I need the help of the GSWAC (Not a Council) readership! I am looking for any documentation (handouts, presentations, booklets, etc.) between 2005 and 2012 having to do with the Core Business Strategy. If possible, please send it via email to amy@dawgtoons.com. If it’s something that’s in print and lengthy, then email me anyway, and we’ll see what we can work out. I already have Stewardship Reports and Annual Reports. Thank you!

Circling Back Around to CircleAround

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In June of 2020, GSUSA surprised the Girl Scouting world by announcing its latest endeavor called CircleAround, with most people responding with a resounding, “Huh??” Even now, few volunteers have even heard about it or understand what exactly it is. Is it for Girl Scout volunteers? Or…?

Here’s a little bit of history. According to the FAQ released by GSUSA a few months later after it launched, “…in 2018, our National Board challenged the Girl Scouts of the USA Management Team to come up with an innovative new way to bring in additional revenue and strengthen our Movement’s finances.” As a side comment, shouldn’t the National Board members be the ones who are helping to come up with ways to diversify finances? But I digress. Continue reading

Calling All Fellow Pack Rats!

Circling Back Around to CircleAround