GSHG Program and Resource Guide 2022-23

COUNCIL SPONSORED BRONZE AWARD PROJECT  This council sponsored Bronze Award Project program involves two virtual sessions and one in-person weekend at Camp Tanglewood. The girls will learn from camp rangers and council staff about projects needed at Camp Tanglewood, and Junior girls will have an opportunity to make a difference. Once a project or projects are selected, the team will learn about the issue, decide how they will help, and then visit the camp and complete the project over the in person weekend. Once completed, girls will complete paperwork and be pinned at a closing ceremony at Camp Tanglewood. When : VIRTUAL EVENTS: February 21, 2023, March 7, 2023 / 6 pm - 7:30 pm IN PERSON EVENT: March 11-12, 2023 / 9 am Saturday - 12 pm Sunday Where : Camp Tanglewood, Martinez Cost : $50 per girl (includes all sessions), $15 per adult Registration Deadline : February 3, 2023 GIRL SCOUT WEEK  It's our BIRTHDAY!! Celebrate 111 years of our amazing Girl Scout sisterhood.Girl Scout Week is celebrated each March, starting with Girl Scout Sunday and ending on Saturday, and it always includes Girl Scouts’ Birthday, March 12. This is a great time to reflect on what it means to be a Girl Scout and all of the amazing things Girl Scouts do to make the world a better place. When : March 12-18, 2023 GIRL SCOUTS CELEBRATE FAITHWEEK  Each March, during the week of Girl Scouts’ birthday, faith partners join us to help girls celebrate the connections between their faith and Girl Scouts. Celebration days include Girl Scout Sunday, Girl Scout Jummah, Girl Scout Sabbath and Girl Scout Shabbat. Service Areas, troops and families are encouraged to plan events with their houses of worship. Resources to plan Celebrate Faith events can be found on our website. Girls can also earn the "My Promise, My Faith" pin each year at any time by exploring the connections between the Girl Scout Law and teachings from her faith. Requirement links may be found on our website. When : March 12-18, 2023

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH FUN PATCH  The Girl Scout Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Fun Patch is designed for Girl Scouts of all levels and their leaders, to celebrate the cultural richness of all people in the U.S. whose ancestors came from the Pacific Islands or the Asian diaspora, and to acknowledge the many contributions of the AAPI community to our nation. Girls and leaders have plenty of activities to choose from to earn this fun patch, and we encourage girls from all ethnic backgrounds to participate. Find more info at https://bit.ly/3bXAquq! When : May 1-31, 2023 The Girl Scout LGBTQ+ Pride Month Celebration Fun Patch is designed for Girl Scouts of all levels and their leaders to honor LGBTQ+ history, to celebrate the diverse cultures and identities of LGBTQ+ people, and to acknowledge the many contributions the LGBTQ+ community has made and continues to make across our nation. Girls and leaders have plenty of activities to choose from to earn this fun patch and we encourage girls of all identities to participate. Find more info at BRIDGING EVENT IN SAVANNAH  Join us for a special bridging event in the home of Girl Scouts! We'll walk across Savannah's bridge and celebrate a new year of Girl Scouting with your Girl Scout sisters from across the country. More information to come, so check our website for updates. When : June 10, 2023 Where : Downtown Savannah Cost : TBD NATIONAL CONVENTION TRIP  Join Girl Scouts from around the world in Orlando, Florida (Walt Disney World) on July 20th - July 22nd, 2023 for the "Phenom by Girl Scouts" event part of the 56th Convention of Girl Scouts of the USA. Details are still coming in from GSUSA, but we anticipate costs to be around $1500 per person, which will include round trip transportation from Macon, accommodations, meals, conference admission and a Disney park day. When : July 20-22, 2023 Where : Disney World Resort, Orlando Florida Cost : $1500 (varies) per person LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH CELEBRATION FUN PATCH  https://bit.ly/3bXAquq! When : June 1-30, 2023

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