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Welcome to GSSI's Weekly Volunteer Update
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Don't Miss Out—Renew Tomorrow, April 1, to Unlock Exclusive Incentives!
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This is your friendly reminder that the $20 rebate offer is a one-day-only opportunity on April 1—but your troop can lock it in early by submitting your forms by today, March 31!
✅ Submit your completed Commitment Form (preferred) by March 31, and we’ll handle your troop’s renewals. You’ll still receive the rebate, even if processing takes an extra day or two. Troops may also choose to renew online on April 1, but submitting the form helps avoid any potential website issues when renewals open.
👉 Why renew as a troop?
Rebates go directly to the troop account, not individual members—so renewing together gives your troop more funds to fuel next year’s adventures. Even if some families prefer to pay for their renewals, we strongly encourage leaders to use troop funds to renew everyone and earn the full rebate.
💚 Financial Assistance Reminder
If a girl requests financial assistance, a Scoutership Form must be submitted along with the Commitment Form for the troop to receive the rebate and for the family to qualify for a discount. (The troop will receive the full $20 rebate even if a Scoutership is applied.)
2025–2026 Scoutership Rates, based on household income:
• $0–$25K: 75% off
• $25K–$75K: 50% off
• $75K: 25% off
Uniform discounts still apply (sash included; vest discounted).
To Secure Your Rebate
Email your forms to Lexi Baxton at membership1@girlscouts-gssi.org by March 31. GSSI will contact you for payment and complete the renewal. Everyone on the form will receive the rebate—even if it takes an extra day or two to process.
Important Notes:
• Girls who earned their membership through the Cookie Program and adult Lifetime Members who renew their troop role qualify for all early renewal incentives except the $20 rebate.
• Rebates will be issued starting in May, either by direct deposit (for German American troop accounts) or as a check to the troop.
✨ Don’t forget—renewing early makes your troop eligible for even more exclusive incentives to kickstart the new year with excitement.
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Join the Fun at STEM in the Wild!
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ALL KIDS are invited to experience STEM in the great outdoors at STEM in the Wild!
This exciting one-day experience will immerse kids in hands-on STEM activities, nature exploration, and team-building challenges that foster critical thinking, resilience, and teamwork with over 20 community organizations and businesses from around southwest Indiana!
WHERE: Gibson County Fairgrounds, 709 N Embree St, Princeton, IN 47670
WHEN: April 12 from 2:00-4:00 PM CDT
COST: $10 per youth (K-12) with a patch and snack included
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2025
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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.
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
In April, GSSI will send 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
SUCCs have received the ABC recognition items and will be working with troops to get them distributed. If a Girl Scout earned any higher recognition items, GSSI will reach out directly to that girl. Cookie Dough will be emailed to the Girl Scout’s parent or guardian by the end of April; troops will also receive a list of what girls are receiving Cookie Dough.
2026 Membership Recognition
Girl Scouts who earned their 2026 Membership through the 2025 Cookie Program received an email and will be renewed this week. Troops also received an email if they had any girls receiving this recognition.
Congratulations to our Top Troop & Bling Your Booth Winners!
We are proud to announce the following:
• 2025 Cookie Program Top Troop: Troop 582 with 5,867 packages
• Bling Your Booth 1st Place: Troop 163
• Bling Your Booth 2nd Place: Troop 319
• Bling Your Booth 3rd Place: Troop 320
Check out our Facebook page to see the Bling Your Booth winners, and stay tuned—all of our top Cookie Bosses will be recognized in the upcoming Cookie Celebrities publication!
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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 tomorrow, 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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Grow Your Troop This Spring with GSUSA’s Extended Year Membership
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Spring is the perfect time to grow your troop—whether you're welcoming new girls or recruiting volunteers—thanks to GSUSA's Extended Year Membership!
Here’s how it benefits new members:
✨ 18-month membership at a discounted rate—just $63 for girls, $42 for adults—valid April 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026
✨ Register by April 30 to receive GSSI’s Spring Renewal fun patch and be entered in our prize drawing
✨ Great time to register new volunteers—get support for the rest of this year and all of the following!
✨ Host a recruitment meeting, and all girls who attend (new or current) will earn a special GSSI patch
Want to host a meeting to invite new members?
Check out the troop invitation flyer below! To distribute to multiple classrooms, contact us at support@girlscouts-gssi.org for help with school approval.
Let’s make this spring unforgettable—grow your troop, build your team, and have fun doing it!
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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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Earn Your Certification to Teach Archery to Girls
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Do you want to teach archery to Girl Scouts at camps or events? Here’s your chance to earn your NASP® Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) certification, qualifying you to lead archery for activities for girls.
The hybrid course includes 2 hours of online training (due by April 7) followed by an in-person Field Day on Tuesday, April 8 from 4:30–9:30 PM CDT at the Catholic Center Gym in Evansville. This will be the last course offered this school year.
Space is limited, and registration is required.
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Learn More About Rallyhood
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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.
For complete information about Rallyhood, including the rollout timeline, FAQs, and links to training, visit the Rallyhood landing page on our website, linked below.
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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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