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Inside:Class of 2012 .................................... 2-5

Girl Scout Highlight ............................ 5

The Future is Yours Event ................ 6

Girl Advisory Committee ............. 7-8

It’s your Business-Run It! ................. 9

Real Beauty ........................................ 10

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Summer Camp 2012

A poem written by campers about our beloved Camp Tanglefoot (circa 2010).

TanglefootBy Elaine K.,

Stacey N., and Jane S.

Camp is the place Where beauty is born

Where fl ame turns to fi reAnd love is relearned

Camp is the placeWhere the great come fromWhere girls turn to leaders

And kindness is learned

Camp is the placeWhere we escape from our lives

Where smiles are plentyAnd magic survives

A summer camp experience is like no other. You’ll bond with your “sisters” in a unique setting - it’s a combination of fun, friendship, and the power of girls together. You don’t want to miss the excitement and life-long memories and friends! Invite your friends and register online today at girlscoutsiowa.org.

www.girlscoutsiowa.org

3 months 4,000 hours of service Making a real difference

We challenge all of you to serve your communities this summer! Our goal is 4,000 service hours helping to make the world a better place!

We started May 1...

We have until August 1....

Just think of the impact that we can make!

We’ll be tracking your service hours online - so, make sure to log your hours through our easy home page link.

You can register troop or individual hours, adult only or girl only hours - if you are serving in the name of Girl Scouts, every hour counts! Make a plan - then, take action!

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2012 Gold Award RecipientsCongratulations to our 2012 Gold Award Recipients! We’ll be highlighting project details in our next issue.Catherine Beall, Logan, IAElizabeth Beall, Logan, IARonette Bruner, Council Bluffs, IAJenna Dengler, Ankeny, IA Lindsey Duckett, Grimes, IAAndrea Emery, Sioux City, IASamantha Fistler, Eldora, IAAnna Knapp, Sioux City, IA Amelia Leuschen, Holstein, IAAlana Mairs, Eldora, IAAmanda Montz, Ankeny, IA Christine Morrow, Ankeny, IAEmily Priske, Eldora, IA Caitlin Retz, Sheffi eld, IA Katie Strickland, Ames, IA

2012 Graduating SeniorsMikayla Ahrens, Mason City, IA

Whitney Arends, Nevada, IANevada High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troop #53Future Plans: DMACC in Ankeny to major in

Elementary Education and then transferring to UNI. I hope to continue in Girl Scouts as a leader or assistant leader.

Favorite GS Moment: The trip that my troop took for our senior year to Pigeon Forge, TN.

Holly Ausborn, Britt, IA West Hancock High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troop #20295Future Plans: Ellsworth Community College

and major in Equine Management, Equine Science, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and something in vet. Then I plan on transfering to Stephens College in Columbia, MO and majoring in Equestrian Assisted Therapy.

Favorite GS Moment: During prank week at camp, my cabin decided to prank “Fin” with a fl ashlight with her name on it. She had to sing in front of the whole camp in her long underwear.

Earned Awards: Bronze

Katherine Backus, Sioux City, IA East High School7 years in Girl Scouts, Troop 428, 22, and JulietteFuture Plans: Western Iowa Technical Community

College and get her associates degree in history and then continue to get a bachelor’s degree with a history major and library science minor.

Favorite GS Moment: Going to the Believe in Girls (B.I.G.) event in 2012.

Rachel Bailey, Mingo, IA

Holly Baiotto, Van Meter, IA

Erika Baker, Early, IA Storm Lake High School12 years in Girl Scouts, Troop #186 and JulietteFuture Plans: A Girl Scout counselor at Camp

Sac this summer - I can’t wait to teach girls all the camp songs I learned by going to camp for ten years. Next, I’ll be going to College at UNI or Cornell to major in Chemistry Education and hopefully become a famous author on the side.

Favorite GS Moment: It’s hard because there are so many. Being a C.I.T. at Camp Sac is one. So many stories to tell, the bathroom going to the zoo story, the time Tabitha almost fell out of the tent, the HyVee song, and the space cow story are just a few. It all means that Girl Scouts made me who I am today.

