1. LtoR: Joanna
Blanco, Jovanna Hays & Garden City Regions
McDaniel, Jennifer
Reever, Valeria
Romero, Alessandra
Maldonado, Angelique
Reever, Thalia Brown
and Evelyn Gomez-
Romero. Not picture
(were gone during
picture time) Diya
Bhakta, Shiya Bhakta Cookie Kickoff!
and Dallas Garcia.
Girl Scout Month And Ms. Bonnie Raff, Sharing the Sweetness
Chairman of the
Proclamation Cimarron River Valley and Building Business Skills
Chapter.
Garden City Mayor James R. Behan, Girl Scouts in the Hays/Garden City areas geared up for the
along with the City Commission, 2011 Girl Scout Cookie Sale by holding Cookie Kickoff’s on
Jan. 21st. Cookie Sale began on Jan. 22nd and ran through
declares March Girl Scout Month for Preserving America’s Past through Girl Scouts March 13th. Due to this year’s cookie sale being a highly
the City of Garden City.
Liberal Girl Scout Troop number 60072 participated in the Junior American anticipated community event, Girl Scouts throughout the
Citizens Committee 2010-2011 Contest sponsored by the National Hays/Garden City areas reached and exceeded many sales
Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The 2010-2011 theme goals. This success will allow girls to attend camps and a
was “Preserving America’s Past.” The troop entered in the Stamp Design variety of Girl Scout events during the upcoming year.
category with two different grade levels. Ms. Bonnie Raff with the Cimarron
River Valley Chapter presented the troop with medals. Thalia Brown won
First place for 2nd grade level and Evelyn Gomez-Romero won First place for
1st grade level, in the local area. Evelyn Gomez-Romero won 1st grade at the Above: Hays Cookie
State Level for 1st graders. Congratulations to these Girl Scouts! Kickoff; Left: Liberal
Cookie Kickoff; Right:
Garden City Cookie
Kickoff
Girl Scouts joined by Goodland Mayor
Josh Dechant to proclaim February
Girl Scout Cookie Month.
Girl Scouts is a Family Affair!
Girl Scouting is a lifetime commitment for the Weber family.
In the front row (l to r) is: Kay Weber of Hoxie (Anne and Mint’s
mother) (60th year as a GS) and Gladys Kennedy of Lebanon
(Anne and Mint’s grandma) (61st year at a GS); middle row is:
Older Girl Congress Winter Event – Case of the Taylor Rogers (1st year), Amelia Culver (7th year), Cheyenne
Fashion Era Murder Rogers (2nd year), Dakota Rogers (8th year) and Olivia Culver
(2nd year); back row is: Arminta Culver of Colby (26th year) and
Over 40 girls and adults attended the Older Girl Congress Winter Event – Anne Rogers of Plainville (28th year).
Girl Scouts joined by Hays Mayor Case of the Fashion Era Murder held January 29-30 at Colby Community
Barbara K. Wasinger to proclaim College. Girls were apart of the mystery from the crime scene to the arrest
February Girl Scout Cookie Month. to the trial. The event was filled with pieces of Law and Order, CSI and Blue Emporia Office: 1200 Burlingame Road, Emporia, Kan. 66801 | (620) 342-4532 | (800) 342-4532 | Fax: (620) 342-8066
Blood all in one overnight adventure!
To submit stories, contact: Lydia Cope at lcope@gskh.org or (800) 342-4532

2. 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.
REMEMBER:
Summer Camp
Date
April
Event Program Level Location Time Reservation Deadline
Registration
1 Cookie Credits Available starts April 1st!
1-3 "Spring Up" in Colorado Springs J Colorado Springs, CO 3/1/2011
Sternberg Museum Of Natural History
2-3 Brownie Museum Trek Part 3 B Sat. 5:00 p.m. to Sun. 10:30 a.m. 3/9/2011
3000 Sternberg Dr., Hays
2 Leadership Essentials and Intro to Troop Management V Girl Scout Office, 114 Grant Ave., Garden City 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 4/1/2011
2 Shop Open ALL Girl Scout Office, 114 Grant Ave., Garden City 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
2 Shop Open ALL Girl Scout Office, 2707 Vine St., Suite 8, Hays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dodge City Community College, Athletic Building, D, B: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. &
9 Dance, Dance, Dance D, B 3/23/2011
2501 N. 14th Ave, Dodge City J: Noon - 2:00 p.m.
9 X-treme Challenge/Ropes Low Course C, S, A
Seward County Community College,
1801 N. Kansas Ave, Liberal
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 3/24/2011 Want to volunteer but
10 Young Women of Distinction
10 Older Girl Spring Congress, Service, and Auction
J (5th grade only)
J (5th grade only)
Bowen Scout House, 1041 Sheridan St, Hoxie
Bowen Scout House, 1041 Sheridan St, Hoxie
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
2:45 - 5:30 p.m.
