Girl Scouts Connected: April
04/01/2026
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!
Get Ready to Ignite Your Spark! Renew Your Membership Today
Discover what inspires you, explore what makes you unique, and let your passion shine bright. When you ignite your spark, you build confidence, try new things, and grow into the leader you’re meant to be. Get ready for another amazing year of friendship, adventure, and discovering just how far your spark can take you.
When girls renew their membership between April 1-5, they'll receive an incentive package valued at $100, including a $20 loyalty bonus!
View those incentives here: RENEWAL INCENTIVES
2026 Cookie Program
Rewards Ship Date
We have started the important task of ordering, organizing, and preparing all your hard-earned cookie rewards. These will be mailed to your Service Unit Cookie Manager starting the week of May 3.
5 for 5 Winners
We had more than 5,500 customers register for our 5 for 5 program. These five lucky troops sold cookies to our winners and will receive five cases of cookies to donate and a $25 GSDH retail certificate.
Troop 54302 - Castlewood, SD
Troop 72217 - Belle Fourche, SD
Troop 33012 - Fargo, ND
Troop 70044 - Box Elder, SD
Troop 42000 - Lennox, SD
A GSDH team member will be reaching out to the winners shortly via email to coordinate a cookie pickup time.
Volunteer Appreciation Month
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. It's no secret that Girl Scouts would not be possible without troop leaders, troop helpers, cookie coordinators, service unit leaders, and everyone who leans in to create amazing experiences for our girls. We've created a toolkit for families to complete with their Girl Scouts to show a token of their appreciation to their leaders.
This toolkit includes:
- Thank you card
- Coloring sheet
- DIY gift idea
- Gift guide
All of those materials can be found here.
Get Your Tickets for Honoring Excellence
Bronze. Silver. Gold. These are the highest awards a Girl Scout can earn. It's our honor to celebrate those who earn them.
Join us in Moorhead, MN, at Honoring Excellence to recognize Girl Scouts who have earned their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards this past year. Adult volunteers who have made a significant impact and received an Adult Achievement Award will also be recognized. Secure your ticket today.
Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Girl Scouts
Is your Girl Scout graduating this May? Check out the 2026 Butler Youth Development Scholarship. This scholarship is only available to registered members of GSDH and the local Scouting America council. Scholarships are available up to $2,000. Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2026.
Comings & Goings: Welcome, Londa!
We are excited to announce that Londa Richter has joined the GSDH team as our new Member Engagement Manager based in Rapid City. Londa has spent most of her career in education and is looking forward to the meaningful work at Girl Scouts. If you have questions or just want to welcome Londa to the team, she can be reached at lrichter@gsdakotahorizons.org.
Share your Story
What has your Girl Scout, troop, or service unit been working on this spring? We want to spread your inspiring Girl Scout stories to our communities and donors across the council. Complete the form with your story and picture.
