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Dear Girl Scouts, Volunteers and Families, We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program! This is a special time of the year when we come together to embark on a magical journey filled with fun, learning, and community spirit.

As a Girl Scout, you are not only developing essential life skills, but you are also contributing to our shared mission of making the world a better place. By participating in the Cookie Program, you are helping empower girls to become future leaders, take on challenges, and make a positive impact in their communities.

Here are a few key details for this year’s Cookie Program: 1. Digital Cookie: We are excited to introduce the option of selling cookies online through the new Digital Cookie platform. Read on for more information on how to set up your Digital Cookie account.

2. Safety First: The safety of our Girl Scouts, volunteers and supporters is our top priority. We will provide guidelines and resources to ensure a safe and successful sale.

3. Resources: You’ll have access to a variety of resources, including guides, marketing materials, and mentors to help you succeed in your cookie sale.

4. Goals: Set your cookie sale goals and share them with your troop leaders.

Remember, each box of cookies sold brings us one step closer to our shared goals.

5. Community Impact: Remind your customers that every cookie purchase supports girls in your community and helps fund life-changing programs.

Once again cookie season is upon us, the season where our Girl Scouts

learn, practice and perfect the five key skills of the cookie program. Every year I am honored to be involved in all of this because I 100% unequivocally feel how deeply important it is to help our Girl Scouts build their confidence, self-esteem, innovation, and creativity. The most amazing thing about this program is the opportunity to help our Girl Scouts be true to themselves. To understand what makes a happy and successful life. How to dream big. To communicate, interact and treat others. I truly want every Girl Scout to realize just how awesome they are. That they can make anything happen if they dream big and work hard. As the ones who guide them and mentor them it is our responsibility to show them the world has limitless opportunities and it’s all there if they dare to reach for it.

I have had the pleasure of witnessing acts of generosity and kindness on a monumental scale from our Girl Scouts, but I’ve also witnessed acts of grace and courage on an individual basis. Every year the Girl Scouts and volunteers of GSSGC show me that all we do is for the greater good of the Girl Scout. That everyone matters.

When we teach our Girl Scouts to reach for opportunities, and they have a supportive network cheering them on, they will do incredible things. This year’s cookie entrepreneurial theme is “Own your Magic.” When they are free to be themselves, and

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6. Have Fun: Most importantly, have fun and make lasting memories with your fellow Girl Scouts. This is your chance to shine and make a difference!

We’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead during this cookie program and we are here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to your troop leader or our dedicated entrepreneurial team of volunteers and staff.

Thank you for being a part of this wonderful tradition.

Let’s make the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program a fantastic success!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Cookie Rally Mark Your Calendars Cookie Price Change How the Cookie Crumbles Girl Rewards Troop Proceeds & Coordinator Rewards GSSGC Shop Coordinator Training Volunteer Safety Checklist Cookie Lineup

Devon Spira

Director of Entrepreneurial Program

Digital Cookie Cookie Contests IEPO & Entrepreneurial Team New Opportunities to Participate National Convention 2026 & Forms & Processes All About Camp

express what makes them happy, they are spreading their magic. And this will change not only their immediate world but the world around them.

I am thankful that each of you have decided to take this journey with us, to witness the great, amazing, and wonderful things that a cookie can do; it can help our Girl Scouts change the world, it can help all of us create the magic of a wonderful community and it can help our Girl Scouts find a bit of their own magic!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

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Diversity Equity Inclusion

We are excited to share an important update regarding Girl Scouts’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice (DEIRJ).

At the 56th National Council Session, which convened this past summer, National Delegates representing councils from across the country voted to pass the DEIRJ language proposal that added the word “anti-racism” to the Diversity and Pluralism section of the Preamble of the Girl Scouts Constitution. This confirms our guiding principle to be an inclusive, anti-racist organization where all members and their families feel welcomed, respected, and empowered.

While the original proposal was to insert “and anti-racism” into two places in the Girl Scouts Constitution, delegates felt it was important to add additional language through a parliamentary amendment during the session.

As amended, it now reads: Girl Scouts advance diversity, pluralism, and antiracism and actively identify and oppose racism by removing systemic barriers to participation in our Movement and in the communities in which we live.

This milestone is a direct result of your dedication to our Movement and our common belief that Girl Scouts should be accessible to all.

Thank you for your continued support, your passion for Girl Scouting, and your commitment to this important work to ensure a strong and enduring future for Girl Scouts. We look forward to championing this work—together.

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The theme for the 2024 Cookie Season is “Own Your Magic.” I love this signature theme because that’s exactly what the cookie sale allows you to do. It gives Girl Scouts a magic carpet to travel widely and say “Open Sesame” to blow open doors to fantastic incentives like technology, programs, and camp.

It is also a widely venerated program that generation after generation of Girl Scouts have been proud to join. It is how most of the world knows us and why we are one of the most recognized international brands.

Those of us who are and were Girl Scouts know that it is so much more than a sale. It is a powerful program where business skills are nurtured and developed. This is where we learn to run our own businesses and really connect with our communities and witness the changes that happen year after year. It is no surprise to learn that most of our female business leadership throughout the country were Girl Scouts. The five skills of the Girl Scout Cookie Program equip girls with the essentials they need during the sale and help lead to their future successes in life.

We also have fun while working very hard to achieve our goals. It’s where we learn to be brave and safe, talk to strangers, set goals, work as a team, and take pride in our Girl Scout background.

As a Girl Scout growing up, the cookie sale taught me to meet new people and be very curious about why they did or did not want to buy my cookies. I was deeply interested in engaging people and sharing the excitement and joy I was experiencing through Girl Scouting.

Good luck and enjoy every moment of this sale! It will be at times exhausting, but remember the rewards go far beyond the sale and incentives. You are on a journey that will play forward and result in valuable rewards throughout your life. Scooter Barb and I will see as many of you as possible at your booths.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Cynthia H. Breunig President and CEO

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Thru 12/15: $25 After 12/16: $35 Meal Add-on*: $10

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State University, San Bernardino

January 20, 2024 10am-3pm

Cookie/Nutty Dough is accepted (use the Yellow Mailbox at Checkout)

*Food will not be available for purchase on the day of the event, but picnic lunches are welcome!

Event ticket includes: Cookie Rally, Magic Show, Attendee Swag, Parking, Bazaar, and Girl-only Patch

Register today!

https://qrco.de/cookierally2024

Outside Activities

• Bazaar (10am-3pm): Shop from your sister troops for Cookie, Magic or Traditional Girl Scout inspired items for purchase.

• Troops can sign up for this Money Earning Activity using the link: https://qrco.de/bazaarMEA2024 • Lunch Add-Ons: In-n-Out, BBQ or Tacos available outside the Arena and must be purchased through the event registration.

• Bouncers, Games, and other fun activities will be available on the grassy areas outside the arena.

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Indoor Activities

• GSSGC Cookie Rally including activities relating to the 5 Key Skills • Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills and Business Ethics are all valuable skills you can practice with fun crafts and activities at our Region sponsored 5 Key Skill Stations!

• Camp Information & Registration plus Double Your Nutty Dough if you Register on the day of Cookie Rally only (see details on page 24).

• 2023 Fall Top Sellers announced at 1pm • Magic Show on the Main Stage inside the Arena will last about 1 hour starting after the 2023 Fall Top Sellers are announced.

