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You're Invited to Experience the Wonder of Magic at Illusionation: The Magic of Jason Hudy!
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Prepare to be amazed, astonished, and inspired! We are thrilled to invite you to a special magical event featuring world-renowned illusionist Jason Hudy.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
3:00pm – 5:00pm (Doors open at 2:00pm)
Witness mind-blowing illusions and interactive magic that will dazzle Girl Scouts of all ages! This family-friendly show is a fantastic opportunity to come together, spark creativity, and experience the wonder of live entertainment. Illusionation showcases large illusions, incredible sleight-of-hand, and jaw-dropping magic tricks!
We can't wait to see you there for an unforgettable magical adventure!
Located at The Mountain of Entertainment Theater, 2135 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN.
ALL TICKETS $12 (tax inclusive)
Reservations required by calling (865-245-4386) or booking online. Buy tickets online using button below; use code GS25 to get discounted rate.
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Extended Phone Hours this Fall
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Questions about Fall Product? Want assistance adding girls to a troop? Need help registering for training?
We’ve got you covered! In an effort to provide excellent customer service during the busy Fall Girl Scout season, we will have extended phone hours.
From August 4 – 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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Product Advisory Committee – now accepting applications through Sept. 15, 2025.
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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 committee will consist of volunteers from each region who 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. Volunteers selected will meet virtually once or twice a month starting Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2027. Apply now and you may be the next voice of GSCSA’s volunteers!
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Save the Date: Fall Product Training for Service Unit Volunteers
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Appalachian Highland Region: Aug. 11, 6:00pm-7:30pm
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East Tennessee Region: Aug. 12, 6:00pm-7:30pm
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Tennessee Valley & North Georgia Region: Aug. 14, 6:00pm-7:30pm
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Fall Product "Bear-y" Fun Kick-Off Party
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Saturday, Aug. 23, 10:00am-12:00pm. GS Leadership Center of East TN (Knoxville)
Get ready for some Brave, Fierce, Fun at the Girl Scout Leadership Center of East Tennessee to kick-off Fall Product season! While exploring the wild world of the grizzly bear, you'll get to taste the deliciousness of familiar favorites and ALL NEW items from the Fall Product catalog to create your own un-bear-lievably cute mini charcuterie board. You will also learn the "Bear Necessities" of selling Fall Product and discover what exciting rewards you can earn this season. Each participant will receive a fun patch. It's going to be a bear-y awesome time!
[Attendees with Nut Allergies are able to participate in the same experience in an outdoor setting away from products containing nuts.]
This is not a drop-off event.
The Shop will also be open 9:00am-1:00pm this day! Promotion for the day: Spend $10, receive a special Fun Find; spend $25, receive a special Fun Find AND a journey book.
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Gather your troop for an exciting Girl Scouts Day with the Atlanta Falcons, where football meets community spirit!
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🌟 Details: Nov. 16 - Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA 🌟
Not only will you enjoy an amazing game day experience, but each ticket purchased through this special link contributes a portion of proceeds to your council's fundraiser and comes with an exclusive Girls Scouts patch! This is a fantastic opportunity to support your local Girl Scouts while having an unforgettable time at the stadium!
The more Girl Scouts that attend, the more experiences can be unlocked! Come cheer on the Falcons, connect with other Girl Scouts, and make a positive impact on your community. Let's come together for a day full of fun, teamwork, and giving back!
Note: Be sure to wear your Girl Scout uniform and show off your scout pride! 💚
Offer expires Aug. 29 at 11:59pm. For any questions, please contact Group Sales Executive Cameron Turner at cameron.turner@falcons.nfl.com.
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Appalachian Strong funding requests now accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed monthly through September 2025—or until all funds have been distributed.
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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: Supporting Families Affected by Opioid Misuse
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As a Girl Scout volunteer, you play a vital role in offering support to girls who may be facing the challenges of opioid misuse in their families or communities. The DEA Parent Toolkit equips you with valuable resources to help recognize the signs of opioid misuse and understand how to best support those affected. Whether it's understanding behavioral changes, providing a listening ear, or knowing where to refer families for additional help, this toolkit is an essential resource for creating a safe and supportive environment for girls. By staying informed, you can be a trusted ally in guiding families toward the right resources and ensuring the well-being of youth in your care.
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Shop Talk
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August Uniform Pop-ups
We will be hosting uniform pop-up shops for our new Girl Scouts. We will have everything you need for a starter uniform.
⚬ Johnson City, Aug. 11, 2:00pm- 6:00pm
⚬ Chattanooga, Aug. 14, 2:00pm-6:00pm
Extended Shop Hours
⚬ Our Knoxville Shop will be open until 6:00pm on Aug. 12 during our Service Unit Fall Product training.
⚬ Aug. 23 9:00am-1:00pm: Come shop with us during the Fall Product Rally! Promo for the day: Spend $10, receive a special Fun Find; spend $25, receive a special Fun Find AND a journey book.
