Fall 2022
Girl Scout Spirit Peyton’s Story Peyton was only eight years old when she asked a question that would change the exhibits at the National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas. Peyton had recently read about WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) in school, and with an interest in aviation, she asked her grandmother if they could visit the museum. As she toured the museum, she knew something was missing. So she asked, “Are there any WASPs that look like me?” The executive director giving the tour stated that there were not any in the museum, and she was not sure if there were any at all. Three years later, Peyton’s grandmother received an email from the executive director inviting them to the 80th Anniversary Celebration of WASPs and the unveiling of a new exhibit - Celebrating 100+ Years of Black Women in Aviation. An exhibit that started with Peyton’s question. The Museum staff know the path to becoming a pilot was not easy for all women, but all women pilots deserve their story to be told. Through research, historians, and outreach, the Museum not only has a new exhibit specific to African American women, but also a Legacy exhibit honoring women pilots of all ethnicities. One simple question, asked with courage and confidence, by a young Girl Scout, changed how history is shared.
Let’s rock this cookie season! It’s going to be AWESOME. Are you ready? Great. Let’s do it.
Girl Scouts who sell 50+ packages earn this Girl Scouts 110th Anniversary Patch!
Set goals. Manage money. Take risks. Discover your self-confidence. Be a Girl Scout cookie entrepreneur! The 2023 Cookie Program takes place January 13 to March 5.
Visit the Cookie Resources page at gs-strong.org/resources or scan the QR code. You’ll find everything here to help you Go Bright Ahead!
Your Gifts Make a Difference At Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains, donors like you make programs possible. Girl Scouts like Peyton are changing history through their experiences...facing challenges head-on, using their voice for change, and learning leadership skills in the process. This holiday season, your gift to Girl Scouts will continue the legacy of girl leadership. Because of you: • 98% of Girl Scouts care about how well they are doing in school. • 99% will try to learn more when something interests them. • 86% want to tackle a community service or Take Action project. • 82% want to engage in science activities. This holiday season, your gift to Girl Scouts provides girls across Texas and Oklahoma with opportunities to try new things, use their voices to challenge the status quo, and build lifelong friendships through Girl Scouting. Do you believe in the power of Girl Scouts? Make your gift today: Online via: gs-strong.org/give Mail a check to: Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains 4901 Briarhaven Road Fort Worth, TX 76109 Scan the QR Code below:
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Program Spotlight: STEM Visit gs-top.org/events for all upcoming Girl Scout activities. Winter STEM Challenge: December 1 - January 31 In this self-paced, girl-led exploratory challenge, all are invited to try their hand at experiments, origami, engineering, kitchen chemistry, moon journaling, coding and more! To earn your STEM Winter Challenge Fun Patch:
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• Daisies must complete 20 activities • Brownies must complete 25 activities • Juniors must complete 30 activities • Cadettes must complete 35 activities • Seniors and Ambassadors must complete 40 activities Register at gs-strong.org/winter22 or scan the QR code. Registration deadline is January 24
Texas A&M Galveston Sea Camp - Marine Mammals December 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. $5 Girl Scout registration fee. Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors - Do you know what makes a mammal a marine mammal? We’re going to answer this question and learn about whales, pinnipeds, otters, and more! Join us virtually live from Galveston as a real Marine Biologist broadcasts straight into your home! After the live broadcast, an art-making activity will be shared with you to do at any time at home. All participants will earn a fun patch!
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Register at gs-strong.org/atmseacamp or scan the QR code. Registration deadline is December 6.
Abilene Parents’ Night Out December 22 | 6-9 p.m. $15 Girl Scout registration fee. Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors! You’re invited to have some winter and holiday fun. Come sip some cocoa, watch a holiday classic, participate in a STEM craft, and eat some dinner with us! Register at gs-strong.org/abilenepno or scan the QR code. Registration deadline is December 15.
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Summer is Coming Summer Adventures return for 2023. Whether an adventurous Girl Scout looking for a new challenge or an outdoorsy Girl Scout wanting a week at overnight summer camp, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains has the activity just for you. Summer Adventures include: Day & Overnight Camp GSTOP Travel Day camp at Camp Kiwanis Daisy - Cadettes June
Naturalist STEM Trip March Waco, TX
Day camp at Camp Timberlake Daisy - Cadettes June and July
Leaders in Girl Scouts June Savannah, GA
Overnight camp at Stevens Ranch June and July Brownies - Ambassadors 6-day camps
High Adventure Trip June Arkansas
Daisies - Cadettes 3-day camp option Leadership Camp Programs Cadette - Ambassadors
Yosemite National Park Trip July California Eco Explorer STEM Trip August Galveston, TX
Save the Dates: Virtual Fireside Chat: Intro to Summer Fun January 19 Summer Adventure Registration Opens: January 30 gs-top.org/events