Food for Thought Magazine Cookie Program 2021

2021

FOOD FOR girlTHOUGHT scouts of san gorgonio

BE YOUR EXCEPTIONAL, STRONG, PERFECTLY IMPERFECT, FUN AND AMAZING SELF!

I am proud of you. This year has not been easy for so many “very” interesting reasons, yet here you still are. This year has been many things; challenging, aggravating, sad, but it has also been interesting, introspective and a time of change and family.

In this issue of Food for Thought I want to speak to you about claiming your joy and owning your worth. If this pandemic taught us only one thing, let us hope it was “my worth has value”, “my time has value” and “I have found myself, and I like me”. We know this was not the case for everyone. As such I thought it would be good to send some love and inspiration to lift you up.

Modeling good mental health is important. Look in the mirror every day and say, “I AM AMAZING, I HAVE VALUE” or whatever mantra lifts you up. Remind yourself that self-care is important to you and to those around you, and wanting this is not selfish. The more you say it, the more you’ll start to believe it. Did you know when YOU start believing it those around you emulate and model self love.

Here’s a few reminders to you from me: ♥ Each one of you is exceptional. Each different and unique and special. Find the thing you love the most about yourself and make that your cape of strength. ♥ Use your own brain, know your worth. ♥ One step in front of the other, scary or unknown, you can do this. ♥ Someone else’s opinion does not diminish your self worth. ♥ B elieve in yourself or no one will, MOST IMPORTANTLY you. ♥ Be your own super hero! ♥ You’re allowed to be sad, frightened—even scared. Use that to help power your strength. ♥ Every single day is a brand new day and you being in this world matters.

You matter! You have ALWAYS mattered! You’ve got this. ♥ MY TIME is valuable and how I use it is up to me. I will use my time as the precious commodity it is, doing things that fill me with purpose and joy rather than to simply be “busy”.

We want you to remember how much you matter. We have also found that we do not want to go back to “busy.” You will see throughout the pages of this edition that things have become streamlined to honor peoples’ time and efforts. Also, we have curated a set of inspirational stickers, available in our retail shop. A visual reminder that YOU are exceptional. Continue to breathe deeply, releasing slowly, whenever possible.

Believing in self, finding out how incredible YOU are and soaring is what I wish for you always. May you sparkle so brightly it can be seen from the sky,

Elizabeth “ E” Locke-Thomas Chief of Mission Delivery

CONTENTS

2 Anti Racism Pledge 4 A Message from your CEO 5 Grow Your Troop 6 Calendar + Entrepreneurial Program Team

7 Cookie Program Training 8 Girl Rewards 13 Troop Rewards + Proceeds 14 Cookie Program Pins 15 Cookie Lineup 16 Cookie Program Family Meeting

A new year, a new cookie season, a new way of doing things! We have all spent the last several months adapting to new and different ways of accomplishing our everyday tasks.

We have also been rearranging our priorities and practicing compassion as we become more aware of the experiences and challenges faced by others.

As we continue to adjust while patiently waiting for the world to resemble the normal we remember, we continue to employ new procedures and strategies to find our success. Those of you that participated in the 2020 Fall Program got a preview of just how some of these work.

For the 2021 Cookie Program there will be several new opportunities available to our girls and troops to boost their marketing and visibility in this digital world.

Devon Spira Director of Entrepreneurial Program

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We know this year will be different than we are used to, but you can be confident that GSSGC, GSUSA and ABC Bakers are all working towards helping you Be Amazing, reach your goals and continue to find success so that our communities can continue to benefit without interruption from our Girl Scout’s service and mission to make the world a better place.

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Customers will now be able to prepay for girl delivery orders placed online, allowing for contactless delivery, and the online portal will open up earlier to help troops move their Initial Orders. There will also be new Troop Links available to drive customers to Virtual Cookie Booths. Additionally, many more opportunities for online marketing, modified booth sales and virtual business partnerships are also in the works to give girls and troops the tools and resources they need to reach their communities.

Guides

17 Smart Cookie Direct Ship 18 Cookie Contests 19 Shop Cookie Booth Kits 20 All About Loot and Dough 22 Shop New Uniform Pieces 23 Managing Troop Finances 24 Troop Blueprint 25 Early Renewal + Volunteer Conference

26 Higher Awards + Recognitions 27 Girl Scout of the Year + Margaret Scout 28 Adult Recognitions Recipients 30 Program Update 32 Skyland Ranch 34 Corporate Recognition & Community Partners 35 The Juliette Gordon Low Society

36 The Daisy Society

Girl Scouts Stands Against Racism and Pledges to Work for a Just Society for All At Girl Scouts of the USA, we build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. In this moment of suffering in our nation, Girl Scouts commits to taking action to support Black girls, their families and their communities. We want to reiterate to all girls, volunteers, alums, supporters, families and staff that we do not tolerate racial injustice and we know that Black Lives Matter.

We commit to doing all we can, using our collective power, to help create the change in our communities that is long overdue. We will do our part to dismantle systemic racism. We recognize that this is far from easy or fast work, but we are Girl Scouts—we believe in sisterhood, justice and fairness—so we are in it for the long haul. We take action when we see a need and we live by our Girl Scout Law, which demands we seek racial equity for everyone.

We teach girls to lead by example, and to that end, we are committed to doing the difficult work to become an antiracist organization. We are making an initial financial investment to partner with experts in the areas of race, inclusion and equity, with a focus on girls and women. This will support the following actions we will take at all levels of our national organization: Leadership. Girl Scouts of the USA is forming a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce at the national board level to help create an organization that works for all girls, including by ensuring that Black, Indigenous, Latina, and all girls of color feel supported, welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. In addition, we will create a DEI/Racial Justice Steering Committee made up of national staff and Girl Scout council CEOs to help guide and prioritize our work.

Staff. This change starts from within, so Girl Scouts commits to strengthening hiring practices that help us reflect the communities we serve. We will also support and train all Girl Scout staff in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion and pursue in earnest the ongoing work of recognizing and challenging our own biases and internalized racism.

Volunteers. The strength of our organization rests among our more than 700,000 dedicated volunteers. We will provide additional resources, training and support to ensure these champions of girls are equipped to serve all girls equitably.

Most importantly, Girls. All girls’ voices must be heard. We will provide all girls a place where they feel heard and where they have the resources and support they need to raise their voices and change their corner of the world.

We are asking for all Girl Scouts—girls, volunteers, alums, supporters, families, staff, and our suppliers and service providers—to commit to taking action to make the world a more equitable place. We have a lot of work to do—join us.

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Sign the pledge today at gssgc.org

Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council will not tolerate racism in any form. We are committed to providing an anti-racist environment built through meaningful and lasting work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

What do the terms in DEI mean? What do they mean in the context of Girl Scouting?

Diversity is about difference. A group has diversity when the people present (e.g., our organization’s girls, volunteers, staff) reflect differences across socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, age, education, religion, political beliefs, and so on. Different groups reflect different forms and degrees of diversity.

Equity is about seeking to give everyone access to the same opportunities while acknowledging that we don’t all start from the same place. Through equitable practices, people are given the support they need to have an experience (e.g., participate in Girl Scouts). Tackling this part of the work requires that we understand the underlying causes of outcome disparities in society.

When inclusion is happening, people who are present feel a sense of belonging (e.g., have a voice, hold leadership positions, feel Girl Scouts is for them). In the words of inclusion strategist, social commentator, and author Verna Myers, “Diversity is being asked to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” While a truly inclusive group is necessarily diverse, a diverse group may or may not be inclusive.

For more information, please see our Volunteer Policies & Procedures on gssgc.org

Set your imagination free and show your Girl Scout pride for diversity, equity and inclusion!

We are inviting all girl members to create a unique patch. Your design could be chosen for GSSGC’s 2021 Council Diversity Patch!

Fun Patch Contest

More information coming soon!

excited and filled with hope for this new year ahead.

