This MUST SEE event is set to ENERGIZE, INSPIRE, and ASSIST Girl Scout Leaders who are entering a new Grade Level and for all Volunteers who wish to develop and expand their volunteer toolkit. Whether new or experienced at leading and volunteering, everyone will learn skills that will help make troop activities even more fun and successful.  This year's LEADERAMA 2014 is a … Continue reading Leaderama in Conejo was a great success! Register for an event near you!

Read the full newsletter here.CONGRATULATIONS! GSCCC HAD A GREAT 2014 MEMBERSHIP YEAR.  With your continued support, we served approximately 10,700 girls and 5,500 adults. Now, let's take a new journey into 2015.   Don't wait, re-register today!What's your superpower?Hone your skills at this year's Leaderama 2014. Join us for:  New Grade Level Training, DIY Kits, Higher Awards, the return … Continue reading What’s New! Happy Girl Scout New Year.

Gearing up for the start of a new year!  Due to the Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast Council’s All Staff Meeting scheduled Monday, September 29, the headquarters office, field offices and the Shops will be closed.  All staff will be inaccessible during this time. If you have an emergency (accident, injury, crisis or incident), then please call … Continue reading Girl Scout Offices will be closed 9/29 for All-Staff Meeting

Council Shops Closed For Physical Inventory: Both council shops will be closed Thursday, September 25 through Tuesday, September 30.Shops will re-open on Wednesday, October 1. Our on-line shop will be open and available for all of your girl, troop and volunteer needs.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

A hardworking 1,301 volunteers had picked up 6,487 pounds of trash "with 75 percent of the cleanup sites reporting Saturday afternoon," said Eben Schwartz, outreach manager for the Coastal Commission. For the state overall, 54,124 volunteers picked up 576,571 pounds of trash and an additional 109,494 pounds of recyclable materials, with 75 percent of sites … Continue reading Coastal Cleanup 2014 was a great success!

For many, a sit-upon, a round of "Make New Friends" or fly-up wings may not carry any meaning, but to thousands of girls who are now adults throughout the Central Coast, these prompts bring back warm, fun memories more valuable than silver and gold, as the song goes.Girl Scouts is making the world a better … Continue reading Karen Skole: Support Girl Scouts, we need Volunteers!

Our apologies, there is a correction to the newsletter sent on 9/1.Leaderama event in SLO is scheduled for October, 11.LEADERAMA Fall 2014This MUST SEE event is set to ENERGIZE, INSPIRE, and ASSIST Girl Scout Volunteers from the new leader or volunteer, to the expert volunteer looking for something new in an afternoon of networking, skill workshops, … Continue reading Correction to Leadearma Event – in SLO – October 11

2014 National Council Session ProposalsThe National Council is charged with giving broad direction to the future of the Girl Scout Movement.As required by the Girl Scouts of the USA Constitution in the Blue Book of Basic Documents, the National Council convenes every three yearsand is the major link between Girl Scout councils and the national organization. As members … Continue reading 2014 National Council Session Proposals – Let your voice be heard!

NEW GS YEAR KICK-OFF AT A GS OFFICE NEAR YOU! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMCOME TO VENTURA, SANTA MARIA or CASTROVILLE OFFICES for:Fun activities for girlsLight refreshmentsHands-on look at Do-It-Yourself Program KitsPurchase GS supplies for the upcoming year (only in Ventura & Castroville); get to spin price wheel with minimum $20 purchaseSign-up for the new … Continue reading Girl Scouts Kick-off a New Year with September 6, Event

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast has announced the promotions of Controller, Lori Riis-Vestergaard to Chief Financial Officer, and Desiree Stilwell from Director to Vice President of Sales as the organization’s retail operations, and product sales align under Finance."Both women have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in their respective areas to serve the council," said Gina … Continue reading Council acknowledges leadership with promotions and synergistic realignment.