Success as an actor depends on many elements: training, acting ability, marketing, online presence, presentation, perspective, and belief in yourself. You are a unique being who learns in a certain way and thrives in a certain environment. All of that is considered in Lana’s approach to coaching. She recognizes that every actor is different and takes the time to learn how to best serve them. Lana is also a working actor, so she has her finger on the pulse of the industry. She’s ready to share with Girl Scouts, what it’s like to be an actress that lives in New York City! She will talk about her work on WandaVision, Dynasty, Bull and The Resident and the recently wrapped Tyler Perry film due to air at the end of this year on Netflix. Get ready to flex your acting skills too on March 26 as she’ll show us some exercises she works on with her students. “Dreams really do come true if you work hard and believe in yourself.” Daisy, Brownie, Junior: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—actress—junior—life-skills—virtual.html Cadette, Senior, Ambassador: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—actress—csa—life-skills—virtual.html

Join us on March 3 as we explore the art of storytelling! In this interactive workshop, we will engage in fun improv warmup games, tell stories, and gain perspective through learning about each other’s experiences. We will also create some fictional tales brought to life by our imaginations and organic presence! Our presenter, Nicholle has been active within theater and performing arts for more than 20 years. As a social worker, teaching artist, improvisor, and actress, Nicholle engages people and communities in social justice, art, and intentional healing processes. As a teaching artist, Nicholle works with middle school students to create art that explores identity and oppression. She performs regularly as an improviser and immersive theater actress all over Denver! Recently, Nicholle taught creative writing in Denver Correctional Facilities with the DU Prison Arts Initiative, leading to a live show entitled “Alive Inside” that explored the healing and connective benefits of art. Daisy, Brownie, Junior: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—improv—dbj—life-skills.html Cadette, Senior, Ambassador: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—improv—csa—life-skills.html

DEI Updates: Week of 01.17.22 Upcoming: LGBT 101 LIVE Training We still have open slots for the upcoming LGBT 101 training with Inside Out Youth Services on January 25. Sign up and encourage other volunteers to register. For staff, you will need your personal email that’s on file in Salesforce to register through the gsEvents link above. If you don’t remember your membership account password, you can click “forgot password” to reset your login credentials. Monthly Equity Talks: Environmental Justice & Outdoor Education If you missed the first session of our Monthly Equity Talks, hereis a link to the recording. The viewing passcode is: GSCOMETS Call to Action Spirit of the Sun Food Share Volunteers Sign up to sort or deliver food to Indigenous community members with Spirit of the Sun. There are multiple days and shifts available. Click hereto register. Passing: A Film Discussion with Director/Writer Rebecca Hall and Actresses Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga On Thursday, the National Museum of African American History & Culture hosted a virtual discussion with Netflix film Passingscreenwriter and director Rebecca Hall, alongside actresses Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. The discussion explored racial identity, gender, class, the responsibilities of motherhood and the performance of femininity from the perspective of two Black women who choose to live on opposite sides of the color line in 1929 New York. Click here for the discussion recording. Upcoming Opportunities MLK Marade Monday, January 17 is MLK Marade (March & Parade) at City Park and Civic Center Park. Click herefor more details. MLK Jr.: The Last Five Years Monday, January 17 at 11am. Honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with living history interpreter John W. McCaskill as he chronicles the last five years of King’s life and shares other stories of the individuals who fought to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States. Watch the livestream here. MLK Day Event: The Security of Justice Monday, January 17th, 4:00 – 5:30 PM MST at The Newman Center, Denver. Join University of Denver’s Inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrating the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. They will have Representative Leslie Herod join as a speaker for this event. Alongside conversation, there will also be a myriad of performances; including DU’s Multicultural Choir. In collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, this event will promote a community service component that will include a book donation drive. The books will be distributed to unhoused children in the local Denver community. Sign up here. To Disrupt & Dismantle Racism – Active Work is Required Soul 2 Soul Sisters is offering a three-part event series for alumni and guests to think deeply as they deconstruct and reconstruct real life encounters (situations/conversations) that left us feeling challenged or ineffective as an anti-racist. This is an opportunity for to deepen awareness and understanding of the ways white supremacy culture and anti-Black racism emerge in everyday situations to maintain some groups in positions of advantage and disadvantage others. Sessions will focus on the personal and collective actions needed to disrupt racist attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, practices, and policies we encounter within our family, community, workplace, and congregations. Click hereto sign up. The work sessions will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: Work Session 1: January 18, 2022 Work Session 2: February 15, 2022 Work Session 3: March 15, 2022 Addressing Mental Health & Wellness with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities during Transition to Adulthood Tuesday, January 25 at 12:00pm MST. This presentation will focus on the assessment of mental health in youth who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities during the transition to adulthood years (12-26). Sign up here. Brown Girl Dreaming: Exploring Identity & Belonging with Jacqueline Woodson Wednesday, February 2. Please join Facing History for a special virtual presentation from New York Timesbestselling author Jacqueline Woodson. In her acclaimed memoir, Brown Girl Dreaming, Ms. Woodson uses verse to tell her family story, recount her experience growing up amid the remnants of Jim Crow and the growing Civil Rights movement, and reflect on the joy of finding her voice through writing. Ms. Woodson will discuss her experiences and her writing, followed by a Q&A with questions from Facing History students. Reserve your spot here. Decolonizing Restorative Justice Tuesday, February 22 from 7:00-8:30pm MST. Join this virtual panel with the authors of “Colorizing Restorative Justice” who will discuss decolonizing restorative justice and acknowledging the harms of slavery and genocide. Click hereto sign up. Joyful Fridays: The Black Panthers Friday, February 4 at 9am. Kick off Black History Month with your little ones during this lesson on how the Black Panther Party contributed to the health and wellness of their communities. Then, paint a panther inspired by objects in the NMAAHC collection! This event is designed for children ages 4 and up. All Black History Month Joyful Fridays’ programs are held via Zoom webinar and led by NMAAHC Kids educators. ASL Interpretation will be provided. Sign up here.