OPERATING HOURS

Welcome to the 2021 Cookie Program! I hope that, like me, you are If there is one thing the Cookie Program teaches us year after year it is perseverance. As a young Girl Scout, I too asked the question: “Would you like to buy some Girl Scout Cookies?” Often the answer came back, “No, thank you.” Yet, I was not deterred. Like so many of you, I persisted and invariably found success as a result. The Cookie Program teaches many positive character traits and perseverance to overcome obstacles in our path is certainly one of the most valuable. We use it to carry us forward in many endeavors.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Cynthia H. Breunig President and CEO

You are capable.

4 Be confident in yourself!

Additionally our Council Shops are still open on the select days listed below for in-store shopping and curbside pickup.

Low Desert and High Desert

Open every Tuesday from 10 am-4 pm, closed for lunch from 1-2 pm.

Central West

Open every Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am-4 pm, closed for lunch from 1-2 pm.

Southwest

Open every Wednesday and Friday from 10 am-4 pm, closed for lunch from 1-2 pm.

Redlands

Open every Thursday and Friday from 10 am-4 pm, closed for lunch from 1-2 pm.

OFFICE CLOSURES

Whatever obstacles the coronavirus pandemic may present for this year’s Cookie Program, know that as Girl Scouts you are up for the challenge. You are surrounded by family, friends and mentors. Girl Scout troop leaders and sisters, San Gorgonio volunteers and Council staff are here to support you and help you find the determination and drive to reach your goals joyfully. You can do this. You are Girl Scouts. You are our future leaders and young women of courage, confidence, and character. The Girl Scout experience gives you the skills you need to succeed. Just as I know you will find the energy and enthusiasm you need to reach your Cookie Program goals, so too do I know you will find success in every aspect of your lives.

During this difficult time, our Council is still here to serve our members and community. Remote work is proceeding during normal business hours from 8 am - 6:30 pm Tuesday–Thursday and 8 am - 6 pm on Fridays. Our staff can be reached at (800) 400-GIRL or at customercare@gssgc.org or via live chat on gssgc.org.

Council operations and offices will be closed on the dates below whether offices are open to the public or remote working environment is still being observed.

Winter Holiday Closure

December 22 - January 1, 2021

Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 15, 2021

Presidents’ Day

February 12, 2021

Memorial Day May 28, 2021

Independence Day July 2, 2021

Labor Day

September 3, 2021

Grow Your Troop!

We encourage troops to welcome new girls during the annual Cookie Program and we would like to reward those that do!

For every new girl member you welcome into your troop starting December 1, 2020 – March 16, 2021, your troop will receive an entry into an opportunity drawing to win a weekend at one of our Council camp properties (One winning troop per region) at a later date. The more new girls you add, the more chances you have to win! All participants will receive a special patch.

To participate:

1 Troop must be displayed in the participation catalog ♥ Complete the Grow Your Troop Form in order to update your troop status: https://bit.ly/2021gyt 2 Add at least one new girl, between December 1, 2020–March 16, 2021 3 Added girl must be brand new to Girl Scouts and not a returning member.

4 Added girl must participate in the Cookie Program, by selling 24 or more boxes of cookies.

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Saturday & Sunday, December 5-6, 2020

Webinar registration links available in the coordinator registration form

LIVE Coordinator Training Webinar Opportunity Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Must Complete by December 14, 2020 to place an Initial Order

Online Coordinator Training Available

Entrepreneurial Program REGIONAL MANAGERS Central » Samantha Riggs

ecentralteam@gmail.com

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Initial Order Due from Troops

Central West » Tara Herrera

cwgssgc@gmail.com

Thursday, January 7, 2021 Cookie Program Material Pick-up

High Desert » Cathleen Blackett

highdesertpsm@gmail.com

Monday, January 11, 2021 Early Online Marketing Opens Saturday, January 23, 2021 Cookie Modified MEGA Drop Sunday, January 24, 2021 Cookie Program Begins Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Walkabout Period Ends Friday, February 12, 2021 Goal Getter Period Ends Friday-Sunday, February 19-21 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Sunday, March 14, 2021 Cookie Program Ends Saturday, March 20-22, 2021 Virtual Cookie Paper Push

Low Desert » Chantal Francisco

lowdesertproductsales@gmail.com

Southwest » Alissa Ritchie

swproductsales@gmail.com

Entrepreneurial Program COUNCIL TEAM Chief of Mission Delivery » Jua-Nita Williams Houston

jhouston@gssgc.org

Director of Entrepreneurial Programs » Devon Spira

dspira@gssgc.org

Entrepreneurial Program Specialist » Caryn Martin-Patino

cmartinpatino@gssgc.org

Be your own Best Friend!

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Entrepreneurial Program Assistant » Viki Jaggers

vjaggers@gssgc.org

For general Council Entrepreneurial Program questions contact customercare@gssgc.org

Cookie Program Coordinator egistration To participate in the 2021 Cookie Program, the largest entrepreneurial program for Girls, 1 Adult Member from each Troop is required to: ⇨ Register to become the Cookie Program Coordinator ⇨ Register for or renew their Girl Scout 2021 Adult Membership ⇨ Complete or have a current Background Check on file with GSSGC ⇨ Complete the Mandatory Coordinator Training The Cookie Program Coordinator does not need to be a troop’s co-leader, but will need to understand the responsibilities, financial and otherwise, associated with participating as the Troop’s Product Coordinator.

Register today at: https://bit.ly/cookiecoordinatorregistration2021

Mandatory Coordinator Training Options: We will have 2 options for training this year:

1. LIVE Zoom Webinar Sessions (2 Available – December 5th & 6th) 2. On Demand Online Recorded Training (Opens by December 8th) When you register as the coordinator you will be given the opportunity to register for one of the LIVE Sessions. Any approved coordinator that does not register for or attend a live session will be automatically assigned to the On Demand Training Option. For either method, training will not be marked complete until the electronic Coordinator Agreement is e-signed and submitted.

To be able to place your initial order and start the program on time, completion of training and electronic Coordinator Agreement must be done by December 14, 2020. Training opportunities will continue to be available to those who register and are approved after this date, but will have to wait until cookie cupboards open to collect any inventory.

Initial Order is due in ABC Smart Cookies on December 15, 2020. Approved Gluten Free pre-orders will be added to your Initial Order in the system by your Regional Team.

2021 Cookie Program Material Pick-up is January 7, 2021! You must complete training by January 4, 2021 to attend and receive your materials at Material Pick-up. Additional opportunities to collect your materials will be at the discretion of your Regional Team.

Training Incentive*

*one training incentive per troop

Any approved Coordinator that completes the training by December 14, 2020 will receive a Cookie Crew Beanie available at Material Pick-up on January 7, 2021 or in your specified region’s Council Shop beginning January 12, 2021.

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S D R A W E L R GIRPatches 1

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50+ BOXES:

35+ BOXES:

Be Amazing Tech Stickers OR Be Amazing Mood Cup 17oz

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At this level, girls will have a choice of cute “amazing” stickers or a useful color changing “amazing” 17oz cup.

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At this level, girls will earn their choice of a custom designed, and useful, spork with a carrying pouch OR a useful “amazing” lanyard, you choose.

75+ BOXES:

5 6

Be Amazing Lanyard OR Rainbow Spork

Bee Watch OR Blue Light Glasses Helpful is this level, girls will choose either a cute bee watch slap bracelet for time telling or blue light blocking glasses perfect for the increased screen time we are all experiencing.

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EXPIRES JUNE 3, 2022

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9 1 Participation Theme Patch: 24+ boxes sold 2 Achievement Rocker: 100+ boxes sold

Rockers come in 100 box increments and are not cumulative.

3 I Care Patch: 12+ boxes of I Care sold via Smart Cookies Direct Ship.

4 Online Patch: 48+ boxes sold via Smart Cookies Direct

Ship.

