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Food for Thought Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio
HELLO
ALL OF OUR AMAZING, FABULOUS GIRL SCOUT FAMILIES!
WELCOME
I am Jua-Nita Williams Houston, our Council’s Chief of Mission Delivery. I have learned and lived this program right alongside each of you for the last 12 years. I have watched many of you come into this program as Daisies and grow into beautiful, phenomenal, amazing young ladies and fabulous entrepreneurs. As we move forward please allow me to reflect on a few things. We know the last 15+ months have been incredibly difficult. Life as we knew it literally changed overnight. We said goodbye to what we once knew as normal and learned to embrace change, change and more change. Through it all, this Council, our members and our programs have weathered the pandemic. We kept looking and moving forward. We added some new skills to our repertoire and rolled with the punches and we came out on top. From an all-digital Fall Product Program to virtual programming and camps, virtual troop meetings, and a mostly digital online cookie sale, our girls worked harder than ever before, knocked their goals out of the
park, and learned so many new things along the way. To say we are so proud of you would be an understatement. As a Council we stand in awe of all that you have accomplished during these difficult times. We know it wasn’t easy, but each of you persevered and handled the changes and challenges like pros. As we enter this new season and move forward with the new way of doing things I want you to take a few things with you: Always believe in yourself, you are stronger than you know! Always keep moving forward, even when there is struggle. Always keep reaching for your goals, when you accomplish one, set another–that’s how success is built. Always take care of yourself first–mind, body and soul. Take time to smell the roses, put your face to the sun and of course EAT THE COOKIES!
BACK GIRL SCOUTS! As we enter a new year of Girl Scouting and entrepreneurial program, I challenge you to reflect back on the past year and recognize how adaptable we all really are. That is an important realization because change is inevitable and sometimes it happens really fast! The new skills we learned and used during the pandemic will not be retired, but continue to evolve as we fine-tune the right balance between virtual and in-person interactions. It is so exciting to finally be able to see real people and their faces again, but we can’t deny how awesome and convenient things like curbside pick-up are. Ultimately, expectations and priorities have been permanently shifted. So as we step back out into the world and our community, we need to be prepared to learn how to interact with each other again. I know as Girl Scouts we will continue to set a positive example and personify our core values. We will all need a little bit of patience and a lot of kindness to recover from over a year of contactless everything. This year’s 2021 Fall Product Program provides girls with an opportunity to “Rise Up” while learning more about entrepreneurship.
Why Participate in the Fall Product Program? Girls learn and practice the Five Skills: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills and Business Ethics, as they earn proceeds for their troops, not to mention exciting rewards. Proceeds earned stay local to benefit the Council and Troops who can earn 15-30% on all items sold: nuts, chocolates, magazines and thank you nuts (I Care). The Fall Product Program is an excellent way for Troops to earn start-up proceeds to use during the Girl Scout year to fund activities, projects and beyond! How the Fall Product Program Works: This program allows girls to be entrepreneurs by offering family and friends the opportunity to purchase delicious nuts, chocolates and magazines. There are multiple ways to participate: ⇨ In-person by taking orders using the paper order card and collecting payment ⇨ Online by inviting friends and family to place an order using her unique codes or through email invitation. Customers can choose to have nuts, chocolates and magazines shipped directly to
In this world and our current situation of facing the unknown, the easiest thing to do is Be Kind, be a good person, and accept and embrace all the differences and commonalities of your Girl Scout Sisters. Together we will continue to rise above the pandemic and, while we will never return to the normal we knew, we can create a new normal that is safe, just, equal and equitable for all members. We are so looking forward to our continued growth and success and can’t wait for the new year of adventures to begin, come and join us, we’re waiting for you. Yours in Girl Scouting, Jua-Nita R. Williams Houston Chief of Mission Delivery
them, or they can select from the nut and chocolate products available for girl delivery. Fun Facts about our Fall Program mascot the Emperor Penguin: ⇨ They are the largest of all living penguin species and breed annually during the Antarctic winter, June through August. During this time, temperatures can drop as low as -76°F with winds as high as 124 mph. ⇨ They can dive to a depth of 1,800 feet and hold their breath for up to 22 minutes! Their aerodynamic bodies and strong flippers make them excellent swimmers, reaching speeds of 7.65 mph. ⇨ Colonies of adults and chicks work together to huddle for warmth. 5,000 or more tightly packed adults and chicks shuffle around, so each takes a turn on the outside of the huddle where it’s cold. Devon Spira Director of Entrepreneurial Program Caryn Martin-Patino Entrepreneurial Program Specialist
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DEI: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
A Message from your CEO Council Office Closures
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DEI: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council will not tolerate racism in any form. We are committed to providing an anti-racist environment built through meaningful and lasting work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
What do the terms in DEI mean? What do they mean in the context of Girl Scouting? Diversity is about difference. A group has diversity when the people present (e.g., our organization’s girl members, volunteers, staff ) reflect differences across socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, physical ability, gender, sexual orientation, age, education, religion, political beliefs, and so on. Different groups reflect different forms and degrees of diversity—and the Girl Scout Constitution calls for our membership to reflect the pluralistic nature of our communities.
Girl Scouts Stands Against Racism and Pledges to Work for a Just Society for All 2
Equity is about seeking to give everyone access to the same opportunities while acknowledging that we don’t all start from the same place. Through equitable practices, people are given the support they need to have an experience (e.g., participate in Girl Scouts). Tackling this part of the work requires that we understand the underlying causes of disparities in, for example, health, educational, and employment outcomes among different demographics. When inclusion is happening, people who are present feel a sense of belonging (e.g., have a voice, hold leadership positions, feel Girl Scouts is for them). In the words of inclusion strategist, social commentator, author, and Netflix’s VP of inclusion strategy Vernā Myers, “Diversity is being asked to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” While a truly inclusive group is necessarily diverse, a diverse group may or may not be inclusive.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion–Upcoming Training Sessions for Volunteers! Mark your calendars for the first in a four-part training series for volunteers on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Equity Consultant Nicole Anderson will facilitate the sessions, sharing an introduction to this work while exploring the definitions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and how to implement them to better serve our girls and surrounding community. All sessions will be held online from 10am-12pm via Zoom. The first session is scheduled on Saturday, September 18, 2021. The next three session dates will be announced soon so keep watch in our monthly newsletter and on the Event Calendar.
