Congratulations to our nine (9) Gold Award Girl Scouts for 2018! The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest individual girl achievement in Girl Scouting. To earn the Girl Scout Gold Award a girl must be a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador, grades 9-12, and must have earned either two Journey awards or the Girl Scout... Continue Reading →
Girl Scout volunteers have the incredible responsibility of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. They instill values and decision-making skills. They are simply the best at creating future leaders. Girl Scout volunteers deserve to hear “thank you” for all they do every day, but we know how rare... Continue Reading →
Thank you to D-Patrick Honda for investing in Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana through the D-Patrick Honda Helping Kids Program! Your contribution will support the Girl Scout Leadership Program, ensuring that all girls in our local communities have the support, experiences, and opportunities they need to realize their potential. With your help, we can produce a generation... Continue Reading →
By: Susan Longest As a Girl Scout troop leader, former Board Chair, and current Board Vice Chair, I have experienced first-hand the positive impact of all-girl programming in the lives of countless girls. At Girl Scouts, girls are in the company of friends in an inviting, girl-led space. I watched girls learn a simple truth... Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, April 25, GSSI was honored to recognize our 2017 Highest Awards Recipients and top cookie sellers at the Emerald Ball Highest Awards Dinner. The Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn. As you earn a Highest Award, you'll impact your corner of the world - and... Continue Reading →
Girl Scout volunteers have the incredible responsibility of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. They instill values and decision-making skills. They are simply the best at creating future leaders. Girl Scout volunteers deserve to hear "thank you" for all they do every day, but we know how rare... Continue Reading →
Dear Girl Scout Volunteers, Every day, you make it possible for girls to enjoy and benefit from an adventure-having, skill-building, lead-taking, life-changing good time. It’s undeniable: without your commitment to unleashing the G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ in each and every one of the girls you touch, Girl Scouts couldn't be the positive, powerful, and life-changing experience it... Continue Reading →
Spring has sprung here at GSSI! As the days get longer and flowers begin to bloom, we are dreaming of Bridging Ceremonies, carefree afternoons at camp, and the pride of recognizing our Highest Awards Recipients after their months of hard work. We have three new faces who are excited to join GSSI just in time to... Continue Reading →
What is the mark of a strong leader? Is it the ability to inspire and transform? The ability think strategically and possess a peerless view of the future? The ability to calm, listen and unite during challenging times? Ample reserves of confidence, integrity, fearlessness and grit? These are all important qualities to consider when assessing... Continue Reading →
As we usher in a new year, it is fitting to take a moment to welcome our newest Membership Recruiter, Tiffany. Although Tiffany is new to the job of recruiting girls and adults in Posey, North West, North Central, North Warrick, Gibson, Pike, and Knox, she is a familiar face around the council. Before... Continue Reading →
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