Earned Awards: Bronze, Silver

Brianna Ballard-Goldman, Sigourney, IA Marin Birdsong, Oakland, IA Krista Bitker, Garner, IA Lakendra Black, Council Bluffs, IA Jordan Blank, Garner, IA Alysia Blum, Slater, IA Audrey Blum, Clive, IA

Laura Brockelsby, Sioux City, IA East High School11 years in Girl ScoutsFuture Plans: Going to college to become a teacher.

I want to teach elementary general and special education.

Favorite GS Moment: When I went with my mom and little sisters troop to Joy Hollow. We had seven kindergarteners and a parent for each one. We roasted hotdogs and marshmallows on the fi re. We did a hike, and made build a bears. It was fun watching all the moms try and help the girls make them.

Earned Awards: Silver

Ronette Bruner, Council Bluffs, IA* Alyssa Buchanan, Marcus, IA Karrie Burke, Nevada, IA Cassandra Cannon, Sioux City, IA Emily Carroll, Ankeny, IA

Martha Carroll, Johnston, IADallas Center Grimes High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troop #188Future Plans: Attend the University of Iowa in the

fall.

Kaitlyn Chizek, Clear Lake, IA Stephanie Clark, Bussey, IA Ariana Colby, Lake Mills, IA Courtney Collier, State Center, IA Rachel Crouch, Earlham, IA Bia Decarvalho, Greene, IA

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S C l a s s o f 2 0 1 2 !Jenna Dengler, Ankeny, IA* Ankeny High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troops #729, 58, & 1048Future Plans: Attend Luther College Majoring in

Biology/Pre-MedFavorite GS Moment: Going to camp every

summer!!! Earned Awards: Bronze, Silver, Gold: Gold Award

Project was to start an annual Fall Service Project for the Service Unit’s Fall Campout - making and decorating cloth bags with items to donate to local charities.

Aurora Derdzinski, Greene, IA Jessica Donahue, Waukee, IA Zoe Eagle, Johnston, IA Jacey Elmer, Johnston, IA

Mollie Emerson, Rockford, IA*Rockford Sennior High School12 years in Girl Scouts, Troop #20319Future Plans: Attend Wartburg College in Waverly,

IA and major in music education and minor in psychology.

Favorite GS Moment: Going to Dubuque with my troop and going to Mississippi River Museum or any of the 10 sessions I was at Camp Tanglefoot throughout my years.

Earned Awards: Bronze, Silver, Gold: Gold Award Project was to decorate patient rooms, bathrooms, and waiting rooms in the doctor’s office in Rockford.

Catherine Erb, Johnston, IA Johnston Senior High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troop #188Future Plans: Studying psychiatric nursing at Cal Poly

College in San Luis Obispo, California.Favorite GS Moment: Camp Sacajawea, in its

entirety! Holiday Fagan, Ankeny, IA Hali Felts, Perry, IA Jenna Francois, Des Moines, IA

Jessica Fridley, Carlisle, IA Carlisle High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troop #386Future Plans: Attending Central College in Pella

Majoring in English and Secondary Education. My plan is to become a high school English teacher, and maybe, hopefully, get the chance to coach color guard while I am teaching.

Favorite GS Moment: Have enjoyed making friends, camping, and helping lead. But most memorable were Troop Trips to South Dakota and San Antonio.

Christina Furman, Garner, IA Ashley Gee, Russell, IA Alec Glandon, Sigourney, IA Kassy Gold, Des Moines, IA

Kelsey Granneman, Ottumwa, IA Aimee Grubb, Knoxville, IA Samantha Haberl, Breda, IA Darby Hegland, Jewell, IA

Samantha Hetrick, Ankeny, IA Ankeny High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troops #1245 & 1048Future Plans: Iowa State University, major in Pre-

Physical Therapy/Athletic TrainingFavorite GS Moment: I loved my camp experiences!

The campfires and hikes were the best! Spending a week with your best friends while making new friends is a priceless experience!

Earned Awards: Bronze, Silver

Vanessa Hodges, Des Moines, IA Shannon Holmes, Council Bluffs, IA Samantha Hornback, Waukee, IA Ashley Hovick, Saint Charles, IA Gene Hurley, Des Moines, IA Christina Jensen, Dakota City, IA Anna Johnson, Johnston, IA Tiara Johnson, Des Moines, IA

Katie Keitges, Onawa, IAWest Monona High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troops #336Future Plans: Go to college to major in psychology

and secondary education - future plans to become a school psychologist or school counselor.