To register to attend the first session visit our Event Calendar!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Girl Listening Sessions: Calling all High School Girl Scouts! Want to participate in this important work? We want to hear from you! Girl Listening Sessions are designed for our high school-aged Girl Scouts, grades 9-12, and are facilitated by our Equity Consultant Nicole Anderson with the purpose of providing a safe space to hear from our girls on their experiences and perspectives as Girl Scouts around the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Dates will be announced in our monthly newsletter and Event Calendar soon!
Diversity Fun Patch Contest The winner of our 2021 Diversity Fun Patch Contest was Shannon H. Be on the lookout for new ways to earn this patch in the coming Girl Scout Year!
WELCOME
BACK, GIRL SCOUTS! We are excited that you have signed up for another year of Girl Scouting. This past year and a half has shown us all how resilient we can be and how we can adapt to challenges that arise. As we resume in-person meetings, events and activities, our purpose as Girl Scouts is renewed and amplified. We are reminded of the joy of being with other girls, trying something new for the first time, discovering and participating in activities we may not have considered before, and working toward a new goal each year--whether a badge, Journey, earning our highest awards, or bridging to the next Girl Scout level. Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council is prepared to ensure your journey is one that results in good times and lifelong memories and friendships. We are here to support the formation of new troops, which help build a unique Girl Scout sisterhood. We are here to help our Girl Scouts, troop leaders, and volunteers experience their best year yet. I want to recognize the girls, volunteers, and families who displayed true character and Girl Scout spirit over this past year and a half, and express my appreciation for your dedication and perseverance. Throughout it all, you have been an inspiration and a light to the communities we serve. During this year’s Cookie Program--one unlike any other-volunteers and families literally went the extra mile, or sometimes many miles, to make personal Girl Scout Cookie deliveries to the doorsteps of their customers to help girls succeed and earn the opportunities that only a cookie can bring. As they do every year, our Gold Award Girl Scouts inspire us with the projects they implement in their communities to bring about lasting and meaningful change. Our Girl Scouts met the challenges the pandemic presented to earn their Gold Awards. They showed us that courage comes from within and we hope their example inspires more girls in the coming year to follow in their footsteps. As a Council, we will continue to work hard to ensure the Girl Scout experience is all that it can be. We will uphold our promise to foster an environment for our girls, families, volunteers, stakeholders, vendors and staff that is welcoming, inviting and inclusive. Our priorities have not changed: to see the girls in our Council and in our community shine, achieve all of their goals and, through Girl Scouts, gain the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. Yours in Girl Scouting,
Cynthia H. Breunig
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President and CEO
GSSGC Council Office Closures 2021 Council operations and offices will be closed on the dates below whether offices are open to the public or remote working environment is still b eing observed. September 3rd Labor Day Thursday, November 11th Veterans Day November 25th–26th Thanksgiving December 21st–31st Winter Holiday Closure
ENTREPRENEURIAL CALENDAR FALL PROGRAM 2021 August 16, 2021 September 1-13, 2021 September 15, 2021 Before September 15, 2021 September 23, 2021 October 1, 2021 October 17, 2021 October 18-19, 2021 October 21, 2021 October 31, 2021 November 1, 2021 November 6, 2021 November 14, 2021
Fall Training Registration Opens Complete Online Coordinator Training Troop Opt-Out Request Due Update Participating Girl Emails & Membership Troop Material Pick-up Fall Program Begins Initial Paper Orders Due to Troop Initial Paper Orders Due Online Online Girl Delivered Ends Last Day for Paper Re-Orders Troop Reorder Due MEGA DROP Fall Program Ends
COOKIE PROGRAM 2022
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October 15, 2021 November 1, 2021 November 30–December 10, 2021 December 13, 2021 January 16, 2022 January 29, 2022 January 30, 2022 March 20, 2022
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Gluten Free Cookie Preorder Due Cookie Training Registration Opens Complete Online Coordinator Training Initial Order Due Early Online Marketing Begins MEGA DROP Cookie Program Begins Cookie Program Ends
Troops must submit their Gluten Free Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies Preorder by October 15, 2021. Gluten Free Preorders will be provided at MEGA DROP for in-person sales during the 2022 Cookie Program. Due to limited supply, troop preorders may be adjusted/reduced at Council’s discretion. Order only what your troop needs to ensure all troops have the opportunity to sell this yummy gluten free cookie. Preorder the Gluten Free Caramel Chocolate Chip Here:
https://bit.ly/GFPreorder2022
Entrepreneurial Program Regional Managers CENTRAL Samantha Riggs eCentralTeam@gmail.com CENTRAL WEST Tara Herrera Cwgssgc@gmail.com HIGH DESERT Cathleen Blackett Highdesertpsm@gmail.com LOW DESERT Chantal Francisco Lowdesertproductsales@gmail.com SOUTHWEST Alissa Ritchie Swproductsales@gmail.com
Entrepreneurial Program Council Team CHIEF OF MISSION DELIVERY Jua-Nita Williams Houston jhouston@gssgc.org DIRECTOR OF ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS Devon Spira dspira@gssgc.org ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST Caryn Martin-Patino cmartinpatino@gssgc.org For general Council Entrepreneurial Program questions contact customercare@gssgc.org
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ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TEAM
RATION T S I G 2021 FALL PROGRAM
For girls to participate in the 2021 Fall Product Program, one adult from her troop is required to register as the Troop Product Coordinator, maintain active Adult Membership and have a current, eligible background check on file with GSSGC. Online training is scheduled to open September 1, 2021 for approved Coordinators. Troops who complete training by September 13, 2021 will have access to materials to start the program on time. Troops who complete Training after September 13th may result in starting the program after the start date. Troops who complete Training after October 15th may result in Online Only Program.
Register for the 2021 Fall Program Training at:
https://bit.ly/TrainingRegistrationFall2021
TROOP REWARDS
$1500+ Combined Sales Coordinator Reward** Create your own Avatar Patch
$450+ Per Girl Average PGA* Girl Reward Collapsible Camping Mug
& $3000+ Combined Sales Coordinator Reward Bladeless Neck Fan & Collapsible Mug
Volunteer Patch 2 per participating troop
* Troop must have a minimum of 3 participating girls to qualify for PGA reward. ** Coordinators must send Parent launch email to qualify for custom patch.
S D E E C PLAN D 15%
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Additional 10% of total sales added to Troop Proceeds (25% Total)
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Standard Proceeds for Troop with $300+ PGA earn 20% of Totals Sales Opt-Out* Proceeds for Troop with $300+ PGA earn 30 % of Total Sales
Additional 5% of total sales added to Troop Proceeds
*Opt-Out applies to the entire troop, who forfeit physical rewards, excluding patches, for additional proceeds. **Troop must have a minimum of 3 participating girls to qualify for PGA Bonus Proceeds
GIRL PARTICIPATION REWARD SUPER ENTREPRENEUR PIN
Every girl who participates* in the 2021 Cookie Program and the 2021 Fall Product Program will receive a pin acknowledging her super entrepreneurial skills! Pins will be awarded during the 2021 Fall Reward Distribution *Participation means girls earn the program’s theme patch or higher.
