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Please join us in sending our messages of hope and caring to the families affected by the devastating tornado in Oklahoma City. Our hearts are with you.
Visit www.gswestok.org to find out how you can help Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. Click here for general guidance on what your Girl Scout can do to help when disaster strikes.
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Summer Sampler Workshops for Future Girl Scouts!
If your daughter or someone you know loves being a Girl Scout, please spread the word and invite  her friends, sisters, class mates and neighbors to our 3-hour Girl Scout Sampler Workshops in June and July. Click for details:
Fresno County: Clovis (June 12 & June 18), Fresno (June 25 & June 26), Kerman (June 27), Kingsburg (June 20), Mendota (July 9), and Reedley (June 26).
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Cookie Dollars are on Their Way!
Troops, Service Units and parents/guardians will have the option to pick up their cookie dollars at the Gold Mine stores in Fresno and Bakersfield, Tuesday May 28 through Friday June 14. You can pre-fill this form and bring it with you.
Cookie dollars for Service Units in outlying areas will be delivered by their Membership Development Specialists. If those Service Units would like to make different arrangements for pick up, please contact us:
Joe at (661) 327-1409 ext 203, or Katie at (559) 291-5078 ext 123.
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Mom, I'm Bored!!
We've found fun things for girls AND adults to do this summer!
Drop the Pounds and Inches
(for adults)
Don't forget about our Family Fun Events!
Patches are now available for those of you who attended the Fresno Monsters game. Contact Pam Mann at (800) 490-8653 ext 204, pmann@girlscoutsccs.org.
Saturday, July 20
Chukchansi Park, Fresno
7:05 PM
Must be inside of gate 3 by 6:00 PM to participate in pre-game parade. Click here for all game information.
Bakersfield Blaze Overnight Camp 
Saturday, August 3
7:15 PM
Click here for game information
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Troop Happenings - Thank you Girls!
National Prayer Day in Bakersfield on May 2 was attended by many different Girl Scout Troops, who helped with the event set-up, flag ceremony, passing out flyers and wherever needed.
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Troop 507 participated in the Lamont Women's Club Mother's Day  breakfast. Some of the girls read short poems to the ladies. The Lamont girls had a hilarious fashion show that everybody enjoyed.
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Baby Boy! 
Product Program Manager Dacia had her baby!
Callum Arthur Poulson was born on May 2nd. He weighed in at 10lbs 2oz and was 22 inches long. Congratulations, Dacia and Kevin!
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Looking to Volunteer? 
We Would Love Your Help!
Check out the many ways you can volunteer for GSCCS at VolunteerMatch here. Sign up today!
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Short and Snappy Express Train
Station 2: Safety Wise
 Safety-Wise's 35 Program Standards have been streamlined and the Safety Activity Checkpoints provide in-depth safety guidelines. Learn more here.
Training Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date training calendar and here for the registration form.
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Thank You, Volunteer Leaders!
Girl Scout Troop 008 sent a poem about their Girl Scout Leader, Lisa Benya, to the Tehachapi News. Lisa sounds AWESOME! Read it here.
Be recognized for YOUR volunteer service. Submit your application and GSCCS can certify your hours. Read more about the awards at:
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Girl Scouts Forever Green!
Thank you to our 708 Girl Scouts and leaders who recorded their rain garden project, or other projects that helped reduce waste and save energy at www.girlscouts.org/gsforevergreen/.
Troop 2449 recycled old sweaters and made beds for cats at A.C.T.'s animal center. Way to go, girls!
Please continue to report your environmentally-friendly projects!
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Gold Mine Store and GSCCS Council Office Closures
Closed Saturday, May 25 and Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day
Closed Tuesday, June 4, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM for a staff meeting.
Independence Day Hours for both Gold Mine Stores:
Thursday, July 4 - Closed
Friday, July 5 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday July 6 - Closed
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Shop and Share!
Every time you shop at your favorite supermarket, you could be making a donation to GSCCS - at NO cost to you!
Thank you for using your GSCCS S.H.A.R.E.S. card every time you shop at SaveMart or Food Maxx! If you need extra cards for your family and friends, please contact Dawn at (559) 291-5078 ext 155 in Fresno, or Pam Mann at (661) 327-1409 ext 204 in Bakersfield.
You c an also register your Vons Club Card here and designate Girl Scouts of Central California-South, ID 10482788. |
 Take Action to Stop Bullying!
Enter the
Girl Scouts Speak Out!
contest before May 31, 2013 at
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Upcoming Programs and Events
D = Daisy, B = Brownie, J = Junior, C = Cadette
S = Senior, A = Ambassador
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Retired Badge Workshop
Friday, June 14
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Kaweah Oaks Preserve
Exeter
Learn outdoor culinary skills.
May 31 ($10 Early Bird) or
June 7 ($12)
Accompanying adults $5
Saturday, June 29
Kern River County Park Golf Course Picnic Ground
Bakersfield
Early Bird extended to May 31: $15 and an outdoor item donation.
Registration Deadline
June 14
Outdoor Palooza - Supplies Needed
Please drop off supplies such as plastic film canisters,pill bottles with lids (empty and labels removed), plastic water bottles with lids (16.9 oz size),
coffee cans, toilet paper/paper towel rolls and craft supplies at the Fresno or Bakersfield Council offices. Thank you!