5 Walkabout Patch: 200+ boxes sold and paid for by February 2, 2021 6 Goal Getter Patch: 400+ boxes sold and paid for by February 12, 2021. Booth Sales do not count towards total 7 Super Star Patch: 150+ boxes sold via Smart Cookies Direct Ship 8 Smart Cookie Patch: 15+ emails sent via Smart Cookies Direct Ship 9 Volunteer: 3 patches per Troop

200+ BOXES:

DURING WALKABOUT PERIOD (EARLY SELLING REWARD)

100+ BOXES:

Bee Plush OR Bee Amazing Cross Body Bag We love the yearly mascot plush, commemorating each year in adorable squish or if girls would prefer they can choose a useful and cute “amazing” cross body bag.

AND 150+ DIRECT SHIP BOXES: Patch and Sanitizer with Custom Silicone Case

Bee Fan & $25 Cookie Dough plus Patch Girls who sell 200+ boxes of cookies between January 24, 2021 (first day of sale) and February 2, 2021 will receive a cute and functional Bee Fan to keep you cool. Plus cookie dough and a patch.

The 200+ boxes must be sold and paid for through personal sales only. This includes walkabout sales and Smart Cookies Direct Ship sales ONLY. The cookies must be sold by February 2, 2021 and that means paid for too!

Walkabout Report is due on 2/4/2021. All Walkabout earners must be reported on the online form filled out by the Troop Product Coordinator. If the Troop Coordinator, does not complete the online Walkabout Report form by 2/4/2021, your girls have NOT EARNED the Walkabout reward, and this cannot be corrected later in the sale.

In addition to learning entrepreneurial skills, running your own business and building Courage, Confidence and Character, Girl Scouts also earn some physical individual rewards for reaching their goals! *NOTE: All rewards are subject to change. We strive to bring our girls the very best rewards. Sometimes manufacturers alter availability, color, brands etc. While rewards may change it will never be for “less than” always equal or greater value to ensure our girls are always �rst and foremost.

OR

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300+ BOXES:

Crew Neck Sweatshirt OR Adopt a Honey Bee This level offers a choice of a super soft sweatshirt or a philanthropic opportunity helping to keep Honey Bees alive and well. Both make you feel warm and fuzzy, you choose.

225+ BOXES:

Mesh Tote OR 34oz Sport Bottle Girls who sell 225+ boxes will have a choice of the super cute mesh grocery tote or a 34 oz clear sports bottle, both complete with the “Be Amazing” theme.

300-399 BOXES

$20 COOKIE DOUGH

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OR

OR

400+ BOXES:

(not cumulative)

DURING GOAL-GETTER PERIOD (EARLY SELLING REWARD)

Craft Kit & $25 Cookie Dough plust Patch

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All Goal-Getter earners must be reported on the online form filled out by the Troop Product Coordinator. If the Troop Coordinator, does not complete the online Goal-Getter Report form by 2/14/21, your girls have NOT EARNED the Goal-Getter reward, and this cannot be corrected later in the sale.

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Creating and discovering your crafty side is a fun part of finding what makes us amazing. At this level, girls will have the opportunity to choose their own. From calligraphy to candle making, wood burning to sticker making, these activity kits are sure to have something that interests you. *Reaching this level includes selling and paying for 400 boxes of cookies between January 24th and February 12th. Walkabout sales and Smart Cookies Direct Ship sales only – this is a personal sales goal level which does not include booth sales.

Virtual Reward Opportunity

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$40 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

500+ BOXES:

Bee Lunch Tote Thermal OR Essential Oil Diffuser

425+ BOXES:

Disney on Broadway Virtual Program& SWAG An incredible opportunity to learn from and work with Disney on Broadway Stars in a virtual setting. Age level specific opportunities meaning Daisies through Juniors will experience one programmatic experience and our Khaki Crew another. Plus SWAG: a full size Lion King Beach Towel that is an exceptional keepsake as is the Disney on Broadway patch.

600+ BOXES:

Rocket Book Fusion OR Plant Kit OR Smart Phone Camera Lenses Kit These options allow you to find new ways and opportunities.

From finding a new way of being organized as well as paper free with this amazing reuseable notebook OR even growing your own Bee Friendly Flowers and Herbs OR by expanding your photography skills right from your phone.

EXPIRES JUNE 3, 2022

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This adorable, and useful lunch box, is perfect for packing a lunch OR choose that sense of calm with your very own essential oil diffuser.

500-599 BOXES $60 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

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OR Choice of Plant Kit

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S D R A W E GIRL R 600-699 BOXES

OR

$80 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

OR

875-999 BOXES $125 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

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700+ BOXES:

National Parks Year Pass OR Entrepreneurial Programming with Alumni Do you love getting out across the country on a road trip with family? Having a year pass for our national parks allows for a full car load to enter the state parks and experience the grandeur of our great country.

OR New this year we are working with Girl Scout Alumni who, like you, participated in the Cookie Program and went on to form their own businesses.

You will work with the founder and CEO of your choice learning the art of running a business. Plus you will: Zage Apparel – work with their founder and CEO to design and create your own custom item or apparel Camp House Suds – work with their founder and CEO to learn how to make soap and paper, then make some of your own to take home The Stamped Lily - work with their founder and CEO creating your own custom piece of jewelry

700-874 BOXES

$100 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

875+ BOXES:

6 Months Subscription Box Choice This year our Cookie Boss level is 6 months of subscription boxes directly to your door. You choose the subscription box heading to you.

Choices include STEM, Engineering, Crafts, International snacks even Geography. Imagine six months of enjoyment arriving directly to your mailbox.

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OR 1000+ BOXES:

Swing Lounge Chair OR Levitating Orb Speaker OR Wireless Headset with Microphone We love choices and at this level the choices continue. The Swing Lounge Chair allows for comfortable star viewing. Or how about a Levitating Orb Speaker for some magical levitation as you listen to your favorite music or pod cast. OR a Wireless Headset with Microphone that makes distanced learning fun.

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1000-1249 BOXES

$150 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

Believe you can and you’re half way there.

OR OR 1250+ BOXES:

Outdoor Games Bundle OR Home Movie Bundle OR Ergonomic Chair You can’t go wrong with any of these choices. Do you love outdoor games? This games bundle has giant dominos, corn hole and giant lawn dice. Or choose a fun outdoor movie bundle complete with giant lawn screen, projector and program opportunities. Or choose a super comfy chair for your distanced learning allowing for an ergonomic and comfy existence.

1250-1499 BOXES $175 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

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1500+ BOXES:

Camp Stove Bundle OR Custom Scooter with Helmet OR Smart LED Pixel Backpack Girls selling 1500+ boxes can choose a hiker’s delight electricity generating camp stove or create their own custom professional scooter, or display your choice of pixel art on this programmable LED backpack.

1500-1999 BOXES $200 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

2000+ BOXES:

Surfboard and Lessons OR Electric Drum Kit and Lessons OR Oculus Quest 2 At this level it is all about action. Living in California you have the opportunity to get into the ocean with your very own surfboard and spring suit with lessons. Or do you love music? This incredible electric drum kit allows you to play loud and proud or silently in your head phones plus 3 virtual lessons learning to use your drum set. Or how about the Oculus 2, this brand new virtual reality head set opens up worlds of VR entertainment.

S D R A W E GIRL R 2000-2499 BOXES $250 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

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4000+ BOXES: Alienware Desktop OR iMac 27� Desktop

2500+ BOXES $300 COOKIE DOUGH (not cumulative)

3000+ BOXES:

Arcade Game OR Smartwatch OR Vlogging Camera Girls who sell 3000+ boxes can choose from a modern version of a retro arcade cabinet pre-loaded with over 300+ games, including Tetris the game that teaches you spatial recognition – great for loading cases of cookies into a car. OR a Smartwatch with the newest Apple Watch series 6 or The Samsung Watch 3. OR a Vlogging Camera allowing you to create content, edit and upload directly from this one devise.

