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Save the Date: Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow!
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Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform our communities and the world.
Join us on Tuesday, November 29, to champion the changemakers of today-- and tomorrow! Plus, all donations will be matched by Schultheis Insurance to double the impact! Invest in girls. Change the world.
To give, you can visit the link below and select "Giving Tuesday" from the dropdown box on the donation form. You can also visit our Facebook page and contribute to our fundraiser there.
PLUS! If you share any of our Giving Tuesday posts on Facebook, you will be entered into a drawing for a Girl Scout Cookie gift pack that includes Thin Mints and the *NEW* Raspberry Rally cookies! (Note: To be entered in the drawing, you must set the audience for your post to public. LEARN HOW)
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Don't Forget—Cookie Permission forms are due by December 1!
All girls who wish to participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program must have a permission form on file with the council by December 1. Forms turned in after this date could delay access to Smart Cookies by the December 5 program start date. The form is available for download at the link below. For questions, contact cookies@girlscouts-gssi.org.
2023 Cookie Reference Materials
It's time to start planning for cookie season! Updated reference materials are now available for volunteers and girls. For a complete list of cookie references, forms, and training, visit our website's For Cookie Volunteers section.
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Service Unit Cookie Information
Each service unit has a designated Service Unit Cookie Chair (SUCC) that serves as the main contact for each area during the cookie program. In addition, all troop cookie volunteers must attend their service unit’s cookie training. Preferably, troop leaders will attend as well. If both the cookie volunteer and troop leader are unavailable, a volunteer from the troop can instead. If you cannot attend or have questions, please contact your SUCC or cookies@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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Smart Cookies Tip:
Log Into Smart Cookies Before the Program Begins
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Have you logged into Smart Cookies yet? If you are a troop leader or troop cookie volunteer, you should have received an email notification from noreply@abcsmartcookies.com. If you have not received this email, please get in touch with cookies@girlscouts-gssi.org.
Once logged into Smart Cookies, check the Troop Information tab and make sure your troop information is correct. Also, check your troop roster to ensure all your girls have been uploaded into Smart Cookies. If you are not seeing all of your girls, please email cookies@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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SHOP UPDATES
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Show your GSSI pride with our new troop t-shirts and crewneck sweatshirts! Each shirt features the GSSI servicemark on the front, and you can include your troop number on the right sleeve. Orders will be placed on the 1st of the month and must be received by 5:00 PM CST the day before. (January orders will be placed on 1/4; orders must be received by 1/3.) We will continue orders each month, as needed. We will also have a small stock of tees available in the shop, but they will not include a troop number. Orders may be placed over the phone, by emailing support@girlscouts-gssi.org, at the shop, or by mailing a check with your order form. See the form below for full information.
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Regular Shop Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CST
Thursday: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM CST
Tuesday & Friday: Closed
Note: GSSI office staff is available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM CST
Can't Make it In? In addition to in-store shopping, we now offer online ordering with the option of store pick-up or FREE shipping!
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2023 Summer Camp Dates Now Available
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It may be cold outside, but we're already daydreaming of warm, sunny days at Camp Koch. Check out our 2023 Summer Camp Sessions, mark your calendar, and start counting the days until summer with us!
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This week we would like to recognize Jannelle James and the Perry County service unit volunteers and Girl Scouts who recently served their families and volunteers a Thanksgiving Feast! The girls prepared and served the meal and hope to make it an annual Perry County Girl Scout tradition! To see pictures of the event, visit our Facebook page.
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As part of our "Project Pollinate" program funded by Alcoa Foundation, we are now offering funding to assist with community service projects. Throughout 2023, Girl Scouts are encouraged to look for meaningful ways to contribute to their community while sharpening their problem-solving skills and expanding their definition of philanthropy through community service projects focused on protecting pollinators. These projects will work to influence the community’s environmental attitudes, values, and behaviors and cultivate a sense of responsibility for nature. Funding of up to $75 is available for approved projects. This can be given to individuals, troops, service units, and/or camps. For questions, contact Cassie McCord at cmccord@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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The Fall & Winter Program Guide is Now Available!
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Looking for activities for your troop in the coming months? Check out our latest Program Guide! The guide includes council and community partner events, anytime programs presented by community partners, community service opportunities, and fun troop outing ideas. If you have suggestions for events or programs to add to the guide, contact Cassie McCord, Girl Experience Specialist, at cmccord@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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December Community Partner Spotlight
Vertical eXcape
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We are proud to partner with Vertical eXcape to offer indoor climbing activities for Brownies-Ambassadors. They offer 3 different programs for girls, including courses that fulfill the Climbing Adventure badge requirements. For more information on these programs, view the Outdoor Section of the PROGRAM GUIDE.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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GIRL SCOUT DAY AT VERTICAL EXCAPE
When: Saturday, December 10, 3:00-4:30 PM CST
Grades: 2-12
Cost: $12 per girl
What: Join Girl Scouts as we soar to new heights while climbing at Vertical eXcape Evansville! Participants will be greeted by staff and given a 15-minute introduction with tips on how to climb, what gear is used, and a safety briefing. The climbing session will last an hour and 15 minutes and allow girls to use any of the 9 auto-belay climbing systems at the facility. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Registration closes December 4 at 11:45 PM CST.
GIRL SCOUT DAY OF DANCE
When: Sunday, January 22, 2:00-4:00 PM CST
Where: Children's Center for Dance Education, 5900 Vogel Rd, Evansville, IN
Grades: K-12 (No tagalongs)
Cost: $9 per girl ($3 for an optional fun patch)
What: Join the Center for Children's Dance Education and learn dances such as Cha Cha, Filipino Tinikling, and Ballet! Come for fun and fitness!! The program satisfies some requirements for badges including performance. Girl Scouts and their families receive 1/2 price tickets to the CCDE spring ballet!! LEARN MORE & REGISTER
GIRL SCOUT DAY WITH THE EVANSVILLE THUNDERBOLTS
When: Sunday, January 22, 3:00 PM CST (Doors open at 2:00)
Where: Ford Center, Evansville
What: Join the Evansville Thunderbolts for a fun night with discounted Girl Scouts tickets! This game is also a "Sunday Funday" with $2 hot dogs through the end of the first intermission or while supplies last. LEARN MORE & REGISTER
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