Resource for all GSMISTS events happening in north and west Michigan. For Greater Grand Rapids, Lakeshore, Northern Michigan Girl Scouts.
Shore Shout Out
Spring Edition
February 2024
Your Year of
Adventure
In this edition • Council Highlight • Early Bird Renewal • Cookie Selfie Showdown
• Volunteer Training • Programs and Events • and so much more!
Sponsored by:
Winter Fun Day
Cookie Rallies
Early Bird Renewal
Girl Scout Week March 10 - March 16
April 1–June 30
Sunday, March 10 Girl Scout Sunday Wear uniform to church and perform an act of service. Monday, March 11 Make New Friends Monday Introduce yourself to someone new and invite them to your troop meeting.
• Any girl that renews between April 1 - April 30 will receive a compass/carabiner.
Tuesday, March 12 Girl Scouts' Birthday Celebrate by sharing a treat with someone.
• Troops that renew at least 85% plus 2 leaders between April 1 - April 30 will receive troop first aid kit.
Wednesday, March 13 Way Back Wednesday
Post a picture of when you first became a GS and talk to a GS Alumni about their GS experience.
Thursday, March 14 Take Action Thursday Perform an act of service.
• Anyone renewing between April 1 - June 30 will receive early bird patch.
Friday, March 15 The Future is Female Meet with a female business owner and learn about her job. Saturday, March 16 STEM Saturday STEM Saturday, complete a STEM activity with your troop.
• Pre-K registration begins April 1 with Extended Membership • Extended Year Membership. Girls can join Girl Scouts for $35, and their membership will be active from April 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
This week is a great time to explore the religious recognitions offered to Girl Scouts. More Information
All About Cookies
Important Information
Goal Getter Contest
• 2024 Mascot is the Axolotl
• Goal Getter Contest started January 30 and ends February 18. If you need a form, please ask your troop leader.
• Theme is: Own your Magic
• Cookie pricing increase to $6.00 and troop proceeds increase to .90/.95 per package sold. • Fall Program personalized patches are arriving. Please remember that to earn the combo patch, Girl Scouts must sell 250+ packages of cookies. • The 2023-2024 Product Program Participation form is mandatory for every girl who wants to participate.
• Orders will be picked up the following week.
• 10 Girl Scouts will win a pizza party for their troop.
• 60 additional sold cookie packages per entry.
Important Dates
JotForm Permission Form
• January 5, 2024 Cookie Season started.
Fillable PDF Permission Form
• January 29 Initial Order ended for Girl Scouts, February 1 for troops.
• Online and Girl Delivery continues.
• February 19 - 23 Cookies will be delivered to the Service Unit Product Program Manager. • February 16 Cookie Booth Season officially begins and ends March 18.
Vote for your favorite Girl Scout Cookie!
Snap a selfie with your favorite box of Girl Scout Cookies.
Use #CookieSelfieShowdown and tag @GSMISTS to vote!
Fan favorite announced on:
March 18th @12:00 pm EST on Facebook & Instagram
gsmists.org
844-476-4787
Fun, Patches, and More!
Winter Challenge Learn more
Cookie Family Engagement Pin Learn more
D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y. Patch Learn more
Financial Literacy Learn More on VTK
Multicultural Community Patches Learn more
Mental Health Patch Learn more
FARE Food Patch Learn more
Love the Outdoors Challenge Patch Coming this Spring!
Girl Scout Tree Promise – FREE Tree Seedlings to Plant! GSMISTS has partnered with Neighborhood Forests to provide FREE seedlings for Girl Scouts. 2024 marks the 4th year of GSUSA’s Tree Promise initiative to take 5 million actions to address climate change by planting, protecting, and honoring trees to support wildlife conservation and ease the negative effects of climate change Request your trees using the links below. Seedlings will be available for pickup from GSMISTS service centers on or before Earth Day, April 20.
Grand Rapids Muskegon Traverse City
Deadline to request seedlings is March 15
Fun, Patches, and More!
