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2023 October Volunteer Newsletter
Introducing the New Leader Incentive Program
We understand that supporting new girls and managing troop meetings, outings, and achievements takes some adjustment. We have a series of training resources to help new leaders as they begin their adventure!
The New Leader Incentive Program lets volunteers earn new rewards while leading their troops to earn patches and badges! By reaching the designated training goals of required New Leader Onboarding training, leaders will receive their tab and membership pins that can be placed on their uniform!
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.
Don't Miss These Important Dates and Deadlines for the Fall Product Program
Our Fall Product Program is off to a great start! Girl are having fun while flexing their skills, and customers love the treats in this year's lineup! Here are some important dates that are coming up:
October 16: Last day for in person order card sales.
October 16: Last day for caregivers to enter order card sales into M2.
October 17: Money due to troops for order card sales.
October 22: End of Fall Program online sales-magazines, direct shipped, and girl delivery.
October 26: Drawing for the 2 Giant Ocelot Plush.
November 6-8: Product deliveries to the service units.
Don't forget! Both girls and volunteers can earn personalized patches featuring your own custom avatar! See requirements.
Follow the button below or visit our website to access all of the resources we have available to help your troop finish the Fall Product Program with smooth success!
One of the best parts of being a Girl Scout as an adult is getting to connect with so many caring, committed adult volunteers! Help the wonderful volunteers that you know get the recognition they deserve by nominating them for an Adult Award! Learn about each award and its requirements by following the button below.
The deadline to make a nominations is November 1! Please note that some awards also require one more more endorsement form(s), so be sure to provide enough time for these endorsements to be submitted.
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!
Let’s craft up some more fun! The Council Shop in Glen Carbon will be open on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 31 customers will receive a free Juliette Gordon Low Birthday patch with no required minimum purchase. Plus, girl and adult members can help us decorate our "birthday cake" craft in honor of Founder’s Day. Come spend some time with us and pick up those remaining uniform components or new apparel to kick off the 2023-24 Girl Scout Year.
There are several new courses and learning paths available in gsLearn! These new opportunities include:
New Learning Path: GSUSA Earning the Silver Award: Your Guide to the Requirements and Process: A supplemental resource to help Cadette leaders prepare girls to earn the Silver Award.
New Learning Path: 416 (GSofSI Council) Troop and Service Unit Finance: Troop and Service Unit Treasurers need this path, but all volunteers are welcome to learn!
New Course: GSUSA World Thinking Day 101: An Overview for Volunteers: Get the scoop on this special day in Girl Scouting and tips for planning a fun event!
New Course: GSUSA Mental Wellness 101: In partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), this course helps equip adult volunteers with resources to support Girl Scouts.
Follow the button below to learn more about each new training opportunity, or log into MYGS to get started!
You don't want to miss these upcoming programs hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois!
Fall Fest at Camp Torqua
Nov. 4, anytime between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Daisies-Ambassadors
Camp Torqua, Edwardsville
Deadline: Oct. 23
Girl Scouts and their families are invited to join us for Fall Fest at Camp Torqua! Get ready to join us for some Fall FUN!
Highest Award Prep Overnight
Cadettes-Ambassadors
Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. to
Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m.
Waterloo
Deadline: Oct. 30
Calling all change-makers! Get ready for this super fun and fast paced overnight that will get you prepped towards earning Highest Awards!
Cookie Biz Bash
Set yourself up for success this upcoming Girl Scout cookie season through fun, hands-on activities! We will feature Cookie Business badges and teach skills to help you get your cookie business off the ground!
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)
Daisy Drop Box Resource Kits Available Now
Attention new Girl Scout Daisy Troop Leaders! This complimentary resource includes all lessons and activities needed for a successful first year of Daisy Girl Scouts. Each monthly kit contains two Daisy Petal Award lessons. No registration is necessary. Simply attend your local Service Unit meetings each month pick up your Daisy Drop Box Resource Kit.
These are just some of the incredible program opportunities that are coming soon! Follow the button below to see our latest Program Alert to see more.
