May 13, 2016
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reminders and deadlines
  


       Important REMINDERS and DEADLINES


Check the online calendar for many more events!



The Program Guide is full of great opportunities for girls!

 

camp life is best life
   
Summer programs at Camp Koch:
There are overnight and day camp opportunities at our camp property near Cannelton, IN!  Check out our wide range of Camp Koch programs, including
- Troop Camporee, June 11-12.  Deadline to register is May 27.
- Resident Camps, various lengths and dates between May 26 and July 8. Deadline to register is June 17.
- Adventure Day, July 16. Deadline to register is July 11.
 

Day/Twilight Camps:
Many volunteer-led camps are offered throughout the council in June and July.  These day or twilight camp programs are sponsored by Alcoa Foundation and include a wide range of activities: environmental, outdoors, sports, science, team building, crafts, songs, and more.  
Registration is still open for:
- Perry County Day Camp, July 15.  Deadline is May 31.
- North Dubois Day Camp, July 11-15. Deadline is June 5.


Travel Internationally with GSSI!
GSSI Global Travel
Paris 2017: A Mother Daughter Adventure!
Spain 2018. Enroll before June 1 to receive a $200 discount.
Australia 2019

Once girls are enrolled in the trip of their choice and have paid the $95 deposit, they may begin to participate in money earning activities, if desired. Upcoming events include: Dress Drive on September 24, Dress Drive in February, and a Craft Show on March 11.
 

Mary Thiebault Relay For Life Patch Program

Sponsor: The grandchildren of Mary Thiebault
Age level: All
Cost: FREE
Each year more than 4 million people worldwide participate in the Relay For Life movement. Through the Mary Thiebault Relay for Life Patch Program, Girl Scouts learn more about cancer and cancer prevention, share the information they learned, and participate in a Relay For Life in their area.

Patch requirements
Find a Relay for Life date and location

Patch: Contact GSSI's Katie's Korner Shop 812-421-4970 to get your free patch once you have completed all requirements. Available while supplies last.  Only 200 patches available.  A completed form must be presented at time of pick-up.



FREE Evansville Otter tickets

Enjoy an Evansville Otters baseball game on Saturday, May 21 thanks to Slay's Restoration. Game coupons can be picked up, first come first served, at the Council office (limit 20 per person).  You will then need to exchange the coupon for free general admission ticket at Bosse field by noon the day before the game.



Volunteer Learning

SAVE the DATE for Troop Camp Training
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 1 through Sunday, October 2 for a fun overnight training at Camp Koch!  This class will certify volunteers who have already taken Basic Outdoor Skills and On the Go so they can take their troop camping.  Registration will open in August.

Bust Gender Stereotypes

Want to make sure the girls in your life know they can do and be anything they want? Then it's time to flex some muscle and start busting gender stereotypes! Girl Scouts' Developmental Psychologist Andrea Bastiani Archibald, Ph.D. puts it this way: "Kids have this amazing, natural ability to see the world as limitless, but when adults signal that certain things or behaviors are off limits for kids based on their gender, their worlds get smaller and smaller-and that's not just sad, it can be damaging as well." Read more

CEI Update 


Excitement is building and we need your help!

As discussed at Year-end Service Unit meetings, there are three things that troop leadership teams can do NOW to ensure a smooth transition in August.



Volunteer Resources
 Wrapping Up the Troop Year

- Plan school year-end celebrations (see resources below)
- Purchase membership pins and discs (or a bridging kit)
- Hand out cookie rewards
- Encourage membership renewal by June 3 for special incentives.
- Complete financial reports by July 30 at the latest, although you are encouraged to submit them as early as possible
- Request Adult Membership Numerals, if you are celebrating a 5-year increment anniversary
- Plan summer events!  The Girl Scout year runs through September.


Girl Scout Ceremonies Resources
The end of the school year is a great time to celebrate Girl Scouting with ceremonies.
Visit GSSI's Pinterest page for bridging and other ceremony ideas.
Visit GSSI's website for scripts, programs and other ceremony resources. 


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Girl Scout Highest Awards

These young women are making a difference in their communities! We are so proud of our Gold Award recipients.

Read the 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:

Southwest Warrick, North and West Vanderburgh, and Knox Service Units for your hospitality at the Year-End meetings!  It was a privilege to celebrate with you. Check out our Facebook page for pictures. (from Donna, Lucy, Gretchen, and Margaret, GSSI Staff)

Jan Gogel for facilitating the On the Go class in Jasper for our volunteers in the northern counties.  They are excited to be able to plan overnights with their girls.  (from Margaret Dennis, Dir. of Volunteer Resources)

Friends of Ohio Twp Public Library, and Miss Linda, for hosting our Junior Sleepover at the library.  The girls had a great time!  (from Margaret Dennis, SWW volunteer)

Service Unit Cookie Chairs and Cupboard coordinators for making the Cookie Program a success! Girls benefit from your time, commitment, and dedication.  (from Melissa Rynkiewich, Product Sales Manager) 

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


Cookie Bonus Proceeds

Troop Bonus checks are being processed and mailed to the troop leader's address this week and next.  If you do not receive yours by the end of May, contact support@girlscouts-gssi.org.

 
Katie's Korner Retail Shop



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 shop@girlscouts-gssi.org 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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