The Council will be closed on Tuesday May 13th for Staff Inservice.

Welcome to the Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc.

• About Us
  MISSION: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
  JURISDICTION: The Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc. serves all girls, ages 5 to 17, and the adult volunteers working in partnership with them in the following counties: In Tennessee: Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington. In Virginia: Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Washington and Wise.

Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls -- all girls -- where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives.

In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together.

Girl Scouts. Every Girl Everywhere.

NEW PATCH PROGRAM

Leader/Girl recruit a friend incentives. When you add a friend in your troop as an assistant and accept more girls into the troop you will receive a friendship ball to begin sharing with friends. If the girls recruit a friend into the troop they will receive a patch.  In order to receive the incentive, you must submit the “Recruit a Friend” form, contact your membership director for more information. "Recruit A Friend" Form

 Girl Scout Program Goals
The Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council provides the values-based Girl Scout program to girls in 15 counties in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Girl Scouts, girls who are ages 5-17, work in partnership with more than 2000 adult volunteer members. The Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council serves more than 6000 girls and adult volunteers annually, teaching values, leadership and diversity throughout every aspect of Girl Scouting.
The Four Program Goals serve as the foundation for all of the materials, activities and initiatives that are developed under the auspices of Girl Scouting. They are as follows:

1. Girls will develop to their full potential.
2. Girls will relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect.
3. Girls will develop a meaningful set of values to guide their actions and to provide
   a foundation for sound decision making.
4. Girls will contribute to the improvement of society through the use of their abilities and leadership skills, working in cooperation with others.

• Volunteer
  Whatever your interests or time to share, there is a place for you at Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc. Many positions are available as a troop leader, board or committee member, or as a volunteer for a special event. If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer, please call the Director of Membership at (423) 929-8185 or 1-800-428-3991 for more Volunteer Opportunities or Opportunities in Girl Scouting
  
• Join the Girl Scouts
  If you are a girl between the ages of 5 and 17 or an adult age 18 or over, you can join the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA requires annual dues of $10.00 per year to register all girls and adults as members. The non-refundable dues are sent by Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc. directly to GSUSA, which provides a variety of support services to councils. All registered Girl Scouts are also covered by GSUSA accident insurance when participating in Girl Scout activities. Dues assistance is available. Contact the Girl Scout Service Center at (423) 929-8185 or 1-800-428-3991 or for more information see Opportunities in Girl Scouting