Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council

Growing up, Zoe witnessed her loved ones struggle with their mental health and always made an effort to support them in any way. For her Gold Award project, Zoe wanted to give her Girl Scout Sisters the knowledge and resources they’d need to recognize and act on mental health hurdles. Zoe created mental health workshops that were made to accommodate the needs of the different Girl Scout levels – hosting various activities including yoga, breathing exercises and journaling. Additionally, she created informational pamphlets for community members and held a Jingle Gold Hike in collaboration with a fellow Gold Awardee to teach girls about mental health and environmental sustainability while taking a walk outside. Through her project, Zoe reached 250 Girl Scouts, including 14 troops, and received positive feedback on the lasting impact of her workshops. A Girl Scout of 13 years, Zoe hopes to attend college after graduating from high school where she’ll major in theatre. Congratulations, Zoe! 💚 #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #HighAwards #gsGoldAward

On our Girl Scout reading list now: Dive into our latest Girl Scout Connections magazine, where we delve into women's leadership and entrepreneurship, spotlighting significant milestones for our council and celebrating the Gold Award class of 2024! What was your favorite article? Let us know in the comments!  Read today at https://lnkd.in/g-_FZDVE. 📖💫 #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #gsConnections #publications

From the court to the community, cheers to the Phoenix Mercury for paving the way and creating opportunities for Girl Scouts to shine bright! 🏀💫 Our Girl Scouts had an empowering day on Planet Mercury, warmly received by players who made them feel right at home. Thanks for always welcoming us; see you soon Phoenix Mercury 🧡💜 #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #WNBA #PhoenixMercury

Making schools shine, one clean-up at a time! 🌟♻️ Girl Scout Brianna Fornoff takes great pride in her school and often noticed low school spirit from her classmates. To enact change, Brianna jumped on the opportunity to engage the community and to beautify her high school campus by establishing "Love Our Schools" campus cleanup events at Wickenburg High School. Between two cleanup events, Brianna gathered over 100 volunteers including students and community members, who helped paint curbs, build desks, weed the landscape, pick up trash, pressure wash, and more. Brianna’s surveys with students after the project revealed that 70% of respondents noticed and appreciated the projects completed on campus and revealed that students gained a new perspective on school. Taking important lessons from her 12+ years as a Girl Scout, Brianna set out to leave her school looking better than when she found it, starting a continuing tradition of clean-up events that has expanded to other schools in the area and earning herself a #gsGoldAward. Brianna is a graduate of Wickenburg High School and currently attends Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Congratulations, Brianna! #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #HighAwards #gsGoldAward

Today is the last day to order our limited-edition State Forty Eight t-shirt! 📣 Purchase a shirt in support of our council’s Gold Award Scholarship Fund to empower girls as they transition to their next journey! Shirts are priced at $34 and are available in unisex, women, and youth cuts. Get yours today at https://lnkd.in/dU9NrYAM #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #StateFortyEight #gsGoldAward #HighAwards

Today we honor and commemorate the significance of Juneteenth – a day representing freedom and liberation for Black and African American communities. As we gather in celebration, this day serves as a reminder of how important it is to instill a legacy of leadership and advocacy so future generations can build a stronger and equitable society. 💚 Though our council offices are closed today, we will reopen tomorrow, June 20.  #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #Juneteenth

On a mission to restore a beloved hiking trail! 🥾🌲 To help restore a trail at Shadow Rim Ranch from prolonged use and bring back the history of the trail to educate girls, Lana’s Gold Award project focused on reviving the Promise Trail! In her efforts, Lana designed new signs with the Girl Scout Promise and Law, trimmed blackberry bushes blocking the path and gathered the forgotten history of the Promise Trail. With the restoration, more girls are now able to walk and learn the history of the trail. Through her project, Lana learned that she could make a difference in young girls' lives and serve as a role model. A Girl Scout for 13 years, Lana says that Girl Scouting has made her proud of the person she has become. Lana attends Poston Butte High School and would like to pursue higher education. Congratulations, Lana! #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #HighAwards #gsGoldAward

Add to your cart before it's gone! 🛒✨ Being a Gold Award Girl Scout is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; it reflects dedication, fortitude, leadership, and a commitment to service. Empower the next generation of Gold Awardees by pre-ordering your limited-edition t-shirt today! All proceeds will benefit our council’s Gold Award Scholarship fund to support our Gold Awardees as they pursue their next journey. Youth, unisex, and women's cuts available. Get yours today at https://lnkd.in/dU9NrYAM Preorders close this Friday, June 21. #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #HighAwards #gsGoldAward

After her internship as the head sports broadcaster for Vietnamese Arizona American Television, Payton’s passion and appreciation for journalism grew, inspiring her #gsGoldAward project. To address gender biases in English language classrooms, and the perception of women in journalism, Payton created a website containing free lessons to learn about the journalism field, such as writing, broadcasting and other forms of media. Beyond Arizona, she was able to reach students in other states such as California, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois, and New York. She also had students from South Africa engage with her project. After 12 years of Girl Scouting, Payton plans to expand her skillset and pursue careers in journalism, marketing and communications. Congratulations, Payton! #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #HighAwards #gsGoldAward

Support the Gold Award Scholarship Fund! 🌟📣 We collaborated with State Forty Eight to create a limited-edition t-shirt celebrating our council’s current and future Gold Awardees. With the Girl Scout Gold Award being the most prestigious honor in Girl Scouting – this year’s design highlights the innovative and advocating spirit of our Gold Awardees as they create change to benefit local and global communities. The proceeds will benefit our council’s Gold Award Scholarship fund to support Gold Awardees on their next journey. Preorder your shirt today at https://lnkd.in/dU9NrYAM   #girlscouts #girlscoutsaz #gsacpc #HighAwards #gsGoldAward