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Welcome NEW STAFF
Our new staff members receive their Girl Scout pins. Pictured left to right: Rachelle Beavers (Customer Service based in Bakersfield, ext 205), Tinelle Meriweather (Membership Development Specialist, ext 244), Catherine Jason (Membership Supervisor, ext 131), Dawn Deis (Fund Development Assistant, ext 155), and Diana Hernandez (Product Program Specialist, ext 123).
Rachelle Beavers, our new Customer Service Representative in Bakersfield, can be reached at ext. 205 or at rbeavers@girlscoutsccs.org. Dawn Deis, our new Fund Development Assistant can be reached at ext. 155 or at ddeis@girlscoutsccs.org.
Tina McCallister-Boothe has moved to a new Event Specialist position, taking care of the event-logistics for programs, major events and fundraisers. She can be reached at ext. 136, or tboothe@girlscoutsccs.org.
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Troop Happenings!
Troop 2054 from Pixley helped to clean up their community on October 27 - Make a Difference Day.
Troop 2227 worked on their Global Action patch at the Community Food Bank.
If you have Troop pictures, email Tori at tsampson@girlscoutsccs.org
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Global Green Team
 #PoweredByAlcoa
The Kerman team is working hard on their 2013 Earth Day project too! Details coming soon!
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Join us at our tree lighting ceremony
and holiday sing-along at Fresno Yosemite International Airport!
There will be a scavenger hunt, entertainment provided by Girl Scout musicians, 
and fun patch for the first 200 Girl Scouts who attend!
Girl Scouts of Central California South Holiday Display and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 30
6:00-7:00pm
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
This month-long holiday tree display is part of our Alcoa Foundation-sponsored Together Greening project.
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Calling all Alumnae!
 Please join us for our Gather, Gab, & Girl Scouts series for some coffee and a morning treat. Stop by on your way to work or after you drop the kids off at school. We would love to see you there.
Who: Girl Scout alumnae, volunteers, service unit managers, troop leaders, troop parents, cookie dads,
anyone who was a girl scout or involved with girl scouts.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Bagels & Blenders 8200 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, CA 93311 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
or Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Eddie's Bakery 7089 North Cedar Avenue Fresno, CA 93720 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
For questions and to RSVP by November 21, 2012 please contact Dominique Chamberlain @ 800-490-8653 ext. 130 or email: dchamberlain@girlscoutsccs.org
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Hurricane Sandy
In a message from GSUSA CEO, Anna Maria Chavez, GSCCS was informed that fundraising restrictions have been lifted to enable girls to raise money for Girl Scouting recovery efforts in the eight councils affected by Hurricane Sandy. We encourage you to give to Girl Scouting for recovery in these eight councils.
We know that many of our troops are working to help with relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Please share your pictures and stories, by posting them on our GSCCS Facebook, and we will share them with GSUSA.
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Program News!
Join one of our program committees today! Learn more here!
Upcoming Events:
Daisy Play Day - Healthy Eating
 Wednesday, December 5
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Fresno Council Office
$12. Non-registered members cost an additional $20
Min 8 participants, Max 24 participants
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 16
Learn more here!
Other Upcoming Daisy Play Days:
STEM Careers Workshop, hosted by Chevron! Earn your STEM Careers patch!
Learn about exciting careers for women in energy production, chemical engineering, the aerospace industry, pharmacy and health sciences, technology and education. OPEN TO ALL GIRLS, grades 9 - 12.
Saturday, December 1 
Chevron facility in Bakersfield
8:30AM - 4:30PM,
Cost: $7, includes lunch Learn more here!
Cookie Biz
 Saturday, January 13, 2013Lemoore Naval Air Station 10:00AM - 4:30PM
Early-bird Cost: Girls $15, Adults $8 by Friday, December 7
(AFTER December 7, Girls $18, Adults $12)
Bring an item (coat, mittens, scarf, hat, etc.) to donate. Learn more here!
Peter Pan Girl Scouts of Central California South, Greater Los  Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and San Gorgonio Councils, and families and friends - take off on your own It's Your Story, Tell It! Journey to Neverland at the StudentsLive's PETER PAN: You're Flying! workshop and matinee performance on Saturday, January 26, 2013 Workshop: 9:00 - 11:15AM, Performance: 2:00 - 4:15PM Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about the workshop and performance here! Girl Scouting Around the World (formerly known as  World Thinking Day) is February 23, 2013. Country Selection is now open. Getyour country today! Click here for the country selection form! |
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Got Milk? Photo Contest! ENTER TODAY!
 Girl Scouts - submit a photo showing how milk and Girl Scouting have helped to make you a strong, healthy and confident young women. Open to all currently registered Girl Scouts (except Girl Scout Adults) of all grade levels belonging to one of the eight Girl Scout councils in California. Great prizes! Read rules and download an entry/release format at www.gotmilk.com/news. * Contest ends December 17, 2012. Watch CBS 47 Monday, November 12, 2012 at 6: 30AM to learn more about the contest!
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Fall Product NEWS
Our Fall Product Program is in full swing (nuts, candies and magazines). Get your favorite products today! The sale ends November 25, 2012.
