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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

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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.

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President Obama Issues Proclamation In Honor of Women's History Month

Happy Women’s History Month!  In honor of this historic month, President Barack Obama celebrated the achievements of women by issuing a Presidential Proclamation. The proclamation

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National Financial Capability Challenge

Calling all educators and senior Girl Scouts throughout the Girl Scout Movement! The National Financial Capability Challenge is on… As the premier organization for girls we know that Girl

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Girl Scouts Collaborates With Precious Moments, Inc.!

  Girl Scout Merchandise (GSM) is pleased to announce a new national licensing agreement with Precious Moments, Inc.  Under the license agreement, Precious Moments, Inc., will design,

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Girl Scouts & CARE launch 'The Power of Girls'

 "The Power of Girls" initiative helps mobilize girls around important global issues, including the critical role that girls' education and leadership play in addressing poverty.

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GSSEM First Annual Meeting! Be There!

The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan's first Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Baker College – Auburn Hills Campus (1500 University Drive,

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Active 92-Year-Old Still Has Girl Scouting In Her Heart

The Press and Guide published a very endearing article about our very own Dearborn resident, Bea Elliot, a Girl Scout member for over 83 years! Click here to read the article!  

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Updated: Girl Scout Cookie Notice

A couple days ago, Little Brownie Bakers, the company that bakes our cookies, received contact from a few consumers informing them of an off taste from certain packages of Lemon Chalet

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World Thinking Day: A Special Note From Our National CEO, Kathy Cloninger

Happy World Thinking Day! As many of you know, the original objective of World Thinking Day was to set aside a day for girls to think of each other and give thanks for their sister Girl Guides and

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Cookie Sales Still Sweet: Even More Girl Scouts In The News!

We can't be stopped!  Port Huron's very own Times Herald published this informative article about Girl Scouts and the Girl Scout Cookie Program.  Jennifer Rose and Ashley

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More Girl Scouts In The News!

The courage and character of local Girl Scouts were featured in an amazing news article on Sunday, 2/21/2010.  Congratulations Lauren Setterlun and Hannah VanderWalker of

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Taking Action In Our Community: Girl Scout Troops Give Back!

Over 75 local Girl Scouts dedicated their time and creative talents to help young cancer patients staying at Children's Hospital of Detroit.  They made get well cards as well as held a toy

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GSUSA National Board Ratifies Policy to Allow Girl Scouts to Raise Funds for Haitian Relief Efforts

GSUSA has unanimously voted to allow girls to directly raise funds for Haiti until Sept. 8, 2010. Click here to read more

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An Amazing Story About Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan!

David Harris of the Flint Journal penned this rather amazing article about a couple of our Girl Scouts alumni.  Click here to read it:

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Girl Scouts Respond to the Haiti Earthquake!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Haitians, their friends and families, as they begin the process of managing the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake of January 12. We have received

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A Horse Is A Horse, Of Course, Of Course!

  Did you know that GSSEM runs a year-round Equestrian program at Camp Innisfree that houses 46 horses. These horses may vary in breed, color, age and size, each living and working at

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Important Camping News!

Spring and summer are coming, believe it or not!  Are you ready for some camping?  CLICK HERE to see our Spring/Summer update to see what’s on the horizon at your

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GSSEM Cookie Rally on January 30th - Register Now!

Register now for the GSSEM Cookie Rally being held on January 30th at the Troy Museum! This event is a fun way for girls (K-5) to get excited about cookie sales while learning about selling

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GSSEM is on Facebook!

Connect with us on Facebook at:  www.facebook.com/gssem Become a fan of GSSEM to connect with other Girl Scout supporters and receive news, updates, and more! Help us spread the

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Girl Scout Days at the DKC Dog Shows March 6th & 7th

Come and meet the Stars of the DKC Dog Shows and earn the Detroit Kennel Club Canine Care Patch, March 6th-7th, 2010 at the Cobo Convention Center. Show is ope from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. (We

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Thanks to all who helped make our Holiday Phone Bank a resounding success!  Together, we raised over $6,635!  GSSEM would like to say “Thank You” to the following volunteers

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Come See Our New Cookie PSA!

Every cookie has a mission! Check out the new public service annoucement about cookies from GSUSA!  It's pretty snazzy, don't you think?

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Did You Know GSSEM Provides Special Classes For Volunteers?

