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2023 August Volunteer Newsletter
New Course on gsLearn Shares How to Implement The Mental Wellness Patch Program
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has made a commitment to support mental wellness for every Girl Scout. As part of that commitment, they have partnered with HCA Healthcare to develop a Mental Wellness Patch Program for Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.
There is a new gsLearn course named "GSUSA The Mental Wellness Patch Program: Why It Matters and How to Implement It." This course shares the best practices for holding a Mental Wellness Patch Program to give Girl Scouts the tools and support they need to better understand and care for their mental health.
The course is approximately 20 minutes long. The first two parts of the course review mental wellness concepts and provide an overview of the program as a whole. Part three provides specific tracks for each program level. It is highly recommended that you complete the GSUSA Mental Wellness 101 and GSUSA Delivering Inclusive Program courses before starting this one. Completing all of these trainings offers you a chance to get the most out of the Mental Wellness Patch Program and will help you promote an environment where girls can thrive and grow.
Watch for additional opportunities with the Mental Wellness Patch Program from our GSofSI Program Engagement team coming soon!
Join us for our United We Lead Gala on Sept. 9 at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. There will be dinner, drinks, and live entertainment by jazz pianist Mel Goot. Hear inspired speeches by retired KMOX Anchor Carol Daniel, as well as Gold Award Girl Scouts Alexis Scrivner and Danielle Cary. Bid in our live and silent auctions, or enjoy many other ways to share your support. Current volunteers can use the code Staff23 to take 25% off the registration price. We can't wait to celebrate Girl Scouts with you!
New Locations Added to Our Council-Wide Registration Day on August 26
Back-to-troop time is approaching. August 26 will be a council-wide registration day! Girl Scouts around Southern Illinois will host events to welcome new members, answer questions, and help celebrate our mission in our local communities. This is a great opportunity to invite new friends to join our Movement.
You must complete the 416 (GSofSI Council) Illinois Mandated Reporter Training course in gsLearn before submitting any Girl Scout Experience Fund (GSEF) applications. Once you complete the course in gsLearn, your council service record will automatically record your completion. There is no need to send in any certification. Please follow the button below for questions about the Illinois Mandated Reporter Training (ILMR). Learn more about the Girl Scout Experience Fund.
You don't want to miss these upcoming programs hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois! Financial assistance is available.
September 9-10 is Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend! Complete self-guided activities at any state park, or come to one of our council-hosted events found below. We even have additional council patch programs for five Southern Illinois State Parks available!
