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The Golden
The official publication of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council. | Volume 47 Issue 6| Winter 2021
Get ready to participate in one of our country’s
most anticipated time of the year-
Girl Scout Cookie Season!
President of the Council
and Chair of the Board
Marguerite Woung-Chapman
Chief Executive Officer
Mary Vitek
Troop #114068 has
Chief External Affairs Officer adopted the fire station
Connie Chavez
Cypress Creek 23. The girls
Visual Brand Manager brought them pizza, salad,
Joanne Pastalaniec dessert and drinks. This
is an ongoing Klein Trails
Mission Statement community service project.
GSSJC: Girl Scouts builds girls of courage,
confidence and character, who make the
See more Scrapbook photos
world a better place. on page 32.
Contents
DEIB Statement
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council fosters
belonging and respect for all girls. We
empower all girls, volunteers and staff to Winter 2021
fulfill their potential and make the world a
better place. Our Girl Scout Promise drives
us to provide diverse, equitable and inclusive 3 From the Top
experiences where all girls, volunteers and staff
are confident they belong. We stand firm in 3 Shop News
these commitments and united by these ideals.
Circulation Special Feature
The Golden Link is published four times a year. It
4 Cookie Program
has a circulation of more than 25,000. The Golden
Link is also available online at www.gssjc.org. The
Golden Link reaches 26 Texas counties: Angelina,
Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Features
Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, 11 New Girl Scout Badges
Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, 12 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine,
San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller
Cookie Program Starts Soon!
and Wharton. To report address changes or if
you have problems receiving The Golden Link call
Activities page 4
Customer Service at 713-292-0300. 15 General Activities
22 Backpacking
Deadlines 23 Environmental
Deadline for submitting items is the first of the
23 Fine Arts
month two months prior to publication. GSSJC
27 Health
does not accept responsibility for unsolicited Cadette Event is back!
materials. Send news and photographs and 28 Highest Awards
Scrapbook photos to communications@sjgs.org. 28 Sports Information on page 18
Advertisements 29 Travel
Advertising rates are available by calling
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good faith that all the information is correct. Columns
Acceptance of advertising does not reflect 30 Philanthropy
endorsement of services or goods by the Council. 32 Scrapbook
The Golden Link is published by Girl Scouts
of San Jacinto Council, 3110 Southwest
Freeway, Houston, TX 77098
28 New Badges
The Golden Link is also available to read
online at www.gssjc.org/publications
Introduced!
Copyright ©2021. All rights reserved. page 11
Fall 2021 l The Golden Link 3When is a cookie not just
a cookie? When it is a Girl Scout Shop Hours
Cookie of course! We all know PP for Girls Stafford
3000 Southwest Freeway, 12300 Parc Crest, Ste 170, Stafford
that the Cookie Program is about
Houston 281-670-5982
so much more than cookies. It’s 713-292-0247 Sun. & Mon. Close
Sun. & Mon. Close Tue. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
about the girls and supporting Wed. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tue. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
their leadership journey. It’s Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. TH. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
TH. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
about providing troops with funds Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
to pay for activities or service Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Bay Area
Marguerite Woung- projects that make our world a 1300 A Bay Area Blvd., Ste. 106,
Imperial Valley
Chapman 15800 Imperial Valley Dr., Houston
better place.
Chair of the Board and Houston 281-282-6077
President of the Council And for our council, it’s 281- 447-8870 Sun. & Mon. Close
Sat., Sun., Mon. Close Tue. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
about ensuring Girl Scouting
TOP
Tue. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wed. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
From
continues to thrive in our Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. TH. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
TH. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
community. Proceeds help Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
maintain our camps and keep
the
Lufkin Cypress/Jersey Village
fees low and attainable for all 1202 College Drive, Lufkin 19708 Northwest Freeway, Suite
members. And last but certainly 936-634-4688 100, Jersey Village
Sat., Sun., Mon. Close 346-818-3227
not least, your participation in Tue. & Th. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. & Mon. Close
the Cookie Program makes Girl Tue. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Beaumont Wed. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Scouting a reality for all girls, regardless of their ability to pay, 700 North Street, Suite F, Beau- TH. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
mont Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
by providing financial assistance and supporting our community
409-832-0556 Ext. 1500 Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
outreach program, where staff bring the Girl Scout experience to Sat., Sun., Mon. Close
girls in underserved communities- in schools, homeless shelters Tue. Wed., Th. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shop online at
and detention centers, among others. Westside gssjc.org.
(curbside pickup only) Hours may alter
So a big thank you to our volunteers! Because you have 531 FM 359 South, due to weather. Call
stepped up to be troop leaders and cookie volunteers, girls Brookshire before traveling long
281- 822-4250 distances.
are ready to learn the five skills through the Cookie Program. Wed. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Besides raising money to support our local programs, camps,
troops and their communities and regions, girls get to be part of
New Leader Must-Knows!
the largest girl-led business in the country. Thank you, parents Are you a new Girl Scout leader? Here are some things you
too! You are a big part of the program from helping girls pick up need to know for the next few months.
cookies to helping them plan their business and going out with
them to deliver.
While cookies are only available in February and March of
1 Girl Scout Cookie Program kicks off Feb. 12 and runs
through March 28. Get your troop involved! Select a troop
cookie manager, take online training and you’re ready to
go! For more info, visit gssjc.org/cookies.
each year, the program is a major focus all year. Troops secure
year-round funding for activities like a special trip, a weekend of
2
World Thinking Day is Feb. 22. On this day, we celebrate
camping or next year’s dues. This year as we celebrate 100 years the sisterhood of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the
of Girl Scouting in southeast Texas, we welcome a new cookie, world. Visit girlscouts.org/worldthinkingday for activities
for your troop level.
Adventurefuls! I’m excited to see what adventures girls will take
from the proceeds of this year’s cookie program.
3
Get ready for: Girl Scout Week March 6-12! This week
Before I sign off, I have even more thanks to give! Thank celebrates the founding of Girl Scouts on March 12, 1912
you for supporting our girls as they make memories they will and troops are encouraged to celebrate Girl Scouting in the
community.
fondly recall as adults. Thank you for giving your time and talent
so they can be a part of this wonderful tradition. And thank you
4
Get ready for summer 2022! Yes it is getting cold outside,
for entrusting us with your Girl Scout’s growth and development. but think about fun summer nights by the campfire. The 2022
Together, we can make her future brighter. I can’t wait to see camp guide will be in the mail in January. Grab your spot for
what she will accomplish! summer fun.
