Girl Scout Connections Fall 2022

Adventuring into the Future Together

As we enter Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council’s (GSACPC) 86th membership year, we are grateful for the incredible legacy of leaders and girls who have paved the way. Leading during a time when girls need a connection to Girl Scouting more than ever, is not taken lightly. We (Mary and Christina) do so after collectively serving this council for 33 years before arriving at our new role as Co-CEOs. Together, we can show our girls the power of shared leadership at the highest level.

It is important to remember that shared leadership is not new to Girl Scouts. There are examples of coleadership throughout our council, starting with our amazing volunteers.

From troops to Service Units, dedicated volunteers work together and lead our girls in cookie sales, community projects, high awards, and outdoor adventures. Having a strong Co-CEO model and board chair relationship allows more capacity to serve our girls, and promotes wellbeing. Connected to innovation, GSACPC’s organizational culture, readiness for the future, and under the supportive wing of our board, this leadership model will thrive within our council for years to come.

Speaking of thriving, GSACPC has continued to do just that as we all prepared for this leadership transition and new member year. Recently, we witnessed Girl Scouts adventure into

summer camp, international countries, and give back to communities innovatively and thoughtfully. We welcomed new board directors and committee members, expanding our incredible community of volunteers. In addition, we continued to meet with our beloved CEO Emeritus Tamara Woodbury during the leadership transition. In fact, we are working on plans to travel with her and reconnect with members and volunteers who share our love and appreciation for her dedication to this council. We look forward to creating more memories and building solid relationships in future years.

Given the many new variables this membership year entails, we decided to expand the familiar theme of Adventuring into the Future (the theme of the 2022 Annual Meeting) by adding one powerful word: together. By Adventuring into the Future Together, we are continuing our council’s focus on enhancing the girl and volunteer experience. Together, we are working with council staff and volunteers to pull the thread of equity throughout all our strategic priorities to ensure our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,

and Racial Justice (DEIRJ) work is intentional, visible, and measured. We are collaborating with community partners and organizations who believe in girls and know an investment in Girl Scouts truly makes a difference in the lives of those involved.

Thank you for what you bring to our fantastic community of Girl Scouts. We look forward to our future together.

In Girl Scouting, Mary Mitchell and Christina Spicer

GSACPC Co-CEOs Lupe Camargo

GSACPC Board Chair

Left to right: Christina Spicer, Lupe Camargo, Mary Mitchell

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Feeling the Love from GSUSA

In June, GSACPC Girl Scout and Gold Award recipient Joy Brown received a shout-out on GSUSA’s social media channels! The post recognized Joy’s Gold Award project, Trousers for Trans, during Pride Month and highlighted how through the completion of her project she was able to step out of her comfort zone and learn community building and communication skills. Way to go! ��

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Welcome to the 2022-2023 Girl Scout member year, and a special welcome to our newest families!

We are thrilled to publish this issue of GS Connections as Mary Mitchell and Christina Spicer step into their roles as Co-CEOs. In fact, our cover photo was taken at Parsons Leadership Center this summer when some of our extraordinary Media Ambassadors joined Mary, Christina, and Board Chair Lupe Camargo in a photo shoot in preparation for this historic transition in leadership. The cover photo of Gina Ferroni and Penelope Ruiz captures the essence of older girls like Gina who reach Ambassador level and serve as role models to younger girls like Girl Scout Brownie Penelope.

We love receiving your amazing stories that bring Girl Scouting to life for our community. Please continue to share yours at girlscoutsaz.org/stories so we can feature them across our publications and social media channels. As always, please email suggestions for our magazine or comments about this issue to marcom@girlscoutsaz.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

—Your Editorial Team

Adventures, Innovations, Leadership, Pushing Boundaries, Setting an Example, Taking Charge, Accomplishing Goals. This is Girl Scouts.

1 The Girl Scout Seniors of Troop 3050 earned their Outdoor Art Expert Badge! The troop met at Veterans Oasis Park and experimented with different lenses to capture the beauty of nature through photography. The best part was that they were able to take all the photos using their phones – a great alternative to traditional photography.

2 Troop 3186 made a Target run to create a positive impact in their community. Using a portion of their cookie sale profits, the troop purchased $850 worth of items to donate. The girls knew they wanted to use their cookie earnings to help others, so they chose Child Crisis Arizona: an organization whose mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment free from abuse and neglect through prevention, intervention, and educational programs.

3 Eurah from Troop 3133 created the winning art piece at the Expression of Peace art exhibit during the City of Mesa Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Festival. Her piece, titled “Dr. King’s vision of peace is ‘US’” represents the past, present, and future. Eurah used newspapers to signify the past, magazines for the present, and tinsel for the future that we are building together. Overall, her art piece emphasizes the importance of unity within our country. After being announced the winner, Eurah gave a speech and received a gift basket!

4 The Daisies and Juniors of Troops 3811 and 7422 “traveled” around the world to celebrate World Thinking Day! The girls wrote postcards to their new pen pals from a troop in Puerto Rico and learned what Girl Scouts snack on in Japan, the United Kingdom, and Puerto Rico. They also constructed crafts made from recycled materials to represent each of those countries. This was a great way for the girls to discover and connect with our international Girl Scouts community who are also working to make the world a better place.

5 In pursuit of their Bronze Award, the members of Troop 1377 decided they would spread kindness to the kindergartners of a local school. Knowing the power of friendship, the girls decided two benches would make great additions to the school’s playground. If a kid was sitting alone on the bench, it opened the possibility of someone taking notice and befriending them. Together they contacted multiple Lowe’s locations and one agreed to donate a bench! However, the work didn’t end there. The troop still needed funds for the second bench and supplies. The girls worked hard during the cookie season, collectively selling 2,500 packages – enough to make their remaining purchases! Additionally, the troop created an anti-bullying video to support the theme of one of the benches on which they painted positive affirmations and the phrase “Be a buddy, not a bully”. The video was presented to a kindergarten class the day of the unveiling to further support their message. We hope that a lot of friendships will be started due to the troop’s efforts!

6 Let’s practice mindfulness! Cadette Troop 3814 worked through the “Let Good Thoughts Rise” booklet from Cabot Farms - a free patch program with four steps to work through and learn about mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment and not letting what is happening around us overstimulate or overwhelm us. The girls practiced box breathing, yoga, mindful baking, and gratitude. They had a great time making cheese and onion scones and packed up extras to share with others as a delicious act of kindness.

