Mark your calendars for the March New Leader Virtual Meeting on March 26 and 27. You can find the times for the meetings, the Zoom link, and topics for the meeting in the Volunteer Learning section of this newsletter. If you were unable to attend the February New Leader Virtual Meeting and would like to view the recording, you can do so by clicking on the following linkhttps://zoom.us/rec/share/ K2rze44grd54TNlE9rtCYlas4PVvLvJhhozdGrHuI_nxHSuPWcRMrPLNJpb6N Fam.ZNHCHgCtziyXPG9_
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We love questions! Connect with the New Leader Engagement Team at newtroop@gsnetx.org.
This Month's Topics
Membership
Volunteer Learning
Product Sales
Camp
Programs, Events & Activities
Patches of the Month
Mental Health & Wellness
Troop Leader Resources
Early Bird! SAVE THE DATE! April 3, 2024!
With Early Bird Spring Membership Renewal, girls that are currently in the troop are assured a spot for next year and new girls can be invited to join earlier allowing you to plan troop experiences with girls before the new membership year starts! Plus, troops and Girl Scouts can earn council and local incentives during Early Bird. This year’s theme is Blaze Your Trail! Think Olympics, Games, Fun! More details are coming very soon!
Annual Meeting 2024
March 28, 2024
Hear from our CEO and Board of Directors as they review and highlight accomplishments of the past year. Register now. Spots are going fast.
Register
We Need Your Feedback
If you are enjoying the Fireside Chats on GSNETX's Facebook page. Please send an email to suggest topics for future Fireside Chats. Email
gsLearn
Discover the content available on gsLearn! Access gsLearn directly from your mygs account. Navigate to the course catalog to explore classes and video tutorials.
March New Leader Virtual Meeting
Get the latest news and answers to your questions, LIVE! You have two options to attend – Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm or Wednesday, March 27 at noon. Topics will include summer camp, the 3 Girl Scout Processes –Cooperative Learning, info on the next in-person new leader event, and more!
https://zoom.us/j/94044034127
Meeting ID: 940 4403 4127
Passcode: NL2024
Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) Challenge
GSLEARNThe VTK Challenge is designed to give troop leaders a self-paced hands-on keyboard learning experience to better understand, navigate, and utilize the Volunteer Toolkit to its full potential. Bonus: Complete the VTK Challenge and receive a patch created just for troop leaders!
GSLEA
ATTN: TR402: Protecting Our Girls
This course is REQUIRED for all volunteers every 2 years. You can find this training in gsLearn in your mygs account.
TR301: GSNETX Camping Certification
This is a BLENDED LEARNING course, meaning you take the class by starting online in gsLearn (Part A), and finish by registering for an in-person part of the class(Part B).
GSNETX Learning Channel
Join the Learning Channel for the exciting events in March:
TR402 Training Part A Part B "Best Planned: New Recipes for Troop Camp Planning." on Saturday, March 16 at 7 PM
"Camping with a Theme. How to plan your next camp around a theme" on Wednesday, March 27 at 7 PM
March 16
March 27
The 2024 Cookie Program has ended!
If you still have unsold cookies, you may continue to sell until May 31, 2024, by selling to family and friends, door to door, or continuing to set up My Sales, but not with Council Organized Booth Partners.
Questions? Reach out to your Service Unit Cookie Program Coordinator
SUCPC Lookup Tool
Summer Camp Guide
Camp with us this year and find out why camp life is the best life. Please share with your girls and parents. This short video will show you how to register for camp. Click a camp name to get more information.
Camp Bette Perot: Sleepaway Camp
Camp Whispering Cedars: Sleepaway Camp
Camp 2024
Registration is now open for Day and Twilight Camps! Leaders, please share this information with your girls and parents. This short video will show you how to register for day and twilight camps.
Day and Twilight Camps
Camp Properties at a Glance
Each of our camp properties offers something a little different. "Camp Properties at a Glance" contains a quick guide for each property.
Girl Scout Summer Camp 2024Properties at a Glance
*NEW* Weekend camping for troops and families is open through May. Do you need help registering for camp? Check out this youtube video, GSNETX - How to register for weekend camping. Ultra-Camp how-to.
Reigster - Weekend Camp How-to-Register
What are you looking for? Find it in the Girl Programs Resource Guide
Spring Program Guide 2024
Troop Leaders, you are our most valuable resource, and we need you to be powered up and engaged for your girls. Use our program events to take a load off your shoulders! We do the work, so you don't have to! You should receive a copy in the mail.
2024 Girl Programs Resource Guide!
Workshops & Events
Click on each image to see upcoming events sorted by your Girl Scout's program grade level (PGL).
Best New Troop Year Ever
GSNETX has put together a list to help you build the best experience for your troop's first year in Girl Scouts!
Here’s how it works: When your troop completes at least 16 of the experiences on the list, each girl in the troop will earn the Best New Troop Year Ever patch and all registered troop leaders who joined after April 1, 2023, will get their second year of membership free! Once you are ready to share your successes submit your info here: https://gsnetx.formstack.com/forms/bestnewtroop. This patch opportunity runs through July 31, 2024.
*NEW* Skydio Future Pilot Patch
Take to the sky! The Future Pilots Patch, sponsored by Skydio, immerses you into the world and science of flight. Go on adventures as you learn about the importance of birds in flight and the history of women in the sky. This patch is available year round.
*NEW* Design Your Own Fun Patch
Design your customized and personalized Fun patch.
Design It
Healthy Relationships Patch Program
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and Tacky Box® have joined forces! Children of all ages will gain skills they can use to establish and maintain healthy relationships. The Ripple Maker patch program activities are centered on developing emotional resilience while building empathy and kindness.
Skydio Pilot Patch Activity Guide - English Activity Guide - En español
Healthy Relationships
Relationships are based in trust. Trust grows when others feel heard and respected. Mindfulness helps us to make another person’s words the focus of our attention. It also helps us to slow down to better listen, process information and communicate in a clear, thoughtful way - and without being driven by our emotions.
According to science, mindfulness practices have been shown to help people listen better, improve romantic relationships, overcome conflict and take things less personally.
Learn More
Where Does Compassion Really Come From? (video)
Kid-Friendly Mindful Moment
Troop Finances
Use the Troop Financial Ledger to track and share the troop’s spending and income with your girls and their families. We ask that leaders share the finances at least three times a year. Download the ledger today!
Rallyhood
Did you know that Rallyhood is an all-in-one platform for Girl Scout communication and collaboration, combining many tools that Girl Scout troop leaders use to communicate with other volunteers and families? This tool can manage event promotion, registration, and payment. Request your free Troop Rallyhood site today!
Rallyhood
Volunteer Essentials
Volunteer Essentials: Get just about everything you need, including basic facts and forms and tips for planning outdoor activities, managing troop
Troop Financial Ledgerfinances, promoting safety, arranging trips, and selling cookies. Volunteer Essentials
Does an activity need approval?
Are you considering a high adventure, high-risk activity? or an activity regarding a sensitive topic? Or money-earning activity? Camping at a nonGSNETX property? Or just not sure? Use the Activity Approval Decision Tree. This flow chart will show you when you do (and when you do not) need to submit a GSNETX Activity Approval Form.
