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Hello Dear Ones, To say we are living in interesting times right now would be an understatement. These times are reminiscent of the times that many of our great grandparents or grandparents lived through.

I speak to the Spanish Flu Pandemic, Women's Right to vote marches, Social injustices, world unrest and labor shortages.

This August is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women in the United States of America, the right to vote. Did you know, the passage of this amendment and human rights did not come about easily? Women of all colors, creeds, religions and sexual orientations fought for this amendment. Additionally, and interestingly, had women not fought and marched for equality including their right to vote, men who were non-property owners would not have been granted the right to vote. That’s right, before the 19th amendment men who did not own property couldn’t vote which, at the time, represented almost 6 million men or votes. While the 19th Amendment gave “some” women the right to vote ALL women did not receive that right until the 1960’s. It took women like Fannie Lou Hamer, Carolyn Katzenstei, Ida B. Wells, Harriet Forten Purvis, Sojourner Truth, Mary Church Terrell, Maud Nathan, Mary Fels, Ella Baker, Diane Nash and so many more to continue the fight for voting rights for all. These continued efforts helped address the racial inequality that prevented African, Asian and Native Americans from voting, regardless of sex, culminating in the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prevented states from imposing discriminatory restrictions on who could vote.

During these interesting times we are reminded that Girl Scouting teaches and instills in us that courage, confidence, and character is something found outside your comfort zone. Additionally, scouting teaches us, that maintaining neutrality or closing your eyes to injustices, does not influence change. True change, true

courage is found when you use your voice. Susan B. Anthony was asked during the suffragettes' peak in 1900 if women would be given the right to vote in her lifetime, she replied, “It will come, but I shall not see it…It is inevitable. We can no more deny forever the right of self-government to one-half of our people… but come it will, and I believe within a generation.” THIS is the time, 100 years later, we all stand together using our voice to ensure that all the people are truly ALL THE PEOPLE. In this pivotal time in history, “Deeds not Words,” the motto of the suffragette movement, is even more poignant than ever. We are called upon to ensure our girls are well versed in civic action.

That we as adults model civic participation. Are you, are we, willing to stand for change and be a part of this history of strong women? Register, speak up, speak out and vote!

In this Fall edition of Food for Thought, you will see how this Council, our volunteers, and girls have pivoted. How "Deeds not Words" allowed us to quickly address needs, how change, although difficult, was necessary. We have introduced new ways of participating in and promoting our programs which have influenced new experiences. Additionally, the opportunities to uplift volunteers who have gone above and beyond this past year have increased. Although recruitment opportunities for Girl Scouting have always been present, diverse Girl Scouting MUST continue and that means bringing in new girls, new volunteers, and new leadership from all backgrounds, to support our already outstanding membership base. This will not only enhance our current membership, but it will allow us to embrace and support our returning members as we move this mission forward.

"Girl Scouting rises within you and inspires you to put forth your best." - Girl Scouts Founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Change requires your best effort. I ask you if not now, when?

Yours in Girl Scouting now and always, Elizabeth “ E” Locke-Thomas Chief of Mission Delivery

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Welcome Girl Scout families to a brand new year of scouting, entrepreneurial program and success! As we enter the 2020 Fall Program, I know there is uncertainty regarding what the world and everyday life will look like from month to month. But fortunately, as Girl Scouts, we are flexible and prepared to handle any situation that comes our way with confidence and grace.

The structure of the Fall Program has not been impacted and the full range of opportunities are still available. M2 Media Group is GSSGC’s new Fall Program vendor providing magazines in addition to their intuitive and supportive online sales system.

While the system we use to participate in the Fall Program has changed, all of the yummy nuts and chocolate products from Ashdon Farms will still be available!

As a friends and family program with a strong online component, girls can participate and reach their goals as they always have and by incorporating some easy social distancing procedures such as contactless payments and delivery, keep themselves and their customers safe while still reaching their goals!

Together we will stay strong and focused to continue our mission to better ourselves and the world.

+ Gluten Free Preorder

5 Fall Training Program 6 Fall Girl Rewards Rewards 8 Troop + Troop Proceeds

9 Juliettes + Entrepreneurial Program Team

Candies 10 Nuts, +

22 Programs in a Box 23 Program Clubs 24 Camp 25 Summer Success: Camp Anywhere Deals 26 GSSGC +

New Badges

28 Everything Training 30 Recognitions Program

31 Higher Awards 32 2020 Silver Awards, Graduating Seniors

+ 10 Year Awards

Magazines 2020 12 Cookies Council Top Sellers

2020 14 Cookies Regional Top Sellers

Ranch 40 Skyland +

Loot 16 Dough, + Credits

Devon Spira Director of Entrepreneurial Program

Scouts 21 Girl Connected

17 Troop Finances 18 Virtual Info 20 Friend to Friend

2020 Gold Award 34 Recipients

Camp Updates Community 42 Cookie Partners

Recognition 43 Corporate + Community Partners

44 The Daisy Society 45 The Juliette Gordon Low Society

A Message from your CEO The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is changing how we live, work, and serve our girls. Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council is making important decisions in order to continue offering services, because our girls need us more than ever before. They are growing up in a time like no other — in fear, uncertainty, and isolation. Their generation is being shaped in ways we have never seen, but we do know that we can help and make a difference in their lives. By working together, and remaining highly focused on the needs of our girls, we can promise they will rise and become women of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. We work for today’s girls and for future generations.

This is our duty and responsibility.

Girl Scouts is the best positioned and equipped nonprofit to make sure we do not lose this generation of girls. Girl Scouts is that important.

Through our virtual programmatic offerings, Girl Scouts is continuing to provide quality experiences for our girls. While we are not reopening Council offices until January 5, 2021, all departments are fully functional and working remotely to assist in all of your Girl Scouting needs.

Members can chat with our Customer Care Specialists in real time via the chat app found on the Contact Us page of GSSGC’s website. To connect with a Customer Care Specialist by phone, dial the main number, (909) 307-6555, and at any point during the recording dial Ext. 5002.

No matter what the future brings, what is clear is that there are girls that need us—girls that need Girl Scouts. Together, we will stand firm and meet the challenges before us. After all, we are Girl Scouts.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Cynthia H. Breunig President and CEO

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Council Operating Hours 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 through Thursday and 8 am - 6 pm on Fridays. Our staff can be reached at (800) 400-GIRL or at customercare@gssgc.org.

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 1 day a week, every Tuesday from 10 am-4 pm, closed for lunch from 1-2 pm.

Central West Open 2 days a week, every Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am-4 pm, closed for lunch from 1-2 pm.

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

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

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 anti-racist 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.

Sign the pledge today at gssgc.org

Entrepreneurial Calendar Date

Event

Thursday, September 8, 2020 Thursday, October 1, 2020 Monday, October 26, 2020 Saturday, November 7, 2020 Monday, November 16, 2020 November 20-23, 2020

Online Coordinator Training Opens Fall Program Begins Initial Order Taking Ends (Girl Online Delivery) MODIFIED MEGA DROP Fall Program Ends Fall Virtual Paper Push

Fall

Thursday, October 15, 2020 Friday, November 20, 2020 Monday, December 14, 2020 Saturday, January 23, 2021 Sunday, January 24, 2021 Sunday, March 14, 2021 Saturday, March 20, 2021

Gluten Free Cookie Preorder due Cookie Training Opens Initial Order Due Mega Drop Cookie Program Begins Cookie Program Ends Virtual Paper Push Begins (For Coordinators)

Cookies

Revised 8/22/20

* Dates may be subject to change.

Gluten Free Preorder Troops must preorder the Gluten Free Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie by October 15, 2020 to receive any for in-person sales during the 2021 Cookie Program.

Due to limited supply, troop preorders may be adjusted/reduced at Council’s discretion. (The Gluten Free Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie will also be available online for Direct Ship while supplies last).

Pre-Order the Gluten Free Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Here: https://bit.ly/GFPreorder2021Cookies

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Fall Training

2020 Fall Product Program Training Registration In order to participate in the 2020 Fall Product Program, it is mandatory that one registered adult from each troop becomes a Product Coordinator and completes the online training.

The Product Coordinator does not need to be a Troop Leader, but must be a registered adult for the 2020-2021 membership year and have a current, cleared background check on file.

Online training is scheduled to open on September 8, 2020. Once the Product Coordinator registers and *eligibility is confirmed, training access will be created every Tuesday and Friday starting September 8, 2020. » Training completion on or before September 21, 2020 - Coordinators will be able to attend material pick-up on September 24, 2020 and begin the program on time (October 1, 2020) » Training completion after September 21, 2020 may result in starting the program after the start date. » Training completion after October 19, 2020 will result in Online ONLY Program Participation. » Materials pick up for coordinators will be contactless. * Only ONE representative (Product Coordinator) from each troop will have access to the online training in gsLearn. Access to training will only be available once the Coordinator is cleared as eligible: Coordinators must have active 2020-2021 membership and a current, cleared background check on file.

Register for 2020 Fall Program Training at: https://bit.ly/TrainFallProgram2020

Training Incentive We are so excited about our fall program for our girls. Shockingly only 44% of troops participate in fall, that's crazy right? This year JUST for taking the fall training you will receive this useful gift as a thanks from us JUST for hearing what the program offers. We believe if more troops hear how easy it is more troops will participate.