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Entrepreneurial Calendar

Online Coordinator Training Available Must complete by December 8, 2023 to place an Initial Order

12/11/2023

Initial Order Due from Troops

12/15/2023

Last Day for Cookie Rally Early Bird Registration

1/14/2024

Early Online Marketing Period Begins in Digital Cookie

1/20/2024

Cookie Rally

1/27/2024

Cookie MEGA Drop

1/28/2024

Standard Cookie Program Begins

2/6/2024

Walkabout Period Ends

2/9/2024

Cookie Booths Begin

2/16–2/18/2024

National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend

3/17/2024

Cookie Program Ends

3/22/2024

Cookie Paper Push

Calendar of Council Closures 12/15/2023–1/1/2024

In observance of the Winter Holidays

1/12/2024

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

2/16/2024

In observance of Presidents’ Day

4/18/2024

Staff In Service Day

5/24/2024

In observance of Memorial Day

6/19/2024

In observance of Juneteenth

7/4/2024

In observance of Independence Day

8/22/2024

Staff In Service Day

8/30/2024

In observance of Labor Day

10/11/2024

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

11/8/2024

In observance of Veterans Day

11/28–11/29/2024

In observance of Thanksgiving

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Cookie Price Change GSSGC is committed to making thoughtful decisions regarding changes to the Cookie Program. After extensive collaboration with Volunteers, Community Partners, Girls, and Council leadership, we have decided to implement a price increase for the 2024 Cookie Program. The retail price of cookies for 2024 will be increased by $1 per package. Gluten-Free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies will be $7 per package; all other flavors will be priced at $6 per package.

It’s important to note that our sister councils across the West Coast have also implemented price increases on their traditional flavors, with many of them doing so last year. This decision has been influenced by the fact that the cost of everything, including expenses related to the baker, rewards, shipping, travel, utilities, supplies, and more, has risen. These increased costs have impacted not only the Council but also Troops and Regions.

With this price increase, we aim to ensure that Council can maintain the girl rewards that you have come to expect and deserve. Furthermore, it will result in a boost in proceeds for both troops and regions, enabling you to continue providing the high-quality programming that our Girl Scouts deserve.

A revised “How the Cookie Crumbles” is included for you to review and see how the extra funds generated from this price increase will be implemented.

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2024 How the Cookie Crumbles

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GIRL REWARDS

NOTE: All rewards are subject to change without notice and are cumulative unless otherwise stated. Photos of rewards are mockups and subject to change.

Any substitutions will be comparable to the advertised reward.

50+

75+

Boxes:

Boxes:

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Magic Sand OR Axolotl Eraser Set

PATCHES

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1P articipation Theme Patch: 24+ boxes sold

4 Cookie Techie Patch: 48+ boxes sold via Direct Ship.

2A chievement Rocker: 100+ boxes sold. Rockers come in 100 box increments and are not cumulative.

5 Magical Patch (Milestone 1): Council-wide packages sold reach 2,000,000 and all participating girls earn this patch.

3 I Care Patch: 12+ boxes of I Care sold via Digital Cookie Direct Ship.

COOKIE DOUGH EXPIRE S JUN E 6,

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NOTE: Cookie Dough is NOT Cumulative.

300-399 BOXES

$20

400-499 BOXES

$40

500-599 BOXES

$60

600-699 BOXES

$80

700-874 BOXES

$100

875-999 BOXES

$125

1000-1249 BOXES

$150

1250-1499 BOXES

$175

1500-1999 BOXES

$200

2000-2499 BOXES

$250

2500+ BOXES

$300

6 Prestige Patch (Milestone 2): Council-wide packages sold reach 2,200,000 and all participating girls earn this patch.

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7 Cookie Crossover Patch:

2023 Fall Program requirements plus selling 24+ boxes of cookies and selling 10+ Online I Care Donations in the 2024 Cookie Program

200+

100+ Boxes:

EXPIRE S JUN E 6,

Boxes:

EXPIRE S JUN E 6,

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250+

Walkabout

Boxes:

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AND $5 Extra Cookie Dough OR Mood Mixer Camp Light

$10 Extra Cookie Dough OR Clear Stadium Tote

$40 Cookie Dough* 400-499 Boxes

*Not Cumulative

500+ Boxes:

OR

Donation & Axolotl Charm OR Make it Magical Dance Party

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$15 Extra Cookie Dough OR Axolotl Plush Pillow

OR

Own Your Magic Belt Bag AND Walkabout Patch AND Extra $25 Cookie Dough Girls who sell 250+ boxes of cookies between 1/14/24 and 2/6/24 will receive a cute and functional “Own Your Magic” Hip Bag/Crossbody Bag. Plus girls will earn a Walkabout patch and $25 Cookie Dough.

The 250+ boxes must be sold and paid for through personal sales only. This includes early online marketing sales, walkabout and Direct Ship. The cookies must be sold by February 6th and that means paid for too!

OR

EXPIRE S JUN E 6,

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600+ Boxes:

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$15 Extra Cookie Dough OR Convertible Duffle OR Puffy Outdoor Blanket

*Not Cumulative

OR

*Not Cumulative

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Boxes:

EXPIRE S JUN E 6,

$60 Cookie Dough* 500-599 Boxes

EXPIRE S JUN E 6,

400+

*Not Cumulative

Boxes:

$20 Cookie Dough* 300-399 Boxes

300+

EXPIRE S JUN E 6,

$80 Cookie Dough* 600-699 Boxes

$5 Extra Cookie Dough OR Axolotl Plush clip

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*Not Cumulative

goes to Universal Cookie Boss on April 20, 2024: This reward is for the Girl Scout and her chaperone (18 and over, registered Girl Scout), which includes park tickets for the day at Universal Studios Hollywood PLUS meal voucher, BBQ lunch, awards ceremony and after hours buy-out of the park including

1250+

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Boxes:

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Second Chance Cookie Boss on April 20, 2024: 2 tickets to Cookie Boss – meaning if you chose Cookie Boss at 875+ you can now choose to bring two additional people with you, or if you chose the subscription box at 875+ you can now still attend Cookie Boss with your adult chaperone (18 and over, registered Girl Scout)! Includes park tickets for the day at Universal Studios Hollywood PLUS meal voucher, BBQ lunch, awards ceremony and after hours buy-out of the park including select upper and lower lot attractions, and awesome SWAG. *SWAG is for the earning Girl Scout ONLY, but all attendees receive full access to the event. There is NO ALTERNATE OPTION if event is chosen and you do not attend. There are no make-up dates. The dates of our events are published for your convenience and planning purposes OR Ninja Thirsti OR $200 Camp Credit

*Not Cumulative

Join us for a fun pizza and paint party with your own art to take home. Multiple days and times TBD and will be available in all regions.

OR Axolotl Neon Sign OR $50 Camp Credit

kie Boss Coo

$200 Cookie Dough* 1500-1999 Boxes

Boxes:

OR

$175 Cookie Dough* 1250-1499 Boxes

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TRAVEL/EXPERIENCES: All adult chaperones must have an up-to-date background check and registration on file with GSSGC and be physically able to travel. If programmatic experiences cannot happen, Girl Scouts who earned that experience will automatically be switched to the offered alternative reward at that level – travel will not be rescheduled or rerouted. There are no make ups for travel or experiences. If you do not attend chosen experience/travel reward, it will be forfeited and you will not receive any other reward or swag in replacement.

No alternative rewards will be given after selections are submitted to Council. Tentative dates are given in advance to aid in decision-making and are subject to change.

