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March 2022
Troop Scoop
What's in this month's issue:
Cookies
Camp
Spring Break Programs
& so much more
Cookie Season
Creative Recipes
Need to Know Dates
March 9, 2022: Third automated clearing house (ACH) withdrawal
$2.00 per package checked out as of February 26, 2022, less DOC payments.
March 13, 2022: Cookie Program ends – digital and in-person.
March 21, 2022: Girl delinquent reports due to council - product@gsdsw.org
and troop recognition orders due in eBudde.
March 23, 2022: Final automated clearing house (ACH) withdrawal
balance due according to eBudde sales report.
Shortage Update
GSDSW has been informed by our baker that they are experiencing production Three words: Samoas Whipped Coffee. It’s the
delays that will impact the availability of cookies in our local markets. perfect way for cookie fans to start their day!
There will be no availability of Adventurefuls, Samoas, Tagalongs until
further notice.
Recipe: - 2 tablespoons hot water - 2 tablespoons
There will be a limited availability of S'mores and Toffee-tastics until our
council runs out.
sugar - 2 tablespoons caramel -
We are running low on Thin Mints, Trefoils, Lemon-ups and Do-si-dos at this 2 tablespoons instant coffee
time, as well. Whip ingredients together until fluffy. Spoon a
dollop over a cup of milk with ice in it. Top with
We are working with Girl Scouts of the USA and our baker to mitigate the shaved coconut and enjoy!
impact to our troops, girls, and customers.
While these inventory issues are unfortunate, we are proud to see our Girl
Scouts back in their communities selling and they are excited to do so after two
challenging seasons in the pandemic. We’d like to remind all cookie customers
that the proceeds stay local and are critical to fund our troops’ activities
throughout the year. We encourage everyone to try different flavors and donate
to the GSDSW's Operation Cookie Drop if their first choice isn’t available, and
we appreciate their support of girls’ entrepreneurship.
Program
Adult Training Virtual Series Older Girls
Join Girl Scout Exploradoras! Dream Team Meetings – Virtual
Outdoor Leadership Training We invite you to be part of the Girl Scout Do you think the older girl programs
Exploradoras! Your girl will participate with lack what you like? Do you want
This is a required training that must other girls her age as they explore and discover different programs? Then come join
be completed in order for your troop
new interests in a fun way. At Girl Scouts, girls the Dream Team and help create
to go camping. Click on the location
will learn new skills and develop value and council offered programs that
for info and registration.
self-confidence. interest you!
El Paso
¡Los invitamos a formar parte de las Girl Scout Meetings are the first and third
Saturday, April 16
Exploradoras! Su niña participará junto a otras Wednesday of each month at
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST
niñas de su edad mientras exploran y descubren 6:00 PM MST / 7:00 PM CST for
sus intereses de manera divertida. En Girl one hour.
Scouts, las niñas aprenderán nuevas habilidades
y desarrollarán valor y confianza en símisma. Interested? Email info@gsdsw.org
Register Here for more information.
Individually Registered Girls (IRG) Girl Scout Week March 6-12
To help deliver programs to our individually registered girls, we have started a Celebrate 110 years of Girls Scouts with us! We
series of meetings where girls will engage in a fun activity related to the monthly are so excited for a fun week of celebrating all
theme and celebrate that achievement with a badge! Meetings will be the first that makes being a Girl Scout so awesome.
and third Saturday of every month.
Click here for fun activities to get in the Girl Scout
Click here for monthly themes, times, dates, and Zoom links. spirit as well as a monthly challenge!
Learning Moment Alamogordo Spring Break Programs
Life isn’t always easy, but dealing with tricky Brownie Painting Badge (April 26) - Explore the world of Plein Air
emotions doesn’t have to be so difficult. Learn painting (which just means painting outside!) We will paint with
how to strengthen your mental health and nature and use no brushes! Register Here
become Resilient. Ready. Strong. through a new
GSLearn session with fun activities. Junior Drawing Badge (April 27) - Explore the world of drawing!
Click here for more info. Draw something from a bug's perspective, learn about shading and
smudging, using both color and black & white. Register Here
Camp
Camp Guide Now Hiring!
Summer Camp is here! Click below to view our camp guide
Our Camp Mitre Peak counselors are energetic and
for need to know information and descriptions for each caring role models selected based on talent, skill, and
program and all Camp 2022 has to offer! experience. Counselors receive intensive training on
risk management, program development, Girl Scouts
Each program has limited spots available, start inviting your program and philosophy, age level characteristics,
friends to join you for the best summer ever! environmental education, behavior management,
and outdoor skills.
The wait is over! Camp Guide 2022 is now here!
If you want to be a part of making camp an
unforgettable experience, click on the position of
your choice for more details and click here to apply
today!
Registration
Program and Arts Positions
Start planning your summer and inviting friends to join you in
Arts & Crafts Specialist
your program. When you're ready use the link below to register for your
Camp Program Director
program of choice.
