Nicole Laflen from Belleville Has Earned the Girl Scout Gold Award

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Nicole L. Laflen from Belleville has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. 

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, called Strides for Strays – Racing to Rescue – Service for Smiles, Nicole wanted to bring awareness that shelter animals could serve as service animals. She wanted to bring more awareness to service animals, so she held a 5K and informational fair. Nicole’s 5K had approximately 225 registered participants who were encouraged to bring their favorite dog to join them on the walk/run. She had approximately 18 vendors at her informational fair to help bring educational awareness and answer questions regarding her cause. In addition, Nicole made PVC beds and fleece blankets to donate to the animals.

Through her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Nicole gained valuable leadership skills that she’ll be able to use throughout her life. “My Girl Scout Gold Award project taught me that no matter what roadblocks I faced, I knew I could overcome them,” said Nicole.

Nicole is the daughter of Steve and Lisa Laflen. She is currently a sophomore at Belleville West High School. Nicole has been a Girl Scout for 9 years.

The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, recognizes a Girl Scout's commitment to excellence as she develops skills and values to meet present and future challenges in her life. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that fulfills a need within a girl’s community, creates change, and is sustainable. The project must be completed with a suggested minimum of 80 hours of work. Only about 5 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award.

Sarah Pavlisin Has Earned the Girl Scout Gold Award

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Sarah Pavlisin from Lebanon has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. 

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, called The Joy of Reading, Sarah teamed up with a special education teacher in St. Louis who was looking to construct a library with books that met the needs of her students. Not only did Sarah want to create the library where these students could read, but she also wanted to make it a safe haven from the stresses of school work and life. Sarah created sensory bags filled with trinkets and balloons filled with flour. She also, with the help of a handyman, built two bookshelves to hold all of the books, toys and games for the library. In addition, Sarah supplied the library with beanbag chairs, a fish tank and fun mood lighting to make the space more appealing and kid friendly.

Sarah’s Girl Scout Gold Award project was a very rewarding experience. “I learned that even though the road to completing this project was difficult, the final product was definitely worth all of the time and effort. The children’s bright smiles and bubbling excitement at the library’s grand opening ceremony made me realize that my project meant so much to them,” said Sarah.

Sarah is the daughter of James and Pennie Pavlisin. She is currently a senior at O’Fallon Township High School. Sarah has been a Girl Scout for 13 years.

The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, recognizes a Girl Scout's commitment to excellence as she develops skills and values to meet present and future challenges in her life. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that fulfills a need within a girl’s community, creates change, and is sustainable. The project must be completed with a suggested minimum of 80 hours of work. Only about 5 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award.

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Honors Rhonda Seeber with Leading Ladies Award

Rhonda Seeber's family accepts GSSI's 2016 Leading Ladies Award in her honor.

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) presented the inaugural Girl Scouts Leading Ladies award to the late Rhonda Seeber (posthumously) at their Leading Ladies networking event on August 11.  The award was accepted by her husband, Glenn Seeber.

Rhonda was a lifetime member of Girl Scouts and longtime volunteer for GSSI legacy council, Girl Scouts of Shagbark Council.  She was especially dedicated to international Scouting and to Sangam World Center in Sangam, India.

Rhonda originally moved to southern Illinois to attend SIU, where she graduated in 1974.  She then had a successful career as the Director of Administrative Services for the SIU School of Medicine until she retired in 2008. Rhonda and Glenn lived in Murphysboro until she lost her valiant battle with breast cancer in 2009.

“Rhonda exemplified all that Girl Scouting stands for. She was truly dedicated to ensuring that all girls benefited from the opportunities the organization provides,” said GSSI CEO Villie M. Appoo.  “She got friends and family involved in Girl Scouting and through her international travels and support she furthered the cause of our international “sisterhood!”

GSSI’s Leading Ladies events are designed to bring together women business and community leaders in southern Illinois to a unique networking event that also supports Girl Scouting in the region.  We currently hold the event in Marion Illinois as well as the Metro-East region, with plans to expand to other cities in our 40 ½ county service area.  Guests have the opportunity to make new contacts in their communities and to get to know more about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by meeting GSSI staff, volunteers and some our most accomplished Girl Scouts –Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. 

