Renewing and Growing Your Troop

Is your troop renewed and ready to go for Membership Year 2023? If you didn’t participate in Spring Renewal, you still have time to renew your troop during on-time renewal to keep the fun going now and for the coming year! Doublechecking that all currently registered adults renew is just as important to ensure proper volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Checking your roster to see who is coming back for another awesome year of Girl Scouts is easy! Log in to your MyGS account and find the “My Troop(s)” tab. From the drop down menu, click on your troop to see a list of members and their membership status. All members who have renewed will show “Active,” and those who have not who will show “Time To Renew.” You can also ask your friendly Volunteer Support Specialist for a copy of your troop roster!

There is no better time to grow your troop than now! Adding girls and volunteers to your troop is a great way for girls to make new friends, get excited about the upcoming product program, and build more girls of courage, confidence, and character! You may be wondering: how do I grow my troop? Here are a few different ways to grow your troop.

Get the word out. Work with GSMH to create flyers to hand out to your school, your work, and community centers. Give the girls flyers and goodies to pass out to their friends, too!

Host a registration night. Gather your troop and set up a table at your school, a local park, or a recreational facility. Bring an activity for your troop and interested girls to work on together— give them a sneak peek at all the fun they could have if they join your troop!

Work with our Recruitment team. You can find our handy Recruitment Request form on the Forms page of our website. You’ll fill out a few questions and submit a form, and one of our friendly Recruitment Specialists will connect with you to help set up or host a sign-up night in your area!

Don’t be afraid to

ask. If you’re looking for volunteers for your troop, ask parents to join as well! Having registered, background checked parents means you have helpers ready to assist with activities at and outside of troop meetings, transporting girls, and facilitating during product program seasons! All you have to do is ask!

Shop with Us

We’re meeting our Girl Scouts where they are at—their communities, programs, and events to make sure they have all their Girl Scout needs. From uniforms to T-shirts that show their Girl Scout pride, we’ve got her covered. Ready to shop? Join us at any of the below shopping opportunities: • New! Request a Pop-Up Shop. We’re hitting the road and providing all that your girls need at events, meetings, or anywhere else you feel you need us. Request a Pop Up Shop by completing the

Pop Up Shop Request Form under Forms on our website. • In-person appointments. Shop with us at our Springfield, Jefferson City, or Dexter retail locations by setting an appointment via phone by calling 877-312-4764, or via email at info@ girlscoustmoheartland.org. • Place an order over email or phone. Contact us at info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org or 877-312-4764 or to place your order from anywhere! • Join us live! Check out our Facebook group, Girl Scouts MO Merch, for information on our

Facebook Live shopping events.

Our shops are coming to you! We’re hitting the road and providing all your Girl Scout needs at your local events, meetings, or anywhere you need us. Our shop on wheels Is here, and here’s what you need to know right now:

But what is a Pop-Up Shop?

Pop Up Shops are smaller versions of our shop, on wheels! We are hitting the road and travelling where you need us to be. Pop-Up Shops have core insignia, uniform and casual apparel, fun swag, select badges, fun patches, Girl Scout gear, and more!

Who can request a Pop-Up Shop?

Short answer—anyone! Our shops will be available for all areas to request. Just ask and we will show up to your event, program, or community.

I’m in! How can I request one?

You can request your own Pop Up Shop by finding the Pop Up Shop Request Form under forms on our website. You can also call us at 877-312-4764 and let us know you’re interested as well!

Connect with us to find out locations, dates, and times

Make sure to check your email, our social media, and the website for any updates. Our Girl Scouts MO Merch Facebook group is your go-to spot to shop with us online, ask any questions, and get sneak peeks of new merchandise.

Scan the QR code to join the group! Did we mention? Shipping is free for any purchases made!

What are cookie credits, how do they work, and why would we convert them to an e-gift card? Let’s start with the what. Cookie Program Credits are virtual gift cards that are given to girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and sell 150+ packages of cookies. Moving onto the how. After being delivered via email, Cookie Program Credits can be used in Retail GSMH Shops. You can use Cookie Program Credits on any purchase, whether you are at a Pop Up Shop or home watching a Facebook Live. Cookie Program Credits can also be applied towards programs. But why? If you were wanting to purchase an item on the GSUSA website, then you would want to convert the Cookie Program Credits, in order to shop on the GSUSA main site! Please note, once the credits are converted to an online retail gift card, the change cannot be undone!

If you have any questions on conversion please call us at 877-312-4764 or email us at info@girlscoutsmoheartland.org!

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Creating Our Future

Celebrating 110 years of Girl Scouts

You’re part of Girl Scout history. Let’s celebrate 110 years of Girl Scouts by doing what we do best: making a difference in our communities and creating a better future. Girls and adults can earn a limited-edition patch by downloading the activity sheet on our website and completing their favorite activities. Then wear the patch with pride!

Here’s how to earn the patch:

1. Explore the activities you can complete to earn the patch. 2. Complete the number of activities required by grade level. 3. Purchase the patch or enough patches for a whole troop! Share with us how you celebrated 110 years of courage, confidence, and character by connecting with us on social media!