Troop 10116 responded to the Hurricane Helene disaster, wrote letters to senior citizens, contributed to Goodwill, and partnered with Moore Magnet Elementary School Community Garden.
Excited by the presidential candidacy of America’s first woman Vice President, Troop 10116 earned Democracy badges in the fall. In the spring, the troop earned First Aid badges and tackled the Outdoor Journey at each Girl Scouting level.
AWARDS
In summer 2024 the Junior Girl Scouts of Troop 10116 earned their Bronze Award with an antismoking initiative titled Escape the Vape In October 2024 the troop was recognized by the NC state legislature for earning democracy badges.
PLANNED SERVICE UNIT ACTIVITY
The troop organized a Camp-In event at the Kaleideum for Service Unit 141. Participants earned Art and Design badges at the levels of Daisy, Brownie, and Junior and Comic Creator at the level of Cadette.
SUMMARY
TROOP 10116
2024-2025
ACTIVITIES
Troop 10116 had a busy year The troop took hikes in both spring and fall and took part in multiple camping in and camping out opportunities. The troop hosted a fantastic Halloween party in honor of the birthday of founder Juliette Gordon Low and enjoyed a visit to the Festival of Lights in Tanglewood The troop attended a college football game and minor league baseball game and is hosting a summer reading challenge.
FALL PRODUCTS AND COOKIES
Troop 10116 had a succesful fundraising year. Participation in fall product sales increased compared to the previous year The troop had nearly 100% involvement in the cookie program. Despite a national downturn in cookie sale revenue,Troop 10116 raised more than $5000 in troop proceeds from individual and collective efforts.
PARTNERSHIPS
Troop 10116 worked diligently to develop community based partnerships to support the efforts of the Girl Scouts served by the troop. These partnerships are central to the troop’s planned efforts for 2025-2026.
BRIDGING AND BEGINNING
The troop year began in August 2024 with a ceremony of Bridging and Beginning. Five Girl Scout Daisies bridged to become Girl Scout Brownies and three Girl Scout Juniors moved to the level of Girl Scout Cadette. The ceremony welcomed ten new members to the troop and recognized six Girl Scout Juniors who earned the Bronze Award in July 2024
OUR TROOP
This year, the troop designed an original troop crest by combining two traditional crests- the pansy and the bee. According to Girl Scouts USA Guide to Troop Crests, pansies stand for loving thoughts and special friendships, while bees symbolize hard work and industry. Troop 10116 combines these values. Through hard work and commitment, our troop pollinates Girl Scout values of kindness and community.
Troop 10116 has experienced meaningful growth in recent years. More than 90% of 20232024 troop members returned this year and the troop expanded to serve Cadette Girl Scouts for the first time.
This year, the troop began using a Troop 10116 logo on all of our printed and digital materials. The logo is a practical tool, indicating our troop number and the troop year. The logo reinforces the primary purpose of our work together- to provide Service, develop important Skills, and foster Sisterhood.
MULTI-LEVEL TROOP
In 2024-2025 Troop 10116 was comprised of 25 Girl Scouts, including 6 Daisy, 12 Brownie, 4 Junior and 3 Cadette.
OUR DIVERSE TROOP
BLACK/ AFRICAN AMERICAN
Troop Member and/or Family WHITE
Troop Member and/or Family
LATINE/ HISPANIC
Troop Member and/or Family
Troop 10116 is diverse and seeks to be intentionally inclusive. Troop 10116 meets in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a mid-sized city with a racially and ethnically diverse population comprised of roughly 46% White, 33% Black or African American, and 15% Hispanic/Latine individuals.
Approximately 1/3 of all children in WinstonSalem live in or very near poverty.
LGBTQIA
Troop Member and/or Famil)
TITLE I
Troop Members who attend Title I public schools.
Troop 10116 includes neurodivergent troop members and families, disabled troop members and families, and foster/adoptive families.
Troop 10116 avoids intrusive inquiries about household resources and instead seeks to facilitate participation in troop activities consistent with equitable best practices.
Troop 10116 includes troop members and families from multiple faith traditions and those who do not identify as religious. Most troop meetings are held at Ardmore United Methodist Church, which is an intentionally inclusive congregation with a strong community outreach presence.
