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on the coverMayor Ralph BeckerPhoto: Kelli Bramble

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Are You Man Enough?Mayors of Salt Lake City

and County, ogden, Provo

and South Jordan discuss

how Girl Scouting is

making a difference in their

communities.

Creative Cookie KitchenDoes your fridge still hold

a box of Thin Mints?

Celebrity Chef Ben Starr

created some delicious

recipes that will make your

taste buds smile!

From Camper to CounselorFour girls tell their stories of

how becoming a Counselor

at camp changed their lives

forever. And we give tips on

how you can become

one too!

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gsunowWinter 2013 | Spring 2014 / Vol. 2

www.gsutah.org

Girl Scouts of Utah | 445 East 4500 South, Suite 125, SLC, UT 84107

6 Fashionpages of hot new looks

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Mayor Ralph Becker is ...

4From Camper to Counselorgirls tell their story

Creative Cookie kitChenRecipes to take your cookies to the next level

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gsunowChief Executive Officer Cathleen Sparrow

Chief Officer of External Affairs Melissa Mathews

Director of Marketing and CommunicationsAngie Hyde

Writer and Editor Josh Jones

Graphic Designer/Photography Stephanie Jensen

Spanish TranslationYasmin RomneyRaquel Lee

Contributing WritersLaura BerbusseAmber B.Alannah H.Thelina Sabrina Smith

Contributing PhotographersKelli Bramble Anacandy Castro

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2013-14 Board of Directors

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9 CEo Letter Welcoming Opportunities

10 Troop News Angels to Oceans 18 Community Leadership Teams Refreshed. Renewed. Revitalized. 20 Volunteer Spotlight Nick Tankersley

22 Training 101 5 Quick Tips

28 Troop Support & Resources Discover, Connect, Take Action

30 Reaching out Outreach Girls Experience Camp

32 Advocacy Initiative Highlight Be Counted, Be Heard 35 Go Gold 2013 Gold Awardees

41 Share Your Girl Scout Love Bring a Friend 62 Crazy for Camp 2013 Camp Review

63 He and Me Minicamp A Unique Camp Experience

68 2014 Cookie News Prepare yourself for the Cookie Zone

87 Let the Countdown Begin! National Convention Comes to SLC

in One Year!

88 Juliette Gordon Low Society

89 Donor List

What I’ve LearnedThelina Smith shares 16 life lessons

Discovering Ireland, One Clover at a TimeA trip of a lifetime through a Girl Scout’s eyes

I Make a DifferenceMarie Grogan’s 25 years of service

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JANUARY 2 COOL IT!1-2 grade, 20 children maxWhat’s cooler than being cool? This camp, of course! Uncover the fascinations of the frozen world, in the comfort of the great indoors.

JANUARY 2 ANATOMY ACADEMY3-5 grade, 20 children maxExplore the human body firsthand—but be forewarned—we’ll leave no topic unturned, whether it’s icky, sticky, or just plain weird!

JANUARY 3 HOLD YOUR FIRE1-2 grade; 20 children maxHave some safe and funky fun with our flame scientists, all while exploring the hottest topic of them all.

JANUARY 3 INVENTION CONVENTION3-5 grade, 20 children maxWho says inventing is just for grown ups? Join us on the quest for creativity, where imagination is your guide and innovation your ally. Build, tinker, and invent alongside our handy dandy engineers!

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CEo LETTER

Cathleen SparrowCHIEF ExECUTIVE oFFICER

There is always a lively buzz in our office,

but this year the intensity and energy is

robust as we prepare to host the Girl Scout

National Convention in october 2014. It’s

a positively exciting time to be a Girl Scout

in Utah! Larger cities were contenders and

our Council lobbied fiercely for the right to

host – now it’s our time to show Girl Scouts

from around the world what a beautiful and

friendly place Utah can be!

with under a year to go, we’re seeking 1,000

volunteers to help show off our State and

our hospitality! we can use and capitalize

on any skill set you may have. From greeters

at the airport to public relations at the

convention center, everyone can pitch-in to

make this historic event that much better.

I came to Utah 15 years ago to help with the

enormous task of preparing the ogden/

weber area for the 2002 winter olympics.

I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of

volunteers and it gave me an even deeper

appreciation for the residents of our State.

Now, working with our amazing membership

both young and adult, I know I’ll be amazed

again as we all work together to make this the

best Girl Scout National Convention ever!

Speaking of volunteers, in this issue you’ll

see several articles highlighting our new “Man

Enough” campaign. we’re asking fathers,

uncles, and brothers, “Are you man enough

to be a Girl Scout?” we want to elevate the

role of men in the organization and so we’re

welcoming the boys club into the ultimate

girls club – the Girl Scouts! From Mayor Ralph

Becker to our own volunteer, Nick Tankersley,

you can read how men can participate, be

an inspirational leader, and join us in building

girls of courage, confidence and character.

Thank you for joining our cause. Not a day

goes by that I don’t get to see the incredible

work you do around the state; it’s the

best part of my job. I hope this magazine

connects you, fills you with ideas, and leaves

you proud to be part of an organization

doing so much good!

warm Regards,

CEO of Girl Scouts of Utah, Cathleen Sparrow sits in front of her “Man Enough” motorcycle crew: Allen Bowen, Kevin Ireland, Royce Jacobs, Craig Cooper, Randy Sparrow, Richard Judkins, and Blake Anderson.

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The Good ActBATTLING BRAIN CANCER wITH BAkED GooDS

Aubrianna and Aubrey from Troop 2444 organized

a very special fundraiser this year. Like the two girls,

their best friend is just 10 years old and is battling

brain cancer. Aubrianna and Aubrey wanted to do

something that would really make a difference for

their friend and together planned a bake sale to

benefit her cancer fund.

Stacey Truesdell, Troop Leader said, “we thought it

would be just this little tiny sidewalk bake sale, but it

TROOP NEWSFrom angels to oceans: discover the amazing adventures of local Girl Scouts!

Left: Aubrianna and Aubrey stand by a hand painted sign advertising their bake sale.

Right top: The troop working the bake sale.

Center: Delicious decorated treats for sale.

Bottom: Photos of Abi and her friends.

ended up bringing the whole neighborhood together and

even other Girl Scout troops pitched in, including karin

Christensen’s Troop 369 and 366.” The girls had fun

while they whipped-up creative cupcakes and delicious

cookies. “In the end, it exceeded my expectations and

turned out to be something amazing on very short

notice; we ended up raising more than $2,000!”

“Turning small ideas into big acts of service is a great trait

of Girl Scouts,” said Girl Scouts of Utah CEo, Cathleen

Sparrow. “when I hear of stories like this it makes me

both emotional and inspired, I know we are truly building

girls with courage, confidence and character.”

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Top: Riverdale Troop wins first place in local parade.Bottom: Hannah P., with Troop 2106 stands beside Mayor Scott Harbertson of Farmington. Hannah was the first Girl Scout to say the Pledge of Allegiance at a Farmington City Council Meeting.

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Sailing to the San Juan Islands on the ZodiacA SEVEN DAY GIRL-PLANNED TRIP

Troop Leader Dianna Wright recently chaperoned a

girl-planned, girl-led adventure. Here, Girl Scout Amber B.

recounts their exploits to GSUNOW.

what do Captain Jack Sparrow, the Puget Sound, and

the Girl Scouts have in common? In short, a seven day

girl-planned trip to learn to sail tall ships and explore port

towns. our heading? The beautiful San Juan Islands!

Rather than commandeering, 19 Girl Scouts and seven

leaders chartered the Zodiac Schooner, the largest

working mainsail on the west coast. originally built for the

Johnson & Johnson family in 1924, the Schooner Zodiac is

now a “training ship,” meaning we were specifically there

to learn how to sail, navigate, and manage the 160 foot

windjammer.

on the first day, we learned how and when to sweat

the lines, which knots were necessary and the safety

precautions needed to maneuver the 220 ton vessel. After

each group had completed its sail station, we congregated

to hoist the 4,000 square foot mainsail supported by the

mast, which is 12 stories tall.

Following the sailing stations, our inexperienced crew went

through a nautical rotation where each learned how to use

charts and maps, navigate the ship at the helm, listen to

radio communications, and look for floating debris during

bow watch. we also maintained the ship by swabbing the

decks, polishing the brass, and cleaning the galley.

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At nights, we watched fireworks from the

deck, held planking competitions, and

sang sea shanties. As all Girl Scouts are

well aware, you aren’t having a good time

if you aren’t singing. Sleeping in the bunks

lining the hull or under the stars on deck, we

were provided with every experience of an

authentic wooden boat crew. By the end of

our exploration, we were proficient beyond

hoisting and setting sails, for we had all

literally stood as the first mate sailing at the

helm under the direction of Captain Tim.

what is the benefit of learning these new

skills even though we live in the land-locked

state of Utah? As a practical matter, when

are we ever going to use these experiences

again? Like driftwood, the experiences we

had while exploring sailing and port towns

might take us in different directions. Some

who participated in the trip continue to

build on this initial exploration of sailing

by participating in the Girl Scout mariner

troop. But, having left our cell phones and

internet connections, we also learned about

ourselves and how to navigate our personal

helm. our confidence increased with each

activity. Going forward, we will be able to

utilize the courage and confidence we

developed within ourselves to increase our

character as we make the world a

better place.

If your troop has planned an adventure, we’d

like to publicize it! Email Joshua Jones with

the details. jjones@gsutah.org

Girl Scouts aboard the Zodiac Schooner learning how to sail and having a marvelous time.

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TROOP NEWS CONTiNUED

Utah Girl Scouts exploring California’s coastal island and its magnificent wildlife.

Catalina Cruisin’CALIFoRNIA ISLAND PRoVIDES

PERFECT ESCAPE FoR BUDDING

MARINE BIoLoGISTS

Are you ready for some fun in

the surf? Every year, Girl Scout

volunteers organize an epic

adventure to the Catalina Island

Marine Institute (CIMI) at Toyon Bay.

what makes this trip so epic? well,

girls snorkel and kayak in the Pacific

ocean and hike through the Catalina

Mountains. At night they learn about

astronomy and sometimes have

the opportunity to night snorkel!

About 40 miles from Los Angeles’s

beaches, the private cove offers

girls the opportunity to feel like

they’re on a secluded island for a

few days and explore their world.

This trip has inspired some girls to

pursue marine biology in college, if it

sounds interesting, watch for more

information in the spring.

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GIRL SCoUTS oF UTAH SHoPS

OFFICIAL OBLONG SILK SCARFMarisol Deluna, a fashion designer and former Girl Scout, created this elegant silk scarf. The oblong scarf features the Girl Scout Profiles in a navy and gold pattern with a black border.

GREY 5-BUTTON CARDIGANThis soft, “feel good” grey sweater is perfect for any season and fits right into any wardrobe. Ultra soft to the touch, the V-neck styling

makes it ideal to wear over just about anything. Add a scarf or

jewelry and you’re set to go.

GREY AND NAVY STRIpED TOTEShow them your best stripes. This versatile heather grey and navy tote in soft sweatshirt material sports a distressed screen-print.

GIRL SCOUT BLING WATChAdd some flair to your wrist. A brilliant green silicone band offsets a classic face framed with glistening faux-rhinestones.

SERVICE MARK ShORThAND TEEThe perfect t-shirt for comfort and style. Available in three colors white, Navy and Green and at a great price, you’ll definitely want more than one!

TIE DYE LOW CUT SOCKSShorty sock in bright green with “Girl Scouts” on toe.

OFFICIAL CADETTE ShORThAND

pOLO ShIRT Crisp polo with

side slits at hem. Slightly shaped. Available for all Girl Scout levels!

Uniforms and More!

Shop online at www.gsutah.org or visit one of our three locations!

LOOK FOR ThE 2014

STARTER KITS in January and qualify for a free drawstring

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Utah Girl Scouts Explore Washington, D.C. TRIP EDUCATES AND INSPIRES GIRLS To

BE MoRE INVoLVED IN GoVERNMENT

Twelve girls, thirty-six landmarks, all in five

days – it’s just another Girl Scout adventure

through the nation’s capital! Draper’s

Girl Scout Cadette Troop 400 explored

washington D.C. on a dizzying trip

that took them from Arlington Cemetery to

the Capitol, on the other side of the

beltway, and they managed to see just about

everything else in between!

The girls explored the Smithsonian, from

its newest addition, the American Indian

Museum, to its oldest, the Museum of

Natural History. They also learned about

presidents, wars and civil rights heroes while

taking in eight memorials on the National

Mall. The girls reported that their favorite

part of the trip was one of the newest

memorials, the National wwII Memorial,

followed closely by the U.S. Holocaust

Memorial Museum.

Third-generation Girl Scout and Troop

Leader Tiffani Moser said, “we saved our

credits from the cookie sale for two years

to do this amazing trip. we also partnered

with Draper City at several events to raise

funds.” The girls even raised enough money

to each be given $100 pre-paid credit cards

to purchase souvenirs.

“washington D.C. has an amazing ability to

capture imaginations and inspire youth. I

know this trip gave our girls memories that

will motivate them in their future endeavors,”

said Moser.

Girl Scouts of Utah, CEo, Cathleen Sparrow

said, “I’m so proud of Tiffani and what her

troop has accomplished, this is a wonderful

example of what makes Girl Scouting great.

The girls collectively decided they wanted

to visit the Capital, they learned how to save

money and worked together towards that

goal. They’ll undoubtedly remember the

lessons from this trip for the rest of

their lives.”

Cadette Troop 382 met former congressional candidate, Mia

Love this fall. She spoke on the importance of being active in your community and shared

some lessons learned while running for Congress in 2012.

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Utah Girl Scout Troop 400 of Draper poses in front of the White House as part of their five day trip to D.C.

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Stellar Service BRoNZE AwARD PRoJECT

Troop 46 in Stansbury Park, Utah was quite

busy this summer. As part of their Bronze

Award project, the girls decided to collect

donations for the Tooele City Animal Shelter.

To begin the project they went to the

shelter for a tour and learned that it houses

everything from dogs and cats to turtles and

peacocks! The director of the shelter gave

the girls a list of items they needed and the

girls immediately went to work. They asked

local businesses if they could place donation

boxes in their stores and then made flyers to

inform the public of what they were doing.

