Saturday, January 22, 2022 11 a.m. Pro Rodeo Special group discount tickets for just $20 ($37 value) Tickets include Grounds Admission for the day, Rodeo Performance, Commemorative Patch. Includes RODEO 101 9:15-9:45 a.m. Learn about the sport of rodeo through this interactive and engaging experience. You’ll get to learn first hadn’t from rodeo contestants, queens and the clown. Order tickets Price offered are not available to the general public. All orders subject to availability. Prices subject to change. tinyurl.com/nwsspromo  or call 720-836-6745 Promo Code: GSA Questions? Call 720-836-6745 or email acashel@nationalwestern.com FAQs: Participants must choose JANUARY 22, 11 AM RODEO & select Special Group Discount ($20) ticket price (others days are not valid and will not include patch) When purchasing tickets, they must select tickets together. We will not be adjusting them If they want to purchase a large group, they should contact Amy Cashel (contact info on flyer) Patches will be picked up at the day of the event at a recruitment table in the event hall Ticket includes RSVP to the Rodeo 101, no need to contact. They can share the promo code with friends and family!

Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) in Denver is always a great place for Girl Scouts of all ages to learn about nature and science, but did you know that Girl Scout troops get in for FREE?! Yes, you read that right. DMNS is dedicated to youth groups learning, exploring, and engaging with their museum and want your Girl Scout troop to join them. How to have your troop attend for free: 1. Go to https://learning.dmns.org/design-your-own-adventures a. You get 1 adult chaperone for free with every 5 students b. You can add additional paid adult chaperones c. The form says a minimum of 10, but DMNS has shared they will approve less as long as it is a troop. 2. Add your troop information a. If your troop has registered before, search by zip code and select your troop from the drop down. b. If your troop has not registered before, enter your zip code and select “I don’t see my organization”. Enter your troop contact information and, if they qualify, put the percentage of troop members that are eligible for free and reduced lunch. If you qualify, this provides your troop with discounts to the exhibits or experiences with an additional fee. And that’s it! Your troop will receive additional communication from DMNS if needed. There are always so many wonderful exhibits and learning opportunities at the museum that could connect with badges or Journeys that your Girl Scouts are working on. With school breaks coming up, this could be the perfect way to keep your Girl Scout troop engaged! We will continue to feature these connections through the blog, but here are a couple suggestions to get you started: Daisy- Math & Nature 1: Shapes in Nature 1. Search for shapes in nature. Explore the exhibits with items from nature, a great place to start is “Explore Colorado” where you can see plants and animals from across Colorado. Brownie- Space Science Adventurer Girl Scout could complete almost all the requirements in the “Space Odyssey” exhibit! As they investigate have them focus on the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars. Reflect afterwards on what they learned and how they could use this knowledge after leaving the museum. Junior- Animal Habitats 1. Find out about wild animals 2. Investigate an animal habitat 3. Explore endangered habitats Check out any of the wildlife halls to get a peek into an animal’s habitat. Take a moment to sit and really absorb where they live. What plants do you notice? Are there other animals in their habitat? How are they connected to us? We can’t wait to see how your Girl Scout explore the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Subscribe to the blog to continue to receive monthly tips from us about visiting the museum as well as other awesome Girl Scout stories, announcements, and tips!

Girl Scouts of Colorado recently released a Land Acknowledgement statement to name the colonial history of our region and our responsibility to respect and honor the relationship Indigenous peoples have to this land. If any troops want to take this a step further by creating a plaque or post for camp sites, please reach out by December 17. You can email dei@gscolorado.org. You can read the complete statement and call to action below. GSCO Website Land Acknowledgement Statement I/we acknowledge that Girl Scouts of Colorado operates on Native lands. Our offices and properties are on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Ute, Ocethi Sakowin nations and 48 other tribes that make up the state of Colorado. Indigenous people are still here and today we remember the painful history and horrible mistreatment they suffered. We encourage you to continue learning about Indigenous peoples’ histories, generational trauma, culture, homelands, and contributions. Below, you’ll find a few action items that can be first steps in becoming educated and engaged with organizations that advocate for Indigenous peoples. Call to Action Acknowledge whose land you are inhabiting and educate yourself on the nations listed above and across Colorado. Use: Native Land to find out whose land you are on. Support local Indigenous organizations working for justice. Some examples include: Spirit of the Sun, Denver American Indian Commission, Denver Indian Center, American Indian Academy of Denver, Ute Indian Museum, Crow Canyon Archeological Center. Check out NativeHope.org to get a free guide on how to address Native American issues as a non- native. A Guide to Addressing Native American Issues as a Non-Native (nativehope.org) Earn our Native American Heritage patch offered by GSUSA. Watch a film featuring Indigenous actors and characters. Read literature by Indigenous authors.