OR

*Not Cumulative

GIRL REWARDS

700+

$100 Cookie Dough* 700-874 Boxes

MORE

$300 Cookie Dough* 2500+ Boxes

*Not Cumulative

3000+

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secret Food Tours

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San Francisco is renowned for its exquisite culinary experience making it the perfect location for our Girl Scouts to partake in a food tour! With its eclectic neighborhoods, iconic cable cars, and famous landmarks our Girl Scouts will have a fantastic time exploring the food, sights, sounds and tastes of this amazing city. Trip dates are 5/31/24-6/2/24. OR ASUS ROG Ally Handheld Gaming Computer with Case OR Dyson Styling Tool Choice

select upper and lower lot attractions, and awesome SWAG. There is NO ALTERNATE OPTION if event is chosen! If you do not attend, there are no make-up dates. The dates of our events are published for your convenience and planning purposes OR Choice between Universal Yums, Brick Loot, or Baketivity 6 Month Subscription Box OR $100 Camp Credit

Boxes:

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4000+

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Known as the Heart and Soul of the Carribean our 4000 trip takes us to this beautiful place. Rich in culture, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, and experiences that gives us the opportunity to truly immerse ourselves in vibrant cultural experiences, a celebration of life, while learning about the rich history and culture we will also be participating in a community service project to help the disadvantaged communities and do our part to make this world a better place. Trip dates are 6/9/24-6/14/24. The dates of our events are published for your convenience and planning purposes. Girl and Adult Chaperone (18 and over, registered Girl Scout). Adults are chaperones and attend all excursions but do not participate in all girl programming. OR Samsung Freestyle Projector OR Underwater Scooter

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Weekend

Set off on a girl-only adventure at Catalina Environmental Learning Program (C.E.L.P.) on Catalina Island! Experience adventure, friendship, teamwork, and learn new skills on this weekend of island fun! Swim, snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, and discover the wonders of nature and environmental stewardship. This is a high adventure experience where you can push your personal limits and explore nature! This trip is girl-only with multiple dates to be released based on number of participants. OR Smart Watch Choice Apple 8 or Samsung 6 OR Sound Table

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Enjoy two fun days in the water at Great Wolf Lodge on May 3-4, 2024.

Reward includes girl plus chaperone AND (4) additional guests! This “Wolf Pack” reward includes one family suite and (6) wristbands to the water park; (1) Wristband must be used for the Girl Scout “Wolf” and (1) Wristband must be used for her Adult Chaperone. This reward includes a private evening event in the water part and a special surprise treat! Girl Scout, Adult Chaperone and additional guests are responsible for their own food. There is NO ALTERNATE OPTION if event is chosen! If you do not attend, there are no make-up dates. The dates of our events are published for your convenience and planning purposes. OR $250 Camp Credit OR IdeaPad Duet Chromebook

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*Not Cumulative

DJ Control Mix for Android/IOS OR Canon Instant Camera OR $150 Camp Credit

1500+ OR

OR

OR

$150 Cookie Dough* 1000-1249 Boxes

OR

Boxes:

*Not Cumulative

OR

1000+

$250 Cookie Dough* 2000-2499 Boxes

Boxes:

*Not Cumulative

875+

OR

$125 Cookie Dough* 875-999 Boxes

OR

Girls who sell 5,000 boxes or more should get their passports now because they will earn a trip overseas! Girl Scouts and their adult chaperone will be enjoying a whirlwind adventure abroad from 7/12/24–7/21/24. We will fly to the beautiful city of Barcelona then we sail out of Barcelona to the following ports: Palma de Mallorca, Provence (Marseilles), Florence/Pisa (La Spezia), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples (Capri), Cruising, Barcelona. There is NO ALTERNATE OPTION! If you do not attend, there are no make-up dates. The dates of our events are published for your convenience and planning purposes. Girl and Adult Chaperone (18 and over, registered Girl Scout). Adults are chaperones and attend all excursions but do not participate in all girl programming. OR MacBook Pro 16 OR Microsoft Surface Studio 14.4”

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NOTE: All rewards are subject to change without notice and are cumulative unless otherwise stated. Photos of rewards are mockups and subject to change.

Any substitutions will be comparable to the advertised reward.

PGA PROCEEDS SCALE <250 BOXES PGA

90¢/package

250-399 BOXES PGA

92¢/package

400-549 BOXES PGA

94¢/package

550-699 BOXES PGA

96¢/package

700-849 BOXES PGA

98¢/package

850-999 BOXES PGA

$1/package

1000+ BOXES PGA

$1.02/package

Note: Troop MUST have a minimum of three participating girls to qualify for PGA proceeds. * Opt Out applications MUST be received by February 1, 2024.

ADDITIONAL PROCEED OPPORTUNITIES ◆ Reward Opt Out*: +30¢/package

TROOP

PROCEEDS

◆ Bonus Opportunities:

⬥ Fall PGA 250+: 2¢/package ⬥ Cookie Initial Order: ⮕ 50% Total Sold 2023: 1¢/package ⮕ 60% Total Sold 2023: 2¢/package ⮕ 70% Total Sold 2023: 3¢/package

◆ Council Volume:

⬥ 2,000,000 packages: 1¢/package ⬥ 2,200,000 packages: 2¢/package

To apply to opt out visit: https://qrco.de/2024cookieoptout On-time Initial Order Clip and Zipper Pouch

500 Troop PGA

Power Bank for iPhone or USB C

AND 3 or more Walkabout Girls

Phone Lanyard set and Keyring

875 Troop PGA

Ninja Portable Blender

3 per Troop

Volunteer Patch

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

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REWARDS

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NEW SHOP HOURS CENTRAL:

Tuesday-Thursday: 10am-6pm Friday: 10am-5:30pm *Closed Daily 1-2pm for lunch*

CENTRAL WEST:

Tuesday-Thursday: 10am-6pm *Closed Daily 1-2pm for lunch*

Travel Box Bag

SOUTHWEST:

Tuesday-Thursday: 10am-6pm *Closed Daily 1-2pm for lunch*

Let’s Go Tote

LOW DESERT:

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 1pm-6pm Thursday: 9am-2pm

Waist Apron

HIGH DESERT:

Tuesday, and Friday: 2pm-6pm Wednesday, and Thursday: 11am-6pm *On Wednesday & Thursday Shop will be closed 1-2pm for lunch*

Girl Scout S H O P

Tumbler

Cookie Trucker Hat

$19

Cookie T-Shirt

$16 Mini $34 Cookie Backpack

Cookie Socks and Scrunchie Set

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Coo kie Co ord ina tor Trai n i ng

The requirements for the Troop Product Coordinator are: * Active 2024 Membership * Current Cleared Background Check * Mandated Reporter Training Certificate on File * Live Scan

All Troop Product Coordinators must register using the link below to be approved to access the Mandatory Online Training and Coordinator Agreement and participate in the 2024 Cookie Program. The Mandatory Online Training opens in gsLearn on or before November 29, 2023. https://girlscoutsgssgc.wufoo.com/forms/z13t8ulb0i9m8b3/

PLEASE NOTE:

To receive cookies on time at MEGA Drop, the Coordinator must register by December 6, 2023 and complete the Training by December 8, 2023 in order to place their Initial Order in Smart Cookies on time by December 11, 2023. Any Coordinator that completes the requirements after those deadlines will need to wait to place a planned cookie cupboard order available for pick-up beginning January 29, 2024.

The State of California requires all volunteers with organizations that work 16 hours a month or 32 hours a year with children to comply by completing mandated reporter training and Live Scan screening.

1. Mandated Reporter Training ⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨ Follow the steps on the next page to complete your mandated reporter training.

2. Live Scan ⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨⇨ Follow the steps on the next page to complete your Live Scan requirements.

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GSSGC policy is to conduct a criminal background check on all volunteers. We require a Live Scan to be completed for volunteers that expect to be in direct contact with Girl Scouts for more than 16 hours per month or more than 32 hours per year.

You must complete all 3 to participate in GSSGC activities!

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STERLING VOLUNTEERS This is a criminal background check required

by GSSGC to participate in all Girl Scouts activities. This background check provides more details than Live Scan. (i.e. case dismissals, reduced charges, etc.) You will have to pay for Sterling Volunteers service every three years.

