlexperience@gscolorado.org. #GSCOevents #TrailAdventurebadge #Communitypartnerships #communitypartners #badge #TrailAdventure #TheNorthFace

The Society of Women Engineers at Colorado School of Mines is thrilled to invite Girl Scout Juniors to their annual Girl Scout Engineering Day on Saturday, November 2, 2019! At this event, Girl Scout Juniors will explore engineering and design and build simple machines. Activities will meet some requirements for the “Think Like an Engineer” Journey and “Mechanical Engineering: Crane” badge. The cost is $10/Girl Scout and includes an “Engineering Day” patch. Snacks will be provided, and dietary restrictions and allergies will be accommodated. Check-in starts at 8:15 a.m. and the event will start at 9 a.m. All girls are asked to bring one canned food item for a fun engineering activity. All canned food will then be donated to Mines Blaster’s Basket after the event. This is not a drop off event. All Girl Scouts must attend with troop leader, parent, or guardian. We strongly encourage girls to attend with their troop to help minimize adult attendance. Girl to adult ratios for events should be met. Register online: https://commerce.cashnet.com/SWE_MEP. You may have to copy and paste the link into your browser. Individual registration must be completed for each Girl Scout. Capacity is 225 Girl Scouts. Registration will close on October 26 OR when capacity is met. Questions? Email aimee.artzer@gscolorado.org. 40963104_2019_gsed_flyer #Golden #MechanicalEngineeringCrane #SocietyofWomenEngineers #Journey #ThinkLikeanEngineer #GSCOevents #STEM #GirlScoutEngineeringDay #MechanicalEngineeringCranebadge #Communitypartnerships #GirlScoutJunior #GirlScoutJuniors #Junior #ThinkLikeanEngineerJourney #EngineeringDaypatch #EngineeringDay #communitypartners #badge #Juniors #MetroDenver #patch #SchoolofMines