Becoming a Media Star is an exciting opportunity in which girls can flex their media muscles! They’ll gain hands-on experience pitching a story, using social media for brand awareness, and sharpening their communication skills. As the official girl faces and voices of Girl Scouts 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 Participate in interviews and other media-related opportunities (radio, TV, and print) Explore interests in writing, video production, social media, and more! The role of a GSCO Media Star is to deliver the excitement (or do interviews) about the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scout Camp, or other GSCO events/activities/news with area TV and radio stations, as well as newspapers. Here are just some of the media interviews Media Stars participated in during the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program. To be a Media Star, a girl must be in fourth grade or above. From time to time, we need younger girls to help with media interviews. However, the Media Star program is reserved for girls in fourth grade and above. How to get involved Girls who want to be Media Stars should: Review the Media Star Guidelines to ensure you understand the program’s requirements and expectations. Email GSCO Public Relations Manager Hannah Gutkind at Hannah.gutkind@gscolorado.org and 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. The best videos and essays will be shared on the GSCO Blog and social media networks and must be received by November 28 at 10 p.m. If you are selected to become a Media Star, you will be asked to participate in a training session in November or December 2021. This training will be held in small groups over Zoom. During this training, girls will learn everything needed 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. 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 will adhere the insignia per GSUSA guidelines. This charge only includes the assembly. Patches/uniform sold separately. Patches typically will stay on for 25 to 30 washings or more, dependent on care. Wash in cool or warm water and only dry with low heat. Avoid hot water and high heat dry so it will not loosen the adhesive on the patches. If information is not provided, size is inaccurate or troop number is provided in the wrong order, Girl Scouts of Colorado is not responsible for inaccurate placement of patches. Pre-assembled uniforms are NOT returnable. Please note that pre-assembled uniforms may take an additional 2-3 business days to complete. $4 per uniform rush fee available if needed within 24 hours. Contact Girl Scouts of Colorado Shop for more details:  303-607-4880 or email Retail@gscolorado.org

Yesterday, Lafayette 3rd grade Brownie troop 75989 toured the Colorado Capitol with Senator Sonya Jaquez-Lewis, who is also a lifetime Girl Scout! They were able to visit the Senate and House chambers, and gave Senator Jaquez-Lewis a Mint Trefoils Vintage Cabin Tin from Fall Product sales!

Daisy Summer and Brownie Elizabeth of Multi-Level Troop 65659 recently completed the 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Daisy Journey. The girls were inspired when an animal expert with a dragon, turtle, and snake visited their Girl Scout meeting. They also enjoyed dancing to Busy Squirrels and flapping their wings to “Fly, Fly Away” music. For their Red Robin Project, Elizabeth acted out a dragon, a turtle, and a snake, while Summer dramatized feeding them to teach their audience what kind of food those animals need. Next, Summer took the role of a pegasus while Elizabeth showed the audience how to brush a horse and feed it an apple. Caring for animals makes Summer feel “relaxed and proud.” “I am proud of Elizabeth because she cares for animals so much,” said her dad at the Final Celebration. Elizabeth said caring for animals makes her feel “safe and calm.”

Join us for a special Girl Scout Victorian Holiday Party at the Molly Brown House Museum! Learn about the Browns and Christmases of the past while exploring games and making crafts throughout the Brown’s home decorated in its Victorian finery. The party is for Girl Scouts of all ages from 4 – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 with entry times every 15 minutes. Scouts and siblings are $18. Adults are $10. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. For more information and to sign up visit our website: https://mollybrown.org/learn/family-programs/scouts/.

The Divide Mountain Girl Scout Troop #40394 has partnered with a group of locals and the Teller County Parks Department to rebuild the Florissant Community Park in Florissant, CO. The park has reached the end of it’s life cycle and is becoming a safety hazzard to children. Ryan Conley and Mike Demuth, two local Teller County business owners, have formed a committee called ADOPT THE PARK-FLORISSANT with the Girl Scout Troop and the county, and have plans to raise up to $150,000, including business and private donations, and grants, including the Great Outdoors Colorado Grant. The project will be completed in 3 phases. The group has plans to break ground in Spring of 2022 with Phase 1, which will include a new playground area, new picnic tables, a new bathroom and maintenance building, and a new parking lot. Phases 2 and 3 will be creating hiking trails, an off-leash dog park, and a community garden. The Divide Mountain Girl Scouts have set up donation boxes at several local retail businesses and a GoFundMe page for personal donations, have met with T.H.E. Coalition, a 501c3 non-profit to collect larger business donations. To donate please visit our GoFundMe page under the name ADOPT THE PARK-FLORISSANT, or call Mike Demuth at 719-661-8079.

