Become a Local Delegate

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council is looking for passionate community volunteers to step up and represent their community as Local Delegates. This is your chance to influence decisions, strengthen our movement, and help girls thrive as leaders.

As a Local Delegate, you will:

✅ Attend the Annual Meeting and vote for board members

✅ Help shape policies that impact girls across our council

✅ Play a vital role in advancing the Girl Scout Mission

Who can apply?

• Registered adult members in good standing

• Committed to inclusivity, collaboration, and the Girl Scout Promise

• Enthusiastic about governance and community engagement

Important Dates:

• Apply by: January 4, 2026 at Midnight EST

• Election period: January 5 – January 20, 2026. Ballot will be provided via council newsletter

• Results announced: January 21, 2026 at Council Connections meeting

Girl Scouts Unite

15% Off All Access 3-Day Tickets Kicks Off Friday!

Beginning Friday, November 21st,

Girl Scouts can purchase and All Access 3-Day ticket for the Girl Scouts Unite event at a 15% (savings for new registrants.) The offer is valid from November 21, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

Don’t miss out on unforgettable experiences including:

🛠️ Interactive skill-building workshops

🤝 Connecting with Girl Scouts who are taking action in their communities

🎤 Incredible live performances and epic celebrations

🎟 Exploring 100+ booths and activities available in the Hall of Experiences

TPM Training Tonight!  

Join us for our Troop Product Manager Cookie Training Tonight at 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT. This training is mandatory to gain access into the Smart Cookie system on November 21, 2025.  

Girl Scout Black Friday Blowout 

Shop Black Friday at the Gateway Shop and get 20% off your entire order.

 Holiday Magic Starts Here!

Get ready to "sleigh" your gift list with our Winter Gift Giving Guide! Filled with cheerful, Girl-Scout-perfect surprises, troop favorites, and festive keepsakes to brighten every celebration. Spread joy, spark courage and confidence, and wrap the season in Girl Scout sparkle. Last day to order and ensure holiday delivery is December 17th.

Now’s the perfect time to make sure all your troop members have renewed for 2026, and get those rosters in top shape before Girl Scout Cookie season begins! 

We’re also kicking off large recruitment events in every community, so spread the word! Invite friends to join Girl Scouts or sign up to volunteer, it’s a great way to share the fun and make a difference. 

Girls can also earn service hours toward their Service to Girl Scouting Bar Award. 

Complete 20 hours before the December break, and we will provide the service pin.

Be Internet Awesome!

Girl Scouts of the USA and Google launched a new partnership focused on helping girls build healthy digital boundaries, intentional online habits, and a commitment to being a force for good online. The launch includes three caregiver articles and a Be Internet Awesome Challenge family resource sheet that families can complete together to earn the “Be Internet Awesome” fun patch. 

Learn more here.

Join us on December 2nd for Giving Tuesday. Your donation will help us reach our goal of $10,000. Share this fundraiser with your family and friends because every dollar and every share will help us ensure that every girl has access to the resources, role models and experiences necessary to fulfill her potential – regardless of her ability to pay. 

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. More information will be available on the GSGC website in December.

Slip, Slide or Slalom Your Way to Cookie Rally!

Get ready to kick off Girl Scout Cookie season with our Winter Olympic–inspired Cookie Rally that’s sure to bring the energy, excitement, and Girl Scout spirit! 

Join us as we celebrate the start of cookie season with an evening packed full of Winter Olympic games and challenges. Girl Scouts will race, toss, slide, and strategize their way through fun activity stations that help them build confidence, sharpen their skills, and get motivated for a fantastic cookie-selling season. After the rally girls can stay and watch their local hockey team play. Game time is at 7:00pm local time.

Pensacola Ice Flyers

January 17th

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm CST

Jacksonville Icemen

January 24th

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Koins for Kids | December 15-16

Join us from December 15-19, as we partner with First Florida Credit Union to raise funds for all girls to have access to Girl Scouts. The Koins for Kids initiative inspires Girl Scouts and the community to gather their loose change or piggy banks and bring them to one of the branches with coin counter machines, turning a small contribution into big impacts. 



Branches include: 

• Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 
• Southpoint Branch, Jacksonville 
• Atlantic Boulevard Branch, Jacksonville 
• Roosevelt Branch, Jacksonville 
• Tamaya Branch, Jacksonville 
• Kinglsey Branch, Orange Park 
• County Road 210 Branch, St. Johns 
• Durbin Creek Branch, St. Johns 
• Bannerman Crossing Branch, Tallahassee 
• Southwood Branch, Tallahassee  

Strong Girls. Strong Minds. Mental Health Summit

Join us for the 2026 Strong Girls. Strong Minds. Mental Health Summit, sponsored by HCA Florida Hospital, on April 18, 2026. This is an opportunity for girls and adults to come together to learn more about mental health, including how bullying can affect emotional well-being, from experts in a fun, supportive, and uplifting environment.    

This event is free to all girls, even if you’re not a Girl Scout, Kindergarten to 12th grade. Attendees will receive a patch and a t-shirt.

Registration is required for attendance even when there is no cost to attend. This is for us to ensure we have correct information on the roster for the program partner and maintain girl-adult ratio for safety which is our top priority.

April 18, 2026

9:00am - 3:00pm CST

Pensacola State College|Warrington Campus

5555 U.S. 98 Building 3700

Pensacola

$0 Girl Scout/$0Adult

Joining us from out of town? Meet us at Girl Scout Night with the Blue Wahoos the evening before the Mental Health Summit!

April 17, 2026

6:05pm CST - 9:00pm CST

Blue Wahoos Stadium

Admiral Fetterman Field

51 West Cedar Street

Pensacola

$16.79 - $18.85/Girl Scout/Adult/Family Guest

Crane Design Challenge

J

December 13th

Niceville

Leap Bot Challenge

B

December 13th

Niceville

Older Girl Meet Up: Vision & Vibes

CSA

January 9th

Virtual

Manatee Mates

DBJC

January 10th

Chiefland

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

SAV

January 10

Tallahassee

Soaring Toward Silver:

Path to Silver Award

JCV

November 14th

Virtual

Broadway: Blue Man Group

DBJCSA

January 22nd

Jacksonville

Finding Common Ground

C

January 24th

Jacksonville

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.

Have a question? Don't be shy!

Contact us for more information.