Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week from 

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois!  

To celebrate, all GSSI volunteers will receive a discount coupon for 5-20% off all adult apparel and gift items from our council shops in Mt. Vernon and Glen Carbon (valid through May 31).  Coupons will be/have been distributed at service unit meetings or can be drawn at the Council Shop. One coupon per volunteer, please. There will also be treats available in both service centers all week long!

Celebrate your favorite Girl Scout volunteers by sending them a personalized eCard.  It's easy to participate - just pick an eCard design, fill in your fave volunteer's name and download and share on social media or by e-mail! 

Invite a Friend to Girl Scouts, Get a $50 Gift Card

Girl Scouts' Invite-a-Friend promotion runs until Jan. 31!  

You still have time to invite a friend to do something incredible - to start a new Girl Scout troop and change girls' lives!   Everybody wins!  You get a $50 gift card to spend in Girl Scouts' online shop and your friends' new troop gets and awesome resource kit.  Best of all, girls get a fantastic new role model! 

Has your friend joined Girl Scouts as a troop leader and started a new Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, or Junior troop? Great!  You're ready to redeem your award!

When you double the friends, you double your prize: $100 for you and a Volunteer Resource Pack (a $50 value) for each friend. 

Questions? We're here for you. Email us. 

Please review official Terms and Conditions 

Angie Zahn: Dedicated Girl Scout Volunteer and Gold Award Advisor – 29 Years and Counting!

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) is highlighting some of our shining stars who exemplify the greatness of this award.

Angie Zahn	A great part of the success of many organizations relies heavily on the quality and dedication of volunteers who are passionate about the organization they are serving. This is true about Girl Scouts as an organization, and this is true about Angie Zahn as a long-time Girl Scout volunteer.

Angie Zahn from Trenton, IL is a Managing Broker with Strano & Associates Real Estate. Even with her busy career, Angie has found time to pour her heart and soul into Girl Scouting. Being a Girl Scout Troop Leader for 29 years is quite an accomplishment in itself, but it doesn’t stop there for this volunteer. Angie has worn (and still wears) many hats with Girl Scouts, ranging from Day Camp staff to Board of Directors Chair. One of the roles that Angie has held for several years, and still holds today, is that of Girl Scout Gold Award advisor and mentor.

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a girl can earn in Girl Scouting. To earn this award, a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador must design and carry out a project that fulfills a need within her community, creates change and is sustainable. The project must be completed with a suggested minimum of 80 hours of work, and only about 5 percent of eligible girls earn the prestigious Gold Award. To say that a girl’s Gold Award Advisor is instrumental in her journey would be an understatement.

Angie began her adventure as a Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor by first mentoring her daughter through her Gold Award project. Angie’s daughter, Jennifer, developed a summer reading program for kids in their hometown of Trenton. Jennifer arranged for speakers, door prizes and activities for the kids at the library all summer. Angie went on to mentor another 6 girls through their Gold Award projects, including Sarah Monical who is now Angie’s Troop Co-Leader. She hasn’t stopped there; Angie is currently working with her eighth Girl Scout who is going for Gold.

“At the end of the day, we talk a great deal about how the Girl Scout Gold Award project was designed to benefit others. What I have seen time after time is truly the benefit to the girls. The payback for our girls comes from finding out they are capable of making a difference, that they are capable of making decisions that affect themselves and others, and that they have it within themselves to succeed,” said Angie of the Girl Scouts she has mentored.

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scout Gold Award, Angie encourages other adults to consider becoming a Girl Scout volunteer and Gold Award advisor. She states, “There is nothing more satisfying than watching a young woman recognize her own power and realize her dreams.”

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Volunteer Angie Zahn Named "Volunteer of the Week" By Serve Illinois

GSSI volunteer Angie Zahn has been named "Volunteer of the Week" by Serve Illinois, the Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. 

