Girl Reps to the Board of Directors

Are you ready to make an impact on the ways Girl Scouting reaches your community and sister Girl Scouts? We are once again reaching out to teens passionate about Girl Scouting to share their thoughts and ideas with council decision makers as Girl Representatives to the Board of Directors!

Our board respects and values girls’ voices. Girl leaders can express and share their enthusiasm for Girl Scouts with board members, council staff and the public. This offers a rare opportunity to play a role in furthering the Girl Scout movement.

Learn more and apply at http://www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/just_teens

Help Plant Trees at Camp River Trails

Camp River Trails is getting new trees, and we are looking for volunteers to help plant these new additions! The trees arrive at camp on Friday, May 17, and need to be planted before Memorial Day. Scheduling can be flexible to meet volunteers’ availability.

Camp River Trails is located just outside of Sheridan, IL, close to lots of highways and the Fox River. For more information, contact Julie Gilmartin: 630-544-5973 or jgilmartin@girlscoutsgcwni.org

New Day Camp Opportunities

What will you discover this summer?

Some great new opportunities have come to our camps this summer! Check them out:

Camp Butternut Springs
Camp Greene Wood
Camp Juniper Knoll
Camp Palos – new opportunities for Girl Scout Juniors!
Friendship Center

 

LEGO Robotics Team Applications

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana sponsors Girl Scout teams that compete in the FIRST Robotics competitions, and applications are now being accepted!

New this year, we’ve opened up this opportunity to girls in all age levels! Teams must consist of 6-10 girls and two team leaders. They meet weekly to design and build a robot, and they work as a team to prepare for robotics tournaments.

We will host an informational session at Journey World on May 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Applications are due by June 7. For more information and to download the application, visit www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/stem. 

Girl Scouts at Chicago Sky

Check out these two awesome opportunities to get moving with the Chicago Sky!

 

Girls Run the Game
Aug. 11

What: Take on the role of social media guru, ball girl, reporter, photographer…anything you can imagine!
Who: Girl Scouts, friends and family.
When: Aug. 11. Girls signing up for game-day positions must purchase tickets by May 31. 
Where: Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
How: Tickets start at $20.  Register online today!

Summer Move-A-Palooza
June 9

What: Join the Chicago Sky in a movement to promote healthy mind, body and spirit!
Who: Girl Scouts, friends and family.
When: June 9; 1-4 p.m.
Where: Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
How: Cost is $35/person. Price includes entry into Move-A-Palooza, entry to the June 9 Sky game, and commemorative Sky gift and patch. Register online today!

eSubmit Online Registration

We are happy to announce that our new eSubmit process is up and running with great results! eSubmit is a fast, easy and convenient way of registering girls and adults for the 2013-14 membership year. Pay the $15 annual dues by credit or debit card, or use PayPal. Adults can even register for a lifetime membership or update their current lifetime information. Register by June 28 to take advantage of the great early registration incentives available for participating girls and troops!

Register today at www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/eSubmit! Still have questions? Contact us at esubmit@girlscoutsgcnwi.org or 1-855-ILOVEGS, ext. 6720.

Girl Scout Voices

What: Earn this exclusive patch when you share your thoughts with the Girl Scouts! Information provided on these surveys is important to help us understand how to create the best possible programs for all Girl Scouts.
Who: Girls and parents are encouraged to participate. Girls under 13 years of age will need parental permission.
How: Visit http://www.girlscoutvoices.org to register.
Questions? Call 224-207-9206 or e-mail psanchez@girlscoutsgcnwi.org