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MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING 1 Scan the QR code or visit www.mandatedreporterca.com 2 Register 3 Complete Volunteer training 4 Send the PDF file to mandatedreportercert@gssgc.org Screenshots are not acceptable for compliance If you are mandated reporter trained for your professional license, employer, or other volunteer organization, please send it to us for evaluation and possible equivalency.

LIVE SCAN* 1S can the QR code or visit www.applicantservices.com/gssgc 2 Register 3 Watch the video completely at the end of the registration 4R eceive your appointment confirmation QR code If you did not receive confirmation, you did not watch the video.

5 Take the QR code to your appointment There is no charge for this service.

Unfortunately, Live Scan from other organizations does not transfer to GSSGC. * ALL Persons Completing a Live Scan MUST BE A REGISTERED GIRL SCOUT ADULT MEMBER.

Questions? Contact customercare@gssgc.org.

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Your Girl Scout Cookie favorites are back!

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Adventurefuls®

Toast-Yay!®

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Indulgent brownie-inspired cookies with

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New!

French Toast-inspired cookies dipped in delicious icing

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Lemonades® Savory slices of shortbread with a

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Peanut Butter

Trefoils®

Thin Mints ®

Patties®

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Iconic shortbread cookies inspired by the original Girl Scout recipe

Crispy chocolate wafers dipped in a mint chocolaty coating

Crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolaty coating

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Peanut Butter

Caramel

Caramel deLites®

Sandwich

Chocolate Chip

Crispy cookies topped with caramel, toasted coconut, and chocolaty stripes

Crisp and crunchy oatmeal cookies

$ $

Caramel, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt in a delicious cookie* *Limited availability

The GIRL SCOUTS® name and mark, and all other associated trademarks and logotypes, including but not limited to the Trefoil Design, are owned by Girl Scouts of the USA.

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Exciting news, your online Girl Scout Cookie® sales platform is getting a revamp! We’re moving your online cookie sales to a platform called Digital Cookie®. Going forward, you will be using the new Digital Cookie application to sell cookies to customers online, track progress towards a goal, and manage sales. Selling Girl Scout Cookies® online and reaching your goals just got easier!

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Please note: Troop leaders and volunteers will still utilize Smart Cookies™ for cookie business management tasks like sourcing additional cookies for the troop and allocating cookie sales.

Digital Cookie’s minimum order for shipping is four packages.

Digital Cookie® features make selling cookies a fun, universal experience for all entrepreneurs.

The base shipping price is 4-8 packages at $12.99 and 9-12 packages at $14.99.

FOR GIRL SCOUTS/TROOPS:

⬥ Customizable Girl Scout pages allow customers to read your story and sales pitch and view your profile image or video. ⬥ Troops can customize their site with the same marketing tools available on a Girl Scout’s site with stories, sales pitches, a photo or a video. ⬥ Cookie Business Badges and Family Entrepreneur Pin requirements are integrated into the system to reinforce the importance of badge work and the Girl Scout experience within the cookie program. ⬥ Girl Scouts can send “cheers” to one another by choosing from an assortment of encouraging and congratulatory images. ⬥ Girl Scouts can make sales on the go at cookie booths

FOR PARENTS:

⬥ The option to turn girl delivery off for customers based on family preferences and cookie availability. ⬥ The ability to turn cookie varieties on or off to match available inventory.

FOR CONSUMERS:

⬥ Customers can order and pay for cookies online and pick them up at a booth. ⬥ All consumers will have the same checkout process when using an individual Girl Scout or troop link, ensuring a unified experience across the Girl Scout brand.

There is a $5.00 surcharge on orders shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, APO/ FPO/DPO, Guam and US Virgin Islands

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Booth sale rules say you must be in at least a Girl Scout t-shirt and vest/sash/smock to be running a legal cookie booth, but a full uniform represents you, and ensures the public sees proud young women. Girl Scouts at each level wear one required element (tunic, sash, or vest) to display official pins and awards. Girls can mix and match pieces from the official Girl Scout collection to complete the full uniform. When you wear your uniform with pride, the world notices. So we made a patch for our staff and teams to have with them at all times to honor you with when they find you wearing your full uniform at your cookie booth. Plus five winners, one troop per region, will win $1,000 in I Cares on the last day of the cookie program!

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

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

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INDEPENDENT ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY

For girls not affiliated with a participating troop that want to participate in the 2024 Cookie Program

What does she earn? Girl Scouts participating in the IEPO will earn the Standard Girl Reward Plan and Cookie Dough.

However, since they are not participating in a troop, they CANNOT earn Proceeds. Instead, they will earn additional IEPO Cookie Dough beyond the standard schedule to use towards GSSGC programming, events, or camp. The IEPO Cookie Dough for the 2024 Cookie Program is calculated at $5 for every 25 packages sold.

(Max IEPO Cookie Dough Value is $250) Wacky Weather Sometimes Mother Nature decides she has things to do and those things do not jive with cookie sales. When our girls get out there and run their business despite Mother Nature’s plans, we will activate “Wacky Weather” and randomly gift 10 troops $100 in I Cares each time we activate!

Girls interested in participating in the IEPO can submit an interest form here:

https://girlscoutsgssgc.wufoo.com/forms/z1gu3gwi0zyrp3p/ * Girls currently active in a troop that is NOT participating in the 2024 Fall Product Program may participate through the IEPO. However, if more than two girls in the same troop want to participate, then they will not be eligible for the IEPO, and the troop will need a trained Coordinator to participate in the standard program.

Entrepreneurial Program Team ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM REGIONAL MANAGERS Walkabout Contest Post your photos of yourself out there hitting your personal goals.

If you win, you will receive $250 in I Cares purchased from you!

Five winners will be chosen–one per region.

CENTRAL Samantha Riggs ecentralteam@gmail.com

LOW DESERT Chantal Francisco lowdesertproductsales@gmail.com

CENTRAL WEST Jiranda Strebel cwfallcookie@gmail.com

SOUTHWEST Kim Ludlam swproductsales@gmail.com

HIGH DESERT Anne Rice hdfallcookies@gmail.com

COUNCIL ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM TEAM SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM AND RETAIL Jua-Nita Williams Houston jhouston@gssgc.org

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT Viki Jaggers: vjaggers@gssgc.org

DIRECTOR OF ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM Devon Spira dspira@gssgc.org

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM COORDINATORS Alexis Herrera: aherrera@gssgc.org

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM MANAGER Caryn Martin-Patino cmartinpatino@gssgc.org

Sara Valdez: svaldez@gssgc.org Lisa Reynolds: lisa@gssgc.org

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New

Opportunities for girls to participate in Girl Scouting!

Volunteers and staff are regularly adding program to our GSSGC Events Calendar. These events and activities are quality programs that make sure Girl Scouts are prepared for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls!

In addition to troop meetings, there is so much more girls can participate in, either with their troop, or on their own. Help your daughter plan her Girl Scout year. Events are added to the event calendar throughout the year, so if you are looking for a fun weekend activity, or are ready for Summer Adventures, be on the lookout for our day trip offerings for troops, families, and individual Girl Scouts. Go to gssgc.org/eventcalendar to plan all your Girl Scout fun!

We’re excited for the events we have planned so far! Keep an eye on our GSSGC Events calendar for more details and registration information on our website and in the Monthly Newsletter for the following events:

* Operation Cookie Make Over (Winter 2024) * Whale Watching (Spring 2024) * NASA Suits Cybersecurity (Spring 2024) * Peter Pan at the Pantages (Summer 2024) * Rock Climbing (Summer 2024) * Destination Unknown – Parent/Daughter/Friend (Summer 2024) * Wicked at the Pantages (Winter 2024) * Pet a Pet Day & Pet First Aid * Girl Scout Choir * Ukulele Workshops * World Thinking Day * Girl Scout Birthday Week Activities * My Promise, My Faith Workshop

EVENTS AT CAMP PROPERTIES

* Junior Jam Skills Competition * Super Skyland Days: Archery, Team Building, Earth Day * Wi-Wo-Ca ARTs Days: Tie Dye, Lemonade & Paint, Ukulele Workshop * Wi-Wo-Ca Campfire Nights

Volunteers Wanted!

