1. February and March 2011
Show Your Girl Scout Pride
Wear your uniform
or pin on March 10 or 11
Did you know that March 12, 2011 will mark the 99th
year of Girl Scouting? To celebrate, all Girl Scouts (girls and
adults) are encouraged to wear their uniform or pin to school
or work on March 10-11 (the 12th is a Saturday). Let your friends
see how proud you are, and maybe if we all share our stories with
those who aren’t members, they will join us!
Plus, there’s even a fun patch you can earn just by showing your
Girl Scout pride! Patches are $1.25 each, and can be ordered by filling
out the order form found at kansasgirlscouts.org, or call a Girl Scout
office near you before March 31, 2011.
Let’s all show we’re GIRL SCOUT PROUD! Post your proud picture on
our Facebook page at facebook.com/ksgirlscouts.
Troop Leader Amanda Chastain (Wichita) takes her
Girl Scout Pride to the extreme!
Cookie Credits 411
Girl’s Guide to GS
Thanks-A-Lot
Goodwill

2. Cookie Credit 411
If you sell at least 30 boxes of cookies during the 2011 Spring Cookie Sale, then
you’ll have Cookie Credits to spend! Cookie Credits will be applied to family
accounts April 1, 2011, and can be used for council events, Summer Camp, and
purchases in the council shop.
Cookie credits can be transferred to Troop accounts for troop-reserved
council events or to council shops by completing the “Cookie Credit Transfer
Form”, available in the back of the 2011 Summer Camp guide or online by
clicking the “forms” tab at www.kansasgirlscouts.org (online form not available
unti April 1, 2011). REMEMBER, Cookie Credits will expire on Nov. 15, 2011, so please
make sure to use your credits before then!
New Ways for You Girl Scouts of
Kansas Heartland
to Have Fun in Girl Scouting Board of Directors
Officers
The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting Allison Ochoa, Chair
Cindy Hoover,
First Vice Chair
Girl Scouts of the USA is currently at work on The Girl’s
Angelica Castillo,
Guide to Girl Scouting, which will provide updated badge Second Vice Chair
activities and handbook information for girls. Terri Schmitz, Secretary
Shelley L. Hunt, Treasurer
It will be available beginning in fall 2011. There will be
Members At Large
a Girl’s Guide for each of our six grade levels. From that Barbara Beran, Hays
point forward, as girls transition into new levels, they Sue Dieckhoff, Salina
Beth Eckert, Parsons
can begin enjoying the new badges in The Girl’s Martha Fee, Hutchinson
Guide to Girl Scouting. Kristi Fowler, McPherson
Karin Gillette, Hutchinson
What do you do between now and fall? In Girl Betty Greer, Garden City
Scouting, you do journeys and badge activities! Elaine Hudson, Parsons
Arnold Hudspeth, Wichita
The third journey, It’s Your Story - Tell It! is
Candy Johnson, Emporia
already available to explore, so check it out today! Don Keller, Hutchinson
Megan Monsour, Wichita
New GSUSA Web site for Girls Lorna Nelson, McPherson
Deborah Sauer, Wichita
Have you checked out girlscouts.org/forgirls? Joan Wagner, Kechi
Here you will find a wide variety of games, ideas, Sharon Woods, Council Grove
and resources for every grade level. CEO
Check it out today! Shelly Chenoweth
Published by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland serves more than 16,000 girls and adults in
80 Kansas counties through its operational headquarters in Wichita, Kan.,
and regional offices in Emporia, Garden City, Hays and Salina.
All About You: We hope you will find this newsletter useful and informative
as well as a perfect place to “brag” about your accomplishments.
Send story ideas, photos and comments to: Cat Poland, Director of Communications
Phone: (316) 684-6531, ext. 518 • Fax: (316) 684-4141
E-mail: cpoland@gskh.org • Mail: 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita, Kan. 67218
Mission Statement:
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character,
who make the world a better place.

3. Summer Camp registration starts April 1!
C A M P
Consider what your Ask other Girl Make your Prepare to have
interests are and find a Scouts which camps reservations early. fun! Imagine all the
camp that meets your they’ve enjoyed. Camp registration memories you’ll
needs. Maybe you’ll get a fills up fast! make!
new idea!
Say Thanks-a-Lot to Your Leader!
5 Ways to Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month in April
Did you know that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month? We know you appreciate your Girl
Scout Leader (or other great Girl Scout volunteer) all year long, but April is a special time to
show them how much you care. Here are five ways to say “Thanks-a-Lot,” but we’re sure
you can think of many more!
♥ Write them a thank-you note. It’s a simple thing to do, but
means so much.
♥ Record a video of your troop telling them how much you
appreciate them.
♥ Bake them a cake—or cookies, brownies—you get the idea!
♥ Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper, and tell
them how great your leader is!
♥ Make up a skit or song with your troop, and act it out for
your leader (make sure it includes the words “Thank You”
a lot!)
Do a Good Turn for Goodwill
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland and Goodwill Industries of Kansas are
joining together for the Good Turn for Goodwill Girl Scout Donation Drive
in March, 2011. Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Troops are encouraged to
participate in this community service project on behalf of Goodwill and
their community. This is a fun and simple event that allows Girl Scouts
to give back to their communities by collecting material donations for
Goodwill Industries.
