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Bossy Holds Girls Back 
Girls are twice as likely as boys to worry that leadership roles will make them seem "bossy." Girl Scouts has teamed up Sheryl Sandberg and the Lean In Foundation to encourage girls to lead - and to ban the use of discouraging words like "bossy." Download leadership tips for parents and girls, share #banbossy and check out the coverage in Parade, the Wall Street Journal , ABC News, and Huffington Post. Visit BanBossy.com to take the pledge today and check out our brand new Ban Bossy merchandise!
Girl Scout Week March 9-15 
We are celebrating 102 years of awesome with activity and SWAP ideas, fun inspirational tools, special shop promotions, and giveaways! For Girl Scout Birthday tomorrow, girls are encouraged to wear their uniforms to school - share your pic on Instagram and tag with @girlscoutsoc and #GirlScoutsFTW for a chance to win a Girl Scout Build-a-Bear! Check out all of our Girl Scout Week activities and promotions.
Contingency Planning Workshop
If something unexpected were to happen to you or your family, is your important information readily available for those who will need it? Join us on April 3 to learn how to create a contingency notebook and ensure you and your family are well prepared!
Tell Us About Silver Award Recipients
Please let us know about any girl who is completing her Silver Award in 2014 (even if she is completing late in the year). Send her name, Troop number and Advisor's name to Heather Madrigal by March 15 to ensure that she receives congratulatory letters in time for special award ceremonies this Spring.
Girl Scouts Nominations and Awards
We have many ways to recognize outstanding Girl Scouts!
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Top Cookie Sellers - Save the Date!
- 500+ Cookie Club: Girl's Day Out event, Saturday, April 5
- 750+ Cookie Club: Outdoor Adventure Day, Saturday, May 10
- 1000+ Cookie Club: San Diego Zoo trip, Saturday, June 14
- 1000+ Cookie Club: Banner Parade at Angels Game, Saturday, June 7 in the evening
- 1250+ Cookie Club: Dinner & Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, May 28
- Top Troop Movie Experience: Saturday, June 7th in the morning
Details will be emailed directly to the girls who earned and chose these recognition options. Girls may choose the Cookie Dough option OR the recognition item. They do not receive both.
Thank You Cookie Volunteers & Parents! 
Our cookie volunteers & parents are awesome and you deserve recognition for your efforts! Because of you, a Girl Scout learned self-reliance, how to work with others and about giving back to the community. Because you said yes, a Girl Scout ran her own small business that included setting goals, making decisions & managing money. Because you helped out, a Girl Scout increased her courage, character, confidence by being responsible, speaking up for herself and showcasing her talents is a very public way. There's more to Girl Scout Cookies than what's in the box. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of girls!
Cookie Volunteer Survey
Troop Cookie Managers, SU Cookie Managers, Leaders and SU Team  Members are all invited to evaluate this year's cookie program by March 31, 2014. A girl survey will be emailed directly to girls next month. Focus group sessions will be scheduled soon - volunteers should watch their Weekly Update enewsletters for dates & times to share feedback in person.
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Is your uniform Girl Scout Week ready? Make sure your uniform is complete and wear it proudly tomorrow for Girl Scout Birthday! Purchase your uniform at the GSOC Shop, where your money goes back into local programs. If you shop online, items can be shipped or you can pick them up in the Irvine Shop or at a program center.
Check out our daily flash sales every day this week - today's is 30% off our GSOC mug!
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View all events and subscribe to a weekly level-specific events update email on our online calendar.
CA Girl Scouts Conserve 
With 2013 being the driest California's ever recorded, 200,000 Girl Scouts in California are banding together to make a difference! Learn more about water conservation, get ideas for activities, and find local resources.
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 to donate to The Jessie Rees Foundation. Girl Scout Gold Award Project Proposal Support Mtg - 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, check in with members of the Gold Award Support Group and prepare for their interview.  Girl Scout Night 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 Girl Scouts of Orange County! |
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Don't forget that girls can use cookie dough to come up and experience camp as a troop during a weekend camp or for their own adventure during a weekend camp with a parent.
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
- April 22, Anaheim Program Center
- May 20, GSOC Irvine Office
- June 24, Yorba Linda Program Center
Weekend Camp Spotlights: Outdoor Cooking - April 25-27
101 Ranch Cabins, $104 per person A special weekend just for Juniors to come and experience camp with Junior flair! Paddle around the lake; take aim at archery, arts and crafts and campfire round out a full day of adventure Junior style. Register now! Create Your Own Weekend - April 25-27 
101 Ranch Cabins, $135 per person
Whether you are new to camp, or you are a weekend camp warriors unplug from your busy life and recharge at Camp Scherman. Hang out on the lake or at the museum. You get to create your schedule of activities, be as busy or relaxed as you like. This is your weekend- choose your own adventure and have a weekend to remember! Register now! 2014 Summer Resident Camps With new themed camps like The Science of Camp, where girls will explore physics, chemistry and engineering and Crafty Cowgirl, a horseback riding camp for younger girls, as well as 19 other popular camp sessions, she's sure to find one that's just right for her. 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! Summer Camp Spotlights:
For girls entering grades 4-6
Sing and dance your way through the week! Find your voice and sing some of your favorite songs, write your own lyrics and choreograph dance moves for a "songsational" show! Register now!
Camper Sampler - July 14-18
For girls entering grades 2-3
What will you do this summer? Don't sit inside when you could be in the crystal clear mountain air! Whether you are new to camp or come every year, unplug from your busy life and recharge at Camp Scherman with a little bit of everything - canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts and more! Register now!
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Girl Scout Junior Troop 87 earned their Photography Badge by participating in the Microsoft Store program at South Coast Plaza.
Your troop can gain some tech savvy skills as they work to complete technology badges!
Costa Mesa location is full, but Mission Viejo still has space! More info
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Connect with other troops and service units online. Share your Girl Scout activities, get new ideas and join our growing online community.
   
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