At Girl Scouts, there is nothing we take more seriously than the
safety and well-being of our girls, volunteers, and council staff. We
have been continuing to monitor communications from the governors’
offices, the Centers for Disease Control, the National Institutes of
Health, among others.
UPDATE 7/31/20: In-person Activities/Troop Meetings
As states begin progressing into Phase 2 and Phase 3 of reopening,
girls and adults can begin following their respective state guidelines
to resume all Girl Scout related activities (i.e. meeting, trips &
activities), provided they adhere to all state guidelines per the State of Rhode
Island, State of Massachusetts, and/or the State of
Connecticut, as well as the Centers for Disease Control.
Whenever possible, Girl Scout troop meetings should take place in
safe, community settings that are accessible to all members e.g.
schools, community centers, libraries, churches/synagogues, etc. We
recognize that due to the extenuating circumstances presented by the
Covid-19 pandemic, your troop’s access to public settings may be
limited or impossible. To help support troops who wish to meet in
person, GSSNE has elected to grant temporary permission for in-home
Girl Scout meetings to those who meet the criteria.
Prior to selecting the best meeting space for your troop, leaders
should consider girls’ accessibility and allergy needs (food, pets,
etc.) to ensure the physical space can accommodate those needs and it
is free from anything that presents a hazard. Troops wishing to meet
in a home must request permission from GSSNE by submitting this
form.
While we are granting this temporary
permission to troops who would like to meet, we recognize that not all
volunteers, caregivers, or girls are comfortable with meeting
currently. Individuals should decide what is best for themselves and
their families when considering whether to meet in homes or any other
in-person setting.
Click here for a Meetings in Homes FAQ
Additionally, because we are allowing troops to consider
meeting in homes, we are extending the Early Bird Renewal Deadline
until 11:59 PM on August 7th. Visit gssne.org/renew!
The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England office and shop will be
closed to visitors until further notice. Essential employees
will be working from the office to assist our Girl Scout community
during this time by email or phone, while most staff will be working remotely.
As things evolve, we will continue to communicate updates and
necessary changes to our members. We appreciate your patience and
understanding as we all navigate through this uncertainty.
Below are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. We
will be adding frequently asked questions to this page as they come
up. For more information about coronavirus (COVID-19), please follow
the Centers for Disease Control's guidance and
updates, including about prevention and travel.
Questions? Please email customercare@gssne.org or
call 401-331-4500.
