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Welcome to the 2025 Girl Scout Membership Year
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The new membership year began on Oct. 1. We're looking forward to spending another badge-earning, outdoor-adventuring, community-serving, friend-making, Girl-Scouting year with you and your troop!
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Volunteer Award Luncheon Recap
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In August, we held our 2024 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards Luncheon.
We had the opportunity to honor a few of our incredible volunteers with GSCSA and GSUSA adult awards. It was a wonderful time together, celebrating the dedication our volunteers have for this organization.
A list of all the honorees can be found on our website.
View and download photos from the event (PIN: 1912):
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Congratulations to our Honor Troops for the 2023/2024 year! These outstanding troops met the requirements for this honor in several categories including membership, finances, safety, ceremonies, and more.
Troop:
• Troop 60
• Troop 353
• Troop 371
• Troop 388
• Troop 497
• Troop 973
• Troop 20034
• Troop 21127
• Troop 21158
We suggest that troops keep a copy of the Honor Troop requirements close at hand as you make plans for the year so that you can stay on track to being recognized next year.
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Motor Vehicle Check for Volunteers
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The safety of our membership is of critical importance to Girl Scouting. Sadly, auto accidents are a leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities of children in the United States. In partnership with our insurance vendor’s requirements, GSCSA is requiring successful motor vehicle checks (also called driver’s license checks) for drivers of non-family member girls while they are engaging in Girl Scout activities. This will be a three-year transition as current volunteers come up for background check renewal.
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The insurance vendor requires drivers to have at least 5 years of driving experience, so volunteers under 21 are not permitted to drive girls.
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All new volunteers will have a background check followed by a motor vehicle check; the first check is for criminal record, and the second is for validity of driver’s license and recent driving history.
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When a current volunteer’s criminal background check expires, they will have a new criminal background check and then the motor vehicle check. These come as separate emails from Asurint, GSCSA’s background check vendor. The two emails seem similar, but they are requesting checks of two different records.
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Volunteers who are driving girls on overnight trips must have completed a successful motor vehicle check. We will process motor vehicle checks as needed upon notification through the Activity Approval Forms.
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Additional information:
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Volunteers can choose not to have a motor vehicle check if they are not going to drive girls. They will be restricted from driving as part of Girl Scouting.
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Every volunteer who drives girls is responsible for having the appropriate car insurance on personal and rental vehicles.
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GSCSA is required to follow the Fair Credit Report Act on all checks through our background vendor. If a driving record cannot be covered by the Council’s liability insurance, a pre-adverse letter and final letter of “adverse action” will be sent to the volunteer. For a motor vehicle check that does not meet requirements (e.g., current license and moving violations/accident record), the person is not eligible to drive; however, the person may still be eligible to volunteer, depending on criminal background check.
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If you have additional questions, please contact info@girlscoutcsa.org.
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2024 Fall Product Program
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The Fall Product Program is happening now! Our two mascots, Ella and Evie, can't wait to see who they get to go home with at the conclusion of the program.
Important Dates & Reminders:
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Troop volunteers access to enter girl orders starts Oct. 7. Volunteers will not have access to enter or edit girl orders prior to this date. The deadline to complete is Oct. 9 at 11:59pm.
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Service Unit Product Managers can edit girl orders on Oct. 10. The deadline for Service Units to complete edits is Oct. 11 at 11:59pm.
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Girl rewards selections must be entered in M2 by Oct. 24. If a reward is not selected, the default reward will be the item instead of Candy Cash.
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Order Card product purchased through Oct. 6 will be delivered to the Service Unit the week of Oct. 28. The product team will notify the Service Unit Volunteer receiving the product delivery when the delivery date and time is provided by the delivery agent. We appreciate your flexibility during this time.
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Preorder Tees Today!
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We are taking preorders from volunteers for our 2024 Fall Product Embrace Possibility Elephant Tee. Shirts are $19.99 (plus tax) each and will be delivered to your local leadership center. ORDER DEADLINE IS OCT. 25. Pre-payment is required. GSCSA will call to collect payment before placing the order.
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Deadline extended to Oct. 13 for Nursing Badge Bash!
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The 2nd “Introduction to Nursing Badge Bash” is scheduled for Oct. 26, at the ETSU Mini Dome in Johnson City, TN. This event is for Brownie through Senior levels.
Ballad Health activities at the event are sponsored by nursing leadership and educators of Bristol Regional Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, Holston Valley Medical Center, Indian Path Community Hospital, Johnson City Medical Center, Niswonger Children’s Hospital, and Woodridge Hospital. Academic Nursing Program activities are sponsored by Nursing Faculty and Nursing Students of East Tennessee State University, Emory and Henry University, Northeast State Community College, Milligan University, Mountain Empire Community College, and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology.
Girls will earn an Explore Nursing fun patch and the following badges at this event:
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Brownies
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Brownie First Aid
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My Best Self
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Juniors
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Junior First Aid
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Staying Fit
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Cadettes
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Cadette First Aid
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Eating for You
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Seniors
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Senior First Aid
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Women’s Health
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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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Each fall, our council hosts a Trefoil Society Luncheon in each of our regions to honor a woman who exemplifies the spirit of Girl Scouting. These luncheons are a chance for our donors, community leaders, members, and alums to get together and celebrate Girl Scouting while also raising funds for its future.
• LAST ONE: Tennessee Valley & North Georgia – Nov. 6
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Need an idea for a field trip or a special event? We have ideas - AND patches (for only 10 cents a patch)! Scan the list below of patches for field trips or events. There are no requirements for these patches; you can design your own activities. To set up a time to get needed patches and other resource materials, contact Joni Morgan at jpmorgan06@comcast.net or call the office (800.474.1912) and leave a voicemail for the Museum.