Glenn Seeber speaks to crowd about his late wife, Rhonda, a longtime supporter of Girl Scouting. 

Current Volunteers & Girl Scout Parents! Re-Register Now to Be Entered in a Prize Drawing

You already know all about the fun, friendship, and adventure that Girl Scouts brings into a girl's  world—but did you know that on average, girls who stay in Girl Scouts for three or more years achieve higher levels of education and eventually earn higher incomes later in life?

Let's keep the good times and great benefits going!  Sign up now for another year of Girl Scouting!

Plus!  By signing up before the new Girl Scout year starting October 1, you will be entered into a prize drawing.  Winners will be selected on August 31, September 14 and October 3. 

Returning volunteers can win a handy GSSI tote:

Parents can win cute Girl Scout emjois carabiners: 

Elaina Johnson from Breese Has Earned the Girl Scout Gold Award

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Elaina Marie Johnson from Breese has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. 

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, called Fine Arts Camp, Elaina held a fine arts camp at her local high school for the youth of her community. She has always been involved with the arts and wanted to showcase the positive effects of participating in the fine arts. Elaina’s camp consisted of five days, each day focusing on a different art: music drama, dance and art. On the last day of her camp, everyone showcased what they had been working on throughout the week.

This Girl Scout Gold Award project was a rewarding experience for Elaina. “My project taught me that the passion for the arts isn’t being put out, but it does need help being kindled. The kids involved were excited to let out their creativity and excitement when given the opportunity,” said Elaina.

Elaina is the daughter of Robin and Donna Johnson. She is currently a sophomore at Central Community High School. Elaina has been a Girl Scout for 11 years.

The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, recognizes a Girl Scout's commitment to excellence as she develops skills and values to meet present and future challenges in her life. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that fulfills a need within a girl’s community, creates change, and is sustainable. The project must be completed with a suggested minimum of 80 hours of work. Only about 5 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award.

GSSI to Receive Torch Award From Better Business Bureau

 Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois has been honored by the Better Business Bureau with their 2016 TORCH Award, which “recognizes companies and charities that are committed to exceptional standards for ethical business practices and service to their customers, employees, suppliers and communities.”

We appreciate all of our volunteers, friends and supporters who make this such a strong organization! 

GSSI will receive the award on October 27 at Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.

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Girl Scout Gold Award Centennial: Golden Sisters Nicolle and Danielle Patton

Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world through their Girl Scout Gold Award projects.  The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges the power behind each recipient’s dedication to not only empowering herself, but also to making the world a better place for others.  As the Girl Scout Gold Award celebrates 100 years of girls changing the world, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) will highlight some of our shining stars who exemplify the greatness of this award.

Most people who have been a part of Girl Scouting for several years feel as though their troop and leaders are like a family.  That’s definitely the case with Nicolle and Danielle – literally.  The Patton sisters, both from Mt. Vernon, have been involved with Girl Scouting ever since they were old enough to join the organization.  And, each of them earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award.  They attribute a lot of who they are today to Girl Scouts and their journey for Gold.

When the sisters were in the process of earning their Gold Awards, they each took on projects that would benefit the youth of their community.  Nicolle partnered with Hope In Christ shelter.  She educated people on the issue of homelessness in their community, made major improvements to the shelter facility and provided Christmas boxes to the children at the shelter.  “Nicolle has influenced me for as long as I can remember.  Every little sister wants to be like her older sister, and I was no exception,” states Danielle.  “When I saw her work hard for her Gold Award, I told myself that one day I would be standing on that stage receiving recognition for all of my hard work.  She made me want to strive to be a better person and set my goals higher,” Danielle added.

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Danielle partnered with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).  She wanted to give the youth that were served by this organization some of the luxuries many others think of as staples.  She made sure each child had a box that contained supplies to have an age appropriate birthday party; a bag with many essentials, books and toys; and a life book that provided words of encouragement and inspiration to the children who received them.

