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Congratulations to Troop 679 and Boy Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 301 and 161 who joined forces to enter the Disneyland lottery!
They were selected as the winners of the McCaffrey Homes-sponsored day trip to Disneyland! The lucky girls and boys will visit the "happiest place on earth" later this month. Thank you, McCaffrey Homes!!!
Pictured selecting the winners are: From left to right:
Curtis Alexander of Boy Scouts, Sequoia Council; Cathy Ferguson, CEO of GSCCS; Karen McCaffrey of McCaffrey Homes
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A Message from our CEO, Cathy Ferguson
 Thank you for helping thousands of girls in the Central Valley begin their life journeys with the skills, character and confidence that they earn through Girl Scouting.
We look forward to partnering with you as we begin our next 100 years. Happy Holidays! ~ Cathy
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Got Milk? Photo Contest! ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS TO ENTER!!!
 Girl Scouts - submit a photo showing how milk and Girl Scouting have helped to make you a strong, healthy and confident young women. Read rules and download an entry/release format at www.gotmilk.com/news. *Contest ends December 17, 2012. Let this video from Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio inspire you!
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The 2013 Cookie Program is right around the corner! The following trainings are available for new Troop Cookie Chairs - these are designed for brand new folks, but are good for anyone who needs a refresher.
January 5, 10am-12pm, Fresno  January 5, 1pm-3pm, Fresno January 6, 1pm-3pm, Bakersfield January 12, 1pm-3pm, Lemoore at Cookie Biz If you plan to attend any of these trainings, please email dpoulson@girlscoutsccs.org to RSVP. Include your name, troop number, SU number and which training you will attend. Service Unit Cookie Chairs will also hold trainings at their upcoming SU meetings. In addition, we have promotional items available for order through the Goldmine store. Please see the attached flyer and place your order by January 25, 2013. Please contact Dacia Poulson, or Joe Alaniz at jalaniz@girlscoutsccs.org, with any questions. |
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Troop Happenings! Thank you, girls!
Shafter Troop #876 had a Scavenger Hunt to collect canned food for the needy in our area. The girls collected 300 cans in 1 hour!
Troop 2518 at Disneyland for their Cali Girl Trip!
Troops 2043 and 2230 worked at Christmas for seniors.
SU 21 at the Sanger Holiday Parade
SU 65's Christmas Party!
Troop 3017 from Coalinga writing Christmas cards to our overseas military who won't be coming home for Christmas.
Daisy Troop #3060 delivering dog treats they made to our local animal shelter in Lake Isabella.
Troop 2719 (SU 626) made Christmas cards to donate to the BPD "Christmas for Seniors" program.
 If you have Troop pictures, email Tori at tsampson@girlscoutsccs.org
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Upcoming Events:
Cookie Biz - Saturday, January 12, 2013
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM  Lemoore Naval Air Station
Girls $18, Adults $12
We ask all attendees to bring a Winter item donation (coats, mittens, scarf's, hats, etc.)
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM.
Contact: Program Manager ext. 119, ssmith@girlscoutsccs.org
Volunteer Faire
Saturday, January 19, 2013, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
First United Methodist Church, Bakersfield
 Volunteer Faire, for all Girl Scout Adults and Ambassadors, offers a wide variety of 75 minute workshops so everyone can choose subjects that interest them. Some classes are activities you can take back and share with the girls and some are just for you. Invite all the registered adults in your troop to join us for a fun filled day of learning. Click here to view the event flyer, registration and workshop details!
For more information, contact the Leadership Development Department at (800) 490-8653 ext. 200.
 Daisy Play Days - Friends Around the World January 24, 2012, 6:00 -7:30 PM Visalia Boy Scout Office Registered Girl Scout Cost: $10 by Monday, December 20, 2012 (After December 20, $12) Register Here Tennis Play Days January 22 - 24th, 2012, 5:30-7:30 PM 
Hanford/Lemoore
Registered Girl Scout Cost: $27.00
Register Here.
Girl Scouting Around the World
 6th Annual Event - Formerly "World Thinking Day"
Saturday, February 23, 2013
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fresno Fairgrounds
Tickets $5 if purchased by Jan 25; after that $7.
Please bring a toiletry item or infant item to donate
Purchase tickets online here.
This year's theme ~ Together we can save children's lives.
Did you select your country yet? Click here for the country selection form!
Click here for SAVE THE DATE Flyer!
For more information, contact the Program Department at (800) 490-8653 ext 119.
SAVE THE DATE THIN MINT 5K RUN & 1 MILE SHORTBREAD SHUFFLE FAMILY FUN WALK, Bakersfield, March 2, 2013.
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BEHIND THE SCENES special for Scouts at "How To Train Your Dragon" show on Dec 21
Dreamworks invites all Girl Scouts who purchased tickets to an exciting Pre-Show Tech-Talk Friday December 21st featuring two stars from the show, Gemma Nguyen and Gavin Sainsbury! Gemma shares the role of Astrid and Gavin is the head of puppetry (he makes the dragons come to life!). Gemma and Gavin will answer questions and give you behind the scenes information about this amazing live spectacular! The clinic will be approximately 20 minutes long and Scouts can pick up their patches at this time, so don't miss out!
Friday, December 21st at 5:30 PM
WHERE: Save Mart Center (2650 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710) - please enter through the arena's West Center door. These doors are just south of the box office. Make sure you have your tickets to the show - tickets will be scanned at the door. Scouts and their families will be escorted to section 103 for the clinic. Please note that once guests are in the venue they cannot leave and come back.
