The U.S. Post Office has switched over to electronic sorting. Here is the new mailing address for sending mail to your camper: Camper Name c/o Camp Tallchief 9733 Camp Tallchief Road Skiatook OK 74070 [Read More]

TulsaKids Magazine is pleased to announce MECGS's placement in their 2007 TulsaKids Magazine Family Favorites Award. [Read More]

The Tulsa Zoo is partnered with Polar Bears International and is participating in a National Teen Challenge Contest: Project Polar Bear. Last year a local group of teens won the locally sponsored contest and won a trip to San Diego where they competed in the Final round. They came in second place. [Read More]

Award sponsored by Nestlé and Reading is Fundamental (RIF) honors 30 young people who have made reading a priority and in the process have made tangible contributions to the quality of life in their communities. [Read More]

Offers "Certifying Organizations" the ability to recognize their own volunteers with the President's Volunteer Service Award (at any time during the year), providing the volunteers keep a record of their activities and contributed hours. See Web site for full details. [Read More]

Seek nominations of young volunteers, in grades 7-12, who have made the greatest commitment and impact over the past year. National honorees will receive $5,000, gold medallions and crystal trophies for their schools. Application forms available in middle and high schools, Girl Scout councils and county 4-H offices throughout the U.S. They also may be obtained by visiting: http://www.prudential.com/community/spirit or by calling 1-877-525-8491. [Read More]

Nominate an American woman "whose volunteer work is making a beautiful difference." L'Oréal Paris will donate $2,500 in each honoree's name to a charitable organization of her choice, and a $2,500 donation in her name to The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (L'Oréal Paris' primary philanthropy). Annual contest with deadline in May. Can self-nominate. See details at http://www.womenofworth.com/nominations/home.aspx. [Read More]

The Giraffe Project issues commendations to those who have taken "a significant risk for the common good"— stuck out their necks like a giraffe. See their well-articulated criteria at: http://www.giraffe.org/. [Read More]

The Angel Soft company awards Angels in Action to children ages 8-15 for performing acts of kindness which benefit their community or charity. Top winner honored with $20,000 and ten more winners get $2500 each (and a year's supply of toilet paper). [Read More]

The U.S. Congress has a medal for young people ages 14 to 23. To earn the Congressional Award, young people set and achieve goals for volunteer public service, personal development, physical fitness and an expedition. [Read More]

BRICK winners are social entrepreneurs under age 18 who identified problems in their local communities and did something about it! Each award includes a $5,000 higher education scholarship, a $5,000 grant for continued community work, pro bono services, and other support and recognition. [Read More]

Each year, Echoing Green awards 20 two-year fellowships to entrepreneurs creating new social change organizations. Fellows receive up to $90,000 in seed funding and technical support to turn their innovative ideas into sustainable organizations. [Read More]

Designed to encourage student ideas, activities and projects (K-12) that promote respect for group differences, fairness, and in other ways build upon the values and contributions of Myra Sadker's work. [Read More]

The summer heat is not all that is warming up girls at a local facility. Girl Scouts are being empowered as bystanders to the epidemic of bullying during a week-long training session where they participate in group activities aimed to strengthen self-confidence. [Read More]

On May 15 Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma recognized the hard work of 26 individuals and organizations at their annual Adult Recognition Event. Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma relies on this incredible group of individuals to effectively serve the girls. The following individuals and community organizations are to be commended for their outstanding support and continued dedication to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. [Read More]

Take advantage of the weather and play an untraditional game of hide and seek on Philbrook grounds called geocaching. Using your GPS, investigate the sculptures in our gardens for clues that will lead you to a geocache where you will find travel bugs and various small treasures as well as a logbook to record your discovery. [Read More]

A program of the Hitachi Foundation, this award annually honors up to twelve high school seniors from around the country for their community-service activities. The award is accompanied by an unrestricted gift of $5,000, dispensed over two years. Award selection is based on the significance and extent of the nominee's service to the community, and not on grade point averages, SAT scores, or school club memberships. [Read More]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Haitians, their friends and families, as they begin the process of managing the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquake of January 12. We have received numerous calls from Girl Scouts around the country asking how to help. All Girl Scouts councils should work though their local community groups to assist in relief efforts. [Read More]

