For more information, contact:

Tauna Quimby, Director of Communications

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines

800 955-6032 x 221 | tquimby@gslakesandpines.org

 

Overview: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines has received a grant to deliver a national Girl Scout program called Challenge and Change to girls in Bayfield, Red Cliff, Ashland, Spooner and Shell Lake.  The program costs $12 for the year and will teach girls to design and lead projects that create positive community change.  Local event kick-offs are coming soon. 

 

Shell Lake School             Jersey’s Grill                      Spooner Middle School

Girls, grades 6-12             Girls, grades 9-12             Girls, grades 6-8              

Shell Lake, WI                   Spooner, WI                      Spooner, WI

Monday, October 26       Thursday, October 22     Friday, October 23

3:30-4:30 p.m.                   4-5 p.m.                            3:30-4:30 p.m.

 

For more information, contact Teri Schult, Spooner/Shell Lake Challenge and Change Leader at 715 635-8997, vbftschult@yahoo.com,  or Elizabeth Ellis, Challenge and Change Project Manager at 218 969-4030, eellis@gslakesandpines.org .

 

Girl Scouts is challenging girls in grades 6-12 to change the world with a new program called Challenge and Change.  Thanks to a grant from Girl Scouts of the USA and the US Department of Agriculture, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines will deliver a program that teaches girls to design and lead a project that makes a positive impact and change in their community.  Through weekly planning and activities, girls will come up with an idea, design a plan and identify resources to lead a community project.  The grant pays for project materials and three adult program leaders, so the only cost to girls is $12 for a membership to Girl Scouts of the USA.  Scholarships are available.

 

The Challenge and Change program Kick-off and Registration events for Spooner and Shell Lake, WI,  begin next week.  The program continues through August 2010. Participants will meet weekly.  At the Challenge and Change Kick-Off event, girls will explore  their own definitions of leadership and community. 

 

Girl Scouts seeks girls in grades 6-12 who are interested in their community, imagine a better future, and like to solve problems to be part of the Challenge and Change group.  This national program will be implemented by girls across the United States this year, including  programs in Ashland, Bayfield, and Red Cliff, Wisconsin.  Both new and current Girl Scouts are welcome to participate.

 

"I'm excited to use this program to introduce new girls to Girl Scouting and inspire our current members to deepen their community involvement." says Elizabeth Ellis, Girl Scout staff serving Wisconsin.  Ellis has over 15 years of experience in working for non-profits in community development, including  the year she’s been on staff with  the Girl Scouts. 

 

Girls in the Spooner and Shell Lake area are invited to attend the Kick-off and Registration Party.

 

Shell Lake School

Girls, grades 6-12

Shell Lake, WI

Monday, October 26

3:30-4:30 p.m.

 

Jersey’s Grill

Spooner, WI

Girls, grades 9-12

Thursday, October 22

4-5 p.m.

 

Spooner Middle School

Girls, grades 6-8

Friday, October 23

3:30-4:30 p.m.

 

For more information, contact Teri Schult, Spooner/Shell Lake Challenge and Change Leader at 715 635-8997, vbftschult@yahoo.com,  or Elizabeth Ellis, Challenge and Change Project Manager at 218 969-4030, eellis@gslakesandpines.org .

 

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines serves 39 counties throughout northern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.  Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.  For more information about how to join, volunteer, or donate to Girl Scouts, visit www.gslakesandpines.org or contact Elizabeth Ellis at 218 969-4030.