The program department is looking for subject matter experts in Girl Scouts, the outdoors, the arts, robots, cooking, and more. We are looking for volunteers that may not be attached to regions who would like to connect with council staff to plan and deliver program events and activities for Girl Scouts across GSSGC. Are you interested in volunteering for this or other short or long-term opportunities? Email customercare@gssgc.org with “Program Volunteer” in the subject line to express interest or fill out our interest form at:

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Save the Date

Girl Scout National Convention Washington, D.C.

Forms and Process Updates & Reminders

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We have combined the Intent to Event and Money Earning Activity Forms into one single form for both approvals. You will no longer need to complete two separate approvals if your troop is planning an event that is intended to be an MEA. More information about Event Planning can be found in the Event Planning section of our website.

The Girl Scout Automatic Basic Plan 1 Insurance now automatically covers all members, non-members, and all domestic travel trips. Additional insurance is no longer required for events and domestic travel. Sickness insurance for extended travel is still available and extra insurance for international travel is still required. See the “Insurance” document in the Forms section of GSSGC’s website for more information.

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HOW TO REGISTER AS EASY AS 1 – 2 – 3 - 4 Every girl deserves Girl Scout Camp, as it is a safe all-girl environment for girls to improve responsibility and other life skills.

CAMP SKYLAND RANCH is located in the San Jacinto Mountains on the Banning side and is owned and operated by Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council. Skyland Ranch is located at an elevation of 5,000 feet overlooking the Morongo Valley. The sprawling camp setting in this chaparral environment allows many open spaces for campers to find themselves and connect with nature. For over 70 years, thousands of girls have experienced the magic that is Camp Skyland Ranch.

Camp is open to all girls in Kindergarten to 12th grade. Camp is designed to give every girl the chance to succeed, build friendships, challenge herself, build self-leadership skills and have fun.

Highlights of the camp programs include archery, arts and crafts, nature, horse-back riding, camp skills, fencing, games, drama, outdoor recreation, campfires, fun and more! Just pick the theme week that is right for you and your camper.

CAMP AZALEA TRAILS will be open for troop camping this summer!

Check out our website for more information on renting the camp.

1. Talk to your camper to choose the dates or theme 2. Visit the event calendar and pick camp 3. Click the “Register” button to complete the forms to register 4. Pay the $60 Deposit; then pay the balance four weeks prior to camp.

Girls select either cabin or tent based on age and desire. Girls are then placed in program groups based on theme. Some activities are done as a cabin and others as a program group. All programs are based on weather.

QUESTIONS? Transportation to Camp? Individual Girl Summer Overnight Camps include transportation by school bus from the Redlands office. To winter programs and other summer programs, transportations is provided by participant unless otherwise noted.

MORE INFORMATION? Visit our website to view Camp FAQs at

www.gssgc.org/outdoors

or email directly with your question.

Call 909-307-6555 or (800) 400-4475 Email customercare@gssgc.org

Check gssgc.org/events on our website to register!

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Or join us at the official Open House on June 15, 2024.

SUMMER OPEN HOUSE FOR SKYLAND RANCH June 15, 2024 from 11am-3pm All are welcome!

Family, Troop, Group (w/adult), Child/Adult, the public Cost*: $10 for patch, activities, & lunch (pre-registered) or Free (no patch; no registration, no lunch; includes activities) Come get to know Skyland Ranch while you join us for a day of themed fun. Kids may attend as part of a group (w/ adult), child/adult couple, or as a family. Everyone is welcome; no membership required.

In June we celebrate Great Outdoors Month by getting outdoors and participating in Camp Open House. Being outdoors is often free or very inexpensive for families and camp is a place to learn about nature. We will have a nature hike, craft, and plenty of wide open spaces to enjoy a picnic lunch (which you may bring or purchase at Skyland Ranch).

It is a great opportunity to meet our summer staff.

If you want to register but attend for free, select the “No Patch” option, which will not include lunch or a patch. Patch sold on-site for $5 while supplies last. Lunch sold on-site for $10 from 11am-2pm. *Additional Cost Information:

⬥ Cost is per person ⬥ Patches sold on site while supplies last ($5/patch) ⬥ Lunch sold on site for $10 from 11am-2pm

Girl Scouts is the largest all girl organization and everything we do is designed to create an environment where girls can learn and grow together and become leaders in their daily lives. We strive to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. When girls go to camp, either on their own or with an adult partner, they explore leadership in a new way. At camp girls build life skills, responsibility and healthy habits while developing a deep appreciation for nature. Girl Scout camp provides a caring environment led by trained adults who help girls explore, grow and have fun.

CAMP SWAG Look for a new lineup of swag when you go to register for camp! It will include some of your favorites from the past and a variety of new items.

VOLUNTEER Adult volunteers are the cornerstone of the Girl Scouts movement. Volunteers bring a depth and wealth of knowledge and experience. Consider giving your time to the girls by becoming a camp volunteer. Some options include:

⬥ 5 day Camp Unit Counselor ⬥ 5 day Camp Program Advisor ⬥ Day Camp Director ⬥ Day Camp Volunteer ⬥ Special Skill Volunteer ⬥ Volunteer Coordinator No previous experience is required for most of our volunteer opportunities. All volunteers must be background screened and trained prior to starting. Camp Volunteers can apply for non-income based financial assistance for their girls.

To find out more, complete the form at https://qrco.de/programvolunteer2324

AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION (ACA) ACCREDITATION Camp Skyland Ranch & Camp Azalea Trails are both ACA accredited. Even if you don’t choose us, choose an ACA-Accredited Camp because ACA Accreditation means that your child’s camp cares enough to undergo a thorough (~ 300 standards) review of its operation to ensure compliance with industry and youth development standards. Visit https://www.acacamps.org/news/press-release/most-importantquestion-parent-can-ask to find out more about what this means and other helpful information.

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SKYLAND RANCH SUMMER AT-A-GLANCE Number of Days

Theme Programs

Week 1 June 17-21

Week 2 June 24-28

Week 3 July 1-3

Week 4 July 8-12

Week 5 July 15-19

Week 6 July 22-26

Week 7 July 29-Aug 1

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Classic Camp: $600

Camp’s Got Talent: $600

Things that Fly: $600

Waste Not, Art-a-lot: $600

Planet Protectors: $600

Classic Camp: $600

Starry Nights and Skills Adventure: $600 Waste Not, Art-a-lot: $600

Classic Camp with Horses: $450

Wizarding Week: $600

Classic Camp with Horses: $500 Wizarding Week with Horses: $500

Horse Programs

Saddle Up: $700

Saddle Up: $700

Saddle Up: $700

Horse-apalooza: $700

Saddle Up: $700

Leadership Programs

Leap: $450

LIT: $450

CIT 1 both sessions with break for 4th of July: $720

LIT: $450

CIT 2 July 22 - Aug 1: $750

MAKING CAMP AFFORDABLE DOUBLE YOUR NUTTY DOUGH COOKIE RALLY WEEKEND! Make a payment, register online, or register at Cookie Rally to double your Nutty Dough. Regardless of how you choose to register, make sure to stop by the camp booth for help registering or to spin the wheel for a prize. To double Nutty Dough, it must be used to pay for camp. 2023 Nutty Dough only. $60 deposit holds your spot.

