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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Girl Scout Week
This week-long celebration of the founding of the Girl Scout Movement begins with Girl Scout Sunday on March 9, includes Girl Scout Birthday on March 12, and ends with Girl Scout Sabbath on March 16. We've put together this handy Girl Scout Week Guide with activities, celebrations and shop sales for every day of the week!
It's Not Too Late to Nominate Girls for Recognition - Deadline Mar 12
The Outstanding Senior Girl Scout Recognition, Juliette Low Spirit of Girl Scouting Award, and Take Action Awards will be presented as a surprise to Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors at Girl Scouts Celebrate Our Newsmakers on June 1. In addition, eligible girls will be recognized as Graduating Seniors, Ten Year Award recipients, Gold Award recipients, and Bridge to Adult recipients. Click here for nomination forms.
Celebrate Leadership Nominations Due Apr 15
Celebrate Leadership is our annual fundraising event, and we're looking for a few great Girl Scout representatives to share their Girl Scout story with 400+ community leaders, receive professional speaking training and coaching, participate in a professional photo shoot with an OC community leader and more! Nominate a girl today! Learn more
Travel Plans on the Horizon? If you are getting ready to submit Travel Plans for approval by GSOC, the Travel Class is now part of the approval process. Join us at the next class on Wednesday, March 12 from 6:30-8:30pm in Irvine to learn the basics of Girl Scout travel. If you have questions, contact Training@GirlScoutsOC.org or 949.461.8867. |
MYfm $5K Cookie Buy
It's time to vote! MYfm will buy $5,000 of Girl Scout cookies from a SoCal troop & will donate them to the USO! Vote for a troop by 4 pm on 3/13.
Earn All 6 Cookie Patches 
Help your Girl Scouts earn all interlocking Cookie Patches: Theme patch for selling 50+ packages, Goal Getter patch for selling 165+, Online patch for sending 12 emails with COCO, Cookie Share patch for 12+ packages for donation, Achievement bar for selling 150+ and work as a troop to earn the Cookie Booth patch. Our Gluten Free patch for selling 4+ GF packages is only for troops in GF Pilot. See your Family Guide for details.
Girl Reward Spotlight 
You don't have to be the top seller to reap awesome rewards. At just 150 packages, girls can earn a zipper pull, patch, bracelet, mood necklace, Yoyo Lip Gloss and a stuffed Red Panda! Girls who reach 350+ packages will add a Goal Getter patch, GS Charm Bracelet, T-shirt, flashlight with bling lanyard, and Tapeffiti kit to their list of awesome prizes.
Top Tip of the Week: Share Cookie Goal Stats with Girls
Be sure to provide girls with their current cookies sold total (door-to-door plus booth sale credit) now. Girls can use COCO this week to reach their goals, to review girl rewards earned so far, check for cookie orders, send additional e-cards, sell virtual cookie share and contact customers for their final refills! No one wants to find out after the program they were just a few packages away from a prize. Check in with your girls today!
Top Seller Events
500+ Club Girl's Day Out at Boomers-April 5, 2014. Have a blast at this private part for girls complete with bumper boats, games, picnic lunch, event patch and more!
750+ Club Outdoor Adventure Day-May 10, 2014. Board the bus for Camp Scherman as you and your guardian embark on a full day adventure complete with canoeing, archery, craft, event patch, lunch & dinner!
1000+ Club San Diego Zoo Experience-June 14, 2014. Experience the zoo Girl Scout style with admission for girl & guardian, celebratory lunch festivities, a chance to see a real Red Panda and special patch!
Troop Proceeds Update
We are close to achieving the first proceeds jump. If each Troop sells just 2 more cases every Troop's proceeds will jump from 68 to 71 cents! Now is the time to reach new customers door-to-door and go back to previous customers with the reminder "Last Chance to buy Girl Scout cookies for a whole year!" And don't forget to check COCO for online orders girls need to deliver.
Who Will Be This Year's Top Seller? 
Today's Top Seller is Ruby M from Cadette Troop 2007 with 1884 packages has earned herself a Beach Cruiser Bicycle! Jacey in Junior Troop #2705 is still in the lead for top seller in Snap of Council's Cookie Share service project. Check out our list of 199 girls who have already sold 500 or more packages!
Find The Mystery House! 
Girl Scouts selling door-to-door this week can search for a Mystery House (or apartment or condo!) to receive a certificate and a special, exclusive Mystery House patch! Congratulations to Kennedy & Madeline who have already earned their patch! New houses have been added! Here are some hints to find remaining houses!
- "Near La Paz and Paseo De Valencia is Where the Mystery Hides" in Laguna Hills
- "Alicia Loves to Visit the Rancho Parkway" in Santa Margarita
- "Spring for the White Picket Fence" near Chapman and Springdale in Garden Grove
- "In Meredith's Garden by a River Bed in the Day" in Huntington Beach
- "Viva La Veta & Parker" in Orange
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The GSOC Field Trip Resource has been updated! 
Check out our Field Trip Resource for local outings with your Girl Scouts! The link to this document can also be found on the Volunteer Network in the Program & Ideas tab. This document will be updated periodically, so if you have any field trip ideas to share-thank you Laurel for your ideas!-please email rgoldman@girlscoutsoc.org.
