10. Spectacular
Salt Lake City! Convention is taking place in this vibrant city with amazing attractions
and activities. From two history museums, theater, opera, ballet, and the
symphony, to hundreds of restaurants and cafes featuring a variety of cuisines
and price points—there’s a lot to see, do, and enjoy!
9. Dancing.
Singing. From the opening ceremony to the final night’s dance party, with
tons of sing-a-longs and singers in between, there’s going to be lots of dancing
and singing—and lots of reasons to dance and sing!
8. Endless
inspiration and entertainment. The chance to rub elbows with and get
inspired by an amazing roster of speakers, entertainers, and accomplished women,
men, and girls—news makers, leaders, policy makers, the ten National
Young Women of Distinction, and celebrities from across the country and
around the world—who will converge to celebrate and advocate on behalf of
girls.
7. Outdoor
recreation galore. Explore the natural wonders of Utah! Visitors can enjoy golfing, biking,
and hiking in the magnificent mountain areas, which, in October, are bursting
with beautiful autumn colors.
6. The
Hall of Experiences. We’ve planned a lot of interactive, affordable, and
inspiring fun for families, troops, and day trippers! Want to climb a treehouse?
Meet the Harlem Globetrotters? Hear from esteemed experts? Meet Girl Scouts and
Girl Guides from all over the globe? Try your hand at LPGA mini-golf? Reunite
with fellow alumnae? Learn a new tip or two for your troop? Then join us for a
day or three in the Hall of Experiences!
5. Five Fabulous
Theme Dinners on Saturday. Based on beloved Girl Scout program topics—“Imagine
Your STEM Future,” “Fit & Focused,” “Dollars & Sense,” “Outdoor
Extravaganza,” and “Celebrating Cultural Arts”—these immersive
events (including a full sit-down meal) will have you celebrating with your
peers, feeling inspired by the speakers, and reconnecting with your inner girl.
By the end, you’ll have feasted on plenty of delicious food for thought, been
given a gift bag of goodies, and be empowered to take action when you return
back to your community!
4. Girl
Scout History Conference—Discover, Connect, ARCHIVES IN ACTION!
Whether you’re a volunteer, staff, alumna, or supporter of Girl Scouts, you
won’t want to miss this year’s Girl
Scout History Conference (October 14–16, just before the start of
convention) for an opportunity to learn about our rich ties to U.S. and world
history. While these conferences are always history in the making, this year is
guaranteed to be especially noteworthy because Stacy A. Cordery, a writer who
penned a fascinating and thoroughly researched biography of Juliette Gordon
Low, will deliver the keynote address.
3. Girl
Scout University. Back by popular demand, Girl Scout
University is again offering many interactive, thought-provoking, and fun
learning workshops. Our top-notch facilitators have created hands-on learning
that is far from school like. Be the first to learn new tips and techniques to
enhance your mentoring of girls and broaden your own overall skillset.
Workshops start on Wednesday, the day before convention kicks off!
2. Girl
Scout Leadership Institute (GSLI). A team of Girl Scouts has planned
everything for this unbelievable conference that presents girls ages 14 and
older with three days of leadership skill-building activities tied to the Girl
Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE). For many girls, GSLI
is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with other girls on solutions to
issues they’re passionate about and create action plans so that they are ready
to make an impact when they return home. Through GSLI, each girl has the
opportunity to make new friends and develop important skills—all while having
fun!
And the number one reason we’re super
excited for 2014 convention is…
Let's Convention! To learn more and register, go to www.girlscouts.org/convention.