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9/11 EVENTS
TENTH ANNIVERSARY
REMEMBRANCES IN
OUR COMMUNITIES!
PURCHASE TICKETS
-AGRINATION 9/23
-WOMEN INSPIRING GIRLS
LUNCHEON 10/7
-ALUMNAE TEAS
AND WINE JOURNEY
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Girl Scout Events
COME LEARN ABOUT
GIRL SCOUTS
BAKERSFIELD OFFICE
5:30pm-6:30pm
SEPTEMBER 12
TROOP 2322
CALIFORNIA PIZZA
KITCHEN FUNDRAISER
BAKERSFIELD
SEPTEMBER 13
MONEY SENSE
BADGE WORKSHOP
BAKERSFIELD
SEPTEMBER 17
FATHER-DAUGHTER
CAKE DECORATING CONTEST
BAKERSFIELD
SEPTEMBER 22
AGRINATION
VOSSLER FARMS - VISALIA
SEPTEMBER 23
OPEN HOUSE
FRESNO & BAKERSFIELD OFFICES
OCTOBER 1
WOMEN INSPIRING GIRLS
LUNCHEON
BAKERSFIELD
OCTOBER 7
AVIATION EXPLORATION
FRESNO
OCTOBER 8
FEED THE NEED
FRESNO
OCTOBER 13
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
BADGE WORKSHOP
BAKERSFIELD-OCTOBER 8
FRESNO-OCTOBER 15
(RESCHEDULED FROM
SEPTEMBER 10)
ALUMNAE TEA
VISALIA
OCTOBER 15
(ADULTS ONLY)
VOLUNTEER CAROUSEL
SELMA
OCTOBER 22
ALUMNAE WINE
FRESNO WINE JOURNEY
OCTOBER 29
(ADULTS ONLY)
RED RIBBON WEEK
SCOUT PATCHES
OCTOBER 23-31
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JULIETTE LOW'S BIRTHDAY BASH
BAKERSFIELD
OCTOBER 29
ALUMNAE TEA FRESNO DECEMBER 10 (ADULTS ONLY)
ALUMNAE TEA
BAKERSFIELD
JANUARY 14
(ADULTS ONLY) |
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We're Invited...
SEPTEMBER 14-18
NOON-9:00PM
VISIT GIRL SCOUTS!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
SHRED IT & FORGET IT!
HANFORD
SEPTEMBER 17
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
SAN JOAQUIN
RIVER CLEAN UP
FRESNO
SEPTEMBER 17
KIDS COOK-OFF
VISALIA
SEPTEMBER 24
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS
SEPTEMBER 24
BIG SIERRA
RIVER CLEAN UP
FRESNO
SEPTEMBER 24-25
KIDSFEST
& PARENT SURVIVAL EXPO
OCTOBER 1
FRESNO
TULARE EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION
FREE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
FOR ENTREPRENEURS
SEPTEMBER 20-OCTOBER 11
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FALL PRODUCT SALES! 
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PRODUCT SALES DATES
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Pledge to be FOREVER GREEN Your pledge counts!
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September is...
(CLICK THE TITLES TO READ MORE)
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Click the title to read the Girl Scouts USA websites salute and recognition of the diversity and rich cultures of Hispanics across America and beyond.
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Click the title to read the Center for Disease Control's tips to be prepared, stay informed, and get involved.
SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
Click the title to read the "Senior Girl Scouts Resource List" on the Center for Disease Control's website. Girl Scouts have been a part of youth suicide awareness since the early 1980's.
SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS
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Special thanks...
to Fund Development intern
Alex Hart for her contribution
to this Hot Topics issue.
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33 Year Girl Scout Leader Passes Away 
at 103
IN MEMORY OF JEAN WAGNER
Mrs. Wagner was one of the founders of the Girl Scout Friendship House in Visalia. Her death came just two weeks short of her 104th birthday. Remembrances may be made in Jean's name to the Girl Scouts of Central California South at 1377 W. Shaw Avenue, Fresno CA 93711
READ ABOUT MRS. WAGNER AND HER LOVE FOR GIRL SCOUTS
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AgriNation - September 23
VOSSLER FARMS, REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 19
Join Girl Scouts for a preview night (our fall products) at the Corn Maze to learn how the maze is cut and what happens to the corn after October! Learn from local farmers about what it takes to bring food to your table...It's more then you probably think!