Two-night primitive tent camping experience for Juniors and up. Girls will discover new skills as they choose to participate in a wide variety of activities from canoeing to candle making. Connect with troops from all parts of the Council as you trade swaps, do a campfire skit and enter the all-camp cooking contest. Get creative with your camp site decorations and gate posts. [Read More]

Beginning in October, 2009, Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma will implement staff furloughs (time off without pay). This will be a Council-wide furlough on the third Monday of each month, beginning with October 19. All offices, Service Centers and camps will be closed. Troops WILL be able use facilities on furlough days. For volunteers affected by this schedule, please talk with your Membership Executive to see if any new procedures are involved in gaining access to facilities. [Read More]

In 2010, Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma will begin a new summer focus on Troop, Family and Core Camping as well as other outdoor programs that will make use of the beautiful Wah-Shah-She facilities. Resident Camp per say will not be offered at Camp Wah-Shah-She in 2010. These changes are fueled by the need to use our resources wisely during the economic downturn and continue to make Girl Scouting viable for all girls in eastern Oklahoma. [Read More]

The official destinations trip to Sangam World Center in India, hosted by Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, is underway! Twelve girls and four adults from across the United States were welcomed with a special ceremony that blended the traditions of India in a moving and evocative occasion! [Read More]

Journey Resources Now Available! Girl Scout journeys focus on the leadership philosophy of girls discovering (themselves and their values), connecting (caring and teaming), and taking action (to improve their communities and the world). All the steps girls take toward earning awards are built right into the journey. Adult guides for each level provide tips for coaching girls along the way. [Read More]

This year “Festival of Trees Celebrates” at Philbrook Museum will take place November 29 through December 12, 2010. Girl Scouts are invited to submit a gingerbread creation to display in the festival. Only 55 applications will be accepted this year. [Read More]

Girl Scouts of all ages...Join us Council-wide as we plan beautiful blossoms for the future. On or around Juliette Gordon Low’s Halloween birthday, plant early-blooming crocus or daffodil bulbs at your local Council facility, or another spot that supports Girl Scouting such as a school, church or city facility. Be sure to contact your local Council facility in advance, or get permission before planting at another Girl Scout-friendly location. [Read More]

As we prepare for the new e-business module from GSUSA, there are some things that you can do to help NOW! [Read More]

Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma and featured Oklahoma artist Cathy Lenora are hosting the seventh annual Tea Party and Fashion Show, and we want you and your friends to join us for this fun event! [Read More]

This fun activity will teach your girls about teamwork, communications and money management, and will help them set and achieve their program goals for the coming year. Active participation will provide funds for your troop activities, and helps to underwrite the costs of all Council campsites, facilities and programs, making them affordable for your troop. [Read More]

Did you know it costs $1,000.00 per year to feed and care for just one horse? And there are 15 horses at Camp Tallchie [Read More]

Please mark the date on your calendar! On the afternoon of Saturday, November 13, 2010, GSEOK will hold its Annual Meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The specific location is being confirmed. [Read More]

Starting Today girls will learn how to take their cookie business to the next level while developing life skills and having fun! Leaders will receive grade level program resources in the fall to get started on planning and goal setting. For a sneak peek visit www.littlebrownie.com. [Read More]

All troops are invited to create “thank you cards” for use by the Council to send to our donors and others that are truly important to Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. [Read More]

In October all troops will have the opportunity to earn money for their troop treasuries, and use their resources to make a difference in their communities, by participating in our Fall Product Sale Program activities. [Read More]

Join us for a fun filled overnight at the Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum in Seminole. The night will include programs in Citizenship, Arts and Science. (Requirements will be met for Daisy Petals, Brownie Try-Its, and Junior Badges.) Check out their Web site to learn more about the museum. www.jasminemoran.com. [Read More]

