Sweet Cow Ice Cream, which has multiple locations in Denver and Boulder Counties, will support Colorado Girl Scouts during the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program! As in years past, Sweet Cow will purchase Girl Scout Cookies from local girls/troops to make two special flavors to be offered during February/March 2019. “Mint Girl Scout Cookie” is a Dutch Chocolate and Natural Peppermint ice cream with lots and lots of Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies blended throughout. It will be available at Sweet Cow shops in Louisville, North Boulder, and South Boulder starting February 3 until it runs out, at which point “Samoa Samoa” will take its place! “Samoa Samoa” is a light caramel ice cream with toasted coconut, lots of Samoa Girl Scout Cookies, and a homemade hot fudge and caramel swirl. It will be available at Sweet Cow in the Highlands, Platt Park, and Stanley Marketplace shops starting February 3 until it runs out, at which point “Mint Girl Scout Cookie” will take its place! Last but certainly not least, Sweet Cow will have their “Vegan Mint Girl Scout Cookie” available around February 13. Just like the Mint Girl Scout Cookie, but without the dairy.  A delicious option for anyone dairy free! You can find out which flavor Sweet Cow is scooping up at your local shop by checking their website, or by using their free Sweet Cow App! Sweet Cow will purchase the cookies needed to make these special flavors from Colorado Girl Scouts starting February 3, 2019. The number of packages purchased from each Girl Scout/troop will depend on the needs of each shop and the popularity of these special edition ice creams. To sell cookies to Sweet Cow, simply visit one of the shops where these special flavors will be sold and give your best Girl Scout Cookies sales pitch. #MintGirlScoutCookie #NorthernampNortheasternCO #cookies #boulder #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #icecream #MetroDenver #Louisville #SamoaSamoa #2019GirlScoutCookieProgram #SweetCowIceCream #VeganMintGirlScoutCookie #DenverCounty

Girl Scouts of Colorado has a variety of training offerings available year-round for new and existing volunteers. Learn how a troop can be girl-led, gain experience with the tools to manage conflict, and find the right resources to support your leadership experience. Below are a few highlighted upcoming classes. To find additional in-person, volunteer trainings visit the Events Calendar on the Girl Scouts of Colorado website. Daisy/Brownie 101- January 23,  2019 in Boulder Get hands-on training for Journeys and the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. Learn how to plan and partner with your girls and network of support to make the troop experience meaningful and fun. Super Sunday- January 27, 2019 in Gypsum Join us for an afternoon of training! We have some fun and informative enrichment courses that will support your volunteer experience. Wilderness First Aid- March 2, 16, and 23, 2019 in Colorado Springs The purpose of the course is to provide individuals with a foundation of first-aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that are atleast one hour from advanced medical care. #GSCOevents #trainings #VolunteerNews

Submitted by Heidi Kane Metro Denver Thornton Join us for a cookie rally in Thornton on January 26, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Skyview Campus (8990 York Street, Thornton 80229) Cost: $5/Girl Scout Bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Join us for crafts, cookie activities, and earn requirements toward financial  literacy badges. See the cookie prizes, taste the cookies, and play fun games to learn about the Girl Scout Cookie Program! Please RSVP to Heidi Kane at (720) 352 – 5699 or HeidiLKane@hotmail.com by January 19. 40962780_cookie_rally_flyer_2019 This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #GSCOevents #CookieRally #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #Thornton #MetroDenver #2019GirlScoutCookieProgram

Submitted by Katy Herstein Metro Denver Highlands Ranch Senior Troop 60043 would like to announce the screening of Girl Rising on February 10, 2019. This PG-13 movie will inspire you in ways you haven’t thought of. It will leave you with ideas for your Silver Award or Gold Award projects. It will really make you stop and think about our world of girls! 40963104_customscreeninginvitation This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #HighestAwards #GSCOevents #SilverAward #moviescreening #HighlandsRanch #MetroDenver #TakeAction #GirlRising