The donated items collected during this event are then sold in Goodwill
Retail Stores. The funds generated will provide local jobs and funding for
programs (i.e. employment and training programs) and services offered
by Goodwill to people with disabilities and barriers to employment.
• Registration Deadline: March 7
• Distribute donation bags/flyers throughout your communities beginning March 26.
• Pick-up donated items and drop-off to Goodwill on Saturday, April 9.
Following the completion of this service project, each Girl Scout will receive a patch for their involvement, and all
participating troops/groups receive a certificate of appreciation. To register, visit kansasgirlscouts.org. To find a Goodwill
location near you, visit goodwillks.org/locations.

4. 360 Lexington Road
Wichita, KS 67218
www.kansasgirlscouts.org
GSKH Annual Meeting
Save the Date!
April 30
Precious Moments
Girl Scouts of the USA has partnered with Precious
Moments to offer these collectible porcelain figurines.
Each hand-painted figure depicts characters engaging
in time-honored Girl Scout traditions – making friends and
enjoying the outdoors. A perfect gift for your special Girl
Scout friend, family member or volunteer! “Girl Scout
Brownies Warm the Heart” (retail $40) and “Girl
Scouting Brings Friends Together” (retail $50).
Support your Council, do your ONLINE
shopping at kansasgirlscouts.org
Girl Scout Shop Hours:
Wichita: Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hays, Salina, Emporia, and Garden City: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
All Shops will be open Saturdays, April 2 and May 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

5. 10 Girls Earn Their Silver Award
The girls of the Osage City Cadette Troop 30144 have been together in the same troop since their Girl Scout journey
began as Daisies. All ten girls recently achieved the highest award you can earn as a Cadette Girl Scout, the Silver Award. Emporia and Parsons Regions
“We’re Girl Scouts, it’s what we do!”
Story Submitted by Korinne Armour of Lenexa to the Topeka Capital Journal
The sun was setting over the Pumpkin Patch in Gardner the evening of Oct. 29 when out of a long black
Suburban jumped a group of peppy girls. "Did you lose something?" one asked me. I told them that earlier
in the day, I'd lost my wedding ring in the field. They immediately got close to the ground and began
fingering through the grass, looking for it. I was distraught. It was cold and the sky was growing dark. As any
Kara and Cassidy became a team because of their love Brooklynn’s project was, “Residents and Me.” She woman would be, I was upset I'd lost the ring but more so because the stone was quite old and previously
for animals. Their project, “Have a Heart, Save a Life,” worked with residents at Peterson Nursing Home. She belonged to my husband's family. It was irreplaceable. I had started losing hope when I heard a faint voice
raised awareness in their community about the need for did a variety of activities such as arts, crafts, exercises whisper, "I found it." As I looked up, her hand shot in the air victoriously and she exclaimed, "I found it!"
animal adoption. They also spent time volunteering at and bingo. The nursing home had special events which Tears were in my eyes as I hugged the girl and thanked all of them for helping. These young ladies had no
the Emporia Animal Shelter. They felt their project was a included a Mother’s Day social, Father’s Day celebration, idea if I was out there looking for a contact or a quarter. They didn't care. One of the girls said, "We're Girl
success because they found homes for five puppies and Beach Blanket Bingo, Love of Music, Great Outdoors, Scouts, it's what we do!"
five kittens. Day at the Farm and Game Show Day, which she helped After seeing these girls' compassion, generosity and leadership, I know when I look at my infant daughter
Chelsea’s project was, “Food and Crafts with Senior with. Brooklynn plans to continue visiting the residents that someday soon we, too, will participate in Girl Scouts. I hope she will possess the same wonderful
Center.” Chelsea helped with many activities at the at the nursing home. qualities I saw in the cadets of Troop 30148 from Overbrook. The Girl Scout Law is "Be Friendly and Helpful."
Senior Center including sewing, armchair exercises, Annah and Kailyn’s project was, “Bringing Pride to These girls are definitely abiding by their law and providing so much hope and pride to their community.
ceramics, and nutrition. The senior center is a distribu- Osage City.” The girls both had interest in bringing pride The troop was also recognized as 27 News, KSNT’s Sunflower Heroes. Go to ksnt.com to see the video!
tion site for Meals on Wheels, which helps many residents to the Osage Community. The city had put new signs at
in Osage County. Chelsea helped with this program and each entrance to the city. Working with the city officials
will continue to help at the center this summer. the girls decided to plant perennials at the south and
Alexis’ project was “Happy Trails Horse Camp.” The east signs. They developed a blog to connect globally Cookie Trivia!
enjoyment and love for horses she experiences helped and inform people in the local community about their We are in the midst of the Cookie Sale! Here are some fun facts
her select a project. Alexis has taken riding lessons at project. The Pride to Our City will continue as the plants about cookies for you to share with your customers!
the Cross and Crown Horse Ranch for several years. will come up each year. The girls are looking forward to
spring when they can view the flowers. � According to a national survey, an average of 90% of people
Alexis planned and organized a clinic for 3rd, 4th, and 5th
will buy GS cookies if given the opportunity.
grade students. At the clinic she made all the children in Riley and Courtney’s project was, “Big Kids Help
the group aware of the horse ranch, how to ride a horse Little Kids.” They worked together as a team at the � The first official Girl Scout cookie sale was in 1934.