Camp Leadership and Administration
The cookie program is a great opportunity to fund your ultimate camp
Camp Director
experience so don't be afraid to set big goals and dare to achieve them!
Camp CIT Director
Unit Leader
Camp Registration Links Here
Unit Counselor
Health Care Director
Equestrian Positions
Equestrian Director
Wrangler
Adventure Positions
High Adventure Specialist
Facilities
Kitchen Manager
Kitchen Assistant
Aquatics Positions
Waterfront Manager
Troop Moment
Events
Girl Scouts Get Outdoors - Join us as we enjoy spring and prepare to
explore summer outdoors on Saturday, April 2, 2022 in El Paso, TX
9AM- 12PM. Click the link for registration info.
Volunteer Conference in El Paso - Who's suffering from volunteer
conference withdrawals? Don't worry, we are too. We have a one-day
conference to be held in El Paso, TX on Saturday, April 9, 2022. So,
gather up all of your volunteers and make plans to be present for this
conference just for our volunteers. Click the link for registration info.
Girl Scout Night El Paso Chihuahuas Game - Participate in our
Virtual Troops & Events pregame parade of troops and show your Girl Scout pride by bringing
your vest and banner! One lucky Girl Scout will win a customized
Take advantage of all of our online events and participate in jersey! Save the date for Friday, April 29, Gates open @5:30PM.
weekly virtual troop meetings!
Email jquiroz@epchihuahuas.com or call 915-242-2005
Girl Scouts from across our council are invited to register to purchase tickets.
for weekly Virtual Troop meetings where they will have the
opportunity to connect with friends, make new friends,
earn badges and have fun together!
Quick Links
Please visit our dedicated Virtual Troop Meeting webpage
for full details and registration information. Events Calendar
Forms & Resources
Looking For A New Troop?
There are new and existing troops taking new girls
and if a troop is not available at this time, you can always Troop Spotlight
start your own. Want to start a troop?
Email info@gsdsw.org today!
Requirements to start a troop:
1) Two unrelated adults 2) Background checks
3) Adult Girl Scout membership 4) A minimum of five girls
from at least two families
Volunteer Award Nomination
Deadline to submit a volunteer award application is
March 15. Click here to nominate a volunteer today.
More details at Volunteer Spotlight and Awards.
Free Invite-A-Friend Patch
Troop #50063 are getting kits ready to work on their Bronze and
We love it when our girls share Girl Scouting with others!
Silver Awards! Is your troop ready to work on theirs? Friday, April 8 is
Every Girl Scout that invites her friend to join receives a patch
the last day for bronze and silver award submissions!
along with her friend. Email us at info@gsdsw.org with the
names of both girls to receive free Yin Yang patches.
Click here for resources on bronze, silver, and gold awards.
Quick Info
Safety Reminder Tip of the Month
Scan all your troop receipts right away for the best and most convenient
Parent permissions - all parents must sign permission
record-keeping. There are many free scanning apps for your phone
forms when your troop is meeting anywhere outside of
available. Troop Leaders are required to keep all financial documents on
your regular troop meeting space.
record for three years
Parent Permission Form
(Volunteer Policy Manual).
Retail Shops Gift of Membership available in select
areas, while funding available.
El Paso Shop We continue to offer the gift of membership to NEW Girl Scouts
Monday-Thursday 8:00AM - 6:00PM and troop leaders for the 2021-2022 Girl Scout year In select areas. Spread
1st Saturday of each month 9:00AM - 1:00PM the word and contact info@gsdsw.org for more information.
Las Cruces Shop
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Reminders
Midland Shop
Don't forget to renew you and your Girl Scout for the new year
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00AM - 7:00PM
First Saturday of the month 10:00AM - 2:00PM beginning April 1st.
Odessa Shop Desert Dollars may be used for girl memberships.
Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00AM - 7PM
Third Saturday of the month 10:00AM - 2PM Sign up for reminders via Remind @gsdswr.
For locations, click here. Don’t forget to take advantage of GSLearn trainings.
*Shop orders will be placed on the second Thursday of
each month for special orders and items not in stock.* Renew her membership and participate as an Individually Registered
Girl (IRG), renew into your previous troop or join a new troop!
For girls, make sure her troop is selected as well as the membership box
when you go to renew.
Social Media For adults who held a role (i.e. troop helper, leader, etc) in the previous
year and wish to continue that role, make sure to check the role box as
Facebook/Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest well as the membership box.
Instagram/Gsdswofficial
Parents can sign up as Parent Partners to get access to the Volunteer
Tool Kit which can help with the requirements for all badge work, as
well as specials awards, etc.
Careers
Community Engagement Specialist - Odessa, TX
Customer Engagement Specialist- Carlsbad, NM
Council Properties
P/T Grant Writer - Odessa, TX
The following properties are not available for rentals at this time:
Fund Development Manager - El Paso, TX
El Paso - closed for rentals and indoor use activities
Interested candidates email yzavala@gsdsw.org with
Roswell
their resumes and cover letter.
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