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Welcome to GSSI's Weekly Volunteer Update
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Keep the Adventures Going! Renew on April 1 to Unlock Exclusive Incentives!
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Girl Scouts thrive with you by their side. Whether they’re hiking a trail or launching a rocket, they’re building confidence—because of your support. As a thank-you for your dedication, you and your troop can unlock special rewards by renewing early for the 2025-2026 membership year, including:
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A $20 rebate for all members who renew on Tuesday, April 1! Rebates will be issued directly to the troop to help fund even more exciting troop adventures.
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GSSI's Spring Renewal fun patch, plus the chance to win 1 of 4 drawings!
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Troop drawing: One troop will win reimbursement of renewed memberships for all girls and two volunteers, and one troop will win a party package with pizza and drinks!
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Girl Drawing: Two girls will receive an Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset!
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Volunteer Drawing: One volunteer will receive a $250 Visa Gift Card!
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Starting April 1, 2025, troops and individuals can renew online at girlscouts-gssi.org/renew or by calling (812) 421-4970.
$20 Rebate Offer: To guarantee your rebate, submit the commitment form (linked below) to Alyssa at amiller@girlscouts-gssi.org by March 31. GSSI will contact the troop leader to collect payment for all members on the commitment form and complete your renewal. We recommend using your troop debit card or a check (not a personal account), as rebates will be issued directly to the troop. The troop will receive a rebate for everyone on the commitment form, even if processing takes an extra day or two.
Reminder: the Girl Scout membership year is October 1–September 30 and must be renewed annually. Annual membership dues are $45 for girls and $30 for adults. Visit girlscouts.org/Benefits to learn more.
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Grow Your Troop This Spring with GSUSA’s Extended Year Membership!
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As a dedicated volunteer, you know how important it is to build a strong, engaged troop. Spring is the perfect time to welcome new members—whether you're inviting new girl members or recruiting additional volunteers to help plan exciting troop adventures—thanks to GSUSA's Extended Year Membership.
Here’s how the Extended Year Membership benefits new members:
✨ 18-month membership at a discounted price—just $63 for girls and $42 for adults—registering members from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026!
✨ Extended Year Members who register by April 30 will receive GSSI's Spring Renewal fun patch and be entered into our renewal prize drawing!
✨ This is the perfect time to register new volunteers, ensuring they’re committed to helping your troop for the remainder of this year and all of next year—making your role as a co-leader that much easier!
✨ Troops that host a special recruitment meeting to welcome new girl members will receive a special patch from GSSI for all girls who attend—whether they’re current members or considering joining!
Want to host a meeting to welcome new members?
Check out the troop invitation flyer below! If you’d like to distribute the flyer to more than one classroom, be sure to get approval from your school corporation. Email us at support@girlscouts-gssi.org for help with the approval process.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to grow your troop, bring in new volunteers, and create lasting memories with your Girl Scout family. Let’s make this spring unforgettable!
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Last Chance to Nominate a Volunteer for a GSSI Award!
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GSSI deeply appreciates the time and energy that our volunteers dedicate to the Girl Scout movement. Our local volunteer awards were created to formally recognize the exceptional contributions of volunteers within GSSI’s jurisdiction.
A special thank you to GSSI's Volunteer Appreciation Committee for introducing a NEW award category for 2025 – the Northern Star Award! This award honors outstanding volunteers who have served in two or more roles (e.g., Troop Co-Leader and Service Unit Treasurer), highlighting their versatility and dedication.
Nominations are due by April 1 for presentation at GSSI's Annual Meeting. Descriptions and requirements for each award category are available online, along with the submission form, HERE.
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Upcoming Service Unit Meetings
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Service units (SUs) consist of Girl Scout members who live in the same city or county. SUs provide opportunities for volunteers to connect, share experiences, and build camaraderie through their shared commitment to the Girl Scout mission. Regardless of volunteer role, all volunteers are invited to attend SU meetings in their area! Learn more at About Girl Scout Service Units.