Having achieved the Gold Award herself, Nicolle was there to support her sister along the way.  “Danielle has always told me she looked up to me.  I wanted to set an example for her; I wanted her to strive to be the best that she could be because she’s an amazing young lady,” said Nicolle.  “Above all, I reminded her of the impact she was making as she continued to work on her project.  She was changing people’s lives for the better.  The long hours of work she put into the project couldn’t compare to the impact she was having on those deserving people.  I am extremely proud of what she accomplished.”

Nicolle and Danielle encourage young girls to get involved in Girl Scouting and for older girls to go for their Gold Award.  “Girl Scouts has impacted my life so much over the years,” said Nicolle.  “Not only has it helped me come out of my shell, but it also taught me some important life lessons along the way.  It taught me that I could be a leader – that I had the drive and the skills all along.  To this day, I use those same skills in my work and my schooling,” Nicolle added.

“Earning my Gold Award taught me skills that I’ll use in the future; it gave me a sense of adulthood,” Danielle said.  She also encourages other girls to strive for this top award.  “Do it!  Believe in yourself and push yourself to do better each day,” she added.

Nicolle is in her final year at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where she will graduate with a degree in Mass Communications, minoring in Theatre and Dance.  She plans to pursue a career in the television industry after graduation.  Danielle is a senior at Mt. Vernon Township High School.  Upon graduation, she intends to pursue a degree in Communications.

Nearly 1,400 Girl Scouts Enjoy Summer Camp in Southern Illinois

This summer, more than 1,300 girls enjoyed outdoor experiences at Day Camp and 80 girls at Resident Camp! 

Day Camp

Thank you to the following Day Camp teams for their extraordinary service!  Click on the Service Unit name for each camp to view photos.

SU 7 - Bond County

Misty Mezo, Director

Allison Smith

SU 15 - Clinton County

Kelly Dempsey, Director

Kimberly Wuebbels

SU 30 - Jefferson County

Julia Merriman, Director

SU 72 - Union/Pulaski/Alexander Counties

Samantha McCann, Director

Marci Malnar

SU 102 - Granite City/Madison/Venice

Lynette Melton Wolfe, Director

Nancy Smallie

SU 107 - South Macoupin County

Sarah Drury-Dothager, Director

Lucinda Fulton

SU 108 - Edwardsville/Glen Carbon

Ann Taylor, Director

Jennifer McArtor

SU 110 - Highland

Julie LaFrance, Director

Dena Davis

Kathy Arend

SU 111 - Collinsville/Maryville

Robbie Winterich, Director

Jenny Choma

SU 201 - O'Fallon/Shiloh

Susan Heide Wexell, Director

Lynn Torres

Beverly Szugye

SU 204 - East St. Louis/Cahokia

Gwen Childs, Director

SU 207 - Belleville/Swansea

Jodie Herbstritt, Director

Natalie Durbin

Melissa Carver

SU 209 - Columbia/Millstadt/Dupo/Smithton

Sandy Nelson, Director

Rebecca Vanover

SU 211 - Waterloo

Teresa Bushong, Director

April Zilafro

Dottie Heimos

SU 511 - Effingham

Dawn Quicksall, Director

Angie Koester

SU 522 - Eastern Coles County

Heather Todd, Director

Resident Camp

Also, a big shout out to our two Resident Camp partners: 

Camp Ondessonk in Ozark hosted a week-long session with horseback riding, riflelry, swimming, archery, handicrafts, canoeing, kayaking and more. 

See Camp Ondessonk Resident Camp Photos

Touch of Nature in Makanda hosted both mini sessions and full week sessions with themed activities for three different age levels - including both camp favorites and fun new activities.

See Touch of Nature Resident Camp Photos

Kudos also goes to our volunteer-ran Resident Camp crew from SU 85 - Wayne/Hamilton/White Counties. 

See CCP Camper's Week Photos

STEM CAMP

Also,  our STEM Program team hosted two science, technology, engineering and math themed camps  

See Mini STEM Camp Photos

See STEM Camp Photos

Kira Mantz from O'Fallon Has Earned the Girl Scout Gold Award

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Kira Mantz from O’Fallon has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. 

