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Seniors enjoy virtual sing-along with Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida
By Mary Anne Servian, Chief Executive Officer
I was so proud of our Gulfcoast Girl Scouts this week when they treated local senior citizens to a virtual sing-along on April 28 as part of our âAcross the Generationsâ council-wide service project.
We partnered with Harbor Chase in Sarasota for an old-fashioned campfire sing-along, with a virtual twist. Using an online platform, more than 100 girls, family members, and volunteers sang familiar favorites such as âThe Brownie Smile Song,â âDo Your Ears Hang Low,â and âMake New Friendsâ to the enjoyment of assisted and independent living facility residents across the area.
One of our beloved long-time volunteers, Betty Webb, shared her appreciation for the girls. âI am currently living in an independent living center and have not been able to leave the building for several weeks. Listening to the camp songs brought back some very nice memories. I thought the idea for the project was very timely and kind.â
Our council began the Across the Generations service project in March by encouraging Girl Scouts and their families to send cards, letters, and drawings to local nursing homes and other senior facilities, whose residents are feeling isolated during the COVID-19 lockdown. The virtual sing-along was also held in conjunction with the 2020 Giving Challenge.
Held April 28-29, 2020, the Giving Challenge was sponsored by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and further supported by The Patterson Foundation. Our council participated with hundreds of other nonprofits in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, and Charlotte Counties, to raise funds to help support our programs.
The Giving Challenge is all about giving back to the community, whether itâs a monetary donation to your favorite local nonprofit organizations or a simple act of kindness during these especially challenging times. Girl Scouts are well known for giving back to their communities, and on April 28, we celebrated that tradition of service in a big way, bridging âacross the generations.âÂ
If you missed the virtual sing-along, you can still join in the fun by viewing the recording on our Youtube channel. My sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the sing-along and the Giving Challenge, and to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation for making it all possible!
Updates About G.I.R.L. 2020 and the 55th National Council Session
Note: Mary Anne Servian, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, would like to share the following message from Girl Scouts of the USA.
For 108 years, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has enabled girls to realize their biggest dreams and tap into their spirit of innovation, collaboration, and service to their communities to make the world a better place. Most recently, Girl Scouts, their families, volunteers, and supporters have mobilized to give back to those in need due to our current health crisis in safe and creative new ways.
Safety has always been at the heart of all Girl Scout activities. As weâve continued to monitor public health expertsâ recommendations and forecasts, it became clear that, because there are no widely accepted models that predict when it may be safe to hold large-scale, in-person events and when all restrictions on travel will be lifted, Girl Scouts could not hold our G.I.R.L. 2020/55th National Council Session in October as plannedâwe simply canât guarantee the health and safety of participants. As we sought feedback from all key stakeholders, including delegates, we assessed and prepared for different scenarios, given the extraordinary circumstances we have been operating under due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This included asking those expected to participate in NCS if they had any concerns about the eventâ74% responded they were concerned about the health and safety of participants (this was the top concern).
Given all of this, the National Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 21, and voted to hold a one-time virtual session for our 55th National Council Session in October 2020. The board also voted to cancel G.I.R.L. 2020, including the Global Roundtable.
We are reimagining NCS in the innovative spirit of our quick Movement pivot due to current challenges toward a 100 percent virtual experience to continue delivering for girls.
The board discussed various options and decided this was the best way to enable the business of Girl Scouting to continue in a timely manner and honor the significant business that was brought to the National Council, including four proposals initiated by councils and two that were co-created by councils and recommended to the board, as well as the business of electing the new board. We will be leveraging our councilsâ learnings, as more than half have already held/decided to hold their annual meetings virtually this year.
We know this news is disappointing for the girls, troops, volunteers, alums, and supporters who were looking forward to meeting in Orlando for a truly impactful, girl-led event. Although we canât meet in person, we encourage you to continue to connect with our unbreakable sisterhood via the many virtual events and activities weâve recently launched for girls and their families, as well as our volunteers and alums, via Girl Scouts at Home⢠and the Girl Scout Network’s Campfire Chats.