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Girl Rewards OR
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$100+ Combined Sales Penguin Pen OR Color Changing Straw with Case
$200+ Combined Sales Theme Zipper Pouch
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$300+ Combined Sales Travel Game Set OR Small Plush Penguin
OR OR
$400+ Combined Sales Ice Pop Mold OR Swapable Popsocket
$500+ Combined Sales Satin Sleep Bonnet & Scrunchie OR Penguin Manicure Set
OR
$600+ Combined Sales Charger Travel Kit with Case OR Bottle Sling Bag
OR OR
$700+ Combined Sales Large Penguin Plush OR Handwarmer
$900+ Combined Sales Create Custom Socks OR Adopt a Penguin Chick & Penguin Charm
I Care 10+ I Care Items I Care Fish Patch
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$800+ Combined Sales LED Nightlight OR Bluetooth Beanie
15+ Emails Sent Online Fish Patch
$75+ Combined Sales Rise Up Patch
20+ Nut/Candy Items 2021 Theme Patch
5+ Magazine Items Penguin Iceberg Patch
Avatar Patch • Create your avatar • Send at least 1 email to launch your online campaign • Reach $300+ in combined sales
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$1500+ Combined Sales Snow Cone Maker Kit OR Folding Moon Chair
OR OR
NUT TY
$1000+ Combined Sales 18oz. Personalized Yeti OR Create a Custom Planner
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H* G OU $450+ Combined Sales
$20 Dough Earned
$550+ $650+
$2000+ Combined Sales Heated Blanket Poncho OR Photo Printer Bundle
$3000+ Combined Sales Amazon Fire HD10 Plus with Wireless Charging Dock OR Owlcrate 6 Month Subscripion
Combined Sales
Combined Sales
$40
$60
Dough Earned
Dough Earned
$750+ $850+ Combined Sales
Combined Sales
$80
$100
Dough Earned
$4000+ Combined Sales Personalized Neon Sign
$5000+ Combined Sales Polaroid Photo Booth
Rewards are subject to change based on availability and are cumulative unless otherwise stated.
Dough Earned
$950+ $1250+ Combined Sales
Combined Sales
$125
$150
Dough Earned
Dough Earned
*Nutty Dough is NOT cumulative
Cookie Crossover Patch • Create your avatar in the Fall • Send 15+ emails and sell $75+ in combined sales in M2 in Fall 2021. • Sell 24+ boxes of cookies and send 15+ Direct-Ship emails during Cookies 2022.
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Nuts, Candies & Magazines New!
$6 Caramel Apples Milk chocolate with an apple flavored caramel center. 7 oz.
$6 Gluten Free
Salsa Mix Peanuts, salsa corn sticks, toasted corn, soy noodles, almonds and pepitas. 8 oz.
$6
$6 Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins Rich dark chocolate penguins bursting with frosty mint. 6 oz. Box
Peanut Butter Bears Milk chocolate bears with a smooth peanut butter filling. 6 oz. Box
$9
$8 Chocolate Covered Almonds Crunchy almonds covered in milk chocolate. 10 oz.
Whole Cashews Whole cashews with sea salt. 8 oz.
Kosher
New!
Kosher (contains Dairy)
$7 English Butter Toffee Crunchy handcrafted toffee drenched in milk chocolate. 6 oz. Box
$7 Dark Chocolate Caramel Caps Dark chocolate covered caramel topped with sea salt. 6 oz.
$10 Nut & Seed Blend Peanuts, sunflower seeds, pepitas, dried cranberries, almonds & cashews. 18 oz.
Plus even more YUMMY options available online! New!
$6 Dulce De Leche Owls Fresh, milky caramel surrounded by smooth milk chocolate. 5.1 oz. Box
$6 Fruit Slices Fat free! Chewy fruit slices in an assortment of flavors. 10.5 oz.
$10 Mint Treasure Girl Scout Tin Creamy milk chocolate with a refreshing mint filled center. 6 oz. in a Girl Scout Tin
$6 Sweet & Salty Mix Honey roasted cashews, honey roasted peanuts, peanuts, cashews, almonds, pretzel sticks and sesame sticks. 7 oz.
$7 Peanut Butter Pretzel Mix Peanuts, peanut butter gems, peanut butter mini cups, mini pretzels and cashews. 7 oz.
$6 Butter Toasted Peanuts Lightly toasted peanuts with a buttery flavor. 9 oz.
$7 Deluxe Pecan Clusters Roasted pecans covered in caramel and milk chocolate! 5 oz. Box
$5 I Care Donation Show your appreciation by giving the gift of nuts & candies to our Military Troops serving in the USA!
Magazines Choose between 600+ magazines available for subscription and renewal and almost 200 digital titles.
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Council Top Sellers Fall Program 2020 Sarah Ann O. Central West Region
1st Place COUNCIL
Stella C.
Hannah A.
Southwest Region
Central Region
1st Place
1st Place
DAISY
BROWNIE
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Violet M.
Pithimon Janie W.
2nd Place
2nd Place
TOP SELLER $4,695.00 Sold
Parker W.
Southwest Region
2 Place nd
COUNCIL COUNCIL TOP TOPSELLER SELLER
Central West Region
DAISY
Southwest Region
BROWNIE
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Riley V.
Ruby L.
$3,520.00 Sold
Chamish ‘Ashoyn D. Central West Region
3rd Place COUNCIL TOP SELLER $3,302.96 Sold
Central West Region
Low Desert Region
3rd Place
3rd Place
DAISY
Age-Level Top Seller
BROWNIE
Age-Level Top Seller
Abagail C.
Stephanie R.
Faith L.
Elizabeth H.
Central West Region
Central West Region
Southwest Region
Southwest Region
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
JUNIOR
CADETTE
SENIOR
AMBASSADOR
Maggie D.
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Mialani Love B.
Panisa Jada W.
Anastasia W. Central Region
Central West Region
2nd Place
2nd Place
2nd Place
2nd Place
Southwest Region
JUNIOR
Southwest Region
CADETTE
Age-Level Top Seller
SENIOR
AMBASSADOR
Aniayah M.
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Ily B.
Jazzlynn M.
