Food For Thought 2015

fall sale 2015

Welcome back to another program-packed year of Girl Scouting. All summer long I look forward to the beginning of a new Girl Scout year.

I get to make new friends, reunite with old ones and plan for amazing adventures that not only make me a better person, but also teach me new life skills.

Girl Scouting plays an important role in my life. From scouting as a girl in the 1976 bicentennial of our country to working for thousands of you today, I get to experience the wonders of great programming, strong leadership and girl-led activities. Girl Scouts makes a difference in each of us, sometimes in ways that surprise us. It can make us strong, flexible, kind, and devoted. It can also make us hopeful, courageous and loyal. How we greet each opportunity defines how this program affects us. I love gearing up for a new year and sharing with you some great ideas to help guide your troop or independent girl experience.

Girl Scouting isn’t just about what girls do (activities), but how they do them (processes). Processes like Girl Led, Cooperative Learning, and Learning By Doing ensure high-quality programs and promote the fun and friendship at the heart of Girl Scouting.

Girl Led

Girls play an active part in figuring out the what, where, when, how, and why of their activities. In partnership with adult volunteers, girls lead the planning and decision-making. This process ensures that girls are engaged in their learning and experience leadership opportunities. From the smallest Daisy to the wisest Ambassador, each of you has a voice and it needs to be heard.

Learning by Doing

Girl Scouts participate in meaningful activities and then reflect on them, explore their own questions, discover answers, gain new skills, and share ideas and observations with others. Girls have strong mentors ready to help guide and answer questions, but you learn by doing and not by having things done for you.

Cooperative Learning

Girls work together toward goals that can only be accomplished with the help of others in an atmosphere of respect and collaboration that lifts up one another. Girl Scouts’ all-girl environment provides a sense of belonging and empowerment in a space for girls to feel emotionally and physically safe.

So get out there and experience all that Girl Scouting has to offer.

Try participating in the fall nut and candy sale, which empowers girls with strength, business abilities and drive. Or try out Destination Unknown for the first time. How about attending some amazing trainings to broaden your skill sets? Run a recruitment booth to spread the good word about what Girl Scouting has done to enrich your life. Don’t forget to always find room for your community service projects. The world is a better place because Girl Scouts are in it.

What an incredible mission Juliette Gordon Low left for us. As Juliette said, “Scouting rises within you and inspires you to put forth your best.

To put yourself in another’s place requires real imagination, but by doing so each Girl Scout will be able to live among others happily.” Be YOUR best, experience life and treat one another with kindness and respect. Girl Scouts is a beautiful place to grow in character, courage and confidence.

It’s a brand new year. What will you make of it?

Elizabeth Locke-Thomas Executive Vice President

Welcome to the 2015 Fall Program!

This year the theme of our Fall Program is Reach New Heights. We will focus on providing girls with the experience, knowledge, confidence and opportunity to accomplish their goals. Participation in the Fall Product Sale provides an excellent opportunity for girls to learn about goal setting, salesmanship, and budgeting, as well as earn income to support their Girl Scout activities. A portion of the proceeds go towards providing for council events, equipment, and services that benefit all girl and adult members of the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council. I’m very excited to share with you a sampling of what we have planned for the 2015 Fall Program.

The Fall Rally will be part of the new Girls On The Go outdoor extravaganza event. Like with everything we do, our Girl Scouts will be working on their 5 Skills: Business Ethics, Financial Literacy, Decision Making, Goal Setting and People Skills. At the Fall Rally, World Safari themed activities will make practicing these skills fun! These skills aim to give girls the confidence, knowledge and experience to conquer the challenges they will face in life and help them succeed in their endeavors, continue to raise the bar, and reach new heights!

The Fall Sale Rewards line-up has been thoughtfully redesigned, with brand new levels for girls to reach. The Fall Sale is unique because there are many ways to find success, even with a busy schedule. With multiple platforms and products available from Ashdon Farms and QSP, you can choose one or all of the possible ways to participate.

More details on our exciting 2015 Fall Program and the Girls on the Go event are highlighted in the following pages of this Fall Edition of Food for Thought.

Devon Spira Director of Product Sales

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Girls On The Go Donors Council Top Sellers Nuts & Candies Line-up Girl Rewards Troop Proceeds & Rewards Fall Training Schedule Meet your Team Training Opportunities When to Train Juliettes Goal Sheet Holiday Slumber Party STEM STEMazing Colorful Dash Girl Reporter Feature: GenCyber Camp

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In Her Shoes & Battling Bullies

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Dreams to Reality Day Camp

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Girls on the Go & Fall Rally is an outdoor extravaganza that encourages girls to get active! In this safari themed day, you will get to experience so many different forms of “being active,” from running, jumping, swinging and swimming, to self-esteem building and business skills. Being active means getting involved in the world around you, trying new things and learning about your strengths – all while you have a blast!!!

Register at

h t t ps : //gssg cg i r lso n t h e g o 2 0 1 5 . e v e n tbr i te . co m

QQWhat’s so cool about this event?

A AWhat’s not cool about this event? We are doing so many exciting field activities mixed with awesome programming

opportunities; and it is all at a beautiful state park! What could be better than starting the new troop year with a big extravaganza like this?!

Q QWhy does the price go up if we aren’t registered by August 6th?

A ABecause we know everyone waits until the last minute to register. We figure, hey, what if we give a lower price to those who

get their registrations in early; maybe we will have a better chance of getting things ordered in a timely fashion. Wouldn’t that be something!?

Q QWhat cool SWAG are we getting with our early registration?

A ASuper cool patch, drawstring backpack to hold all your loot, a water bottle, sweatband & a frisbee!

Q QDo we get the wicked cool SWAG if we register at the higher price August 7th – August 23rd?

A AMaybe. We will order extra based on our best guess of how many will register after the Early Bird cutoff of August 6th, but we will not have time to place a re-order. That means SWAG availability will not be guaranteed and will be a first come first serve basis at SWAG pickup on September 9th.

Q QDo we get the SWAG if we miss online registration and pay at the door?

A ANope, you sure don’t. We wouldn’t know you were coming in time to get your order in. So why do you pay more and get less?

We have to scramble to ensure there are enough supplies so that everyone attending has a rip roaring good time and supplies bought last minute are more expensive. Even though you won’t get the SWAG, there will be awesome goodies in the onsite shop AND you are still enjoying all the program and game areas.

Q QCan anyone attend this event, even if they are not Girl Scouts, Girl Scout family or Girl Scout friends?

AASure they can. This is a fun day and everyone is welcome!

QQWill we get to sample Fall Product at this event?

A AYes and no. We are handing out some fall samples at your SWAG pick up day the week before the event. This will keep the chocolate from melting in the sun. We will also have a self-serve tasting station at the event for the less melty varieties of fall product for you to sample.

