Shawnee Oakwind GSWO
April 2025 Newsletter
Hello Girl Scout Families and Volunteers!
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Welcome to this month’s edition of our Girl Scout newsletter! We’re excited to share all the latest updates, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved as we continue our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. Whether you're a troop leader, parent, or Girl Scout yourself, there's something in here for everyone.
Let’s keep the momentum going and make this season unforgettable!
Around the Council
There’s lots happening across our council, and we’re excited to keep you in the loop!
We’re currently working through the details for our upcoming Camporee—get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Registration opens April 15, and the camp dates are June 19-22 with June 19 being opened just for our Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!
A big thank you to everyone who participated in the Pinewood Derby—what a blast! From the creativity to the racing spirit, it was truly an evening to remember. Congratulations to all of our troop winners and to our Grand Champion, Livi Dunaway from Troop 3418!
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The Memorial Day Parade is right around the corner—a special opportunity to honor our heroes and show our Girl Scout pride, be sure to mark your calendars for May 26th and let your troop leaders know if you will be able to attend! We will have more information on this in our May Newsletter!
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We've been working hard to get a one stop shop for all things Service Unit related so we are very excited to announce the Girl Scout Service Unit Website! Here, families and troop leaders can see all upcoming events, register and pay for events, and provide feedback on their experience with our service unit. If you have suggestions or feedback, we’d love to hear from you—your voice helps us grow and improve!
Looking ahead, we’re planning more fun summer events to keep the Girl Scout spirit going strong including but not limited to, a Daisy Petals Workshop, a Girl Scout day at Splash Zone and maybe even another outdoor movie night!
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Thanks for being part of everything we do. Let’s keep the momentum going together!
Service Unit Spotlight
Zoey Washburn - Troop 3453
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I would like to shout-out to Zoey from troop 3453! Council hosted a three day Spring Break Day Camp for girls in our community. Zoey showed up all three days to volunteer and did an amazing job teaching the girls songs, keeping restless girls focused, and showing them what a leader a Girl Scout can be. It was really clear that many of the girls looked up to Zoey and she made them feel excited about joining Girl Scouts. Zoey is also always a great helper at service unit events and always happy to lend a hand when asked. She's a great role model for our younger scouts! Thank you Zoey!
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- Nicole Daniels, Service Unit Leader
Patch of the Month
🌼 Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey 🌼
The Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey is a fun and engaging way for Daisies to start their Girl Scout adventure while earning their first Journey Award!
As they explore this Journey, girls will:
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Discover the Girl Scout Promise and Law by meeting the colorful garden characters who live by these values
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Connect by working together and learning how to care for plants and the world around them
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Take Action by planting their own mini-garden or helping improve a local green space
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To earn the Journey Award, Daisies will complete:
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A garden-related Take Action project
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Activities that help them understand responsibility, teamwork, and caring for the environment
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A fun story-based journey through the Flower Friends and their unique traits
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This is a wonderful way to grow confidence, friendship, and leadership—just like flowers in a garden! 🌷💚
Craft Corner
Looking for creative ways to celebrate the season with your troop? Check out these fun and easy spring craft ideas that are perfect for any Girl Scout group! From colorful flower projects to nature-inspired crafts, these activities are a great way to embrace the beauty of spring while bonding with your troop.
Whether you're crafting for a service project, earning a badge, or just having some fun, these crafts will spark creativity and teamwork. Plus, they make great keepsakes to remember all the amazing memories you’re making together!
We need your help!
We’re looking for stories, photos, and testimonials from YOU to help us highlight the incredible work being done by our Girl Scouts and troops!
Do you have a memorable experience to share? Maybe a special achievement, fun outing, or meaningful community service project?
We’d love to hear about it! Whether it’s a story about your girl earning a badge, a troop’s teamwork, or a life-changing moment, your experiences can inspire others.
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We’re also seeking photos that showcase your troop in action—crafting, camping, volunteering, or just having fun together. These images help bring our Girl Scout community to life and inspire others to get involved.
If you’re interested in contributing to our blogs, providing a testimonial, or sharing photos, please reach out to us. Your story matters, and we can’t wait to feature it!
Thank you for being part of the Girl Scout family! 💚📸✨
