Skip to main content

News You Can Use May 12

SHOP
DONATE
MYGS
Camp Website
Event List

Discover Discover
About Us About Us

What Girl Scouts Do What Girl Scouts Do

The Family Experience The Family Experience
Our Council Our Council

Contact Us Contact Us

Visit Us Visit Us

Staff Directory Staff Directory

Newsroom Newsroom

Careers Careers
Try Out Girl Scouts Try Out Girl Scouts

The Benefits of Girl Scouting The Benefits of Girl Scouting
Discover your local Girl Scout council: about Girl Scouts, what they do, what activities are available locally, and how to contact us.
Get Involved Get Involved
Become a Girl Scout Become a Girl Scout

What Girl Scouts Do What Girl Scouts Do

Join a Troop Join a Troop

Go Solo Go Solo

The Benefits of Girl Scouting The Benefits of Girl Scouting
Become a Volunteer Become a Volunteer

Learn More About Volunteering Learn More About Volunteering

Start a Troop Start a Troop
Learn how to get involved with Girl Scouts: join a troop, go solo, or become a volunteer.
Girl Scout Cookies Girl Scout Cookies

Troop Cookie Resources Troop Cookie Resources

Fall Product Program Fall Product Program

Find Cookies Find Cookies

Available Cookie Flavors Available Cookie Flavors

Find out how to buy Girl Scout Cookies, explore Girl Scout Cookie flavors, try delicious recipes, see how girls learn essential life skills, and more.
Support Us Support Us
Donate Donate

Promise 365 Promise 365

Annual Giving Annual Giving

Planned Giving Planned Giving

Via Colori Via Colori

Girl Scouts Give Girl Scouts Give
Alums Alums

Pool Replacement Capital Campaign at Camp Shantituck Pool Replacement Capital Campaign at Camp Shantituck

Support Girl Scouts by donating locally, becoming a lifetime member, or joining the Girl Scout Network for alums and supporters.
Members Members
For Girl Scouts For Girl Scouts

Renew Your Membership Renew

Get Outside: Camp and Outdoors Camp and Outdoors

Badges and Journeys Badges and Journeys

Highest Awards Highest Awards

Patch of the Month Patch of the Month

Patch Packets Patch Packets

Global Global

Festival of the Arts Festival of the Arts
For Volunteers For Volunteers

Events Events

Forms and Documents Forms and Documents

Troop Cookie Resources Troop Cookie Resources

Troop Year Planner Troop Year Planner

Volunteer Essentials Volunteer Essentials

Training Training

New Troop Leaders New Troop Leaders

Media and Brand Toolkit Media and Brand Toolkit
Governance Governance

Annual Meeting 2025 Annual Meeting 2025

Area Association Meetings Area Meetings

Board of Directors Board of Directors

Fall Forums Fall Forums
Resources for Girl Scout members. Find volunteer, Girl Scout, and family tools and support. Explore badges, activities, and more.

SHOP
DONATE
MYGS
Camp Website
Event List

Council Finder

Use this finder to connect with your local Girl Scout council.

You are leaving girlscouts.org for a website opened by an external party. You will be subjected to the privacy and security policies of the website

Newsroom
News You Can Use May 12

News You Can Use May 12

Go to News You Can Use

News You Can Use May 12

May 12, 2023

In This Issue:

Updated: Upcoming Training Weekends; Spring Training Weekend Closes Tonight, May 12
Planned Giving Conversation at Camp Shantituck on Monday, May 15
New this Week: Office Hours for New Troop Leaders on May 16
Updated: Big Rewards for Renewing Early—Don't Miss Out
New this Week: Thanks for Your Support on KY Gives Day
New this Week: Registration Deadline for Camps Extended; Take Advantage of Kentuckiana Credits
Updated: 2023 Older Girl Recognition
New this Week: Vivian Blade, Past GSK Board Chair, Nominated to GSUSA Board Development Committee
Spread the Word: Refer Friends for Summer Camp Positions

Upcoming Training Weekends; Spring Training Weekend Registration Closes Tonight, May 12

Spring Training Weekend
Camp Shantituck
May 19—21

Registration closes tonight, May 12, for next weekend’s Spring Training Weekend! You will relax, refresh, and renew your Girl Scout enthusiasm at Camp Shantituck. Think of this event as a weekend leaders' retreat where you can do as much or as little as you wish. Drop by to take a class or two, or come for a whole weekend of networking and learning as you enjoy our beautiful camp. More than 30 trainings are offered (many are FREE), along with plenty of other fun at this training weekend!

