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Every Girl Initiative

About the Every Girl Initiative

Badges Earned

Moving Forward

Next Year

Schools Joined

Lessons Learned

2023 recap

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Check out the Badges our EGI Girl Scouts earned!

The American Flag Patch represents the USA flag in a wavy fabric design. Official and embroidered in red, white and blue, it can be worn by all Girl Scouts on their vest, sash or tunic.

The Council Identification Set helps Girl Scouts from across the country- and world- identify what council their sister Girl Scouts are from. Our Council is New Mexico Trails!

Some Troops select a crest when they officially start their Girl Scout journey- it's meant to symbolize their goal or main interest. Learn what each of the symbols mean here.

These numbers are unique to each troop! Our Every Girl Initiative Troops have the following troop numbers:

  • 50009
  • 50008
  • 50007
  • 50006

Our EGI Girl Scouts learned what to do in an emergency so they are prepared if the unexpected happens. To earn this badge our EGI brownies: 1. Found out how to get help from 911 2. Talked to someone who treats injured people3. Made a first-aid kit 4. Learned how to treat minor injuries5. Learned how to prevent and treat outdoor injuriesNow that they've earned the badge, they know how to get help in an emergency and treat minor injuries.

Our EGI Girl Scouts learned how to can make their own art outdoors and have fun doing it. To earn this badge they:1. Found art ideas outdoors2. Made something!3. Danced or made music outdoors4. Became nature photographers5. Designed with nature Now that they've earned this badge, our Girl Scouts know how to do different kinds of fun art projects outdoors.

To earn this badge, our EGI Girl Scouts found out how they could share the Girl Scout Legacy. To earn this badge they:1. Sang everywhere2. Celebrated Juliette Low's birthday3. Shared sisterhood 4. Left a place better than they found it5. Enjoyed Girl Scout traditions Now that they've earned this badge, they know how to practice and share the Girl Scout way.

To earn this badge, our EGI Girl Scouts learned to pay attention to what their bodies need and ask for health help if they need it. To earn this Badge, Girl Scouts:1. Got to know their bodies 2. Learned Eat and play in a healthy way3. Found out how their bodies work 4. Learned what to do if something bugs them5. Met a health helper Now that they've earned this badge, they know how to keep themselves healthy and happy.

Part of every Girl Scout's cookie business is meeting customers. To earn this badge our EGI troops found out how to get new customers and keep them coming back! To do this they:1. Learned about Girl Scout Cookies® 2. Decided how to use your cookie money 3. Found customers 4. Handled money and made change 5. Connected with customersNow that they've earned this badge, Our Girl Scouts know how to find new customers and talk to them about their cookie business.

EGI Girl Scouts became entrepreneurs by making something, testing it out, and improving their ideas to make them the best they could be! To earn this badge they:1. Came up with an idea that makes life better2. Shared their idea with others to get feedback3. Improved their idea4. Shared how their idea worked5. Pitched their idea to an audienceNow that they've earned this badge, our EGI Girl Scouts have come up with an idea for something that solves a problem, shared their idea, gotten feedback, and pitched it to others - all things that entrepreneurs do!

Our EGI Girl Scouts investigated the complexities of the sky as they learned to see things in a new way. To earn this badge they:1. Met Earth's neighbors2. Saw more than before3. Investigated the Moon4. Became stargazers5. Celebrated and shared their discoveries Now that they’ve earned this badge, they know how to investigate the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.

To earn this badge, Girl Scouts explored how video games can help people to learn new skills and experience new things. They did this by:1. Discovering how game design can be used "for good" 2. Exploring tools used to develop digital games 3. Planning a maze game 4. Building, test and improve their maze game using iteration 5. Sharing their game with others Now that they've earned this badge, they'll know how to think like a game maker and use iteration to plan, build and test a game.