For her Girl Scout Gold Award project, called Waste Not, Want Not, Kira partnered with State Park Food Pantry. She realized there was a need for an inventory control system for when the pantry moved into their new building. Kira created an operation system, purchased tables, wrote a training notebook with all the plans, labeled shelves and typed food safety information. In addition, she hosted a flash mob/toiletry drive, started a blog and held a work day for her troop.

This Girl Scout Gold Award project was a great learning experience for Kira. “Most importantly, I appreciate all the leadership skills I gained while in Girl Scouts; they helped me through the entire project,” said Kira.

Kira is the daughter of Ryan and Becky Mantz. She is currently a sophomore at O’Fallon Township High School. Kira has been a Girl Scout for 10 years.

The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, recognizes a Girl Scout's commitment to excellence as she develops skills and values to meet present and future challenges in her life. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that fulfills a need within a girl’s community, creates change, and is sustainable. The project must be completed with a suggested minimum of 80 hours of work. Only about 5 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award.

Dancing With Our Stars Raises $18,000 for Girl Scouting in Southern Illinois

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois raised more than $18,000 during its 8th Annual Dancing With Our Stars (DWOS) fundraiser at Krieger’s Convention Center at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon on Saturday, Aug. 06. Dance team The Hocketts, sponsored by Higgins Custom & Collision, took home the Mirror Ball Trophy for first place. Mt. Vernon High School Drama Club, sponsored SSM – Good Samaritan Hospital, won the Judges Choice award.  See Photo Album

Also participating were the dance teams of: Drama Mammas, sponsored by Jill Gobert; Lesa Woods, sponsored by Larry and Bobbie Drury; Carolyn and Dean Montague, sponsored by Ron and Paulette Schneider; Centre Stage Sparklers, sponsored by Centre Stage Studios; Double Trouble, sponsored by Higgins Custom & Collision, Anna Lamczyk, sponsored by Lamczyk Veterinary Clinic, We Are Girl Scouts, sponsored by Carla Nilson; and L & M sponsored by Olympic Freightlines, Inc.

“What a wonderful night during our 8th Annual Dancing With Our Stars,” said Villie M. Appoo, GSSI Chief Executive Officer. “We are so grateful to everyone who participated in and supported this year’s DWOS fundraiser,” said Appoo. “Everyone from our DWOS committee, to our dancers and the generous Mt. Vernon community helped make this fundraiser very successful.” According to Appoo, funds raised during DWOS will help Girl Scouts continue to develop leadership programs for girls, maintain and improve its camps and help out-reach to at-risk girls.

Co-hosts for the event were Brandon Bullard with RARE Chop House and NRE and Rachel Hunsell with with Mt. Vernon Convention and Visitors Bureau. Celebrity judges were Mike Beard with Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce; Kay Zibby Damron, Rend Lake College Foundation; Finny Mathew of Crossroads Community Hospital; and Mary Beth Mezo with Smokin’ T’s Competition BBQ.

Teams competed to win DWOS’ Mirror Ball Trophy by earning the top spot in a two part scoring system. The judges’ scores provided the first element to the dancers’ scores. The second element added a dash of audience participation and even more excitement, as dancers accrued points with donations from their supporters and attendees at the event. 

Other DWOS sponsors included: Trophy Sponsor: Crossroads Community Hospital; Cocktail Hour Sponsor, Mathis, Marifian & Richter LTD Attorneys at Law; Silent Auction Sponsor: First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, Dance Floor Sponsor, NRE; Judges Sponsor, Provision Eyecare and Country Financial – Sarah Staley; Premier Sponsor for Wine Grab, RARE Chop House; Premier Radio Sponsor, WDML; Fred and Tammy Klapetzky, DJ; and Krieger’s Convention Center at Holiday Inn. 

Table Sponsors included: Higgins Custom & Collision; L. Woods & Company; Peoples National Bank; Litton Ambulance; SSM Health; Jax Asphalt Company; and Anchor Garden & Rental Center.

