Thursday, December 11, 2025

2026 Annual Meeting

 

The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

In preparation for this meeting, each Neighborhood must elect their Voting Members at the neighborhood meetings. Voting Members of the council have the responsibility and authority to elect the officers and members of the Board of Directors, Board Development Committee, National Council of GSUSA delegates, and conduct such other business as may come before them. (Bylaws Article I.4) The Voting Members report back to the Neighborhoods in the Governing Areas after the Council Meeting.

We need TEN representatives, as well as some alternates.

Adults and girl members who are age 14 by 9/30/2025 can serve as representatives.

Sign up here to represent Pima by February 2, 2026.

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PIMA COOKIE RALLY

PIMA COOKIE RALLY

Saturday, January 10, 10:00-11:30am

Parson’s Leadership Center
1611 E Dobbins Rd, Phoenix AZ 8504

Introducing:  Exploremores!

PLAY COOKIE BINGO
PRACTICE YOUR SALES PITCH
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE COOKIE
LEARN TO SET YOUR SALES GOAL
GET IDEAS FOR GIFT OF CARING AND
FUN TROOP ACTIVITIES
CRAFTS – COOKIES – FUN!

Sponsored by Pima Cadette, Senior,
and Ambassador Girl Scouts

COST: $2/GIRL in advance or $3 at the door(includes patch!) Please make checks to Pima Neighborhood.


Register by 12/31/2025.
Send to: Lee Kline, PO Box 22400 Tempe AZ 85285-2400 / gstrp2010@gmail.com


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Sunday, November 30, 2025

December News

 



December Agenda
Camp B.A.S.I.C.

Older News 

Babysitter's List 2025-2026
Babysitters: Sign up here.
Parents: Access Girl Scout babysitters here.

2025-2026 CALENDAR


DECEMBER
Recommended Troop Activity: Hike Pinnacle Peak (holiday story usually can be found along the trail during the month of December)
December 13, 8:45 am, Wreaths Across America
December 13, 1:30 pm, Holiday Ornament Crafting Party

JANUARY
January 10, Cookie Rally @ Parsons
January 9-11, Pima Jammin' @ Parsons
January 17, Cookie Delivery

FEBRUARY
February 22, Thinking Day

MARCH
March 8, 2 pm, Alice in Wonderland
March 27-28, Camp B.A.S.I.C.

APRIL
April 6, Leader's Gala
April 6, Jared Box Deadline
Mother's Day Tea
April 26 (tentative), Annual Meeting

MAY

JUNE
June 15-19, Robotics Camp

JULY
July 20-25, National Convention, Washington DC
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Pima Jammin' : Camp Cookie

From January 9-11, Pima Neighborhood presents "Camp Cookie" -- The ULTIMATE "glamping" camping experience at Parson's Leadership Center at South Mountain! Get ready for a weekend of outdoor fun and exploration with friends! Our theme this year will be "The Girl Scout Cookie Mystery!" and will include cookie rally activities!

Younger girls may register as an individual or troop. Girls who register individually must be accompanied by an adult, who must register as well. Older girls who are volunteering must register individually.


Camp Cookie begins Saturday, January 10. Arrive between 8:30-9am.

Camp is over Sunday, January 11th at 9:30am. 

Our youngest campers may choose to attend just for Saturday.

Older girl volunteers will arrive Friday January 9th (4-6pm) for preparation and fun and stay overnight. Older girls will leave Sunday at 10:30am. 


Payments due December 31st

Registration for all campers (girls and adults): $75 per person which includes all meals and a patch.

Registration for older girl counselors:  $30 per person

Late registration (space permitting): $85

Saturday only: $60


Troops please pay with a troop check.  

Other payment information is available on the registration form.


Register here: https://forms.gle/LHEBz2VNL4cYguo67

Email questions to pima.neighborhood@gmail.com
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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Wreaths Across America Day 2025

 Wreaths Across America Day 2025: Remember. Honor. Teach.

Each December, communities across the nation come together to honor the brave men and
women who have served our country. This year, Wreaths Across America Day will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at cemeteries nationwide — including right here in Arizona.

Join us for this heartfelt ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, where volunteers will gather to place remembrance wreaths on the graves of our nation’s heroes. This annual tradition embodies three simple yet powerful words: Remember. Honor. Teach.

 Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

  • Location: National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona

  • Address: 2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024

  • Arrival Time: Please arrive by 8:45 AM to allow time for parking

  • Ceremony Begins: 9:00 AM

Where to Meet:
Gather outside the Public Information Building, located on the right after entering through the main gate on Pinnacle Peak Road.