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North Warrick: Tuesday, April 8, 5:30 PM CDT, Boonville-Warrick County Public Library (611 W Main St, Boonville)
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New Simplified Process for Submitting Finance Reports
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GSSI has streamlined the Troop/Group Finance Report to make financial documentation easier for our volunteers! The new process allows you to submit your information online through a direct link, replacing the previous paper forms. In place of a detailed transaction register, you will now provide an overview of how your funds were used during the membership year.
Please upload the following documents to the online Finance Report form:
•Monthly bank statements from the past 12 months; troops/groups with accounts at German American Bank may skip this step
•Receipts for purchases of $200 or more
•Receipts for reimbursement transactions
Finance Report Deadlines:
•Troops: May 31
•Day Camps: July 31
•Service Units: August 31
We hope this updated financial process enhances your volunteer experience! If you have any questions regarding Finance Reports, please contact support@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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Exciting Cookie Sales Opportunity for Troops to Earn Extra Money in April!
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Attention, troops! The council has extra cookies available and we’re offering you a chance to earn additional funds during the month of April (April 1- April 30).
Here is how it works:
• Check out cookies from the council office to sell.You can set up pop-up booths, go on walkabouts, or use any creative selling method to move the cookies.
• Earn $3 per package sold!
• Unsold cookies? No problem, bring them back to the council office.
If your troop is interested or has any questions, please contact cookies@girlscouts-gssi.org. Let’s make April a sweet success!
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End of Program Reminders
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Cookie Program Survey
At the end of this month, GSSI will be sending out a cookie program survey to gather your feedback on this year's cookie season. Your input is invaluable in helping us improve the experience for next year!
Cookie Recognition Distribution
GSSI will notify troops once Service Unit (SU) Cookie Chairs have received cookie recognitions. Cookie Chairs will coordinate the distribution of these recognitions so you can celebrate your troop’s achievements.
Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for all your hard work during cookie season!
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View the Recording of the Rallyhood Training!
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We’re excited to announce our new collaboration platform, Rallyhood! This all-in-one tool will help our GSSI community—volunteers, families, and members—work more efficiently and stay connected. With over 12 years of experience working with Girl Scout councils, Rallyhood eliminates the need for multiple apps and brings everything together in one place in an easy-to-use application. You’ll soon have access to features like direct and group messaging, shared calendars, file sharing, event planning, and payment collection, all through a private desktop and mobile app.
Troop Leaders: If you could not make the previously held Rallyhood Admin Training sessions, you can access recorded training and other guides and videos in the links section of the Welcome Volunteers Rally.
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Spotlight on Our Amazing Volunteers
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Do you know a Girl Scout volunteer who has recently gone above and beyond in their role, and want to recognize them for their work? Submit this form, and we will include your story in one of the next weekly volunteer newsletters!
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Upcoming Girl Opportunities
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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How to Get in Touch with Us
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General questions & assistance: Email GSSI at support@girlscouts-gssi.org.
Bank accounts and finance reports: Brittany Pringle, Membership Administrator, at bpringle@girlscouts-gssi.org.
Membership questions and troop support: Lexi Baxton, Volunteer Administrator, at membership1@girlscouts-gssi.org.
SU support, training, and volunteer events: Alyssa Miller, Volunteer Manager, at amiller@girlscouts-gssi.org.
Kimberly Consley is no longer an employee of GSSI. If you have questions, please direct them to Mary Fee, Chief Impact Officer, at mfee@girlscouts-gssi.org or 812-421-4970.
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Show Us What You're Up To!
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GSSI wants to know about the positive change that local Girl Scouts are creating so that we can spread their stories and their impact further. Tell us about your troop's Take Action project, volunteer activities, or participation in local events. Your girls could be featured on our website, social media, or future marketing materials!
Send your stories and photos to Hannah Minasian at hminasian@girlscouts-gssi.org. Be sure to include your troop number and details of the activities pictured.
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