GSUSA is enormously grateful for the many volunteers and council leaders and staff who have been working to create amazing experiences for G.I.R.L. 2020/55th NCS. We want to send a special shout-out to the G-TEAMâ26 brilliant young women from across Girl Scouts and Girl Guides who have played a central role in planning all aspects of our conventionâand the six Florida host councils:
- Girl Scouts of Citrus
- Girl Scouts of Gateway Council
- Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida
- Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
- Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida
- Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
GSUSA will be refunding in full (100%) all convention registrations that were booked directly through GSUSA (please give us a few weeks to process them all). We also will be seeking additional feedback and support as we plan a virtual NCS. We ask for your patience as we work through the impact these decisions have on the many events and activities that were originally planned as part of G.I.R.L. 2020/55th NCS.
As always, Girl Scouts are trailblazersâwith our pivot to a virtual National Council Session, we are making history and preserving Girl Scoutâs democratic process while propelling our Movement into the future together through an engaging virtual experience.
If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQ.
Source: Updates About G.I.R.L. 2020 and the 55th National Council Session
Financial Literacy During Uncertain Times
From our sense of security and wellbeing to canceled troop activities, graduations, and birthdays, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives. For so many of us, the ongoing uncertainty means having to navigate difficult situations. So this Aprilâfor Financial Literacy Monthâweâve partnered with Morgan Stanleyâs Financial Advisors to answer a few of the questions you submitted on Facebook and Instagram. Check them out!
Thien Le, Financial Advisor:
The first financial lesson is to learn how to set goals. Setting goals is a great way to determine what to save for and to stay focused on your financial objectives and your reasons for saving. Bucket each goal into short term, medium term, and long term. Short term could be buying a new car, while long term could be retirement; which itâs never too early to think about. Start saving now as soon as you have earned income from your part time job or when you begin to work full time. When my 16-year-old daughter got her first job as a math tutor, I opened a retirement account for her to encourage her to save a little each month. Lastly, donât be afraid of investing, and learn how to do it. Staying focused and keeping money invested in the market can be rewarding over time, but it may require patience and a long investment horizon. With market volatility, people often panic and make irrational decisions, so it is important to review your goals and remain focused on your investment objectives.
Lisa Benton, Financial Advisor:
An emergency savings fund is money that you have set aside for unexpected life events, such as losing a job or paying for a broken-down car. Itâs a good idea for everyone to create one. When you are first starting, aim to save a few hundred dollars in a separate savings account. A convenient way to do this is by establishing a direct deposit for your emergency savings account. This allows the funds to be transferred into your account automatically. The ultimate goal will be to save three to six months of your take-home pay as a cushion for lifeâs uncertainties. Remember that this can be done gradually as your cash flow allows. One of the best ways to be financially savvy is to plan and that includes planning for the unexpected.
Kate Waters, Financial Advisor:
The goal should always be to have as little debt as possible, but there are certain instances where debt can be âgood debt.â For instance, if you think you can get a better paying job by going to college or going for your masterâs, medical, or law degree, then it might be smart to take on a student loan if you canât afford it all on your own. This also holds true for buying a home. In both instances, you need to understand how long it will take to pay off and to make sure there is potential for a positive longer-term return on your investment. You also need to make sure the additional expense of the loan fits within your budget and be prudent about paying it down. By being diligent about your personal finances and responsible about paying down debt, you can be well on your way to being debt-free!
To help build girlsâ confidence, Girl Scouts has developed Financial Literacy badges that your girl can start earning today! The badge activities are based on real-life situations, such as budgeting and philanthropy, to give girls a deeper understanding of financial literacy power their future life success! You can also check out Girl Scouts at Homeâour brand-new hub of online activities, including some for financial literacy!
Since 1912, weâve built girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
An Update on G.I.R.L. 2020
Source: An Update on G.I.R.L. 2020
Greetings from the G.I.R.L. 2020 Team! We hope this update finds you and your family safe, well and adjusting to our new work and play ânormalâ in the best possible ways. Many of you have asked questions regarding G.I.R.L. 2020 and we wanted to provide some updates.
