Shop Updates
The Triad Shop will be closing early today, Monday, October 14, at 4 p.m.
As mentioned in our State of the Council meeting, we will be sundowning the brick-and-mortar Girl Scout Shop in Gastonia in the next 30 days. This shift will allow us to have a dedicated staff member to deliver more robust mobile shop opportunities. Bring the Girl Scout Shop to you and 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!
The Asheville Service Center and Shop will remain closed this week.
State of the Council Meeting Recap
Thank you to all who joined me for last week’s State of the Council meeting to learn about our Strategic Plan for Membership Year 2025-2027, Membership Year 2025 Budget, upcoming programming and the 57th National Council Session.
If you couldn’t attend our State of the Council meeting, you can watch a recording of the meeting here and find quick recap of the question and answer portion of the meeting here.
Together we welcome a new year of achievements, challenges and adventures. Thank you for being part of the GSCP2P family and supporting us as we continue to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Wilcox, CEO
57th National Council Session
The 57th National Council Session will be held virtually by GSUSA on Saturday, October 19. The Zoom details will be posted here, if you would like to hear the discussions happening around a national membership dues increase.
We encourage you to give our delegates your feedback by Friday, October 18. Please use our survey to submit feedback to GSCP2P’s national delegates. You can also submit your proposed solutions to boardofdirectors@girlscoutsp2p.org.
Become a National Delegate and Represent GSCP2P in Washington D.C.
We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Girl Scout Convention will take place in Washington, DC, from Monday, July 20, through Saturday, July 25.
Every three years, members from each council in Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) gather to conduct business on a national scale. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont will send 4 – 6 National Delegates to the 2026 National Convention to attend the festivities and represent us at the National Council Session. This position can be held by any registered Girl Scouts ages 14 and up as well as Girl Scout adults. Learn more and apply to be a national delegate.
Applications for Council Delegates Now Open
Represent your service unit at GSCP2P’s Annual Meeting and Board Forums as a council delegate. These are elected positions that will be part of your local service unit and can be held by any registered Girl Scouts ages 14 and up as well as Girl Scout adults. Learn more and apply to be a council delegate.
Fall Product Program Rewards
October 26 is the last day to take online orders for candy/nut items that will be delivered by girls. If you haven’t participated in the Fall Product Program yet, it is not too late to start! Join in the fun of learning business skills while earning funds for amazing Girl Scout experiences this year! Learn more about our Fall Product Program and get started by creating your M2 account.
Being a sensitive and compassionate entrepreneur is important:
- Please do not ask any friends and family facing tragedies and hardship to make purchases.
- Brainstorm with your troop on how to delegate some Fall Product proceeds for good. Set goals and create a plan – then explain to your customers how their purchase will be used for good.
- NEW! You can now promote our community troop Fall Product link. Proceeds from these Fall Product purchases will go directly to supporting Girl Scouts in our council who were affected by Hurricane Helene.
Congratulations to last week’s Fall Product Program top sellers! The Girl Scout who sells the most items in total dollar sales by the end of the program will win a jumbo elephant plush.
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Ignite her girl power by supporting the achievement of a Highest Award ! The Girl Scout Juniors can earn the Bronze Award and Girl Scout Cadettes earn the Silver Award. Both of these awards can be completed as a troop or individually and we have girl and adult workbooks available to help you through the process. Want to learn more about Highest Awards? Register for our VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A happening on November 14!
Upcoming Adult Programs:
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: Troop Camping Information Session
Thursday, November 7
Register by November 4.
VIRTUAL: New Leader Office Hours and Q & A
Wednesday, November 13
Register by November 12.
VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A
Thursday, November 14
Register by November 7.
VIRTUAL: New Leader Office Hours and Q & A
Wednesday, December 11
Register by December 10.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
Girl Scout Roller Skating Party
Saturday, October 19
Mount Airy, NC
Korner’s Folly Girl Scout Day: Playing the Past
Saturday, October 19
Kernersville, NC
VIRTUAL: Surprisingly STEM Series: Live Q&A with NASA’s Soft Robotics Engineer
Thursday, October 24
Register by October 18.
Horseback Riding Workshop for Juniors
Saturday, October 26
Sophia, NC
Register by October 21.
Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday Party
Sunday, October 27
Brevard, NC
Register by October 26.
Girl Scout Founder’s Birthday Bash
Wednesday, October 30
Greensboro, NC
Gold Over America Tour
Friday, November 1
Greensboro, NC
Register by October 22.
Keyauwee Program Center Camp Work Day
Saturday, November 2
Sophia, NC
Register by October 18.
VIRTUAL: Animal Craft Series
Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19 & 26
Register by October 18.
VIRTUAL: First Women of NASA Series: Live Q&A with NASA’s First X-43A Guinness World Record
Wednesday, November 6
Register by October 21.
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