7 The members of Troop 3146 decided to give back to the school where they hold their meetings! The troop decided to use earnings from their cookie sales to renovate the school’s playground which needed some TLC. Collectively, the troop raised $30,000 and was asked to assist in the renovation process! They were able to share their design ideas and personally handed the school principal a check. Amazing!

8 Three cheers for Daisy Troop 5355! The girls donated 185 packages of cookies to Billy’s Place, a local organization in the West Valley that provides comfort and companionship to kids and families experiencing grief. The troop set up a table near the entrance and distributed the packages to families as they arrived for their group sessions.

9 Troop 65 jumped into an adventure in Puerto Rico! For four years, the girls worked hard to ensure that they could travel together one last time before graduating high school. Once there, the girls met with a local troop that shared stories of the island’s rich history and bonded as they walked and exchanged stories. The troop went snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and even danced and cooked!

10 To earn points for the Get Outdoors Challenge that took place this spring, Troop 1141 hosted a field day led by Coach Greg Tremble. With 54 Girl Scouts in attendance, the events included wheel barrel races, hula hoop contests, and double Dutch jump ropes. What an innovative way to connect with other Girl Scouts and get some fresh air!

11 After two years of saving funds, Troop 3503 was able to enjoy a trip to Knott’s Berry Farm! To save and plan for their trip, the girls utilized the essential life and business skills they have learned throughout their time as Girl Scouts. They created a budget, executed a sales plan, and set a goal. Well deserved, girls!

12 The members of the multilevel Troop 3990 collected 1,000 packages of cookies to donate! They dropped off 600 packages to the Tempe Fire Department where they were given a tour of the station and trucks. The remaining packages were donated to Packages from Home, an organization that sends care packages to stationed and deployed military members as well as veterans. Way to make a difference!

13 Troop 4894 installed a community garden at an elementary school in memory of the district’s late Food Service Director, David Schwake and his mission: “no one goes hungry”. The troop applied and expanded their budgeting, planning, and communications skills as they connected with local leaders and organizations to request donations and assistance. Once the plan was in action, the girls meticulously planned what was to be planted in the garden and created a menu that could be used after the harvest! To ensure the garden’s future success, the troop members constructed a video to share with the school’s garden club that could serve as a resource for years to come.

Leadership to Legacy

By Tamara J. Woodbury, GSACPC CEO Emeritus

My journey with Girl Scouts began at 16, and it likely saved my life.

I have had a career in Girl Scouting spanning 43 years with four Girl Scout Councils, yet almost 30 of those years were here with Arizona Cactus-Pine. I have been blessed with a career that allows me to serve a worthy and purposeful mission alongside amazing volunteers and staff. Do you know that over these nearly 30 years together, we have served over 500,000 girls? Some may have only participated for a year, but most enjoyed Girl Scouting for over three or more, and many girls stayed in the program from Daisies through Ambassadors.

I also know that some volunteers that were once girl members in 1993 when I arrived, are now serving as troop leaders or service team members. However, it is always humbling to attend a Girl Scout neighborhood or community event and be introduced by a volunteer who says something like, “I remember when Tamara pinned my Gold Award on me when I was an Ambassador.” It was never my intention to stay 30 years here but serving as your CEO has always felt like an honor and a calling for me. When other employment opportunities presented themselves, I

could not fathom leaving this council because this role felt like a true calling. You all had become my extended family – what could be more compelling and rewarding than serving this council and this mission.

That does not mean this job has been a cakewalk and a barrel of fun and games; together, we have faced and overcome many challenges, some of which took years to accomplish. However, I am most proud of the healthy organizational culture we have built - which promotes inclusion, equity, female equality, and learning. This council led the way long before other nonprofits or our national movement embraced those values as deliberately as we did. This took courage from our board, our staff, and most importantly, the movement volunteers, who are always on the front lines of finding ways to include all girls despite living in a very divisive and politically charged environment. Our north star has always been the Girl Scout Promise and Law, and love. When all else fails and falls away, our culture is about loving one another and creating a safe space for all girls where they can feel a sense of belonging and love.

This council also took on the largest capital campaigns and raised 18 million dollars, the first two

million raised by our girls and their families through the cookie sale. We used those funds to turn the once worn and tattered Camp Sombrero into a statement about how we believe in girls and women and their leadership potential. The Bob and Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls and Women is, in my opinion, the most incredible leadership and camping facility for girls and women in this country. It sits on cherished land that has a history reaching back to the indigenous Hohokam and Pee-Posh people of the Gila. Under our care, it has become a communitybased facility that recognizes the powerful role that women have played in our history and prepares girls to make history and become the leaders that fulfill the Girl Scout Mission – making the world a much better place.

This council has been very blessed to consistently have a remarkable board of directors who were genuinely connected to the mission and ensuring that the council’s assets were invested in serving girls across our jurisdiction, even when the delivery models had to be innovative and, at times, were more costly than the typical models. As a result, our boards have been the envy of many other nonprofits and Girl Scout Councils across this country. I believe they have consistently demonstrated a true commitment to listening to the girls and volunteers who have served with them.

I have always been very blessed to serve in partnership with the best staff teams anyone could hope for. And from the moment I came to Cactus-Pine, I have shared leadership with a team of incredible professionals starting with Eunice DeDios and Marie Edwards and concluding with Carol Ackerson, Mary Mitchell, and Christina Spicer. I have truly loved serving with the staff in this council. They have so much talent and passion that they bring to their jobs, and for most of them, this is not just a job; it is their calling and purpose too. I have been proud of their dedication, commitment, tenacity, and innovation. I have watched so many of them push themselves above and beyond because

they care so deeply about the girls and volunteers, we have the honor to serve.

It has been the greatest blessing of my life to serve as your CEO for all these years. I have always felt so honored to work alongside the most dedicated Movement Volunteers I have known anywhere in this country. I started calling that group of women and a few men Movement Volunteers because I do believe they are the heart and soul of this movement. As hard as I worked, and sometimes I did work at the expense of my own health, I always knew that there were hundreds of volunteers working every bit as hard. So, this was always humbling to me. I will miss thanking you for all you do and loving you all as best I can, knowing that LOVE is truly the best thank you I can provide.

There are simply not enough words or time for me to express how much I love and admire this large and diverse Cactus-Pine family - our staff, board, volunteers, donors, and girls. I want you to know I am staying here in this community and this council. While I have served in four Girl Scout Councils, Cactus-Pine is my Girl Scout family and my “home” council, and I am very proud to be an Arizonian.

