January 31, 2014
California Girl Scouts Save Water
With 2013 being the driest California's ever recorded, 200,000 Girl Scouts in California are in a unique position of leadership to respond to our drought state of emergency. California Girl Scouts are taking action to conserve water and share simple steps in a state-wide movement to make sure 
#EveryDropCounts and to show that #CAGirlScoutsConserve.
 
Keep an eye out in our social media for simple, everyday ways to conserve water, and join this important initiative.
Are you ready for National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend?
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is February 7th and 8th. We invite you to share YOUR favorite cookie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram , using the hashtag #OneMoreBox. Make sure to tag us @GSCCS on Instagram and @GirlScoutsCCS on Twitter so we can have an inside scoop to your favorite cookie. Keep an eye out as we post pictures of the favorite cookie of people and companies YOU may know!
LAST (for now)
Girl Scouting Around the World
This LAST (for now) Girl Scouting Around the World event on February 22, 2014 allows community members to experience different cultures all at the Fresno fairgrounds. Family friendly and open to anyone! The deadline for $5 tickets is TODAY! Tickets go up in price Saturday, February 1st. Purchase your tickets today at www.girlscoutsccs.org/girl-scouting-around-the-world.
 
Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Marilyn at [email protected].
Cookie Mega Drop is coming up!
(Volunteer Opportunity)
Mega Drop is where ALL the delicious Girl Scout cookies get dropped off in bulk and we get them to the different Troops. Come participate in the fun, fast paced event that is Mega Drop, in Fresno, Bakersfield and Visalia. Contact Brenetta at (559) 291-5078 ext. 132 or [email protected].
Thank you to our Volunteers 
Our 2014 Volunteer Faire in Bakersfield was a success! Thank you to everyone who attended, and those who led sessions, as well as to Assembly Woman Shannon Grove for being the guest speaker. What a sweet treat!
 
Get Ready for Girl Scout Camps
LMNTS of Fun: Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water
Saturday, May 17, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pyles Boy Scout Camp Area, Bakersfield
Everyone is invited to join us at this family friendly event to learn outdoor skills and get creative with nature.
 
Mountain Do
July 20-25, Camp El-O-Win
For Juniors and up. Enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, archery, and much more. Everything you like to DO, and then some.
 
Register on the online full calendar.
Applying for College? Scholarships Available

Ruiz 4 Kids Scholarship: These scholarships are available to high school seniors in the areas where Ruiz Foods has a  presence. Selection for these scholarship awards are based on GPA and academic excellence. Ethnicity and/or citizenship is not a consideration. Deadline to apply March 7, 2014. Apply here!

 

PG&E Bright Minds Scholarship: Have you given back to the community or overcome a personal hardship? Share your story and apply for this scholarship. Deadline is February 28. Find out how to apply here!

 

District 6/Central Region 2014 Scholarship ProgramCalifornia Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 6 is pleased to the annual Caltrans Scholarships. Students graduating from a local high school in Fresno, Madera, Kings, Kern or Tulare counties are eligible and encouraged to apply. Deadline is March 28. Apply here!

 

2014 Alcoa Chuck McLane Scholarship: Open to Gold Award RecipientsLooking into a degree in a STEM field? See if you qualify, and send to the council for a chance at a $10,000 scholarship. Find application here. Email completed application to Marilyn at [email protected].

 

Fresno Women's Network Scholarships: Open to men and women in the Fresno, Madera, Kings, or Tulare Counties with a high school diploma. Visit www.fresnowomensnetwork.org for more information!

 

Get Fit with the Family

 

Thin Mint 5K in Fresno & Bakersfield

Saturday, March 8, 2014 

Fresno: River Park Shopping Center

Bakersfield: The Marketplace Shopping Center. Organized by Sole2Soul Sports.Runners get a running shirt, goody bag, box of Thin Mints and Producer's chocolate milk! Sign up for the Shortbread Shuffle 1 Mile Run/Walk or the 5K Thin Mint Run/Walk at any Sole 2 Soul Sports store in Fresno, Visalia, or Bakersfield or register at thinmint5k.comFind more information and the flyer, click here.

Girl Scouts in the Media

 

Some of our S.S.S.S.H. girls met with Matt Otstot from KSEE24 and talked about cookie season, the new cookies, and all that is Girl Scouts. Thanks for coming bright and early girls!

 

Girl Scouts has received lots of cookie coverage! Keep an eye out for stories and look for us in the news.

Upcoming Programs & Trainings

We have MANY upcoming events, programs, and trainings! Don't miss out on any of these fun events. Find them all and register today at www.girlscoutsccs.org/full-calendar  

 

For a full list of the trainings, make sure to go to
Early Early Bird Prices through February!
 
Don't forget to register for the only Golf Tournament where you can get Thin Mints in September! Early Early Bird prices are available now! Make sure to register today!

Thinking of joining the Cookie Classic Committee? It's not too late! Wednesday evening meetings to better fit your schedule! For more information, contact Tina at (559) 291-5078 ext. 136 or [email protected]
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Join us for a Girl Scout Hockey Night

We invite all family, friends, a Girl Scout supporters to join us in watching the Fresno Monsters or Bakersfield Condors on Saturday, February 8th! Tickets can be bought in the Gold Mine Stores or online. A portion of your ticket benefits Girl Scouts of Central California South! 

 

National Convention open to older Girls

Your chance to attend the Girl Scout Leadership Institute at our National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 16-18, 2014. All your questions are answered HERE!

Let us pick your brain 
Interested in sitting on a committee for a Girl Scout event? Let us know! Email Jordan at [email protected].

Help Us Throw a Tea Party!

Do you have china tea sets you don't know what to do with? Too pretty to throw away but taking up space? Donate them to Girl Scouts!  Contact Tina at [email protected].

Annual Meeting

This will be on February 8, 2014 at the Civic Auditorium in Hanford.An RSVP is required for all invitees, and all delegates should have already responded. 

If you have NOT done so already, please RSVP to Teresa Branic at (59) 291-5078 ext 124 or [email protected] NO LATER THAN Monday, February 3.
We are Invited! 
Westside Rescue and friends'
Superbull Sunday 

February 1, 2014;

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Holmes Playground
212 N. First St. (First St. and Huntington Blvd.), Fresno

Annual Scout Mass 

February 1, 2014; 10:00 AM

St. John's Cathedral - Fresno

Attention: Girl Scouts who have earned religious awards during the 2013 year are eligible to be recognized by Bishop Ochoa.

For more information contact: 

Sarina De La Rosa  at [email protected]

United Way Fresno County 

90th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, March 8
Fresno Convention Center
Thank you to our
awesome

 Board of Directors!

 

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

    Denise Flynn

    Robert Frausto

    Eloise Golden

    Jennie Guadagno

    S. Renee Haga

    Robirda Lyon

    Fiona Lytle

    Debbie Rodriguez

    Carrie Zerafa

 
 

Thank you to EVERYONE who gives so generously of your time, talent and financial support!

 Thank you to our amazing sponsors and community partners!

 

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Thank you to all organizations and employees who contribute through corporate giving and gift matching campaigns!


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Regional Office located at: 1831 Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304
Regional Office located at: 230 NW 3rd Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 
 

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