In September, after picking up donated

items all summer, Catherine Blomquist,

Troop Leader couldn’t believe how much

they had collected. There was almost 500

pounds of dry dog food alone, and that

was just the beginning! Also collected was

110 cans of wet food, cases of cleaning

supplies, more than 40 chew toys and the

list goes on and on. The director at the

shelter was amazed at what the troop had

accomplished, she never expected the

Girl Scouts to accomplish so much, she

obviously needs to get to know more

Girl Scouts!

Troop 46 collected a surprising amount of pet supplies: almost 500 pounds of dry dog food, 110 cans of wet food, and over 40 chew toys. They delivered the items to Tooele City Animal Shelter.

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VoLUNTEER | CLT

we’ve re-designed and re-named Service Units

to Community Leadership Teams. This is an

exciting, big change for Girl Scouts of Utah.

Volunteers and staff helped develop these roles;

the priority is to make volunteering easier while

serving girls better, particularly through troop

mentoring and training. It would not have been

possible without volunteer feedback and input

from across the state and to that we say

Thank You.

All Service Unit positions officially ended at

Leadership Summit/Annual Meeting (August

23-25 at Trefoil Ranch) and Community

Leadership Team position accountabilities

began. In our Service Units we had six team

positions that served volunteers and girls and as

we contemplated redeveloping these positions

it became clear that we needed to create more

positions with fewer responsibilities. By the

end of the process 13 Community Leadership

Team positions were created. By forming more

volunteer positions with fewer responsibilities

attached to each position the volunteers will

be able to serve troop leaders more effectively

because the tasks will be easier to manage.

we currently have 230 volunteer positions filled.

we are very pleased by the response of our

volunteers that said “Yes, I want to help move

Girl Scouting forward to serve troop leaders and

girls more effectively.” They are truly dedicated

to our mission to serve girls of courage,

confidence and character that make the world a

better place.

If you are interested in learning more about

these volunteer positions and how you can

help, contact Jean Smith, Director of Volunteer

Services, at 801-716-5130 or jsmith@gsutah.org.

GiRL SCOUTS OF UTAH COMMUNiTY LEADERSHiP TEAMSRefreshed. Renewed. Revitalized.

1. Community Connector works with local community to share and find opportunities

2. Cookie program Representative coordinates annual Cookie Program at Community level

3. Council Trainer provides training and helps with curriculum and workshops

4. Event Representative coordinates events and assits troop leaders

5. Finance Representative educates troops and monitors troop bank accounts

6. higher Awards Representative supports girls working toward their Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards

7. Juliette Representative shares information about activities and Cookie Program with Girl Scouts whom are not in a troop

8. Member placement Representative knows which troops have openings for new Girl Scouts

9. Outdoor program Representative fosters a love of the outdoors and provides outdoor programs

10. Recognition and Delegate Representative manages delegates and fosters a culture of appreciation

11. Troop Leader Mentor welcomes new volunteers, and assits volunteers in providing the Girl Scout experience

12. Volunteer Community Representative helps retain volunteers by providing training and meetings

13. Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator helps grow Girl Scouts of Utah adult and girl membership

COMMUNITY LEADERShIp TEAM pOSITIONS

Want to Volunteer?Register on our website www.gsutah.org

or contact Jean Smith at 801-716-5130 or

jsmith@gsutah.org

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GIRL SCoUTS oF UTAH SHoPS

Volunteer Trends

Shop online at www.gsutah.org or visit one of our three locations!

FLOATING NECKLACEThree delicate green trefoils

float inside a lovely silver pendant. A classic 26” rope

chain with Girl Scout shorthand dangle

tag secures this timeless piece.

NAVY ¾ SLEEVEStylish ¾ Navy tee with the Girl Scout

Trefoil screen printed in shiny

gold. KEEp CALM AND LEAD ON Red tee with white screen print lettering.

TREFOIL UMBRELLAStylish and cheerful automatic umbrella, 29” long with generous coverage and a smooth J-handle. Black/green exterior with pretty matte silver lining.

SILVER ChARM hOLDERAdd your favorite charms to this necklace to create a unique piece

of jewelry. Features Girl Scout profiles charm imprinted

with “Girl Scouts” on back.

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLiGHT | Nick TaNkersleyHe’s Man Enough to be a Girl Scout. Are you?

we all know the process: navigating overstuffed,

wheeled suitcases through the crowded maze of

check-in lines; pausing our conversations mid-

sentence to heed each piercing announcement

over the loud speakers; merging with the

constant roiling flow of travelers down the

linoleum highway; finding momentary, pre-

boarding refuge between geometric print carpet

and harsh florescent lighting. This is the airport.

Through all the chaos, one uniformed man

thrives, patiently assisting first-time flyers and

keeping a watchful eye over the security line.

This is TSA agent Nick Tankersley.

what’s the secret to his serenity? Volunteering

for Girl Scouts. Though Girl Scout volunteers

have been traditionally women, Nick wants men

who are considering volunteering to know “[Girl

Scouts] is a very easy way to stay involved in their

girls’ lives.”

“He is an excellent teacher, very patient, and

he likes to problem solve,” says Jean Smith,

Director of Volunteer Services for Girl Scouts of

Utah. “He’s the kind of person who sees a need

somewhere and steps up to help.”

VoLUNTEER | SPoTLIGHT

By Laura Berbusse

Nick is proud to be a Girl Scout volunteer. He strikes a manly pose with daughters Hayley (left) and Tara (right).

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLiGHT | Nick TaNkersley

april is volunteer reCognition month aNd we waNT To

CeleBrate our volunteers!

The Volunteer services team will be hosting CeleBrate volunteers

events throughout the state to say thank You for all you do!

Check out our web site at www.gsutah.org beginning in February, 2014

for more details.

Jumping at his first opportunity to volunteer as

Lake View Cookie Representative back in 2008,

Nick has had plenty of time over the years to

perfect these qualities, which shine in both his

professional and personal life.

Nick cites his two Girl Scout daughters, Tara,

11, and Hayley, 13, as his inspiration for first

becoming a volunteer. “I figured [Girl Scouts] was

the best place to continue to be involved with

my two girls,” he explains. “If you’re involved with

your girls’ lives when they are young, as mine

are, it will help you stay involved in their lives in

the future.”

Last year, Tara received her Bronze Award, and

Hayley received her Silver Award. And with a

constant bustle reminiscent of an airport, the

Tankersley household shows no signs of slowing.

This year, Tara is working toward her Silver

Award, and both girls are on the Camper Council.

In addition to continuing to serve as Cookie

Representative for Lake View Community, Nick—

who has a special affinity for STEM programs—is

now an enthusiastic Lego League coach. “It’s

great to see how excited the girls get when they

are actively involved in various projects,” he says.

Save the Datevolunteers

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1LUNCh & LEARNStarting in January 2014, GSU will offer

lunchtime webinars (12:00 p.m. – 1:00

p.m.) to provide volunteers with useful

information, share ideas, answer questions,

and keep you updated on what’s going on

across the state. Check our website for the

various topics and dates and join in as we

learn together!

TRAINING CORNERParents and Leaders! Do you need some

ideas for completing Brownie Journeys? Do

you know which awards Juniors can earn?

Have you wondered about the traveling

opportunities for your Cadettes? Attend our

new and improved Grade Level trainings and

learn all of this and more! Also, you will have

an opportunity to network with other troop

leaders and share your ideas and successes.

Can’t make it to a scheduled training?

Participate in an online training! Email

training@gsutah.org for more information.

ADULT AWARDSAn important part of a volunteer’s role is

to mentor girls as they work towards their

Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards. But, did you

know that there are awards for adults too?

Each year, hundreds of volunteers receive

awards on the local and Council level for

their outstanding service to Girl Scouting.

Award nominations can be submitted by

volunteers, parents/guardians, or girls at any

time during the year. Council-level awards

are presented at our annual Recognition of

Excellence. Nomination forms are found on

our website under For Adults and Volunteer

Recognition. It’s as easy as filling out the

nomination form, collecting a few letters of

endorsement, and submitting them to the

Council! Email awards@gsutah.org for

more information.

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Great BuyEvery Volunteer needs a trusty bag at their side. Stay organized with this zipper tote. It’s a great option for all your Girl Scout needs.

Stylish AccessoriesThat’s right, adult Girl Scouts have uniforms too. Spruce it up with this adorable polka-dot and trefoil scarf!

Volunteer Accessories 101

There is a lot of information for a Girl Scout Volunteer. Here are five quick and easy ways to get the information you need for a fun and successful troop.

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Recognize this face? You could win a prize by being one of the first three people to send an email to training@gsutah.org with the correct answer.

TROOp TIpS1) working with girls should be fun and

enjoyable. Let go of the thought that you

have to be a perfect volunteer. Instead,

enjoy the girls, the parents, the discovery,

and the magic that happens when girls and

adults come together to create a Girl Scout

experience.

2) Don’t try to do it alone. Ask for help from

parents/guardians, other volunteers, and

staff members. They are here to support

you and they have great ideas to share!

3) Big troops are a good thing! Larger troops

(10-12 girls) give girls more opportunities to

be involved in the planning process. with

smaller troops, there is a tendency for adults

to do the planning because it is easier and

faster.

4) Chances are that you will need a First Aider

at some point during the year. Plan ahead

and attend CPR/First Aid/AED training. And

did you know that girls 14 years and older can

also become certified through the Council?

Take advantage of this very affordable

opportunity to learn some life-saving skills.

5) when you organize a troop, ask at least one

parent/guardian for each girl in your troop

to register as a Girl Scout volunteer. Then

assign them a role within the troop. This

will make it easier for you to use them as

drivers, chaperones, and co-leaders without

going through the hassle of doing so when a

deadline is approaching.

TRAINER SpOTLIGhTDo you know this Volunteer Trainer?

You may have picked up on her delightful

southern accent at one of our volunteer

trainings this past year. She is a long-time Girl

Scout (since she was a Brownie) and has been

active in councils in Texas, Tennessee, Indiana,

Montana and now Utah. As a girl, she was a Day

Camp Aide, CIT, LIT and she received her “First

Class” (now known as the Gold Award). As an

adult, she served as a leader, assistant leader,

SUD, Day Camp Director, Senior Planning

Advisor and on the Board of Directors for the

Big Sky Council. She has been a Council Trainer

in four different councils for a total of 25 years

and she has been an American Red Cross

volunteer instructor for 30 years.

whew! This is one committed Girl Scout!

This volunteer’s motto is: “You can plow wide

or you can plow deep” and she lives it every

day. Join her for a Group/Troop Camping 101

Training this Spring to experience her Girl Scout

expertise first hand!

If you know the name of this volunteer, send an

email to training@gsutah.org. The first 3 people

to correctly guess her name will receive a cool

GSU prize! (Sorry, but Council Trainers cannot

participate!)

have Questions?Contact katie Naylor at 801-701-5124

or knaylor@gsutah.org

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Destinations

Destination travel adventures range from two days to three

weeks and are designed for all Girl Scouts ages 11-17. Girl

Scout destinations fall into five categories: international,

outdoors, science, people, and getaways. Facilitated by

Girl Scouts of the USA and hosted by individual Girl Scout

councils, GSUSA, and contracted organizations, such as

outward Bound, Girl Scout destinations events or trips

open girls up to whole new worlds and ideas.

Don’t delay! Make sure to start planning your Girl Scout Destination Adventure!

There is a world outside your window, just waiting for you to explore it!

• November: “Early” Applications are due to GSU

• Thanksgiving: GSU has all applications en-route to event sponsors

• Dec. 3: All “early” applications received by event sponsors

• Jan. 16: All applicants are notified of their status for “early” applications

• Feb. 1: All deposits holding a spot are due to event sponsors for “early” applications

• Feb. 18: “Late” applications received by event sponsors

• Mar. 4: All additional applicants notified of their status.

• March 18: All “late” applicants’ deposit due to event sponsors

Do you have questions? Would you like more information?

contact Brandy strand, Program Manager, bstrand@gsutah.org or

801-716-5160

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After flying on an airplane so long, we arrived

in Dublin tired, but exciting to be starting a new

adventure. There were 15 girls, from all over the

United States. we were accompanied by three

chaperones who took us to The Tollymore

National outdoor Sport Center, where we

would be staying for the next week. After the

flight and two-hour car ride, most of us were

passed-out!

At the Center, we quickly got situated into our

room and were quickly treated to a delicious

lunch. The staff was very friendly and told

some funny jokes about us being Americans.

we played a number of teamwork games and

some games that I am sure were more for the

staffs own amusement than anything else.

The next day we went “hill walking” which,

although they looked small, the locals

considered them mountains. we only laughed

until our legs started burning! Although it

drizzled and it was a good climb, we were having

fun and honestly still couldn’t believe we were

in Ireland!

Discovering ireland, One Clover at a Time Through a Destinations trip, Alannah H. tells us Ireland is much, much more than just St. Patricks and the Blarney Stone.

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The next day we split into two groups. The first

group, which is the group I was a part of, went

river walking in the morning and then went

mountain biking after lunch. River walking was

mostly scrambling over boulders and swimming

through deeper parts of the river. we even got

to jump off some rocks into the deepest parts.

It was cold and wet but a lot of fun. This is a

summary that seemed to be true of most of

Ireland. Cold, wet but still a ton of fun.

we started to get use to the rain, one day we

even rock climbed through a slight drizzle! our

sixth day we canoed to an island and spent the

night in a small cabin. Like most of Ireland, there

was a lot of sheep on the island and we enjoyed

spending time herding them. we enjoyed the

solitude and at night played games and enjoyed

s’mores around the fire.

Near the end of our trip we toured castles and

learned about medieval weaponry. on the final

day we learned how to use the Pound and went

shopping in a small seaside town while tasting

some delicious Irish ice cream. we went back

to the center where we learned how to bake

the brownies we had been eating in abundance

all week. None of us wanted to go to bed that

night, all of us were unwilling to say goodbye to

such an amazing trip and new friends.

Hiking and rock climbing in the misty drizzle. “Cold, wet but still a ton of fun!”

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Fifteen Girl Scouts from all over the United States gather at the Tollymore National Outdoor Sport Center, Ireland for a unique adventure. Activities included hill walking (above), canoeing, mountain biking and more.

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PROGRAM NEWS

Troop Support and ResourcesARE YoU CURIoUS ABoUT THE GIRL SCoUT

LEADERSHIP ExPERIENCE?

wHAT ABoUT THE INCREDIBLE RESoURCES

LIkE JoURNEYS?

