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2024 December Volunteer Newsletter
Learn Cookie Basics During Our First Cookie Season Zoom Meeting on Dec. 10
Are you a new Cookie Volunteer? Our first Cookie Zoom call is made for you! Join us for "Intro to the Cookie Program" and learn what to expect during the upcoming cookie season. Learn about our direct cookie sale process, how to place your Initial Order, how to hold a caregiver meeting, and more! We'll also do a walkthrough of eBudde, our cookie management platform. Join us on Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Invite Friends to Girl Scouts and Your Service Unit Could Get Incentives
It's always a great time to invite friends to Girl Scouts and right now, there are special incentives! Girl members can get a free patch when they introduce a friend to join, while service units that hit goals can earn an activity box or recruitment kit. Follow the button below to learn more.
Some families feel that they need an invitation to be part of the fun. When you reach out, you can make all the difference! In addition, we've created an article you can share on social media that lists five great reasons for girls to join Girl Scouts now.
Troop Leaders and Troop Cookie Managers Must Take Cookie Training in gsLearn by Dec. 18
2024-25 Troop Cookie Program Training is LIVE on gsLearn now! Troop Leaders and Troop Cookie Managers are required to take this training before Dec. 18 to get access to eBudde, our cookie management platform. Log into MYGS and go to the gsLearn tab to get started.
Mark your calendars! We're having a virtual Town Hall Meeting with GSofSI Leadership on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.. Please send any questions for the meeting to Ashley Green-Bryant at agreen-bryant@gsofsi.orgin advance.
New Shop Hours Start on Jan. 2 Starting on Jan. 2, our Council Shop will have new operating hours! Visit us at #4 Ginger Creek Parkway or call 800-345-6858 and use the phone menu to shop during the extended schedule.
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Select Saturdays: Second and Fourth Saturday of each month, we will be open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Win a CEO Handcrafted Gift Every customer who makes a purchase from our Council Shop between Dec. 2-15 will be entered into a drawing to win one of three "snowgirl" winter decorations created by CEO Loretta Graham! The drawing will take place on Dec. 16.
Pre-Order Patches
Patches for Fireside Reading and Panda Ventures programs are available for pre-order on our GSofSI Online Local Shop.
Free Shipping for Orders $50 or More!
During the entire new membership year (Oct. 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025), online purchases of $50 or more will ship for free! Shop online at any time by visiting our GSofSI Local Online Shop. Use code MEMBER25 when checking out to take advantage of this offer.
You don't want to miss these upcoming programs hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois!
December Patch Point: Pillar Power Girl Scouts programming is based on four pillars: life skills, STEM, outdoors, and entrepreneurship. Girls gain new interests by exploring activities in each pillar!