Other donors included: Carla Nilson, Susan Bowman, Speakeasy Liquors – Marion, Pheasant Hollow Winery, United Way of South Central Illinois, Just for You, Angela Boyd, Amy Sample and Jill Gobert.

Teams competed to win DWOS’ renowned mirror ball trophy by earning the top spot in a two part scoring system. The judges’ scores provide the first element to the dancers’ scores. The second element added a dash of audience participation and even more excitement, as dancers can accrued points with each donation from their supporters. 

All proceeds from DWOS will be used to provide financial assistance, to maintain and improve GSSI camps and to develop Girl Scout leadership programs for approximately 13,000 girls throughout southern Illinois.

2016 Girl Scout Registration Events!

From finding the courage to raise her hand to speaking up for what she believes in, Girl Scouts provides a safe place for your girl to take chances and try new things that will help her succeed in school, her career, and life. Find her spark by attending an upcoming Girl Scout registration event or by signing up online today!

We are always looking for new adult volunteers and troop leaders, as well.  Volunteer opportunities are diverse, flexible and can be tailored to meet personal availability and interests.   Learn more... 

Girl Scout Registration is $15. Events may be listed by community, county or school district. More events being added soon!  

2016 Registration Events

Alton/Wood River/Roxana/Hartford/East Alton Area

August 30 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Wood River Masonic Lodge (390 E. Lorena Ave.)

August 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Alton High School Commons (4200 Humbert Road) 

Girls in Grades K-12
For more info, contact: Darcy Rowland or Jennifer Melton at girlscoutserviceunit101@gmail.com


Anna/Jonesboro Area

(past event date)
For more info, contact: Marci Malnar at 618.697.3738 or 800.345.6858

Benton Area

September 10 from 1-2 p.m.Benton Park

Girls in grades K-12

For more info, contact: Alicia Dixon at 618.439.6030

Bond County

September 1 from 6-7 p.m.

Greenville First Christian Church

Girls in grades K-12
For more info, contact:  Lesa Woods at 800.345.6858

Bunker Hill

(past event date)

For more info, contact: bhgs628@gmail.com or 618.513.0861

Carbondale Area

August 31 from 5-7 p.m.

Lenus Turley Park

Girls in grades K-12

For more info, contact: Kristen Heavrin at kheavrin@gsofsi.org or 618.899.5211

Carmi

August 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Girl Scout Cabin 

Girls in grades K-12

For more info, contact: Susanna Mills at 214.324.2167 (after 5 p.m.)

Carterville
(past event date)

For more info, contact: Debra Horn at 618.727.0002


Centralia Area 
(Centralia City Schools, Central City, North Womac, Sandoval, Irvington)
(past event date)
For more info, contact: Kristen Heavrin at kheavrin@gsofsi.org or 618.899.5211


Chester
September 6 from 5-6:30 p.m.
McDonalds - Girls registering will get free ice cream or cookie!
Girls in grades K-12
For more info, contact: Lesa Woods at 800.345.6858


Christopher Area

September 10 from 11 a.m. to noon

Christopher Park

Girls in grades K-12
For more info, contact: Alicia Dixon at 618.439.6030

  

Collinsville

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Ronnie Winterich at rwinterich@gmail.com or

Sheila Clair at Sheila_clair@hotmail.com

Dupo

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Sandra Nelson at 618.410.5329 or Rebecca Vanover at 618.567.7288


Edwards County
August 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Albion Grade School Library
Girls in Grades K-12
For more info, contact: Tammy Krouse at 618.445.7662


Edwardsville/Glen Carbon

(past event date)

For more info,contact: Arti Clemon at 618.692.0692 ext 1106 or aclemon@gsofsi.org. 


