It’s that time of the year again! Join us for a special Girl Scout Victorian Holiday Party at the Molly Brown House Museum! Do you love holiday traditions and fun activities? Then come and learn more about the Brown family and Christmases of the past with us. We will talk about Margaret Brown’s time period while exploring games, yummy treats and making crafts. You will go through different stations throughout the Brown’s home. It will be decorated in its Victorian finery, and you will learn what Victorians did for fun during the Christmas period. Girls will take home a special Molly Brown House Museum Winter patch for attending at the end of the night! It will be a great opportunity for Girl Scouts to learn about life skills through activities and creative arts. The event will take place on Dec. 03, 2022 at the Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania, Denver, CO 80203. We will have entry times every 15 minutes starting at 4:00 p.m. The last entrance will be at 6:45 p.m. and the event will end at 7:30 p.m. The event is recommended for ages 6+ and for the following levels of Girl Scouts: Daisy (K-1), Brownie (2-3), Junior (4-5), Cadette (6-8). The price for a Girl Scout ticket is $18, Adult tickets are $11. What are you waiting for? Book your ticket today! You can sign up here. Let us know if you have any questions. Please contact education@mollybrown.org or 303-832-4092 ex. 20 for more information.

It's time to register for the 2023 Girl Scout Racing Derby! This year's derby will be held on January 7, 2023 at the Budweiser Event Center in Loveland. This may be the last year troop 70720 hosts this event so if you want to come race, now is your chance! Click here for more information and to register. Please register early so we know how many patches and trophies to order.

Girl Scout Referral Program starts November 14th! Earn cash for your troop by spreading the word about Girl Scouts. From November 14th 2022 through March 31 2023, When someone who is interested in joining Girl Scouts completes a referral form and puts in your troop number you will get credit and new members will get a code for $10 off their membership feed when they register. - Minimum of 5 qualified submissions of new leads gets your troop $10 - For every additional 5 qualified leads a troop can earn $10 - $10 discount code provided to leads via email after form submission to be used during check out. Discount available for new members only - Printable and digital resources available. Additional materials will be available through communication with your VSS or Recruitment Specialist and during the cookie program - Get creative! We encourage troops to use word of mouth, social media, or fun fliers to invite new folks to join Girl Scouts - New members that you refer are not required to join your troop - View the FAQS here for more details on how to participate - Link to referral form - Half sheet referral fliers found here on our blog under Recruitment Resources

About Us We are troop 75980. We are based at Fireside Elementary School in Louisville, CO. The Marshall Fire affected our community and we’re looking to help replant the love here. Our Bronze Award Project Our troop is buying plants and pots to plant and offer to our families impacted by the Marshall Fire. The houses that were affected by the Marshall Fire lost their houseplants, whether their house burned, or they lost all their plants due to smoke damage or freezing temperatures. How You Can Help Expand This Project Our troop is taking care of the houseplants, but we’re learning that people are also wanting winter holiday decorations. That’s where we need help! If your troop, or someone in your community, wants to collect and donate NEW items, we’ll include these in our houseplant giveaway to families on December 4th. People are looking for Christmas and Hanukkah decorations (reusable wreaths, lights, ornaments, stockings, house decorations, Menorahs, etc.) and general winter decorations (like snowmen, snowflakes, winter wreaths, pinecone decor, etc.). If interested in collecting and donating items, please email Merica at GSTroop75980@gmail.com. Drop off items at the Louisville Rec Center (900 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027) from 2-2:30pm on Dec. 4th OR at the Loveland Girl Scout office (7275 Rocky Mountain Ave, Suite #420, Loveland, CO 80538) on Friday, Dec. 2nd from 2-4pm. If other arrangements need to be made, feel free to email.

