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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parents Can Still Renew Their Daughters' Membership 
The new membership year has begun, but parents may still renew their daughters' or their own membership online - so be sure to renew online if you haven't already!
Celebrate Leadership
Join us at our largest fundraising event of the year as we honor twelve outstanding Girl Scout Alumnae at our Third Annual Celebrate Leadership Gala on October 26. Each honoree will be paired with a girl representative at the event, connecting these leaders of today with our leaders of tomorrow. Support Girl Scouts by attending or placing a tribute ad or by purchasing a raffle ticket for a pearl necklace valued at $5,900.
 Important Information for Girl Scout Families
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.
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Girls Can Still Jump in Through Nov. 12
The Fall Product Program is a fun and easy way for girls and troops to earn funds for their Girl Scout activities. Girls learn five essential life skills and earn colorful patches and exciting prizes. Check out these helpful resources including FAQ's, Family Guide and the Care to Share community service project, an easy and meaningful way to increase sales.
 Girls Can Win an iTunes Card or an iPod!
Girl Scouts who sell at least one online magazine during the Fall Product Program will be entered to win one of five $15 iTunes cards. Each girl with at least four orders will be entered to win an iPod. 
Earn The Online Sunshine Patch
Help your Girl Scout reach her goals and earn the Online patch by sending emails inviting friends and family to order magazines and nuts! Click on the Blue QSP/Nut Online Program Button to get started.
How To Support Girls, Even If You're Not Participating
Place an order with a Girl Scout you know or email nuts@GirlScoutsOC.org to be linked to a local Girl Scout. Nuts, unique snack items and magazines make great personal and corporate holiday gifts.
Parents Wanted! Your troop may be waiting for someone like you to step up and lend your support and expertise! We'll provide you with easy online training for you to help your Troop with the Fall Product or Cookie Programs. You can help with the Troop Fall Product Team, Booth Sales or share your skills with girls on topics such as Financial Literacy (there's a badge for that!).
Send Magazines to Our Wounded Military
Here's a great idea - buy a subscription to Readers Digest from a Girl Scout and send it to Operation Quiet Comfort, which sends care and comfort items to our wounded military personnel in Afghanistan. Each bag contains a Readers Digest to give the person something to read while healing. Send the subscriptions to: (Your Name), 17671 13th Rd., Plymouth, IN 46563. Use a different name for each subscription, not OCQ, to provide more copies rather than a renewal.
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New Cookie and Seasonal Merchandise 
Get Cookie Season-ready with cookie coin purses, shoelaces, charms, pencils, pens, stickers, and more. We also have brand new Halloween and Winter Holiday merchandise including patches, pins, stickers, pencils and pens in stock! 
Get Tech
Show off your Girl Scout pride with double-sided laptop sleeves, earbuds, iPhone covers, pencil cases, and mouse pads. |
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ToGetHerBoating GAM Training - Oct. 21  
Girls can register as individuals or come with their troop to learn new skills. This is NOT a competitive day!
destinations Scoop Night - Oct. 23
Girls, parents, and advisors are invited to enjoy a scoop of ice cream and get the "scoop" on Girl Scout destinations.
Save the Date! Our annual food collection in collaboration with the OC Boy Scouts of America and Second Harvest Food Bank of OC will be Oct. 27th. Stay tuned for more information on how you can participate by collecting from neighbors and friends, and host a collection booth at your local Albertsons store!
Singing Sisters Song Share - Nov 3 
Sing your heart out and learn some new songs as the OC & Song Share singers lead a day of workshops and a sing-a-long!
Understanding the Native American Badge - Nov. 10  
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. |
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Cool Things To Do This Fall
Girls and adults alike enjoy the exhilarating fall weekends at Camp Scherman filled with fall-themed activities and outdoor adventures like canoeing, archery, hiking and crafts. Space is still available but be sure to register today so you don't miss out on your chance to enjoy camp this year!
Spend a Day at Camp - Oct 21
Bring family and friends to harvest your pumpkin from our camp garden and enjoy a day of fun in the mountains.
Mom & Me Boo Bash - Oct 26-28
Leave your electronics behind and reconnect with one another. Grab your flashlight for a late night hike under a canopy of stars and learn new camp songs. It's sure to be a fun-filled Halloween weekend. Costumes are welcome.
ArtRageous - Nov 16-18
Pom poms, glue, and sequins...Oh my! Create your own special masterpiece with tie-dye, leather crafts and beading and Fall fun with canoeing, archery, fun hikes around camp and even a skit at campfire! |
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It's Your Business - Run It
Kelly Lynn was worried that dyslexia would stand in her way, but instead, she founded her own photo studio, where she combines her two passions-photography and horses. Watch Kelly's story and the stories of other strong women on the Girl Scouts For Girls website.
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See yourself in the next Family Connections Photo Gallery!
Send a picture or two of your troop or service unit at a recent program event, community service project, fun activity or cookie booth sale, along with a description to
MarCom@GirlScoutsOC.org
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Yorba Linda Junior Troop 1260 rode the bus from the YL Scout House to Brea for dinner and back as part of earning their Independence Badge. Each girl paid for her own bus fare, ordered her meal and paid for it by herself. It was the first time on a public bus for most of the fifteen 4th and 5th graders!
Inspire other troops by sharing your great girl activities on the GirlScoutsOC Facebook Page.
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Connect with other troops and service units online. Share your Girl Scout activities, get new ideas and join our growing online community.
   
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