Discount has no cash value. This special offer applies to any GSSGC Camp Programs including Camp-on-the-Go (travel events), GSSGC Day Camps and overnight camps.

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CAMP IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR DONORS If you want to give the gift of camp to a girl in need, visit our website donor section, call our offices, or mail a check with a note stating the purpose. All donations are tax deductible.

Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio believes every girl should experience Girl Scout camp and provides opportunities through the Girl Scout Product Sale Program for girls to fully pay for their experience. To ensure every girl can hold their spot while working on funding, girls can register with just the form and $60 deposit; final payment is due three weeks prior to their camp session. Some options to consider:

⬥ Participate in the Product Sales (sell Girl Scout Cookies) ⬥ Apply for Financial Assistance ⬥ Create a Payment Plan ⬥ Ask for camp as a gift ⬥ Have a parent or adult relative volunteer

THEMED CAMPS

HORSE CAMPS

Classic Camp (June 17-21 or July 8-12 or July 29-Aug 1) Come and explore the fun of camp as you participate in all the classic camp activities including archery, arts and crafts, hiking, s’mores, and an optional sleep-under-the-stars experience!

Saddle-up Camp (June 17-21 or June 24-28 or July 8-12 or July 22-26) Learn the basics of horse care while you interact with and ride the horses!

Starry Nights and Skills Adventure (June 24-28) Learn skills like lashing, knife safety and carving and outdoor cooking during the day and enjoy the stars and learn about constellations, nocturnal animals and more at night!

Waste Not, Art-a-lot (June 24-28 or July 15-19) Let the mountains and camp inspire your imagination! Use found or recycled materials to create unique and beautiful pieces of art.

Camp’s Got Talent (July 15-19) If you love drama, performing, and the musical arts, this is the camp for you! Spend the week putting together a group performance for your fellow campers.

Planet Protectors (July 22-26) Calling all Tree-Huggers! Learn more about the environment of our local mountains and how you can care for the earth.

Magical Wizarding Week (July 8-12 or July 29-Aug 1) Transform camp into a magical wizarding world!

Play quidditch, make potions and find your perfect wand.

Things that fly! (July 22-26) Love archery? Spend a week on the archery range improving your skills and learning about aerodynamics.

THEMED CAMPS $600 for 5 day camps $500 for 4 day camps

Horse-a-palooza Camp (July 15-19) A more advanced interaction with horses; must have already attended horse camp or riding lessons.

LEADERSHIP CAMPS Leap Camp 7th–8th grade (June 17-21) Learn what it takes to transition from camper to a one-day counselor! Focus on leading yourself effectively and learning your own leadership style.

LIT Camp: 8th–10th grade (June 24-28 or July 15-19) Space is limited. Start the week with some group management and self-awareness activities then assist a counselor with a group of girls towards the second half of the week. Application required.

CIT1: 10th–11th grades (July 1-14* ) CIT2 - 11th- 12th grades (July 22 - Aug 1) Opportunity to earn your Counselor-in-Training award by completing a set of requirements that help you gain transferable leadership skills and learn about camp as an industry. CIT1 has no pre-requisites and must be completed before participating in CIT2. Application required for both programs. * July 3-8 campers will be home from camp for the 4th of July camp break.

HORSE CAMPS

$700 for 5 day camps $450 for 3 day camps

PRICING

LEADERSHIP CAMPS $450 for 5 day camps $720 for 8 day camps $750 for 9 day camps

WI-WO-CA DAY CAMP Come join our holiday celebration in the summer. Starting June 24, 2024, we’ll have five fun-filled days in the great outdoors at Camp Wi-Wo-Ca in the Wildwood Canyon area of Yucaipa. Experience crafts, games, hikes, nature, outdoor cooking and more.

This day camp is open to girls going into 2nd grade and above and if you’re going into 4th grade or above, stay the night Thursday as we have some overnight fun. Check the GSSGC Events calendar for registration information.

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Think back to all you’ve accomplished throughout your Girl Scout journey. You’ve helped your community, faced big challenges, discovered new passions, and made forever friends. So, what’s next? Anything you can dream up! There’s so much more to explore with your Girl Scout crew. Sign up for another year today and keep the excitement going.

1. Log into MyGS, navigate to My Account, then My Troop(s). Here you will see a list of girl and adult members in your troop. If you lead multiple troops, you will complete the steps below for each troop.

2. Check the “Select All” boxes for both girls and adults in your troop.

You can uncheck the boxes next to any members who you are not planning to renew. (Do this for any members who plan to renew on their own or for those you are unsure about renewing currently.) You can also uncheck boxes next to any volunteer roles that adults in your troop are not planning to continue to hold next year.

I f a member of your troop does not intend to renew for the coming year, check the “Not Returning” checkbox. If a girl or volunteer has been accidentally marked as “Not Returning” or you are not seeing the option to renew someone for a role within your troop, please contact us online or call us at 800-400-GIRL.

3. Select the green button labeled “Renew” on the left under “Member Details.”

4. You will be prompted to confirm everyone’s contact information.

The girl members in your troop will receive a “Leap into Girl Scouts” patch.

Assuming there are no changes you wish to make, scroll to the bottom and “Choose Payment Type.” Then select “Submit Member Details.”

Repeat this process for everyone you are renewing. As a troop leader, you are unable to request financial aid for the renewal of someone outside of your immediate household. If a member of your troop wishes to renew with financial assistance, they will need to renew online themselves or call 800-400-GIRL.

5. Next, you will be prompted to review your cart and accept the Girl Scout * This is for new Daisy troop members only. This cannot be combined with the GLOW Your Troop patch.

Promise and Law. Make sure the correct number of girls and volunteers you wish to renew is in your cart and check the box “I agree to the Girl Scout Promise and Law” on the bottom of the page on the right. Once this is complete you will be able to select “Add Payment Details.”

6. Finally, complete the payment steps for the troop by entering your troop debit card information under payment then click “Submit Payment.”

7. You’ve successfully renewed your troop! You’ll receive an email

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Save the Volunteer Date! Conference 2024 Community Engagement Volunteers Wanted! ⇨ Seeking volunteers to assist with events in your community.

Saturday, August 17, 2024

⇨ Help us grow our Girl Scout community.

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Contact your local Community Engagement Specialist if you’re interested.

Stay tuned for more details!

Passionate about the outdoors and leadership development?

BECOME A TRAINER! 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 deliver trainings that supports the next generation of leaders and adult volunteers who help to build girls of courage, confidence, and character.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Empower adults who work with girls to deliver quality program.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

You’ll have the opportunity to develop strong facilitation, speaking, organizational, and management skills, and pride in knowing that without your help, our Troop Leaders wouldn’t have the skills they need to empower the leaders of tomorrow.

Contact Customer Care at customercare@gssgc.org.

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Are you still trying to figure out your Gold Award Project?

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☙ Hear from an established Gold Award Alumnae and how the award influenced her career: a newly awarded Girl Scout will speak about how the award helped her when it came time to go to college.

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2024 GOLD & SILVER GALA Watch the Event Calendar for Details

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Calling all Seniors & Ambassadors! ☙ Talk with community partners as well as Gold Committee Members that can help you talk through your ideas and discover how to find and address an issue important to your heart and cheer you on to Take Action as you Go for the Gold! ☙ Parents and leaders, come learn alongside your Girl Scouts and spend time with others in a breakout session just for you.

Watch the GSSGC Events page for dates and more info.

Lifesaving Awards Girl Scouts have been honored since 1913 for meritorious deeds that helped save lives.

Lifesaving Awards are national awards given to a registered Girl Scout who has saved or attempted to save human life under circumstances that indicate heroism.

