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2024 October Family Newsletter
Three Cheers for Juliette Gordon Low
Girl Scouts' founder Juliette Gordon Low was born Oct. 31, 1860. Girl Scouts celebrate her incredible impact by hosting birthday parties, learning about our Movement's history, or giving back through a community service project. Did you know? She founded Girl Scouts in 1912, giving our Movement a rich legacy that goes back more than 100 years! That's why her birthday is commemorated as "Founder's Day" by Girl Scouts across the world.
Follow the button below to learn more about Juliette, or "Daisy," as she was affectionately known.
As the seasons change, it's a great time to explore the outdoors after dark! Girl Scouts can earn the Night Hike patch by playing games, taking a nighttime walk, and learning about local wildlife!
Learn More About This Summer's Council Trip to London, England!
This summer, Girl Scouts are going to London! We're hosting a virtual Information Night about this international adventure on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Families can learn more about our travel plans, trip features, financial assistance, and more.
Our Pax London trip will be open to GSofSI Girl Scouts who will be 14-18 at the time of the trip (June 13-22, 2025), as well as a few adult chaperones. Please join us for our Pax London Information Night to ask questions and explore the opportunity.
CEO Loretta Graham Discusses Her Journey; Girl Scouts with MindsEye Radio
CEO Loretta Graham recently sat down with Brian Bretsch, host of the Ear to Ear program on MindsEye Radio. She discussed her personal journey, the world today, and why she thinks Girl Scouts remains vital for girls. Follow the button below to hear the entire interview.
Free Juliette Gordon Low Patch Customers will get a free Juliette Gordon Low Birthday Patch with a minimum $10 purchase through Oct. 31. Purchases can be made over the phone, online or in store. There will be one free fun patch per transaction of $10 or more.
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.
Our Visionary Voices series is a quarterly opportunity for girls to come together virtually and talk about their Girl Scout experiences and future program opportunities at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Plus, participants will get a free patch if they attend all three Visionary Voices chats! Chat 2 is on February 27 and Chat 3 is Sept. 26, 2025.
Upcoming Patch Programs - Registration Open Now
Fireside Reading November 18-January 5
Daisies-Ambassadors
Deadline: December 30
Panda Ventures
November 18-January 20
Daisies-Ambassadors
Deadline: January 13
These are just a few of the exciting opportunities coming soon! Follow the button below to see more.
