Volunteer Scoop: August
08/20/2026
News & Updates
Back to Troop: Let the New Adventure Begin!
The new Girl Scout year is almost here! It’s time to reconnect, make plans, and get ready for another year of friendship, fun, discovery, and adventure!
The Fall Troop Management Guide has everything you need to kick off the year with confidence. Inside, you’ll find helpful planning tools, important dates, and timely reminders to help your troop get off to a great start.
Before the adventure begins, be sure to renew your membership and volunteer roles in MYGS. Staying current ensures you receive important updates, communications, and resources throughout the year.
Here’s to a fantastic 2026–2027 Girl Scout year! Let’s make it a year full of new experiences, big adventures, and memories your girls will treasure.
Prepare your Troop Finances for the New Year
As you get ready for Back to Troop, please confirm account signers have a current membership, a background check on file, and hold the Troop Treasurer Role. Submit the Bank Account Authorization Request Form if you need to make any changes to account signers.
Download the 2026-27 GSDH Check Register and use it to keep track of troop income and expenses all year. This makes it easy to report troop financial status to troop members throughout the year and submit the annual finance report to council in June.
Spring Renewal Incentives Have Arrived!
Our Spring Renewal Incentives were mailed at the beginning of this month and sent directly to troop leaders. Now’s the time to open your package and make sure all of your incentives arrived correctly!
If you’re missing an item or something arrived damaged, please let us know by completing our Spring Renewal Incentive Issue Form by August 31. We’ll work to make it right!
Fall Product Program - Get Ready to Explore!
Kick off this Girl Scout year with a bounce and give your troop a head start on funding a whole year of unforgettable adventures. With serious returns for minimal time and effort, the Fall Product Program is an easy way to get girls excited, build those troop funds early, and make this the most epic year yet!
The 2026 Fall Product Program runs from September 25th through October 26th. Our new mascot, Kota, the Kangaroo, is bounding in to join the adventure and help girls build the 5 Skills along the way!
We have exciting new product additions for customers to choose from, including Salted Macadamia Nuts and Season Salt Snack Mix. There are more Bark Boxes, Personalized Products, Tumblers, and magazines to explore. Plus, new this year, candles in a variety of scents and sizes!
To get started on your expedition, Service Unit Fall Product Managers and Troop Coordinators can prepare by completing the training that is now available in gsLearn. Girls will receive their website launch emails in September. You and your troop(s) can continue on this epic journey by hosting Service Unit and Troop trainings in September.
Then, the grand voyage officially begins on September 25th! Get ready to hop into an incredible Fall Product Program season!
Exploring the Upside Down: A Girl Scout Volunteer Event in Rapid City
Strange things are happening… and it’s all about celebrating our amazing volunteers! Step into Exploring the Upside Down, a fun and interactive event where you will connect with fellow Girl Scout volunteers through hands-on activities, laughter, and conversation. Come ready to have fun, make connections, and leave inspired!
The event will be held in Rapid City on Saturday, September 26, from 1-4 PM. Registration deadline is September 14. Register today!
Volunteer Years of Service Award Pins
We are thrilled to offer Years of Service Award Pins! If you've been volunteering with Girl Scouts for 5 or more years, you've earned this recognition - request your pin today, and we'll mail it directly to you!
Did you have S'more Fun Outdoors this Summer?
Did you and your Girl Scouts explore the great outdoors this summer? You may have earned the S’more Fun Outdoor Skills Volunteer Patch! This patch, exclusively for adult volunteers, is for adults of all experience levels and follows the Girl Scout Outdoor Progression, helping girls build confidence, practice essential outdoor skills, and grow their love for nature. View the details and order your patch today!
Girl Scout Impact Fund
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons is excited to continue our Girl Scout Impact Fund. The Girl Scout Impact Fund is a funding opportunity designed to support innovative community-based projects and initiatives that create positive changes in local communities. This fund aims to empower service units and their members by providing financial support to foster community development.
Examples of projects:
- Neighborhood clean-up
- Plant trees in your local park
- Charity walk
- Make hospital hope kits
- Organize a riverbed or stream clean-up
We have more details, eligibility requirements, and more on our website. Read more about the Girl Scout Impact Fund here.
Cookies, Corks, & Brews: Fargo/Moorhead & Sioux Falls
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, flavor, and philanthropy at Cookies, Corks, & Brews! This annual fundraiser brings together friends of Girl Scouts for a night of interactive games, sweet treats, and community spirit—all while supporting the leadership experiences that shape future changemakers.
Moorhead – September 10
Sioux Falls – September 17
Whether you want to attend as a guest or lend a hand as a volunteer, we’d love to see you there. Learn more and secure your spot on our website!
Juliette's Boutique
Visit Juliette’s Boutique for official apparel, badges, pins, awards, fun patches, bridging kits, and so much more! Or find the shopping option that best meets your needs at gsdakotahorizons.org/shop.
Free shipping on Thursdays! Orders placed on the First Thursday of each month directly with our retail services will ship free to your doorstep. Call 1-800-666-2141 or email help@gsdakotahorizons.org to place your order.
We Want to Hear From You!
We want to make shopping with Juliette's Boutique the best it can be! Whether you’ve visited one of our retail stores, shopped online at Juliette’s Boutique, or stopped by a pop-up shop, we’d love to hear about your experience. Take our short survey to let us know what you loved, what we can improve, and what products you’d like to see. Your feedback helps us better serve you!
Member Services
Member Services is your first-stop help center and can answer most questions on your first contact with the council office! Contact Member Services at 800.666.2141 or help@gsdakotahorizons.org.