Fall Product in the news:
{TROOPS} send in your pictures from this year's Fall Product sale to Tori at tsampson@girlscoutsccs.org
Pictured: Troop 2930 from Coalinga
Pictured: Troop 2267 from Clovis
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Give the gift of Girl Scouting this holiday season - a valuable gift indeed!
Ways you can give:
Use your SaveMart SHARES card 
Through online donations
Through our FROGS program
In honor of someone
In memory of someone
Payroll deduction gifts
Corporate matching gifts
Planned giving
Learn more about ways to give on
our website!
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Upcoming Training Events
New Training Calendar! View it here!
Gold/Silver Award Training
November 13, 2012
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Hanford
Register Here.
Flag Training
November 29, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bakersfield Council Office
Register Here.
CPR/First Aid 
December 1, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Bakersfield Council Office
Register Here.
CPR/First Aid
December 1, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visalia Friendship House
Register Here.
Flag Training
December 10, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Selma
Register Here. Gold/Silver Award Training December 10, 2012 Bakersfield Council Office Register Here.
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So much happening at www.girlscoutsccs.org!
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Nominate an inspirational woman in your community today!
2013 Women Inspiring Girls - Fresno
 We would love your help in nominating a dynamic woman to join our Inspiring Girls Society. Fill in the nomination form, and mail or hand it in to your local council office, or email dchamberlain@girlscoutsccs.org. Deadline is November 30, 2012.
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Adult Recognition
Everyone likes to feel appreciated for their volunteer service. Please nominate a deserving volunteer so that they receive the recognition they have earned. Guidelines can be found in the Adult Recognition Nomination Packet. Nominations are due to the Council Office by November 30, 2012, and will be presented at the Annual Meeting on February 2, 2013.
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Family Fundraisers
 Nutcracker Ballet, Fresno - Watch the show, meet the dancers and you can earn a fun patch - all at a special Girl Scout price! Saturday November 24. Learn more here.
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Girl Scout National Convention 2014
Apply to be a National Council Delegate for the 2014 Girl Scouts Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Fun Patch of the Week!
 Nut Sale Fun Patch is on sale for $1.00, normally $1.50. Pick up your patch today!
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NEW EVENTS in 2013
Save the Date
-Volunteer Faire, Bakersfield - January 19 -Her World (STEM workshops for older girls),Fresno - March 1 -Thin Mint Sprint 5k and 1mile Fun Run, Bakersfield - March 2 -Outdoor Palooza, Bakersfield - June 29 -S'mores Festival, Oakhurst - August 10
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Volunteers Needed!
We have many upcoming events we need volunteers for Cookie Biz, Girl Scouting Around the World and Cookie Mega Drop. For more information visit our website! |
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If you are celebrating your birthday
 this month, celebrate with Girl Scouts by making a donation to help a girl start her Girl Scouting Journey. THANK YOU! |
| Are you a Girl Scout alumna? Don't forget to sign up on our website as a Girl Scout alumnae! |
| San Joaquin Valley Quilters Guild Scholarship! Learn more about this opportunity here! |
Gold Mine Store
Online Only SALE!
 Starting November 7, with a purchase of $45.00 or more (before tax and shipping), you will receive a Girl Scout Plush for FREE! Value of $6.50 (Will not be shown in cart). While supplies last. Visit our online store today!
Store Hours Update:
Fresno Gold Mine Store:
Closed - Saturday, November 10 and Monday, November 12
Wednesday, November 21, we will close at 1:00PM.
Bakesfield Gold Mine Store:
Closed - Saturday, November 10 and Monday November 12
Wednesday, November 21, we will close at 1:00PM.
Bakersfield: Modified store hours from November 1 - November 30
Monday - Friday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday/Sunday: Closed
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The 50th  Annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Day Service, on May 27, 2013 is looking for Girl Scouts to participate in the service. Please contact Tony at (559) 438-8481 for more information.
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Soroptimist Award for Girls
Girls, ages 14-17, can apply for the Soroptimist International Violet Richardson Award, in recognition of their volunteer work in their communities.
The Soroptimist Club of Visalia invites applications from girls who live in Visalia, Dinuba, Woodlake, Exeter, etc. Applications should be emailed/mailed to Jessie Veyna, 1619 S. University, Visalia 93277. Questions to: 559-627-2504, jessveyna@att.net.
The Soroptimist Club of Clovis invites applications from girls who lives in the Fresno and Clovis areas. Applications should be emailed to siclovis@soroptimist.net. Questions to: Sue Mettee 559-307-4503.
The deadline is December 3, 2012,
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We're Invited!
This Winter
Hanford
Various Dates November - December
Fresno
November 10
November 26
Broadway - New York February 2, 2013
Tulare County Various Dates |
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Thank you to our volunteer Board who generously give of their time and guidance.
Board of Directors
2012-2013
| | Chair | Joy Tolladay |
| | | 2nd Vice President | Maria Escobedo | | Treasurer | Keith Pretzer | | Secretary | Jayne McCallister | |
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Members at Large:
Kari Boisvert
Nancy Chaffin
Tim Conboy
S. Renee Haga
Robert Frausto
Robirda Lyon
Dr. Becky Malmo
Debbie Rodriguez
Augi Stevens
Susan Woods
Carrie Zerafa
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