Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England

Girl Scouts and BarkBox are expanding their partnership in 2024 after the success of last season. There are now 3 different box options to pick from, including mini and full boxes! The Girl Scout BarkBox is exclusively online and shipped directly to consumers from a Girl Scouts online store. Learn more at gssne.org/fallproduct. If you’re interested in placing an order but don’t know a Girl Scout, please contact [email protected].

Don’t let your Girl Scout membership expire! The fun is just getting started. Renew today at gssne.org/renew

Join us for a low-key evening with Girl Scouts! Enjoy tea, coffee, and a selection of delectable desserts while discovering what it takes to become a dedicated adult volunteer. Engage with current volunteers and Council staff members as they share their experiences and insights. If you're inspired to make a difference, you'll have the opportunity to sign up on the spot and start supporting the next generation of Girl Scouts. Register: https://lnkd.in/gWni8Pqu

GLAMP registration closes in a few days—sign up by September 9! This all-inclusive weekend retreat for women ages 21+ is a place where you can reconnect with nature for a good cause! And by "all-inclusive" we mean all-inclusive. The price of your ticket covers lodging for two nights, meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and all your activities for the weekend! At GLAMP, you can enjoy camp classics like archery, hiking, and campfires with s'mores. Or you can take care of your mind, body, and soul with seminars, massages, and yoga. And what would camp be without some creativity? Knit in nature, learn wood burning, or arrange flowers! Learn more and register: gssne.org/glamp

Don’t let your Girl Scout membership expire! These forever friendships are just getting started. Renew today at gssne.org/renew

This year, we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Leading Women of Distinction Awards on October 31! The 2024 Honorees listed below lead by example and exemplify the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place—the women who demonstrate qualities of leadership and excellence in their life. This year’s Honorees are: Rose Albert, Executive Director, Rhode Island for Community and Justice Chrystal Baker, Education Manager, Tomaquag Museum Tina Guenette, Founder and President, RAMP- Real Access Motivates Progress Elena Kissel, Environmental Lawyer, Self-Employed Sarnya KP, Project Director, Family Service of Rhode Island Creusa Michelazzo, Head of Brand and Marketing Strategy, The RISE Group, Inc. Mev Miller, Instigator/Lesbrarian, Wanderground Lesbian Archive/Library, Inc. Simona Simpson-Thomas, Superintendent, Highlander Charter School, and CEO/Founder, Freedom Dreams LLC More information and purchase tickets at gssne.org/leadingwomen Rose Albert (she,her,hers), Chrystal Mars Baker, Elena T. Kissel, Tina Guenette RAMP real access motivates progress, Sarnya KP, LICSW, Creusa Michelazzo, Mev Miller, Ed.D., Simona Simpson-Thomas

Are you a new troop leader this year, in need of a refresher or just thinking about getting involved? Then this is the orientation for you. We will cover our most frequently asked questions, explore the GSSNE and GSUSA websites, as well as review our most important volunteer resources: The Volunteer Toolkit, gsLearn and MyGS. Plus, learn some insider tricks and tips that will help you start your leadership journey with confidence! We have multiple dates for virtual sessions, register: https://lnkd.in/gc4Usbte

Share this with your friends to remind them that joining Girl Scouts doesn’t require an invitation! Embrace the opportunity for endless possibilities and new adventures. All girls and gender-expansive youth grades K-12 are welcome to join! gssne.org/join

Treat yourself at GLAMP! Wellness at Wellville features everything to take care of yourself: from mini manis and spray tans, to past life readings and a braid bar! We’re also excited to announce that Massage Envy will be joining us for chair massages, mini facials, and total body stretching. All of this is included in your ticket to GLAMP, along with camp classics like boating and archery, arts & creativity programs, and more! gssne.org/glamp

GLAMP is right around the corner, and like all our events, we couldn’t do this without the support of our community. We wanted to send a huge thank you to all our event sponsors, gifts-in-kind donors, and our program partners. These individuals, groups, and companies recognize the importance of supporting girls and women and are allowing us to continue to provide valuable outdoor experiences to kids in our community. They are also helping us provide GLAMP attendees with an amazing weekend experience! If you know any of these supporters, be sure to thank them for supporting Girl Scouts! Registration is open until September 1, so don’t wait to sign up: gssne.org/glamp