Early Bird Spring Renewal - April 1 - June 1 - Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland
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Ear l y B i rd
Spring Renewal
April 1 - June 1
2018
RENEW FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF
ADVENTURE WITH GIRL SCOUTS!
It’s time to get a jump start and get signed up for another great
year of Girl Scouts! Make sure to reach out to every amazing girl in
your troop and get them all signed up and ready to go for another
year of Girl Scout fun. Registering as an Early Bird between April
1 and June 1 will help get everyone organized and all set for
adventures ahead—and get your troop some awesome bonuses at
the same time!
As a Girl Scout troop leader, you’ve already seen first-hand how
Girl Scouting can changes girl’s lives and brighten your whole
community—but did you know that on average, girls who stay
in Girl Scouts for three or more years achieve higher levels of
education and eventually earn higher incomes in life? Sign your
girls up for another year of amazing experiences and help her
become a leader of tomorrow, today!
Don’t forget to sign up yourself for another fun and rewarding year
as a troop leader—your girls are counting on YOU!
Questions? Give us a call at 877-312-4764.
We are here to support you!
Early Bird 2018
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The Girl Scout Difference:
Girl Scouts offers the best leadership development experience for
The Girl Scout Difference girls in the world—one that is designed with, by, and for girls.
Girl Scouts unleashes the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Inno- The inclusive, all-female environment of a Girl
Girl Scouts offersvator,
the bestLeader)
Risk-taker, leadership development
in every girl, preparing
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experience
Scout troop creates a safe space where forgirls can
her for a lifetime of leadership—from taking a night- try new things, develop a range of skills, take on
girls in the world—one that
time hike under is todesigned
the stars accepting a mission
the International Space Station; from lobbying the
with,
on by, and
leadership roles, for girls.
and just be themselves.
city council with her troop to holding a seat in Con-
Girl Scouts unleashes gress; from running her own cookie business today
the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Did you know?
to tackling cybersecurity tomorrow.
Risk-taker, Leader) in every girl, preparing her for a lifetime
Our aGirlnighttime
Scout Leadership is a one-of-a- Girl Scouts fuels the female
of leadership—from taking hikeExperience
under the
kind leadership development program for girls, leadership pipeline.
stars to accepting a mission on the
with proven International
results. Space
It is based on time-tested
Station; from lobbying the city council
methods with her troop
and research-backed to
programming
that help girls take the lead—in their own lives and
holding a seat in Congress; from
in the world.running her own cookie
50%
OF FEMALE
business today to tackling cybersecurity tomorrow. BUSINESS LEADERS
Girl Scouts is proven to help girls thrive in
The inclusive, all-female five key ways as
environment ofthey:
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troop creates a safe space where girls can try new things, 80%
develop a range of skills, takeDevelop a strong sense
on leadership of self.
roles, and just OF FEMALE
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be themselves.
Display positive values.
Our Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a kind
leadership development program for girls, and learn
Seek challenges
76%
OF FEMALE
from setbacks.
with proven results. It is based on time-tested methods U.S. SENATORS
and research-backed programming that help girls take the
Form and maintain healthy
lead—in their own lives and inrelationships.
the world.
100%
OF FEMALE
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Identify and solve problems OF STATE
in the community.
...WERE GIRL SCOUTS.
CONTENTS
EDIT MEMBER INFORMATION 4
BELIEVE IN GIRLS EXPO 4
EARLY BIRD REWARDS 5
RENEW A TROOP 6
RENEW A FAMILY 7
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PAY IT FORWARD! 7
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EDIT MEMBER INFORMATION THROUGH
MEMBER PROFILE
Did you know that as a troop leader you can update your troop members information?
To edit girl or adult info just visit the council website at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
Select MY GS and then MEMBER PROFILE and login.
On the MEMBERSHIP tab you’ll see your household information (i.e. spouse or children).
To edit any membership details in your household, select EDIT PROFILE DETAILS FOR/OF
HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS. This will take you to the FAMILY PROFILE tab. Select EDIT and
you’ll be able to update address, phone number, email address, and school information.
To edit or update information on any troop member, select the TROOPS tab. In the far-
right column, select the EDIT button of any individual and you can update all boxes that
are not grayed out. Troop leaders will be able to update phone numbers, addresses, and
demographic information. All other information needs to be updated by the guardians or a
GSMH staff member.
Did you know that you can also update your troop meeting information at any time?
On the TROOPS tab, scroll to the bottom of the page and select VIEW/EDIT TROOP
INFORMATION. Here you can change your meeting days, times, and program levels. If your
meeting location changes, you can add your new meeting location. Then, the council will
review and upload the changes for your troop.
Join us for our 2018 Signature Event!
Early Bird 2018
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, we are hosting your third Believe in Girls
Expo in Springfield, Missouri. The event will hold a large area dedicated
to exhibit booths featuring fun and educational activities that help girls
unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader).
Join us to be a part of this unique, girl-inspired celebration!
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Your Step-by-Step Guid
e to
Girls You’re a girl member who registers for the 2018–2019 membership year.
1 Awesome! The first 3,200 girls receive a patch! 3 You receive FREE entry to Fall Frolic, a
special event held in October. More details
2 Aspurchase
an Early Bird, you’ll also be eligible to
an exclusive Early Bird t-shirt.
coming soon!
Adults You’re an adult member who registers for the 2018–2019 membership year.
