Local Alumnae Groups and Events
Check out the alumnae groups page to connect with Girl Scout alumnae over shared interests or to start a group of your own.
Upcoming events
Centennial Award Receptions
Through the nearly 500 nominations submitted for the Centennial Awards, River Valleys was delighted to learn about the many Girl Scout alumnae in our community who represent a wide range of role models for today’s girls.
In recognition of this accomplished Girl Scout sisterhood, we invite all Centennial Award nominees, honorees, nominators, volunteer selection committee members and our Girl Scout community to join us at one of the following receptions throughout the council area.
Wednesday, May 23, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Rochester Service Center, 4228 8th St SW, Rochester, MN
Register
Friday, June 1, 3–4 p.m.
Rasmussen College, 130 Saint Andrews Drive, Mankato, MN
Register
Saturday, June 9, 2–3:30 p.m.
Business Arts and Recreation Center, 1012 5th Avenue, Windom, MN
Register
Tuesday, June 19, 6–7:30 p.m.
Padilla Speer Beardsley, 1101 W River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN
Register
Spring Set-Up Weekend at Camp Northwoods
Friday, May 18, 5 p.m.–Sunday, May 20, 1 p.m.
Camp Northwoods, Mason, WI
Spend a weekend at Camp Northwoods at no cost. Help spruce up camp for the upcoming season. There will be work projects for all ages and abilities. Bring your family, troop or friends. You provide transportation and meals, and we provide a space for you to stay, an evening around a campfire and snacks. This is non-council event, register by email or call A.J. Steinbring at 651-815-3534.
Two alumnae events at Girl Scouts Riverfest
June 9, Windom, MN
Birthday Celebration Tea, 2 p.m., Business Arts and Recreation Center, 1012 5th Avenue
The Birthday Celebration Tea will recognize 100 years of Girl Scouting. The event includes a style show of Girl Scout uniforms through the decades, the opening of a time capsule from Windom’s Girl Scout Cabin, and recognition of Centennial 100 honorees and nominees from the area. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome! Pre-registration is required. There is no set cost for this event, but donations to benefit the Girl Scout Swim Team in Windom are appreciated.
Grand Parade, 6 p.m., begins at the fairgrounds near 14th Street and 6th Avenue
Girl Scouts will be at the front of the parade, led by Grand Marshals Karen Brinkman and Nancy Wepplo—both Girl Scout alumnae and Centennial 100 Honorees. Other Centennial 100 honorees, Girl Scout alumnae and current Girl Scouts from the area will follow. In addition to Girl Scouts, the parade will feature classic cars, floats and marching bands from all around the area.
These are just two of the activities for Girl Scouts during Windom’s Riverfest. For more information about the whole event, including girl-focused activities, click here.
Opening night of Northfield Girl Scouts - Then and Now
Thursday, June 28, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Northfield Historical Society, 408 Division Street South, Northfield, MN
Join Girl Scouts, alumnae and families for a kick-off a celebration of Northfield Girl Scouts – Then & Now at the Northfield Historical Society. The public is invited to tour the historical society’s exhibit on opening night and to the near by Bridge Square, where there will be songs, activities, and demonstrations. The exhibit will run until mid-August.
Organizers of the exhibit are looking for people with connections to Girl Scouting in Northfield to share their stories and memorabilia for inclusion in the exhibit. If you have memories, photos or other items to share, please go here for more information.
Save-the-date: Centennial Day of Service
October 13, 2012
Plan to join us for River Valleys’ final event of the Centennial year. Girl Scouts, alumnae and volunteers of all ages will help their communities improve water resource conservation and protection. The council-wide environmental service project is designed to reduce phosphorus levels in lakes and rivers. Current Girl Scouts and alumnae across the region will work together, in their own communities, to prevent the growth of 10 million pounds of algae by removing 20 thousand pounds of yard waste before it enters lakes and rivers, saving the state $6 million in clean-up costs. Read more about River Valley’s Centennial Day of Service: 2012 Take Action Project.
Alumnae Association Gatherings
River Valleys Alumnae Association is interested in helping with informal association gatherings all over our council area. If you would like to plan an event in the cities, in greater Minnesota or western Wisconsin, please contact Elissa Chaffee.
