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Congratulations on the GSGC Volunteer Award Recipients for Membership Year 2025
In keeping with our tradition of honoring exceptional service, we are delighted to present the 2025 Slate of Volunteer Award Recipients as approved and endorsed by the Volunteer Recognition Committee and the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council Board of Directors. Click here to view on the webpage
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Our Volunteer Spotlights Continue
We love the stories you've shared with us, and are excited to continue featuring you and your stories throughout the year! We look forward to continuing to create opportunities for you to share your stories in the coming year. In the meantime, meet Troop Leader Melissa Brooks.
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Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers!
This season, we’re grateful for the volunteers who make Girl Scouts shine. Your time, energy, and heart create unforgettable experiences for girls across our communities, THANK YOU!
Send a Volunteer Gratitude E-Card
Spread the love with our Volunteer E-Cards! Show your appreciation to the incredible volunteers who make Girl Scouts possible. Choose from a variety of heartfelt designs to say thank you for their dedication, support, and passion. Let’s celebrate their amazing contributions today!
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Sweets & Treats Superstars
Thank you to all the Brave, Fierce, and Fun participants who made this year’s Sweets & Treats Program a success! Another incredible season has come to an end, and we’re thrilled to celebrate each and every one of you!
Sweets & Treats Superstars
- Most “Share My Site”- Emma S. Troop 19, C3
- Most Care to Share Donations- Emma H. Troop 502, C7
- Highest Girl Sales- Zuri G. Troop 52020, C6
- Highest Troop Sales- Troop 11224, C11
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Sweets and Treats Product Delivery
Deliveries to our local Community Product Managers are scheduled from Nov 3rd -Nov 5th. Your CPM will communicate to the local troops what day and times are available for product pickup!
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Mandatory TPM Training | November 20, 2025
Join us for our Troop Product Manager Cookie Training November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET/ 6:30 PM CT. This training is mandatory to gain access into the Smart Cookie system. We look forward to seeing you all there! If you haven't registered yet, please register today.
Cookie season will begin January 2nd, 2026.
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TPM Agreement
Haven’t submitted your Troop Product Manager Agreement yet? Do it today to access Smart Cookie! If you already completed one for Sweets & Treats, you’re all set.
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Join Our TPM Rally
Stay in the know! Join our TPM Rallyhood and invite caregivers to Cookies for Caregivers to get all the latest product season updates.
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Don't Miss Out on Cookie Rally
This year, Gateway Council is teaming up with the Pensacola Ice Flyers and the Jacksonville Icemen to bring you the 2026 Cookie Rally, and it’s shaping up to be a gold-medal kickoff to cookie season!
Step into a Winter Olympics–inspired celebration, where the excitement of the games meets the thrill of hockey. Before the Ice Flyers and Icemen take the ice, girls will join a Goal Getter pre-game event packed with cookie-themed challenges, team-building games, and Olympic-style activities designed to spark confidence, teamwork, and determination.
Get ready to go for the gold and kick off cookie season in true champion style!
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Pensacola Ice Flyers
January 17th
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm CST
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Jacksonville Icemen
January 24th
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST
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Looking for a fun adventure to take with your younger girl troop? Check out the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie partnership. Explore a world of imagination and friendship with Gabby and her cats. They are curious, creative, kind, and always ready to help a friend, just like Girl Scouts!
Girls can explore the adventure, fun, and friendship of Girl Scouting with the help of Gabby and her Gabby Cats through a free downloadable activity book. The downloadable activity book and fun patch (while supplies last) are available through July 1, 2026
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Membership Renewal Reminder
Troop Leaders: Remind Girl Scout families that it’s not too late to renew! Now’s a great time to check your troop roster and make sure everyone’s ready for the new Girl Scout year. Need help? Not sure who is renewed, or who is late to the party? Our membership support team is here to support you - reach out anytime!
For additional support connect with our team! Reach out to the local Membership Support Team.
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GSUSA Destinations- Early Application
Deadline Nov. 15th
The early application deadline for 30+ domestic and international Destinations trips planned for 2026 and 2027 is November 15th! Travel experiences are one of the top-rated activities for Girl Scouts in grades 6–12. As part of a multi-year plan to make travel more accessible, upfront discounts are reflected in the pricing of most domestic Destinations on girlscouts.org.
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Gear Up for Cooler Weather with GSGC!
Cozy up, stay dry, and show your Girl Scout pride with our new crewnecks, totes, I Am tees, and the Juliette Gordon Low coin patch all delivered in time for the holiday season. Shop Today and stay in the know in our Retail Rally on Rallyhood.