Much, much love to all of you.

Girl Empowerment Day was a Slam Dunk!

A wave of purple t-shirts painted the top section of the Footprint Center as the roar of hundreds of Girl Scouts was heard when the Phoenix Mercury took on the Los Angeles Sparks this past June.

As a 2022 cookie reward option, Girl Scouts were invited to attend Girl Empowerment Day, an event hosted by the Phoenix Mercury celebrating girls and all they are capable of accomplishing. This

was a perfect fit as our members celebrated the incredible cookie sellout we experienced this year and represented GSACPC with a limitededition council cookie t-shirt.

In addition to the game, girls were offered the opportunity to participate in the Court of Dreams experience! Girl Scouts arrived the morning of the game to practice their basketball skills, connect with their Girl Scout Sisters, and

experience playing on a WNBA court. It did not stop there. Before tip-off, the members of Troop 3559 served as the Honor Guard during the singing of the national anthem. The energy in the arena made the entire experience feel like a GSACPC celebration honoring the incredible work of our Girl Scouts this past member year. We look forward to more milestones and celebrations over the next year.

GSACPC History Committee Corner Girl Scouts History Quiz

The Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council History Committee is made up of volunteers who are passionate about Girl Scouting and its history. They conduct ongoing research, preserve archives, and run the Barbara Anderson Girl Scout Museum. Look out for a history feature in each issue of GS Connections to learn more about our movement’s and council’s rich history. To join this committee, book a museum tour, or learn more, visit girlscoutsaz.org/history.

It’s pop quiz time! How well do you know early Girl Scouts history? Test your knowledge and perhaps learn a fact or two. To see the correct answers, turn to page 12.

1. Which one of these was not a Girl Scout Badge offered in 1917?

a. Naturalist

b. Cyclist

c. Motorist

d. Telegraphist

2. The 1913, Signaling Badge required girls to be proficient in what two forms of communication?

a. American Sign Language and Morse Code

b. Telephone Switchboard and Morse Code

c. Telegraph and Morse Code

d. Semaphore Flags and Morse Code

3. Why did Juliette Gordon Low bring an empty tomato tin can to her Girl Scout meetings?

a. To collect dues from the girls

b. To keep her Girl Scout pins

c. To keep nuts and berries to feed her parrot, Polly Poons

d. To spit out sunflower seeds

4. During the first year in 1912, girl members were called:

a. Girl Guides

b. Savannah Girl Guides c. Savannah Girl Scouts d. Daisy Girl Scouts

5. In 1921, the first Girl Scout camp opened in Georgia called:

a. Camp Juliette Low b. Camp Edith Macy c. Camp Savannah d. Camp Whatchamacallit

6. The very first handbook published in 1913 is called:

a. What Girl Scouts Can Do b. How Girls Can Help Their Country

c. Girl Scouting Handbook d. Scouting for Girls

7. During World War I, Girl Scouts performed all these tasks but one:

a. Collected peach pits for gas masks

b. Grew Victory Gardens

c. Sold War Bonds

d. Gathered stockings to make parachutes

8. What was the color of the first Girl Scout uniform in 1912?

a. Blue b. Khaki

c. Green d. White

9. What was the first sport played in Girl Scouts, introduced by Juliette Gordon Low?

a. Cricket

b. Field Hockey

c. Basketball d. Softball

10. Match the 1920’s badge to its name:

1. Civics

2. Scholarship 3. Economist 4. Woodcraft Scout 5. Signaling 6. Ambulance a. d. b. e. c. f.

GSACPC Girl Scout Receives

GSUSA’s Gold Award Scholarship

Every Girl Scout is unique. Her perspective of the world and the way she forms as a leader are all her own. However, we all connect through one thing: the need to create positive change in the world. Shanti Oza completed her Gold Award in the pursuit of change with her project “Taste the Teal” which educated the

Christina Spicer Named a ’40 Under 40’ Honoree

GSACPC’s Co-CEO Christina Spicer was named in this year’s Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 class list! The new class of 40 talented honorees were carefully selected by a distinguished panel of judges from a competitive pool of 350 nominations. Christina was honored during a virtual awards ceremony on Aug. 4 and featured on the cover of the 40 Under 40 special insert in the Phoenix Business Journal’s Aug. 5 issue. Christina is a dynamic leader, who has not only served our council but the local nonprofit community since 2003 devoting her career to leading critical youth initiatives. We are grateful she has been recognized among the valley’s best and brightest. Congrats, Christina!

public and brought awareness to the effects of food allergies. Shanti spoke with Arizona congressional leaders on the FASTER Act and is an advocate of the Food Allergy Research Caucus. Shanti’s efforts were driven by passion, and Girl Scouts of the USA took notice.

Shanti was awarded the Girl Scouts of the USA’s Gold Award Scholarship! This scholarship recognizes one Gold Award Girl Scout per council whose project exemplifies the core components of the Gold Award. Shanti demonstrated extraordinary leadership on her path to creating lasting change in her community and we know she will continue to do so.

Meet the Newest Girl Advisory Members

We welcome the newly elected Girl Advisory Members for Council’s Board of Directors! The Girl Advisory Board gives Girl Scouts an opportunity to share a girl’s perspective in the decisions being made by our Board and offers them a chance to see governance in action. Learn more about these two young leaders and how they plan to use their voices in this role.

Alyssa Hill

Troop 316 (1st term, 2022-2023)

What are the top skills you have learned through your Girl Scouting experience thus far?

Every experience in Girl Scouts whether it be participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, attending summer camp, participating in an activity, or receiving one of the various badges that I have earned over the past ten years has taught me selfconfidence. Also, volunteering builds community and I enjoy volunteering as a Girl Scout in my neighborhood.

Why did you want to become a Girl Advisory Member?

I love Girl Scouts and wanted to serve on the Girl Advisory Board since I am starting my 11th year as a Girl Scout in our council. I would like to help improve our organization by sharing ideas and programs to make the girl experience even better for generations of Girl Scouts that succeed mine. I want to help share ideas for Girl Scouts at the national level as well.

New Official Girl Scout Adult Apparel

Girl Scout volunteers, family members, and alum can shine in the newest Girl Scout apparel collection!

Made with our new brand identity and sustainability in mind, this collection is a versatile assortment of classic basics that are size inclusive and is intended to mix and match with existing personal wardrobe items. There are also great accessories to accompany your stylish outfits. All items are under $59 and are available online at girlscoutshop.org

Shiloh Saganey

Troop 2356 (1st term, 2022-2023)

Why did you want to become a Girl Advisory member?

