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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Celebrate Leadership Call for Nominations  
Calling all Girl Scouts in grade K-12 - we want you to represent Girl Scouts and illustrate who we are, what we do, and why it matters! elected girls will be expected to participate in 3 rehearsals, a special event, and the Celebrate Leadership event on November 1. Nomination forms are due April 1, 2013.
World Thinking Day 2013
Girl Scouts and Girl Guides will celebrate World Thinking Day on February 22 with the theme "Together We Can Save Children's Lives." Girls can earn the World Thinking Day Award found in The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting by completing one or more level specific activities.
Calling all Service Unit Level Consultants! 
Volunteers interested in serving as program level experts are encouraged to attend the spring Networking and Information Meeting to help them fulfill their role as a Service Unit Level Consultant. Service Unit Managers are also welcome! Choose from three locations: Wednesday, March 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Irvine; Monday, March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Costa Mesa or Tuesday, March 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Anaheim.
Nominations for Girl Awards Due March 12th   
Girl Award Nominations and Girl Award Request Forms are available online and are due on March 12 by 6:00 pm. The Outstanding Senior Girl Scout Recognition, Juliette Low Spirit of Girl Scouting Award, and Girl Scout Take Action Award are presented to girls as a surprise at the annual Girl Scout Recognition Event on June 2, 2013. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors can be nominated by their Advisor, Service Unit Manager, or other Girl Scout adult volunteer OR by a sister Girl Scout Ambassador. In addition, Graduating Seniors and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients will be recognized and Ten Year Awards and Bridge to Adult Pins will be presented.
Girl Scouts Celebrate Black History Month
We are proud to celebrate the diversity and culture of African Americans -aross the USA and beyond. During Black History Month, we honor our National Honorary President of Girl Scouts of the USA, First Lady Michelle Obama and African American Girl Scout leaders and volunteers who make a difference in our council and the community all year long. Using Girl Scout national program resources, Girl Scouts can celebrate Black History Month as part of their leadership journeys and skill building badge activities. Explore level specific program activities
Girl Scout Gold Award Portrait Days 
Recipients of the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award are recognized with a formal portrait displayed on the Girl Scout Gold Award Honor Wall at the Council Headquarters in Irvine. All 2012-2013 Girl Scout Gold Award recipients are encouraged to schedule an appointment for their Scout Gold Award portrait.
Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal Support Meetings
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to drop in anytime between 2-4 PM to ask questions about their initial project proposal, check in with members of the Gold Award Support Group and prepare for their interview. Check out the schedule of meeting dates or find out more about the Girl Scouts' Highest awards, including the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Award.
Free Tickets to UCI Women's Basketball
As a thank you for supporting UCI Women's Basketball at the Cookie Rally, UCI is offering Girl Scouts complimentary tickets to their Feb 21 game vs. Long Beach State! |
Nationwide "Sister Quilt" for Newtown Quilt Square Design Contest
Girl Scouts of Orange County is seeking quilt square designs for a special nationwide "Sister Quilt." The "Sister Quilt" will feature one square representing each council across the country to show support for the troops and families of the eight Girl Scout Daisies who lost their lives in December in Newtown, CT. Girls can submit one design. See contest guidelines -deadline is 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28.
Booth Sales Begin Friday, February 15
All unreserved booth sale times may be scheduled by Troop Cookie Managers and GSI Coordinators on a first come, first served basis in Snap. Troops may reserve or cancel booth sales in Snap council-wide in "real-time". 
Prep Responsible Adults for Booth Sales
Only Responsible Adults may assist at booth sales. Leaders or Troop Cookie Managers must ensure all adults at booth sales are registered members, cleared background screening AND trained. New volunteers should complete the online training Volunteering for Girl Scout Series & Events (password is volunteer) before you conduct their Responsible Adult Safety Briefing for Booth Sales about the specific booth site. |
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Get Girls Ready for Booth Sales
These Booth Sale Tips and a little coaching will help your girls to have the best booth sales ever! Check out these Booth Sale Display Tips to create a great sales tool and all our new tools for selling on the website!
ToGetHerBoating - April 14
Calling all Seniors and Ambassadors- Come join us at Newport Dunes to learn and experience Boating and Nautical skills! Have you ever wanted to know how to paddle a canoe or a kayak? Row a boat? Sail a sabot? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the workshop for you! Water and land based activities will be available for all participants.
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Booth Sales in a Snap
Service Unit Managers! Just in time for Cookie Booth Sales . . . a new Training Twenty: "Booth Sales in a Snap" is ready for you to deliver at your next Service Unit meeting! Trainer and participant packets of all of our Training Twenties are available on our Learning Management site at www.gsoclearning.com. Printed copies can be ordered by emailing Training@GirlScoutsOC.org.
Outdoor Cooking
An early Spring is predicted and that means many opportunities for Girl Scout camping! Enhance your outdoor skills with an Outdoor Cooking class. Sign up for our next one on February 25th at 6:30pm. The more you know about camping, the better your experience will be!
Girl Scouts SING ALONG Webinar
In honor of World Thinking Day 2013, all Girl Scout volunteers, staff, members, girls, and friends are invited to SING, SHARE and LISTEN in a virtual "Campfire Sing Along" webinar with Melinda Caroll on Feb 19 at 11 am. Participants will learn and sing 7 international songs (one for each level of Girl Scouts - Daisy through Ambassador plus one for adults) with learning tips and free lyrics to share. This special online event is a way to remember, connect and share our global friendships and to celebrate the sisterhood of our movement! |
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We're taking pre-orders for our limited edition Cookie Jar and our sets of 2 Cookie Glasses are now in stock! Get your troop ready with our adorable Girl Scout Cookie shirts, rhinestone embellished aprons, cookie coin purses, fun patches and more! Check out our new gear and shop online today! |
A big THANK YOU to the 88 troops who braved the rain to hold Booth Sales outside of Mimi's Cafe, Red Robin, El Pollo Loco and Yogurtland in honor of National Girl Scout Cookie Day on Friday! Share your cookie program pics on our facebook page! |
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