With summer coming and many troops taking a break, it’s easy to forget events scheduled for early fall. Make a note on your calendar now as a reminder. Better yet, go ahead and register for the event now. Registration Deadline for Jamboree 2010 is August 30! [Read More]

It’s time to give some thought to giving girls and volunteers the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouting during the next school year! We want to be sure every girl in every community has the chance to discover herself, connect with others, and take action to make the world a better place. [Read More]

The JLLS Scholarship Committee recently selected nine graduating Girl Scouts to receive JLLS scholarships. The girls will be awarded a $1,000 higher education scholarship at JLLS Celebration Events to be held in April and May [Read More]

Take your troop to Silver Dollar City’s annual Girl Scout Weekend May 1 & 2, 2010, during the park’s 50th Birthday Party Weekend! Your troop can explore 1880s America complete with an actual working homestead, over 100 demonstrating craftsmen and guided tours of Marvel Cave. [Read More]

Disney’s FamilyFun Magazine held a nationwide contest for great group ideas open to all Girl Scouts in the United States. Of 550 entries from Girl Scouts across the country, Troop #496 in Bristow, led by Kamrynn Johnson, was selected with their "plantable greeting cards" project. [Read More]

We are pleased to report GSUSA’s decision allowing girls to engage in special fundraising to support earthquake relief efforts. The projects, which may include the direct solicitation of money, will be permitted only until September 8, 2010, and monies raised shall be contributed only to organizations on the approved list of agencies. [Read More]

Working with Volunteer Center and the HandsOn Network, Disney is connecting volunteers to community needs and inspiring volunteerism. Disney is hoping to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service and will thank those who volunteer for an eligible opportunity by giving them a free ticket good for one day admission to a Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® theme park. [Read More]

On Monday, August 27, the Hok-Té Service Unit from Broken Arrow had a spectacular Rally. Results include 50 new Girl Scouts and 7 new leaders. This increased the membership in the Hok-té Service Unit by 22%. Troop Leaders and their Girl Scouts were asked to contribute their time, effort and creativity to make the Rally a success. [Read More]

When the recent ice storms shut down much of our state due to downed trees and power lines, the Girl Scouts of Magic Empire Council headquartered in Tulsa suffered along with other businesses and property owners. [Read More]

For more than 80 years, early spring has been Girl Scout Cookie season. Throughout Magic Empire Council, girls in uniform or wearing their insignia can be seen going house to house, setting up stands in front of local grocery stores, and making sales presentations to area businesses. [Read More]

The 2007-2008 Girl Scout Cookie Program Activity is a CHALLENGE to all Girl Scout Cookie entrepreneurs to share their awesome experiences with other Girl Scouts, their council and Girl Scouts across the country. [Read More]

Magic Empire Council is pleased to announce that Dominique will be speaking at our Tulsa Juliette Low Leadership Society Celebration Luncheon on May 1, 2008. [Read More]

Magic Empire Council is pleased to announce that Patty Eaton has been named Honorary Chair of the Tulsa Juliette Low Leadership Society for 2008! Her dedication to Girl Scouts and her many accomplishments in Tulsa shine as a beacon of inspiration for our entire Council. [Read More]

GSUSA is pleased to offer four Girl Leadership Institutes for 2008 that include Challenge and Change, College Bound, Get Down to Business and Global Climate Change. These Leadership Institutes offer girls rich leadership learning opportunities. [Read More]

The Girl Scouts of Magic Empire Council created Project MEND as an outreach initiative seeking to empower young daughters whose mothers are incarcerated. In a service area with the highest per capita imprisonment rate among women, Project MEND saw the enormous need to decrease recidivism among the mothers by providing a program which requires commitment to learning parenting, communication and leadership skills. [Read More]

In only a matter of days, Magic Empire Council will undergo a transformation into Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma making this Annual Adult Recognition Dinner a night in history. With "Magic Through The Years" as the theme, the room was transformed into a rich journey of images from the Council's early days through the present. [Read More]

