Girls Go Global is a premier event empowering girls to change the world, through issues that affect youth in their own neighborhoods and all over the globe.
Healthier Horizons is the theme for 2009. Girls and adults who attend this event will have the opportunity to learn about many aspects of healthy lifestyles including healthy relationships, physical fitness and nutrition. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the
challenges of girls’ health throughout the world and will discover what is being done to help make positive changes in the lives of girls
everywhere.
We are encouraging all participants to Discover new things at Girls Go Global, Connect to make new friends and Take Action by bringing non-perishable items for the Domestic Violence Center for Women and Children.
Presented by:
Sponsored by:
WHO
Any girl grades K-12; Girls must be accompanied by an adult and troops must follow Satety-Wise girl to adult ratios.
WHAT
2009 All Council Event
WHERE
Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
300 E Ninth St., Coralville, IA Click here for directions.
WHEN
Saturday, May 9, 2009 from
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
COST
$15 per person (Girls and adults). Includes lunch, breakout sessions, interactive vendor fair and guest speakers.
Girls do not need to be registered Girl Scouts to attend.
Grant assistance may be requested by calling 800-798-0833.
Cookie Program Credit may be used.
Patches are available for $2.
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Don’t forget to bring money- The Girl Scout Shop will be there.)
Transportation will be offered to and from six locations for $10 per person. However, we reserve the right to cancel any location if a minimum is not met. Transportation registration deadline HAS BEEN EXTENDED - April 24.
Burlington Area: (Capacity 54)
Pick-up: 8:00 a.m. at Fairway Center (not grocery store), 2700 Mt. Pleasant St., Burlington, IA
Return: 4:45 p.m. at Fairway Center (not grocery store), 2700 Mt. Pleasant St., Burlington, IA
Decorah Area: (Capacity 50)
Pick up: 7:15 a.m. at Jewel’s Skating Park, 2220 Town Line Rd., Decorah, IA
Return: 5:45 p.m. at Jewel’s Skating Park, 2220 Town Line Rd., Decorah, IA
Dubuque Area: (Capacity 47)
Pick-up: 7:30a.m. at Walmart Super Center, 4200 Dodge St., Dubuque, IA
Return: 5:30 p.m. at Walmart Super Center, 4200 Dodge St., Dubuque, IA
Mt. Pleasant Area: (Capacity 96)
Pick-up: 8:45 a.m. at Orshlen Farm and Home Parking Lot, 700 N Grand Ave #101 at Mt. Pleasant, IA
Return: 4:15 p.m. at Orshlen Farm and Home Parking Lot, 700 N Grand Ave #101 at Mt. Pleasant, IA
Quad Cities Area: (Capacity 47)
Pick-up: 8:30 a.m. at South Park Mall (Dillards Parking Lot), 4500 16th St., Moline, IL
Return: 4:30 p.m. at South Park Mall (Dillards Parking Lot) , 4500 16th St., Moline, IL
Waterloo Area: (Capacity 54)
Pick-up: 8 a.m. at Girl Scout Service Center, 2530 University Ave., Waterloo, IA
Return: 4:45 p.m. at Girl Scout Service Center, 2530 University Ave., Waterloo, IA
PARKING
A parking lot and parking ramp is available on site. Cost is 75 cents per hour.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS
Is your troop interested in renting a room for the night before? Log onto this website to reserve a room at the GGG rate :
www.marriott.com
Special Guests- Lisa Bluder -- Head Women's Basketball Coach, The University of Iowa and Olivia Myers -- Miss Iowa 2008
SALON I ROOM - TEEN LOUNGE- This room is designated for girls in grades 6-12.
(10:30-11:00) Drugs of Abuse - This is an interactive presentation about the dangers of abusing prescription drugs, over the counter medications, and the effects of mixing medications with alcohol. The presentation is given by Pharmacy students who belong to the University of Iowa Pharmacy Recovery Network organization (UIPRN).
(11:10-11:45) UI Gross Anatomy - UI Gross Anatomy is a great career exploration tool where students can learn about careers involved in science, medicine and health care. A 13-minute video highlights four remarkable procedures that The University of Iowa uses to treat patients on a regular basis. While watching the video, participants will be able to see and learn about various medical procedures. Medical students from the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine will teach the session. Participants will be able to see and touch real human organs.