Tatum P.
Age-Level Top Seller
Central Region
Central West Region
Central West Region
Central Region
3rd Place
3rd Place
3rd Place
3rd Place
JUNIOR
Age-Level Top Seller
CADETTE
Age-Level Top Seller
SENIOR
Age-Level Top Seller
AMBASSADOR Age-Level Top Seller
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Council Top Sellers Cookies 2021 Lilly B.
Central West Region
1st Place COUNCIL
Diana T.
Lilly-Anne B.
Central West Region
Southwest Region
1st Place
1st Place
DAISY
BROWNIE
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Hadlee C.
Southwest Region
Chamish ‘Ashoyn D. Central West Region
2nd Place
2nd Place
TOP SELLER
32,484 Boxes Sold
Treasure R.
Low Desert Region
2 Place nd
COUNCIL COUNCIL TOP TOPSELLER SELLER
DAISY
BROWNIE
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Stella C.
Prezley T.
6,523 Boxes Sold
Elizabeth H.
Southwest Region
3rd Place COUNCIL TOP SELLER
5,833 Boxes Sold
Southwest Region
Southwest Region
3rd Place
3rd Place
DAISY
Age-Level Top Seller
BROWNIE
Age-Level Top Seller
Mia J.
Ryanne L.
Raeganne L.
Bethany B.
Central West Region
Central West Region
Central West Region
Southwest Region
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
JUNIOR
CADETTE
SENIOR
AMBASSADOR
Maggie D.
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Jenna L.
Kailey G.
Alicia H.
Age-Level Top Seller
High Desert Region
Central West Region
Central Region
Central West Region
2nd Place
2nd Place
2nd Place
2nd Place
JUNIOR
CADETTE
SENIOR
AMBASSADOR
Ahlia W.
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Age-Level Top Seller
Lorelai M.
Samantha H.
Faith L.
Age-Level Top Seller
Southwest Region
High Desert Region
Central Region
Central Region
3rd Place
3rd Place
3rd Place
3rd Place
JUNIOR
Age-Level Top Seller
CADETTE
Age-Level Top Seller
SENIOR
Age-Level Top Seller
AMBASSADOR Age-Level Top Seller
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Coordinator BINGO Card To Play: Complete a BINGO for your name to be put in a drawing for one of our fabulous prizes 1 bingo = 1 entry • Blackout = 10 entries
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Renew/ Register participating girls through My GS
Talk to girls about the new product you are most excited to try
Send Launch Emails to participating girls through M2OS
Purchase a Product from a Girl Scout
Complete the Fall Product Program Training in GS Learn
Share a penguin fact, joke or meme with someone
Help girls in setting Individual and Troop goals for the Fall Product Program
Answer a Parent/ Guardian question about the Fall Product Program
Review the Fall Product Program Guides
Create an Avatar in M2OS
Post a selfie on your Facebook or Instagram of your Empress/ Emperor self
Nominate a member for their kindness
Visit the GSSGC website to review the available resources for the Fall Product Program
Check in with your Girl Scout Staff Member (we love hearing from you)
Share why you love Girl Scouts with someone!
Invite and host a Parent/Guardian Fall Product Program Meeting
Once complete, email a copy/picture of your BINGO Card to ProductSales@gssgc.org. Deadline is October 15, 2021! 16
Grade Level
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Daisy grades K-1
My Girl Scout Kit Customize her Girl Scout Experience in a few easy steps! This kit makes it simple for new and bridging Girl Scouts to find all the essentials they’ll need for a great troop year. With uniform, insignia, program materials, and other fun options to choose from, you’ll set the foundation for a fantastic year in Girl Scouting.
Choose your
FREE
drawstring bag When you purchase $60+ worth of gear from one grade level
Brownie grades 2-3
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Junior grades 4-5
Cadette, Senior & Ambassador grades 6-12 Visit your Local Council Store or girlscoutshop.com
Troop Support Tips Our Troop Support Team wants to ensure that you are prepared to jump into the upcoming Girl Scout year!
Have you renewed the membership for all of your Girls and Volunteers? Do all of your Volunteers have an active background check? • Reminder – Girl Scout Volunteers need to complete a criminal background check every 3 years.
Do you have the minimum number of registered Girls and Volunteers in your troop? • Reminder - A Girl Scout troop/group must have at minimum five girls and two approved, unrelated adult volunteers, with the exception of Senior and Ambassador troops, which require a minimum of three girls and two approved, unrelated adult volunteers. • Though the ideal troop size is 12 girls, we recommend that groups have no fewer and no more than: »Girl Scout Daisies: 5–12 girls »Girl Scout Brownies: 10–20 girls »Girl Scout Juniors 10–25 girls »Girl Scout Cadettes: 5–25 girls
Questions? Concerns? Need Help? Contact customercare@gssgc.org to get assistance and be connected with your Troop Support Specialist!
»Girl Scout Seniors: 5–30 girls »Girl Scout Ambassadors: 5–30 girls
Does Council have the correct troop bank account number on file? Is your troop information correct in your troop record? • This includes meeting details, program level(s), and whether or not your troop is displayed to accept new members.
Have you submitted your Troop Finance Report for the previous Girl Scout year?
Important Reminder: 2021-2022 Volunteer Toolkit Year Plans archived on August 3rd and the Finance Tab archives September 30th.
We highly encourage you to take care of these important things ahead of time, prior to commencement of the Fall Product and Cookie Programs, to ensure that you are ready to hit the ground running with ease!
We invite you to join the Recruitment Street Team! We are back and we need your help as ambassadors of Girl Ambition more than ever before! Join us in recruiting new girls and adults for a lifetime of leadership, success and adventure in Girl Scouts. Your expertise, skills, interests and life experiences are welcome. The Recruitment Street Team is open to volunteers, girls and/or troops.
We appreciate your help in the following areas:
School Liaison Host a “back to school” and “back to troop” table, or help us nurture relationships with your local school’s Principal and or PTA/PTO.
Community Outreach Liaison Participate in local community and recruitment events and assist a Recruitment Specialist at a recruitment night or organize your own.
Social Media Ambassador Share Girl Scout recruitment flyers and information on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Nextdoor.
The Recruitment Specialists are excited to partner with you: CENTRAL WEST-Concetta Miller, Lead, cmiller@gssgc.org CENTRAL-Elizabeth Miranda, emiranda@gssgc.org SOUTHWEST-Debbie Gordon, dgordon@gssgc.org HIGH DESERT & LOW DESERT-Ellen Woods, ewoods@gssgc.org
As a Girl Scout volunteer, you are an everyday hero with an extraordinary super power!