Girl Scout shops and service centers will be closed
December 24-January 2 and January 17.
4 Fall 2021 l The Golden LinkIt's cookie
time!
Cookie Program participation:
It’s about more than cookies
Did you know the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led
entrepreneurial program in the world? It’s true–and it’s pretty amazing!
We are excited about this year’s program and we hope you are too.
Let’s rock this cookie season! Are you ready to unleash that unstoppable
Girl Scout shine and ingenuity to make amazing things happen and reach
your goals? Great! Let’s do it. Learn super useful life skills, gain a ton of
confidence, and find out what you’re capable of. And there’s more–selling
cookies also means big fun, great friends, and a chance to change the
world!
Working as a team member with her troopmates to earn funds to do
all the great things they have planned, from camping to service projects,
Mark Your Calendars:
from attending badge workshops to trips to local attractions.
Important Cookie Dates She’s paying it forward and making the Girl Scout experiences
January 12 Troops place orders possible for ALL girls in our council. Proceeds also go toward
February 3 Cookie Delivery starts maintaining camp properties, keeping activity fees affordable and helping
February 12 It’s Cookie Time! girls in underserved areas participate in Girl Scouts.
Sale starts
February 18 Cookie Booths start
March 31 Cookie Sale ends
The 5 skills at work
in the Cookie Program
Every package of Girl Scout Cookies contains so much more than
cookies. For customers, the cookies provide a delicious way to support
girls on their Girl Scout journey. For girls, every package
includes new skills, fun, friendship, unforgettable experiences, and
forever memories. When your Girl Scout takes part in the cookie
program, she is learning and practicing 5 Skills she will use all her life.
COVID protocols for
• Goal Setting: Girls learn how to set goals to meet deadlines, plan for how selling Girl Scout
to achieve a goal, change actions when necessary and work with others to
achieve goals in a group. Cookies
• Decision Making: Girls learn how to think through different choices,
As the situation around COVID changes
explain reasons why they made a decision, decide between various options
and consider others’ input when making group decisions. month to month, be sure to check online
• Money Management: Girls learn how to count money and make change, at gssjc.org before the start of the sale for
create a plan to save their money, track their money so they know how much the most up-to-date Girl Scout guidelines
they have and distinguish the difference between wants and needs. for safely selling cookies. As always, also
• People Skills: Girls learn how to be respectful of others, take responsibility monitor your county's health organization
for what they say and do, keep their promises and to be accountable. guidelines.
• Business Ethics: Girls learn how to be comfortable talking to and being
around new people, better communication skills to get their message across
and share what they hope to achieve when working toward a goal.
Fall 2021 l The Golden Link 5Check all the boxes to support your Girl Scout’s Cookie Program success
Make sure your Girl Scout is registered for the 2021-2022 membership year.
Complete the Parent Permission and Responsibility form at https://form.jotform.com/202725448544054 .
Review online Guide for parents and families at gssjc.org/2022cookieprogram
Attend your troop’s cookie meeting. Get important information about the opportunities and responsibilities of the Cookie Program.
Join the Cookie Program Team. Volunteer! Whether you can spare a little or a lot of time, there is a place for you. The Cookie
Program couldn’t happen without the time and talent parents and other volunteers give to supporting girl success at the troop and
council level. Visit gssjc.org/2022cookieprogram for more information on how to get started.
Tips for cookie-selling success
Calling all Girl Scouts: Whether you are selling
online, at a booth or in a Walkabout, these easy tips will
help make your Cookie Program participation successful
– and fun! Remember to follow all safety and COVID
guidelines in all your interactions with customers.
1. Greet Your Customers. Meet them with a friendly
but businesslike “Hello.” Be the confident Girl
Scout #CookieBoss you are.
2. Make a Girl Scout Connection. Ask women
customers if they are grown up Girl Scouts, Over
59% of women have been part of Girl Scouts since
1912 so chances are good the answer will be “yes.”
3. Share Your Goal. Talk about how your troop
intends to use their proceeds from the Cookie
Program.
4. Know your Products. Be prepared to tell
customers what you have available. People are
always interested in new items so, make sure you
can describe this year’s scrumptious new cookie,
Adventurefuls.
5. Share Your Own Girl Scout Story. People buy
Girl Scout Cookies because they love the cookies.
And they also like knowing they are supporting the
dreams of girls like you.
6. Celebrate the council’s 100th Anniversary. If
your troop reached the Starting Inventory Order
goal, wear the limited edition GSSJC Anniversary
Pin you received. For more information, check out
the inside back cover of this edition of The Golden
Cookie cupboard updates Link.
Overall the switch to contactless cupboard pick up last year got high 7. Say “Thank you.” Tell every customer you
marks. And this year, we are tweaking our procedures and guidelines to make appreciate their support – and that you hope they
it even better. For example, we want to reduce wait times for the volunteers enjoy their delicious Girl Scout Cookies.
picking up from cupboards. Please contribute to a smooth cupboard
process for all troops by placing your starting inventory order in time
to pick it up at cookie deliveries. With that in mind, some changes you will
see this year are:
• There will be fewer pick up slots per hour
• There will be a max number of cases that can be picked up
• Troops will only be able to schedule one pick up per day – i.e., multiple
people from the same troop cannot pick up from the cupboards on the
same day.
6 Fall 2021 l The Golden LinkHelp! How many cookies should our troop order?
To help troops set a target for how many cases to order initially, a Starting Inventory Order (SIO)
level is set for each Cookie Program season. For the 2022 sale, troops with an initial order averaging at
least 150 packages per girl will earn two great awards: a koala themed mini backpack keychain and a
limited edition GSSJC 100th Anniversary Pin (see photos on back inside cover of this edition
of The Golden Link.) These awards will be included in the troop’s initial delivery so they can
be distributed to girls immediately.
Below is chart to help Troop Cookie Managers calculate how many total cookies to order:
Girls in your troop 10 girls 12 girls 15 girls 20 girls
150 packages/girl 125 cases 150 cases 188 cases 250 cases
Special Notes:
• There are 12 packages of cookies in a case of Girl Scout Cookies
• If you are a returning troop and this calculation results in an initial starting
inventory that is less than 80% of your previous year’s final sales, you may
want to increase your starting inventory order to 80% of your previous
year’s final sales to reduce trips to the cookie cupboards
• If your troop includes a different number of girls than the example, use this
formula to calculate your Starting Order:
• Number of girls in troop X 150 per girl = Number of packages. Divide
the number of packages by 12 to get the number of cases.
