Want to experience a Destination, but not quite ready to travel out of the state? You are in luck! This year, GSUSA is hosting an AMAZING Destination in Cortez from June 30- July 6, 2019. Join archaeologists at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez to take part in hands-on fieldwork. You’ll help excavate great houses on a site located nearby on private land. When you’re not busy digging into the past of ancestral Pueblo great houses, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Four Corners region of the American Southwest, going to restaurants, museums, and sites such as Hovenweep National Monument, the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, and Mesa Verde National Park. On the day you arrive, researchers will conduct an orientation and brief you on the work you’ll be doing. Fieldwork will begin on the second day, where you will: Excavate ancient households and public architecture: Most days, you’ll arrive at the dig immediately after breakfast and spend much of the day working with hand trowels, brooms, buckets, and screens to remove and identify artifacts and other archaeological finds. Your work may focus on the excavation of homes, middens (trash deposits), and the great houses. Survey for future excavation sites: Help with remote sensing surveys that identify likely areas of archaeological significance. Remote sensing tools are used to identify features beneath the ground that may have been overlooked by standard survey techniques. Survey for future excavation sites: Excavate a site of the ancient Pueblo II community. Lab Analysis: Process artifacts recovered from excavations—pottery, lithics (stone tools), ground stone, and animal bone—which includes washing, sorting, cataloging, and labeling them. In the evenings, you’ll head back to the field station for dinner and time to relax. Additionally, you may attend programs, including an introduction to research at Crow Canyon, presentation by staff archaeologists, and guest lectures on current research in Southwestern archaeology. Find more information and apply by March 31, 2019: http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/travel/archaeology-culture-uncovering-the-mysteries-of-colorados-pueblo-communities/ #GirlScoutsoftheUSA #GSCOevents #GSUSA #PuebloandSouthwesternCO #travel #Pueblo #CrowCanyonArchaeologicalCenter #Cortez #destinations

Submitted by Nicole Harmon Metro Denver Aurora Hello families and friends, I have an amazing opportunity that I would like to share with your Girl Scouts and parents. I have been awarded an opportunity to lead a 10-day trip to Costa Rica in July of 2021. I am allowed to share this once in a lifetime opportunity with local Girl Scouts in Colorado. Spaces are limited. Registration is $95 and there is an option to pay $57 every two-weeks per person or $112 per month or to pay manually, which is what many Girl Scouts do in order to pay the money needed for their trip. The manual payment plan has made it so the troop leader can directly apply cookie money earned from the individual girls directly to their trip fund. Insurance is highly recommended in case someone gets sick or something happens.If a girl or parent cannot come, they are given a refund of all their money except the 95$ registration, of course. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the girls to visit another county and experience these kinds of excursions. Here is the link as well to our personal website for this tour where you can find much more information: girltrips.eftours.com/2218043ye. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #EFTours #GSCOevents #Aurora #travel #MetroDenver #CostRica

Submitted by Michelle Roberts Northern & Northeastern CO Fort Collins These girls have been together through many years now. They’ve stuck it out and are now finally Girl Scout Seniors. They all earned their Silver Awards and have set their sights on their Gold Award. I love seeing all of them together, doing life. They support each other and encourage each other to be the best they can be. These girls have earned enough money through the cookie program to take a trip to Savannah, Georgia this summer. They are eager to learn more about the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low, and the town she grew up in. What a great experience that will be! Girl Scouts of Colorado is hosting a photo challenge! Just submit your favorite Girl Scout photo and the story behind it using the Share Your Stories form (www.gscoblog.org/share). Winners will be featured in future GSCO marketing materials, on GSCO’s social media networks, and on the GSCO Blog. #HighestAwards #GSCOphotochallenge #SilverAward #NorthernampNortheasternCO #bridging #SilverAwardGirlScouts #bridgingceremony #2019GSCOphotochallenge #TakeAction #FortCollins