Favorite GS Moment: Going to horse camp at Joy Hollow. Joy Hollow was my favorite place to go!

Bonnie Keller, Sioux City, IABishop Heelan Catholic High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troops #53Future Plans: Buena Vista University with an

undecided major.Favorite GS Moment: There have been so many

memorable experiences - my most favorite ones would include going to Joy Hollow and sitting by a warm campfire at night under the stars and making s’mores.

Earned Awards: Bronze, Silver, Gold (in review stage)

Shelby Keyes, Van Wert, IA Anna Knapp, Sioux City, IA* Asieona Knutson, Floyd, IA Emilie Larson, Granger, IA Alyssa Lau, Mason City, IA* Ashlyn Lee, Nevada, IA Kayla Lee, Nevada, IA Jessica Lewis, Council Bluffs, IA Jessica Lingle, Manilla, IA Grace Lutter, Jewell, IA Megan Lyman, Des Moines, IA Alana Mairs, Eldora, IA*Mia Marchant, Hamburg, IA

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Ali Marino, Sioux City, IA Miriah Masching, Breda, IA Mackenzie McCoy, Ottumwa, IA Emily Mcguire, Ankeny, IA Emily McMahon, Whittemore, IA Kaitlyn Millikan, Hawarden, IA Amber Milroy, Hawarden, IA Brenna Moe, Joice, IA

Christine Morrow, Ankeny, IA* Ankeny High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troops #1048Future Plans: Luther College, major: Nursing; minor:

French; participating in band with French horn.Favorite GS Moment: Camping for many summers at

Camp Sacajawea in Boone, Iowa. I slept in a tent, sang songs at the campfire, and developed my fear of daddy long legged spiders!

Earned Awards: Bronze, Silver, Gold: Gold Award Project was growing produce in a local community garden and organizing and leading a canned food drive - then donating the produce and goods to a local food kitchen.

Chelsea Musick, Chariton, IA Chariton High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troops #326Future Plans: Attending Iowa State University with

an intended major in fashion design. I would also like to possibly be a camp counselor in the future.

Favorite GS Moment: Attending summer camp at Camp Sacajawea and having silly suppers with my troop.

Kelsey O’Donnell, Sergeant Bluff, IA Abigale Orchard, Des Moines, IA Barbara Orchard, Des Moines, IA Brittney Orchard, Des Moines, IA Hannah Orchard, Des Moines, IA Katelynn Orchard, Des Moines, IA Kelsey Orchard, Des Moines, IA Madison Orchard, Des Moines, IA Megan Orchard, Des Moines, IA Sarah Orchard, Des Moines, IA Ripley Orchard, Des Moines, IA Staphany Orchard, Des Moines, IA Hayden Owens, Bloomfield, IA Emily Patterson, Sigourney, IA Sara Peters, Cleghorn, IA Emma Peterson, Nevada, IA Nicole Peyton, Ottumwa, IA Jadelynn Phaly, Sioux City, IA

Anna Pierce, Grimes, IA Johnston High School13 years in Girl Scouts, Troops #188Future Plans: Central College in Pella - major in

science.Favorite GS Moment: Visiting residents of

ChildServe.

Kayla Pierce, Ames, IA Morgan Pleiss, Council Bluffs, IA Brandy Pohlman, Johnston, IA Kayla Pommier, Madrid, IA

Shelby Powers, Nevada, IA Nevada High School12 years in Girl Scouts, Troops #1048Future Plans: Iowa State majoring in social work, and

hopefully becoming a leader of my own Girl Scout troop.

Favorite GS Moment: I’ve loved every moment of it! Most memorable would be my troop’s senior trip to Gatlinburg, TN. We went to Dollywood, and the Titanic Museum and also the Wonder Works. It was one of the most wonderful experiences I have ever had - because I got to spend it with a group of girls that mean the world to me.

