Girl Scouts Connected: January
01/03/2024
Upcoming Events
What are you going to try next? Check out the Event List to see unique opportunities in your area to explore new activities. Don't forget to pay attention to the registration deadline!
2024 Cookie Program: Own Your Magic
Important January Dates
January 4: Priority Cookie Booth Sign-Up
January 5-6: Cookie
Booth Sign-Up #1
January 7-8: Cookie Booth Sign-Up #2
January 8: Troop CC Virtual Training
January 8: Initial Order
Webinar & Q&A
January 9: Cookie Booth Sign-Up #3
January 11: Troop Initial Orders Due
January 12: Digital Cookie
Invitation Email to Troop CCs
January 15: GSDH Offices
Closed
January 15: Service Unit CM Confirms Initial Order
January 17: Council Order Submitted
January 25: Digital Cookie
Invitation Email to Girls
Preparing for the Upcoming Cookie Season
Over the next few weeks, you and your Girl Scout will be preparing
for the upcoming Cookie Season and we couldn’t be more excited! There
will be training by your Troop Co-leader or Cookie Coordinator where
you will learn all about the Cookie Program and get your girl’s
materials.
Your girl will be receiving the 2024 Cookie
Program Girl Activity Guide, soon. Encourage your girl to look through
the guide and complete the activities to gear up and get excited about
the upcoming season (and learn a thing or two about axolotls!)
Before January 11, help your girl set goals, complete the
Initial Order worksheet, and submit it to the troop Co-Leader or
Cookie Coordinator by the deadline they shared with you. Then, watch
on January 25 for the email invitation for your girl to set up her
Digital Cookie storefront.
As the program begins to ramp
up and you need any help or clarification, your Troop Co-Leader or
Cookie Coordinator are your go-to people! Of course, Member Services
is always here to help as well. They can be reached at 1-800-666-2141
or help@gsdakotahorizons.org.
Uniform Health Check
The first step to a successful Cookie Program is looking the part!
Purchase a full uniform at our Retail Store between January 8th and
February 9th to receive a free gift! FREE shipping is also available
on any uniform pieces through February 10.
Uniform Basics
- Sash, Vest, or Tunic
- Insignia Tab
- Council ID Set
- Membership Pin
- World Trefoil Pin
- American Flag Patch
- Digit Troop Number
Girl Leadership & Higher Awards Paperwork due February 1
The deadline for submissions of Girl Scout Highest Awards and Girl Leadership Awards is February 1st for awards to be presented at Honoring Excellence on June 9, 2024.
Adult Achievement Award Nominations Due February 1
Don’t forget to submit your nominations for Adult Achievement Awards
by February 1st to recognize the volunteer in your life who goes above
and beyond. Girls, parents, and volunteers can submit
nominations!
Learn more about Adult Achievement Awards HERE.
Save the Date: April 16 for the Annual Meeting
Register today!
We are excited to
virtually host the 2024 Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons' Annual
Meeting. The Annual Meeting is facilitated by the President of the
Board of Directors. During the meeting, delegates have the
responsibility of electing the Board of Directors and the Board
Development Committee.
Recommended revisions to the
bylaws and Articles of Incorporation are also presented for a vote.
All members are welcome to attend the Annual Meeting however, only
delegates may vote.
When delegates register to attend the
Annual Meeting by February 9, 2024, they will be entered into a
drawing for one of 10 Frigidaire 9-Can Mini-Fridges or one Apple Watch
SE.
Drawing will take place during the Annual Meeting.
Adult or Girl delegates elected by their Service Units are eligible to
win and must be present to win.
In My Adventure Girl Era Recruitment Events
GSDH has started hosting a new recruitment event called In My Adventure Girl Era. We are hosting these Taylor Swift-inspired parties to attract new girls and members to join Girl Scouts. We ask that current members do not attend these parties.
Don’t worry, our current Girl Scouts will not be missing out on the Taylor Swift fun! We have created a fun patch challenge for them with a custom patch to celebrate being in their Girl Scout Era. That will be coming out in February.
