Volunteer Fest, Gold Award Anniversary, and more!
August 14, 2015

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Upcoming Girl / Troop / Family Events


Fall Event
Save the date!
When: Saturday, October 24, 2015 
Where: Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Newburgh

Volunteer Fest is OPEN to High School Girls
When: Saturday, September 12, 2015
Where: Newburgh UMC, Newburgh
What: Gold Award Training, Basic Outdoor Skills, On the Go, First Aid/CPR, Traditions & Ceremonies, Crafts, Games
Who: ALL adult and high school members
Register:  Read more...


Free "Anytime" Otters Baseball Game Tickets
When: Anytime (Season schedule) - only 3 weeks left in regular season!
Where: Bosse Field, Evansville
What: General admission baseball game tickets for any remaining home game this season
Who: Girl Scouts and their troops or families. Troops can request up to 20 free tickets; families can request up to 10 free tickets.
Register: Contact GSSI to request tickets (812.421.4970).

Upcoming Volunteer Events
Volunteers

Volunteer Fest

When: Saturday, September 12, 2015

Where: Newburgh UMC, Newburgh

What: A day of classes and workshops that offers the perfect opportunity to learn and network.

Who: ALL volunteers (Childcare will be provided.)

Register:  Read more...

 

 

 

Save the dates for other upcoming learning opportunities:

  • All Council Team Volunteer Kick-off,  Tuesday, September 22, in Evansville; and Thursday, September 24, in Jasper
  • Troop Camp Training, Saturday, September 26, 9:00am - Sunday, September 27, 12 noon, Camp Koch
  • Volunteer Retreat, Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8 (overnight or just daytime)

Volunteer Resources
         
Starting the year in Girl Scouting

-  2016 Membership for girls and adults.  Check here.
-   Forms needed for girls
o   Annual Permission
o   Cookie Permission and Responsibility Agreement
o   Ways You can Help
o   Vehicle Information

-  Updated forms are available online or you can request printed forms.

-   Emergency Procedures Card has been updated. Cards are available at the council office and will be distributed at Service Unit Meetings and council meetings.

Volunteer Essentials has been updated and uploaded!  This is your resource for all things Girl Scouting!!  It is on GSSI's Web site, under "Resources".

Safety Activity Checkpoints have also been updated. There are even some new ones!  Before you engage in any activity with your troop, view the checkpoints.  They are on GSSI's Web site, under "Resources".

Gold Award Centennial

Since 1916, Girl Scouts have been making meaningful, sustainable change in their communities and around the world.

The Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn, acknowledges the power behind each recipient's dedication not only to empowering and bettering herself, but also to making the world a better place for others.

SENIOR AND AMBASSADOR GIRL SCOUTS:
Girls interested in earning the Gold Award during this special centennial year must complete their projects by September 30, 2016. However, to be recognized at this year's special Centennial Award Dinner in May, girls must complete their projects by March, 2016.
Use the links below to get started on your Gold Award journey now!
 
Register for a Gold Award training on September 12, 9am-12am, as part of Volunteer Fest (and attend any afternoon sessions, if desired).

PAST GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS
We are looking for past First Class/Eaglet/Gold Award recipients living in our council area.  Contact Pat Bateman at [email protected]

Pat on the Back

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

 

Kaitlyn Hollman, University of Evansville student and GS volunteer, for her assistance at the council office.  


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


2016 Cookie Mascots, Coco and Cookiehave had lots of fun visiting GSSI's eleven counties, but there is still more to see before their final appearance August 20.Encourage your girls join the fun on Facebook (with an adult if they are under 13 years of age) and enter for prizes! 

Katie's Korner Retail Shop

Saturday Back to School Sales on August 29 and September 26.  flier

 

Early Bird pricing on Starter Kits through October 1! links

 

Shop online or contact [email protected] if you have any questions.  

 

On my honor, 
I will try to serve God and my country, to help others at all times, 
and to live by the  Girl Scout Law.
Girl Scouts of SW Indiana | 812.421.4970 | www.girlscouts-gssi.org