GIRL SCOUT EVENT LINKS
SKATE FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES
BAKERSFIELD
AUGUST 3
TAKE ME OUT
TO THE BLAZE GAME
OVERNIGHT, BAKERSFIELD
AUGUST 19-20
CITY AFTER DARK
BAKERSFIELD
AUGUST 19-20
JEWELRY WORKSHOP
BAKERSFIELD
SEPTEMBER 3
GIRL SCOUTS
BAKERSFIELD OFFICE
5:30pm-6:30pm
SEPTEMBER 12
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GOLD MINE STORES
Gold Mine Stores in Bakersfield and Fresno will be closed September 3-8, to honor the holiday weekend and conduct inventory; re-opening September 9. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Photos needed
See your Troop's photo in print, including the 100th Anniversary Calendar of Events, on the website, or in Hot Topics! Submit photos for consideration with first names, date, place of event, and description to clollar@girlscoutsccs.org.
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Pledge to be
FOREVER GREEN
Your pledge counts!
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SPECIAL THANKS...
to interns Ashley Wiedman Loyd and Alex Hart for their work on this issue of Hot Topics.
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| Girl Scout Alumnae
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Cookie Classic Golf Tournament
September 9
- Shotgun start 12:30
- Eagle Springs Golf Course
- Hole-in-one prizes valued
at over $50,000
- Silent auction
- Lunch and dinner by
Tahoe Joe's
2011 SPONSORS FRESNO LEXUS, SHOWN HERE AT THE 2009 TOURNAMENT
COOKIE CLASSIC FLYER TROOPS, BUY A TEE SIGN
SPONSOR OR BUY A TICKET ON-LINE
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| Women Inspiring Girls Fresno, June 2
 The Women Inspiring Girls' Luncheon in Fresno was held June 2, and "honors three dynamic women who have distinguished themselves through exemplary achievements in the community, in their professions, and as role models for girls." They were: Susan Early, Debi Hergenrader, and Sherriff Margaret Mims. The event was held at the Roger Rocka's Theatre.
The Kern Women Inspiring Girls luncheon will be held in Bakersfield October 7, honoring Virginia Moorhouse, Robin Mangarin, and Irma Carson.
SPONSORSHIPS/TICKETS
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Kaiser funds Healthy Eating - Fit for Life
We are very grateful to Kaiser Permanente who has awarded our Council a grant to fund the work of our Outreach Program "Healthy Eating - Fit for Life," serving girls in underserved areas of Fresno, Madera, and Kings Counties. Kaiser Permanente's social mission is to improve the health of communities they serve. "We recognize the great work that your organization provides In helping to achieve this goal," said Ivonne Der Torosian, MM/PA, Community Benefit/Community Health Manager, of Kaiser Permanente Public Affairs Department.
KAISER PERMANENTE
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Together we make Girl Scouts a success
SISTER TO SISTER, WAYS TO GIVE
Donate $15 or more at our Gold Mine Stores and receive an iron-on GSCCS "bling" for your favorite shirt, tote, or jacket! See the
many ways to give, including how you can donate to honor or commemorate others.
GIVING SISTER TO SISTER
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Girl Scouts celebrate last Potter film
HOSTESS GEORGE-ANA AND HER WAND WIELDING GUESTS
Girl Scouts enjoyed an evening of theatrical fun at the Bakersfield office. Many came in costume and all enjoyed the amazing decor (courtesy of Troop Leader Helen Alanzo) and symbolic surprises at every corner.
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Local Scout visits founder's birthplace
Girl Scout Callie from Troop 2719, Service Unit 626, recently visited the birthplace of Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts on the trip with her mother (and Troop Leader) Nancy McCafery. The pair made it a point to visit the historic landmark while in Savannah, Georgia visiting family. "Callie liked that Juliette was an artist and loved touring her home, seeing family portraits and original artwork, including sculptures and metal works," said Nancy.
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AgriNation, September 23, at Vossler Farm
Mark your calendars for the second annual AgriNation in Visalia! Get lost having loads of fun in the infamous corn maze, take a hay ride, and enjoy a photo opp in the cut-outs at the pumpkin patch. Get agriculture information at story time, stop at the booths, and indulge yourself with a hot dog! Please return the registration listing who will be attending including friends and family of all ages. 400 Girl Scouts and their families attended last year, be sure to purchase your tickets soon! We look forward to seeing you there! The event will take place 6:00pm to 10:00pm. AGRINATION
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Staff news
OPENING: PRODUCT SALES SPECIALIST - BAKERSFIELD
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GOLD MINE STORES
Volunteers are needed to assist in the Fresno and Bakersfield stores during special events, staff vacations, lunch shifts, and as needed. Enthusiastic, energetic individuals are welcome! If interested, please contact Retail Store Manager Pam Compton at 559-291-5078, x 144 or pcompton@girlscoutsccs.org.
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
In the Bakersfield office volunteers are needed with e-marketing, data entry, research, and miscellaneous clerical support. Contact Coordinator of Grants and Community Development, Christine Lollar at clollar@girlscoutsccs.org or 661-327-1409 x 205.
Volunteers are needed to assist in the Fresno office with data entry and miscellaneous clerical support. If interested, please contact Fund Development Administrative Assistant Tina McCallister-Boothe, tboothe@girlscoutsccs.org or 800-490-8653 x 136.
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Link of interest
HEALTHY MEDIA ACT TO FUND GRANTS AND RESEARCH
Actress Geena Davis recently endorsed the "Healthy Media for Youth Act," encouraging healthy media images of women. The bill will provide grants to educate youth about media and fund research about its effects on girls, such as super skinny models, unequal ratio of male vs. female characters (only 27 percent of the speaking characters are female.) SOURCE: THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER
HEALTHY MEDIA FOR YOUTH ACT
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Biggest Loser Brain Training- LearningRx:
Phil and Amy Parham say that The Biggest Loser did more than just help them lose weight - it helped them get in touch with LearningRx, the brain training company that helped their son with autism.
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