Broadway Grand Rapids GSMISTS members receive special discounted tickets to select Broadway Grand Rapids shows. Gather your friends, family, and enjoy an afternoon or evening on the town to take in an unforgettable live theatrical show. A portion of each ticket sold supoorts GSMISTS programs and operations. To Kill a Mockingbird
Show runs Apr 23 - 28
Various Times
$35 - $134 per ticket
Purchase Tickets
Deadline to purchase tickets is March 19 or until shows sell out
Wicked
Multiple Dates in May, and Jun 2
Various Times
$53.05 - $168 per ticket
Purchase Tickets
Recommended for ages 8 and above. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 10 or until shows sell out
National Park Week – Free Admission to US National Parks Celebrate National Park Week (April 20 to April 28)! Entrance fees will be waived on April 20, 2024, to kick off National Park Week. Michigan is home to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Glen Arbor, MI. Did you know Girl Scouts can become Junior Rangers? Complete the NPS patch program whenever you visit Sleeping Bear Dunes! While visiting the park, stop by the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, the Dune Center Bookstore at the Dune Climb, or the Glen Haven General Store to get your FREE copy of the Junior Ranger Book. Complete the listed activities and requirements and a ranger will review your book with you. Learn More About the Junior Ranger Program College Readiness and Application Workshops | Virtual Claster Educational Services offers Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors tailored programs. Learn about the Common Application and how sharing your Girl Scout activities and accomplishments can help you stand out in the admissions process. Work toward your College Knowledge badge while taking steps to determine your educational future! College Application Strategies for Girl Scouts
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Register
Ambassadors
5:00 pm
$15
May 19
Register
Ambassadors
5:00 pm
$15
Jun 9
Your Girl Scout Experience and the College Search
Register
Ambassadors
5:00 pm
$25
Mar 3
Register
Seniors
5:00 pm
$25
Apr 28
Registration is open until day of program.
Northern Michigan Programs
Event Calendar
DBJC
Amazing Animals Badge Workshop
MAR 16
Registration closes March 2
DBJCSA
Girl Scouts Learn to Curl!
MAR 16
Registration closes March 2
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Junior Spring Break Day Camp
MAR 16
Registration closes March 22
DBJ
Self Defense Class Registration closes April 6
APR 13
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Maple Syrup Day Registration opens April 13
APR 13
DBJCSA
Tree Promise Planting Check events for more details
Multiple Dates
BJCSA
Archery Day
MAY 4
Registration closes April 20
BJCSA
Badge & Patch Sewing Workshop
MAY 18
Registration closes May 11
Greater Grand Rapids Programs
Event Calendar
DBJ
Multiple Dates
Butterflies are Blooming at Frederik Meijer Gardens
Registration closes March 1
DBJ
MAR 16
Scout Day at the GRAM Registration closes March 2
Think Like an Engineer with the Society of Women Engineers
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MAR 23
Registration closes March 9
Cinderella presented by Michigan Ballet Academy
DBJCSA
MAR 24
Registration closes the day before the performance
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Multiple Dates
Citizen Badges with Gerald R. Ford Museum Registration closes two weeks before event
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SheSecures with GVSU Registration closes March 23
MAR 30
Coding for Good with the Society of Women Engineers Registration closes March 23
JC
APR 6
DBJ
APR 13
Water Pool-ooza with the City of Grand Rapids
Registration opens March 1
Greater Grand Rapids Programs
Event Calendar
JC
Multiple Dates
Heritage Woodworks
Registration closes one week prior to event
DBJS
Multiple Dates
Badge Workshops with Challenge Island Registration closes two weeks prior to program date
She Innovates, She Explores: Inspiring Change for a Sustainable World
CSA
MAY 18
Registration opens March 1
BJC
Multiple Dates
Machine Sewing Workshops
Registration closes one week prior to event
Lakeshore Programs
Event Calendar
BJC
MAR 9
Girl Scout Week Kickoff Celebration
Registration closes February 24
DBJCSA
Multiple Dates
STEM Badge Workshops Check event for more details
BJC
APR 14
Staying Fit & Healthy Workshops
Registration closes April 7
DBJCSA
MAY 14
Girl Scout Slimetopia Workshops
Registration closes April 30
Camp Anna Behrens Happenings
Event Calendar
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Twilight Trek Overnight Campout
MAR 22-23
Registration closes March 8
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OWLS Adult Resource Weekend Registration opens early March
APR 26-28
DBJ
P.A.L.S Weekend
MAY 18-19
Registration closes May 1
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Intro to Canoeing Overnight Registration opens April 1
JUN 18-20
DBJCSA
Community Camp Weekends Registration opens March 1
Multiple Dates
Plan Your Own Campout!
