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2023 December Family Newsletter
Wishing You Very Happy Holidays
The holiday season is time to cherish the connections and values that make our lives meaningful. Thank you for continuing to show how much you value Girl Scouts and make it an important part of your lives! By doing so, you're investing in girls' futures and their ability to change our communities, our country, and our world. Happy Holidays! Follow the button below to see festive artwork created by local Girl Scouts for our holiday card contest!
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the top girl-led entrepreneurship program in the world! Not only do girls have fun selling cookies with their friends, but they also learn life and leadership skills.
The 2024 Cookie Season kicks off on January 20 in Southern Illinois! Girls' caregivers will get an email with instructions on how to set up their Digital Cookie online storefronts on January 13. Watch your inbox for more information about this exciting time of year.
Be sure to check out the "What's New" section on our Cookie Seller Resources page to help your girl plan her sale and crush her goals. Key changes include a streamlined price for all cookie varieties ($6/package), an increase in troop proceeds, a larger window for spending Cookie Dough (now known as GS Bucks), and rewards that are now cumulative.
Girl Scout programming is built on four pillars of experience that help girls thrive: life skills, STEM, outdoors, and entrepreneurship. Girls can gain new interests and broaden their skills by exploring activities in each pillar! They are invited to take our Pillar Power challenge to earn a patch at their own pace! Follow the button below to see the requirements.
New Girl Members Needed for Girl Scouts' National Advisory Board
Girl Scouts of the USA is seeking ten girl members to join the Girl Scout Advisory Board! Advisory board members will contribute to key initiatives from GSUSA and influence the decision making process at the national level. They will also develop leadership skills to prepare for college and beyond. Applicants must be enrolled in 7th-11th grade in fall 2024. Follow the link below to review all requirements and find application forms.
Holiday Hours
Our Council Shop and office will close at Noon on December 21 and remain closed through January 1, 2024. We will reopen on January 2, 2024.
Free Shipping
We are offering free shipping on all orders over $50 at our online GSofSI Council Shop. Just use the code Member24 to receive this offer. This code is for GSofSI members only and can be applied through Sept 30, 2024. Follow the button below to browse our online shop!
You don't want to miss these upcoming programs hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois!
Fireside Reading Patch Program
Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors can enjoy great reading while earning this patch. This seasonal opportunity runs through Jan 8.
Axolotl Learning Adventures Patch Program
Girl Scout Daisies – Ambassadors will learn all about the 2024 cookie program mascot by participating in this patch program. This seasonal opportunity runs through Jan. 8.
These patch programs are the perfect way for Girl Scouts to stay busy and earn some patches at their own pace during winter break!
Icy Wonder-Rama
Daisies-Ambassadors
Feb. 10 from 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Edwardsville, IL
Deadline: Jan. 29
Go back in time to the exciting style of the 2000's for a fun skate party!