Q. Will G.I.R.L. 2020 be canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
At this time, we are continuing to move forward with Global Roundtable and G.I.R.L. 2020. Decisions will be made regarding Global Roundtable and G.I.R.L. 2020 closer to the event date. An assessment of the next steps will be conducted in late Spring/early Summer.
If we must cancel the event, registration fees will be refunded in total or in part, depending upon the date and circumstances of the cancellation decision. We encourage everyone to please be mindful of domestic and international travel restrictions and vendor cancellation policies as they prepare for this event.
Q. Have there been any adjustments to the Trendsetter package deadline?
In response to your inquiries about the timing of registration impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, we are extending key benefits associated with Trendsetter registration into the Early Bird registration period (April 1 â July 31). Therefore, you and your council will be able to take advantage of the same price and benefits until July 31st!
Key benefits to be extended include:
- Payment Plan Option
- Link to register for Signature and Breakout sessions early
- Special discounts/offers from G.I.R.L. EXPO exhibitors
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When will hotel reservations be available?
We also want to provide an update on hotel requests. Many hotels in the Orlando area have closed for the months of April and May and are not taking any reservations, present or future until they reopen.Therefore, the individual housing selection portal will also not open until June 1 or thereafter. We will continue to provide updates as they are made available.
Thank you so much for your patience, understanding and continued support!
Labels: Convention, G.I.R.L. 2020, Girl Scout Convention, National Council Session
The Giving Challenge and the Greater Good
The Giving Challenge. Has it already been two years? It seems like just yesterday, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida partnered with the Library Foundation for Sarasota County for a unique, all-ages campaign called âBe The One: Make Reading Sâmore Fun!â From our treasured childhood storybooks to the favorites we enjoy in retirement, reading is a fundamental part of life for all agesâand philanthropy should be, too! By engaging the entire community in a childrenâs book drive for our public libraries, we provided opportunities for young and old alike to make a difference in their community.
It all culminated with âCampfire Stories,â an evening event held at our Gulfcoast Event and Conference center. More than 100 attendees of all ages enjoyed games and activities, a photo booth, and stories around a cardboard âcampfire.â Collectively, our book drive and event were designed to illustrate how everyone, from preschoolers to retirees, can come together to celebrate giving, reading, and the importance of working together for the greater good. When all was said and done, we had collected over 300 books, thanks to Girl Scouts troops, community partners, and individuals from across the area.
We also raised vital funds to support program scholarships for girls in need, unique programming opportunities, camp maintenance and enhancements, and other basic needs of our councilâall to help us meet our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Two years later, amid a global crisis, our mission seems particularly relevant as we continue to concentrate on the greater good.
As part of our 2020 Giving Challenge theme, âBe the One to Honor,â Girl Scouts are participating in a council-wide service project, âAcross the Generations.â Girls and their families are honoring our senior citizens by sending cards, pictures, and letters to nursing homes and assisted living facilities to help ease the stress and loneliness that so many seniors are facing right now. You can follow this project through social media with the hashtag, #AcrossTheGenerations.
Troops are honoring the hometown heroes who are working exceptionally hard during this crisis by donating Girl Scout cookie inventory to first responders, hospitals, food pantries, and other hard-hit organizations. And, as they do each year, Girl Scouts honored our military and veterans by selling cookies for our Mints for the Military donation program. By honoring others, our girls are also honoring our deepest-held Girl Scout tradition: to make the world a better place.
While our in-person programs and troop meetings have been temporarily suspended, you can rest assured that Girl Scouting is not canceled! Through a variety of virtual and at-home programming options, Girl Scouts are learning new things, earning badges, and exploring the world around them, all from the safety and comfort of home (learn more on our website). We look forward to the time when we can all be together in person again, but in the meantime, life goes on. And so does Girl Scouting!
With 1:1 matches up to $100 per unique donor gift from The Patterson Foundation, and additional cash prizes in a variety of categories, the Giving Challenge (presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County) offers an amazing fundraising opportunity. But this year, the Giving Challenge also reminds us why philanthropy should be a fundamental part of life for all ages. We can all do our part, in whatever form that may takeâfrom a hand-drawn card to brighten someoneâs day, to a monetary donation to support powerful Girl Scout programming. So, this year, #BeTheOne⌠in whatever way you can.
