Thursday, April 16, 2015




Preparing for Your Bright Future:
3 Days Left to Register!

 


Do you feel prepared for your future?  Girl Scouts of Hawai’i, the Central Intelligence Agency, as well as the National Association of Asian American Professionals want your answer to be “YES.” 
If you are in 10th to 12th grade start planning for life after high school, right now.  Even hear about scholarships, internships, and career opportunities with the Central Intelligence Agency. Then participate in a roundtable discussion with local professionals:
 
·         Hao In Kuan – Website Officer (Central Pacific Bank)
·         Barbra Pleadwell – Owner/Partner (Hastings and Pleadwell:  A Communication Company)
·         Terri Ann M.K. Motosue – Partner (law firm of Yamamoto Caliboso)
·         Cara Goodrich – Vice President of Revenue Optimization (Castle Resorts & Hotels)
·         Kathleen Chu – Professional Engineer/Hawaii Area Manager and Vice President (CH2M HILL)
·         Roy H. – Senior Technology Manager and Guest Speaker (Central Intelligence Agency)
 
Get your questions answered, and make connections that can catapult you into a bright future!
 
                     What:               Preparing for Your Bright Future!
When:              April 19, 2015; 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Who:                All girls 10th through 12th grade girls -  (participants do not have to be a registered member of the Girl Scouts of Hawai’i to be able to participate, so bring a friend!)
Cost:                FREE!!   View Flyer                 
Questions:      contact jegire@girlscouts-hawaii.org.
 

 



 
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!
 
 

Tuesday, April 14, 2015


Troop 377: Giving Back
 


"GS Troop 377 plus the Groten 'ohana from troop 617 donated GS cookies (~ 2 cases) to the Boy's & Girl's Club of Hawaii at the Spaulding Clubhouse. 
 
Each year we choose an organization to donate our cookies.  The last 2 years it was to the BGCH.  The year before that we donated several cases of cookies to the Islands Hospice Home in Palolo.  Before that we donated several years to Family Program's Hawaii.  Next year we will choose another organization."
Dr. Dianne Bowen-Coleman (Leader of Troop 377)
 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 Pacific Aviation Summer Programs
 
 

Monday, April 13, 2015


Spring Renewal
 
 
Register for the 2015-2016 membership year TODAY, and get a patch!
                                                            Girl Membership Fee:                                      $30.00
                                                            Adult Membership Fee:                                 $15.00
 
·         Who:  All members registered for the 2014-2015 membership year.
·         When: April 13th – June 30th.
·         Where:  Online at https://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/Default.aspx?pid=83
 
Are you a volunteer renewing membership for 2015-2016?
Are you a leader registering your troop for 2015-2016?
Are you a parent registering your girl as a Juliette for 2015-2016?
Are you a parent registering for girl (who does participate in a troop) for 2015-2016

For a step-by-step tutorial go to:
http://girlscouts-hawaii.org/wp-content/uploads//2013/08/GSH-Purchasing-Returning-Membership.pdf.


Do you have to create a new account?
Do you currently not have a GS account?
Are you currently not a member of the Girl Scouts of Hawaii?

For a step-by-step tutorial go to:
http://girlscouts-hawaii.org/wp-content/uploads//2014/05/Registering-a-New-Girl-Scout-Member.pdf
 
Questions?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For more information, and to register, go to:  http://www.charitywalkhawaii.org/

Wednesday, April 8, 2015


 
 
Rising Retail Prices
GSM announced price increases on core products including uniforms, insignia, and earn awards effective June 1. Make sure you order next year’s supplies before June 1 to receive them before the price increase!
 
Dollarama Sale!
GSH will be hosting a DOLLARAMA sale 4/27-5/8! Swing by our office to grab any discounted uniform essentials you might need! 
 
