Girl Scout Strong for Uvalde We are devastated to share the news that the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde last week resulted in the tragic death of Amerie Jo Garza, one of our Girl Scouts sisters from Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. The Texas council is encouraging Girl Scout troops to create personalized cards for families or friends of the victims, those recovering in the hospital and first responders. Cards can be mailed to: Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center, 811 N. Coker Loop, San Antonio, TX 78216 Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas also has a list of additional ways to help and resources for girls on their website. Get Your Spring Renewal Incentives Through May 31 It’s not too late to receive some great incentives through our Spring Renewal campaign. If you register by today, May 31, you may qualify for: Free troop funds, Free Spring Renewal patch and Free service unit funds. Find all the details on our blog, and get ready for another year of Girl Scout fun! Girl Scout QuestFest 2022 Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is hosting it’s final QuestFest® this year, July 14-17, both virtually and in-person in Savannah, Georgia. Open to all Girl Scouts across the country, QuestFest® is a giant scavenger hunt with a twist! You’re not looking for items or things — instead you and your team are in search of experiences called Quests. Think STEM, summer fun, and Girl Scout-themed activities and challenges to earn points for your team! These Quests are designed with Girl Scout values in mind, so while you’re having fun, you’ll also be making the world a better place. Learn more about this fun event here. Registration is open through June 10. Volunteer Opportunities: Camp Thanks-A-Lot We are currently looking for volunteers to help us run this year’s Camp Thanks-A-Lot. Volunteers can sign up for a variety of responsibilities. Events will run from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., but volunteers will get breaks throughout the day, including time for lunch. There are several dates to choose from and volunteers are needed at all three camp locations. Dates include: Camp Ginger Cascades (Lenoir, NC) June 18, 2022 or September 3, 2022 Camp Pisgah (Brevard, NC)July 9, 2022 or August 13, 2022 Keyauwee Program Center (Sophia, NC)July 16, 2022, July 23, 2022 or July 31, 2022 If you are interested in volunteering with us during one of these events, please fill out the form here. |