Events + Activities
Bonus Issue
Early Bird 2023
April 10 – May 10
Our Early Birds Hayley and Ella are celebrating this year with some backyard adventures.
Your Year of Friendship
In Girl Scouts, you’re making new friends, learning new skills, and exploring your potential, all while having fun. But it is only the beginning—bigger and better things are around the corner. Come back and see what you can accomplish next when you come back for another year.
Renew your Girl Scout during Early Bird to:
• Secure her spot for next year
• Get access to exclusive Early Bird gear, events, and prize drawings
• Have one less thing on your to-do list this fall
Council Incentives:
• Renew by April 10 and be entered to win one of 23 GSNETX Early Bird exclusive shirts.
• Renew by April 12 and receive our 2023 GSNETX Early Bird exclusive patch for free. (You’ll receive info on how to pick these up in your local GSNETX shop.)
• Renew by April 13 and be entered to win one of three Camp S’more VIP Experiences
• Renew by April 14 and be entered to win one of four Mall Madness VIP Experiences.
• Be on the lookout for local opportunities, offers, and incentives in your community.
Financial Assistance:
• Financial assistance is available for any girl who needs it and can be requested by a parent/caregiver during the payment portion of the renewal process.
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Girls!
Parent/Caregiver Membership Renewal Process
Check with your troop before you renew your Girl Scout. Many troops choose to use their cookie proceeds to fund their next year of adventure.
Step 1: Log In
Go to mygs.girlscouts.org
You’ll be prompted to login to your MyGS account using your Girl Scout email address. Click the “My Household” tab.
Step 2:
Renew Your Family Members
Step 3: Review Member Details
Step 4: Payment
(Need help logging in?
Check out the instructions at gsnetx.org/renew or reach out to troopsupport@gsnetx.org.)
For each member, confirm the roles and troops they are returning to. Click the “Select All” button if everyone is returning to the same roles and troops for next year. Be sure that the Membership, Troop, and Volunteer Role (as applicable) is selected for each person in your household. Click the green “Add Renewal” button in the bottom right-hand corner to continue.
Congratulations-you’re all set!
On the “Confirm Member Details” page, review the information currently part of your profile and update it as needed before scrolling down.
• For girls, update the “School Attending” to reflect the school your Girl Scout will be attending next member ship year.
• Under “Choose a Membership Year,” select the 2023-2024 membership year. Adults also have the option to purchase a lifetime membership at this step.
• Under “Choose Payment Type,” select how you would like to pay. This is where you can request financial assistance if you need it – simply select “Apply for Financial Aid.”
• Click “Next Participant” to repeat the process for each member being renewed.
• When done, click the green “Submit” member details button then the “Review Cart” button.
On the “Review Your Cart” page, confirm that you have the correct information for each member.
• On this page, you can also donate to Girl Scouts and select how much to give.
• Scroll to the bottom of the page and check the box to accept the Girl Scout Promise & Law.
• Click the “Add Payment Details” button.
• On the “Payment Details” page, enter your payment information and click the green “Submit Payment” button.
A thank you page with your payment confirmation and order number will appear. You can print a receipt from this page and will also receive an email confirmation.
If you need further renewal help, check out gsnetx.org/renew or reach out to troopsupport@gsnetx.org. We’ll also have live hotline hours on April 10, April 11, April 12, and May 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day at 972-349-2465.
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Your Year of Fulfillment
It’s because of amazing volunteers like you that girls feel such joy, excitement, and guidance from their troop. Give your Girl Scouts another year of growth, laughter, and the confidence they need to be their most authentic selves!
Renew yourself and your troop during Early Bird to:
• Prepare your troop for the upcoming membership year
• Get you and your troop members access to exclusive Early Bird gear, events, and prize drawings
• Have one less thing on your to-do list this fall
Ways to Early Bird Your Troop
As a troop leader, you have access to renew all of the girl and adult members in your troop AND the ability to sign them up for our Early Bird exclusive events. Make Early Bird a tradition in your troop and have the girls vote on if they’d like to have the troop pay for all or a portion of next year’s membership fees.
A few ideas on how that could work:
• Parent/caregivers pay $15 and the troop pays $10.
• If a parent/caregiver renews as a volunteer, the troop will pay for the girl’s membership.
• Create a troop Early Bird incentive, like the troop will get an Early Bird tshirt for each girl that renews.
If families need financial assistance, make sure they know it’s as simple as checking the box on the payment screen.
