The Council offices will be closed Monday, February 16, in observance of President's Day.  If you have a Girl Scout emergency, you can contact GSCCC Answering Service: 800-340-7179.Posted by GSCCC Volunteer Connect at 12/23/201

Do not forget to submit a nomination for inspiring Volunteers in your area.It's that time of year to think about all the amazing things our volunteer friends and colleagues in Girl Scouts do every day to make the world a better place. Review the Adult Awards Guide for all the information. Applications for National Awards (Volunteer of … Continue reading VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

THIS EVENT ALWAYS SELLS OUT. Register your Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Troops NOW!Don't miss an incredible outdoor experience and opportunity to get together with 2,000 Girl Scouts.  Troops test their outdoor skills and make memories that will last a lifetime. Kaleidoscope will be held May 1-3, 2015.  Registration for K2015 opened January 6, 2015 via … Continue reading KALEIDOSCOPE 2015: MAY 1-3

Girl Scouts of the USA received honors from Fast Company in its annual ranking of the world's 50 Most Innovative Companies issue. Earning recognition as one of the World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2015 in Not-For-Profit, the publication called out GSUSA for "showing girls technology is about more than texting" by creating Digital … Continue reading Girl Scouts Recognized By Fast Company As One Of The World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies

Make your plans to participate.Thinking Day, February 22:  On World Thinking Day, girls participate in activities and projects with global themes to honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries. The World Thinking Day award is an official award that may be worn on the front of the Girl Scout sash or … Continue reading GIRL SCOUT DAYS – Special Days in Girl Scouting!

See all the great opportunities and events happening for girls in the council below, and view this wonderful discussion regarding the GSLE, CEO Gina Jaeger taped with OUR VENTURA just in time for the GREATEST COOKIE SALE ever! The Girl Scout Leadership Experience

Feathered Friends! Whooo, whoooo, who is that up in the tree? Learn about birds: their habitats, their life cycles, and how to protect our feathered friends.Representatives from the  Ojai Raptor Center will be here with several stunning examples of rescued birds in their care.  Date: February 7,            1:00-3:30PM Arnaz Program CenterEvent FlyerRegister Today - closes … Continue reading Don’t miss out on these new events

This project helped the girls earn one of their journey badges for “It’s Your World—Change It,” which is made up of a series of tasks that helped Girls understand what it means to be a leader and make a difference in the world. The badge is also a step toward the Bronze Award, which is … Continue reading Its Your World Change It

Girl Scouts CEO On The Importance Of Encouraging Girls To Enter STEM FieldsGirl Scouts CEO Anna Maria Chavez shares her thoughts on what we can do to encourage girls into emerging fields. By Anna Maria ChávezLast night, President Obama talked about the state of our union, and if there was a single theme he returned … Continue reading Strong Female Lead? Girls and STEM

 Read the entire newsletter: January NewsletterNEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION - START A NEW TROOP - HOW?... Daisy Chain, Brownie Circle, and NEWLY launched, Junior Knot. These are Step-by-Step Guides with detailed instructions to help with the first four meetings. Contact your Membership Manager staff for your packet.  MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES FOR LEADERSDid You Know, Se Habla Español? - There are varying experiences and … Continue reading JANUARY NEWSLETTER – WHAT’S NEW!