To earn this badge, EGI Girl Scouts designed their own idea for an app that solves a problem for someone else by:1. Discovering how apps can be used “for good” 2. Decomposing the needs of their app user 3. Designing app screens 4. Creating algorithms for their apps that included events 5. Sharing and improving their app with user feedback Now that they've earned this badge, they know about user-centered design and how computer scientists develop apps.

To earn this badge, our EGI Girl Scouts found out how computer scientists write programs for computers to solve problems. They did this by:1. Creating algorithms for a computer that follow a sequence 2. Using loops to improve their algorithms3. Using events to make things happen 4. Learning about women in computer science 5. Creating their own set of commands that use events Now that they've earned this badge, EGI Girl Scouts know how programmers write programs that make computers work and how people can use computers to help others.

The Brownie Insignia tab holds the following pins:

  • World Trefoil pin (top pin)
    • The World Trefoil Pin shows that you are part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). On it are three leaves representing the Girl Scout Promise, with a flame that stands for loving all the people in the world. The compass needle is to guide you, and the two stars are the Girl Scout Promise and Law. The outer circle represents the World Association, and the golden yellow trefoil on a bright blue background stands for the sun shining over the children of the world.
  • Girl Scout Brownie Membership pin (bottom pin)
    • This pin, worn only by Brownie Girl Scouts, shows that a girl is a member of Girl Scouts at the Brownie Girl Scout age-level. It is worn on the Brownie Insignia Tab on the left side of the uniform, centered above the heart.

The American Flag Patch represents the USA flag in a wavy fabric design. Official and embroidered in red, white and blue, it can be worn by all Girl Scouts on their vest, sash or tunic.

The Council Identification Set helps Girl Scouts from across the country- and world- identify what council their sister Girl Scouts are from. Our Council is New Mexico Trails!

The Daisy Insignia tab holds the following pins:

  • World Trefoil pin (top pin)
    • The World Trefoil Pin shows that you are part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). On it are three leaves representing the Girl Scout Promise, with a flame that stands for loving all the people in the world. The compass needle is to guide you, and the two stars are the Girl Scout Promise and Law. The outer circle represents the World Association, and the golden yellow trefoil on a bright blue background stands for the sun shining over the children of the world.
  • Girl Scout Daisy Membership pin (bottom pin)
    • This pin, worn only by Daisy Girl Scouts, shows that a girl is a member of Girl Scouts at the Daisy Girl Scout age-level. It is worn on the Daisy Insignia Tab on the left side of the uniform, centered above the heart.

These numbers are unique to each troop! Our Every Girl Initiative Troops have the following troop numbers:

  • 50009
  • 50008
  • 50007
  • 50006

To earn the Daisy Safety Pin Award Program, Girl Scouts learn how to stay safe during all of their fun adventures and some tips on what to do if they find themselves in a scary situation! to earn the patch, they explore the following:

  • What to do if they get lost
  • What to do if they are choking
  • How to Stop, Drop, and Roll

To earn this patch, Girl Scouts explored the outdoors and used what they saw and heard to make different kinds of art projects. To earn this patch girls: 1. Saw the colors of nature2. Heard the sounds of nature 3. Shared their outdoor art Once Girl Scouts have earned this badge, they know how to look at nature like an artist and make their own outdoor art.

When girls sell Girl Scout Cookies®, they run their very own business! To earn this Badge, Girl Scouts found out how to sell cookies and excite their customers. Then they decided how to use the cookie money with their Girl Scout friends. They did this by:1. Finding out about Girl Scout Cookies 2. Deciding how to use their cookie money and set a goal 3. Practicing their sales pitch Once the've earned this badge, Girl Scouts know how to sell Girl Scout Cookies and use their troop's cookie money wisely.

To earn this badge, Girl Scouts explored and observed the sky like a real space scientist. They did this by:1. Exploring the Sun2. Observing the Moon 3. Meeting the Stars Now that they've earned this badge, EGI Girl Scouts have explored and observed the Sun, Moon, and stars.