Q QCan we pay for this event with Cookie Dough or Juliette Credits?

A AYes you can! First, select Other Payment Options under the Order Now button and select Pay Offline. *We CANNOT split

payment types for registration. Anyone using GSSGC Cookie/ Nutty Dough or Juliette Credits must register on a separate order from anyone paying with Credit Card.

Complete your Pay Offline Eventbrite registration by clicking “send Invoice” to get your order #. With your Eventbrite Order # ready, complete the Alternate Payment Request Form. Please copy this link into a NEW window: https://girlscoutsgssgc.wufoo. com/forms/alternate-payment-request-form-girls-on-the-go/ Your Registration will NOT be complete until your payment information is received and verified. You will be contacted if you owe an additional balance.

QQ A AIt’s all about having a super fun time and friendly competition against Girl Scouts of your own age.

Q QWill there be an award ceremony for winners of relays?

A AYes, we will have an Olympic style medal ceremony at the end of the day. That’s going to make for some great photos!

QQIs everything included in the price?

A AYes - Parking, all the activities, water fun, petting zoo, demonstrations and Fall Product learning is included in the ticket What does “grade-level specific activities” mean?

are not part of the event, but rather additional things, and you would need to pay for them separately.

Q QI heard that if you sign up to be a Girl Scout leader at this event that it is free. Is that true?

A AYes and no. The event costs what the event costs. What is “free” is your Girl Scout membership.

If you sign up to be a leader, follow through on your background check, leadership training and start a troop we will reimburse you for your membership registration AND give you a leader startup kit. This offer is only good for new leaders who sign up at Girls On The Go on September 12, 2015.

QQWhen does registration open up?

A ANOW!!!! It’s open NOW at https://gssgcgirlsonthego2015.eventbrite.com Q QCan I or my older girls (Cadettes and above) volunteer to work the event?

A AYES! Events like this need so many hands! Sign up to volunteer here: https://girlscoutsgssgc.wufoo.com/forms/ girls-on-the-go-fall-rally-volunteer-sign-up/

QQ A AYes! There will be food vendors with a variety of meals for you to purchase on site! Average cost of a meal is between Will there be food at the event? $5 and $7.

QQ A A1. YOUR WRISTBAND! The wristband will be distributed at SWAG pick-up. That is your admission into the event. If you What should I bring to the event?

forget it or lose it, it will not be replaced. You will need to purchase admission at the door for the standard price of $50.

2. Water, Suscreen, Towel, Swimsuit, Hat, Sunglasses, Camp Chair, Camera, EZ-up, etc. Bring what you need for a fun day outside in the park! (Please note that YOU are responsible for your personal belongings. GSSGC and the County of San Bernardino are not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged property.)

3. Money for food or activity vendors. (You may bring a cooler/ice chest, but please NO GLASS.) 4. A positive attitude and a smile!

QQ A AYou can contact SpecialEvents@gssgc.org with any questions about the event.

Q QDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

A AYou must present your eventbrite ticket (printed or on your smartphone) in order to receive your Who do I contact with any questions?

admission wristband either at SWAG pick up or at on-site check-in.

QQWhat is the refund policy?

A AIf you need to cancel your registration, you can request a refund up to 72 hours before the event. No refunds will be processed after that time. To place a refund request, you must email SpecialEvents@gssgc.org and supply your eventbrite order # and the details about your cancellation.

QQIs my registration transferrable?

A AYES! The name on the registration/ ticket doesn’t match the attendee.

Is that okay? If you cannot attend as registered, you may simply give your ticket (or wristband if SWAG has already been picked up) to the new attendee.

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Donors

our sincerest thanks

Cynthia H. Breunig

Wells Fargo US Bank SoCal Gas BNSF Railway Bank of America Colocation America Edison International Girl Scouts of the USA In Memory of David Breunig

Marco Airo American Camp Association The Annenberg Foundation Debbie Barrera Karen Bell Boeing Burgess Moving & Storage Coachella Music Festival, LLC County of Riverside, First District Tony Draper Debra Gradias Hadley, Inc. Knea Hawley JPMorgan Chase Elizabeth Locke-Thomas Chuck MacKinnon Mary K. Mac Nee Barbara Mathews Sandra Mayo Dawn Meade Patricia Nickols-Butler Michael M. Schreter Seven Point Inc. Union Bank In Memory of Captain Jim Hayes

Cadette

1 2 3

917 970 1334

Elizabeth H. Carson S. Esther C.

$2,355.00 $2,007.50 $1,964.00

Senior

1 2 3

364 6055 341

Caitlin L. Dakota G. Kera D.

$ 1,594.00 $ 1,571.00 $ 1,219.00

Ambassador

1 2 3

1050 1436 799

Madilynne H. Kalikonani D. Alleyna D.

$ 1,579.00 $ 1,507.00 $ 1,189.00

1 2 3

7000 7000 7000

Hailee B. Joy L. Daniella D.

$ 1,280.00 $ 1,034.00 $ 1,025.00

boxes sold

$ 2,477.50 $1,800.00 $ 1,630.00

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Tegan O. April B. Natalie F.

troop

2341 2502 373

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1 2 3

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$ 1,787.50 $ 1,152.00 $ 1,126.50

Daisy

Ryelie R. Daisy D. Madison M.

Ryanne L. Cloey D. Sarah G.

2085 2018 1251

Brownie

177 1512 177

464 259 2092

1 2 3

2083 2085 607

Tatum P. Shyanne C. Grace R.

2771 2755 2142

Junior

Brownie

1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3

1128 373 1128

Alyssa A. Natalie F. Alexis G.

2875 2750 2359

Cadette

$ 1,152.00 $ 1,102.50 $ 1,101.00

5603 5561 4803

1 2 3

2160 364 970

Sydney S. Caroline B. Carson S.

4574 3914 3532

Senior

Kimora D. Abigail M. Ryanne L.

Aniayah M. Lydia S. Morgan C.

1 2 3

835 6055 317

Alexis S. Grace N. Kayla E.

2810 2751 1754

Ambassador

dollars sold

40625 177 464

523 935 935

1 2 3

126 1004 875

Courtney G. Nikki J. Emily F.

2838 2759 2251

Juliette

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Daisy

1 2 3

1 2 3

1 2 3

7000 7000 7000

Lauren G. Alicia H. Bethany B.

3001 2786 2103

cookie top sellers

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Show your appreciation by giving the gift of nuts & candies to our Military Troops serving the USA!

