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January 2025
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News from GSSI
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The GSSI Office & Shop will be CLOSED on Monday, January 20, 2025,
in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
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Important Cookie Program Reminders
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INITIAL ORDERS:
Girl Initial Orders are due to troops! Please let your troop leader know your girl’s orders that she has on her paper order form. For any orders that were placed on Digital Cookie for girl delivery, these orders should transfer automatically from Digital Cookie to Smart Cookie (volunteer platform). Families, please confirm this number with your troop leader so that they know they have the correct order number in Smart Cookies. Any direct ship orders will already be accounted for on the digital platform. Parents and leaders do not need to do anything for these orders.
REACHING HIGHER GOALS:
Even though initial orders need to be turned in, girls can continue to take orders to reach higher goals! Any orders placed after the initial orders are turned in should be relayed to troop leaders so additional cookies can be collected when cookies arrive in February. Cookie booths are also a great way to reach higher goals! Make sure to communicate with your troop to make sure your girls are ready for cookie booths.
RECOGNITIONS:
If your girl qualifies for early recognition, this will automatically be added to her account. Girls will see the early recognition in February when cookies arrive. Families can go ahead and let their leaders know their girl(s) shirt sizes (for t-shirts and hoodies), so leaders can add that to their account. This will help when leaders place the main recognitions.
COOKIES ARRIVE:
Cookies arrive in our tristate area the week of February 3! Please make sure to communicate with your troop on the pickup process.
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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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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Girl Scout Travel and Funding
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Where in the world will you find yourself with Girl Scouts? On an outdoor adventure to Yellowstone National Park? Learning about the environment while working with local students in Costa Rica? Or experiencing ancient civilizations first-hand in Europe? With numerous camps and trips to choose from across the country and across the world, you'll be sure to find adventure when traveling with Girl Scouts!
Learn more about Girl Scout Destinations, Getaways, WAGGGS World Centers, troop travel, and other opportunities on our website now. Plus, learn about special scholarship opportunities for Destinations and for visiting a WAGGGS World Center by contacting Hannah Minasian at hminasian@girlscouts-gssi.org.
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Be a GSSI Nominee for GSUSA's Girl Advisory Board
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GSSI is accepting applications to be one of our nominees for the National Girl Scout Advisory Board to Girl Scouts of the USA! This advisory board is a group of middle and high school Girl Scouts who make recommendations, contribute to key initiatives, and influence decision-making processes with our national office. Advisory board members develop leadership skills, collaborate with decision-makers at GSUSA, and grow skills to prepare for post-secondary education and future leadership opportunities. Applications are due to GSSI by January 26, 2025!
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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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Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children Training
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Stewards of Children is an evidence-informed, award-winning training from the non-profit organization Darkness to Light that teaches adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Through interviews with a diverse group of people with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, Stewards of Children teaches adults practical actions they can take to reduce instances of child sexual abuse in their organizations, families, and communities. This training is OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS who would benefit from this. All GSSI volunteers are strongly advised to complete this training in accordance with GSSI's Policies, Standards, Volunteer & Child Protection Guidelines.
WHEN: Monday, January 27, 2025, from 5:30-8:30 PM CT (in-person or virtual)
WHERE: GSSI Office at 5000 E Virginia St, Suite 2, Evansville, IN 47715
COST: The cost of this training has been waived due to grant funding.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, January 23 at 12:00 PM CT
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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 EVENTS
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Dress to Impact STEM: an International Day of Women and Girls in Science event
Who: Girl Scouts in grades K-5, although older girls are welcome.
What: Four centuries, six women, and countless contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math— join local NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Mandy Scurry to meet groundbreaking women across time who dressed to make an impact in STEM. While learning about these ladies' lives and work, design outfits and accessories that showcase their unique contributions to STEM.
Where: Newburgh Chandler Public Library- Bell Road in the Diamond Room
When: Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM CT
Cost: $5 per Girl Scout (includes program seat reservation, supplies, and a patch)
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025
Disney on Ice presents Let's Dance!
Who: Local Girl Scouts and their families
What: Join an epic party with plenty of music, energy, and audience interaction at the all-new Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance! At this state-of-the-art ice show, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJs remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories, featuring fan favorites like Wish, Frozen 2, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Moana!
Where: The Ford Center in Evansville, IN
When: February 20-23, 2025
Discount: Girl Scouts are being offered a special ticket discount for the 7 PM performances on February 21 & 22 (only these 2 performances). These tickets are $15 + fees on select price levels. Learn how to get the discount on our website!
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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