Girl Scouts of the USA is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls with 3.7 million girl and adult members worldwide. Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma (GSEOK) serves girls and volunteers in 30 eastern Oklahoma Counties. For more information on how to join, volunteer or donate to GSEOK, call 918-749-2551or visit our Web site at www.GirlScoutsEastOK.org.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade was a BLAST! The weather was beautiful. Various troops participated in the festivities, allowing us to surpass our goal of 100 girls. We had roughly 117…WOW!!! The outstanding adults included that of troop leaders, volunteers and staff. It was truly amazing to be a part of not only celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream, but that of Juliette Gordon Low’s as well. Our girl scouts were able to do more than “make new friends”. They became a part of history and were able to add an experience of a lifetime to their memory banks. I want to extend a BIG thank you to the Council for your support.
Follow link. Girl Scouts was mentioned in the Tulsa World! We’re picture 3 of 4. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20120117_11_A9_CUTLIN848783
Enjoy the pictures J!!!
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We always love seeing the photos from our girls and leaders!
“Our 2 Troops of Daisies and Brownies got to participate in a Halloween Fashion Show at Utica Square last Saturday. They had a blast and can't wait to do it next year. They were all friendly and helpful and had a blast! Just wanted to pass along a fun event that they got to do.”
-Sarah Harris
Girl Scout Leader
Troop #2600
Troop #2626
From: Betty Wilmes, GSEOK Staff
My granddaughter spent 2 weeks at resident camp attending the horse session this summer. She of course, knows all the horses out there by name and personality. When her troop was staying at Tallchief over the weekend we were hiking around and we had to stop and visit with all her horse friends. While she was trying to coax a kiss from one…I took the first photo. Then I snapped the second photo. She said apparently he has forgotten the right way to kiss since she was there in July….he missed!
Hope this gives you a laugh…it certainly did me!
On August 5, 2001, Girl Scouts had the opportunity to shadow professionals during a Tulsa Shock game at the BOK Center. The "cub reporters" were invited to submit their stories after the game so we could share them online. I have to admit, I'm impressed! Becca asked one of the BEST questions after the game (even the AP and Tulsa World reporters took notes on that one) ... read her account to find out what it was!
Becca W.
Age 9
Hey my name is Becca. I’m here to talk to you about teamwork but also about TULSA SHOCK . Right now I’m at the TULSA SHOCK vs. INDIANA FEVER game, so let’s see how this goes. I say teamwork is the most important part of the game. For an example how do you make a three point shot? You pass the ball and shoot. To be a good player, you have to learn how to pass the ball! Right now I am watching the Shock warm up. Every time they make a shot or don’t, they slap each other’s hands. How cool is that? They are not just a good team with great reflexes, awesome style, and good ball handling, they are also kind to each other.
What a great team! How many basketball teams can you find that love each other as much as the Tulsa Shock does. The game starts. Tulsa Shock scores, lucky start. Wow, how many passes there are in this game! It is amazing how much they work together. Right now I want you to think in your mind how hard it would be to be a basketball player. Just think, all of the hours they have to put into this. Really, really hard work! Wow. Tulsa Shock ain’t getting creamed, but they are getting beat. 1 minute 49 seconds left in the first quarter, Score Tulsa Shock 12 and Indiana Fever 17. Game is going OK, but so far not how we wanted it to go. I bet you Tulsa Shock has put more time and effort into this. But the important thing to know is that win or lose, they are supportive to both teams. First quarter over, score Tulsa Shock 12, Indiana Fever 22.
Second quarter just started, and we are doing good keeping them away from the ball. Score Tulsa Shock 17, and Indiana Fever 27. Time out: We are making great plays. I haven’t seen one time yet where they get the ball and just straight up shoot. They have passed the ball every time. Golly, how good are they? Wow, their footwork is amazing. Both teams are awesome. They both have those kinds of fans that got to every game and follow them around. But, Tulsa is better than that. We have respect for our teams, they have lots of talent that God gave them, and he is amazing. 2 minutes and 27 seconds left in the second quarter – Making progress, but slowly. Tulsa Shock 27, Indiana Fever 40.
Indiana tries to make a shot, but BAM, it bounces off the rim. Shock has the ball…Yes, we scored! Halftime, third quarter… Tulsa Shock 34, Indiana Fever 55. We got some great plays going on. We didn’t know Indiana was this good. Doesn’t look like we could get much relief out of this game. Maybe, just maybe we have a slight chance of winning. Tulsa Shock 41, Indiana Fever 69. Third quarter over, and Indiana winning. It might be a sad night for all the Shock fans.
Ouch, fourth quarter, Shock is doing great play-wise, but – you know…. No more negative thoughts. We’ll try harder! TULSA SHOCK RULES 2 Minutes and 15 seconds left in the quarter. Score: Tulsa Shock 61, Indiana Fever 83. It seems that everyone’s favorite is number 33, Tiffany Jackson. Fourth quarter over, and Indiana won. Sort of a disappointing night.
Now for an interview with the Shock’s coach. I asked how much to the players work a week, and the coach said they practice 18 hours per week. The coach has been in 5 Olympic games. She has 11 players. They have only won 1 game this season. She was not a girl scout. She says the hardest thing to do is teamwork.
I asked her, if you could choose one player from your team to start a new team, who would you choose? Her answer was, “Tiffany Jackson”. Well that’s all folks. That all I have for you now.
Sincerely, Becca
We just got the report from Dana Whittaker that the girls did a GREAT job on Saturday’s “You Can Cook” event. The staff will be sampling some leftovers today during lunch … and we’re looking forward to it!
If you’re a chef and would like to do a similar event in your area with girls, contact Dana at DWhittaker@gseok.org!
From: Diane Maddox
My daughter wrote this lovely tribute to my old Girl Scout camp and presented it at the last campfire at Tallchief recently. I wanted to share it with you. She just completed her second year of being a counselor at Tallchief, and her 12th year attending there. I believe it's her favorite place in the world.
Camp Kate Ashes
by Emily “Hobbes” Maddox
For as long as I can remember, Girl Scouts has been a really big part of my life. It’s helped me get through some really tough times with my family and shaped me into who I am today. Through Scouts I’ve gone places and done things I never would have imagined, and built friendships and memories that will last me a lifetime.
When I first started working at Tallchief, my mom got really excited because, when she was my age, she worked at a Girl Scout camp in southwestern Oklahoma called Camp Kate Portwood. And, just like here at Tallchief, they had the tradition of camp names. My mom’s camp name was Dingo.
Another tradition that Camp Kate shares with Tallchief is passing on campfire ashes. We collect ashes at the end of the summer, and then add them to the first campfire of the following summer, so that all the wishes and memories from other campers can be passed on from year to year.
At the end of the summer last year, my mom found out that Camp Kate was going to be closed, because the councils had merged and decided to only keep one resident camp, just like what happened in our council with Wah-Shah-She.
Camp Kate was opened in 1927 as a youth camp in Granite, Oklahoma. The land it was built on was donated by a young woman named Kate Portwood who wanted to support youth. In 1961, it was dedicated as a Girl Scout camp and was used as a resident camp through the summer of 2008. A closing ceremony for Camp Kate was held on the camp grounds on November 13 of last year. My mom and I attended the ceremony together and I collected ashes from the last campfire ever had at Camp Kate Portwood. Tonight I would like to add those ashes to our campfire for my mother, Dingo, and for every camper who ever attended Camp Kate, so that their wishes and memories can live on with us at Tallchief.
From: Monique Francois, Troop 549 Leader
While working on the Senior Sow What! Journey this year, Senior Girl