The National Program Portfolio has two main

parts – the National Leadership Journeys

and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.

Complemented by the Girl Scout Cookie

program, Girl Scout travel and Girl Scout

awards, the National Program Portfolio is

designed to help girls develop as leaders and

build confidence by learning new skills.

A key part of Girl Scout Leadership Experience

is the Journey Series, which are activities

grouped around a theme and connected to

tools that help girls map the experience. This is

where girls discover, connect, and take action

to make the world a better place. There are

three different Leadership Journey series:

• It’s Your World – Change It!

• It’s Your Planet – Love It!

• It’s Your Story – Tell It!

on every Leadership Journey, everything

girls do—whether it’s performing science

experiments, creating art projects, cooking

simple meals, or learning to protect the planet’s

water supply—is aimed at giving them the

benefits of the Girl Scout “keys to Leadership”:

Discover, Connect, Take Action.

Here’s how they work:

• A girl Discovers her special skills and talents,

finds the confidence to set challenging goals

for herself and strives to live by her values.

This includes being proud of where she came

from as well as where she’s going.

• A girl Connects with others, which means she

learns how to team up, solve conflicts, and

have healthy relationships. These skills help

her in school right now and prepare her for

any career she chooses in the future.

• A girl Takes Action and makes the world

a better place, learning a lot about her

community and the world along the way.

For all three leadership Journey series, the

adult guide and the girl book have everything a

volunteer needs to help inspire the girls and to

assist them as they go. It’s all there for you.

The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting is where girls

(and adults) can find badges, information on

bridging and Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards, Girl

Scout history, tradition and much more!

we are working to support our amazing Troop

Leaders and Volunteers through quality

programming resources. These resources

will include many incredible tools for our

volunteers to utilize, including some amazing

patch programs! Stay tuned for more

information as these are developed.

Do you have a great idea or resource you would

like to share? Let us know! Contact

programs@gsutah.org today!

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GIRL SCoUTS oF UTAH SHoPS

Journeys and Girl Guides

Shop online at www.gsutah.org or visit one of our three locations!

GIRL GUIDES FOR ALL AGES!Girl Scouting has never been more exciting than with this new program resource. Girls and Volunteers will love the fun, eye-opening activities and the all-in-one badge book and handbook format. Beautifully designed, these binders are divided into three sections: handbook, badge and my Girl Scouts. The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting complements the Girl Scout Journeys!

JOURNEY hANDBOOKS FOR ALL AGES!Each Girl Scout age level has three Journey handbooks. Journeys teach girls about the world, about themselves, and about how they can make the world a better place. with fun characters, activities, and awards - your Girl Scouts will LoVE the experience.

ADULT GUIDE JOURNEY BOOK SET

Each “How To Guide”/ Journey Book Set

has everything adult volunteers need to enjoy

this amazing journey. Just bring your enthusiasm

and sense of adventure.

New Reduced Price!

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Reaching OutoUTREACH PRoGRAM HELPS UNDERSERVED GIRLS ExPERIENCE

GIRL SCoUTS

Last year, Girl Scouts of Utah’s outreach Program served 1,294 girls

through 55 community partners such as afterschool programs and

free lunch sites. The outreach Program enables underserved and at-

risk girls to experience Girl Scouting. This summer, the Council brought

40 girls to Trefoil Ranch for an exciting day at camp. The girls learned

archery, dabbled in arts and crafts, met the horses and worked

together on a campfire cookout. The trip was advertised through

afterschool programs throughout Utah and was a big success.

Throughout the year, the Girl Scout outreach Program works with staff

from afterschool programs across the State to train them in a girl-led

curriculum that fosters girls to be better leaders. This curriculum has

been well-received by adults and gives girls the opportunity to learn

about badges, journeys and what it means to be a Girl Scout while

teaching about self-confidence, health, and education. The program

complements existing school curriculum and content is specifically

designed to help girls develop an appreciation for STEM, Healthy

Living, outdoors, Financial Literacy, and Advocacy which are the GSU

program initiatives for all Girl Scouts.

We are always looking for amazing individuals to help provide Girl Scout opportunities! If you are interested in helping with an Outreach program please contact Shari Solomon-Klebba, Program Coordinator, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org or 801-716-5123.

PROGRAM NEWS

Recognition of ExcellenceRECoGNIZING GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS

The annual awards ceremony, Recognition of

Excellence, will be on May 3. we are excited to

recognize the amazing efforts of both our girls

and adults. Last year we had 155 Bronze, 55 Silver,

and 8 Gold Award recipients. These amazing girls

Discovered the world around them, Connected

with the needs of their communities, and Took

Action to make the world a better place.

Deadlines for higher Awards Final Reports:

February 7th for girls to be recognized at the

Recognition of Excellence Awards Ceremony

Have questions? Would you like more information about the Bronze, Silver, and Gold? Contact Jenna Goldman, Program Coordinator, jgoldman@gsutah.org or 801-716-5160

we are so proud of our eight 2013 Gold

Awardees. Check out page 35-37 to learn about their projects

and amazing accomplishments.

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Outreach girls loved Trefoil Ranch where they participated in archery, outdoor cooking, and visited the horses this summer!

QUILTED CELL phONE CASE/WALLET Carry everything you need in colorful style with this cell phone case and wallet wristlet.

TIE DYE LOW CUT SOCKS Shorty sock in bright green with “Girl Scouts” on toe.

TIE DYE EURO SACK This colorful bag was designed just for you. With I Love Girl Scouts screen print and nylon drawstring. Solid pink back.

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January / 2014

advocate for

changeInvestigate how our government

makes decisions. You can Take Action and discuss issues you are

most passionate about.

Finding Common Ground

Get inside government and let others hear YOUR voice. Learn how laws are made and

how you can change the world.

Inside Government

Learn About Your World - Participate in AdvocacyBE CoUNTED AND BE HEARD!

How often have you seen something that

really needed to be changed and wondered,

“why isn’t someone doing something

about that?” Girls have a lot to say about

what matters most in their lives and are

savvy in developing creative solutions to

address those issues. In Girl Scouting, we

view advocacy as a critical leadership skill

for girls. Participating in advocacy activities

can be very empowering, especially when

you realize your ability to influence change.

Come participate in our Advocacy activities

and learn about the many issues our world is

faced with and how you can make a change

in the world!

one aspect of advocacy is government and

civic engagement. The Utah State Legislative

Session Starts January 27, 2014 and we are

ramping up for some amazing programs to

help girls have a voice in government.

Join us at the Utah State Capitol, before

the session starts for some amazing

opportunities to learn about the process

and get involved in government!

UPCoMING EVENTS:

• Inside Government Badge Workshop for

Juniors, January 22nd 4:00-6:00 p.m.

• Finding Common Ground Badge

workshop for Cadettes, January 23rd

4:00-6:00 p.m.

• Cookie Delivery at the capitol

February 6

PROGRAM NEWS

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• Nonprofit Day on the Hill February 27th

8:00 am – 3:00 p.m. Nonprofits from all over Utah will gather in the Capitol Rotunda to help bring awareness to elected officials and the public about our purpose. Join Girl Scouts of Utah as we bring awareness to elected officials about our amazing girls and volunteers!

OUR WEBSITE is constantly updated with new programs.

Check out GSU GO! Event Guide for all the fun activities you want!

everythingyou need is

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Hilton Salt Lake City Center is a proud partner of the Girl Scouts of Utah.

Building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.We look forward to seeing you May 2014 for Recognition of Excellence!

To book at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center, please call801-238-4812, or visit our website at hiltonsaltlakecity.com

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The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. While earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, girls create their own personalized leadership journey through self-improvement, skill development, career exploration, and by improving their communities through service. Earning

the Girl Scout Gold Award is a major accomplishment in a girl’s life and is a culmination of all that a girl has learned in Girl Scouting.

Some of Meganne Ferrel’s most memorable experiences are from her 12 years in Girl Scouts, from

camping to service projects; but her most meaningful contributions came from her Gold Award

project. working with researchers at the University of Utah, Meganne spent over 240 hours doing

population genetic research on Right whales which are dying at alarming rates. Her work on the

project was integral and she will be listed as a principal co-author when these important findings are

published in scientific journals.

of kiylee Christensen’s seven sisters a majority have their Gold Award. From a young age, kiylee

decided she too would work toward her Gold Award; while doing so, she has maintained a 4.0 GPA,

dances for a ballet academy and has earned her Young womanhood Recognition. A friend, who could

not afford dance lessons, inspired kiylee to design and teach a free, two-week dance workshop. She

taught flexibility, skills and the techniques for dance and in doing so created a lot of other people who

are now passionate about exercise and dance.

At 8-years-old Jillian Combs was diagnosed with Crohns Disease, which inspired her project for her

Gold Award. “I wanted to do something to help kids calm their fears about living with Crohns,” said

Jillian. In between a very busy schedule of AP classes, clubs and sports at The waterford School, she

undertook the remarkable task of writing a children’s book to help youth better understand Crohns.

She even found a co-illustrator to help her. She hopes her published book will inspire others to face this

disease with courage.

Kiylee Christensen

Jillian Combs

Meganne Ferrel

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How do Girl Scouts add Gold to a college campus?

The Girl Scout Gold AwardThe Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouts, a shining example of what a girl can achieve while working toward her high school graduation. Each year, girls go Gold by demonstrating extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond.

When a girl goes Gold, she impacts:

Campus CommunitiesGold Award recipients have funded and led projects in their communities to make a measurable and sustainable difference. This is the proven leadership they will bring to your campus.

College PeersGold Award recipients step up to lead when necessary, yet also have the rare gift of being team players. They will add value while on campus as role models to their peers.

Future College GraduatesGold Award recipients rate their general success in life significantly higher than their peers and report success in reaching their educational and career goals. They will be lifelong ambassadors to their schools.

For more information, visit www.girlscouts.org/goldaward or inquire at your local council, which you can find via www.girlscouts.org/councilfinder.

For more information visit www.gsutah.org or contact Jenna Goldman at jgoldman@gsutah.org

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when Jess ownby realized there was not curriculum, let alone classes, which supported creative

writing, she went to work designing a club to support the craft, and in doing so, earned her Gold

Award. Jess is a long-time Girl Scout who credits her social and leadership skills to her experiences

with the organization and is already planning to become a lifetime member after graduation. Her

creative writing club has thrived, with over 20 regular members, and the club will continue to be an

anchor for high school students for years to come.

Brianne Pearson incorporated two loves into her project for the Gold Award: children and reading.

She volunteered with the Head Start Program and several elementary schools to read books to

children and then mentored them as they read back to her. She helped many children improve

their reading abilities, which will help them the rest of their lives. Pearson said, “I will never forget the

children I helped and hope they never forget me.” Brianne now attends Southern Utah University and

is working towards her Bachelors.

Ashlyn wright started Girl Scouts as a Daisy, and 12 years later she’s just as committed to the cause.

For her Gold Award she planned and hosted a monthly social where she taught dance lessons from

the cha-cha to swing and everything in between. The classes helped people open-up to others and

to themselves. wright loves expressing her individualism through dance and enjoyed sharing this

talent with others. She hopes to continue to make a difference in the world.

Cherilyn Ann Lyman has been a Girl Scout since she was four years old. She has been a member of 4-H,

and competed in several state-level contests. She was also a member of the regional champion varsity

basketball team at her high school. Cherilyn used her passion in nutrition and food science to create a

curriculum for an after-school cooking program. The six-week course was taught at Bennion Elementary,

a Title I school. She also published teaching manuals so teachers can use them in the future.

Cherilyn Lyman

Jessica Ownby

Brianne Pearson

Ashlyn Wright

Somehow, in between a great GPA and cheerleading at Roy High School, Jessica Gilbert found time

for an extensive Gold Award project. Her project educated children about humane pet care, animal

adoption, and population control. Her passion for animals is clear – she taught the class to more than

800 second graders and produced a PowerPoint presentation that was distributed to teachers. A Girl

Scout of 11 years, Jessica represents the best of the Movement, and said, “Even little things can cause a

ripple effect, who knows what you might inspire others to do.”

Jessica Gilbert

How do Girl Scouts add Gold to a college campus?

The Girl Scout Gold AwardThe Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouts, a shining example of what a girl can achieve while working toward her high school graduation. Each year, girls go Gold by demonstrating extraordinary leadership through remarkable Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond.

When a girl goes Gold, she impacts:

Campus CommunitiesGold Award recipients have funded and led projects in their communities to make a measurable and sustainable difference. This is the proven leadership they will bring to your campus.

College PeersGold Award recipients step up to lead when necessary, yet also have the rare gift of being team players. They will add value while on campus as role models to their peers.

Future College GraduatesGold Award recipients rate their general success in life significantly higher than their peers and report success in reaching their educational and career goals. They will be lifelong ambassadors to their schools.

For more information, visit www.girlscouts.org/goldaward or inquire at your local council, which you can find via www.girlscouts.org/councilfinder.

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MEMBERSHIP

Girl Scouting in Utah is only possible because

of the nearly 4,000 passionate volunteers all

around the state. Some volunteers commit

to several hours a week, while others only

have time for an hour each month. Any

amount of time is more than appreciated and

means you’re contributing to bettering the

next generation of girls. For 25 years, Marie

Grogan has jumped in with both feet – literally

and figuratively. From taking Cadettes on a

whitewater rafting trip in Jackson Hole, to

having troops push her to do an activity out of

her comfort zone, she says the girls keep her

young. “It’s my personal Fountain of Youth,” she

tells people.

“I MAKE A DIFFERENCE” Marie Grogan’s 25 years of service

Marie Grogan smiles as she attends the

2013 Leadership Summit at Trefoil

Ranch. Twenty-five years of volunteering

and still loving it.

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1. Encourage all girls to live up to their full potential regardless of race, religion, or socioeconomic background.

2. Always ask girls what ThEY want to do in THEIR troop. You may be surprised at how easy it can be to volunteer as a troop leader when you allow your girls to lead their troop. The creativity and ambition will excite you.

3. Don’t tolerate disrespect from girls or adults. Girls need firm boundaries and consequences for their actions.

4. Give girls a safe place to fail – as well as succeed.

5. Revel in the fact you’re helping girls grow – it’s ok to take pride in their achievements that you’ve helped them attained. I treasure the knowledge that I’ve helped form confident young women!