Submitted by Evelyn M. Metro Denver Broomfield At the Dinosaur Ridge Girl Scout event in October, Girl Scout Daisy Evelyn learned about ecology, making the earth a better place for animals, and almost got eaten by one! Evelyn is the older sister of 4-year-old twins, who can’t wait to be Girl Scouts, too. She loves doing activities with her troop, trying new things, and then, teaching them to her sisters! Girl Scouts of Colorado is hosting a photo challenge! Just submit your favorite Girl Scout photo and the story behind it using the Share Your Stories form (www.gscoblog.org/share). Winners will be featured in future GSCO marketing materials, on GSCO’s social media networks, and on the GSCO Blog. #Daisy #DinosaurRidge #GSCOphotochallenge #2019GirlScoutWeek #GirlScoutDaisy #Communitypartnerships #Broomfield #Daisies #2019GSCOphotochallenge #communitypartners #GirlScoutDaisies #MetroDenver #GirlScoutWeek

Submitted by Rhiannon M. Pikes Peak Colorado Springs This is my daughter Khloe! This is her first year in Girl Scouts. She is 9-years-old and a Brownie from Troop 45189. She was a little nervous when it came to setting her goal for cookie sales, so we went conservative and set it at 125 packages! She sold that on her very first day! We set up two My Sites at our local Walgreens where she sold over 40 packages at each booth! We’ve had an awesome time selling cookies. It’s been such an amazing learning experience for her getting to do the math with money, handling money, and learning people skills she’ll have for the rest of her life! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #ColoradoSprings #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #PikesPeak #2019GirlScoutCookieProgram #GIRLstories

STREAM Girls April 13, 2019- Longmont May 11, 2019-  Littleton $5/girl Free for accompanying adult STREAM Girls gives Girl Scouts the opportunity to earn a patch as they serve as citizen scientists, anglers, and artists, in order to build an appreciation for watershed conservation and the environment. This outdoor watershed experience employs STEM-education (science, technology, engineering, math) plus recreation and arts to explore a local stream. Every person is a citizen of her watershed, and Colorado Trout Unlimited (TU) has partnered with Girl Scouts of Colorado so that girls will get the complete picture of what their stream could mean to them. At this event, TU volunteers will lead Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes in observing a stream, collecting flow data, sampling macroinvertebrates (aka aquatic bugs), fly tying, and fly casting. The day also gives girls time to explore the natural area and record their thoughts and observations in their handbooks. Each girl will receive a STREAM Girls patch at the end of the day. Light snacks will be provided throughout the day and participants should bring a nut-free sack lunch with them. A detailed packing list, liability waiver for CO Trout Unlimited, and other pre-information will be provided for all participants via email two weeks before the event. These are not a drop off events, all Girl Scouts must attend with a parent, guardian, or troop leader. Girls attending with a troop leader must complete a Parent Permission form for a Girl Scout Activity that troop leaders will retain for their records. Adult-to-girl ratios must be met for girls attending as a troop. Parents, guardians, and troop leaders will supervise girls and assist with activities as needed. Capacity for each event is 24 Girl Scouts. Registration will close on Tuesday, April 2 for the April program, April 30 for the May program, OR when capacity has been reached. Register online for April 13 in Longmont: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2019/stream_girls.html Register online for May 11 in Littleton: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/content/girlscoutsofcolorado/en/events-repository/2019/stream_girls_2001653544.html 40963104_co_trout_unlimited_spring_2019_flyer #GSCOevents #NorthernampNortheasternCO #Longmont #Communitypartnerships #communitypartners #MetroDenver #Littleton #STREAM

Girl Scout Gold Award candidate Emma G. of Arvada started a support group for teens with celiac disease. Dr. Mary Shull of Children’s Hospital Colorado is helping Emma earn the highest honor in Girl Scouts. Watch their story with Reporter Karen Morfitt and Photojournalist Mark Neitro of CBS4 Denver/KCNC-TV here: https://denver.cbslocal.com/2019/03/12/support-group-children-celiac-disease/ The Denver Celiac Support group will hold a Celiac panel discussion on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Belmar Library in Lakewood. #GoldAward #Arvada #celiacdisease #HighestAwards #GSCOevents #somemediacoverageofGSCO #ChildrensHospitalColorado #MetroDenver #GirlScoutGoldAwardcandidate #TakeAction

Submitted by Melinda Hess Metro Denver Littleton Bella and Livie of Troop 65488 proved that hard work, dedication, organization, and excellent customer service are the keys to success! Bella’s brother fell ill and she was concerned she wouldn’t be able to fulfill her commitment to the booth and her Girl Scout sister, Livie. Her dad stepped in to help and Bella was thrilled, not only to feel safe, but to show the community that police officers love cookies too! Bella has definitely shown and realized her G.I.R.L. power since joining her troop a year ago. She has learned, grown, and realized she can empower herself and others in many different ways and looking forward to the years ahead! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #PowerofCookie #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #MetroDenver #Littleton #2019GirlScoutCookieProgram #GIRLstories