Mariah Pratt, Spirit Lake, IA Emily Priske, Eldora, IA*

Jessica Rageth, Honey Creek, IA Abraham Lincoln High School8 years in Girl ScoutsFuture Plans: Go to college for nursing starting at

Iowa Western then on to a four year school.Favorite GS Moment: Just spending time together as

a troop. Once a year, we would go do something with the cookie money earned such as Libby Lus, CoCo Key, and Funplex.

Earned Awards: Bronze

Eva Rehan, Des Moines, IA Michelle Robinson, Marshalltown, IA Olyvia Roe-Johnson, Humboldt, IA Zalina Rostermundt, Sergeant Bluff, IA Casandra Rowe, Le Mars, IA Kaylynn Rowen, Hansell, IA Alicia Savoy, Garner, IA Madison Schettler, Breda, IA Jennifer Schmidt, Milford, IA

Laura Schneberger, Ankeny, IA Ankeny High School12 years in Girl Scouts, Troop #1048Future Plans: Attend the University of Iowa with an

undecided major.Favorite GS Moment: Doing numerous service

projects and making lifelong friends. Three trips including the Twin Cities, Kansas City, and Savannah, GA.

Earned Awards: Bronze, Silver

Anastasia Schroeder, Moville, IA Kelly Seablom, Pierson, IA Brittany Small, Bloomfield, IA April Smith, Decatur, IA Jessica Smith, Council Bluffs, IA Mackenzie Smith, Des Moines, IA Sharrie Stammer, Vermillion, SD

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Catherine Staudt, Greene, IA Tabitha Stouffer, Jewell, IA Kyla Stout, Prairie City, IA Kelsey Struck, Storm Lake, IA Jennifer Surratt, Sioux City, IA Britany Thorpe, Des Moines, IA Rylee Walter, Stanton, IA Bailey Walton, Marcus, IA Cindy Wenthe, Ionia, IA Mar-Kelia Wheatley, Council Bluffs, IA

Mary Wheeldon, Carlisle, IA Carlisle High School10 years in Girl Scouts, Troop #386Future Plans: Attend Kirkwood Community

College in Cedar Rapids, IA.Favorite GS Moment: Going on our troop trips

to South Dakota and San Antonio, Texas.

Angela Whitlow, Knoxville, IA Brittany Wiebbecke, Nashua, IA Britta Wilson, Urbandale, IA Lindsey Wilson, Bloomfi eld, IA Emily Wisecup, Earlham, IA Jordan Wood, Akron, IA Angela Zook, Mason City, IA*

*also Gold Award Recipients

List of graduating seniors taken from Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa membership rosters. Seniors recognized by photo and description were acknowledged upon their own submission of information. Please let us know if we have made any mistakes or omissions on this list so that we can properly update our records.

Girl Scouts: Making the World a Better PlaceC l a s s o f 2 0 1 2 !Molly Doruska, Ankeny, IA, 9th Grade, Troop #50

(written by Molly)

My life has always been a busy one. There never really was or are any dull moments. Joining Girl Scouts in fi fth grade, after fi nding time, has created so many more amazing moments for me.

I have attended camp at Camp Tanglefoot and Camp Sacajawea. There, I have

learned so many skills. But more important than all the

things I have learned, is all the people I have met. I have made so many friends and met so many amazing role models at camp since I have entered the world of Girl Scouting. They have inspired me to go back to my community and infl uence it.

I have assisted those with brain injuries for my Bronze Award. Then I made over twenty lap blankets for the nursing home patients as my Silver Award. I asked for help in carrying my work on, and the Ankeny Girl Scouts made fi fty-six blankets for the local nursing homes to hand out while caroling. These have all been great moments that Girl Scouts have implanted in my life.

Recently, I was asked in my extended learning class to take on a project to challenge myself. I knew immediately I wanted to enter the Write Women Back into History Essay Contest. My topic would be Juliette Gordon Low as we entered into the 100th anniversary year. Little did I know that the theme was women’s education and women’s empowerment!

I did my research and learned so much about how Juliette Gordon Low battled not only the social norms of the time, but also hearing loss in order to found the Girl Scouts. My essay on her accomplishments and their impacts on my life won fi rst place in the 8th-9th grade division. It was my little way to add to the celebration of Girl Scouts 100th year celebration.