In preparation for 2019 World Thinking Day, the GSCO Global Action Committee wants to hear from you about the exciting plans you’ve been working on for this time-honored event. If you are planning a World Thinking Day celebration, please fill out the form linked below so the Global Action Committee can compile data and help you make your celebration the best it can be! If you haven’t already, check out the blog about this year’s theme for World Thinking Day – Leadership! Even if your plans are already well on their way to completion, we encourage all service units and leaders to utilize the Activity Guide and Global Action Toolkit in planning their World Thinking Day events, all links are below. World Thinking Day Event Notification: https://gscolorado.formstack.com/forms/2019_global_action_committee_world_thinking_day_event_notification 2019 World Thinking Day Theme and Toolkits: http://gscoblog.org/2018/11/2019-world-thinking-day-theme-and-toolkits/ Activity Guide for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/For-Girls/think-global/GSUSA_World-Thinking-Day_18_Activities%20DBJ-B.pdf Activity Guide for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/For-Girls/think-global/GSUSA_World-Thinking-Day_18_Activities%20CSA-B.pdf Check out the Global Action Toolkit for more information on celebrating global action days throughout the year: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/content/dam/girlscoutsofcolorado/documents/globalactiondaystoolkit_final_aug2018.pdf Questions? Email gscoglobal@gmail.com #GlobalGirlScouts #WorldAssociationofGirlGuidesandGirlScouts #GlobalActionCommittee #WAGGGS #WorldThinkingDay2019 #WorldThinkingDay

Congratulations to Myrnan Fronczak, Girl Scouts of Colorado’s Property and Risk Management Director! She, along with GSCO, was honored with the “2018 Outstanding Corporate Participation and Support of the Denver Chapter of IFMA” award. It recognizes an organization’s outstanding cooperation and support of a professional member who best supports the chapter. IFMA (International Facility Management Association) is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for facility management professionals. Myrnan is also a former president of the Denver chapter, currently serves as the editor of the monthly newsletter, and is part of the Community Service Committee. Myrnan is in charge of all of the properties owned and/or leased by GSCO.  She takes care of everything to insure that our properties and facilities are well-maintained and provide a good experience for all users. Her duties also include overseeing service providers and keeping up with all the zoning and building codes.  One of the organizations that provides information and support to those have the responsibilities such as Myrnan’s is IFMA. #MyrnanFronczak #InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation #IFMA #GirlScoutCamp #campproperties

University of Northern Colorado is celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, February 16, 2019! Join us for the FREE Girls Sports Clinic (ages 5-13 years old) at 12 p.m. at the UNC Campus Recreation Center (1300 23rd Street, Greeley, CO 80639)! Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. and the first 100 girls will receive a free t-shirt! Pre-registered participants will also receive a FREE ticket to the Bears Women’s Basketball game at 2 p.m. vs. Idaho. Walk-ups and parents are eligible for discounted tickets! **NEW this year, UNC Athletics has added multiple opportunities for select participants to be part of Bears game day by taking on various roles in sport (i.e. public address announcer, marketing assistant, cheer coach, and many more). This new opportunity focuses on the NGWSD theme, “Lean her forward,” which honors the channels available to both girls and women in sports and the endless potential to succeed. To reserve your spot, register at uncbears.com/ngwsd. A representative from UNC will follow-up with you to confirm your registration. Questions? Email athletics@unco.edu or call (970) 351 -2197. #GSCOevents #UniversityofNorthernColorado #NorthernampNortheasternCO #Greeley #Communitypartnerships #UNC #UNCAthletics #communitypartners

Girl Scout Juniors (4th and 5th grade) are invited to Pueblo Zoo on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to work on their “Habitat” badge. Girls will complete all requirements for the Habitat Badge. The badge will not be provided at the event. You are welcome to stay and explore the zoo for the day after this event is over. Pueblo Zoo is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility covering 25 acres in Pueblo City Park. It is home to more than 500 animals representing 125 different species from around the world. Education outreach programs serve nearly every elementary school in Pueblo County, reaching thousands of children each year. Register online: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/content/girlscoutsofcolorado/en/events-repository/2019/junior_habitat_badge.html The registration deadline is Tuesday, March 19. This is not a drop off event. All girls must attend with a parent, guardian, or troop leader. Adult to girl safety ratios for events must be met. Girls attending with a troop leader must bring completed parent permission forms for a Girl Scout activity that troop leaders should retain for their records. #Habitatbadge #PuebloZoo #Habitat #GirlScoutJunior #GirlScoutJuniors #Junior #Pueblo #badge #Juniors #PuebloampSoutheasternCO