safely, and how much responsibility that horses require Three Lakes Preschool and developed appropriate
� According to a national survey, the number one reason people
and the cost involved. Alexis will continue to work with games, activities and skill builders for the preschool
buy GS cookies is because they want to support Girl Scouting.
younger students to educate them about the enjoyment students. As they developed games, activities, and
and safety of riding horses. skills the girls were amazed at all the preparation time � Only $.89 from each box of cookies goes back to the cookie
involved in getting ready for one preschool class. baker, the remaining money is used to support Girl Scouting
Courtney’s project was a, “Senior Prom.” She raised
Courtney and Riley plan to continue helping in the in our local area and across Kansas!
money to rent the Osage County Senior Center, pay for
a DJ service as well as decorations and food that was preschool, collecting picture books, and developing � The top Girl Scout cookie sold is Thin Mints. Caramel deLites
served at the prom. Several people attended the event more activities for the students. are the second top seller.
and prizes were given throughout the evening. During the
� Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland sold
evening, names were drawn for a prom king and queen.
more than 1.4 million boxes of cookies last year!
� By eliminating the cardboard packaging on the Thanks-A-Lot
cookies this year, ABC bakers is taking 150 tons of paperboard
out of the waste stream!
Emporia Office: 1200 Burlingame Road, Emporia, Kan. 66801 | (620) 342-4532 | (800) 342-4532 | Fax: (620) 342-8066
To submit stories, contact: Lydia Cope at lcope@gskh.org or (800) 342-4532

6. Thin Mint Sprint
For more information about any of the *events listed below, or to find more exciting events
C A L E N D A R happening around the council, please visit kansasgirlscouts.org and click on “Events.”
*Information subject to change. Please visit kansasgirlscouts.org/events or call your regional office for up-to-date information.
Reservation
Date Event Prog. Level Location Time Deadline
Emporia Region
February
5 Ruby Slipper DBJCSA Emporia High School, Emporia 9 a.m. to Noon 1/23/2011
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26 Computer 101* J Emporia State University Library, Emporia 9 a.m. to Noon 2/13/2011
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26 Point, Click, and Go* B Emporia State University Library, Emporia 9 a.m. to Noon 2/13/2011
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26 Girl Scouts Around the World* DBJ Amend Girl Scout Center, Emporia 1 to 4 p.m. 2/13/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
March
5 Thin Mint Sprint* DBJSCA Emporia State University, Emporia 10:30 a.m.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
12-13 Mall Madness CSA Flinthills Mall, Emporia 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. 2/27/2011
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“99 years and still running strong!”
April 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
16 Mall Madness J Flinthills Mall, Emporia 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. 4/3/2011
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16 Take a Walk on the Wild Side DBJ Amend Girl Scout Center, Emporia 1 to 4 p.m. 5/2/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When: March 5, 2011
May
Where: Emporia State University
7 Daisy Day D Camp EE, Emporia 1 to 3 p.m. 5/2/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cost: $20 for 5K and
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
$25 for Sleep in Option
Parsons Region
February and late registration
12 A TEA-rrific Time! DBJCSA Brown Mansion, Coffeyville 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1/30/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This will be a great opportunity to celebrate our 99th
birthday with all of your Girl Scout friends and family!
March All girls, troops, friends and families are encouraged
8 Theatre It Is CSA Independence Community College, Independence 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 2/27/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ to participate.
19 Science Discovery D Independence Science and Tech. Ctr., Independence 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 3/7/2011
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25-27 NEW– Outdoor Adventure Sports Camp JCSA Camp Tablemound, Near Elk City Reservoir Friday 4 p.m. to
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information and to register visit our website
Sunday 11 a.m. 3/13/2011 www.kansasgirlscouts.org or call (620) 342-4532!
April
2 Science Discovery J Independence Science and Tech. Ctr., Independence 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 3/21/2011
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9 Science Discovery B Independence Science and Tech. Ctr., Independence 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 3/28/2011
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What is your favorite
May Girl Scout memory?
14-15 Spring Camporee DB Camp Tablemound, Near Elk City Reservoir
Daisies: Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5/1/2011
Brownies: Saturday 9 a.m. to Would you like to share your favorite Girl Scout mem-
Sunday 11 a.m.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ory? Send me your favorite story. Was it your first time
at camp? The new friend that you made? The day the
* Cannot use Cookie Credits canoe tipped over? The night it poured down rain and
there was a hole in your tent? Anything! Send in your
story and maybe you will see it in the next newsletter!
Submit stories to:
D – Daisy, B – Brownie, C – Cadette, J – Junior, S – Senior, A – Ambassador, V – Volunteer Lydia Cope
1200 Burlingame Road
Emporia, KS 66801
lcope@gskh.org

7. Food Drive For a Cause
Liberal Girl Scout Junior Troop 60005 and Brownie troop 60075 Hays and Garden City Regions
joined together to host a food drive at the beginning of the holiday
season with all donations going to the Community Baptist Church
food bank. Girl Scouts are pictured with ladies from the church
that came to collect the food donation: Chris Hammond, Jeanie
Cleveland, and Natasha and Jazmine King.
Participation up at 2nd Annual Thin Mint Sprint
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland hosted the 2nd Annual Thin Mint Sprint
5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 in Hays, KS.