Girl Scout Choir CALLING ALL SINGERS! Come join the new GSSGC Choir starting in January 2024!

Faith Awards Once each year, a Girl Scout can earn the My Promise, My Faith pin by carefully examining the Girl Scout Law and tying it directly to tenets of her faith.

Requirements for this pin are included in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for all levels. Need help getting started?

If you know a Girl Scout Hero, please reach out to

Contact

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Regional Leaders of the Year A GSSGC recognition, this award recognizes one leader per region who displays a positive attitude, supports Girl Scouting through well-rounded programming, is current in all training requirements and has given outstanding service to girls over the period of 5 consecutive years.

Emily Dixon – C E N T R A L I am AMAZED at all of the opportunities Emily has given the girls in her Girl Scout troop. Not only did she keep her troop together and active during the pandemic, they came out stronger and more active than ever. During the past year they have done float decorating, camping, swimming at Lake Gregory, a Tie Dye swim party, Camp Surf, and Disneyland.

This troop has also worked together on beautiful wood libraries, learning new skills and how to work with new tools, in order to earn their Silver Award. But what impresses me the most is how, every time someone asks what Emily’s troop is doing or going to do, her answer is always the same, “It depends on what THEY decide.” THAT is girl-led and THAT is SO important.

I’ve watched her mentor the girls and give her whole heart to this troop. She has taught them to be leaders in their communities and has encouraged them to be their very best!

Emily is an amazing leader! Our troop is so lucky to have her.

She is so deserving of this acknowledgment!

Preeyavata “Dow” Wanapun – S O U T H W E S T Dow has gone above and beyond as a leader by always being available for her troop, girls and parents; supporting the girls to build confidence and thrive as individuals as well as guiding them when needed. Dow makes herself available to her troop and parents by constantly communicating activities and encouraging involvement in various activities and learning opportunities. She does all this while working a full-time job that is very demanding. She supports not only the girls in her troop, but includes girls from sister troops.

Dow has been creative in her scheduling to allow all the girls to participate in activities and has worked with parents to ensure the majority, or all of the girls, can participate.

Dow is patient with parents and walks them through the various tasks when needed. As a Girl Scout myself, with my memories from that time (many years ago), Dow exceeds my expectations and, if not for her, I know my daughter would not have the opportunities to participate in the multitude of activities that Dow has arranged and created for her troop. She has a leading role in how amazing my daughter has grown over the past few years. She has created lifelong memories my daughter will have forever.

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Kimberly Rizzo – C E N T R A L W E S T Kimberly always gives her full time and attention to her Girl Scout troop and region. She is constantly planning and executing events, as well as hosting meetings and allowing her level leaders room to help the girls earn all of their achievements. She has a large troop and encourages everyone to participate and other leaders to plan their own events, but at the end of the day she takes responsibility and makes sure everyone is successful and the girls have a great time. She also goes out of her way to help other troops with major and minor issues and questions.

Kimberly has been a troop leader of a super troop for longer than the 6 years I have been a leader. She wants girls to feel welcomed and empowered. When you join Kimberly’s troop you become part of a family. Kimberly isn’t just any leader, she is the most caring and inclusive leader I have ever worked with. I have seen Kimberly welcome several new families to the troop since we have joined and it’s the same each time. She welcomes them with open arms and includes them completely from day one. Kimberly treats the girls equally, she talks with them to make decisions, not at them.

Blaize Ison – H I G H D E S E R T Ever since I’ve known Blaize, she’s always open to opportunities to provide interesting and unique experiences to her troop members. She always thinks outside the box when it comes to program and how it applies to the four program pillars of Girl Scouting. Blaize ensures that they set their goals just a bit higher than previously for the entrepreneurial program; she offers unique outdoor adventures, works with them to develop their sewing skills, budgeting, time management and so much more. All I know is that she is always thinking about us and providing different things for us to do to keep active. I don’t have time to go to a lot of activities because of my high school stuff-I am captain of the dance team and in FFA. I like how she is always looking for different things and includes me too. Her own child is a Brownie and she makes sure that all of us are included.

From another troop member: I was the only 9th grader, the next oldest was in the 6th grade. I was finding it hard to stay involved with all of the littles. I felt that everything we were doing was for 2nd and 3rd graders. She knew I was losing interest and we had a talk about different things that would keep me interested. She helped plan some activities around me, making me feel included.

Council Leader of the Year

This award is the highest Council adult recognition presented to one leader who has given outstanding service to girls over the period of 5 consecutive years.

Amber Szydlo – S O U T H W E S T

Amber is a shining example of the Girl Scout Promise and Law for her girls. Not only is she an amazing leader to the girls in her troops, but to girls and adults throughout the Southwest Region in her role as Southwest Regional Chair, Products Cupboard Manager and Trainer. Amber is always willing to step up and help the girls and leaders succeed in their goals. Amber has provided many opportunities for her troops to try new and different things, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching experience. To name a few, her girls have participated in camping, Roar and Snore, GenCyber, Disney’s educational program, decorating Rose Parade Floats, surf camp, white water rafting and so much more! Amber and her girls are very active in the community and participate in volunteer opportunities such as Christmas tree decorations and donations, game day with senior citizens and numerous Girl Scout events.

Amber is an incredible leader who we all aspire to be. She is the true embodiment of everything that we want to see in our leaders and that we would want our girls to take after. Amber leads two very active troops with girls of varying levels. She offers her girls exceptional leadership opportunities through exemplary implementation of the girl-led model. She has provided the girls with a well-rounded Girl Scout experiene. Amber leads her girls to extend that sisterhood beyond the troop level and has coordinated multi-troop weekend campouts and events.

She lets the girls lead in activities that they can teach the younger girls in Journey-in-a-Day events. Amber takes the girl-led model seriously and works hard to ensure the girls are building their leadership skills and are comfortable taking on leadership roles. Over the years, Amber has guided the girls through the process of planning, organizing, executing, and completing money earning activities (MEAs), which the girls used to save up money for extended troop travels to San Francisco and all over Southern California. She helps the girls work to reach their goals for taking trips to places like surf camp and white water rafting. They work hard to promote and make the MEA original and fun for all attendees and volunteers. These activities provided the girls with educational, adventurous, and fun Girl Scout experiences. She also opens up these experiences to girls outside her troop when space allows, offering her planning skills to help others experience things they may not have the chance to otherwise. Amber taught me a new perspective about why we do service projects. Though it is a learning experience doing service for others, we are learning and re-learning compassion.

She also taught me that these are some of the best times to be goofy with your friends because it makes the experience even more fulfilling

Trefoil - AWARD

Hannah Gilman - Southwest Brianna Navarro – Central West

Shining Star - AWARD

Kim Ludlam – Southwest Samantha Riggs – Central

Lead the Way - AWARD

Jontona Estrada – Low Desert Jessica Johns – Southwest Nicole Kojima – Central West Beth Newton – Low Desert Kelli Noss – Southwest

The Rocket Man - AWARD

Andy Clark Memorial - AWARD Elaine Lambert – High Desert

Appreciation Plaque

Barstow Community College – High Desert Yermo Community Services District – High Desert B & B Enterprises – Central Roy’s Café – High Desert Jenny’s Mexican Grill – High Desert McCoy’s Country Feed and Farm Supply – High Desert San Bernardino County Fire Station #56 – High Desert

Free Spirit - AWARD

Sarah Kearney – Low Desert Anne Rice – High Desert Christeen Walker – Central

Loren Pitts – High Desert Justin Guerra – Central West Michael Stenzel – Low Desert Brian Strebel – Central West

Fund Development - AWARD

Whatever it Takes

Green Genes - AWARD

Janice Desforges – Central West Bob Schumacher – Central Christal Herrera – High Desert Tammy Juarez – Low Desert Barbara Pitts – High Desert

Cindy Beyl - Central

Sally & Dennis Brown – Southwest Janne & William Geibel – Southwest Steve & Julie Jordan – Central Brandy & Gabe Placencia – Central West

Reita Dykes Peak Performance - AWARD Kim Drewry – Central

Appreciation Pin - AWARD

Jason Brown – Southwest Nadia Hill – Central West Angela Mosher – Central Dana Stenzel – Low Desert Beverly Hansler – Southwest Roseann Moore – Central West Dawn Rutan – Southwest Jiranda Strebel – Central West

Honor Pin - AWARD

Carol Mauk – High Desert Lisa Reynolds – Low Desert Erika Abbott – Southwest

Thanks Badge

Jini Farrell – Central West Alissa Ritchie – Southwest

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Jessica Bailey

“I started going camping when I was six years old.

