Girl Scouts of Western New York

01/08/2021

1-8-2021 Update From GSWNY CEO, Alison Wilcox

"In times of crisis, the importance of our mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place can be a beacon of hope for us, our girls, and for the future as we prepare our girls to take the lead today and tomorrow. We strive to create a safe, respectful and empowering space for girls and also to serve as a resource for our members."

Hello Girl Scout Families, Volunteers and Members, As CEO of Girl Scouts of Western New York, I am writing to you knowing that you, like me, may be struggling with how to process, and talk about t…

01/08/2021

Stay healthy and safe during 2021 using this stylist Girl Scout Antibacterial Door Opener! Keep it on your key ring for easy access and use it to open doors, touch screens, and use pin pads safely.

Price: $5.00

Email your local shop today to set up a time/date for Curbside Pickup. https://gswnyblog.com/2020/07/30/gswny-shops-are-open-for-curbside-pick-up/

01/08/2021

Let’s go, Buffalo! We’re feeling all the western New York pride for the Buffalo Bills ❤️💙

TWENTY. FOUR. HOURS.

#INDvsBUF | #BillsMafia

01/08/2021

The registration deadline has been extended for this program. To register: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/digital_game_design_.html

01/08/2021

Coffee Break with PP

Let's talk all things cookie!

01/08/2021

01/08/2021

Girl Scouts of Western New York's cover photo

01/07/2021

Silver Award completed! Maya, Mackenzie, and Jessica from Troop 60296 (together since 2nd-grade Brownies) earned their Girl Scout Silver Award!

The Girl Scouts set out to help Golisano Children's Hospital's child life team. Their original goal was to create 100 tag or sensory blankets. So how many did the girls make? A WHOPPING 386!!!

The blankets were delivered on Dec. 28 along with 3 boxes of comic books donated by a local comic shop so that older children had something to enjoy as well.

Amazing work, Girl Scouts! 💚

01/07/2021

January 23: App Development for Ambassadors: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/app_development_for_.html

January 23: Daisy Board Game Invention: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/daisy_board_game_inv.html

January 23: Making Fun Games: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/making_fun_games_b.html

January 23: Winter Blast at Camp Timbercrest (IN PERSON): https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_blast_at_camp_1525452693.html

January 23: Winter Starry Night at Camp Timbercrest (IN PERSON): https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_starry_night__1636765627.html

January 24: Snowshoe/Winter Hike at Timbercrest (IN PERSON): https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/snowshoe_winter_hike_1309742927.html

January 27: Travelers: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/travelers_s.html

January 27: Virtually Outdoors: Fire Building: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/virtually_outdoors_f.html

January 28: Silver Award Training: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/silver_award_trainin.html

January 30: Animal Helpers Badge With SPCA Serving Erie County: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/animal_helpers_badge.html

January 30: Winter Blast at Camp Seven Hills Lakeside (IN PERSON): https://www.gswny.org/content/gswny/en/events-repository/2021/winter_blast_at_camp_1518513625.html

January 30: Winter Starry Night at Camp Seven Hills Lakeside (IN PERSON): https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_starry_night__1296014278.html

January 30: Breaking The Silence: Mental Health Awareness (C): https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/breaking_the_silence.html

January 30: Breaking The Silence: Mental Health Awareness (J): https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/breaking_the_silence_1059761252.html

January 30: Breaking The Silence: Mental Health Awareness (S/A): https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/breaking_the_silence_683849865.html

January 30: Breaking The Silence: Mental Health Awareness (D/B): https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/breaking_the_silence_1685176285.html

01/07/2021

01/06/2021

REGISTRATION WILL BE CLOSING SOON!

Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Camp Timbercrest: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_starry_night__1636765627.html

Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Camp Seven Hills Lakeside: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_starry_night__1296014278.html

Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Camp Piperwood: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_starry_night_.html

01/06/2021

Dorothy, Leila, and Megan in Senior Troop 70090 worked on the Democracy Badge in a Box, the Space Badge in a Box, and the Robotics Badge. Flip through the pictures for the individual captions on each photo.

Please follow our current COVID guidelines regarding in-person meetings (found in the Member Essentials email, copies of the email available at gswnyblog.com). Some areas of council are under different restrictions than others. All submissions MUST show girls and families following all safety guidelines regarding COVID. Due to the fact that it is often impossible to tell who is in the same household visually, we are only accepting photos that show all girls and adults properly wearing masks and social distancing. We understand this limits the number and types of photos that can be submitted and will be accepted for posting, but due to the number of questions we have received about what is being depicted in photos we can currently only use photos clearly following the above rules. We apologize for any confusion and for the limitations this imposes, but we want to make sure we are clear about the safety of our members. We reserve the right not to post any photos for any reason. Photos can be sent to [email protected].

01/06/2021

01/05/2021

Registration closes really soon for a couple of these!!!

Jan 23 at Timbercrest: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_blast_at_camp_1525452693.html

Jan 30 at Seven Hills Lakeside: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_blast_at_camp_1518513625.html

Jan 31 at Seven Hills Lakeside: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_blast_at_camp.html

Feb 6 at Piperwood: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_blast_at_pipe_1153620058.html

Feb 7 at Piperwood: https://www.gswny.org/en/events-repository/2021/winter_blast_at_pipe.html

01/05/2021

Girls can start taking orders on their order cards this Saturday, but we've seen a lot of comments online asking, "What are the cookies this year?" Prep your taste buds and think about what you'll be ordering using this handy chart!

