Girl Scouts


April 24, 2015

Highlight of the Week

 



Looking for something fun to do this summer? 

  

Check out GSSI's great volunteer-led 

Day and Twilight Camps! 

  

Girls can register for ANY or ALL camps, 

regardless of where they live or 

in which county they regularly participate.* 


 


 

Some fun activities the camps offer: 

(Activities vary by camp, some activities have age restrictions due to safety).

 

 fishing, crafts, songs, games, archery, overnight cabin or tent camping, hiking, storytelling, campfires, and more!!!

 

Note: Some DEADLINES are fast approaching!! 


 

 

DATE/TIME

LOCATION

REGISTRATION

Mon. June 3-Thurs. June 5 

9:00am-3:00pm

DEADLINE May 11.

Perry County 

Camp Koch, Cannelton

Amy Knight

[email protected]

Kassi Rogers 

[email protected]

Wed. & Thurs. June 4 & 5 

8:30am-4:30pm 

(optional overnight Thurs.)

DEADLINE May 2.

Southwest Warrick 

Camp Brosend, Newburgh

Registration Form 

 

Margaret Dennis 

[email protected]

Tues. June 9-Thurs. June 11 

5:30pm-8:30pm 

DEADLINE May 9.

North Warrick 

Thresherman Park, Boonville 

Registration Form 

 

Gayla Vincent

897-3541  

June 13

Swim Party

Gibson County 

Lafayette Park, Princeton 

Beckee Sheffer

[email protected]

812-779-6643

Krista Ingle

Mon. June 15-Wed. June 17 

5:00-8:00pm

Deadline: May 20

Spencer County 

4H Youth Center, Chrisney 

LaDonna Bolin, 362-7353 or [email protected]

Holly McCutchan, 937-9041 or [email protected]  

Mon., June 15-Fri. June 19 

8:30am-3:30pm

Knox County 

Camp Wildwood 

Bobette Phillips

[email protected]

 Kim Adkins

[email protected] 

Mon., June 22-Fri. June 26 

8:30am-4:30pm 

(optional overnight Thurs.)

Vanderburgh-Posey  

USI, Evansville

Registration Form 

 

[email protected] 

 Mon. July 6-Fri. July 10 

(exact dates and times vary by age-level)

North Dubois 

Camp Carnes, Jasper 

Melissa Ruschau

[email protected]

 


To All of Our Readers
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Congratulations to the winners of the "I love my leader" Contest!

  Troop Leaders:

  Heather Barnett, Vanderburgh

  Jody Brant, Dubois

  Penny Leffler, Knox

  Erica Rummel, Dubois

  Girls:

  Sadie F., Knox

  Autumn McD., Warrick

  Alexis R., Dubois

  Brandi S., Posey

  Ryan S., Vanderburgh

 

 Troop leaders each won 4 box seats to Otters games, and girls will receive a gift    bag with Girl Scout goodies.

 

Click HERE to read inspiring thoughts girls and adults shared about their troop leaders.

 

 

Program Updates 

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Honor Flight of Southern Indiana is looking for 70 Girl Scouts who are willing to help welcome local WWII veterans on May 30 after their trip to Washington, D.C., to visit their war memorial. This is a great opportunity for everyone and can be a great activity toward earning Citizen badges at various age levels. More information here.

 

Amazing Adventure for high school girls!

The Alcoa Foundation is partnering with NatureBridge - a trusted nonprofit organization that provides hands-on environmental field science education for teens in national parks. This year, 54 students ages 16-18 year old will be selected from Alcoa communities to experience either Yosemite National Park, in California, or Olympic National Park, in Washington, for two weeks this summer. More information here.  Applications due May 1.


 

Science & Technology OPTIONS

The University of Evansville's College of Engineering and Computer Science has summer OPTIONS camps for high school girls, and  middle school girls.  Application deadlines are April 24 and May 1, or until full.


 

River City Ramblers Walking Club Girl Scout Patch Contest! 
 
ONLY One week left!!!  (Deadline April 30) Enter this contest to design a "Walk Together" patch that will be used across the United States!  Information 

Application 


 

Exclusive Cookie Event: Friday, May 1, 2015 5pm-9pm

Deadline to register is Monday, April 27

Girls who have sold over 500+ boxes of cookies this year can attend.

Girls will receive free entry and family members can attend for $10 each. Parents that are attending only as chaperones, do not have to pay.

Where: Walther's Golf & Fun: 2303 N First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710

No cost for 500+ cookie sellers.

Girls must be accompanied by an adult.

Each girl will receive a certificate at the event.

Everyone must register to attend: 

 

For siblings and family members: Call 812-421-4970 to register

Note: Walther's will be open to the public.

  • Unlimited miniature golf
  • 1 round laser tag
  • Unlimited pizza & drinks
  • Unlimited Monkey Mountain Play Tubes 

 

 

Pat on the Back! 

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GSSI has so many great volunteers and staff who are generous with their time and talent! A big thank you goes to:

 

All who attended last Tuesday's Annual Meeting: Service Unit delegates, Recognition Team, Board members, volunteers, and guests.  Thank you, Amy Wilkerson, for presenting a very informative program on relationships.

 

Day Camp directors and their teams, who are busy planning some great programs for the girls.

 

Would you like to give a "Pat-on-the-Back" to a special person who went that extra mile or stepped in to help without being asked? Send an email to Margaret with the name of the volunteer or staff member and how she/he helped out. 

 


Cookie Program Updates
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Some Girl Scout Cookies are still available for purchase at the council office. Call ahead to find out if the varieties/amounts you want to purchase are available.


Volunteer Resources

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Wrapping up the troop year

-       Plan troop year end celebrations (Check last week's newsletter for great ideas.)

-    If you need certificates for girls, they must be requested online, under "Programs", "Girl Awards", "Certificate Request for Girls".  Certificates that can be requested include Journey Summit, Graduating Senior,10 year girl member, Highest Awards, and others.

-       Purchase membership pins and discs (or a bridging kit)

-       Hand out cookie rewards.

-       Encourage membership renewal by June 1 for special patch and troop cash drawings.

-       Complete financial reports by July 30 at the latest, although you are encouraged to submit them as early as possible.

-       Request adult membership numeral guard, if you are celebrating 5-year increment anniversaries.

-       Attend your Service Unit's year-end meeting.  (Contact your SU Chair or Membership Recruiter if you are unsure of the date.)

 


Adult Learning Updates
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Basic Outdoor Skills (certification for campfires and outdoor cooking)

Cost $6, includes one meal

-       Evansville, Thursday, May 14, 8:30am-2:30pm email [email protected] ASAP

-   Evansville, Saturday, May 9, 8:30am-2:30pm,- register online

 

On the Go  (certification for overnights)

Cost $0

-       Gibson/Knox, If you are interested, contact [email protected].



Katie's Korner council shop

Girl Scout Daisy certificates are now in stock at Katie's Korner.

A new Girl Scout Cookie jar is available at Katie's Korner. It is blue ceramic, 9 inches high with a 2.25 quart capacity and 19-� inch circumference. Cost: $26.00 each.

Bridging Kits are now in stock, selling for $6.50 each. Kits include bridging Arc badge (grade level), membership star, prior year disc, bridging fun patch, bridging certificate, and a small gift.


Quick Links...

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Contact Information
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Phone:    812.421.4970 or 800.757.9348

Address: 223 NW 2nd Street, Evansville IN 47708

Web site: www.girlscouts-gssi.org

Questions about the Web site? [email protected]

Email a GSSI staff member:  (first initial)(last name)@girlscouts-gssi.org

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