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March 2025
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News from GSSI
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Wrapping up Girl Scout Cookie Season
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The last day for the Cookie Program is Sunday, March 9, 2025.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR FAMILIES
• Girl payment is due to your troop on Monday, March 10. Make sure to get everything turned in on time!
• Cookie recognitions will be available at the end of April. Recognitions will go to the troops for leaders to distribute.
• If your Girl Scout selected Cookie Dough, she will receive an email with her Cookie Dough details.
COOKIE DOUGH: FUND YOUR ADVENTURES!
Girl Scouts are encouraged to make the most of this year’s cookie program by selecting Cookie Dough as one or more of their main recognitions! Cookie Dough may be used on any purchase through the GSSI shop or on ANY council-approved or sponsored activities. Cookie Dough not only rewards individual achievements but supplements troop funds as well, offering essential financial support to help turn girls' dreams into reality! This additional funding empowers troops to plan and participate in a variety of exciting adventures, from local events to overnight camping trips to out-of-town or even overseas excursions, while ensuring that financial barriers do not limit the girls' opportunities. Cookie Dough is the perfect way to personalize your cookie recognitions and get the most out of your Girl Scout journey!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your troop leader(s), or to the council via email at cookies@girlscouts-gssi.org or via phone at 812-421-4970.
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Submit Your Troop's Photos Now!
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The Bling Your Booth contest is back and deadlines have been updated!
The top three vote-earning troops will win a gift certificate to the council shop (1st: $60, 2nd: $40, 3rd: $20). To enter, email up to 3 photos of your troop's cookie booth to hminasian@girlscouts-gssi.org by Sunday, March 16, 2025. Voting will occur from March 17-20, via an online form that will be shared on social media. Winners will be announced on Friday, March 21!
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2025 Summer Resident and Day Camps
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This summer, girls are invited to explore the outdoors, try new activities, practice independence, learn to work with others, make new friends, and more at Girl Scout day camps across the council and resident camps at Camp Koch!
Day Camp is a great introduction to camping and helps prepare girls for future resident camp experiences! At GSSI, day camps are held in various counties and are coordinated by local volunteer teams. The following counties currently have 2025 day camps: Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Martin, Perry, Pike, Posey, Warrick, and Vanderburgh.
Resident Camp sessions at Camp Koch this year includes:
• 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
A special thank you to the Edgar And Roberta Mulzer Foundation, Inc. for sponsoring camp this year!
Learn more about Day Camps and Camp Koch sessions, costs, registration deadlines, and more on our website!
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Girl Scout Week is Next Week
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This year, Girl Scout Week is March 9–15, and you're invited to celebrate over 113 years of making the world a better place all week! The week includes National Girl Scout Day on March 12, which marks the anniversary of the founding of our Movement. Participate in Girl Scout Week by having fun with special themed days and sharing your experiences on social media using #BecauseOfGirlScouts, #GirlScoutsSWIN, and #NationalGirlScoutDay. Be sure to tag @girlscouts (GSUSA's Instagram) or @girlscoutsusa (GSUSA's Facebook), and @girlscouts_swin (GSSI's Instagram) or @girlscouts.gssi (GSSI's Facebook) so we can like and share your posts, or send your Girl Scout stories & photos directly to GSSI at hminasian@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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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 March to complete some requirements to earn a few patches and badges! Brownies thru Ambassadors are invited to work on their Girl Scout Way Badge on Fridays all month long, and then from March 10–14, Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to celebrate Girl Scout Week with special activities, together!
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You're Invited: Women of Distinction 2025
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We are excited to invite you to our annual Women of Distinction event on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Bally’s Evansville from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM CT. This inspiring event honors extraordinary women and businesses for their accomplishments, leadership, and dedication to creating opportunities for women and girls in our community.
This year, we are proud to honor:
• Woman of Distinction: Chris Ryan, CEO, The Women's Hospital
• Advancing Women Company of the Year: The University of Southern Indiana
• Rising Stars: GSSI's 2024 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Be Part of the Celebration
Join us in recognizing these remarkable leaders and their contributions to our mission. Purchase tickets and reserve your seat at this meaningful event, or become a sponsor and help us honor and support those who inspire positive change. Visit the links below for more details. We hope to see you there!
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Early Renewal is Coming!
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Keep the fun, friendship, and adventure going next year! Membership Specialists will be reaching out to troops soon with more details on renewal and early renewal incentives, so be on the lookout for that. Online early renewal will begin on April 1.
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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 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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Spring and Summer Program Guide
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GSSI's 2025 Spring & Summer Program Guide is now online! Program Guides are seasonal guides that feature council and community partner events, and programs for girls, troops, and families. This guide includes programs and activities from March to September 2025, and is updated regularly with new details and events.
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Community Partners: Suggest a Business or Organization for GSSI to Work With
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Help us 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 today!
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GSSI Shop Highlighted Items
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Submit an order with all your Girl Scout needs with the GSSI Shop!
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 by email, phone, or online 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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Highest Awards & Volunteer Gifts
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Order the Juliette Gordon Low Quarter
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Girl Scout Journey Bundles Available
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Cadette Woodworker Badge Workshop with the Society of Women Engineers
Who: Cadette Girl Scouts
What: Join the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at USI for a hands-on Woodworker Badge Workshop for Cadettes! During this event, Girl Scouts will fulfill all requirements for the Cadette Woodworker Badge while learning from engineering students and professionals.
Where: Applied Engineering Center at USI
When: Saturday, March 29; there are three 2-hour sessions, limited to 12 girls each, at 9 AM, 11:30 AM, and 2 PM CT.
Cost: FREE! Plus, all girls will receive a SWE fun patch!
Registration Info: Space is limited, so register now! Deadline to register is TBA.
Girl Scout Day with the Evansville Thunderbolts
Who: All Girl Scouts and their families
What: Join Girl Scouts for an afternoon of hockey fun at this Evansville Thunderbolts game honoring all the Cookie Bosses from this year's Cookie Program! March 30 is Sunday Funday with the Thunderbolts, so come spend your Sunday with your Girl Scout friends and enjoy all the fun at this Thunderbolts game! There will be inflatables, slides, and hair tinsel for kids. PLUS, the top cookie sellers from the 2024-2025 Cookie Season will get to ride the Zamboni!
Where: Ford Center in Evansville, IN
When: Sunday, March 30 at 3 PM CT
Cost: $12 per ticket
Ticket Info: Get your tickets through the Thunderbolt's form. Deadline to purchase tickets is TBA.
STEM in the Wild!
Who: All Girl Scouts
What: Girl Scouts are invited to experience STEM in the great outdoors at STEM in the Wild! This exciting one-day experience will immerse girls in hands-on STEM activities, nature exploration, and team-building challenges that foster critical thinking, resilience, and teamwork with GSSI's community partners!
Where: Gibson County Fairgrounds in Princeton, IN
When: April 12 from 2-4 PM CT
Cost: $10 per youth (K-12) with a patch and snack included
Registration Info: Deadline to register is April 7!
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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