Rewards (including all patches) up to and including the t-shirt at the 400 level will be delivered to your local Service Unit Product Program Manager (SUPPM). Normally it takes several weeks to deliver, so expect them in mid-to-late May. Once the SUPPMs have the rewards, they will contact troop leaders to arrange a pick-up or delivery time.

Pathway Passes will be mailed to girls’ homes. If you have moved in the last year, please check your account in MyGS to make sure your mailing address is correct. Pathway Passes expire on Friday, September 30, 2023. Passes can be used to renew a girl’s membership, to obtain discounts in the GSCV Retail Shop, or towards events and camp registration fees.

Girls who earned tickets and acorn bucks for the Cookie Boss event (500 packages or more) at the Night at the Diamond in Richmond or Fredericksburg Nationals have received an electronic invitation with information on how to RSVP. Fredericksburg Nationals tickets have all been spoken for and no more are available. Girls who did not earn the Cookie Boss event can still attend by purchasing tickets through Flying Squirrels or Nat’s websites. The Fredericksburg Nationals game is on Wednesday, May 3rd. The Flying Squirrels game in Richmond is on Friday, June 2nd.

Girls who earned an invitation to the Stellar Seller event (750 Packages) have received an electronic invitation with information on how to RSVP. This event will be held at Camp Pamunkey Ridge on Sunday, June 4th.

Girls who earned the Mini Instant Printer will receive it at the Stellar Seller Event.

Girls earning the cookie-themed Hoodie will receive it with their patches and other rewards through their local SUPPM.

Girls who earned a Camp Session (1,000 packages or more) will receive an electronic invitation with instructions on how to register for camp.

Girls who earned the Sports bag and Baseball hat will receive them from their SUPPM.

Girls who earned a Brick on Cookie Lane will be able to view their brick at the Stellar Seller event on June 4^th.

Girls who earned rewards at the 1,250 level and above will pick up their rewards at the Stellar Seller event on Sunday, June 4th. They will receive an electronic invitation with instructions on how to RSVP.

Girls who earned the American Girl Doll (1,250 packages) have received an electronic communication allowing the girl to select one of four doll choices. Girls who do not respond will receive the American Girl Doll of the Year.

Girls who earned the Nike Air Force Ones or Fjallraven Backpack will receive a gift card and instructions on how to purchase. The gift card will be handed out at the Stellar Seller event.

Girls who earned a Kayak or Nintendo Switch Lite will receive their reward at the Stellar Seller event June 4^th.

Girls earning the Rafting Adventure will receive electronic communication to assist with arrangements.

Girls who received Great Wolf Lodge overnight will receive a gift card at the Stellar Seller event.

The Volunteer Apron for the troops that earned them (PGA of 200+) will be distributed with the other rewards through local Service Unit Product Program Manager.

The Fall Product/Cookie Crossover patch earned by girls who sent 15 emails during the Fall Product Program and sold at least 275 packages of cookies will be mailed directly to the girls’ homes. You should expect this patch in June.

May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. It’s a time where we join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched the history of the United States and are instrumental in its future success. Following are the many countries included in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrations as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

⇨ East Asians refers to people from China in addition to Macau, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Taiwan, and Mongolia.

⇨ South Asians refers to people from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Ethnic groups include Sindhi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, and many others.

⇨ Southeast Asians refers to people from the following countries and ethnic groups: Burma, Brunei, Cambodia (Khmer, Cham, KhmerLoeu), Indonesia, Laos (Hmong, Lao, Lao Loum, Iu Mien, Khmu, Tai Dam, Tai Leu, and many other ethnic groups), Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Philippines, and Vietnam (Vietnamese, Khmer Kampuchea Krom, Montagnards).

⇨ Pacific Islanders refers to those whose origins are the original peoples of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Polynesia includes Hawaii, Samoa, American Samoa, Tokelau, Tahiti, and Tonga. Micronesia includes Guam, Mariana Islands, Saipan, Palau, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, Marshall Islands, and Kiribati. Melanesia includes Fiji (Fijian), Papau New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

We’ve got plenty of activities for you to choose from as you join the AAPI Heritage Month celebration this May so stick around for weekly options from the patch program!

Space is limited, so be sure to register right away! You will receive an email from the trainer with details regarding what you will need to bring the day of the training. Register today! 

TREK Weekend is for volunteers, by volunteers. Our theme this year is TREK Through Georgia, held at Pamunkey Ridge Girl Scout Camp. So, save the date and join us for exciting Girl Scout leader focused workshops, a chance to explore Pamunkey Ridge Camp, and a Georgia inspired menu. This adult only weekend is just for you! Watch S'more News for more details and the link to register.