6. Girl Scouts is not school, so the badges and Journeys have to be interactive and hands on.

7. I try to have a trip planned every two years so that girls who may not be as interested in badges have something else to be excited about and reason to stay involved in the troop.

8. It’s sometimes easy to just ‘talk the talk.’ I genuinely have passion and excitement about this organization; I hope people see that I am ‘walking the walk.’

9. I can sometimes get discouraged – teenage girls can be a challenge! But it’s a challenge that worth every bit of the effort.

10. Enjoy the journey!

“They say everyone has a ‘niche’ in life, and I

believe Girl Scouting is mine. I believe in the

mission and am honored that I have been a part

in helping girls to develop courage, confidence

and character. I truly believe that if I’ve only

touched the life of one girl in a positive way,

then I am a success.” By her own definition,

Marie has found a lot of success. For 25 years

she’s mentored an untold number of girls as

a troop leader and Service Unit Director for 17

years. She also filled trainer positions, chaired

committees and is currently the Volunteer

Community Recruiter. why has she devoted

so much to this cause? Her profound reply is, “I

know as a Girl Scout Leader I will leave my mark

upon this earth.”

“Marie has a love of the program, but more

importantly, she loves the girls,” said kassi

Bybee, Senior Director of Membership. “Marie’s

excitement and commitment has not been

diminished one bit in 25 years. Because the

passion is ever-present, she’s contagious to

both girls and adults who she comes in

contact with.”

Girl Scouts of Utah hopes Marie will continue

to jump into her personal Fountain of Youth for

another 25 years!

MEMBERSHIP

Here are ‘treasures’ Marie shared with us about her time as

a Girl Scout volunteer:

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“Girl Scouts is my personal

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last year girl scouts of utah passed hB145, a bill that

places a box on state tax returns making it easier to give a

few dollars directly to Girl Scouts of Utah.

Please be sure to check the box this tax season and tell

your friends to do so too! This great opportunity goes away

if people don’t use it!

DOn’T FORGeT GiRL SCOuTS ThiS TAx SeASOn!

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To qualify the NEW 2014 volunteer needs to:· Register for 2014 membership and

pay the $15 dues

· Fill out the volunteer application

· Fill out the CBC (criminal Back

ground check)

The CURRENT volunteer needs to:· Fill out the information section of the

adult flyer, mail it into council.

A membership specialist will verify

the new volunteer- and mail a $15

gift certificate* to the CURRENT

volunteer to be used in the shop!

*Cannot be used for membership or cookies. One time purchase, non-transferable, expires 9/30/2014

Share your Girl Scout Love and Connect!we want to empower, motivate and inspire YoU, our adult and girl

members to CoNNECT with others. Share your favorite Girl Scout SToRIES and ExPERIENCES with people you think would LoVE Girl Scouts too.

When a current girl member brings a NEW friend to GSU, the current girl member should do the following:· Fill out the Bring a Friend

information sheet

· Bring or mail the form to Council

A Membership Specialist will verify the

NEw girl is registered.

Then the current girl member that

helped introduce the NEw girl can

either pick-up two slap bracelets and

any GSU Service Center, or request

they be mailed.

VolunteersHelp a NEw volunteer

join GSU and get a $15 gift certificate

GirlsHelp a friend join GSU

and you both get a cool slap-bracelet

Forms on next page > > > > > > > >

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So what are you waiting for?

Be a registered Girl Scout for our 2014 year which begins October 1, 2013.

Get one or more of your friends to become Girl Scouts by January 1, 2014.

Complete this form and submit to Girl Scouts of Utah.

Receive a cool “I can’t wait” slap bracelet for you and your friend(s).

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COmpLeTe AnD ReTURn AS SOOn AS pOSSIBLe TO GeT yOUR SLAp BRACeLeT!

Girl Scout name: Telephone ( )

Address: Troop#

email Date Submitted:

Friend’s name (new registered Girl Scout):

mail form to:Attn: membership Department445 east 4500 South, Suite 125 SLC, UT 84107

Questions? Contact the membership Department at (801) 265-8472

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I can’t wait toBring a friend to Girl Scouts! Everything is more fun with a friend!

Invite a friend!

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Thanks for all you do! You’re an amazing volunteer.

But, wouldn’t it be more fun to have an adult friend to help and hang out with while leading your Troop adventures?

Get your friend registered and we’ll give you a $15 gift card to the Girl Scout Shop!

Complete and return form to Girl Scouts of Utah before April 30, 2014 to claim your gift certificate.

#CompleTe and reTurn To

reCeive Your GifT CerTifiCaTe!

© 2013 Girl Scouts of the uSa. The Girl SCouTS® name, mark, and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including the Trefoil design, are owned by Girl Scouts of the uSa.

Your name:

Troop #

Telephone: ( )

new volunteer* name:

* Must have completed criminal background check, volunteer application, and registration for 2014 year.

new volunteer responsibilities:

Mail to:Girl Scouts of UtahAttn: Membership Department 445 East 4500 South, Suite 125SLC, UT 84107

I can’t wait to

Welcome a new volunteer

Share ideasAccomplishthe impossibleBe on a teamWork, laugh and discovertogether

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MAN ENoUGH

A desire to create A FUTURE

FILLED wITH PowERFUL woMEN has

one group of powerful men stepping

up to the plate and going to bat for

GIRL PRoGRAMS IN UTAH.

This month, Girl Scouts of Utah launches

a new campaign; a boys club that will

band together and show SUPPoRT FoR

THE ULTIMATE GIRLS CLUB.

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iding his bike down the street, you

would never know you’re zooming

by Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph

Becker, who is an ardent advocate

for bicycling and getting people to pedal

downtown. Talking to him, you

quickly realize his passion for

sustainability and being green is

at the apex of his administration’s

goals. The key initiatives’ of the

Mayor’s office are so similar to

Girl Scouts, that when we asked if

he’d like to join our “Man Enough”

Campaign, he immediately said

yes. Mayor Becker actually was

the first person to don the new

shirt – on the steps of the City-

County Building no less!

Salt Lake City residents reelected Becker in

2011, with a landslide margin of 75 percent;

and with recent awards like most livable city

and most connected, he remains one of the

most popular Mayor’s in the Country. one

accomplishment he is particularly proud of

is the increase in minorities and women in

his administration. “when I came into office,

only one department director was a woman

– a poor diversity record. we now have four

female department directors and many more

women in leadership positions

throughout city government.

And, the majority of my Mayoral

staff are women,” the Mayor

added with a laugh, “I think this is

good judgment on my part.”

Becker knows many of the

women he’s appointed are Girl

Scouts and appreciates the

new “Man Enough” Campaign

as another way to build girls’

ambition and self-esteem. “Girls

need to know that men in their lives support

and honor their abilities and potential. our

youth need positive examples, encouragement

and a listening ear.” And he stresses that this

opportunity to learn can work both ways:

“Many adults could learn a lot from listening to

young people!”

Becker is “thrilled” that Girl Scouts of Utah is focusing on stewardship of the planet. “our

environment sustains us,” he said recently. His work in this field is undeniable: he’s passed

funding for trails, open space, and public transit. “we must take care of our planet – locally, and

globally. Girls can actively engage to protect our planet and through their actions, influence

and guide adults in appropriate leadership decisions,” Becker said, “Girl Scouts’ work regarding

environmental stewardship is vital.”

“Mayor Becker said his

granddaughter, Tiana,

loved participating in the Girl

Scout program, especially

Camp. And Becker loved

buying Girl Scout Cookies

from her. Which one is his

favorite? “All of them… too

much in fact!”

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MAYOR BECKER FUN FACTS

Bike Riding: The Mayor enjoys riding his bike and is helping make Salt Lake more “bike friendly.”

Cookies: He doesn’t have a favorite..he likes them all.

Girl Scout affiliation: Tiana, his granddaughter was a Girl Scout.

Women inGovernment: Many of the women Mayor Becker appointed are Girl Scout Alumnae.

Going Green: The Mayor agrees with Girl Scouts that environmental stewardship is a top priority.

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ayor Ben McAdams is a vocal

supporter of Girl Scouts of Utah.

He recently attended Troop

382’s Bronze Award ceremony

in Daybreak and afterwards said, “kate, my

daughter is on the cusp of Girl Scouting and I

would be thrilled to see her join this community

of young women who are on their way to

greatness.”

Mayor McAdams

recently joined our “Man

Enough” Campaign which

encourages fathers, uncles,

mentors and all men to join a

boys club devoted to helping

the ultimate girls club –

Girl Scouts! Mayor Ben

McAdams admits that his

knowledge of Girl Scouting

has grown significantly

since becoming Mayor of

Salt Lake County one year ago. “Girl Scouting

was not a program my family participated in

when I was a child. More recently, however, my

awareness of the Movement has grown into a

fond association.” He specifically reached out

to Girl Scouts to congratulate, and meet the

Gold Award recipients last year. “I’m impressed

by the quality and commitment of these young

women and their poise and self-confidence in

the program,” he said.

As a parent of a young daughter, Mayor

McAdams is excited for the “Man Enough”

Campaign, and even looks forward to

participating in Girl Scouts with his daughter

someday. “There are a

myriad of programs and

activities designed to bring

fathers closer to their

sons; these objectives are

laudable and I encourage

them. However, by

comparison, opportunities

for a father to build his

relationship with his

daughter are precious and

few.” And that is a shame,

the Mayor says, because he

believes the father-daughter

relationship, “has a huge influence over how

a young woman values family, her profession,

and develops traits and values that lead to a life

partner.” The Mayor hopes the Campaign grows

large enough that it doesn’t just shape families,

but whole communities.

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“When the Mayor was elected, women

did not hold very many leadership

positions, now fully half of his cabinet

is composed of women; he’s started

a women’s leadership forum that

mentors women into leadership

positions. And the Mayor also points

out that the highest ranking member

of his administration – the deputy

mayor – is also a woman.“

Mayor McAdams points at two

women in his life that have made a

profound effect on who he is and

what he’s accomplished: his Mother

and his wife. “I’ve been blessed by

two women whose example and

advice have been decisive, not only

in my style of leadership, but in the

objectives and values that inform that

leadership.” He says while his Mother

(and Davis County School Counselor)

Susan McAdams imprinted all five

children with a deep sense of service

to community, his wife, Julie pushes

him to be the best man he can be. “I

fell in love with the most impressive

woman I ever met,” McAdams said,

“She graduated from Columbia Law

School while spending much of her

time tutoring her husband through

that same institution!” Julie also

devotes much of her time between

causes she’s passionate about and

their four children.

MAYOR MCADAMSFUN FACTS

Gold Award: The Mayor met last year’s Gold Award recipients and was very impressed with them.

Cookie: “My favorite Girl Scout Cookie is the Samoa – the streets of Heaven are paved with Samoas!”

Daughter: His daughter is almost old enough to be a Girl Scout.

Girl Scout Dad’s: Mayor McAdams believes the Man Enough campaign is a great father-daughter relationship builder.

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f you’re elected Mayor five times,

guided a successful and vast economic

transformation of your city, and are

still one of the most liked guys in Utah

politics, you must be doing something right.

Mayor Tom Dolan of Sandy has been in office

since 1994 and is still genuinely

liked by both his staff and his

constituents — 92 percent say

they love the City.

Never raising taxes is one

reason for the adulation, but

his concern and genuine

care of his citizens is also

a key factor. His work on

wage disparity between

genders is one of those

areas of concerns he’s

worked to correct. “women,

unfortunately, face the reality

of a ‘glass ceiling’ that makes it more difficult for

them to advance to leadership positions. They

also still earn less, despite having comparable

and sometimes better qualifications than

their male counterparts.” Dolan sees some

improvements but in his administration he

makes it a priority to encourage more equality

in the workplace, “Not just because it is right,

but because we are all missing out when we do

not have the unique perspectives that female

leaders can provide.”

Mayor Dolan said the strongest female leader

he’s met was his Mother, Pauline. “Defying

the trends of the 50’s and 60’s, my Mother

proved that women can be both influential and

instrumental in the workplace.” Pauline was a

nurse before becoming a medical director of

a powerful labor union. Dolan said she had a

fierce tenacity, skill level, and belief

in hard work which led to her being

a formidable role model to him and

many others.

His belief in equality has made him

a vocal advocate for the Girl Scouts,

“the organization’s initiatives

provide leadership opportunities,

raise self-esteem, encourage

women to aim high and know that

anything is possible if they are willing

to work hard.” Mayor Dolan said

he’s seen a difference in girls who

choose to be Girl Scouts, “these

young girls are now filled with curiosity, daring

and bravado that starts them on a pathway

towards being lifelong leaders.”

The day after our interview with Dolan, he

handily beat his competition to win a sixth term

as Mayor. He says he still has the same passion

for the job as when he started nearly two

decades ago and wants to continue to make

his community as perfect as it can be; he’s

definitely Man Enough to be a Girl Scout!

“To me, the new campaign

“Man Enough to Be a

Girl Scout” highlights the

valuable role men can

play to young women as

mentors, supporters and

sponsors. The Girl Scouts

of today are our leaders of

tomorrow and it benefits

all of us to provide them

with learning opportunities,

advice, and wisdom.”

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MAYOR DOLAN FUN FACTS

Cookies: “I go into withdrawals until GSU starts selling Girl Scout Cookies every year!” And nope, he doesn’t have a favorite, “No one should have to choose a favorite Girl Scout Cookie!”

Time in office: Mayor Dolan has been in office since 1994 and was re-elected six times!

Women in Business: one of his major concerns is women in the workplace not receiving equal wage and opportunities as men.

Woman hero: His mom.

Why Girl Scouts? Because Dolan believes Girl Scouts prepares girls to be future leaders.

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ou don’t find a bigger supporter of

the organization than a father of two

Girl Scouts and Mayor Mike Caldwell

of ogden has been a huge advocate

since his daughters became members. “I have

seen the positive impact Girl Scouts has made

on their self-worth and ambitions. I couldn’t

be happier to have them a part of Girl Scouts.”

In two short years since he

was elected, Mayor Caldwell

has added 1,500 new jobs,

accessed $10 million in

grants and helped refurbish

39 homes for lower-income

families. Yet, he still finds

time to help his girls with

their Journeys and badges

and even attends Girl Scout

functions. “I support the Girl

Scouts because I believe

in what they teach women.

Their motto is: Girl Scouting

builds girls of courage,

confidence and character

who make the world a better place. I married

a strong independent woman; and as a father,

I want my daughters to grow up with the same

kind of courage, confidence and character.”