Effingham Area - Carnival

September 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Effingham Community Park

Girls in Grades K-12

For more info, contact: Dawn Quicksall at 217.690.2368 or micdawn62@hotmail.com


Fayette County
August 30 from 6-7 p.m.
Vandalia Dairy Queen - girls registering get a free DQ treat!
Girls in Grades K-12
For more info, contact: Lesa Woods at 800.345.6858

Gillespie

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Nicole Strigel at Nicole.Striegel@CBRE.com or 618.604.6009 or 217.839.2486

Grafton Area

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Diana Herman at 314.517.4902


Grayville Area

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Janice Clevenger at 618.383.1899 or Ella Garner at 618.387.2319

Herrin
(past event date)
For more info, contact: Debra Horn at 618.727.0002

Jerseyville 

August 30 from 6-8pm

Feyerabend Building (201 E. Spruce)

Jerseyville, Illinois  62052

For more info, contact: Jennifer Kallal at (618) 401-2054 Jenniferkallal@yahoo.com

Lawrenceville Area

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Tammy Brunson at 618.928.4344



Marion Area

September 10 from 12:30-2 p.m.
Girl Scout Cabin in Ashley Park

For more info, contact: Kristen Heavrin at kheavrin@gsofsi.org or 618.899.5211

Marshall Area 
August 30, 2016 from 3 to 7 p.m.
North School 
Girls in grades K-12
For more info, contact: Jonni Turner at 217.251.6738

Mattoon Area 

(past event date)

For more info, contact:  Katina Deremiah at 217.235.6268 or su521gs@gmail.com

Massac County

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Lesa Woods at 800.345.6858 

Millstadt

September 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Millstadt Primary Center Library

Girls in grades K-6

For more info, contact: Jennifer Hampsten at 618.530.3791

Mt. Olive 

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Lisa Odorizzi at 217-999-5118

Neoga Area Recruitment Night

September 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Neoga Municipal Building

For more info, contact: Elaine Brandenburg at 217.294.2270 or su521gs@gmail.com

O’Fallon/Shiloh

August 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

O’Fallon Park - The Pavilions across from Katy Cavins

Girls in grades K-12

For more info, contact: Debbie McAuliffe at macknd@earthlink.net


Olney and Noble Area

(past event date)
For more info contact: Mary Lou Spieth at 618.204.6528

Paris Area

September 1, 2016 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

First Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Girls in grades K-12

For more info, contact: Trisha Briggerman at 217.508.6230 or tbriggerman@gsofsi.org

Perry County

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Amber Saylor at ambersaylor@yahoo.com


Prairie Du Rocher
August 30 from 6-7 p.m.
Prairie Du Rocher School
Girls in grades K-12
For more info, contact: Sarah Smith at 618.340.2044 or 800.345.6858


Red Bud
(past event date)
For more info, contact: Sarah Smith at 618.340.2044 or 800.345.6858

Sesser Area

September 10 from 9-10 a.m.

Sesser Park

Girls in grades K-12

For more info, contact: Alicia Dixon at 618.439.6030


Southwestern School District
(past event date)
For more info, contact: Tasha McQuay at 314.650.4638 or pschins@hotmail.com 
or Trisha Clevenger at 618.407.4618 or trishacmc@hotmail.com


Steeleville
(past event date)
For more info, contact: Lesa Woods at 800.345.6858


Sumner Area
(past event date)
For more info, contact: Tammy Brunson at 618.928.4344


Trico Area
August 30 from 5:30-7 p.m.
St. Luke's in Campbell Hill
Girls in grades K-12
For more info, contact: Lesa Woods at 800.345.6858

Vienna

September 3 from 9-11 a.m.

Vienna Park 

For more info, contact: Kristen Heavrin at kheavrin@gsofsi.org or 618.899.5211

Wabash County(past event date)
For more info, contact: Tracey Cheesman at 618.240.4741

Washington County

(past event date)

For more info, contact: Kristen Heavrin at kheavrin@gsofsi.org or 618.899.5211

Wayne County area 
(past event date)

For more info, contact: Amber Mattingly at 618.919.1859 or Lyndal Kosmatka at 618.922.1983


West Frankfort Area (West Frankfort, Thompsonville, Orient, Zeigler, Royalton)
September 10
2-2:30 p.m. registration & 2:30-4:30 swim
West Frankfort Aquatics and Activity Center (1100 E. Cleveland)
Girls in grades K-12
For more info, contact: Mary Armes at 618.937.3046

Check out our online program calendar as well!  Girls can attend programs both with their troops or individually.  There is something for everyone!