It's true.  GSSEM provides an array of instructional courses that cacn make you a better, more informed volunteer.  Check out our January offerings right away:  

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A Special Year-In-End Message From GSSEM's Board Chair, Nancy L. Philippart!

As we celebrate our first anniversary as the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, I want to congratulate and thank our volunteers and staff for all you’ve accomplished this year.

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Red Wings & GSSEM Collaborate to Present

Take part in the Detroit Red Wings “Stick with the Wings” Girl Scout Program, Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. All Girl Scouts of Southeastern

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Old Navy Will Soon Sell Exclusive Girl Scout T-Shirts!

Girl Scout Merchandise is pleased to announce that Old Navy stores will feature exclusive Girl Scout t-shirt designs for toddlers and girls in its 998 stores in the United States. Product is

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Attention Volunteers! We Want Your Opinion!

Hello adult learning supporters:  The Learning and Development Conference 2010 is being planned for July 29-August 1, 2010, at the Edith Macy Conference Center. We would like to tailor this

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Happy News About Our Detroit Service Center Shop :)

The ceiling is fixed, the carpets have been cleaned, and things are looking (and smelling) a million times better down at our Detroit Service Center Shop!  We're amazed at

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Sad News About Our Detroit Service Center Shop :(

UPDATE: The Detroit Service Center Shop is now open as of 12/16/2009. Please, stop on by! Oh no!  A pipe burst in our Detroit Service Center Council shop!  We're all safe over

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Good Intentions: The Beliefs and Values of Teens and Tweens

Beliefs and values, and their influence on decision making, have commanded significant media and public attention in the new millennium. In particular, it has been argued that youth today are

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Nationwide Study Finds More Youth Today Say They Would Make Responsible Choices than Predecessors 20 Years Ago

A nationwide survey released today by Girl Scouts of the USA finds that more American teenagers say they would make responsible decisions on a range of issues from lying and cheating to smoking

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GSSEM's Guidelines on the Swine Flu

Information and Guidelines for H1N1   Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan’s top priority is girl safety. Volunteers and girls should not attend Girl Scout activities (events, troop

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Girl Scout, Rose Muennix, donates birthday presents to Toys for Tots

One of our Girl Scout Brownie's, Rose Muennix, was featured in the Flint Journal the other day!  Rose doanted her toys she got to Toys for Tots!  Click here to read more.

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Monica Martinez joins GSSEM's Board of Directors!

Monica Martinez, Vice President, National Hispanic Business Affairs, Comerica Incorporated, elected to board, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Monica Martinez, Vice President of National

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Camp O' Fair Winds

Recently, there have been two news articles featuring the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan.  Both articles falsely state that GSSEM plans to permanently close Camp O’ Fair Winds, a

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Ford Motor Company Volunteers To Help Out GSSEM!

Forty volunteers from the Ford Volunteer Corps (MODEL Teams) braved the rain and wind on October 23, 2009 to provide valuable service to Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. Over the course of a

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President Obama Signs Girl Scouts Commemorative Coin Act! Girl Scouts Join President In Oval Office As He Signs Bill Into Law.

President Obama Signs Girl Scouts Commemorative Coin Act! Girl Scouts Join President In Oval Office As He Signs Bill Into Law. On Thursday, October 29, 2009 President Barack Obama signed the Girl

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Girls at the Center of a Global Movement to Create Lasting Worldwide Change

Every girl can become a force for change! On Thursday, October 29, 2009, Girl Scouts of the USA along with CARE International, Seventeen magazine and the Documentary Group hosted Learning to

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Nov 18-22: Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Proceeds Benefit GSSEM!

The Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey will be bringing their Greatest Show On Earth: Over The Top to the Palace Of Auburn Hills.  Tickets start at just $11.00 and $1.00 from all tickets

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Girl Scouts & Justine Magazine Partner for R.E.A.L. contest!

Girl Scouts everywhere are encouraged to tell the world how they are Remarkable, Energetic, Aspirational Leaders by entering the Justine R.E.A.L. Girl contest where the prize is a feature in the

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Update on "Girl Scouts USA Commemorative Coin Act"

The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have passed the Girl Scouts USA Commemorative Coin Act. The bill now goes to President Obama for his signature, and will possibly become law by

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ATTENTION ALL GIRLS: We Have A Survey Just For You!

