4-21 Volunteer Newsletter

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 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.

 

Introducing Virtual Troop Meetings! Virtual Troop Meetings: let GSNCA handle the registration, safety, and behind-the-scenes details so you and your troop can get back to connecting, learning, and growing! Troop Leaders: you may be feeling worried about how you’re going to keep the members of your troop engaged while we are socially distant. Know that you are not alone––and you don’t need to worry! Even though we can’t meet together in person, we can still connect virtually. Let GSNCA take care of the technical details for you! We’ve scheduled a series of virtual meetings to help troop leaders keep girls engaged. We will set up the meeting in Zoom and handle secure registration for you. We will utilize a three layer security network and provide monitors to assist you. We will even help you get started by providing the opening and some fun program content for all ages. Then we will move you and your girls into a private virtual break-out room, where you can hold your own troop meeting. Troops are required to have a second un-related adult participate. Dates: April 23 | April 30 | May 7 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Here are some quick and easy activities you can lead in your troop’s virtual break-out room: Teach a skill (like how to tie a knot or use a measuring cup) Craft Show and tell Scavenger hunt Q/A What is the best thing you’ve done while out of school? What do you miss most? Etc. Be sure to send a materials list and any required pre-meeting preparation to girls ahead of time. Need more ideas? Email jdick@girlscoutsnca.org or kselzer@girlscoutsnca.org. Reserve your troop’s break-out room now. You will receive a confirmation email with details on how to get your girls to register. REGISTER NOW

 

Pre-Order Your Girl Scout Strong Shirt! With our current crisis, Girl Scouts are stepping up to help their communities, by collecting food donations, making masks, donating cookies, and more. By pre-ordering your Girl Scout Strong shirt, you show your support for Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, as we continue to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who practice a lifetime of leadership in any circumstance. The last day to order is April 22! Order by completing this form. ORDER NOW!

 

Upcoming Highest Awards Trainings Gold Award Training (virtual) May 12 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. For Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Adults are encouraged to attend. Girls must complete Gold prerequisites (2 high school Journeys or earned Silver Award and complete 1 high school Journey) prior to attending Gold Award training. Bronze/Silver Award Training (virtual) May 14 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. For Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts interested in earning the Bronze or Silver Award. Adults are encouraged to attend. REGISTER NOW

 

Virtual Journey for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to attend a virtual Journey, the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will find out how citizen scientists make observations, collect data and help scientists conduct scientific research. They will do 3 citizen science activities, and then they will plan a Take Action project that helps others. Girls must be able to attend all 4 meeting sessions: April 28, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. April 30, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. May 5, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. May 7, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Girls cannot make up missed sessions. There will be steps to complete in between sessions. Advanced registration is required. This program will use Google Classroom. Go to classroom.google.com. On the Classes page, click the Add ( + ) button and then "Join class." Enter the code o2zkmjj and click "Join." Contact kdsmith@girlscoutsnca.org for more information. REGISTER NOW

 

Story Time with GSNCA CEO Karen Peterlin! Join us this Thursday April 23 at 7:00 p.m. for a special story time with our CEO, Karen Peterlin! She will be reading The Serious Goose by Jimmy Kimmel. Two attendees will receive a copy of the book! REGISTER NOW

 

Coming Soon to Girl Scouts at Home! Troop leaders will soon have access to 3 badges available for single or multi level troops. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for a special post coming this week or check our Girl Scouts at Home webpage often!

 

 

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!

 

 

GSNCA Shop News We are currently offering curbside pickup and will continue offering free shipping through April 30. Orders placed directly from the shop website will ship for free until further notice!

 

Check out GSNCA-exclusive gifts! We have a fun assortment of GSNCA gifts, like tote bags, tumblers, and fanny packs! Use this form to order!

 

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!   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 »

4-21 Program Newsletter

Last day to thank your volunteers on our Kudoboard It's the last day to add a note to GSNCA's Kudoboard for our volunteers! Take a moment to add a thank you message, picture, and/or video. We'll be sharing the finished board with our volunteers tomorrow.  Here are two more ideas to show your favorite Girl Scout volunteers, like your leader or your cookie manager, how much they mean to you. Even if you can't see them in person right now, here are a few ways to show you care: Call or video chat with them! Personalize one of our predesigned card templates, one for younger girls and one for older girls. Add a straight-from-the-heart message, then text or email it to your volunteer/s. They'll love hearing how they've made a difference in your life! ADD A NOTE TO OUR KUDOBOARD!

Upcoming Highest Awards Trainings Gold Award Training (virtual) May 12 4-6 pm For Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Adults are encouraged to attend. Girls must complete Gold prerequisites (2 high school Journeys or earned Silver Award and complete 1 high school Journey) prior to attending Gold Award training. Bronze/Silver Award Training (virtual) May 14 4-5 pm For Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts interested in earning the Bronze or Silver Award. Adults are encouraged to attend. Questions? Email Katie Smith at kdsmith@girlscoutsnca.org. register now

Story Time with GSNCA CEO Karen Peterlin! Join us this Thursday April 23 at 7:00 p.m. for a special story time with our CEO, Karen Peterlin! She will be reading The Serious Goose by Jimmy Kimmel. Two attendees will receive a copy of the book! register now

Virtual Journey for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to attend a virtual Journey, the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will find out how citizen scientists make observations, collect data and help scientists conduct scientific research. They will do 3 citizen science activities, and then they will plan a Take Action project that helps others. Girls must be able to attend all 4 meeting sessions: April 28, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. April 30, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. May 5, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. May 7, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Girls cannot make up missed sessions. There will be steps to complete in between sessions. Advanced registration is required. This program will use Google Classroom. Go to classroom.google.com. On the Classes page, click the Add ( + ) button and then "Join class." Enter the code o2zkmjj and click "Join." Contact kdsmith@girlscoutsnca.org for more information. register now

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!

GSNCA Shop News We are currently offering curbside pickup and will continue offering free shipping through April 30. Orders placed directly from the shop website will ship for free until further notice!

Check out GSNCA-exclusive gifts! We have a fun assortment of GSNCA gifts, like tote bags, tumblers, and fanny packs! Use this form to order!

Order the Badges You're Earning through Our Virtual Programs! Contact us below or place an order on our GSNCA shop website. Phone: 800-735-4541 Email: retail1@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 »

Pre-Order Your Girl Scout Strong Shirt!

With our current crisis, Girl Scouts are stepping up to help their communities, by collecting food donations, making masks, donating cookies, and more. By pre-ordering your Girl Scout Strong shirt, you show your support for Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, as we continue to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who practice a lifetime of leadership in any circumstance. The last day to order is April 22! Order by completing this form.

ORDER now!