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ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Parents can still renew!
The time to register your troop for Troop Management has passed, however, parents may still renew their daughters' or their own membership online through eBiz- so encourage parents to renew online if they haven't already!
Share your Photos!
Send a picture or two of individual girls or your troop or service unit participating in a recent program event, community service project, fun activity or fall product or cookie program, along with a description to MarCom@GirlScoutsOC.org - your troop could show up on our website, in a future enewsletter, or in Girl Scout marketing materials! |
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It's Not Too Late to Join the Fall Product Program!
Get a head start on earning funds for your troop, community service and girl skill building activities. Our fall product program has begun and troops can join in anytime! Online training is available for Troop Product Managers. Check out our new Quick Start option which is all done online for troop, girls and parents! Check out our Fall Product Blog for helpful hints & resources. |
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Troops - Set Goals & Create an Action Plan 
Goal setting is an important first step in each Girl Scout year. Leaders can guide girls in the process and help them learn to divide up a large project into more manageable actions. Find easy ways to help your girls through this process by using the online Fall Product Program materials. Girls can enjoy online games & work on patches individually and with their Troop.
Youth Emergency Preparedness Workshop! - Oct 20, 27 & 28
An Orange County community event put on by a local Girl Scout earning her Gold Award.
Last Chance to Register for Scoop Night - Oct. 23   
Interested in traveling, meeting new people, and having an experience of a lifetime? Find out all about Girl Scout destinations as well as the application process and timeline, how to finance the trip, and more. Check out the destinations for 2013
Understanding the Native American Badge Event - 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, register today!
Peter Pan- You're Flying - Jan. 26
Sprinkle on some pixie dust and get ready for a fun adventure in Neverland! Girl Scouts are invited to a special pre-performance workshop with cast members and Cathy Rigby's Peter Pan play at the Pantages theater. Please keep in mind that this is the same date as our Cookie Mega Drop. Please make plans accordingly. |
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What Do Parents Say About Camp Scherman?
"My daughter has attended Camp Scherman for many years and loves it. She has learned phenomenal management and leadership skills, all while having fun with the other girls. Thank you for providing such a strong leadership training program for these older girls." ~ Girl Scout Parent
- 98% of parents said their daughter had a positive experience
- 98% of parents felt the camp staff are positive role models for their camper
- 64% of parents saw a change in their daughter's confidence
- 60% of parents saw a change in their daughter's attitude
- 54% of parents saw a change in their daughter's independence
Upcoming Weekend Camps include Mom & Me Boo Bash, Winter Play, Songs, Skits and S'mores and ArtRageous - check them out! |
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Troop Rebate Nearing End
You have only 2 weeks left to accumulate your troop rebate dollars! The shop rebate program gives your troop a 5% store credit for all purchases made by volunteers, parents, family members and friends at the Irvine Headquarters Shop or at www.gscocshop.org between September 1st and October 31st. Troop leaders must register at the shop in order to participate in the rebate program. The more you spend, the more your troop benefits! Stop by the shop to pick up all of your Girl Scout Cookie merchandise, Halloween & Holiday patches, pins, pencils, and Halloween & Winter Holiday pre-packaged gift bags for your troop. While you're in the shop, don't forget to ask us about our blowout sale coming up at the end of the month! |
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The Cadettes of Troop 1171 in Orange SU2 paid tribute to our founder Juliette Gordon Low by earning the "In Her Honor Breast Health Project" badge. The girls learned about the importance of breast health by participating in games, crafts, and research and shared their knowledge with their mothers and women that they care about. Share your troop and SU photos on the GirlScoutsOC Facebook page. |
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