Lori Tomlinson is the Grants and Communications Manager for Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.
Camp CornerâWinter 2020, Part 2
By Madeline Jackson, GSGCF Property Manager, and Lori Tomlinson, Grants and Communications Manager
Chippy’s back with more camp updates, this time from Camp Honi Hanta.  She also has a few important camp reminders. Read on to learn more!
Highlights at Camp Honi Hanta
Letâs start by thanking our sister troops for their hard work. Troop 42 painted some of the exterior walls of the Armadillo Alley bathhouse. Three girls from Troop 149 earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award by refurbishing the fire circle at the Round House. Troop 696 also has a Bronze Award project underway. They worked with Troop 248 to create an enhanced seating area using paver stones brought up from the Venice Girl Scout House. Talk about using resources wisely!
Members of Troop 149 aren’t afraid of a little hard lifting!
Our adult volunteers tackled some much-appreciated projects, as well. Screen repairs have been completed in the Weaverâs Nest unit screen house, and rotted wood was repaired at the Rain Forest. Several tree-top cabin window shades were re-made or replaced. The archery shed got a much-needed clean out and reorganization, and some of the bathhouse sidewalks and unit house exteriors were pressure-washed. And, United Way Suncoast Day of Caring Volunteers completed a full interior repaint of the Lodge.
The Armadillo Alley bathhouse looks wonderful, thanks to Troop 42!
Your council staff is always looking for ways to enhance your camp experience, and has marked quite a few items off the to-do list, including:
- A complete property tree trim to lift canopies, widen trails, and eliminate dead landscape
- The addition of plastic bins for each unitâs screen house to organize miscellaneous items on the equipment shelves
- Fabrication and installation of the belay benches for the climbing wall, and wood preservation coating applied to more than half of the structure
- Installation of eye wash solution stations installed in each of the bathhouses
- Equipping each screen house with a coffee maker, new dishwashing bins, and a new Coleman stove
- Replacing the air conditioner in the Manatee House
If youâve visited camp in the past couple weeks, you probably noticed the installation of a beautiful shade canopy for the archery range, thanks to funding from the Bradenton Kiwanis Foundation and Junior League of Sarasota. This grant project is still underway with even more great additions in process, including a new ice maker for the lodge and a fully equipped disc golf course (coming soon!).
With the installation of this shade canopy, archery at Honi Hanta is even “cooler” than before!
Donât forget, there is a Honi Hanta Hero patch that girls can earn for doing a service project at camp. We have painting projects, signage projects, trimming trails, and more. There are many ways to improve camp and leave it better than we found it.
Camp Reminders
Please remember, the rules we have set up for camp are for everyoneâs safety, protection, and consideration. We expect all our adult leaders to set the example for their troops by observing all the Safety Activity Checkpoints and being a sister to every Girl Scout.
- GOLF CART USAGEâThe golf cart may be used by service unit managers for service unit events only. Individual troops may not use the golf cart.
- VERIFICATION OF OUTDOOR SKILLS TRAININGâTo ensure your troop or service unit will meet all the requirements of your desired program, we are now verifying certifications when a camp reservation is made through the Double Knot system.
- NO DRIVING AT CAMPâYou may drive only ONE vehicle to your campsite to drop off your supplies. Vehicles may not be used to transport girls and their belongings to your campsite and/or to activity areas. There are wheelbarrows available for this use. Of course, there are exceptions for emergencies and those with physical limitations.
- NO SMOKING AT CAMPâAside from the obvious fire hazard, our council does not permit smoking at our campsite locations. Smoking may only occur outside the gate of each camp and NEVER in the presence of any girls.
- MEN ARE ALLOWED TO BE AT CAMPâHowever, there are strict rules about their presence at a campout. Please review our Camp Rules.
- TRASH REMOVAL IS ESSENTIALâIn addition to removing your own campsite trash, please have the girls walk the grounds around your campsite and pick up any stray items. Make sure you are throwing only garbage in the dumpsters and recyclables in their respective bins.
Great teamwork, Troop 696!
