Volunteer Scoop: March
3/20/2025
Cookie End of Program Checklist
Thank you for supporting your Girl Scouts’ Cookie program!
The last day of the cookie program is Monday, March 24. Here are some of our helpful Just in Time Guides to reference as you wrap up the Cookie Program:
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Transferring
Cookies (PDF)
Step-by-step instructions for transferring cookies to Girl Scouts or other troops in eBudde. -
End
of Program Checklist (PDF)
Step-by-step instructions for finalizing the Cookie Sale Program. -
Final
ACH (PDF)
Step-by-step instructions for the Final ACH withdrawal.
Visit Cookie Resources for a complete list of resources for volunteers, girls and their caregivers.
Spring Renewal Incentives Announced! (up to $80 value)
This is your year! Starting April 1, girls and adults who renew their membership with Girl Scouts will qualify for some AMAZING incentives, including a $15 loyalty membership bonus for girls and a $5 loyalty bonus for adults, a Making the World a Better Place t-shirt, and a Juliette Gordon Low Commemorative Quarter and patch.
NOTE: All incentives will be mailed to a troop co-leader in August.
To help us communicate with your troop throughout the Spring Renewal Process, please fill out this Membership Check-in.
Invite a Friend
Have room in your troop for more girls? Invite a friend to join your troop; when she does, the troop will receive extra troop proceeds! Starting April 1 to May 31, every new Girl Scout that joins your troop because of your invitation will earn you an extra $25 in troop proceeds.
All details will be added to the Volunteer Essentials webpage on April 1.
Some restrictions may apply. Offer only available for the first 50 girls.
Save the Date: Girl Scout Town Hall
Mark your calendars for our next Girl Scout Town Hall. Join Stacy Stahl and the Mission Delivery team as they share updates on membership, a recap of the cookie program, spring renewal incentives, and a camp preview. A registration link will be available soon on our Event List webpage.
Annual Meeting: Last Call for Delegates
The 2025 Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Annual Meeting is on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Each service unit should elect Delegates to represent them. Girl Scout members aged 14 years and older can be elected Delegates. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting, however, only Delegates may vote. Registration deadline is March 30, 2025. Visit the website for additional details and registration information.
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month
It’s no secret—Girl Scouts wouldn’t be possible without you, our incredible troop leaders! You inspire Girl Scouts to dream big, empowering them to become changemakers, trailblazers, and explorers. You’re their role model, and that is no small job!
Keep an eye out for fun social media giveaways and a special gift arriving in the mail as a token of our appreciation.
Thank you for all that you do—you make Girl Scouts amazing! 💚✨
Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Courses
The Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. Open to Adult Volunteers, 7th/8th grade Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Courses are coming up in Fargo (4/26), Bismarck (5/17), Rapid City (5/31), and Sioux Falls (5/31). View course details, dates, and locations.
S'more Fun Outdoor Skills Patch Program for Volunteers
Explore the outdoors with your Girl Scouts and earn the S’more Fun Outdoor Skills Patch! This program is designed for volunteers of all experience levels to guide you through the Girl Scout Outdoor Progression, helping you and your girls build confidence, learn essential outdoor skills, and develop a love for nature.
Complete the steps with your girls to earn the main patch, then continue the adventure by adding logs to your fire for even more outdoor fun!
Volunteer Years of Service Pins
To thank our volunteers for their dedication we are pleased to provide Volunteer Years of Service Pins to those who have been serving for 5 or more years. If you have been a volunteer for 5 or more years you can now request your pin and we will mail it directly to you.
Spring Troop Management Guide
It’s time to reflect on the troop’s accomplishments from the year and start planning for the next year! Use the Spring Troop Management Guide to wrap up the school year and be ready for Back to Troop in the fall.
Bridging Guide and Kits
Are your girls bridging to a new level this year? Check out the Bridging Guide for everything you need to know about awards and planning a ceremony! Bridging Kits with the bridge award, certificate, membership star, fun patch, and pencil are available through the GSUSA Online or GSDH Retail Stores.
NEW Parade Materials Now Available
Planning to participate in a parade with your service unit? Check out our NEW parade supplies. You can reserve items like a Girl Scout banner, stickers, or bookmarks on our Equipment Depot.
Service Unit Team Elections
Service units are led by dedicated volunteers who work alongside council staff to build a strong Girl Scout community. Each spring, service units hold elections to select their leadership team for the upcoming membership year.
All volunteers are encouraged to express interest in a service unit position, provided they meet the guidelines outlined in the volunteer position description.
Ready to make a difference? Contact your service unit to get involved!
Reminder: Service Unit Election Results are due by June 15.
Welcome to the Team
GSDH is excited to introduce Rachel Jackson. Rachel is our new Member Engagement Manager for the Grand Forks area. She is based in the Fargo Service Center. Rachel is looking forward to delivering captivating programs for girls and volunteers in her area. If you want to connect with her, she can be reached at rjackson@gsdakotahorizons.org.
Reserve a GSDH Camp Property
We welcome you to take your troop camping, get away for a few days, plan a special event, or participate in a team-building experience at a GSDH Camp Property. Council schedules Girl Scout camps throughout the summer, but there are plenty of rental dates available for troops looking to book their next adventure. Camp properties are available for rent from May (depending on the weather) through September.
Retail Services
Dakota Horizons' Retail Services offers a variety of ways to shop for badges, uniforms, awards, gifts, specialty items, and more! 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 800.666.2141 or email help@gsdakotahorizons.org to place your order.