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$600 combined sales

$60 Nutty Dough

nutty dough

$50 Nutty Dough

$100 combined sales Giraffe Bendy Pen

$150 combined sales Small Plush OR Photo Booth Props

$700 combined sales

$70 Nutty Dough

$300 combined sales

$800 combined sales

Rhinestone Headphones OR Large Plush

$80 Nutty Dough

$900 combined sales

$100 Nutty Dough

$1000 combined sales

$150 Nutty Dough

opportunity drawing

$1250 combined sales

* $750 combined sales Selfie Stick AND Photo Memory Board

I CARE Opportunity Drawing:

*Phone/Camera NOT Included.

1 entry for every 10 I CARE sold.

Five girls will be selected at the end of the sale to receive a Safari Park Caravan Safari Package for two.

$950 combined sales S’mores Maker

12 emails Online

$250 combined sales

20 nuts & candies

Reach New Heights

$400 combined sales GSSGC Sling Pack

patches

Reach New Heights Kite

10 nuts & candies

Theme 2015-2016

25 emails

5 magazines

Be Spotacular

Goal Achiever

$175 online sales

My Creation Patch

NEW! A girl-customized online patch where a girl can create the 2015 theme mascot online to uniquely reflect herself!

$650 combined sales Tripod Chair

$1500 combined sales Sphero 2.0

$3000 combined sales Go Pro Hero

*Reward items are subject to change based on availability without notice or substitution.

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Troop Rewards 100% Participation Opportunity Drawing

Any troop with 100% participation will be entered. Five troops will be selected at the end of the sale. The winning troops will receive complimentary registration to the 2016 Colorful Dash for each participating girl AND their adult chaperone.

The troop with the highest PGA per region will receive a set of 2 giant, collapsible cookie boxes to display at cookie booth sales!

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Girls on the Go and Fall Rally

September 17

Fall Sale Begins

November 7

Mega Drop

December 1

Fall Sale Ends

December 4

Final Paper Push

Visit the Event Calendar on www.gssgc.org for training locations and registration information. Troop Coordinators must attend one of the available MANDATORY live trainings in order for the troop to participate in the full Fall Sale Program.

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Day & Date

Time

Region

Tuesday, August 25

6 - 9 pm

Central

Wednesday, August 26

6 - 9 pm

High Desert

Thursday, August 27

6 - 9 pm

Southwest

Friday, August 28

6 - 9 pm

Low Desert

Saturday, August 29

6 - 9 pm

Central West

Saturday, August 29

10 am - 1 pm Morning Training Redlands

No additional or make-up trainings will be held. If live * training is missed, the troop may participate in the Online

important dates

Mandatory Regional Troop Training

fall regional training schedule

August 25 - 29

Only Sale program. Contact ProductSales@gssgc.org for more information about this option. ou can attend ANY of the available trainings, not just the * Yone held in your region. You will select the training date and location you would like to attend in the online registration form available on the GSSGC Event Calendar. alk-ins are welcome at all trainings, but pre-registration * Wis recommended and is required to receive entry into the

Your Regional Products Volunteers & Council Staff

opportunity drawings.

Central Regional Manager

Heather Gourlay

gssgc.central.team@gmail.com

Central West Regional Manager

Phyllis Dailey

dailey-p@sbcglobal.net

Southwest Regional Manager

Tami Swanson

southwestgirlscouts@yahoo.com

High Desert Regional Manager

Charlie Engeron

gshdproductsales@gmail.com

Low Desert Fall Coordinator

Lisa Reynolds

lhackmanreynolds@gmail.com

Executive Vice President, GSSGC

Elizabeth Locke-Thomas - “E”

elockethomas@gssgc.org

Product Sales Director

Devon Spira

dspira@gssgc.org

Product Sales Specialist

Cassie Swanson

productsales@gssgc.org

Product Sales Juliette Specialist

Genesis Godoy

julietteproductsales@gssgc.org

Leadership U N I V E R S I T Y

August 15, 2015 Spend the day networking with other leaders throughout the Council.

Join us at the beautiful Etiwanda Gardens

Keynote:

Critical Communication by Patti Cotton Workshops include: Girl Scout Traditions, Program & Resources, Time Management & Organization and Coding with Google

September 25-27, 2015 • Basic classes for adults with 3 years or less of leadership.

• We’ll have Volunteer Essentials, Basic Outdoor Training, Ceremonies, Grade Level Journeys and lots more.

• Great weekend to get the basics out of the way and meet lots of new leaders like yourself.

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• Come for the day or the weekend in the beautiful mountains of Idyllwild at Camp Azalea Trails.

August 21-23, 2015 Any adult with 3 or more years of Girl Scouting under her/his belt, who has completed Basic Leadership Training, can join us for a weekend of extra classes to enhance your leadership experience with Girl Scouts.

We’ll have:

• Advanced Songs & Ceremonies • Land Navigation • Environmental Games & Activities • Helping Plan a Take Action Project • First Aid/CPR • Advanced Leadership • Star Gazing

Rest & Relaxation May 2016

Forget

the housework, the cooking and the kids for a few days.

Learn how to talk to adults again!

Join the adults of GSSGC for a weekend of relaxation, crafts, music and activities with you in mind.

You’re welcome to join a class or just hang out and have fun!

Your Choice!

Contact the Volunteer Services Department (909) 307-6555 or e-mail training@gssgc.org Keep an eye on the Council site for updates: www.gssgc.org

t n e m t r a p e D g Trainin

The Training Department provides training for both adult volunteer and girl members. All the trainings are listed on the Council website at least 3 months in advance. Most classes close two weeks prior to the date of the class. In order for a class to “fly” we need a minimum of 5 pre-registered participants except for Basic Outdoor Training, which requires a minimum of 10 pre-registered participants. If you are unable to attend a class that you have pre-registered for, you have 30 days to email jgilbert@gssgc.org and transfer your registration to another scheduled class. If Council cancels the class, normal refund policies will apply.

If you are able to gather 10 like-minded individuals for a class and are able to provide a selection of dates, the Training Department will schedule a class and come to you. Depending on facility capacity, the class may then be opened up to others to offer the opportunity to interested members.

Facility requirements: most classes are standard and the trainer needs access to electricity, and the ability to set up a screen and projector. For more specialized class needs, please contact the Training Department. All communication for training can be sent to the following email: training@gssgc.org

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Product Sale s Juliette Juliette: An Independently Registered Girl Scout not attached to a troop. Named for the founder of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low.

2015 Fall Juliette Program

QQWhen is 2015 Fall Sale Juliette training? t will be held Tuesday, August 25th to Friday, August 28th in a different AA Ioffice/service center every day from 6 pm to 9 pm. hen will Juliette families get the 2015 Fall Sale Juliette training QQ Wdetails and registration link? xisting Juliette families will get the dates, times, locations and the AA Eregistration link via email in July 2015.

