As a Girl Scout, you’re already a champion at leading the way, now it’s time to lead the way in your favorite places, like state parks. How? By inspiring everyone to give back to the parks they love. On September 13th and 14th, head out to Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend where you can participate in self-guided tours, family hikes, watersports, stargazing, and more.
Whether you’re joining in-person or virtually, your FREE passport activity sheet will guide you toward adventure. Download our activity sheet, unlock a new patch, and remember you have everything it takes to lead the way!
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Reminder: Extended Phone Hours This Fall
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In an effort to provide excellent customer service during the busy Fall Girl Scout season, we will have extended phone hours. From now through September 30, you can reach us Monday – Thursday from 9:00am – 7:00pm at 1-800-474-1912. Or you can always e-mail us at info@girlscoutcsa.org, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Earn Fall FUNds & Epic Rewards with the Fall Product Program
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The 2025 Fall Product Program runs from Sept. 19 – Oct. 22. You MUST be an active member for MY26 to participate. Deadline to submit all required forms for the Fall Product Program is Sept. 19.
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Help Us Name Our Fall Product Mascot
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This year’s mascot is the Brave, Fierce, Fun Grizzly Bear—and YOU can help us name her! Vote for your favorite name by 11:59pm on Sept. 18.
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ENDS SOON: Product Advisory Committee accepting applications through Sept. 15
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Are you interested in shaping the Cookie and Fall Product Programs? Have ideas that could benefit our 46 counties? GSCSA is now taking applications for GSCSA’s Product Advisory Committee, better known as PAC.
The PAC will partner with the council's Product Team to provide feedback, best practices, discuss potential changes within the product programs, share new ideas, and increase the girls' enjoyment while participating in product programs.
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Volunteer Awards Luncheon Recap
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We LOVE our volunteers! Congrats to all who were award recipients at our recent celebratory luncheon. See the full list of awardees on our website:
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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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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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Shop Talk
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Heat Pressing Available
The shop offers heat pressing for a fee of $12.00 for all insignia for the front of a vest. $5.00 for 10 badges or patches anywhere else on a vest or sash.
We'll Bring the Shop to You
Is your service unit hosting an event and would like us to come and host a pop-up shop? Email us your request at Retail@girlscoutcsa.org. Please include the event type, location, date, and estimated number of attendees.
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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 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.
Would you like to learn how to sew using a sewing machine?
We are seeking Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and adults to join Sewing Scouts. This group will meet monthly on the 2nd Saturday of the month beginning Oct. 11 at the Girl Scout Leadership Center of East Tennessee. You will learn fun and useful skills! REGISTER TODAY
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Tickets Now Available for our 2025 Trefoil Society Luncheons
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Members of the Trefoil Society commit to support Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians through generous annual financial support, so girls can discover their leadership potential and take action in their communities. Each fall, Trefoil Society Luncheons are held in each of our Council's regions to honor a woman who exemplifies the spirit of Girl Scouting. We hope you'll consider joining us at one of our two remaining luncheon this year!
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Be Seen in Your Community
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Back in July, girls from troop 20769 and troop 20960 volunteered at the Dream Center and helped pack 8,000 bags of school supplies for Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs' School Mania 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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Troop 20856 to Host Camp Margaret Townsend 100th Anniversary Celebration
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Sept. 27: Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Camp Margaret Townsend at Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont. Current Girl Scouts will explore camp and learn about its history through games, songs and crafts. Former campers, staff and Girl Scout Alumnae, will reunite and reminisce.
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Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month
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While this month is officially known as just Hispanic Heritage Month, many call it Hispanic Latino/a Heritage Month to be more inclusive.
Choose at least 10 of the 28 notable Hispanic/Latina women listed and learn a little bit about them to earn your GSCSA Hispanic Latina Heritage Month fun patch.
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Featured Program Partner
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XPERIA: Ocean Journey is a family-friendly digital experience that transports you into the depths of the ocean without getting wet! You will not want to miss these upcoming events:
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Sept. 13-14: Scout Appreciation Days
Tickets are $12.50+tax per person and includes an Official XPERIA Ocean Journey patch.