Training incentive available at cookie materials pick-up January 2021 - date TBD. One incentive per troop only and training must be completed by October 19 to qualify.

Rewards are subject to change based on availability and are cumulative unless otherwise stated.

$400+ Combined Sales

Themed Eco Bento Box.

$75+ Combined Sales Themed Vinyl Sticker.

$500+ Combined Sales

OR

Waterproof Toiletry Bag with Three Silicone Bottles.

$100+ Combined Sales

Themed Tech Security Cover OR Sloth Pen.

$600+ Combined Sales

OR

Trust Your Strengths Themed Turkish Towel.

$200+ Combined Sales Sloth Cord Buddy OR Glitter Thinking Putty.

OR $700+ Combined Sales

Mug, Fork and Digital Recipe Book for Mug Baking OR Large Sloth Plush.

$300+ Combined Sales

Small Sloth Plush OR Themed Canvas Tote.

Avatar Patch • Create your avatar • Send at least 1 email to launch your online campaign • Reach $250+ in combined sales

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Cookie Crossover Patch • Create your avatar in the Fall • Send 15+ emails and sell $50+ in combined sales in M2 in Fall 2020.

• Sell 24+ boxes of cookies and send 15+ Direct-Ship emails during Cookies 2021.

OR OR OR $800+ Combined Sales

$1500+ Combined Sales

OR

GSSGC Picnic Basket OR Hammock OR Themed Toolkit.

Budsies Create Your Own Plush Kit OR My Intent Bracelet Making Kit OR Custom Vans or Converse Shoes.

$2000+ Combined Sales

OR

OR OR $900+ Combined Sales

Karaoke Machine OR Pivo (Phone not included) OR Recliner Swing Camp Chair.

OR OR

Ice Cream Maker OR LED Light Strip OR Ring Light (Phone not included).

OR

$3000+ Combined Sales

Roku Soundbar OR 32" Smart TV OR Dutch Oven.

OR

$5000+ Combined Sales

OR

$1000+Combined Sales

Kitchenaid Stand Mixer OR Portable Touchscreen Monitor.

Custom Puzzle OR Star Projector.

Cookie + Nutty Dough

$950+ $1250+ Combined Combined ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Sales ▶ Sales $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 $125 $150

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$450+ Combined Sales

$550+ Combined Sales

$650+ Combined Sales

$750+ Combined Sales

$850+ Combined Sales

Dough Earned Dough Earned Dough Earned Dough Earned Dough Earned Dough Earned Dough Earned

expires June 3, 2022

*Nutty Dough is NOT cumulative

Participation Patch

I Care Patch

Received when girls reach $50+ in total combined sales, Order Card or ONLINE

Received when girls sell 10+ I Care (Thank you nuts)

Online Patch Received when girls send 15+ emails through M2

2020 Patch Received when girls sell 5+ Magazines Online

Trust Your Strengths Patch Received when girls sell 20+ Nut and Candy items (I Care Included), Order Card or ONLINE

for every

$250+

PGA Girl Average Reward* 2 cents bonus proceed for 2021 Cookie Program

$450+

PGA Girl Average Reward* 4 in 1 Poncho converts from poncho to blanket to pillow to situpon for each participating* girl.

NUT or CANDY or I CARE

SOLD

paper or online sales

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MAGAZINE

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online sales only

$1000+ combined sales

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Coordinator Reward Create your own Avatar Patch.

Bonus Proceeds

if earned

$3000+ combined sales Coordinator Reward

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BONUS

PROCEEDS Troop’s PGA (per girl average) for Nuts, Candies and I Care is 25+ items sold, the Troop Proceeds will increase $.50 per item.

NOTE: Reaching the bonus will earn your troop $1.50 per Nut & Candy item.

GSSGC Letterman-style jacket with personalization (name and troop number).

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Volunteer Patch

2 Volunteer Patches per selling troop will be received.

Please Note: In order to qualify for Per Girl Average Rewards, the troop must have a minimum of 3 girls participating*. *Participation is defined as any girl that earns the program’s theme patch.

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Every girl that participates* in BOTH the 2020 Cookie Program and the 2020 Fall Product Program will receive a pin acknowledging her as a super entrepreneur! Pins will be awarded during the 2020 Fall Reward distribution.

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Juliettes The Girl Scout Fall Program and all Entrepreneurial programs are meant to be done as a team/troop activity. As such GSSGC will no longer be offering a separate, stand alone, Juliette Entrepreneurial opportunity.

Rather we urge our Juliettes to join up or form troops. With new virtual troop opportunities available, Juliettes from all over GSSGC's 27,000 square miles can come together to meet and do programming together, enjoy socializing with other Girl Scouts and experience the troop/group opportunities.

Contact customercare@gssgc.org for help and more information about forming troops.

Entrepreneurial Program Team Entrepreneurial Program Regional Managers

Entrepreneurial Program Council Team

Central » Samantha Riggs

Chief of Mission Delivery » Elizabeth Locke-Thomas

Central West » Tara Herrera

Director of Entrepreneurial Programs » Devon Spira

eCentralTeam@gmail.com

Cwgssgc@gmail.com

High Desert » Cathleen Blackett

Highdesertpsm@gmail.com

Low Desert » Chantal Francisco

elockethomas@gssgc.org

dspira@gssgc.org

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

Lowdesertproductsales@gmail.com

Southwest » Alissa Ritchie

Swproductsales@gmail.com

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Nuts, Candies & Magazines New!

$6 Peanut butter Pretzel Mix

Peanuts, peanut butter gems, peanut butter mini cups, mini pretzels and cashews. 7 oz.

$6

Butter Toasted Peanuts

Lightly toasted peanuts with a buttery flavor. 9 oz.

$9 Mint Treasure Girl Scout Tin

Creamy milk chocolate with a refreshing mint filled center. 6 oz. in a Girl Scout Tin

Salsa Mix

Peanuts, salsa corn sticks, toasted corn, soy noodles, almonds and pepitas. 8 oz.

$5 Peanut Butter Bears

Milk chocolate bears with a smooth peanut butter filling. 6 oz. Box

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Gluten Free

Kosher

$6

$5 Dulce De Leche Owls

Fresh, milky caramel surrounded by smooth milk chocolate. 5.1 oz. Box Kosher (contains Dairy)

$6 peppermint pretzels

Crunchy pretzels coated in rich dark chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint pieces. 6.5 oz.

$6

Chocolate Covered Raisins

The plumpest raisins covered in smooth milk chocolate. 10 oz.

$5 Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins Rich dark chocolate penguins bursting with frosty mint. 6 oz. Box

Plus: even more yummy options available online!

Whole Cashews

$8

Whole cashews with sea salt. 8 oz.

$7

Dark Chocolate Caramel Caps

Dark chocolate covered caramel topped with sea salt. 6 oz.

$10 Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts

Cashews, almonds, peanuts and pecans with a touch of honey. 16 oz. Jar

Deluxe Pecan Clusters

Roasted pecans covered in caramel and milk chocolate! 5 oz. Box

$5 Fruit Slices

Fat free! Chewy fruit slices in an assortment of flavors. 10.5 oz.

$7

$7 Thin Mints Almonds

Almonds drenched in a real dark chocolate with the classic cookie flavor.

7.25 oz.

English Butter Toffee

$7

Crunchy handcrafted toffee drenched in milk chocolate. 6 oz. Box

$5 I Care Donation

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

Magazines

Choose between 600+ magazines available for subscription and renewal and almost 200 digital titles.

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Council Top Sellers

DAISY

BROWNIE

Age-Level Top Seller

Age-Level Top Seller

Lilly-Anne B

Lilly B

"Spread cheer and smiles wherever you go and never let things big or small get in your way!"

"Don’t ever give up on yourself especially if someone doesn’t believe in you. All you need is YOU to believe in yourself and anything is possible. Always remember that xoxoxo"

Prezley T

Toriann P

"Always greet your customers. Never let anyone walk by without saying Hi!"

"A real smile goes a long way!"

Cookies 2020

COUNCIL TOP SELLER

9131 Boxes Sold

Bethany B " Hard work, setting goals and perseverance are all key to achieving your goals and dreams! You’re worth it!"

COUNCIL TOP SELLER

5544 Boxes Sold

Ryanne L " If you really want something then you should give it your all because in the end it is worth it."

COUNCIL TOP SELLER

5388 Boxes Sold

Treasure R

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" The experiences and friendships you get are worth every minute of your hard work."

Alyssa O "Hard work pays off!"

Makenzie L "The road might be hard but who said you have to take that road?

Change your path if need be.

Remember that what's meant for you will be and nobody can change that!"

Age-Level Top Seller

Age-Level Top Seller

Age-Level Top Seller

SENIOR

AMBASSADOR

Allyson Q

Jailah B

Audrey T

Kennedi S

"I don't give up believing in myself"

"If someone doesn’t believe that you can do something, let that inspire you to prove them wrong - follow your dreams."

“When I feel like giving up, I remember that there is an entire community of Girl Scouts that are supporting the achievement of my goals. I need to make sure that I make them proud and continue to support my Girl Scout sisters through my actions.”

"Stand tall, be beautiful, strong & fearless. Smile through it all, even in the hardest moments.

Let your determination be your greatest asset."