Unable to attend a scheduled program? Plan a summer adventure with your troop and experience camping in cabins, yurts, or even pop-up tents! Learn more about GSMISTS facilities and how to make a reservation by visiting bit.ly/gsmistscamps
Adult Trainings
Event Calendar
National Volunteer Week & Girl Scout Leader Day April 14-20 National Volunteer Week & April 22 GS Leader Day
APR 14-22
Adult Recognition Ceremony
APR 20
Registration opens March 4
Multiple Dates
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning
Check event for more details
Multiple Dates
Youth Mental Health First Aider Training
Check event for more details
Multiple Dates
Silver Award Leader Training Check event for more details
Multiple Dates
Daisy/Brownie Leader Training
Check event for more details
Multiple Dates
Junior Leader Training Check event for more details
Adult Trainings
Event Calendar
Cadette - Ambassador Leader Training
MAR 7
Registration closes February 29
Multiple Dates
Junior Leader Connection Call
Check event for more details
Cadette Leader Connection Call
APR 25
Registration closes April 22
We’re Hiring! Dir. of HR and Governance
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Highest Awards
Event Calendar
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Multiple Dates
Gold Award Training Check event for more details
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Multiple Dates
Bronze Award Training Check event for more details
Do you have 1-3 hours a month you can give to Girl Scouts who are working toward their Gold Award? If you answered yes, we have a volunteer role for you! GSMISTS is looking to expand our Gold Award Support Team. As a member of the team you would: • Meet monthly to review Gold Award Project Proposals and Final Reports • Provide support and guidance to GSMISTS Girl Scouts pursuing their Gold Award
GSMISTS Gold Support Team is Looking for New Members!
Contact Calli Crow at ccrow@gsmists.org or 231-778-0070 for more information.
Girl Scout Recognition Ceremony | Big Rapids We invite family and friends to join GSMISTS for our 2024 Girl Scout Recognition Ceremony as we honor the accomplishments of our Girl Scouts. Following the ceremony, light snacks will be served. Our traveling Girl Scout shop will be at the event. SA
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May 5 Ceremony Begins at 2:00 pm Registration closes March 25 or when event capacity has been reached. Ferris State University
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Exciting News! We’re excited to announce that GSMISTS is taking a step towards sustainability by transitioning to reusable bags! GSMISTS shops will now charge 25 cents per plastic bag which will go to the financial aid fund. You can bring your own bags or purchase a GSMISTS reusable bag. Together, let’s reduce plastic waste and protect the environment one bag at a time!
Share Your Girl Scout Story Whether it’s a Girl Scout story, a Troop experience, a feel good story, highlighting a volunteer who has gone above and beyond, pictures surrounding Cookie Season, a Girl Scout event, participating in one of our many incredible programs, or any Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award projects!
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Shop Updates
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• The Traverse City shop is now open every Tuesday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
Shop Hours Curbside pickup is available upon request, contact customercare@ gsmists.org or 844-476-4787. Grand Rapids Monday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Friday: Shop Closed
Closed everyday 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Muskegon Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Traverse City Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Closed 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
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Our three Service Centers are not only shops, but also places to connect with GSMISTS staff members, hold meetings, and participate in events. Call one of our Customer Care Specialists with any questions.
Grand Rapids 3275 Walker Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Telephone: 616.784.3341
Muskegon 1201 E. River Road Muskegon, MI 49445 Telephone: 231.744.4774
Traverse City 1820 Oak Hollow Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 Telephone: 231.947.7354
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