Girls Go Global 2010
It's Easy To Be Green!
Girls- this is your chance to Take Action to make a difference in the environment! Discover the many ways you can change the environment in your community for the better through interactive activities, breakout sessions and speakers!
For information on hosting a learning station, contact Cheryl Noller at
CherylN@GSEIWI.org or call 319-752-3639 x420.
Event Highlights
Special Guests:
- Michele Beschen is a high-spirited how-to hipster from the Midwest who has a passion for all things creative. She is the host and creator of the series’ B. Original on HGTV, B. Organic on Public Television and has built a growing multi-media business designed to empower people to express their creative side through the delivery of innovative projects and ideas. She inspires men, women and children to look at things differently, approach ‘do it yourself’ projects fearlessly, and to take action on their ideas. She has the courage to create with anything and everything and she looks forward to sharing that with all of you!
- Rap your way to a better environment! Ted Coopwood will once again sing raps and get you motivated to help your health and the health of the environment. Ted works for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Children’s Health Protection as the coordinator of Youth and Intergenerational Programming and travels throughout the country teaching kids how to protect our earth.
SWAPS Station:
- Here is your chance to meet girls all across
GSEIWI and exchange SWAPS!
Make sure to bring some SWAPS to share.
Interactive Vendor Fair:
- Local vendors will have interactive activities to
travel through, including the
DNR Mobile Education Trailer.
This station will showcase
Energy Alternatives, Household
Hazardous Wastes, Recycling,
Illegal Dumping and Composting
through TVs, interactive touch screens and games.
Older Girls (Grades 6-12):
- You will have special breakout sessions that will
focus on the environment, “Green Careers” and
information about several Iowa colleges which will
help you find out what you need to reach your
career goals!
Girl Scout Shop:
The Girl Scout Shop will be offered and Cookie
Program Credit will be accepted.
Who
Any girl grades K-12; Girls must be accompanied by an adult and troops must follow Satety-Wise girl to adult ratios.
What
2010 Council-Wide Event
Where
Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
300 E Ninth St., Coralville, IA
Click here for directions.
When
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Cost
$15 per girl and adult which includes event and lunch.
Parking
Parking is $0.75 cents per hour, per car for the day.
Transportation
Cost is $10 per person. Detailed information will be sent regarding pick up and drop off location in a confirmation letter. Transportation available to and from: Decorah, Dubuque, Burlington, Mt. Pleasant, Quad Cities and Waterloo. Registration for transporation is due by April 2.
Patches
Event patches can be purchased for $2 each. Patches will be available for pick up at the event registration table and must be ordered by April 2.
How to Register
To register for this event, simply complete either the Individual Girl Registration or if the entire troop is planning to attend, complete the Troop Registration. Event, patch and transportation registration deadline: April 2. Final event registration deadline: April 16.
How to Volunteer
Contact Cheryl Noller at CherylN@GSEIWI.org or call 319-752-3639 x420.
Girls Go Global - Volunteer Opportunities.pdf
??Questions??
Contact Angela Grunder at AngelaG@GSEIWI.org or call 563-583-9169 x628.
