G . I . R . L . 2020 OCTOBER 21-25
The largest girl-led event for girls and young women is coming to Orlando . This is our time to shine ! In addition to the conference and Global Roundtable , pre- and post-conference trips are available . Make plans now to attend , registration opens in January . In the meanwhile , Council is looking for eager volunteers to help welcome thousands of visitors to our home .
MAH-KAH-WEE
Thanks to an attorney at Foley & Lardner , working pro bono on behalf of Girl Scouts of Citrus , the fire insurance claim was settled . Insurance monies , along with funds provided by generous supporters , allowed Citrus Council to begin recovering usage of the west side of Mah-Kah-Wee . Eagle ’ s Roost was refurbished and opened to campers mid-year . And , the new Yurt Village at Shady Oaks was unveiled at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony that included an introduction of the glamping tent donated by Walt Disney World . The unit will be open to its first campers in February . Plans are underway to begin conceptualization of a tree-house unit at Turkey Run and a boathouse unit on the lake .
SERVICE CENTER AT MILLS
The service center has received a bit of attention with a newly designed reception area on the second floor , a much-needed new roof and an exterior paint job – all in time to welcome visitors during G . I . R . L . 2020 .
ENHANCED STEM PROGRAM AND THE
CRYMES FAMILY STEAM LEADERSHIP CENTER
The Girl Scout pledge to add 2.5 million girls to the STEM pipeline by 2025 has been fully embraced by Citrus Council and local business partners . The Earn Your Lab Coat program was launched and the Council program team has ramped up STEM programs to compliment the introduction of new badges and journeys . Construction of the STEAM Center at Mah-Kah-Wee is well underway . Plans are to open the center to area schools for field trips , in addition to troop / community use .
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RIVERPOINT
Rising sea levels compounded the damage to the Banana River shoreline which was washed away by Hurricane Irma . Generous support from donors has allowed Citrus Council to initiate restoration of the shoreline . Work will begin as soon as all permitting is completed . A new dock will also be added so girls can once again experience boating on the river .