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February 14 | 8:30am-9:30am
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Join us for a morning of coffee, muffins, and creativity! We're inviting our valued supporters to enjoy conversation while making and taking home Valentine's-themed earrings – perfect for yourself or the Girl Scouts in your life.
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Cookie Season Reminders
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Cookie Booths start Feb. 7 and go until Mar. 16!
Cookie pick-up and deliveries have started! Please reach out to info@girlscoutcsa.org with any questions or concerns.
Troops earning the Initial Order bonus will see the bonus reflected in eBudde under the Sales Tab by Feb. 5.
The Goal Getter phase of the cookie program began Jan. 15 and will end at midnight on Feb. 6. Cookies sold during this time must be allocated to girls in eBudde under the “GG” column on or before Feb. 7 at 11:59PM. This is a firm deadline we are unable to adjust.
Girls with 35 packages sold during the Goal Getter phase will earn a 2025 Panda Goal Getter Patch. The Top 3 Goal Getters from each region will earn a Panda Lego Set. (Nine total rewards.)
After placing your Troops Initial Order, cookies can be ordered at a Cookie Cupboard. Cupboards open on Feb. 7. This video explains how to use the Transactions tab in eBudde to place an order at a Cookie Cupboard. (Fast forward to 3:55 for Cupboard order transactions.)
As a reminder, always provide a receipt and keep a copy for the Troop’s records!
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Apply to Be a 2026 GSCSA National Convention Delegate
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Every three years, Girl Scouts gather together at the National Convention and National Council Session to reinvigorate our Movement, celebrate our accomplishments, and chart our future. The next National Convention will be held in Washington, D.C., on July 20-25, 2026
GSCSA invites registered Girl Scouts in our Council, age 14 and older, to apply to be a delegate. Delegates will be the Council’s representatives at the National Convention. They will attend the business meetings, vote on proposals, bylaws, and the National Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity to represent GSCSA and join other delegates from across the country in conducting important Girl Scout business.
Apply by March 31, 2025.
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Introducing Wear Your Vest Wednesdays
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When: Every Wed, Jan. 29 – Mar. 14
Who: Girl Scouts who wear their vest/sash to school on Wednesdays.
How: Snap a pic of yourself and email it to SocialMedia@girlscoutcsa.org by Thursday of that week.
Why: Be entered into prize drawings happening every Friday!
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Seasonal Recruiter Positions Available
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Do you enjoy talking about the fun, excitement and lasting impact of Girl Scouting to potential new girl members and adult volunteers? Are you interested in seasonal, part-time work in Knox and surrounding counties? If yes, Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is looking for you to be one of our Recruiters!
Multiple positions are available. Recruiters must be at least 18 years of age. Weekly schedules are approximately 12-20 hours a week and may include early mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings. Recruiters must have personal transportation to drive to assigned schools or events. Some proficiency in Spanish a plus but not required. Hourly Rate is $18.00. Paid training is provided.
To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@girlscoutcsa.org or mail to Human Resources, Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians, 1567 Downtown West Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37919. Please note the job title in your email subject line or in your cover letter.
EEO/Drug-Free Workplace/E-Verify. Background check and drug test required.
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Our 2nd Annual Great Cookie Competition is almost here!
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During our Great Cookie Competition, Cookie Competitors represent Girl Scout Cookies and earn votes by raising dollars for our council. Besides the fundraising aspect, the goal of this campaign is to create more buzz around the Girl Scout Cookie season amongst the general public.
The Cookie Competitor to earn the most votes (i.e. raise the most money), will be crowned their region’s Favorite Cookie for 2025 at a Great Cookie Tasting event:
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East Tennessee - Mar. 25 at Yee-Haw Brewing, Knoxville
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Appalachian Highlands - Apr. 1 at Yee-Haw Brewing, Johnson City
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We will be revealing our 2025 Cookie Competitors very soon! The voting period runs Feb. 24 - Mar. 14.
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Get Up. Get Out. Get to Camp in 2025!