Mia M

Alicia H

Erin S

Aniayah M

"Set daily goals, everyday!! And to be happy even if you don’t reach that goal. Selling one is better than none!"

"If you work hard you can succeed"

"At the beginning of cookie season, set a goal that you know you can reach. Once you hit that goal, it will boost your self-confidence and help you shoot for the moon, but don’t give up when it gets tough.

Because trust me, it will get tough.

You’ve got this in you, you just need a little boost"

"Keep your eyes on the prize and test your inner strength.

Regardless of whether it's a favorite plush animal or a trip to explore the world, set your goals and keep a picture with you... when you’re tired, look at that photo and it will give you strength to keep pushing."

Jada W

Savannah M

Drew D

Hannah G

"Keep on smiling...take a sip of water often"

"If you want the rainbow you have to put up with the rain. It’s the little things that count"

"I worked hard, even in bad weather when birds pooped on my head (and I thought it was rain). I was successful and I made my goal!"

"Always take the sale one day at a time and stay focused on your goal. Even when days get rough and it seems impossible that you will actually reach your goal… never give up!”

FIRST PLACE

Age-Level Top Seller

SECOND PLACE

CADETTE

THIRD PLACE

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Regional Top Achievers Central

Level DAISY

Cookies 2020

1st Place

2 Place nd

JUNIOR

1219

3 Place

Angelique T

64

1 Place

Sophia S

1200

2nd Place

Sophia B

1073

3 Place

Kai H

7205

1 Place

Alivia R

1158

2 Place

Ellie M

148

3 Place

Emma V

1904

1 Place

Alicia H

1751

2 Place

Savannah M

608

3 Place

Charlotte B

2114

1 Place

Leah L

481

2nd Place

Jessica B

276

3 Place

Madeline P

787

1 Place

Aniayah M

523

Katey L

340

Christine C

593

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Allyson Q

Madelyn O

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Kennedi S Central Region Overall

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Troop 1912

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Troop 523

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Troop 608

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3 Place rd

Central West 1st Place

Level

Troop 464

Place

119

2 Place

Madalynn L

464

3 Place

Alexandra M

499

1st Place

Toriann P

464

2 Place

Makenzie L

1181

3 Place

Chamish 'Ashoyn D

1616

1st Place

Mia M

1160

2nd Place

Mia P

32

3 Place

Kailey G

1325

1 Place

Callie D

1614

2 Place

Aubrey H

310

3 Place

Cailie S

310

1 Place

Jennarose R

1662

2 Place

Miyah L

1663

3 Place

Jessica H

2085

1st Place

Maggie D

1642

AMBASSADOR 2 Place

Violet R

1642

3rd Place

Naomi J

2083

DAISY

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BROWNIE

JUNIOR

nd

Central West Region Overall

Lilly B

nd rd

st

CADETTE

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SENIOR

3 Place

Central West Region Overall

Raeganne L Troop 464

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Troop 1672

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Troop

Diana T

nd

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2 Place

Name

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Central West Region Overall

Ryanne L

Troop

Charley M

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Central Region Overall

Audrey T

Place st

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nd

1st Place

High Desert Level

Place

Troop 576

Troop 990

Jailah B

Name

Jenna L

Troop 251

2 Place

Charlotte L

956

3rd Place

Olivia A

1345

1 Place

Abigail R

963

2 Place

Zoe W

990

3 Place

Scarlette H

1 Place

Level

Troop

Macie G

877

Angelina S

822

1st Place

Kaylee C

1133

2 Place

Dakota B

1100

251

3 Place

Caitlin S

1101

Kaydence D

525

1 Place

Miranda E

1289

2 Place

Raynna V

525

AMBASSADOR 2 Place

Megan P

803

3 Place

Eronele W

1100

3 Place

Harriet S

116

nd

nd

Place

CADETTE

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nd rd

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2nd Place

3rd Place

Low Desert Region Overall

Low Desert Region Overall

Low Desert Region Overall

Troop 174

Troop 2016

Troop 2016

Treasure R Name

Troop

1 Place

Alyssa O

844

2 Place

Madelynn G

697

3rd Place

Charlotte L

492

1 Place

Ruby L

697

2 Place

Abigail V

654

3 Place

Erin S

Level

Place

Drew D

Name

Troop

1 Place

Angelina G

174

2 Place

Ashlynn S

693

3rd Place

Monet K

288

1st Place

Katelyn C

2016

2 Place

Leah G

288

Esmarelda R 444

3 Place

Bailey M

262

1 Place

Mia Rose J

654

1 Place

Sofia S

111

2 Place

Sylver V

654

AMBASSADOR 2 Place

Alexandra M

1257

3 Place

Shelby F

1142

3 Place

Emma S

1575

st

nd

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nd rd

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nd rd

1st Place

Southwest Level

Place

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CADETTE

SENIOR

nd

nd rd

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nd rd

2nd Place

3rd Place

Southwest Region Overall

Southwest Region Overall

Southwest Region Overall

Troop 1920

Troop 1920

Troop 1829

Bethany B Lilly-Anne B Ottilie R Name

Troop

1 Place

Prezley T

1920

2 Place

Olivia C

2554

3 Place

Nova D

1 Place

Level

Place

Name

Troop

1 Place

Mia F

696

2 Place

Kylie M

2345

127

3 Place

Sofia J

107

Lorelai M

95

1 Place

Iliana H

135

2 Place

Pithimon W

623

2 Place

Haley R

1633

3 Place

Belle-Marie G 1807

3 Place

Cassandra C

40782

1st Place

Panisa W

623

1 Place

Hannah G

1128

2nd Place

Austyn R

95

Elizabeth H

917

3 Place

Hayden H

1717

Tiffany N

1128

st

nd rd

st

nd rd

JUNIOR

Name

3rd Place

Level

BROWNIE

Troop 2460

2 Place

Low Desert

DAISY

Place st

1st Place

JUNIOR

Samantha H 249

rd

BROWNIE

High Desert Region Overall

Kathryn H

st

DAISY

3rd Place

1 Place

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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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ET T/Camp Program:

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

2School 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.

PLEASE NOTE that due to the closures from COVID-19, the expiration dates on all Dough/Loot and Juliette Credits issued at Fall 2018 and Cookies 2019 will be extended based on the amount of time closures are in effect.

The Girl Scout experience is in part about teaching girls important life skills. One of these skills is managing expenditures. With troop leadership guidance, girls will learn key money skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Part of that management is having a plan or a budget. Another part is keeping records of receipts. Receipts are especially important for documenting any use of a debit card.

The girls should be included in the process of establishing goals and budgets. By keeping appropriate records, following the budget and preparing regular reports, managing the bank account will be easier and the girls will learn proper financial management.

Tips for involving girls & families in managing troop finances: » There is no individual accounting of troop money, which means that every girl in the troop participates equally in all troop activities even if some girls sold more cookies than others did. » Troop activities are powered by proceeds earned through Council-sponsored product program activities (such as the Girl Scout Entrepreneurial Program), Council approved money-earning activities and any dues your troop may charge. » The co-leader/troop treasurer should give a regular accounting of how much money the troop has in its account and how much was spent or added.

To help prepare girls to make these important financial decisions, check out the Financial Literacy badges for all age levels. Contact customercare@gssgc.org to receive a list of all the Financial Literacy Badges.

New this Year!

Starting in October, Troop Co-Leaders will be able to access and use the Troop Finance Tab through the Volunteer Toolkit year-round! This will give troops the opportunity to utilize the Finance Tab as a tool for better and easier tracking of troop funds, throughout the membership year.

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Do you have a passion for Girl Scouts and want to help the GSSGC community grow?

ATTENTION Virtual Gurus!

In this new day and age of virtual activity and engagement, we are looking for Adult Volunteers interested in assisting in any of the following ways: ⇨ Serve as a Virtual Troop Meeting Mentor for new troops or those that currently feel uncomfortable running virtual troop meetings. ⇨ Host Virtual Recruitments, inviting new girl members to join, experience what Girl Scouts has to offer and welcome potential new Troop Co-Leaders. ⇨ Co-Lead a Virtual Girl Scout Troop, giving girls the opportunity to participate in Girl Scouts virtually when there are no troops available in their area or they prefer a virtual experience. ⇨ Spread the Word – sharing information online about upcoming recruitments and events by posting flyers and in your local community groups and or PTO/PTA’s.

Are you interested in becoming a GSSGC Virtual Guru? Please let us know and we will contact you shortly to provide details, orientation and next steps: https://bit.ly/gssgcvg

Questions? Would you like more information? Please contact customercare@gssgc.org.

Tips for a Successful Virtual Troop Meeting

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You may have girls in your troop or group who are facing unique issues due to living in remote areas without internet access, or with limited access to technology, or other economic circumstances. Make certain you are able to accommodate and include all girls, regardless of their issues, before moving forward with plans to go virtual. If you run into a roadblock, please contact customercare@gssgc.org and Troop Support will be more than happy to assist.

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Ensure that your troop utilizes a video conferencing service that is accessible on all types of devices. For example, you may need to stay away from Face Time because not everyone has an Apple brand phone (Face Time is only available on IOS). Also, the video program should work the same on a cell phone as it does on a laptop or tablet considering that girls may or may not have the same devices.