Since our charter was established in September of 2018, Colorado’s Plains to Peaks Chapter #22 of the Green Hat Society (GHS) has been actively helping gather older Girl Scout alums to help carry out the national GHS motto of “Tradition,” with the focus on “Helping Troops…Helping Girls.” I joined our GHS chapter as soon as our friend, Jan Erickson, brought the organization to Colorado from her Sierra Silver Streaks chapter in Reno, Nevada. Our GHS chapter members, including myself, feel that our successes in life, in great measure, are directly due to the skills and values learned at Girl Scout troop meetings, and at camp, doing GS activities and projects. To that end we would like to increase our membership so that we can expand our outreach. We’ll be working toward providing activities to meet the goals of GHS by: (1) Teaching contemporary Girl Scouts the “old” skills; knots, lashing, tenting, fire building, outdoor cooking, singing, etc.; (2) Continuing to keep the Girl Scout oral traditions alive through ceremonies, songs, poems, pledges, graces, skits; (3) Engendering the love and respect of the pre-technology natural world; and (4) Supporting the ongoing values of Girl Scouts; respect for others, for one’s self and for the natural world. Our Green Hat Society has touched girl activities most recently by supporting the Songbirds Girl Scout Choir, by participating in International Festivals, by providing training in outdoor skills at day camps and local and regional events, and by teaching songs and ceremonies, such as Scouts’ Owns and flag ceremonies when requested. I’m looking forward to 2024, when Chapter #22 will host a national GHS event on the Front Range, with invitations going out to Girl Scout troops and Service Units to join us for activities to discover our history, culture, and outdoor opportunities for fun and adventure. So, volunteers and alums ages 45ish and older, come join our group. Karen D’Ambrosio is the “Green Queen,” who leads us in our travels, singing and teaching to spread the word among girls and keep us all connected. There is no cost for membership, but patches, pins, uniform shirts and ties can be purchased through our founder, Bonnie Hamic, at ejhamic@gmail.com. Karen D’Ambrosio can help you join our group by contacting her at greenhat22co@gmail.com or phone 720 352 5655. Join us - - sing along, travel, go camping, teach kids, and most of all HAVE FUN!

We all wish we could gaze into a crystal ball to get a glimpse of the future. What will our world look like? What will our priorities be? But, most importantly, when you're a caregiver of a young child, you wonder what will they grow into? Girl Scouts of Colorado has teamed up with CollegeInvest to give Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors an opportunity to explore their interests and their caregivers a chance go along for the ride. When they've completed the program, Girl Scouts also earn a cool glow-in-the-dark patch and caregivers who hop into Google Classroom to watch a short video and learn about the benefits of a CollegeInvest account, will receive a free $100 to their child's account with no other obligation. We sat down with some Girl Scouts and their caregivers to find out what their Future Me experience was like. Locklyn sees herself working with animals Locklynn is a Daisy Girl Scout from Highlands Ranch who completed the Future Me program in September. In 20 years, she sees herself as a zookeeper or an artist. Going through the booklet with her mom, Deveny, gave them both the chance to think about how Locklynn likes to live her life and who she looks up to. She admires two of her teachers 'because they are special and teach us about art and animals.' Maybe one day Locklynn will design animal spaces for zoos or create artwork featuring zoo animals or perhaps she'll run a zoo and keep art as a hobby she does at home. No matter what, her mom sees her doing something creative and having a lot of pets! Deveny said it was sweet to hear from Locklynn about the home she imagines for herself — the perfect house is their family home, complete with art room and a fun backyard. "I found it interesting how she thought about where she would live in 20 years," Deveny said. "It was sweet to think she wanted to be in a home like the one my husband and I created for both her and her brother. It was fun to hear her say she would work with animals as a vet and then say a zookeeper and then an artist. It was fun to see her little brain think that far ahead. How wonderful to think about all the exciting things she has to look forward to!" The possibilities are endless. Deveny describes Locklynn as her 'mini' and, guess what? Deveny also wanted to work with animals and create art when she was Locklynn's age! Now, the family has two dogs, a cat, and two fish tanks, and Deveny is an addictions counselor at a Denver hospital and uses art to teach her clients how to manage their emotions and express themselves. Locklynn has plenty of time to continue to explore and imagine and shape her life how she sees fit. Girl Scouts is giving her a good foundation for those dreams. " I do see her mind expanding when we talk about the Girl Scout Law and earning our petals," Deveny said. "She is enjoying the sisterhood and has made some great friends. I think one of the benefits of being a Daisy is she is getting this great foundation of values and then through all of our extra activities she gets a chance to practice them and build upon them. She looks forward to 'Girl Scout meeting day' and helps me organize everything for the meetings." She'll make a great zookeeper or artist or whatever she decides to take on! Emma, Hannah have big dreams Emma and Hannah, sisters from Colorado Springs, completed the Future Me patch program in October. Hannah, a Girl Scout Brownie, thinks it'd be interesting to be President of the United States. "Interesting" might be an understatement, but, no doubt. she's got what it takes. In elementary school, she's already practicing making and memorizing speeches. Emma, a Girl Scout Daisy, is keeping her options open. She's busy reading books and asking questions of people in fields she might be interested in. Their caregiver said it was interesting watching the Girl Scouts dream of their futures and begin to realize that they could do things now at this young age to learn more about the careers that interest them. And the glow-in-the-dark Future Me patch is going to look pretty awesome on these uniforms! The Future Me patch program is open to all Colorado Girl Scouts in K-5th grade. It's free and you'll find everything you need on our website under Anytime Activities > Council Patches. Your Girl Scout can get the free patch and $100 in a CollegeInvest plan -- all you have to do is complete the packet together then watch the 30 minute CollegeInvest pre-recorded webinar.

