Do you enjoy activities like outdoor cooking, tent camping, horseback riding, or archery? How about all of the above? You’re not alone and soon you’ll be able to earn a badge for them too! The votes have been tallied and our girls and adults have chosen Outdoor Explorer as the newest selection for outdoor badges. Thank you to those who encouraged girls to vote for making sure their voices were heard and ensuring that Girls Know Best and #girlschoose were more than just excellent marketing slogans. Curious about the other options and how votes were tallied? Check out the process here.
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Got Camp?
It’s cookie sale time and with all of the craziness it’s easy to forget that a box of cookies equals more than headaches and troop proceeds. Every box has a mission: to help girls grow. A cookie can become a service project at the local animal shelter, a trip to Savannah to see the birthplace of our founder, or an awesome experience girls will cherish for a lifetime. What is our alumnae’s favorite Girl Scout experience? CAMP! ...
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Girl Scouts and the Peace First Prize
Today celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Our post from last year describes the legacy of diversity and inclusion that has been a cornerstone of our organization. To learn more about it, and how to honor this legacy with your girls, check out the post Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
For the peacemakers out there everywhere, it’s time for the launch of the third annual ...
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Cookie Question: Can my troop accept credit cards?
Yes, your troop can opt to accept credit cards at your booth sales!
You’ve probably heard more than once, “I would love to support Girl Scouts, but I only have my card”
By using a credit card processor your troop can eliminate this sales obstacle AND girls get another opportunity to build skills in money management, business ethics, and technology. ...
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Girl Scout Traditions: World Thinking Day 2015
Each year on February 22, World Thinking Day, girls honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts by taking time to give thanks for their international friendships and remember that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of nearly 150 countries that are members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
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Come to the Dark Side, We Have Cookies
The cookies are coming! Our council cookie sale officially begins on January 9th, 2015. Are you excited? We are! Here are some great resources and tips to help make your cookie sale the best one yet:
- Visit Little Brownie Bakers and find some fun activities, materials, and selling advice from our baker.
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Why We Do What We Do
As 2014 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to remember why Girl Scouts exists and why we (volunteers, parents, community partners, and staff) do what we do. We do it:
So girls like Sam can grow from a shy Daisy glued to her mother’s side to a confident Senior prepared to join an adventure at Space Academy with Girl Scout Destinations where she knows not a soul and is excited to ...
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Happy Holidays from Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
From all of us to all of you, happy holidays and a very merry new year! Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer. So how is your Girl Scout Troop spreading cheer this holiday season? Girl Scouts of the USA are excited to hear from you for this season’s #GirlScoutsGiveBack campaign. They want to showcase stories of how Girl Scouts are giving back this season. Whether you’re a girl, a troop leader, or a parent, your stories matter—so send them in!
A Change is Gonna Come (to the website)!
Important Update: This afternoon at 3 p.m. the new online face of our organization (our website) officially launches. We are gswo.org! We’ve also changed our emails from [email protected] to [email protected]. Don’t worry, if you have saved links or email addresses, the old email and website addresses will still work.
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What Can a Cookie Do? Save Puppies and Change Laws!
Cookie season is just around the corner. Before the cold temperatures, deadlines, and necessary paperwork for the world’s largest girl-led business starts to weigh on our spirits let’s take a moment and remember what cookies, and most importantly the girls who sell them, can do. Watch the video below to see how 3 Girl Scouts in Texas used the Continue Reading