 $15.00 per person, includes: Hay Ride, Pumpkin Patch, Dinner, Corn Maze and activity booths.
Children 4 and under are free (meal not included).Register by September 19.
TROOPS AND SERVICE UNITS NEEDED -
ACTIVITIES, GAMES, CRAFTS
Girl Scout Service Units and/or Troops are needed to share an activity, game, or craft. Together, let's teach Girl Scouts and their families about the food of our area, known as America's Bread Basket. We can create fun educational activities about food safety, nutrition, and how local farmers bring the foods that we enjoy to our tables. Set up begins at 5:00pm and tear down is at 8:30pm. No electricity is accessible. Troops/Service Units who host booths will receive TWO FREE TICKTETS AND DINNER (includes: a hot dog, chips, and a beverage.) Contact Missy Hinojosa 800-490-8653 X 120.
AGRINATION FLYER
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Kern County Women Inspiring Girls Luncheon
OCTOBER 7, WE GATHER TO HONOR: GINGER MOORHOUSE,
ROBIN MANGARIN SCOTT, AND IRMA CARSON
 Join us to pay tribute to our Girl Scout heritage. Girl Scouts of all ages will present 100 years of building girls of courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. The event will take place on the Valley Baptist Campus in Bakersfield.
TICKETS, SPONSORSHIPS, INFO
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JOIN GIRL SCOUTS TO FEED THE NEED - OCTOBER 13
THANK YOU GIRL SCOUT PARTNERS:
Big Fresno Fair, Wells Fargo and Univision 21!
You don't want to miss the scavenger hunt on October 13 to earn a patch, help those in need, and have Girl Scout fun! Be sure to bring a friend!
www.fresnofair.com/
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| Join Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts - Collaborative meetings
 VISALIA - September 20
TULARE - September 30
FRESNO - September 25
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Information will be available in English, Spanish, and Hmong!
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Happy 100th Anniversary!
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Girl Scout Open Houses - October 1
FRESNO and BAKERSFIELD OFFICES
Celebrate the launch of our 100th Anniversary Year and the introduction of The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting. From 10:00am to 2:00pm stop by to enjoy fun activities for the whole family while you learn about the rich history of Girl Scouts!
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Alumnae Celebrations
As part of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts, Girl Scout Alumnae (no matter where in the country you participated) are invited to join us in the Anniversary celebrations!
ALUMNAE TEAS
There is no cost to join us for the Alumnae Teas, so there is no good reason to not join us in the celebration! You're welcome to attend any one of the teas in your area or visit them all!
October 15-Visalia
December 10-Fresno
January 14-Bakersfield
All past or currently registered adult Girl Scouts are invited from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Come to meet other Alumnae in your area, enjoy a wonderful tea complete with scones, share your favorite memories of being a Girl Scout, and see what great things Girl Scouts are doing to serve their community! Please contact the Alumnae Chair to participate or help out in any way: Eloise Golden, 559-246-4501, alumnae@girlscoutsccs.org.
FRESNO WINE JOURNEY
You must be 21 years of age or older to participate in the Fresno Wine Journey October 29, 12noon to 5:00pm. The cost is $75 per person (Alumnae may invite a guest at $75 each) and includes transportation to and from the Council office to lunch at Milla Vineyards, tastings at three local vineyards, and a donation to the Council for the Girl Scouts Connect Program. Space is limited, please RSVP soon! For info call Eloise Golden, 559-246-4501, alumnae@girlscoutsccs.org
RECONNECT WITH GIRL SCOUT ALUMNAE
Please check out these Alumnae social networking sites:
   
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Jamboree Helpers Needed
Help make 2012 one of the most memorable years of our girls' lives! Volunteers are needed to help with the 100th Anniversary Jamboree, May 18-20. Individuals and older girl Troops are needed at activity stations and to lead specific committees such as logistics, programs (songs, games, crafts), food, and risk management. The Council wide, three-day event in Tulare, will be successful when volunteers from all parts of the Council participate in some or all of the event options. Contact Sheryl Graab at sherylgraab@gmail.com for more information.
