As Sunshine Girl, a board position in many BBG chapters, your role is to bring kindness and positivity to your community. Most importantly, you’re the one who notices when someone needs a friend and checks in with members regularly. When I served as Sunshine Girl in my chapter, I realized that the job has so much room for creativity beyond reading opening and closing quotes at meetings as Shomeret HaBrit. I had the opportunity to implement new traditions and spread happiness in ways that could truly make an impact. Ready to shine? Check out this guide for cute ideas to brighten your chapter!

Sunshine Instagram Account ☀️
Start a digital space where you can promote kindness, highlight members, share inspiration, and keep your chapter connected between events. Try inspirational weekly stories like Motivation Monday, Top 10 Tuesday, and Fun Fact Friday! This account is also the perfect spot for advisor appreciation, birthday shoutouts, senior spotlights, and anonymous compliments.

Thank You Notes for Hosts ☀️
Express your gratitude to program hosts with a heartfelt message, because they deserve to be appreciated! A thoughtful, handwritten note can mean much more than you think. Add small touches like washi tape, smiley stickers, and a genuine line such as, “Our chapter is so thankful for your kindness!”

Ray of Sunshine Award ☀️
Spotlight the members who bring light to your chapter with a fun weekly tradition! Puffy paint a candle or design a certificate to celebrate acts of kindness. Present the award at meetings to someone who made a positive impact that week, whether they helped clean up after a program, welcomed a new member, or brought extra enthusiasm to an event.

Birthday Bags ☀️
Go beyond a quick “happy birthday” text and surprise each member with a customized gift she’ll truly cherish. Fill a bag with her favorite candy, a puffy painted candle, or positivity stickers! Add a handwritten note that shares what you appreciate most about her, and deliver it personally to make her day extra special.

Paper Plate Awards ☀️
Paper plate awards are an adorable way to celebrate what makes each member unique. Browse Pinterest for inspiration, then decorate each plate with ribbon, colorful designs, and stickers. Get creative with titles such as “Little Miss Sunshine” or “Sweet as Candy.” Present the awards along with personal explanations at the end of the term for an unforgettable night.

No matter which ideas you try, your mission is simple: make each and every member feel loved, supported, and valued. People may underestimate the role of Sunshine Girl, but always remember that a little sunshine truly goes a long way. Looking back on my term, I realized that the smallest things made the biggest difference. Start with one little project, add your own creativity, and let your sunshine inspire everyone around you!