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It’s time to press play. Renew Your Girl Scout Membership. Fun with friends. New adventures. Making a difference. You’re ready to go.
Renew today at gssgc.org/renew The 2020-2021 Girl Scout year ends September 30th. With the world opening back up, we are excited for all of the fun opportunities for Girl Scouts to experience in the year to come – we don’t want you to miss out! Special Bonus: Every troop that renews their membership will receive a coupon for our retail shops - Spend $50.00 and get $10.00 off!* *Terms & Conditions: Limit 3 per transaction and valid on anything in the store - no exclusions. Expires 11/31/21. The coupon will need to be printed and surrendered at the time of transaction. Those who qualify will receive their coupon after September 30th. © 2021 Girl Scouts of the USA. All Rights Reserved.
National Service Projects Ways to Serve Your Community From educating communities about food production and selling Treasury Bonds during WWI and the Spanish flu pandemic to planting victory gardens and training in first aid during WWII, Girl Scouts have always stepped up in times of need, and our current COVID-19 crisis is no different. All across our country and our world, Girl Scouts have leapt to the aid of others by engaging in wonderful acts of service and kindness. Now your troop can get involved too!
National Service Project https://bit.ly/nationalserviceprojects
Girl Scouts Give Back: Honoring our Everyday Changemakers
Small acts of kindness and gratitude can have an incredible impact on your community! And through this national service project, inspired by GSUSA’s new Becoming Me program series, Girl Scouts can pay it forward by recognizing the people in their communities who have supported them in finding their unique paths. 21
Program
Her Way Did you know there any many ways for your girl or your troop to participate in GSSGC programs?
Find your
E V E N Check out the Event Calendar at www.gssgc.org/eventcalendar for camp and event descriptions and links to register.
Attend an event:
Visit the Event Calendar for all of our upcoming Council and volunteer-led events. www.gssgc.org/eventcalendar
Bring program to you:
We will bring the program to you! Interested in a Tie-Dye Party, Screen Printing, Paint Party, or badge activities? Book a GSSGC program staff member to come to your troop meeting or event in person or virtually. www.gssgc.org/outdoors
Bring your friends! Skyland Ranch offers year-round field trip and overnight programs for any group including school groups and clubs.
Participate in a traditional troop or monthly, staff-led GSSGC virtual hangouts.
We regularly add events and activities to the GSSGC Program Events Calendar and send these updates in our monthly Program Newsletter called Program 411. Sign up to keep up-to-date on the fun events we add for individual girls, families and troops. https://bit.ly/Program411OptIn Interested in planning a Program or Day Camp in your area? Volunteers run a variety of programs and we would love to help you start a new program! Email customercare@gssgc.org with “Event Planning” as the subject line to get started.
Skyland Ranch Looking for information on Skyland Ranch Education and Field Trip programs? Check the Event Calendar for Educator Open Houses and Parent Information Nights about camp. www.gssgc.org/eventcalendar or email customercare@gssgc.org with “Skyland EE” in the subject line with a request for more information.
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Upcoming Programs My Favorite Guy Dates: September 24-26, 2021 Session: SR5 Cost: $200 Take advantage of this opportunity to spend time with your favorite camper(s) at this tent camping event. Campers participate in fun activities together like archery, hiking, arts, crafts, cooking and more. You'll enjoy awesome food, sing songs, make s'mores over a campfire and sleep in a cabin! All participants must be Girl Scout members prior to attendance. Adults are responsible for their own girls at all times. Staff will be present and ready to support and help, plus deliver program.
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Savannah, Georgia Dates: November 20-28, 2021 Join us for a trip to the Birthplace of Girl Scouts: Savannah, Georgia. See the Event Calendar for description and pricing.
Becoming Me Program Series Girl Scouts of the USA is excited to announce a new program series offering a unique opportunity for Girl Scouts to embark on the journey to becoming their best selves. The Becoming Me program will walk Girl Scouts through earning three badges at each grade level specially curated from the National Program Portfolio in partnership with Penguin Random House and inspired by former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama’s book Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers. The corresponding Becoming Me program series and exclusive journal activities will offer a unique opportunity for Girl Scouts young and old to have a shared dialogue based on their own experiences. Check the GSSGC Event Calendar to register for a Council-run Becoming Me Series. Or, your troop can run their own with the resources found here: https://bit.ly/GSUSABecomingMe
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New Badges released by GSUSA Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has developed 28 new badges focused on entrepreneurship, math in nature, and digital leadership that embolden girls to navigate a changing society and build the futures they want for themselves and the world. Girl Scouts can now earn new badges that address girls’ evolving interests in ways that resonate with them. The badges also address some of parents’ top concerns for their children as they handle the increasingly digital world, helping girls develop an entrepreneurial mindset toward technology, learn STEM skills while exploring nature, and build confidence and safe practices online.
The new Girl Scout badges include: ⇨ Math in Nature (grades K–5) ⇨ Cookie Business (grades K–12) ⇨ Digital Leadership (grades K–12)
Badge Introduction Courses for Volunteers through gsLearn
Fun and fast mini-courses (5 minutes each) about each badge for volunteers and staff that include:
⇨ Ideas for how to approach steps and choices ⇨ Information about how the badges support the 3 Girl Scout processes ⇨ Links to supplemental resources
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Search gsLearn for “Badges” to watch all 28 mini courses.
Introducing new tools designed with your feedback! Earning new badges is now more streamlined than ever. You spoke, and we listened. This year, volunteers, girls, and families shared their thoughts on the process for earning Girl Scout badges—and we made a few important changes that you’ll see in the new badges rolling out this summer.
Volunteer’s Guide to the My Cookie Customers Badge*
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Step 1: Learn about Girl Scout Cookies® 30–40 minutes • Ask: What do you already know about Girl Scout Cookies? Share: It’s much easier to sell when you know your product well! First, do some research on the different kinds of cookies, how much they cost, and what rewards you can earn. Look at Digital Cookie®/Smart Cookies® with an adult to learn about online selling.
business is Part of your cookie Find out how to meeting customers. and keep them get new customers coming back!
Choices—do one: ● Make flash cards. Instruct Brownies to use cookie packages or Digital Cookie/Smart Cookies to make their flash cards. Brownies then pair up, read the description card, and ask their partner to guess the cookie. Brownies take turns going through the cards. For a challenge, them show the cookie have name and ask their partner to describe it!
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● New badge booklets include a volunteer guide to help troop leaders plan and share badges with the troop.