I wanted to become a Girl Advisory member because I enjoyed the leadership roles within my troop. I also liked volunteering with my Service Unit Team. I knew becoming a Girl Advisory member would expand my experience within the Girl Scouts organization and help grow my leadership skills. I look forward to learning how to better serve my fellow Girl Scouts.

What are some tips on displaying confidence and developing leadership?

Stand up tall. Good posture helps give you confidence and makes you more visible. Also, think positive thoughts about yourself; believe you can and you will do well.

What helped me develop leadership skills stemmed from positive thinking and being surrounded by great leaders –

I try to practice positive self-talk as much as possible. My leaders also helped me develop my natural talents which lead to taking on roles and responsibilities with my troop and Service Unit.

The Gift of Girl Scouting

By: Gina Ferroni

Gina is a Girl Scout Ambassador from Troop 1096. Her Girl Scout Journey began as a Daisy, and throughout her time in the organization she has assisted with recruitment events, summer camp, public speaking events on behalf of GSACPC, and is also an active Media Ambassador. In her final year as a Girl Scout, Gina hopes to earn her Gold Award.

When you’re five years old making crafts and singing songs at a troop meeting, you don’t understand the gravity of what’s going on around you.

You don’t understand how these experiences will mold you in the future. Now, going into my senior year of high school, my final chapter of being a girl member, it’s clear that Girl Scouts did more for me than just crafting and singing. Girl Scouting made me into the woman I am today. That is something I have always been and will forever be proud of.

People may wonder, “why did you stay in Girl Scouts for so many years?”. If someone had asked me this seven years ago when I was a Junior, I would’ve gone on and on about the awesome troop trips, summer camp, and other super fun events I attended. If I was asked this now, my answer would be that the opportunities, values, and friendships kept me with this organization. I didn’t take any classes that taught me how to lead and problem-solve; I learned most of these values from watching my older Girl Scout Sisters work their magic. They were assertive and calm, but remained

wildly passionate in their speech and actions. They were hardworking, courageous, kind, patient and team players. I had not noticed how much I actually picked up on these traits over the years. Having learned these skills from them has helped me greatly in my Girl Scout journey.

A great example was the first time I spoke at the Arizona State Capitol. In 2019, I was asked to be one of the girl members to speak on behalf of Girl Scouts on a bill about financial literacy education. I accepted and on the day of the session, I noticed my peers had notecards and packets for talking points. You could only imagine the panic that set in when I realized I wasn’t as prepared as I originally thought. However, my determination wasn’t going to let this stop me.

I listened attentively to the other testimonies and (in my head) outlined a plan of what to say until my name was called. When I approached that microphone, I showcased one of my best public speaking moments to date. The other girls and council staff with me were so proud and blown away that I did it all with no notes! Those older girls I admired set a precedent that led me to overcome such a stressful challenge.

That day at the capitol ignited my love for public speaking and led me to return to the capitol twice

after that to speak again. My experience which involved quick problem solving and improvisation became a norm in how I managed my personal life and influenced my approach to Girl Scouting.

Girl Scouts has taught me initiative and driveshowing me that no idea is too big to accomplish. School is where I’ve been able to really implement the leadership skills I acquired from my years in the organization. Group projects became my strong suit when they used to be something I’d dread. I found that I naturally became the leader in my group through encouragement, collaboration, and discussion instead of having the heavy lifting fall onto one person.

In addition to social skills, another important lesson that Girl Scouts taught me that I remember every day: kindness and attitude always matter. These two components have proved to be crucial in how I navigate my leadership style and my personal relationships. No matter what I’m doing, whether it be planning my next troop event or doing a tedious chore at home, those two things come first. A positive attitude solves half of the battle because negativity makes things even more difficult to go through. Branching from your attitude

and maintaining kindness to others, no matter how things are going, will keep you and your peers happy and determined to conquer challenging obstacles.

It is important for me to share that being a Girl Scout, like everything in life, can present moments of difficulty. To my upcoming and future Girl Scouts and their parents: do not give up. Your experience as a Girl Scout is not worth missing over some hard times. You have support all around you from your troop, council, other girl members, your friends, and your family. Your struggles are not permanent and working through them will strengthen your character and resilience. That is part of what makes Girl Scouts so amazing! It teaches you these strong mindsets that will benefit you forever and gifts you a massive support system along your journey. I know I couldn’t have made it this far without that support.

To everyone who has been part of my Girl Scout journey, thank you so much. It’s because of the council staff, my troop, my mom, and so many others in Girl Scouts that I’ve been able to achieve this much and more in the future. I owe everything good about myself to Girl Scouts and I will forever show that on my sleeve.

Girl Scouts has taught me initiative and drive - showing me that no idea is too big to accomplish.

A New Leader’s Guide to a Successful Year.

By: Janey Kurtz

It seems like yesterday that I began my volunteer journey with Girl Scouts. I had so many emotions running through me as I prepared to become a troop leader.

Leading a group of girls and being the driving force in their Girl Scout experience isn’t for everyone but I knew it was for me. A mixture of excitement and nerves ran their course as I researched what I needed to do. Having gone through the initial experience, I now am in a privileged position to share the knowledge I have gained. Hopefully what is to follow serves as a resource for new leaders and sparks excitement for what’s to come.

Connect with your Service Unit

My Service Unit held monthly meetings for all the leaders in our area. It was a place to come together and be a part of a community. Each leader had their own troop and their own experiences. They would share tips and tricks as well as answer any questions I had. It was wonderful to listen to their wisdom, and I began to feel like I belonged to a sisterhood.

Organize a Caregiver Meeting

After taking training and connecting with my Service Unit, it was time for me and my coleaders to hold a caregiver meeting. We were excited to meet the girls and their families. We used our council resources and created an agenda for the meeting. We made sure to have plenty of copies of the required documents that we needed filled out for each girl. We even found a questionnaire for the caregivers to fill out about their Girl Scout so we could learn about each individual girl. We made sure to have an activity to keep the girls busy and began with introductions. Some of the caregivers were a little uneasy because they hadn’t been in Girl Scouts as a child, but we reassured them and emphasized that you are never too old to join the Girl Scout Sisterhood.

Host a Troop Meeting

This would ensure that every girl could have her voice heard. While there is no right or wrong decision, it is sometimes easier to have the adults drop off their girls. It may create an environment for girls where it is easier for them to focus on the troop meeting activities.