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This level is power packed. Regardless of which you choose both of these options are incredible pieces of technology and in this socially distanced world, having the power behind you makes for an exceptional experience.

5000+ BOXES:

Australia & Fiji December 2021 This amazing experience includes an adventure down under exploring the city of Sydney, daring adventures and incredible tours of the city. Then climbing onboard our cruise around many islands; both deserted, full of waterfalls and those with incredible local fair trekking through bustling cities, experiencing a culinary adventure, aboard ship activities, dancing, family style meals, and so much more. There is no doubt that these Cookie Bosses will never forget this incredible opportunity to experience the world they live in. Plus, this trip includes a day of luxuriating in Fiji * Girl and Adult Chaperone (18 and over, registered Adult Girl Scout Member)

H G U O D E COOKI h Cookie + Nutty Doug

EXPIRES JUNE 3, 2022

Standard Cookie Dough

Be where you’re at and grow from

300-399 BOXES

$20.00

400-499 BOXES

$40.00

500-599 BOXES

$60.00

600-699 BOXES

$80.00

700-874 BOXES

$100.00

875-999 BOXES

$125.00

1000-1249 BOXES

$150.00

1250-1499 BOXES

$175.00

1500-1999 BOXES

$200.00

2000-2499 BOXES

$250.00

2500+ BOXES

$300.00

Cookie Dough is NOT Cumulative

Extended Cookie Dough No Rewards

50-99 BOXES

$5.00

No Rewards

100-199 BOXES

$10.00

No Rewards

200-299 BOXES

$25.00

No Rewards

300-399 BOXES

$50.00

No Rewards

400-499 BOXES

$75.00

No Rewards

500-599 BOXES

$100.00

No Rewards

600-699 BOXES

$125.00

Standard Rewards

700-874 BOXES

$150.00

Standard Rewards

875-999 BOXES

$175.00

Standard Rewards

1000-1249 BOXES $200.00

Standard Rewards

1250-1499 BOXES $225.00

Standard Rewards

1500-1999 BOXES $250.00

Standard Rewards

2000-2499 BOXES $300.00

Standard Rewards

2500+ BOXES

$350.00

Cookie Dough is NOT Cumulative

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Note: Troop MUST have a minimum of three participating girls to qualify for PGA proceeds.

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250-399

85 cents

400-549

87 cents

550-699

89 cents

700-849

91 cents

850-999

93 cents

1000+

95 cents

ADDITIONAL Proceed Opportunities ⇨ Opt Out*: +30 cents ⇨ Initial Order (70%): +3 cents ⇨ Initial Order (60%): +2 cents ⇨ Initial Order (50%): +1 cents ⇨ Fall PGA Bonus: +2 cents * O pt Out applications MUST be received

by January 4, 2021.

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All your favorites are back — plus a NEW Cookie!

Girl Scout Toast-yay!™

S’mores ®

French Toast-inspired cookies dipped in delicious icing and full of

Crispy graham cookies double-dipped in creme icing and coated in delicious fudge.

Lemonades ® Savory slices of shortbread with a refreshingly tangy lemon avored icing.

Peanut Butter Thin Mints ®

Shortbread ® Traditional shortbread cookies.

Crispy chocolate wafers dipped in a mint chocolaty coating.

Peanut Butter

Patties ® Crispy vanilla cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating.

Caramel

Peanut

PF Free

Caramel deLites ®

Sandwich

Chocolate Chip ®

Vanilla cookies topped with caramel, sprinkled with toasted coconut, and laced with chocolaty stripes.

Crisp and crunchy oatmeal cookies ng. with creamy peanut butter

Rich caramel, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt in a chewy, gluten-free cookie.*

The GIRL SCOUTS® name and mark, and all other associated trademarks and logotypes, including but not limited to GIRL SCOUT COOKIES®, THIN MINTS®, GIRL SCOUT S’MORES®, TOAST-YAY!™, Girl Scout Cookie Program®, and the Trefoil Design, are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA.

*Limited availability

NEW! Cookie Program Family Meeting Guides

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Once again Council will be covering up to 50% of the shipping costs for Smart Cookies Direct Ship customers. New this year: customers must order a minimum of 6 boxes to qualify.

HOW DOES IT WORK? Each case of cookies (12 boxes) has a standard shipping cost of $12

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If a customer orders at least 6 boxes of each case, they will receive a shipping cost discount of 50% per qualified case.

WHAT IF I ORDER MORE THAN ONE CASE? The shipping cost discount RESETS for each case (full or partial) ordered. So your Subsidy can change based on the number of boxes ordered. For example:

2Ordered CASES

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ESTS COOKIE CONTBling your Booth 2021 We LOVE a booth that says WOW. This patch is available in our shops for decorating your booths but did you know we also have a contest each week? During the cookie sale we will pick one winner per week for a prize of 200 I Cares purchased from your troop. Each week we will have a new theme and contests to enter by dropping a photo of you at your booth into the Weekly Post's comment stream.Visit gssgc.org/cookies.

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Girl Scout Pride

Booth sale rules say you must be in at least a Girl Scout t-shirt and vest/sash/smock to be running a legal cookie booth, but a full uniform represents this mission, represents you, and ensures the public sees proud young women.

When you wear your uniform with pride, the world notices. For our Khaki crew, this full uniform now includes the lilac/lavender or blue shirt and/or the new dark green bottoms, of course, the khaki and white are always full. So we made a patch for our staff and teams to have with them at all times to honor you with when they find you wearing your full uniform at your cookie booth. Plus 5 winners, one per region, will win $1,000 in I Cares on the last day of the cookie program!

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Sometimes mother nature decides she has things to do and those things do not jive with cookie sales. When our girls get out there and run their business despite mother nature’s plans we will activate “Wacky Weather” and randomly gift 10 troops $100 I Cares each time we activate!

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Cookie is as Cookie Does As adults, we lead the way and by example. We ensure our young women see the behavior we wish to emulate and that kindness and empathy really matter. When you see other adults acting in this way, lift them by nominating them between, 12/01/20 - 4/01/21, for a Cookie is As Cookie Does patch.

NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY! https://bit.ly/cookieisascookiedoes2021

Walkabout Contest Post your photos of yourself out there hitting your personal goals – if you win – you will receive a store gift certificate for $100 and 50 I Cares purchased from you and 50 from your troop!

(Please note this contest may not be available pending local legislation at cookie time)

Adult Girl Scout Pride

We have never asked adults to wear full uniform at cookie booths but we know we all lead by example and seeing you in your uniform allows our girls to feel inspired to do the same! This year we have patches for YOU!!! If we find you in uniform you will receive a special patch AND be entered to win some fantastic prizes – like dinner and a movie or some other things based on what the world is allowing at the time.

Scooter Barb

Have you been found by Scooter Barb? She is a longtime Girl Scout Alumni AND a Camp Azaela Trails camper from when she was a girl. Scooter Barb rides around on her Vespa looking for cookie booths. If she finds you and you’re in your sash, vest or smock or even better, full uniform AND know your personal/troop goals AND can recite the Girl Scout Promise, she will bestow upon you this adorable 18 patch. This is version #2 and all new this year. Keep your eyes peeled for Barb!

B OOT H 60x60 Tablecloth Rollabana GS reusable tote Cookie button Money bag Set of 5 B ig Cookie B oxes

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To bank Cookie/Nutty Dough and/or Troop Loot, please go to our website and choose forms from the upper right corner of the home page and then type the word “Banked” in the text box and the Wufoo form for each type should come up. Fill this form out completely and then click the submit button at the bottom of the form and it will email directly to Council. A separate request must be made for each girl. You will need to have all cookie/nutty card numbers or Troop Loot numbers for this.

WHAT CAN I BANK MY VARIOUS TYPES OF DOUGH/LOOT FOR?

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Allows girls to bank money for troop travel trips or separate trips they have planned.

