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Give Back this November
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GSCSA will not be holding our annual food drives at our Leadership Centers this year. Instead, we encourage Girl Scouts to give back to their community this month in any way they can! Whether it be collecting for a food bank, cleaning up a local park, visiting a nursing home, or creating cards for those who need cheering up, Girl Scouts shine bright when they GIVE BACK.
If your troop would like a tangible reminder of their generous actions, you can purchase "Giving Back" patches in our shop.
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Hey BFFs: Join Us for a Cookie Kickoff Event at Zoo Knoxville!
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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we kick off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie Season at Zoo Knoxville on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from 10am – 12pm.
Join us for a morning of fun and discovery as girls learn all about our cookie season mascot, the black-footed ferret. These brave and fierce creatures will inspire Girl Scouts to explore, protect, and dream big throughout the season. Embark on a wild scavenger hunt across the zoo to uncover clues about our brand-new cookie, the Exploremores. Plus, enjoy an exclusive sneak peek at this year’s cookie rewards, incentives, and taste the new cookie. You won’t want to miss what’s in store!
Event Fees (admission to Zoo Knoxville included):
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Adults: $18
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Children 3+ : $15
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2-years-old & younger: Free
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Come celebrate the start of cookie season with a morning full of adventure, curiosity, and cookie fun — and discover what makes Girl Scouts truly brave, fierce, and fun (BFF)!
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Coming Soon 🍪 The Great Cookie Competition
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Cookie season is almost here—in 2026, we’re turning up the excitement with The Great Cookie Competition, happening this February and March. Designed to elevate the visibility of Girl Scout Cookies in our communities, this friendly fundraising showdown helps spread the word that cookies are here AND provides additional funding for Girl Scouting across our region.
We’re now recruiting Cookie Competitors—fun, community-minded individuals willing to represent one of our favorite Girl Scout Cookies in a four-week online fundraising competition. The competitor who raises the most money will earn their cookie the title of East Tennessee’s Favorite Cookie! 🍪
Know someone with a competitive spirit and a sweet spot for Girl Scouts? 🍫 Nominate them (or yourself!) using the link below by November 17. We’re looking for competitors from these East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union.
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Girl Scouts Unite with GSCSA
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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! Rising 9th graders through graduated 12th graders are welcome to attend.
Held every three years, this Girl Scout tradition is an important part of our national and international movement. We will also be joining with Girl Scouts from around the country to celebrate the United States' sesquicentennial (250th) anniversary. At the Girl Scouts Unite event you will have the opportunity to:
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Hear from inspiring speakers such as "Space Gal" Emily Calandrelli
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Meet Girl Scout book authors Sayantani DasGupta and Yamile Saied Mendez
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Experience interactive workshops and live performances
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Learn about trailblazers and barrier-breakers from past Girl Scout generations
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Venture around the nation's capitol for other events and exhibits commemorating the 250th anniversary or the U.S.
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Cost includes travel, lodging, meals, event registration fees, and a custom patch and t-shirt. A $100 deposit will reserve your spot!
Please note: This event is separate from the National Council Session held July 20-22, 2026.
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Where in the World are Girl Scouts Headed Next?
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Adventure is on the horizon, and we need your help deciding where to go! In summer 2028, GSCSA will set out on another international trip, and the destination is up to you. Will it be a traditional high tea in England? A walk through Germany’s Black Forest, home to the tales of the Brothers Grimm? Or an unforgettable trip to Japan for sushi, culture, and anime?
If you’ll be 14 or older by June 1, 2028, your vote counts! Even better—you can earn cookie rewards during the 2027 and 2028 cookie programs to help cover the cost of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The world is waiting. Cast your vote today and help us choose our next great journey! (Voting closes November 30 at 11:59pm.)
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Know you want to travel regardless of the destination? Register now for the Summer 2028 International Trip Interest Meeting happening Dec. 15 at 7:00pm! Our trip will be announced on our website on December 1, but you can register for the informational meeting ahead of time.
And we're not skipping 2027! Join us for an interest meeting for that summer's Bright Lights, Big City trip on Dec. 15 @ 8:00pm. About this Trip: From Beacon Hill and Boston Commons to Greenwich Village and Broadway, we'll explore it all on this trip to Boston and New York City!
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Do you have what it takes to be a GSCSA Media Girl?
