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Volunteer Conferences - Coming in April
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Gather with fellow volunteers and council staff to embark on a journey of learning and leading. Attend classes, listen to panels, and fellowship with fellow Girl Scout adults, all while picking up tips and tricks to take back to your troop.
Conferences will be from 9:30am until 3:30pm (with check-in beginning at 8:30am). Stay tuned for more information and when registration opens.
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April 11 - Kingsport Center for Higher Education
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April 18 - Chattanooga State Community College (Location pending)
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April 25 - Pellissippi State Community College
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NEW Training Series:
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Ready, Set, Go! is a virtual, supplemental training series. Each month we will go over a different, relevant topic to help volunteers navigate their Girl Scout year. While these optional trainings are geared towards new volunteers, anyone may take them. Registration is now open for the first three sessions:
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🍪✨ The Great Cookie Competition Is Back! ✨🍪
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Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians is thrilled to soon kick-off The Great Cookie Competition—and things are about to get deliciously competitive! This exciting, online fundraising-showdown features Cookie Competitors, who each represent a beloved Girl Scout Cookie. Competitors rally their fans to vote with their dollars; funds raised support our council.
🏆 The competitor who raises the most money will be crowned East Tennessee's Favorite Cookie!
📅 Competition Dates: February 9 – March 6
Our goal is to raise $20,000 to support Girl Scouts across Southern Appalachians—and to spark excitement around Girl Scout Cookie Season throughout the community.
💻 Follow us on social media—we're going to have such "great" fun! (Quick links found at the end of this newsletter.)
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🍪🥂 Continue the Fun: Join Us for The Great Cookie Tasting 🥂🍪
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Cap off the competition with an unforgettable evening of food and fun—adults only! Enjoy iconic Girl Scout Cookies expertly paired with Tennessee libations and be there as we celebrate the crowning of this year's Favorite Cookie. Tickets on sale now!
📍 Yee-Haw Brewing, Knoxville, TN
📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
🕠 6:00 PM
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Make Cookie Season Even Sweeter This Year!
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Print some cookie-themed Valentine Cards (button below) to give family and friends
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Enter the “Bling Your Booth” Contest – Details on page 12 of the family Cookies 101 Guide
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Keep an eye on our social media for more special cookie season happenings!
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Spread the Word by Being a Media Girl!
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Media Girls is our budding program where Girl Scouts can participate in social media, news, radio, and promotional opportunities, developing lifelong skills like public speaking, writing, presenting, and editing skills.
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Shop Talk
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Ready for Cookie Booth Season?
Ready or not, our Shop has your back this year! Starting Feb. 7 and running through Mar. 14, the Girl Scout Shop in Knoxville will be open every Saturday, 10am - 2pm. This way we can easily serve you and your troop for any last-minute cookie booth needs. We look forward to seeing you!
Iron-On Services
Need badges or patches ironed onto your uniform? We can do that for you while you shop! $12.00 for your insignia. $5.00 for up to 10 badges or patches on the front or back.
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Explore the World, Girl Scout-Style!
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2026: Girl Scouts Unite
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Travel with GSCSA Council staff to Washington DC July 22-26, 2026 for the Girl Scouts Unite event as part of the triannual Girl Scouts National Convention! We will also be joining with Girl Scouts from around the country to celebrate the United States' sesquicentennial (250th) anniversary. (Open to rising 9th through graduated 12th graders.) Please note: This event is separate from the National Council Session held July 20-22, 2026.
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2027: Bright Lights, Big City
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We will spend 6 days touring Boston and New York, including Revolutionary War historic sites, a Broadway show, and GSUSA headquarters! Travel with GSCSA staff as we join our partners at EF Tours on this unforgettable trip. (Open to rising 7th graders and up by June 2027.)
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2028: Abenteur wartet!
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Adventure awaits as we head to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and France in July 2028 with our EF Tours travel partner. During our 13-day trip, we’ll also visit Our Chalet in Adelboden, Switzerland, the oldest of the five WAGGGS World Centres for special Girl Scout programming. (Open to rising 9th through graduated 12th graders by summer 2028.)
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Don't Miss: Girl Scout Day on the Hill
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Join sister Girl Scouts Mar. 9-10 from around our council, Middle Tennessee, and Heart of the South as we come together for a Day on the Hill!
We'll gather in Nashville at the Tennessee State Capitol where we will have the opportunity to hear from state legislators, learn about the legislative process, tour the capitol building, get a picture with Gov. Lee, and engage with brand-new patch programming from the Tennessee State Museum.