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Sept. 20-21: Animal Habitat Badge Program Days
Girl Scout Juniors will earn their Animal Habitat badge (badge not included). All girls will earn the Xperia Habitat Explorer & Official XPERIA Ocean Journey patches (patches are included) Tickets are $30.00+tax per person.
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Contact Groups@xperiaupclose.com to book your experience.
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Join us for our 3rd Annual Snow Adventure Weekend at Holston Center, Jan.23-25, 2026! Registration is now live.
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Girl Scout High Awards
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Remember: Highest Award Final Reports are due by Sept. 30!
If you are a Junior bridging to Cadette who has been working on a Bronze Award, a Cadette bridging to Senior who has been working on a Silver Award, or an Ambassador bridging to Adult who has been working on a Gold Award, your Final Report is due no later than Sept. 30.
Bronze and Silver Final Reports can be submitted via email to Info@GirlScoutCSA.org or dropped off in person to one of our Council Leadership Centers. Gold Award Final Reports should be submitted via the Go Gold web portal. (Gold Award Final Reports should be submitted by Sept. 20 to allow adequate time for review.) For more information on paperwork, including downloadable PDFs, visit our Highest Awards page on our website.
Upcoming trainings:
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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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ICYMI: New GS Leadership Awards for Girls
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A brand-new era of leadership has arrived for Girl Scouts in grades 4–12! The new Leadership Awards are here to help girls explore leadership—through self-discovery, teamwork, mentorship, and community action. These flexible, engaging awards are designed to help you explore what leadership means to you—no pressure, just room to grow.
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Sept. 8: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Sept. 13: STEM Career & Robotics Day (C/S/A) - WISE area
Sept. 13: STEM Robotics Day (D/B/J) - WISE area
Sept. 13: Make a Website Using HTML/CSS (ORCS Girls) - VIRTUAL
Sept. 13: Origami & Storytelling Workshop - Jonesborough
Sept. 13: Girl Scout Night with the UTC Mocs Football - Chattanooga
Sept. 16: KUB Power Line Safety & Eye Spy Energy - Knoxville
Sept. 18: Girl Program Mentor Training - Knoxville
Sept. 18: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Chattanooga
Sept. 20: Hiking Club: I.C. King Park - Knoxville
Sept. 20: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Sept. 20: Outdoor Education - Camp Wildwood
Sept. 20: Badge Blitz at Camp Wildwood
Sept. 20: Hiking Club: Red Clay State Park
Sept. 20: All About Horses (J/C/S/A) - Bristol Area
Sept. 20-21: Girl Scout PJ Party with the Penguins - Gatlinburg
Sept. 23: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Sept. 26: Girl Scout Princess Party - Chattanooga
Sept. 27: Girl Scout Aviation Day C/S/A - Johnson City Area
Sept. 27: Troop Administrator and Girl Program Mentor Training - Bristol
Sept. 27: Troop Administrator and Girl Program Mentor Training - Johnson City
Sept. 27: Illusionation: The Magic of Jason Hudy - Pigeon Forge
Sept. 27-28: GSNCA & GSSA Statewide Campout - Huntsville, AL
Sept. 29: Girl Program Mentor Training - Knoxville
Sept. 30: KUB Power Line Safety & Energy Evolution - Knoxville
Oct. 4: Girl Scouts Science Fun Day - Johnson City
Oct. 12: Hiking Club: Seven Islands State Park - Kodak
Oct. 14: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Oct. 16: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Chattanooga
Oct. 18: Girl Scout Day at King University C/S/A - Bristol Area
Oct. 18: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Oct. 18: Girl Scout Day at King University B/J - Bristol Area
Oct. 18: Hiking Club: Glen Falls on Lookout Mountain
Oct. 18: Girl Scout Day at the Barn - Knoxville Area
Oct. 23: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Johnson City
Oct. 25: Kumihimo for Beginners - Chattanooga
Oct. 25-26: Girl Scout PJ Party with the Penguins - Gatlinburg
{Please refer to our online Activities Calendar for the most up-to-date event information.}
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