Together, Denver Zoo’s 400 staff members work to save wildlife for future generations. From animal care and horticulture to field conservation and attractions, the job roles at Denver Zoo are as diverse as our 3,000 animal residents! But how do you zoo? Hear straight from the horse’s mouth during this wild conversation about zoo careers! In this session, Rachel, Stef, and Kelsey, Denver Zoo staff who care and share for our feathered, furry and scaled friends, will tell their personal “tails.” Then see the team in action behind the scenes! All sessions will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing through our GSCO Inspiring Futures YouTube Channel. Make sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel and blog so you are the first to know when new sessions are announced! Daisy, Brownie, Junior: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—denver-zoo-animal-care—dbj—stem—virtu.html Cadette, Senior, Ambassador: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—denver-zoo-animal-care—csa—stem—virtu.html

Do museums ever come alive at night??? Let’s find out. What we do know, is museums can help us understand the world around us or they allow us to dive into history and explore with our eyes by both seeing and reading about things that existed a long time ago. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a museum? Meet the folks at an air and space museum, who handle cool objects, plan fun and exciting events, design interactive and educational programming, and create an enjoyable visitor experience. Learn about these things and more followed by questions with staff from the Museum of Flight! Museum of Flight panelists: Amy Heidrick, Director of Collections Lena Lee, Private Events Coordinator Lyndsey Weinbach, Museum Educator Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures-virtual—musuem-of-flight—life-skills—cs.html

Take the lead on February 22 to celebrate World Thinking Day with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from 150 countries! This year’s World Thinking Day theme is Our World, Our Equal Future; check out our activity guides below to explore many different ways girls can be leaders and create the change they want to see in the world—and celebrate being part of the global sisterhood that is Girl Scouts and Girl Guides! Activity Guide for Daises, Brownie and Juniors: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/For-Girls/think-global/DBJWorld_Thinking_Day_2022.pdf Activity Guide for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors: https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/For-Girls/think-global/CSAWorld_thinking_day_2022.pdf Tell us about your World Thinking Day celebration! In preparation for 2022 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. The committee is also excited to offer support for events! If you are planning a World Thinking Day celebration with your troop or service unit, please let us know by filling out this simple online form. Questions? Contact gscoglobal@gmail.com