To read more about Molly’s Girl Scout journey, read her full blog entry here: http://girlscoutsiowa.blogspot.com/

Molly pictured with Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds

If you are a (or know a) Gold Award recipient, a dedicated volunteer, a celebrity, a transformational leader, or a current Girl Scout who is making a difference in your community then we want to hear your story!

How do I nominate someone?1. Email us at marketing@gsiowa.org. Include your

nominee’s age, troop number (if applicable) and hometown. (Your nominee can be a girl or adult.)

2. In 150 words or less, explain why you think your nominee deserves to be our next ‘Greater Iowa Great.’

3. Please include a photo of the girl or adult you are nominating. Size Requirements: Minimum of 500 KB.

4. Include your name and contact info.

This card can be used

for: Pathways Book Events, Series, Outdoor/Camp, and Travel/

Trips; Resident and Day camps listed in the Camp Book. Destinations sponsored

by Girl Scouts of the USA; Council Store Purchases - in store or online.

(Membership not included). Expires 9/15/12.

TIME TO USE YOUR EARNED COOKIE DOUGH!

for: Pathways Book Events,

2012 Cookie Dough Swipe CardThis card can be used for: Pathways Book Events, Series, Outdoor/Camp, and Travel/Trips;

Resident and Day camps listed in the Camp Book. Destinations sponsored by Girl Scouts of

the USA; Council Store Purchases - in store or online. (Membership not included)expires 9/15/12

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High School girls – have you considered what’s next in your life?

Register by

Friday, July 13, 2012

at girlscoutsiowa.orgor call 800-342-8389

GIRL SCOUTDay at the Capitol

Join us for an amazing opportunity! We are hosting a unique overnight conference to help guide you through a successful high school career and life beyond.

DATE: Friday, July 27, 9 a.m. - Saturday, July 28, 8 a.m.(Option: girls can attend Friday workshop only from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost is the same.)

LOCATION: Corinthian Baptist Church, 814 School Street, Des Moines, IACOST: $50 (register by June 15) / $75 (after June 15)

Transportation from Mason City provided for an additional $25. Other transportation options may be available, contact your local Leadership Center.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 13, 2012. Register online at girlscoutsiowa.org!

SpeakerS:

• Debra Gano (www.beyourownyou.com) will be bringing a wealth of knowledge about how to be comfortable in your own skin and how to bring confidence out in every girl. She will also be doing a breakout session on using your creativity in the real world.

Breakout SeSSionS:• WHO-TV’s anchorwoman and photojournalist discuss careers• Social media and blogging • Growing Money for College• Girl Scouts Got the Power• Learning to Make Money Doing What you Love• Daring to Dream and Taking Your Dreams to the Streets• Don’t Fake it to Make it (discussing study habits)• Volunteering and Philanthropy (helpful for Gold Award)• Healthy snacking• Multiple booths will be at the event including colleges, businesses, and women’s organizations.

LunCH SeSSion: • A panel of female business women from Iowa will discuss what life in the professional

business world looks like - with Q&A.

oVerniGHt Fun! (until Saturday at 8 a.m.)• Includes: DJ, a photo booth, pizza, arts and crafts, and a fashion show by the Funky Zebra

shop! (we are looking for girl volunteers to model for this, too!)

ContaCt Sara Cook at 800-798-8141 or Natalie Harris at 800-422-2093 with any questions you have!

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Girl Advisory Committee Are you a leader? Do you have creative ideas?

Do you like to represent others? Do you have a passion for Girl Scouts?

Mission: The Girl Advisory Committee is girl-led and dedicated to serving as the council’s voice for all Girl Scout Cadette, Senior and Ambassador age girls in our Greater Iowa jurisdiction. By being girl-led, the committee will enrich the lives of all girls through meetings, leadership projects, and living by the Girl Scout Law. By lending a voice to a movement that wants, needs, and values girl-led contributions, these young leaders will play a significant role in shaping the ongoing work of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.

Purpose: This select group of girls will work as an advisory group, partnering with staff members on projects ranging from program development to research and merchandising. By facilitating youth-adult partnerships, these leadership opportunities help these young women to influence decision-making processes in Girl Scouting.