2 School Package: 3 School Package banked money can be used to purchase items to enhance her educational experience such as: Yearbooks, Cap & Gown, Letterman Jackets, Driving Lessons, ASB Packages, Senior Photos, Graduation Announcements, Class Rings, College Books, Prom Tickets, Grad Night, SAT, ACT, College application fees, and more!

Lifetime Membership:

Nutty/Cookie Dough & NEW Troop Loot (until card expires) can be used to purchase Lifetime Membership for Graduating Seniors! Graduating Juliettes also have the option to use Juliette Credits toward their Lifetime Membership and those who have School Package requests can also use banked funds to pay toward her Lifetime Membership!

Juliette Programming Credits can be used to fund your Juliette’s Girl Scout experience and guides her to “Discover, Connect and Take Action”. Juliette Credits can be used to pay for camp, travel, programming, or just about any Girl Scout related program or GSSGC Shop expenditures. Juliette Credits are only valid for 1 year from the date of issue and are not bankable.

QUICK REMINDER - To access banked dough or Juliette Credits you must be a registered Girl Scout.

Don't forget to renew for the 2020-2021 season.

EXPIRATIONS EXTENDED - DUE TO THE CONTINUED OFFICE CLOSURES FROM COVID-19, THE EXPIRATION DATES ON ALL DOUGH/ LOOT ISSUED IN FALL 2018 AND COOKIES 2019 WILL BE EXTENDED BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF TIME COVID-19 CLOSURES ARE IN EFFECT. CURRENTLY JUNE 2021 IS THE PROPOSED EXPIRATION. DO NOT WAIT TO BANK IF YOU ARE SAVING THESE CARDS FOR CAMP/ TRAVEL/ SCHOOL NEEDS.

What can Dough & Loot do for you?

Take your troop on a trip to Belize!

Pay for a troop trip to Disney!

Send you to your cheer competition!

Get you singing lessons!

Pay for a week of Horse Camp!

Troop Program at Virgin Orbit!

Get you your high school Letterman!

Send you White Water Rafting!

Cover your Girl Scout uniform fees!

Send you to Gen Cyber!

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Discover the New Collection

for Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors Introducing the new uniform and official apparel collection designed for girls in grades 6-12.

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Planning and budgeting the finances of the troop or group is an ongoing process that requires disclosure to all members and input from the girls, troop leadership and parents/guardians.

Troop budgets include dues and proceeds from the annual fall and cookie product program and troop money earning activities, where applicable. Girls must be involved in troop finances. That includes planning the budget, estimating costs of activities and materials, and management of the troop funds, when age-appropriate. Also, be sure to budget your troopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renewal for the 2021-2022 year when planning for your Cookie earnings!

Friendly Reminder: Annual Troop Finance Reports are required and due June 15th. This year, as an added bonus, if you submit your Troop Finance Report by June 15, 2021, your troop will receive a 20% off coupon to use at any of our Council Girl Scout Shops (subject to terms & conditions).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding troop finances, please contact customercare@gssgc.org and we will connect you with your Troop Support Specialist.

Less time planning, more time connecting with your troop!

Introducing the Troop Leader Blueprint!

Troop Leaders make the Girl Scout Leadership Experience happen for our Girl Scouts, and this year brings added challenge and anxiety as our volunteers work to keep girls and families engaged. The newly created Troop Leader Blueprint provides a home base for accessing all the national and local assets created to help our troops meet this challenge and more effectively fulfill their volunteer leadership roles.

With the Troop Leader Blueprint, you'll find tips and resources for safe in-person and virtual meetings, as well as badges, Journeys, and activities for every grade level. All made especially for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constantly changing world.

No matter where or how your troop meets this year, the Troop Leader Blueprint has the tools you need to have the best year ever.

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A time for fresh beginnings and new adventures!

A new year is coming…. so why not start your journey early?

Mark your calendars for April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021

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Namasté Another Year!

Members who renew during this period will receive an adorable patch.

We will also share the news of more exciting rewards soon!

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Coming August 2021

Don’t Be Late!

Have you submitted your nominations for Regional, Council or National Awards? The closing date will be here before you know it. Nominations accepted from August 15 – December 15, 2020 are for services provided October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020.

No extensions will be offered this year.

Bet you didn’t know that the Recognition Nomination system is also where you nominate our Girl Members to be considered for the Margaret Scout Service Award. As of the 2020 Award year, each region is eligible to have the best candidate selected to receive this historical award. Any eligible 7th – 12th grader may be nominated.

It’s also the place you nominate a deserving young woman to be considered for Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Girl Scout of the Year. Awarded to a single member, all eligible 9th – 12th graders may be nominated.

Nomination Reminders

I don’t know about you, but when nominations open in August each year, my most recent memories of amazing volunteers is sometimes limited to January through May. Wouldn’t it be

great to have a way to remember the first half of the year? Guess what? You can. Effective November 1, 2020 a link will be provided on the Adult Recognitions and Awards page of our Council website where you can log a short note about an amazing observation, event, interaction with any member of our Organization and hit “submit”. The survey will be open from October 1st through July 31st and these notes will cover the time period of October 1st through August 1st each year. When the nominations open on August 1st you’ll receive an email with a short note reminding you of the remarkable event you were a part of so that you can nominate a deserving volunteer. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTDL668

Silver Award Training Required Effective October 1, 2020, Silver Award Training will be required of all Cadettes, grades 6th – 8th, wishing to pursue their Silver Award. This training is available online at this time and may also be offered live online in the near future. We hope to be able to offer live in-person courses soon.

General Training Your volunteer team is working to have training be even more accessible as quickly as they can. Soon, we’ll have more options online to complete training that may be required for in-person activities in the spring, if allowed. These new trainings will cover overnights and extended travel.

10-Year, Graduating Senior, Silver and Gold Awards Opening December 1, 2020 will be a link to submit your daughter if she’s ready to earn her 10 Year pin – that’s ten years of girl membership. This link will remain open until April 30th. This is also where you let Council know if your daughter will be a Graduating Senior. Only those who complete the link by April 30th will be provided with their 10-Year pin and/or a Graduation Cord to wear in photographs. Keep an eye on the Adult Recognitions and Awards page of our Council website, make sure you’ve provided Council with a valid email that you check regularly. The Awards department will be sending out emails to all registered 9th-12th graders towards the end of November inviting you to complete the link. We’ll also be sending out information via social media and through your local service unit. If your daughter also happens to be a Silver or Gold Award recipient, you’ll indicate that in the link, but higher award recipients are tracked by the Awards department and will automatically be a part of the celebration.

girl scout of the year Megan Sorokowski

Megan enjoys teaching younger girls and their leaders about Girl Scout skills she has learned. She has worked with them on badges and journeys - first planning and organizing the day and then executing all day events for this. An example of this is hosting “Journey In A Day” for Juniors, hosting “Camping Skills Badge Day” at Council, and being on staff for Junior Jam. Megan engages with leaders to get them to be more hands-on. When teaching girls challenging skills, like lashing, she explains how important it is for the adults to master the skills to be able to practice and support the girls. She talks to the adults to get them comfortable and truly encourages them. Megan seems to really enjoy teaching younger girls. She always impresses with her ability to engage and encourage the girls. She also engages the leaders and adults and encourages them along the way.

Megan has served as a role model for girls in the region and Council by setting an example and displaying the Girl Scout way in everything she does. Megan is naturally kind, respectful and willing to assist without being asked. While serving as a program aide at a camp out, Megan assisted troops with setting up their tents and camping area. Her leadership skill was displayed not as she set up the tent but when she led the girls and taught them how to set the tent up themselves. The same activity empowered the adult leaders (also on their first camping trip) by providing them the tools and resources to complete the task.

From a community partner, “I happen to be an employee of the agency that Megan is completing her Gold Award project with. The city liaisons met with Megan two times, first initially identifying the project concept and second to hear Megan’s metamorphosis of the project. Her level of detail and professionalism was so outstanding we believe she could assist in developing other professional programs and presentations.”

