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2026 March Family Newsletter
Thank You For Celebrating Girl Scout Week
Every year, Girl Scouts from across the globe celebrate our Movement with a full week of festivities, fun, and service. Here in Southern Illinois, Girl Scouts held ceremonies with local officials, wore their uniforms to school and places of worship, threw birthday parties, and shared community service projects.
If your Girl Scout participated, don't forget to order your Girl Scout Week patch from our Council Shop!
Each year in Girl Scouts opens the door to new adventures, amazing experiences, and more opportunities for growth! Plus, every girl member whose membership is renewed between April 1-May 18 will receive a free t-shirt and custom patch. Adult members will receive a free t-shirt and Service Units can earn special incentives too.
Mark your calendars and watch for the patch reveal and more information coming soon!
Our Annual Meeting and Recognition of Excellence Awards Ceremony Are On April 25
Our Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, April 25 at DoubleTree in Mt. Vernon. Breakfast and networking begins at 10:30 a.m.
Our Recognition of Excellence Awards Ceremony will follow, with check-in starting at 1 p.m. Due to limited seating, this event is by invite only. Awardees - watch your mailbox for invitations!
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! We are SO grateful for our amazing volunteers. Help us give them the thanks they deserve using these these fun, free resources from Girl Scouts of the USA.
Girl Scout Sweatshirts Are Stylish and Soft
We have four sweatshirts styles available to stay cozy in the spring chill - including our cool "Life of a Girl Scout" design!
Pawlette is "Eggstremely" Excited to Meet You Pawlette the floppy-eared bunny is ready to hop into your family and be a furry friend for life. Plus, personalize her clothing and accessories! Find Pawlette and more pals in our Build-A-Bear Workshop at the Council Shop in Glen Carbon or in our online council shop.
You don't want to miss these programs hosted by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois!
On Camp Time, Girl Scouts Shine Time at Girl Scout Camp is time well spent! Smiles are sunnier, friendships form faster, dreams become bigger, and memories last forever. Summer camp sessions are open for registration now!
Patch Point: Recycling
Girl Scouts will learn to think about what happens to the trash that goes in the trash can. They will be inspired to reduce, reuse, and recycle to make the world a better place.
Learn chemistry concepts while creating bath bombs and more! Thanks to the Glenn Bailey STEM Leadership Grant, every Girl Scout youth participant will receive a t-shirt!
These are just a few of the exciting opportunities coming soon! Follow the button below to see more.