To directly share the positive impact of Girl Scouting with your troop, consider inviting an older troop to come in and run some activities during your meeting. For example, a Junior troop could teach Daisies a Girl Scout song like “Make New Friends”, or there might be a Cadette troop looking for an opportunity to earn their Leadership in Action (LIA) Award by working with a Brownie troop on a journey. Older girls provide younger girls with a sense of sisterhood, and they give them the ability to look forward to being a Girl Scout in the future.

Remember,

You’re Not Alone

Take the New Leader Trainings Offered by Council

I learned so many things by taking these courses; how to run meetings, how to engage the girls and families, and most importantly, I learned the policy and procedures that I was expected to follow. Having this foundation really set me up for success as a leader and I was left feeling more confident in my role.

When hosting our first troop meeting, we needed to consider whether we wanted to have caregivers present. We knew that any adult attending any meetings would need to be registered as a Girl Scout member and have a background check completed. Another option we considered was to have the adults present only for the first meeting. If we decided on this option, we knew we needed to make sure to provide a girl-only space within the meeting.

An important tip from my own experience is to make sure to use council’s resources that are available to you. The GSACPC website is a vast resource that has a wealth of information. Documents like the Leaders’ Guide to Success and My First Year Level handbooks are a significant tool to have in your back pocket. They will guide you with finding answers to the questions you may have. Not sure where to find these resources? Ask your Volunteer Support Coach, Member Support Executive, or email council at volunteerlearning@girlscoutsaz.org.

Enjoy the Journey

You will find both challenging and rewarding experiences throughout your time as a volunteer. Watching the girls in your troop smile and grow will be an enormous gift to you so get ready for the experience of a lifetime. You’ve got this!

Alum Spotlight: Gabrielle Roman

Oncea Girl Scout, always a Girl Scout. With a network of over 50 million women, Girl Scout alum are building their legacies and creating a better, brighter future for all.

In fact, the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI) conducted a national study with 1,000 Girl Scout alums, 800 women who were never Girl Scouts, and 922 Gold Award Girl Scout alums. This research shows that participating in Girl Scouts is a powerful factor for developing courage, confidence, and character, which in turn builds a foundation for success in education and careers, enables a lifetime of leadership and provides high levels of life satisfaction. Alums say being Girl Scouts set them on a path for achievement, connected them to something bigger than themselves, and helped them develop their passions and interests.

As a recent GS Alum, what are you doing now?

I am currently a first-year student at Yale University and, though I’m not positive what I will major in yet, I’m interested in biology, sustainability, and visual arts. I’m involved in the university’s Women’s Leadership Initiative, Science, Technology, and Research Scholars (STARS) Program, Yale Women’s Club Volleyball team, Yale Community Kitchen, Alpha Phi sorority, a few of our cultural centers on campus, and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

Wow, you’re really involved on campus. How did Girl Scouts prepare you for this stage in life?

Girl Scouts gave me tools that have helped me in school like planning projects for classes and pitching ideas to officials. Girl Scouts also taught me to practice kindness everywhere I go, to empower women around me, and leave any place I’m at or group of people I’m with better than I found it/them. Lastly, Girl Scouts grew my confidence in my ability to succeed.

You truly are a leader! You mention you actively like to empower the women around you, where does that come from?

Girl Scouts revealed that I can help others and make an impact regardless of my age. It empowered me to take a lead in my community and gave me the confidence to reach for the stars in high school and now in college. Part of that stems from my time with Girl Scouts and how the program illustrated to me that anything is feasible.

What is one of your favorite Girl Scout memories?

One of my proudest memories was definitely completing my Gold Award project and earning the award. A large part of this was a drive for the Navajo Nation that I led my community in during the first wave of the pandemic. We collected over 3,000 units of supplies and provided for nearly 200 families on the reservation.

Thank you for sharing your alum story, Gabrielle! We look forward to learning and celebrating your future achievements.

Are you an alum that has a story to share? Connect with us by completing the alum interest form at girlscoutsaz.org/alum Stay in the loop! Connect with other alum and supporters by following us on LinkedIn.

GSACPC Alum Gabrielle Roman is a testament to that research! She was a GSACPC Girl Scout for 13 years and is most proud of earning her Gold Award and helping make a difference in her local community. See how Girl Scouts made an impact in her life in this short Q & A .

Creating Memories at Girl Scout Summer Camp

Laughter, cheers, and campfire songs were all heard this summer as girls across our jurisdiction attended one of our Girl Scout Summer Camp properties: Parsons Leadership Center in Phoenix, Shadow Rim Ranch in Payson, and Camp Maripai. With a variety of session types and rockstar staff serving as guides, campers confidently stepped into a summer of adventures. Participating in summer camp is beneficial not only to girls’ mental and physical health, but it is a space for them to be creative, inquisitive, courageous, and social – all qualities that will shape them to be strong women of our future.

We want to celebrate all our Girl Scouts who found themselves exploring new heights with our climbing tower, gliding atop of a lake in a canoe, mastering our mountain biking program, and creating crafts alongside their new friends! All these experiences and more were made available to girls with the intention

of giving them a summer that would unlock their inner leader and inspire them to continue to be risk-takers all while including the most fundamental piece of camp – fun!

Additionally, our gratitude is never-ending to all our camp staff and volunteers who created a safe environment for girls. Because of you, campers felt free to be their true selves, and even more, feel accepted when doing so.

We invite you to reserve our properties for family camp, outdoor programming, encampments, and more.

Campers taking in the sun and enjoying the lake at Shadow Rim Ranch!

Campers at Parsons Leadership Center reaching new heights at our newly opened climbing tower!

Thank You To Camp Funders! understand the importance of providing opportunities for girls to unplug, spend time in nature, and explore new interests through summer camp. Thank you to our donors who made Girl Scout Summer Camp 2022 a memorable experience for girls!

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Woohooo! Girls at Maripai mastering horseback riding!

Get Outdoors Challenge was a Hit

FromMar. 1 – May 31, we invited girls and their families to the Get Outdoors Challenge, and they outdid themselves!

In this friendly competition, individual girls, troops, and families completed outdoor and outdoor-inspired activities to score points and earn patches. Activities including hiking, learning about nature and wildlife, spending time in the pool, cleaning local community parks, riding horses, and more!

We had over 430 girls participate with over 130 adults with them in the action! Together, challengers participated in over 3,700 activities, earning nearly 92,000 activity points – WOW! Just check out some of the photo submissions for yourself and see! We look forward to next year’s challenge, are you up for it?

