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2026 August Family Newsletter
Honor Veterans with CEO Loretta Graham
Join our CEO, Loretta Graham, as she leads Girl Scouts from throughout the council to march in the Veterans on Parade event in Marion on September 12. Bring your patriotic spirit and Girl Scout pride for a fun and rewarding morning with the CEO!
The 2026 Fall Product Program starts September 26! This program helps Girl Scouts raise funds for troop activities and develop key skills while selling gourmet nuts and candies, magazines, candles, and other products. By participating, girls get experience using technology, build confidence, and earn cool rewards like personalized patches, apparel, camp gear, and more.
Girls will even have the chance to win a giant plush kangaroo! This year's mascot was named Kari Roo on social media and is one of the best prizes of our Fall Product Program season. Our council's Top Online Seller (total sales) and Top In-Person Order Card Seller (Total Sales) will each receive a cuddly buddy as a prize!
Check out our digital guide for caregivers to get a preview of this upcoming product program.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend is back! On September 12-13, head out your favorite state park to celebrate!
Download the free passport and activity sheet, sign up for GSofSI's self-guided Bug Bingo program, or join us for a campout and service project! Participate in your own way and unlock a custom patch!
This summer's camp season was spectacular! Shout out to all of our day camp volunteers for helping make the magic happen. Your dedication helped Girl Scouts across Southern Illinois have fun, appreciate the outdoors, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you!
Uniform Starter Kits Are Here
These helpful kits come with a sash or vest, council ID, American flag, insignia tab, membership level pin and world trefoil pin. There is now an online option to have your uniform heat pressed and preassembled for a $7 fee.
Purchases of over $65 that include a GSofSI Uniform Starter Kit will receive a free Girl Scout drawstring bag! These bags have a new colorful block pattern and are a $15 value. Offer is valid while supplies last.
