Girl Scouts Have a New Cookie Treat for 100th Anniversary

The uniformed girls stand outside of local businesses and sell hundreds of boxes of their famous "Girl Scout Cookies" each year.

Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos, Lemon Chalet, Tagalongs, Thank U Berry Munch or Shortbread cookies are household names that thousands have grown to love and anticipate.

To gear up the 1,000 Girl Scout members of Fort Campbell, Montgomery County and Stewart County for their cookie-selling campaign, local rallies have been held to get the children energized and motivated to sell boxes and boxes of sweet treats.

During the rallies, girls build skills while having fun with activities such as goal setting, marketing, technology and Girl Scout history. Each girl will be working to earn a "cookie" patch.

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee covers 39 counties in Middle Tennessee, plus Fort Campbell, and serves more than 13,000 girls

To continue reading in The Leaf Chronicle, click here.

The 12 Days of Girl Scouts - CONTEST OVER

Thank you for participating! The contest has concluded and we will contact all winners by the end of the day.

Today, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee wants to give YOU four (4) tickets to the Tennessee Titans game at LP Field on Dec. 24 at 12 p.m. against the Jacksonville Jaguars!

Be one of the first 25 people to answer one (1) of the following questions correctly, and receive four (4) tickets to the Titans game verses the Jaguars.

Questions

1.       How many counties does Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee serve?

2.       What is the date of the 100^th anniversary?

Email your answer to Amy Goodrich at agoodrich@gsmidtn.org. The first 25 people to respond with a correct answer to one of the questions will win four (4) tickets to the Titans game on Dec. 24! Go Titans!

Girl Scouts holds cookie rally with Nashville Predators

On Dec. 3, Girl Scouts hosted a cookie rally at Bridgestone Arena in conjunction with the Nashville Predators game against the Buffalo Sabres. Girls arrived at the arena in the afternoon, created excitement for the 2011-12 cookie season, and were special guests for the Preds’ game. More than 700 girls, leaders and families were in attendance. Select dads of Girl Scouts got to watch pre-game warm ups from the penalty box, and a leader was also selected for a zamboni ride after the first period. Girl Scout troop numbers were listed on the megatron and a Girl Scout troop presented the colors for the game. Girls were heard throughout the arena cheering, “Go Preds!”

Here are some pictures from the event:

Lipscomb University announces $10,000 Scout Award to honor top scouts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 21, 2011) – Lipscomb University officials recently announced the launch of a new Scout Award beginning in 2012 to honor scouts who have achieved the top rank in their scouting organizations.

The Scout Award is a $10,000 award for any incoming freshman who is accepted to Lipscomb University and has received the Eagle Scout Award for Boy Scouts, the Gold Award from the Girls Scouts of America, the Venturing Silver Award, the Sea Scouting Quartermaster Award or the American Heritage Girls Stars and Stripes Award. The funds are distributed in $2,500 increments each year for up to four years and are applied to room and board charges.

 Board Chair Mary Cavarra, CEO Agenia Clark and Lipscomb President L. Randolph Lowry with Girl Scouts that have earned their Gold Award

Troop 234's Costume Collection A Success

 

Nolensville-based Girl Scout Daisy Troop 234 collected new or gently used Halloween costumes to give to needy kids throughout October.

Hugs For Our Soldiers

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee distributed fruit slices and honey roasted peanuts to soldiers at Fort Campbell through the Hugs For Our Soldiers program.

The treats were used to welcome a unit home; and also given to soldiers who had recently returned home as well as those living on base. Some were also placed in Thanksgiving bags and sent to troops serving in Afghanistan. Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is proud to partner with the Hugs For Our Soldiers organization and show our appreciation! Thank you to everyone who helped make this distribution a success.

Girl Scout fruit slices waiting to greet soldiers coming home

 

Creating Future Leaders Begins Here

In Clarksville, women are making advancements across the world and the next generation in constant need for positive guidance. The Girl Scouts of America provide guidance, education, and sisterhood and Thursday night at Minglewood Elementary School held an open house.

Share Your Stories

As part of the celebration of the 100^th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, Girl Scouts has gone Forever Green. In honor of this national Take Action Project, we would like to share stories of environmentally-friendly projects initiated by our own local girls in the past year.

Girls Donate Thanksgiving Meals

 Girl Scouts in south Cheatham County are continuing their tradition of participating in the annual Thanksgiving Box Drive for the ARK Food Pantry. 

Girl Scouts Kick Off Centennial Celebration

Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2011  

by Michele Vowell, Courier assistant editor

Nearly a century ago, Juliette Gordon Low made a phone call to a friend that soon would change her life and the lives of more than 50 million girls across the globe.

Are You A Tough Cookie?

The best way to solve America’s leadership crisis is to put more women in top leadership roles. And the best way to grow tomorrow’s women leaders is to grow strong girl leaders today.

Submit Recipes for 100th Anniversary Cookbook

We invite you to submit your Girl Scout recipes for our 100th anniversary cookbook. Do you have a funny story that goes along with your recipe? Did you and your troop almost burn the house down trying to make s'mores in the oven?

Birthday In A Bag

The girls of Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland troop 40710 launched a community service project in honor of Juliette Gordon Low and the 100^th anniversary of GSUSA, one that’s quickly becoming a nationwide event and even got a mention on GSUSA’s blog!

