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Volunteer Scoop: October
10/15/2026
Happy New Girl Scout Year
Welcome to a brand new Girl Scout year filled with new adventures, exciting opportunities, lasting friendships, and unforgettable memories!
Thank you to our amazing volunteers for being part of the Girl Scout experience. Your time, dedication, and enthusiasm make a difference in the lives of girls every day.
Here's to a year of trying new things, building confidence, discovering strengths, and making the world a better place, one Girl Scout at a time!
Let the adventures begin!
Town Hall
Join our Mission Delivery Team for an interactive town hall on November 19 featuring important updates on council programming, upcoming initiatives, and what's ahead for Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons.
Action Needed
- Register to attend on November 19 at 7 PM CT
Fall Product Program: Home Stretch
The Fall Product Program ends October 26, and now is the time to help your Girl Scouts finish strong! Encourage families to check their storefronts, follow up with customers, and make one final push toward their goals before the program closes.
As the program wraps up, be sure to keep an eye on communications from your Service Unit Fall Product Manager and council for important end-of-program reminders, deadlines, and next steps.
Action Needed
- Have questions? Join us for our final Hoppy Office Hours on October 26 from 4:30-7:30 PM CT.
Juliette's Boutique: Founder's Day Sale
Each year, we celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday with our annual Founder's Day Sale! Shop October 25–31 and save 20% on all regular-priced and clearance items.Stock up on all your Girl Scout essentials and celebrate the founder who started it all! Plus, receive a free gift with $75 purchase.
A reminder that free shipping is available on all orders placed on the first Thursday each month. Orders can be placed via phone, email, and online.
Find the shopping option that best meets your needs at gsdakotahorizons.org/shop.
Action Needed
- Save 20% October 25-31 in-store and online at Juliette's Boutique.
- Receive free shipping the first Thursday of each month.
Delegates Needed for Annual Meeting: January 26
We are excited to host the 2027 Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons' Annual Meeting virtually on January 26. The President of the Board of Directors facilitates the annual meeting, during which delegates elect the Board of Directors and the Board Development Committee.
Ready to represent your service unit as a delegate? Connect with your service unit team to learn more about the process. Plus, when delegates register to attend the Annual Meeting by November 13, 2026, they will be entered into a drawing to win an Apple iPad (several winners). Drawing will take place during the Annual Meeting. Adult or Girl delegates elected by their Service Units are eligible and must be present to win.
Action Needed
- Reach out to your service unit about being a delegate.
- Register to attend as a delegate by November 13 for a chance to win an Apple iPad.
Join the Volunteer Advisory Go Team
The Volunteer Advisory Go Team brings together adult volunteers from across the council to share feedback, exchange ideas, and collaborate with staff on key projects. Meetings are held virtually, offering a flexible way to stay engaged and make a meaningful impact.
Action Needed
- Submit your application by October 19, 2026.
Explore What's Next: GSUSA Webinar
Join GSUSA for a look at how the Girl Scout experience is evolving, how feedback from girls, families, and volunteers is shaping what's next, and what's coming in spring 2027.
Get a preview of the new Girl Scout Program Library, designed to make finding badges, awards, patches, and activities easier, plus an opportunity to ask questions.
Action Needed
- Register to attend webinar:
- October 27 | 8-9 p.m. ET
- November 7 | 1-2 p.m. ET
- Space is limited. Please register for only one session. Can't join live? A recording will be available afterward.
Have Questions?
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.
