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Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month |
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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Thank you for helping fulfill our Mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. As a Girl Scout volunteer, you're carrying on a powerful tradition that is more than a century strong. Your hard work, consideration, and commitment mean so much. Follow the button below to hear CEO Loretta Graham celebrate that legacy by reciting, "I Wear the Pin of a Girl Scout." We are so grateful for you! |
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Renew Now For Awesome Incentives |
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There are still so many adventures to have with your Girl Scout crew! Renew now for 2026 to keep the fun and friendship going strong. Plus, when you renew during the spring, you can receive great rewards!
BIG NEWS! If you haven't heard already, GSofSI will subsidize $20 of the membership fee for girl members for 2026. Follow the button below to find instructions for renewal and checkout codes to get this reduced fee. Please note, there are changes to the troop renewal process in MYGS.
Membership financial assistance is available. Please note that there is a new application process.
Spring Renewal Incentives
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All girls and adults who renew by April 30 will receive a t-shirt!
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All girls and adults who renew by June 9 will be invited to the Girl Scouts Take Over Water Park events coming in August!
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All girls who renew by June 9 will receive a GSofSI Spring Renewal patch!
Plus, there are spring renewal benefits for troops and service units, as well. View our Spring Renewal Incentives flyer to learn more. |
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Participation Perks of Cookie Program, Take 2 |
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Cookie Program, Take 2 will run until May 30, with additional opportunities and incentives!
This year's cookie season contained many challenges, and this additional program will allow Girl Scouts to choose to continue their sales. As explained in a previous message from CEO Loretta Graham, our council is currently facing a shortfall towards our cookie goals, but there is still time to make progress. Additional incentives include:
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Service Units will earn at least $0.05 per each additional package picked up after April 1st.
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Once the Service Unit hits their goal, they will earn $0.10 per package.
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The Service Unit that sells the highest percentage during this time will earn a SU campout at Camp Torqua!
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Troops will earn $1.20 per additional package that is picked up after April 1.
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Each girl who sells 50 packages during this time period will earn a coupon for $10 off a special item from the GSofSI Council Shop that will be announced at the end of April.
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The top 5 sellers during this Take 2 time frame, who sell a minimum of 200 boxes, will earn an all-expense paid trip to the 2026 Girl Scouts National Convention in Washington D.C. for her and one caregiver.
Girl Scouts can participate with troop members or as Individually Registered Girl Scouts. Follow the button below to learn more or find out how to get started. |
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Virtual Town Hall and Annual Meeting |
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Virtual Town Hall
Reminder! Our next Virtual Town Hall Meeting will be April 9 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please follow the button below to get log-in information.
Annual Meeting
Please join us for the 16th Annual Meeting for Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois on April 27 at 10:30 a.m. at DoubleTree in Mt. Vernon. Attendees will hear a State of the Council, network with other volunteers and GSofSI staff, and have a chance to visit the Council Shop. Learn more by following the button below. Please register by April 14! |
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Spring Volunteer Training Reminders |
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Springtime is a great time to make sure that your volunteer training is up-to-date and you're ready for adventure!
Be sure to take the Understanding Your Role training while renewing for a new year in a volunteer role. Check to see if you need to refresh your Illinois Mandated Reporter Training, as well.
Plus, it's a great time to make sure your Outdoor Training certifications are current. Watch our Event Calendar for training sessions for courses such as Camping Out, Archery, Water Watchers, and Small Craft Safety Training (Flat or Moving Water Canoe).
If you have a group of six of more volunteers who need a specific training, your Service Unit Manager can submit a Training By Request form to organize a local training session. |
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News in Our Council Shop |
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Adult Vest Promotion
Now through April 21, get the GSofSI Boat Tote for $10 with the purchase of an adult vest, a $7 savings! This offer is available in-store and online. Use code ADULTVEST25 after adding the vest and boat tote to your cart to apply discount at the GSofSI Council Shop online.
Girl Scout Tree Promise Patches
Spring is a great season to make the Girl Scout Tree Promise - a Movement-wide service project to protect the planet. The new 2025 Girl Scout Tree Promise sew-on patch is now available for purchase online for $2 on our GSofSI Council Shop site.
Winter Challenge Checklist Patch
Pre-ordered Winter Challenge Checklist patches will arrive soon. Our Retail team will notify pickup orders as soon as they are here.
Free Shipping for Orders $50 or More
During the entire new membership year (Oct. 1, 2024-Sept. 30, 2025), online purchases of $50 or more will ship for free! Shop online at any time by visiting our GSofSI Local Online Shop. Use code MEMBER25 when checking out to take advantage of this offer. |
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You don't want to miss these upcoming programs hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois!
Patch Point: Recycling
The Recycling Patch inspires Girl Scouts to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Plus, they'll learn how to teach others in the community how easy it is to protect the planet!
Summer Camp 2025
Summer Camp sessions are starting to fill! Sign up now to secure your spot! See all Overnight Camp and Day Camp sessions.
Upcoming Programs
Mindful Morning Free Yoga Sessions
Daisies - Ambassadors; Adults
May 3
Camp Torqua
Mt. Vernon
Deadline: April 28
All members are invited to join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating Mindful Morning all-ages yoga session! These events are free, but please register.
Sew Myself Workshop
Juniors-Cadettes
May 3 - multiple sessions to choose from
Carbondale
Deadline: April 14
May 10 - multiple sessions to choose from
Glen Carbon
Deadline: April 28
Learn how to sew your own patches on your vest or sash!
Mother's Day Tree Planting
Daisies-Ambassadors; Adults
May 10
Mattoon, IL
Deadline: April 21
Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend by joining us to "Make Your Tree Promise" at Douglas Hart Nature Center!
These are just a few of the exciting opportunities coming soon! Follow the button below to see more. |
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