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Leadership Development
OCTOBER 22 - SELMA
VOLUNTEER CAROUSEL
CAROUSEL WORKSHOPS
HAVE TRAINING PHOTOS OR VIDEOS?
Photos or videos of past training are needed for an online training course. Ceremonies, songs, investiture, cookie booths, brownie circle, etc. would also be helpful. Contact Michelle Loyd, Leadership Development Specialist, 800-490-8653 X 200 or mloyd@girlscoutsccs.org for more information.
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Staff News
WELCOME NEW STAFF
-Congratulations to Kristina Hernandez who has accepted the position of Membership Development Specialist for Fresno and Madera Counties. Kristina can be reached at 800-490-8653 X 138. Her Service Units are:20, 21, 22, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37.
-We welcome Brenetta Sadakov, our new AmeriCorps VIP member is based at our Fresno office. She can be reached at 800-490-8653 X 132. Brenetta will be working with us for a year to recruit more leaders and other important volunteers in all the counties we serve.
CONGRATULATIONS ON STAFF PROMOTIONS
There have been a lot of advancements in the Membership Department in the last week. Please note the changes below and congratulate these ladies on their new assignments with Girl Scouts of Central California South.
-Congratulations to Dacia Poulson who has accepted the position of Product Sales Specialist. Dacia will be joining the Product Sales team on September 16; at that time she will move to 800-490-8653 X 118 and will move the to Product Sales desk in the Fresno office.
-Congratulations to Melissa Soza who has accepted the position of Membership Development Specialist in Fresno and Kings Counties. She will be available at 800-490-8653 X 111 until September 15; then will move to X 116. Melissa's Service Units will be: 24, 29, 34, 35, 45, 61/62, 60/63, 65, and 67.
-Congratulations to Sarina De La Rosa who has been promoted to Girl Scouts Connect Supervisor. Sarina will continue to be located at 800-490-8653 X 125.
-Congratulations to Julie Medina who has been promoted to Membership Manager. Julie will continue to be located at 800-490-8653 X 131.
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Troop 3407 hosted a Jewelry Workshop
BAKERSFIELD - SEPTEMBER 3
Nearly 50 people attended!
Don't miss their next hosted event MONEY SENSE, September 13.
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Kid's Cookoff
VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER
This year's fourth Annual Kid's cookoff will be held at the Visalia Convention Center on September 24, during the Visalia Home EXPO and Girl Scouts will be there! "This is an opportunity for kids to provide creative recipes that promote healthy eating, have some fun and learn from professionals during the competition, and win lots of great prizes" says the Show Manager, Steve Tarter. |
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Troop Opportunities
KABOOM GRANT
A variety of Kaboom grants are available to individuals and communities to create or improve a playspace in their neighborhood. Spruce grants of $750 each will be awarded to communities who wish to make their existing playgrounds cleaner, safer, and more inviting. This is a great opportunity for Girl Scouts to get together with members of the community and spruce up any local playgrounds! For more information see grants@kaboom.org
TULARE WRITING CONTEST: 4th-12th Grade
The Tulare Historical Museum is sponsoring an essay writing contest for elementary fourth graders all the way through high school seniors to send in their essays for the chance to win cash prizes. The theme is: What I Learned From a Grandparent. One winner, in each of four age categories, will receive $75. The runner-up will receive $25. This contest is free to enter. The deadline to submit essays is October 21. For information call 559-686-2074 or 559-688-3868
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Brain Training Help
Who can Brain Training Help? Students of all ages! LearningRx brain training has the power to improve the quality of life and learning for almost any student regardless of their current level of learning or reading success.
Most of us take for granted the amazing processes that happen in our brains. Every bit of information, every question, and each fragment of sensory input is processed at lightening speed so that we can learn, answer, decide, or just enjoy the moment. Brain training simply makes all this processing faster and easier. Take a look at who we work with HERE; basically everyone...from those with Attention Issues and ADHD to Struggling Students and Career Adults.
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