Fall 2026 Lead & Learn

The GSEM Volunteer Support Team

Zakiyyah Kitab, MBA Director, Volunteer Support

Libby Kindle Adult Education Coordinator

Shaun Lindhoff Adult Education Coordinator

Justin Parscher Adult Education Coordinator

Dear Girl Scout Volunteers,

As we build this program, your voice matters. We want to know what Girl Scout incentives would be exciting and meaningful to you. Would you enjoy exclusive Girl Scout items, experiences, recognition, or something completely different? Have an idea? We want to hear it! Send your suggestions to adulteducation@girlscoutsem.org . Your ideas will help us shape an incentive program that feels rewarding and truly reflects what our volunteers value. A Special Note About This Year’s Lead & Learn This year, we are printing a select number of Lead & Learn guides for volunteers who would appreciate having a physical copy to keep on hand. If you would like a printed copy, please reach out to our Adult Education team. Copies will be available while supplies last. Whether you prefer to learn online, join us in person, complete a blended-learning course, or explore a new certification, we hope Lead & Learn inspires you to take the next step in your journey. Thank you for showing up for Girl Scouts. Thank you for sharing your time, your talents, your patience, your creativity, and your willingness to learn. Most of all, thank you for believing in the power of Girl Scouts and for being someone a girl can count on. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri family. We are glad you are here, we are cheering you on, and we cannot wait to see all that you will learn, lead, and accomplish this year.

Welcome to Fall 2026 Lead & Learn ! As we begin another exciting Girl Scout year, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank you for the time, energy, and heart you bring to Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Volunteers are at the center of everything we do. Because of you, Girl Scouts have opportunities to discover who they are, build new skills, try something new, and grow into confident leaders. We are excited to share this year’s Lead & Learn course catalog with you. Our Adult Education team is committed to making learning accessible, meaningful, and supportive, whether you are just beginning your volunteer journey or looking for your next opportunity to grow. More Opportunities, More Places to Learn This year, we are excited to continue expanding Adult Education opportunities throughout Missouri. We are working to bring more training opportunities to both rural and urban communities, making it easier for volunteers to access the courses, certifications, and skills they need most, closer to where they live and serve. Our goal is to meet you where you are and provide learning opportunities that are practical, welcoming, and relevant to your Girl Scout experience. If there is a course you would love to see, a certification you want to pursue, a topic you think we should offer, or a location that would make training more accessible, please tell us! A New Adult Education Incentive Program We are also excited to launch a new Adult Education incentive program this year. This initiative will give us an opportunity to recognize and celebrate volunteers who invest in their own learning and development.

With gratitude,

Zakiyyah Kitab, MBA Director of Volunteer Support, GSEM

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