And the Mayor adds that his City “can only be

better from strong, confident, capable women

who want to lead us into the future.”

His love of his family is paralleled by his love of

ogden; he was born there and graduated from

weber State University. He has continually

possessed a passion for his hometown and

has worked most of his adult life to making it

a better, more prosperous place. He wants

women to be on the cutting edge of this

prosperity, “we see that many industries,

even those still thought of

as mostly male-dominated

are more and more being

led by fantastic women

who are incredible leaders.”

And he practices what he

preaches: the Mayor said

in his administration he,

“always works to promote

dynamic and skillful women

to leadership and key roles.”

If you get the feeling Mayor

Caldwell embodies the

“Man Enough” Campaign,

you’d be right. He was very

excited to participate and

said, “Girls need men in their lives who are

kind, as well as strong. All kids need positive

role models in their lives.”

Mayor Mike CaldwelloGDEN CITY

Mayor Caldwell has a deep

appreciation for the outdoors;

his wife, two girls and their Weimaraner

enjoy hiking the trails and canyons

around Ogden. The Outdoor Program

at GSU is something he’s particularly

fond of, “Sports and outdoor activities

help girls push their limits to see

what they are capable of. Reaching

new heights can give them a sense of

great accomplishment and

really impact their lives physically,

mentally and socially.”

yMAYOR CALDWELL FUN FACTS

Cookies: “Thin Mints, right out of

the freezer.” with two Girl Scouts in his house,

he probably has good access to them!

Daughters:Mayor Caldwell has

two daughters that are Girl Scouts.

Girl Scout Initiative: Mayor Caldwell loves

the Girl Scout outdoor Program and thinks it

helps girls in all aspects of their lives.

Future: Mayor Caldwell hopes

to see more strong, confident, capable women be leaders

in the future.

pets? Yes, he has a

weimaraner that enjoys hiking!

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Provo Mayor John Curtis says he’s

the man he is today because of the

strong female leaders who guided

him through his childhood and the

mentors he has surrounded himself with as an

adult. It’s obviously paid off, as he recently won

re-election with 86 percent of the vote!

“My Mother served as

President of the Granite

School Board and she

demonstrated the

characteristics that Girl

Scouting teaches. She

served her community and

her family with important

skills that she developed

over a lifetime of service.”

Mayor Curtis has taken that bedrock of

service his Mother taught him and has tried

to encourage others to give back to their

community in Provo. He emphasizes unity,

safety and prosperity to his constituents

and hopes they take the same pride in the

community as he does. This desire for more

community involvement has made the Mayor

take special notice of the Girl Scout troops

which have done service in Utah County, “I’ve

personally noticed and appreciated all the good

they’ve done in our community.”

with that emphasis of community participation

and service, crime has dropped, business is

growing and this has all been noticed by the

outside world. Forbes recently named Provo as

the number one place for business and careers

in the United States and Google Fiber has

chosen Provo as the third city in the country

to expand the service

city-wide.

The Mayor has four

daughters and says he

certainly sees the strength

in the Girl Scout’s new “Man

Enough” campaign which

encourages men to be more

involved in their daughter’s

lives. “our girls need and

deserve strong, positive role models. I hope

men can look for opportunities to serve our

youth at many levels. I want my daughters to

find positive male role models in all aspects

of their lives.” The Mayor, in turn, hopes Girl

Scouting, and this particular campaign, builds

even more women of courage, confidence and

character. “I believe everyone should be given

opportunities regardless of race or gender.

The city is full of great examples of women who

have advanced in their education and careers

while at the city.”

Mayor John curtisPRoVo CITY

PMy Mother served as President of

the Granite School Board and she

demonstrated the characteristics

that Girl Scouting teaches. She served

her community and her family with

important skills that she developed

over a lifetime of service.”

MAYOR CURTIS FUN FACTS

Cookies: “I’ve never had a Girl Scout Cookie that wasn’t my favorite at the time I was eating it!”

Hero: His Mom!

Election: He was recently re-elected with 86 precent of the vote!

Livable City: Mayor Curtis is re-invigorating downtown Provo and is also making a man-made beach on Provo lake.

Business: Forbes magazine just listed Provo as the number one city to do business in.

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TO pROVE ThAT YOU’RE

MAn Enough to BE A giRl SCout.

YOUR $50 ANNUAL MEMBERShIp FEE INCLUDES:

• 2014 membership into the Girl Scout organization

• Man Enough t-shirt

• Ticket to a Girl Scout cookie & beer pairing event, hosted by Squatters Pub in the summer of 2014.

• Best of all, you’ll be supporting programs that create girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

TO JOIN - SIMpLY FILL OUT ThE FORM

AND MAIL IT IN OR VISIT WWW.GSUTAh.ORG.

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Join Man Enough YES! I am Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout!

Name: (first, last)

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: Email:

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Mail To:

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No university has produced

as many female business

owners as has the Girl Scout

Cookie Program.

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save the Date

Honoring our 2014 “Tough Cookie” Natalie GochnourMarch 6, 2014 | 6-9 PM

The Rail Event Center

inTeRnATiOnAL WOMen’S DAY“GiRL SCOuTS MeAn BuSineSS”

For tickets or table reservations contact Nathan Measom at nmeasom@gsutah.org or 801-716-5162

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From Camper to CounselorTAkE YoUR CAMP ExPERIENCE To THE NExT

LEVEL, BECoME A CoUNSELoR-IN-TRAINING

Many girls want to extend their camp

experiences a day or two – they’re just not

ready to leave! Then there are some of you

(you know who you are) who never want the

experience to end. well, Girl Scouts of Utah’s

camp leadership programs offer girls an

opportunity to learn and live at camp from 10

days, up to four-weeks. Girls need to be highly

motivated, ready to work and play hard, and

willing to accept a leadership role at camp.

The program includes time devoted to learning

child development, program areas, plus actual

experience working with children under the

supervision of camp staff. This exclusive

program operates out of Camp Cloud Rim,

though girls have opportunities to spend time

at Trefoil Ranch, learning program areas there

as well.

This summer, we had six girls participate in

C.I.T 3 who did such a phenomenal job we hired

them as Staff-in-Training for the remainder of

the season! If the program sounds interesting,

read some of our participants’ thoughts below.

C.I.T. 3 – DeweyThe time I spent in the leadership program was probably my favorite time at camp. Being a LEAP and CIT allowed me help younger girls enjoy camp as much as I did. Learning to be a leader at camp helped me develop into a leader in all aspects of life. The best part about transitioning from CIT 3 to camp staff was the bond I was able to form with other counselors as well as the challenges that the new position brought with it.

C.I.T. 3 – RitualI kept coming back to camp summer after summer because each year I would make new friends and I would always have so much fun! I learned many things that I could apply to my life outside of camp like communication skills and challenging myself. Girls should attend the leadership program because it changes your life. The leadership program is the best thing that happened to me.

C.I.T. 3 – Spartacus, a.k.a. “Sparty”I kept coming back to camp summer after summer for so many reasons; probably too many to write down. Camp has always been a safe haven for me. I can spend the summer up at camp and not have to worry about anything at all. It has helped shape me into who I am today. It has also given me so many opportunities and learning experiences I would not have gotten otherwise. Camp will forever be a part of me. Camp and Girl Scouts aren’t getting rid of me anytime soon!

C.I.T. 3 – NuziqThe leadership program is awesome. When I first joined CIT 2 I was more shy and quiet, but then by the end I had a lot more confidence in myself. I got to know and grow close to the other CITs who I worked with all summer long. We had a lot of fun, but I learned a lot too.

For information on the Summer Camp Leadership

Program, please contact camp@gsutah.org.

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Discover strong sense of self

Discover by seeking challenge

Connect by building healthy relationships

Connect through cooperation and teambuilding

Connect by developing conflict resolution skills

2013 summer Camp

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Behind every camp activity is an intentional leaDership outcome

Camp agenDa Safety First!

7am wake Up

8am Breakfast &

Flag

Ceremony

9am Horsebacks Riding!/

waterfront

noon Lunch

1 pm Reflection Time

2 pm Rock Climbing/

Challenge Course

5 pm Cookout

7 pm Night Games,

Campfire and S’mores

“i fell in love with the horses. i used to be scared

of them, but now it’s my favorite activity and i’m

even taking riding lessons.” - Natalie

“we sent our 13 year old daughter to camp

hoping she would come home more self-

confident and with a greater appreciation for

the world around her… GsU camps delivered! it

was life changing for her.” - Amy

“My daughter learned to do something very hard

for her and in the process gained a love for it.

The camp staff both encouraged and taught.

she learned some amazing lessons!”

- heather

“i loved the camp cook’s special lemon cakes”

- Dylan

“our daughter loved camp so much she begged

to stay longer. our new challenge is negotiating

how many camps she will enroll into next year, as

she would like to attend all of them.” – Jeannie

a typical Day at Camp

leadership programs

pROGRAM #WEEKS GRADELEAP 10 days 8-9

CIT 1 2 weeks 10+

CIT 2 3 weeks 11+

CIT 3 3+ weeks 12

pARTICIpATION NUMBERS:

2012: 46 girls2013*: 44 girls

*In 2013, 8 of 9 girls from 2012’s C.I.T. 3 program were hired as Summer Camp Staff

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Crazy for Camp2013 TRooP CAMPING REVIEw

In commercials and advertisements, you often

hear this familiar saying: “Book now, filling up

fast!” And because it’s so over-used in our

lexicon, we tend to dismiss those offers. But

Amber kuecker, outdoor Program Manager for

Girl Scouts of Utah wants people to know that

when she says it about Troop Camping, she’s

very serious. Troop Camping is a 3-day, 2-night

program where troop leaders take an active role

working with camp staff to provide activities

and programs for the girls in their troops.

“During the 2013 season, we had 107% capacity

during troop camping! we literally couldn’t

have fit another person. Camp staff slept in

spring bar tents and even on the ground in

the lodge so that we could accommodate

more troops each session,” said Amber. This

year, 729 girls and 166 adults comprising 57

troops participated in eight sessions of Troop

Camping at Trefoil Ranch, Camp Cloud Rim,

and Southern Utah’s Camp Rocks program.

The camp staff and troop leaders work

together to find the best fit of activities for

their group; and with so many options, it’s

sometimes hard to fit everything in. Amber

said, “we are lucky that we are able to offer two

unique camp experiences for our troops. Trefoil

Ranch offers activities that challenge girls such

as horseback riding, ropes courses and archery.

while Camp Cloud Rim offers programming

that girls adore, such as canoeing and boating,

along with the pottery studio and hikes to Mt.

Majestic.”

It’s hard to tell who loves Troop Camping more

– the adults, or the girls! Laura and kirsten,

Girl Scouts from Troop 2033 in Cache Valley

OUR WEBSITE is the source for GSU camp info.

COMING SOON!

Our 2014 Summer Camp Catalog will be

uploaded in December.

Registration is exclusively

online!

everythingyou need is

at yourfingertips

www.gsutah.org

DID YOU KNOW?

You don’t have to be a member of Girl Scouts to attend Girl

Scout Camps.

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who attended Camp Cloud Rim had differing

opinions: Laura loved the rock wall and, “getting

to sleep in a tent with my friends was really fun

– oh, and the polar bear swim!” while kirsten

thought, “waterfront was my favorite activity

because I like boating and don’t get to do it

very much.” Meanwhile, a parent and volunteer

from Troop 2033, Ann was impressed by the

counselors, “They were very involved and eager

to help in any way. They were patient and made

the girls feel at home and enjoy their stay.”

Perhaps Mandy, Troop 950’s Leader summed

up Troop Camping the best, “It’s an experience

uniquely different from anything else we do,

and I wouldn’t trade it for the entire world!”

with a pitch like that, next time Amber says,

“Book now, filling up fast,” you’ll probably

believe her!

He and Me!A UNIqUE CAMP ExPERIENCE

one of the more unique camp

experiences, as well as more popular

this year was the He and Me Minicamp

held in late September. Grandpas,

Dads, Brothers and Uncles brought

their Girl Scouts to Camp Cloud Rim to

hike, fish and canoe. Some of the more

adventurous campers went for a ‘polar

bear dip’ or did some rock climbing!

Just to share how popular the camp is,

88 percent of last year’s participants

returned again!

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Thelina Smith still has another year of college

before she earns her Bachelor’s in Biomedical

Engineering, but she’s done more in three

years as an undergraduate than some

candidates for doctorates accomplish in eight!

Smith started the National Society of Black

Engineers at the University of Utah, and is

the President of the University’s Society of

women Engineers where she mentors Girl

Scouts and runs a yearly camp to promote

girls in science, technology, engineering and

math-related fields. In order to capture and

influence young minds, Thelina has realized

she needs to spark their imagination early, so

she’s launching junior engineering programs

for pre-collegiate students throughout Utah.

This year, Thelina is also the reigning Miss

Black Utah. Her platform, “Engineering the

Leaders of Tomorrow, Because Tomorrow

Matters Today,” is an initiative to encourage

girls and minority students to engage in

STEM-related fields. It would be hard to find

a better ambassador for this cause – she was

a finalist at the Tech Titans competition for

proposing an innovative solution to prevent

diabetic induced cataracts. She is also a four-

time winner of the MESA/STEP award which

recognizes individuals for their academics and

community involvement.

Thelina’s current work at Bard Access Systems

is contributing to developing nanoscale

diagnostic systems for early detection of

diseases, which should help her achieve her

goal of getting into a prestigious doctorate

program in Nanotechnology. Just imagine

what she’ll be accomplishing with that under

her belt!

on the next pages Thelina shared a few things

she’s learned along the way.

Engineered for SuccessFoUR-TIME wINNER oF MESA/STEP AwARD,

Girl Scout Mentor, Biomedical Engineer, President of the U of U’s Society of Women Engineers,

REIGNING MISS BL ACk UTAH , and Tech-Titans Finalist.

Photos by Kelli Bramble

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Keep a positive perspective.Some see their glass as half empty while others see

their glass as half full, and I am just grateful I have a

glass. Life is all about perspective, where you see

yourself today and where you want to see yourself

tomorrow.

You only live once so live on purpose. Figure out what you are passionate about and do it!

whatever you become passionate about doing or

learning - just know you may not be the best at it at first.

It’s ambition, persistence and drive that will set you

apart and get you to where you want to be.

Laugh out Loud – Literally and Smile often!

