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2024 May Family Newsletter
Renew By June 10 for Special Incentives!
Now's the time to renew your girl's membership with Girl Scouts if you haven't already! Our Spring Renewal season runs through June 10 - all girl members who renew now will receive a custom patch.
Plus, all girl and adult members who renew during our Spring Renewal phase will be invited to our Girl Scouts Take Over Water Parks events coming in August!
Recognition of Excellence Ceremony Honors Incredible GSofSI Girl Scouts and Volunteers
Our third annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony was an occasion to remember! The event was held on May 19 in Mt. Vernon in order to recognize Girl Scouts who earned awards for their achievements, as well as adult volunteers who were honored by their peers for exemplary service. Follow the button below to learn more about each award and see this year's honorees. Congratulations to all!
There's still time to get a 1912 Club patch! The 1912 Club celebrates Girl Scouts' founding in that year, as well as helps keep the Movement going strong in Southern Illinois. A collectible patch is available for girl members, volunteers, alums, and friends to display with pride! Your gift of $19.12 will help us continue to provide financial assistance so that all girls have the opportunity to become a Girl Scout.
Overnight Camp is a place where Girl Scouts can flex their freedom and be their best selves! Girls take the lead - which means they get to plan many activities with their camp counselors. Camp is just the place for girls to build confidence, make friends, and try out new skills.
Camp Torqua
There are still spots available to attend three of our Overnight Camp sessions at Camp Torqua in Edwardsville this summer! Along with classic camp fun like archery and hiking, each camp has its own unique theme: International Explorers, Pop Star Era and Animal Adventures. Don't wait - registration closes on June 3!
Camp Ondessonk Visit Camp Ondessonk for a traditional coed camp experience with a Girl Scout unit that explores horses, riflery, swimming, and more! Sign up by June 17 to enjoy this outdoor adventure!
Watch for Our Trading Post at Day Camp Day Camp will soon be here! Summer adventure brings so much to look forward to for the girls - including the fun and thrill of shopping the Trading Post! Watch your camp confirmation e-mails to find out when to look for the Trading Post this summer!
Free Shipping
Take advantage of our free shipping offer! Use code Member24 for free shipping on all orders over $50 at our GSofSI Local Online Shop. This offer is good through Sept. 30, 2024 and is only good for GSofSI members. The code must be entered at time of checkout to receive free shipping. Follow the button below to browse our online shop!
Under the Stars - Diamond Edition
June 21 at 5 p.m. to June 22 at 8 a.m.
Daisies-Ambassadors; Adults
Tags welcome for the game only.
Sauget, IL
Deadline: June 3
Cheer on the Gateway Grizzlies! Registration price includes a field seat ticket to an evening baseball game, a movie on the field, sleeping outdoors on the field, and breakfast in the morning.
Older Girl Bus Trip
June 27
Cadettes-Ambassadors;
5th grade Juniors who are bridging to Cadettes in Fall '24
St. Louis via bus
Deadline: June 3
Explore some of St. Louis' most popular destinations with members of our Older Girl Advisory Board!
Summon your squad to solve clues, decipher puzzles, complete Girl Scout skills challenges and more! Like popular races on tv, teams will compete to follow a map to cross the finish line. There are also volunteer opportunities for older Girl Scout troops or individuals.
These are just a few of the exciting opportunities coming soon! Follow the button below to see more.