Saturday, August 10
Fresno Flats Historical Village and Park, Oakhurst, CA
Early Bird by July 5: $14
Registration Deadline - July 26, 2013
IMPORTANT!
If you pay for an event online, you MUST bring the receipt with you to the event.
or contact the Program Coordinator, Candice Roush-Gonzales,
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 16th Annual Cookie
Classic Golf Tournament
Friday, September 13
Riverbend Golf Club
Madera, CA
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Troop 236 worked with BeHealthyTulare and picked 1,650 pounds of oranges to donate to the food bank! BeHealthyTulare has volunteers help twice a month to pick fruit from homeowners, that would have just gone to waste, and donate it to the food bank. If other troops would like to help out, visit facebook.com/behealthytulare. Homeowners who would like to donate their fruit can register at www.behealthytulare.com/
project-compassion/backyard-harvest.
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Gold Mine Store Updates 
Goldmine Sales Extravaganza!
*Girl Scout Dolls 25% off
*Precious Moments figurines 25% off
*Girl Guides 25% off - remember, bridging is around the corner!
*Cookie Glasses, buy one set for $12, get the second for $6!
*All clearance is additional 25% off lowest price
Sales ends May 31, so hurry in for BEST SELECTION! NO Special Orders!
In our stores NOW...
Purple GSCCS Heart Tee
in Girl and Adult sizes!
$18 - $20 each
FREE Bag with every Starter Kit ($12 value)!
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Honoring our Heroes this Memorial Day
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Alumnae
47 Year Reunion!
Please drop by our Fresno Council Office on Saturday, May 25, between 4:00 and 5:00 PM, to say hello to Troop 485 from Fresno who will be getting together again after 47 years! The ladies are traveling from Boise, Spokane, San Diego, Cardiff by the Sea, Visalia, Clovis and Fresno.
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Troops and Juliettes, send your community service photos to Jordan, jking@girlscoutsccs.org |
Patch of the Week
Was $1.50 NOW $1.00
While supplies last!
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Another Early Bird Winner!
Madison C. from Troop 2171 has won a $75 Program Certificate. Congratulations! Re-register online so that you are qualified to win! There will be a drawing for a new winner each Friday until July 3rd.Click here for the drawing dates and prize information.
This is Destanie from Troop 2155 in Taft who re-registered online and won a $75 gift certificate and a gift basket from United Healthcare Centers!
 Two Splash Off Events for Early Bird Registrations
-Wild Water Adventure Park in Clovis, on July 13, 2013
-Hurricane Harbor in Valencia on July 20, 2013
Click here for flyers with full details.
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Fingerprint Visalia
Saturday, May 25
Rawhide Ballpark
Visalia
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
May 25 is National Missing Children's Day.
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Steam Donkey Engine Steam-Up
Sunday, May 26
Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum
Shaver Lake
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
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 Girl Scouts Fun Day at Camelot ParkFriday, May 31
Camelot Park
1251 Oak Street, Bakersfield
Purchase an unlimited rides wristband for $19.99 and GSCCS will receive $10 for each sale, which will go towards our Girl Scouts Connect program. Must present flyer at time of purchase. Click here for flyer.
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Fitness and Nutrition Event
Organized by Junior Troop 413
Saturday, June 1
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Town and Country Park, Madera
Everyone is invited to this FREE event with fun fitness and healthy activities and free samples.
Click here for more information.
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Mommy and Me Garden Party Campout
Daisies, Brownies and their mommies are invited
June 8 - 9
Camp Okihi, Bakersfield
Click here for more information.
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Be the Princess of Your Kingdom
Daisies and Brownies are invited
June 10 - 14
Girl Scout Office, Bakersfield.
Cost: $30
Limited to 30 girls
Organized by Service Unit 626
Click here for more information.
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Science Camp of the San Joaquin
June 24 - 28
Scout Island, Fresno
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $75 (for all 4 days)
Limited to 20 girls only.
Organized by San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust.
Click here for flyer and here for application.
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Community Leader Day Camp
 July 8 - 12
Girl Scout Office, Bakersfield
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $85 (all 5 days)
Limited to 25 girls only, Brownies and up.
Organized by Service Unit 626
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Pancake Breakfast
Organized by Troop 3407 for their Summer 2015 Savannah, GA Trip
Saturday, July 20
American Legion Hall, Post 26,
Bakersfield
7:00 - 11:00 AM
Cost: $7
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Camp El-O-Win
Resident Camp
July 21 - 25
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May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month!
Read about outstanding Asian-American women
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Mini-Grants for Teachers
Ruiz 4 Kids' program is focused on public schools in Dinuba, Reedley, Orange Cove, Cutler-Orosi, Traver and Parlier.
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Thank you to our volunteer Board!
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Chair
Jayne McCallister
1st Vice President
Maria Escobedo
2nd Vice President
Dr. Rebecca Malmo
Treasurer
Keith Pretzer
Secretary
Susan Woods
Members At Large
Kari Boisvert
Nancy Chaffin
Robert Frausto
Eloise Golden
Jennie Guadagno
S. Renee Haga
Robirda Lyon
Debbie Rodriguez
Joy Tolladay
Faith Witte
Carrie Zerafa
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