What we have: 
*Membership Stars & Discs for all levels 
*Waggs Pin, Flag Patches, Jr & Cadette Insignia Tabs
*Limited Troop Number Patches 
*Daisy & Jr- Ambassador ID Sets
*Various Uniform Levels & Sizes
* Craft supplies, home good, toys, etc. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, April 2, 2015


Council News
 
April Calendar
 
Girl Scouts of Hawai’i Annual Meeting
·         Who:  All registered GSH members.
·         When:  April 11th, 2015; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
·         Where:  GSH Headquarters (2nd floor of the Ala Moana Hotel).
Registration CLOSED
 
Brownie and Junior Camp
·         Who:  Brownie & Junior Girl Scout Troops and adult chaperones.
All girls must be accompanied by at least one adult       chaperone.
·         When:        Saturday, April 11, 2015 – Sunday, April 12, 2015
·         Where:      Camp Paumalu
 
Registration CLOSED
 
Camping Hawaiian Style:
·         Who:  All registered adult members and Program Aides
·         When: April 4, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.)
·         Where:  Camp Paumalu
 
Registration CLOSED
Gold Award Ceremony
·         Who:  Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award recipients, as well as families and friends.
·         When:  April 25, 2015, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
·         Where:  Central Union Church
·         To Register:  http://girlscouts-hawaii.org/event/gold-award-ceremony/
 
"Preparing for Your Bright Future" Sponsored by Girl Scouts of Hawaii, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the National Association of Asian American Professionals
 
·         Who:  Event is FREE for 10th -12th grade girls (does not need be a registered GSH member)
·         What: participate in a roundtable discussion with local professionals, as well as begin college and career planning.
·         When: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 1:30-4:00 p.m.
·         Where: Ala Moana Hotel
·         To Register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preparing-for-your-bright-future-tickets-15871215232
 
May Calendar (and beyond):
 
C.E.O Event
·         Who: Registered members of Girl Scouts of Hawai’i
·         When: May 9th, 2015; 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
·         Where:  Secret Island at Kualoa Ranch 
·         Registration coming soon!
 
Lei of Aloha
Help the Girl Scouts of Hawai’i honor our veteran’s this Memorial Day by making lei to put on the gravestones at the Kaneohe Veteran’s Cemetery
·         Who: Registered members of Girl Scouts of Hawai’i as well as the general public.
·         When: May 23rd, 2015: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
·         Where: Windward Mall
·         Registration:  April 20th, 2015 (email lumt013@hawaii.rr.com). 
o    Donations of stephanotis, plumeria, bougainvillea, crown flowers.  Stalks of hardy tropical flowers are also accepted (24 inches maximum), welcomed and encouraged! 
 
Memorial Day
        Honor our veterans at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe.
·         Who:  All registered members of Girl Scouts of Hawai’i.
·         When: May 24th, 2015; 12:30-2:00
·         Where:  Hawai’i State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe
·         Registration:  Opens APRIL 6th
 
Get Moving! Junior Camp Journey
·         Who: Registered Girl Scouts of Hawai’i girls (outgoing 3rd grade – outgoing 5th grade)
·         When: Friday, June 5, 2015 – June 7, 2015
·         Where: Camp Paumalu
·         Registration OPENS APRIL 15th
 
STEM Camp:
·         Who: All registered Girl Scouts of Hawaii girls.
·         When: Friday, July 17, 2015 – July 19, 2015
·         Where: Camp Paumalu
·         Registration coming soon!!
 
 
SOW WHAT? Senior Camp Journey!
·         When:  Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.
·         When:  September 18, 2015 –September 20, 2015
·         Where:  Camp Paumalu
·         Registration:  OPENS June 1st.
 
 
Volunteer Recognitions
Nominations due by April 27, 2015
 
Know an exceptional troop leader?  Do you work with a dedicated volunteer who may not have their own troop?  Nominate them for one of our volunteer recognitions.  For more information and to download nomination forms go to: http://girlscouts-hawaii.org/for-volunteers/appreciation-and-recognition/. Deadline is April 27, 2015.
 
Questions?  Problems accessing the documents?   Submitting a nomination?
 
 
Gold Award:
 
Gold Award proposals are now being accepted on a rolling basis.  Proposals will be reviewed at weekly committee meetings.  Girl candidates will be provided with feedback within three weeks of the initial received date.  In order to participate in the May 2016 Gold Award Ceremony, the final report must be submitted by January 31st, 2016. 
 
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