GSSI Botball Team From O'Fallon Awarded at Regional Tournament

On April 12, GSSI teams from O’Fallon, Troy and Germantown participated in the St. Louis Regional Botball Tournament at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  While GSSI teams did not place in competition, the O’Fallon squad did receive the “Team Spirit” and “Spirit in the Face of Adversity” Judges’ Choice awards.   

Thank you to the following teams for all of their hard work and enthusiasm representing GSSI during this year's Botball season:

Coach Michelle Sparks and team members from O'Fallon and Granite City

Coach Sara Tipton and team members from Troy

Debra Beckmann and team members from Germantown

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Rose Detmer Named Pearl of the Month for March 2014

GSSI is pleased to announce that Rose Detmer from Germantown has been named the March Pearl of the Month. GSSI’s Pearl of the Month Award recognizes a Girl Scout volunteer who has delivered service beyond expectations and helped to ensure that the approximately 14,000 Girl Scouts in southern Illinois benefit from a premier Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Nominees must meet several criteria, including completion of all required training for his or her volunteer position as well as providing outstanding service to his or her Service Unit or the Council.

Since January, Rose has volunteered her time on weekly basis to assist GSSI with the implementation of E-Biz. This commitment involves weekly meetings, homework and hands-on training, as well as knowledge in working on existing computer systems and entering data. She has provided valuable input to ensure this vital process goes smoothly. Rose’s biggest accomplishment within the Service Unit is excelling as the Service Unit Director for SU 15 - Clinton County. Since Rose has taken this role, Service Unit membership has grown exponentially. There are now 25-30 volunteer leaders participating at each monthly meeting. She is committed to making sure new volunteers are not only placed as troop leaders, she goes the extra mile and trains all of them and makes sure they’re comfortable with troop finances. She provides continuing education to newer leaders and always sees to it that they are successful. She’s also an excellent treasurer and keeps Service Unit funds in order. Rose is a true asset to Clinton County and GSSI.

GSSI Volunteer Rose Detmer Recognized for her Work on EBiz Rollout

(Back Row; L to R) Tamika Coats, Carolyn Brooks, Laurie Foster
(Front Row; L to R) Michelle Barnes, Micah Bolandis, Rose Detmer, Villie M. Appoo, Tammy Klapetzky

GSSI's EBiz team has been working hard to get GSSI ready to roll out this exciting online business tool! Special thanks to volunteer Rose Detmer from Germantown For her invaluable assistance, she has been honored with GSSI's "Most Valuable Volunteer" Award!