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You may wish to prepare some fun and respectful protocols for girls to agree upon for their virtual meeting and this is encouraged. For example, to speak in turn and not speak over each other. Think through your meeting and make some notes on the agenda with what you aim to accomplish during the time. A virtual meeting may flow differently than an in-person meeting.

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Consider if your girls would like to dress a certain way to encourage and strengthen their sense of belonging. Some troops wear uniforms to their meetings and others may not. You may want to suggest having girls wear their vests for the virtual meeting to reinforce their camaraderie or have the girls vote on how they would like to show their Girl Scout pride when meeting online.

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Consider the grade level and age groups of the girls when planning virtual meetings. Be mindful of the meeting time(s) that are set or any other factors that may differentiate the context of a virtual meeting between younger and older girls.

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Make sure to plan a closing for the meeting, where you have the opportunity to wrap up the activities and discuss future meetings. Take this opportunity to gauge how the girls are enjoying the meetings. The brief closing should take about 5 minutes.

GSUSA has some amazing resources and tips available for Troop Leaders: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/girl-scouts-at-home/troop-leaders.html

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Invite your friends to join Girl Scouts!

In these challenging times, the sisterhood of Girl Scouts is needed more than ever! Girl Scouts makes a difference in girls' lives. Now, imagine if even more girls had the chance to experience this bond and tackle challenges because they know they have Girl Scout sisters to cheer them on and lift them up.

We encourage our girls to Invite-a-Friend! Girls who participate by inviting their friends to join GSSGC will have the chance to share the excitement of Girl Scouts with their friends, as well as receive a free patch! Not only that, for a limited time, Council will pay the $25 membership fee for the new girl joining!

Follow these three steps to Invite-a-Friend!

1 Host a Virtual "Invite-a-Friend" recruitment meeting for your troop or Service Unit area.

2 Invite the friends to join Girl Scouts: visit https://www.gssgc.org/en/about-girl-scouts/join.html, text the word “Join” to 59618, or call (909)307-6555.

3 Have the new friends select “Request Aid” on the payment screen. They will be sent a link to a form where they can let us know they have been invited and their membership fee will be covered.

Once they’ve joined, troop leaders must submit this form for girls to receive their free patch: bit.ly/GSSGCIAF

Frequently Asked Questions: What are the benefits of having a larger troop? » More girls will expand friendships and confidence for everyone. » More girls get an opportunity to experience cooperative learning. » Your troop environment can be more diverse and inclusive. » You can ask more adults to help with troop activities and share the responsibilities.

What if my troop is full?

If your troop is full, a new family can look for other options by searching for troops in the Opportunity Catalog. New girls can also participate as a Juliette.

How can I add new girls to my troop without posting my troop on the Girl Scout website?

While we strongly encourage you to display your troop in our Opportunity Catalog, you can tell the girl and her family to select “Unsure” for the troop during the registration process and then list the troop number or leader name in the pop-up window.

Rules: » Deadline: November 30, 2020 » Joining girls must be new to Girl Scouts and register for the 2020-2021 Girl Scout Membership Year. » Co-Leaders must be registered Girl Scout members and have a current background check on file for the 2020-2021 Girl Scout Membership Year.

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Questions? Concerns? Please contact customercare@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.

Labor Day

September 4, 2020 Veterans’ Day

November 11, 2020 Thanksgiving

COVID-19 may be getting us down but Girl Scouts still makes connections all year long.

Plan your Girl Scout year with traditional troop meetings, series, camp, travel and events!

Whether we are online (virtual), in-person, or blended, Girl Scouts has programs for you!

The program department is fast at work alongside volunteers developing new ways for girls to participate in Girl Scouting in these changing times.

Winter Holiday Closure

We are continuously adding events to the calendar. Be on the lookout for our offerings for troops, families and individual Girl Scouts.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Go to gssgc.org/eventcalendar to plan all your Girl Scout fun!

November 24 - 27, 2020 December 22 - January 1, 2021 January 15, 2021

Presidents’ Day

February 12, 2021

Once on our website…don’t stop at the event calendar, navigate through our additional webpages to learn more about other types of programs available to girls today!

Memorial Day

May 28, 2021

Independence Day

July 2, 2021

Labor Day

September 3, 2021

Program 411

Want updates in your inbox?

Sign-up for Program Communications at http://tiny.cc/Program411OptIn – quarterly, monthly, or more often.

Programs in a Box

Troops and girls can check out or buy Programs in a Box to help them work on new and current badges or have some Girl Scout fun.

Various prices: $10 to $60 per girl. Remember meeting outlines can also be found on the VTK (Volunteer Toolkit) for free.

Each box will: ♥ Outline the what, why, and how to implement the program. ♥ Offer preplanned virtual “troop meeting(s)” either using the items in the box or those you purchase on your own. These can be translated to in-person meetings. ♥ A supply list including a shopping list for common household supplies like scissors, glue, pencils, and markers. ♥ Depending on box chosen it will also include supplies

Four types of boxes to choose from:

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Download Box offers meeting plans and shopping list

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Borrow Box offers a shopping list for all non-renewable resources (including common household supplies) and includes the opportunity to borrow hard to get or expensive items such as a telescope or Goldiblox.

Purchase Box offers most items needed to complete the topic (typically a badge).

Common household supplies such as scissors, glue, markers, crayons, pencils and paper would be supplied on your own. Note: If the topic is a badge; it may include instructions for kids to complete portions of badges, that cannot be done virtually, with their family (such as hosting a star party).

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Blended Box An economical option to the “Purchase Box” – it will include some harder to find program supplies or find in smaller quantities while common craft and household supplies would be purchased by the girl or troop.

Find out more about available boxes. gssgc.org/virtual or register now at

bit.ly/program-in-a-box-order-form

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Girl Scout Program Clubs Expand any girls’ Girl Scout experience. Join our specialty clubs for girls to have a chance to expand her interest or to explore new activities. Clubs are Girl Scout level specific for the most part. This means although Brownies and Cadettes are both listed; they will not be together.

Clubs are 6 months, meeting weekly for about an hour each week. Clubs offer girls a chance to grow their communication skills, expand their social circle, rise above with leadership opportunities and set a firm foundation in good health habits and self-care techniques.

Current themes are: Service Learning: Get together with like-minded girls who are also interested in developing civic engagement and community problem-solving skills. Each meeting will actively involve girls in talking about problems in their community they would like to address. Discovering the root of an issue and creating a lasting effect for good in their local area.

For Grades 6-12 Entrepreneurship: Girl Scouts has the largest girl-led business in the world (the Girl Scout Cookie Program). This club takes that experience and goes one-step further. In this club you will work as a group with business professionals to learn goal setting, decision-making, money management, business ethics and people skills. The girls will start work in the fall to develop their plan for a business idea they have, or they may choose to develop their plan for their most successful troop cookie sale yet. Choose the pathway within this club that is right for you.

For Grades 2-12 Daisy Club: Juliette Lowe, better known as Daisy by her friends, founded Girl Scouts over 100 years ago to create a place for girls to explore and discover the best of who they could be. In this program designed for Daisy Girl Scouts, girls will learn about our founder, what it means to be a Girl Scout and take action to apply it to their daily life. This club will allow girls to get to know their sister Girl Scouts through interactive sessions designed to explore Girl Scouts and earn badges.

Grades K-1

Career Exploration: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Attend this club to start on a self-discovery adventure. Focus is on exploring career options, becoming financially fluent and meeting career professionals through Zoom.

For Grades 6-12

Girl Scout Life: For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has been creating safe all girls spaces for Girl Scouts to grow and change the world. Dive deep into the words of the promise and law. Discover what it means to you and how to apply it to your everyday life. Learn about forming and maintaining healthy relationships, while as a group you identify and solve problems in your local community.

For Grades 2-12

Outdoors & STEM: Can’t get outside together yet, but start your adventure with learning about the environment and earth concerns. Do science experiments to understand what is happening to our planet and as a group discover ways we can make everyday Earth Day! For Grades 2-5

Clubs start in October Register for a club now, space will be limited

bit.ly/GirlScoutClubInterest

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We all miss our GSSGC camp properties, sleeping in cabins, shooting arrows at archery, and riding horses and we can’t wait until we can do it again, so we’ve started to plan for when we can.

We do not know when we’ll be able to bring people together, but we want you as excited as us when it's time to celebrate and get back together. Therefore, to ensure we have something to look forward to we’ve planned 8 weekends full of single day and overnight events at Skyland Ranch.

Announcement of the scheduled dates will happen via our website calendar, Facebook page, and Program 411 communication. Registration will open and you may have as little as one week to register. So make sure to watch out and consider opting into the Program Team 411 communication at http://tiny.cc/Program411OptIn WEEKEND

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GRADE End of Quarantine Celebration – Join us as we celebrate being in the outdoors with others.

K-5 w/ older SATURDAY We’ll hike, do a covid craft and have an outdoor dance party. Take a tour of the changes that have girl tagalongs End of Quarantine Celebration – Join us as we celebrate being in the outdoors with others.

We’ll hike, do a covid craft and have an outdoor dance party. Take a tour of the changes that have occurred including our new STEM lab.

6-12 w/ younger girl ta-galongs

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Day Day

Above - Get off the ground and onto the high ropes. Spend a day at camp to take on 6-12 SATURDAY Balancing our challenge course.

