Girl Scout Troop From Troy Helps Clean Air in Classrooms

Cadette Girl Scout Troop #717 from Troy completed their Breathe Journey Take Action project by working with Sunnyside Nurseries to put plants in the classrooms at their middle school. Each plant removes volatile compounds from the air. They even recruited 16 teachers to take care of the plants over the summer! Great work, Girl Scouts!

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.

 

Earn Your Girl Scout Gold Award During Its 100 Year Celebration!

 

 

In 2016, Girl Scouts everywhere will be celebrating the 100^th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award! How awesome would it be to be awarded your Gold Award on its centennial?!

 

Completing the Girl Scout Gold Award can take up to two years, so now is the time to start the process. To get started, first work on Senior or Ambassador Journeys.   Girls who did not earn their Girl Scout Silver Award need to complete two Journeys at these levels.  Girl Scout Silver Awardees need to complete just one.  The next step is to attend a Girl Scout Gold Award Training. There are trainings held throughout the council, see the schedule of remaining dates below or visit our website, www.gsofsi.org to check for updates.

 

For more information, contact Program Manager Julie Schloss at 800.345.6858, ext. 1119 or e-mail jschloss@gsofsi.org.

 

 

2014-15 Girl Scout Gold Award Training Dates

 

 

Cost: $5 for girls (no charge for adults) Min/Max: 10/25  Submit Program Registration form and payment to: #4 Ginger Creek Parkway, Glen Carbon, IL, 62034

 

Training Dates:

Corporate Service Center, Glen Carbon:

Thursday Sept. 25, 2014 6:30-8:30 p.m. Deadline: Sept. 3, 2014

Tuesday Oct. 28, 2014 6:30-8:30 p.m. Deadline: Oct. 6, 2014

Morrison-Talbott Library, Waterloo:

Monday Nov. 17, 2014 6-8 p.m. Deadline: Oct. 27, 2014

 

Camp Wassatoga, Effingham:

Monday Oct. 27, 2014 6-8 p.m. Deadline: Oct. 6, 2014

Herrin Library, Herrin:

Thursday Nov. 20, 2014 6-8 p.m. Deadline: Oct. 30, 2014

 

Intent and Final Interviews

Girls wishing to present their initial proposal or final project must submit the appropriate paperwork at least two weeks before the intended meeting date/time.

Intent Interviews will be held (assigned times begin at 6:30 p.m.):


Oct. 1, 2014 (submission deadline 9/17)
Dec. 3, 2014 (submission deadline 11/19)


Final Report Interviews will be held (assigned times begin at 9 a.m.):

 November 1, 2014 (submission deadline 10/16)
February 28, 2015 (submission deadline 2/14/15)

Locations: Corporate Service Center, Glen Carbon; Camp Wassatoga, Effingham; Camp Cedar Point, Makanda

Get Back to Troop with Volunteer Resource Packs & Starter Kits!

Shop for Volunteer Essentials!  

Come into GSSI Council Shops to make your own Volunteer Resource Pack! Pick any two volunteer essentials items and get a free Girl Scout tote!  (Volunteer Resource Kits can also be purchased online with slightly different requirements).

Shop for Girl Scout Essentials: 

uniforms, journeys and Girl's Guide's!   

Visit GSSI Council Shops in Glen Carbon or Mt. Vernon to get the best deal on Starter Kits that feature a free Girl Scout canvas bag!  (Starter Kits can also be purchased online with different requirements.) Please contact GSSI Council Shop Manager Beth Ross at 800.345.6858 or bross@gsofsi.org for more information. 

Check out these stylish accessories to go back to troop in style:

Girl Scout earbuds     Girl Scout watch    Girl Scout umbrella   Trefoil tablet sleeve

September In-Store Sales:

• 25% off clearance items
• $17 - ALL Girl's Guides
• Journey Book Sets
• Buy 1 @ $15
• Buy 2 @ $26 ($4 savings)
• Buy 3 @ $33 ($12 savings)

GSSI Council Shops:

Glen Carbon: #4 Ginger Creek Parkway

Shop Manager Beth Ross: bross@gsofsi.org

Mt. Vernon: 4102 S. Water Tower Place

Shop Manager Marilyn Border: mborder@gsofsi.org

800.345.6858

GSSI Council Shop - Back to Troop Is Here!

Do you have your ESSENTIALS for Back to Troop? 

 

 
 

Volunteer Resource Packs

 

Shop for Girl Scout essentials: uniforms, journeys and Girl's Guide's! Visit GSSI Council Shops in Glen Carbon or Mt. Vernon to get the best deal on Starter Kits that feature a free Girl Scout canvas bag!  (Starter Kits can also be purchased online with different requirements.) Please contact GSSI Council Shop Manager Beth Ross at 800.345.6858 or bross@gsofsi.org for more information.

 
 

What's New!

 

 

New GSUSA Official Polos are perfect for Back to Troop!!!
All Sizes and Grade Levels are $12. Buy now!  

Compact, Brush & Mirror

Sweatshirt Tote Bag

Girl Scout Hoodie T-Shirt

Iphone 4 Case

Girl Scout Neon Fun Watches:  $5 with a $50 Purchase!

 
 

Upcoming Shop Specials

 

All of September

 

25% off clearance items

$17 – ALL Girl’s Guides

Journey Book Sets

• Buy 1 @ $15
• Buy 2 @ $26 ($4 savings)
• Buy 3 @ $33 ($12 savings)

 

GSSI Council Shops Extended Hours:

 

GSSI Council Shops will be open from 9 am – 12 pm on the following Saturdays:

September 7, 2013

October 5, 2013

November 9, 2013

December 7, 2013

January 11, 2014

February 8, 2014

April 12, 2014

May 3, 2014

 

 

Visit GSSI’s Mobile Shops at these upcoming Council Events:

• October 19 –Fall Fest – Makanda, IL
• October 19 – Haunted Camp Torqua – Edwardsville, IL

 

Several areas are running Mobile Shops at their registration and recruitment events.  You can too!!! If interesting in a running a Mobile Shop at your local service unit or regional event, please contact the Shop Manager. 

 

 

September Journey of the Month  

 

Girl Scout CADETTE: aMAZE!

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

 

Go to GSSI’s Online Shop