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Girl Scouts of Orange County April 17, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Have You Thanked Your Volunteer Lately?

Girl Scouting wouldn't be possible in Orange County without our 8,000 volunteers. During Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 15-22), please take time to thank the Girl Scout volunteer(s) who made a difference in your life, or in the lives of your daughter, sister, granddaughter, or niece.

Not sure how to share your appreciation? Volunteers tell us that the most meaningful thank-you gift is a handwritten note about the impact they've had on girls' lives. Of course, volunteers won't say no to flowers, gift certificates, and recognition items and other gifts from the GSOC Shop! But, really, just writing or saying "thank you" will make a world of difference to your dedicated Girl Scout volunteer.

Nominate an Outstanding Girl Scout for Celebrate Leadership

Girls in K-12th grade may be nominated by a parent, troop leader, or other adult or may choose to self-nominate. Selected girls will have various opportunities to represent GSOC and share their story with our community. Download the nomination form.

Wills and Trust Clinics - April 28

Why is it important for you to have a will and/or a trust? Join us at these workshops to learn about starting your family's financial plans.

Girl Scout Day at Angels Stadium - June 16

The start time for Girl Scout Night at Angels Stadium has changed. The game start will be at 7:05 pm, rather than 6:05 pm. Click here for the updated flyer.

Congratulations to our Girl Scouts for meeting and exceeding their cookie program goals!

Watch the 2012 Cookie Fashion Show of Fabulous Figures for all the exciting stats, featuring the Top Seller.

Cookie Proceeds Fund Troop Plans

Here are some of the amazing ways our troops tell us they will use their cookie money: community service projects, Camp Scherman, travel experiences, 2012-13 membership renewal for girls and adult volunteers, tickets for troop families to attend 100th Anniversary Celebration-Girl Scouts Rock the Fair event, new Journey books and Girl's Guides for each girl, uniforms, badges & insignia, and some are saving up for future plans such as traveling to faraway places and their Bronze, Silver and Gold Award projects.

Congratulations to our 2012 Top Sellers!

Click the links below for a listing of the girls who achieved membership in each club. Click here to view recognitions for all levels.

1000+ Club Members (111 Girls)

Girls who sold over 1,000 packages will be recognized by the Council CEO and Board of Directors at a special dinner in their honor in May. They also will receive an ereader, plus other special surprises. Those who sold 2500+ will be recognized with a laptop computer or iPad.

750+ Club Members (73 Girls)

Girls who sold 750-999 packages choose between Cookie Dough or a Knott's Berry Farm Adventure in April.

500+ Club Members (388 Girls)

Girls who sold 500 to 749 packages choose between Cookie Dough or a Girl's Nite Out Party in May.

300+ Club Members (1326 Girls)

Girls who sold over 300 packages were entered into a special drawing to win Super Pass tickets for the Girl Scouts Rock the OC Fair - 100th Anniversary Celebration on July 27, 2012.

Kudos to all the Girl Scouts who participated in the nation's largest business and financial literacy program for girls. The skills and life lessons they learned will contribute to their success in the years ahead, in school, business and their personal lives.

And our OC Fair Super Pass Winners Are...

Girls who sold 300 or more packages of cookies were entered into special drawings for an OC Fair Super Pass ticket. We have 42 happy winners!. Girls may use their passes for the entire duration of the Fair including our Girl Scouts Rock the Fair event on Friday, July 27. Prizes will be mailed to the winners soon.

Over 20,000 Girl Scouts will Rock the OC Fair on July 27!

Discount Tickets now Available!

Special pre-sale tickets are now available for just $3 for Girl Scouts and their families. Click here to purchase tickets

OC Fair Competitions
Girl Scouts and Alumna can enter into the Community Service competition as well as several competitions just for Girl Scouts! Click the links below for the Official OC Fair Competitions Guides:

- Youth Competitions (pages 12, 32, 33, 42 and 43)

- Adult Competitions (pages 15 - 16)

- Community Service (pages 1, 2, 9 and 12)

100th Anniversary Bridging
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bridge during our centennial year. Complete the interest form.
Ponytail Cutting Party
Make the world a better place one ponytail at a time by donating 8 inches or more of your hair to be used to make wigs for cancer patients. Professional stylists will be donating their time to cut your hair. Download the flyer and sign up now and start growing your hair out!

Stay tuned for other ways you can get involved in Girl Scouts Rock the OC Fair by participating in the Girl Scout cookie eating contest, Birthday Hat "Show," Cookie Parade and much more!

Free Canvas Bag with Starter Kit

Starter Kits are perfect for every Girl Scout to begin her adventure in Girl Scouting plus start the next level of her Leadership Experience. All the essentials she will need plus a Free Bag!
Check our website for more details.

Bridging Kits

We also offer a simpilified bridging kit complete with a Bridging Certificate, Bridging Rainbow Patch, Membership Star, Membership Disc,100th Year Member Disc packaged in a clear bag. Check our website for more details.

Forever Green

Looking for a Forever Green project that your troop can do in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts? Troops across the United States are teaming up with Secure the Call to host cell phone drives in their communities.

Ocean Idol - April 21

Planning on attending Kelp Fest 2012? Have some fun and perform a sea shanty or ocean related song or talent at the beach! Sign up now to be "a part of that world!"

Earth Day Happenings - April 20-22

Check out the Earth Day events at Center for Living Peace. Great programs that connect with the Sow What? Leadership Journey and Book Artist badge. Fun for all ages!

National Park Week - April 21-29

Plan a trip with free admission all week! Take advantage of opportunities like Volunteer Day on Apr. 21, or National Junior Ranger Day on Apr. 28!

"Farfelle" Butterfly Performance - April 28-29

Visit Segerstrom Center for the Arts and experience the life of a butterfly through an interactive theatrical performance featuring on stage animation and projection.

Derby Day - May 5

The Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach presents Derby day- a free event filled with demonstrations of show jumping, western reigning, barrel racing and more!

Great Girl Scout Hike on Pacific Crest Trail - Now-Oct 31

Hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail this year in honor of Girl Scouts' 100^th birthday and earn a commemorative patch! Visiting the East Coast? Hike the Appalachian Trail!

Featured Video

Hillary Clinton Congratulates the Girl Scouts on 100 Years

CAMP SCHERMAN

Space is still available for Summer Camp - just $75 reserves your spot!

SWEEPSTAKES

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Tell us about that special Girl Scout Leader or volunteer that has made an impact on your life to be entered to win this 100th Anniversary Puzzle!

ALUMNAE

A Girl Scout Roundup Reunion, celebrating the four Senior Roundups held by GSUSA between 1956 and 1965, will be held this fall in Vermont.
Click here for more info.

SHARE

Send a photo or two of your favorite service projects, troop adventures, World Thinking Day event etc. for the next Family Connections Photo Gallery. Send photos with a brief caption to marcom@girlscoutsoc.org.

CONNECT

Connect with other troops and service units online. Share your Girl Scout activities, get new ideas and join our growing online community.

Quick Links

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