Skyland Days: Hit Your Mark - Check your aim and take a stab at some fun camp activities 2-5 SUNDAY

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Days: Daisy Day at Camp - Come to camp and experience all the fun things being a SATURDAY Skyland Daisy has to offer: play games, learn songs, make SWAPS and plant your own daisy garden.

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Above - Get off the ground and onto the high ropes. Spend a day at camp to take on 6-12 SATURDAY Balancing our challenge course.

Skyland Days: Brownie Day at Camp – Come to camp and experience all the fun being a 2-3 Brownie has to offer: play games, learn songs, make SWAPS and bake your own brownies in a box SUNDAY

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SATURDAY Camp Prep Party - Join us to wash windows, “spring clean”, rake, dash for trash and more.

Camp Prep Party - Join us to wash windows, “spring clean”, rake, dash for trash and more.

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that really hit the mark: Archery, Fencing and more

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oven you make yourselves.

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Skyland Days: Outdoor Exercise Day - A day of physical fitness activities to get you off

SATURDAY the couch and on your feet. Including yoga, hiking, obsta-cle course, and Gaga Ball/Quidditch if allowed.

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Skyland Days: Outdoor Exercise Day - A day of physical fitness activities to get you off the couch and on your feet. Including yoga, hiking, obsta-cle course, and Gaga Ball/Quidditch if allowed.

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Weekend Camp - Troop Camp Hangout

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Overnight

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Weekend Camp - Cryptozoology

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Overnight

Also keep an eye out for once we start in-person: You or your troop can request program help, not just at Skyland Ranch but we 24 come to troop meetings too (16 girl minimum).

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This summer we had to stay away from each other in person, but that did not stop us from getting together virtually!

Camp Anywhere took the internet by storm and offered more than 100 opportunities for Girl Scouts to get together while keeping our distance.

We offered it all: from 5-day camps to kits to do on your own. Girls made new friends attending 1, 3, 5 and longer programs. We had something for everyone. We served about 300 girls from 23 states spanning all four time zones. This was a new experiment for all of us and we are happy to say it was a success. But don’t take our word for it.

Here is what our campers and their families had to say:

What did you like most about her camp experience? ♥“That it gave her time to interact with others and not just her family. It was a nice break and a bit of normal in this crazy time.” ♥“She was excited to log on. She felt heard and valued and learned a lot of stuff.” ♥“Activities were fun and the camp counselors were really nice”

What would you tell others about the camp you attended? ♥“I would tell them to sign up because the camps are fun.” ♥“It’s really fun and you learn all about space and even get to make a rover!” ♥“I could not believe she was so excited to attend a VIRTUAL camp for 3 whole hours a day, but she loved it so much - eager to sign on each day, LOVED all the activities, and all the fun banter (20 questions, riddles, scavenger hunts, and dancing). She immediately asked if she could attend another camp.”

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of parents are Satisfied or Very Satisfied with their girl’s experience

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liked the price for the experience

What did we learn?

As you can imagine not everything went right all the time. We were making adjustments every day! From how we communicated, what we communicated, what types of activities lend themselves to a virtual experience and which type of activities require way more help from an adult than we thought.

♥ We were so lucky to have such a wonderful �rst group who were willing to roll with the changes and rise to the challenge as we all learned this new method.

♥ We were so lucky to have girls and adults willing to provide timely, on the spot feedback that allowed us to adjust immediately to provide a better girl experience.

♥ We are looking for additional feedback, as Virtual is HERE to stay! So far, for next year we have planned clubs (weekly meetings for

6 months on one theme), events (1-1.5 hour single theme experiences), series (multi-session 1-1.5 hour around a single theme experience), Facebook Lives (drop in live events throughout the month based on a monthly theme). However, things keep changing and we want feedback from you - Please complete the short 10 question Virtual Going Forward Survey to let us know what you think of these ideas and what else you know: https://bit.ly/VirtualForward

Visit gssgc.org/eventcalendar to �nd out about and register for clubs, events and series.

MY GIRL SCOUT KIT Just joined? Let's get started!

Your Girl Scout Kit is 6 easy pieces away.

Girl Scout Kit Option 1 - New or Bridging Girl Scout This kit contains everything a girl needs for a great year in Girl Scouting. Six items creates a full kit: 1 Choose 1: Girl Guide, a Journey, Badge Requirement or Memory Book.

2 Choose 1: Tunic, Vest or Sash (depending on grade level).

3 Required: Troop Numerals, Council ID Set and American Flag Patch.

4 Required: Insignia Tab, World Trefoil Pin and Membership Pin. 5 Select from official Girl Scout apparel (Polo, Activity Shirt).

6 Total $60 or more, choose a free bag!

My Girl Scout Kit Option 2 - Returning Girl Scout This kit is for a Girl Scout of any grade level who wants to select what they need for the year: 1 Choose a program item (Girl Guide or Journey).

2 Choose Badge Requirements.

3 Insignia as needed.

4 Choose from official Girl Scout apparel.

5 Choose from Council Own merchandise.

6 Total $60 or more, choose a free bag!

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Central Shop

Central West Shop

Southwest Shop

High Desert Shop

Low Desert Shop

1751 Plum Lane Redlands, CA 92374

9840 Indiana Ave. Suites 7 & 8 Riverside, CA 92503

40880 County Center Dr Suite G Temecula, CA 92591

17189 Yuma St. Unit 1 Victorville, CA 92395

75180 Mediterranean Suites A & B Palm Desert, CA 92211

2020 New Badges STEM Career Exploration Badges

Entrepreneurship badges

Daisy Toy Business Designer

Brownie Budding Entrepreneur

Cadette Business Creator

Senior Business Startup

Junior Business Jumpstart

Brownie

Ambassador Entrepreneur Accelerator

Democracy Badges

Cadette

Automotive Engineering Badges Daisy

Democracy for Daisies

Democracy for Brownies

Democracy for Juniors

Brownie

Junior Democracy for Cadettes

Democracy for Seniors

Democracy for Ambassadors

Junior

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ONLINE TRAINING

Online training is an easy, convenient way to learn about Girl Scouts and it’s available for any registered member or volunteer.

On the main website, in the upper left, you’ll see MyGS, there will be a drop down for Volunteer Toolkit. Or you can use the “sign in” underneath the “shop” link. Enter your username (Girl Scout email) and password. If you don’t remember your password, send an email to customercare@gssgc.org requesting your password be reset.

Once you’re logged in, select gsLearn on the right side of the page. When your dashboard opens up, click on “content library”, then “courses”.

HERE YOU’LL SEE: ☙ Higher awards – Bronze, Silver & Gold Award training ☙ Delegate Training

☙ Safety Activity Checkpoints & Activity Approval ☙ Courses offered by GSUSA

THIS IS ALSO WHERE NEW LEADERS WILL FIND THE BASIC 3: ☙ Leader Orientation

☙ Troop Financial Management ☙ GSUSA Successful Leader Learning Series (replaces GS101)

COMING THIS YEAR:

Look for the following trainings to enhance your volunteer experience with Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio: ☙ Diversity & Inclusion ☙ First Aid/CPR Blended Certification ☙ Driver Safety ☙ Extended Trip Training ☙ Extended Trip Training – Bridging Juniors

☙ Money Earning – Ideas, Purpose & Process ☙ Grade Level Training ☙ Volunteer Essentials – How to Use ☙ Ceremonies & Traditions ☙ Recognitions & Nominations

Did you know you have the ability to download and attach external certificates to your learner profile – thinking of your First Aid/CPR certification? Also, in the coming membership year, past trainings will be uploaded into your record so we can trace all the amazing things you’ve learned to better serve our girls.

Once you’ve logged in to gsLearn, you can return any time to finish a course you’ve started or view free courses in the course library. Use Google Chrome as your browser. If using an iphone or other Apple device, download Google Chrome rather than using Safari for best results.

Need help? Contact customercare@gssgc.org for assistance.

TRAIN THE TRAINER Are you passionate about the outdoors or leadership development? Do you have tips and tricks from years of Girl Scouting that you would like to share with other leaders? If this sounds like you – and you’re ready for a new challenge with Girl Scouts – consider becoming a trainer.

Trainers collaborate with staff and other trainers to develop and deliver trainings that support the next generation of leaders and adult volunteers who help build girls of courage, confidence and character.

As a volunteer organization, we are in need of trainers to help provide the most accurate information to new volunteers taking on the leadership role, current volunteers wanting more experience and older girls wanting to learn additional leadership skills. We also need volunteers willing to assist our council in making sure we are keeping our trainings current and relevant to the needs of our membership. If you love Girl Scouting, this is a great way to volunteer. Trainers are needed in all areas of the Council (especially more rural areas) to bring training closer to each Girl Scout service unit. Trainers are adults who work effectively with other adults and/or older girls; serve as role models for adult volunteers; are dedicated to and support the principles of Girl Scouting; like a flexible Girl Scout commitment; are responsible, dependable and follow through on their commitments. If you would like to become a Council trainer register for this session of Training for Trainers.

Fill out this interest form at https://girlscoutsgssgc.wufoo.com/forms/wwyef1u1pa5nh1/ or email cchapman@gssgc.org for more information.