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Girl Scout Float Wins
Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade!
Congrats to Charles and Aloah Spencer and Troops #57 and #2760, Visalia! Read more here! See Candy Cane Lane Media Coverage on ABC 30! Here is another one!
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Holiday gifts that give back to Girl Scouts
Donate your time by volunteering for Cookie Biz, Girl Scouting Around the World or Cookie Mega Drop!
Every Girl Scout would love a gift of 100th anniversary commemorative memorabilia, such as earrings, charms, ornaments or patches. Many items are on sale! Available at our online store or at our Gold Mine Stores in Fresno and Bakersfield .
 Did you get your 100th anniversary commemorative mug for F.R.O.G.S. (Friends & Relatives of Girl Scouts)? FREE with a $40 donation.
GIFT CARDS available for the Girl Scout in your life. Visit our Gold Mine Stores in Fresno and Bakersfield.
Share the gift of Girl Scouting with a local girl by making a donation in honor of, or in memory of your loved one.
Use your GSCCS S.H.A.R.E.S. card for your food and grocery shopping at SaveMart, FoodMaxx or Lucky Supermarkets - we get a percentage back and it costs YOU nothing! Call Dawn in Fresno (ext 155) or Pam in Bakersfield (ext 204).
Help Girl Scouts all year round with payroll giving. Does your company have a matching gift program - double the impact of your gift!
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We had so much fun at our Volunteer Appreciation Potluck on Dec 8th!
Thank you to everyone who came!
Coming soon to Bakersfield and Visalia!
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CALLING ALL GIRL SCOUTS! We are looking for girls to audition to sing the national anthem for Girl Scouting Around the World (Feb 23rd) and for Women Inspiring Girls - Fresno (April 19th). If you are interested in trying out please contact Tina at (800) 490-8653 ext 136 or tboothe@girlscoutsccs.org
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Using Council Drop-boxes
Please do not leave any financial or registration papers, cash or checks in the Council drop-boxes in Fresno and Bakersfield. We keep a daily log of all documents and other materials left in the drop-boxes.
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What can a Girl Scout do when disaster strikes?
We can help guide girls who want to know how they can help after a disaster. GSUSA has shared with us these valuable guidelines about Girl Scout leadership in times of disaster, for both girls and adults.
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The DuPont Challenge encourages students in grades 7-12 to research and write a 700-1,000 word essay addressing challenging topics in four categories: "Together, we can feed the world," "Together, we can build a secure energy future," "Together, we can protect people and the environment," and "Together, we can be innovative anywhere." Award prizes total more than $100,000 and include U.S. Savings Bonds for all winners and a special awards trip to Orlando, Florida for the top two students in each division.
For more information, or to download the entry form, visit thechallenge.dupont.com.
Deadline: January 31, 2013
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Building Healthy Relationships at Girl Scouts of the USA BFF (Be a Friend First)
 In October, Girl Scouts of the USA launched an innovative bullying-prevention initiative for middle-school girls. BFF, which stands for "Be a Friend First," is based on the popular aMAZE! Leadership Journey. Check out theBFF webpage , and stay tuned for more!
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Gold Mine Store
Bakersfield Store will have modified store hours, Monday - Friday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed on weekends.
December 14: Fresno and Bakersfield will be closed.
Fresno and Bakersfield Stores/Offices will be closed from Friday, December 21, 2012 through January 1, 2013.
Please note that any online orders placed during Holiday break (December 21 - January 1) will be shipped AFTER January 2, 2013.
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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!
Holiday Baking!
December 17-20
$1.00 normally $1.50
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2013 color of the year is Green!
The rest of the world is Going Green. Girl Scouts led the way!
Pantone has announced the 2013 Color of the Year, and it is Emerald, a jewel-tone green.
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Make a difference in a child's life this holiday season!
Girl Scouts and troops are invited to donate toys for children in need in our local communities this holiday season. New toys can be dropped off at the Council offices in Fresno and Bakersfield, during store hours, no later than Monday December 17.
Last year, your donated toys brought joy to more than 200 children at Angels of Grace foster care in Fresno, and Blessings Corner in Bakersfield.
For each act of youth service shared on the Be a Joy Maker website from now through December 18, Hasbro will donate a toy to Toys for Toys to be distributed to kids in need - up to 100,000 toys!
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| Are you a Girl Scout alumna? Don't forget to sign up on our website as a Girl Scout alumnae! |
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75th anniversary patches
Jaime Sparks (Coalinga Troop 3017) shares her Troop 458, Chesapeake Bay patches! Please share your badges and patches with us for our Alumnae page on our website!
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The Sodexo Foundation and Youth Service America (YSA) are calling on young people to "take hunger personally" and join the fight to end childhood hunger. Grants of $500 are available for youth-led service projects that bring together young people, families, and other community members to address childhood hunger. Young people in the United States, ages 5-25, are eligible to apply. Funded projects should take place on or around Global Youth Service Day, April 26-28, 2013. The application deadline is January 31, 2013. Details at: www.ysa.org/grants/sodexoyouth
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National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
$10,000 awards and an invitation to a White House awards ceremony for after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Programs can be initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, schools and universities, arts centers, community service organizations, and eligible government agencies. Apply by Feb 4, 2013. Details at:
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The 50th  Annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Day Service, on May 27 at Fresno Memorial Gardens, is looking for Girl Scouts to participate in the service. Please contact Tony at (559) 438-8481 for more information.
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We're Invited!
This Winter
Hanford
Various Dates November - December
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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