Spring Gratitude and Excitement
To the One P2P family,
I wish you all a happy Volunteer Appreciation Month. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers who lead with their hearts and create unforgettable Girl Scout experiences. Because of your generosity and compassion, our Girl Scouts can unlock their limitless potential and make a lasting difference in the world. On behalf of our council, thank you for all you do during Volunteer Appreciation Month and all year long.
Our Girl Scout volunteers are the backbone of the One P2P family, so let’s show them just how much they mean to us. We have some ideas on how to say thank you to a volunteer like a DIY gift guide, customizable print and digital cards and more. Tune into your creativity and find a way to share your gratitude with those who do so much for our Girl Scouts this Volunteer Appreciation Month.
We’ll be shining a light on our outstanding volunteers in Boone at the 2025 Annual Meeting celebrating the One P2P Crystal Anniversary with a fun-filled day of connecting with members from across our footprint and reflecting on how Resilient, Ready and Strong our council really is. We also have a College Tour and Bowling Bash on Friday to kick off the celebration, so make sure to register for all Crystal Anniversary Weekend events and book your hotel with our discounted rates by this Friday!
Spring is buzzing with excitement, and I invite you to keep up this Girl Scout spirit with Spring Renewal. We have some new rewards and savings for girls, troops and service units, so be sure to log in to your MyGS account and renew your membership for another year of fun, adventure and sisterhood.
Speaking of adventure, who is ready for summer camp? For those of you who can’t wait until the summer to get back onto our camp properties, there will be two family workdays in May for all members – one at Camp Pisgah and one at Camp Ginger Cascades. In the spirit of volunteering and giving back, I encourage you to come spend a day with camp friends and pitch in on a variety of projects to help us get our camps back on track.
Thank you again, Girl Scout volunteers, for the countless hours and expertise you give back to our One P2P family. It truly takes a village, and I am so grateful for this one. I look forward to seeing all the ways our members celebrate our volunteers this month!
Jennifer Wilcox, CEO
Summer Camp Financial Aid Requests Due Next Week
Our financial aid deadline for summer camp is April 18! We want every girl and Girl Scout to be able to attend camp regardless of their financial situation. Once you register for a program and pay a $50 non-refundable deposit, you will have access to our online financial aid application.
Receiving financial aid is confidential. Our camp staff do not know who receives financial assistance. Last year, campers who applied for financial assistance received an average of $280 to use on registration fees.
Celebrating Graduates
Class of 2025, we want to know what’s next for you! Submit a photo with this form so we can give you a special shout-out on social media for all you have accomplished! Plus, you can also use the form to stay connected about resources and opportunities for Girl Scout alum.
Girl Scout Day Discounted Tickets
Great Wolf Lodge and Dollywood are both offering discounted Girl Scout group tickets! Stay tuned for more discounted tickets for summer events, like Girl Scout Day at local baseball games and Girl Scout Day at Wet n’ Wild Emerald Pointe on June 7.
State of the Girl: Highest Awards Gala
When girls take the lead, big things happen! Everyone is invited to the 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 should have received an invitation as an honoree that includes an opportunity to showcase your project at the Leadership Expo and a discounted ticket for Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award honorees. Please contact info@girlscoutsp2p.org if you did not receive your invitation or if you have any questions.
Patch of the Month: Project Get Out
Get outside of your comfort zone and try something new while learning about keeping our bodies and minds healthy. The Project Get Out activity guide has all the information you need to earn the patch!
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Make sure to take time to celebrate all that you have done to learn, grow and explore this year! Is your Girl Scout troop heading into the next age-level? A bridging ceremony is a special Girl Scout tradition and is a great way to involve girls and their families as you acknowledge your accomplishments and look forward to an amazing year ahead.
Like investiture and rededication ceremonies, Girl Scout bridging ceremonies have a few basic elements:
- Opening: Welcome your guests and share the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
- Main section: Girls, whether physically or symbolically, cross a bridge and are welcomed to the next Girl Scout level. Check out some creative bridging ideas to help you get started.
- Closing: Girls participate in a friendship circle and thank their guests.
Upcoming Adult Programs:
VIRTUAL: Troop Leader Support and Q&A – Money and Movement (Trips and Travel)
Wednesday, April 9
Register by April 8.
Birthday Bowling Bash with The CEO
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.
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.
VIRTUAL: Troop Leader Support and Q&A – End of Year Reporting and Plan of Action
Wednesday, May 14
Register by May 13.
Camp Ginger Cascades Family Work Day
Sunday, May 18
Lenoir, NC
Register by May 8.
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Tuesday, May 27
Register by May 21.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
Future Ready: P2P College Tour
Friday, April 25
Boone, NC
Register by April 11.
Birthday Bowling Bash with The CEO
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.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Wednesday, May 21
Register by May 14.
Keyauwee Family Fun Day
Sunday, June 8
Sophia, NC
Register by May 8.
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Tuesday, June 10
Register by June 3.
Monday Markdown
Enjoy savings today only on Gerri’s and Berries bear friend! This vibrant tie-dye bear is super soft and cuddly, making it the ideal companion for your next Girl Scout adventure. Enjoy 25% off while supplies last and get your bear for only $7.90 today using the GSCP2P Shop Form for in-store pickup or to be delivered to your door.
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