NUTS about Girl Scouts

QSP, QSP, QSP! QSP is an easy way for your girls to earn a little start up money for your troop. It is timed to coincide with the beginning of the new Girl Scout year and it is easy to do. There is no door to door involved, just ask your friends and family. Easy as that. The trainings are being held now and if you are a leader or service unit coordinator be sure to check them out. I personally, cannot wait to try ALL the yummy nut combos and maybe even get some magazines. If you have questions on anything involving QSP be sure to call your local office and we will be glad to help you out.
-Erin

2012 Fall Product Program

October 8 - November 4, 2012 Magazines delivered 6-12 weeks The 2012 Fall Product Program is a council-sponsored money-earning opportunity that enables Girl Scout troops to earn funds at the beginning of the Girl Scout year. Participation is voluntary. The theme of this year's sale is What Can a Girl Do? Get Connected! Keeping girls connected for over a century, Girl Scouts has encouraged girls to stay connected – to family, friends, community and the world. The Fall Product Program is an integral part of a Girl Scout's journey toward leadership development. Through this program girls develop five business skills used throughout their adult life: Goal-Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills and Business Ethics! Participation is easy! Read the Parent Responsibility and Permission Form. Sign and return it to your daughter's troop leader before taking orders. Ask friends and family members to purchase or renew magazine subscriptions. Email customers using our "online ordering” for magazines.  Girls may complete ten postcards in the Step 2 booklets that will be sent to out-of-town relatives, friends and customers. They will be able to purchase magazines or renew current subscriptions. NOTE: names are not sold to a mailing list. Take orders for nuts and candy with decorative tins perfect for gift giving. Customers may donate to "Treats for Troops” through virtual order donations for the military. Money is collected from customers when the order is taken. 2012 Product Line Who do I call if I have questions? Contact your Troop Leader or the council service center at 1-800-960-2093.

The New Girl Scout Year is Here

School has started and recruitment is in full swing. Soon we will see many new Girl Scout faces. This is such an exciting time. There are undoubtedly some questions about the start of a new year.  How do I host a first meeting? What things should my girls be doing throughout the year? How do I find important information? What do the girls need as a uniform?

Have no fear. Over the next few weeks, I will be answering those questions. Also, be sure to check out our September newsletter which will be full of helpful hints to get your Girl Scout year off to a great start! First tip to get you started: The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is built into the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting and the Journey Books. Be sure to get your copy.

 Emily's invite to join.

Can't wait to see you again!

This week is national friendship week. We are on the lookout for pictures of friends you made in Girl Scouts. Old or new, we don't care. Show us how you met, your story, or where you are now. It's just a little bit of curiosity and a lot of fun! It is always exciting to hear how people met in Girl Scouts and have maintained a 1, 5, 10, 50 year relationship.  I wonder what the longest will be? Be sure to post yours to our facebook wall. 

-Cheers!
  Erin

Friends since Kindergarten

National Friendship Week is just around the corner. Over the next few weeks we will be making lots of new friends as new members join. How great would it be if everyone shared their favorite Girl Scout story or tale of friendship? I spent so many wonderful years in Girl Scouts and met amazing friends. I am so happy to say that I still stay in touch with some and am delighted when I run into one unexpectedly after all these years.

Just recently on one of my trips to camp I ran into a Girl Scout mom who happened to be in my first ever Girl Scout troop. We started as Daisies and her mom was leader, my mom was co-leader. I moved in first grade, but we stayed in touch with my old troop because they were only 15 minutes away. Then as we got older we lost touch, but she is now mom to her very own Girl Scout.

It was such a nice surprise to see her and know that her daughter is now having similar experiences to the ones we had.  Just thought I'd share. Would love to hear your story or even better see it! Feel free to post your pictures to our facebook wall.

-Cheers!
  Erin