Structure of Committee: • Members serving on this prestigious committee must be a registered as a Girl Scout Cadette, Senior or

Ambassador (in grades 9-12). • The Committee will consist of 25 girls, five representatives from each Leadership Center area (Council

Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Mason City, Sioux City).

Committee Responsibilities: The committee will

• Serve as a voice for girls in Girl Scouts. • Communicate the girls’ voice regarding the Girl Scout experience in support of the Girl Scout mission. • To represent girls in their geographic area and assemble valuable feedback.

Values Statement:

• Discover o The Girl Advisory Committee will discover ways to gain practical life skills and use critical thinking to

connect with local Girl Scouts, in hopes of bettering their Girl Scout experience. • Connect

o The Girl Advisory Committee will feel connected to their communities, locally and globally, as well as using our team building skills to bring programs and leadership experiences to our local troops.

• Take Action o The Girl Advisory Committee will take action by being an advocate for themselves and others, locally

and globally. We will educate and inspire others to act

Time Commitment: • Committee appointment is a two year commitment; we will meet at least once a month. (Everyone’s voice

and input is crucial – we will use video or phone conferencing if time and location is an issue.) Girls in 12th grade can apply and serve a one year term.

• Beyond normal meeting times, you’ll be asked to help with projects and events.

See page 2 to apply today! Applications should be submitted to the Sioux City Leadership Center by July 2, 2012.

Girl Advisory Committee Information can also be found online at girlscoutsiowa.org/girl-advisory.cfm

(page 8 of Connect)

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Girl Advisory Committee Application

**Applications are DUE July 2, 2012** Please send or drop off your application at the Sioux City Leadership Center

1515 Zenith Dr, Sioux City, IA 51103 If you have any questions please call Megan at 712.255.0187 or mstaebell@gsiowa.org

Name:

Address:

Phone: Cell:

Email:

Years in Girl Scouts: Current Grade Level:

Name of High School: Please complete the following questions. A separate page can be added if additional space is needed: 1. What interests you in serving on the Girl Advisory Committee?

2. Please describe any leadership roles you have had (Girl Scout and non-Girl Scout experiences).

3. What would be your goals as a committee member?

4. Please list any hobbies or special interests you have.

5. What three words best describe you, and why?

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It’s your Business - Run it!Over the next few months, Girl Scouts of the USA will introduce you to 20 very different women across the country who have one big thing in common—they had a dream of running their own company and they made it happen.

In our new video series, It’s Your Business—Run It!, they’ll tell you about what inspired them to start their business and what keeps them going. They’ll also share some of the skills they picked up along the way—whether that’s how to write a business plan, ask investors to invest in your idea, or how you can use Twitter and Facebook to reach new customers.

http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/its-your-business-run-it/

Watch their video clips at:http://forgirls.girlscouts.org/its-your-business-run-it/

PRERNA GUPTA: Meet a mobile app developer who wants you to know that even if your fi rst business venture doesn’t succeed, the best thing you can do is pick yourself up and try again.

When Prerna Gupta started a social networking site a few years ago, things were looking good for a while. Then her company fell victim to a rough

economy. But she didn’t let that stop her. She moved on to the next idea and started Khush, a company that develops apps for smartphones and other mobile devices.

“Don’t be afraid of failure,” she says. “The most important thing when you go after your dreams is to go after them without fear. I failed and I was able to pick back up and use what I learned from that failure and turn it into success.”When Prerna Gupta started a social networking site a few years ago, things were looking good for a while. Then her company fell victim to a rough economy. But she didn’t let that stop her. She moved on to the next idea and started Khush, a company that develops apps for smartphones and other mobile devices.

“Don’t be afraid of failure,” she says. “The most important thing when you go after your dreams is to go after them without fear. I failed and I was able to pick back up and use what I learned from that failure and turn it into success.”

GALIA GICHON: Galia is an expert at teaching women about fi nance. Now she is giving Girl Scouts an opportunity to learn what it takes to start a business fi nancially saavy. Galia’s company helps women learn to plan, save, and use money wisely, and advises women who run their own businesses. She says the most important words for anyone running a business are:

Budget. Revenue. Expenses. Profi t. Whether it’s making sure your personal fi nances are in order or knowing the basics of keeping your books, understanding money is a necessity for all entrepreneurs.

