Volunteer Scoop: September
09/17/2026
Fall Product Program - Ready to Explore!
Our Fall Product Program is almost here! Volunteer access to M2 opens tomorrow, September 18, so keep an eye on your inbox for your launch email. Once you're in, take a few minutes to review your troop information, get familiar with your dashboard, and queue the girl launch email for your Girl Scouts.
Need a little help navigating M2? We have how-to videos available on our website under the Fall Product page to walk you through the platform and help you get started.
Girl Scout access opens September 25! Girls and caregivers will receive their M2 launch emails and can begin setting up their personalized storefronts and sharing them with customers.
Council has also created resources for Service Units and troops to use at upcoming Fall Product meetings. If you haven't already, connect with your Service Unit Fall Product Manager for training, resources, and local program information.
Tasting Contest
Be among the FIRST to try our brand-new Girl Scout Cookies! Two tasty prizes are up for grabs during the Fall Product Program! The five troops/Juliettes with the highest per-girl average in online sales will win an exclusive tasting of our new Sparkables Girl Scout Cookie. Plus, the five troops/Juliettes with the highest per-girl average in BarkBox sales will win samples of Patch Pals, our new dog-friendly cookie, to share with their favorite pups! Winners will be announced in early November.
Hop-ortunity Knocks Patch Program
Hop into some extra Fall Product fun! Introduce your troop to the Hop-ortunity Knocks Patch Program, a fun way for Girl Scouts to build excitement and strengthen their skills as they participate in Fall Product. Add it to an upcoming troop meeting and give girls another opportunity to learn, explore, and earn along the way! You can find the complete patch program and activities on our website and incorporate them into an upcoming troop meeting!
Coming to a City Near You: BIG Event
Bring your curiosity and creativity to the ultimate celebration of STEM! At BIG Event, families will explore hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and interactive exhibits led by community partners and STEM professionals. Girls will meet real scientists, creators, innovators, and medical professionals while discovering how STEM connects to the world around them and future career possibilities.
Saturday, October 3
Sioux Falls, SD | Southeast Technical College-HUB | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sunday, October 4
West Fargo, ND | Butler Machinery Arena | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 10
Bismarck, ND | Career Academy | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sunday, October 11
Grand Forks, ND | Choice Health & Fitness | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 24
Minot, ND | North Dakota State Fair Center | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Rapid City, SD | South Dakota Mines - Surbeck Center | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Shop Juliette's Boutique at our BIG Events
Grab your Dakota Dough! Juliette's Boutique will have pop-up shops at each BIG Event location. Dakota Dough expiring at the end of September 2026 will be accepted at this year's BIG Events.
Can’t make it to an event? Shop Juliette’s Boutique online for official apparel, badges, pins, awards, fun patches, bridging kits, and so much more!
Looking for other ways to shop? Visit gsdakotahorizons.org/shop to find the shopping option that best meets your needs.
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.
Learn more and submit your application by October 19, 2026.
New Pricing for Patch Programs
We’re making it easier and more affordable to take part in our patch programs! Moving forward, all new patch programs will follow our updated pricing: the first patch is $5, and each additional patch is just $3.
This new pricing will apply to upcoming patch programs, starting with Hop-ortunity Knocks and Spooky STEM, as well as all new patch programs released moving forward.
Adult Achievement Award Nominations Now Open!
Know a volunteer who went above and beyond in 2026? Show your appreciation by nominating them for an Adult Achievement Award!
From the Unsung Hero Award to the GSUSA Volunteer of Excellence Award, there are so many meaningful ways to recognize the incredible impact Girl Scout volunteers make - both in their local communities and across our entire council.
Don’t wait! Nominations are due February 1, 2027, for awards presented at Honoring Excellence in June 2027.
View the full list of Adult Achievement Awards and nomination forms on our website and help us celebrate the volunteers who make Girl Scouting shine!
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
