January Leader eBulletin

Learn how to be a business SAVVY cookie seller at Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast 1st Annual COOKIE UNIVERSITY! You will join hundreds of Girl Scouts who will kick-off the 2013 Cookie Season with a series of hands-on and interactive booths that will help add the WOW to your sale. At Cookie U, students … Continue reading Register for Cookie U!

From Anna Maria Chavez, CEO, GSUSA --As more details have emerged about the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, we were saddened to learn that eight Girl Scout Daisies and sons of two Girl Scout families have died as a result of the shootings. We are devastated by these losses and will keep the families … Continue reading GSUSA: Sandy Hook Girl Scouts

Our apologies for any disruptions during the council phone system conversion. Please note ways to reach the council during this temporary time period if you encounter difficulties when dialing: 800-822-2427 or either of the local Castroville or Ventura office phone numbers:Help Desk:  info@girlscoutsccc.orgSanta Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties: 703-304-1958 (cell)San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties: 805-345-1374 (cell) Camp Arnaz:  805-649-8860Emergency and … Continue reading How to Call Council During Phone Conversion

Due to heavy rain, flooding and road closures in the Castroville area, the office and shop will close at 2:00 today, 11/30.  Please contact cortiz@girlscoutsccc.org in the Ventura office if you need immediate assistance this afternoon through 4:30. After that time, please dial 800-340-7179 to reach the council's after-hours emergency answering service. A staff member will return your call … Continue reading Castroville Office Closing at 2:00 Today,11/30

This week marked the conversion to a new council phone system. The conversion process will continue over the next week. As with any largescale technology project, there are stages, testing and fine-tuning, so thank you for your patience.When using the new phone system, you will experience a new voice recognition system whereby you can simply say the name of the … Continue reading New Council Phone System + Holiday Closure

Eight Girl Scout councils suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy and are working to recover while also supporting their communities. We know how much Girl Scouts young and old want to help, so we urge you to give to the councils that were affected. Learn how troops can help...

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast has announced a bequest of over $420,000 from the Pennington Family Trust to establish an endowment for the maintenance of the Arnaz Program Center.  Read more...

GSCCC Girl Scouts! Submit your photo + caption showcasing how Girl Scouts and MILK has helped you become strong, healthy and confident, and you could be one of three Girl Scouts in California featured in a GOT MILK? print campaign and win a $500 U.S. Savings Bond!!  Three finalists from each California council will win … Continue reading Girl Scouts + GOT MILK? Photo Contest

GSUSA and several sister Councils have been severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy; the full impact has yet to be assessed. We thank you for all the heartfelt notes sent after our update to you yesterday. GSUSA and Support to Councils Our GSUSA 420 Fifth Ave offices and our New Jersey Distribution Center will remain closed for … Continue reading Storm Update from GSUSA