February 2020 Newsletter

News for the Minneapolis Lakes Service Unit

Important Notes & Dates

Cookies

It's almost time for the largest girl-led business in the world!  If you have any questions, reach out to gsmplslakes@gmail.com or post on our FB group.
 

  • 2/15:  Cookie Go Day
  • 2/17:  Cookie Booth Go Day

 

Find key Cookie Program dates here

Dates, Events & Opportunities at a Glance

  • 2/17:  Leader Meeting
  • 2/22:  World Thinking Day.  Registration is now closed.
  • 2/24:  Deadline for 8th - 11th Grade (Fall 2020) Girl Scout Astronomy Club Opportunity
  • 2/26:  Encampment Planning Meeting
  • 3/7:  Special Discounted Tickets to Nickelodeon Universe 
  • 3/18:  Encampment Planning Meeting
  • 4/7:  Encampment Planning Meeting
  • 4/17 - 4/19: Encampment is finally here!
  • 6/6:  Stone Arch Bridging. Registration now open!
  • 6/22 - 6/26: Jester's Day Camp

Feature your troop in our next newsletter!

Is your troop amazing?  Did they try something new, complete a Journey, a Badge, or a Service Project?  We invite your girls to tell their story in our GS Mpls Lakes Newsletter!  Sends stories and pics to gsmplslakes@gmail.com.

Next Troop Leader/Volunteer meeting is Monday, February 17, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Common Roots Cafe.

 

Come network with other leaders, find out about upcoming events.  We've got several new troops this month so we will go over how to navigate the world of Girl Scouts.  Experienced leaders - come and share your knowledge! 

 
RSVP

Girl Scout Astronomy Club

A leadership opportunity for girls in grades 8 - 11 in Fall 2020.  Girls who apply to be part of the club are considered for selection for an exclusive Astronomy Club training opportunity at Goddard Space Center in June.  

 
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Nickelodeon Universe Discount Tickets

The Mary Moon Foundation was started by a local GS leader who lost her daughter to cancer.  This is their annual fundraiser so it's a day of fun at a discounted cost for a good cause.  This is not a Girl Scout event - they just asked us to spread the word.

 
Get Tickets

Minneapolis Lakes' Annual Encampment

April 17 - 19, 2020

Registration is open!

 

Cadettes, Seniors  & Ambassadors lead this weekend at Camp Lakamaga for Brownies & Juniors!

 

Find out more and reserve your spots with a $10 per person deposit.  CSAs - register in December to get in on the planning action beginning in 2020.

 

 
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Stone Arch Bridging

June 6, 2020

Registration is open!

 

A troop event for scouts bridging to Cadettes, Seniors or Ambassadors. Celebrate these special transitions with a special bridging ceremony across the Stone Arch Bridge.

 

 
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Jester's Day Camp at Camp Lakamaga

June 22 - 26, 2020

 

For Girl Scouts in Grade K - 12.

Cost is $215 (register by 4/15) for the week and includes lunch, snacks and bus service from South Minneapolis (Burroughs).  This year's theme is Color Camp.

 

Grades 1 - 6 Flyer for Parents

Grades 7 - 12 Flyer for Parents

 
Find Out More & Register

Did you know?

 

You can get to all events (Mpls Lakes, OOTTS, Council) from our website www.gsmplslakes.com.  Just click the appropriate tab at the top.

 

Would you like text notifications for Minneapolis Lakes News?  We've set up the Remind App/ Service (used by a lot of schools) for Minneapolis Lakes.  Text @mplslakes to 81010 to subscribe.  We'll only send a few per month.

Join Our Team (please!! please!!)

 

The Minneapolis Lakes Service Unit needs you! Or your aunt, grandma, sister.  If you or a friend or relative would like to take a role in providing opportunities across our Service Unit, send us an email at gsmplslakes@gmail.com.  We are looking for the next SUM of Minneapolis Lakes for the 2020 - 2021 year!

 

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