Girl Scouts, ages 13 and older, are invited to participate in GSEOK’s first ever virtual (online) group! Join Stephanie Rainwater, Environmental Scientist and Girl Scout Volunteer, on a private Facebook Group for a rare field biology opportunity to learn about an endangered species—right here in Oklahoma: the American Burying Beetle. [Read More]

Tiak Council voted unanimously to approve the Plan and Agreement of Merger to become Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma (GSEOK). [Read More]

Bluestem Council voted to approve the Plan and Agreement of Merger to become Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma (GSEOK). [Read More]

During their Annual Meeting on April 7, 2008, Magic Empire Council voted to approve the Plan and Agreement of Merger to become Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. Click here to read the words of Karen Morgan, CEO of the realigning Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. [Read More]

The Council Realignment Committee is pleased to announce that Karen Morgan has been appointed to lead the new Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma Spirit as its first CEO. [Read More]

The local group, called the Magic Empire Council, is currently undergoing a national realignment to consolidate into 109 high-capacity, high-performance councils. [Read More]

On Monday January 14, the Council Realignment Committee (CRC) met for its monthly meeting. On the agenda was the naming of the new council. [Read More]

Read the highlights of realignment in Eastern Oklahoma [Read More]

Read the highlights of realignment in Eastern Oklahoma [Read More]

BARBARA MONTO is the current Second Vice President of the Board for Girl Scouts of Tiak Council. She also serves as the co-chair for the Human Resources CRC Subcommittee and aided in the completion of the organizational chart for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. [Read More]

Congratulations to Tish Busking of Troop 187 of Osage Service Unit in Owasso. Her patch design was chosen as the winner for the new Council patch competition. Take a sneak peek at the sketch! The new patch will be available for purchase at the Road to a New Beginning celebration on May 31! [Read More]

Most troops will keep their troop numbers in the new Council. But for those few troops whose numbers are duplicated among the three realigning councils, a plan is in place to reassign numbers. ONLY DUPLICATE TROOP NUMBERS WILL CHANGE! [Read More]

Come join the fun as we all "flow" into Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma at the Road to a New Beginning celebration May 31 at the Muskogee Masonic Temple, 212 S 6th Street, Muskogee. Michael Lopez, pricipal choreographer for Radio Disney and Director of Hip Hop at the South Tulsa Dance Academy will conduct a session on hip hop dancing to get us started on the journey. [Read More]

Get ready for a girl-planned, girl-led backpacking adventure by attending this Tuesday night Series. Beginning Backpackers will learn about the preparations, supplies, and equipment needed for a weekend of backpacking. Experienced Backpackers will review their skills and maybe even learn some new ones! [Read More]

Challenge yourself on this exciting High Adventure activity at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. Oklahoma Canyoneering will include base camp, an overnight backpacking excursion, rock climbing and rappelling. This activity has been rated as HA3 due to the level of challenge, intensity, and personal comfort. [Read More]

DISCOVER, CONNECT and TAKE ACTION through the Program Aide Leadership Project. This is a special training program that will make it possible for you to work directly with a troop, group, or day camp unit of younger Girl Scouts under the supervision of an adult leader or staff member. [Read More]

This training will qualify you to work on a weekly basis with a younger troop. You will complete the Core Training as well as the PA Troop Aide Specialization Module. [Read More]

Learn some great make-and-take craft ideas to present at a troop meeting or in a day camp setting. Find out how to recycle many items for a craft project. [Read More]

Songs What are we going to sing for grace this time? How about for the campfire we’re having? Games Playing games can keep those younger girls active and involved. You’ll learn how to teach quiet indoor and rowdy outdoor games. [Read More]

You’ve had the camping basics and now you are ready to help your girls learn advanced camping skills. In this module you will learn how to teach girls to use a Vagabond Stove and Buddy Burner, lash a table, use knives safely, and cook in a Bean Hole. Also, fi nd your way with some compass games and review tenting skills that you can teach to younger girls. [Read More]