Margaret Scout Award Carson Schumacher Central

Carson is a staple in our Council. She can be seen at Council events helping out with everything she can. She shows all girls that you can help out no matter what limitations you might have. A volunteer stated, “I have had the pleasure of working alongside Carson on many occasions, and every time she comes up to the kids to say hi, not just my kids but all kids. She makes them feel welcome. It’s a true inspiration.”

Abigail Cheley Low Desert

Abby’s work with the Council’s Girl Reporter program benefited the entire Council. Her articles were accessible to girls from all over. She showed true Girl Scout courage in approaching strangers at events to interview and then share her articles so publicly. Her Silver Award project working with students from several different schools and creating a website that was shared with students outside of California.

As an avid STEM enthusiast, she volunteered her Saturday mornings at robotics workshops that taught younger children beginning computer science skills. Through her involvement in National Charity League Abby has volunteered at several community non-profit organizations.

Elle Hubach Central West

Starting out working as staff at Junior Jam and then attending CSAT through her final year of High School, Ellie was kind of sad. She loves Girl Scouts and cannot imagine it ending. She wants to become a Girl Scout leader and has already figured out how she will balance college and having a troop of her own. She tells everyone just how much Girl Scouts has helped her open up and that she would not be President of Key Club in High School if not for Girl Scouts.

Caitlin Stark High Desert

From a parent, “Caitlin always makes my daughter feel part of scouts.

She helps bridge the gap between hearing girls and my daughter Emma, who is deaf.” Whether it’s at Gen Cyber, CSAT or events held all over council Caitlin always includes Emma. She interprets for her and also teaches other scouts and adults some ASL so they can communicate with Emma. Assisting at many events in the High Desert, Caitlin is always kind, friendly and courteous. She has even assisted others with their cookie sales by offering tips for their booths.

Cassandra Campos Southwest

Cassandra is always willing to lend a helping hand at other troop meetings, regional events,and Council events, or help out at service area meetings. Leaders in our area feel comfortable inviting Cassandra to their meetings to motivate their girls to earn their higher awards and talk to them about what her projects were; teach them a skill, work on a badge, or motivate those Cadettes to stay in Girl Scouts. She tells them about all the great things they can do with their experiences. She volunteers at Mega Drops, Junior Jams, PA’s for several events, and is a Council delegate.

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2020 Adult Recognitions Council Leader of the Year

Regional Leaders of the Year

Bridget Foster is the current Low Desert Regional Leader of the Year and she is still going strong in her leadership of Low Desert Girl Scout Troop 579. She leads a very active troop. I am always amazed and in awe of her ability to multitask badge work and activities with the troop. Our troop comes up with ideas and Bridget is awesome at helping the girls figure out how to incorporate it into Girl Scout programming. The girls in the troop wanted to do community service projects. Bridget coordinated with the girls: building stockings for Foster Children for Christmas, gathering items and building hygiene kits for Martha’s Village for the homeless, and writing encouraging letters to children with cancer to help lift their spirits. I love to see that she doesn’t just do something once with them. She takes an experience and builds on it. She is always thinking of what else they can learn while they are doing something fun while volunteering. Up next is guiding the girls through the Silver Award process. Higher Girl Awards are always on Bridget’s mind. As a leader, she can see the importance of not only the project itself, but the entire process of the award steps and how the skills learned will impact their futures. Pre-teens and teens can be a tricky age. I see how Bridget effectively continues to communicate with the girls and if any teasing or mean spirited behavior starts, she is able to work with the girls so they see the behavior and learn that it isn’t heathy. Teaching them to recognize and stop certain behaviors will benefit their futures as well. As she encourages the girls to take larger roles within the troop and at school, she herself has taken on larger roles and she leads by example.

No matter what time in the day or what is going on all around us, she is constantly helping the girls improve themselves in every way possible. She always uplifts the girls within the troop as well as girls out of the troop. You also can’t forget the parents and Amanda never does. Her random acts of kindness are legion, like putting together baskets of goodies for a mom in our troop going through cancer treatment, to making get well baskets for a girl in our troop who had to have emergency surgery. These things show the girls by example the benefits of the gift of giving. Amanda is constantly showing all of us that no matter what is going on in life, always hold your head up, keep it high and strive on to be the best you. Amanda McKitterick has proven to be an organized leader who is passionate about creating an environment where all of our Girl Scouts are able to grow and develop into empowered young women. As our troop has grown to include multiple age levels, Amanda has made sure that she has fostered a sense of sisterhood and mentorship for our Cadettes towards our Brownies.

Bridget Foster Low Desert

Amanda McKitterick Central West

Christy Carson Central

Christy is such an amazing Girl Scout leader. You can often see posts of activities that her troop participates in, skills such as sewing that will come in handy for a lifetime, community service opportunities she has her troop participate in, and AMAZING ceremonies that she puts on for her girls. Part of being a great leader is making each girl feel special and to praise and support that girl. Christy does that and more. Plus, she is crazy fun to be around! Christy is very active within her troop and encourages her girls to take on leadership roles. She is the first to volunteer at area and regional events, and offer ideas to help other leaders engage their girls.

Kimberly Wiser Nicole Zundel Patricia Campos

Melissa Spurling Sarah Kearney

Kim Ludlam & Beverly Hansler Mary Martin & Melissa Martin Melissa & Jose Maldonado Nicole & Armando Ball Patricia & Jessie Campos Preeyavata Dow Wanapun & Jason Brown Michael & Lisa Cromwell Scott & Melissa Descoteaux

Rocket Man Award

Shawna Hawk

Lead the Way

Adele Pacheco

Free Spirit Award Amber Szydlo

Green Genes Award

Bridget Foster Carol Mauk Cassandra Green Barba Sarvis Erika Abbott Jiranda Strebel

Bob Schumacher Daniel Fischer Jeff Lambert Jim Moore Scott Azevedo

Reita Dykes Peak Performance Award Whatever It Takes Anne Rice Kellie Gaines Kim Drewry Lisa Reynolds

Andy Clark Memorial Award Appreciation Plaque

Clara Barton Elementary Snow Valley Mountain Resort Del Taco Mountain View, Barstow Desert Community Bank, Barstow Branch Greater Hope Foundation IHOP Restaurant, Barstow Joann’s Fabrics, Hesperia Lowe’s Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church St. Thomas of the Apostle Catholic Church Tractor Supply Hesperia Yermo Community Center

Jennifer Sessions Southwest

My mom, Jennifer Sessions is one of the most considerate, loving, accepting people you could know! Not only is she an amazing mom, but she cares for her peers and sister Girl Scouts! I enjoy each year in Girls Scouts as she lets me experience new things at events and troop trips. As crazy as Cookie season is, she handles it like a boss, willing to take up any challenge. I couldn’t ask for a better leader as she is hardworking and very respectful, as well as taking the time out of her day to help you succeed. I hope to grow up to become a leader and amazing woman just like her! Jen makes everyone feel welcomed and appreciated. I couldn’t ask for a better role-model than her! Jen always takes time to teach the girls what is necessary and in a way that little girls understand. She leads by example and shows the girls how to be good leaders by letting them do the work.

Jontona Estrada Low Desert

Mrs. Jontona has been my Girl Scout leader since Kindergarten and she has made a big impact on my life. For example, she has shown me that even if somebody is being mean, to just try to be kind and considerate. She has taught me the Girl Scout Law and how to follow it the best I can. Every year, we do something at the Senior Center, like board game nights and caroling. And the seniors love seeing us and playing with us. That has made a big impact on them because they don’t get to see kids that often, so the times we go to see them are special days to us and to the seniors. These are just a few ways that Mrs. Jontona has helped me, as well as the community. In addition, I know she has always been so supportive of other leaders, always able to answer questions and motivate leaders and girls--especially if they are struggling.