Scout 1. Learn about Girl Cookies® your 2. Decide how to use cookie money 3. Find customers and make 4. Handle money change ers 5. Connect with custom
Materials: order cards, index cards, pencils, cookie packages ● Be a detective. Break Brownies into small teams. Have each group draw questions out of a hat to investigate. How many kinds of Girl Scout Cookies are there? Which are the most popular? How does Digital Cookie/Sma Cookies work? What rt are some of the cookie rewards? How can customers donate cookies? Have each group share what they uncovered. Try this: Play classic detective music! Materials: order cards, prepared questions, cookie packages; computers, smartphones, or tablets ● Make a notebook. Create a sample notebook using plain paper, a binder clip, and the front and back side of an empty cookie box (or any cardboard). Show Brownies how you put it together. Provide materials for them to make their own. Next, Brownies write the cookie names and descriptions on the pages. Materials: order cards, cookie boxes or any cardboard, plain paper, binder clips, scissors, writing and coloring supplies
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Step 2: Decide how to use money • 30–40 minutes your cookie
Ask: How would you like to use your earned cookie money? Share: Let’s brainstorm ideas for ways to use the troop’s cookie money and then vote on your favorite choice. Next, you’ll set a troop goal so that you can stay on track! Choices—do one: ● Draw a target. Model how to draw a target using a protractor (or cups, plates, and pot lids). Ask, “Which goal is the biggest? That one goes in the middle. goals can go in the Smaller outer rings.” Decide how many cookie packages Brownies will sell to help reach each goal. The outer ring should require fewer packages, and the center ring will need the most. Encourage Brownies to display their target at their cookie booth or have an adult share it online. Materials: protractors, plain paper or poster paper, writing and coloring supplies ● Come up with a cheer. Create two Brownie teams and give each the task of creating a cheer. One team can create a “Sales Update” cheer. The other can create a “Goal Reached!” cheer. Have the teams share their cheer and teach the other group. Try this: Encourage Brownies to record a video and share online with help from an adult! Materials: paper, pencils ● Make a personal goals stick. Brownies can draw pictures of their goals on one side of wooden paint stirrers, while the other side indicates the number of packages needed to reach that goal. A rubber band or thin ribbon tied into a tight bow can be used to track their goals. Materials: wooden paint stirrers, black marker, rubber bands or thin ribbons
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BROWNIE • My Cookie
● The enhanced Volunteer Toolkit now includes full badge overviews, new communication tools, and activities that are easier to follow and lead.
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Get to know each new badge in a fiveminute gsLearn introduction. Simply log in to myGS, click the gsLearn button, and search for “badge.”
What are the new badges and awards?
Cookie Business badges for each year of Girl Scouting
Math in Nature badges for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors
Digital Leadership badges for each level
2022 Global Action and World Thinking Day Awards
Test drive the new badges at girlscouts.org/newbadges
Faith-Based Programs and the Girl Scouts of the USA TO SERVE GOD ⇨ All Girl Scouts promise “to serve God.” ⇨ Girl Scouting encourages girls to grow in faith.
⇨ Faith-based awards include: » My Promise, My Faith Pin (National Girl Scout Award) » Individual Religious Recognitions
MY PROMISE, MY FAITH (MPMF) PIN ⇨ The MPMF pin was created by the Girl Scouts of the USA. ⇨ The MPMF pin helps girls connect Girl Scouting with their faith.
⇨ Girls will examine a line of the Girl Scout Law and consider how it ties to her faith. ⇨ The requirements are found in each level of the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
⇨ The MPMF pin complements the Religious Recognitions. RELIGIOUS RECOGNITIONS ⇨ Are pictured on the “To Serve God Brochure,” which also provides the contact information for each program (the brochure is available at the P.R.A.Y. website at www.praypub.org/gsusa). ⇨ Are created by national religious organizations.
⇨ Are designed to help girls grow in faith. ⇨ Are taught by parents and religious leaders.
⇨ Are worn on the official Girl Scout uniform.
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» Requirement #5 is “Keep the Connection Strong.” » Girls are instructed to “Find out if your faith community offers a recognition program for Girl Scouts.” » The MPMF pin helps girls make the connection between their faith and the Girl Scout Law and then points them to the Religious Recognition of their own faith. » The Religious Recognitions will then help girls to grow in their specific faith.
HOW TO GET STARTED ON RELIGIOUS RECOGNITIONS
Step 1: Girls must obtain the specific booklet for their religion. Step 2: Parents must review the program guidelines. Step 3: Families should talk to their religious leaders and show them the booklet before beginning any program. Step 4: Girls need to complete the requirements, obtain the proper signatures, and follow the instructions to order the recognition.
RELIGIOUS RECOGNITIONS ⇨ Religious Recognitions may be presented to the girls by clergy in a worship service in the recipient’s congregation. ⇨ Recipients should also be recognized in a Girl Scout setting, such as an awards ceremony.
⇨ Religious Recognitions may be worn on the front of the uniform.
TROOP LEADERS/ ADULT PARTNERS ⇨ Leaders should encourage girls to fulfill their promise “to serve God” by promoting faith-based programs.
⇨ As part of the MPMF requirements, leaders should help girls find out if their faith community offers a Religious Recognition. ⇨ Resources to make presentations on Religious Recognitions can be found at www.praypub.org/gsusa
FOR MORE INFORMATION ⇨ Contact your local Girl Scout council: » Email customercare@gssgc.org with “Faith Awards” in the subject line ⇨ Visit the GSUSA web site: www.girlscouts.org
⇨ Visit the P.R.A.Y. web site: www.praypub.org/gsusa ⇨ Call P.R.A.Y. at 1-800-933-7729
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Interested in helping to promote the religious awards–become a faith-based program coordinator! Work with just girls in your faith or join the new interfaith committee to promote all religious awards and answer questions. Please contact customercare@gssgc.org.
What is the Faith-Based Programs Coordinator?
“Faith-Based Programs Coordinator” is a position description created by the National Interfaith Committee for Girl Scouting to better integrate Religious Recognitions into the Girl Scout program because “the motivating force in Girl Scouting is a spiritual one.”
Religious Recognitions help girls connect Girl Scouting with their faith and also help strengthen the connection between Girl Scouting and the faith communities. Councils are encouraged to promote the “Faith-Based Programs Coordinator” position to increase the number of girls participating in these programs.