To earn this badge, Girl Scouts found out how programmers tackle big problems and make great apps. They did this by:1. Breaking down their problems into smaller steps 2. Designing an app that solves the problem 3. Sharing and improving their app Now that they've earned this badge, EGI Girl Scouts know how computer scientists develop apps.

To earn this Badge, Girl Scouts explored how video games can make a difference. They did this by1. Exploring tools used to develop digital games 2. Planning a maze game 3. Building, testing and improving their maze game Now that they've earned this badge, EGI Girl Scouts know how video games are designed.

To earn this badge, Girl Scouts Found out how computers can be used to help others. They did this by:1. Creating algorithms for a computer that follow a sequence 2. Learning about women in computer science 3. Exploring sorting algorithms Now that they've earned this badge, EGI Girl Scouts know how computer scientists code programs for computers to solve problems.

Girl Scouts Cultivate curiosity with the and Daisy Promise Center and Learning Petal badges! This set of badges introduced Girl Scout values to Daisies through engaging, hands-on activities from one or more of the Girl Scout pillars: STEM, Life Skills, Outdoors, and Entrepreneurship. Each petal badge focused on a different line of the Girl Scout Law.

This space is currently reserved for all the amazing things our EGI Girl Scouts will do next year + in the future!

This space is currently reserved for all the amazing things our EGI Girl Scouts will do next year + in the future!

This space is currently reserved for all the amazing things our EGI Girl Scouts will do next year + in the future!

This space is currently reserved for all the amazing things our EGI Girl Scouts will do next year + in the future!

Brownie Girl Scouts are ages 7-9 (second and third grade) and make up the biggest percentage of Girl Scout membership! You'll be able to spot a Brownie Girl Scout because of their signature brown uniform,

Daisy Girl Scouts are ages 5-7 (Kindergarten- First Grade). They are our youngest Girl Scouts, and named after our founder, Juliet Gordon Low's, nickname- Daisy! Keep an eye out for them in their blue vests!

Every badge you see here is one our EGI Girl Scouts have actually earned and wear with pride. Click on any badge to learn more about it!

Troop Experience

The product program (cookie and fall magazine/nut sales) was a challenge for EGI troops. Girl Scouts all had their individual business, but we quickly realized this was more complicated than we first thought. Girl Scouts struggled to find time to sell cookies outside of school, and to manage their inventory. What resulted was Girl Scouts feeling discouraged and not getting what they had hoped to out of the program. This year EGI troops will all focus on running their cookie business together, with 100% of the proceeds raised going to support the activities they decide they would like to do as a troop (A day at cliffs, camping trip, etc.) This way they can support each other's efforts and overcome challenges together, helping them to build resiliency and comradery.

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The product program (cookie and fall magazine/nut sales) was a challenge for EGI troops. Girl Scouts all had their individual business, but we quickly realized this was more complicated than we first thought. Girl Scouts struggled to find time to sell cookies outside of school, and to manage their inventory. What resulted was Girl Scouts feeling discouraged and not getting what they had hoped to out of the program. This year EGI troops will all focus on running their cookie business together, with 100% of the proceeds raised going to support the activities they decide they would like to do as a troop (A day at cliffs, camping trip, etc.) This way they can support each other's efforts and overcome challenges together, helping them to build resiliency and comradery.

Our "Why"

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New Girl Scouts

One of our biggest challenges in getting more Girl Scouts involved wasn't lack of interest- it was lack of access or parental ability to register their Girl Scout online. To overcome this barrier to entry, we have purchased Chromebooks to have at every recruitment event! This helps us to be able to register families right then and there- making Girl Scouts even more accessible!

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One of our biggest challenges in getting more Girl Scouts involved wasn't lack of interest- it was lack of access or parental ability to register their Girl Scout online. To overcome this barrier to entry, we have purchased Chromebooks to have at every recruitment event! This helps us to be able to register families right then and there- making Girl Scouts even more accessible!