Flex your media muscles whether you prefer being on camera, sharing via written word or even working behind-the-scenes creating a Girl Scout Vlog or podcast, becoming a Media Star is an opportunity you won’t want to pass up! You’ll gain hands-on experience pitching a story, creating content for social media to boost the Girl Scout brand, and practicing and mastering the craft of communication. As the official girl faces and voices of Girl Scouts of Colorado, Media Stars will: Receive exclusive training from local media professionals and coaches Represent Girl Scouts at special council and community events Star in GSCO videos and print features Create content to be shared on Girl Scouts of Colorado social media channels Participate in interviews and other media-related opportunities (radio, TV, and print) Explore interests in writing, video production, social media, and more! Mission Statement: Media Stars represent and tell the story of the values of Girl Scouts of Colorado through traditional media interviews and content creation while gaining lifelong skills in communication, confidence, and storytelling. The role of a GSCO Media Star is to deliver the excitement (and do interviews) about the all the amazing things that Girl Scouts do, including running their own cookie businesses, exploring the outdoors at camp, making the world a better place in their communities and beyond. Sometimes that means being interviewed by a TV or radio station, or featured in a newspaper article, and sometimes it can be creating cool content for GSCO social media channels, speaking at GSCO events, doing a girl or troop takeover of GSCO social media channels or interviewing other Girl Scouts or community members about topics important to Girl Scouts. Here are just some of the media interviews Media Stars participated in during the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program. To be a Media Star, a girl must be in first grade or above. How to get involved: Girls who want to be Media Stars should: 1. Review the Media Star Guidelines to ensure you understand the program’s requirements and expectations. 2. Fill out the Media Star Application Form where you will need to include a: Brief essay (250 words or less) about why you love Girl Scouts. Video (no more than a minute) in which you introduce yourself (first name only) and say what you have learned as part of Girl Scouts. Here is an example: “Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a Girl Scout Cadette from Arvada! As a Girl Scout, I had to think outside the box to meet my cookie goal. I hosted a drive-thru booth at a neighborhood business and sold cookies online using Digital Cookie.” Girls 12-years-old and younger can have a parent help them. Submissions from girls 13-years-old and older must be done by the girl. Videos and essays must be received by November 25 at 10 p.m. If you are selected to become a Media Star, you will be asked to participate in a training session in December 2022. An in-person training will be held in the Denver office as well as a few virtual trainings will be available for those who live in other regions of the state. During this training, girls will learn and practice skills they need to be a successful Media Star. Even if you have participated in this program before, we ask you to participate in the training to refresh your skills and review new talking points. Please fill out and sign this photo release form if you’ve scheduled your training and have not filled one out yet. Email the completed form to Hannah Gutkind.

