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The 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Season is Almost Here!

                                     Save the Date!
                                     January 8, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m.
                                     The Masquerade Cookie - Virtual Cookie
                                     Rally
                                     Coming January 8, 2021, your favorite Girl
                                     Scout cookies will strut their stuff, singing
                                     their hearts out while in disguise, and you
                                     get to guess which cookie is performing
                                     which song. It’s The Masquerade Cookie!

During this FREE virtual cookie rally, girls will enjoy a live show from the
disguised cookies and will guess the cookie singer based on the song being
performed. Girls will also set goals for the upcoming Girl Scout Cookie Season
and learn some tips and tricks for selling cookies safely online and in person.
(Social distancing is key!)

Girls can earn the 2021 Cookie Rally patch, plus have the chance to earn a 10%
coupon, valid at GSU Shops during the month of March!

Action needed: Registration opens Monday, November 23, at 12:00 p.m. Get
ready for the upcoming cookie season and virtual cookie rally on our website.

2021 Cookie Rewards
Build your entrepreneurship skills and earn amazing rewards this Girl Scout
Cookie Season! You can earn fun patches, a comfy pillow or blanket, custom
Vans, an Apple iWatch, and even an exclusive Disney trip. View all rewards
available and start setting your goals today!

Troop Rewards
Did you know troops can earn 40% more per box this year? That's right! New for
the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Season, troops can earn $0.70 per box of cookies.

COVID-19 & GSU Guidelines Update

State of Emergency declared in Utah November 9-23, 2020.
In-person Girl Scout activities are NOT permitted at this time.

Girl Scouts of Utah is considered a social gathering and an extracurricular activity,
and the following restrictions are effective through November 23, 2020 per the
State of Utah:

     Social gatherings that include people from multiple households are not
     allowed
     Organized extracurricular activities are not allowed
     Masks are mandated throughout the state of Utah

Action needed: Review GSU's COVID-19 Guidelines for further guidance and
what you can do for your Girl Scout(s).

Pre-Screening and Symptom Checks

GSUSA recently made an update to COVID safety guidelines that encourages a
pre-screen or symptom check prior to meetings and activities. We have added a
COVID Symptom Check form to the website. When in-person activities
resume, all troops should ask their families to complete this form prior to any in-
person activities, which includes troop meetings, field trips, etc.

Troop leaders need to collect these forms at the beginning of the meeting or prior
to the meeting by email and hold onto these forms until June. Forms should be
submitted with Financial Reports at that time. (Troop leaders may utilize
resources to make this easier on parents, such as online survey software or
google docs, but forms need to be completed prior to arrival or brought to the
meeting.) The goal of this updated process is to keep the meeting safe from
contagion and do the very best to ensure our girls are educated and healthy.

Please check the newly added "Pre-Screening and Symptom Check" section in
the dropdown menu on the COVID-19 Guidelines for more information and a link
to the form.

Youth Representative - Board Member Opportunity for Girls

GSU is looking for two girls who are interested in politics, governance, and non-
profit management. Serving as a youth representative on the GSU board, high
school-aged Girl Scouts have the opportunity to learn real-world leadership skills.
Girls will experience the inner workings of Girl Scouts and the ways in which the
Board influences and supports the council. Girls are expected to attend each
Board Meeting, the GSU Annual Meeting, and potentially other council-wide
governance events. Girls must be 16 years of age by the time the Annual Meeting
(April 24, 2021) occurs and must complete an application and interview process.
Online applications must be submitted no later than December 31, 2020. Please
carefully review the position description before applying. If you have any
questions, please contact us at 801-265-8472 or info@gsutah.org.

Action needed: Review the full position description. Girls must apply online by
December 31.