Mary Martin High Desert

Mary Martin has been a Girl Scout leader for many years. She attends every Girl Scout event in Barstow and the High Desert. She is always ready to lend a hand and works the Mega Drop events year after year. She is one of the first volunteers to arrive and one of the last volunteers to leave. She transports her Girl Scouts into town for special events such as cookie training, caroling, and sister troop events. Mary has been involved in Girl Scouting for over twenty years. Currently she and her co-leader are running a multi-age troop, Daisies to Ambassadors, in Yermo, California. Mary is active outside of her individual local troop, as she coordinates Christmas caroling events throughout Barstow, sister-troop events throughout the High Desert, and attends monthly Area meetings. Mary is always helping at different events including the Cookie Mega Drops and Fall Product Mega Drops.

President’s Award Central

High Desert

Linda Lamb Jenna Hilal

Kimberly Drewery Vicki Honabach Heather Gourlay Heather Gourlay Christy Carson Cassie Flores Rachel Diaz Vickey England Samantha Riggs Meisha Hope

Appreciation Pin

Central West

Southwest

Volunteer of Excellence Award

Christina McCoy Jessica Middlemas Julie Webb Lynore Close Maggie Hoover Mike Sanford Robyn Fuller Wendy Wong

Honor Pin

Danielle Basso Preeyavata Dow Wanapun Janie Atkinson Samantha Riggs Tara Herrera

You’re the key to HER success!

Megan Stoye Jini Farrell Janie Atkinsom Tara Herrera Betty Hao Kimberly Wiser

Low Desert

Tammy Juarez Rose Shelton Chantal Francisco Robyn Fuller Jontona Estrada Shannan Shay

Monique Dudley Rachel Bridge Anne Rice Jill England Melissa Stark Lena Spalty Kaitlin Casey Carol Mauk Audra Anderson Cathleen Blackett Anita Dvorsky Rhonda James Jessica Johns Alissa Ritchie “Dow” Wanapun Amber Szydlo Amber Reavis Holly Morales Jessica Johns Laurie Brown Jennifer Cello

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Program Update A letter from the Senior Director of Program:

My name is Joyce Knoll and I am the Senior Director of Program at the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio. I have been a Girl Scout since 1st grade when I joined my Brownie troop, so for a really, really long time. At that time Brownies was the first level.

I am not sure why my Mom decided to sign me up, as my best friend didn’t do Girl Scouts, but I can tell you today, every one of her girls are in Girl Scouts. For me today, I attribute most of my success to my time participating in the Girl Scout program. As a young girl, I was painfully shy and unwilling to speak to anyone except my brothers who were willing spokesmen for me. Through Girl Scouts I participated in all the same type of activities that our girls do today, except online was not a thing. Through these programs I learned to speak to others, work with others who might be different, manage finances (my own and others), plan for life including all it throws at you, and more.

Part of the reason Girl Scouts was so great for me was because I participated both in my troop, and in what I call, Council and Service Unit level programs. Things like camp, leadership conferences, events, series, etc. As I got older, I was a program aide (volunteer) at any event that would have me. I helped other troops with activities or meetings and generally participated in everything I could through our movement.

Girl Scouts is still the same today. It is a safe, all-girl environment designed to help girls find their space in the world. I encourage every family to support their leaders in a troop and to seek out other opportunities for girls to participate in these great programs. Currently in our Council we have girls participating in a variety of programs including troop meetings (led by volunteers), clubs, a few single day events, free Facebook lives, and lots of individual programs for girls to participate in such as, programs-in-a-box that girls can do at home at their own pace.

With the pandemic, the plans for Girl Scout Program continues to change, so as opposed to listing program opportunities here, I encourage you to find out more by visiting our website at:

gssgc.org/virtual or gssgc.org/calendar What we do know is online programming is here to stay. We found through evaluations and surveys that girls are receiving the types of outcomes we desire; the same ones that we have been achieving for generations.

They are developing a strong sense of self, positive values, seeking challenges, healthy relations, and community problem solving skills. In the winter and spring, our plan is to continue offering the program that was developed in the fall and to add more specialized programs for troops or groups. Our hope is to also start adding in the in-person programs like camp that we have all come to love; we just don’t know when yet.

Do visit our website or sign-up for Girl Scout Program 411 newsletter to find out more and keep up to date on programs in the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio:

gssgc.org/virtual • gssgc.org/calendar • gssgc.org/outdoors Yours in Girl Scouting,

Joyce Knoll

Senior Director of Program Lifetime Girl Scout

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Girl Program Want updates directly in your inbox? Want to be among the first to know? Sign-up for Program Communications by visiting gssgc.org/virtual and navigate (scroll down) to Opt-in Girl Scouts Program 411 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; opt in. You can select if you want to receive the newsletter quarterly, monthly, or special notifications.

The newsletter is only about programâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;mostly Council or Business Partners, but also a few select Service Unit/Region (volunteer) programs that encourage girls from other areas.

Program Delivery Help GS

Do you want help from a subject matter expert? Or maybe someone else planning a fun engaging meeting for you and your girls sounds amazing? We are here for you! Several options to choose from (10 paid spot minimum).

Prices start from $10/girl.

We offer a variety of programs including STEM in the Outdoors, Cooking, Tie Dye, Archery (in person only), Outdoor Skills, and many badge earning programs such as coding for good, think like a programmer, robots, and the new Career badges.

Some programs require longer meetings (or multiple meetings) to earn or do the activities. Visit gssgc.org/virtual to find out more about the programs available.

Volunteers Wanted The program department is always looking for adults interested in supporting girls doing their great work. Join our Program Volunteer team and deliver programs on a variety of subjects. Training is available or come with your own expertise. Check our website gssgc.org/volunteer to learn more and express interest! Expressing interest is not a commitment for life.

Our Sincerest Thanks

Skylanders

The following individuals have made a personal commitment to Skyland Ranch.

Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Edythe Avery Cindy and Tom Beyl Cynthia H. Breunig Louise Danelian Reita Dykes Stacey Grant Joanne Jovanovic

David Kobrin Diana LaMar Chuck MacKinnon Sandra L. Mayo Theresa Molko Ken Mortensen Beth Newton Shannon Ng Michael and Sally Schreter Gail Seekins Jennie Smith D. Scott Thompson Pamela Verhaegen

Everyone that loves camp (and who doesn’t?) was devastated by the need to cancel all summer camp programs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Just because our magnificent, magical Skyland Ranch was closed to camping doesn’t mean that exciting things haven’t been happening. You will see from the report on the facing page that many improvements have been completed or are in the works while campers were gone.

We hope you will be inspired by the work that’s being done to support Skyland Ranch with a donation. Making necessary improvements is an expensive proposition, but the rewards for you and our girls are immense. And as “stay at home” orders are rescinded, the craving for outdoor experiences will be greater than ever. Please go to www.gssgc.org/donateform and make a gift supporting Skyland Ranch today! Thank you.

To discuss giving opportunities with our Development Of�cer, email Chuck MacKinnon at cmackinnon@gssgc.org or give him a call at 310-567-9318.

Latest Updates at Campsites:

Skyland Ranch: Sleeping Porches have been elevated to a new level of comfort and protection. New hard roofs provide better three-season protection. Screens and roll down window flaps are in the works.

Wishaven Cabins have undergone a complete renovation, with new siding, double-pane windows, metal doors and jams, radiant heat panels and lighting.

A new accessible parking space and ramp have been added. Next project: new restroom/shower facility.

Duncan Lodge Solar Array â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Applied Medical provided full funding for the installation of an expandable solar array that will offset the cost of electric usage on all of Skyland. We are walking our talk in moving to renewable energy.

Duncan Lodge Landscaping Phase 1 A precast concrete split rail fence was installed to define and protect a buffer area around the Lodge. Smokey, aka Leslee Temple, created a planting design and list of drought tolerant plants to use. Planting is scheduled for Spring 2021; watch for opportunities to participate in this project.