Aquatics and More Training Weekend
Bear Creek Aquatic Camp
June 2—4

At this aquatics-focused training weekend, you can gain the confidence you need before taking your troop on their next adventure! This weekend specializes in waterfront activities, in addition to plenty of outdoor skill building and group enrichment lessons. You can come for a class or stay the whole weekend to learn and enjoy camp as much as possible.

Planned Giving Conversation at Camp Shantituck on Monday, May 15

This coming Monday, learn about how you can leave a lasting legacy to Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana by making a gift through your will or trust.

At this casual reception, special guest speaker Diane Belk, Founding Chair of the Juliette Gordon Low Society, will share how your membership in the Juliette Gordon Low Society will make a difference for Girl Scouts.

Monday, May 15
4:30—6:00 pm EDT

Camp Shantituck
Cardinal Lodge
3920 E Hebron Ln
Shepherdsville, KY

Office Hours for New Troop Leaders on May 16

New troop leaders can chat, ask questions, and talk through ideas during online virtual office hours with one of our experts. Kris Adams, Manager of New Troop Leader Support, will host virtual office hours via Zoom next week. New troop leaders can join in Tuesday, May 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm EDT. This is a come-and-go event, so you can stay as long as you'd like and get answers to your questions.

Big Rewards for Renewing Early—Don't Miss Out

Special Prize Drawing for Troop Leaders and Co-Leaders
Troop leaders and co-leaders, our next Early Bird prize drawing is just for you! To be eligible, renew just two girl members by May 17 and all leaders and co-leaders in your troop will be automatically entered into the Early Bird prize drawing held Thursday, May 18. Join us on Facebook Live at 7:00 pm EDT when we will draw the lucky winners of some fun Girl Scout swag. We’d love to see you there, but you don’t have to be present to win—just make sure that a minimum of two girl members in your troop have been renewed as Super Early Birds.

Girl and Troop-Level Rewards—Be a Super Early Bird—Renew by May 31
Renew by May 31, and receive an exclusive patch and a free long-sleeve Early Bird T-shirt.

As a bonus, troops that renew 70% or more of their girls by May 31 also receive $50 in Kentuckiana Credits that can be used for programs, outdoor experiences, or for purchases at our Council Shop.

Use Kentuckiana Credits for Troop Early Bird Renewal
Membership renewal is a great way to use Kentuckiana Credits. Kentuckiana Credits earned as cookie rewards can be used now, even without the actual Kentuckiana Credit numbers. So, don't miss out on Super Early bird rewards, redeem your Kentuckiana Credits now!

Use this renewal link or call Volunteer Care at 888-771-5170.
Look up the Kentuckiana Credits earned by Girl Scouts in your troop in eBudde.
- Log in to eBudde
- Go to the Rewards tab.
- Click Girl Rpt. next to Final Rewards Order. This will create a downloadable file with rewards for each troop member.
- Save the report so you can submit it with the renewal form.

Thanks for Your Support on KY Gives Day

We sincerely thank everyone who made a donation, participated as a fundraising champion, and shared personal messages during Kentucky Gives Day. Because of your generosity, we raised a total of $4,115 to help continue our work of championing girl ambition through outdoor programming!

Our community thrives when girls are strong leaders, and because of your help, we continue to provide the best leadership programming for girls.

Registration Deadline for Camps Extended; Take Advantage of Kentuckiana Credits

Registration for Resident Camp, PLC Day Camp, and Troop Adventure Camp has been extended to two weeks before the start date of each camp. So there is still plenty of time to sign up for an amazing summer adventure! Read on for some highlights of our awesome camp offerings, and you can also learn more about all available opportunities at www.gskentuckiana.org/camp.

Kentuckiana Credits earned during the 2023 Cookie Program or 2022 Fall Product Program can be used toward registration costs for Resident Camp, PLC Day Camp, and Troop Adventure Camp. Even though you haven't received your Cookie Program Kentuckiana Credit numbers they can still be used! Just look up your earned Kentuckiana Credits amount and enter that number in the form found here. Questions can be directed to Volunteer Care at 888-771-5170 or volunteercare@gskentuckiana.org.

Troop Adventure Camp
Take your troop on an adventure they'll always remember! Want to take your troop to camp but not sure if you are ready? Want to enjoy awesome outdoor activities but don’t have the training or facilitators available? Troop Adventure Camp can make it happen. Just choose your dates, choose your activities, and choose your lodging option. Your guided activities might include swimming, boating, hiking, adventure course, crafts, and more! Both indoor sleeping options and open-air platform tents are available! Awesome camp staff will facilitate the programs while you learn alongside your Girl Scouts. No previous outdoor training is required to participate in Troop Adventure Camp.

