Don't miss out on these new events

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 Center Event Flyer Register Today - closes February 1!

It's Girl Scout Night with the Harlem Globetrotter's 2015 World Tour At the Staple Center!  Join fellow Girl Scouts for a special Girl Scouts Discount for tickets to the world famous Harlem Globetrotters Exhibition Basketball Team! Your ticket purchase enters you for a chance to qualify for a group photo on the court or a very special Girl Scout Cookie Presentation to the team! (Girl Scouts in uniform only. Troops and individuals will be randomly selected from your Ebiz registration) The Harlem Globetrotters is an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater, and comedy. The legacy of the team began on the south side of Chicago in the 1920's and has grown to an international sensation touring the globe and spreading their love of basketball. The Globetrotter's acts often feature incredible coordination and skillful handling of one or more basketballs, such as passing or juggling balls between players, balancing or spinning balls on their fingertips, and making unusual, difficult shots. In 1985 they signed their first female player and eight women have played on the team since. Get your tickets now, limited number available.  Event Flyer Registration closes February 4!

Its Your World Change It

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 the first of three Leadership awards leading to earning the Gold Award, the highest in Girl Scouts.

To find out more about the Gold award, visit our web page:https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/…/girl-sco…/Pages/default.aspx

Read more about the Troop project: http://www.simivalleyacorn.com/news/2014-12-12/Community/Girl_Scouts_come_bearing_gifts.html

Strong Female Lead? Girls and STEM

Girl Scouts CEO On The Importance Of Encouraging Girls To Enter STEM Fields

Girl Scouts CEO Anna Maria Chavez shares her thoughts on what we can do to encourage girls into emerging fields.

By Anna Maria Chávez

Last night, President Obama talked about the state of our union, and if there was a single theme he returned to again and again, it was this: Our leaders in Washington are setting the course for our economy’s future, and the middle class must be the engine that drives that future.
Small business and the spirit of entrepreneurialism helped build America into the world power it is today, and they will continue to be important drivers of our economy as we move further into the 21st century. But as the President also affirmed, our shared economic future also depends upon our pipeline of workers pursuing careers in STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and math.

Read the entire article.

JANUARY NEWSLETTER - WHAT'S NEW!

 

Read the entire newsletter: January Newsletter

NEW 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 LEADERS

Did You Know, Se Habla Español? - There are varying experiences and materials available for the Spanish Speaker and/or Latina family. Need more info? Contact your Membership Manager.

NEW YEAR - NEW LEADER TOOLKIT 

- CHECK IT OUT

A virtual toolkit with the basics for the new leader all in one place on the GSCCC website. 

DISCOVER, CONNECT, AND TAKE ACTION - FALL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS  

Bookmark the GSCCC calendar to stay up-to-date on all the new and exciting program opportunities! Check out just a few things happening this fall:

• Kaleidoscope 2015: Registration Opens January 6- Kaleidoscope will be held May 1-3
• Move IT...Shake IT! January 10-11, Paso Robles
• Explore the Night Sky: January 16 & January 23, Santa Cruz
• Tidepool Trek: January 18, Carpinteria State Beach
• Cookie University: January 24, Four Locations
• Elephant Seal Tour: January 31, San Simeon
• Gold Award Workshop: February 1, Ventura - Arnaz Program Center
• Tidepool Trek: February 1, Carpinteria State Beach
• PA Specialization: February 14, Monterey
• Artist Legacy Badge Workshop: February 7, Watsonville
• Digital Movie Maker Badge Workshop: February 21, Microsoft Store Topanga
• Harlem Globetrotters: February 11, Santa Barbara & February 15, Staples Center

KALEIDOSCOPE 2015: MAY 1-3

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 opens on January 6, 2015 via the GSCCC Events Calendar

The Kaleidoscope 2015 Handbook is now available for download atwww.girlscoutsccc.org/kaleidoscope

Interested in holding a SU Kaleidoscope skills training event to get your girls ready? Contact Merci Rowe - Volunteer Liaison for Kaleidoscope 2015 Skills Challenges and Prep: tecuyatrails@aol.com. 

Additional program questions regarding K2015 Contact:programs@girlscoutsccc.org and type K2015 in the subject line.

  

COOKIE UNIVERSITY - SATURDAY, JANUARY 24

Learn how to be a business SAVVY cookie seller at the Annual COOKIE

UNIVERSITY! Hundreds of Girl Scouts will kick-off the 2015 Cookie Season with a series of hands-on and interactive booths that will add the WOW factor to cookie sales. Girls will earn their 2015 Cookie Activity pin, Cookie University patch and complete parts of their Financial Literacy and Cookie Business badges. 

START THE NEW YEAR OUT WITH A NEW VENTURE --

START THE NEW YEAR OUT WITH A NEW VENTURE -- 

Join our CEO, Gina Jaeger and Karen Skole, COO by participating in the new Volunteer Advisory Committee to give direct input regarding events, programs, and initiatives that impact members. The committee will meet on a quarterly basis via teleconference beginning later this month. We would like to have 20 volunteers with representation from each of our six counties. We hope you can join...please complete our interest form.

Please complete the Interest Form

Scholarship Opportunity

Scholarship Opportunity for older girls in Ventura, California:

Soroptomist International of Ventura is now accepting applications for the Violet Richardson Award. Girls in Ventura, ages 14-17 who are actively volunteering in the community are encouraged to apply. Deadline is February 1, 2014.

Click here for the Application

To learn more about Sorpotomist and this scholarship visit their website.

Girls throughout the council are encouraged to seek scholarship opportunities with their local community organizations.