Gear Up for Greatness with Other Volunteers
Today is the last day to register for the 2025 Volunteer Conference: Cruisin’ Into a New Year on Saturday, August 2! We value the incredible talents of our volunteers and are looking forward to sharing a day of inspiration, learning and connection. This energizing event is designed for both current service unit team members and troop leaders interested in taking on local leadership roles.
You’ll hear the latest updates, fuel up with fresh ideas, build your skills, swap experiences and help drive the Girl Scout Mission forward. Connect with fellow volunteers and prepare to kick off a great Girl Scout year. You’ll walk away with new tools, valuable insights and, of course, an exclusive patch!
Take a look at the breakout sessions we have lined up for in-person attendees:
- Service Unit Specialists – Setting Your Service Unit Team up for Success Set your Service Unit team up for a successful year! Explore detailed job descriptions, a Year at a Glance, and essential council and GSUSA resources to support your work.
- Camping Registration: Navigating the New System Learn step-by-step how to register for troop camping weekends and camporees using the new Overnight Camp Registration system.
- Marketing Your Events: Service Unit Flier Guidelines and Branding Basics Discover how to market your events effectively while meeting flier requirements, with insights from the council marketing team on branding and design.
- VTK 1-2-3: Planning Made Easy See how the Volunteer Toolkit simplifies troop planning with live demos on meeting prep, badge content, and year-round organization.
- Fall Product 101 – Easy Troop Funds Find out how the Fall Product Program can help your troop earn funds quickly and easily to support early-year activities.
- Rallyhood: Your All-in-One Troop Hub Get introduced to Rallyhood—the perfect platform for communication, event planning, file sharing, and payment collection.
- Event Idea Share & Safety Essentials Learn how to use the Activity & Travel Form, Activity Checkpoints and Crisis Plan to keep events safe. Plus, share your SU’s favorite event ideas!
- Looker for Service Unit Success Discover how Looker helps you access key data, track progress and support the Fall Product and Cookie Programs.
- Girl Leadership Awards Explore new leadership awards and tracks for girls, and learn how to promote, support and celebrate their achievements.
- How to Recognize Your Volunteers Learn strategies to promote and celebrate adult volunteers in your service unit with award options and recognition ideas.
Carolina Panthers Game Tickets and Patch
Cheer on the Panthers vs Browns in Charlotte on Friday, August 8 and receive a custom patch! Find your football tickets here.
Circle C Equestrian Center Open House
Join us for our annual Circle C Equestrian Center Open House on Saturday, August 23! Come meet our wonderful horses, explore the barn and discover the exciting riding opportunities we offer for Girl Scouts and the community. Take a guided tour, chat with our experienced Riding Instructors, and learn how to sign up for lessons or join our Riding Instructor-In-Training program. Plus, enjoy fun activities, games, and hands-on experiences for the whole family. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just curious about horses, there’s something for everyone—don’t miss out on a day of equestrian adventure!
Know someone interested in joining Girl Scouts? We’ll have a Back to School Sign Up happening on-site as well.
Say Yes to the Vest
Discover the magic of Girl Scouts at “Say Yes to the Vest” on Saturday, August 16! This event is hosted in Greensboro, Hickory, Dallas and Asheville and is for Girl Scout members of all ages looking to purchase their new vest for the upcoming Girl Scout year. During this elevated shopping experience you can try on your Girl Scout vest and sash to find your perfect fit, shop official merchandise and apparel, enjoy some fun Girl Scout activities and snap memorable photos throughout your day!
Can’t attend? Host a Troop Uniform Shop! Our staff will help with fittings, orders and pick-up at your meeting space.
Celebrate a Sweet Holiday
August 10 is National S’mores Day! Not only is this sweet treat a camping tradition; the first published recipe for what we now know as s’mores appeared in a 1927 Girl Scout publication. Take time to share a sweet treat with family and friends- maybe even try concocting your own version of this traditional recipe.
Current Girl Scouts and girls interested in learning more about Girl Scouting are invited to join Girl Scouts of Randolph County and Service Unit 146 for a National S’mores Day celebration in Asheboro! This floating event will be full of fun with s’mores, crafts, science experiments, bike safety and more! Complete various activities to earn your S’more Summer Fun Challenge patch (included in event registration fee).
Sawdust Sprint
Join Troop 2811 for The Sawdust Sprint! Enjoy the race, pizza, water, a patch, crafts and a photo booth on Saturday, September 13 in Winston-Salem. This event is open to all registered Girl Scouts with a parent or troop leader. Each Girl Scout must have their own derby car.
New Camp Merch
Our new pre-order items that feature camp designs can be shipped to your door or picked up at any of our service centers or at Keyauwee Program Center. Pre-order our Youth Nope Rope T-shirt, Youth Pink Sweatshirt or Adult Campsick T-shirt by July 30.
Patch of the Month: S’more Summer Reading Challenge
The S’more Summer Reading Challenge offers Girl Scouts the chance to enjoy exciting activities during the summer, explore the outdoors, unleash their creativity and more—all while earning this patch! Plus, these activities provide fun for the whole family.
Adult Volunteer Resources & Trainings
Girl Scouting is more fun with friends! As we head into the back-to-school season, it is a great time to invite new members into your troop. When openings are available in your troop listing, a personal invitation using the Join Our Troop Customizable Flyer from our forms and document page is a helpful tool. Enter your information to help your friends self-register directly into your troop.
Upcoming Adult Programs:
Cruisin’ Into a New Year: 2025 Volunteer Conference
Saturday, August 2
Register by today!
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Wednesday, August 20
Register by August 15.
VIRTUAL: Basic Camping Skills License Renewal
Tuesday, September 23
Register by September 19.
Trainfest: The Road to Oz
Friday, October 3- Sunday, October 5
Statesville, NC
Register by September 12.
Upcoming Programs at a Glance
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Tuesday, July 29
Register by July 22.
S’more Fun: National S’mores Day Celebration
Sunday, August 10
Asheboro, NC
VIRTUAL: Gold Award Training
Monday, August 11
Register by August 4.
Say Yes to the Vest
Saturday, August 16
Asheville, Dallas, Hickory and Greensboro, NC
Register by August 14.
Circle C Equestrian Center Annual Open House
Saturday, August 23
Sophia, NC
Register by August 21.
Riding Instructor In Training Orientation
Saturday, September 6
Sophia, NC
Register by September 1.
Sawdust Sprint
Saturday, September 13
Winston-Salem, NC
Brownie Book Club at the Barn
Tuesday, September 16
Sophia, NC
Register by September 13.
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