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Train the Trainer Trainers! We Need You! Are you passionate about the outdoors or leadership development? Do you have tips and tricks from years of Girl Scouting that you would like to share with other leaders? If this sounds like you–and you’re ready for a new challenge with Girl Scouts–consider becoming a trainer. Trainers collaborate with staff and other trainers to develop and deliver trainings that support the next generation of leaders and adult volunteers who help build girls of courage, confidence, and character. As a volunteer organization, we are in need of trainers to help provide the most accurate information to new volunteers taking on the leadership role, current volunteers wanting more experience, and older girls wanting to learn additional leadership skills. We also need volunteers willing to assist our council in making sure we are keeping our trainings current and relevant to the needs of our membership. If you love Girl Scouting, this is a great way to volunteer. Trainers are needed in most areas of the council to bring training closer to each Girl Scout service unit. Trainers are adults who work effectively with other adults and/or older girls; serve as role models for adult volunteers; are dedicated to and support the principles of Girl Scouting; like a flexible Girl Scout commitment; and are responsible, dependable and follow through on their commitments. If you would like to become a Council trainer, register for this session of Training for Trainers. Fill out the interest form at
https://bit.ly/trainthetrainerinterest
or email cchapman@gssgc.org for more information.
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While San Gorgonio has a lot of our trainings available online, we’ll never stop offering in-person trainings. We feel that the opportunity to have face-to-face training and the ability to network with like-minded volunteers can never be completely replaced. We also value the time of our staff and our exceptional volunteer training team. Scheduling, organizing, confirming and preparing for in-person classes takes time for both the Council staff and the volunteer trainer. Imagine how disappointing it is to have a class with 15-18 participants registered and only 4-5 show up. This is happening more and more frequently. We understand that life happens and sometimes interferes with our best-laid plans, but with proper notification, prior to the day of the class, your registration can be transferred to another class at a more convenient date. Effective October 1, 2021 for in-person classes where a participant chooses to “not show up,” the troop account will be swept (ACH withdrawal) by Council for each absent person in the amount of $5.00 per person.
It’s Recognition Nomination Time Again Let’s recognize those amazing people who ran a fantastic program when life was nowhere near normal, and let’s celebrate those out-of-the-box thinkers who didn’t let a little social distancing and a never-know-what’s-coming-next virus slow them down. We’ve streamlined the recognitions process even more. Fewer questions, fewer fields to complete, and heck, if you’re prepared, you can complete your initial nomination on the first try–no follow-up may be needed. Nominations open August 1, 2021 and close on December 1, 2021. That’s FOUR whole months to tell us all about the fabulousness going on out there. Remember, nominations submitted on August 1, 2021 are for the 2021 Membership Year–covering services provided from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Any mention of current (Membership Year 2022) services will be discarded and the nomination marked null and void. Make sure that if you nominate a recipient, part of your responsibility is to inform those you’ve asked to show support of the nomination. Remind them that they need to follow up and submit their own supporting nomination in order for the package to be complete. Your local recognition volunteers will also be following up with emails. However, nothing beats that personal touch and a reminder of why the nominee is such a fabulous volunteer!
Higher Awards I know we’re all really excited to come back to a “normal” troop year this fall, but don’t forget, there is an important deadline coming. For those members working on a higher award who also just bridged out of a previous program level, the deadline for your final report is coming up quickly. Wait. What?? Confusing? Let me explain. If you were a Junior working on her Bronze Award and you just completed 5th grade, you have until September 30, 2021 to complete your project and turn in your final report via email to awards@gssgc.org If you were a Cadette working on your Silver Award and you just completed 8th grade, you have until September 30, 2021 to complete your project and turn in your final report via email to awards@gssgc.org If you were an Ambassador working on your Gold Award and you just completed 12th grade, you have until September 30, 2021 to complete your project and turn in your final report via email to GoGold online. If you have any questions, please reach out to awards@gssgc.org
Araceli Alcaraz
Marina Bryant
Kassidy Burdette
Sydney Durrell
Troop 953
Troop 1642
Troop 970
Troop 1221
Naomi Harford
Fiona Harley
Naomi Jefferson-Glipa
Tyler Kibbie
Troop 332
Troop 1153
Troop 2083
Troop 40782
Kaitlyn Park
Lauren Park
Cassidy Potter
Breanne Reed
Troop 440
Troop 1162
Troop 1077
Troop 1153
Megan Sorokowski
Sanika Subhdar
Jordyn Usher
Abigail Van Dyke
Troop 343
Troop 152
Troop 219
Troop 1153
Miranda Eme
Gabrielle Flannery
Ella Hachee
Hailee Hammond
Troop 1289
Troop 504
Troop 1588
Troop 152
Chloe Koperek
Amanda Martilla
Allyson Muzic
Taylor Pagel
Troop 1162
Troop 1077
Troop 636
Troop 1162
Erin Shaffer
Irin Shim
Alonna Smith
Lydia Smith
Troop 1637
Troop 1162
Troop 524
Troop 935
Lucy Walz Troop 1649
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“In a world of constant change and streaming technology, I find solace in the forest where a tree remains a tree.”
Angie Weiland-Crosby
CAMP SKYLAND RANCH Our Sincerest Thanks
Skylanders The following individuals have made a personal commitment to Skyland Ranch. Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Edythe Avery Cindy Beyl Tom Beyl Cynthia Breunig Louise Danelian Reita Dykes Stacey Grant Joanne Jovanovic
David Kobrin Diana LaMar Chuck MacKinnon Sandra Mayo Theresa Molko Ken Mortensen Sarah Newton Shannon Ng Michael Schreter Sally Schreter Gail Seekins Jennie Smith D. Scott Thompson Pamela Verhaegen
Everyone that loves camp (and who doesn’t?) was devastated by the need to cancel all summer camp programs in 2020 due to the coronavirus. Girl Scouts recognizes the value of the camp experience, particularly because so many girls spent 16 months in pandemic-related isolation. Understanding the importance of Skyland Ranch to the recovery process, your Council undertook extraordinary safety measures that enabled us to open Skyland Ranch this summer to seven sessions of resident camp. Although circumstances may change, currently our magnificent Skyland Ranch will be available for weekend camps and some special events through the end of 2021. You will see from the report on the facing page that many improvements were made or are in the works, in spite of the pandemic’s impact on the camp. We hope you will be inspired by the work that’s being done and support Skyland Ranch with a donation. Making necessary improvements is an expensive proposition, but the rewards for you and our girls are immense. And today, more than ever, there is a critical need for outdoor experiences. Please go to www.gssgc.org/donateform and make a gift supporting Skyland Ranch today! Thank you.
To discuss giving opportunities with our Development Officer, email Chuck MacKinnon at cmackinnon@gssgc.org or give him a call at 310-567-9318.