NEW - New Year's Eve Bash in a Box

For the safety of our members and staff, GSU's New Year's Eve Bash is coming
to you! Girl Scout families can now order the New Year's Eve Bash in a Box and
prepare for a night of family fun. The Bash in a Box includes activities for your Girl
Scout to do solo, plus activities for the family to do together:

     An activity book

Happy New Year fun patch
     GSU Winter Outdoor patch and requirements
     2021 party accessories
     Glow sticks
     A STEM activity
     Popcorn and hot chocolate
     Friendship bracelet and boondoggle lanyard string
     A puzzle
     "Minute to Win It" game instructions and supplies
     And many more surprises!

Sister Council Program

Virtual Career Chat with Women of Notable Careers
Hosted by Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania (GSHPA)
December 14 @ 7:00 p.m.

GSHPA is hosting a free Virtual Career Chat and Q&A with three women of
notable careers: GSHPA CEO Janet Donovan, retired Navy Rear Admiral and
Judicial Attorney General; Linda Wackerman, American Airlines Pilot and Navy
Rear Admiral; and Illana Golan, first female commander of F-16 pilots in Israel
turned entrepreneur and tech investor. All are invited to attend this conversation
and learn from the speakers' diverse and unique experiences. Register online

Join the FIRST Lego League Explore Program!

There are spaces available in GSU's FIRST Lego League Explore program where
girls will learn about engineering, find solutions to real world problems, and build
and program a simple machine as part of their solution. A team will be forming in
the northern Salt Lake valley for girls in grades 1-4. Beginning in January, the
team will meet six times, and each meeting will be two hours long on a Tuesday,
Wednesday, or Thursday evening. The exact location will be announced at a later
date. The team will have the opportunity to go to a competition in late March to
early April.

Action needed: If your girl is interested in participating, please complete this
interest form.

Upcoming Girl Scout Shop and Office Closures

Girl Scout Shops will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning
Wednesday, November 25, and will reopen Tuesday, December 1.

Girl Scout offices will be closed beginning Wednesday, November 25. We will
begin to respond to emails and phone messages when we return Monday,
November 30.

New Programs Added!

A full list of programs and registration information are available on our Girl
Scouting at Home website or on our Activities Calendar. Amazing programs
are also available on GSUSA's Girl Scouts at Home page.

Please see the list below of upcoming programs. Full descriptions are
available online. In order to deliver engaging and interactive experiences, virtual
programs have limited space and registration is required.

To prioritize space for our current Girl Scouts in Utah, new programs will be
announced through this newsletter a few days before they are posted on
Facebook or our website. V = virtual program; IP = in-person program.

     Think Like a Programmer Journey (V)
          December 4 @ 5:00 p.m.
          Grades 6-12 (Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors)
          Cost: $20
     Cyber Challenge (V)
          December 5
          9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
          Grades 6-12 (Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors)
          Cost: $15
     Kidz Photography Patch with Vine Inc. (V)
          December 9 @ 5:00 p.m.
          Grades K-12
          Cost: $25
     Summer Camp Kickoff Camp-In (V)
          December 12
          1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
          Grades K-12 & Adults/Families

Quick Links & Council Reminders

Guidelines for In-Person Troop Meetings & Activities
GSU is carefully watching revisions to the state of Utah Health Guidelines and
updating our meeting guidelines as changes occur. Please review GSU's
guidelines for the most recent information on when and how troops can meet for
in-person opportunities as well as participate in council programming based on
the risk level for your county.

Badge in a Box
Get all the necessary materials sent right to your door and work at your own pace
to earn your badge! Current boxes available include Rosie's Light Pink Daisy
Petal, Brownie Bugs, Junior Flowers, Cadette Trees, and Girl Scout Way (D, B,
J). Plus, girls can order our exclusive New Year's Eve Bash in a box. Order your
Badge in a Box today!

Retail
The Salt Lake City and American Fork Retail Shops are open for in-person
shopping and curb-side orders. Masks are required, and only one person or
family is allowed in the store at a time. Retail shop hours and contact information

Ongoing Communications
Bookmark our dedicated webpage; like and follow us on Facebook; and ensure
contact information in your member profile is up to date to receive updates and
other important communications.

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