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Left: Troop 897 spent a lot of time outdoors – in the lake kayaking, rock climbing, and doing archery just to name a few.

Above: A member of Troop 3990 connected with nature through a gorgeous mountain hike!

The Baron Family, including Girl Scouts Isabella and Sienna explored outdoors by hiking in the desert mountains and the northern Arizona ones too!

Girl Scouts Across the Navajo Nation Attend STEM Camp

By: Alycia Elfstrom

New and familiar faces gathered for a weekend of STEM exploration at the third Navajo Nation Girl Scouts STEM Camp in June.

After a two-year hiatus, over 50 girls from 20 communities across the Navajo Nation experienced a weekend full of interactive learning centered on STEM in the outdoors. Thanks to our partners at Navajo Transitional Energy Company and Dine College, who hosted the event on their campus in Tsaile, Arizona, with support from their Land Grant Office.

Camp opened Friday night with visits from Navajo Nation First Lady Mrs. Phefelia Nez and Miss Navajo Niagara A. C. Rockbridge. Both women encouraged the girls to spend time reflecting on their Navajo traditions and upbringing—empowering their identity as Navajo women— and pressed the importance of education. Afterwards, girls had an opportunity to get creative by designing their own bookmarks and exploring literacy kits provided by the Literary Society of the Southwest. Kits included books on outdoor adventure and survival—perfectly aligning with the weekend’s theme.

On Saturday, girls spent the day learning about the planisphere, solar energy, UV light, and astronomy with Northern Arizona University’s AIMER (American Indian Mobile Educational Resources) which included looking through telescopes at the day and nighttime sky. They discovered soil science with the Dine College Land Grant Office

and ¡Explora! Science and Children’s Museum. Later in the day they were also given the chance to learn even more about planetary science and astronomy by creating constellations and planetary maps. And a camp experience wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the archery range and s’mores over a campfire.

Sunday morning girls attended closing circle, singing Make New Friends, after making their own maps and going for a nature hike. Other notable visits from Navajo women included time with astronomer Devon Gorman who shared about the night sky using traditional Navajo storytelling and Wahaila Begaye from Navajo Nation Behavioral Health who shared about the importance of internet safety and self-care. By the end of the weekend the girls had earned 11 patches and started their Outdoor Adventure series badgework.

This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our donors and partners including: Navajo Transitional Energy Company, APS Foundation, Cook Native American Ministries, Dine College and their Land Grant Office, AIMER, and ¡Explora! Not to mention the countless Girl Scout volunteers and community leaders who gave of their time.

Jumping into Adventure: Girl Scouts Travel the World

Girl Scouting not only gives girls the tools and resources they need to create positive change in the world but also creates opportunities to explore it. This past summer, our Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Girl Scouts embarked on global adventures to Costa Rica and Iceland, opening the door to new cultural experiences and unlimited personal growth.

In Costa Rica, girls went rafting, rode on a zipline through the rainforest, toured a pineapple farm, and went on a crocodile river tour. Iceland was full of hot springs and girls visited the Lava Center where they learned all about volcanic and seismic activity and saw gorgeous waterfalls. These are just a few examples of the incredible agenda our explorers experienced daily. Although these two destinations are distinctly different, there are similarities in how each can shape a person, especially someone traveling internationally for the first time.

Arriving in a foreign country can be intimidating, especially when presented with a language barrier, unfamiliar foods, and culture shock. Although some view these as obstacles, Girl Scouts see them as opportunities. Learning a new language, even if it is only the essential words and phrases can develop new areas of the mind and help both thinking and memory abilities. Trying new cuisine can lead to a new favorite dish, and culture shock is temporary and from it lessons in adaptability and selfawareness are created.

Traveling can expand perspective; spark a paradigm shift through unique experiences that can ultimately empower girls. We hope to see more of our Girl Scouts embark on trips that will help them grow personally. Keep an eye on the Activities Calendar for upcoming travel informational sessions at girlscoutsaz.org/activities

Girl Scout Destinations

Did you know that Girl Scouts can participate in travel programs outside of GSACPC?

Girl Scouts of the USA offers national and international trips through their Destinations Program, some of which are tied to niche interests like equitrekking, theatre, and cyber technologies! Additionally, local Girl Scouts who apply for any of these programs can qualify to have a percentage of their travel fees covered (amazing, we know!). Visit forgirls.girlscouts.org/travel to start planning your next adventure!

Riding the waves in Costa Rica.

Girl Scouts in Costa Rica taking a tram ride after their crocodile tour!

These Icelandic waterfalls are breathtaking!

Girl Scouts ready for their hike on Soljeimjokull Glacier!

Media Ambassadors Take the Spotlight

Our 2021-22 Media Ambassador program included Girl Scouts of all levels who brilliantly represented our council and mission. Through creative original video content, photo shoots, confident television interviews, written pieces, and social media content that reflected the power of Girl Scouts, Media Ambassadors showcased their talents to our Arizona communities. Our deepest appreciation goes to all the girls who participated in the program this past membership year – your passion for Girl Scouting helped us reach potential members and share the benefits of our organization.

Become a Media Ambassador this 2022-23 Member Year

The application for our Media Ambassador program is now open! By participating in our program, girls of all levels are given media opportunities to represent GSACPC and share their perspective of the Girl Scout Experience. We are looking for girls who feel comfortable with speaking in front of a camera, writing original pieces, and creating social media content in English and/ or in Spanish. Most of all, we want to spread positive energy and create great moments together.

Komrey

Addison

Natalie

Savanna

Meleahna

Gina

Interested candidates should complete our online application form by Nov. 4. Details on our Media Ambassador training will be shared with candidates upon review of their application. For more information, program requirements, get started by visiting the Media Ambassador section at girlscoutsaz.org/gsmedia.

Kendra Arreaza

Adisyn Guilliani

Izadora Palma

Thank you to our Media Ambassadors who were consistently active in the program!

Save the Date: Bring Home the Cookies 5K

TheBring Home the Cookies 5K is returning for its second year on Feb. 25, 2023, at Westgate Entertainment District!

Empowering Arizona’s entrepreneurs for a sweeter future, the 5K is hosted by GSACPC in partnership with State Forty Eight Foundation with support from State Forty Eight during the final weekend of our 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program.

This event is a celebration of the incredible efforts of our local entrepreneurs and an effort to raise funds so our council and State Forty Eight Foundation can continue offering support and resources to those in our respective organizations.

