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2023 December Volunteer Newsletter
Annual Meeting and Volunteer Training Summit Scheduled for April 6
Save the date! Our 2024 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Training Summit will be held April 6, 2024 at Collinsville High School in Collinsville, IL. Watch for more updates, including the event schedule and a list of exciting training opportunities.
The Girl Scout Cookie Program Starts on January 20.
Girl Scout Cookie Time is coming soon! Thank you to everyone who has completed training so far. Your dedication helps support Girl Scouts as they participate in the #1 girl-led business in the world. Here are some upcoming dates to put on your calendar:
Jan. 3: Troop Initial Order Due
Jan. 3: Product Program Zoom Office Hours Jan. 4: SU Initial Order Due
Jan. 13-19: Initial Order Deliveries
Jan. 18: Additional (cupboard) Orders open in eBudde Jan. 20: All in-person and online sales begin!
Please contact your Service Unit Cookie Manager if you need information about your troop's Initial Order Delivery. Visit our Volunteer Resources page by following the button below to see the full schedule of important dates! Plus, find tons of resources that will help you calculate your Initial Order, manage inventory, navigate the eBudde system, run successful cookie booths, and more!
The Trefoil Membership Pin signifies the fulfillment of membership requirements. New Troop Leaders can earn their free pin by completing Learning Paths #3 and #4 in gsLearn before the end of December. Follow the button below to see the New Leader Orientation Onboarding Map.
Cookie Biz Trading Post
Our Council Shop will have a trading post at Cookie Biz Bash on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit us at Lewis and Clark campus in Edwardsville to find fun items that will help Girl Scouts make this cookie season a success!
2024 Cookie Bundle
Keep this year's cookie biz running in smooth style with the 2024 Cookie Bundle! The kit includes a clipboard, sticky notes, money pouch, half apron, pop-up sign, tote bag, Rollabana, and two-sided foam finger -all cookie-themed! The Cookie Bundle is $45 and is available now!
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!
Camp Torqua units now can be reserved for a single night on Monday-Thursday. Reservations for this option must be made directly with Customer Care by calling 800-345-6858 or e-mailing customercare@gsofsi.org.
You don't want to miss these upcoming programs hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois!
Patch Point: GSofSI Pillar Power
Stuck indoors as the temperature drops? Keep the Girl Scout fun going at-home all season long! This patch program is available at any time.
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!