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Snow Adventure Weekend - Spots Remaining!
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Since we had to reschedule our 3rd Annual Snow Adventure Weekend, (now happening Feb. 27 - Mar. 1) some spots have opened up!
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Register Today for Summer Camp
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View all programming options and full details on our website. Whether you want to do Overnight or Day Camp, Glamping or Wilderness, or something in between, we've got a program for you!
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Work for Us This Summer
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We are currently hiring for the summer camp season. We need to fill positions at both Camp Tanasi AND (new this year!) at Camp Wildwood. Positions include Camp Counselor, Junior Counselor, and Kitchen staff. Please spread the word!
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Patch Pick: Food Allergy Awareness
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Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) has partnered with GSCSA to offer the Food Allergy Awareness Patch Program. This is an opportunity for Girl Scouts to learn about life with food allergies, with an emphasis on raising awareness of the public health issue, which impacts 32 million children and adults in the United States. Patches are free! Once you have completed the requirements, email blunsford@girlscoutcsa.org to order your patch.
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GSCSA Featured Partner
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Founded 2017 by Thomas Proffen, Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls' (ORCSG) mission is to inspire middle school girls in East Tennessee and beyond to actively explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers. ORCSG offers badge workshops for Girl Scouts virtually and some in person in Oak Ridge, TN. Most of the classes are free. Some classes may have a nominal material fee.
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Girl Scout High Awards 💛🩶🤎
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NOTE: These are the last interview dates ahead of the March 31 GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship deadline.
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Looking for a Silver Award Training or Bronze Award Training? Reach out to set one up! Email us at Info@GirlScoutCSA.org.
Learn more about High Awards, including GSCSA's Joyce Maienschein Leadership Grant:
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New program offering from the Girl Scout Museum at Daisy’s Place! The museum volunteers are willing to take their programs to you. If you are a service unit or larger troop/group of girls (10 or more) in the greater Knoxville area, we can come to your meeting to host workshops for girls or volunteers. To sign up for a workshop, please complete the Workshop Interest Form. If you have additional questions, please email us at gsmuseum@girlscoutcsa.org.
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Feb. 1-28: Scout Appreciation Month at Ripley's Aquarium - Gatlinburg
Feb. 7: New Volunteer Training, Virtual
Feb. 9: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Feb. 10: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Feb. 11: Girl Scout Night at Muse Knoxville- Knoxville
Feb. 17: Girl Program Mentor Training - Knoxville
Feb. 19: National Girls & Women Sports Day - UTC Basketball Game - Chattanooga
Feb. 20: First Aid & Friends with Kappa Deltas - Chattanooga
Feb. 21: Hiking Club: Maryville College Woods
Feb. 21: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Feb. 21-22: Girl Scout PJ Party with the Penguins - Gatlinburg
Feb. 24: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Feb. 25: Girl Program Mentor Training - Knoxville
Feb. 28: Tomorrow's Engineers Today - Knoxville
Feb. 28-Mar. 1: Girl Scout PJ Party with the Penguins - Gatlinburg
Mar. 1: Lady Vol Basketball Youth Sports Day - Knoxville
Mar. 5: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Chattanooga
Mar. 10: Coasters and Confidence with Kappa Delta at ETSU - Johnson City
Mar. 12: Girl Scout Birthday Hike at Camp Tanasi
Mar. 17: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Mar. 21: Animal Habitats, Pets, Animal Observer - Chattanooga Zoo
Mar. 21: Girl Scout Night with the Knoxville Ice Bears
Mar. 21: Girl Scout Sleepover - Alcatraz East
{Please refer to our online Activities Calendar for the most up-to-date event information.}
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Be Seen in Your Community
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Troop 1166 participated in the MLK Jr. Children’s Day event in Bristol, TN at the YWCA. They hosted a table where attendees could make a poster for the March and learn about Girl Scout opportunities in their community.
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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Vol Resource: Understanding the Opioid Crisis in the Southern Appalachians
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Southern Appalachia has been deeply affected by the opioid epidemic, with some of the highest overdose rates in the nation. As a Girl Scout volunteer, you play a critical role in supporting young girls who may be impacted by this crisis. Recognizing the signs of opioid misuse and knowing how to access resources can help you create a safe and supportive environment for your troop. The Operation Prevention Program, developed by the DEA and Discovery Education, provides valuable tools to educate youth on the dangers of opioids and prevent misuse before it starts.
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