You have until midnight tonight to register and receive a FREE on-time registration patch! Troops must meet the council troop standards (5 girls, 2 un-related adults). Encourage your troop parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles to participate by becoming members as well! If you miss registering by midnight on 9/29, parents may register until midnight on 10/1!

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Fall Kick-off – October 4

Kick-off your Girl Scout year with a day full of enriching opportunities to learn about the Girl Scout program.  C.A.R.E. (Celebration & Recognition Event) will also be part of the day's activities. More >

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The Fall Nut and Candy Sale is coming!

Make plans to attend your October Service Unit meeting for a special presentation about the Fall Sale and how it can help jump start your troop year!

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Add-a-Friend Patch & Charms

Participate in the Add-A-Friend Campaign this year to build your own special patch with charms and spread Girl Scouting to others! All you have to do is recruit a girl or an adult to join GS-TOP and you can pick up a FREE patch at any Council shop and be eligible to purchase a patch charm for each person you have recruited.
 

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Be a Delegate at the Annual Meeting 

Add your voice and participate in the governance of the council. Refer yourself or another as a delegate at the Annual Council Meeting. More >
 

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New resources for Troop Leaders

1.    4HER Program Build family support for your troop and make life easier! Check out this toolkit to get parents and families involved this year in Girl Scouting. More >

2.   Volunteer at a nursing home and assist the elderly. The Silver Lining Patch Program helps girls improve the quality of life for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. More >

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Nominate Your Girls for a Volunteering Award

Have your middle school or high school girls done some awesome volunteering over the last year? Nominate them for a Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Applications are due November 4. More >

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Patch Challenge from Japanese Girl Scouts

Japanese Girl Scout Leaders are inviting American Troops to a Girl Scout Handshake patch challenge.  The girls will enjoy fun activities such as origami, Japanese writing, chopstick games and so much more! Girls can earn the patch September 1 – November 30. More >

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Upcoming Fun for October (Registration for events closes 1 week prior)

New Leader Training:
1.New Member Orientation - WEBINAR October 15
2.Leadership Essentials/Journeys 3.Journeys Workshop November 6
 
Camping Training:
October 18 Outdoor 101 (Mineral Wells)
October 24-25 Outdoor 101 (Overnight)
October 24 Outdoor 101 (One day)
Can't make it to the in-person class?  We are now offering an Outdoor 101 webinar on Nov 20!
 
October 24-25 Get Ready to go Outdoors
October 24-25 Cabin Camping 
October 25 Tents 
 
Are your girls ready to earn the Highest Awards? October 14 Bronze & Silver Workshop

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We’re here for ya!

Wichita Falls Area Office and Shop
2106 Kemp Blvd., Wichita Falls, TX 76309
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Friday 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. 
(*Shop closes 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.)
940-723-4336 | 866-709-2299| Fax 940-723-1867