Enjoy the process of learning and becoming who you

desire to be. Smile even if you don’t feel like it. Your

smile can help make someone’s day that much better.

Share your story Be an inspiration to others.

Never give up

Perseverance is the key that opens the door to success.

Many of my “set-backs” have been “set-ups” for better

opportunities.

Keep a growth mindset Never stop learning, the moment you feel like you

know everything is the same moment you stop

growing as a person.

Step out of your comfort zone

Don’t let the “what-if’s” stop you from moving forward.

Fear is not your friend, be courageous and go after your

goals! Travel, meet people and network!

Support systems make a difference

Surround yourself with positive people. Don’t be afraid

to ask for help, learn about other people’s experience.

Adopt mentors and let them help you.

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Show Gratitude Be thankful for everything and give back.

Don’t compete with others compete with yourselfFind out how great “You” can be. Focus on yourself and

your goals don’t get distracted by others.

Take care of yourself Create “Me-Time” for yourself because no one is

going to create it for you. It’s okay to take a break

and rejuvenate your energy. Take care of yourself by

celebrating your accomplishments, even if you think

they are small accomplishments.

Be confident Confidence will carry you a long ways. You will be

amazed by all the things you can accomplish when you

are confident.

Define your valuesDo not compromise them for anyone. Be yourself.

Forgive yourselfLife is a learning experience. Try not to dwell on your

mistakes, take time to reflect on what you learned from

the experience. At times this is really hard to do but

remember life does go on (so move forward).

Remember you are not your circumstancesYou are what you learn from them – this is what

defines you. As a leaders and a catalyst, embrace

your challenges, persevere with integrity and accept

success with humility!

Know that you are beautiful every day.

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hOW COOKIES CREATE EMpOWERED GIRLSThe world’s current economic

challenges have made one thing

clear: financial literacy skills matter now

more than ever. Experts say young people

need to start learning about money as early as

kindergarten! Girl Scouts offers all girls—from

kindergartners to high school seniors—the

opportunity to build their business savvy and

hone their financial literacy skills. They can do

this through our curriculum and of course, the

Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest girl-led

business in the world.

Girl Scouts accomplishes this through

leadership. For 100 years, we’ve been building

leadership qualities in girls. Today, as girls learn

to handle money and be self-reliant, they are

also learning how to bring their own values to

the business world and how to use their time,

talent, and resources (including money!) to

make the world a better place.

GIFT OF CARING pROGRAM“Gift of Caring” is a program

developed for Girl Scouts as a

Community Service Project which

encourages customers to purchase cookies

from girls whose troops will then donate them

to charitable organizations of their choice.

Through the Gift of Caring Program, girls

learn the importance of philanthropy and

community service.

VOLUNTEERS MAKE ThIS hAppEN!Girl Scouts of Utah wants to extend our thanks

to the volunteers who support the Cookie

Program in sharing their time and talents. As

Cookie Managers, these volunteers inform girls

and families about all aspects of the program,

assist girls in setting goals and creating a plan

to reach them, and provide an opportunity for

girls to develop business and leadership skills

that last a lifetime.

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Q Why are Girl Scout Cookies available only for a short time?

A The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the

premier entrepreneurship opportunity for

girls, but it is just one part of the Girl Scout

Leadership Experience. Girl Scouts participate

in many activities throughout the year and

work on many projects. Cookies are just one

of those activities. And because only girls may

sell Girl Scout Cookies, their market availability

is limited to the 6 to 8-week period when they

are engaged in the program.

Q Who can sell Girl Scout Cookies?

A All girl members may participate in the Girl

Scout Cookie Program. Although parents and

Girl Scout adults may assist girls, it is the girl

who makes the sale, sets learning and sales

goals, and learns the entrepreneurial skills that

are part of the program. Participation in the

Girl Scout Cookie Program is voluntary.

CookIES | FAq

Q Do girls earn Girl Scout awards

from participating in the Girl Scout Cookie

program?

A As part of their experience in the

Cookie Program, girls can earn official Girl

Scout awards at every level of Girl Scouting,

including cookie and financial literacy badges

and the annual Cookie Activity Pin. Awards are

based on completing established program

activities. In addition, girls can also earn

rewards such as recognition items and activity

credits based on their total boxes sold.

Q What is the cost of cookies and when do I pay?

A The cost of cookies is $3.50 per box or

$42.00 per case (12 boxes per case). Payment

is due when the cookies are delivered. Cash

and checks payable to Girl Scouts of Utah

(GSU) are accepted.

Q how do I find cookies to purchase?

A Girl Scouts of Utah provides the public

three ways to obtain Girl Scout cookies:

• Order Taking: Girl Scouts ask the public to

order cookies.

• Cookie Compass: Public has the

opportunity to request cookies online

through a troop.

• Cookie Booth Locator: Online list of

dates, times, and locations of troop

cookie booths.

Cookie

program

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CookIES | FAq

Q What is National

Girl Scout Cookie Weekend?

A This special weekend

is a great opportunity for Girl

Scouts and Girl Scout supporters

to share with the community the

importance of the Cookie Program

and what it does for the girls and their

communities. on National Girl Scout Cookie

weekend, Girl Scout councils from across the

country will celebrate and promote the 5 skills

that girls learn while participating in the Girl

Scout Cook Program.

Q Is the purchase of Girl Scout Cookies tax-deductible?

A No. If individuals buy Girl Scout Cookies

to consume, they have purchased a product

at a fair market value. Therefore, cookies

purchased for this reason are not tax-

deductible. If the individual purchased cookies

as a donation to a charitable organization it

could be tax deductible, they should contact

their tax preparer to see if the purchase price

of the donated cookies qualifies as a charitable

contribution.

Q What are important cookie dates?

A Jan 13-17, 2014 / Cookie Rallies (contact

Troop Leader for more information) & Parent/

Girl trainings (conducted by troop)

Jan 18-Feb 9 / Girls take cookie orders

(order Taking)

Jan 20-Feb 7 / Cookie Compass is available on

www.gsutah.org

Feb 7-9 / National Girl Scout Cookie weekend

Mar 1-30 / Girls receive/deliver cookies

Mar 14-30 / Cookie Booths

May / Activity Credits are mailed directly to

girls / Girl rewards are distributed to the girls by

troop leader

June TBD / Cookie Celebration

Cookie

programFaQ

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A rotary die shapes Trefoils. There

are 300 identical Trefoil shapes

engraved in one rotary die. The

die rotates 17 times a minute to

produce 5,100 cookies a minute.

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Q how does a parent/guardian help during the Girl Scout Cookie program?

A A parent/guardian can help her/his girl by:

• Giving permission for her to sell Girl Scout

Cookies.

• Attending the cookie activity training for

her troop.

• Helping her set and meet her personal

goal(s) and her troop’s goals.

• Helping her observe all safety rules and

guidelines outlined in materials listed in Girl

Scouts of Utah’s Parent/Guardian Permis-

sion letter which is distributed during girl/

parent cookie trainings.

• Helping her understand that you will be

working with her in a supportive role;

adults, however, should not assume sole

responsibility for selling cookies.

• Helping to network with colleagues so that

she can contact co-workers and family

members to purchase cookies.

• Providing transportation to take and deliver

cookie orders, attend cookie events and

participate in cookie booth sales.

• Supporting the national Girl Scout policy

that Girl Scouts or their families may not

collect money over the Internet at any

time. Money is collected only when the

cookies are delivered.

• Providing a safe place for money

collected, as well as frequent

drop-offs of money to her Troop

Cookie Manager.

• Paying for any cookies

lost and eaten at

home.

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GIRL SCoUTS oF UTAH SUPPoRTER, Ben

Starr has appeared on national television

numerous times and cooked for the likes of

Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, and Gordon Ram-

say. Along with chef and food stylist Jennie

kelley, he has a small, secret restaurant in

Dallas called FRANk that has attracted film

crews from Food Network and diners from

as far away as Europe and Asia. Although

Ben has visited all seven continents, he has

a great love of Utah – from the culture to the

topography, he visits the state often. You

can follow his adventures, inside the kitchen

and out, on his website, benstarr.com.

Ben Starr,Celebrity Chef

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Creative

Turn your box of Girl scout cookies into dinner with these recipes created

just for GsU Now readers!

CookieKitchen

Recipes by Ben Starr | Photography by Stephanie Jensen

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PUMPkIN CRANBERRY CHEESECAkE(Thank U Berry Munch cookies)

CRUST

1 box Thank U Berry Munch cookies

½ cup sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1. Preheat the oven to 325° F and place the

rack one level below the center rack of the

oven.

2. Place the cookies in your food processor

and blend them until they are finely ground

with only a few larger pieces. Stir in the sugar,

and then add the melted butter. with clean

hands, squeeze and stir the mixture until all

the crumbs are evenly moistened with butter.

3. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9”

springform cheesecake pan. Pour the

crumbs into the pan and press them firmly

on the bottom and about ½ way up the sides

of the pan. Try not to pack the crumbs too

thick right around the edges of the pan. If

your fingers start to get messy, wash and dry

them during this process.

4. Place the pan into the preheated oven

and bake for about 15 minutes until they are

set and begin to fill the kitchen with a fresh

cookie smell. Remove the pan and cool

for 30 minutes while you make the filling.

Reduce the oven temperature to 200� F and

move the rack to the center.

FILLING

1 15-oz can pumpkin

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (light or dark is fine, dark will be less sweet)

½ cup white sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon nutmeg

¼ teaspoon cloves

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 ½ pound cream cheese (3 standard packages, use low-fat to reduce the fat content)

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon lemon juice

5 eggs

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup dried cranberries

1. Combine the pumpkin, sugars, spices,

and cornstarch in a bowl and mix well. In the

bowl of a stand mixer, or a large bowl with

a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese on

medium speed until it is smooth. Add half

the pumpkin mixture and beat until smooth.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add

the remaining pumpkin mixture and beat

until smooth. Scrape again and add the

vanilla, lemon juice, and 2 of the eggs to the

bowl. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Scrape, then add the remaining 3 eggs and

beat on medium for 1 minute. Add the cream

and dried cranberries and beat on low speed

for 1 minute.

2. Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Place

in the 200�F oven and bake for 8 hours.

Let it bake overnight, low and slow. This

results in a perfectly smooth cheesecake

with a fluffy, moist consistency and no

cracks on the top. The center of the

cheesecake may still be a tiny bit wobbly

when you remove it from the oven. Don’t

worry about that, it will set up a bit as it cools.

Cool the cheesecake on a cooling rack until

it is room temperature. Then chill it in the

fridge for a minimum of 2 hours before

unmolding.

3. To unmold, remove the cheesecake from

the fridge. Pour hot water from the tap over

a knife until the knife is hot. Carefully cut

around the edge of the springform pan to

loosen the cheesecake and crust. Then

unbuckle the sides of the pan and carefully

remove them. keep the cheesecake

refrigerated until 1 hour before you serve.

Then remove it from the fridge and let it sit

on the counter for an hour before slicing and

serving. All cheesecakes taste best at room

temperature!

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TO ME, FALL SIGNALS ThE BEGINNING OF ChEESECAKE SEASON, and my two favorite autumn flavors are pumpkin and cranberry. Thank U Berry Munch cookies provide the perfect foundation for an incredible crust for this indulgent cheesecake with its light, custard-like texture. Making a perfect cheesecake is not hard, but it takes time! Start the day before you intend to serve, because this cheesecake bakes overnight for 8 hours.

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2013 Cookie stats

4748 Girls Sold Cookies

220 Cookie Booths

1,543,965Total Boxes Sold

325 Avg Boxes Sold, Per Girl

503,520Boxes of Thin Mints sold

475,224Boxes of Samoas Sold

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TAGALoNGS TIRAMISU(Tagalongs cookies)

1 box Tagalongs

1 18 ounce package cream cheese

1 12 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 container whipped topping

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

“TIRA-MI-SU” IS ITALIAN for “pick me up!” It refers to a favorite mid-afternoon snack of crisp ladyfinger cookies, soaked in espresso, and layered with cream cheese and chocolate. The caffeine in the espresso was just the thing to lift spirits after a long day at work. In this kid-friendly version, Tagalongs take the place of ladyfingers, and their coating of chocolate keeps them crisp and delicious.

1. In a deep dish pie plate or a square glass

baking dish, place a single layer of Tagalong

cookies. (Or assemble them in individual

services inside glasses, rather than in a pie plate,

which is probably more fun for the kids.)

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large bowl

with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese,

sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla together

until the mixture is totally smooth. If the cream

cheese is allowed to warm to room temperature

first, this will be easier. If you see little pieces of

cream cheese in the mix, keep beating until it’s

totally smooth! Then pour the mixture on top of

the layer of Tagalongs.

3. Place another layer of Tagalongs on top of the

cream cheese mixture. Then top with a layer

of whipped topping or whipped cream. Place

the cocoa powder or chocolate milk mix into a

strainer and dust a thin layer onto the top of the

whipped cream.

4. Place the tiramisu into the fridge and chill for a

few hours before cutting and serving. For a nice

cold treat in the hot summer, freeze the tiramisu

and serve it as an ice cream cake!

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We’re a part of the biggest girl-led business in the world. We set our own goals, keep track of our orders, and make big decisions, like how our troop should spend the money we earn. With every box of cookies we sell, we are one step closer to achieving our cookie season goals.

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CookIES | RECIPES

BUTTERSCoTCH CRUNCH ICE CREAM(Do-Si-Dos cookies)

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (dark or light is okay, dark will be less sweet)

¼ cup corn syrup (light or dark)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 pinch salt

½ cup heavy cream

1 Tablespoon vanilla

2 cans evaporated milk

½ box Di-Si-Dos cookies, broken into pieces

FEW ThINGS ARE BETTER ThAN hOMEMADE ICE CREAM! This decadent ice cream combines the flavor of butterscotch (an old-fashioned word for cream caramel) with the crunch of oatmeal and peanut butter from Do-Si-Dos cookies. This recipe makes about 1 quart of ice cream, the size of the modern, convenient freezer-bowl ice cream makers. If you’re using an old fashioned churn maker, double or triple the recipe based on the size of your maker.

1. In a large, microwave-safe glass bowl,

combine the brown sugar, butter, and salt.

Microwave on high for 60 seconds. Carefully

remove the bowl from the microwave with

oven mitts and stir. Return the mixture to

the microwave and cook on high for another

60 seconds. Repeat this procedure until the

entire mixture is bubbly and boiling across the

entire surface.