What should you do if your Juliette is new and interested in QQ participating in the 2015 Fall Sale Juliette Program, or if you did not

receive the 2015 Fall Juliette email with Juliette training information?

ou must contact Genesis Godoy, the Juliette Product Sales Specialist, AA Yvia email at, JulietteProductSales@gssgc.org to receive the Juliette LIVE training registration information. Attending 2015 Fall Sale Juliette LIVE training is mandatory for the parent/guardian (Juliette Coordinator), if your Juliette will be participating. You will be responsible for your Girl Scout’s Fall Sale. hat should you do if you miss LIVE training and your QQ Wdaughter still wants to participate in the 2015 Fall Juliette Program?

will be no makeup LIVE trainings offered, but she can AA Tstillhereparticipate in the 2015 ONLINE-ONLY Fall Sale Juliette Program. For more information email Genesis Godoy, the Juliette Product Sales Specialist, at JulietteProductSales@ gssgc.org. ho should you contact if you have questions about the QQ WProduct Sales Juliette Program?

Genesis Godoy, the Juliette Product Sales Specialist, is just AAthe person to talk to! The best way to reach her is via email at JulietteProductSales@gssgc.org. You can also contact her at 909-307-6555 ext. 250.

Program General Juliette Product Sale Info

QQWhat is the Product Sales Juliette Program? he Product Sales Juliette Program experience is definitely AA Tdifferent than that of a girl in a troop. Without a troop leader/ coordinator, a Juliette’s family accepts the responsibility to help the Juliette run her sale. The Juliette Product Sales Specialist (council employee) guides them through the sale with training, deadlines, emails, and tool kits; however, it is the Juliette and her family’s responsibility to find success. o Juliettes have the chance to learn and practice the five key QQ Dskills of our entrepreneurial program in the Product Sales Juliette Program?

Juliettes are still running and/or learning how to run their AA Oownf course! sale through the Product Sales Juliette Program. hat do Juliettes earn by participating in the Product Sales QQ WJuliette Program? uliettes earn Juliette Pathway credits and individual rewards for AA Jtheir participation.

QQ What can a Juliette use her Juliette Pathway credits for? uliette credits give a Juliette the opportunity to fund her own Girl AA JScout programming. She can pay for her programming supplies, events, camps and travel opportunities! Of course, the Juliette MUST be a currently registered Girl Scout to use these credits! They are good for 4 years.

QQ How does a Juliette use her Juliette Pathway Credits? your latest Juliette Pathway Credit balance email. They AA Rareeference sent twice a year – in December/January after the Fall Sale and in May/June after the Cookie Sale. This email is sent to the email you have on record with the Product Sales department.

r u o Y g n i Us y a w h t a P Juliette Credits Not sure what to do with all your hard-earned credits? Here are some examples on how to use Juliette Pathway credits: Ƥ ƤRe-registering for the next Girl Scout membership year ƤƤ Graduating Senior Lifetime Membership fee ƤƤ Uniform, Girl Guides and Badges ƤƤ Camp ƤƤ Any Council-listed event or program (sign up for the GSLE Newsletter to receive opportunities straight to your inbox. http://bit.ly/GSLEgssgc) ƤƤ Educational classes, programs, camps and travel ƤƤ Travel stateside or abroad payments and costs ƤƤ Supplies needed to earn a badge such as a badge-in-a-bag kit ƤƤ Materials for community service projects ƤƤ Materials needed to earn the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award ƤƤ Shopping in our council store – even fun items can connect to a badge or journey

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Half Way There!

Doing Great!

100% 75%

Almost Done!

50%

Goal!

25%

my fall sale progress

Fill in your goals below and reach new heights!

My fall sale goal this year is...

My favorite thing about being a Girl Scout is...

I am proud to be a Girl Scout because...

Getting Started Write your Fall Sale goal at the top.

Fill in the lines below with the numbers that represent 25%, 50% and 75% of your goal.

My personal goal is...

The Fall Sale Program helps me because...

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I love me because...

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Join your sister Girl Scouts at the Burrage Mansion for the 2nd Annual Holiday Slumber Party! Partake in decorating holiday cookies for local nursing homes, Community service, lots of crafts, movies, pizza, ice cream and more!

All participants must be registered Girl Scouts.

The Burrage Mansion, 6:00pm-Noon

Register at http://bit.ly/GSSGCHolidaySlumberParty2015 Contact specialevents@gssgc.org for questions.

What is STEM? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. These are fields where women are historically underrepresented. GSSGC is dedicated to creating change by empowering our girls to pursue these fields. STEM programs will provide girls in our council an introduction to these fields and get girls excited about potential opportunities for their future. STEM programs will include science fair prep, robotics, coding, cybersecurity, engineering projects, and more. Let us know if there are other STEM programs that you would like to see.

Meet our new STEM Program Manager!

Carrie Raleigh recently joined the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio team as the STEM Program Manager. Carrie has over 17 years of experience in science and environmental education. She has previously held positions with the Los Angeles Unified School District, Orange County Department of Education, University of California Cooperative Extension, and the California Regional Environmental Education Community. She is a member of the California State Taskforce on Environmental Literacy, helping the CA Department of Education to develop a blueprint for increasing environmental learning opportunities for students. In 2013, Carrie earned her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a thesis on the Underrepresentation of Women in Science.

STEM Days with the Cyber Innovation Center The Cyber Innovation Center, based in Louisiana, is coming to California to help introduce Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio to STEM! With programs for girls and training for leaders, they will help increase confidence in STEM, encourage creativity, and introduce new ideas. Learn more about the CIC education programs at http://www.nicerc.org/.

Adult STEM Training:

August 22, 2015, 9:00am -3:00pm Redlands Program Center August 23, 2015, 9:00am- 3:00pm Low Desert Service Center What is STEM? How can you incorporate more STEM into your activities? Come find out with this interactive training. You will be introduced to several STEM modules and learn how to successfully lead fun STEM activities. All adult participants will be able to access the CIC portal for additional activities.

STEM Night for Girls: Electricity

Build, design, & create as you work with a team to build a flashlight. Electricity, engineering, and fun all rolled into one amazing experience. Juniors and above.

August 21, 2015, 5:00pm-8:00pm Redlands Program Center August 23, 2015, 4:00pm-7:00pm Low Desert Program Center

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Explore the amazing world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) during Colorful Dash 2016. Demonstrations, hands-on experiences and girl projects will be showcased at the STEMazing Colorful Dash. Did you receive a Little Bits kit in your 2015 cookie rewards? Do you have a Raspberry Pi microcomputer from GenCyber? Show us

Featured STEMazing Exhibits

what you can do with these tools. Use your own creativity to demonstrate your science skills by submitting a science fair project. Awards for creativity and design will be presented to the most STEMazing projects in the science fair.

Not sure how to put together a science fair project?