EUNICE NUEKIE COFIE: Eunice is the Chief Cosmetic Chemist at NUEKIE, the company she started to pursue her dream of being an entrepreneur while following her passion for science. Eunice is not only the founder and CEO of her own cosmetics company in Florida, she’s also a biochemist and its chief scientist. From the lab to the boardroom, she’s prepared to do it all

to make her company a success.

10715 Hickman Rd.Des Moines, IA 50322

Leadership Center Locations: Council Bluffs, IA Des Moines, IA Fort Dodge, IA Mason City, IA Sioux City, IA

www.girlscoutsiowa.org

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confi dence and character who make the world a better place.Girl Scouts advance diversity and pluralism in our Movement and in the communities in which we live.

Connect is a publication for Girl Scouts in grades 6-12. It is published four times annually as a service to the girls of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.

Chair: Martha KroneCEO: Jamie Boersma

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1860 Madison Ave, Ste 3Council Bluffs, IA 51503

712-328-2338800-422-2093

10715 Hickman RoadDes Moines, IA 50322

515-278-2881800-342-8389

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641-423-3044800-657-5853

1515 Zenith DriveSioux City, IA 51103

712-255-0187800-746-8947

Girl Scout Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

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Take this simple pledge from the confi dencecoalition.org� Today, I pledge to be confi dent.

� I will love myself just the way I am. I don’t need to be anyone but ME!

� I will accept others for who they are. I’ll tell my friends, family and others that they are perfect just as they are. I will not bully or talk bad about other people. I will treat others as I would want to be treated.

� I will have the confi dence to stand up for myself and others. I will stay true to my beliefs and say “NO” to people who want me to act differently. I will encourage my friends to stand up for what they believe.

� By joining with other girls, I will make the world a better place. I will encourage confi dence in myself, my friends, my family and others.

� I will remember that I CAN DO ANYTHING!

Imagine a world where beauty is a source of confi dence... not anxiety.

Looking for a way to turn summer days into self-esteem boosters? Dove® has some great activities to help you create an atmosphere where you can actually see real beauty.

Inspiration BoardCollect articles, magazine tear-outs and news clippings that represent issues surrounding self-esteem. Create a collage of positive messages and images, and keep it in a visible place as both an inspiration board and a reminder of how individuality makes everyone beautiful.

Self-Esteem Scavenger HuntYou can complete this activity right in your own home or take it on the road and expand it. Use the list of scavenger hunt clues below, or make your own and set a time limit to fi nd all of the items and fulfi ll all of the tasks. Invite friends or family members to participate for double the fun. Add your own scavenger hunt items - see if you can think of ways to portray real beauty.

• Find a photo of when you were happy or acting silly• Clip a headline that mentions a woman making the news in science, math or politics• Sing your favorite song lyric• Unearth a favorite birthday card you received• Write a thank-you note to a parent, mentor or teacher• Call a relative you haven’t spoken to in a while• Perform a random act of kindness• Give someone a compliment in person, face-to-face• Discover an interesting fact about your parent(s) that you didn’t know before• Ask a parent, mentor or teacher what life was like when they were your age.

Real Beauty Spa DayGrab your mom or other role model and spend an entire day with just the two of you enjoying pampering yourselves. Turn a room into your very own at-home spa where you can do manicures and pedicures, mud masks, massages, have a healthy lunch and sip smoothies. Relax and watch an uplifting movie together. Use the opportunity to spark a meaningful discussion—talk about her about how she feels when she takes care of her appearance, which are her favorite or most unique features and what she likes best about herself. Then talk about those things yourself.

Mutual ComplimentingGrab your mom, other role model, or BFF and share fi ve things you like about one another and fi ve things you each like about yourselves. Focus on physicality, personality and character traits.

New Moves & GroovesGrab your mom, other role model, or BFF and get physical! Choose a new activity, or pick one you both love. Anything from hula hooping to rock climbing, to dancing, bowling, roller-skating, hiking, swimming and more can be healthy for your body, mind and relationship.