Once you have completed your Core Training and Program Aide hours, and are in grades 9-12, you may become a PA II. All you need to do is request and complete the PA II Reorientation Packet, take a Specialization Module, and complete your hours. [Read More]

Geysers, hot springs, waterfalls – craggy peaks, alpine lakes, deep canyons, vast forests – bison, elk, bears, eagles – the solace and beauty of wild places – the world’s first national park (1872) – this is YELLOWSTONE! [Read More]

DISCOVER and seek challenges in the world; CONNECT with others to promote cooperation and team building; and TAKE ACTION by inspiring others to learn about their world. destinations are travel experiences for individual Girl Scouts that go beyond the troop and Council setting. destinations with nationwide participation are adventures designed specially for Girl Scouts to: [Read More]

The bowling ball fence – the Suitcase of Death Museum – the world’s 3rd longest burning light bulb – the “Elvis Stayed Here” motel – who wouldn’t want to see all these odd sites that are found only in Oklahoma? Join us for a weekend road trip to visit numerous unique, cool, and weird sites around Oklahoma. [Read More]

Did you go to Robbers Cave when you were a sixth grade Girl Scout – do you remember tearing the seat of your pants out on Devil’s Slide? Did you go to Robbers Cave with your troop for a campout? Do you remember how much fun you had and all the new friends you made? Haven’t ever been to Robbers Cave? Well, this may be your chance to go! [Read More]

Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma’s renowned SIXTH GRADE TRIP to Robbers Cave State Park is coming your way! It is the trip where so many girls have torn out the seat of their pants on the infamous “DEVIL’S SLIDE”! We will visit the hideouts of notorious outlaws of long ago, explore the caves, hike the trails, take part in recreational activities and make crafts. [Read More]

Love camping, exploring, and hiking? Then this is the activity for you! Come join CSAPP on our fi rst ever backpacking trip! We will have a base camp Friday night, then Saturday we will hike up to Lost Lake, set up camp and start exploring! Sunday we will pack up camp, hike out and spend some time playing in and around Robbers Cave. [Read More]

Guidelines for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. Required before beginning on the steps: Complete two Girl Scout Senior (Girltopia or Sow What?) or Girl Scout Ambassador (Your Voice Your World or Justice) journeys. OR Have earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and complete one Senior or Ambassador journey. [Read More]

Guidelines for Girl Scout Cadettes to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award. 1. Go on a Cadette journey (aMaze! The Twists and Turns of Getting Along OR Breathe). 50 hours is the suggested minimum for the following Girl Scout Silver Award steps: 2. Identify issues you care about. 3. Build your Girl Scout Silver Award team or decide to go solo. 4. Explore your community. 5. Pick your Take Action project. 6. Develop your project. [Read More]

Girls will be able to participate in the Fall Product Sale beginning in early October and the Cookie activities in January – so, be on the lookout for more information! [Read More]

DISCOVER new skills at this workshop where you will complete the American Red Cross Babysitting Certifi cation and the activities for the Child Care Interest Project. The babysitting course covers: safety, caring for children at different stages of development, first aid for bleeding and breathing emergencies, and the business of babysitting. [Read More]

The CSAPP invites you to DISCOVER, CONNECT, and TAKE ACTION! DISCOVER your leadership and decision-making skills. CONNECT with old and new friends to team up and promote cooperation. Practice your leadership skills by planning fun things like day trips, campouts, and workshops. TAKE ACTION by planning service projects and inspiring others to take part, too! Girls lead this group so the number and types of activities undertaken depends on you. Hope to see you soon! [Read More]

Guidelines for Girl Scout Cadettes to earn the Girl Scout Silver Award. [Read More]

Guidelines for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. [Read More]

Once you have completed your Core Training and Program Aide hours, and are in grades 9-12, you may become a PA II. All you need to do is request and complete the PA II Reorientation Packet, take a Specialization Module, and complete your hours. [Read More]