March 4, 2016
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Upcoming Girl / Troop / Family Events
reminders and deadlines
  


       Important REMINDERS and DEADLINES

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Indiana Bicentennial Patch is now available at the council office!
Girls can earn this limited edition patch and celebrate Indiana's 200th Birthday! 
Cost: $2
Only 200 patches available!
 
 

Registration is now open for GSSI's Spring Event on Saturday, April 23, at Howell Wetlands!
All Girl Scouts are welcome. 
Choose from fun-filled morning or afternoon sessions.  
 
Resident Camp registration is now OPEN!
  
There are overnight opportunities for girls entering grades 2 and up, but GSSI also has day programs for all ages!

Join the adventure and find out why "Camp Life is the Best Life"! 
 
  
Volunteer Learning
SCHEDULED CLASSES

Troop Camp Training 
What: TCT certification is required of at least one adult in a group planning camping with Girl Scouts, beyond the backyard.  
Who: Any registered adult member with On the Go, and Basic Outdoor Skills certification
When:  Saturday, April 16, 9:00 a.m., through noon on Sunday, April 17
WhereCamp Koch, Cannelton, IN
Register: Cost is $18. Register online.

Available ANYTIME
Job Briefing Refresher is a 13-minute video required for 2015-2016 of ALL troop leadership volunteers.  If you haven't seen it yet, watch it NOW.


CEI Update 
What a GREAT turnout for our kick-off meeting!  We had a wonderful dinner followed by some intense discussion on change and the CEI project.

The Web Platform Task Force just received a sneak peek at GSSI's new Web site. We love it - and you will, too.  It has user-friendly event and form centers, and is mobile-friendly and responsive to ensure that your smartphone experience is amazing! The volunteer Web Platform Task Force and staff are reviewing everything and making final touches. Get ready ... it is coming in TEN days! 


NOTE:  If you are still interested in joining the Task Force and weren't able to attend the kick-off meeting, contact Margaret Dennis or Lucy Himstedt.
Volunteer Resources

Honor & Golden Honor Troops
 
This program recognizes troops that achieve the Essential Elements of a Girl Scout Troop, and provide overall excellence in troop management and programming in a given year.  To achieve this honor, leaders and girls must work in partnership with each other, other troops, Service Team, and council staff.  Applications are due June 15.  Troops are announced in the newsletter and at the Fall Volunteer Kick-Off.

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camp life is best life

Listen to the experts - volunteers and girls!

Do you ever wonder if your daughter will benefit from attending Girl Scout camp? Read real-life testimonials of camping experiences.  Read our blog to find out 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:

Sarah Krause, from Troop 164, who hosted the Singapore station at the WTD Event at USI on March 20.  You took on this job by yourself when your leader had a conflict. Thanks for introducing many young ladies to the country of Singapore.(from Kelly Birkhead, volunteer)

All of the troops and volunteers who participated in  running a station at World Thinking Day on Sunday, February 21.Troops 5, 127, 164, 391, 479, 980, and Suzanne Hunter did an amazing job. The event was wonderful and everyone had a great time I loved the diversity of each station and was impressed with the troops' creativity. We also had some great community partners (USI's collegiate Girl Scout troop, Mermaids Belly Dancers, International Program USI, Sigma Sigma Sigma). (from Gretchen Helm, Troop Support Specialist)

Sheryle Mills and Junior Troop 196, for hosting the Southwest Warrick World Thinking Day! We had a fun-filled, informative evening, visiting Russia, Italy, and France. (from SWW volunteers)

Tiffany Schu and Karla Kuebler, for manning delivery stations and the distribution of cookies to South Posey area troops this year. The process ran well with their assistance. Their help was greatly appreciated! (From Erica Sims, Posey County SUCC)

Jeannie Mayes, for all of her help in decorating for and cleaning up after the North Posey Me and My Guy Dance this year. We greatly appreciated the assistance! (From Erica Sims and Misty Mauck, Troop 127)


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
 
Did you know that...by switching packaging for Lemonades, Thanks-a-Lot and Cranberry Citrus Crisps, ABC Bakers saves 456 tons of paper and 2,600 gallons of diesel a year!?

Upcoming Dates:
  • Council Cupboard open during office hours and Saturday, March 5, 8:00 a.m. to noon. 
  • March 13 - deadline for Bling your Booth Contest
  • March 15 - Girls' cookie payments due to troop.
  • March 18 - Troop's final paperwork due to Service Unit Cookie Chair.

Don't forget to make frequent bank deposits! Be sure to save deposit receipts to turn in with final paperwork.


Visit the website "Cookies" tab for updated resources and information!  
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Katie's Corner Council Shop
223 NW 2nd St. Evansville
812.421.4970 or 800.757.9348


Shop hours:  Monday-Thursday, 9:00am to 5:30 pm, Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm.

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.
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