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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Girl Scouts Contribute to Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
GSUSA and many councils including Heart of the Hudson, Greater New York, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Northern New Jersey, Heart of New Jersey, Central & Southern New Jersey, and Jersey Shore were affected by Hurricane Sandy and have staff and volunteers still working to recover. To help ensure that affected Girl Scout councils are getting the support that they need, GSUSA is lifting fundraising restrictions to enable girls to raise money for affected Girl Scout Councils only. Orange County Girl Scouts can raise money and then donate to GSUSA's Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund or affected GIrl Scout Councils from their own Troop Accounts. Girl Scout families may also choose to make a donation. To give, go to donate.girlscouts.org/hurricanerecovery where you will find links to the online giving sites for all eight councils, as well as the giving form for the Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund.
Cookie Time Is Coming
Training for new Troop Cookie Manager will be held Dec. 3-13 throughout Orange County. See the Council Calendar to register online. Troop Cookie Managers who participated in classroom training last year may chose the online training option. Details coming soon from your Service Unit Cookie Manager.
How Get More Parent Volunteers for your Cookie Program
Have you asked your Girl Scout families for help? Seem likes no one's reading your emails? Try these techniques for getting more adult involvement. |
Girls' Money & Forms Due - Nov. 12 
Remember, girls must print and submit their "Detailed Order Report" to their Troop Product Manager and turn in all monies no later than Monday, November 12 to receive credit towards recognitions.
Troop Final Balance Due to Council- Nov. 13
Troops must deposit all funds into Troop account no later than Tuesday, November 13 and email ACH@GirlScoutsOC.org if payment plan is needed in preparation for ACH debit to Council.
Troop Paperwork Due To Service Unit - Nov. 14
Last chance to drop off Troop paperwork to the Service Unit Product Manager is 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14. |
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Violet Richardson Award   
The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women ages 14-17 who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts. Girl Scouts who have earned the Girl Scout Silver or Gold Award may be great candidates. Interested girls should complete the writeable VRA application by December 1, 2012. Questions? Contact Anne Breuer at annebreuer@yahoo.com or (949) 722-1511.
Anything Goes - Dec. 1 
Come to the Ahmanson Theater for a performance of Anything Goes and a special workshop that includes learning a routine or sequence, and a meet and greet with the cast. More information on this toe tapping and energizing event available here.
HO HO Holiday Train - Dec 3
Come with Family and friends for an enchanting and PRIVATE Girl Scout night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the brightly-lit train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole. More information available here.
Dear Edwina Jr. Play - Dec. 7, Dec. 8
Come one, come all to the December 7th or 8th production of "Dear Edwina Jr." presented by the All About Girls Theater Production Troop of Orange County. See Edwina's Girl Scout Friend Annie, who lives the Promise and Law!
Mission Sisterhood Journey - 1/13, 1/20, 2/3, 2/24, 3/3
Join other Girl Scout Seniors in Orange County to take the Mission: Sisterhood! Journey during this 5 week series. When it comes to sisterhood, what girls start can spiral outward and change the world! Girls must be able to attend all dates.
Hiking Club 2012-2013
Looking for a place to hike while working on your "Hiker" or "Trailblazer" badge? Want to explore new scenery? GSGLA has formed a hiking group and you are invited! If you are interested in organizing some local hikes through an Orange County hiking group, please contact Erin at ejohnson@girlscoutsoc.org
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Mom & Me: Winter Play Weekends at Camp Scherman
Friday, Nov 30 to Sunday, Dec 2, 2012 - 101 Ranch
Friday, Dec 7 to Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 - Upper camp
Camp Scherman is the perfect place to have fun and strengthen the bond with the special Girl Scout in your life. Join us for an adventure filled with laughter, excitement and new experiences created just for the two of you. Leave the schedules and the traffic behind and slow it down by spending a weekend together creating memories that will last a lifetime.
The following Badge steps will be completed during these weekend camps:
Daisy: Orange Petal
Brownie: My Family Show - Step 3
Junior: Social Butterfly
Cadette: Science of Happiness - Step 3.1
Register Now!
Also check out newly posted 2013 dates for January - March! |
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Volunteer Essentials Training
The last of Level Essentials training before the end of the year is quickly approaching. Your troop must have a leader trained before you meet! All of the classes below are 6:30pm-9:00pm.
12221 Daisy Essentials- Mon, Dec 3, Yorba Linda
12218 Brownie Essentials- Wed, Nov 14, Yorba Linda
12100 Brownie Essentials- Tue, Dec 4, Irvine
12219 Junior Essentials- Thu, Nov 15, Yorba Linda
12222 Cadette Essentials- Tue, Dec 4, Yorba Linda
12340 Senior/Ambassador Essentials- Thu, Dec 13, Yorba Linda |
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 Being a "C' student in high school, Felecia Hatcher's teachers and counselors told her she wouldn't go to college. Not only did she go to college, but she went with a $100,000 scholarship and went on to found her own company, Feverish Ice Cream & Gourmet Pops, and write two books. And selling Girl Scout Cookies gave Felecia her business foundation. Watch Felecia's story |
Check out our new catalog featuring the Girl Scout Signature Gift Collection with distinctive collectibles for everyone on your list. |
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Huntington Beach Mayor Don Hansen presented the HB Flag Unit with a commendation honoring a century of building leaders.
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