Hello, Girl Scouts! We're approaching one of my favorite holidays of the year----Founder's Day, October 31, on which we commemorate and celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday. Born on Halloween in 1860, Juliette noted that she "was born on the night when witches, imps, and fairies roamed the earth!" If she were around to say the … Continue reading A message from Girl Scouts of the USA’s Interim CEO, Sylvia Acevedo
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What are Girl Scout SWAPS?
(From http://www.gsua.com)Girl Scout SWAPS Building Friendships One Gift at a TimeSWAPS, the tradition of Girl Scouts exchanging keepsakes, started long ago when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides first gathered for fun, song, and making new friends.SWAPS were first widely exchanged at national Girl Scout Senior Roundups in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, SWAPS are still … Continue reading What are Girl Scout SWAPS?
Take the 2016 Girl Scout Challenge and you could win a $500 scholarship!
(From GSUSA http://blog.girlscouts.org/2016/10/lets-show-em-how-its-donelike-girl.html) We all have the power to change the world, but Girl Scouts have more than that. They have the practice. For more than 100 years, we’ve been putting our whole hearts into to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place—and that’s exactly what they’ve done!What can … Continue reading Take the 2016 Girl Scout Challenge and you could win a $500 scholarship!
Making Friends: 7 Simple Icebreakers Even Shy Girls Will Love!
From GSUSA: http://www.girlscouts.org/en/raising-girls/happy-and-healthy/friendship/how-to-make-friends.htmlBeing reserved or even shy shouldn’t stop your girl from having a super fun social life! If she’s having trouble making friends, suggest some of these oh-so-simple ice breakers that will help her meet new kids and hopefully form lifelong friendships! “The cat on your shirt is so cute! I love cats, too—do … Continue reading Making Friends: 7 Simple Icebreakers Even Shy Girls Will Love!
Final Week of Girls Night Out!
As families are starting a new school year, Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) is inviting girls in kindergarten through 6th grade to join the fun and learn about Girl Scouts at free Girls Night Out events up and down California’s Central Coast throughout the month of October. The events will bring parents and … Continue reading Final Week of Girls Night Out!
GSCCC Retail Shops Move to Online-Only on December 23!
GSCCC Retail Shops Move to Online-OnlyBeginning December 23, 2016 GSCCC Online Shop GSCCC Online Fall CatalogAfter a multi-year review of the dollars and cents it takes GSCCC to operate our brick-and-mortar retail shops, the conclusion is that it makes much more sense to move all shopping online, effectively allowing the council to use resources wisely … Continue reading GSCCC Retail Shops Move to Online-Only on December 23!
Take the Girl Scout Challenge!
From GSUSA - http://www.girlscouts.org/challengeTake the Girl Scout Challenge! 1. Upload a selfie.2. Choose your Build a Better World frame.3. Tell us how you take the lead to build a better world, and enter to win a $500 scholarship sponsored by MetLife Foundation.You must be 13 or older to submit your story yourself. If you are … Continue reading Take the Girl Scout Challenge!
"Dreams can come true, the story behind my CEO patch" by Sylvia Acevedo Interim CEO GSUSA
By Sylvia Acevedo Interim CEO at Girl Scouts of the USA - https://lnkd.in/bEj8Nst by @SylviaAcevedo"Dreams can come true, the story behind my CEO patch" As the interim CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, I have a great perk, my own CEO patch. Whenever I meet with Girl Scouts, I present them with this special … Continue reading "Dreams can come true, the story behind my CEO patch" by Sylvia Acevedo Interim CEO GSUSA
Girl Scouts and Netflix Are Joining Forces in a Big Way!
Click to read the GSUSA Blog Post The cast of Project Mc² greets Girl Scouts at Netflix HQ. From left to right: Belle Shouse (Ember), Ysa Penarejo (Camryn), Victoria Vida (Adrienne), Genneya Walton (Bryden), and Mika Abdalla (McKeyla). Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and Netflix are joining forces to empower young girls to envision their … Continue reading Girl Scouts and Netflix Are Joining Forces in a Big Way!
Jody Skenderian Named Interim CEO of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast
Skenderian to Succeed Gina Jaeger During Transitional Phase Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast today announced Jody Skenderian as the council’s interim CEO. Skenderian, who most recently served as GSCCC’s Chief Development Officer, has been responsible for the council’s fund development, product sales and marketing and communications efforts. With over two decades of experience building … Continue reading Jody Skenderian Named Interim CEO of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast
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