• Round up to the nearest case when ordering.
Ways to sell cookies in 2022
However you choose to participate in the Cookie Program, mark you calendars for National
Girl Scout Cookie Weekend which is scheduled for Feb. 18-20. People will be on the lookout for
Girl Scout Cookies that weekend so it is an especially great time for booth sales and Walkabouts.
Below is a list of different ways to sell cookies in 2022. For more information, go to gssjc.org/cookies
Contactless selling. Technology provides contactless options for participation in the Cookie Program,
including a girl’s Smart Cookie Online Store, other online platforms such as Zoom and Virtual Cookie Booths.
Booths–both Traditional and Troop Secured - and Lemonade Stands are allowed, subject to all safety
guidelines and GSSJC’s COVID-19 protocols being followed. For the complete list of the council’s COVID-19
protocols, see gssjc.org.
Door-to-door – Did you know that door-to-door sales remains one of the most effective ways to sell
cookies? In a recent national study, 78% of those customers who were not approached during a cookie
sale stated they would have purchased two to four boxes if asked. Be sure to follow the safety and COVID
guidelines specifically for in-person/door-to-door sales.
Walkabouts – This is an organized version of door-to-door sales in which Girl Scouts go through a
specific neighborhood to sell cookies. It’s an especially fun way for troops to sell together, with different
pairs of girls taking different streets, etc. If everyone participating wears a Girl Scout tee shirt or vest,
Walkabouts can create a lot of good energy and visibility.
How to use troop proceeds? Where does the
The girls decide! cookie revenue go?
Girl Scouts in each troop decide how to use the proceeds earned The support parents and other volunteers
from participating in the cookie program. give to the Cookie Program means the
Below is a sample of how a troop of 12 Girl Scouts who reach majority of revenue from every package
the 2022 GSSJC Starting Inventory Order goal of 150 packages in the of Girl Scout cookies purchased can
initial order might budget the $1,350 they earn in troop proceeds: go toward girl programs and experiences
at the council, community, and troop
• Attend Carousel camping weekend ($30/girl or adult) $360 levels. All proceeds after the cost of
• Attend a Cybersecurity badge workshop ($23 per girl) $276 the cookies stay local. After paying for the cookies,
• Hike with Henry at Camp Agnes Arnold ($6 per girl) $72 this is how GSSJC Cookie Program proceeds are spent:
• Renew all girls’ memberships during Early Bird
to earn an exclusive patch ($25 per girl) - $300 74% - Girl Scout Program
• Service project benefiting a local animal shelter $200 20% - Troop and Community Proceeds
• Add to travel fund for trip next year $142 3% - Recognitions for Girls
3% - Other
Fall 2021 l The Golden Link 7Volunteer at a cookie cupboard Safety tips while selling cookies
Are you looking for a guilt-free way to Since its founding in 1912, girl safety has always been a
skip the gym? Join Girl Scout primary focus in every aspect of Girl Scouts. Following the tips
parents and guardians, their family below can help assure the Cookie Program is both a safe and a
members and friends who volunteer fun experience for the Girl Scouts who participate.
at cookie cupboards. Volunteers
should be Show you are a Girl Scout: Wear the Girl Scout membership
• at least 18 pin, vest or sash or other Girl Scout clothing (e.g., Girl Scout
• like being active T-Shirt) to identify yourself as a Girl Scout.
• enjoy being around fun
people Buddy up: Always use the buddy system. Not only is it safe,
• interested in being part of a “Great American Tradition.” it’s more fun.
Cupboard volunteers help to reduce wait times to pick up Be streetwise: Become familiar with the areas and
cookies so troop cookie managers can get back to their day. neighborhoods where you will be selling your Girl Scout
Opportunities exist across the council during February and Cookies.
March.
For more information send an email with your contact infor- Partner with adults: If you are a Daisy, Brownie or Junior,
mation to cookies@sjgs.org only take or deliver orders when you are accompanied by
Safety First: The contactless cupboard procedures GSSJC an adult family member. If you are a Cadette, Senior or
developed last year have become a model for other councils Ambassador, go door-to-door only with a buddy and parental
across the country. For 2022, we will continue to offer curbside approval. At troop cookie booths, one of the two supervising
pickup at cupboards and will follow local guidelines as well as adults must have a current background check and always be
GSSJC COVID protocols during the cookie season. present at a cookie booth with the girls.
Do not enter: While selling or delivering cookies, never enter
Troop cookie manager: anyone’s home, not even if they are friends or neighbors you
know.
Short term role with big impact
Girls in troops with a TCM tend to have a more successful Plan ahead: Be prepared for emergencies, and always have a
experience in the cookie program than those in troops where the plan for safeguarding money. Give money to your troop cookie
troop leader tries to cover both jobs. And when both positions manager to deposit as soon as possible. Don’t forget to get a
are filled, the troop can continue with core Girl Scout activities receipt.
as well as participating in the cookie program.
Want to step up and help out? Talk to your Girl Scout’s troop Sell in the daytime: Sell only during daylight hours, unless
accompanied by an adult.
leader. For more information go to gssjc.org/2022cookieprogram
Be internet savvy: Read and sign the Internet Safety Pledge at
www.girlscouts.org/en/help/help/internet-safety-pledge.html.
Cookies4Heroes/CookieShare: Make sure you have adult permission and supervision for online
activities. Detailed social media guidelines can be found in the
A sweet way to say thank you! family guide.
Our council calls our CookieShare Program: Cookies for
Heroes. Girls can encourage customers who don’t want cookies for Protect privacy: Girls’ names, addresses and email addresses
themselves to select this option when ordering online or in-person. should never be given out to customers. Instead, a designated
(If buying online, there is a $1.25 processing fee.) All monies adult’s phone number and/or group email address overseen by
received as donations are considered Cookies4Heroes donations. an adult should be given for re-orders or complaints.