Go to Serve Illinois or read article below:

Angie is truly an amazing volunteer who gives so much to the Girl Scouts and our mission of building leaders for America… girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

- Jay Strobel

Angie Zahn is a Managing Broker by profession but a Girl Scout at heart. Currently, she serves on Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ (GSSI) Board of Directors as Secretary.  Angie previously served as president of the Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council (legacy council to GSSI).  She has been a Girl Scout volunteer and mentor for 29 years. Not only has Angie served on the Board of Directors for many years, she also served as a National Delegate to Girl Scouts of the USA. She has also been a troop leader, a cookie chair, Property Task Force member among many other volunteer activities.  

If there is a need, Angie is always one of the first to volunteer and say, “I can do that!”  Angie is a great supporter of camp, outdoor experience, and programs like Haunted Camp Torqua. Her most important role in GSSI is her work with older girls, and mentoring these girls while they are working on their Girl Scout Gold Award.  To date Angie has mentored 7 girls to receive the Girl Scout Gold Award, Girl Scouts’ highest individual award.  As a Girl Scout volunteer Angie always strives to ensure all girls benefit from the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.  She gives her time, her talent, and her money to ensure that Girl Scouting is a place where girls gain the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place for all of us.   

Laura Keiser Honored for 11 Years of Day Camp Service

Laura Keiser from Edwardsville was recognized by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois for 11 years of outstanding service to girls at various Girl Scout day camps.    For the past 4 years she was the Assistant Day Camp Director and then the Day Camp Director for Collinsville Day camp which was held at Camp Torqua in Edwardsville.  In addition, Laura has volunteered at several other day camps throughout the years.  “We are so pleased to recognize Laura for her dedication and volunteer leadership skills to ensure so many girls had the opportunity to have a camp and outdoor experience,” said Villie M. Appoo, GSSI Chief Executive Officer.  “It’s volunteers like Laura who help Girl Scouts provide and affordable and accessible outdoor experience where girls can experience the wonders of nature, explore the natural environment and develop outdoor and leadership skills,” Appoo added.

Karlene Hoefener of O'Fallon Named September Pearl of the Month

 

Karlene Hoefener of O’Fallon is the September Pearl of the Month. The 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.

Even though her own daughters are grown, Karlene continues to mentor Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts and has helped numerous girls earn their Gold Award. She has also coordinated Product Sale Programs for her Service Unit for many years and provides great communication for volunteers and girls to make sure the program is a success. More recently, she has also moved into the Day Camp Director position and secured volunteers for programs, crafts, and every detail while continuing to recruit future volunteers. Karlene is always willing to help and she demonstrated that quality earlier this year when she agreed to help with an outreach program at Fulton Junior High and volunteered to help process registrations at the council office during an employee’s unexpected medical leave. Like many other volunteers, she devotes much of her personal life to Girl Scouting.

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Elects Board of Directors

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) held its 5th Annual Meeting on April 5 at the Hilton Garden Inn in O’Fallon.  During the meeting, approximately 300 Girl Scout members (adults and girls) from throughout southern Illinois elected Board of Director members and received a “State of the Council” report from Dixie Travelstead, GSSI Board of Director Chair; Jay Strobel, GSSI Chief Communications Officer and Micah Bolandis, GSSI Director of Mission Delivery.

Along with the Officers, Directors-at-Large and Board Development Committee Members that were elected at the Annual Meeting, GSSI named the two girls that were selected to serve as Girl Ex-Officio Board Members.  Helena M. Frisbie-Firsching from Dorsey and Lydia Fulton from Worden will serve as Girl Members on GSSI’s Board of Directors

In addition, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognized top Girl Scout volunteers which are the heart of Girl Scouting.    GSSI’s 4,800 Girl Scout volunteers play an instrumental role in providing leadership programming and opportunities for more than 14,000 girls in southern Illinois.  The theme for this year’s GSSI 5^th Annual Meeting was I Can’t Wait To which is part of a national Girl Scout campaign launched to highlight the fun, excitement and anticipation girls feel when they join or participate in Girl Scouting. 

