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September 2014

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Our apologies, there is a correction to the newsletter sent on 9/1.
Leaderama event in SLO is scheduled for October, 11.

LEADERAMA Fall 2014

This MUST SEE event is set to ENERGIZE, INSPIRE, and ASSIST Girl Scout Volunteers from the new leader or volunteer, to the expert volunteer looking for something new in an afternoon of networking, skill workshops, and special surprises!  Highlights include:  New Grade Level Trainings to keep girls engaged as they grow, variety of workshops from Skill Building to SWAPS, Return of the Little Green Girl Scout Training Card, and a really nice lunch!    

  • South West - October 4, California Lutheran University
  • South East - November 15, Arnaz Program Center
  • South Central - November 8, UC Santa Barbara
  • Central - October 11, SLO Ludwick Center

 

I CAN'T WAIT TO...GET STARTED EVENTS                                                

 

NEW GS YEAR KICK-OFF
AT A GS OFFICE NEAR YOU!

 

 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

 

 

COME TO VENTURA, SANTA MARIA or CASTROVILLE OFFICES for:

    • Fun activities for girls
    • Light refreshments
    • Hands-on look at Do-It-Yourself Program Kits
    • Purchase GS supplies for the upcoming year (only in Ventura & Castroville); get to spin price wheel with minnimum $20 purchase
    • Sign-up for the new Girl Scout year
    • Hands-on assistance with online registration to help you qualify for the ONLINE ON-TIME Reward (see below)

 

ONLINE ON-TIME - EARN $25 GS SHOP TROOP CERTIFICATE FOR 6+ GIRLS & 3+ ADULTS

Any troop registered online by September 30, 2014 gets:

  • Eligibility to participate in Honor Troop
  • NEW! $25 GS Shop Gift Certificate for troop purchases delivered through their Service Unit after 10/1/2014.
 

PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

ALL PROGRAM AGE LEVELS

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS!  Bookmark the GSCCC Events Calendar to stay up-to-date on all the new and exciting program opportunities!  Check-out just a few things happening this fall:

  • Walking With Dinosaurs, September 13, LA Live
  • Junior Camper Badge Workshop, September 20, Arnaz Program Center
  • Coastal Clean Up Day, September 20 - councilwide
  • GS Surf Day, October 11, Pismo Beach
  • Super Science, Hartnell College, NASA Lab, October 18, Salinas
  • GS Surf Day, October 18, Monterey
  • Girl Scout Day at the Grammy Museum, October 19, LA Live
  • GS Surf Day, October 25, Santa Cruz
  • Bugs Badge Workshop (Brownies), October 25, Arnaz Program Center
Register and view updated council program offerings at GSCCC Events Calendar 

Questions? Contact: programs@girlscoutsccc.org

 

California Coastal Cleanup Day!

Be a part of the solution to marine pollution. Join in on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, from 9 AM - noon,  and be a part of the state's largest volunteer event, the 30th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day.   In 2013, over 58,000 volunteers removed almost 750,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from California's beaches, lakes, and waterways.  Register directly with one of your local organizations  by visiting  http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/locations.html  After the event, your troop can purchase participation patches.  Visit Coastal Cleanup Participation and Patch Order Form for more information on how to purchase patches.

 

 

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT STILL NEEDED FOR KALEIDOSCOPE
- SEA OF DREAMS - May 1-3, 2015

  • Senior or Ambassador Troop to set-up and run the Trading Post.  
  • Webmaster (adult position) to help set up this year's Kaleidoscope website. 

More information?  Contact K2015 Event Chair Cheryl Palmer cdbp56@gmail.com  

 

ARNAZ PROGRAM CENTER

 

Upcoming Events Highlights:

  • United Way Day of Caring, September 20 (see below)
  • Bugs Badge Workshop (Brownies), October 25
  • Stargazing, November 22 and December 20

                                                                                         

Volunteer at the Arnaz Program Center as a part of the United Way Day of Caring

Saturday, September 20, from 9am-12pm.  Join the worksite at the Arnaz Program Center for a day of sanding & painting picnic tables.  Register here   Be sure to "Like" the NEW Arnaz Program Center page on Facebook (details below), as information will be posted there as well.  Read VC Star News article about last year's event.

 

Camping at Arnaz

Make a reservation and come camp with your troop at Arnaz! 

Camp in a tent, a yurt, or cabin.  

Make s'mores, cook outdoors, take a hike, observe the night sky, and even give archery a try!

 

Contact staff to inquire about reservations at CampArnaz@girlscoutsccc.org

 

 Like us on Facebook"Like" the NEW Arnaz Program Center page on Facebook 

There is a new page on facebook dedicated to the Arnaz Program Center. Find it, Like it, and send in pictures (if you have completed the media release) and stories of your favorite Girl Scout moments at Camp Arnaz - we would love to feature them.  Send to media@girlscoutsccc.org

DAISIES AND BROWNIES 

 


DIY Kits: Do It Yourself Kits
Check out our newest DIY Kits: Daisy Engineer and Brownie Inventor.  Both use the award winning Goldie Blox building sets!  Instructions for check-out and other great information can be found on the Troop Activity Resources web page.


JUNIORS, CADETTES, SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS

 

GOLD AWARD: Girls APPLY ONLINE ONLY  for the Gold Award. It's easy and all information is available via the Gold Award page on the council website. High School girls who have graduated in May or June 2014 have until September 30, 2014 to submit a final report. Girls are encouraged to submit early to avoid any setbacks in the approval process.  Questions or concerns Contact mygoldaward@girlscoutsccc.org

 

 

OLDER GIRL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES 2015-2017

Several exciting travel experiences are being planned for Older Girls to discover, connect and take action nationally and internationally starting in the Summer of 2015. Trips are being planned  to New York, Savannah, London and Lucerne, and more!  Additional information and trip specifics will be released in the next few months.  Want to be added to the travel interest list? Email programs@girlscoutsccc.org, please type TRAVEL in the email subject line.

