LEADING the WAY
Early Bird Registration for the 2020-21 Membership Year May 1 – June 30 We welcome Troops and Service Units to renew their memberships in the spring. They receive special perks for doing so! Here’s the breakdown this year:
Troops
Service Units
(who renew two adults and five girls, or more)
(who renew 60% or more)
• Eligible for the Early Cookie Booth Selection Round
• Receive 50% off 2021 encampment fees for building reservations
• Entered into a drawing for the chance to win 1 of 5, $500 program credits
Visit girlscoutsaz.org/renew for more details. If finances are a barrier for you or a member of your troop, please request financial assistance at girlscoutsaz.org/financial-assistance.
• Spring Registration Patch
EXCELLENT AT-HOME ASSIGNMENT: Design the 2020-21 Early Renewal Patch Create a unique patch design and submit it to us online - the winning design will be used as the patch everyone earns for renewing early. The designer will also receive a $25 gift card to the Council Shop. Open to all girls who register for the 2020-21 membership year during Early Bird Registration. Visit girlscoutsaz.org/renew for details.
Virtual Girl Scouts We invite you to take part in virtual Girl Scouting while staying at home. Explore outside from inside, experiment with coding, create beautiful art, and much more, all while earning badges! Visit girlscoutsaz.org/virtual-gs to get started!
Explore the World! Girl Scouts Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older (for troop opportunities, check out Getaways or International Events). With different destinations and itineraries, there’s something amazing for everyone. Pack your bags and experience a life-changing experience! Here are some upcoming trips you could plan for: JUNE 8-11, 2021 Savannah, GA Birthplace of Girl Scouts Troop 485 saved their cookie earnings for two years to visit two of their dream places last summer, Greece and Italy!
GIRL SCOUTS–ARIZONA CACTUS-PINE
JUNE 14-21, 2021 Explore Iceland: North and South
JUNE 27-JULY 6, 2021 Explore Japan & Studio Ghibli Museum
JULY 9-18, 2022 Scotland & Ireland
For more information on travel and to view a complete list of destinations visit girlscoutsaz.org/travel.
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