VOLUNTEER & STORE NEWS

Volunteer with GSWCF and Receive a Free Ticket to Six Flags

Six Flags Friends is proud to support GSWCF by providing one free ticket to any Six Flags property for anyone who volunteers six hours of their time. It’s as easy as 1-2-3...

• Visit www.sixflags.com/gsfriends to register and become eligible for a free ticket to Six Flags.
• Provide confirmation receipt and volunteer six hours or more with GSWCF during April – June 2008.
• Collect your Six Flags free ticket voucher from GSWCF once you’ve completed your volunteer assignment; redeem at www.sixflags.com/girlscouts.

All tickets will be valid during the month of July.

The Girl Scout Stores Ask: Can It Be May Already?

Badge and award season is already here! The Girl Scout Stores have some fantastic new items to make end of the year ceremonies and parties fun and festive.

Purchase our new Girl Scout paper plates, cups, napkins and plastic tablecloths to set the tone of the celebration. They are reasonably priced and perfect for bridging ceremonies, end- of-the-year parties, Service Unit luncheons or any other Girl Scout occasion.

Looking for an interesting way to present badges for your Court of Awards? How about placing Junior badges in a water bottle or Brownie Try Its in a Swaps bag? Or staple Try Its/badges to a lanyard, or tie them up in a bandanna. The Girl Scout Stores have everything you need for a great Court of Awards celebration.

New Stuff
Come see all of our great new items. Trendy ringer GS Logo Tees in orange and green for girls; Girl Scout hooded sweatshirts in adult sizes; Scrapbooking Flip-It packs for Daisies and Brownies; pins for troop volunteers/helpers; and Proud Parent of a Girl Scout and leader car magnets are all in stock now!

We are excited to introduce new camping and activity books to you. Cooking on a Stick and Trekking on a Trail are just two of the new books we have in stock to give you some camping ideas and inspiration. Don’t miss these great new resources!

Camp Bears and Backpacks
It’s not too late! You have until Sunday, June 1 to order a fun surprise for your resident camper. Every girl will want to receive one or all of our cuddly Bear Hugz, and at only $19.99 each, she can collect all three colors! S’more Campin’ Stuff backpacks are full of fun stuff for camp – your camper will receive a plush critter, bandanna, battery-powered personal fan, playing cards, a friendship bracelet and more for only $30. Visit our online store for complete details and to order: http://store.gswcf.org/, or call the Tampa Girl Scout Store (813) 281-4475 or 800-881-4475, ext. 223 to place your order today.

And don’t forget – there will be Trading Post at resident camp. You may wish to send a small allowance with your camper so she can do some shopping while at camp.

Savings for You
Spend $75 in one transaction during the month of May and you can purchase an Official Girl Scout Scrapbook for only $9.99! With a regular retail price of $29.99, that’s a $20 savings for you! A scrapbook makes a fun project for your troop – meet for a picnic and scrapbooking afternoon!

Just for Girls
Girls, did you earn Cookie Dough this year? Make a purchase at the Tampa, Lakeland, or Ocala Girl Scout Store in June or July with your Cookie Dough and you will receive a FREE Grab Bag Gift! (Hint – why not get your vest and books early and be ready for next year or buy something fun for camp!) Offer applies to in-store purchases only; one gift per girl; girl must be present to receive grab bag.

Need Ideas?
Do you need an idea for a gift for your dedicated Leader? How about for that special volunteer who has gone above and beyond the call of duty? Ask us! Have you thought about filling a cookie jar with goodies from the Girl Scout Store for your leader? You could include a T-shirt, our new cookie magnets, a mug, Girl Scout Store Gift Certificates, a leader car magnet and/or a home baked treat!

Visit Us Today!
Visit Janet, Amy and Andrea at the Tampa Girl Scout Store, Sharon at the Lakeland store, and Kay and Peg at the Ocala store, and visit our new online store at http://store.gswcf.org/. Please update your online webpage bookmarks to reflect this change.

Thanks to all of you for shopping at The Girl Scout Store, where the dollars you spend stay in our Council and fund quality girl programs and services to our adult members.