NRCS Fuel Management completed a multi-year project to manage the brush and fuels density on camp and included a fuels break that will help protect camp from potential fire hazards.

Directional Signs New durable metal driving and walking directional signs have been produced and installed thanks to Troop 2400.

Among plans for the near future, as funding becomes available, is the conversion of the lower level of the Silver Barn into an Environmental Learning Lab that will house multiple teaching kiosks funded by U.S. Bank.

We look forward to the day everyone can come back to camp. Until then you can track all the updates at camp at: https://www.skylandranchcamp.org/blog

Camp WiWoCa: Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gone are the days of dim lighting and the loud buzz of old fluorescent.

New LED lights have been installed and a fresh coat of paint applied throughout the building.

New Lower Restroom Roof will ensure the longevity of this building for many more years.

Camp Azalea Trails: Though the public cannot access camp due to road damage that occurred February 14, 2018, our Rangers check on Azalea Trails on a monthly basis. We are glad to report that all is well and once the road is fixed by the US Forest Service, we will reopen this camp.

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Corporate Recognition & Community Partners Thank you to our donors and funders who have always believed in the benefits of Girl Scouting and have always stepped up to assist us, especially now in this time of uncertainty. Your support and flexibility over the years has been crucial to the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council and the entire non-profit community.

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S.L. Gimbel Foundation Advised Fund at The Community Foundation

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❧ $5,000-$9,999 AAUW - American Association of University Women Albertsons-Vons-Pavilions Foundation Banner Bank Barstow CDBG BNSF Railway Foundation Cathay Bank City National Bank Comerica Bank Edison International HDR Inc. Pacific Premier Bank Sprouts Stephen Philibosian Foundation Union Bank Foundation United Way of the Inland Valleys Vera R. Campbell Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Women Wonder Writers and The Write of Your L!fe YWCA of Riverside County Endowment Fund

$1,000-$4,999 BBVA Compass Bernardini & Donovan Insurance Services CDBG Grand Terrace Coachella Music Festival, LLC ConvergeOne Employees Community Fund of Boeing GSSGC Troop 1056 Majestic Realty Foundation OneBeacon Charitable Trust Riverside Community College District San Bernardino Community College District Seven Point Inc. So Cal Chapter IDOS The Home Depot Foundation The James Irvine Foundation The Kiwanis Club of Redlands Walmart YWCA of Riverside County Endowment Fund at Inland Empire

SOCIETY The Juliette Gordon Low Society is a giving society to honor those who have committed to make planned gifts to Girl Scouts. A planned gift is a future gift through your financial and estate plans; for example, a bequest.

Why join the Juliette Gordon Low Society?

Your planned gift is also your legacy of goodwill that benefits future generations of girls to come. It ensures that Girl Scouts continues to prepare every girl to become a G.I.R.L. (Gogetter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)TM. Erik & Eva Andersen Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned Gift

Richard G. Aquino Rhesa Ashbacher Andrew Avery Edythe Avery Debbie Barrera Dianne Belk & Lawrence Calder Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned Gift

Carol Bond Michele Branconier Cynthia H. Breunig Paulette Brown-Hinds The Burdette Family Pat and Terry Caldwell Dr. Patricia A.S. Crowley Linda Dominguez Debra Donnell Sean and Melinda Dougherty Sally Gose Debra Gradias Stacey Grant Knea Hawley Renee Hill Joyce E. Knoll David Kobrin Elizabeth Locke-Thomas Lolla Long Kit Mac Nee

Chuck MacKinnon Sandra L. Mayo Wade Mayo Dawn Meade Keeling Robert Molko Theresa Molko Sylvia Morrison Ken and Sandy Mortensen Beth and Steve Newton Shannon Ng Cathy Paredes Donna “Whisper” Tucker-Parker Ms. Cynthia Paulo Nancy Perdue Brandy Placencia Carrie Raleigh Reece Family Irene N. Rodríguez Ann Marie and Matt Sakrekoff Katheryn E. Sari Bob Schumacher Tina Schumacher Gail A. Seekins Kristina Sewell Dr. Barbara P. Sirvis D. Scott Thompson Susanne Tisdall Jennifer Weaver-Beal Pamela Verhaegen June Yamamoto Wendy Zinn

The Daisy Society

Parents, Girl Scout Volunteers and Donors!

Did you know your company may give to Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council because of you? Many companies make donations when you volunteer your time or donate money to nonprofits like Girl Scouts.

There’s one easy way to find out.

Go to gssgc.org/donate, click on Corporate Matching Gifts / Volunteer Grants and enter your company name.

You will find all the information you need. If your workplace is not on the list, ask your employer if they will match your gifts of time and treasure.

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Girl Scouts San Gorgonio Council (GSSGC) Daisy Society welcomes visionary donors who are passionate about our mission to “build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.” Our donors uniquely and specifically support growing up, giving back and leading forward. They are investors in creating everything that is possible for our girls who are already successful go-getters, innovators, risk-takers and leaders.

Funds contributed by Daisy Society members support Council membership, programs, camp properties and specific annual priorities identified by GSSGC leadership. This philanthropic vision allows our Council to quickly pivot to meet the changing or unexpected needs of our girls.

The Gift of Girl Scouting is the 2020 funding priority identified by Council leadership.

This initiative provides membership support for girls who are adversely affected by the economic conditions resulting from the COVID 19 pandemic. Ensuring that girls can start or continue their membership in Girl Scouts is critically important. The Gift of Girl Scouts offers financial aid for Girl Scouts of the USA membership fees, program materials, supplies and tools needed to actively participate in virtual and in-person programs.

Daisy Society members and leadership donors invest in girls so they can change the world. Join us in making the Girl Scout experience possible for all girls in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Knea Hawley Vice President of Development (909) 307-6555 khawley@gssgc.org

gssgc.org/donate

❧ CHARACTER $10,000+ Anonymous Edythe Avery Debbie Barrera Karen Bell

Cynthia Breunig David Kobrin Diana LaMar Chuck MacKinnon

Sandra Mayo Ken Mortensen Elizabeth Sutherland

❧ CONFIDENCE $5,000–$9,999 Cindy Beyl Cindy Chapman Betty Hao Knea Hawley

Joyce Knoll Kit Mac Nee Shannon Ng Patricia Nickols-Butler

Irene N. Rodríguez Scooter Barb

❧ COURAGE $1,000–$4,999 Anonymous Anonymous Richard Aquino Janice Arnold Andrew Avery Kathleen Barth Carol Bond Michele Branconier Paulette Brown-Hinds Craig Burdette Stephanie Danielson Linda Dominguez Kristina Falkner

Adela Flores-Bertrand Jennifer Fuller Debra Gradias Renee Hill Julie Jordan Tonya LaBarbera Elizabeth Locke-Thomas Lolla Long Leonard Longo Caryn Martin-Patino Dawn Meade Keeling Heather Murphy Sarah Newton

Cathy Paredes Nancy Perdue Lisa Reece Steven Reese Margaret Renwand Katheryn Sari Charity Schiller Tina Schumacher Kirsten Tamura Victorine Wouda June Yamamoto Wendy Zinn

Shawna Hawk Margaret Hill Elgian Hurley Laurilie Jackson Hayley Kilgore Charolette LeBlanc Alex Lewis Rebecca Lewis Elizabeth Martin Cher Martin Lesli McCollum Gooch Victoria Mims

Sandra Oliphant Barbara Pepper Ron Sabala Chad Sawyer Michael Schneider Kristina Sewell Lisha Smith Vada Stephens Dennis Wahl Ellen Woods

❧ MEMBER $240–$999 D. Michael Arnold McKenna Burdette Kassidy Burdette Pat Caldwell April Diaz Diane Elton Chantal Francisco Arlene Garcia Sandra Granger William Gray Shelley Guerin Patrick Hammer

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