Vote . . . and Take Her With You!

(From http://www.gsusa.org)  Showing up to the polls on Election Day—whether you’re voting for the next President of the United States or for your local city council person—is obviously incredibly important, and something you can (and should!) share with your girl. “Some parents think voting is way over kids’ heads—that politics has nothing to do with … Continue reading Vote . . . and Take Her With You!

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Applications Due November 8!

Tuesday, November 8 is the deadline to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.If your Girl Scout made a difference through volunteering over the past year, she could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C. by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! This award recognizes young people by encouraging volunteerism … Continue reading Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Applications Due November 8!

Refer-A-Friend Volunteer Promotion 11/15/16 to 12/15/16 – EARN $50 ONLINE SHOP CERTIFICATE!

CURRENT REGISTRATION AND BACKGROUND CHECK NEEDED FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS Reminder that all volunteers need to be registered in the current year and have passed a background check within the past 3 years.  If your background check has expired, you should have received an email giving you a link to renew online.  Misplace the link? Contact … Continue reading Refer-A-Friend Volunteer Promotion 11/15/16 to 12/15/16 – EARN $50 ONLINE SHOP CERTIFICATE!

DESTINATIONS – APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 4!

Check out Girl Scout Destinations, the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and older. With a ton of different trips to apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west, to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad—there’s something amazing for everyone to experience. Make friends from all over the country as you travel … Continue reading DESTINATIONS – APPLICATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 4!

Juliette Gordon Low: Our Original Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader!

(From http://blog.girlscouts.org/)She is our inspiration.Juliette Gordon Low, or Daisy to her friends, is proof that girls can do anything.Today, as Girl Scouts everywhere celebrate Founder’s Day, let’s take time to acknowledge that she was the very embodiment of courage, confidence, and character, and she did, indeed, make the world a better place.In fact, Juliette Gordon … Continue reading Juliette Gordon Low: Our Original Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader!

A message from Girl Scouts of the USA’s Interim CEO, Sylvia Acevedo

Hello, Girl Scouts! We're approaching one of my favorite holidays of the year----Founder's Day, October 31, on which we commemorate and celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday. Born on Halloween in 1860, Juliette noted that she "was born on the night when witches, imps, and fairies roamed the earth!" If she were around to say the … Continue reading A message from Girl Scouts of the USA’s Interim CEO, Sylvia Acevedo

Take the 2016 Girl Scout Challenge and you could win a $500 scholarship!

(From GSUSA http://blog.girlscouts.org/2016/10/lets-show-em-how-its-donelike-girl.html) We all have the power to change the world, but Girl Scouts have more than that. They have the practice. For more than 100 years, we’ve been putting our whole hearts into to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place—and that’s exactly what they’ve done!What can … Continue reading Take the 2016 Girl Scout Challenge and you could win a $500 scholarship!

Making Friends: 7 Simple Icebreakers Even Shy Girls Will Love!

From GSUSA: http://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/happy-and-healthy/friendship/how-to-make-friends.htmlBeing reserved or even shy shouldn’t stop your girl from having a super fun social life! If she’s having trouble making friends, suggest some of these oh-so-simple ice breakers that will help her meet new kids and hopefully form lifelong friendships! “The cat on your shirt is so cute! I love cats, too—do … Continue reading Making Friends: 7 Simple Icebreakers Even Shy Girls Will Love!