Use Your Voice
Civic engagement and making one’s voice heard is an important priority for Girl Scouts. We emphasize this with our girl membership through civic badges, democracy patches and governance opportunities as a council or National Delegate. A Girl Scout discovering her voice leads to increased confidence as she makes the world a better place. In fact, many women in elected positions were once Girl Scouts (nearly half of the women in congress)!
Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is proud to be a part of the “Nonprofit Staff Vote” campaign and encourages our staff to use their voice this election by offering paid time off to vote. We also encourage all eligible members to get out and vote!
Hurricane Helene Relief Update
We continue to be inspired by the stories of our members stepping in to help those in need in western and central NC. We have a few updates for you all as we continue to receive and respond to requests.
Save the date for Weekend of Service:
We are planning a GSCP2P “Weekend of Service” focused on hurricane relief efforts for November 22-24, 2024. GSCP2P staff and members are invited to join in this weekend by assisting with a variety of volunteer opportunities. We will have a list of council-organized opportunities available soon, but everyone is invited to serve how you wish for that weekend as we celebrate our Girl Scout sisterhood and show love to our GSCP2P in these affected communities.
One P2P Fund now available for disbursement:
Several days after Hurricane Helene, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont established the One P2P Fund to support our staff, Girl Scouts and volunteers. This campaign will provide staff relief, membership and troop support as well as uniform replacement for the GSCP2P council. Distribution decisions will be made by the Fund Development Committee, which includes Board members, staff and volunteers. If you have been financially impacted by Hurricane Helene, please complete this form so the committee can respond to your request.
Keep up the amazing work, Girl Scouts:
We want to thank Girl Scouts in our council who are taking action to help others through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene with a special patch. Please submit your information to the Girl Scout News form and check the Hurricane Helene Relief Stories box.
If you have already submitted a story, thank you! You do not need to re-submit. If you are unsure if you checked the Hurricane Helene Relief Stories box, please e-mail info@girlscoutsp2p.org to confirm you are on our list to receive a special thank you.
Activities to Try This November
You can celebrate Native American Heritage Month by recognizing with your family and friends the histories, cultures and contributions of the Native American communities that were the first inhabitants in the United States. Learn more about the cultures of the Indian Nations in our state and across the country. We’ve got plenty of activities to choose from, so you can make new discoveries and have tons of fun while earning your Native American Heritage Month Patch.
We’re highlighting the Girl Scout Climate Challenge Patch this month! Learn about climate science with fun activities for all ages!
Celebrate International Camp T-shirt Day
Next week on Tuesday, November 12 camp lovers around the globe are celebrating International Camp T-shirt Day!
Join the fun and show off your favorite Girl Scout camp t-shirt at school. Take your love of camp to social media and let others know about the amazing camp opportunities in our council. Connect with the greater camp community by tagging GSCP2P and our camp social media pages as well as tagging @camptshirtday.
Stay tuned! Our summer camp book drops on Monday, November 25 with registration opening on Cyber Monday, December 2!
Early Bird Deadline for GSUSA Destinations Next Week
GSUSA Destinations is a travel program for Girl Scouts 11 and older. With domestic and international trips, girls can discover careers, cultures and more while traveling with Girl Scouts from all over the country! Applications are filled on a rolling basis, but the early bird deadline is November 15. Ready to claim your spot? Find over 20 Destinations and learn more!
In addition to earning Cookie Dough when participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, girls can also apply for GSCP2P’s D-Pass scholarship. Girls who apply for their Destinations trip before November 15 and are selected to attend their program of choice are guaranteed funding from D-Pass scholarship funds. After November 15, scholarships are awarded until funds are exhausted.
Deadline for New Cookie Hoodie Pre-orders This Week
Congratulations to Amelia for winning our “Let’s Get Creative” Hoodie Design Contest! Pre-order this exclusive hoodie by Saturday, November 9 and enjoy in early December.
Fall Product Program Rewards
Did you know that you can earn TWO patches that look like you?Show off your avatar on a custom patch when you earn the Fall Product Patch. Then, continue working on your business skills and participate in our upcoming Girl Scout Cookie Program to earn the Cookie Crossover Patch! Avatar patches will be mailed directly to each girl who earns them at the end of each program. Girls should ensure their correct mailing address is reflected in the M2 system.
The Fall Product Program ends November 25, but it’s not too late to start! Explore the world of e-commerce by designing your M2 landing page and providing your friends and family with convenient online ordering and direct shipping. 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
Have an amazing year with your girls and earn the Outstanding Troop Award together! Troop leaders receive a printed Outstanding Troop Certificate and troops may request an Outstanding Troop Patch for each girl. Troops will be listed in the council’s Annual Meeting Program.
Find more adult awards you can earn or take a moment to nominate a volunteer for a National Award.
Upcoming Adult Programs:
VIRTUAL: Troop Camping Information Session
Thursday, November 7
Register by today!
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: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Monday, November 18
Register by November 14.
VIRTUAL: New Leader Office Hours and Q & A
Wednesday, December 11
Register by December 10.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
VIRTUAL: Her STEMtastic Future Speaker Series – Medical Edition
Monday, November 11
Register by November 7.
VIRTUAL: Highest Awards Q&A
Thursday, November 14
Register by November 7.
Confidence Building at Circle C
Saturday, November 16
Sophia, NC
Register by November 11.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Tuesday, November 19
Register by November 12.
VIRTUAL: First Women of NASA Series: Live Q&A with NASA’s 2024 Wings of Excellence Awardee
Wednesday, December 4
Register by November 18.
Girl Scout Cookie Expo
Saturday, December 7
Hickory, NC
Register by November 25.
Girl Scout Cookie University: The Game of Life
Saturday, December 7
Hickory, NC
Register by November 25.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Thursday, December 12
Register by December 5.
VIRTUAL: Surprisingly STEM Series: Live Q&A with NASA’s Memory Metal Engineer
Thursday, December 12
Register by December 5.
Snow Day at the Y
Saturday, December 14
Asheboro, NC
Today’s Monday Markdown
Enjoy a 25% off discount on our GSCP2P Black Drawstring Backpack today only! Order using the GSCP2P Shop Order Form for in-store pickup or to be delivered to your door.
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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