Girl Scouts of Colorado has teamed up with CollegeInvest to help support Girl Scouts in grades K-5 explore their interests and discover what their future could look like while earning the Future Me patch. As part of CollegeInvest’s support, each Girl Scout who completes the patch program receives a glow-in-the-dark patch. Caregivers, if you continue your learning about saving for your Girl Scouts future, each Girl Scout in your family will receive $100 in their CollegeInvest account. In this patch program, we have provided two resources: a Girl Scout activity booklet and a Caregiver Guide. Using both of these guides, caregivers are to complete the patch with their Girl Scout. Future Me Girl Scout Activity Booklet: Girl Scouts are given prompts to write or draw about their ‘current me’. Questions like describe what you do during a typical day and your perfect day. Each question is designed for the Girl Scout to think about what they like right now. Then they are to think 20 years from now- they are an adult! Question prompt to imagine their future and for caregivers to brainstorm with their Girl Scout how they get there. Caregiver Guide: As your Girl Scout is working through the booklet, we have developed some prompts and questions to help guide your conversation with your Girl Scout. We want you to also explore their interests so you can discover ways you can support your Girl Scout. Don’t forget to access the training at the end of this booklet for you to earn an additional $100 in your Girl Scout’s CollegeInvest account! Questions: Email inquiry@gscolorado.org All Girl Scouts who complete the Future Me Patch Program will receive this glow-in-the- dark patch for free!

From television to radio to newspapers and even social media, Girl Scouts of Colorado Media Stars have been working hard to spread the word about all the amazing things Girl Scouts do across Colorado. Here are just a few of the opportunities Girl Scouts of Colorado Media Stars have had over the past year to be in the spotlight. January 21 - Fox31 - Media Star Maahi was interviewed at Girl Scout Day at the National Western Stock Show (Denver) February 1 - Life on Capitol Hill- Media Star Bianca was interviewed about Girl Scout Cookie Program (Denver) February 2 - KRDO - Media Star Maddie was interviewed at Girl Scout Cookie Delivery Day (Colorado Springs) February 8 - Channel 2 - Media Stars Sophie, Abbie, and Evie was interviewed about the Girl Scout Cookie Program (Denver) March 1 - KAFM Radio - Media Star McKenzie was interviewed about the Girl Scout Cookie Program (Grand Junction) October 25 - CBS4 - Media Star Alison was interviewed about the new Girl Scouts of Colorado Experience Center (Denver) If you are interested in becoming a Media Star please reach out to Public Relations Manager Hannah Gutkind.

Two Boulder Cadette troops are hosting a Space Science Investigator event for Juniors at Fiske Planetarium in Boulder on Sunday Dec 4th. There are two sessions 9am-10:30am or 10am-11:30am. The event includes everything a Junior needs to earn the Space Science Investigator badge, a planetarium show, snack, Ball aerospace volunteers, and more. Ideally sign up as a troop, but individuals are welcome with one adult. $15/girl and $5/adult. Space is limited. You can order the badge through us or buy it on your own. You can learn more and register here.

So PROUD of our Girl Scout Cadette Troop 65685 for volunteering their time, starting bright and early, for the Komen Colorado More Than Pink Walk. We had the pleasure of welcoming survivors at the Hope Village handing out pink Survivor t-shirts, wrist bands, More Than Pink buffs and pink beads. Such a beautiful Colorado Sunday morning volunteering and walking for a great cause.

Among the Pines Girl Scout Day Camp is looking for a few volunteer camp staff for this summer's camp! If you join our excellent volunteer staff, you'll guarantee your camper(s) is able to attend Among the Pines, greatly reduce your camper's registration cost, share many wonderful experiences with your daughter(s), and impact the lives of many girls. No prior camp experience is required, and full training is provided. Visit our camp website at www.amongthepinescamp.com for details on Among the Pines 2023. Please email me at pauldebbiew@yahoo.com if you are interested in being one of our fantastic volunteers this summer at Among the Pines! Debbie (Bluebird) Wiggins, Among the Pines Day Camp Director