New Schools

Our mission moving forward is quality over quantity. Our initial goal was to add 10 more schools in 2023/2024 but given our commitment to providing a better experience to scouts and families alike, we have now decided to only add 2-5 more schools for the 2023/2024 school year.

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  • Our mission moving forward is quality over quantity. Our initial goal was to add 10 more schools in 2023/2024 but given our commitment to providing a better experience to scouts and families alike, we have now decided to only add 2-5 more schools for the 2023/2024 school year.

Staff Support

Another Challenge our EGI troops faced? Our staff is just as new to this as everyone else! Running a Girl Scout troop is rewarding, but comes with it's own unique challenges and triumphs, especially in a brand new model! To make sure they have all the support and training they need, we have implemented additional professional development and training modules on our online platform, added a two-day workshop to strengthen community and provide hands-on learning, and even increased their hours to enable them to take their troops on more extra-curricular trips and experiences.

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Another Challenge our EGI troops faced? Our staff is just as new to this as everyone else! Running a Girl Scout troop is rewarding, but comes with it's own unique challenges and triumphs, especially in a brand new model! To make sure they have all the support and training they need, we have implemented additional professional development and training modules on our online platform, added a two-day workshop to strengthen community and provide hands-on learning, and even increased their hours to enable them to take their troops on more extra-curricular trips and experiences.

Challenges and Changes for 2023/24 School Year

We saw great momentum in year one, and want to take year two to really learn and focus on stregthening the program to prepare for growth in year three and beyond!

Another Challenge our EGI troops faced? Our staff is just as new to this as everyone else! Running a Girl Scout troop is rewarding, but comes with it's own unique challenges and triumphs, especially in a brand new model! To make sure they have all the support and training they need, we have implemented additional professional development and training modules on our online platform, added a two-day workshop to strengthen community and provide hands-on learning, and even increased their hours to enable them to take their troops on more extra-curricular trips and experiences.

The product program (cookie and fall magazine/nut sales) was a challenge for EGI troops. Girl Scouts all had their individual business, but we quickly realized this was more complicated than we first thought. Girl Scouts struggled to find time to sell cookies outside of school, and to manage their inventory. What resulted was Girl Scouts feeling discouraged and not getting what they had hoped to out of the program. This year EGI troops will all focus on running their cookie business together, with 100% of the proceeds raised going to support the activities they decide they would like to do as a troop (A day at cliffs, camping trip, etc.) This way they can support each other's efforts and overcome challenges together, helping them to build resiliency and comradery.

Our mission moving forward is quality over quantity. Our initial goal was to add 10 more schools in 2023/2024 but given our commitment to providing a better experience to scouts and families alike, we have now decided to only add 2-5 more schools for the 2023/2024 school year.

One of our biggest challenges in getting more Girl Scouts involved wasn't lack of interest- it was lack of access or parental ability to register their Girl Scout online. To overcome this barrier to entry, we have purchased Chromebooks to have at every recruitment event! This helps us to be able to register families right then and there- making Girl Scouts even more accessible!

Q: What was the biggest Lesson you learned this year? A: This year I learned to never assume what a community might need. While so many of our families needed support funding memberships, uniforms, and supplies, many of our communities wanted to see funds be spent in different ways. We received many requests to funnel funding into providing scouts opportunities to do more extracurricular activities.

Q: What went well this year? A: Working transparently with Program Facilitators to identify ways to strengthen the program for the future. Q: What were some challenges and how are we addressing them next year? A: The main challenge we faced was how quickly we expanded. While we were so happy that 13 schools and 194 kids got access to this program, there were many obstacles we faced that I wish we would have been able to problem solve with a smaller pilot group before expanding to such a large audience. Registering folks digitally, Hosting our product program sales in a smooth and dependable manner, Providing adequate training for staff will help us improve the program for next year.

