A Message From the CEO
It’s time to “Be a VoteHer!” and get ready for election season! With the upcoming elections across the country, this is the perfect time to learn more about this civic duty and the importance of civic education, no matter what age you are. There are many activities and programs available through our council and with Girl Scouts of the USA so every Girl Scout can get involved and engage with their community’s civic activity.
This October, each service center will host a “Be a VoteHer!” event for Girl Scouts to earn the “Be a VoteHer!” patch and Democracy Badge with the women voters from her community. Be part of the excitement of the election process and learn the basics of being an educated and involved citizen, voting and taking action for a cause. (Please note: These are all non-partisan events.)
I’d also like to take this opportunity to remind our council of some important details on participating in the election season as a Girl Scout:
- When acting as a representative of Girl Scouts, there are limitations that prevent the support of individual candidates or political parties or engaging in other, specific partisan actions. You are not prohibited from participating in campaign activities in your personal capacity and on your own time; however, you may not use Girl Scout resources or wear Girl Scouts insignia to do so.
- There are many non-partisan activities that are encouraged such as participating in non-partisan voter registration drives, conducting non-partisan voter education and teaching Girl Scouts about the importance of participating in the election process.
- Girl Scouts are always in the public eye because of our passion and drive for important topics. Any GSCP2P member that is approached by a news outlet or reporter with questions about Girl Scouts or our council should always refer them to our phone number 800-672-2148 or e-mail address info@girlscoutsp2p.org and refrain from giving out any information, comments or quotes.
I’m so proud of our council for being courageous, using their voices and taking action each election season to engage and impact their neighborhoods. Thank you for being a VoteHer!
Jennifer Wilcox, CEO
Fall Product Program Starts Today
Have fun and learn business skills through our Fall Product Program. Then use your proceeds to power life-changing programs, experiences and learning for yourself and your troop all year long. Learn more about our Fall Product Program and get started by creating your M2 account. With in-person and e-commerce opportunities, you can sell items like candy, nuts, magazines, Bark Boxes, Tervis tumblers, personalized stationary and more to raise start-up money to support your troop’s community service projects, activity supplies, outdoor experiences and much more.
NEW! Customized troop t-shirts are a new reward you can earn when participating in the Fall Product Program that starts on September 16. In addition to this stylish reward, you will also learn essential entrepreneurial skills and earn start-up funds for the adventure-packed Girl Scout year ahead!
Girls and troop volunteers can create their own M2 avatar. Girls can earn a 2024 Fall Product Program personalized avatar patch by:
- Creating their avatar
- Sending 20 or more e-mails through the M2 system during the 2024 Fall Product Program
- Selling four or more magazine items and 20 or more candy/nut items during the 2024 Fall Product Program
Family Camp
We hope you enjoyed getting outdoors with your friends and family this past weekend during Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend. Continue the fun with the Girl Scouts Love States Parks patch or by registering for KPC Family Camp: Horsin’ Around with STEM! We have an exciting program at the barn filled with hands-on activities that delve into the intersection of science and horses. Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to register for the Horsin’ Around with STEM day program, or you can bring your whole family to camp for additional time to bond while trying traditional camp activities and spending the night in a cabin.
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
We are honored to have so many wonderful adults join us as we build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place! Do you know an amazing volunteer who made an impact this past membership year? Please take a moment to thank them by nominating them for an Adult Award.
Ready for a year of adventure? Make sure you have the appropriate training and licenses for your activities. For example, the Overnight & Activity License is an online course required for all overnights and field trips outside of a normal troop meeting. This training covers safety and procedures, how to incorporate girls of any grade level into the planning process, what to take and what to wear and more. Whether you explore STEM, outdoors, entrepreneurship, travel or other topics this year, our program resources can help!
Camporee requests for Spring 2025 are officially open! You can use the Spring 2025 Camporee Request Form to request a camp property and dates. Spring camporee requests must be received by 11:59 p.m. on October 25. After October 25, we will review requests and confirm all camporee dates with the designated service unit representative by November 8. Once all camporee dates are finalized, troop camping will open for all other available dates. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions about camporees or troop camping, please reach out to us at info@girlscoutsp2p.org or 800-672-2148.
Other Upcoming Adult Programs:
VIRTUAL: Troop Camping Information Session
Thursday, October 3
Register by September 30.
Circle C Adult Program: Horseback Archery 2
Friday, October 4
Sophia, NC
Register by September 30.
Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, October 26
Denver, NC or Wilkesboro, NC
Register by October 16.
Circle C Adult Program: Horseback Archery 3
Sunday, November 3
Sophia, NC
Register by October 28.
VIRTUAL: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5
Register by October 28.
VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A
Thursday, November 14
Register by November 7.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
Girl Scouts Night at Kate’s Skating Rink
Thursday, September 19
Gastonia, NC
Let’s Go To A Horse Show!
Saturday, September 21
Mill Spring, NC
Register by today!
Grandfather Mountain’s 53rd Annual Girl Scout Day
Saturday, September 21
Linville, NC
VIRTUAL: Inside Government- Horse Edition
Tuesday, September 24
Register by September 23.
Be a VoteHer!
Saturday, October 5
Asheville, NC
Register by September 27.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Monday, October 7
Register by September 30.
Horseback Archery 1: The Archer
Saturday, October 12
Sophia, NC
Register by October 7.
Horseback Archery 2: The Horse
Saturday, October 12
Sophia, NC
Register by October 7.
Girl Talk
Sunday, October 13
Hickory, NC
Register by October 7.
Korner’s Folly Girl Scout Day: Playing the Past
Saturday, October 19
Kernersville, NC
Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday Party
Sunday, October 27
Brevard, NC
Register by October 26.
Gold Over America Tour
Friday, November 1
Greensboro, NC
Register by October 22.
Today’s Monday Markdown
Ready to elevate your style with our GSCP2P cookie scarf? The discounted price is available today only, while supplies last. Shop in any of our stores or order online.
Did you know you can bring the Girl Scout Shop to you? Request a Troop Uniform Shop event for uniform fittings at your meeting location or request a Pop Up Shop for service unit meetings, troop meetings and local Girl Scout events!
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