7 Ways to Connect with Girl Scout History for Girl Scout Week
Since 1932, March 12 has been observed as the official Girl Scout Birthday with the Sunday through Saturday calendar week including it being referred to as Girl Scout Week. Whether you’re looking for a meeting activity as convenient as a click of your computer’s mouse or a field trip that requires a little extra planning, here are 7 ways you and your girls can revisit and reconnect with our organization’s history.
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5 Reasons to Attend In-Person Trainings
Our strong, supportive community is the most valuable resource Girl Scout leaders have. Even though the convenience of online trainings has made the lives of troop leaders so much easier, Angela shares 5 reasons why every volunteer should pack a bag and take advantage of in-person trainings.
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How to Logistically Wrap Up the Cookie Sale
With the cookie season’s end in sight, it’s time to prepare for a smooth close. In this post, our Product Sales Specialist, Gwen put together a few items to check off your list to help you wrap up the more logistical, business side of your cookie sale.
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10+ Books Every Girl Scout Should Read
From fantastical fiction to brilliant biographies, picture books to reference books, there are so many wonderful pieces of literature out there. And thanks to our trusty Facebook followers, we’ve put together an awesome list of books that every Girl Scout should read.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Girls Outdoors: Move Out
In this post, Mary-Jane walks through Step 3 of the Girl Scout Outdoor Progression Chart, Move Out, by sharing tips on how to plan your first walk outside. From choosing the perfect path to deciding how to dress, Mary-Jane has pro-tips to help you and your girls Move Out!
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Getting to Know the Volunteer Toolkit: Resources Tab, Help Menu, and Smart Tips
The Volunteer Toolkit is a digital resource that supports troop leaders and co-leaders, making the process of running a troop easier and more efficient. In early 2018, GSUSA rolled out a few enhancements that you should definitely take some time to get to know – a major update to the Resources tab, an all-new interactive Help Menu, and Smart Tips designed to make VTK usage a breeze!
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One Girl Scout’s Golden Gate Bridging Story [Video]
GGB is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for girls bridging to Cadettes! Marissa shares her Golden Gate Bridging story, from the perspective of a girl, volunteer, and GSNorCal staff member.
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5 Reasons Why Girl Scouts is the Best Leadership Program for Girls
Today’s girls face unique pressures and gender stereotypes, but at Girl Scouts, girls learn the skills, have the experiences, and cultivate the relationships that enable them to soar in life. No one does girl leadership better than we do, and here’s why.
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How to Sell More Girl Scout Cookies: Tips from a 4,000+ Box Seller [Video]
The Girl Scout Cookie Program brings out tons of goal-getters, like Junior Girl Scout, Allura. Last year, Allura sold 4,018 boxes of cookies, so she’s here to share some exclusive insights about how your girls can increase their cookie sales and exceed their goals!
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Day at Golden Gate Bridging
Bridging across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge is a spectacular experience! In this post, our resident Golden Gate Bridging expert (and event manager!) shares her insider tips to help you get the most out of your day at GGB.
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How to Build and Maintain an Inclusive Girl Scout Troop
In today’s world, “diversity” can often seem like a buzzword that’s difficult to fully define, but diverse perspectives can bring diverse ideas, solutions, experiences, and more. Are you making sure that your troop is open to all potential members?
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5 Fun Patches Your Troop Needs This Winter
Fun patches give you and your troop the freedom to get super creative and mix in some new activities. From rock painting to World Thinking Day, Cambria shares 5 fun patches your girls need to add to their collection this winter.
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