FALL 2010
Discover the New GS Events! Online Now

You can sign up now for any of the events through January 31, 2011.  We don't want you to sign up so far in advance that you'll forget the events you've registered for, so we will add the sign ups for events later in the year (events after Feb. 1, 2011) only after mid October, 2010.    Please continue to check the Web site on a monthly basis for the latest updates and any Special Events that may have been added. 
Click here for Special Events...
Click here to view the Events! Calendar...
Click here for more information...

Connect with the GSHCC Web site...it's your resource

The GSHCC Web site has undergone many changes recently, but one change we would like to highlight is the new forms sections, which has been improved to make navigation easier and finding forms a breeze.  Please check it out next time you're in need of a Girl Scout form.  Click here to view it now...

Take Action with New Trainings for Girl Scout Leaders!

 


Help Girls Earn the Girl Scout Gold Award!

After a record-breaking number of Girl Scout Gold Award recipients in 2010, we need more Girl Scout Gold Award Advisory Committee members! If you want to help girls change the world, if your troop has aged out of Girl Scouts, or if you want a time-flexible commitment that helps older girls gain courage, confidence, and character, then this is the opportunity for you.  Click here for more information...

 

Important Changes to the Girl Scout Gold Award
There have been some changes to the Girl Scout Gold Award that you should know about. Please check the council website for all the latest information.  We have included some FAQ's about the award process that we think you will find helpful. Click here for FAQ's...

Important Reminder for Troop Leaders!

We would like to thank all of you that are continuing in or beginning your role as Troop Leaders and Assistants! We appreciate your time and commitment to Girl Scouting!

Click here for more information about this membership year...
"Must Have" New Council Publications 

Be sure to attend your next monthly service unit leader meeting to receive a copy of the new Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints. Volunteer Essentials contains much of the information formerly found in the Leader Resource Book and Safety-Wise, now combined into one convenient document.Safety Activity Checkpoints document contains all the important safety information about activities such as swimming, hiking, trip camping, horseback riding and more that was formerly found in Safety-Wise. Each troop is getting a copy of each of these documents and they are also located on the council Web site http://www.girlscoutshcc.org/  where you can download the sections you particularly need. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask your service unit manager or membership director.

Ready to Celebrate 100 Years of Girl Scouts?

In 2012, Girl Scouts across the United States will gather to celebrate 100 years of developing girls of courage, confidence and character that work to make the world a better place! Girl Scouts Heart of Central California is no exception and is working hard to plan activities for girls of all ages to celebrate 100 years of this wonderful organization! Our theme is Forever Green and we plan to honor this by council-wide tree planting, community environmental projects that promise to increase our visibility within the community and empower girls to make a difference in the world.  Click here for dates you'll want to keep track of...

*NOTE - There was an error in a recent e-mail sent from the council regarding the Girl Scout's 100th anniversary.  The e-mail gave the wrong date for the Overnight at the Mall event and the council-wide event.  The correct dates are April 8, 2011 for the Overnight at the Mall and April 28, 2012 for the council-wide event. 

Strengthening the Council through Program Aides
The strength of the Program Aides in our council is a telling indicator of the strength of our Girl Scout program as a whole. Program Aides (or PAs) are girls in 7th grade and above who have committed to sharing Girl Scouts' experiences with younger girls. Click here for more information...
Do You Know an Outstanding Volunteer Who Has Served in Positive Way? 

Every year we honor adult volunteers who have served their service unit or the whole council in a manner that is above and beyond the expectations of their position. 

If you know a volunteer that has done just that, please consider submitting a nomination for one of the board approved recognitions: Appreciation Pin, Honor Pin and Thanks Badge.  Click here for more information...
Have You Been a Girl Scout for More Than 20 Years or More?  We Want to Know!

Pins honoring 20 or more years of Girl Scout membership will be presented at the February 12, 2011 annual council meeting. Please let us know if you are eligible to receive one of these pins.  Click here for more information...