“Girl Scouting in southern Illinois would not be what it is today without the dedication, passion and leadership of all of our volunteers,” said Appoo.  “We are honored to elect these new Board Members and recognize our exceptional volunteers as they are the driving force behind carrying out GSSI’s mission of building leaders for America.  Working together with our volunteers, we are providing important and valuable programs and experience for girls who will make the world a better place for everyone,” Appoo added.  

GSSI's Board Members serve on staggered terms, so the whole Board was not re-elected this year. The list of all GSSI Board Members is as follows: 

GSSI's Board of Directors

Officers: 

Dixie Travelstead, DuQuoin - Board Chair
Sharon Mayo, Robinson - 1st Vice Chair
Linda Manley, Highland -  2nd Vice Chair
Angie Zahn, Trenton  - Secretary
Phil Climaco, Belleville - Treasurer

Members at Large: 

Sarah Anderson, Mt. Vernon 

Susan Bowman, Highland

Jane Childers, Carbondale

Ellar Duff, Alton

Sandra Evans, Alto Pass

Julie Furst-Bowe, Edwardsville

Bishop Albert Ingram, Jr., Harrisburg

Candis Isberner, Carbondale

Teresa Katubig, Marion

John McCracken, Edwardsville

Julie Reed, Edwardsville

Ex-Officio Girl Members: 

Lydia Fulton, Worden

Helena Frisbie-Firching, Dorsey

Board Committees: 

Board Development Committee: 

Candis Isberner, Bishop Albert Ingram, Jr., Ruthie Alexander, 

Kim Mills, Sandra Evans, Lisa Smith

Finance Committee:

Linda Manley, Teresa Katubig, Angie Zahn, John McCracken, Angela Boyd, Sarah Anderson

Susan Bowman, Phil Climaco, Dixie Travelstead

Audit Committee:

Julie Furst-Bowe, Ellar Duff, Ruthie Alexander, Jeffrey Speith, Phil Climaco, Dixie Travelstead

Fund Development Committee:

Candis Isberner, Sandra Evans, Linda Manley, Julie Reed, Angela Boyd, Dixie Travelstead

GSSI Gearing Up for Camp Season

It’s officially spring, which means it’s time to start preparing for camp season!  This summer, GSSI is offering 20 Day Camps and 26 Resident Camp sessions with a variety of fun themes.  

Resident Camp Registration Ends April 29! 

See 2014 Sessions  

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Day Camps Are Filling Up Quickly!

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Volunteers are needed to help make GSSI Summer Camp programs a success!  Put a little sun in your summer by volunteering with Girl Scouts!  Call 800.345.6858 for more information. 

Girl Scout Cookies Help Daisy Save the Day

Check out this happy story from Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Volunteer Yumi Hernandez-Hohm:

"We just got done selling cookies and I heard a loud screech.  This dog just avoided getting hit by a car!!! Sylvia and I worked at trying to get to the dog who would keep running back in the street! AHHH!! Finally, I went to my boxes of cookies and was trying to find a non-chocolate cookie (chocolate kills dogs). I yanked out a Do-Si-Do and threw the cookie at the dog. She stopped and ate the pieces of cookies while (Girl Scout Daisy) Sylvia and I got to her and rescued her! Luckily she had a tag with an address on it. Her name is Pearl! Sylvia was sooo happy to have helped save this dog. The owner bought two boxes of Thin Mints!"

 

Do you have a great Girl Scout Cookie story to share?  E-mail Communications & Marketing Manager Erin Johnson at  ejohnson@gsofsi.org.

Amber Funaro from Stonefort Named November Pearl of the Month

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) is pleased to announce that Amber Funaro from Stonefort has been named the November Pearl of the Month. The 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.

