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November 2024
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News from GSSI
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The GSSI Office & Shop will be CLOSED on November 28 & 29.
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Save the Date for GivingTuesday!
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This year, GivingTuesday will be on December 3, so watch out for more info on how you can support local Girl Scouts and participate in this global generosity movement that helps transform communities worldwide!
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2025 Destinations- Early Applications Closing Soon!
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Where in the world will you find yourself next year: in a winter wonderland in Quebec? On an adventure around the ancient sites of the Mediterranean? Learning about the environment in Yellow Stone National Park? Or maybe you'll find yourself with GSSI in Costa Rica zip-lining through the jungle and helping to save the sea turtles!
Wherever you see yourself, Girl Scout Destinations has a trip that unlocks your passions. With multiple trips to choose from, you never know where you’ll find yourself. So, get out there and explore the Girl Scout Destinations made just for you, but don’t wait too long to unlock your next adventure. APPLY NOW - Early Applications for 2025 Destinations close on NOVEMBER 15, 2024!
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Every year, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from over 150 countries around the world join together to celebrate our most beloved annual tradition, World Thinking Day. This year’s focus of “Our Story: Reflecting the Symbolism and Values of our Movement” will allow your troop to explore how they can build the confidence to know how to make a real difference, in your community and beyond. The good news is that your Girl Scout Troop doesn’t need to wait until February 22 to start earning their awards. They can download their FREE activity guides today and begin their journey to making a better future!
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The Cookie Program begins on December 4!
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Get excited for the PANDAmonia because the 2025 Cookie Program begins on December 4, 2024, in southwest Indiana!
Reminders:
- The cookie permission form is now combined with the annual permission form.
- If you have a Girl Scout participating in the Cookie Program and who is a part of two households, both households MUST have a signed annual permission form on file for the Girl Scout.
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Upcoming Cookie Events for Girls
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Cookie Pitch Recording Weekend
What: Are you ready to take your Girl Scout Cookie sales to the next level? Then come to the GSSI Office to record your cookie pitch in front of a fun Girl Scout-themed backdrop (we're talking about balloons, cookie boxes, props, and more)! This opportunity is open to troops and individual girls, and there will be pre-written pitches available for girls who may need a little extra help with what to say in their pitches. Remember to wear your uniform or favorite Girl Scout gear!
Where: GSSI Office, 5000 E Virginia St, Evansville, IN 47715
When: Saturday, November 23, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CT and Sunday, November 24, 12:00–2:00 PM CT. Time slots are available every 20 minutes.
Cost: FREE!
Registration Deadline: November 20, 2024
Cookie Kick-Off with the Evansville Thunderbolts
What: Start the Girl Scout Cookie Season with a fun night at the Cookie Kick-Off with the Evansville Thunderbolts! All Girl Scouts will be seated together in the Goal Zone, and can sign up for a ride on the Zamboni on the registration form! A special patch is available to get during registration, too.
Where: Ford Center in Evansville, IN
When: Saturday, December 7 with the puck drop at 7 PM
Cost: $11 for tickets + $2 for an exclusive patch
Registration Deadline: December 6, 2024
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Vest Quest Fridays at the GSSI Shop
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Girl Scouts can visit the GSSI Shop for Vest Quest Fridays where you can advance your quest to fill up your vest with patches and badges! Each month, there will be a different activity that Girl Scouts of any age can complete at the council shop to complete a requirement for a different patch or badge.
Join us in November to complete some requirements to earn a few patches and badges! Visiting Girl Scouts can complete an activity to earn their Native American Heritage Month patch! Learn more about the activities, the corresponding patches & badges, and future Vest Quest Fridays on our website.
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Be Featured on Social Media
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Hey there, Girl Scouts—The new Membership Year began on October 1 which means that Girl Scout activities are back in full swing! GSSI wants to know what you and your troop are doing this year. Send us your Girl Scout stories & photos and get featured on GSSI's social media & website. All submissions can be emailed to Hannah Minasian at hminasian@girlscouts-gssi.org. You can also share it on social media, tag GSSI, and use these special hashtags to submit your story: #GirlScoutsSWIN #WhatAGirlCanDo
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She Belongs in Girl Scouts
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At Girl Scouts, your girl can explore the world through events and travel, design her own fashion line, learn business skills through the cookie program, build innovative robots, bond with friends around the campfire, and unleash her spirit while creating unforgettable memories. Whatever it is that she loves, at Girl Scouts, she will always belong.
Renew your girl's Girl Scout membership today for this new membership year (October 2024-September 2025) on myGS, and if you know a girl who would be interested in trying fun new things, discovering her hidden talents, and finding a community where she can just be herself, then invite her and her guardian(s) to learn more about Girl Scouts today!
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Fall Program Guide Now Available
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GSSI's Fall Program Guide is now online! Program Guides are seasonal guides that feature council and community partner events, and programs for girls, troops, and families. The 2024 Fall Program Guide includes programs and activities from September to November 2024.
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Community Partners: Suggest a Business or Organization for GSSI to Work With
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Help Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana find our next Community Partner! GSSI's community partners for programming are organizations and businesses in the community that offer programs, activities, and events for local Girl Scouts. These activities can be virtual or in-person and can be available in any of our 11 counties. Suggest a potential Community Partner with this form!
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Here is a list of upcoming workshops, trainings, and fun events for volunteers:
- Save the Date: Between Cookie Booths Volunteer Workshop on January 9
- 2025 Volunteer Retreat from January 24-26, 2025
Check out our event calendar for more events and upcoming programs!
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Whether you're new to Girl Scouts or bridged up to a new level, the GSSI Shop has all your uniform essentials to start the year off right.
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My Girl Scout Kits include all the essentials your girl needs for each grade level for just $60 and includes a free drawstring bag! Each level may choose from a kit with a sash or a vest.
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My Girl Scout Uniform Basics order forms allow you to select uniform pieces a la carte.
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Girl Scouts Essentials Guide includes official apparel and accessories for girls and adults and all badges and patches for each grade level.
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The shop is open for in-person shopping on Mondays from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM CT. Can't make it in? No worries! Online and pre-orders are accepted Monday through Friday and may be placed online, by email, or by phone for FREE shipping or pick-up!
Questions? Contact the GSSI Retail Shop & Customer Care at (812) 421-4970 or support@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Events with NASA - Virtual
Who: Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors
What: Join in on some virtual events with NASA by signing up for their Surprisingly STEM or First Women Classroom Connections event. NASA's Surprisingly STEM is a video series that highlights exciting and unexpected careers at NASA, and the First Women Classroom Connections gives girls the chance to meet the women who are making history every day in STEM fields.
Where: Online
When/Cost/Deadline: Check individual events on the GSSI Calendar
Virtual Journeys
Who: Journeys available for all Girl Scouts
What: Complete a Journey online with Girl Scouts from across the country!
Where: Online
When/Cost/Deadline: Check individual events on the GSSI Calendar
Check out our event calendar for more events and upcoming programs!
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With your support, they shine. Give today.
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Investing in Girl Scouts is an investment in making our community better, stronger, and brighter. Your gift will be used to ensure local Girl Scouts gain the skills and confidence needed to accept challenges, overcome obstacles, and become leaders. Plus, every dollar you give stays right here in our community.
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Follow GSSI on Social Media!
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Click the buttons below to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and then go to TikTok to watch our girl-focused content!
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