Olanna
Evelyn
Frankie
Gaby
Arianna
Ryann
Victoria
Stella
Marley
Josephine
Addison
Khalani
Corwin
Addie
Rosalee
BAYLEY
CLARA KENNEDY
As part of the commitment to be a sister to every Girl Scout, Troop 10116 continues its partnership with Troop 10255, the Girl Scout Troop of Crossnore Communities for Children, a residential facility in Winston-Salem serving dozens of children in foster care.
The troops share leaders, meet jointly, work toward badges collaboratively and offer community service together. During cookie season, Troop 10116 shares proceeds and sales opportunities with Girl Scouts of Crossnore’s Troop 10255.
We use to obscure faces and protect identities of Troop 10255 Girl Scouts in photos in this report
BADGES AND JOURNEY
DEMOCRAC BADGES
July 2024, Attended Be a VoteHer GSCP2P event
September 2024, Learned troop Democracy song Learned facts about local, state, national government
September 2024 Attended WinstonSalem City Council Meeting.
October 2024, Hosted discussion with NC State Representative Dr. Amber Baker. State Representative Baker presented each Girl Scout with official recognition by the state legislature of North Carolina
November 2024, Hosted a troop discussion of election results and reactions
AID
OUTDOOR JOURNEY
SAFETY
January-February 2025, Girl Scouts learned why AED machines are important and worked together to identify publicly available AED machines at each cookie booth location
January-February 2025 Girl Scouts offered free packages of cookies to first responders who arrived at Cookie Booth locations and offered lessons and tours of emergency vehicles.
February -March 2025 Girl Scouts used practice scenarios to discuss when and how to use 911 to get help
February -March 2025 Girl Scouts learned and practiced basic first aid skills for minor injuries
April 2025- Troop hosted a conversation with registered nurse and enhanced hands-on first aid skills.
The troop completed the Outdoor Journey at each Girl Scout level Girl Scouts worked collaboratively to earn multiple badges and execute a Take Action project
DAISY
BROWNIE JUNIOR
DEMOCRACY
TROOP DEMOCRACY BADGE SONG
Click to hear the Troop 10116 Democracy badge song
DEMOCRACY
Talking with N.C. State Representative Dr. Amber Baker
Earning the VOTEHer Patch
Attending a Winston-Salem City Countil Meeting
SAFETY AND FIRST AID
Learning from first responders.
The troop learned about safety and First Aid Daisies earned the Safety Award pin. Brownie, Junior, and Cadette Girl Scouts earned First Aid badges at each level.
Troop members learned basic knife safety, learned fire safety and practiced knife skills appropriate to each level.
SAFETY & FIRST AID
Getting prepared with emergency numbers and contacts.
Practicing first aid.
Learning how to pack a first aid kit and how to use what’s inside.
OUTDOOR JOURNEY
During the spring hike, the troop practiced outdoor skills like reading trail maps.
OUTDOOR JOURNEY
Making box ovens.
OUTDOOR JOURNEY
Making fire starters
Thinking about the best ways to “leave no trace.”
Making basic camping meals.
TAKE ACTION
During the summer of 2025, the troop is working together to Take Action by serving as Garden Guardians of the Moore Magnet Elementary School community garden. Together, the troop waters, weeds, mulches, and maintains the gardens The troop will build and paint birdhouses and observe and assist bird habitats. The troop serves as librarians for the onsite Little Free Library. At the end of the growing season the troop will help with harvest and donation of the garden vegetables.
TAKE ACTION
AWARDS AND HONORS
BRONZE AWARD
BRONZE AWARD
LEGISLATIVE RECOGNITION
State Representative Amber Baker presented each troop member with a personal letter of congratulations and an official certificate of acknowledgment and congratulations from the North Carolina House of Representatives to honor completion of their Democracy badges.
