Reach for the Stars at the Volunteer Leadership Summit | | The Volunteer Leadership Summit is an event that you do not want to miss! The Summit will take place on on August 27th at Camp Coleman in Trussville, AL! This year will feature the Adult Awards Recognition Ceremony, several training opportunities (including Fall Product training), Karen Layng, GSUSA Board Chair, as the keynote speaker, and much more! Attendees will receive a printed MY23 Program Opportunities magazine with information about council and community partner events and other surprises! The calendar will be released digitally to all volunteers and girls the week following the Leadership Summit. This event is free and t-shirts are available for purchase for $15! | MORE DETAILS
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Reach for the Stars at the Girl Scout Leadership Summit | | Have you reserved your Girl Scout a spot at the Girl Scout Leadership Summit? To ensure that she receives the glow in the dark t-shirt, register by Sunday, August 14th. If your Girl Scout is a Junior, Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador then she is invited to explore careers and learn more about leadership skills on August 27th at the Trussville Civic Center in Trussville, AL! This event is 100% girl-led by our Older Girl Advisory Committee and the Girl Media Squad. Girls that participated in the 2022 Cookie Program will get an additional $5 off! Girls can come with their troop, a Girl Scout friend, or on their own. They will participate in groups by age level. Save your Girl Scout a spot and register today! | MORE DETAILS
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Take Advantage of the Back to School Membership Special | | There is still time for you and your Girl Scout to catch the Back to School Membership Special! Between August 15th-22nd, you can get a great deal! Cookie entrepreneurs will receive $10 to go back to their troop! Girls who did not sell cookies and adults will receive $5 to go back to their troop! | RENEW TODAY |
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| | Exciting news--the Fall Product Program begins on September 16th! This program teaches our Girl Scouts the Five Essential Skills to use for a lifetime --Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills, and Business Ethics. Girls also earn individual rewards when they participate and Troops receive proceeds to use at the beginning of the Girl Scout year. Troops receive 15% of the troop’s total sales in proceeds for participating in the Fall Product Program. Talk to your Troop Leaders about participating in the Fall Product Program today!
Signing up to participate in the Fall Product Program is easy! Once you go tot the website, enter your zip code and troop number, then search for your Girl Scout’s last name to create her profile. Create a customized avatar, online profile, and set of goals with your Girl Scout! Share her profile with friends and family by sending emails in M2 or sharing a personalized link on social media, texts, and apps.
Fall Product Program Deadlines: Oct. 17, 2022, by 11:59 pm – Girls/Caregivers enter paper order cards into M2 Oct. 20, 2022, by 11:59 pm – Girls/Caregivers enter reward choices in M2 | REGISTER HERE |
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| | Does your Girl Scout want to travel and experience another culture firsthand? Well now she can! It is time to plan your girl's trip to England, France, and Switzerland in summer 2024! Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and parents are invited to join us! (Current 5th graders who will be moving up to 7th grade in fall of 2024 are invited too!)
Bring your Girl Scout to our virtual information session on Tuesday, August 16th at 6pm to learn more about the tour. | RSVP HERE |
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| | Girl Scout Uniform Statement All members, girls and adults, are a part of a shared heritage are more than 110 years in the making-- your participation and respect shows when the Girl Scout uniform is shown. Tell your Girl Scout story, one badge and reward at a time!
At all Girl Scout events, that includes: parades, ceremonies, booth sales, and other formal council events; each girl and adult is highly encouraged to wear one official item that includes: a vest, sash, or tunic.
Wondering what to wear with your uniform? There are a lot of options with the new apparel collection or the classic pairing of a white t-shirt with khakis or skirt.
For adults representing Girl Scouts or participating in events, options include our official apparel collection or navy blue attire with an official Girl Scout scarf, tie, or adult vest and insignia. Stop by and Shop! Visit your local Girl Scout shop for all your uniform and accessory needs. Is your Girl Scout bridging this fall? We having Bridging Kits ready for your convenience! The shops in Birmingham and Huntsville are open Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm or you can shop online! | SHOP ONLINE |
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Registration is Open for the 2nd Annual Boat Race | | If your Girl Scout enjoys water activities and the outdoors then sign her up for the 2nd Annual Cardboard Boat Race at Camp Trico on September 17th! Girl Scouts of all ages are invited! Girls will build their own boats out of cardboard and race them in the pool! There will be awards and prizes, race day activities, swimming, and much more! The cost is $5 for a whole day of fun activities! | MORE DETAILS
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