Submitted by Nancy Muklow Mountain Communities Steamboat Springs Girl Scout Daisies from Steamboat Springs have been learning more about animals with the “Three Cheers for Animals” Daisy Journey! Before our trip to the Routt County Humane Society, we decided to make something to keep the pets there comfortable. We asked them what might be helpful for their animal guests. We tied fuzzy fleece blankets into pet beds for the cats and dogs we are going to visit! We also made special no bake pumpkin and peanut butter dog treats to share with new friends at the shelter. We are go-getters: We try new things like tying knots in our blankets. It’s harder than you think! We are innovators: We work as a team to make sure everyone’s blanket is finished! Sometimes one knot is just as good as the two the pattern describes! We are risk-takers: We dip our hands into the peanut butter batter to roll it into balls of goodness for our pet friends. We are leaders: We know that taking good care of animals is a lot like taking good care of ourselves. We all deserve a wonderful life! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #Daisy #animals #GirlScoutDaisy #Daisies #SteamboatSprings #GirlScoutDaisies #mountaincommunities

Do you know of a Denver business or corporate team who is dedicated to helping women and girls succeed through their volunteerism, mentorship, and philanthropic efforts? Nominate now for the Women of Distinction Corporate Champion Award. Honorees will be announced in May 2019. The 2019 Corporate Champion will be recognized at the 2019 Women of Distinction Thin Mint Dinner on October 8, 2019 in Denver. The annual Thin Mint Dinner recognizes Women of Distinction and Corporate Champions who serve as models of inspiration to Girl Scouts. A nominated business should: Demonstrate dedication to advancing women in their industry Provide support and encouragement to women and girls in their industry, including a dynamic and inclusive working environment Have a proven track record of community service/volunteerism to support girls’ and women’s issues Raise awareness about the remarkable work of talented women in our community Nominations open through March 22, 2019 at https://gscolorado.formstack.com/forms/untitled_form_64. (to nominate a business, select Denver, and Woman of Distinction Corporate Champion) Questions? Contact Heidi.Books@gscolorado.org or (303) 607 – 4833. #funddevelopment #CorporateChampionAwards #WomenofDistinction #WomenofDistinctionDenver #alumnaenews

Submitted by Tatyanna Cuevas-Boyd Metro Denver Aurora Troop 66366 is a first year Brownie troop compromised of girls from two different local elementary schools. These girls have come together and became friends instantly. No matter what these girls do their best to stay positive and work hard. They braved the cold and snow to sell cookies at their booth on February 23, 2019 to work toward their high goals. They know how much it means to help those in our community and they wanted to donate their cookie donations to our Hometown Heroes. Knowing their troop leader works in the medical field, they wanted to donate to the men and women who save lives as EMS, fire, and police. We reached out to the local agencies and had visitors from Falck Rocky Mountain Ambulance crew. We also invited the sheriff’s department and fire department to come visit us at other booths, so each girl had the opportunity to thank them for all they do! These eight girls are go-getters! They challenged themselves to have high goals and expectations during cookie season while making sure they support our community. I am so proud of our troop! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #Aurora #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #MetroDenver #2019GirlScoutCookieProgram

Submitted by Jordan Cook Pikes Peak Colorado Springs I want to be a pilot. I appreciate that Girl Scouts provides the opportunities for me to learn about women who are already pilots and working in the industry. I am looking forward to attending a program given by the Colorado 99’s again. Hope there is another one soon. The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is excited to partner with Girl Scouts of Colorado to provide girls across the state an opportunity to learn the stories of women who have shaped our state and the nation’s history with courage, leadership, intelligence, and creativity. Girl Scouts are future female leaders of Colorado and the Hall of Fame recognizes and preserves the accomplishments of past and present Colorado women. – M.L. Hanson, Founder of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame #ColoradoWomensHallofFame #ColoradoSprings #patchprogram #CWHF #Communitypartnerships #Denver #communitypartners #MetroDenver #PikesPeak