It was nerve-racking at first, but then I started having fun and the week went by so fast. I went every year until I was old enough to participate in LEAP (a leadership program for Cadettes) and then CIT (Counselor-InTraining) program.

I learned leadership skills, how to care for those younger than me, how to be spontaneous, and much more. Camp has always been a big part of my life and I can never forget the experiences I had, the friends I’ve made, and the people I grew to love and cherish.”

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CAMP

SKYLAND RANCH Skyland Ranch provides outdoor experiences to develop girls’ leadership potential by allowing them to discover their values and the world around them; connect with others in a multicultural environment; and take action to make a difference in their world.

We continue to upgrade the facilities and resources at this vast 191-acre camp in our pursuit to make it selfsustainable. Skyland Ranch is first and foremost a Girl Scout Camp, a place where programming features a variety of fun and challenging activities that empower girls as they develop skills and behaviors essential to effective leadership. The camp is now also an effective community resource for the schools in our region who engage in programming at the facility during the school year. This past school year we succeeded in serving over 3,500 students at Skyland Ranch! The community also came to our aid as members from the California Conservation Corps put in a massive amount of hard work in cutting the trees, clearing branches, and beautifying the area to continue making Skyland Ranch a safe place.

So many great things for camp are happening and we are not done yet! We were successful in raising the funds needed for the initial investment to begin preparing Camp Azalea Trails to reopen and plan to schedule an open house in the spring. More details will follow at a later date. While Azalea Trails is being prepped, the beautiful Camp Wi-Wo-Ca is available for our troops to experience the outdoors. Many individuals, corporations, and foundations have chosen to contribute to our camps over the years and we invite you to join them in preserving our camps for future generations.

Please go to www.gssgc.org/donate and make a gift today!

Our Sincerest Thanks

Skylanders

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

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

David Kobrin Diana LaMar Chuck MacKinnon Sandy Mayo Kenneth Mortensen Sarah Newton Shannon Ng Michael and Sally Schreter Gail Seekins Jennie Smith D. Scott Thompson Pam Verhaegen

To discuss major gift and naming opportunities, email Jernine McBride at jmcbride@gssgc.org or call her at 909-534-2473.

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT

WHAT YOU NEED • sunny day • cardboard pizza box • plastic wrap • scissors • aluminum foil • clear tape • black construction paper • old newspapers • wooden spoon • plate smaller than your pizza box • tortilla chips • shredded cheese • oven mitts or a towel

NACHO Average Experiment Did you know you can make tasty nachos without an oven or microwave? It’s true! Follow these instructions to make a solar oven and cook up some melty goodness.

1 Use scissors to cut along three sides of the pizza box’s lid to create a flap.

5 Take your solar pizza oven to a sunny spot. Place a plate of tortilla chips and shredded cheese inside the box.

2 Cover the inside of that flap with aluminum foil.

6 Use a wooden spoon to prop open the foil-covered flap at an angle so it faces direct sunlight.

3 Fold the flap back and open the lid. From the inside of the lid, tape a piece of plastic wrap over the space where the flap was so it looks like a window.

4 Tape black construction paper along the bottom of the box. Roll sheets of newspaper to create a border around the cooking area.

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7 Wait for the cheese to melt— this may take a while if it’s not very hot outside. Use oven mitts or a towel to lift your plate out of the cooker. Enjoy!

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 Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council and the entire non-profit community.

❧ $25,000+

Irene W. and Guy L. Anderson Children’s Foundation

Schlinger Chrisman Foundation

Anonymous

❧ $10,000-$24,999 Michael Schreter Family Foundation

❧ $5,000-$9,999 Constellation Desert Sands Unified School District Edison International

Majestic Realty Foundation Pechanga Resort and Casino

❧ $1,000-$4,999 Albertsons-Safeway Foundation Amazon BNSF Railway Foundation Capital Group City of Palm Springs

Pacific Premier Bank Seven Points Inc. Southwest Gas Corporation Stater Bros. Charities

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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, Risk-taker, Leader)TM. Erik and 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 Lauren Denson Linda Dominguez Debra Donnell Sean and Melinda Dougherty Jeanie Eberts Kimberly Fasching Sally Gose Debra Gradias Stacey Grant Knea Hawley Renee Hill Joyce Knoll David Kobrin Elizabeth Locke-Thomas Lolla Long Kit Mac Nee Chuck MacKinnon

Sandra L. Mayo Wade Mayo Dawn Meade Keeling Yves Mombeleur Sylvia Morrison Ken and Sandy Mortensen Beth and Steve Newton Shannon Ng Cathy Paredes Donna “Whisper” Tucker-Parker Ms. Cynthia Paulo Nancy Perdue Brandy Placencia Carrie Raleigh Reece Family Irene N. Rodriguez Ann Marie and Matt Sakrekoff Katheryn E. Sari Bob Schumacher Tina Schumacher Gail A. Seekins Kristina Sewell Dr. Barbara P. Sirvis Kent Smith Anne Sutheimer Rice Dana K. Thomas D. Scott Thompson Susanne Tisdall Pam Verhaegen Jennifer Weaver-Beal June Yamamoto Wendy Zinn

❧ IN MEMORIAM Reita M. Dykes Beatrice M. Martin Robert Molko

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Theresa Molko Diana Robinson Edna L. Steinman

The Daisy Society Before a Girl Scout sails around the world or designs their own fashion line, they need to believe they can do it.

Invest in our local Girl Scouts and make those dreams a reality. Then watch as they discover new interests and chase their dreams—with the pride of knowing you helped make it possible.

Your gift will be used to ensure local Girl Scouts gain the skills and confidence needed to accept challenges, overcome obstacles, and become leaders. Plus, every dollar you give stays right here in our community!

Thank you for all you do for the girls in our communities.

Jernine McBride Senior Director of Development (909) 534-2473 jmcbride@gssgc.org

gssgc.org/donate

❧ CHARACTER $10,000+ Anonymous Cindy Beyl Cynthia Breunig Renee Hill David Kobrin

Kit Mac Nee Sandra Mayo Michael and Sally Schreter Scooter Barb

❧ CONFIDENCE $5,000–$9,999 Kathleen Barth Cindy Chapman Betty Hao

Joyce Knoll Irene N. Rodríguez Pamela Verhaegen

❧ COURAGE $1,000–$4,999 Richard Aquino Andy Avery Stephanie Danielson Kristina Falkner Adela Flores-Bertrand Yves Mombeleur Sarah Newton Cathy Paredes

Nancy Perdue Lisa Reece DoeLeen Rover Katheryn Sari Tina Schumacher J Ahleda Stockton June Yamamoto

❧ MEMBER $240–$999 Charles Courdy Laurilie Jackson Barbara Pepper Ron Sabala

Ann Marie Sakrekoff Diane Schroeder Teofista Turner

The Daisy Society is based on giving for calendar year 2023.

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