Attend the STEM Day: Science Fair Prep on October 24 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Redlands Program Center. Girls will learn best practices on putting together a science fair project, meet mentors and participate in science demonstrations.

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#HearMeRoar

By Berania B., GSSGC Girl Reporter

#KeepAwayFromMyPi

By Alyssa T., GSSGC Girl Reporter One of the most interesting events during the week long camp was the Raspberry Pi microcomputer training. The Raspberry Pi is a microcomputer that can be used to introduce people to programming, microcomputer design, game making and hacking. It holds all of its information on a single memory card and comes with sound and a speaker; a keyboard, mouse and headphones can easily be plugged into the Pi to improve the users’ experience. Raspberry Pi’s are used by colleges, universities and the U.S. Military to teach both experienced and beginner programmers how to use basic programming languages like the widely-used Python. Users can make and play games, learn computer science, or just make cool projects with the Pi by connecting it to lots of everyday devices (like a microwave, a refrigerator, or even a remote control airplane.)

Girls were also taught how to program the microcomputer directly, using the computer’s command line, or terminal. Using the terminal lets a user “hack into” the computer’s workings and activate certain parts of the Pi that regular users usually don’t know exists. Using the terminal, a programmer can enter commands to shut down or restart the microcomputer, write documents, and activate other practical uses. The terminal can also download different programs to the Pi and upgrade what type of games the Pi has just for fun, (such as Minecraft or Pacman) and new programming applications that would help them get a better understanding of the microcomputer.

At the end of the week, the scouts that attended the entire training camp earned a GenCyber badge and were allowed to keep their Raspberry Pi computers. They took them home and continue to learn exciting new things to do with their new microcomputers.

Although the GenCyber camp focused on Cyber Security, it also had team building and personal development games with Cyber Security objectives. These activities ranged from simple games to an actual ropes course located within CSUSB’s campus; but before we had the opportunity to go through the ropes course we did a couple of team building activities.

Once we finished those exercises we headed towards to the biggest obstacle of them all: the ropes course. A ropes course is a challenging outdoor personal development and team building activity, which consists of high and low elements.

The course had the options of either doing it yourself or with a group. In the group course the girls had to work as a team, reminding us that occupations in Cyber Security often involve a team effort. As for the individual course, also known at CSUSB as the “dynamic course,” the girls tested their own limits. Not only were these activities challenging, but they were also very fun and enjoyable.

By Leah P., GSSGC Girl Reporter Princess Young, of the National Awareness Programs, Cybersecurity & Communications at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Washington D.C., taught us to stay safe and be aware of what we say and do online. As participants, we played an advanced game of telephone, where girls were grouped into three sets. The point of the exercise was to show us how when a person types a caption or a comment onto social media, or sends an email to a friend, it could come out completely different.

We also learned how strangers can get ahold of our information online by collecting facts we ourselves have posted to social media and websites. For example, posting too many “selfies” along with personal information, like your name, city or school, can lead to many bad things: your computer could be hacked, your identity stolen or your most important files could be lost all because you weren’t using safe practices online.

By Cassidy H., GSSGC Girl Reporter

Digital Capture the Flag was one of the many events at the five-day GenCyber Day Camp at CSUSB. Representatives of Facebook led this workshop and it taught many girls about firewalls.

The girls were split into groups of four and then were told to pick team names and passwords. Then, the Facebook leaders gave us a quick demonstration before we were allowed to play on our own. To play, a girl clicked on a country and answered the internet-related question assigned to it. If you got it right, you scored points.

The objective was to get as many points as possible by capturing the “flags” hidden in our opponent’s firewall while protecting our own digital flag.

The winning team got a prize. It was really fun to play and I hope to see it again in future cyber events.

#DroneOnAndOn

By Liliana V., GSSGC Girl Reporter During the week of Cyber Security Camp the use of technology made their presence from Raspberry Pi’s, Google, and Facebook to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or, as they are more commonly known, drones were introduced by a former San Bernardino student, Jeremy Vasquez.

Jeremy was the instructor for the whole week and was in charge of teaching us how to use drones and hack them properly. Drones are craft controlled and ours were controlled through iPads. We used wifi settings to connect our drones to iPads. The model of drone we used was a Parrot AR Drone 2.0 with a 1280x720 HD camera. Girls were divided into partners with two groups per table. We raced each other to the finish line to test our skills.

My partner and I had a blast trying to fly “Oscar,” our drone’s nickname. We even got to hack our partner group’s drone. The drones were a clear example of how technology can be easily hacked if it does not contain the right security. The objective of this camp was not only to introduce young girls to Cyber Security, but to encourage them to pursue a career in Cyber Security, too.

Girl Reporter Feature

#Selfie with the Department of Homeland Security

#DigitalCaptureTheFlag with Facebook

In Her Shoes and Battling Bullies

By Caleigh R., GSSGC Girl Reporter

On Saturday, June 13, GSSGC had two educational events. “Anti-Bullying” was held in the morning and coordinated by Angela Covic. Ami Jones coordinated “In Her Shoes” for the afternoon. At both events, Daisies through Ambassadors attended with friends and family.

The “Anti-Bullying” Daisy/Brownie class was instructed by Rochelle and Courtney. Courtney is one of our very own Ambassadors who has started her Gold Award Project on this very subject. Angela Covic instructed the Juniors and Cadettes class. Both programs were similar but taught at the appropriate age level. We first played a game called “Face Off” to introduce ourselves to each other. We partnered up with someone we didn’t know, studied each other for a few minutes, turned away from each other and named five things about them we noticed. Most of things we discovered about each other were positive traits. During the rest of the morning Girl Scouts discussed the definition of bullying; who can be affected by actual bullying and cyber bullying; what to do if someone is being a bully; who they can tell about the bullying situation and how to prevent bullying. I believe everyone left feeling confident about how to stand up for themselves and other people against bullies.

The “In Her Shoes” event had 13 stations which involved inventions which have allowed people with disabilities to accomplish what they want in their life and also allow Girl Scouts (without disabilities) to experience different disabilities themselves. One station blindfolded girls and had them use their sense of touch or smell to guess what it was they were touching or smelling. The same booth had the girls taste different unknown dry mixes and guess what they were. Another station had the girls sit in a chair, and without moving from their waist down, throw a bean bag into a bag toss board to experience how hard it is for people in wheel chairs to use only their arms. We were also allowed to use the lift device in a minivan to see how it felt to have someone else get us out of the car. Another station had two girls sit with their backs to each other; the first girl described the drawing she had to the second girl, who then drew her drawing from her description. Then they would see how close they matched. This showed the girls that giving instructions or directions to someone who cannot see you is not always easy. There was also an obstacle course where one girl pushed another girl in a wheelchair and maneuvered around cones and cardboard boxes. This was to provide the Girl Scouts with the opportunity to experience what it was like to be wheelchair bound and to have someone else in the “driver seat.” I could see on some of the girls’ faces that even though they were having fun they still experienced the uncertainty of where their “driver” was taking them.

