Welcome to your guide to great council-wide program events! Excitement and adventure awaits you at the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada. Find new thrilling activities as well as your old favorites. We think you'll find something for everyone. Look at all the different adventures around our Council and come join the fun!
For more information on any of the events listed, please contact the Program Registrar at 775.322.0642, ext. 223 or email at programregistrar@gssn.org.
QUICK LINKS:
Plan-It Opportunities
Program Updates
Council Patch Programs
Additional Opportunities
PLAN-IT OPPORTUNITIES:
For listing of available girl program activities and events - please view our online master calendar or download our Plan-It Guide.
Please note: we have a Plan-It Addendum that covers girl programs from February to March 2009 and includes adult trainings for the 2009 year. To download or access your copy, please click here.
Please note program updates below for listings in Master Calendar and Plan-It Guide.
PROGRAM UPDATES:
The following program activities and events has changed or been newly added. Please see below for details.
TWO MONTHS OF BLIZZARD FUN!
Dairy Queen will offer two Girl Scout inspired Blizzards for a limited time. In July, the newest addition Tagalongs Blizzard! In August, back by popular demand, is the Thin Mint Blizzard!
MARK JULY 21ST ON YOUR CALENDAR!
The Sparks Dairy Queen located at 1501 Prater Way has partnered with the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada (GSSN) to provide you with two exciting opportunities during the months of July and August. Not only will you be able to buy a blizzard containing your favorite Girl Scout Cookies but you could also tour the facilities and support the local council!
On Tuesday, July 21st from 5-7pm, 20% of all in-store sales at this participating Dairy Queen will be donated to GSSN to support local programs for girls.
Don't forget to drop by the GSSN office and pick up exclusive coupons for your special Blizzard!
In addition, the Sparks Dairy Queen has generously offered to give tours of their business at 10:00--10:30am thru July and August (excluding Sundays). Contact Dan Thorton (775.287.1297) to schedule your tour. The daily tours are limited to the first 20 people so schedule today!
COUNCIL PATCH PROGRAMS
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The Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada in collaboration with many excellent community organizations has created patch programs which are specific to the council. Each of these patch programs is designed for girls at all age levels.
TAHOE R
IM TRAIL PATCH PROGRAM
The Tahoe Rim Trail Patch educates Girl Scouts about trail building, trail use and trails in general by using the Tahoe Rim Trail as an example. Girls may utilize the Tahoe Rim Trail or other trail systems to complete the patch requirements, including the Pacific Crest Trail and the Rudy Crest Trail. The Tahoe Rim Trail Patch Program packet is available in the council shop in Reno. Patches may be purchased in the shop.
PEACE BEGINS AT HOME PATCH PROGRAM
October is Domestic Violence month, but every day can be an opportunity to learn about domestic violence. Girls will have an opportunity to identify characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, create peace posters and perform community service for a number of local agencies. For more information contact Laurie Betker, Program Specialist, at 775.322.0642, ext. 240.
Program Patch Downloads:
The following agencies contributed to development of the Program Patch:
Junior League of Reno
Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence
Catherine Cortez Masto - Office of the Attorney General
Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Reno City Attorney's Office -- Victim's Advocate
WILD HORSE AND BURRO PATCH PROGRAM
Many of you know that Nevada is the home of the largest group of wild horses and burros in the country. Do you know how they got here, who takes care of them, or the story of Wild Horse Annie? Have you ever toured a BLM (Bureau of Land Management) wild horse facility? Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and the BLM joined together to create a program to explore the rich heritage of Nevada's wild horses and burros. Girls can learn about wild horses and burros, how they got here, who takes care of them and take the opportunity to go tour a BLM wild horse facility. Purchase the Leader and Girl Scout Guides from the GSSN council office and earn the Wild Horse and Burro patch! For more information please contact Paula Cady, Program Specialist, at 775.322.0642, ext. 272.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
GIRL SCOUT DESTINATIONS - FOR GIRLS 11-17
Girl Scout destinations—your source to travel across your state, your country, your globe. Get psyched for the time of your life.
Click here or the banner above for more information and current list of available travel locations.
GIRL SCOUT OF THE SIERRA NEVADA COLOR GUARD
Girl Scout of the Sierra Nevada is looking for color guard members for the 2008/2009 membership year. This is an individual commitment in which girls are invited to present the colors at community events, meetings and parades. A complete uniform is necessary to wear for presentations. To participate, complete the color guard form - you access the form by clicking here. After completing the form, please return it to the Girl Scout of the Sierra Nevada office. For more information please contact the program specialist at 775-322-0642, ext. 240.