Artside Studios    
Check out a number of badge workshops for juniors, cadettes, and seniors! Workshops can be held at the studio in downtown Fullerton or instructors can come to you. Call 714-606-3620 or visit their website at www.artsidestudio.org for more details!
Volunteer at the Girl Scouts/Pat Nixon Birthday Celebration- Mar 16
If you are a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout-we need some help!! We'd love to have some role models make the day a true Girl Scout experience! Email Rachel at rgoldman@girlscoutsoc.org for more info.
Breathe Journey Series - Starts Mar. 23
Join other Girl Scout Cadettes in Orange County to take the Breathe Leadership journey in this unique series. Girls will earn the Aware, Alert, and Affirm awards as they explore the air around while participating in activities involving aromatherapy, cooking, art & more!
Newport-Mesa Spirit Run - Mar 23 
Lace up your running sneakers and get ready to be active and healthy with your family and friends in Newport Beach! Stop by the Girl Scout table wearing your Girl Scout green for some race day swag! Return with your finisher's medal and get a patch- check out the flyer for details and badge ideas!
First Aid Badge for Juniors - Apr 5
Earn your First Aid Badge for juniors at this event hosted by nursing students at Concordia University!
Build a Bear Workshop Spring Community Service - Apr 12
Come to the Build-A-Bear Workshop in Downtown Disney to build some friends that will help spread cheer and encourage kids to Never Ever Give Up! Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to come build a customized cheerful new bear friend at a 10% discount then donate it to The Jessie Rees Foundation to deliver to a child who is in the hospital.
Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal Support Meeting - Apr 13
Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are invited to drop in anytime between 2-3:30 PM to ask questions about their initial Project Proposal for the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is a chance to check in with members of the Gold Award Support Group and prepare for the interview. Click here for more information about the Girl Scouts' Highest Awards, including the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Award.
GAM - May 16-18
This competitive boating, swimming and nautical event at Newport Dunes that is a long-standing GSOC tradition, whether you come to showcase your skills or to test the waters, fun is guaranteed!
National Endangered Species Day - May 16
This is a great opportunity to advocate for and educate others about endangered species all around us like the Western Snowy Plover or the California Jewelflower. Girls focusing on conservation regarding plants and animals in their leadership journeys may want to use this time of year to spread awareness and even find out more facts here.
Girl Scouts Celebrate our Newsmakers - June 1
Join us at the Anaheim Hilton for our annual recognition brunch honoring the accomplishments and contributions of our very own Girl Scouts. Girls and adults will be honored. Registration will open on April 1, 2014.
Girl Scouts Day at Angels Stadium - June 7
Registration for the Angels Game Parade is now OPEN! This annual event is a great way to bring the whole family out to the ballgame while proudly supporting the Girl Scouts of Orange County!
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Don't forget that you can use your cookie dough to pay for camp. Come up and experience camp as a troop during a weekend camp or for your own adventure during a weekend camp with you and your parent.
What's a typical day like? What will my daughter eat? Check out page 10 of our 2014 Camp Guide for these answers and more!
 Camp Nights- parents, volunteers and girls are invited to join us to meet camp staff, ask questions, and get more information about Camp Scherman. Camp Nights will be from 7:00-8:30 PM. To register for a Camp Night and get directions, please email ejohnson@girlscoutsoc.org - March 25 Anaheim Program Center
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April 22 Anaheim Program Center
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May 20 GSOC Irvine Office
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June 24 Yorba Linda Program Center
2014 WEEKEND CAMPS
Weekend Camps will be offered now through the summer! Sign up as a troop or as a parent-child pair. Registration is now open for Weekend Camps through Aug 3, 2014! Click here for a complete listing and more information on all weekend camps.
Weekend Camp Spotlight:
 Family Camp - Aug 29-Sept 1Enjoy a unique and relaxing weekend camp experience with family and friends. Explore wide-open spaces and enjoy staff-planned nature and camp activities for all ages, including hiking, crafts, games, gardens, campfires, archery, and canoeing. Provide your own tent, RV or camper, or stay in one of our mountain cabins. Sign up for our weekend meal plan that includes seven meals, or bring a propane stove to prepare your own meals. No charge for children 4 and under! Register Now
2014 SUMMER RESIDENT CAMPS
Check out the new camp guide to see all of the exciting weekend and summer camp options for girls in grades 2-12! Ready to register? Click here!
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Girl Scout Week 2014 is almost here and we're ready to celebrate with you! Order your Girl Scout Week Patch and your Girl Scout Sunday patches online or in the shop! Watch for our daily sales happening during GS Week - we'll have a special flash sale every day from March 9-15th!
Is your uniform Girl Scout Week ready? Make sure your uniform is complete and be sure to get it from our local shop, where your money supports GSOC programs! Don't forget that if you shop online you can select Irvine shop pick-up, program center pick, or have your items shipped directly to your home! |
Lily shared this on our facebook page: "We just had a soldier come to our booth and thank us for selling cookies. He said that while he was deployed in Iraq, he loved the shipments of cookies provided through Cookie Share. The story made our night!"
Keep sharing your inspiring Cookie Program photos on our facebook page! |
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