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2026 August Volunteer Newsletter
Join Us for a Town Hall on September 15
Please join GSofSI Leadership for a virtual Town Hall Meeting on September 15 via Zoom. There is no need to register, but for the most accurate response, please email Ashley Green-Bryant with questions prior to the event.
Our 2026 Fall Product Program will begin on September 26! Is your troop ready? This program is a great way for troops to kickstart their funds for exciting activities.
Troop Leaders and/or Troop Fall Product Program Volunteers will need to attend your Service Unit Meeting in September to get program materials and important information.
Program Dates
September 15: Volunteer access to M2
September 26: Program starts
October 19: Paper card sales end
October 25: M2 online site closes
November 4: ACH of troop accounts for what is owed to council
November 16-18: Girl delivery; products delivered to Service Units
IMPORTANT: Before the Fall Product Program starts, please make sure all of the Girl Scouts in your troop are registered for the 2026-27 Girl Scout membership year.
Calling all GSofSI Girl Scouts! 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!
Our Adult Education team is excited to help volunteers set up the new membership year for success! You're invited to take part in a season of learning, connection, and fun!
Upcoming opportunities include New Leader Onboarding, American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid, Mastering Rallyhood, and more. Check out these highlights:
First Birthday CeleBEARation
The Build-A-Bear Workshop in our Council Shop is turning ONE! Come celebrate with us on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be badge earning opportunities for Daisies-Juniors, as well as fun activities and snacks. Plus, create a Build-A-Bear furry friend and enter for a chance to win your next Build-A-Bear at the shop for free!
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.
Starting on August 12, 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 for free bag is valid while supplies last.
JUST ADDED! Girl Scouts have been invited to take over Raging Rivers Waterpark! Make memories, learn new skills, and enjoy two days of adventure with our newest Preferred Program Partner. Please contact Raging Rivers at 618-786-2345 or questions@gsofsi.org to learn more.
The Great GSofSI Dash
Daisies-Ambassadors
September 26 Casey Chester Metropolis
Deadline: September 7
Race to the finish line as you follow the map, solve clues, complete Girl Scout skills, and more. Gather your team today!
These are just a few of the exciting opportunities coming soon! Follow the button below to see more.