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In addition to our very popular summer overnight camp at Camp Tanasi, we’re offering four different Day Camp options this year:
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Day Camp at Camp Tanasi – June 23-27
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Camp Iris at the Girl Scout Leadership Center of Tennessee Valley & North Georgia – July 7-11
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Shero’s Journey at Camp Wildwood – July 14-18
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Day Camp at Camp Kiwanis in Knoxville – July 21-25
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Registration is now open for both overnight camp programs and day camp options! Find full details, pricing, FAQs, and how to register on our website.
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Volunteers Needed for Shero's Journey
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To make sure our day camp at Camp Wildwood is a success, we need the help of fabulous volunteers! Reach out to Lynnea Salinas at LSalinas@GirlScoutCSA.org if you're interested in volunteering or have additional questions.
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Now Hiring Camp Staff
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Are you looking for a summer job that will leave you with a sense of empowerment, a positive outlook on life, and skills that will benefit you for years to come? Apply for a summer camp position with GSCSA!
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Girl Scouts Go West!
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Join us for our Girl Scouts Go West! National Parks Adventure, June 3-8, 2025. We will visit Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Parks plus much more. There are just a couple spots left and the registration deadline has been extended to Feb. 12, 2025. For questions, please email Lynnea Salinas at LSalinas@GirlScoutCSA.org.
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Volunteers and caregivers: What do you wish you knew about Girl Scout Traditions and Ceremonies? The Museum Volunteers will be hosting a workshop on this subject on Apr. 5 for all Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and Adult Volunteers. You will pick up ideas on how to make your troop meetings and events more exciting by incorporating Girl Scout history and traditions that you may not know.
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Nobody Trashes Tennessee Patch Program
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To earn the Nobody Trashes Tennessee patch, troops participate in a community cleanup initiated by the troop or as part of an organized cleanup near them. For complete information please visit the Nobody Trashes Tennessee website. (Patches are FREE and paid for by TDOT.)
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Holston Center
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Holston Center is a year-round facility in Banner Elk, NC, hosting ski groups, family reunions, faith-based retreats, weddings, summer camps, and more. They are our partner for our Snow Adventure Weekend, the 2nd annual of which happened last month!
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Log In & Learn with gsLearn
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Volunteers, in order to be assigned and complete important training, log into gsLearn through your myGS account!
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The gsLearn tab can be found at the bottom of the column to the left of your myGS account home screen.
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You should be able to access your training library within a few days of signing-in for the first time.
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Even if you have completed training before, it's good to check gsLearn every so often as new training may have been assigned to you.
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If you are having trouble logging in, please reach out to us at 800-474-1912.
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Joyce Maienschein Leadership Grant
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Cadettes, Seniors, or Ambassadors who are working on a community service, take action project, or High Award can apply for a Joyce Maienschein Leadership Grant to help make their dream a reality. Not only can the girls receive funding for up to $500, but they gain life skills like writing, budgeting, organization, and teamwork. It's a win-win!
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Be Seen in Your Community
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Girl Scouts from troop 40857 spent a day volunteering their time at their local Community Resource Center. They stocked shelves, helped people shop at the food bank, and also helped sort and hang clothes for the clothes closet. Every girl enjoyed their day and want to make this a monthly event.
Please share your stories and photos with us at socialmedia@girlscoutcsa.org! Please include a brief description (including date/location) of the event and/or project depicted, as well as the troop number(s).
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Shop Talk
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Feb. 10 Monday Sale
Fall & Christmas Charm Its will be 25% off. While supplies last. (Remember: check our social media on Wednesdays for the following Monday’s sales event.)
NEW Items in the Shop:
• Charm It Gold Glitter Bubble Bath
• Charm It Gold Unicorn Donut
• Charm It Gold Glitter Lip Gloss
• Pink Heart Bracelet
• Dreamy Plush Otter
• Dreamy Plush Giraffe
We've had lots of new cookie season merch for sale at our cookie distribution pop-up shops. We've still got stock on hand and we can reorder items that have sold out. See items and pricing on the flyer linked below:
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