DEI Updates: Week of 01.10.22 Email questions and concerns to KG Kujjo (They/She) at kg.kujjo@gscolorado.org Upcoming: LGBT 101 LIVE Training We still have open slots for the upcoming LGBT 101 training with Inside Out Youth Services on January 25. Sign up and encourage other volunteers to register. For staff, you will need your personal email that’s on file in Salesforce to register through the gsEvents link above. If you don’t remember your membership account password, you can click “forgot password” to reset your login credentials. New: 2021 DEI Learning Tracker If you participated in any of the DEI events I’ve shared in our Weekly DEI Updates, please complete this quick form to tell us which event you attended to help us better understand staff interests and to track the number of professional development hours our GSCO team has spent on learning about DEI topics. Your input also helps with understanding how much to budget for staff development based on training costs. You can submit this form for in-person events or workshops, virtual learning opportunities, recorded webinars and trainings, self-paced virtual courses, and more. Black History Month 2022 If you’d like to be part of planning or co-facilitating Black History Month celebrations, please email me. Call to Action RaceTalk among White Families Post-Floyd. Now What? If you missed this webinar offered by EmbraceRace, hereis the posted recording. Who wants to be a diversity champion? Test your DEI knowledge using this trivia resourcecreated by Educational & Community Strategies. Highlighted Resources Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Trainings MHDD National Training Center has over 10 courses that are all free, virtual, self-paced and bilingual to help allies and adults who work with youth learn about: Autism, intellectual disability, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD and more topics. Challenge yourself to engage with these courses to learn some foundational definitions and terminology, associated history and rights, societal barriers, and ways to be an ally. Check out their classes here. The Micropedia of Microaggressions Check out thisresource to learn more everyday microaggressions based on: LGBTQ+ identity, age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, Indigenous identity, race, and religion. Upcoming Opportunities Asian Allies Community Meeting Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM MST. Join a group of citizens who believe in supporting Asian Americans and stopping acts of violence against Asian communities. This group meetings online weekly and allies work on various projects, campaigns and tools to promote inclusion and advocate against anti-Asian hate. Click hereto sign up for the next weekly meeting. Echoes of the Holocaust Featuring Rachael Cerrotti January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day which is a time to remember and honor the millions of victims who were killed – Jews, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and more. Join Facing History & Ourselves for the Echoes of the Holocaust series, a communal conversation focusing on the voices of contemporary scholars, writers, and artists as they reflect on the relationship between Holocaust history and the present. The first session is on Tuesday, January 11 and will feature Rachael Cerrotti, an award-winning author, photographer, and audio producer of “We Share the Same Sky.” Click hereto sign up. PFLAG Connect: Black/African American Support Meeting Tuesday, January 11th at 7:00 PM MST. Meetings are an hour long and are facilitated by members of the Black/African-American community in order to participants who are Black/African-American members of the LGBTQ+ community or as family members of Black/African-American LGBTQ+ folks. Sign up here. Learning to De-Center the Dominant Narrative Wednesday, January 12 at 4:30pm MST. In this webinar, learn with Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries and CARE Executive Director Maureen Costello as they discuss dominant narratives, show you how to identify them, and share techniques you can use immediately. Click hereto reserve a spot. Advancing Social Justice Through Storytelling Thursday, January 13 at 11am MST. Join Points of Light for their next conversation, “Advancing Social Justice Through Storytelling” with Wil Haygood, acclaimed biographer, Pulitzer finalist, award-winning author and Reporter, and Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., New York Times bestselling author and chair of Princeton’s department of African American studies, to learn how a storied past continues to shape our national identity and common values. Sign up here. Passing: A Film Discussion with Director/Writer Rebecca Hall and Actresses Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga Thursday, January 13 from 5:00-5:40pm MST. Join the National Museum of African American History & Culture for a virtual discussion with Netflix film Passingscreenwriter and director Rebecca Hall, alongside actresses Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. Based on Nella Larsen’s novel of the same name, Hall’s directorial debut explores not just racial identity but gender, class, the responsibilities of motherhood and the performance of femininity from the perspective of two Black women who choose to live on opposite sides of the color line in 1929 New York. For Rebecca Hall, creating Passing was a deeply personal journey, stemming from the discovery of her own family history. NMAAHC Curator Aaron Bryant will moderate the discussion. This program will be pre-recorded, and there will be no live Q&A. Passing is available now on Netflix. Sign up here. Workshop: Gender Diverse Youth in Classroom Spaces Saturday, January 15 at 12:30 PM MST. Talking to Storms is pleased to host this workshop on Gender Diverse Youth in Classroom Spaces with Kailin Oarei. Sign up here. MLK Jr.: The Last Five Years Monday, January 17 at 11am. Honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with living history interpreter John W. McCaskill as he chronicles the last five years of King’s life and shares other stories of the individuals who fought to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States. Watch the livestream here. MLK Day Event: The Security of Justice Monday, January 17th, 4:00 – 5:30 PM MST at The Newman Center, Denver. Join University of Denver’s Inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrating the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. They will have Representative Leslie Herod join as a speaker for this event. Alongside conversation, there will also be a myriad of performances; including DU’s Multicultural Choir. In collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, this event will promote a community service component that will include a book donation drive. The books will be distributed to unhoused children in the local Denver community. Sign up here. Addressing Mental Health & Wellness with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities during Transition to Adulthood Tuesday, January 25 at 12:00pm MST. This presentation will focus on the assessment of mental health in youth who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities during the transition to adulthood years (12-26). Sign up here: MHDD Webinar flyer 1-25-22 (constantcontact.com) 2022 LGBTQ Entrepreneurial Classes Thinking of starting a new business for the New Year? The Denver Office of Economic Development will be hosting another set of Entrepreneurship Classes starting in February. This in person, eight-week course starting on Wednesday, February 16th is ideal for anyone who wants to create their own business. Participants will engage in an in-depth curriculum exploring what they need to form their own business. Course elements include an overview of business types, the steps needed to research and start a business, and assisting participants in developing their own business plans. Classes include support from the Denver Office of Economic Development and ongoing access to class materials. For more information, contact Sable Schultz at sschultz@lgbtqcolorado.org. Anti-Colonialism Collective Book Club Tuesday, January 25 from 1pm-2pm MST. The Anti-Colonialism Collective (ACC) invites you to join our book club, graciously hosted by the Center for the Study of Racism, Social Justice & Health. ACC Book Club meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month. For our January meeting, we will be reading Not a Nation of Immigrantsby Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. The event link is provided after receipt of interest form. Email amcsorley@ucla.edu for more information.