For example, if someone says, "Keep the change," the change goes
toward Cookies4Heroes cookies. Be safe on the road: Always follow safe pedestrian practices,
Girls who sell 15 packages for Cookies4Heroes earn a special especially when crossing at intersections or walking along
patch. And those who sell to the 50 package level also receive a roadways. Be aware of traffic when unloading cookies and
pair of koala-themed socks, in addition the girl’s troop is eligible to passengers from vehicles.
help deliver the cookies.
After the Cookie Program ends, Cookies4Heroes orders
are sent by the council and/or troops to local first responders and
organizations that support the military. Eligible troops participate
in some deliveries.
In 2021, our council provided 39,012 packages of Girl Scout
Cookies to Cookies4Heroes recipients. We hope to surpass that
number in 2022.
8 Fall 2021 l The Golden LinkFind information on these badges and pins in the Volunteer Tool-kit and badge books.
Fall 2021 l The Golden Link 9Get all your cookie selling needs
at the Girl Scout Shop!
Patches
Shirts
Variety available
Yard Signs
Cookie Carts
Money Envelopes
Tablecloths
10 Fall 2021 l The Golden LinkNew Girl Scout badges
Presenting 28 new badges that spark her imagination. They’re here: 28 new ways for Girl Scouts of all ages to explore their world,
whether online or unplugged!
The newest class of badges take on even more topics that Girl Scouts and their families care about, like getting outside, using
technology to run girls’ cookie businesses, and growing girls’ digital leadership skills to make the world a better place.
Earning the badges is also easier than ever: based on feedback from girls, volunteers, and families, the new badge booklets now
include a volunteer guide and printable activity pages for girls, as well as new badge overviews in the Volunteer Toolkit and fun and fast
badge introductions in gsLearn.
Meet the badges:
Math in Nature (Daisies through Juniors)
After a year of learning inside, it’s time to get outdoors! The new Math in Nature badges build on one another as Girl Scouts learn
about shapes, numbers, and design in nature. They’ll plan a hiking adventure, create trail maps, and design a bird feeder–all while
learning math concepts and how they apply outside the classroom.
The new Math in Nature badges also boost girls’ interest and confidence in STEM (PDF); they’re more likely to connect with
STEM concepts when they’re linked to things they love, such as outdoor time and helping others.
Cookie Business (Daisies through Ambassadors)
With more and more consumers shopping online, girls learn to think beyond the storefront and meet their cookie customers where
they are through the Digital Cookie® platform. The 13 new Cookie Business badges are packed with activities to support every Girl
Scout as they work collaboratively, set goals for themselves, and finesse their digital marketing campaigns. Girl Scouts of all ages will
be ready to take their cookie business to the next level!
Digital Leadership (Daisies through Ambassadors)
Technology can help girls empower themselves and others–and by earning Digital Leadership badges, Girl Scouts of every age can
do just that! They’ll learn about digital literacy and wellness and use what they’ve learned to raise awareness on a topic or cause they
care about.
Girl Scouts are already digital leaders. These future-forward badges will support them in using technology to connect with
others and create a digital product that makes a positive impact and inspires others to action. Look in the Volunteer Toolkit for badge
requirements.
Fall 2021 l The Golden Link 11Gold Award Girl Scouts
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; it recognizes girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate
extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take-Action projects. Since 1916, girls have successfully pursued the
highest award, an act that indelibly marks them as accomplished members of their communities and the world.
Leyli Akhmedov taught English to children Isabella Cantone provided resources to
in Azerbaijan. Together with NGO You Will her female peer swimmers on how to safely
Speak, she created her own Conversation and comfortably navigate menstrual cycles
Club, an immersion curriculum that while remaining athletes. Additionally,
focused on teaching and learning English Isabella launched a website with additional
to students in these regions. Leyli notes information she researched through
the importance of knowing English and pediatricians and nutritionists, and even held
the myriad of opportunities that it opens to two national webinars. Together with her
students overseas for higher education and volunteers, Isabella also installed a cabinet
career opportunities. in her school’s locker room so that her peers
would have a place to store their products.
Alexandria Alvarez started R.I.T.E– Neha Chandran helped educate others
Reach, Inspire, Thrive, Educate–a on how to safely navigate blackouts
program that focused on addressing in times of emergency after having
the issue of helping human trafficking experienced a blackout with her family.
victims. Alexandria noted that these Neha noted that there were very few
same victims often do not have the centralized resources where people
proper tools or resources to help them could go to find information, and that in
integrate back into society. She aimed times of emergency, battery conservation
to provide them with proper guidance is important. She created a website and
on how to acquire jobs and employment held seminars for soon-to-be college
through mentorship and training students.
Chloe Barrientes raised awareness on the Grace Dehner started her project, entitled
importance of mental health as it pertains WOMUN–Women’s Outreach through
to her peers and student athletes in her Model United Nations, to help address the
school after her own personal struggles underrepresentation of women’s issues in
with anxiety. Chloe was able to create a Model United Nations committees. She
pamphlet with important information and focused primarily on women’s issues from
resources that student athletes could use around the world and put the spotlight on the
to help find relief and learn about how to struggles women face. Grace invited guest
care for their mental health. speakers from the US Department of State
and others to attend her WOMUN sessions.
Haley Benefield wanted to work Caroline Desrosiers raised awareness and
on the crisis of homeless animals. created resources for the homeless population
Together with Houston PetSet, Haley of Houston. Together with her high school
created informational resources on the club, she educated teens on how to interact
importance of spading and neutering with the homeless safely. She also taught them
animals, as well as fostering or adopting how to create bags with necessities that they
pets. Additionally, Haley created an could donate instead of money. Caroline notes
informational video for Houston PetSet that the homeless population is growing and
to help them spread the word of their that many people feel at loss on how to Take-
mission. Action that will help them.
12 Fall 2021 l The Golden LinkJennifer Dodgen wanted to raise Koral Hairgrove created a blue room and
awareness of flooding after witnessing a butterfly mural at Mainland Community
damaging flood in her community. Jennifer Church in Texas City. Koral wanted to create a
designed, built, and installed a sign with safe space for others to be able to unwind, relax,
a map of hiking trails at her local YMCA. de-stress, and feel at ease in times of anxiety.
Additionally, she included information on Koral created the mural that honored and
the importance of environmental health raised awareness to those who ended their lives
and the importance of flood-prevention and through suicide. Koral felt their stories would
safety. help shine a light on the importance of mental
health and would help them not be forgotten.
