Friday, March 31, 2017

THIS WEEKEND: Spend $60 and Save 20% on Select Items. Visit the Girl Scout Shop!

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Retail customers will receive a 20% discount on most items from March 31st - April 3rd, 2017 when they spend $60+ with coupon code “SPRING17”; Uniform, Insignia, Earned Awards, Council Own, Gift Certificate, and Download Items are excluded.  

Shipping charges are calculated on merchandise total prior to discount.  

Coupon code “SPRING17” (not case sensitive) must be entered at checkout to receive discount! Coupon code valid on girlscoutshop.com for multiple uses and will not be applied to prior or subsequent transactions. 

This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer; limit of one coupon code per transaction.

Click on the banner to go directly to the sale! Happy Shopping!

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Daisy & Brownie Troop Visits Salinas City Hall



Troop 91110 visited Salinas City Hall, received a tour from Mayor Gunter and made it into the "News from the City Manager" newsletter! http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render…

Girl Scouts learn about the community they live in. Has your troop visited a local place of government lately?

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Five Ways to Thank Your Girl Scout Volunteer During Volunteer Appreciation Month!
















We know it, you know it, but do they realize it?

Our extraordinary volunteers are what make the adventurous Girl Scout world go round. And during April, we’re ensuring they hear how much girls and parents appreciate that.

Here are five fun ways to show your favorite volunteer your love and gratitude during National Volunteer Appreciation Month (and beyond!):

1. Make something. Who doesn’t love a handmade gift from the heart? Show the one-of-a-kind Girl Scout volunteer in your life just how much they mean to you by breaking out those arts and crafts supplies and getting creative. They’ll love it!

2. Shout ‘em out on social media. What better way to make your favorite Girl Scout volunteer feel special than to broadcast your thanks far and wide? They’re the best, and you’ll shout it loud and clear: I love my Girl Scout volunteer!

Be sure to include a line about why this volunteer (or volunteers!) is so special to you, and include the hashtag #NVW2017 to call out National Volunteer Week, which runs April 23–29.

3. Write them a love letter. Imagine their surprise when they open their mailbox and find a love letter from you. Need a little inspiration? Check out the letter Girl Scouts put together for these amazing volunteers!

4. Send an eCard. Is your Girl Scout volunteer a digital genius? Get innovative and send them a personalized eCard! It’s easy; pick your favorite G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ design, type their name, and share the card on social media or through email. Get started today!

5. Have your girl decide. Girl Scouts is girl-led, after all! The relationships between a Girl Scout and her volunteers are precious, so her thank you can be, too! Ask your girl how she would like to give back to volunteers this month. Does she want to sing a song, cook a delicious meal, or save up to buy flowers? Get those creative juices flowing, and help her take the lead! 


(From http://blog.girlscouts.org/)

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

GSCCC Membership & Volunteer Events for Parents



Looking for a great opportunity to volunteer?

















 

Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast wants every Girl Scout’s experience to be the best it can be!

You can make that happen for your girl—and others—by learning more about what we do at Girl Scouts.

As an adult volunteer, you’ll introduce girls to new experiences that show them they’re capable of more than they ever imagined!

WHO: Parents and adults who are looking for a volunteer opportunity. Whether you can give a few hours, a few weeks, or a few months, volunteering with Girl Scouts is flexible and fun.

WHERE: From Thousand Oaks to Santa Barbara to Monterey, there's an event near you!

HOW: RSVP to DiscoverGS@girlscoutsccc.org with your name and city 3 days before the event. For more information contact: info@girlscoutsccc.org or 800-822-2427.

COST: Free!


Thursday, March 23, 2017

Meet the top Girl Scout Cookie seller: More than 100,000 boxes!

Girl Scouts joined The Today Show to celebrate 100 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies. 

You won't believe what a cookie can do! See the full video here, below!

http://on.today.com/2nrjHUS

Fifteen-year-old Girl Scout Katie Francis knows a thing or two about the art of the sell. Since joining her Oklahoma City troupe seven years ago, she's smashed all previous cookie selling records, selling over 100,100 boxes. It's an achievement, she told CNN, that's the result of a lot of hard work, not to mention some pretty savvy entrepreneurial chops.

 Read more here.







Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Your voice counts! Girl Scout Voices Count survey coming in April.




At Girl Scouts, we care about your experience, good or bad, and we want to hear from you!

In April, Girl Scouts of the USA will be conducting a national survey with girls, parents/guardians and troop volunteers called Girl Scout Voices Count to find out what’s working, and what’s not, in Girl Scouts. We will use your feedback to improve our services and programs.

The surveys open on April 3rd. Save the date and be sure to check your email for the invitation to participate. As a Thank You, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a raffle to win one of twenty $50 gift cards! We can’t wait for you to make your voice count!

Got questions? For more information, email GSVoicesCount@girlscouts.org.