This year Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland partnered with Hays Recreation
Commission (HRC) making the “Thin Mint Sprint” the third race in the
HRC’s four-5K race series. Due to the increased awareness of the event
Celebrating Christmas through sponsorships, participation for the event was up by forty-three
Brownie Troop 10163 of Goodland hosted a percent and total event registrations were up by fifty-six percent.
Christmas Party and earned their Manners try-it badge Chandra Daffer, Community Development Manager and coordinator of
with a candle-light dinner, served by their leaders. Girls the race said, “I was ecstatic with the increase in participation this year
made ornaments for their parents, played BINGO to see for the race. It was great to have Eagle Communications on board as our
what gift they would receive in the gift exchange, and Gold Mint Sponsor, in addition to all of our wonderful sponsors, as they
were visited by Santa. The girls played a game, danced to helped us create an increased media presence in our community for
Christmas music and had lots of giggles/fun! the event.”
One hundred and sixteen individuals bared the cold and wind to
Front Left to Right: Anjel, Atalee, Alexis, Santa, Riley, Jazlyn, Taytem participate in the 5K Run/Walk, 13 participated in the One Mile Fun Run
Back Left to Right: Ashtin, Keyle, Mariza and eight individuals took advantage of the “Sleep In” option. All partici-
pants received a Thin Mint Sprint T-shirt and Girl Scout Thin Mint cook-
ies. Tammy Wellbrock, Hays Area Chamber of Commerce Executive
Girl Scouts help save lives through blood! Director, participated in the race and said, “My original goal was to train and run in a half-marathon this year;
The Girl Scouts of Hays recruited over 40 blood donors resulting however after becoming ill I was unable to fulfill that goal. Then
in more pints than an average Blood Drive for the American Red after hearing about the Thin Mint Sprint, my goal changed to
Cross in Hays! 24 girls recruited at least one donor and nine have participate in one major race in 2010. Having never participated
earned the Red Cross Camouflage Cap for recruiting three or more in a 5K I felt there was a lot of excitement and peer support, which
donors. Rachael of Troop 10059 and Avin of Troop 10027 tied for made it a very energizing event. Finally, I must say that nothing is
top recruiters with four donors each. more motivating than a Girl Scout cookie waving and cheering me
on during the race. Actually I don’t know how any other race will
top being able to eat Thin Mint cookies at the end.” Race results can
be found at http://kansasgirlscouts.org, under the Hays Region office
Girl Scouts at Frost Fest Parade with the Red Cross
Blood Drop. Girls passed out over 400 invitations to page.
donate blood to people along the parade route.
Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Gold Mint – Eagle Communications
Silver Mint – Glassman Corporation
Bronze Mint – Center for Health Improvement, Delta Zeta Sorority,
Equity Bank, EnerSys, Ft. Hays Auto Sales, Heartland Building Center,
and Lifetime Dental; and event partner – Hays Recreation Commission.
Additional sponsors: Bank of Hays, Commercial Signs, Culligan
Water Conditioning, FHSU Athletic Department, Gone Logo, Hibbett
Sports and Maurices, Nex-Tech Mobile Radio
Garden City Office: 114 Grant Avenue, Garden City, Kan. 67846 | (620) 276-7061 | (888) 900-7061 | Fax: (620) 276-7143
Hays Office: 2707 Vine Street, Suite 8, Hays, Kan. 67601 | (785) 625-5671 | (888) 811-8832 | Fax: (785) 625-7695
Garden City Brownie Troop 60141 made more than 100 Forty Girl Scout volunteers attended the Winter Leadership Conference held in To submit stories, contact: Chandra Daffer at cdaffer@gskh.org or (785) 625-5671
puppets and dolls for the children in the ER and Hoxie, KS on Dec. 11. Check out the video at youtube.com/ksgirlscouts
Pediatrics Departments.

8. For more information about any of the events* listed below, or to find more exciting events
C A L E N D A R happening around the council, please visit kansasgirlscouts.org and click on “Events.”
*Information subject to change. Please visit kansasgirlscouts.org/events or call your regional office for up-to-date information.
Reservation
Date Event Prog. Level Location Time Deadline
February Healthy Media Images for
14-17 Cookie Delivery All Hays Region
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12 Basic Program and Troop Aide Training CSA Colby Girl Scout Center, 520 W. 5th, Colby 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1/25/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Girls Community Discussion
Leadership Essentials and
Intro to Troop Management V Randall Girls Scout Cabin, Light Park, Liberal 9:30 a.m. to Noon 2/11/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, along with Girl
Women Flying Sky High DB Mid-America Air Museum, 2000 W. 2nd, Liberal 12:30 to 2 p.m. 1/26/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) have made a historic
Women Flying Sky High J Mid-America Air Museum, 2000 W. 2nd, Liberal 2:30 to 4 p.m. 1/26/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ commitment to developing programming and policy
19 FHSU Tiger Deb Dance Clinic DB Fort Hays State Univ., Cunningham Hall Room 122, Hays 8 to 9:30 a.m. 2/2/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ solutions that promote girls' healthy living and media
FHSU Tiger Deb Dance Clinic J Fort Hays State Univ., Cunningham Hall Room 122, Hays 10 to 11:30 a.m. 2/2/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ literacy. Over the next year, GSKH will be conducting
Basic Program and Troop Aide Training CSA Girl Scout Little House, 108 W. Hackberry St., Garden City 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2/3/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Voice for Girls-Community Leadership roundtables
21-25 Cookie Delivery All Garden City Region
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ across the state, and specifically in Hays and Garden
24 Leadership Essentials and City, to educate those who are interested in learning
Intro to Troop Management V United Methodist Church, 112 West Grant, Ulysses 6 to 9:30 p.m. 2/23/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ more about creating Healthy Media Images for Girls.