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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Shine Bright, Do Good: Join Us for a Kendra Gives Back Event
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Kendra Scott will be hosting a pop-up shop during our Annual Meeting and Volunteer Awards Luncheon. For those of you (and your family and friends) who can't attend the in-person event, you can participate online instead! From 12:00am Aug. 16 to 11:59pm Aug. 18, 20% of all online sales using the code GIVEBACK-JTHSA will go back to benefit Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians. Spread the word!
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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 Saturdays beginning in August (specific dates to be determined) at the Girl Scout Leadership Center of East Tennessee. You will learn fun and useful skills! If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email to gsmuseum@girlscoutcsa.org.
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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 a luncheon this year!
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Be Seen in Your Community
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Girl Scout troops 40400, 40599 and 41062 delivered cookies and cards/pictures to the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Cleveland recently! They were super appreciative of the donations and the work the girls put into it. Awesome job Girl Scouts!
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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Summer Stack Club Wrap-Up
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2025 was another great year for our summer reading program. We had 898 participants. By reading (at minimum) for 20 hours over the summer, these Girl Scouts achieved 17,960 hours of reading time total! WAY TO GO!
Patches and rockers have been ordered. They will most likely be mailed out early September.
Keep reading, Girl Scouts! Past SSC Reading Lists can be found on our website if you're looking for suggestions.
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Introducing: Leadership Awards
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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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Girl Scouts at School Fun Patch
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As you go back to school, think of ways to bring awareness to Girl Scouting and even invite non-members to join! Mark off activities as you do them until you get a bingo to earn a fun patch (available for purchase in our Shop).
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Featured Program Partner: Emory and Henry University Equestrian Center
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The 120-acre riding center (off I-81, exit 10) has indoor and outdoor arenas and a cross-country course suitable for rated competitions, hands-on learning, equine assisted therapy and more.
Our facilities begin with a state-of-the-art riding center, surrounded by rolling hills and stunning landscapes. The University provides over 60 quality school horses.
Girl Scouts are invited to learn the basics for safety, grooming, handling and riding horses with guidance from experienced instructors.
In addition to spending time with the horses, we will enjoy a hands-on craft activity to take home a special memory of the day.
No prior horse experience needed - Just bring your sense of adventure!
Upcoming Workshops:
September 6: All About Horses (D/B)
September 20: All About Horses (J/C/A)
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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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Aug. 9: Girl Scouts and Paint the Park Pink - Knoxville Area
Aug. 11: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
August 12: Raft Race Training - Chattanooga
August 13: Raft Race Training - Knoxville
August 14: Raft Race Training - Johnson City
Aug. 14: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Aug. 21: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Chattanooga
Aug. 21: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Aug. 21: Girl Program Mentor Training - Knoxville
Aug. 23: Badge Blitz at Camp Tanasi
Aug. 23: Outdoor Education - Camp Tanasi
Aug. 23: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Aug. 26: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Johnson City
Aug. 30: Artistic Math (Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls) - Virtual
Aug. 30: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Aug. 30: Girl Program Mentor Training - Knoxville
Sept. 6: Fun with Algorithms - Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls - VIRTUAL
Sept. 6: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Sept. 6: 38th Annual Hiwassee River Raft Race
Sept. 6: Girl Program Mentor Training - Knoxville
Sept. 7: Operation H.E.R.: Strong Minds. Strong Girls. Mental Health Summit -Roanoke, VA area
Sept. 8: Troop Administrator Training - Knoxville
Sept. 9: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Johnson City
Sept. 9: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Sept. 12: Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Virginia State Parks
Sept. 13: Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Daisy/Brownie Trail Adventure Seven Islands State Birding Park
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 (Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls) - VIRTUAL
Sept. 13: Origami & Storytelling Workshop - Jonesborough
Sept. 13: Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Junior/Cadette Trail Adventure Seven Islands State Birding Park
Sept. 13: Girl Scouts Love State Parks -Responsible Recreation - Big Stone Gap, VA
Sept. 14: Cybersecurity Basics Badge 1 for Daisies with STEM the Gap Academy - VIRTUAL
Sept. 14: Cybersecurity Basics Badge 1 for Brownies with STEM the Gap Academy - VIRTUAL
Sept. 16: KUB Power Line Safety & Eye Spy Energy - Knoxville
Sept. 18: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Chattanooga
Sept. 18: Girl Program Mentor Training - Knoxville
Sept. 20: Outdoor Education - Camp Wildwood
Sept. 20: Badge Blitz at Camp Wildwood
Sept. 20: First Aid, CPR, and AED for Adults and Children - Knoxville
Sept. 20: AIY Vision Day Camp (Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls) - Maryville
Sept. 20: Hiking Club: Red Clay State Park
{Please refer to our online Activities Calendar for the most up-to-date event information.}
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