Kennede Earle started the STAR Chloe Houy worked with volunteers and
project aimed at raising awareness of sex the Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to
trafficking in the Houston area. Together teach people the harmful effects urbanization
with her team of volunteers, Kennede has on wildlife in Houston. She was able to
created and distributed a brochure with provide simple crafts and activities people
resources and statistics on sex trafficking could do on their own to reduce the effects
in Houston. Additionally, she hosted five of urbanization. Chloe also created YouTube
informative STAR presentations during tutorials, curriculum, and activities to help
the month of August in which she invited provide information on how to aid injured
key speakers and guests. animals in a safe manner.
Mariam Elsharkawy created the Plastic Hannah Hubbard established three
Pollution Solution to make the public mini food pantries at local elementary
aware of just how dangerous plastic is to schools. Together with her volunteers,
the health of our environment. Together Hannah also held a food drive for non-
with her volunteers, Mariam held five perishable foods that she used to stock
presentations on the harms and solutions of the pantries. Hannah aimed to relieve
plastic pollution. Additionally, she provided hunger in the communities while also
resources on how to repurpose plastic promoting the philosophy of giving back
through art, and currently has an installment to your community.
for display at the Goodykoontz Museum of
Girl Scout History.
Taylor Franklin raised awareness for Emily Jackson was motivated by her
the hearing-impaired community at her own experiences after having lost four
high school. Together with her volunteers, peers to suicide to raise awareness on the
Taylor was able to start an American importance of mental health. Emily built a
Sign Language club at her school and Canva page that could be accessed by all
held meetings with guest speakers who of the students in her local school where
helped share additional information. Her she provided information and resources
club members were also able to sign the on coping mechanisms, tips on asking for
US National Anthem for her school’s help, and methods of support for friends
homecoming game. who may be struggling with mental
illnesses.
Isabella Griffo used her Gold Award Madelyn Kaelin created a presentation
project to help Hope’s Path in Spring, and informational pamphlet for Saint
Texas. She was able to build a working Agnes Academy College Prep to
garden and compost area, and even wrote provided information on the importance
her own how-to guide for gardening. of pollinators to the ecosystem.
Additionally, Isabella provided resources With volunteers, she also installed a
and online information for others to learn pollinator garden aimed at helping
how to grow their own food from home monarch butterflies, an endangered
using easy-to-follow steps and video pollinator she wanted to highlight.
guides.
Fall 2021 l The Golden Link 13Nirali Patel built a community trellis Rediate Sanders started her Gold
for her local temple grounds as part of Award project focused on providing
Gold Award project. Nirali noted that her information and resources to young
community needed help in combating students about the different paths and
social isolation, anxiety, and stress during occupations available in the medical
the pandemic. Together with her team of field. She presented this information to
volunteers, Nirali was able to complete local elementary schools and provided
the trellis as a way to help bring people presentations for teachers to use.
together and spread positivity throughout
her community.
Minla Philips addressed the issue of Ariana Morales Vavilala started a project
lack of professionalism amongst teens called “I Woke Up Like This,” aimed at
in the Houston area. Through a virtual providing information and resources on
ZOOM workshop, teens were able to teen sleeping patterns and the importance
attend and learn about resume building of sleep as it pertains to mental health.
tips, interview guidance, and received To tackle the growing need for resources
guidance on critical skills to help in the surrounding mental health, she worked with
workplace. volunteers and The American Red Cross to
create presentations and a website.
Angela Pickert helped her high school’s Hannah Vo promoted safety awareness
band department by creating a system to and precautions at Our Lady of Lourdes
store, sort, and locate sheet music and Catholic church. Together with her team
musical equipment. This efficient system of volunteers and church staff, Hannah
let the school provide more valuable identified key locations on the church
practice and rehearsal time to students in grounds that needed safety precautions
her school’s band. enforced. This included cross walks, stop
signs, speed limit signs, and “do not enter”
signs to create a safe environment for her
community.
Olivia Predmore helped to inform others Sydney Winkler educated others on the
how to safely interact with adults and importance of second-hand fashion and how
seniors who have learning disabilities. to reuse clothing articles to help combat the
Olivia held BINGO created coloring books potential dangers that fast fashion presents
and puzzles for residents to use while to the environment and workforce. Together
they interacted with new volunteers, and with her team of volunteers, Sydney was able
created an informational video teaching new to hold workshops on what fast fashion was
volunteers what to expect when they visit the and how it impacted others. Additionally,
Brookwood Community. Sydney held clothing swaps and collected 50
bags of leftovers to be donated.
Amber Richards started Eat, Clean and
Green Affordably, to teach others how
they could grow and eat their own foods
at affordable costs. Together with her
local community garden, Mustard Seed Happy Birthday
Farm and Market, she was able to create
instructional videos and informational
booklets on healthy eating, easy-to-
GSSJC!
make recipes, and how those watching Our council turns 100 in
could grow their own affordable foods
at home. 2022. Stay tuned for exciting
activities throughout the year
and special patch program.
14 Fall 2021 l The Golden LinkGirl and Troop Activities
Register for events under the My Events tab in my Account. Go to gssjc.org and select MyGS, log in at the top right corner, next click My Events in the left-hand menu. If
you have a question about your activity, contact 713-292-0370 or 1-800-392-4340. If you have a problem with your login, contact Customer Service at 713-292-0300 or
registration@sjgs.org. Bring: For all events, bring Permission Slip F-204 and Medical Form F-185 for each girl and the Adult Emergency Form F-22 for each adult.
Attention Daisy Leaders! Look for the Daisy in Look for this symbol in indicate
this section for activities that Daisies can attend. a virtual program offering.
General Activities
Scan me and go
Community Service directly to the
Are you and your troop eager to find ways to better your
community? Whether you are looking to earn your Community events page!
Service Bar or just looking to give back, there are numerous ways
to contribute meaningful efforts to your community. While you
are at it, community service can also help sharpen your problem-
solving skills and expand your definition of philanthropy. If
you would like a list of community service opportunities and
organizations, please contact gscommserv@sjgs.org.
Spark Events
Is your troop new to camping? Let us Spark your troop’s
Sensational Saturdays joy for the outdoors! Bring your troop for a day or overnight at
This program will be a great way for girls of all levels to camp and let us plan some of your Saturday activities and meals.
discover and explore fun topics while making new friends. Trained staff will facilitate up to three troop-choice events and
Participants will earn and receive the badge. provide two meals so you can focus on creating a great first troop
camping experience for your girls. Price is per person. Lunch and
• Daisy Promise Center, Sister to every Girl Scout dinner Saturday are included. Groups must register at least eight
• Brownie Girl Scout Way participants.