28 Delegate Conference Call All Dial 1-800-439-4480, Enter PIN 835185# 7 to 8 p.m.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The roundtables held in Hays and Garden City will
bring together community leaders, public officials,
March supporters, funders, community partners, educators,
5 Silver Award Orientation C Girl Scout Office, 2707 Vine #8, Hays 9 to 10:45 a.m. 2/18/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ parents and foundations together with subject matter
Animal Adaptations DB Lee Richardson Zoo, Garden City 11 a.m. to Noon 2/16/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ experts to explain the issue and its impact on girls in
Gold Award Orientation SA Girl Scout Office, 2707 Vine #8, Hays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2/18/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ our communities with the goal to increase awareness
Creature Teacher J Lee Richardson Zoo, Garden City 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 2/16/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ on the issue of Healthy Media Images for Girls.
Program Skills Leader (PSL) SA Girl Scout Office, 2707 Vine #8, Hays 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. 2/18/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additionally, roundtable participants will be equipped
10 Leadership Essentials and with the information to advocate in their community
Intro to Troop Management V Scout House, 401 S. Nipp, Johnson City 6 to 9:30 p.m. 3/9/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ through “Letters to the Editor” of their local newspa-
12 Dance, Tap, and Twirl with Colby CC DB Colby Community College, Student Union Rm. 108, Colby 10 a.m. to Noon 2/26/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ per and information to advocate at the state level and
Dance, Tap, and Twirl with Colby CC J Colby Community College, Student Union Rm. 108, Colby 1 to 3 p.m. 2/26/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ lend their support for “The Healthy Media for Youth
19 Healthy Habits…with Mom DB Center for Health Improvement, Gymnasium, Hays 9 to 10:30 a.m. 2/26/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Act (H.R. 4925).” Watch the GSKH Web site for
Leadership Essentials and additional information on the Community Leadership
Intro to Troop Management V Randall Girls Scout Cabin, Light Park, Liberal 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3/18/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Roundtable in your area!
Silver Award Orientation C Girl Scout Little House, 108 W. Hackberry St., Garden City 10 to 11:45 a.m. 3/4/2011
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Fun and Fit…with Mom J Center for Health Improvement, Gymnasium, Hays 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2/26/2011
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Gold Award Orientation SA Girl Scout Little House, 108 W. Hackberry St., Garden City 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 3/4/2011
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March 26 through April 9
Good Turn for Goodwill
Girl Scout Donation Drive All Locations can be found at: goodwillks.org/locations 3/7/2011
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28 Delegate Conference Call All Dial 1-800-439-4480, Enter PIN 835185# 7 to 8 p.m.
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April
1-3 “Spring Up” in Colorado Springs J Colorado Springs, CO 3/1/2011
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2-3 Brownie Museum Trek Part 3 B Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Hays Sat. 5 p.m. to Sun. 10:30 a.m. 3/9/2011
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9 Dance, Dance, Dance DB Dodge City Community College, Dodge City 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 3/23/2011
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Dance, Dance, Dance J Dodge City Community College, Dodge City Noon to 2 p.m. 3/23/2011
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9 X-treme Challenge/Ropes Low Course CSA Seward County Community College, Liberal 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 3/24/2011
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D – Daisy, B – Brownie, C – Cadette, J – Junior, S – Senior, A – Ambassador, V – Volunteer
Troop #70212 in Dodge City performs Flag Ceremony with local
Boy Scout group.

9. Beloit Girls Give to Project Linus
Brownie Troop #20650 from Beloit, Kansas recently completed several blankets for the Project Linus chapter in Salina Region
Hays, KS. For the past 4 years this troop has been making blankets and completing this project. “The girls can’t wait
to get started each year,” said Troop Leader Terry Clingman.
The blankets are given to children who are ill. Project Linus’ mission is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and
comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets
and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” For more information, visit www.projectlinus.org. The site has
a pattern for the blankets, if you are interested in this project for your own troop or family. Chapman Juniors Complete Eco-Related Badgework
Troop 20179, for completion of
their Eco-Sense Badge, collected
160 pounds of trash from their
community and took the items
to the Fort Riley Recycling Center
where they were able to see the
different machines that recycle
trash. As part of this visit, the girls
were also able to see the outcome
of the recyclable items they
collected.
In addition to their recycling
field trip, the girls traveled to
Manhattan to visit a
Climatologist at Kansas
State University. The girls
Pictured from the back, left to right: Emily, Darby, Kaylyn, Shyann, Alexus, Madalyn, Elisa, Laney were able to work with
Front row left to right: Athina, Jasmine, Jaimie, Shea, Montgomery, Lynnae, Hannah, Lizzy, Grace, Chloe, & Haley different meteorological
instruments and learned
about different precipi-
tation readings from as
far back as the 1800s.
