Thank YOU, Volunteer!

We’ve said it once, and we’ll say it a thousand times more: we wouldn’t be anywhere without our passionate, caring volunteers! People like you who give their all—whatever that looks like for you—even through challenging times like now. Because when you take the lead as a volunteer, girls learn to take the lead and change the world. For National Volunteer Month, we want to shout from the rooftops how much we appreciate all you do for Girl Scouts and the huge impact you have on the next generation of female leaders. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything! And here’s a little something to brighten your day. Throughout April, use code VOLUNTEER2020 * to get a 10 percent discount plus free shipping from our online store, the Girl Scout Shop. It’s just another small way to say thank you for all you do! *The code is active April 1 through April 30, 2020, for a 10 percent discount and free shipping from girlscoutshop.com. The code is for one-time use per customer, online only at girlscoutshop.com. Some exclusions apply. CLICK FOR A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM GSNCA CEO KAREN PETERLIN! How to Hold a Virtual Troop Meeting: Training Troop Leaders: join us Thursday for a live training session on how to utilize the Zoom platform to hold virtual troop meetings! Make sure you have downloaded the Zoom Cloud Meetings app for your computer, tablet, or phone, and go ahead and register ahead of time. Missed the first two parts of our training? Find the recordings on gsLearn! Virtual Troop Meeting Training Pt 1- Zoom Platform Description: How do I become a Virtual Troop Leader- how to use the platform basics. Available on gsLearn Virtual Troop Meeting Training Pt 2.- Mechanics and More Description: How do I become a Virtual Troop Leader- mechanics of the Zoom platform and Virtual Highest Awards Training Available on gsLearn Virtual Troop Meeting Training Pt. 3- Resources and More Description: How do I become a Virtual Troop Leader- accessing and utilizing resources Date: April 9, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. RESOURCES FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS Discover Girl Scouts at Home! On our new Girl Scouts at Home webpage, you'll find all the information you need on how girls, their families, and troop leaders can continue to participate in Girl Scouting at home or virtually until we are able to meet again in person. These are all available to the public—no Girl Scout membership necessary. Visit the Girl Scouts at Home webpage for information on: GSNCA's Virtual Programming GSNCA's council patches How to continue working towards a Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award Ideas for community service projects during the pandemic Troop Leader resources and training for virtual meetings Don’t have a computer, access to the internet or a printer? No problem! Let us know and we will mail you At Home Activities. Contact us at 800-734-4541 or info@girlscoutsnca.org! GIRL SCOUTS AT HOME GSNCA Virtual Program Opportunities Please join us for the virtual programs listed above. To join virtual programs: 1. Download the Zoom Cloud Meeting app for your phone, tablet, or computer! 2. Fill out this quick form in order to get access to the virtual sessions! 3. Check your email. After filling out the form, you will immediately receive an email with a special link to all the sessions! From there, you can click each session and you'll see the Zoom meeting link. 4. Click the Zoom meeting links to register ahead of time for sessions, or join sessions in progress. FAQs How to install Zoom Cloud Meetings How to join a Zoom Meeting For more questions, please email us at gsnca.programs@girlscoutsnca.org! get access to virtual sessions! Access Our Virtual Programs Library Didn't make some of our previous live Virtual Programs? You can still participate! We have been recording all of our live sessions so that you will be able to access them at your convenience, and complete all steps to earn our featured badges and patches! A few examples included in the library that are for all levels are the GSNCA Women’s Suffrage Patch, Outdoor Art, Space Science, Safety Awards, and more. Follow these steps to access our Virtual Programs Library: 1. Fill out this quick form in order to get access to the virtual sessions! 2. Check your email. After filling out the form, you will immediately receive an email with a special link to all the future and past, recorded sessions! 4. Click on the link to go to our special YouTube playlist. If you have questions, please email us at gsnca.programs@girlscoutsnca.org! Order the Badges You're Earning through Our Virtual Programs We are offering curbside pickup and free shipping from our GSNCA shops! Contact us below or place an order on our GSNCA shop website. Phone: 800-735-4541 Email: retail1@girlscoutsnca.org

How are you serving your communities at this time? How is your troop creatively (and safely) caring for others at this time? We want to know! Share your community service projects with us! Girl Scout Travel and Troop Trips suspended through June 30 At Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama we take nothing more seriously than the safety and well-being of our members. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be of growing concern in Alabama, our nation, and the world, we will take all possible and appropriate measures to ensure girls continue to have a safe, fun, one-of-a-kind experience at Girl Scouts. We ask that members continue to follow the guidance of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and local health officials. As a result of the uncertainty and ever-changing nature of the situation: All Girl Scout travel and Troop Trips (foreign, domestic, and in-state) are suspended through June 30, 2020 If the situation changes, this date may be revised. For questions or concerns, contact Laura Elliott at lelliott@girlscoutsnca.org. GSNCA COVID-19 Measures As information and news changes quickly on the COVID-19 pandemic, we at GSNCA are working to adapt to the new normal. We want you to know that we are here for you and your Girl Scout! We will continue to provide opportunities for everyone to be courageous and confident and to continue to build character, all while making positive changes in the world. See GSNCA's COVID-19 Measures »