Sunday News:

Cookie Pick Up ·         Kona pick up on 2/25 ·         Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Hilo pick up on 2/26 ·         If you haven’t already done so please sign up for a cookie pick up time.  Print your confirmation and bring it with you to pick up. ·         As a reminder, arrive early and have all vehicles ready to go. ·         If you are bringing an open bed truck you MUST have a cover or tarp with a tie down. ·         Please do not bring children for safety reasons. ·         Only 1 or 2 cases of Toffee-tastic will be allowed per troop.     IMPORTANT:  Verify that you have all of your cookies before you sign the confirmation and leave.  There will be no adjustments made to orders after you leave the cookie pick up.   Share your Cookie Goals with us and what your troop will be doing with their proceeds!! Email:  elstone@girlscouts-hawaii.org     It’s Your Story … Tell It!   Are your girls changing their community through active participation?  Have they shown courage, confidence, and character in their words and actions? Do you know an outstanding volunteer who has shown leadership and commitment to the growth of Hawaii’s girls?   Send your stories to jegire@girlscouts-hawaii.org.       Be a Goal Getter!   We’re giving away PRIZES!!!  Submit your entries to Elizabeth Stone.  Haven’t heard about the contest??  Go to our Cookie Bites Blog for all of the details!!    Click here:  http://gshcookiebites.blogspot.com/     Just Eight More Days … To become a Women of Distinction Gala Greeter!   Help us show the public what Girl Scouting is all about! Girl Scout Gala Greeters play an important role in setting the tone for our all-important Woman of Distinction Dinner, greeting hundreds of guests with waves and smiles along the driveway into the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This year we will be recognizing three extraordinary women: Christine Camp, Michelle Ho, and Martha Smith. Gala Greeters will also have the opportunity to participate in the opening ceremony, take part in a private Girl Scouts-only opportunity to meet & greet the honorees and will receive a special 2015 Woman of Distinction commemorative patch.   Date: Friday, March 6, 2015   Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Check-in is at 5:00 p.m.)   Location: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom I 2005 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Notes: 1. Wear your Girl Scout uniform or T-shirt with your vest or sash. 2. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. 3. Bring bottled water and a snack.   To register: your troop for this awesome experience, please click on the link below:   To register a troop: https://girlscoutshawaii.wufoo.com/forms/2015-wod-gala-greeters-3615-t/ or To register an individual https://girlscoutshawaii.wufoo.com/forms/2015-wod-gala-greeters-3615-i/     Volunteer Positions Training and support will be provided   Gold Award ·         Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i is seeking volunteers to help with the Gold Award committee as well as helping mentor girls who are earning their Gold Award.   ·         Gold Award committee members are needed to approve higher awards across the state. Mentors are needed to work one on one with girl's to guide and offer support through the higher award process. Both committee members and Mentors are needed across the state, are flexible, and we'll work with your schedule and location!   Volunteer Trainer ·         Do you enjoy helping other volunteers learn the ropes and get excited about their new role? Girl Scouts is looking for volunteer trainers who can deliver information about Girl Scouting to new and experienced volunteers. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to support Girl Scouting behind the scenes, who like to work with other adult volunteers, and for someone who needs a flexible volunteer opportunity.   STEM Professionals and Volunteers ·         Are you a professional or volunteer who use science, technology, engineering, or math in your field? Mentors and role models guide students in transforming their interests into careers. Even if you can volunteer only for a limited amount of time, studies have shown that talking with professionals in their own communities helps students. From leading an activity at STEM camp to mentoring a Gold Awardee, the roles of STEM professionals are crucial to the development of exceptional skills, excitement, and accomplishment for students. We’re developing a directory of these Hawaii-based people who are interested in being resources for interested Girl Scouts.