(1:55-2:10) Healthy Relationships - Presented by the U of I College of Nursing – Nursing Students from the university of iowa will present a short session on relationships – including what a healthy relationship is and why they are important. Girls will also learn how to recognize the signs of a dangerous relationship and what to do about them.
Leadership Training - Girls will have a blast at this highly interactive leadership training by Ted Coopwood from the EPA. Ted knows a lot about the environment, but he also knows a lot about teens and what skills they need to become leaders within their community. Girls will come away from this session feeling confident in being a leader at school, in extra curricular activities and in Girl Scouts!
Capri College Mini Makeovers – Girls will have an opportunity to learn skin care techniques appropriate for their skin type as well as learn about age appropriate makeup tips.
Salon II ROOM
(10:30-11:00) Cooperative Activities – The Stanley Foundation will be doing cooperative activities for girls ages 8-10. This session will help girls learn how to work together to get things done, and have fun doing it!
(11:15-11:45) Cooperative Activities – The Stanley Foundation will be doing cooperative activities for girls ages 8-10. This session will help girls learn how to work together to get things done, and have fun doing it!
(12:45-1:15) Environmental Awareness- The Stanley Foundation presents a session about environmental awareness for girls ages 10-12. This session will help girls learn more about their surroundings and what they can do to make a difference in our world!
(1:25-1:55) Environmental Awareness- The Stanley Foundation presents a session about environmental awareness for girls ages 10-12. This session will help girls learn more about their surroundings and what they can do to make a difference in our world!
(2:05-2:35) Environmental Awareness- The Stanley Foundation presents a session about environmental awareness for girls ages 10-12. This session will help girls learn more about their surroundings and what they can do to make a difference in our world!
SALON III ROOM - University of Iowa Room
(10:30-11:00) Disaster Bingo: Get Your Kit Together - Learn how to stock your family’s disaster preparedness kit while playing the popular and familiar game of bingo. Presented by the University Hygienic Laboratory.
K-4 (11:15-11:45) Summertime Safety: Be Cool, Be Safe! Using props and their best acting skills, girls will participate in short and fun skits to learn about Summertime Safety. Take-home messages will be addressed on the topics of Sun Safety, Water Safety, The Importance of Hydrating, Stranger Danger, and Outdoor Activity Safety. Presented by the Safety Store of University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.
K-4 (12:45-1:15) Katy’s Kids - This is an educational program designed to teach young children about appropriate and responsible medication use. Pharmacy students and Katy the Kangaroo from The University of Iowa will stress the importance of poison prevention, and using prescription medications properly.
K-4 (1:25-1:55) Smile–We’re going to talk about pop! What exactly is soda pop? And, why does my Mom tell me to drink my milk instead? Presented by the UI College of Dentistry, this question and answer session will focus on healthy smiles and strong bones!
K-5 (2:05-2:35) Purple, Red, Stomp! How Easy Is That? Let’s get moving! This active and interactive session will focus on the importance of how eating a variety of fruits and vegetables and moving your body can help to prevent cancer. Presented by the Cancer Information Service of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at The University of Iowa.
SALON IV ROOM
(10:30-11:00) When Girls Hurt Girls™: 3 Effective Ways to Deal with Hurtful Friendships
Female friendship experts Jane Balvanz and Blair Wagner of A Way Through, LLC will lead you through this interactive session. They will give your girls the skills they need to work through hurtful friendships. You will learn:
What Relational Aggression is
Common Friendship Weapons™ girls use to hurt each other
3 effective strategies for solving friendship problems
Leave loaded with new ideas that you can implement immediately. Find out more about how to help your girls through hurtful friendships at www.AWayThrough.com.
(11:15-11:45) When Girls Hurt Girls™: 3 Effective Ways to Deal with Hurtful Friendships
Female friendship experts Jane Balvanz and Blair Wagner of A Way Through, LLC will lead you through this interactive session. They will give your girls the skills they need to work through hurtful friendships. You will learn:
What Relational Aggression is
Common Friendship Weapons™ girls use to hurt each other
3 effective strategies for solving friendship problems
Leave loaded with new ideas that you can implement immediately. Find out more about how to help your girls through hurtful friendships at www.AWayThrough.com .
K-3 (12:45-1:15)Tech it Up!- Robots and Engineering – Volunteers from the University of Iowa engineering department will be giving a hands on demonstration of robotics and will talk about what it takes to be an engineer! To find out more about the UI Engineering Department and WISE log on to these websites: http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/ and http://www.uiowa.edu/~wise/.
