2023 November Volunteer Newsletter

Girl Scouts value patriotism and service. Around Veterans Day and beyond, your troop can share your appreciation for American Veterans and earn a patch! Just complete two activities from a list of suggestions that include interviewing a Veteran, visiting a Veterans' Home, or completing a service project. 

Congratulations to our incredible volunteers on a fantastic Fall Product Program! We are proud to share that we have hit our overall council goal. In addition, 19 Service Units hit their goals. Follow the button below to see all of our awesome goal-getters for this season!

Just a reminder - customers are waiting for their orders eagerly. Please deliver all products as soon as possible! If products were ordered incorrectly and items are missing, please complete the "Missed Orders" form to let our Product Program team know.  

New Leaders! We have an incentive program underway that's just for YOU! The New Leader Incentive Program encourages you to earn rewards by reaching designated training goals. Get a free tab and membership pins by completing the required New Leader Onboarding training.

Follow the button below or log into MYGS and navigate to gsLearn using the left-hand menu to get started. Rewards will be distributed via Service Unit Meetings in November, December, and January following the completion of each training challenge period. 

Please take note of these courses and learning paths available in gsLearn! These opportunities include:

New Course: GSUSA New Leader Onboarding: The Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)

This course has been added as a required training for new leaders to the New Leader Onboarding Learning Path #2. Learners will discover the framework we use to grow future leaders and how to facilitate the GSLE in an age-appropriate way. 

New Course: 416 (GSofSI Council) Looker Training
This course is an overview of the Looker platform and the reports and functions available to volunteer users. It will be assigned to Service Unit Managers, as well as Service Unit Registrars. 

New Learning Path: 416 (GSofSI Council) Service Unit Registrar Training

This learning path is composed of two courses. The 416 (GSofSI Council) Registrar Volunteer Position course is an overview of the SU Registrar's qualifications, duties, and position description. It also includes an overview of online and paper registration methods. The 416 (GSofSI Council) Looker Training listed above is also required to complete this learning path.

New Course: 416 (GSofSI Council) Cookie Program MY24

Girl Scout Cookie Season is right around the corner! Troop trainings will be available on gsLearn by Nov. 13. Troop Leaders, Troop Co- leaders and Troop Cookie Product Managers will receive an email alert when the training is available. These trainings will be brief modules and should be completed by Dec. 3. Starting on Dec. 4, the Product Program team will be hosting Zoom calls by area for troop volunteers to ask questions after completing the assigned trainings. Follow the button below to see training details and Zoom schedule. 

Cookie Biz Bash Deadlines Approaching!

Set up for success during the upcoming Girl Scout cookie season! We will feature Cookie Business badges and teach skills to help Girl Scouts get their cookie business off the ground.

December 2, 2023
IECC Olney Central College campus in Olney
Deadline: Nov. 13

December 9, 2023
Lewis and Clark campus in Edwardsville
Deadline: Nov. 20

Both options are open to Girl Scouts of all ages, who will complete activities towards earning badges. Information about the Girl Scout Experience Fund and Financial Assistance will also be available for volunteers and caregivers. See the session details below for an outline of girl activities. 

Morning Session: 9 a.m.-Noon

My First Cookie Business (D), My Cookie Customers (BR), and Cookie Collaborator (JR) 

Afternoon Session: 1-4 p.m.

Cookie Market Researcher (CA), Cookie Boss (S), and Cookie Influencer (A)


Highest Awards Trainings

Gold Award Training
December 5
Virtual
Deadline: Dec. 4

Silver Award Training
December 6
Virtual
Deadline: Dec. 4


New Patch Programs Available to Earn From Nov. 20-Jan.8