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Welcome to GSSI's Weekly Volunteer Update!
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Reminder - Renew Your Membership by October 1!
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Ready for another year of fun? The new Girl Scout membership year starts tomorrow, October 1, so don't forget to renew girl and adult memberships today!
Renew your Girl Scout membership today through your myGS account at www.girlscouts-gssi.org.
Each family has a personal myGS account where they can complete membership renewals and update important household information. Co-leaders can also renew troop members from their myGS account.
Questions? Contact support@girlscouts-gssi.org for additional assistance.
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Streamlined for 2024-2025: New Permission Procedures and Requirements
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For the 2024-2025 membership year, GSSI has combined the Annual Permission and Cookie Permission Forms into one online document that families can submit directly. We've also introduced two new documents: the Annual Adult Participation Agreement, submitted to GSSI, and the Annual Troop Health Form, which troops must keep on hand in case of emergencies. Troops must only keep a hard copy of the Troop Health Form on hand. Additional hard copy forms, such as special permission forms, are only needed if specified by the new Annual Permission Form guidelines for certain activities.
Please follow these new permission form procedures:
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All forms are now available on the GSSI website under Members / For Volunteers / Forms & Documents. For questions, contact support@girlscouts-gssi.org or call 812-421-4970.
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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.
GSSI staff will distribute money aprons for all returning co-leaders and SU team members and spring renewal rewards during the fall SU meetings!
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Gibson: Tuesday, October 8, 6:00 PM CDT, Wings Etc. (2697 W Broadway St, Princeton)
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SW Warrick Ice Cream Social: Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM CDT, Newburgh UMC Fellowship Hall (4178 IN-261, Newburgh), co-leaders and their family members are invited for fun and networking, co-leaders can check out Girl Scout resources from the SU Library
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Dubois: Monday, October 21, 6:00 PM EDT, Jasper Public Library (100 3rd Ave, Suite B)
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Confirm Troop Cookie Volunteers: When you have confirmed your troop's cookie volunteer(s) for the 2025 Cookie Program, please email Gretchen at cookies@girlscouts-gssi.org.
Cookie Training: Mark your calendars! Service Unit (SU) Cookie Training have been set, and Cookie Chairs will contact you this month with detailed information.
• Gibson: TBD
• Spencer/Perry: Thursday, November 7
• Posey: Monday, November 11
• Daviess/Martin/Pike: Wednesday, November 13
• Knox: Thursday, November 14
• Dubois: Monday, November 18
• Warrick (all): Wednesday, November 20
• Vanderburgh (all): Thursday, November 21
Cookie Booth Training (ALL AREAS): Monday, November 25
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Special National Council Session and Feedback Survey
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At Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana’s Annual Meeting in April of 2022, three (3) delegates were elected to represent our council from April 2022–April 2025 on the National Council. These individuals served as GSSI’s voice during the 2023 National Council Session and are now being called to a special council session on October 19 by Girl Scouts’ National Board of Directors.
GSSI Elected Delegates:
• Kelly Birkhead, Board Chair
• Danyelle Granger, 1st Vice Chair
• Aimee Stachura, CEO
Before that session, GSSI members may offer feedback on two proposals related to national membership dues. GSUSA is proposing an increase to the annual girl membership fee and adult membership fee. The proposals are presented as fill-in-the-blank, so the amount of the potential increase is to be determined by the National Council.
Currently, the annual membership fee is $25 for girls and adults, and the full amount is paid to the national organization; GSSI does not currently receive a percentage of membership dues. GSUSA’s National Board is recommending $85 for annual girl membership dues and $45 for annual adult membership dues, effective for Membership Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026). The national board also approved three (3) resolutions to coincide with the dues increase: financial support to councils, the creation of a national membership dues scholarship fund, and phased-in dues increases for current members.
As a reminder, $85 and $45 are just recommendations of the National Board; it is the National Council’s role to determine the potential increase amount. However, the National Board may raise dues by 25% without National Council approval.
Per the national board, the additional revenue will allow GSUSA and councils to:
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Simplify and streamline the volunteer experience in every way possible and make it even easier and more rewarding to become a volunteer.
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Ensure processes are easier, faster, and better streamlined, including more ‘turnkey’ training, recruitment tools, and programs.
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Clarify for families and communities the value and impact of the Girl Scout experience, why girls should join, and why donors should invest.
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Eliminate barriers so that every girl who wants to join Girl Scouts can and that she has the opportunity to engage in all that Girl Scouting offers.
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Create new experiences, including opportunities to explore new places and better connect with our global sisterhood.
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Make technology easier to use, with more integration between platforms.
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If you would like to provide feedback so that GSSI’s delegates may bring Southwest Indiana's voice to this special council session, please complete the survey provided at the link below.
If you have additional questions about the proposals, please contact GSSI’s CEO, Aimee Stachura, at astachura@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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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.
Volunteer events, training, and resources: Alyssa Miller, Volunteer Support & Training Manager, at amiller@girlscouts-gssi.org.
Bank accounts and finance reports: Brittany Pringle, Membership Administrator, at bpringle@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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