Amber is the co-Service Unit Director representing the SU 66 – Shawnee, which serves Saline, Gallatin and Hardin Counties.  She has gone above and beyond what is expected to recruit new leaders in the community, filling every open position in the Service Unit.  Also, Amber made sure that every new leader had a co-leader to help them.  Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Girl Scout organization, so Amber’s role in recruiting new leaders and readily assisting current volunteers fills a vital need.

The mission of Girl Scouting states:  Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.   Girl Scouts is the world's pre-eminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.  In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives - like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Today’s Girl Scouts not only enjoy camping and crafts, but they also explore math and science and learn about diversity, good citizenship, leadership and teamwork.  Girl Scouting is the place where girls experience the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Girl Scouting has inspired more than 50 million girls and women since its founding in 1912. 

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit organization supported by various United Ways throughout the region.  Girl Scouts is a Proud Partner of United Way.

Help Girls Become Super Sellers By Volunteering at Cookie College

Girls discuss branding during last year's Cookie College.

Help us make a difference!  Join us for our annual Cookie College on Saturday, Dec. 14.  The event, consisting of two educational sessions for approximately 150 girls per session, will be located at Kaskaskia College and will cover the following topics:  Meet my Customers, Cookie CEO, Business Plan, Research and Development, and Customer Loyalty.  We are seeking experienced businesswomen who will share insight on developing customer relationships, setting business goals, and researching competition.  Statistics show that girls who attend Cookie College sell more cookies than girls who do not attend.  Training materials will be provided.  See photos of last year's program.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

Help Girls Prevent Bullying with BFF (Be a Friend First)

The BFF (Be a Friend First) Series is focused on bullying, self-esteem and healthy communication. Opportunities are available in many communities throughout southern Illinois.  Experience working with middle school children is helpful, but not necessary.  All curriculum and training is provided.

STEM Series Volunteers

Help girls develop skills in science, technology, engineering and math!  Girl Scout series are offered in a variety of formats in several locations throughout southern Illinois.  Learn more about GSSI's STEM program...

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!


To volunteer with GSSI, please contact Volunteer Services Manager Amanda Kaemmerer at 800.345.6858 or by e-mail at akammerer@gsofsi.org. 

Ask Membership: Is There a Volunteer Recruitment Program?

Dear Membership,

My troop LOVES the Girls Guiding Girls to Girl Scouts (4G’s) recruitment program! They are so good at getting other girls to join Girl Scouts that we have had to form a new Girl Scout troop for our program level. While forming the new troop I recruited new Girl Scout leaders. Is there any type of 4G’s program for adults? –Love Bringing Girls and Adults to Girl Scouts

Dear Love Bringing Girls and Adults to Girl Scouts,
Thank you to you and your girls for helping to bring the Girl Scout program to more girls! The Membership Department recognizes that many leaders are recruiting new leaders so we created a program similar to 4G’s just for you. The Legacy Leaders Leading a Legacy (4L’s) is a way to reward registered adult Girl Scout volunteers who recruit at least one adult who is not currently registered as a Girl Scout for 2013-2014 membership year.

The 4L’s perks for the recruiter include the following:

• Free t-shirt for the recruiter (one per recruiter).

• The proud feeling of sharing Girl Scouting with other girls in your community.

• Entry into a drawing for a special prize.

The 4L’s form must be filled out  and the newly recruited volunteer must register using the 4L’s registration form by December 15, 2013 in order to participate in the program.  Additional forms can be found online and/or obtained from your Membership Development Manager. Please contact your MDM with any questions. -Membership

October 2013 Volunteer Training Opportunities

GSSI Training and Enrichment Course Schedule 2013-2014

Improve YOURS.E.L.F with more events like REFRESH featuring the PB&J Workshop and favorites like Organize Your Stuff, Fun Girl Scout Songs, Help I’m a New Leader and much more.  Please refer to the website calendar located at www.gsofsi.org for more information including times, registration deadline, and applicable fees.  Go to registration form.

