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2024 July Volunteer Newsletter
Join Us For "Women in Space" Livestream ft. Dr. Linda Godwin, NASA Trailblazer
Imagine being an astronaut with trailblazer Dr. Linda Godwin, as she shares her thrilling experiences with NASA! All Girl Scouts are invited to join us on July 16, 2024 for a virtual event, "Women in Space: A Trailblazing Astronaut's Insight featuring Guest Speaker Linda Godwin."
Hear Dr. Godwin describe her science missions for the early Space Shuttle Program and logging over 915 hours in space. Learn about the studies and training it takes to become an astronaut, and envision her exciting experiences such as going on a spacewalk, operating the robotic arm of a space shuttle, and more! Girl Scouts will also fulfill activities towards earning our Women in STEM patch.
Dr. Godwin is part of AstraFemina, an organization that is Inspiring Today’s Girls to be Tomorrow’s STEM Stars! We share this vision, and pledge that Girl Scouts are helping build tomorrow’s leaders for our communities, our nation, and our world.
Sign up for the COOLEST events of the summer while you still can! All girl and adult members who renew for a 2025 membership are invited to celebrate at an area water park. Join us at one or both locations!
Aquatic Zoo in Mt. Vernon on July 27 Deadline: July 15
Collinsville Aqua Park on Aug. 8 Deadline: July 29
Are you part of the troop leadership team with three years of experience or less? If so, join us this fall for our New Leader Weekend! Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is excited to launch this fun and inspiring training opportunity for our newer volunteers at Camp Torqua on Sept. 27-29.
Dive into the fundamentals of troop leadership and management, Girl Scout traditions, our Fall Product Program and Girl Scout Cookies, troop travel, and more! Plus, you can earn your training certification in Camping Out, Archery and American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid-all in a single weekend! The cost is $25, plus $36 to add the CPR/AED/First Aid training.
Volunteer Role Spotlight: Troop and Service Unit Treasurers
Grab your piggy banks, it’s time to count up all the reasons that we appreciate our Troop & Service Unit Treasurers! These volunteers are the numbers people. Not only do they keep track of their group’s spending, but they also help build budgets and organize troop funds for exciting activities and trips. When it comes to being on top of checking account transactions, financial reporting, and record keeping, the Troop and Service Unit Treasurers could write the master class. Let’s give these number wizards a big shout out for all the hard work they do to keep the fun in funding!
We've partnered with Touch of Nature Outdoor Education to allow girls to experience the thrill of top rope climbing in the stunning surroundings of Giant City State Park.