Riley Outreach Troop Growing and Growing! The girls were allowed to
Great Bend’s Riley Elementary Outreach Troop has grown to over 45 members strong this past choose a date in history
semester and we look forward to seeing how this vibrant group of girls develops this spring! they wanted to research
in regards to precipitation readings; many of the girls chose their birth dates or the date of the Chapman
tornado. This trip helped the troop conclude their work for the Weather Watch badge.
Troop 20945 Celebrates our Founder’s Birthday
Daisy Troop 20945
conducted an investiture
and rededication ceremony
in the fall of 2010.
Festivities included a 150th
birthday celebration for
Juliette Lowe. Girl Scout
Alum Kay Bachofer
portrayed Juliette for this
celebration.
Salina Office: 3115 Enterprise Dr., Suite C, Salina, Kan. 67401 | (785) 827-3679 | (800) 888-0872 | Fax: (785) 827-6679
To submit stories, contact: Sara Nettleingham at snettleingham@gskh.org or (785) 827-3679

10. Healthy Today,
For more information about any of the events* listed below, or to find more exciting events
C A L E N D A R happening around the council, please visit kansasgirlscouts.org and click on “Events.”
*Information subject to change. Please visit kansasgirlscouts.org/events or call your regional office for up-to-date information.
Healthy Tomorrow
Reservation Spring 2011 Events
Date Event Prog. Level Location Time Deadline
Special thanks to Salina Regional Health
February Foundation for making our Healthy Today,
4 Taste of Journeys All + parents TBA, Salina 4 to 6 p.m. TBA- SAVE THE DATE!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Healthy Tomorrow events possible!
5 Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance DBJCSA Ramada Inn, 1616 W. Crawford, Salina 7 to 9 p.m. 2/04/2011
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11 Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance DBJCSA Highland Hotel, 3017 10th St., Great Bend 7 to 9 p.m. 2/10/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ March 12
19 World Friendship Fair DBJCSA Church of the Cross, 1600 Rush, Salina 1 to 4 p.m. 2/04/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jackie Stiles Basketball Camp
March Lakewood Middle School, Salina
5 Dolls, Dolls, Dolls DB Church of the Cross, 1600 Rush, Salina 9:30 a.m. to Noon 2/18/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
12 Jackie Stiles Basketball Camp BJC Lakewood Middle School, Salina 9 a.m to 12:30 p.m. 3/05/11
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jackie Stiles teaches that there is no limit to the
12 Amazing Race CSA Girl Scout Center, 3115 Enterprise Dr. Salina 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2/25/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ goals you can attain through her basketball camp
12 Older Girl Congress CSA Girl Scout Center, 3115 Enterprise Dr. Salina 4:30 to 6 p.m. 2/25/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ and motivational speaking. Be sure to save the
19 Healthy Today, Healthy Tomorrow All Central Mall, Salina TBA TBA-SAVE THE DATE! date!
Fearless & Female and Your Best Defense Open to entire community (regardless of age/gender)
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19 Mall Madness DBJCSA Central Mall, Salina TBA TBA-SAVE THE DATE!
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ March 19
April Your Best Defense
8-9 Outdoor Leadership for Older Girls CSA Camp Mary Dell, Abilene, KS 7 p.m. Fri. to 5 p.m. Sat. 3/25/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Central Mall, Salina, time TBA
12 Take Action Party All The City Teen Center, Salina TBA TBA This event, open to anyone in the community,
Open to entire community (regardless of age/gender)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ will feature a self-defense advocate and speaker
16 Think Green, Live Green, Love Green CBJ Lakewood Park, 250 Lakewood Dr., Salina 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4/01/2011
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ as well as a Highway Patrol Officer, each of whom
will discuss personal safety and awareness.
March 19
D – Daisy, B – Brownie, C – Cadette, J – Junior, S – Senior, A – Ambassador, V – Volunteer Fearless and Female
Central Mall, Salina, time TBA
This girl-only event will focus on age-appropriate
activities and discussion about personal safety,
World Friendship Fair – February 19 the power of the girl voice and basic escape
concepts. A DEFINITE must for ALL girls!
World Thinking Day is a special day when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world think of each other and give thanks and April 12
appreciation to their “sister” Girl Guides and Scouts. Learning and understanding our world neighbors can be a powerful tool for Take Action Party
girls to use in their understanding of other cultures. During this multicultural event, girls are encouraged to think globally and act
The City (teen center),
locally. Celebrate World Thinking Day as you participate in activities based on other countries!
Salina, time TBA
Come celebrate all of the accomplishments
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 • 1 to 4 p.m. we’ve made through our Healthy Today, Healthy
Tomorrow events this year, help honor our
Church of the Cross, Salina, KS sponsors and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at
The City.
Call our office at (785) 827-3679 or register online at kansasgirlscouts.org.