• Junior Playing the Past How to get started:
• Cadettes Screenwriter • Have one or two troop volunteers complete Camping and
Overnight Basics (COB) online training
Who: ⓓⓑⓙⓒ • Register online for your troop’s preferred Spark date and
When: Daisies and Brownies: Jan. 29, 10 a.m. – noon location
Juniors and Cadettes: June 29 1 – 4 p.m. • Decide with your girls if you want to do day-only or
Cost: $15/girl overnight camping
Contact: Julia Shank, jshank@sjgs.org, 713-292-0338 • Book your camping with Customer Service (steps provided
in COB training)
Badge workshops at the Holocaust
Who: Troops who have little or no camping experience
Museum Houston Where: Camp Agnes Arnold, Camp Robinwood
Would you and your troop like to attend a badge workshop at Cost: $55/girl, $25/adult
the Holocaust Museum Houston? Schedule a private event just Note: Overnight accommodations (campsite) not included with
for your troop! your event registration. At least one Camping and Overnight
• Junior Inside Government Basics (COB) trained adult and one First Aider must accompany
• Cadette Finding Common Ground your troop at this event.
• Cadette Science of Happiness
• Senior Social Innovator Camp Agnes Arnold
• Ambassador Public Policy Jan. 15: Wacky Winter Wizards
Feb. 19: World Thinking Day
Who: ⓙⓒⓢⓐ
When: Set your date at least three weeks before your Camp Robinwood
wanted date. Jan. 22: Wacky Winter Wizards
Where: Holocaust Museum Houston Feb. 26: World Thinking Day
Price: $15/girl
Contact: customerservice@sjgs.org
Contact: Julia Shank, jshank@jsgs.org, 713-292-0338
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These workshops are self-paced. They are available to girls beginning on Friday morning at 9 a.m. and close at midnight on Sunday.
Girls should complete it at their convenience. The workshop should take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.
Who: All Levels Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org Cost: $12/per session Where: Virtual
Workshop Date GS Level
Democracy for Daisies Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. D
Democracy for Brownies Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. B
Democracy for Juniors Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. J
Democracy for Cadettes Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. C
Democracy for Seniors Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. S
Democracy for Ambassadors Badge Workshop Jan. 14 – 16, Jan 28 – 30, or Feb. 11 – 13, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. A
Democracy for Daisies: Do you know what the word Democracy for Cadettes: Whether you realize it or not, you
“government” means? It’s a big word for something important! probably have some political issues you’re passionate about.
When a group of people live together–in a town, city, state, or Maybe you’re determined to spread the word about climate
country–they follow rules. These rules, and the people who make change, or maybe you want to improve the lives of your city’s
the rules, are called the government. By completing this badge, homeless veterans. If you want to make a difference, start by
girls will learn about the different types of government. fully understanding how your government works. Informed
citizens are change makers! By completing this badge, girls
Democracy for Brownies: Did you know that the president of the will learn how each branch works and how they work together.
United States is only one part of the government? In this country,
lots of people work together to decide what rules are made and Democracy for Seniors: How much do you know about how
how they are followed. All those people make up our government. your government works? In one 2019 survey, only 39 percent
By completing this badge, girls will learn about the different types of adults were able to name all three branches of government.
of government and the three branches of government. By completing this badge, you’ll learn all about those
branches–and more!
Democracy for Juniors: What do you think of when you hear
the word “government”? Do you think of the president? The Democracy for Ambassadors: As a Girl Scout Ambassador,
Supreme Court? Congress? All of these are part of the United you’re so close to being old enough to vote–if you’re not there
States government–but your city or town has a government too. already! The right to vote is one of the most important rights
Your city, state, and country government all work together. By given to American citizens, and it’s now extra important for
completing this badge, girls will know more about how their you to be informed about your government and the officials
government works–from their town or city to the whole country. you’ll help elect. Find out everything you can in this badge–
then get out there and vote!
Older Girl Take-Action Workshop Juniors Take-Action Workshop
Curious about how to start a Silver or Gold Award project Curious about how to start a Bronze Award project or complete
or complete a Girl Scout Journey? Join us for a take-action a Girl Scout Journey? Join us for a take-action workshop where
workshop where we’ll cover the differences between commu- we’ll cover the differences between community service and
nity service and take-action and how to best plan a take-action take-action and how to best plan a take-action project. We’ll
project. We’ll also learn from each other by sharing examples also learn from each other by sharing examples and ideas! Come
and ideas! Come ready to brainstorm! ready to brainstorm!
Who: ⓒⓢⓐ Adults Who: ⓙ Adults
Where: Online Where: Online
When: Jan. 30, 2 – 3:30 p.m. When: Feb. 13, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $5/person Cost: $5/person
Contact: jforde@sjgs.org Contact: jforde@sjgs.org
16 Fall 2021 l The Golden Link ⓓ-Daisy ⓑ-Brownie ⓙ-Juniors ⓒ-Cadettes ⓢ-Seniors ⓐ-AmbassadorsVolunteer-In-Training (VIT) Songs and Games in the online
This award is for girls who would like to mentor a Daisy,
Brownie, Junior or Cadette group outside of the camp experience. community!
If you’ve completed ninth grade, you’re eligible to earn this https://community.gssjc.org/Community/home?tid=30&pid=296
award. This leadership course completes one of the requirements
Songs and games have been a part of Girl Scouting for
of this award.
over a century. Did you know you can find a collection of some
favorite songs and games in the Online Community, including
Who: ⓢⓐ, grades 10 - 12 the GSSJC camp songs! This site includes more than just
Where: Virtual
the lyrics; be sure to click on the song titles to hear the song
When: Jan. 8, 1 – 5 p.m.
being sung - or, in some cases, to watch a video with the hand
Cost: $7/girl
motions!
Contact: jforde@sjgs.org
Any Requests? Trying to remember the words to that
song you learned at camp a few years ago? Or that game you
Program Aide training played at Adult Weekend? If you would like us to add any
Program Aide is a teen mentoring award for Cadettes, and
particular songs or games to this page, or if you (or your troop)
Program Aides are in high demand. Program Aides work
are interested in recording songs, drop a note on the discussion
with younger girls in a variety of settings from day camps to
page, or email customerservice@sjgs.org!
