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December 2024
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News from GSSI
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The GSSI Office & Shop will be CLOSED for the holidays after December 20,
but we will return in 2025 on January 2!
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The Girl Scout Cookie Program has begun!
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Get excited for the PANDAmonia because the 2025 Cookie Program has officially begun in southwest Indiana (December 4)!
PERMISSION FORM REMINDERS:
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The cookie permission form is now combined with the annual permission form.
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If you have a Girl Scout participating in the Cookie Program and is part of two households, both households MUST have a signed annual permission form on file for the Girl Scout.
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Girls cannot be uploaded to Smart Cookies until GSSI has received their Annual Permission Form: https://signnow.com/s/h0T3lXIw
If a sign-in page appears, it means we are experiencing a high volume of submissions, and you may need to wait for about an hour to try again.
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If you need to verify if you have submitted your Girl Scout's form, please reach out to the Membership Specialist for your area:
- Zone 1: membership1@girlscouts-gssi.org East River Vanderburgh, North Central Vanderburgh, All Warrick
- Zone 2: membership2@girlscouts-gssi.org Gibson, Knox, Posey, North West Vanderburgh
- Zone 3: membership3@girlscouts-gssi.org Daviess, Martin, Pike
- Zone 4: membership4@girlscouts-gssi.org Dubois, Perry, Spencer
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Upcoming Cookie Events for Girls
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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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Thank You for Making GivingTuesday Extraordinary!
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This GivingTuesday, you showed what it means to support our next generation of trailblazers, innovators, and changemakers.
Thanks to your generosity, Girl Scouts in our community will have more opportunities to discover their passions, develop essential skills, and create a better world. From STEM adventures to outdoor exploration and leadership programs, your support opens doors for girls to dream big and thrive. Because of YOU, our Girl Scouts will continue to grow into courageous leaders who make a difference in their communities and beyond.
Thank you for standing with us and believing in the power of every girl.
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Missed Giving Tuesday? You Can Still Make a Difference!
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Giving Tuesday may have passed, but there’s still time to help Girl Scouts in our community build a brighter future.
When you give before the year ends, you provide life-changing opportunities for girls to discover their potential, take on challenges, and make the world a better place. Your support helps fund:
- STEM programs that inspire innovation
- Outdoor adventures that build confidence
- Leadership development that shapes tomorrow’s changemakers
Every gift—big or small—makes a difference in helping girls grow into resilient, empowered leaders. Together, we can give every girl the chance to shine!
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2025 Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
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More than just a getaway, summer at Camp Koch is a place for Girl Scouts to explore the outdoors, try new activities, practice independence, learn to work with others, make new friends, and more!
The 2025 Camp Koch summer sessions include:
- Family Camp: Survivor (June 14-15): All ages
- Camper Sampler (June 22-25): Grades 5 and up
- Young Explorers Outdoor Expedition (June 22-25): Grades 2-4
- Trailblazers Camp (June 22-27): Grades 6 and up
- Explore the Trails (June 25-27): Grades 5 and up
- Crafty Camp Critters (June 25-27): Grades 2-4
- Alice in Wonderland Adventure Camp (June 28-29): Grades 2 and up
Learn more about individual sessions, costs, registration deadlines, and more on our website!
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2025 EngineerGirl Writing Contest
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EngingeerGirl, a program of the National Academy of Engineering, has opened its annual EngineerGirl Writing Contest! The theme this year is "Innovating Smarter," and they're asking girls to write a piece describing a common object they would make "smart," then tell them what it would do, how it would help people, and what could go wrong. This year's contest provides a great opportunity to dive into the topic of AI and the Internet of Things and could be a great way to kick off activities related to an engineering or STEM badge! The contest is open to all students in grades 3-12, and submissions are due by February 1, 2025. All details are available on EngineerGirl's website.
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Be Featured on Social Media
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Hey there, Girl Scouts— It's the holiday season and we know you all are out in your communities making positive change and having fun while doing it! 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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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:
- Between Cookie Booths Volunteer Workshop on January 9
- Trips & Travel Workshop (Virtual) on January 16
- Save the Date: 2025 Spring Volunteer Leadership Summits on Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 3
- Save the Date: GSSI's 2025 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 29
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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Girl Scout Day of Dance: Tap, Jazz, and Ballet with Taylor Swift!
Who: All Girl Scouts
What: Join the Children's Center for Dance Education for Girl Scout Day of Dance- Tap, Jazz, and Ballet with Taylor Swift!
Where: 5900 Vogel Rd, Suite A
Evansville, IN 47715
When: Sunday, January 19, 2025, 2:00-4:00 PM CST
Cost: $9 per Girl Scout (includes water & snack); $3 for fun patch
Registration Deadline: Registration will close once the event is full.
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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