Can't wait? Online orders are happening NOW! Ask a Girl Scout for her online link and order cookies straight to your front door. Don't know a Girl Scout? Contact [email protected] and they can help.

Need ingredients or nutritional info? The ABC Bakers website is the place to go: https://www.abcbakers.com/

01/05/2021

01/04/2021

From United Way: Girl Scouts of WNY powers year-round leadership experiences for school-aged girls

"Girl Scouts step-up, step-out, and take the lead to make a difference in Greater Niagara and girls learn to think critically about different issues and solve problems."

United Way of Greater Niagara (UWGN) powers year-round leadership experiences for Girl Scouts in the Greater Niagara area through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) program that helps girls overcome

01/04/2021

Please follow our current COVID guidelines regarding in-person meetings (found in the Member Essentials email, copies of the email available at gswnyblog.com). Some areas of council are under different restrictions than others. All submissions MUST show girls and families following all safety guidelines regarding COVID. Due to the fact that it is often impossible to tell who is in the same household visually, we are only accepting photos that show all girls and adults properly wearing masks and social distancing. We understand this limits the number and types of photos that can be submitted and will be accepted for posting, but due to the number of questions we have received about what is being depicted in photos we can currently only use photos clearly following the above rules. We apologize for any confusion and for the limitations this imposes, but we want to make sure we are clear about the safety of our members. We reserve the right not to post any photos for any reason. Photos can be sent to [email protected].

01/04/2021

Girl Scouts of Western New York's cover photo

01/04/2021

WNY Girl Scouts became pen pals with long-term care residents during pandemic

"I like making people smile and making a difference." 💚

The pen pal program started in mid-October to help lift the spirits of residents who, due to state COVID-19 guidelines, could not have visitors.

01/04/2021

01/01/2021

We’re going to kick off the New Year learning about the Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II – which are highest awards volunteers can earn! https://gswnyblog.com/category/adult-recognition-awards/

12/28/2020

The holidays may be nearly over, but that doesn't mean the gifts have to stop 🎁 have a friend join Girl Scouts and you can win big https://bit.ly/gswnysignupevents

12/23/2020

Girl Scout Aubrey recently finished her Girl Scout Bronze Award! She collected pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, NY Inc. and intends to continue her project by placing collection boxes in area schools. She was in Troop 60913 when she did this project. Now she's a Cadette in Troop 60392 to continue her amazing Girl Scout journey! Amazing work, Aubrey!

12/23/2020

North Tonawanda Daisy Troop 70720 celebrated the holiday season by earning their “Use Resources Wisely Petal.” The girls made Christmas tree 🎄 decorations out of recycled materials. They also played snowman bowling!

Please follow our current COVID guidelines regarding in-person meetings (found in the Member Essentials email, copies of the email available at gswnyblog.com). Some areas of council are under different restrictions than others. All submissions MUST show girls and families following all safety guidelines regarding COVID. Due to the fact that it is often impossible to tell who is in the same household visually, we are only accepting photos that show all girls and adults properly wearing masks and social distancing. We understand this limits the number and types of photos that can be submitted and will be accepted for posting, but due to the number of questions we have received about what is being depicted in photos we can currently only use photos clearly following the above rules. We apologize for any confusion and for the limitations this imposes, but we want to make sure we are clear about the safety of our members. We reserve the right not to post any photos for any reason. Photos can be sent to [email protected].

12/23/2020

Troop 60747 met Tuesday night on Zoom for Marshmallow Madness! The girls made catapults and shot mini marshmallows around their pillow forts. (A few marshmallows were definitely eaten, too.)

Please share your Girl Scouting at Home photos with us to [email protected]. Due to the high volume of messages, please direct all questions and concerns directly to Customer Care at 1-888-837-6410 or [email protected] to receive a reply. That way we'll be able to get to everyone as soon as possible. THANK YOU!

12/23/2020

Clarence Troop 31151 had their virtual bridging ceremony recently. Their troop of 14 girls just officially became Juniors!

Please share your Girl Scouting at Home photos with us to [email protected]. Due to the high volume of messages, please direct all questions and concerns directly to Customer Care at 1-888-837-6410 or [email protected] to receive a reply. That way we'll be able to get to everyone as soon as possible. THANK YOU!

12/23/2020

Last month, Cadette Troops 10310 & 10038 went horseback riding.

Please follow our current COVID guidelines regarding in-person meetings (found in the Member Essentials email, copies of the email available at gswnyblog.com). Some areas of council are under different restrictions than others. All submissions MUST show girls and families following all safety guidelines regarding COVID. Due to the fact that it is often impossible to tell who is in the same household visually, we are only accepting photos that show all girls and adults properly wearing masks and social distancing. We understand this limits the number and types of photos that can be submitted and will be accepted for posting, but due to the number of questions we have received about what is being depicted in photos we can currently only use photos clearly following the above rules. We apologize for any confusion and for the limitations this imposes, but we want to make sure we are clear about the safety of our members. We reserve the right not to post any photos for any reason. Photos can be sent to [email protected].