TRAINING COSTS While San Gorgonio has a lot of our trainings available online, we’ll never stop offering live trainings, whether it be in-person or live virtual classes. We feel that the opportunity to have face-to-face training and the ability to network with like-minded volunteers can never be completely replaced.

We also value the time of our staff and our exceptional volunteer training team. Scheduling, organizing, confirming and preparing for in-person classes takes time for both the Council staff and the volunteer trainer.

Imagine how disappointing it is to have a class with 15-18 participants registered and only 4-5 show up. This is happening more and more frequently. We understand that life happens and sometimes interferes with our best laid plans, but with proper notification, prior to the day of the class, your registration can be transferred to another class at a more convenient date.

Effective October 1, 2020, for live in-person or virtual classes where a participant chooses to “not show up”, the troop account will be swept (ACH withdrawal) by Council for each absent person in the amount of $5.00 per person.

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RECOGNITIONS program Remember, nominations submitted beginning August 15th are for the 2020 Membership Year – covering services provided from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. Any mention of current (Membership Year 2021) services will be discarded and the nomination marked null and void.

Make sure that if you nominate a recipient, part of your responsibility is to inform those you’ve asked to show support of the nomination. Remind them that they need to follow up and submit their own supporting nomination for the package to be complete. Again, so many worthy nominees won’t be recognized this year due to a lack of supporting nominations.

Your local recognition volunteers will also be following up with emails. However, nothing beats that personal touch and a reminder of why the nominee is such a fabulous volunteer!

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Nominations open for submission

Nominations must be completed

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Council Recognitions Committee review & select recipients

Awards presented in the Spring

We realize that we’ve yet to recognize our 2018/19 recipients, never fear our Council is working diligently to create a ceremony that will celebrate all the astounding people in our organization and the exceptional work they’ve done.

In the meantime, we need to look at the epic year we just had – 2019/20. And it has been epic. The year started out like any other – Fabulous! Fall sale, fall rewards, membership drives and recruitment.

Celebrations and battles between knights to kick off Cookies & recognize top fall sellers. Efficient Mega Drop and a door busting cookie sale. And then…(cue dun dun duuuun music) life took a left turn. But like great sister Girl Scouts before us, we rallied. Everyone has stepped out of their comfort zone and put on their creative thinking caps to keep our members engaged and connected.

Let’s recognize those amazing people who ran a fantastic program when life was swimming along, and let’s celebrate those out-of-the-box thinkers who haven’t let a little social distancing, never-know-what’s-coming-next virus slow them down.

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10 YEAR, GRADUATING SENIOR, SILVER & GOLD

There’s change in the wind. We’ve heard you and are making a change.

Traditionally, the “wufoo” that asks you to submit your name if you’re a Graduating Senior, a 10-Year girl member of Girl Scouts, and may also be receiving your Silver or Gold Award has been published on March 1st and is open for 31 days.

For several years we’ve heard: “I never received the link”, “I missed the deadline”, “Where was that published?”, “I didn’t know I had to fill something out”.

It saddens us that a deserving girl is not recognized for her accomplishment. So, wait for it…

We are now going to have the link open for a much longer period. The link will open on December 1st of each year and will stay open until April 30th.

That’s 5 WHOLE months. Council will push the link on social media, email the information to service units, leaders of older girl troops and even send email reminders to members that are registered 9th-12th graders.

So, heads up, if you have girls in your troop or members of your family that are entering 9th through 12th grade, mark it on your calendar – December 1st. If you don’t come across the link, reach out to customercare@gssgc.org and they’ll take care of you.

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SILVER, 10 YEAR AWARDS Silver Awards Central

Emma Arrington Audrey Beckley Morgan Bonadiman Avery Crochetiere Giovanna Feitoza Juliette Gaytan Cali Good Emma Hinkleman Lila Hoffman Ayla Jackson Catherina Jimenez Haylee Kudjer Faith Ladson Julia Martin Alexandra Martinez Andorra Maxwell Alexandra McCurdy Jaila McDaniel Aimee Monge Korrah Petkue Alyssa Sorrell Brooklyn Timm Anastasia Wong

Central West

Kaylee Akison Jenna Allen Bhavya Anand Emma Anderson Geneve Ashton Ria Babaria Alexandria Kathleen Bennett Emma Bergner Tara Bordner Danielle Nicole Brown Woolrich Isabella Brown Woolrich Mia Bugarski Ariana Coker Rose Dadlez Kylie Diyorio Lily D'Urso Katelyn Fuller Sarah Glenn Breanna Gose Delaney Gregorek Maya Jocelyn Gutierrez Emma Hernandez Shannon Herrera

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Troop 2122 Troop 1300 Troop 1300 Troop 420 Troop 1300 Troop 1300 Troop 2122 Troop 420 Troop 1300 Troop 628 Troop 1300 Troop 628 Troop 33 Troop 787 Troop 1300 Troop 33 Troop 628 Troop 420 Troop 628 Troop 1300 Troop 420 Troop 420 Troop 33 Troop 2070 Troop 599 Troop 599 Troop 735 Troop 75 Troop 2070 Troop 2317 Troop 493 Troop 911 Troop 2317 Troop 2317 Troop 207 Troop 853 Troop 285 Troop 735 Troop 911 Troop 201 Troop 735 Troop 599 Troop 735 Troop 911 Troop 493 Troop 2083

Elyse Jarret Reese Kelley Savana King Destiny Lopez Sophia Lord Miyah Lynch Michelle Manookian Kaylee Martinez Christina Munoz Makaila Niezgodzki Kylie Oakley Angelina Pulido Jessica Rada Frida Renteria Allison Rincand Kaelyn Rincand Carissa Rodgers Dolores Rodriguez Chloe Jane Romero Camila Rosales Jessica Ryan Belinda Stoye McKenzie Taylor Paige Tijerina Esther Villarruel Christa Ann Wahl Leila Wilkerson

High Desert Amber Gee Emma Shanks

Low Desert

Abigail Cheley Aubrie DeLong Julissa Felix Bria Hargrove Erika Hargrove Rosemary Jeanne Potter Destiny Rubio Logan Stendell Jaime Von Kaenel

Southwest

Samantha Acosta Alexa Aguirre Samantha Alfaro Skylar Alksnis

Troop 599 Troop 207 Troop 735 Troop 853 Troop 201 Troop 1663 Troop 75 Troop 853 Troop 493 Troop 2070 Troop 201 Troop 735 Troop 599 Troop 2070 Troop 2317 Troop 2317 Troop 207 Troop 493 Troop 2317 Troop 599 Troop 2070 Troop 1056 Troop 1056 Troop 599 Troop 853 Troop 201 Troop 201 Troop 576 Troop 1101 Troop 1176 Troop 1176 Troop 103 Troop 1176 Troop 1176 Troop 1176 Troop 103 Troop 1176 Troop 103 Troop 537 Troop 2352 Troop 2446 Troop 2345

Taylor Alksnis Kaelyn Bailey Camryn Bailey Melody Barragan Roxanne Barragan Kaylee Besanson Jillian Best Heidi Bishop Mckenna Bishop Eve Bowden Lilli Carmichael Kaitlyn Carrillo Amber Clardy Riley Clark Brooklyn Clark Isabella Desso Elizabeth Devore Kylie Eberly Brenna Ellis Annette Felicano Marquez Kathryn Flood Jolie Ghossain Kristyn Graham Alexa Hadley Mystik Hamby Scarlett Hampton Reagan Harich Elizabeth Hernandez Annie Holub Breeana Juarez Maya Keys Daniella Lombardo Julie Marcano Trinity McCullough Angelina Padilla Taiya Quinlan Natalie Quiroga-Perez Rhianna Rosario Mia Rosas Savanna Sessions Elsie Sisson Cadence Smith Corinne Smith Averie Warren Brooke Weaver Taylor Zebrack Ellison Louise Zundel

Troop 2345 Troop 2412 Troop 2412 Troop 40782 Troop 40782 Troop 1406 Troop 1369 Troop 504 Troop 504 Troop 1628 Troop 2441 Troop 2352 Troop 2441 Troop 1406 Troop 1406 Troop 1588 Troop 2345 Troop 1406 Troop 1369 Troop 40782 Troop 537 Troop 1369 Troop 2412 Troop 504 Troop 2412 Troop 537 Troop 2412 Troop 2441 Troop 2352 Troop 2421 Troop 2412 Troop 1369 Troop 2421 Troop 504 Troop 2421 Juliette Troop 2421 Troop 2446 Troop 2421 Troop 2421 Troop 2421 Troop 935 Troop 935 Troop 537 Troop 935 Troop 1369 Troop 2421

& GRADUATING SENIORS 10 Year Awards Central

Victoria Bacon, Troop 30 Molly England, Troop 1311 Mylene Espinoza, Troop 871 Jade Espinoza, Troop 16 Kailey Ferrier, Troop 71 Alexis Garcia, Troop 219 Sade Honore, Troop 989 Kaitlyn Hunton, Troop 219 Hailey Neely, Troop 454 Madalyn Quesenberry, Troop 640 Breanna Sandoval, Troop 341 Alyssa Sorrell, Troop 420 Aria Honore, Troop 989 Ava Zoba, Troop 970

Central West

Delaney Gregorek, Troop 735 Brianne Leber, Troop 152 Hazel Lloyd , Troop 152 Lynne Harvey, Troop 1512 Alaura McWilliam, Troop 32

