A Message From the CEO
When I look back over the past three years, it can be difficult to process all that’s changed in our world. Pandemic restrictions changed the way we lived in many unexpected ways: people fell in love with the outdoors again, rallied to support their communities and found creative ways to connect with each other. Ultimately, we realized just how far-reaching Girl Scouting can be to bring and bind people together and impact the lives of girls in our communities.
We know that we must continue moving forward, and we also know that things will never be the same. We can’t continue to operate in ways we always have without adjusting for the significant impact we’ve experienced over the past few years. If we did, we’d be doing our girls a disservice and not living up to the legacy and responsibility left to us by our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, 112 years ago.
Our team needs your voice now more than ever. In March, we contracted with Jes DeShields of Crescent Leadership to work with us over the spring and summer to develop our Multi-Year Strategy. Over the next few months, we’ll collect data and talk to as many people as we can in order to guide the process of developing a new and evolving strategy for GSCP2P. This means that we will have a clear road map to guide us and prepare our team to make the shifts necessary when we know something is not working (or maybe working better than we expected)!
We want to invite you to be a part of this critical process. Jes will be in North Carolina in June. During that time, she will host several in-person focus groups and an additional virtual focus group for those unable to attend in person. Please register for a GSCP2P Strategy Focus Group and select all dates and formats that work best for you. Because space is limited in these engagements, Crescent Leadership will confirm your spot based on a first come, first serve basis. Note that location (for in-person) or Zoom (for virtual) details will be provided when reservation is confirmed. Please allow 48-72 hours to receive confirmation.
Thank you for considering joining us for this vital work. We look forward to talking with you in the coming weeks!
Yours in Girl Scouting,
Jennifer Wilcox
CEO, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont
Congratulations Graduates
Congratulations to all of our high school graduates! We want to know what’s next for you! Let us know if you’re going to college, joining the military or have accepted a job. Click here to complete our post-graduation survey and to learn about opportunities to stay connected to GSCP2P alums. We are cheering for you and are proud that the skills you’ve learned in Girl Scouts have helped to prepare you for the next adventure- we know that your future is bright!
In anticipation of your graduation and bridging to alums, now is a great great time to purchase a lifetime membership. You’re eligible for a special rate of $200 (reduced from $400)!
GSUSA has another resource specifically for graduating seniors. Find ways to connect with Girl Scouts for years to come- like Campus Girl Scouts, Kappa Delta sorority and Girl Scout career opportunities around the nation and abroad
Last Chance for Spring Renewal Rewards
Another year filled with Girl Scout fun, friends and adventure awaits- and we hope you will join us! Renew your membership by May 31 and unlock some Pawsitively Wild Spring Renewal rewards by logging in to your MyGS account! Girls will get a free patch that was inspired by our patch design entry submitted by Girl Scout Cadette Chloe B. of Troop 10218. Help your service unit reach their goal and enjoy free Fall Family Fun Day tickets for all girl and adult members in the service unit!
Don’t Miss out on 20% off of Our Shop Inventory
This is your last week to enjoy 20% off all items for in-store purchases! Find our Girl Scout Shop hours and locations and come stock up on your favorite items. Please note that all of our service centers and shops will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day. The Asheville Girl Scout Shop will also be closing an hour early at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28.
The Triad Service Center and Girl Scout Shop is officially open at our new location in Greensboro! Triad shoppers can enjoy the new shop for an extra hour during the Grand Opening this Tuesday, May 28. In addition to great savings, you can also tour our new space and girls can get a free patch.
Use Cookie Dough for Summer Camp
We’re gearing up for our amazing lineup of day, overnight and horse summer camp programs and we can’t wait for you to join us! Remember to use your Cookie Dough to help pay for your summer of fun, friends and adventure. Cookie Dough can be applied to your camp registration fee as well as at the Trading Post when you get to camp.
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