Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Girl Scouts Calls for Nominations for Annual Women of Distinction Event


Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama (GSNCA) is now accepting nominations for the Central Alabama Women of Distinction Awards. The 2017 Women of Distinction will be recognized at the annual Women of Distinction Luncheon at the Harbert Center in Birmingham on Thursday, March 9, 2017, from 11:30 – 1 p.m.

The awards are open to women in west, central and east Alabama who have made special
Nancy Goedecke, CEO of Mayer Electric,
was honored with the Mildred Bell Johnson
Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
contributions to their communities through civic, academic or professional efforts and are exemplary role models for today’s girls.  Access the honoree requirements and online nomination form at 
girlscoutsnca.org/WOD or by emailing hwallace@girlscoutsnca.org 

Proceeds from the 2017 Central Alabama Women of Distinction Luncheon proceeds provides membership scholarships to girls served through the council’s outreach program in west, central and east Alabama, where underserved and low-income girls without access to transportation are provided the same Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) as girls in traditional troops.

“Our goal is to provide girls in our outreach program with the leadership skills that will help them break the negative cycles in which they find themselves,” said Karen Peterlin, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama.

Through the GSLE, girls can collaborate with mentors from the science and technology fields; build positive relationships through anti-bullying curriculum; develop financial literacy skills through the Girl Scout Cookie Program; and earn their Girl Scout Gold Award by developing a service project that has a positive impact on their community for at least three years. Summer camp scholarships also give girls in outreach programs the opportunity to build confidence for themselves as they spend a life-changing summer in nature. 

“There’s no better way to support a program that builds girls into leaders than by showing what a female leader looks like,” Peterlin said.

GSNCA will present awards for the following categories: Woman of Distinction, Young Woman of Distinction, Veteran of Distinction and three regional lifetime achievement awards. Each of the regional awards honors the memory of a beloved community leader whose contributions had far-reaching impact.

The Mildred Bell Johnson Lifetime of Courage Award is given to one woman from Walker, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, Chilton or St. Clair County in Central Alabama.  

The Frances E. Couch Lifetime of Confidence Award will be presented to one recipient from Etowah, Talladega, Calhoun, Cleburne, Cherokee, Clay or Randolph counties in East Alabama. 

The Karen LaMoreaux Bryan Lifetime of Character Award is open to women in West Alabama from Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Marion, Lamar, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter or Tuscaloosa counties.

Nominations may be submitted by any individual or organization. The deadline for all nominations is November 9, 2016. For more information, please contact Senior Director of Marketing and Development Hannah Wallace at 205-453-9530

About Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama 
We're over 13,000 strong—9,500 girls and 4,000 adults in 36 counties in the state of Alabama who believe girls can change the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts' founder Juliette Gordon "Daisy" Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, we've made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents.


Today we continue the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is a United Way partner. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.girlscoutsnca.org or call 800-734-4541.


Monday, October 10, 2016

Girl Scouts Host Yard Sale at Camp Coleman to Revitalize Pools



Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will host a yard sale on Saturday, October 15, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Coleman in Trussville. The event will be the first in a series of fundraisers to revitalize each of the council camp pools. Items for sale will include camping supplies, furniture, electronics, sporting goods, toys, Girl Scout memorabilia, Girl Scout troop supplies and more.

A pre-sale event will be held Friday at Camp Coleman from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For the $5 admission, attendees will be able to participate in a silent auction and have the opportunity to purchase before Saturday’s sale.

“Our goal is to provide top-notch outdoor programming at our camps,” said Karen Peterlin, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, “All of our camp pools are in need of repairs and this yard sale will help us raise funds so our Girl Scouts can participate in one of their most requested summer camp activities.”

The council’s fundraising goal for the sale is $5,000. It will take nearly $60,000 to revitalize the pool at Camp Coleman.

About Camp Coleman

Founded in 1925, Camp Gertrude Coleman sits on the banks of the Cahaba River in Trussville, Alabama and is the third oldest operating Girl Scout camp in the country. With the vital support of the community and Girl Scout volunteers, Camp Coleman provides water activities, horseback riding, ropes courses and much more. The camp is owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama and can be rented for troop camping, activities or private events. Camp Coleman is located at 4010 Camp Coleman Road in Trussville. Find out more and book a reservation at www.girlscoutsnca.org.

About Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama

We're over 13,000 strong—9,500 girls and 4,000 adults in 36 counties in the state of Alabama who believe girls can change the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts' founder Juliette Gordon "Daisy" Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, we've made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents.


Today we continue the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama is a United Way partner. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.girlscoutsnca.org or call 800-734-4541.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Get Ready for the 2016-2017 Cookie Program!

We are excited to share with you this year’s program.  Please take a look at the training schedule below and register for a training that works for you!  ***It is mandatory for 1st time Troop Cookie Managers (Cookie Rookies) and their Troop Leader to attend the Council training.

All registered troops and girls will be uploaded directly into eBudde again this year.  Please make sure you and your girls are registered by November 30th, 2016.

In order to best serve you, we will need you to register for Cookie Training. Please use the Adult Learning & Girl Leadership form found on the council website.   

Please register two weeks before the class date so that we can send you a confirmation e-mail with needed check in information. Our goal is to provide the volunteers and girls with all the information they need to have a positive product sale experience.  Help us to provide that for you by registering early.  We thank you for your commitment to the girls and willingness to be a part of this exciting Girl Scout Cookie Program!

We are providing refreshments, fun and door prizes! In order to be eligible for prizes registration is a must!  Please note that we will not be adding additional trainings.   There is a webinar available for returning troop cookie managers.  If you cannot attend a scheduled training you can do the live webinar or view the recorded session.   Training materials will be distributed by your Service Unit Cookie Manager after training is completed.

Service Unit Cookie Manager Training The training classes listed in this section are for volunteers who are in the leadership role to coach the troop cookie manager in their service unit.
Location
Date
Time
Jr League of Birmingham Al
2212 20th Ave So
Birmingham AL 35223


October 24, 2016

6:00-8:00pm
Huntsville Service Center
1515 Sparkman Drive NW
Huntsville Al, 35816

October 25, 2016

6:00 – 8:00pm
**Webinar information will be sent to SUCMs who are unable to attend the training.

Cookie Rookie Troop Cookie Manager Training
The training classes listed in this section are for first time troop cookie managers
Location
Date
Time
Huntsville Service Center
1515 Sparkman Drive NW
Huntsville Al, 35816

November 1, 2016

9:30- 11:30 am
6:00 – 8:00pm

First United Methodist Church
109 Gayle Ave SW
Jacksonville AL 36265

November 5, 2016

9:00- 11:00am
Jr League of Birmingham Al
2212 20th Ave So
Birmingham AL 35223


November 14, 2016

9:30am – 11:30am
6:00- 8:00 pm
Tuscaloosa Service Center
2121 9th Street
Tuscaloosa AL 35401

November 17, 2016

9:30- 11:30 am
6:00 – 8:00pm




**Cookie Rookies can attend the Returning Cookie Trainings with asterisk**

Returning Troop Cookie Manager Training
The trainings in this section are for experienced troop cookie mangers.  If you have been in the role of troop cookie manager prior to this year, please sign up for one of the trainings below:
Location
Date
Time
First United Methodist Church
109 Gayle Ave SW
Jacksonville AL 36265

November 5, 2016

12 noon – 2:00pm
Tuscaloosa Service Center
2121 9th Street
Tuscaloosa AL 35401

November 14, 2016

6:00 -8:00pm
**Birmingham Service Center
105 Heatherbrooke Park Drive
Birmingham AL 35242

December 5, 2016

6:00-8:00pm
**Huntsville Service Center
1515 Sparkman Drive NW
Huntsville Al, 35816

December 6, 2016

6:00-8:00pm



Webinar
To best serve our busy volunteers, we are offering a webinar in addition to the live trainings.  Information for registration will be e-mailed out when it is available.  Returning troop cookie managers may choose to participate via webinar.  First time troop cookie managers must attend a live training, the webinar is geared to returning troop cookie managers and will not have the basics that are provided in the cookie rookie training.

Type of Webinar
Date
Time
Troop Cookie Training
December 12, 2016
6:30-8:00pm
Troop Cookie training recording will be available starting December 15, 2016

Digital Cookie Webinar
This webinar is designed for all parents, troop leaders and troop cookie managers that will participate in Digital Cookies.   You will receive step by step instructions on how to set up Digital Cookies for your girls. 
Type of Webinar
Date
Time
Digital Cookie Webinar
TBA
TBA
Digital Cookie Webinar recording will be available TBA