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You’ve seen it, that moment when a Girl Scout stands a little taller because she just did something she didn’t think she could do. That’s what the vest represents. It’s more than fabric and thread; it’s where courage, curiosity, and confidence take root.
Every badge tells a story: a new skill learned, a goal achieved, a challenge met head-on. And behind every single one is someone like you, someone who believes in her enough to make it possible.
Your gift helps keep programs and camp within reach, so every girl can explore, discover, and grow in confidence.
When you give $50 or more, you’ll receive our exclusive InVESTed Patch as a thank-you and as a reminder that your generosity helps girls grow into who they’re meant to be.
Because when you invest in the vest, you’re really inVESTing in her.
| | Gateway Council will begin phasing out the use of Double Knot for property reservations by November 30, 2025. If you have a reservation with an outstanding balance, you will be issued an invoice to pay via the platform Chedder Up prior to your stay. You will be able to make new reservations in DoubleKnot until November 20, 2025. After November 10th, GSGC will be utilizing a transitional property reservation process while we onboard a new software in 2026. More information will be available on the GSGC website beginning in December. | | |
Saddle Up | November 9th
Discover what it takes to care for these magnificent animals as you dive into the world of horse care. From safety basics and grooming techniques to tack, equipment, and daily maintenance, you'll gain hands-on experience every step of the way. Then, put your new knowledge into action with a mini horseback riding lesson-earning your badge!
The Junior Horseback Riding Badge will be provided for each registered Junior Girl Scout girl, and a fun patch will be provided for all other Girl Scouts at the conclusion of the program.
November 9th
Haile Equestrian Center
7680 SW 46 Blvd.
Gainesville
$35 Girl Scout
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Outdoor Skills Day | November 22nd
It's a jam-packed day of fun and adventure at camp! You will rotate through three different stations: campfire cooking, archery, and outdoor skills. Bring your bag lunch and enjoy a relaxing picnic by the lake, a perfect way to unwind between adventures!
Participants must wear closed-toe shoes, and athletic clothing is preferred (no loose hanging sleeves). Bring a refillable water bottle. This program is for 2025-26 registered Girl Scout girls (BJCSA) and 2025-26 registered and background-checked adults. For safety and supervision reasons, troops and individuals are not permitted to bring non-Girl Scouts or siblings.
November 22nd
Camp Kateri
183 Camp Shalom Drive
Hawthorne, FL
$15 Girl Scout/$15 Adult
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Join Us for Winter Wonderland
Grab your family and friends and join us for a magical weekend at the Winter Wonderland Campout! Celebrate the winter season the Girl Scout way, with cozy campfires, festive activities, and winter fun for everyone. Don't miss out on this COOL campout!
A fun patch will be provided for each registered Girl Scout girl at the conclusion of the program. This program is for 2025-26 registered Girl Scouts and 2025-26 registered and background-checked adults. For safety and supervision reasons, troops and individuals are not permitted to bring non-Girl Scouts or siblings.
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December 5th-7th
183 Camp Shalom Drive
Hawthorne, FL
$50 Girl Scout/ $50 Adult
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December 12th-14th
12180 CR 99
Lillian, AL
$50 Girl Scout/ $50 Adult
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Strong Girls. Strong Minds. Mental Health Summit
April 18, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Strong Girls, Strong Minds Mental Health Summit sponsored HCA Florida Hospital. This is an opportunity for girls and adults to come together to learn more about mental health.
Learn from Mental Health Experts about how to take care of your mind and body. Girl Scouts will earn your Mental Wellness Patch or Body Image badge. Relax with Yogaand cuddle up with therapy dogs for a fun-filled day. Each girl will receive a t-shirt, custom patch and swag bag to take home.
This event is free to all girls, even if you’re not a Girl Scout, Kindergarten to 12th grade. More information to come!
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Shining Bright: Gold Award
SAV
November 5th
Virtual
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How Democracy Works
DBJ
November 8th
Tallahassee
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Robots in Action
DB
November 11th
Gainesville
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Girl Scout Day with Santa Fe College Women's Basketball
DBJCSA
November 8th
Gainesville
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Girl Scout Day with UNF Volleyball
DBJCSA
November 8th
Jacksonville
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Program Aide Training
CSA
November 14th
Camp Kugelman
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Daisy/Brownie Fun Day
DB
November 16th
Camp Kugelman
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Triple Badge Cybersecurity
CSA
November 20th
Virtual
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Trails to Sustainability
CSA
November 22nd
Freeport
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Marine Discovery Day
JCSA
December 6th
St. Teresa
| | Do you know companies or organizations that would be great program partners?
The Girl Experience Team is always looking to expand and enhance our program offerings and would love your help.
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Have a question? Don't be shy!
Contact us for more information.
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