Other vendors included a robotics team, advertising for the new movie MAX and information about Possibilities, which is an organization from Loma Linda University that focuses on assisting and encouraging people with disabilities.

The day was a huge success and I would like to thank all our vendors, volunteers, the Program & Events Task Force and Fairy Mary Moore for making this instructive day happen.

By Cassidy H., GSSGC Girl Reporter

From June 8 to June 12, a group of twelve girls got to explore different career paths through an event called “From Dreams to Reality: Career Discovery Day Camp.” This was funded by Boeing as part of the STEM program at GSSGC. On Monday, the girls went to San Bernardino IT and the Riverside DA office. At San Bernardino IT, the group took a behind-thescenes tour and got to do a little bit of coding. In the Riverside DA office, the girls learned what district attorneys do, toured a courtroom, and talked to the Honorable Richard Fields.

On Tuesday, the girls went to the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District and the Yucaipa Valley Water District. At the Conservation District, they learned about the ecology job field in and out of office.

They also got to take a pot of poppy seeds home to plant. After that, they went to the Yucaipa Water District, where the girls learned how water is processed and recycled throughout the city. They also got an assignment to look at drought restrictions and learn where water comes from for a prize. They also went on a short hike near Yucaipa then went home.

On Wednesday, the group went to Johnson CAT and Vocademy. At Johnson CAT, there was a talk about the different ways the people working there got to where they are today. Some of them had great college educations, and some didn’t, proving to the girls that you don’t always need to go to a fancy college to get a great job. After the talk, there was a tour of the place. Once the tour was over, the girls got to see what type of equipment they sold and even ran a few of them. They had lunch (provided by CAT), and received a hard hat to take home. They went on to Vocademy to learn about one woman’s journey with her invention, toured the place, learning what they could do there with or without membership, like laser cutting wood and welding. Finally, they all assembled keychains with LED lights in them.

Girl Reporter Feature

Dreams to Reality Day Camp

On Thursday, the girls toured the Council Executive Offices, then went to the Rialto Fire Department. In the Council Offices, the girls learned about new career paths from guest speakers before taking a tour and talking with the CEO. At the Rialto Fire Department, the girls listened to a firefighter talk about what their lives were like, dress in uniforms and do a few activities in them. Next, they got to learn more about what was in an ambulance and what paramedics do.

On Friday, the girls went to the CHP office near Fontana. The instructor, Steve C., told the girls his journey of becoming an officer and told us what it was like to be an officer. Then, they went to the dispatch room, where the girls learned how 911 calls were taken and handled. They got lunch at In-N-Out and headed back to Council. There, they did a few activities to wrap up the week and had prizes handed out. Alexis W., a girl in the program, thought it was “interesting.” Another girl, Alicia S., thought it was “educational and fun.” Carrie R., who ran the program, said, “At the beginning of the week, the girls were really quiet. They were very comfortable with each other at the end of the week, and it was nice to see that change.” The Dreams to Reality Camp was a great educational opportunity for the girls to learn more about different careers.

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Project Fidget

Alexis Claussen

Knights of the Round Table

Kate Mclntyre

Youth Referee Organization

Hannah Goodwin Kinders’ Garden

Jordan Carter

Touched by the Sun

Jessica Carter

The People’s Choice

Megan Congdon

The Golden Green Team at TVHS

Rhonda Ramirez

Santa Rosa Safety Fencing

Emily LaMar

Brighter Than The Sun

Amy Holmes

Knit A Shawl, Purl A Prayer

Amanda Gaba

NICU Relief Baskets

Madison Brown

H2O Project: We’re Filling In The Gaps

Madilynne Harbauer

There Will Be Drama In San Jacinto!

Tarra Meschi

Hospice Interaction Training

Andrea Meza Art & Soul

Analise Warner Rider’s Center

Tabitha Vaage

Put It In Your Pocket

Lauren Walker

Education in the Arboretum

Girls Shine At Gold Awards

by Kassidy B., GSSGC Girl Reporter

Girl Reporter Feature

Courtney Pease

Eighteen wonderful women earned their Gold Award at the Gold and Silver Awards Gala in Riverside, CA on April 19, 2015.

The Gold Award is the highest award any Girl Scout can earn and only 6% of eligible Girl Scouts earn their Gold. Each girl was strongly passionate about something that could help the community.

I asked Hannah Goodwin, Troop 970, what she did for her Gold Award. “I went to KinderCare and helped the kids build a fruit and vegetable garden, so they can learn and continue to grow their farm,” said Hannah. She said, “When I asked the kids what they thought vegetable and fruits were, some of them didn’t even know what a tomato was.” Hannah’s project has impacted those children by educating them on healthy eating and will continue to grow in numbers each year.

The ceremony was also for people who completed their Silver Award. The Silver Award is the second highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Over one hundred girls earned their Silver Award this year. These girls put time and effort into projects either in small groups or alone. The ceremony also honored two other groups of recipients: ten-year Girl Scouts and graduating seniors.

The Ten-Year Pin is an honor, because some girls drop out of Girl Scouts very early. The girls who earned it have been with Girl Scouts for ten years and haven’t quit. The Graduating Senior Award is for all of the girls who have been in Girl Scouts and are becoming Girl Scout adults next year. The ceremony was very touching knowing some of the people we knew growing up earned such amazing awards. Congratulations to the amazing girls who got these awards!

Five simple steps to retrieving your membership card through E-Biz

Seven simple steps to E-Biz:

There are times you will need to know your membership number or have a copy of your membership card. Here are the simple steps to accessing your information:

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Riverside Art Museum Overnighter August 6, 2015, 7 pm - August 7, 2015, 8 am Registration Closes: July 23, 2015 Cost: $55 per girl

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Don’t you just love art?! Drawing, painting, sculpting - it is such a wonderful expression of self! Have you ever been to a museum? If you have we bet you never spent the night in one!

Join us for a rooftop, under the stars experience at the Riverside Art Museum. You and your family can walk the Riverside Downtown Art Walk on Thursday, August 6th and then you can finish your experience at the Riverside Art Museum painting the night away and learning all about art! This is a hands-on night! And after our workshops we will sleep under the stars on the roof of the museum! Space is limited so secure your spot now! And YES, you can use Cookie Dough for this!