THANK YOU to all the Girl Scouts who entered the drawing for the giant penguin drawing as part of the 2021 Fall Product Program! CONGRATULATIONS to Girl Scout Daisy, Brooklyn T.; she won the GIANT PENGUIN! Girl Scouts of Colorado selected a winner by entering all the qualifying Girl Scouts into a random selection drawing. As part of the qualifications for the giant penguin drawing, the GSCO Product Program team asked Girl Scouts who entered the drawing to do some online research and tell us something interesting that they found out about emperor penguins, and/or how people and organizations are working to protect and preserve this “near threatened” species. Here’s what some of the Girl Scouts who entered the drawing had to say:A few ways we can help the penguin population as well as other sea life is to only eat fish and seafood from hatcheries, get reusable items so we can use less plastic, and reduce our carbon footprint so we don’t pollute and harm our planet and wildlife further.I like that you can adopt a penguin and it’s baby as a way to help them.Organizations are  trying to create  marine reserves to protect emperor penguin food sources and foraging grounds.I learned that fisheries can get certified as sustainable and customers in stores can buy things that say they are from sustainable companies.I learned that people/organizations are encouraging better fishing practices that protect the Emperor penguins habitat.I like that you can adopt a penguin and its baby as a way to help them.I like that people are talking about using different ways to fish so penguins aren’t harmed. Trying new things is always fun! Especially if we learn new ways to harm less!I thought it was interesting that they were hand raising the abandoned chicks. That would be a fun job and you get to hold baby Penguin chicks!That scientists have found a way to spy on penguins to see how they are doing with warming temperatures.I think it is interesting that people are creating artificial nesting boxes for penguins, but this makes sense since we create bird houses for other birds.They are very social animals that work together.The Denver Zoo has a new habitat for penguins that’s much bigger than the last one!Males take care of the egg and little baby penguin. Their blubber helps to repel water keeping penguins warm. All of the Girl Scouts who completed an entry form did a great job sharing the information that they learned about the emperor penguin and the people and organizations that are working to help the species! Having the emperor penguin as the 2021 Fall Product Program mascot helped to bring awareness to conservation efforts, and to inspire Girl Scouts to learn about their world and make a difference by helping animals, as scientists, explorers, and advocates. We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here.