Who are the entrepreneurs in GSACPC? Our Girl Scouts of course! Every year, girls exercise their entrepreneurial skills when setting sales goals, strategies, and practicing key messaging during our cookie season.

Registered runners will receive a limited-edition State Forty Eight shirt, a medal, a timed race, and a package of Girl Scout Cookies!

Registration opens on Nov. 1 — we hope to see you there!

Virtual Volunteer Recognition and Awards Ceremony

Our volunteers are the heart of Girl Scouts – always giving guidance and passionately leading girls to success. To honor their dedication, we are hosting our annual Adult Recognition & Awards Ceremony on Oct. 22!

Being held virtually, our council will celebrate the accomplishments of our volunteers with awards while acknowledging their efforts from the past membership year. Do you know a volunteer who has been a positive contribution to the Girl Scout Mission? Share your appreciation by sending them a virtual high five, fist bump, or pat on the back! just visit the “volunteer” tab on girlscoutsaz.org

A Sneak Peek Into the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program

Are you ready for the 2023 cookie season? Cookies will be here before you know it and both cookie entrepreneurs and cookie fans can look forward to sweet new adventures. As you know, the Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world – full of opportunities for girls to learn important life and business skills.

Being an entrepreneur is about goal setting, managing money, marketing, and customer service – but these are just some of the skills and opportunities girls get in return. When a cookie sale transaction takes place, it’s helping fuel amazing experiences for individual girls and their troop. Cookie fans can feel confident knowing that 100 percent of cookie proceeds stay local to benefit girls in our council. We’ve seen first-hand girls being able to embark on adventures they’ve dreamed up, creating change in our communities with their proceeds, and reaching amazing goals they’ve set for themselves.

The 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season begins in January! Cookie bosses, get ready and look at some of the key program info for the next year.

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Ready, Set, Rally! Introducing the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Lineup

We’re excited to announce a new cookie for 2023, the Girl Scout Raspberry Rally! The new Raspberry Rally cookie will join the nationwide lineup as a limited cookie only available via Digital Cookie (not available to sell via in-person orders). The cookie will be an addition to the lineup and available to customers for $5 a box.

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raspberry rally® NEW! crispy cookies infused with

tagalongs®

do-si-dos®

adventurefuls®

trefoils®

girl scout s’mores®

thin mints®

toffee-tastic®

Crispy lemon cookies baked with

Crisp cookies coated in caramel, sprinkled with toasted and striped with dark chocolaty coating.

Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating.

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The theme for this year’s program is Go Bright Ahead inspired by the Monk Seal! Interested in learning more about our adorable mascot?

Here are a few fun facts:

• The average Hawaiian monk seal lives between 25-30 years.

• They can remain under water for up to 20 minutes.

• They love to sleep on beaches for days at a time.

• They can dive more than 1800

Everyone knows we sell Girl Scout Cookies, but did you know we also sell nuts, candies, and magazines through our Fall Product Program?

With the help of a parent/caregiver, girls can sign up for the program online and create their order site and avatar, invite friends and family to place orders and/or shop online, then earn rewards for participating!

Selling options include:

2022 Fall Program Key Dates

The program runs from Oct. 1 –Nov. 27! Don’t fret, if you’d like to sign up after Oct. 1 you may do so online at any point during the program.

Oct. 1 Fall Product Program begins – online ordering opens, and girls may sell in-person

Oct. 23 Final day for in-person orders with the order card AND the deadline to enter the items sold into the online system

Nov. 27 Final day for online girldelivery orders

The weekend of Nov. 18 Nut and chocolate items will be delivered to Service Unit sites (distributed to sellers for delivery).

The Fall Product Program combines educational activities with money earning opportunities for troops and Girl Scouts at the beginning of a new membership year. It’s the perfect way to enable troops to earn start-up money and practice entrepreneurial skills with friends and family. Plus, they get to use the funds they earn to enjoy new experiences, great adventures, and to support their community service projects right away!

The Fall Product Program builds on five key skills girls can use during the cookie program and throughout their lives. They are:

1. Goal Setting Decision Making Money Management Skills Ethics

• In-person using the nut order card and collecting payments

• Online by inviting friends and family to place an order through a personalized and secure website

Scan the QR code to participate in the Fall Product Program!

Support Our Gold Award Scholarship in Style

Available for preorder until Nov. 13

In collaboration with State Forty Eight, GSACPC is excited to offer this year’s limited-edition shirt in support of the Gold Award Scholarship Fund. The Gold Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn and provides girls the ability to sharpen their leadership skills while creating sustainable change within their community. This shirt not only will support our Girl Scouts as they continue to build a better world but celebrate International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11. As we continue to celebrate the Gold Award class of 2022 and welcome the class of 2023, this shirt will contribute to girls’ higher education as they enter the next phase of their lives post-Girl Scouts. The shirt is $48 (shipping cost included) and is available in women’s, men’s, and youth’s sizes.

Preorder now at girlscoutsaz.org/sfe Shirts will be shipped in late Dec. 2022 — we cannot guarantee that shirts will arrive in time for the holidays.

Badge Bash is Back!

Join Us Nov. 5 at Parsons Leadership Center in South Phoenix.

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our annual fundraiser, Badge Bash! Adults 21 years and older are invited to join us for Girl Scout-inspired activities and games, dinner under a starlit sky, and an after-party with dueling DJs, dancing, and dessert. This is event will be held in support of Girl Scout programs that help create the future leaders our community needs. Make it a date night or gather a “troop” of friends and together, try dozens of activities to earn patches.

Learn more about the event, ticket options and sponsorship opportunities by visiting girlscoutsaz.org/badge-bash.

Fiesta Bowl Charities Scores a Touchdown for GSACPC

GSACPC

was recently selected as a 2022-23 Touchdown Grant recipient by Fiesta Bowl Charities.

We are so grateful for our continued partnership with Fiesta Bowl, who previously funded our Mountain Biking Program and helped underwrite the playfield at Parsons Leadership Center. Randal Norton, Chair of the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors, said “The Fiesta Bowl’s ‘More Than Just A Game®’ is not just a tagline, it’s how we make a difference in the lives of Arizonans every day in the areas of youth, sports and education. Our annual events help support statewide nonprofits who provide a wide-range of programs that are truly inspiring to our Foundation, volunteers and fans.

D-Backs Give Back

When you witness firsthand how these deserving charities deliver to their beneficiaries, it validates our mission and motivates us to do more.”

