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Our First Vendor Fair

This November, The Badge Archive took a leap into new territory: a vendor booth at the Fall Festival in Missouri City, TX. We’ve worked the carnival games before, but this was our first time setting up shop inside. We had crafts, kits, and scout-made creations. It was the 31st year of the festival, and we…

Dear Leaders D-J Troop

Dear Leaders, Hi! My multi level D-J troop unexpectedly more than doubled in size this year. I have an amazing co-leader (her first year as a leader, second year in Girl Scouts) and many many caregivers new & returning who have registered and offered to help… So I do think everything is going to work…

A.I. Water Consumption

Many scout leaders care deeply about the planet. We’ve taught scouts to leave no trace, to respect nature, and to be stewards of the world we share. So when you hear that artificial intelligence, these new tools we’re all starting to use, consume water and energy at alarming rates, it’s natural to feel concerned. It’s…