Troop Leader Incentives
To qualify for any of the troop leader incentives, by May 10, 2023, your troop needs to have:
• Renewed at least 2 adults and 3 girls
• Submitted a 2023-2024 Troop Update at www.gsnetx.org/troopupdate
• Set up or requested a Rallyhood for your troop (Rallyhood info can be found at gsnetx.org/rallyhood.)
If you have...
3-5 GIRLS RENEWED
6- 11 GIRLS RENEWED
12+ GIRLS RENEWED OR 100% OF YOUR TROOP GIRLS RENEWED
Refund of your adult membership fee ($25 value) (5 drawings)
Drawing for Kickoff registration, shirt, and early access to select your classes (5 drawings)
Free ticket to this year’s Women of Distinction luncheon on October 27 (5 drawings)
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Leaders!
Troop Leader Membership Renewal Process
As a troop leader, you can renew your entire troop. Many troops choose to use their cookie proceeds to fund their next year of adventures!
Step 1: Log In
Go to mygs.girlscouts.org
You’ll be prompted to login to your MyGS account using your Girl Scout email address. Click on the “My Troops” tab. Select the troop whose members you’d like to renew.
Step 2: Renew Your Troop Members
For each member, confirm the roles and troops they are returning to. Click the “Select All” button if everyone is returning to the same roles and troops for next year. Be sure that the Membership, Troop, and Volunteer Role (as applicable) is selected for each person in your troop. Click the green “Add Renewal” button in the bottom right-hand corner to continue.
Step 3: Review Member Details
On the “Confirm Member Details” page, review the information currently part of your profile and update it as needed before scrolling down.
• For girls, update the “School Attending” to reflect the school your Girl Scouts will be attending next membership year.
Step 4: Payment
On the “Review Your Cart” page, confirm that you have the correct information for each member.
• On this page, you can also donate to Girl Scouts and select how much to give.
(Need help logging in?
Check out the instructions at gsnetx.org/renew or reach out to troopsupport@gsnetx.org.)
Congratulations-you’re all set!
• Under “Choose a Membership Year,” select the 2023-2024 membership year. Adults also have the option to purchase a lifetime membership at this step.
• Under “Choose Payment Type,” select how you would like to pay.
• Click “Next Participant” to repeat the process for each member being renewed.
• When done, click the green “Submit Member Details” button then the “Review Cart” button.
• Scroll to the bottom of the page and check the box to accept the Girl Scout Promise & Law.
• Click the “Add Payment Details” button.
• On the “Payment Details Page,” enter your payment information and click the green “Submit Payment” button.
A thank you page with your payment confirmation and order number will appear. You can print a receipt from this page and will also receive an email confirmation.
If you need further renewal help, check out gsnetx.org/renew or reach out to troopsupport@gsnetx.org. We’ll also have live hotline hours on April 10, April 11, April 12, and May 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day at 972-349-2465.
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Events!
Your Year of Adventure
Early Bird is the time to celebrate the big moments and look ahead to even more extraordinary ones with your crew by renewing for another year of Girl Scouts now – and checking our Early Bird exclusive events. More details about our Early Bird events can be found at gsnetx.org/renew.
Camp S’more
Camp S’more is a 1/2 day camp event designed for new and experienced campers alike with four different time slots to sign up for across one weekend. Camp S’more 2023 will be Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, at Camp Bette Perot. Each girl and adult will get s’mores and the 2023 event patch, plus girls will be able to customize their schedule with certain camp activities depending on their grade. Registration is $12 per girl and $6 per adult. This year’s Early Bird theme is Backyard Adventures – think butterflies, bugs, ladybugs, bees and more. Any girl who renews and registers for Camp S’more by April 13 will be entered into a drawing for a VIP experience.
Mall Madness
Mall Madness is a giant slumber party - with WAY more party than slumber- where stores, food locations, and the movie theater will be open JUST for Girl Scouts, including a GSNETX Mobile Shop. Mall Madness 2023 will be Saturday, June 24 – Sunday, June 25 at the Golden Triangle Mall in Denton. Each girl and adult who attends Mall Madness will receive a goody bag and 2023 event patch. Registration is $7 per person. We’ll have a scavenger hunt, S.W.A.P.S. meets, dance parties, and more. This year’s Early Bird theme is Backyard Adventures – think butterflies, bugs, ladybugs, bees and more. Any girl who renews and registers for Mall Madness by April 14 will be entered into a drawing for a VIP experience where you’ll get to skip the line at check in AND have a special place in the mall reserved just for you.