Ol’ Fashioned Summertime Fun Overnighter Southwest: August 8, 2015, 7 pm - August 9, 2015, 8 am High Desert: August 29, 2015, 7 pm - August 30, 2015, 8 am Registration Closes: Southwest July 23, 2015

High Desert August 14, 2015 Cost: $30 per girl, $10 per adult Join us for some old fashioned summer fun! We will make cardboard cars and go to the drive-in movies, BBQ some hotdogs and burgers, make root beer floats or homemade ice cream sandwiches and have a good ol’ watermelon seed spitting contest! We will play Kick the Can, Simon Says, Red Light Green Light, Red Rover, Hide & Seek, Go Fish, Old Maid, War, Slap Jack, Monopoly, Hop Scotch, Jacks and more!

Make a friendship bracelet for your BFF and do each other’s nails before bed! Stay up all night if you can! It doesn’t matter if you are on your own or with your troop, decorate your sleeping area to show your Girl Scout Spirit! Bring your new Camp Azalea Trails tent!

Junior Musician Badge Workshop in High Desert August 20, 2015, 6 pm to 8 pm Closing Date: August 6, 2015

Survival Scouts in Low Desert August 15, 2015, 10 am to 1 pm Registration Closes: July 31, 2015 Cost: $5, Walk-ins welcome Join us for a taste of Scouting! You will earn a vintage “emergency preparedness” patch and learn specifics to American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness for earthquake, flood and fire. This is a great start to earning our Council’s new fun patch program for emergency preparedness. These requirements can be found on our web page under “Just For Girls” and “Council Fun Patch Programs.”

You can do a little research and begin the process of completing that patch as well!

This is an exciting introduction to just what a good Girl Scout should be prepared for in case of an emergency personally, at home and in her community. Remember our Girl Scout Motto: “BE PREPARED.”

Calling all Junior Girl Scouts! We are having a Junior Badge Workshop in the High Desert! We will listen to and discuss different kinds of music, interview a musician, learn to read basic music notes, learn musical terms and make a simple musical instrument. You will receive your Junior Musician Badge for completing this workshop. Hurry to register as space is limited!

Jam Making Class with Ms. E in High Desert and Redlands High Desert October 25, 2015, 9 am to 12 pm Redlands November 21, 2015 Session 1: 9 am - 12 pm Session 2: 1 pm - 4 pm Registration Closes: High Desert October 13, 2015

Redlands November 6, 2015 Cost: $30 per pair Remember the good old days when mom and grandma made homemade jam? And it made for the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich ever? Let’s get together and learn how to make jam with our girls! Join us for a three-hour workshop of jam making with Ms. E. We will make our favorite fruit jams and you can start a new family tradition for you and your girls they will always remember.

Only $30.00 per couple. Don’t wait - sign up now to reserve your spot! Space is limited to twelve pairs per session!

Trunk or Treat October 30, 2015, 6 pm to 8:30 pm Central Service Center, Redlands Registration Closes: October 16, 2015, Walk-ins welcome - does not guarantee a patch.

Cost: $5 per child, 1 bag of candy per adult $2 for patches if you do not pre register, last year’s patches are still available while supplies last.

Join us for our Second Annual Trunk or Treat! Celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday by using your imagination to decorate cupcakes and enjoy the party! We will have a costume contest, a trunk decorating contest and much more. Parents, your admission is a bag of candy per adult. (Any extra donations of candy are gladly accepted!) We will have trunk or treating too! This is a safe and secure environment, so put on your best costume, and bring your family and friends and enjoy the fun!

Make a Poodle Skirt for the Holiday Sock Hop November 17, 2015, 6 pm to 8 pm Southwest Service Center Registration Closes: November 3, 2015 Cost: $2 - bring your own supplies

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Let’s learn to make poodle skirts! Bring scraps of fabric to cut out your decorations for your skirt, bring any bling you want to add to your skirt and at least two yards of felt. Bring a sewing kit if you have one, velcro dots or velcro strips and we will measure from your waist to your knees and make the perfect skirt. Council will bring glue guns, fabric scraps, scissors, extra needles and thread and we will make some beautiful skirts!

Holiday Family Sock Hop December 5, 2015, 6 pm to 9 pm Southwest Service Center Registration Closes: November 20, 2015 Cost: $10 per person or $25 flat family fee Ladies: bring your favorite guy and dance the night away! Everyone is welcome to join us for this great family friendly 50’s Holiday Sock Hop. Dress in your best 50’s outfit; guys slick back that hair, and girls dawn your best poodle skirt and let’s have some good ol’ family fun!

DIY (Do It Yourself): Girls and Power Tools Redlands, Southwest or High Desert: November 14, 2015, 10 am to 1 pm at all locations Registration Closes: October 30, 2015 Cost: $20 per girl Build your own holiday gifts! From herb gardens for mom, to wind chimes for grandma, learn to build something using drills, power screwdrivers and sand paper! Make your own wind chime by bringing in your personal collection of keys, silverware, pieces and parts of old machines, computers or whatever your imagination can think of!

Make Duct Tape bows for your hair or maybe a Duct Tape Christmas tree! Make a Chanukah banner, a tree decoration or homemade holiday cards! So much to choose from! You will leave with your choice of at least four different items you can use as holiday gifts for your family and friends! You will also get hands-on experience with power tools!

Calling all DADS! WE NEED YOU and your power tools! If any of you want to bring your power tools and help our girls learn to safely operate them, you are more than welcome.

Join us for some hands-on fun and help girls learn to safely operate power tools!

Register for Camp & Double Your Nutty Dough!

Doubling your Nutty Dough is as easy as...

1. Attend Colorful Dash January 9, 2016.

2. Register for Camp using your Nutty Dough (earned at the 2015 Fall Sale) at the Camp Booth.

3. Enjoy the bonus of up to double your Nutty Dough and a guaranteed spot in your preferred session!

It’s never too early to think about camp!

Native American Bring your own tent or share one of ours with some new or old friends (Tents sleep 10)

Overnight Oct 24-25

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Participate in hands-on history. Girls will learn about many different Native American tribes and their history, including games they played, crafts and household items they created, and the foods they ate. Help your girls discover fact from fiction. Must attend with chaperone (troop or parent).

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May attend as individuals or troop.

Volunteers are role models and

instrumental to fostering an environment of community support and discovery for our organization. Volunteers offer our girls new opportunities and a chance to see the world differently – our volunteers teach our girls the importance of giving back and helping others while encouraging them to explore every dream and try something new. With so many ways to get involved, volunteers just might find something new and exciting that they love too! Just one hour a week sharing something you love could make a world of difference in a young girl’s life and we couldn’t do any of it without you. We look forward to learning more about you, so please call us, email us, Google us – we can’t wait to connect with you. The possibilities are endless!

Here’s just a few of the ways you can join the fun: • Lend your expertise as a member of our Area Teams (Treasurer, Recruiter or Event Planner, to name a few).

• Lead a Special Interest Troop (STEM, STEAM, Mariners, Clown...the sky’s the limit!).