Q+ A with Dalilah Naranjo

Lessons Learned

Connecting Future Leaders to Opportunity: EGI

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails started the Every Girl Initiative (EGI) to make our Council more equitable and to make Girl Scouts more accessible to all K-3rd girls in New Mexico by eliminating the primary barriers to participation: lack of parent involvement, lack of financial resources, and lack of transportation. With your support, GSNMT hired a full-time Community Outreach Manager and 5 part-time program facilitators (Troop Leaders) who provided consistent adult mentorship to early elementary-aged girls in the form of weekly troop meetings that took place after school where girls already were. Troops were formed in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Roosevelt, Mckinley, and Santa Fe Counties in 13 Title One schools.All first-year membership fees, uniforms, and program supplies were provided to the 194 Girl Scouts at no cost to their families. Girl Scouts in these staff-led troops had the same experience as Girl Scouts in traditional volunteer-led troops-- earning 10 badges, attending camps and special events, and running their own businesses by participating in cookie sales.

Our goals were to reach about 200 girls in 10 schools, and to diversify the number of girls of color who participate in Girl Scouting by 5% in the first 3 years of the program- with your help, we were able to reach those goals in year one! We can't wait to see where this program goes in the next two years! We couldn't do this without your support. Thank you.

Thanks for supporting EGI this year! With your help we reached:

Q: What was the biggest Lesson you learned this year? A: This year I learned to never assume what a community might need. While so many of our families needed support funding memberships, uniforms, and supplies, many of our communities wanted to see funds be spent in different ways. We received many requests to funnel funding into providing scouts opportunities to do more extracurricular activities.

Q: What went well this year? A: Working transparently with Program Facilitators to identify ways to strengthen the program for the future. Q: What were some challenges and how are we addressing them next year? A: The main challenge we faced was how quickly we expanded. While we were so happy that 13 schools and 194 kids got access to this program, there were many obstacles we faced that I wish we would have been able to problem solve with a smaller pilot group before expanding to such a large audience. Registering folks digitally, Hosting our product program sales in a smooth and dependable manner, Providing adequate training for staff will help us improve the program for next year.

Q+ A with Dalilah Naranjo

Lessons Learned

Connecting Future Leaders to Opportunity: EGI

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails started the Every Girl Initiative (EGI) to make our Council more equitable and to make Girl Scouts more accessible to all K-3rd girls in New Mexico by eliminating the primary barriers to participation: lack of parent involvement, lack of financial resources, and lack of transportation. With your support, GSNMT hired a full-time Community Outreach Manager and 5 part-time program facilitators (Troop Leaders) who provided consistent adult mentorship to early elementary-aged girls in the form of weekly troop meetings that took place after school where girls already were. Troops were formed in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Roosevelt, Mckinley, and Santa Fe Counties in 13 Title One schools.All first-year membership fees, uniforms, and program supplies were provided to the 194 Girl Scouts at no cost to their families. Girl Scouts in these staff-led troops had the same experience as Girl Scouts in traditional volunteer-led troops-- earning 10 badges, attending camps and special events, and running their own businesses by participating in cookie sales.

Our goals were to reach about 200 girls in 10 schools, and to diversify the number of girls of color who participate in Girl Scouting by 5% in the first 3 years of the program- with your help, we were able to reach those goals in year one! We can't wait to see where this program goes in the next two years! We couldn't do this without your support. Thank you.

Thanks for supporting EGI this year! With your help we reached:

Q: What was the biggest Lesson you learned this year? A: This year I learned to never assume what a community might need. While so many of our families needed support funding memberships, uniforms, and supplies, many of our communities wanted to see funds be spent in different ways. We received many requests to funnel funding into providing scouts opportunities to do more extracurricular activities.

