On Saturday August 10th, the council held the August kickoff!
Our annual August Kickoff marks the beginning of the new Girl Scout year and allows Service Units and Association teams an opportunity to come together. It's an exciting event that builds team spirit among Council members and volunteers.
Together, the Council and volunteers planned activities and celebrated the upcoming year. Inspiring one another with goals for the brand-new year and sharing in our passion for Girl Scouts is what connects us all!
To watch a recording of the event, click here.
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At the July managers retreat, teams competed to make the best tasting (and looking) guacamole. Coming in first place were these guacamole boats with tortilla chip sails! Hopefully, they remember this recipe to share with the rest of us. |
Here is the winning team—David, Kim, Erin, and Betsy—with their guacamole which they served in avocado boats. |
Another team's guacamole served on a bed of cilantro, that looks straight out of the Food Network. |
One team got extra creative with garnishes. | |  |
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Pages & Patches, GSCNC’s first staff book club, has officially kicked off! If you’re interested in joining, please email Erin Reynolds at ereynolds@gscnc.org or Natalie Thibodeau at nthibodeau@gscnc.org.
The book club meets virtually monthly to discuss that month’s book and add in-person meetings based on the group’s availability.
September's read is Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall, about how mainstream feminism fails to include and consider the different struggles of many populations, including but not limited to Black women, in their version of feminism.
September – Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
October – The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
November – Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
Happy reading!
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Financial Wellness
August was Simplify and Organize Your Finances Month. We shared financial wellness resources throughout the month as well as a series of tips for managing your finances.
Below are some helpful resources:
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Support 24/7 (free and confidential)
Phone: (800) 344-9752
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Kat's trip to Brazil and Our Cookie Mascot: The Axolotl
Product Program's Senior Specialist Kat took a two-week trip to São Paulo, Brazil where they got to see a lot of things, including our 2024 cookie mascot, the axolotl! Even on vacation, Girl Scout pride is everywhere. Here are some of the awesome axolotls Kat saw, plus a bonus picture of an axolotl cardboard cutout that looks like it could be straight out of our product program department!
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Kat's Cat Basil
Basil is a 6-7 year old Nebelung. i rescued her february 22nd, 2021 and she’s lived in both cleveland and dc!
fun fact: february 22nd is also my anniversary with gscnc so we celebrate a lot on that day :)
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Basil is a 6–7-year-old Nebelung. Kat rescued her February 22nd, 2021, and she’s lived in both Cleveland and DC!
Fun Fact: February 22nd is also Kat's anniversary with GSCNC, so they celebrate a lot on that day!
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Kevin's Cat Swiss
Swiss likes catnip and cat grass. We adopted him from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. They told us he was found nearby an airport along with his siblings.
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To have your pet featured in our next edition of Juliette's Journal, email jomestad@gscnc.org. | | |
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SEPTEMBER 2
LABOR DAY
SEPTEMBER 3
IDEA Committee Meeting
3:00-4:00 PM via Teams
SEPTEMBER 17
IDEA Committee Meeting
3:00-4:00 PM via Teams
SEPTEMBER 20
All Staff Meeting
9:00 AM CAMP WINONA
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OCTOBER 1
IDEA Committee Meeting
3:00-4:00 PM via Teams
OCTOBER 15
IDEA Committee Meeting
3:00-4:00 PM via Teams
OCTOBER 29
IDEA Committee Meeting
3:00-4:00 PM via Teams
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Here are some of Kate's favorite things! | |
1. Reading. Reading has been my most consistent hobby throughout my life, and while I can't choose a favorite book, I do have a favorite author. Megan Miranda has written many mysteries/thrillers, and I have her 3 newest books on my TBR pile.
2. Cooking. Cooking is my second favorite hobby, and I learned from my mother while I was growing up. My favorite dish to make is chicken pot pie.
3. Scary movies. Growing up with an older brother, I loved to do whatever it was he was doing, and that is how my love for scary movies began. One of my favorite things is sitting around a TV with all my cousins and re-watching some of our favorites.
4. Cats. I have 2 kitties at home who are brothers,
and have had them since I was little. I love curling up with them and taking cat naps.
5. Dark chocolate. My love for dark chocolate began when I was a kid, stealing my mom's sweets. It is my go-to sweet treat!
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Kate Jorgenson joined our council as a new Team 4 Membership Specialist. | | | |
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Kiya Raye Larkin, daughter of Team 6 Membership Specialist Annette Rollins Riley has started her sophomore year as a full-time scholar at Clark Atlanta University in Georgia after attending Prince George’s Community College in Maryland.
Kiya is a former Girl Scout with Troop 2613 in DC and is now a lifetime member. Annette shares, “So proud of you Kiya and to be your #CAUMom. You got this!”
Congratulations to Annette and Kiya!
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Camp Caretaker, Jacob King welcomed his second daughter, Lila into this world!
Lila had a tough start and was in the hospital for almost 2 months, but she is now home and slowly continuing to improve.
Congratulations to the King family, and welcome home baby Lila!
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Share the good news! Send celebrations to Human Resources to be included next time. | |
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To make 3 cups:
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed (reserve 1/4 cup black bean liquid)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ medium red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño seeded (or not) and chopped – optional if you want it hotter!
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- ½ Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped + extra for garnish
- Yogurt or sour cream as an optional topping
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Black Bean Dip
from Lynn Thompson
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Directions
Add oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once hot add onion and garlic (and jalapeño, if using) and cook, tossing frequently so the garlic doesn’t burn. After about 5 minutes add in the spices (cumin, chili powder, sea salt and cayenne pepper). Toss to combine and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Add a tablespoon of water if the pan starts to dry out. After about 10 minutes of cooking total, remove from heat.
Place garlic and onion mixture, black beans, reserved black bean liquid, tomato paste, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and fresh cilantro into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and add additional spices, if needed. More salt or perhaps more cayenne pepper if you want the dip to be spicier.
Transfer the dip to a bowl, garnish with extra cilantro and sour cream, if using.
Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Click Here for the full recipe.
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Review the Council's current Respiratory Viruses Guidelines here. Updated March 2024!
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Ten years ago, Confidence began her Girl Scout journey as a Brownie, not knowing how much it would shape her life. Now, she shares her inspiring story, reflecting on how Girl Scouts has empowered her to embrace her strengths and shine her light in the world
Read more here.
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Girl Scout Troop 15099 had a blast at the Brownie Junior Camporee at Camp White Rock this summer, spending their time outdoors doing target sports and ending their night with a Barbie themed dance party. | | |
For International Friendship Day 2024, Girl Scout Troop 2406 celebrated their friendship by taking a trip to Greece, visiting the Temple of Hephaestus and exploring the countries' beautiful countryside! | | |
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These "Girl Scout Proud" segments are featured from our social media.
Thank you to our Marketing and Communications team!
Click the buttons at the bottom of this newsletter to explore more.
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Human Resources has recently updated the Council’s Summary of Benefits to reflect our many exciting changes. Just like our job candidates, we thought you’d appreciate having all the information in one place!
If you spot something new that interests you or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Click here to read our updated Benefits Summary.
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