 

Find out more about local GSCCC girls and their 2014 Travels.Find us on Pinterest

 

VOLUNTEERS: Take your Troop to the next level!

 

VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Need Adult Volunteer training?  Check the GSCCC events calendar first to see if training is currently offered in your area. If not, please utilize the Training Request form to request council mandated training such as: Outdoor Training, New Learning Facilitator Training, First Aid/CPR Certification and Program Aide Training. All training sessions are scheduled based on Volunteer Learning Facilitator availability. 

 
Next up:

    • Outdoor Training, Santa Barbara, September 24 & 28

    • First Aid / CPR, Santa Barbara, November 8

    • First Aid / CPR, Cal Lutheran, October 25

Register: GSCCC Events Calendar.  Questions?   volunteer@girlscoutsccc.org  

 

LEADERAMA Fall 2014

This MUST SEE event is set to ENERGIZE, INSPIRE, and ASSIST Girl Scout Volunteers from the new leader or volunteer, to the expert volunteer looking for something new in an afternoon of networking, skill workshops, and special surprises!  Highlights include:  New Grade Level Trainings to keep girls engaged as they grow, variety of workshops from Skill Building to SWAPS, Return of the Little Green Girl Scout Training Card, and a really nice lunch!    

  • South West - October 4, California Lutheran University
  • South East - November 15, Arnaz Program Center
  • South Central - November 8, UC Santa Barbara
  • Central - October 11, SLO Ludwick Center
  • North - November 22, Castroville

Registration via the GSCCC Calendar will be available by mid-September.  

 

 

2014 FALL PRODUCT SALE

Start the GS year with money in your troop account by participating in the easy-to-do Fall Sale that begins 9/26/2014.  Attend your Service Unit training to get all the details and to pick-up troop packets. 


 

This year, it is possible to participate solely ONLINE, if girls don't want to handle product.  

 

This is a great opportunity for J/C/S/A troops planning on going to 
Kaleidoscope in May to earn funds to pay for registration. 

For more information on Fall Sales, visit our website:  girlscoutsccc.org/cookies-and-more/Fall-Product-Sale
  • September 26: Fall sale order taking and online magazine and nut sales begin
  • November 1-4: Product Delivery- Your SU Fall Sale Chair has exact date, time and location.
  • November 23:  Fall sale and online magazine sale end  (for the entire sale timeline, make sure to attend your SU training)

New Products Available & New Rewards

    New-Sweet-n-Crunchy Trail Mix

    New-Pistachios

    New-Peanut Butter Monkeys

    New-Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

 

 

 

Girls that sell $175 in online sales will earn a personalized Me2 patch. The patch will have the girl's name and the image of her Me2 that she created online. Online sales include online magazine sales, online nut sales, and online nut promises.


Troops with a Per-Girl-Average of 50 Nut and Candy items sold will earn a $60 GSCCC credit that can be used in our Council Shops or for troop events (like Kaleidoscope). 


 

 

2015 COOKIE SALE

 

TROOP LEADERS ONLY - PRE-ORDER GLUTEN FREE COOKIES NOW

In order to sell the gluten-free Trio cookie, Troop Leaders must place an estimated  troop order before September 21, 2014, by completing the Participation Interest Form.


 

 

Cookie Sale Promotional Items:  Click here  to see the 2015 order form.

  • Yard Signs
  • Tablecloths, 
  • Large Cookie Display Boxes
  • Car Magnets 
  • and more

Orders are due by December 12, 2014 and will be delivered to the Cookie University events in January.

 

 

SHOP TIL YOU DROP

 

Saturday Shop Hours: September 6 Shop coincides with the New GS Year Kick-Off -- Girl activities and hands-on assistance with online troop registration. Spend a minimum of $20.00 in the shops and win a free spin on the prize wheel!

 

Council Shops Closed For Physical Inventory: Mark your calendars!  Both council shops will be closed Thursday, September 25 through Tuesday, September 30 and will re-open on Wednesday, October 1. Although we will not be able to process any orders, our online shop will be open and available for all of your girl, troop and volunteer needs. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

 

Service Unit Manager and Troop Leader Shirts: 

Don't miss the opportunity to get your SUM or Troop Leader shirt. These shirts were first introduced last year and here is another opportunity for purchasing. Click here to see the shirts and to print out the order form. Deadline for ordering is October 15, 2014.

 

 

NEW Revised Shop Order Form: Please use the new form when placing orders with the shops via email, fax or mail. 

 

Cookie Credits: Cookie credits cannot be used as payment for online orders. If you would like to purchase items online: 

  1. Make the purchase online, using your personal credit card.
  2. After the purchase has been made, fax, mail or email your confirmation email (the one with the total and confirmation number for the order) to Christina Ortiz at cortiz@girlscoutsccc.org. Please include the cookie card number, your name and a mailing address, and we will send you a reimbursement check for up to the amount of the cookie credit.
  3. Please allow 3-4 weeks for the reimbursement check.


 

 New Returns and Exchange Policy effective July 1, 2014:

  • Returns must occur within 60 days of purchase
  • No returns or exchanges without a receipt
  • Returns over $100.00 will be subject to a 10% restocking fee.
 

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