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• Taking Action in Our Community: Local Girl Scout Troop Welcomes New Residents
   Local Troop 42098 joined with officials in the City of Allen Park to create welcome packets for new residents. Great job Troop 42098!   Click here to read  the article.  
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• Town Hall Meetings Set for Long Range Property Plan Review
  The GSSEM Long Range Property Planning Project (LRPPP) team invites all interested members to a series of Town Hall meetings where the recommendations resulting from the LRPPP will be presented. Join us at any of the following meetings: ·         March 29, 6:30-8:30 pm – Port Huron Service Center ·         April 7, 6:30-8:30 pm – Wayne County Community College - Downriver ·         April 19, 6:30-8:30 pm – Clinton Township Conference Center ·         April 21, 6:30-8:30 pm – Flint Service Center   Background: In June 2009, a team of volunteers, girls, board members, and staff began a strategic review of all of the properties that belong to/are occupied by Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, including:   Six Service/Conference Centers Clinton Township Service Center, Macomb County Clinton Township Conference Center, Macomb County Detroit Fisher Building, Wayne County Flint Service Center, Genesee County Port Huron Service Center, St. Clair County White Lake Service Center, Oakland County  Six camp properties Camp Hawthorn Hollow, Columbus Township, Macomb County Camp Innisfree, Putnam Township, Livingston County Camp Metamora, Metamora Township, Lapeer County Camp O’Fair Winds, Oregon Township, Lapeer County Playfair Program Center, Lexington Township, Sanilac County The Timbers, Long Lake Township, Grand Traverse County The goal of the Long Range Property Planning Project is to do the research and analysis necessary to formulate sound recommendations to enhance programs, improve the delivery of services, and effectively utilize Council-owned properties in the future. These recommendations will be presented to the GSSEM Board of Directors after discussion at the Town Hall meetings. 
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• Girl Scouts on Tomorrow's CBS Early Show
  In celebration of Girl Scout Week, the CBS Early Show will air a Girl Scout segment tomorrow morning beginning at 7:30a.m. At about 8:30a.m., one of the hosts will conduct an interview with Laurel Richie, Chief Marketing Officer, about new things going on in Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts from at least five Tri-State area councils will fill the CBS plaza; and former Girl Scout Gold Award earner Chelsea Masterson—along with current Girl Scout Troop Leader from Girl Scouts of Jersey Shore are expected to chat alongside Laurel about the benefits of Girl Scouting. We plan to get the spot up on the Girl Scout Blog as soon as possible.   As with any media opportunity, there are no guarantees, but as of this afternoon everything is set to go.  Please tune in.    Happy Girl Scout Week!
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• Local Girl Scout Receives Outstanding Youth Award
  Kudos to our very own Girl Scout, Rachel Karyakose, who was honored at the 15th Annual Children’s Champion Awards presented by Priority Children of Genesee County.   Rachel, a student at Goodrich High School, received the Outstanding Youth Award. She was one of more than 100 community leaders, volunteers and activists nominated for the 2010 awards. Rachel was honored for her exceptional service as a hospice volunteer and active Girl Scout in the community. Click here to watch ABC local channel 12’s, "Good Kids", interview featuring Rachel.  
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