LEADER RECOGNITION
Troop volunteers, Ms Rolisa and Ms. Melissa -who happen to be real life sisters in addition to being Girl Scout sisters- were honored with the 2024 Volunteer Award from the Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsNorth Carolina Triad Chapter The award acknowledged their work as Girl Scout troop leaders for Troop 10116 and Troop 10255
Troop 10116 took a troop hike in fall and another in the spring Girl Scouts learned level appropriate knife skills, fire safety, first aid, and the square knot. Cadette Girl Scouts accomplished three match fire
In October, the troop planned a family camping trip to Keyauwee Program Center. In June the troop camped overnight following the Winston-Salem Dash baseball game
In the fall, Troop 10116 attended a Wake Forest University Football Game and the Carolina Classic Fair. The troop celebrated Halloween with an epic party that included games, pumpkin carving, and a talent show
The troop recognized Veteran’s Day by hosting a conversation with Air Force Veteran, Jacklyn Pinera Martin.
In December, Troop 10116 enjoyed the Tanglewood Festival of Lights together.
In the spring. the troop wrapped up the Troop year with a backyard party with a bouncy house and a chance to play with Ms. Melissa’s newly hatched chickens.
Troop 10116 planned a Service Unit sleep-in at the Kaledium where participants earned art and design badges.
Troop members took part in several events organized by Service Unit 141 including:
Girl Scout Day on Grandfather Mountain.
SU 141 Cookie Rally
Spring Tea Party
Girl Scout Rodeo Round-Up
Cheering for Wake Forest University Football. Go Deacs!
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN
Just weeks before Hurricane Helene devastated communities in the area, the troop learned and explored during Girl Scout Day on Grandfather Mountain.
CAROLINA CLASSIC FAIR
Exciting rides, delicious food, and time spent with Girl Scout friends at the Carolina Classic Fair!
FAMILY CAMPING
Troop families spent a terrific weekend at Keyauwee Program Center where Girl Scouts stayed in cabins, hiked, kayaked, practiced archery, made a campfire, and earned STEM and Horses patches!
HALLOWEEN
Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low was born on Halloween, which means Girl Scout Halloween parties are always EPIC!
KALEIDEUM
Troop 10116 planned a Service Unit sleep-in at the Kaleideum Children’s Museum Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts earned Art and Design badges. Cadette Girl Scouts earned Comic Creator badges. Everyone had a great time!
VETERANS DAY
On Veterans Day, Troop 10116 hosted a conversation with Air Force veteran, Jacklyn Martin. Airman Martin discussed the challenges and opportunities she experienced as a woman and mother serving in the armed forces.
Daisy, Ryann served as part of the color guard during her time at Girl Scout Camp Keyauwee in June 2025.
GIRL SCOUT TEA
The Girl Scouts donned their springtime best to take part in the Girl Scout Teddy Bear Tea, hosted by Service Unit 141.
GIRL SCOUT RODEO
DANCING! Thesebootsweremadefor
The troop rounded up a good time at the Girl Scout Rodeo organized by Service Unit 141.
W-S DASH CAMP OUT
Troop 10116 kicked off summer with the Winston-Salem Dash. The troop and their families watched the game, ate hot dogs, danced with the crowd, ran the bases, enjoyed the fireworks, pitched tents on the field, watched a movie on the big scoreboard, and finally fell asleep around 2AM.
It was great fun--- until the sprinklers unexpectedly woke everyone at 6:00AM! This is one we will never forget.
SUMMER READING
During summer 2025, Troop 10116 is taking on a summer reading challenge. Individual troop members are working toward a summer reading challenge patch by completing 15 challenge items, including reading in a tent and reading about dragons! The troop is meeting twice to discuss two recent Girl Scout books, Maven Takes the Lead and Anika and the Great Dog Rescue. The Forsyth County Public Library main branch provides space and snacks for the book club discussions as well as recommended readings for challenge items.
SERVICE
Troop 10116 collected gently used clothing, household appliances, computing resources, and toys as part of the Good Turn for Goodwill program.
Troop 10116 wrote letters of encouragement to the Crossnore Community in Avery, NC which was devastated by Hurricane Helene. The troop donated water and supplies.
Troop 10116 collected non-perishable food items and donated them to the Second Harvest Food Bank along with cases of unsold cookies.
Troop 10116 donated Girl Scout cookies to Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of WinstonSalem, NC.
For the Take Action project of the Outdoor Journey, the Girl Scouts are serving as Garden Guardians for the Moore Magnet Elementary School Garden during the summer of 2025. This effort includes donation of the garden harvest at the end of growing season
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated multiple communities in Western North Carolina. The Avery campus of Crossnore Communities for Children was without power or water. Troop 10116 responded with an outpouring of support for the Girl Scouts of Troop10255, some of whom had been residents of the Avery Crossnore campus. Together, the troops collected water and supplies for Crossnore Avery.
