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2025 June Family Newsletter
A Message From CEO Loretta Graham: Celebrating Diversity By Putting People First
Diversity has been built into the fabric of Girl Scouts from the start. CEO Loretta Graham discusses how putting people first recognizes that everyone has equal value and helps make us a more empathetic, more creative, and more resilient Movement.
Congratulations to the Girl Scouts who were the Top Cookie Sellers in their service unit during the traditional portion of cookie season. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurship program in the world! Many successful businesswomen today said they got their start selling Girl Scout Cookies. Follow the button below to see the top goal-getters from across Southern Illinois.
Countdown to Our Virtual Event with NASA Mission Specialist Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger
Be inspired by NASA Mission Specialist Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger! Join us for a virtual event on July 15 where she'll share her experiences of working in space and her path to becoming a STEM leader. This is a free event, but please sign up to attend. All registered girls who are present in the virtual space will receive a collectible STEM enamel pin!
It's one of our favorite times of year - Girl Scout Camp season! Watch for us to share photos from official GSofSI Overnight Camp sessions and Day Camps on our website and social media platforms. Have a pic of your Girl Scout enjoying summer fun? Let us know!
July Office Closings
Please note that GSofSI (including Council Shop) will be closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Our Council Shop will be closed July 21-24 for inventory. Online orders can still be placed during this time, but will be reviewed on July 28.
Summer Camp Trading Post
The Council Shop Trading Post will be at camps this summer! Girl Scouts can shop for plush toys, Girl Scout themed gear, and other fun mementos to remember their camp experience.
Visit Our Build-A-Bear Workshop Summer is a great time to visit our Build-A-Bear Workshop at our Council Shop! Visit our location at #4 Ginger Creek Parkway in Glen Carbon during open hours or shop online!
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.
The Great GSofSI Dash - Start Planning Now!
Daisies-Ambassadors September 20
Deadline: Sept. 1
Two Locations: Casey, IL Chester, IL
You know the game show where people travel the world finding clues and completing challenges? We're doing that - Girl Scout style! Grab your team, follow the map, solve clues, complete Girl Scout skills, decipher puzzles and more!
These are just a few of the exciting opportunities coming soon! Follow the button below to see more.