Join staff at the Fort Morgan Museum for a morning of badge activities on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  The museum specializes in telling the stories of Fort Morgan and Morgan County through permanent and temporary exhibits, educational programs, and photos, documents, and artifacts from yesterday and today. Daisies will work on requirements toward their “Good Neighbor” badge. Brownies will work on requirements toward their “Celebrating Community” badge. Juniors will work on requirements toward their “Inside Government” badge. Badges will not be provided at the event. Register online: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/content/girlscoutsofcolorado/en/events-repository/2019/badge_workshop_at_th.html The registration deadline is Tuesday, January 22. This is not a drop off event. Adult to girl ratios for events must be met. Girls attending with a troop leader should bring a completed parent permission form for a Girl Scout activity that troop leaders will retain for their records. #FortMorganMuseum #GSCOevents #NorthernampNortheasternCO #communitypartner #fortmorgan #communitypartners #communitypartnersho #badgeworkshop

Submitted by Stephenie Thorne Metro Denver Denver Looking for an opportunity to earn STEM badges? On January 26, 2019, Alpha Eta Iota will be running a workshop called One Smart Cookie, which offers exciting badges in cybersecurity and business! The event is hosted in the Engineering and Computer Science building at the University of Denver. Each badge session will be two hours for both Juniors and Cadettes. The following badges will be offered: Juniors: Cybersecurity 1: Basics (9 – 11 a.m.) and Product Designer (Noon – 2 p.m.) Cadettes: Netquitte (9 – 11 a.m.) and The Science of Happiness (Noon – 2 p.m.) The cost of the event is $6 for the morning or afternoon and $12 for the full day. Register at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/one-smart-cookie. The registration deadline is January 16 or when capacity is reached. Contact stephenie.thorne@du.edu with questions or for more info. Girl Scouts staying for both sessions should bring a sack lunch. All instruction will be provided by volunteers. Girl Scout volunteers and parents will be needed to maintain safety ratios. A space will be available for parents to hang out during the event if needed. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #AlphaEtaIota #businessskills #UniversityofDenver #OneSmartCookie #GSCOevents #STEM #Denver #cybersecurity #MetroDenver #STEMbadges #badges

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs It is OFFICIAL! June 2020 there will be a trip to Costa Rica for Girl Scouts in 6th grade and up at travel time! DO NOT sign up a Girl Scout until they have done an application here girltrips.eftours.com/2217515ss and been accepted to the trip. Adult space is VERY limited. Please fill out the application and then we will discuss the need of adults. This is a Girl Scout trip, not a family trip. It is super exciting, to finally have dates set. Pricing, dates (including a 4 day window on each side, as we may be paired with another group) and itinerary are in the link above. Here are a few notes: DO NOT ENROLL UNTIL YOU HAVE PERMISSION FROM THE GROUP LEADER, FILL OUT THE APPLICATION FIRST AND EMAIL IT TO GIRLSCOUTJODY@GMAIL.COM Deposit is NON-refundable once you enroll Insurance is included in the cost of the trip and NON-refundable Girl Scout must be in or entering 6th grade through 12th grade at travel time. If this is your senior trip, you may still attend as a Girl Scout if you are under the age of 20. We will have three mandatory meeting of all attendee’s before the trip to learn about different things such as budget, meals, packing and more. This will be a no cell phone trip for Gil Scouts If there are any medical conditions, please discuss before enrollment Paperwork will have a deadline Troop does not need to travel, it may be individual Girl Scouts, since this trip will be open council wide Cookie Credits may be used (they will be NON-refundable) and council rules for these will apply Contact/Group Leader: Jody Jody Perry Clair girlscoutjody@gmail.com This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #InternationalTravel #GSCOevents #ColoradoSprings #CostaRica #travel #PikesPeak

Submitted Meredith Locke Northern & Northeastern CO Erie Come join Troop 2235 and walk on the wild side for the 2019 Girl Scout Cookie Program! Meet the cookies, learn about this year’s program, do some fun activities, and get ready for a great cookie season. Date: Monday, January 21, 2019 Time: 1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Place: Carlston Ice Arena, YMCA of Boulder Valley 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026 Price: $8 includes skate rental and a cool patch To register follow this link https://go-bold-cookie-rally.cheddarup.com This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #GSCOevents #NorthernampNortheasternCO #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #erie #GirlScoutCookieProgram #2019GirlScoutCookieProgram