3/27/2011
3/28/2011
don’t have a lot of time?
Seward County Community College, D, B: 10:00 a.m. - noon & Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland is looking for volunteers
16 SCCC Cheer and Dance Clinic D, B 3/30/2011
1801 N. Kansas Ave, Gymnasium, Liberal J: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. that are interested in giving of their time to work with the
16 Volunteer Appreciation Event V Girl Scout Office, 114 Grant Ave., Garden City 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 4/8/2011 girl leaders of tomorrow. We are looking for people who
18 Take Action! Training V Girl Scout Office, 114 Grant Ave., Garden City 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 3/11/2011 would like to help but may only be able to give a limited
30 Annual Meeting ALL Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Regional Offices 10:00 a.m. - noon amount of time. Check out the following opportunities,
30 - May 1st Outdoor Leadership 101/201 V Girl Scout House, 221 E. Elm, Hill City Sat. 9:30 a.m. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. 4/13/2011 do any of these spark an interest?
30 - May 1st Outdoor Leadership for Older Girls C, S, A Girl Scout House, 221 E. Elm, Hill City Sat. 9:30 a.m. to Sun. 11:30 a.m. 4/13/2011
May
6 - 8 Estes Park Trip C (6th grade only) Estes Park, CO Fri. depart - Sun return 1/15/2011
Many opportunities for you:
Girl Scout Office, 114 Grant Avenue, Gold and/or Silver Award Trainers, Gold Award Mentors,
7 Facilitating Adult Learning V 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3/29/2011
Garden City Program Aide Trainers, Event Planners, Event Helpers,
7 Shop Open ALL Girl Scout Office, 114 Grant Ave., Garden City 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Robotic Leaders, Out door Skills Trainers for girls and /or
7 Shop Open ALL Girl Scout Office, 2707 Vine St., Suite 8, Hays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. adults, Trip Interview Committee, Trip Directors, Camp
14 Young Women of Distinction J (5th grade only)
Randall Girls Scout Building, Light Park,
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 4/27/2011
Directors or Camp Helpers. These are just a few of the
11th Street and North Lincoln, Liberal many ways that you, or someone you know, can help
Randall Girls Scout Building, Light Park, our girls when your time is limited. Training is provided.
14 Older Girl Congress, Service, and Auction J (5th grade only) 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. 4/27/2011
11th Street and North Lincoln, Liberal
If you have any questions, contact Virginia at the Hays
28 Leadership Essentials & Troop Management V Longbranch Hut, 1109 Longbranch, DC 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. 5/4/2011
office 888-811-8832.
Blue Sky Miniature Horse Ranch,
31 & 6/7 & 6/14 Miniature Horse Program Aide - Session 1 C, S, A 10:00 a.m. - Noon 5/1/2011
1650 Locust Grove Road, Hays
May/June Yellowstone or Bust C, S, A
Applications were due Oct. 31, 2010 for this trip.
Please contact Virginia Jacobs for information at 10/31/2010
Outdoor Skills Volunteer Needs:
(888) 811-8832. We are looking for adults who enjoy the out of doors and
June are willing to help with outdoor girl programs. GSKH will
Blue Sky Miniature Horse Ranch, 1650 Locust Grove host several events/camps/ trainings on the Council,
2 & 9 & 16 Miniature Horse Program Aide - Session 2 C, S, A 10:00 a.m. - Noon 5/1/2011
Road, Hays Service Unit, and Troop level that need adult volunteers.
4 & 11 & 18 Miniature Horse Program Aide - Session 3 C, S, A
Blue Sky Miniature Horse Ranch, 1650 Locust Grove
10:00 a.m. - Noon 5/1/2011 Come share your outdoor experiences with Girl Scouts.
Road, Hays
Contact Virginia at the Hays office 888-811-8832.
3 - 5 Three Part Campout - Part 2 J Lyon's City Park, Hwy 36 and 4th Street, Atwood 4 - 6 p.m. 5/9/2011
7-9 Junior Cowgirls J
Urban Riding Academy, 11160 Primrose Rd, Dodge
City
Tuesday and Wednesday,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily & 5/23/2011 Looking for First Aid/CPR Trainers:
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you or someone you know would like to become a
10 - 12 Father/Daughter Campout at Scott Lake D, J, C, S, A Scott Lake, Scott City Friday 6:00 p.m. to Sunday Noon 5/25/2011 First Aid/CPR trainer and teach others how to save a
life, please contact Tina at the Garden City Office at
tkendall@gskh.org or (620) 276-7061.
D – Daisy, B – Brownie, C – Cadette, J – Junior, S – Senior, A – Ambassador, V – Volunteer