Check Out Our Journey Tip Guides

Want some suggestions on how to integrate Girl Scout Journey books into your troop activities? Check out our Journey Tip Guides! 

Daisy

Brownie

Junior

Cadette

Senior

Ambassador

Put a STEM Twist on MEdia, GirlTopia & Bliss Journeys!

Do you look at the world through a scientist's eyes?  Do you envision inventions when you see problems?  This journey series is for you!  Cadettes will work on MEdia, Seniors on GirlTopia and Ambassadors on Bliss.  Books and awards are included in the program, but girls will need to implement a TAKE ACTION community service project to complete their Journey. 



Get a jump start on your year (and possibly earning Girl Scout Awards) by completing a Journey early! See program details below:

 

Date: Tuesdays from 1/6-1/27

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: Second Baptist Church, 2100 Illinois Street, Granite City, IL 62040

Cost: $20

Min/Max: 20/50

 

Register now or contact STEM Program Manager Emily Stanley at 800.345.6858, ext. 1111 or e-mail estanley@gsofsi.org for more information.

 

GSSI Council Shop Updates - February 2014

World Thinking Day 2014 is just around the corner!

This year’s theme, "Education opens doors for all girls and boys," especially focuses on making sure girls get an education. Whatever inspiring activities are planned for your troops, make sure they commemorate them with this year’s patch.

World Thinking Day Patches are available in GSSI Council Shops or call 800.345.6858 to order.

 

New Lower Prices on Resource Books!!

Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting (all levels) now $16.85 (were $22.50).

Journey Adult Guide Sets (all levels) now $11.25 (were $15).

GSSI Council Shops Extended Hours:

 

GSSI Council Shops will be open from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the following Saturdays:

Feb. 8, 2014

April 12, 2014

May 3, 2014

 

Visit GSSI’s Mobile Shop at these upcoming Council Events:
April 5 – Annual Meeting/All That Glitters – O’fallon, IL

Upcoming Shop Sales:

In-Store
Month of February – 10% off all in-stock fun patches

Online Promotion
Free PLUSH with $50 or more purchase through Feb. 28 (or while supplies last)
Visit GSSI's Online Shop Now
 

February Journey of the Month

Girl Scout Ambassador: Your Voice, Your World: The Power of Advocacy

Receive $1 off the featured Journey book and $1 off the accompanying award when both are purchased.

 

GSSI Council Shop Contact Information

Corporate Service Center:
Beth Ross: 618.692.0692, ext. 1129     E-mail: bross@gsofsi.org

Regional Service Center:
Marilyn Border: 618.242.5079, ext. 2103     E-mail: mborder@gsofsi.org

 

Girl Scout Series Offer Short Term Volunteer Opportunities

Make a Difference in a Girl's Life with Girl Scout Series!

Girl Scout Series offer short term programming opportunities for girls as well as short term volunteer opportunities for adults. These 4-6 week programs include the Girl Scout Journeys, Be A Friend First (BFF) program, and other great topics focused on girl issues and interests. Series are offered in various locations throughout the council.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Office / Administrative Volunteers

We are seeking volunteers available to work at GSSI Service Centers in Glen Carbon or Mt. Vernon during the office hours of 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.  Assist with the behind the scenes work that helps to bring the valuable Girl Scout program to girls in our community.   Hours are flexible based on your schedule. Duties may include data entry, preparing mailings, answering phones, etc.

Retail $hop Volunteers

GSSI's Council Shop is looking for volunteers to assist with operations during the regular hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, as well as the occasional Saturday morning. Duties would include stocking inventory, creating and maintaining displays, managing inventory, contacting customers and researching vendors.

Does your workplace offer an Employee Volunteer Program?

GSSI is looking to build partnerships with companies and organizations that offer an Employee Volunteer Program. If you work for or know of a workplace that offers a program like this, please contact Amanda at akaemmerer@gsofsi.org and we will take care of the rest!

Links:

GSSI Volunteer Opportunities

GSSI Event Calendar

VolunteerMatch.org