11. Festival of Giving, Dec. 11, 2010 Troop Surprises Leader After Diagnosis
Debbie Losey has been a Girl Scout Leader in the
Goddard area for five years. She has often found herself
Wichita and Hutchinson Regions
volunteering with children and currently serves Troop
40806 with co-leader Carrie Van Metre. Debbie decided
to become involved when her granddaughters joined Girl
Scouts. Now this troop has more than nine members along
with a “Juliette”. Ark City Girl Scouts Leave Their Mark at the OKC Memorial
Last Fall, Debbie was given a diagnosis of cancer. She Troop 40327 of Ark City
began treatment and has even scheduled her weekly traveled to Oklahoma City
chemotherapy treatments on Wednesday mornings so to tour the OKC National
that she is better for troop meetings the following Tuesday Memorial and Museum. They
evening. The second meeting in November was a tribute were able to learn firsthand of
to the value of her volunteerism as her troop and parents the tragic events that
presented her with a special present. The quilt is a personal occurred on April 19, 1995.
touch meant for Debbie to use in her weekly treatments They learned about the
and a way to keep the girls of troop 40806 near as each girl Federal building and the
has made their own square. The remainder of this thought- surrounding area prior to
ful gift represents experiences they have shared in the last 9:02 a.m., saw pieces
year included the Haunted Stroll at Camp Starwoods, the impacted by the blast, and
Girl Scouts leave their mark, as “each handprint becomes part of the wall.”
Cosmosphere and Underground Salt Mine of Hutchinson, learned from the survivors.
among others. This experience showed them volunteerism and hope at its best, gave them an insight to our judicial system,
Her favorite part of Girl Scouting is the connection and and helped them develop a better sense of community. See more photos of their Nov. 2010 journey online
sharing between the volunteers and girls. They learn at kansasgirlscouts.org. Thank you for sharing your experience Girl Scouts!
together. She attributes her success as a troop leader to
great support from her co-leaders, support from her
husband who is also a Girl Scout volunteer and having the
best group of parents out there! They step up repeatedly to Get “WIT” it! Girl Scouts Visit BCC in Andover
be a part of meetings and help with “heavy lifting”. This October, Girl Scouts were able to spend time with Women in
Debbie intends to continue being involved as a leader Technology (WIT) at Butler Community College (BCC), learning how
More than 1,200 people enjoyed the 61st because her troop gives her a sense of motivation in her to use the computer as a tool for success. Juniors discovered different
Annual Festival of Giving on Dec. 11, 2010. It is the personal battle. She thanks this group of Girl Scouts, styles of architecture in the Engineering Graphics/CAD labs to earn the
largest Girl Scout service project of the year and parents and volunteers for keeping her positive even when Discovering Technology and Architecture Badges. Brownies got in on
Girl Scouts from Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick it is hard. When sharing the story about her experience with the action early that morning by earning try-it badges as well.
and Sumner counties found many ways to say Girl Scouting and her recent diagnosis, she rarely used the February brings another partnership with Butler County Community
“thank you” to the community for their contin- word “I”. Her focus is clearly on others and especially the College as Seniors and Ambassadors are registering for College 101.
ued support of Girl Scouting. The girls handmade girls and her community. These Girl Scouts will have breakfast with Dr. Jackie Vietti, president
or purchased gifts for the 17 agencies, as well as
of BCC and a former Girl Scout. They will go on a tour of the El Dorado
hosted booths with service projects that reflected
campus and find out more about BCC programs. One attendee will
this year’s theme, “Rhythm of the Season.”
receive a 15-hour scholarship to BCC! Find out more online at
New this year, troops were invited to bring gently
kansasgirlscouts.org or contact Mary Wilson, 316-684-6531, ext. 530.
used shoes to be donated to Central Kansas
Check it out if you have questions about college!
Podiatry Associates. These shoes will be given to
people across Kansas, from children to adults.
This year’s festivities included a talent show,
headlined by Lauren Werhan, Miss Kansas 2010, Thinking About World Thinking Day?
who performed a ballet solo. Monday, Feb. 22 is World Thinking Day for Girl Scouts around the world. It is one day where Girl Scouts
across the world devote their time and participate in activities, games and projects with global themes to
honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. Many troops use it as an opportunity to
study about other countries and cultures. Check out events online at kansasgirlscouts.org
“When you get an idea that will do good,
Wichita Office: 360 Lexington Road, Wichita, Kan. 67218 | (316) 684-6531 | (888) 472-3683 | Fax: (316) 684-4141
follow it up, and don’t fear that because
it is only you, it cannot succeed.” To submit stories, contact: Traci Taylor at ttaylor@gskh.org or (316) 684-6531, ext. 526
Debbie displays her quilt at the Girl Scout Center.
Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low

12. For more information about any of the *events listed below, or to find more exciting events
happening around the council, please visit kansasgirlscouts.org and click on “Events.”
C A L E N D A R *Information subject to change. Please visit kansasgirlscouts.org/events or call your regional office for up-to-date information.
Reservation
Date Event Prog. Level Location Time Deadline
February
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21 College 101 SA Butler Community College, El Dorado Campus, El Dorado Mon 9 to 11 a.m. 2/6/2011
21 Car Star - Get Revved Up! CSA (Part 1) Davis-Moore Car Dealership, 6205 E. Kellogg, Wichita Mon 1 to 5 p.m.
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(Part 2) The Alley, 11413 E. 13th St. N., Wichita Mon 1 to 5 p.m. 2/6/2011
26 Outdoor Madness - Indoor Style D Girl Scout Center, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita Session 1: Sat 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Session 2: Sat 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 2/13/2011
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26 American Red Cross First Aid and CPR CSA Girl Scout Center, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita Sat 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 2/13/2011 Cookie Booth Basics
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26 Rocks - ROCK! J Kansas Kids More Than A Museum, Hutchinson Mall, Hutchinson Sat 7 to 8:30 p.m. 2/13/2011 Cookie Booth Sales are a terrific way for troops to
experience selling Girl Scout Cookies. Booth Sales
March run Feb. 24 through March 13. Booths are generally
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4-5 Shark Attack J Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita Fri 6:45 p.m to Sat 8 a.m. 2/20/2011 scheduled Monday through Friday between 4 and 8
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5 Three Cheers for Brownies B Acrobatic Academy, 2111 N. Maize Rd., Wichita Sat 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 2/20/2011 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, between 10 a.m.