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Please Note: Mall Madness is included in the Cookie Program reward Membership Bundle. If your Girl Scout has earned this bundle, you simply need to fill out the information as part of the cookie reward survey and we’ll take care of registration for you on the back end. Troop Leaders, if you have girls who qualify for this reward, you do not need to sign them up, even if it looks like they are not in the event in the system.
How to Register for Early Bird Events
Last year, our Early Bird events sold out quickly! We recommend talking with your troop and fellow Girl Scouts to decide if you’d like to attend these events together.
1. Registration for Early Bird events will open on Monday, April 10.
2. To register, go to gsnetx.org/events. Search for either “Camp S’more” or “Mall Madness.” Click Register Now.
3. Add the number of girls and adults you’d like to register using the plus buttons on the right-hand side. Click the Log In button.
4. Log in to your MyGS account using your Girl Scout email address.
5. On the Add your details page, select an attendee. If you’re registering multiple people, you’ll go through the process for each attendee.
a. Scroll down and select your schedule choice.
b. Check Credit Card under Choose payment options.
c. Click Submit Member Details.
d. When you’ve added each person, click Review Cart.
6. On the Review your cart page, check the box to agree to the Promise & Law on the right-hand side and click Add Payment Details.
7. Enter your payment details then click Submit Payment.
8. You’re all set! Remember, since this is an Early Bird event, all girl and adult attendees must be registered members for the 2023–2024 membership year.
Were you a Girl Scout as a kid?
We want to hear from you!
GSNETX is seeking alumni testimonials to help us reach girls and families in your community. Please take this 10-minute survey to share your Girl Scout memories with us.
Volunteer End of Year Checklist
Early Bird Renew your membership and volunteer roles for next year in MY GS. Details at gsnetx.org/renew
Complete the Voices Count national Girl Scout survey. Check your email for the link from GSUSA
Celebrate this Girl Scout year. Be sure to pat yourself on the back too!
Plan for the upcoming Girl Scout year. Get feedback from Girl Scouts, families, and volunteers.
Submit a Troop Update. Found at gsnetx.org/troopupdate.
Complete your annual financial report by June 15. For troops and service units.
Questions? Email troopsupport@gsnetx.org
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We’ve got your summer vacation covered!
Bring your family (or family of choice) to Camp Gambill for the full Girl Scout Camp experience.
Troop and Family Camp sessions include:
• Lodging • Meals
• Activities
• Campfires
• Waterfront
• Arts and crafts
Build-Your-Own Camp Package
Send your Girl Scout to camp in style!
Our GSNETX Shops have all the essentials and extras to make her camp life a breeze!
From laundry bags, to hats, to ponchos and, of course, our exclusive camp tee, building your custom camp pack is the way to go.
ORDER FORM OPENS EARLY APRIL
4 days/3 nights for only $240/person
Register now at gsnetx.org/gambill
watch your email inbox
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Girl Scout Leadership Institute
Prepare for college and beyond with the Girl Scout Leadership Institute presented by Amazon.
During June and July, rising 9-12 grade girls participate in job shadowing and career exploration across several industries, from law to transportation to engineering.
Learn about all the possibilities for your future!
Interested?
Scan to complete this form and as opportunities are finalized, our team will contact you.
Learn more at gsnetx.org/gsli
SAVE THE DATE!
Volunteer Kickoff 2023
Saturday, August 5
University of North Texas – Dallas 7300 University Hills Blvd., Dallas, TX 75241
This year, we’re heading south to kickoff the Girl Scout year with trainings, information sessions, program partner offerings, volunteer awards and a whole lot of fun!
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Day Camp is calling!
Cooking.
Day camps at Camp Whispering Cedars, home of The STEM Center of Excellence, are more than just a place to be. They’re a place to learn, grow, experiment, and engage. Get outdoors and enjoy a perfect combination of crafts, cooking, experiments, and exploration, all partnered with traditional camp activities such as archery, swimming, hiking, and team building on the ropes course.
WEEKLY SESSIONS
June 26 – August 3
$215 & $265 9am-5pm
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE
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Crafting. Climbing. Swimming. Building. Making. Flying.
Girl Scouts and Fan Expo Empowering bold, creative girls!
Dallas Fan Expo 2023 Kay Bailey Convention Center
The Dallas Fan Expo offers a weekend of opportunities to earn a variety of badges, from Fair Play to Photographer, to Novelist, by learning from talented artists. Older Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to shadow someone and assist in planning this major event.
Registration opens soon! Check gsnetx.org/events for the latest.
Now hiring Camp Staff!
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is seeking energetic leaders like you to be kitchen staff, camp counselors, ropes instructors, lifeguards, and more.
Are you ready to make a difference this summer? Want more info?
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