We are the 2020-2022 Delegates and want to share our experiences and build a strong delegation for the 2023 National Council Session. Every three years Girl Scouts of the USA holds the National Council Session and gathers delegates from all councils to review the past three years, elect the National Board and vote on important changes for the Girl Scout Movement. Volunteers from around Colorado send in an application and are chosen to represent Colorado Council. Colorado chooses both girl and adult delegates who are passionate about Girl Scouts and want to make a difference. Delegates have the opportunity to present changes to our governance, share their opinion with 1500 delegates from around the country and vote on important topics. We recommend that anyone interested in the politics and governance of Girl Scouts apply to be a delegate. We especially want to encourage high school Girl Scouts to apply. Representing Colorado Council at the National Council Session will look great on a resume, enhance your scholarship applications and give you an experience worthy of becoming your college essay. Over the next few months, the 2020-2022 Delegation will be posting specific details on what happens at the National Council Session. On April 21, we will be having round table discussions with anyone interested in learning more. We are always happy to directly respond to your questions as well, so contact Laura Aguon at Laura.Aguon@gscolorado.org and she will pass your questions our way. We are looking for volunteers who are looking to expand their knowledge of the National Girl Scout Movement and make a difference in the path we are on. Join us at a roundtable to learn more. April 14 Roundtable: GSCO members interested in learning more about being a National Delegate please join us on April 14 at 6:00 pm. https://zoom.us/j/99572701909 Password: Delegate Ready to know more? To get a little more information now, I encourage you to read our blog posts from the past. We shared the details of the National Council Session, impressions of the event as a whole and how it impacted our lives. I certainly returned from National Convention with green blood! Here are a few to get you started: http://gscoblog.org/2020/11/national-council-session-2020-was-a-success/ http://gscoblog.org/2017/10/my-experience-as-a-delegate-at-g-i-r-l-2017/ http://gscoblog.org/2017/11/g-i-r-l-2017-my-story/ http://gscoblog.org/2017/10/the-girl-scout-way-g-i-r-l-2017/ 2023 GSCO Delegate application will be ready in March of 2022.

Motorsports is much more than a sport. It’s a high-speed harmony of cutting-edge engineering leveraging elite athleticism complemented by strategic business operations to accomplish goals both on and off the racetrack. Paretta Autosport made history in 2021 by being the first female-forward team to qualify in the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 with a team that was approximately 75% female. Lauren Sullivan served as the performance engineer for the No. 16 IndyCar team and Madison Conrad was the inside rear tire changer and mechanic. Both Lauren and Madison were already working on race teams when presented with the opportunity to join Paretta Autosport, Lauren as an aerodynamic engineer for Team Penske and Madison as a Powertrain Reliability Specialist for Roush Yates Engines. Taking different paths to the same team, Lauren and Madison will share their experiences and insight while highlighting the diverse opportunities within motorsports. Join us to hear from these trailblazing women who turned their passion into a career! Daisy, Brownie, Junior: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—auto-racing-mechanics-and-engineering—ste.html Cadette, Senior, Ambassador: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—auto-racing-mechanics-and-engineering—ste0.html

Have you ever wondered what makes a powerful photograph? Why are we drawn to some images, but not others? Fact is, there are reasons why certain images “speak” to us, and we can learn how to speak to others through photography! In this virtual workshop, girls will learn several different elements to create a stronger image, as well as how to express their voice and artistic message through a photograph. Before the workshop, we are asking girls to photograph a scene of their choice in 6 significantly ways. How creative can you get? Each girl will have an opportunity to share their photos and receive feedback in the workshop. Girls will leave this workshop feeling more confident in their photography skills, and more mindful about the images they create. Haley Carpinelli will also tell us all about how she turned her passion for photography into a business where she can capture joy for family holiday cards, graduation pictures and so much more! Perhaps one day you can become a professional photographer too! There are many types of photographer jobs people love: Wedding, Commercial, Portrait, Travel, Stock, Photojournalism, Sports, Wildlife, Fashion and Science. Which area of photography peaks your interest? Let’s talk about it at this event! Daisy, Brownie, Junior: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—photographer—life-skills—dbj.html Cadette, Senior, Ambassador: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—photographer—life-skills—csa.html

Did you know that Paleontology is more than just researching and studying dinosaurs? Paleontologists are scientists who examine the fossilized remnants of all kinds of organisms (plants, animals and more), and are interested in knowing the history of natural life on earth. On February 10, 2022, meet Dr. Gussie Maccracken and learn about her job as a paleontologist at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. She’ll tell us all about her passion to dig fossil leaves from all over the world, including right here in Colorado, and bringing them back to the museum to study. Her work includes preparing and fixing any broken fossil leaves in the laboratory, carefully cataloging the specimens (like the catalogue of your library) and studying the leaves to understand what kinds of plants lived in ancient forests. Daisy, Brownie, Junior: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—paleontology—outdoor—dbj—denver-metro.html Cadette, Senior, Ambassador: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/sf-events-repository/2022/-inspiring-futures—paleontology—outdoor—csa—virtual.html