SAVE THEÂ DATE
We will be hosting Girl Scout Open Houses at all our council facilities, including Camp Honi Hanta, on Sunday, April 26 from 2-4pm. Please plan to visit camp and see all our improvements yourself. It will be a family-friendly event where volunteers and staff host activities on-site for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you then!
Camp CornerâWinter 2020, Part 1
By Madeline Jackson, GSGCF Property Manager, and Lori Tomlinson, Grants and Communications 
ManagerÂ
Chippy has been watching all the new developments at camp since October, and she is so excited to share what has been happening for the last few months!  She also has a few camp reminders. Today, weâll focus on Camp Caloosa. Read on to learn more!Â
Highlights at Camp CaloosaÂ
Your Girl Scout Sisters from the Lee 11 service unit painted the bridge leading to Donut Island, along with the floor of the cabin bathhouse. Members of Troop 352 painted the floor of the Chalet bathhouse. Thanks for your hard work, ladies! It all looks wonderful.Â
Thanks to a little paint and a lot of hard work, the Chalet Bathhouse floor looks great!
Adult volunteers from the southern region have completed a variety of projects. Youâll notice that the archery shed has been reorganized with color-coded bow and arrows, and measured rope markers for range set-up. The path leading to the cabin bathhouse has been enhanced with additional shell and stone base materials to cover the tree roots. Not only does it look better, but itâs safer, too!Â
Have you met our new camp caretaker, Joshua Quaintance? He recently repaired the golf cart so it can be reserved by the service unit managers for use at any service unit event. Please say hello and give him a big âthank youâ next time youâre there!Â
Council staff has been hard at work, too! A replacement refrigerator was installed at the Quail Run tent unit house. There are additional tables, chairs, and a microwave at the lodge, all of which were relocated from the Sebring House. And thanks to a grant from the Claiborne and Ned Foulds Foundation, youâll soon enjoy a beautiful shade canopy on the archery range.Â
The archery shed has never been so organized! Please do your part and return all items to their proper place. Your sister troops will thank you!
Donât forget, there is a Caloosa Champion patch that girls can earn for doing a service project at camp. We have painting projects, signage projects, trimming trails, and more. There are many ways to improve camp and leave it better than we found it.Â
Camp RemindersÂ
Please remember, the rules we have set up for camp are for everyoneâs safety, protection, and consideration. We expect all our adult leaders to set the example for their troops by observing all the Safety Activity Checkpoints and being a sister to every Girl Scout.Â
- GOLF CART USAGEâThe golf cart may be used by service unit managers for service unit events only. Individual troops may not use the golf cart.Â
- VERIFICATION OF OUTDOOR SKILLS TRAININGâTo ensure your troop or service unit will meet all the requirements of your desired program, we are now verifying certifications when a camp reservation is made through the Double Knot system.Â
- NO DRIVING AT CAMPâYou may drive only ONE vehicle to your campsite to drop off your supplies. Vehicles may not be used to transport girls and their belongings to your campsite and/or to activity areas. There are wheelbarrows available for this use. Of course, there are exceptions for emergencies and those with physical limitations. Â
- NO SMOKING AT CAMPâAside from the obvious fire hazard, our council does not permit smoking at our campsite locations. Smoking may only occur outside the gate of each camp and NEVER in the presence of any girls.Â
- MEN ARE ALLOWED TO BE AT CAMPâHowever, there are strict rules about their presence at a campout. Please review our Camp Rules.Â
- TRASH REMOVAL IS ESSENTIALâIn addition to removing your own campsite trash, please have the girls walk the grounds around your campsite and pick up any stray items.  Make sure you are throwing only garbage in the dumpsters and recyclables in their respective bins.Â
If your troop is interested in earning the Caloosa Champion patch, contact property manager Madeline Jackson at madelinej@gsgcf.org.
SAVE THE DATE: We will be hosting Girl Scout Open Houses at all of our council facilities,  including Camp Caloosa, on Sunday, April 26 from 2-4pm. Please plan to visit camp and see all our improvements yourself. It will be a family-friendly event where volunteers and staff host activities on-site for everyone to enjoy.Â
Check back next week for updates from Camp Honi Hanta!Â
World Thinking Day 2020: Working Together for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Every year, one special day brings girls around the world together to celebrate sisterhood and make a global impact: World Thinking Day!