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Media Girls is a new 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.
What Media Girls Do:
Media Girls will have the opportunity to promote new and exciting things that may be featured on our social media platforms or website through video and photo. Such content can include troop meeting activities, cookie and fall product seasons, patch programs, recruitment efforts, and so much more! Some girls may also get to appear on local news stations or discuss the organization on local radio stations. The team will work collaboratively with individual interests and strengths, to generate organic content that represents our communities and the girls within them.
Visit our website today for more info and how to apply!
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Shop Talk
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Pop Up Shops:
Nov. 10: GS Leadership Center of TN Valley & North GA, 1:00pm-6:00pm
Nov. 12: GS Leadership Center of Appalachian Highlands, 1:00pm-6:00pm
Nov. 15: Harvest Festival @ Camp Tanasi, 10:00am-1:00pm
Coming Soon: Pre-Black Friday Event
Check our social media to learn more about our 1-day Pre-Black Friday Event on Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Coming Soon: 12 Days of Christmas Sales Check our social media to learn what new sale we will be having. 1 new sale every day!
Dec. 11 will be the last day to put your order in at our Knoxville Shop to get your items to the GS Leadership Centers in Chattanooga and Johnson City for pickup before Christmas. Call or email ahead to place your order. If you are wanting an item we don’t normally carry in store, place that order by Dec. 1 to guarantee it will be here by Christmas.
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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November Promotion:
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Purchases of $20+ will be entered into a drawing to win a new Girl Scout foldable backpack. (1 entry per day. 2 winners will be selected from each region.)
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Patch Pick: Native American Heritage Month
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In honor of Native American Heritage month, take November to learn about notable native women and discover more about the Indigenous people groups of the US and our Council area. (Patches available from the council Shop.)
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Program Partner
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Founded in 2017, Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls (ORCSG) inspires girls in grades 2-12 to explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers. Classes are offered virtual classes and some in person (Oak Ridge and Maryville), but ALL are FREE. The in person classes include lunch.
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Spots Filling Fast for Snow Adventure Weekend!
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Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, adults: Join us and our friends at Holston Camp and Retreat Center for our 3rd Annual Snow Adventure Weekend, January 23-25, 2026! Participants can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or snow tubing. No experience necessary!
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Girl Scout High Awards
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Upcoming trainings and more:
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Learn more about High Awards, including GSCSA's Joyce Maienschein Leadership Grant:
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Where in the world is Camp Margaret Townsend? If you visit The Girl Scout Museum at Daisy's Place you will see a sign pointing the way, but what will you find? Camp Margaret Townsend is one of the many Ghosts in our Council. It is full of spirits and energy of days gone by.
While Girl Scouts began in the U.S. in 1912, "lone troops" started in East Tennessee in 1917. By 1922, Knoxville Girl Scouts were chartered by the National Organization. Outdoor experiences were a big focus for the girls. One of the first camps available was Camp Margaret Townsend, which now part of The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. The property was donated by Colonel Townsend, owner of a logging company, and selected by his daughter, Mabel Townsend Ijams. In 1925 Camp Margaret Townsend was established and named after Mabel's late mother. It was a special place to girls and staff for 34 years until it closed in 1959. Today, The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is located there.
Learn more about our council's rich history by visiting our museum on your own or scheduling a troop program.
SEWING SCOUTS
Would you like to learn how to sew using a sewing machine? Our Sewing Scouts are in full swing, with an entire school year's worth of activities planned. There is still time to join the fun and learn new skills. Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors, and adults are all invited; we meet monthly on the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Girl Scout Leadership Center of East Tennessee. REGISTER TODAY
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Be Seen in Your Community
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Beaver Creek Service Unit hosted a Halloween-themed canned food drive called "Scare Away Hunger", benefiting the Wesley House Food Pantry. Girls dressed up in costume to "trick-or-treat" for canned goods.
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: The Power of Mentoring in Prevention
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Did you know that a strong, supportive relationship with a trusted adult is one of the most effective protective factors against substance misuse? As a Girl Scout volunteer, you have the opportunity to be that mentor. Research shows that youth who have a caring mentor are significantly less likely to engage in risky behaviors, including drug use. The Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring guide provides best practices for fostering meaningful and impactful relationships with young people. Explore these strategies and strengthen your role as a positive influence in your troop.
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