High Desert

Meaghan Imes, Troop 378 Isabella Repreza, Troop 1744 Caitlin Stark, Troop 1101 Kaileigh Azevedo, Troop 1414 Emily Hale, Troop 436 Joy Lamech, Troop 7455 Nicole Ventroni , Troop 436

Low Desert

Jasmine Ackerman, Troop 111 Sarah Bartlett, Troop 791 Hailee Brandt, Juliette Anna Braun, Troop 2016 Daniella Defries, Troop 7535 Karina Lanca, Troop 655 Marlen Magnuson, Troop 262 Bailey Merriam, Troop 262 Wendy Moran, Troop 2173 Zara Orduno, Troop 262 Ava Philson, Troop 2016 Paulina Reyes, Troop 111

Anisia Rios, Troop 1744 Emmarie Shannazarian, Troop 1575 Erin Stenzel, Troop 2016 Brissa Castaneda, Troop 774 Sophia Gonzalez, Troop 103 Sydney Mero, Troop 495

Southwest

Mia Barga, Troop 1829 Marisa Barragan, Troop 40782 Melody Barragan, Troop 40782 Cassandra Campos, Troop 40782 Elizabeth Dennis, Troop 2445 Annalie Garcia, Troop 40782 Graciela Givens, Troop 1077 Ariana Guttirez, Troop 1162 Hailey Hays, Troop 1829 Alyssa Miller, Troop 1162 Amber Morgan, Troop 1829 Lauren Park, Troop 1162 Aubrey Perez, Troop 2545 Anastasia Pratt, Troop 1588

Teagan Ramsay, Troop 1829 Ottilie Ritchie, Troop 1829 Shaelin Robinson, Troop 643 Irin Shim, Troop 1162 Nina Webb, Troop 643 Allison Byer, Troop 1077 Tavia Fontenot, Troop 1077 Amanda Martilla, Troop 1077 Brianna Martilla, Troop 1077 Stephanie Maxwell, Troop 1077 Sydney McMillian, Troop 504 Jovita Navarrete, Troop 90 Taylor Pagel, Troop 1162 Achaia Penn, Troop 721 Cassidy Potter, Troop 1077 Ariana Shah, Troop 1077

Graduating Seniors Central

Angelina Castro, Troop 527 Christine Covic, Troop 593 Jaedon Galvan, Troop 610 Aria Honore, Troop 989 Ava Zoba, Troop 970 Hayley Alvillar, Troop 340 Megan Ashmore, Troop 920 Lauren Beckley, Troop 970 Kassidy Burdette, Troop 970 Isabella Collins, Troop 628 Novalee Erickson , Troop 454 Marina Garrison, Troop 970 Audriana Gonzalez, Troop 341 Makaila Griego, Troop 1624 LeeAnn Griffin, Troop 989 Matilda Heidelberg, Troop 328 Marit Hendrickson, Troop 628 Alyssa Hernandez, Troop 1072 Hannah Kreger, Troop 628 Audrey Layne, Troop 628 Zaria Matthews, Troop 1446 Sarah McClung, Troop 970 Jillian Mobley, Troop 1072 Daisy Monzon-Nuno, Troop 636 Vanessa Siqueiros, Troop 989 Loren Stanley, Troop 1523 Katelyn Swan, Troop 71

Central West

Lynne Harvey, Troop 1512 Alaura McWilliam, Troop 32 Trinity Acevedo, Troop 356 Kamryn Grotness, Troop 356 Charlie Habib, Troop 142 Hailee Hammond, Troop 152 Jordan Hernandez, Troop 152 Kathleen Millspaugh, Troop 152 Olivia Nissen, Troop 152 Violet Raven, Troop 1642 Grace Seiberling, Troop 356 Megan Sorokowski, Troop 343 Paige Strong, Troop 657 Sanika Subhedar, Troop 152 Sierra Todd McKenna Williams, Troop 152

High Desert

Kaileigh Azevedo, Troop 1414 Emily Hale, Troop 436 Joy Lamech, Troop 7455 Nicole Ventroni, Troop 436 Kaylie Bissett, Troop 710 Tess Bonacio, Juliette Tori Bonacio, Juliette Elizabeth Brown, Troop 1289 Hannah Brown, Troop 1289

Angelina Garcia, Troop 1101 Harriet Sherwin, Troop 116 Ashley Vazquez, Troop 1414 Jessie E Vetack, Troop 710

Low Desert

Brissa Castaneda, Troop 774 Sophia Gonzalez, Troop 103 Sydney Mero, Troop 495 Kati Bradshaw, Troop 774 Charlotte Hecht, Troop 774 Alexandra Magnuson, Troop 262 Alexandra Manley, Troop 1257 Sydney Mero, Troop 495 Madison Platt, Troop 774 Xitlaly Rodriguez, Troop 774

Southwest

Allison Byer, Troop 1077 Tavia Fontenot, Troop 1077 Amanda Martilla, Troop 1077 Brianna Martilla, Troop 1077 Stephanie Maxwell, Troop 1077 Sydney McMillian, Troop 504 Jovita Navarrete, Troop 90 Taylor Pagel, Troop 1162 Achaia Penn, Troop 721 Cassidy Potter, Troop 1077

Ariana Shah, Troop 1077 Teah Aston, Troop 1077 Emily Bishop, Troop 504 Marisa Casarez, Troop 1199 Isabella Delgado, Troop 40782 Caitlyn Diaz, Troop 72 Gabrielle Flannery, Troop 504 Jasmin Garcia, Troop 40782 Ella Hachee, Troop 1588 Jayme Kerr, Troop 104 Tyler Kibbie, Troop 40782 Samantha Ledezma, Troop 1077 Francesca Markelz, Juliette Yadira Morales, Troop 504 Genesis Moreno, Troop 643 Beatrice Quiggle, Troop 504 Tatum Ramsay, Troop 1588 Samantha Reilly, Troop 40550 Melanie Watson, Troop 504 Belle Wigand, Troop 504

2020 GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS Oasis P. – Troop 610

Lollipop Moments With her school experiencing recent suicide and suicide attempts, Oasis want to make sure it didn’t continue happening.

Working in partnership with the Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) club on campus, she organized and hosted a wellness fair to promote the resources available to assist students and their families who are struggling with mental health issues.

She also created and installed “Wellness Walls” at her high school and the local recreation center. These walls showcase information on mental health organizations, facts, tips and tricks for coping with stress. The information provided is both local and county-wide. The school counselors and psychologist will keep the school wall up to date and the Teen Advisory Board, which has Mental Health Awareness as their mission focus, will maintain the wall at the center.

Kira S. – Troop 203

PAWS – Promotion of Animal Welfare Support Working with Redlands Family Services (RFS), a local social service agency, Kira developed a program to collect and distribute pet supplies to the low income population. Establishing an Animal Service Club on her school campus, she held a drive and set up a “Pet Pantry” at RFS. When low income families come in for items from the food pantry, they can now visit the “pet pantry” and also pick up supplies for their pet. Without access to these supplies, these animals may have been abandoned or dropped off at an already overcrowded shelter.

The Animal Service Club will continue periodic drives to restock the pantry and excess items obtained are donated to the Redlands Humane Society and YAPS (Yucaipa Animal Placement Society).

Carson S. – Troop 970 Teacher Swap Carson noticed that at the beginning of the school year many of the new teachers didn’t have a lot of “extra” items in their classrooms. After doing a bit of research, she realized that when a teacher retires, they either throw their items away or they search for someone who could use the items; same thing happens when teachers change grade levels.

Realizing that experienced teachers and new teachers needed to form a mutually beneficial connection, Carson organized and set up a “Teacher Swap” store. Collecting items from experienced teachers, she worked with her fellow classmates in the Special Day Class (SDC) where they learned real-life skills like sorting and classifying material. The students also acted as “retail clerks” the day of the swap. All skills that will benefit them in future employment.

The project gained such traction that a neighboring school district is already working on hosting their own “Teacher Swap” hosted by their SDC students.

Hanna B. – Troop 593

Art for Awareness Addressing the lack of conversation about mental health and offering ways to release the frustrations, Hanna offered an opportunity for those struggling to use art as a medium to educate the community. Hosting an art show in conjunction with her local Teen Advisory Board, she had multiple artists present their work in a variety of mediums to the public.

The best outcome of her project is when she had a friend who has attempted suicide, at first refuse to submit a piece, then said she would, but it would be anonymous, to submitted her poem with her name attached to it. This young lady said afterwards that it was freeing to share her story and she felt less alone.

The Grand Terrace Rec Center in partnership with the Teen Advisory Board will hold this event annually with the on-site art teacher assisting.

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2020 GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS Ella W. – Troop 343 In Case of Emergency…

Working with the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) is always a worthwhile endeavor, serving the families of those in crisis at a local hospital or undergoing long-term treatment, can be very rewarding.

Ella noticed that while her local RMH had an evacuation plan posted for families in residence, when she asked about supplies on hand in the event of a disaster, she found out that the facility did not have the staff time or resources to put that in place.

Compiling a list of necessary supplies while working with the facility manager, Ella was able to secure the necessary items to aid families in a time of emergency. Along with long-term supplies and a schedule of expiration replacements, she created a video explaining emergency protocols and safety procedures that all incoming families are required to view.

