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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are All of Your Girl Scouts Registered?
Cookie season is approaching - and all Girl Scouts must be registered to participate. Log in to ebiz and select Troop Management to find out if your whole troop has renewed!
Cookie Rally - Jan 19
Activity booths, cookie tasting, goal setting tips and fun for the whole family at the 2013 Girl Scout Cookie Rally. Register by Dec. 1st for best price of $10 per person. This event sells out quickly, so register today.
We Walked to Savannah and Back! And back, and back... 
Thanks to everyone who participated in the "Walk to Savannah and Back" program Mar. 12- Oct. 31, 2012 in celebration of Girl Scouts' 100 year birthday with a side of fitness! Together we counted our steps and virtually walked from OC to Savannah, GA 15.5 times! That's 149,489,376 steps totaling 74,745 miles! This effort was made possible by 1,691 Girl Scout participants of all ages. Great job everyone! Even though this program is complete, we encourage you to keep walking and keep fit! Participant patches are now available at the program centers where you picked up your pedometers. Contact lchard@girlscoutsoc.org with any questions.
Are you an OC Register Subscriber?
If so, you will soon receive a gold envelope in the mail containing what looks like a check. You can endorse it to the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization of your choice, and mail it directly to the Register for that charity to receive donated ad space in the Register. We hope you'll think of Girl Scouts when making your selection and help us reach even more girls with Girl Scouts' life-changing programs! |
Shop Now - Certificates Expire Dec. 1 
Last chance to redeem Shop Now certificates earned in the 2012 Cookie Program is Dec. 1st. Make sure to visit our Girl Scout Shop today! 
Get Ready for the Cookie Program!
Troops must place their initial cookie order by January 8 to have cookies the first day of the program. Check out our Cookie Program Start Up Flyer for helpful hints on how to get started and ideas for determining how many cookies to order.
It's Cookie Training Time! 
Review the Troop Cookie Manager Trainings List and register online via the Council Calendar today. Troop Cookie Managers who participated in classroom training last year may chose the online training with quiz option by contacting their Service Unit Cookie Manager.
Join the Cookie Rally Committee  
Would you like to help at our 2013 Cookie Rally? Both adults and teen girls are invited to serve on our committee and/or help run activity booths the day of the event. See flyers on Volunteer Network or email Jennifer Stanton at thin_mint_1@yahoo.com to get involved. |
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Reading Club Fun - FREE
Looking for some fun pre and post meeting activities? Download these free reading games and puzzles all about Girl Scouts and join the Reading club for free!
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.
Wolf Haven International - Jan, Feb, Mar
Are you looking for a great animal speaker to visit your troop for your Daisy 3 Cheers for Animals journey or other Girl Scout program? Girls will learn the real facts about wolves from a wolf education outreach specialist. Book this speaker now for Jan., Feb. or Mar. 2013
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 |
Mom & Me: Winter Play Weekends at Camp Scherman
Friday, November 30 to Sunday, December 2, 2012 - 101 Ranch
Friday, December 7 to Sunday, December 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. The following Badge steps will be completed during these weekend camps:
Daisy: Orange Petal
Brownie: "My Family Story" Badge, step 3
Junior: "Social Butterfly" Badge, complete
Cadette: "Science of Happiness" Badge,step 3
Winter Wonderland Weekend Camp
Troop/Group - Friday, January 11 to Sunday, January 13, 2013 - Brownie - Ambassador
Mom & Me - Friday, January 11 to Sunday, January 13, 2013 - All Levels
Bundle up to glide across the lake in a canoe, participate in snowman archery, or create a snow themed craft. Enjoy working on the following Girl Scout programs as they relate to the wonders of winter:
Daisy: Clover Petal, use resources wisely
Brownie: "Hiker" Badge, step 1 & 3
Junior: "Camper" Badge, step 4
Cadette: "Night Owl" Badge, step 4
Senior: "Sky" Badge, step 1
Ambassador: "Justice" Leadership Journey,
First Aid Badge Weekend Camp
Friday, January 18 to Sunday, January 20, 2013 - Juniors and Cadettes
Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes will learn all they need to know to complete the First Aid badge for their level while also enjoying the outdoors of Camp Scherman. Girls will go home with the safety know-how to feel confident about basic first aid. Campers will work on the following Girl Scout programs:
Junior: "First Aid" Badge, Complete all requirements
Cadette: "First Aid" Badge, Complete all requirements
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2-4-6-8 Who Do We Appreciate?
VOLUNTEERS that spend hours supporting the Troop, the Association or Girl Scouting in so many ways to help make our programs run smoothly and efficiently! We need your help in bringing those volunteers to our attention so that they can get recognized for all they do. For information on each award and to nominate your volunteers, please go to http://www.girlscoutsoc.org/volunteer-recognition. Our new website has all the information you need, including guidelines on how to write effective nominations and examples for each award. Remember the deadline for award nominations is February 4, 2013 at 6:08pm (or 2-4-6-8)! |
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Why wait in long lines when you can shop online? Save your holiday money and score some awesome gifts for your favorite Girl Scouts and volunteers at discounted prices! Shop online this Friday through Monday for 10% off select Promotional Cookie Merchandise (Cookie Season starts in January!), an additional 30% off all clearance items, and FREE STANDARD SHIPPING for all orders over $50! For a real Holiday treat, pick up a limited edition Cookie Tote Bag & Coin Purse. Only 96 in stock, get 'em while they last! |
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Troop 2018 collected 456 child and adult coats for their coat drive. Way to go girls!
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