Girl Scouts of Orange County

September 17, 2012 

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

Have You Registered for the Open House? Everyone  Open House

Girls, families & troops are all invited to join us this Saturday for our Open House and Fall Product Rally.  This free event will take place at our Irvine Headquarters from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Plan for your experience to take about an hour.  Register online today for fun activities, snacks, shopping, earn a patch, service projects & more.  Download the flyer

Important Information for Girl Scout Families Everyone 
 
Check out this handy booklet filled with valuable information and answers to your questions about the many flexible ways to participate in Girl Scouts. Download a copy or ask your troop or service unit for a hard copy.

Fall Product Program Starts September 29!Everyone

Get a head start on earning funds for your troop.  Our fall product program is about to begin and Troops can use this awesome Sample Meeting Plan to help their girls set goals, earn money to fund their activities and learn skills that will help them in business and in life.  Check out our Fall Product Blog for details.  Plus, new this year Troops can earn a tablecloth and/or early access to the Cookie Booth Sale Scheduler!    

Save Your Subscriptions & Renewals for Girl Scouts Everyone

Did you know that the average family orders 6 magazine subscriptions each year?  Girl Scouts will earn a portion of the proceeds if you order or renew your favorite magazines from your favorite Girl Scout.  Check out our Fall Product Blog for details about our Fall program where girls can "learn while earning" from September 29 - November 12, 2012.

 

Register for Fall Product Program Training Today!

Training for Troop Product Managers is happening now - see the Fall Product Manager Training listing for dates & links to register online. Remember, Troops must participate in Fall Product Program in order to be apply for any additional money-earning activities and it's never too late to join in the fun.

  Troop and GIrl Activities

Sound of Music - Various Dates in October Everyone    
Get ready to enjoy this classic musical with  special discounted tickets for Girl Scouts.  This is a great experience for Seniors working on their Troop Performer badge!
Pumpkin Fest 2012 - Oct 6  Everyone
Girl Scouts are invited to participate in this fun event sponsored by Orange SU 1 and Ambassador Troop 560.  Girls will enjoy picking a pumpkin, a hay ride, candy apple, potlatches, and photo ops.

Being Financially Savvy - Oct 11shorthand ambassadors  & parent)   financial literacy badges
Want to be prepared for life after high school? Get the scoop on budgeting your future income, building credit, and more. This workshop is a great addition to the "On My Own" badge and "Good Credit" badge and offers valuable info for parents too!

Cadette O Rama - Oct. 12-14 Cadettes
 
Join us at Cadette-O-Rama this year for 100 years of celebration! Whether you are new to Girl Scouting or started out as a Daisy, you won't want to miss this annual outdoor skills weekend camping event for Girl Scout Cadettes. 

National Chemistry Week at the Santa Ana Zoo - Oct. 14 Everyone
Have fun with hands-on science experiments led by college students at the Santa Ana Zoo.  Free admission for Santa Ana residents!

Haunted Garden - Oct. 26 Everyone
 
Scary and Less Scary Tours Available for all Troop Levels and Tagalongs. 

Understanding the Native American Badge - Nov. 10 shorthand-browniesJuniors 
 
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Experience the Bowers Kidseum as you create a  coil pot, make sand art, taste traditional foods, and enjoy a Pow Wow with Native American dancers to earn your UNA badge! Space is limited, no tag-a-longs please.

  Camp Scherman

Weekend Camps for Fall 2012spend a day at camp scherman
We have some fun filled weekend camps waiting for you at Camp Scherman!  Each weekend has its own special twist, but will include favorites like archery, canoeing, swimming, hiking, campfires and stargazing.   Check out a full calendar of weekend camp experiences at www.CampScherman.com.

 

Spend a Day at Camp: Oct. 21 or Oct. 22Everyone

Troops, families and friends are invited to spend a day filled with outdoor activities at Camp Scherman. It's great fun for both young and old.  

 

Mom & Me - Boo Bash: Oct. 26 - 28Everyone

Bring your costumes and join us for a weekend of friendly Halloween fun with your special girl. 

Adult Trainings

We have numerous training sessions coming up, here are just a few!

 

Fall Product Manager Training:
1236 Tuesday, Sept. 18th, 3:30pm-5:30pm, Westmont Elementary School in Huntington Beach

 

Troop Tent Camping:

12215 Saturday, Sept. 29th, 9am-12pm, Yorba Linda Program Center, Side B2

 

For more information, see our online calendar.  If you have any questions, please email training@girlscoutsoc.org or call 949.461.8845.

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Adult Jewelry and Apparel

Parents and Volunteers! Get back-to-troop ready and stop by the shop to pick up your very own Girl Scouts jewelry, insignia and apparel. We have brand new white button-up blouses, and logo T-shirts for you to wear! We also have newly marked-down, limited edition leather watches marked down from $125 to just $95!! Sale lasts now-September 30th, and we have very limited quantities so hurry in or order online!

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Troop 92 repainted the map of the United States at their Elementary School.  Share your troop and SU photos on the GirlScoutsOC Facebook page

 

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