Girl Scouts Connected: March
03/01/2023
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!
2023 Cookie Program
Important March Dates
March 3-5: National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
March 10: Inital ACH
March 12: Girl Scout Birthday
March 12-18: Girl Scout Week
March 20: Cookie Program Ends
March 21-24: Troops complete all Transfers and Reward Orders
March 25-27: Service Unit CMs Verify and Submit Orders
March 31: Outstanding Balance Forms Due
Cookie Exchange Groups
Did you run out of cookies or can't make it to a Cookie Cupboard? Join one of our Cookie Exchange groups to exchange cookies with other troops in your area.
GSDH Cookie Exchange (SW District) (Rapid City and surrounding area)
GSDH Cookie Exchange (NE District) (Fargo, Grand Forks, and surrounding area
GSDH Cookie Exchange (NW District) (Bismarck, Minot, and surrounding area
GSDH Cookie Exchange (SE District) (Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Watertown, Yankton, and surrounding areas)
Heroes on the Horizons
Girl Scouts have a long tradition of making the world a better place and knowing the importance of community service and the value of giving back! During the Cookie Program, this can be achieved through our Heroes on the Horizon donation program.
Heroes on the Horizon encourages girls to ask customers/businesses to donate as little as $5 so cookies can find their way to military organizations, first responders, and other local heroes throughout GSDH.
What a sweet deal! Encourage customers to buy one box of cookies for themselves and another to give - through the Heroes on the Horizon program. Amp up your Heroes on the Horizon contributions by using this box wrap. Printed copies will also be available in our Council Cookie Cupboards.
GSDH facilitates the delivery of cookies purchased through the Heroes on the Horizon program with organizations such as VA Hospitals, military outreach clinics, Feeding America/Backpack Program, and several first responders throughout the council.
All Heroes on the Horizon donations count towards girl rewards and troop proceeds.
Go Bright Ahead!
If 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 at help@gsdakotahorizons.org.
Girl Scout Week
Every year we call to action Girl Scouts everywhere to commit to seven goals and accompanying activities–whether girls have time for them this week or want to take them on in the months to come. After all, being a Girl Scout isn't just for special occasions! This year the dates for Girl Scout Week are March 12-18.
Patch Program
Celebrate Girl Scout Week by doing something to fulfill each part of the Girl Scout Promise and take time to Discover, Connect, and Take Action.
Retail
Shop in-store or at Juliette's Boutique during Girl Scout Week to receive 15% off the entire store, including clearance items!
Summer Event Registration Now Open
Join us this summer for an outdoor adventure at Girl Scout camp, where you’ll have room to explore, play, and grow. Find your strengths and challenge yourself as you navigate activities on the water, at the campsite, and along the trail.
Check out the flipbook or browse the Event List to find a camp or event.
Earn your Explore More Patch - Tent Charm
If you joined Girl Scouts or renewed your membership during our 2022 Spring Renewal campaign, you received our Explore More Patch with the chance to earn additional charms throughout the year. Now is your chance to earn your Tent Charm. All you have to do is attend one Girl Scout camp this summer.
System Update
Due to a system update scheduled by GSUSA, a number of Dakota Horizons resources will be unavailable from Friday, March 10 at 5 pm CST to Monday, March 13 at 8 am CST. During this time, you will not be able to register for events, access myGS and gsLearn, or use the Volunteer Toolkit. As these dates approach, reminders will be sent out on our Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Member Connect Facebook Group.
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.