• Share your passions and enlighten our girls by hosting workshops.

• Facilitate a Religious Recognitions Program.

• Spend a day working hard and having fun as an Event Volunteer.

We welcome you to choose your level of involvement! Join us... we’re waiting for you!

Find Your Wow

Brighter Together

Girl Scouting is made up of a multitude of programs and opportunities. Girls can choose from the buffet set before them; each program is an ingredient that makes a unique and exciting journey for each individual girl to experience. There are so many opportunities for girls to learn, grow and become an even larger part of their community and communities beyond.

Here are just a few of the opportunities available to our GSSGC girls.

Walk of Fame Patch Program

At Girl Scouts, we encourage each leader to deliver well-rounded programming that touches on many different areas of interest. Through our Walk of Fame Patch Program, a checklist is provided to create the diversity of programming that will keep your girls interested and curious about the world around her.

Once completed, you will earn a cool patch. This program can be completed and earned yearly by adding stars to your patch.

For more information on how to achieve the Walk of Fame Patch, visit http://bit.ly/ walkoffameprogram

My Promise, My Faith

Earning My Promise, My Faith helps girls carefully examine the Girl Scout Law and explore how it directly ties to the tenets of her faith.

This pin can be earned by girls once each year, every year they are in Girl Scouts. Just choose a different line of the Girl Scout Law each year.

The My Promise, My Faith award can be earned at all Girl Scout levels.

In addition, many faith-based groups have developed religious award activities that encourage Girl Scouts to become stronger members of their faith through their Girl Scout experiences.

For more information on My Promise, My Faith, and other religious awards visit http://www.girlscouts.org/ program/basics/faith

Presidential Volunteer Service Award

Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio participates in the President’s Service Award program as a Certifying Organization.

The President’s Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard of measured service hours over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime. Service hours can be accumulated through work on a variety of projects throughout the membership year.

Recipients can qualify for a new award each year, including adult volunteers.

For more information about the Presidential Volunteer Service Award requirements and process visit www.presidentialserviceawards.gov.

Girls’ Choice Outdoor Badges

Once exposed to the outdoors, girls love it. And now more than ever, research shows us that getting outdoors is so important to the physical, social and psychological development of our girls and the health of our planet. That’s why the new Girls’ Choice Outdoor Badges are so exciting. Through these badges, girls gain confidence and acquire new skills in a safe and supportive all-girl environment.

They learn to feel comfortable trying new things and testing their limits. All while having a great time and gaining a respect and love for the great outdoors. These new badges are available for Brownies through Ambassadors.

For more information about the Girls’ Choice Outdoor Badges visit http://www.girlscoutshop.com/ NEW-GIRLS-CHOICE-OUTDOOR-BADGES

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3 7 th A n n u a l Adult Recognitions On May 9, 2015, GSSGC honored 77 dedicated volunteers at the 37th Annual Adult Recognitions, The Green Carpet. Here are some of our most prestigious award recipients.

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Regional Leader of the Year MICHELE HARFORD - Central A N G E L A B U R K E - C e n t r a l We s t JAMIE WHITE - High Desert JACKEY KLEAR - Low Desert JONI SMITH - Southwest

Council Leader of theYear

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Andy Clark Memorial Award JIM FERGUSON CINDY CARY CARROLL HOSKINS DIANA ROBINSON

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Kamikazes

Learn to make five classic cocktails from experienced bartenders, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and fun times with your peers and friends. Earn a “badge” for each drink you make.

Register at http://bit.ly/gssgcmixology Questions? Contact specialevents@gssgc.org.

$65.00 person

Dickens D I N N E R

DEC. 20, 2015

The Burrage Mansion 7:00pm-10:00pm

Experience Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas fable like never before at the historic Burrage Mansion! The Dickens Dinner makes you part of the story, as ghosts, carolers, Bob Crachit, and of course, Ebenezer Scrooge. You may be invited to dance with Old Fezziwig or even become Tiny Tim! It’s a rollicking good time in Victorian England!

Enjoy a delectable buffet, cash bar and opportunity drawing.

Contact specialevents@gssgc.org for questions Register at http://bit.ly/GSSGCDickensDinner2015 Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

Honor Encouragement

ALUMNAE

YOUR PAST IS HER FUTURE

The mission of the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Alumnae Association is to support a diverse and active community of girls throughout the San Gorgonio Council region, by empowering an inclusive and hopeful community of alumni in volunteer opportunities, networking, and personal development experiences. The Girl Scouts Alumnae Association of San Gorgonio is open to new members, whether former Girl Scouts or not.

Hope Passion

Sisterhood

Respect

For more information on how you can be involved, contact Knea Hawley, Director of Fund Development and Alumnae Engagement, San Gorgonio Council, at 909.748.7223 or email KHawley@gssgc.org Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Alumnae Association had 30 members in October 2012. Today, we have over 1,850 members. Join us by registering at alumnae.girlscouts.org and become part of a 59-million-strong network of girls and women around the world.

classroom to career

Calling all Alumnae Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council partners with businesses and organizations in the fields of government, retail, education, and transportation/logistics to name a few, to offer girls a behind-the-scenes look at day to day operations of local enterprises. Called Classroom to Career, girls are exposed to the variety of career paths available to them and the educational requirements expected of each. Girls tour facilities and explore careers available to them in the local area, many of them involving non-traditional female occupations.

Awarded the Education Medal of Honor by the County of San Bernardino, GSSGC’s Classroom to Career – Developing Tomorrow’s Female Leaders, addresses challenges that women and girls face in the 21st Century. − Gender wage gap − Low numbers for women pursuing STEM/STEAM careers − Job “Skills Gap” GSSGC served over 500 girls with the Classroom to Career program since its inception in 2014, and will enroll 1,400 girls in the next year. Classroom to Career connects girls to one of San Gorgonio Council’s greatest assets –its Alumnae Association members. Girl Scout alumnae donate hundreds of hours of their time in the workplaces to our current generation of girls.

If you or your workplace would like to become involved, contact Knea Hawley at khawley@gssgc.org or call 909.748.7223

Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio

Locations

CENTRAL SERVICE CENTER & EXECUTIVE OFFICES 1751 Plum Lane Redlands, CA 92374 800-400-4475 909-307-6518 SHOP HIGH DESERT SERVICE CENTER 17189 Yuma St. Unit 1 Victorville, CA 92395 760-596-4825 760-596-4826 SHOP LOW DESERT SERVICE CENTER 75-180 Mediterranean, Ste. A & B Palm Desert, CA 92211 760-779-5152 SOUTHWEST SERVICE CENTER 40880 County Center Dr., Ste. G Temecula, CA 92591 951-719-1115 951-719-1118 SHOP

www.gssgc.org • 800.400.4475

1751 Plum Lane, Redlands, CA 92374