2. when the mixture is boiling rapidly,

carefully remove it from the microwave and

slowly add the heavy cream. This will create

a burst of steam, so make sure your face isn’t

over the bowl when you add it! Stir with a

whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. whisk in the vanilla, corn syrup, and

evaporated milk.

4. Refrigerate the mixture until it is ice cold,

preferably overnight.

5. Then freeze in your ice cream maker

according to its own instructions.

6. when the mixture is frozen to soft-serve

consistency, fold in the cookie crumbs and

place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up

for a few hours before serving.

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CRISPY LEMoN THYME TILAPIA(Savannah Smiles cookies)

4-6 tilapia fillets

½ cup all-purpose flour

3 eggs, lightly beaten

½ box Savannah Smiles lemon cookies, finely crushed

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon dried thyme

2 teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ cup olive oil

1. Place a metal baking sheet on the center

rack of the oven and preheat the oven to

425° F.

2. Place the flour into large Ziploc bag. In a

pie plate, beat the eggs lightly with a fork. Into

another pie plate, place the finely crushed

cookies and spices and stir well. This is your

“breading station.” Also place another baking

sheet nearby to hold the breaded fish, or line

part of the countertop with foil or wax paper.

3. Place a few pieces of fish into the Ziploc

bag with the flour. Seal the bag except for

one corner, inflate the bag, then seal it fully.

Gently shake the bag to thoroughly coat

the fish in flour. Remove one piece of fish

and shake it gently to remove excess flour.

Then dip it into the beaten eggs, getting it

thoroughly coated on all sides. Lay the fish

onto the cookie crumbs, pile more crumbs

on top, and press gently to create a solid

crust of crumbs all around the fish. Move it

aside and repeat until all the fish is breaded.

4. Carefully remove the hot pan from

the oven and add the olive oil to it. Then

carefully place each piece of fish into the hot

oil. Return the pan to the oven and bake 6

minutes per side for full fillets, or 4 minutes

per side for smaller “sticks,” or until the

breading is nice and crunchy. Immediately

remove the fish pieces to a cooling rack to

prevent the bottom crust from getting soggy,

and serve as quickly as possible.

TILApIA IS ThE FISh ThAT WILL FEED ThE FUTURE. It is a freshwater fish that is easily raised, and as our oceans become over-fished to the point that many of our favorites are becoming endangered, tilapia is the sustainable fish of the future. which is a good thing, because it’s a delicious, flaky white fish that can be used in many applications. Lemon and thyme are a classic pairing with seafood, so this recipe utilizes the sweet, tangy crunch of Savannah Smiles cookies to add explosive flavor and texture to healthy, oven-fried tilapia. You can sell this recipe to your kids as “fish sticks” if you like, and even cut the tilapia into planks if that’s what it takes to get them to eat fish. one bite is all it will take, adults and kids alike, to forever insist on this recipe over the bland microwaveable product from the frozen food aisle.

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FRoZEN CHoCoLATE “MooSE” PIE(Thin Mints cookies)

½ box Thin Mints cookies

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese

1 can sweetened, condensed milk

1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water

½ cup chocolate syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Crush the Thin Mints cookies in a Ziploc

bag until they are mostly powder. The

chocolate may melt a bit and look sticky…

don’t worry. Remove about ½ cup of the

crumbs and save them for later. Dump the

cookies out into a large bowl and add the

melted butter. with clean hands, squeeze

the mixture until it’s well mixed. Dump the

crumbs into a deep pie plate and press the

crumbs onto the bottom and sides of the

plate. Then place the plate in the freezer

while you make the filling.

2. Beat the cream cheese, condensed milk,

instant coffee, chocolate syrup, and vanilla

until smooth. Don’t stop if you see little

flecks of cream cheese still in the mix, keep

going until it’s nice and smooth. (Letting the

cream cheese come to room temp before

beating it will help.)

3. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and

freeze until solid, about 4 hours. Sprinkle the

remaining Thin Mints crumbs onto the top of

the pie before serving.

WhEN I WAS A KID, my aunt made a frozen chocolate mousse every 4th of July that I absolutely loved. of course, I didn’t know what “mousse” was, and I would always ask her to make me “chocolate moose.” Her version used fancy chocolate wafers for the crust. when I can get my hands on Thin Mints, I love using them for the crust, because the flavor of mint works so well with chocolate, cream, and coffee. This recipe is so fast and easy, your kids will soon be making it for YoU!

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It’s fun deciding with my troop how we’ll use our cookie money each season. But earning the money is my favorite part. We love counting the boxes, giving people their change, and seeing their excitement when they get their cookies. And every box sold gets us closer to our cookie season goal.

The GIRL SCOUTS® name, mark, and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including GIRL SCOUT COOKIES®, THIN MINTS®, TREFOILS®, GIRL SCOUT COOKIE PROGRAM,

and the Trefoil Design, are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA.

Find your cookies at girlscoutcookies.org.

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oVEN-FRIED RoSEMARY “CHICkEN AND wAFFLES” CHICkEN(Trefoils cookies)

4-6 pieces of thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast. You can also use breast tenders if your kids like chicken fingers.)

2 cups buttermilk

2 tablespoons kosher salt (or 1 tablespoon table or sea salt)

¼ cup fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 Tablespoons dried rosemary, chopped)

2 eggs

½ box Trefoils cookies, crushed up into fine crumbs

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for flouring the chicken

2 teaspoons kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon table or sea salt)

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup buttermilk

½ cup canola oil

Cooking spray

1. Combine the 2 cups of buttermilk, salt,

and rosemary in a large bowl and stir well

to dissolve the salt. This will “brine” the

chicken making it moist and tender. Place

the chicken pieces into the buttermilk and

toss them so that they are completely

coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap

and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to

8 hours.

2. Place a rimmed metal baking sheet onto

the center rack of the oven and preheat the

oven to 400° F.

3. Combine the cookie crumbs, flour, salt,

rosemary, baking powder, and spices in a large

bowl and stir to combine. Drizzle the ½

cup buttermilk over the mixture, then use

your clean hands to toss and squeeze the

ingredients together. This will dampen the

crumbs and will result in irregular sized

pieces, which is fine. Some will be larger,

some will be smaller.

4. Beat the eggs lightly with a fork in a large

bowl and set aside.

4. Remove a piece of chicken from the

buttermilk brine and pat it dry with paper

towels. Lightly coat it with flour and shake

off the excess. Coat the chicken in egg,

then place it in the crumbs, pressing the

crumbs firmly onto the chicken to form a

crust. Continue until all the chicken pieces

are covered in crumbs.

5. Carefully remove the preheated baking

sheet from the oven and add ½ cup canola

oil to it. Carefully place the chicken pieces

onto the oiled pan. Lightly spray cooking

spray on the top of the pieces. Then return

the pan to the oven.

6. Bake for 10 minutes per side for full

breasts, or 7 minutes per side for tenders.

I recommend serving the chicken with a

little drizzle of maple syrup to complete the

“chicken and waffles” flavor!

OLD FAShIONED FRIED ChICKEN can be messy to prepare and isn’t the healthiest option for cooking chicken. Here’s a neat alternative that is much more simple and it brings classic flavors of Southern chicken and waffles together with the use of Trefoils cookies!

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SAMoAFFINS(Samoas)

2 eggs

½ cup sour cream

1 ½ cups canned pumpkin (almost 1 can)

½ cup firmly packed brown sugar (light or dark, dark will be less sweet)

½ cup white sugar

½ cup canola oil

2 ¼ cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon cloves

½ box Samoas cookies, cut into ½” pieces

1. Preheat the oven to 375° F and place the rack

in the center of the oven. Line a 12-cup standard

muffin pan with cupcake liners.

2. Combine the wet ingredients and sugars in

a big bowl and beat until smooth. Combine the

dry ingredients (except for the cookie pieces)

in another bowl and stir until thoroughly mixed.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients

and stir slowly until most of the lumps are gone.

Gently fold in the cookie pieces.

3. Fill the muffin cups until they are almost full.

I like to use a large ice cream scoop to do this,

as it makes it fast and easy to portion out the

batter. Place the pan into the preheated oven

and immediately reduce the heat to

350° F. Bake for 30 minutes. Test the muffins

by inserting a toothpick or knife into the center

of a muffin. If it comes out clean without any

streaks of batter, the muffins are done. If not,

leave them in another 5 minutes and test a

different muffin. when the muffins are done,

pull them from the oven and let them cool in

the pan for 10 minutes. Change them from

breakfast into dessert cupcakes by adding

cream cheese frosting!

ThERE’S NOThING LIKE the smell of fresh muffins baking to get kids out of bed in the morning! This easy muffin recipe includes pieces of everyone’s favorite Girl Scout cookie, Samoas, and also includes healthy pumpkin, so your kids can be excited about eating Girl Scout cookies for breakfast, while you know they’re getting natural sources of beta carotene, potassium, and calcium.

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COOKIE SEASONFRESh IDEAS

1. Cookie tee: Flattering black tee with vibrant icons on front and “I’m part of the biggest girl-led business in the world!” on back.

2. Cookie Tote Bag: Carry your cookie boxes with great zigzag style.

3. Cookie Charm: Irresistible charm with cookie, “Love” and “Girl Scouts” imprint.

4. Cookie Button Pins: Three tasty cookie designs - each sold separately. Purple- It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time, Blue- I (heart) Girl Scout Cookies! And Green - Girl Scouts Smart Cookie.

5. 2 sets of cookie earrings: You’ll love this charming cookie earring set.

6. I phone 5 case: Snap on bright zigzags and give your iPhone 5 colorful durability.

7. Cookie Message Band Bracelets: Five colorful silicone bands with inspiring Girl Scout cookie messages.

8. Zig Zag Cookie mug: Striking 11 oz. cookie mug coordinates with the new cookie tote bag and iPhone 5 case.

9. I’m Wild for Girl Scout Cookies! : A Magnet made for your car but looks great on your locker, fridge or desk.

10. Cookie Cap Pen: write up orders with these fabulous cap pens in five designs and colors, each with inspiring messages.

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The Countdown is on! One year to register 1,000 volunteers

for the Girl Scouts 53rd National Convention.

Volunteer Today!www.gsutah.org

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NATIoNAL CoNVENTIoN

wE’RE GETTING So CLoSE! we’re now under

a year for Salt Lake City to host the 2014 Girl

Scout National Convention october 16-19,

2014. our countdown has begun!

The event will attract 10,000 Girl Scout

officials from around the globe and will inject

$10 million into the local economy; officials

estimate hotels to expect 8,000 room-night

bookings. Girl Scouts of Utah defeated orlando,

FL and Portland, oR to acquire the triennial

convention.

A year-long effort launches this week to

secure 1,000 volunteers to provide assistance

with everything from crowd control to public

relations during the months preceding the

actual Convention. Girl Scouts and non-Girl

Scouts will be asked to lend a hand in this

historic event which has previously seen

Michelle obama and katie Couric as

keynote speakers.

The National Convention reinvigorates the Girl

Scout Movement, celebrates the organization’s

accomplishments, and charts a path for the

future. Girl Scouts of Utah is soliciting partners

and volunteers to be connected to this once-

in-a-lifetime opportunity!

For more information about Utah Girl Scouts welcoming the world to Salt Lake, please contact Angie Hyde, Communications and Marketing Director at ahyde@gsutah.org

Let the Countdown Begin!Girl Scout’s National Convention is coming to

Salt Lake City and is only one year away!

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MEMBERS

The Juliette Gordon Low Society

The Girl Scouts of Utah’s Juliette Gordon Low

Society recognizes loyal supports who have named

Girl Scouts of Utah in their estate plans. we are

eternally grateful for their decisions to provide a

legacy gift to the girls. If you have made plans to

support Girl Scouts of Utah with a Legacy gift we

would be honored to add you to this special group:

P L A N N E D GIVING

P L A N N E D GIVING PLANNED GIVING

PLANNED GIVING

Barbara Bentley

Sandra Brown

Margy Campbell

Margaret Canon

Drusilla Copeland

Char Corbit

Hazel Dunsmore

katherine Dumke

Lois Fitzgerald

Alida Hannum

Joshua Jones

Guy Lowell knight

The Reverend Canon Caryl Marsh

Matt & Andrea Mitton

Debbie Nielson

Noreen Rouillard

Loa Russell

Randy & Cathleen Sparrow

Erin & Michael Stone

Sarah waters

Margaret wilde

In Memory:Aloma Blaylock

1943-2013

In Memory:Karl Nielson1935 - 2013

The Juliette Gordon Low

Society would like to remember

those members who have

passed away this year:

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Donor List April 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013

AMBASSADOR ($5,000+)

GOLD CIRCLE ($2,500 - $4,999)

GSU oquirrh Community Leadership Team

Matt & Andrea Mitton

Cathleen & Randy Sparrow

DoNoRS

Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation

Nancy & Clark Giles

Debbie J. Nielson

Janice & Brian Ruggles

Barbara B. Schmidt

Erin & Michael Stone

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SILVER CIRCLE ($1,000 - $2,499)

Alkire Family Foundation

America First Credit Union

Jayme, Blake & Marleigh Anderson

Colleen Larkin Bell

Castle Foundation

Reverend Vanessa G. Cato

Peeches Cederholm

Rebecca & Tom Colvin

Comcast Foundation

karen & Rick Fairbanks

Pat R. Fenton

Linda & Robert Garner

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Roxane Googin & kent winterholler

Marie & Jodie Grogan

GSU Suncrest Community

Leadership Team

k. Ray Hammond

Henry w & Leslie M Eskuche Foundation

Hilton Salt Lake City Center

Phyllis Hockett

Jones, waldo, Holbrook & McDonough

keyBank

Andrew & Susan McCrady

Merrill Lynch

Donna & Ted McAleer

Sally & Bob o’Neill

Chris Piña

Loa Russell

Ruth Eleanor & John Ernest Bamberger

Memorial Foundation

Salt Lake County

Staker Parson Companies

Dr. Paula M. Swaner

The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner

Foundation

The katherine w. Dumke & Ezekiel R.