Q: What went well this year? A: Working transparently with Program Facilitators to identify ways to strengthen the program for the future. Q: What were some challenges and how are we addressing them next year? A: The main challenge we faced was how quickly we expanded. While we were so happy that 13 schools and 194 kids got access to this program, there were many obstacles we faced that I wish we would have been able to problem solve with a smaller pilot group before expanding to such a large audience. Registering folks digitally, Hosting our product program sales in a smooth and dependable manner, Providing adequate training for staff will help us improve the program for next year.

Q+ A with Dalilah Naranjo

Lessons Learned

The communities EGI is serving deserve nothing less. With the help of sponsors like you, we provide families in New Mexico the resources they need to help kids reach their highest potential.

Our initial goal was to add 10 more schools in 2023/2024 but given our commitment to providing a better experience to Girl Scouts and families alike, we have now decided to only add 2-5 more schools for the 2023/2024 school year.These goals have been set forth so we can create a more meaningful experience for our Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts provides community and comradery to many kids and caregivers looking for support. If we focus on listening to our constituents, simplifying the steps to join the program, and nail the delivery of the curriculum, this program will be something communities will be enthusiastic about replicating.

Year 2: Quality > Quantity

Connecting Future Leaders to Opportunity: EGI

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails started the Every Girl Initiative (EGI) to make our Council more equitable and to make Girl Scouts more accessible to all K-3rd girls in New Mexico by eliminating the primary barriers to participation: lack of parent involvement, lack of financial resources, and lack of transportation. With your support, GSNMT hired a full-time Community Outreach Manager and 5 part-time program facilitators (Troop Leaders) who provided consistent adult mentorship to early elementary-aged girls in the form of weekly troop meetings that took place after school where girls already were. Troops were formed in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Roosevelt, Mckinley, and Santa Fe Counties in 13 Title One schools.All first-year membership fees, uniforms, and program supplies were provided to the 194 Girl Scouts at no cost to their families. Girl Scouts in these staff-led troops had the same experience as Girl Scouts in traditional volunteer-led troops-- earning 10 badges, attending camps and special events, and running their own businesses by participating in cookie sales.

Our goals were to reach about 200 girls in 10 schools, and to diversify the number of girls of color who participate in Girl Scouting by 5% in the first 3 years of the program- with your help, we were able to reach those goals in year one! We can't wait to see where this program goes in the next two years! We couldn't do this without your support. Thank you.

Thanks for supporting EGI this year! With your help we reached:

Connecting Future Leaders to Opportunity: EGI

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails started the Every Girl Initiative (EGI) to make our Council more equitable and to make Girl Scouts more accessible to all K-3rd girls in New Mexico by eliminating the primary barriers to participation: lack of parent involvement, lack of financial resources, and lack of transportation. With your support, GSNMT hired a full-time Community Outreach Manager and 5 part-time program facilitators (Troop Leaders) who provided consistent adult mentorship to early elementary-aged girls in the form of weekly troop meetings that took place after school where girls already were. Troops were formed in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Roosevelt, Mckinley, and Santa Fe Counties in 13 Title One schools.All first-year membership fees, uniforms, and program supplies were provided to the 194 Girl Scouts at no cost to their families. Girl Scouts in these staff-led troops had the same experience as Girl Scouts in traditional volunteer-led troops-- earning 10 badges, attending camps and special events, and running their own businesses by participating in cookie sales.

Our goals were to reach about 200 girls in 10 schools, and to diversify the number of girls of color who participate in Girl Scouting by 5% in the first 3 years of the program- with your help, we were able to reach those goals in year one! We can't wait to see where this program goes in the next two years! We couldn't do this without your support. Thank you.

Thanks for supporting EGI this year! With your help we reached:

The communities EGI is serving deserve nothing less. With the help of sponsors like you, we provide families in New Mexico the resources they need to help kids reach their highest potential.