S.E.L.F. (Saturday Enrichment Learning Fairs)

October 12 - Camp Torqua
November 9 – Carmi (NewBeginning Church)
November 16 - Camp Wassatoga
February 15 – Collinsville(Meadow Heights Baptist Church

Troop Camp Training
October 20 – Camp ChanYaTa
October 20 – Camp WhisperingOaks
November 3 – Camp Cedar Point
November 17 – Camp Wassatoga

CPR / FA / AED Certification

October 19 – Trenton

Archery
October 20 – Camp ChanYaTa
October 20 – Camp WhisperingOaks
November 3 – Camp Cedar Point
November 16 – Camp Wassatoga(following the SELF event)

O.W.L. – Outdoor Weekend for Learning!
May 3 - Camp Cedar Point (Small Craft Safety –Canoe, Wilderness and Remote First Aid, Troop Camp Training, Archery, Advanced Outdoor Cooking, Knots & Knives, GPS and more).

Trainings by Request
As always, additional courses are available by request to best suit volunteer needs and schedules!  Please use the Training by Request form available on the GSSI's website, www.gsofsi.org.

Help Girls Prevent Bullying By Volunteering For Girl Scouts' BFF (Be a Friend First) Series

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois offers Series programs to girls over a 4-6 week session. We are looking for volunteers to lead the sessions. These take place during the school day, at after-school programs, and in other formats. Experience working with middle school aged kids is helpful, but not necessary. All curriculum and training is provided. The BFF (Be a Friend First) Series is focused on bullying, self-esteem and healthy communication. Opportunities are available in many communities throughout southern Illinois.

Other Volunteer Opportunities:

STEM Series Volunteers

Help girls develop skills in science, technology, engineering and math!  Girl Scout series are offered in a variety of formats in several locations throughout southern Illinois.  Learn more about GSSI's STEM program...

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!


To volunteer with GSSI, please contact Volunteer Services Manager Amanda Kaemmerer at 800.345.6858 or by e-mail at akammerer@gsofsi.org. 

Links:

GSSI Volunteer Opportunities

GSSI Event Calendar

VolunteerMatch.org

First Lady Michelle Obama supports Girl Scouts

First Lady Michelle Obama discusses the important role played by Girl Scout volunteers in a new video released on Sept. 29 by Girl Scouts of the USA, for which she serves as Honorary National President. Every First Lady of the United States has served in this post since  1917, when First Lady Edith B. Wilson became the first Honorary National President. Mrs.  Obama’s video coincides with the launch of the organization’s new national campaign to  increase recruitment of girl members and adult volunteers while highlighting the fun, excitement, and anticipation that are part of the Girl Scout experience.

The campaign captures the fun of Girl Scouting with the theme “I can’t wait to…” and girl-friendly grassroots promotions that will reach every community nationwide. With 3.2 million Girl Scouts and 112 Girl Scout councils across the country, parents, caregivers, and volunteers are vital to the organization’s success.

“Girl Scout volunteers can be moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or anyone else looking to help girls in their community fulfill their boundless promise,” said First Lady Michelle Obama. “As a Girl Scout volunteer, you can show girls that anything is possible, and you can inspire them to dream bigger and go further than they ever even imagined.”

Girl Scouts is dedicating the week of September 30–October 7 to getting the word out to adults who care about girls in their communities and want to make a difference. As Girl Scout volunteers, they can help girls make friends, have new adventures, and do great things.

“This campaign brings Girl Scouting to life by highlighting everything our Movement can offer girls, and connecting our mission and values to their interests, energy, and excitement in a way that both girls and adults find engaging and fun,” said Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. “We are thrilled that our Honorary National President and First Lady of the United  States Michelle Obama has leant her remarkable voice and unique vision to this campaign, helping us reach and recruit more girls and adult volunteers across the nation and around the world. Her enthusiasm for our Movement is helping us shape the next generation of female leaders.”

To see how Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is providing a premier Girl Scout Leadership Experience for girls in southern Illinois visit www.gsofsi.org or to sign up to volunteer, visit girlscouts.org/volunteer.

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

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