Please note that this historic program is still in the planning stages. Information will be updated here as it becomes available.
Join us!
Every Girl Scout in the jurisdiction of Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes is welcome to attend! It will be a wonderful opportunity for girls from all over northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to meet and mingle.
Early Registration Deadline has been extended to May 19!
Registration is now open. Download registration information and form here. Remember that girls must register by May 19 in order to receive a free council ID strip at the Kick-Off!
Activity Booths
Troops and groups are invited to host an activity booth at the Kick-off. The booth must be Girl Scout-related and feature a science, technology, health and fitness, nature or historical activity that the audience can participate in. No craft projects, please! Troops are responsible for their own supplies. Electricity is not available in the Atrium. For more information, please contact Anne Moody at 800.236.4475 or email her at anne@lacbaiegirlscouts.org.
Patch/T-Shirt Design Contest
We have a winner! See the winning patch design here! Click here to view Kick-Off Event commemorative merchandise.
Transportation
A subsidy will be
available for full buses travelling 150 or more miles each way to the event. Click here for the form to submit for reimbursement.
Lodging
Coming to the Kick-Off from out of town? Then make a weekend of it by staying at one of the area's lodging facilities. From luxury to economical, the Green Bay area has so much to choose from. Click here for more information.
The day's activities may include:
- Special appearances by award-winning singer/songwriter Teresa, GSUSA National Board Chair Patricia Diaz Dennis, teen pop/rock band Pink Confusion, Keepin' It Real Step Team and more! (For more information about our special guests see below.)
- Optional events will include tours of Lambeau Field and the Hall of Fame!
- Every pre-registered girl attendee will receive a free Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes Council ID strip for her uniform!
- An historic aerial photo to commemorate this special day!
- Activity booths hosted by troops, groups and organizations.
- Opportunities for Girl Scouts to exchange SWAPs!
Special song for ceremony
Attendees will sing a special song during the ceremony. If you'd like to practice before the event you may download the words here.
Tentative Event Schedule:
8:30-11:30 am Registration booth opens; pre-registered participants check in
10:00 am Event begins
10:00 am-5:00 pm Activity Booths and merchandise booth open. Tours of
Lambeau
Field* (for pre-registered participants only),
Packer Hall of Fame* open,
Packer Pro Shop* open. Stage
show entertainment throughout the day, including Teresa and
Pink Confusion.
*These activities have additional fees.
1:00-2:00 pm Aerial photo taken, all attendees are invited to participate.
(Depending on weather and other factors, the photo may be taken indoors)
Activity booths will close during this time.
3:00-4:00 pm Official Ceremony, featuring video presentation, parade of
flags, speeches by National Board Chair Patricia Diaz Dennis,
new CEO and Board of Directors
5:00 pm Event closes
Click here for more information about Lambeau Field, "the crown jewel of the National Football League."
More information about Teresa may be found at www.teresa.com
For more information about Pink Confusion visit their MySpace page here.
Visit the Girl Scouts of the USA Web site for more information about Patricia Diaz Dennis. |