Attention all girls!  If you're ages 5-18, the Girl Scouts wants to learn more about you!  How amazing is that?   Please click here to this quick, online quiz.  Your

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The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan & Baker College: A Partnership Is Formed!

Check out this great article from Carolyn Snider at Publicom.  Thanks for the the great write-up, Carolyn! BAKER COLLEGE OF FLINT AND CAMP INNISFREE: A MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL AGREEMENT

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Volunteer Spotlight: Connie Lindsey, Girl Scouts of the USA

There is a great write-up on Volunteer Match about the national president and chief volunteer of Girl Scouts of the USA, Connie Lindsey! Please read it by clicking on the below link:

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The 42nd Annual International River Crossing

This comes from one of our stellar volunteers in Port Huron, Jan Robertjohn.  Thanks for the write-up, Jan!  The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan is always looking for amazing

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Michelle Obama & The Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts of the USA is pleased to announce that First Lady Michelle Obama has agreed to serve as its Honorary National President. “It is my great pleasure to serve as Honorary National

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Girl Scout destinations - Your Passport to Travel

Ready to hit the road? From Ecuador to India, from Alaska to Florida, there's a destination waiting for you. Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan is happy to announce the posting of the 2010 Girl

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Girl Scouts Of Southeastern Michign Are Celebrating Our Founder's Birthday And You're Invited!

The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan is hosting a special celebration October 31, 2009 to celebrate the birthday of Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts. The event will be

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Tell us what YOU think! Girls, Parents, Leaders/Advisors, and Community Members are Invited!

The Market Research Team of the Long Range Property Planning Project (LRPPP) wants to know what YOU think!  To collect your input, we have placed a series of surveys on the GSSEM

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Dove & Girl Scouts Unite! The "Thank You for Making a Difference" Campaign

Dove, a brand of the Unilever Group, is launching a new campaign to continue communicating the importance of building positive self-esteem in girls. The purpose of the campaign, entitled,

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Disney FamilyFun and Girl Scouts: Win $250 for Your Girl Scout Story!

We have a great opportunity with Disney FamilyFun magazine (circulation five million). They would like to feature Girl Scouts in their February issue, and are looking for fun and engaging

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FREE Fall Family Picnic - Camp Hawthorn Hollow - Columbus, MI - 10/11/2009

You don't want to miss all the fun at our annual Family Picnic at Camp Hawthorn Hollow.  Fall is a beautiful time of the year to visit the camp and a great opportunity for families to visit

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We Have New Board Members!

GSSEM would like to acknowledge Ms. Alicia L. Booker and Ms. Heather D. Koenders to the positions of Directors-at-large (2009-2012) for the Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan

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Research: Transforming Leadership Continued

For all who are interested.  Here is some further research describing how the new GSSEM Leadership model will work in the future.  Looks exciting...   Transforming

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Girl Scouts Is Looking For A Few Good Women!

Do you have a passion for graphic or web design?  Do you spend an inordinate amount of time playing with your digital camera or camcorder? Do you enjoy working for free?  If so, you

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Notes From The Volunteer Kickoff...

Hello all! Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan's CEO, Denise Dalrymple, gave a stirring presentation last Saturday at our Volunteer Kickoff.  The presentation touched so many hearts that we

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GSSEM Is Ready To Bring It Home...With Your Help, Of Course!

Calling ALL Girl Scouts and Volunteers!   On Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 12 noon - 6pm, GSSEM will be participating in Fox 66's 5th Annual Bringing It Home Fall Festival. The event

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Girl Scouts & Disney on Ice!

The Palace of Auburn Hills is pleased to offer special discounts for this year's Disney on Ice performance, Sep. 30- Oct. 4, 2009. Click here to learn more! The Palace offers year round events

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Camp offers girls chance to have fun, build character

Don’t let the name fool you — participants at the Sister Lakes Day Camp for Girl Scouts know how to pull pranks. During the Thursday night sleepover for older campers, it’s not

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Dairy Queen Partners With GSUSA

Once again, Dairy Queen is partnering with Girl Scouts!  With the introduction of Dairy Queen’s Girl Scout Thin Mint Blizzard last year, it became the number-one selling blizzard in

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan Names Singh As CCO

The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, a group of four merged Girl Scouts councils, has named Suneil Singh Chief Communications Officer, effective August 10th. Singh had been Development &

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