Submitted by Jen Rotar, Northern & Northeastern CO Troop 70700 hosted the second annual Spooky Walk in the Park on October 23rd. This creative event was born last year during the challenges of social distancing, and we had so much fun, we couldn’t wait to do it again. The Spooky Walk took place at the Hillsdale Park nature trail in Berthoud. The Troop 70700 Seniors and Ambassadors brought costumes and props to the trail, creating spooky stations for a “not too scary” adventure for younger children. This event takes advantage of a beautiful natural area in our town, with plenty of spaces for creepy creatures to hide. As darkness fell, LED candle lanterns lit the pathway, where guests were greeted by a fortune teller, warning of the monsters along the path. As the visitors proceeded on the walk, they met a scarecrow, ghost, snake charmer, vampires, black cat, pumpkin head, witch and many more characters. A candy treat waited at the end for those who braved the path. Troop 70700 are a group of adventurous teens who bring enthusiasm and creativity to all they do. The Troop has thrived during the challenges of Covid, finding unique new ways to host events in the outdoors and share their love of Girl Scouting with the community. This year’s Spooky Walk was attended by approximately 140 guests, including several Girl Scout troops and neighborhood kids. We’re already planning ahead for next year!

Submitted by Krista and Anna Beucler, Northern & Northeastern CO In 2019, two sisters from Girl Scouts of Colorado attended the Juliette Low Seminar (JLS), a World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) leadership seminar that took place at 18 hubs around the world. Krista attended JLS Thailand and Anna attended JLS Nigeria. You can read more about their experiences here. This opportunity was made possible for us by the Look Wider Scholarship and a generous donation from Diane Saber. Every participant at JLS leaves with new leadership skills and a plan to share these skills with 100 girls, aged 12-18, in her community. Because of COVID-19, we’ve decided to combine our efforts and pivot our project to an online format. This curriculum can be completed by individual girls or troops working together. Objectives: After participating in this badge girls will have an increased understanding of what leadership is in WAGGGS know the WAGGGS leadership model and mindsets and how to use these principles in their own life have an increased awareness of gender equality and United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 feel more connected to WAGGGS as a global movement have a plan outlined for accomplishing their Gold Award should they choose to attain this award Here’s how you can participate: Download the badge curriculum here. Follow the project on TikTok and Instagram: @jls100girls Learn from informational videos and posts about the WAGGGS Leadership Mindsets and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We’ll be posting a video on the first mindset on October 31st, 2021 (Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday!). Participate in activities we share Like, comment on, and share our videos. Earn this badge! Here are the requirements to earn this badge: Complete at least 5 out of 6 Leadership Mindset activities. Complete at least 4 out of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goal activities. Complete at least 3 out of 6 Make a Change activities. What are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? In 2015, the United Nations decided on 17 Sustainable Development Goals intended to foster peace and prosperity in every country by 2030. The Goals are all interconnected and we’ll be discussing each one as it relates to one of the six WAGGGS Leadership Mindsets. For more information on the STGs visit https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs. You can complete the activities and let us know in a variety of ways. On TikTok, you can duet, stitch, use our sounds, or make a new video and tag us (@jls100girls) or use our hashtag (#jls100girlsproject). On Instagram you can post photos or videos and tag us and use our hashtag (same username and hashtag on Instagram and TikTok). Or if you’re uncomfortable sharing your photos or videos publicly, you can send them to us privately at jls100girls@gmail.com, or simply email us to let us know which activities you’ve completed. Once you’ve completed all the above activities, we’ll send you a badge! If you’re working on a Gold Award, or you want to start working on one, we’ll be discussing how you can plan and carry out a project that has the most impact. Feel free to reach out to us with questions about your project. We’d also love to hear about your project once you’ve finished!

Submitted by Genesis R., Metro Denver My project focuses on encouraging more Latin and female-aligned diversity in the STEM field, by introducing STEM to Latines who have not been exposed to STEM before, and helping them find resources to know how to continue practicing. I have hosted events to introduce students to STEM activities, and have created a guideline with information on how to host these events in the future. Through doing this project, I also hoped to show what Girl Scouts is about, and maybe inspire more Latin households who might not have known about the program, to learn more. I am posting these materials here in case anyone would like to take a look at it and maybe take on this project as well, hosting these events for a future audience. Latines and The Future Curriculum (English) Latines and The Future Curriculum (Spanish) STEM After-Event Resources