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12 Across Generations Badge Workshop J Starwoods Outdoor Center, 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Sat 10 a.m to 3:30 p.m. 2/25/2011 and 8 p.m.
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12 Girl Scout Summer Camp Sampler Day DBJCSA Newton Little House, 715 Washington, Newton Sat 2 to 4 p.m N/A
12 I Love Ballerinas DB Girl Scout Center, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita
Daisy Session: Sat 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tips for Success:
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Brownie Session: Sat 1 to 3 p.m. 2/27/2011 - You are representing the ENTIRE Girl Scout
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12 Animal Care J Hutchinson Zoo, 6 Emerson Loop East, Hutchinson Sat 1 to 3 p.m. 2/27/2011 organization. People will form opinions about all
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12 Painting and Drawing J Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State University, Wichita Sat 1 to 4 p.m. 2/27/2011 Girl Scouts from their perception of YOU.
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19 Museum Discovery CSA Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State University, Wichita Sat 1 to 4 p.m. 3/6/2011
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22 Girl Scout Summer Camp Sampler Day DBJCSA Wellington Public Library, 121 W. 7th, Wellington Tues 4 to 6 p.m. N/A - Girl Scout uniforms are recommended.
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22-23 Teen Spring Fling CSA Starwoods Outdoor Center, 7800 S. 103rd St. West, Clearwater Tues 9 a.m. to Wed 4 p.m. 3/6/2011
23 NEW! Unique Take on Conventional Theatre JC Century II Convention Center-Music Theatre for Young People, - As customers pass your booth, smile and say
225 W. Douglas, Wichita Junior Session: Wed 9 a.m. to Noon “hello,” or try one of these opening lines: “Have
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cadette Session: Wed 1 to 4 p.m. 3/6/2011 you tried a Lemonade? Which cookie is your
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24 NEW! Let’s Make Lunch J Apron Strings, 201 S. Main St. Hutchinson Thurs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3/13/2011 favorite?”
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24 Silver Award Orientation CSA Girl Scout Center, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita Thurs 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 3/13/2011
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24 Gold Award Orientation SA Girl Scout Center, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita Thurs 2 to 3:30 p.m. 3/13/2011 - Remember that many customers will not buy
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26 Girl Scout Summer Camp Sampler Day DBJCSA Andover Central Park, 1607 E. Central, Andover Sat 1 to 3 p.m. N/A unless they are asked.
26 Wild Times at the Zoo B Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd., Wichita
Animals Try-It Session: Sat 10 to 11 a.m. - Acknowledge all customers each time they pass
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Eco-Explorer Try-It Session: Sat 1 to 2 p.m. 3/13/2011 your booth. A smile or “hello” can do wonders for
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26 NEW! Aviation Heritage Day BJCSA Kansas Aviation Museum, Wichita Sat 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 3/13/2011 your sales.
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26-27 Girls Night Out J Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Hutchinson Sat 12:45 p.m. to Sun 10:30 a.m. 3/13/2011
- ALWAYS say “thank you” whether the customer
April buys cookies or not.
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2 Birds of Prey J Eagle Valley Raptor Center, 927 N. 343rd St. W., Cheney Sat 2 to 4 p.m. 3/20/2011
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2 NEW! Zumbatomic Energy DBJ Girl Scout Center, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita Sat 1 to 2 p.m. 3/20/2011 For more information about Cookie Booth Sales,
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2 NEW! Zumba Crazy CSA Girl Scout Center, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita Sat 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 3/20/2011 contact Kandi Lamar at (888) 472-3683 or visit
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9 Girl Scout Summer Camp Sampler Day DBJCSA Girl Scout Center, 360 Lexington Rd., Wichita Sat 9 to 11 a.m. N/A kansasgirlscouts.org for more helpful booth tips.
9 NEW! Imagination in Action B Century II Convention Center-Music Theatre for Young People,
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225 W. Douglas, Wichita Sat 9 to 11 a.m. 3/27/2011 Cool Tool: Use the online Cookie Booth Locator
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9-10 NEW! Archery Challenge JCSA Camp Four Winds, 9236 S.E. Quivira Rd., Leon Sat 10 a.m. to Sun 10:30 a.m. 3/27/2011 to find a booth in your area. Visit the “Cookie Program”
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9-10 Outdoor Madness for Brownies B Camp Four Winds, 9236 S.E. Quivira Rd., Leon Sat 1 p.m. to Sun 10 a.m. 3/27/2011
page at kansasgirlscouts.org.
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9-10 Nocturnal Adventure with the Tigers! JC Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd., Wichita Sat 5:45 p.m. to Sun 8:30 a.m. 3/27/2011
D – Daisy, B – Brownie, C – Cadette, J – Junior, S – Senior, A – Ambassador, V – Volunteer