Special Events
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois has several special event fund raisers planned for the upcoming months for you to attend that are a great way to support Girl Scouts. By attending a special event, you can help financially support the girl program, resident camp and adult trainings, which benefit all girls; our leaders of tomorrow.
2011 Birdies for Charity program
Once again, you can support Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois through the 2011 Birdies for Charity program, held as part of the John Deere Classic in the Quad Cities.
GSEIWI receives 100 percent of the pledges collected through Birdies for Charity – no funds received from pledges or donations goes to pay for prizes, marketing expenses, or administrative expenses. No money collected goes to PGA tour professionals.
Pledges are tax deductible. For the contest, all pledges must be received at the John Deere Classic tournament office by July 8, 2011. The Classic runs from July 4-10 this year.
One lucky supporter of the John Deere Classic's Birdies for Charity program will win a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
Other prizes include a John Deere riding mower, two round-trip tickets, a WaterPark car wash 26-week VIP package, and 100 other great prizes.
The Birdies for Charity Fund was established to support the continuing efforts of the John Deere Classic, a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization, to provide bonus dollars to participating charities.
Here's how it works: Simply make a one-time flat donation or pledge one cent or more per birdie. After the tournament, you'll be mailed a notice of your pledge amount due.
To enter the contest, guess the number of birdies that actually will be made by Tour Pros during the tournament, Wednesday through Sunday. A grand prize will be given to the person who guesses the correct number. In case of ties, winners will be randomly selected.
Click here for your Birdies Pledge Form.
Young Women of Achievement
The Women’s Connection and Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois strongly believe in what local young women have to offer. The purpose of Young Women of Achievement is to honor outstanding young women in your community who exhibit an exemplary commitment to academics, leadership, service and philanthropy.
June 14, 2011 :: Quad Cities Area
The fifth annual Young Women of Achievement Awards will recognize outstanding young women ages 17-23 in the Quad City community. Honorees are young women who have shown outstanding academic achievement, excellence in leadership, and a commitment to our community through service activities. Nominees are not required to be a Girl Scout.
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, complete theNomination Form for Quad Cities Area by March 18. The recipients will be honored at the Young Women of Achievement luncheon on June 14, 2011. The event will be held at the Radisson Quad City Plaza, Davenport, IA.
You may fax applications to 309-788-0836, or email a scanned application in PDF form to AnnaG@GSEIWI.org. Call the Quad Cities Area Leadership Center at 1-800-798-0833 for more information or email AnnaG@GSEIWI.org.
June 9, 2011 :: Cedar Falls/ Waterloo Area
Join the Cedar Falls Business and Professional Women and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois in honoring outstanding young women who have excelled academically, exhibited exemplary leadership and committed themselves to making our community a better place. The first annual Young Women of Achievement Awards will recognize outstanding young women ages 17-23 in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo communities. Honorees are young women who have shown outstanding academic achievement, excellence in leadership, and a commitment to our community through service activities. Nominees are not required to be a Girl Scout.
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, complete theNomination Form for Cedar Falls/ Waterloo Area by April 15. The recipients will be honored at the Young Women of Achievement luncheon on June 9, 2011. The event will be held at the Clarion Inn, University Ave., Cedar Falls, IA.
You may also fax applications to 319-232-3942, or email a scanned application in PDF form to JoanneW@GSEIWI.org. Call the Waterloo Area Leadership Center at 319-232-6601 for more information or email JoanneW@GSEIWI.org.
Woman of Distinction
June 23, 2011 :: Burlington Golf Club, Burlington, Iowa
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois will honor Teresa Colgan, Vice President of Nursing, at Great River Health Systems in West Burlington at its Woman of Distinction Celebration.
The Woman of Distinction Celebration recognizes a member of the community who represents the ideals of Girl Scouting. The recipient’s deeds and work fulfill our mission; Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Contact the Burlington Area Leadership Center at 319-752-3639 for more information or to make a reservation.