ENTREPRENUERSHIP
Increased Fall Product sales participation.
31% to 50%
Increased total sales and proceeds in Fall Product & Cookie Program.
These decreases are misleading. In 2024, Troop 10255 was included as part of Troop 10116 for cookie season. In 2025, Troop 10255 maintained a separate identity for cookie sales even though the troops share a bank account. Sales for Troop 10116 are likely flat rather than declining, which is superior to or consistent with national trends this cookie season.
Decreased per girl total sales and troop proceeds for the Cookie Program.
Decline in total cookie packages sold.
6431 packages in 2024
5885 packages in 2025
TOP SELLERS
Brownie KHALANI earned top troop seller status in 2025 with sales of 1600 packages of cookies! She attended every troop booth and always brought enthusiasm and encouragement. This year Khalani also loaned her incredible mom to the troop, Ms. Khalilah served as Troop Cookie Manager.
These Girl Scouts round out the Top 5 cookie sellers in Troop 10116 for 2025.
Cookie Sales Proceeds
Fall Product Proceeds
Troop Dues Paid by Families
Kaleideum Camp-in $200
Uniform Costs Paid by Families
Contribution, Anna Julia Cooper Center LLC
Supplies, Mailchimp, Canva, Issuu
Uniforms, badges, patches, insigna Festival of Lights Transportation and Admission
$450 Cookie Season Booth Items & POS Service and Fees
$1500 Snacks & Meals $3000
These are approximations based on receipts and bank statement, amounts are rounded for ease of reporting. Details are available on request. $2000 In-Kind subsidies for Troop 10255
Halloween Party, Carolina Classic Fair, WS Dash
Available for Troop 10116 to use at start of 2025-2026
Expenses for Troop 10116 were higher this year as a result of the rising cost of goods and services and the increase in the number of Girl Scouts in both Troop 10116 and sister Troop 10255 Despite the additional costs and the challenging Cookie Season, Troop 10116 ended the fiscal year with a workable balance for the next troop year. Troop leaders are pursuing multiple fundraising strategies and opportunities for sponsorships and donations
ALL IN FOR GIRL SCOUTING
Girl Scouting is a team sport. Troop 10116 is grateful for all the families, community groups, businesses, volunteers, and Girl Scout Cookie lovers who make our adventures possible. Your sacrifices, love, and support are the fuel for our campfires and the chocolate in our s’mores!
THANK YOU Sandra Adams, Engagement Manager for Service Unit 141. After more than two decades of service, your retirement is well deserved but we will miss you!
THANK YOU State Representative Dr Amber Baker. It means so much that you took the time to talk with us and recognize our efforts to learn more about democracy.
THANK YOU NURSE CHRISTIE we learned a lot from your experience helping others and we loved getting to test our First Aid skills!
THANK YOU
For donating the event space for the Troop 10116 Halloween party
For hosting our service unit camp-in and offering reduced fees for our sisters in Troop 10255.
For donating $3000 toward troop year expenses.
For holding our troop bank account and counting all those $5s and $1s during Cookie season!
For planning the annual Girl Scout night and camp-out.
For being our home week after week, throughout the years. This troop is impossible without your kindness and support.
For hosting our troop book club meetings, providing snacks, and givng us lots of great reading suggestions.
TROOP 10116 is powered by the dedication, talent, and love of our troop families. These incredible folks dedicate thousands of hours to the troop. They drive to meetings. They join hikes and camping trips. They buy snacks and treats. They give up weekends to stand in the cold helping sell cookies. They help sew badges on vests They lead curriculum They teach skills They ensure safety They make community connections They take photos and create social media They come to caregiver meetings They generate new ideas They model care and commitment They create community
Ms Dee
TROOP CO-LEADER
Ms Khalilah
TROOP COOKIE MANAGER
SERVICE UNIT REPRESENTATIVE
Ms Melissa
TROOP LEADER
Ms Rolisa
TROOP CO-LEADER
Mr James
TROOP PHOTOGRAPHER
TROOP COOKIE DUDE
Ms Jessica
TROOP VOLUNTEER
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