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• Appreciation
• Boating
• Camporee
• Camp Tanasi - 50th Anniversary
• Caring
• Conflict Resolution
• Council Office Tour
• Do-Dads
• Drug-free
• Hoedown
• Horseback Riding
• Junior GS Strength in Sharing
• Martin Luther King
• Microscopic World
• Milk
• Music
• Native People of East Tennessee
• Party
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• Play Day
• Princess
• Reader Brownies
• Read to Lead
• Religious (GS Sabbath, Shabbat, Serve God)
• Snowbird
• Southwest Virginia Museum in Big Stone Gap
• Space
• Spanish Heritage
• Thank You Volunteer
• Tipton Haynes Museum in Johnson City
• TV Station Tour
• Understanding Challenges/Handicaps
• Uniquely Me
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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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Troop 945 out of Surgoinsville, Tennessee, worked hard and quickly to collect donations for victims of Hurricane Helene. They collected over fifteen bags of animal food, forty-plus boxes of gloves, three boxes full of non-perishable food items, and several cases of water. Their troop leaders and families are really proud of their initiative and drive to help the 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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Activities & Events
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Oct. 5: Getting to Know Nuclear Workshop with American Nuclear Society – Chattanooga Area
Oct. 5: Girl Scouts Songs and Games - Museum at Daisy's Place
Oct. 5: Indigenous People's Day – Chattanooga
Oct. 5: New Volunteer Orientation Online
Oct. 5: Cybersecurity Badges 1, 2, 3 for Ambassadors with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 5: Girl Program Mentor Training Chattanooga
Oct. 5: Cybersecurity Badges 1, 2, 3 for Seniors with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 6: Coding Basics Badge 1 for Juniors with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 6: Cadettes Good Sportsmanship Badge and Chess Patch with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 6: Coding Basics Badge 1 for Cadettes with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 6: Chess for Juniors Patch with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 8: Bronze Award Training - Chattanooga
Oct. 8: Girl Program Mentor Training Online
Oct. 8: Silver Award Training - Chattanooga
Oct. 10: Bronze Award Training -- Knoxville
Oct. 10: Silver Award Training -- Knoxville
Oct. 12: Creating a Handheld Videogame (Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls) - Maryville
Oct. 14: New Volunteer Orientation Online
Oct. 15: Silver Award Training - Johnson City
Oct. 15: Troop Administrator Training Online
Oct. 15: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Oct. 15: Gold Award Training - Johnson City
Oct. 16: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Oct. 17: Gold Award Interviews - Knoxville
Oct. 17: Money, Budgets, and Dreams - Greeneville Area
Oct. 17: Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors Patch Virtual Workshop
Oct. 19: Exercise with the MicroBit (Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls) - Oak Ridge
Oct. 19: Girl Scout Aviation Day C/S/A - Johnson City Area4
Oct. 19: Beyond a Brick: D/B/J Automotive Badge Knoxville
Oct. 19: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Oct. 20: Cybersecurity Basics Badge 1 for Cadettes with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 20: Cybersecurity Basics Badge 1 for Juniors with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 20: Brownie Making Games Badge and Chess Patch with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 22: New Volunteer Orientation Onlin
Oct. 22: Girl Program Mentor Training - Knoxville
Oct. 23: Gold Award Interviews - Chattanooga
Oct. 26: Troop Administrator Training - Johnson City
Oct. 26: Girl Program Mentor Training Johnson City
Oct. 26: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Oct. 27: Cybersecurity Basics Badge 1 for Daisies with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 27: Chess for Juniors Patch with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 27: Cadettes Good Sportsmanship Badge and Chess Patch with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 27: Cybersecurity Basics Badge 1 for Brownies with STEM the Gap Academy
Oct. 30: New Volunteer Orientation Online
Nov. 2: Outdoor Education - Camp Tanasi
Nov. 2: Introduction to Circuits and MicroControllers (Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls) - Virtual
Nov.4: Exploring the Microscopic World with the Foldoscope (Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls) - Oak Ridge
Nov. 4: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Nov. 5: Space Science Badge Workshop (DBJ) - Johnson City Area
Nov. 7: Bronze Award Training -- Knoxville
Nov. 7: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Johnson City
Nov. 7: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Chattanooga
Nov. 9: Smart Robotic Arms (Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls) - Maryville
Nov. 10: Coding Basics Badge 1 for Brownies with STEM the Gap Academy
Nov. 10: Brownie Making Games Badge and Chess Patch with STEM the Gap Academy
Nov. 10: Chess for Seniors and Ambassadors Patch with STEM the Gap Academy
Nov. 11: Gold Award Interviews - Johnson City
Nov. 13: Troop Administrator Training Online
Nov. 14: Girl Scout Songs & Ceremonies for Adults - Museum at Daisy's Place
Nov. 15-17: A Magical Journey Weekend - Camp Tanasi
Nov. 16: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
{Please refer to our online Activities Calendar for the most up-to-date event information.}
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Shop Talk
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Extended Shop Hours Knoxville:
Oct. 15, Shop open until 8:00pm
Open Shop Saturdays Knoxville:
October 5, 10:00am-2:00pm
Uniform Pop-Up Shops:
Johnson City
• Oct. 15, 3:00pm-7:00pm
Chattanooga
• Oct. 7, 3:00pm-7:00pm
• Oct. 23, 3:00pm-7:00pm
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Check out special Halloween-themed Charm It! charms in our shop on your next visit!
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