Dumke, Jr. Foundation

University of Utah College of Science

Utah Elks Association

Richard Young

BRONZE CIRCLE ($500 - $999)

Connie Amos

Narda E. Beas-Nordell

kassi & kevan Bybee

Alexis Cairo

Marcie & Alex Cancio

Joelle C. & Brian Creager

Roberta Driscoll

Hazel Dunsmore

Elliott - Hall Company

Diana & Paul George

Alisha Giles

Nina Green Maglish

kelly & kevin Grieves

k. Ray Hammond

Hardin-Reynolds Family

Julie A. Jakob

Joshua & Cherie James

Amber kuecker

Judith Lawton

Dr. Harrison Lazarus, M.D.

Pam J. Lechner

karen & John Leonardi

Elizabeth Macwilliams

The Reverend Canon Caryl A. Marsh

Loren Micalizio-Aguinago

Melissa & Simon Mathews

Teri Nestel

Dawn G. opoulos

Suzanne & Lee Parker

kristin Rector

Jenn Reuben

Rotary Club of Park City

kim Rupert

Manon & Dan Russell

Michelle Sauk

Brenda Scheer

kathleen Stone

Jean & kenton Smith

Heather Thibeau

Utah State Employees’ Charitable Fund

Sarah waters

Margaret L. wilde

TREFOIL ($250 - $499)

Cassie & Brian Augustyn

Colleen Bell

The Bircher Family

Sandra B. Brown

Laura Berbusse

Carly A. Cahoon

Tracy Collar

kayley Cassity & Todd Rooney

Judith Christensen

Brooke Clark

Janet & Don Cooley

Frank Coppola

Jessica Dahl-Crouch

Machelle & Denis Davis

Ezekiel R. Dumke, Jr.

kathryn & David Faguy

Mary Ann & James Gardner

Sheila Gelman

Laura Gibbons

DoNoRS

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Sandra & william Gibson

kathy Goddard

Jennifer Hamlin

kimberly Hansen

Angela Healy

Janet Healy

Patricia A. Henriques

Brittney & Jake Irvine

Joshua Jones & Steve Finau

karen & Thomas kendrick

kathy Lake

Lynda Larsen

Shauntay Leonhardt

kimberly & Patrick Lewis

Suzanne Lindquist

Gretchen Lordon

June Loveless

Margie Madden

Ann & John Malooly

Deanna McLaughlin

Nathan Measom

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co

Hayley Mitchell & Theo Zourzouvilly

Linda L. Neeley

Amy Nielson

kelly & wallace orton

Ashley & Matthew Picard

Heather Porter

Ann Rice

Julie Richmond

katherine & Ian Robbins

kathleen Clark & Tom Robbins

kayley Cassity & Todd Rooney

Heather & Scott Smith

Megan & Andy Southwick

Glory & Aaron Spurlock

Michael & kristin Stanley

Riad Sweilem

Matt & Amy Swinford

Joanna Trout

Marie & Tai Yergensen

Cosmo Young

TROOpER ($100 – $249)

C. R. Adams

Nola Adams

Nancy & Todd Albiston

Julien Martin & Martin Alfred

Bill Allred & Jennifer Parsons

Samantha Almanza

American Express Employee

Giving Program

Elizabeth Armstrong

Automatic Transmission Center

Andrea L. Bagnell

Colleen & Craig Bailey

Hanna & Eran Bair

Mary Margaret Baldwin

kristen Barber

Celia w. Baron

Johanna & Andy Barraco

Dr. Rachel Benator, M.D.

Angie & Dave Benson

Barbara Bentley

kim & Scott Best

Andrew Bilanzich

Scott & Melissa Blackburn

Catherine Bobbe

Bernadette & Jone Bohanon

Chad Brossman

Ellie Brownstein

Annmarie & Henry Buoscio

Brent & Gaylene Burr

Cynthia A. Burton

Rebecca Burton

Beth C. Butler

Campfire Lounge

Cindy Cannon & Marc Russon

Lauren & Noel Carlson

Charles & kathleen Carr

Murray Carver

Anacandy Castro

Bonnie Catten

Andy & Melissa Cessna

kay & Nicholas Charles

Claudia T. Christensen

Noemi & John Chunga

Denise A. Clark

Adam Cohen & Renee Rider

Lisa & Dave Cook

Catherine Cooper

Amy & Daniel Cottam

Leslie Crossland

Stephanie Crystal

Annie Cutler & Jähn Davis

kay Davenport

Diana & Jeff Davis

Linda Sue Dickey

kylie & Brandon Dickson

Mary k. Dollahite

Shelly & Dennis Edmonds

Lisa Elin-Craighead

Sally Cousins Elliott

Steven & Janet Evans

Peggy Emery

Brian & Linda Filter

DoNoRS

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Victoria & Jim Fitlow

Jeannie & Jeffrey Fleig

Leli Fotu

Matthew & Amy Foulks

Heather & Chris Foy

Jill & Shawn Frasier

Christine Garrett

Rebecca Gill

R. Mitchell & Darci Goddard

Joan Green & kraig Brown

Michelle Green

Gywndolyn & Eric Gentry

Veronica A. Haas

Mark & Mary Hall

Edie Halligan

Rachel Halverstadt

Carol & James Hannan

Tim & Ruth Hansen

Mindy & Brett Harmon

Sherry Harris

Sherri & Dan Hutten

Roxann & Michael Jarvis

Nicole & Greg Jensen

kimberlee & Jay Jordan

Crista & Steven Johnson

kim & Ben Johnson

Linda Johnson

Becky & Rich Juluson

Safia keller

Marsha kershaw

kier Construction Corporation

Mary & Chad killebrew

Teri klug

Shandra koehler & Thomas Ainsworth

Jenny & David kramer

kristi & Jeff kruckenberg

kimberly & Jeff kuehn

L-3 Communications

Donna & Chris Lauger

Toni & Jim Laskey

Rhiannon Lawrence

Christina Lee

Joel & Jodie Lee

Tom & Tracey Leeming

karen & John Leonardi

katherine & Harold Liddle

Tanya & Jon Liddle

Ellen Liu & Sheldon Furst

Sue A. Long

Shauna & Shawn Lupcho

Helen Mahoney

Lisa & John Mahoney

Linda Malouf

kathryn Martin

Lara & Russell Mason

Linda Matern

Grace & Edward McDonough

Rachel & David McEntire

Steve & Roberta McFarlane

Polly Measom

Collette Mercier

Allyson & Steve Meredith

Dr. Barbara Merz

Debra Sue Meyer

Cynthia Micken

Jayne & Richard Middleton

Suzy Mihalopoulos

Melissa Miller

Eric Mitchell

Stephanie Gelmall & Peter Moskowitz

Jill & kim Moore

Becky A. Moss

Nationwide Foundation

Carol A. Nelson

willie & Norm Nelson

Ruth M. Nielsen

Emily Normandeau

David & kerry o’Connell

Marilyn o’Dell

Jo Packham

Shannon Parisi

Nicolle Penton

Dr. Mark Pfitzner

Camille & Michael Pickett

Bill & Susan Pidwell

AnneMarie & kent Pilkington

Nancy G. Pitstick

Mary Powers-Torrey & Charles Torrey

Raquel Ramon

Rhoda w. Ramsey

Michelle Rasmussen

Helene Reusser

Maureen Riley

kirsti & Eric Ringger

Annette Royle-Mitchell

Parinaz Samimi

Martha Sammond

Alexa Sand & Albert wiebe

Michelle Sauk

Cordelia & David Schaffer

Monica Schaffer & Mark oraskovich

Gretchen Semerad & Jeff Dubois

Norman & kathleen Setters

Catherine J. Sharpsteen

Nancy & wolfgang Shprecher

katherine & Jeff Shumate

Julie & Jim Sibthorp

Susan & David Sims

Susie & Mark Smelser

Amber & Rob Smith

Melisa Smith

Tamerin Smith & Joseph Mahon

Vicki & kent Somerville

Seung-Hee Son & Hanseup kim

DoNoRS

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Sarah & Brett South

ken Sowby

Amy Spratling & will warlick

kent Stanger

Allen & Marlene Stansfield

Renee L. Strand

Trece & Eric Swanson

Ellie Syme

Lloyd Thomas

Tom & Sarah Tippetts

Ruth & David Toller

kimberley Tulane

Amelia Underwood & Travis wall

Alan Urie

Heidi & Tony Valdez

Monica Vetter & Andres Maricq

Meg Vinton

Terry & Brandy Vogel

karen VonCollin

M.w. & Susan wallace

Jerry warner

Tessa wayman

Lynda G. wendel

Barbara & kelly wheat

Jennifer & Aaron wight

Patrice & Chris winterholler

Eva & owen witesman

kimberly woodward

Melissa worcester

Tatiana Yuzyuk & Alexey Zaitsev

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING ($.01 - $99)

Every Donation matters & every dollar

counts! Many thanks to our Friends of

Scouting donors whose gifts uplift our

girls & Girl Scout programs across Utah.

2013 FOUNDER’S DAY CLUBLinda & Robert Garner

Nancy & Clark Giles

Marie & Jodie Grogan

Debbie Nielson

Cathleen & Randy Sparrow

Barbara B. Schmidt

IN MEMORY/hONOR OF:

In memory of karl Joseph Nielson

Steve Bailey

Dee Brockman

Brent & Gaylene Burr

Peeches Cederholm

Lorraine Burr & Eric Christensen

Charles Carr

Murray & Donna Carver

Sharm Christensen

Jacalyn Clayton

Brian & Joelle Creager

Ralph Dearden

Bob Dunbar

Brent Eckardt

Nancy & Clark Giles

Girl Scouts of Utah

Mitchell & Darci Goddard

Fin Gridley

Lisa & Trudy Hardin – Reynolds

Sherry Harris

Doug Holmes

ken Holmgren

Tom & karen kendrick

kier Construction Corporation

Lana kuehl

kent Lindquist

Casi Maggio

Sharon & Frank Markos

Melissa & Simon Mathews

Andrew & Susan McCrady

olie olsen

Sally & Bob o’Neill

ogden Golf & Country Club

Adrienne Rhoades

Darryl Schmidt

Ara Serjoie

Cathleen & Randy Sparrow

Erin & Michael Stone

Lloyd Thomas

John Ulibarri

Dee warner

Barbara & kelly wheat

Carolyn & James wold

In memory of Marilyn Joyce Adams

C. Richard Adams

Gayle Adams

In memory of wayne Cederholm

Renee Strand

In memory of Fred Jackson Coxe

Patricia Bailey

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In memory of Hague Ellis

Patricia Noall

In memory of Mary Lou Halstead

Lorna koci

In memory of Earl Holding

Dylan & Autumn Aeschlimann

Jade & Jake Aeschlimann

Leland & Shamra Aeschlimann

Richard & Adonna Aeschlimann

william & kristen Aeschlimann

Morgan & Le Selia kemp

Margaret & kassie karegeannes

Mela Lee winn

In memory of kent Jones

Marlene Jones

In memory of kathleen Morgan

Robert & Dianne Brown

The Jeeping Group

Arlene & Charles Jenkins

In memory of whitney Glenn wallace

Girl Scouts of Utah

Jeanette Seidelman

Rhoda w Ramsey

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Sargetakis

Mr. & Mrs. Leland S. Swaner

Dr. Paula M. Swaner

Mr. & Mrs. Sumner M. Swaner

M.w. & Susan wallace

In honor of Marleigh Anderson

Jayme & Blake Anderson

In honor of Hazel Dunsmore

Jonathan Cuthbert

In honor of Tajha Ferrara

Peeches Cederholm

In honor of Nina Green

Melissa Hall

In memory of Bryce Grogan

Marie Grogan

In honor of Landis Lifestyle Salon

Seth Allen

In honor of Valerie Larabee

Geoff Doiron

In honor of Melissa Mathews

Chad E. Brossman

In honor of Donna McAleer

Mary T. Migliorelli

In honor of Nathan Measom

Dr. Mark Pfitzner

Amber Spek

In honor of Raw Bean

Michelle wilson

In honor of Ashlyn wright

Dianna wright

In memory of Patricia wangsgard

Ruth Nielsen

In honor Allison wiechmann

Saundra Liddell

DoNoRS

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IN-KIND DONORSConnie Amos

kimm Barney

karey Barrera

Bed of Roses

Benja Thai & Sushi

Gloria & Henry Bircher

Black Diamond

Blue Nile Ethiopian Cuisine

Blue Plate Diner

Scott Bohn

BugBand

Café Expresso

kabi L. Catalano

Canyon Culinary

Cedar Village Floral

Judith Christensen

Denise A. Clark

Coca-Cola Company

Rebecca & Tom Colvin

Cookie Lee

Joelle C. Creager

Crossaction Computer Specialist

Deer Valley Resort

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Finca

Five Penny Floral

Blake Forsey

Galderma Labratories

Genco - The Hershey Company

Gentle Pain Care Centers

Laura Gibbons

Bobbie Hackenbruck

Hale Centre Theatre

Hilton Salt Lake City Center

Hotel Monaco

I J & Jeanne wagner Jewish

Community Center

Jakob Marketing Partners

keyBank National Association

kura Door

kathy Lake

Lake County Studio of Steve Aldrich

Landis Lifestyle Salon

kristin Lassche

kenneth Lowe

Majestic Grill

Mike Malaska

kat Martin

Deanna McLaughlin

Masuda Medcalf

Megaplex Theaters

Mountain States Concessions, LLC

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Sally T. o’Neill

orchid Dynasty

Gwendolyn orme

Don owen

Park City Mountain Resort

Pedal Hopper

Nancy Perschon

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company

Pioneer Theatre Company

Raw Bean

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)

Red Iguana

Repertory Dance Theatre

Rio Grande Cafe

Roosters Brewing Company

RSVP Party Rentals

Bill Rundle

Salt Lake Acting Company

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Film Society

Salt Lake Power Yoga

Sam’s Club #4730

Sam’s Club #6684

Shabu

Solitude Mountain Resort

Cathleen & Randy Sparrow

St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site

Starbuck’s - Union Park

Erin & Michael Stone

Sundance Institute

Takashi Restaurant

The Cheesecake Factory - City Creek

The Farm at the Canyons Resort

The old Spaghetti Factory

The Spa Club

Heather Thibeau

Tona, Sushi Bar & Grill

Tuacahn Amphitheatre

United Concerts

US Foods

Candice Vacher

Vinto

waxing Gurus

Tessa wayman

Gloria o. west

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xpedx

Yoshi’s Japanese Grill

Cosmo Young

Richard Young

Z’Tejas

Zion Adventure Company

Anna Zumwalt

DoNoRS