Volunteer Scoop: October
10/16/2025
News & Updates
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 once a month, offering a flexible way to stay engaged and
make a meaningful impact.
Interested in shaping the future of Girl Scouts? Submit your application by October 17.
Be Prepared for Every Adventure: Get CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
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. Upon successful completion of the course and in-person skills session, students will be certified for 2 years. Open to Adult Volunteers, 7th/8th grade Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. View course details, dates, and locations.
Fall Product Program – Brave. Fierce. Fun!
We are 12 days away from the end of the sale! The girls have made great progress! Now is the time for our volunteers and parents to help finish off strong. Here’s how you can help…
- Sale ends October 27, 2025
- Parents and caregivers need to have items from their girls’ hard copy order card AND the rewards they would like entered in M2 by 11:59 pm on October 28, 2025. You can find a video on how to HERE.
- Troop Co-leaders and troop Fall Product Coordinators should have all entries double-checked, confirmed, and money collected by 11:59 pm on October 30, 2025. How-To videos are located on our website HERE.
- Service Unit Fall Product Managers will review and confirm the entries by November 2, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
- Council will review and submit orders on November 4, 2025.
- Outstanding Balance Forms are due to Council by November 2, 2025.
- We should start receiving products for in-person delivery around November 24, 2025.
- Have questions about wrapping up the fall product program? Join us for open office hours with the Dakota Horizons team. The next office hours will be on October 19th from 7:00-8:00 pm CT. Join office hours.
You and the girls are doing a wonderful job! They are learning new, fun things, and you are all fantastic cheerleaders! Thank you for all the work you put into the program for the girls, and as usual, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Member Services Department at 800-666-2141 or help@gsdakotahorizons.org.
Coming to a City Near You: BIG Event
Join us at a BIG Event near you this fall! Girl Scouts and their families will have a blast enjoying interactive sessions, exhibitor booths, and tons of Girl Scout fun! Work at your own pace through the different activities, be entertained by science demonstrations, and use your detective skills to solve a mystery. This one-of-a-kind event is the perfect way to kick off your Girl Scout year. Find a BIG Event near you.
Retail Services
The annual Founder's Day Sale is running October 28, 29, & 30. Get 25% off all regular-priced and clearance items! Available in-store and on Juliette's Boutique.
Free shipping on the first Thursday of each month. Available on phone, email, and mail orders.
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.
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