Our initial goal was to add 10 more schools in 2023/2024 but given our commitment to providing a better experience to Girl Scouts and families alike, we have now decided to only add 2-5 more schools for the 2023/2024 school year.These goals have been set forth so we can create a more meaningful experience for our Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts provides community and comradery to many kids and caregivers looking for support. If we focus on listening to our constituents, simplifying the steps to join the program, and nail the delivery of the curriculum, this program will be something communities will be enthusiastic about replicating.

Year 2: Quality > Quantity

Q: What was the biggest Lesson you learned this year? A: This year I learned to never assume what a community might need. While so many of our families needed support funding memberships, uniforms, and supplies, many of our communities wanted to see funds be spent in different ways. We received many requests to funnel funding into providing scouts opportunities to do more extracurricular activities.

Q: What went well this year? A: Working transparently with Program Facilitators to identify ways to strengthen the program for the future. Q: What were some challenges and how are we addressing them next year? A: The main challenge we faced was how quickly we expanded. While we were so happy that 13 schools and 194 kids got access to this program, there were many obstacles we faced that I wish we would have been able to problem solve with a smaller pilot group before expanding to such a large audience. Registering folks digitally, Hosting our product program sales in a smooth and dependable manner, Providing adequate training for staff will help us improve the program for next year.

Q+ A with Dalilah Naranjo

Lessons Learned

Q: What was the biggest Lesson you learned this year? A: This year I learned to never assume what a community might need. While so many of our families needed support funding memberships, uniforms, and supplies, many of our communities wanted to see funds be spent in different ways. We received many requests to funnel funding into providing scouts opportunities to do more extracurricular activities.

Q: What went well this year? A: Working transparently with Program Facilitators to identify ways to strengthen the program for the future. Q: What were some challenges and how are we addressing them next year? A: The main challenge we faced was how quickly we expanded. While we were so happy that 13 schools and 194 kids got access to this program, there were many obstacles we faced that I wish we would have been able to problem solve with a smaller pilot group before expanding to such a large audience. Registering folks digitally, Hosting our product program sales in a smooth and dependable manner, Providing adequate training for staff will help us improve the program for next year.

Q+ A with Dalilah Naranjo

Lessons Learned

Connecting Future Leaders to Opportunity: EGI

Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails started the Every Girl Initiative (EGI) to make our Council more equitable and to make Girl Scouts more accessible to all K-3rd girls in New Mexico by eliminating the primary barriers to participation: lack of parent involvement, lack of financial resources, and lack of transportation. With your support, GSNMT hired a full-time Community Outreach Manager and 5 part-time program facilitators (Troop Leaders) who provided consistent adult mentorship to early elementary-aged girls in the form of weekly troop meetings that took place after school where girls already were. Troops were formed in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Roosevelt, Mckinley, and Santa Fe Counties in 13 Title One schools.All first-year membership fees, uniforms, and program supplies were provided to the 194 Girl Scouts at no cost to their families. Girl Scouts in these staff-led troops had the same experience as Girl Scouts in traditional volunteer-led troops-- earning 10 badges, attending camps and special events, and running their own businesses by participating in cookie sales.

Our goals were to reach about 200 girls in 10 schools, and to diversify the number of girls of color who participate in Girl Scouting by 5% in the first 3 years of the program- with your help, we were able to reach those goals in year one! We can't wait to see where this program goes in the next two years! We couldn't do this without your support. Thank you.

Thanks for supporting EGI this year! With your help we reached:

The communities EGI is serving deserve nothing less. With the help of sponsors like you, we provide families in New Mexico the resources they need to help kids reach their highest potential.

Our initial goal was to add 10 more schools in 2023/2024 but given our commitment to providing a better experience to Girl Scouts and families alike, we have now decided to only add 2-5 more schools for the 2023/2024 school year.These goals have been set forth so we can create a more meaningful experience for our Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts provides community and comradery to many kids and caregivers looking for support. If we focus on listening to our constituents, simplifying the steps to join the program, and nail the delivery of the curriculum, this program will be something communities will be enthusiastic about replicating.

Year 2: Quality > Quantity

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