What Is World Thinking Day?
Since 1926, World Thinking Day has promoted international friendship among Girl Scouts and Girl Guides as they work together to make the world a better place. It all went down when girls met at Girl Scoutsâ very own Camp Edith Macy (now Edith Macy Center) for the fourth World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts World Conference. The delegates agreed that there should be a special day every year when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world think of one another and celebrate global sisterhood. They decided to call it Thinking Day and chose February 22 to honor the birthdays of Girl Guide founders Lord and Lady Baden-Powell.
Fast forward to 1999: at the 30th World Conference in Dublin, Ireland, delegates wanted to make sure the day reflected the Girl Scout Movementâs international nature, so they changed the name to World Thinking Day.
Every year since, World Thinking Day has called on Girl Scouts and Girl Guides to unite and take part in activities that change the world for the better.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Girl Scouts is a place for every girl, and this yearâs World Thinking Day theme of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) emphasizes that by calling on girls to promote these values in their communities, the Girl Scout Movement, and beyond.
By using the World Thinking Day Award 2020 Activity Pack, girls learn what DEI means and what they can do to put these ideas into practice. After completing the activities, girls earn the World Thinking Day Award!
How You (and Your Troop) Can Participate
Download the World Thinking Day 2020 Activity Pack and complete the activities to earn this yearâs World Thinking Day Award. Although you only have to complete one activity in each step to earn the award, donât let that stop youâtry as many as you like! (And donât forget to purchase your World Thinking Day 2020 Award from the Girl Scout shop!)
Share what youâre doing to encourage your community to embrace difference and provide everyone with not only a seat at the table but also the chance to speak their minds. Then tell us all about it on social using the hashtag #WorldThinkingDay. Weâll be posting on our own accounts with stories of Girl Scouts who are making the world a better place every day.
Donate to the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund to honor and contribute to the diversity of our global sisterhood. The fund makes it possible for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides to take part in international travel and projects.
Join us, and letâs break barriers!
Cape Coral Girl Scout Featured on Tagalongs Cookie Box
This year, Girl Scout Cookie fans around the country will see the smiling face of a Southwest Florida girl on their box of TagalongsÂŽ cookies.
Olivia Trader of Cape Coral was one of six national winners in Girl Scouts of the USAâs 2018 Girl Scout Cookie Pro⢠Contest. Girl Scouts from across the country submitted their âCookie Pro RĂŠsumĂŠs,â highlighting the skills they have learned, their memorable customer experiences and their tips and tricks for reaching their program sales goals. Each of the winners participated in a photoshoot to be featured on the new Girl Scout Cookie packaging for the 2020 cookie season.
Olivia can be seen playing guitar alongside other national cookie pros on the front of the popular Tagalongs cookie box. The refreshed packaging for all Girl Scout Cookie varieties features Girl Scouts taking part in a diverse range of experiences, such as camping and canoeing, exploring space science and taking action to improve their communities.
Olivia knows that being a great entrepreneur is all about connection. Through the cookie program, sheâs learned how to use her conversation skills to turn interest into sales and take on leadership positions to make a difference in her community.
âYoung cookie entrepreneurs like Oliva learn important business and financial literacy skills that are proven to build their leadership skills and position them for success in the future,â says Mary Anne Servian, CEO of Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida. âAnd, every dollar from the Girl Scout Cookie Program stays within the local council to support troop activities, community service projects, council programs and more.â
In addition, the local Girl Scout council will be offering a new cookie variety, Lemon-Ups⢠(replacing Savannah SmilesŽ). The crispy lemon cookie joins the rest of the 2020 lineup, which includes favorites such as Thin MintsŽ, SamoasŽ and TrefoilsŽ. Lemon-Ups will also be available in other select council markets.
Local Girl Scouts are currently taking cookie pre-orders and cookie booths will be open throughout the area from February 15âMarch 15. To find out when booths are scheduled near you, or to learn more about Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, visit www.gsgcf.org.