Community or council events. If you are interested in a leadership
experience specifically designed for working with younger Girls
Scouts, this is for you!
GSSJC Gay Straight Alliance
Who: ⓒ
When: Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 26, April 30 or May 21, Interest Group for
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cadettes, Seniors and
Where: Girl Scout Center, Houston
Cost: $18/girl Ambassadors
Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org GSSJC's Gay-Straight Alliance serves to empower and
educate scouts surrounding LGBTQ+ issues. We will lead
inclusive, engaging, and educational programming to support
LGBTQ+ Girl Scouts as well as girls and leaders who want to
learn more about being allies. This could include a History of
Pride patch, troop leader training and teaching Girl Scouts how
to confront homophobia.
If this group interests you, we would love to have you!
Gold Award Girl Scout Liv Rubenstein, the program’s creator,
has a wonderful vision for this new interest group and we
would love for you to join. If you are interested please contact
jforde@sjgs.org. We hope to see you at our next meeting.
Sensitive issue permission form is required from parent.
Cookie College
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Are you thinking of creating your own business in the future? Do you have a creative and
exciting business idea that you’d like to bring to life? You’re invited to dive into the world of entrepreneurship through completion of
these workshops. Create your own business plan and get started on your way to entrepreneurship and earn a badge while you’re at it!
Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org
Workshop Date and Time GS Level Price Location
Cookie College January 22, 10 a.m. – noon ⓓⓑ $12 PP
Cookie College January 22, 1 – 3 p.m. ⓓⓑ $12 PP
Cookie College January 23, 10 a.m. – noon ⓙⓒ $12 PP
Cookie College Rally in Box-Virtual January 23, 2 – 3 p.m. All Levels $12 Virtual
Cookie College: Use your entrepreneurial skills to set yourself up for success during the upcoming cookie season.
Cookie College Rally in Box-Virtual: Calling all registered Girl Scouts! Troops and IRGs are invited to participate in our Cookie
College-In-A-Box Rally! It’s time to get excited about cookies! Use your entrepreneurial skills to set yourself up for success during
the upcoming cookie season. Attend the virtual livestream of the Cookie College Rally where girls will get the chance to complete two
activities virtually while getting pumped to sell cookies in the upcoming cookie season.
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Region facilitated events
Regions are the foundation for locally delivered Girl Scout programs that support and serve Cadette, Senior and Ambassador girls, both
those currently engaged as well as new girls looking for an opportunity to connect into the amazing experiences Girl Scouts has to offer.
Who: ⓒⓢⓐ
Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org
Activity Title Activity Description Where When Host Cost Level
Region
Cadette Business Learn the steps to creating your own business plan Virtual Jan 25, 6:30 – 4 $6/girl, C
Plan Badge and how to write an effective business plan for your 8:30 p.m. free for
Workshop business adults
Cadette Financing Find out how to research and brainstorm your dream Virtual Jan 25, 6:30 – 4 $6/girl, C
My Dreams Badge job. Girls will then use what they learned to present 8:30 p.m. free for
Workshop their plan for their dream future. adults
Mission Sisterhood Girls will learn the importance of sisterhood in their Kirksey Jan 22, 14 $25/ S
Journey Workshop lives. Topics including friendships, self-esteem, body Architecture, 1 – 9 p.m. girl, $8/
for Seniors image, nurturing themselves and each other, the Houston adult
importance of diversity in friendships and networking
will be covered. The girls will do fun activities, crafts,
make food and watch a movie!
Cadette Are you ready to write the new great American novel Spring Creek Jan 22, 6 $10/ C
Screenwriter and or script for the latest blockbuster movie? Learn BBQ, Humble 3 – 6 p.m. girl,
Senior Novelist about what it takes to be a great writer from a local free for
Badge Workshop professional. adults
Senior Financing Get ready to plan your future by learning about Virtual Jan 25, 6:30 – 4 $6/girl, S
My Future Badge finances while earning the Senior Financing My 8:30 p.m. free for
Workshop Future badge! Girls will find out how to research and adults
brainstorm personal goals and dreams. Then girls will
use what they learned to present their plan for a dream
continued educational experience.
Cadette Media Cadettes are invited to join Region 3 to participate Virtual March 26, 3 $15/ C
Journey in discussion, activities, and view videos related 2 – 8 p.m. girl,
to media. Girls will learn how the media can be an free for
influence in their everyday lives. adults
Senior Science Seniors are invited to join Region 3 to learn the Cornerstone April 23, 3 $15/ S
of Style Badge science behind make-up, perfume, fashion fabrics, United 10 a.m. – girl,
Workshop moisturizers, and body lotion. Girls will then get to Methodist noon free for
create a sample of their own products Church, adults
Houston
Volunteer-In- This award is for girls who would like to mentor a Virtual March 20, 4 $7/girl, SA
Training (VIT) Daisy, Brownie, Junior or Cadette group outside of 1 – 5 p.m. free for
the camp experience. This virtual leadership course adults
completes one of three requirements of this award:
1. Find an adult Mentor 2. VIT Training 3. Create and
implement a journey project
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Financial Literacy workshops
Are you interested in learning how money works? Do you enjoy learning about what money can be used for, what budgets
are and how to make more money? You’re invited to dive into the world of financial literacy through completion of these
workshops. Create your own budget and earn badges! Except for the First National Girl Scout Bank**, these workshops are
self-paced. They are available to girls beginning on Friday morning at 9 a.m. and close at midnight on Sunday. Girls should
complete it at their convenience. The workshop should take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.
Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org
Workshop Date and Time GS Level Price Location
First National Girl Scout Bank Jan. 19 – Feb. 9, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. ⓙⓒ $49 Virtual**
Brownie Philanthropist Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓑ $10 Virtual
Daisy Money Counts Leaf Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓓ $5 Virtual
Cadette Comparison Shopping Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓒ $10 Virtual
Junior Savvy Shopper Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓙ $10 Virtual
Brownie Money Manager Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓑ $10 Virtual
Daisy Making Choices Leaf Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓓ $5 Virtual
Junior Business Owner Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓙ $10 Virtual
Senior Buying Power Badge Workshop March 4 – 6, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓢ $10 Virtual
Daisy Making Choices: There are things we need and there are First National Girl Scout Bank for Juniors and Cadettes:
things we want. Both cost money! Lets find out the difference. Girls will serve on the Board of Directors of First National Girl
Scout Bank. Working together virtually, Girl Scouts will create
Daisy Money Counts: Daisies, did you know that you can use a virtual community and work together to run the bank. As
money to buy things such as a new toy or new books? Did you members of the Directorate, Girl Scouts will also learn how to
also know that you can use money to help people too? Find out run a business successfully. **This session meets for one hour
all about money. Earn your Daisy "Money Count's" leaf. a week for 4 weeks.