4-5 (1:25-1:55) Tech it Up!- Robots and Engineering – Volunteers from the University of Iowa engineering department will be giving a hands on demonstration of robotics and will talk about what it takes to be an engineer! To find out more about the UI Engineering Department and WISE log on to these websites: http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/ and http://www.uiowa.edu/~wise/.
6-12 (2:05-2:35) Tech it Up!- Robots and Engineering – Volunteers from the University of Iowa engineering department will be giving a hands on demonstration of robotics and will talk about what it takes to be an engineer! To find out more about the UI Engineering Department and WISE log on to these websites: http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/ and http://www.uiowa.edu/~wise/.
SALON V ROOM
(10:30-11:45) Click It, Flip It - Rapping Our Way Towards a Healthier Environment - Girls will enjoy a fun filled time with Ted Coopwood who works for the Environmental Protection Agency to help engage young people in children’s environmental health protection. This is sure to be a fast paced and fun session as Ted will teach girls various raps he has written to interest kids in the environment and children’s health. To listen to the Click It, Flip It rap visit this website: http://www.epa.gov/climateforaction/learn/rap.htm
K-5 (12:15-1:15) “I Got Caught!” – Iowa Health System presents this breakout session for girls in grades k-5 all about Bicycle and Helmet safety. Summer is right around the corner and girls will be out riding their bikes! Volunteers from Iowa Health Systems will teach girls about the proper ways to wear a helmet, as well as how to stay safe when riding a bike.
4-12 (1:25-1:55)
Think First Iowa! – Iowa Health System presents this breakout session for girls in grades 4 – 12. Think First Iowa educates people on the dangers of spinal cord injuries. These volunteers will teach girls how to prevent these life threatening injuries.
All stations are interactive and informational. No retail sales are allowed at any of the stations. Girls can visit these hands-on learning stations:
HOST
STATIONS
CAFÉ-Clean Air For Everyone - Cancer Information Center
Tobacco-second hand smoke, smoking teens
Capri College
Skin & hair care
Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency - Environment
Environment
Coralville Fire Dept
Smoke House
Coralville Police Department
Self-defense
Coralville Public Library
Reading for a Healthy Mind
Family Resources, Inc.
Healthy Relationships
Fin & Feather
Outdoor Adventures
Girl Scout Awards
Girl Scout Awards: Bronze, Silver and Gold
Girl Scout Camp
Girl Scout Camp
Girl Scouts - Adult Leadership
Girl Scout Journeys
Girl Scouts - Membership
Swaps Station
Girl Scouts Store
Girl Scout Store – cookie program credit may be used
Go Red Girl Scouts - American Heart Association
Heart Health
Health From Within
Health screenings/spinal hygiene
Iowa City Landfill & Recycling Center
Reuse, Recycle
Iowa Health Systems
Iowa National Guard
Climbing Wall
Iowa State Patrol
Bike Safety
Iowa United Nations Association
United Nations/Women as Leaders
Iowa Women in Natural Resources
Outdoor Journeys
Iowa Women's Golf Association
Golf
Johnson County Public Health
Childrens Health
Korean American Students Association - University of Iowa Student Organization
Learn about another country
Lorrie Gettes - Therapy Dog
Therapy Dog
Miss Iowa Scholarship Program
Promote public speaking, opportunities, autographs
Petland - Iowa City
Pet care
Science Station
Healthy lifestyle
Shaklee - Teaching Green/Mary Kay Cosmetics
Environmentally friendly homes/Skim Care
Skillastics
Active, Non-competitive games for kids
The Iowa Children's Museum
International Relations/diversity
Tomboy Tools
Careers, making things with tools
Traveling with Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Trips
Troop 9070 - Zink the Zebra
Zink the Zebra
University of Iowa - Carver College of Medicine - Mini Medical School
Plastinated specimens
University of Iowa - College of Nursing
Glitter Bug - hand washing station
University of Iowa - Hygienic Lab
Stream Critter Traveling Bug Show
University of Iowa Children's Hospital
Safety Store
University of Iowa Heart & Vascular Center
Heart Health
Women in Science & Engineering
Youth for Understanding
Foreign Exchange Experience
Check back for updated information as it becomes available.
For information on hosting a learning station, contact Cheryl Noller at CherylN@GSEIWI.org or call 319-752-3639 x20.
