Let’s Party- A Message from our CEO
Happy Girl Scout Week, One P2P family!
I hope you were able to kick off this week of celebration and excitement yesterday for Spirit Sunday by doing something kind in the spirit of Girl Scouts. Today is Affirmation Monday where we share a positive message with a friend – and one way you can do that is by sending Girl Scout love in a digital card, For the Love of Girl Scouts!
For $5, you can send Girl Scout love to a friend, family member or anyone else who needs a little extra love while contributing to our Girl Scout family affected by Hurricane Helene with membership and troop support. We’ll send your loved one a digital card, sharing your Girl Scout love with them, on our birthday this Wednesday, March 12! Today is the last day to personalize your card, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to send a message of kindness on Affirmation Monday.
Visit our blog to learn about the rest of the 2025 Girl Scout Week through Saturday, March 15. Discover ways you can participate each day, special events and even a Flat Juliette printable! I can’t wait to see Flat Juliette’s adventures, but I am even more excited to see where you’ll go through the power of the Girl Scout Movement. As our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, said, “Scouting rises within you and inspires you to put forth your best,” and I am truly grateful for the Girl Scouts, families, volunteers and staff that are working together to make the world a better place.
This Girl Scout Week, I reflect on the dedication and passion of our One P2P family and I thank you for being part of this sisterhood. I hope you will join me this April in celebrating the resiliency and uniqueness of Girl Scouting in our corner of North Carolina as we celebrate 15 years of Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont. Our Crystal Anniversary Weekend in Boone includes a College Tour and Bowling with the CEO event on Friday, April 25, and will culminate at Annual Meeting on Saturday, April 26. I look forward to updating you on important council business and hearing from our guest speaker, Kelly McCoy. Kelly is the founder of RiverGirl Fishing Company and will be sharing how she is supporting her community recovering from Hurricane Helene. You will be further inspired as we honor some of our amazing volunteers with national, Board-approved Girl Scout Recognitions after lunch. We know this will be a weekend you won’t want to miss and have added a carpool assistance planner if you would like to catch or share a ride. Head to our weekend activity guide and get ready for even more reasons to celebrate Girl Scouts!
Have a wonderful week of celebrations, and may you continue to be inspired to put forth your best and pave the way for future generations of Girl Scouts.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Wilcox, CEO
Summer Camp Discount Wednesday Only!
To celebrate the Girl Scout mission of getting girls outdoors, we are offering a one-day $50 discount on all overnight summer camp registrations completed on our birthday, Wednesday, March 12. Only a $50 deposit is needed to register, and we have additional transportation and financial assistance request forms available after registering in Campwise.
Did you know that, this year, every overnight camper will have the option to choose an equestrian experience during their stay at no additional cost? We also have some amazing horse camp programs lined up, so you can spend more time at the barn!
STEM Games
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to form their teams and join us in Winston-Salem on Saturday, April 5 to compete in the GSCP2P STEM Games! Come dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through hands-on Robot, CSI and Architecture Challenges designed to spark your imagination and show you just how fun STEM can be. Plus, we’ll work with a marine biologist to track sea animals in real time! All participants will receive a patch and prizes. Registration ends next Friday, so save your spot now!
State of the Girl Gala
Tickets are now available for our State of the Girl Gala honoring the highest achievements of our Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Girl Scouts. Experience an inspiring evening at the Morganton Community House on Saturday, May 17 featuring a delicious dinner, an empowering guest speaker and a firsthand look at how Girl Scouts are shaping their communities with courage, confidence and character.
If you have earned a Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award from March 16, 2024-March 15, 2025, you will receive an invitation as an honoree and an opportunity to showcase your project at the Leadership Expo. Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award honorees will receive discounted tickets.
There’s still time to become an honoree! Complete all final steps of your highest award project by March 15 to be a member of this year’s class of Highest Awards Girl Scouts.
Girl Board Member Applications Open
Service as a Girl Representative to the Council Board of Directors offers girls in 10th or 11th grade the opportunity to learn leadership and real-world skills needed to work in a business atmosphere. During a Girl Representative’s one-year term, beginning at the Annual Meeting, she will learn about the inner workings of Girl Scouts, including how the Board influences and supports the Council and the girls, group dynamics, planning skills and financial accountability. Applications to become a Girl Board Member are open until March 20, 2025.
Board Forum
We are hosting several informational events with our Board of Directors, and your feedback is imperative. You can be a powerful tool in shaping the efforts of our organization and we welcome you to attend a forum at a service center or to attend virtually.
RSVP for one of the dates below:
Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m. (Triad Service Center)
Thursday, March 27, 4:30 p.m. (Virtual only due to construction at our Asheville Service Center)
Patch of the Month: Smile Squad
Review good dental habits, try oral health experiments, discover how hidden sugars can damage your teeth and learn about the importance of brushing and reading every day for a healthy body and mind. As you complete the requirements to earn the Smile Squad patch, you’ll also complete requirements toward other Girl Scout badges, including My Best Self, Snacks, Eating for You and Staying Fit. Download the activity guide and get started earning this patch!
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Ready to see your troop embrace their inner leaders? The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn and it can be completed as a group or individual project. This achievement signifies true leadership in action and is a great way for Girl Scouts to tackle an issue important to them. Find Girl Scout Silver Award resources on our website, including the Adult Guide for Earning the Silver Award.
Upcoming Adult Programs:
VIRTUAL: Troop Leader Support and Q&A – Spring Renewal How to and Extended Year 101
Wednesday, March 12
Register by March 11.
VIRTUAL: Backpacking Pre-Session
Tuesday, March 25
Register by March 24.
Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, April 5
Statesville, NC
Register by March 28.
VIRTUAL: Troop Leader Support and Q&A – Money and Movement (Trips and Travel)
Wednesday, April 9
Register by April 8.
Backpacking Weekend
Friday, April 11 – Sunday, April 13
Asheville, NC
Register by March 25.
Annual Meeting 2025: One P2P The Crystal Anniversary
Saturday, April 26
Boone, NC
Register by April 11.
Basic Camping Skills License
Saturday, May 3
Asheville, NC
Register by April 25.
Camp Pisgah Family Work Day
Sunday, May 4
Brevard, NC
Register by April 24.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Tuesday, March 25
Register by March 18.
STEM Games
Saturday, April 5
Sophia, NC
Register by March 20.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Thursday, April 10
Register by April 3.
Pliking at Crowders Mountain
Saturday, April 12
Kings Mountain, NC
Register by April 4.
Future Ready: P2P College Tour
Friday, April 25
Boone, NC
Register by April 11.
Annual Meeting 2025: One P2P The Crystal Anniversary
Saturday, April 26
Boone, NC
Register by April 11.
Camp Pisgah Family Work Day
Sunday, May 4
Brevard, NC
Register by April 24.
State of the Girl: Highest Awards Gala
Saturday, May 17
Morganton, NC
Register by May 1.
Camp Ginger Cascades Family Work Day
Sunday, May 18
Lenoir, NC
Register by May 8.
Monday Markdown
Enjoy 45% off and get ready to capture all your thoughts, ideas and adventures in this lined blue journal with a handy bookmark! Order for just $5.50 today only using the GSCP2P Shop Form for in-store pickup or to be delivered to your door.
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