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January 2015

Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards, News

Got Camp?

January 26, 2015
It’s cookie sale time and with all of the craziness it’s easy to forget that a box of cookies equals more than headaches and troop proceeds. Every box  has a mission: to help girls grow.  A cookie can become a service project at the local animal shelter,  a trip to Savannah to see the birthplace of our founder, or an awesome experience girls will cherish for a lifetime. What is our alumnae’s favorite Girl Scout experience? CAMP! Current Girl Scouts and alumnae rate camping  ...

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Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards, News, Volunteer Experience

Girl Scouts and the Peace First Prize

January 19, 2015
Today celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Our post from last year describes the legacy of diversity and inclusion that has been a cornerstone of our organization. To learn more about it, and how to honor this legacy with your girls, check out the post Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. For the peacemakers out there everywhere, it’s time for the launch of the third annual Peace First Prize, and once again GSUSA has partnered with Peace First to spread the word to  ...

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Cookies & Beyond, News, Volunteers

Cookie Question: Can my troop accept credit cards?

January 15, 2015
Yes, your troop can opt to accept credit cards at your booth sales! You’ve probably heard more than once, “I would love to support Girl Scouts, but I only have my card” By using a credit card processor your troop can eliminate this sales obstacle AND girls get another opportunity to build skills in money management, business ethics, and technology. For some troops this is a great way to reach higher sales goals, provide better customer service, and reach even more customers. Please  ...

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Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards, General, News, Volunteers

Girl Scout Traditions: World Thinking Day 2015

January 12, 2015
Each year on February 22, World Thinking Day, girls honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts by taking time to give thanks for their international friendships and remember that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community—one of nearly 150 countries that are members of the  World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Why do we do this? Click here for the History of the day. The theme for World Thinking Day 2015 is: Girls worldwide say “we can create peace  ...

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