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Welcome to GSSI's Weekly Volunteer Update!
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Last Chance to Register for Holiday World!
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All girls in grades K-12 and their families are invited to join GSSI on Saturday, September 7, at Holiday World & Splashin Safari for our Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Fall Event presented by Alcoa Foundation.
Registration closes THIS SUNDAY, August 11!
Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors, you can now enjoy a $10 discount on our original $60 ticket price for this event! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to have a fun-filled day at a reduced rate of $50 per ticket! If you hold a season pass, you may use your season pass for admission, and will also receive that $10 discount, bringing it from the original price of $25 to $15 to gain access to the event for the buffet lunch and Girl Scout program activities. Girls do not have to be Girl Scouts to attend, so be sure invite your friends!
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Coming Soon: Updated Permission Forms for 2024-2025
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GSSI is updating permission forms for the 2024-2025 membership year to simplify troop management procedures for our volunteers. Please hold off on asking families to complete new Annual and Cookie Permission Forms.
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Child Protection Training: Stewards of Children
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GSSI is partnering with Lampion Center to present Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children on Wednesday, August 28, from 5:30 - 8:30 PM CDT at the GSSI office. This evidence-informed, award-winning training teaches adults practical actions they can take to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. We are excited to share that the cost of this training has been waived due to grant funding. Participants have the option to participate in person or virtually.
All GSSI volunteers are strongly advised to complete this training in accordance with GSSI's Policies, Standards, and Volunteer & Child Protection Guidelines.
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Resilience 101 Training
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Join Resilient Evansville for a free 3-hour interactive training that provides evidence-based, practical recommendations for increasing resilience in youth.
When: Wednesday, August 21, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Where: Welborn Conference Center (412 Mulberry Street, Evansville, IN 47713)
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Know2Protect Resources
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As part of GSSI's commitment to child abuse prevention, we would like to share current resources from Know2Protect, a division of the Department of Homeland Security that aims to stop online child exploitation.
Download and share Know2Protect’s free #Back2School resources, which include discussion guides, tip sheets, group activities, and posters that can be displayed digitally or printed and shared. Resources are available on Know2Protect's website under Campaign Resources.
REMINDER - These resources are for personal use. Before covering any sensitive issue in a troop or group setting, volunteers must obtain council approval and receive written parent/guardian approval via GSSI's Sensitive Issues Permission Form.
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Back-to-Troop Volunteer Workshop
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Join volunteer Mandy Scurry for this free volunteer workshop on Tuesday, August 20, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM CDT at the GSSI office! Mandy will discuss tips and tricks on investiture and re-dedication ceremonies, Founder's Day, and fall activity recommendations! Participants have the option to participate in person or virtually.
Registration closes Friday, August 16.
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Fire Building and Basic Outdoor Cooking
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GSSI's Fire Building and Basic Outdoor Cooking is designed to equip volunteers with the skills to effectively utilize the Girl Scout program in an outdoor setting. This course certifies participants to conduct outdoor campfires for recreation or cooking.
The next training will be held on Saturday, August 24, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT at a private facility in southeast Evansville. The cost is $10 per person to cover food and training expenses, plus a $2.50 credit card processing fee.
Limited space available. Registration closes Friday, August 16.
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Start Planning Your Upcoming Year in the Volunteer Toolkit!
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The Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) is a digital planning tool that provides ready-to-go meeting plans with customization options to fit your unique troop. Co-leaders can explore individual meeting plans that show a breakdown of every step, including a list of materials needed, editable time allotments for each activity within a meeting, and printable meeting aids. Co-leaders have permission to create and edit their troop's year plan, and all registered families can log in to view the information. Recent updates include:
• Pre-made year plans for single-level and multi-level troops based on the Troop Year Planner outlines
• Updated First Aid Badge curriculum for grades 2-12
• Resilient. Ready. Strong. curriculum to strengthen mental wellness for grades K-12
• Girl Scouts Love State Parks
• World Thinking Day 2025
• New meeting plans for Seniors and Ambassadors
New to using the Volunteer Toolkit? Click "Take a Guided Tour" when you log in for a quick overview of the toolkit's features, including tracking attendance and achievements!
Access the Volunteer Toolkit through your MyGS account on GSSI's website, www.girlscouts-gssi.org. Your username is your full email address. Make sure to use the Chrome browser for compatibility.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Upcoming Girl 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.
Volunteer events, training, and resources: Alyssa Miller, Volunteer Support & Training Manager, at amiller@girlscouts-gssi.org.
Membership questions and troop support: Contact your Membership Specialist based on the areas listed below.
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Zone 1: membership1@girlscouts-gssi.org East River Vanderburgh, North Central Vanderburgh, All Warrick
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Zone 2: membership2@girlscouts-gssi.org Gibson, Knox, Posey, North West Vanderburgh
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Zone 3: membership3@girlscouts-gssi.org Daviess, Martin, Pike
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Zone 4: membership4@girlscouts-gssi.org Dubois, Perry, Spencer
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For additional membership support: Kim Consley, Director of Membership, at kconsley@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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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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