Now families are prepared in the event an emergency takes place and can take comfort and have one less stressor that their immediate needs will be addressed.

Jordan M. - Troop 2081 Geocaching at Hidden Valley Nature Center Finding a fun way to educate the Girl Scout community and others about the safe way to hike and commune with nature, Jordan mapped out and installed a Geocache course and offered classes on Geocaching including caches that were only open to those who participated in the class.

Jordan has posted her caches on a popular Geocaching website where anyone with interest or who Geocaches as a hobby can go back to nature, enjoy the Hidden Valley Nature Center and discover her cache locations. Jordan’s project has grown the Geocache community by teaching Girl and Boy Scout groups, youth organizations and the community through her 5-step program all about this sporting adventure.

Katrina L. – Troop 880 Pg-asa Sa Mga Bata (Hope for Kids) Identifying a gap in access to STEM activities, Katrina, working with her local library, built an accessible box with STEM activities and supplies for an audience of 7-12 year olds.

Holding a workshop for youth attendees, they participated in lessons about gravity, physics, problem solving and much more. After her first run of workshops, the library staff continued to hold the workshop and upon her return for a check-in, Katrina found that there were even more students in attendance and some had brought their parents along so they could recreate the designs at home.

Jessie V. – Troop 710

Painting for Polly Having a sister Girl Scout with a rare auto-immune disease and seeing her struggle day to day was difficult for Jessie. The disease is not a visible ailment and people are not always the kindest. Jessie wanted to change that. Working with the Helendale Community Service District (CSD) and local artists, she hosted a “Painting for Polly” evening to educate the community and enlist their support for her friend.

Experts presented information about the disease, brochures were provided and her family even spoke of the challenges they face day to day. By educating the community, the hope is that this disease will find more support and research can continue to find a cure.

With over 50 people in attendance and positive feedback provided by social media, the family has found that more people are understanding of the disease and are supportive of efforts to spearhead additional research. The CSD will be holding the “Painting for Polly” event annually and brochures are continuously available at the center.

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2020 GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS Nicole V. – Troop 436 Save the Wilderness Regularly participating in lakeside clean-ups, Nicole noticed the amount of discarded fishing line was causing a real hazard not just to the wildlife, but to visitors as well. People visiting the lake often became tangled in the dropped lines and a few stuck with the fishing hooks still attached.

Nicole, working with the park and other community partners, designed and installed 9 fishing line and hook recycling bins around two lakes and at the fish cleaning stations. Permanent signs were installed around the park educating people on the new recycling bins, their purpose and how they can contribute to the well-being of the environment.

After just a short period, while emptying the bins Nicole noticed that they were ¾ full of fishing debris, hardly any trash and that the lakeshore seemed to be cleaner. The debris will be collected and sent to a recycling center in Iowa where it will be used to make artificial reefs.

Tess B. – Troop 355 The Great Outdoors Tess felt that her school and the students bordering the Mojave forest could benefit from an outside classroom. Serving the 6th grade science students, she constructed an outdoor classroom that included tables, benches, measurement instruments for energy and rocket projects; bringing the forest to the students, footprints of local animals were created to educate them on preservation and safety. A gardening area was also created to teach the students the process of photosynthesis and pollination/cross-pollination of plants.

Her efforts have resulted in a 15% increase of students interest in learning and being in the out-of-doors. The school’s Board of Directors, the parent group and the teachers are very excited to have their own custom outdoor classroom.

Emily B. – Troop 504 Senior Technology Training Noticing the Senior Citizens in her church having difficulty using the iPads during church services, Emily wanted to restore their pride and confidence by providing technology instruction.

Holding classes for the seniors, Emily taught a variety of topics, including using the internet, shopping, how to avoid scams, both online and by phone; learning how to FaceTime with their families, keeping abreast of church happenings through social media and evening managing their finances. She taught classes on email, photography, managing their health, using applications to play puzzle and logic games, which have proven to combat dementia and are a fun way to practice technology skills.

Twenty one seniors attended and the pre/post questionnaire determined that all the seniors felt more knowledgeable, they used 150% more technology and it’s applications than before and their level of comfort rose from 5.6 to an average of 7.6.

The church now offers “Tech Time” a weekly class that allows the seniors to use church technology. The previous class take turns hosting the class and teaching the newcomers.

Samantha N. – Troop 341 The Kinder-GARDEN Working with the school district and the kindergarten teachers of her former elementary school, Samantha created a permanent outdoor garden where the students, in addition to learning about plants and water conservation, this largely low-income school provided the opportunity for students to learn how they can contribute to their own health by growing, nurturing and harvesting healthy produce of their own.

Booklets have been provided that supplement the kinder curriculum and seedlings and information packets are sent home with the students to exercise their new found skills to care for and harvest their own produce at home.

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Our Sincerest Thanks

Skylanders

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

Anonymous (3) Edythe Avery Cindy Beyl Cynthia Breunig Reita Dykes Stacey Grant Jenna Hilal Joanne Jovanovic David Kobrin Diana LaMar Linda Lamb

Chuck MacKinnon Keith Martin Theresa Molko Ken Mortensen Michael Schreter 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 – 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 – 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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Our Sincerest Cookie Community Partners

By inviting girls to sell Girl Scout cookies in front of your businesses, you help them reach their goals!

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Albertsons Alin Party Supply Altura Credit Union America's Tire Store Annie's Cafe Arrowhead Lanes Bank of Hemet Barons Market Barstow Fuel 76 Barstow High School Barstow Mall BBVA Bank Bluewater Grill Bob's Big Boy Boot Barn Bristol Farms Bureau of Land Management Burgess Moving & Storage Canyon Lake Farmers Market Cardenas Market Chicos College of the Desert Cooley Ranch Elementary Country Store Dairy Queen Del Taco Desert Discovery Center - Barstow Dunkin’ Donuts Empire Polo Fields Floor and Decor Flower Hill Bistro Fontana Woman's Center Food 4 Less Gelson's Super Market Gerrards

Golden Corral Goodwin's Market Grizzly Cafe Hemet Farmers Market Hobby Lobby IHOP Jensen's Jersey Pizza Jule's Market Kirklands Kmart Kolb Middle School Krikorian Theatre Lake Elsinore Outlets Lakeshore Learning Center Lane Bryant Lenny Dykstra's Carwash Lowe's Lumpy's Lutheran Church of Our Savior March AFB Marshalls Maxx Pizza McDonalds Menifee Valley Little League Mimi's Cafe Moreno Valley Mall Mountain High Resort Murrieta Farmers Market Newberry Springs Elementary School New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Nuevo Market Oak Trunk PetCo

Pieology Platas Premier ATA Provident Bank Ralphs Rancho Army Navy Store Red Robin Revolutions Bowling Rite Aid Rosita's Sam's Club Shell Gas Station Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church Snow Valley Ski Resort Sparkle Car Wash Staples Starbucks Stater Bros Stein Mart Temecula Farmers Market The River in Rancho Mirage The Shops at Dos Lagos Tom's Burgers Tom's Farms Tractor Supply Co Turner’s Outdoorsman UPS Store Victor Bowl Vons Walgreens Walmart Westfield Mall Palm Desert Yermo Community Center Yogurt Island

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.

$25,000+ S.L. Gimbel Foundation Advised Fund at The Community Foundation

$10,000-$24,999

$5,000-$9,999 AAUW - American Association of University Women Albertsons-Vons-Pavilions Foundation Banner Bank Barstow CDBG BNSF Railway Foundation Cathay Bank Chaffey College

City National Bank Comerica Bank Edison International Girl Scouts of the USA Pacific Premier Bank Sprouts Union Bank Foundation Union Pacific

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

Majestic Realty Foundation OneBeacon Charitable Trust Riverside Community College District San Bernardino Community College District Seven Point Inc.

The Home Depot Foundation The James Irvine Foundation The Kiwanis Club of Redlands Walmart YWCA of Riverside County Endowment Fund at Inland Empire

$1,000-$4,999 BBVA Compass Bernardini & Donovan Insurance Services CDBG Grand Terrace Coachella Music Festival, LLC ConvergeOne

Our Sincerest The Daisy Society 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, risktakers 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

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gssgc.org/donate

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

Cynthia Breunig Diana LaMar Chuck MacKinnon Sandra Mayo

Ken Mortensen Elizabeth Sutherland

Confidence $5,000 - $9,999 Cindy Chapman Betty Hao Knea Hawley

Joyce Knoll Kit Mac Nee Patricia Nickols-Butler

Irene N. Rodríguez Scooter Barb

Courage $1,000 - $4,999 Anonymous Anonymous Richard Aquino Janice Arnold 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 Jordon Tonya LaBarbera Elizabeth LockeThomas 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

Member $240 - $999 D. Michael Arnold McKenna Burdette Kassidy Burdette Pat Caldwell Diane Elton Chantal Francisco Roberto Galarza Briggs Gamblin Arlene Garcia Sandra Granger William Gray Shelley Guerin

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

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

Juliette Gordon Low 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. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risktaker, 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 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" TuckerParker Ms. Cynthia Paulo Nancy Perdue Brandy Placencia Carrie Raleigh Reece Family Irene N. RodrĂ­guez 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 Pamela Verhaegen June Yamamoto Wendy Zinn

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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