The $50,000 grant will support an exciting new program that will launch in 2023 – the Girl Scout Mobile Building Space. Stay tuned for updates on the build-out of our cool, new, on-the-go tinker lab where girls will be able to design and build projects, sharpen their home maintenance skills, and learn from local industry professionals. In addition to Fiesta Bowl Charities, we would like to extend our thanks to Sharp Construction and their Girls Can Build initiative, Stratton Motor Cars, and Kenzy Architects for taking on this project with us!

Weappreciate the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation for supporting our GS Impact programming during the last membership year.

Their support helped GSACPC provide staff-led programs in places where traditional Girl Scout troops are not accessible.

GS Impact includes Girl Scouting Beyond Bars, Girl Scouts in Detention Centers, programs for refugee communities, and other programs that help ensure that all girls who want to be Girl Scouts have the opportunity!

Memorials

Reflects gifts made Jan. 1 – May 31, 2022.

In Memory of

Barbara Anderson

Harriet “Hootie”

Kathryn Cromley

Paul Cromley

JP Morgan Chase Foundation, Cromley Wrage

Patricia Holt

United Way of Central New Mexico

Tomás Guerra

Jeannette Guerra

Julia & Samuel Leung

Harriet “Hootie” Redwine

Charles Turhollow

Suzanne Kelly

Harriet “Hootie”

Krithiga “Priya”

Priyadarshini

Julie

Mary

Paulette

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The highest award a Girl Scout Cadette (grades 6-8) can earn, the Silver Award helps girls become organized, determined, and dedicated to improving the community. After completing a Cadette Journey, girls find a way to create positive change. In a small team, they plan to “Take Action” on the root cause of the problem they discovered and researched. They put their plan into motion, demonstrate an understanding of sustainable change, connect with others outside their immediate neighborhood, learn how others have solved similar problems, determine how others can help, and share what they learned.

Troop 436 Jamiah Coleman Kyree NelsonTurner

Troop 487 Aramina Nolte Troop 674 Hayden McCauley Troop 1248 Lily Hindes Troop 1658 Sophia Resman

Troop 2050 Emma Smith

Troop 2104 Naseem Chenel Persia Reavis

Troop 2137 Aurora Ried Troop 2321 Bethany Ortiz Natalie Farrington Jennifer Williams Troop 2930 Kaitlyn Barbieri Kelly Mitchell Sarah Bendok Troop 3491 Jayna Durham

Jan. May

There Award for following Bronze Award

TheGirl Scout Bronze Award is a leadership adventure, and the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior (grades 4-5) can achieve.

After completing a Journey program, girls work together to find and research a problem in their community. They plan and complete a “Take Action Project” to address the root cause of the problem, learn how others have solved similar issues, develop more confidence, meet new people, and discover the rewards of working cooperatively to make a difference in their community.

Tributes

Reflects gifts made Jan. 1 – May 31, 2022.

In Honor of

Brock Barnhart

Michelle Moorhead

Jennifer Dolan

Suzanne Phillips

Mary Mitchell

The American Association of University of Women AZ Southeast Valley Branch

Felicia N. Thompson

Awakening Seed School Board of Directors

Lisa Urias

Armando Contreras

Kim Covington

Bryn DeFusco

Duncsok Fund

IGM Gabrielle Padia

Troop 97 Arianna Johnson Amani Jones

Troop 436 Amani Jones

Troop 558 Shante Summers

Troop 1096 Leah Willard Robyn Whitman

Troop 2400 Madison Carnal

Troop 2570 Elaina Dastas

Grace Machuca

Autumn Topczewski

Carson Trejo

Kaitlyn Mottern

Natalia Woolsey Kendall Jarnagan

Troop 3042

Sydney Dresang Quinn Keel

Lillian Bassett

Katie Dallas

Izzy Garcia

Emma Carmody Emma Ball-Perez

Anastasia Canham

Troop 3244

Jasmine Ugarte

Neelarei Robles

Casper Cooper Morgan Montague

Natalie Montague

Abigail Montague

Troop 3490

Bridget Ekren Eleanor Post McKayla Benham

Tatum Constance Olivia Petschow

Maggie Rugolo Brooklyn Weber

Lily Engelstad

Troop 4358

Esmee Burgher

Brooke Currie

Troop 4360

Natalie Arko

Dream Tagge Addison Carr Ella Carr Viviene Raley Abbi Lombardi

Troop 4388 Riley Flaherty Presley Bonnett Brooke Radonich Jiselle Seaford Mayson Stehl Mollie Rudin Emma Mosby Zoey Nielsen Ariana De Nitto Ariana De Nitto Holly Mitchell

Troop 6545

Julianne Pool Jossalyn Pollin Jessica Martin Emerson Day Aubry Cohen

Kourtney Klein

Shelli Maggio

Eileen Ward

Jerry Ward

Susan Watson

Ann Watson

Religious Recognitions

Reflects awards received in the 2021-22 member year

My Promise, My Faith

Miriam Allen

Lovely Buckley

Jamiah Colman

Elin Hansen

Kaia Hansen

Amani Jones

Natalie Kaleta

Kelly Wood

God and Church

Komrey Bucich

Thea in Me

Miriam Allen

God is Love

Laura Skodinski

Family of God

Laura Skodinski

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Council Shop

The Council Shop is currently open for in-store visits and is offering curbside pick-up! This is your resource for all things Girl Scout-related – find program supplies, branded merchandise, uniform kits, and more!

GSACPC follows the CDC’s guidance on face coverings/masks based on our COVID-19 Community Level. Please check the online tracker to determine if masks will be required during your visit.

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Key Dates

Make sure to mark your calendars with these exciting events!

9/15 – 10/15 Hispanic Heritage Month

10/1 Membership Year Begins

Free Bag With Purchase *$60 minimum* supplies last**

Your Council Shop is located at: Parsons Leadership Center 1611 E. Dobbins Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85042 602.452.7137 | shop@girlscoutsaz.org

Enter our Outdoor Adventure Giveaway!

Connect with with with the help of Adventure Included in the are a birdwatching a of an outdoor experience you recently had with the phrase the be The giveaway closes on Nov. 11 – the will be notified luck,

10/1 – 30 2022 Fall Product Program 10/11 International Day of the Girl 10/22 Adult Awards and Recognition Ceremony

10/31 Juliette Gordon Lowe’s Birthday

11/1 – 30 Native American Heritage Month

11/5 Badge Bash 1/16 – 2/26 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program

1/21 CEO Fast Pitch and Bring Home the Cookies 5K Party – 28 History Month Home the Cookies