Important April Updates
The end of the school year is quickly approaching and we have a number of service unit opportunities you wont want to miss. Read on for details.
DEADLINES
April 21 Final day to register for the Trefoil Derby (D/B/J/C/S/A) - 5/3 event
April 25 Final day to register for the Teddy Bear Tea (D/B) - 4/27 event
April 27 Final Day to register for CPR/FirstAid - 4/30 event
May 1 Final day to turn in your finance reports. Read here for more details
May 2 Final day to register Think Like a Programmer journey in a day (D/B/J) - 5/10 event
May 5 Final day to nominate Girl Scouts for the shows Girl Scout Promise (one per troop)
and Changemaker (C/S/A) Awards
May 8 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (adult volunteers) - RSVP
May 18 Journey's End bridging ceremony for Girl Scouts at all levels (D/B/J/C/S/A) - RSVP
CPR Training
April 30, beginning at 7:00 pm. Class cost - $35 per person (min age 12 yrs) - if not covered by the Service Unit.* This cost is paid directly to CPR Resources during the training. *Please note that for Girl Scout membership years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, the Service Unit will cover the cost of CPR and First Aid for 2 adult volunteers per troop (this is limited to adult volunteers who have an active membership). RSVP here.
Recognizing Girls
At Journey's End on May 18, we will recognize Girls Scouts who have achieved their higher awards, those who show Girl Scout Promise (one per troop) and CSA Changemakers. Be sure to click those links for details and to nominate by May 5th.
Recognize Adult Volunteers
Whether you volunteer with your Girl Scout's troop or the service unit, you are integral to the Girl Scout experience. THANK YOU. The Awards nominations team is culling through your nominations and will be notifying awardees. We hope to see them and one representative from every Girl Scout troop in the Bluebonnet Circle Service Unit to show our apprecation on May 8. We'll gather for dinner, recognize those who go the extra mile for their troop or the service unit, and give cheers to those who have hit their five milestone - be sure to (self)nominate here.
2025-2026 Girl Scout Year
Thank you to everyone who was able to join our planning meeting for the 2025-26 Girl Scout year. We had a great discussion about volunteer opportunities, old events and new ideas. If your troop is interesting in ensuring a particular event is available next year or giving back to the service unit, check out this event list and reach out to blulebonnetcirclegs@gmail.com. If you are open to participating in a service unit role to ensure things like fall product, cookie season and campouts run smoothly, we'd love to discuss that with you - email us today!
Spring Membership Renewal is April 1 through May 31. Check out the renewal incentives for Girl Scouts and troops. The National Council approved membership dues of $45 for girls in MY26 and $65 for girls starting in MY27, and $30 for adults starting in MY26.
Glow Up Campout
The service unit spring campout was amazing! Huge shoutout to the team that planned the campout and threw an awesome Glow Party after campfire!
Fundraiser
Is your troop looking to earn funds beyond Fall product and Cookies? Troop 41395 raised $600 collecting gently used goods as part of a Savers FunDrive. Click here for more info and email troop41395@gmail.com for lessons learned from the troop.
Share Your News
Girls inspire girls. We want to showcase your troop's activities to inspire others! Email a short blurb and pictures (not required) to bluebonnetcirclegs@gmail.com to include your recent activities in a future newsletter.
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