**********BBCSU Double Feature**********
- Beth Domel
- Jan 11
- 3 min read
A Look Forward to 2026 and a Phenomenal Close to 2025
Note: Service Unit Meetings for BBCSU will be moving to Covenant United Methodist Church on 4410 Duval Road beginning in January, 2026.
The Bluebonnet Circle Service Unit is off and running in 2026, with cookie sales starting and tons of fun events! Check out what's happening below! And, as we start the New Year, take a minute to scroll down to the Holiday Happenings section for a look at our December activities.
COOKIES!
The Cookie Program begins January 14, 2026!
Cookie Rally - January 11th
Cookie Amnesty Day - January 25th
Here's more information on our BAND site for cookies.
Look for the Cookie Crumbles newsletter...it has great information!
Please reach out to bluebonnetcirclecookies@gmail.com you have questions or concerns.
New This Year - Amnesty Day!
This year, we will be piloting an amnesty day - an opportunity for troops to give back excess inventory regardless of whether there is a need for it at the service unit. On January 25, the Sunday of the second weekend of the sale, troops can request to turn back up to 10% of their initial order. (If your initial order is 100 cases, you can turn back up to 10 cases). The amnesty turn back must be in full cases of the same flavor (ex. A case of trefoils must have 12 boxes of trefoils). There is no penalty for this turn back!! We wanted to make sure everyone was aware of this opportunity prior to placing their initial order. Note that the transfer process we have had in place for years will still be there. This is an additional opportunity and will be a guarantee.
Please reach out to bluebonnetcirclecookies@gmail.com you have questions or concerns.
Raising Awesome Girls
The GSUSA website has some new and very good resources that we recommend highly. In particular, this page https://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls.html on Raising Awesome Girls blog posts across a range of themes (such as, happy girls, digital confidence, dealing with bullies, etc.). There is a badge associated with digital confidence, and most importantly, this information is really useful for parents as well as troop leaders.
Council Scholarship Info
Did you know that Girl Scouts of Central Texas offers scholarships for post-secondary endeavors? Learn more about these opportunities here so you're prepared when your Girl Scout is of age to apply. Have an Ambassador this year? The application window is open through Sunday, February 15, 2026
Upcoming Events in 2026
While selling cookies can seem all encompassing as we start 2026, we also have lots of fun activities planned! Please see below for more information!
Don't miss our Star Party! Come as a troop or bring your friends and family for an awesome Star Party at Reimer's Observatory in Southwest Travis County. This event will be held on March 28 from 7:30-10:00 pm. Registration details coming soon!
Trefoil Derby! If your Girl Scout has a need for speed or loves to do hands-on activities, this is the event for her! Registration will include a pinewood car for your Girl Scout to modify and decorate for the race. This event will be held April 18 from 9:00-10:00 AM. Details coming soon!
Additional information will be provided about these campouts soon!
May 1-3, 2026: Tent Campout, Juniors and above, camp at the group site or your own site nearby, everyone will pitch in on meals and mingle through activities.
May 2-3, 2026: First-timers Campout, stop by for the day or spend one night, this is a great introduction to camping for Daisies.
***Keep Reading About our Holiday Happenings in December!***
Troop 41108 made Shabbat Hanukkah Boxes as a service project at their meeting in December!
Troops 227, 691 and 41109 had a fun morning talking with residents at Sage Park Austin and providing some holiday cheer in December!
As event dates, details and registration are finalized, we'll update the BAND calendar, post details in the BAND feed and host registration on our website.
Newsletters. Check your email for Council newsletters: Tuesday Trefoil for weekly council updates/membership news, Legendary Leader for troop leader information, and Choose Your Adventure - council programs and events that you can bring your Girl Scouts to! Not seeing newsletters? Contact the GSCTX Council.
Important Info: Is your troop planning an event open to other Girl Scouts? Email bluebonnetcirclegs@gmail.com with the details and we'll include them in the next newsletter.
Share photos from your troop service projects, outings or special meetings and we'll share them in a future newsletter.
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