Brownie Philanthropist Badge Workshop: Girl Scouts make Cadette Comparison Shopping Badge Workshop: From
the world a better place. One way to do that is to make sure cardigans to cars, you can buy just about everything online
everyone's basic needs are met. In this badge, girls will explore these days. Although online shopping is convenient, there are
basic human needs and how they can be philanthropists. certain things to know so you can make sure that you’re paying
a fair price and don’t fall victim to fraud.
Brownie Money Manager: Money helps us buy things we
need, like food and clothes. Money also helps us buy things Senior Buying Power: It might be tomorrow, it might be a
that we want like video games and movie tickers! Learn the year from now, someday you will want to make a big purchase
difference between wants and needs in this badge. that you’ll end up paying for over time. By earning this
badge, you'll understand the long-term impact of making a big
Junior Business Owner: Do you have a passion for fashion? purchase and how you need to be prepared to keep paying for it
Are you kooky about cooking? Or maybe you’re just wild about long after you’ve started to use it.
animals. With this badge, you'll find out that it’s possible to turn
something you love into a successful business! Senior Financing My Future Badge Workshop: High School
graduation may seem a long way off, but this is actually the
Junior Savvy Shopper Badge Workshop: Food and water, perfect time to start thinking about what kind of further education
clean clothes, a place to live are things everyone needs. A closet you want. Why? Because whether you want to go to a university,
full of shoes, a new desk, tickets to a movie are things people community college, or vocational school, your education will
want. Girls will investigate why they want what they want, cost money.
learn to decide what to buy and find out what makes people
happy with that they buy.
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Entrepreneurship badge workshops
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Are you thinking of creating your own business in the future? Do you have a creative and
exciting business idea that you’d like to bring to life? You’re invited to dive into the world of entrepreneurship through completion of
these workshops. Create your own business plan and get started on your way to entrepreneurship and earn a badge while you’re at it!
These workshops are self-paced. They are available to girls beginning on Friday morning at 9 a.m. and close at midnight on Sunday. Girls
should complete it at their convenience. The workshop should take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.
Contact: Lola Akapo, lakapo@sjgs.org
Workshop Date and Time GS Level Price Location
Daisy Cookie Goal Setter Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓓ $12 Virtual
Brownie My Cookie Customers Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓑ $12 Virtual
Junior My Cookie Team Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓙ $12 Virtual
Cadette My Cookie Venture Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓒ $12 Virtual
Senior My Cookie Network Badge Workshop Jan 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓢ $12 Virtual
Cadette Business Creator Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓒ $13 Virtual
Brownie Budding Entrepreneur Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓑ $13 Virtual
Daisy Toy Business Designer Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓓ $10 Virtual
Junior Business Jumpstart Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓙ $13 Virtual
Senior Business Startup Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓢ $13 Virtual
Ambassador Entrepreneur Accelerator Feb 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. ⓐ $13 Virtual
Daisy Toy Designer Badge Workshop: An entrepreneur is Cadette My Cookie Venture: It takes a lot of planning to run your
someone who comes up with new ways to solve problems and Girl Scout Cookie business. First things first, you’ll have to start by
creates a business. They might improve something that already expanding your knowledge of your business resources and customers.
exists or make something new. Girls will learn all about what By completing this badge girls will think about how much time they can
it takes to be an entrepreneur. After completing all course devote to their sales goals. Girls will create a business plan that will guide
requirements, girls will earn the Daisy Toy Designer badge. them to their most successful cookie season ever!
Daisy Cookie Goal Setter: Daises did you know that when you Cadette Business Creator badge Workshop: Entrepreneurs are
sell Girl Scout Cookies, you are running your own business? innovative problem solvers. They know how to collaborate and get
Through your participation in the cookie sales, you get to work critical feedback to make their ideas even better. Girls will become
with your Girl Scout troop to decide how you will use your money. business creators and learn the skills they need for success in life. Girls
By completing all the requirements of this badge, girls will learn will earn the Cadette Business Creator Badge.
how to set goals that they can share with real customers.
Senior My Cookie Network: Your network consists of the
Brownie My Cookie Customers: Brownies did you know that connections you make through your Girl Scout Cookie business. It
part of your cookie business is meeting customers? In this badge includes your team, your customers, and the people around you who
workshop, girls will learn about the various girl scout cookies, support your business. By completing this badge, girls will find out
handling money, how to get new customers and keep them coming how to use their network to strengthen their customer base and take
back! their business to the next level.
Brownie Budding Entrepreneur Badge Workshop: An Senior Business Startup: Do you have an idea for a product, service,
entrepreneur is someone who finds ways to help people and or technology that you can turn into a business? Even if you do not,
solve problems. They are curious about how things work and see you can learn the skills to find and develop an idea. Entrepreneurs
each setback as a chance to make things better. After completing start with a process that explores the possibilities of their idea. They
all course requirements girls will earn the Brownie Budding often fail before they succeed and use failure as an important tool to
Entrepreneur Badge. learn and improve.
Junior Business Jumpstart Badge Workshop: Every entrepreneur Ambassador Entrepreneur Accelerator Badge Workshop: What
starts with an idea! Ideas can come from observing your makes an entrepreneur successful? Vision, passion, flexibility and
surroundings and being curious how things work. After completing a willingness to rake risks. Perhaps every entrepreneur sees every
all course requirements, girls will earn the Junior Business Jumpstart setback as an opportunity for improvement. In this badge, girls will
Badge. think and act like an entrepreneur as they bring their business vision
to life, learn to work as part of a team and motivate people to take a
Junior My Cookie Team: Juniors do you know the secret to a chance on them. After completing all the badge steps, girls will earn
successful business? Its Teamwork! Everyone on a team has different the Entrepreneur Accelerator badge.
skills and ideas to offer. By completing all the steps to this badge, girls
will learn how to work with their Girl Scout group to meet their goals
and most importantly, have fun!
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