October 23, 2015
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Upcoming Girl / Troop / Family Events

 
Fall Event: Environmental Heroes
The confirmation email sent this week had complete details of the event.  You MUST read it carefully to ensure a safe and fun day at Angel Mounds this Saturday.
 
Interested in attending GSSI's Costa Rica, Savannah, or Fashion in Paris trips?  
There will be a planning meeting on Monday, November 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m,. at the council office. Pizza will be provided. RSVP to program@girlscouts-gssi.org.

Destinations
Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older! Choose from a wide range of national and international trips. Round 1 applications are due to GSSI's Program Department by November 1.
 

Upcoming Volunteer Events

Volunteer Retreat
Register for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and learning at Camp Koch.
FLEXIBLE schedule: Come any time during the weekend, Friday, Nov. 6 - Sunday, Nov. 8. INDOOR and OUTDOOR activities: Possible activities, classes, and workshops include: Basic Outdoor Skills, letterboxing, archery, boating, crafts, swaps, hiking, songs, campfires, Girl Scout traditions, and more. 
DEADLINE to register is this Sunday!

Basic Water Safety
Interested in being a better watcher around bodies of water or in possibly becoming a lifeguard?  This class is for YOU! Learn what to watch for when kids are playing in the pool and how to help someone without getting into the water. This class is available to any GSSI member over 15 years of age, and is strongly recommended if you may be interested in taking the Lifeguard class to be taught this winter.
When: Saturday, November 14, 2015, 12noon-4pm Central
Where: Downtown Evansville YMCA
Cost: $11
Registration: Online by November 8.

Volunteer Resources

Take girls OUTDOORS!
This is the perfect season to visit beautiful Camp Koch.  Check out the great program ideas in the new Enchanted Woods & Fairy Garden for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. You can spend the day or stay overnight. View pictures, read more information about GSSI's camp property and inquire about reservations on this informational handout!.

Special Activity Application: what, when, why?
A Special Activity Application must be completed when you and your girls are planning:
- any kind of overnight event
- travel outside GSSI's 11-county jurisdiction (see map)
- an activity with increased risk, including but not limited to skating, swimming, and campfires
The form, available online, must be submitted to the council at least 4 weeks prior to permission forms being sent home.This allows council staff sufficient time to ensure that the program and location are safe and meet council guidelines. Contact program@girlscouts-gssi.org, if you have any questions.
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Top reasons to attend Volunteer Retreat!
Read more details about the upcoming Volunteer Retreat and why you should attend!  Read more ....


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:

Kelly Birkhead, Trudy Day, Lyndsey Daywalt, Stephanie Grierson, and Tiffany Schu, for sharing the reasons they volunteer for GSSI!  (Stay tuned as we share their stories on the blog.)  (from Margaret Dennis, Dir. of Volunteer Resources)


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 Online Cookie Training for Volunteers is NOW AVAILABLE!
All troop cookie volunteers and leaders are required to view an online training module before December 1st.  The video for returning cookie volunteers is 17 minutes long, while the module for new volunteers is 40 minutes long.  View it now!




NEW! Online Family Training
Encourage your troop families to view a short, 8 minute, video about the cookie sale.  This video is NOT meant to replace the in-person troop training/meeting for families.View it now!



Visit the Web site "Cookies" tab for updated resources and information!  
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and to live by the  Girl Scout Law.
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