1 Fantastic! You’ll receive access to the Early
Bird Club-exclusively for Early Bird Adults! 3 You receive FREE entry to Fall Frolic, a
special event held in October. More details
coming soon!
2 purchase an exclusive Early Bird t-shirt.
As an Early Bird, you’ll also be eligible to
Troops You’re a troop leader who registers a troop for the 2018–2019
membership year!
1 Ifyour
your troop registers online by June 1,
troop receives Early Bird Bills: 2 Alldrawing
troops who register will be entered in a
for three fabulous prizes!
• Register 60%* of your troop and receive $10 • Tickets for up to 15** to your choice of Silver
• Register 80%* of your troop and receive $15 Dollar City, Six Flags, or Worlds of Fun.
• Register 100%* of your troop and receive $25 • Movie tickets for up to 15** for the theatre of
your choice.
And, your girls and adults will also receive • A pizza party at your troop meeting!
the fabulous rewards above!
*Based on number of girls registered in troop on March 31, 2018. To qualify, a
troop must register the minimum troop number of 2 adults and three girls AND
registrations must be complete by 11:59 p.m. CST on June 1.
**You will receive a ticket for every girl and adult registered up to 15. GSMH will
make arrangements for you to purchase additional tickets at group price if needed.
So what’s this Early Bird Club?
As an Early Bird, you’ll receive access to the Early Bird Club, an
exclusive discount club for Early Bird Adults! Every month,
our retail shops will offer a one-time discount exclusively to
Early Bird 2018
members. The new special will be emailed to you every month!
Early
Specials will also be posted in our retail shops. Retail specials Bird
will run the length of the 2019 Membership Year. GSMH 2018
5STEP-BY-STEP HOW TO
RENEW A TROOP
If you’re already registered as a troop leader, you can renew your troop members!
1. Visit the council website at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
2. Select MY GS on the homepage and choose MEMBER PROFILE to log in.
3. Select the TROOPS tab.
• If you lead multiple troops, you can view each by clicking the box on the left.
4. Select CURRENT YEAR and switch the option to NEXT YEAR.
5. You should see renewal choices in a drop box for each position showing as
“Time to Renew for 2019!”
a. Choose RENEW for any members that are continuing.
b. Choose I’LL DECIDE LATER if you’re not sure about a member or the parent will be
completing the renewal (this allows them to renew later).
c. Choose DO NOT RENEW if the member will not be returning to this position at all.
d. If there is no renewal box next to a troop member, contact a Customer Care
Assistant with detailed information.
6. Once you’ve made your selections, click CONTINUE to review your transaction, then select
CONTINUE again to reach the payment screen.
7. Enter your payment information and choose CONTINUE.
• If you have a girl who needs to pay with Financial Assistance or Cookie Credit, click
RENEW, and exit out at the payment screen. Then, fill out the Financial Assistance
Request for Membership Dues or fill out the Cookie Credit Payment form and submit
to your Volunteer Engagement Specialist.
8. That’s it! You should receive a receipt in your email shortly.
If you renew girls online for the 2019 Membership Year, you must have your girls’ parents
sign the Online Signature Roster giving you permission to renew their membership. You
will find this form inserted in this booklet. You do not need to turn this in to GSMH, but
you need to keep it in your troop records for the duration of the membership year.
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Having problems renewing online? Contact your Volunteer Engagement Specialist.
She will be glad to help you out or let you know times when you join us to receive
in-person help getting your troop renewed.
6STEP-BY-STEP HOW TO
RENEW A FAMILY
1. Visit the council website at www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org.
2. Select MY GS on the homepage and choose MEMBER PROFILE to log in.
3. Select the MEMBERSHIP tab.
4. Select CURRENT YEAR and switch the option to NEXT YEAR.
5. You should see renewal choices in a drop box for each individual showing as
“Time to Renew for 2019!”
a. Choose RENEW for any members that are continuing.
• If you are renewing an adult, you must renew the bold ADULT MEMBERSHIP.
b. Choose I’LL DECIDE LATER if you’re not sure (you can renew later).
c. Choose DO NOT RENEW if you are never returning to this position.
d. If there is no renewal box next to a family member, contact a Customer Care
Assistant with detailed information.
6. Once you’ve made your selections, click CONTINUE to review your transaction, then select
CONTINUE again to reach the payment screen.
7. Enter your payment information and choose CONTINUE.
• If you have a girl who needs to pay with Financial Assistance or Cookie Credit, click
RENEW, and exit out at the payment screen. Then, fill out the Financial Assistance
Request for Membership Dues or fill out the Cookie Credit Payment form and submit
to your Volunteer Engagement Specialist.
8. That’s it! You should receive a receipt in your email shortly.
FAMILY GIVING CAMPAIGN
PAY IT FORWARD As thanks
Pay It Forward is Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s family giving campaign. for the
We raise funds to cover the costs of programming so that every girl can participate. support, girls
By donating to Pay It Forward you are expressing your care for girls in a very of families
specific way: you are giving them the gift of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. that make a
minumum
We are asking each family to make a minimum $10 donation. One hundred
$10 donation
percent—every penny of every donation—is used right here in GSMH to help deliver
will receive
the dynamic programs that will build girls of courage, confidence, and character,
the family
who make the world a better place!
Early Bird 2018
giving patch.
To donate, just go to our website, and follow the prompts to include a $10 donation
with your re-registration. Every donation is appreciated!
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