If you have questions or would like to learn more about Troop Adventure Camp, please contact Kristen Coomes, Camp Administrator at 270-228-2453 or kcoomes@gskentuckiana.org.

Registration is $45 per person per day and includes meals.

Available Dates:
June 29 and 30, July 1 and 2
July 14, 15, 16, 17
July 19, 20, 21, 22

Louisville PLC Day Camp: Meet Local Experts!

Still need to get your Girl Scout registered for day camps this summer? Check out our Louisville PLC Day Camp! We have lots of awesome partner organizations that will visit to facilitate programs with GSK.

Crowns and Crayons, June 19—23: Louisville Visual Arts, Lilly Higgs

Slugs and Slime, June 26—30: Idlewild Butterfly Farm

Purrfect Pets, July 10—14: Louisville Zoo

Future Business Leaders 101, July 17—21 and Future Business Leaders 102, July 24—28: Junior Achievement

learn more and register

2023 Older Girl Recognition

At the upcoming Older Girl Recognition Ceremony, older girls will take pride as they’re recognized and celebrated. Girl Scouts who have earned the Gold Award, the Silver Award, and other prominent earned awards such as the Presidential Volunteer Service Award or the Congressional Award will be honored.

The ceremony also honors Girl Scout Ambassadors who are graduating from high school, including those who have been awarded our council's Jean Cole Scholarship. Each honoree will be recognized individually and will receive certificates and mementos appropriate for her earned awards and honors.

The first Older Girl Ceremony was held on Sunday, April 23, in Elizabethtown. The next will be held on Sunday, June 4 in Louisville from 2:00—4:00 pm EDT at Highlands Community Ministries.

Honorees—and their leaders—can click below to register.

Graduating Seniors and their Volunteers
GSK offers graduation cords to all high school seniors. They are available for pickup in the Louisville Shop during normal hours . They can also be mailed out. To request that your cord(s) be mailed please contact Volunteer Care at 888-771-5170 or volunteercare@gskentuckiana.org.

Vivian Blade, Past GSK Board Chair, Nominated to GSUSA Board Development Committee

Congratulations to Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana's immediate past board chair, Vivian Blade, who has been nominated to the GSUSA Board Development Committee. We know Vivian will make an excellent addition to the national-level work of the GSUSA Board Development Committee.

Learn more about Vivian:
Vivian Blade
Louisville, Kentucky
President and CEO, Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting, LLC

Vivian Blade has long been an advocate for the empowerment of girls and women. A Girl Scout growing up, Vivian wanted her daughter to have the same experience and served as Troop 960’s co-leader within Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Determined to continue investing in girls, Vivian was elected to the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Board of Directors in 2010 where she served as board member, board secretary, and two terms as board chair. A Lifetime Member of GSUSA, she partnered with her council’s Board Development Committee to ensure inclusive representation across their council footprint and to strengthen the board’s performance.

Vivian’s passion is to equip girls with courage, confidence, and character. Her well-versed knowledge and experience in governance, as well as her experience in serving the Movement through the rapidly changing landscape of girls’ needs, equip her to perform the duties of the NBDC with excellence. She will represent the best interests of girls, volunteers, families, and staff Movement-wide into a thriving future.

As President and CEO of Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting, LLC, Vivian is a sought-after leadership expert and thought leader. A frequent keynote speaker, best-selling author, podcast host, leadership development expert, executive coach, and consultant, she works with the world’s top brands to build better, more resilient workplaces. She also works in academia as an adjunct professor for the University of Louisville. She has over 20 years of leadership and business experience with General Electric and Humana. She holds a BS in business administration from Berea College and an MBA from Eastern Kentucky University.

Spread the Word: Refer Friends for Summer Camp Positions

We're hiring the summer staff who will make the magic of camp come to life for Girl Scouts! Who do you know that's ready for a wonderful job this summer? Help us find the team of energetic, creative, fun-loving new staff members to join us at summer long at resident camp at Camp Pennyroyal in Utica. We also seek a lifeguard (with premium pay of $16 per hour) at Camp Shantituck in Shepherdsville.

Share the links at the "Careers" section of our website (under "Our Council") and spread the word with the hardworking and inspired professionals you know. Open roles include:

Lifeguard at Camp Shantituck for Day Camp during the week in June and July and August weekends
Camp Counselor at Pennyroyal
Unit Leader at Pennyroyal

Contact Us
Visit Us
Staff Directory
News
Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy

© 2023 Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana

A 501(c)(3) Organization. All Rights Reserved.