V.E.W 2011 Photoblog

V.E.W. 2011 took place at Camp Sycamore Hills and was attended by more than 200 leaders, volunteers and staff. Thanks to everyone who participated in this great weekend! Here is a glimpse into V.E.W. 2011.

I Camped All Four

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is offering a new program that began in June 2011, in which girls can earn a patch by camping at each of the four Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee camp properties.

Are You Ready for Some Football?

 

The Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders are hosting Girl Scout Day at their November 17 football game against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The game will be held at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro. Kickoff has not been set, but is projected for early afternoon.

100th Anniversary Site Launched

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee has launched the 100th anniversary website! Here you will find all information regarding the centennial celebration and what Girls Scouts are doing on a local, regional and national level.

Girl Power

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – According to the Pell institute this year colleges will see 200,000 more women receive degrees than men. Everywhere you look women are taking the lead.

Dedicate a Flower on the 100th Anniversary Float

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles invites you to be a part of the Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, to be held on January 2, 2012. Even if you cannot make the trip to California, you can “virtually” ride a spectacular float designed and decorated by Girl Scouts to celebrate our centennial anniversary, one that will be viewed by an international audience of more than 50 million.

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee CEO featured in Tennessean

Agenia Clark, CEO of Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee was featured in The Tennessean today as part of the paper's Nashville Cooks series.

Anna Maria Chávez Speaks to Girl Scouts

Click on the link below for a message from our new CEO (via GSUSA blog):

Anna Maria Chávez Speaks to Girl Scouts

10 % Off Coupon Expires Tomorrow

To receive the 10% discount, you must print out and complete this coupon in advance (no exceptions) and present at the time of purchase.

Girl Scout Night at the Nashville Sounds Game

Saturday night at Greer Stadium, more than 300 Girl Scouts cheered on the Nashville Sounds baseball team as they took on their interstate rival, the Memphis Redbirds. Girl Scout troops from all over Middle Tennessee were in attendance and participated in pre-game festivities.

Keeping Up with the Girl Scouts

Girls Scouts of Middle Tennessee offers several great ways for you to stay informed and plugged in:

 

The Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee weekly e-newsletter brings you information about upcoming events and is a great resource guide for leaders and volunteers.

Shop Special!

It's back to school time in middle Tennessee and what better way to start off the school-year than with a new backpack? The shop at Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is running a special on Girl Scout backpacks.

Celebrate Fall at Honeysuckle Hill Farm

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is partnering with Honeysuckle Hill Farm to offer Girl Scout Camp-Out and Day at the Farm on Friday and Saturday, September 23-24. Honeysuckle Hill Farm is Middle Tennessee's largest outdoor fall attraction and is offering discounted ticket options for Girl Scouts and parents.

College Students:

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is seeking college students to take a leadership role throughout the 2011-2012 school year.

Happy National S'mores Day!

Did you know that the first recorded recipe for S’mores is from the 1927 Girl Scout book: Tramping and Trailing with Girl Scouts?

Girl University and Campus Tours recap

Some Middle Tennessee high school girls began their journey towards college this summer by participating in the Girl University and Campus Tours programs offered by Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. These programs gave girls and parents an opportunity to visit colleges, attend workshops and talk with professionals about what to expect from the application process and the college experience ahead.

FALL 2011 GSUSA CATALOG

The Fall 2011 Girl Scouts catalog is now online! View all of the latest Girl Scout gear as well as 100th anniversary commemorative items and keepsakes.

Volunteer Essentials

The 2011-2012 Volunteer Essentials is now online. If you are a new troop leader, please look for a CD in your new troop bag. If you are a returning leader, these CDs will be distributed within the next month.

Last Week to Register for V.E.W.

What: Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee 2011 Volunteer Enrichment Weekend (V.E.W.)

Where: Camp Sycamore Hills

When: September 9-11

Formerly known as Leader Extravaganza, the V.E.W.is a great opportunity for volunteers to have fun, attend enrichment workshops, learn from knowledgeable facilitators, enjoy the fellowship of other dynamic Girl Scout volunteers and earn a green leaf for the Leadership Development Pin.

Volunteer with Girl Scouts

It's that time of year again...recruitment season! We want you to be a part of the Girl Scout movement in middle Tennessee. You can help make a difference in the life of a girl. We have volunteer opportunities for any adult's level of availability. Click on each title for the application form.

Montgomery County Girl Scout Day Camp Stays Forever Green

Girls in Montgomery County participated in day camp at Billy Dunlop Park hosted by Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. The camp theme is Forever Green which aims at teaching girls the importance of taking care of the environment.

GSUSA Prepares for Launch of New Resources

To pave the way for the launch of The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting in fall 2011, Girl Scouts of the USA is currently scheduling the retirement of some resources, badges and awards.

Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting

Coming this Fall - The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting

Where can a girl find exciting new badges, the 100th Anniversary handbook, information on bridging and Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards and much more all in one place? In The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting, of course!

Welcome!

Here at Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, we want to provide you with up-to-date and relevant information on what Girl Scouts are doing in middle Tennessee as well as how we can better serve you. We hope you will use this blog as a resource as you enable girls on their Girl Scout journey. Feel free to comment and ask questions as on the blog and we look forward to sharing stories, adventures and helpful information with you.