What to Expect

This is a public event, and everyone is welcome to participate. Whether you’re an individual, a family, or a troop, your presence helps ensure that every veteran is remembered with dignity and gratitude.

As we lay wreaths and reflect on the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women, we carry forward the mission to remember our fallen veterans, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.

Important Notes for Attendees

  • Attire: Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

  • Gloves: Bring a pair of gloves to protect your hands when handling the wreaths.

  • Girl Scouts: If you are a Girl Scout, please wear your vest/sash or a Girl Scout shirt to represent your troop.

  • Troop Leaders: A wagon or cart can be helpful for collecting and carrying wreaths to placement areas.

How to Participate

To sign up and let us know you’ll be joining, please fill out the short registration form here:
Sign Up Form

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Information for Cookie Managers

This is an attempt to consolidate all cookie information to one post. Please return often for updates.


REMEMBER: The cookie rally will be held January 10th at Parsons! Details to come. 



Training

In-person training was November 3rd. For indidivuals with 4 years of cookie experience or more, a link to sign the TPM was sent.  Everyone else should be attending ONE of the following Zoom sessions (link to log in was emailed):
  • Thursday, 11/6 @ 7:30 pm 
  • Saturday, 11/8 @ 12 pm 
  • Tuesday, 11/11 @ 12 pm
  • Wednesday, 11/12 @ 7:30 pm 
  • Saturday, 11/15 @ 2 pm 
  • Tuesday, 11/18 @ 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, 11/23 @ 12 pm 

Access to eBudde

Access to eBudde is granted to registered/background checked individuals who have completed training. Once you receive the TPM link, you will need this information.

Our service unit is Pima
The service unit email is pima.neighborhood@gmail.com

To find your GSUSA ID, log into https://mygs.girlscouts.org/
and navigate to 
>>My Household 
>>Manage/Renew my household members
>>Edit Profile

Parent Financial Responsibility Agreement

You need a signed form from a parent of each girl in your troop. Parents who signed the form for Fall product do NOT need to do this again.

Please remember that parents need to put in YOUR email (the cookie manager email) not the neighborhood email on this form.  Cookie managers are responsible for ensuring these forms are signed.  If you need to double check who signed the form, please email productprogram@girlscoutaz.org

Cookie Manual

The official cookie manual is available only online.  It can be accessed here.

Neighborhood Training Site

The neighborhood training presentation--and lots of other information-- can be accessed here.

Initial Order Calculator

Don't know how many cookies to order initially? The council has an initial order calculator here.  Teresa is happy to look at your numbers and have a conversation about what to order for initial delivery.  Initial order is due December 7th.

Cookie Dates

Dec 1 - 5th: Booth Rounds
Dec 7: Troop Initial Order Due
Dec 8: Digital Online Cookie Opens (DOC) 
Jan 10: Cookie Rally at Parsons
Jan 12 - 17: Pre-Sales open
Jan 17: Cookie Delivery
Jan 18: COOKIE SALES START!
Jan 20: Cupboard Open
Feb 2: Money due for first ACH
Feb 5: First ACH
Feb 16: Money due in account for second ACH
Feb 19: Second ACH
March 1: Cookie Program Ends
March 8: T17s due to Council
March 8: Troop submits final rewards
March 9: Money due for final ACH
March 12: Final ACH
April-July: Cookie rewards and events 

Pima Neighborhood Troop to Troop Transfer Link

If you need cookies or want to trade out extra cases, you have two options.  The first is closer to home and is a list for troops in the Pima and Fountain Hills area. The second will connect you to troops across the valley and can be accessed under the exchange button in eBudde.  

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dhc8z2ZgVSvcjwXGlxWaVdPqLHn93kJN4vTz_VwYT_c/edit#gid=0

Other Important Links

  •  Cookie Resources (GSUSA): here

  •  Cookie Resource Guide (GSACPC): here

  •  Cookie Boothing Guide: here

  •  Little Brownie Baker Cookie Season Resources: here

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2026 My First Cookie Booth


Pima has a program that pairs Daisy Girl Scouts and Daisy Parents with an older troop for their first cookie booth experience.  Here are the rules:

  • The expectation is that girls will attend for about 15 minutes to get just a taste of what it is like.  
  • A parent must attend with their Daisy.
  • Girls should come in uniform (white shirt, black bottoms, vest).
  • Daisies will receive a patch for attendance.
Please note, if you open up your booth to Daisies, you must still adhere to cookie booth staffing guidelines. No more than FOUR girls at a booth at any time.  

We would like parents to read over the boothing guidelines before they arrive at their first cookie booth experience.  ).

The links to sign up will appear here after booths are selected by older troops.
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