Latest Updates at Campsites: SKYLAND RANCH:
MAIN RESTROOM–After a few years and a pandemic, the main
restroom is complete!! This is a great asset for guests of Skyland in its location near Duncan Lodge, arrival parking lot and locations for tent camping. The restroom includes six (6) individual access toilet rooms and six (6) individual access shower rooms.
DUNCAN LODGE LANDSCAPING–On May 22, girls and volunteers
gathered to plant and seed the area around Duncan Lodge with wildflower seed, buffalo grass seed and Vinca major. This effort is to soften the landscape around Duncan and possibly cut down on some of the dust in that area of camp. It will take a few years for everything to grow in, but it is looking better already.
APPLE ORCHARD–The new 64 tree orchard is producing apples! It is so exciting that these trees have taken well to the environment of Skyland and are already producing.
SILVER BARN– US BANK ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING LAB–Buildout to begin
Skyland Ranch Main Restroom
in August with new interior and exterior lighting, new electrical outlets, new concrete in front of the barn for outdoor activities and a heater for year-round use.
CAMP WIWOCA:
LODGE DECK–The long overdue replacement of the lodge deck at Camp WiWoCa was completed in June. The deck provides access from both sides of the building and sweeping views of the lower campsites.
Skyland Ranch Apple Orchard
CAMP AZALEA TRAILS:
The US Forest Service has not taken any action yet to repair the road to Dark Canyon Campground/Azalea Trails. The road is passable and Rangers check on the property on a monthly basis. Once the road is fixed by the USFS, Camp Azalea Trails will reopen.
ONLINE PROPERTY RESERVATIONS: Opening soon. Watch for social media posts on when you can go online and reserve a GSSGC property for your Troop or event.
Camp WiWoCa Lodge Deck
Skyland Ranch Silver Barn - US Bank Environmental Learning Lab
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OUR SINCEREST THANKS Cookie Community Partners By inviting girls to sell Girl Scout cookies in front of your businesses, you help them reach their goals! Albertsons Alin Party Supply Altura Credit Union America’s Tire Store Annie’s Cafe Arrowhead Lanes Bank of Hemet Barons Market Barstow Fuel 76 Barstow High School Barstow Mall BBVA Bank Bluewater Grill Bob’s Big Boy Boot Barn Bristol Farms Bureau of Land Management Burgess Moving & Storage Canyon Lake Farmers Market Cardenas Market Chicos College of the Desert Cooley Ranch Elementary Country Store Dairy Queen Del Taco Desert Discovery Center - Barstow Dunkin’ Donuts Empire Polo Fields Floor and Decor Flower Hill Bistro Fontana Woman’s Center Food 4 Less Gelson’s Super Market Gerrards GNC
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Golden Corral Goodwin’s Market Grizzly Cafe GrubHub Hemet Farmers Market Hobby Lobby IHOP Jensen’s Jersey Pizza Jule’s Market Kirklands Kmart Kolb Middle School Krikorian Theatre Lake Elsinore Outlets Lakeshore Learning Center Lane Bryant Lenny Dykstra’s Carwash Lowe’s Lumpy’s Lutheran Church of Our Savior March AFB Marshalls Maxx Pizza McDonalds Menifee Valley Little League Mimi’s Cafe Moreno Valley Mall Mountain High Resort Murrieta Farmers Market Newberry Springs Elementary School New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Nuevo Market Oak Trunk PetCo
Pieology Platas Premier ATA Provident Bank Ralphs Rancho Army Navy Store Red Robin Revolutions Bowling Rite Aid Rosita’s Sam’s Club Shell Gas Station Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church Snow Valley Ski Resort Sparkle Car Wash Staples Starbucks Stater Bros Stein Mart Temecula Farmers Market The River in Rancho Mirage The Shops at Dos Lagos Tom’s Burgers Tom’s Farms Tractor Supply Co Turner’s Outdoorsman UPS Store Victor Bowl Vons Walgreens Walmart Westfield Mall Palm Desert Yermo Community Center Yogurt Island
Corporate Recognition & Community Partners Thank you to our donors and funders who have always believed in the benefits of Girl Scouting and have always stepped up to assist us, especially now in this time of uncertainty. Your support and flexibility over the years has been crucial to Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council and the entire non-profit community.
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Central Region S.L. Gimbel Foundation Advised Fund at The Community Foundation
❧ $5,000-$9,999////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Albertsons-Vons-Pavilions Foundation Banner Bank Barstow CDBG Chaffey College Edison International HDR Inc.
Inland Southern California United Way Pechanga Resort and Casino Stephen Philibosian Foundation Union Bank Foundation YWCA of Riverside County Endowment Fund at Inland Empire Community Foundation
❧ $1,000-$4,999/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Arrowhead United Way Bernardini & Donovan Insurance Services Burgess Moving & Storage Cathay Bank CDBG Grand Terrace
Employees Community Fund of Boeing Pacific Premier Bank Riverside Community College District SoCalGas The Home Depot Foundation The Kiwanis Club of Redlands
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Juliette Gordon
Low Society Double the Money! Double the Fun! Parents, Girl Scout Volunteers and Donors! Did you know your company may give to Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council because of you? Many companies make donations when you volunteer your time or donate money to nonprofits like Girl Scouts. There’s one easy way to find out. Go to gssgc.org/donate, click on Corporate Matching Gifts / Volunteer Grants and enter your company name. You will find all the information you need. If your workplace is not on the list, ask your employer if they will match your gifts of time and treasure.
The Juliette Gordon Low Society is a giving society to honor those who have committed to make planned gifts to Girl Scouts. A planned gift is a future gift through your financial and estate plans; for example, a bequest.
Why join the Juliette Gordon Low Society? Your planned gift is also your legacy of goodwill that benefits future generations of girls to come. It ensures that Girl Scouts continues to prepare every girl to become a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)TM. Erik and Eva Andersen
Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned Gift
Richard G. Aquino Rhesa Ashbacher Andrew Avery Edythe Avery Debbie Barrera Dianne Belk & Lawrence Calder
Girl Scout Movement-wide Challenge Planned Gift
Carol Bond Michele Branconier Cynthia H. Breunig Paulette Brown-Hinds The Burdette Family Pat and Terry Caldwell Dr. Patricia A.S. Crowley Lauren Denson Linda Dominguez Debra Donnell Sean and Melinda Dougherty Jeanie Eberts Kimberly Fasching Sally Gose Debra Gradias Stacey Grant Knea Hawley Renee Hill Joyce E. Knoll David Kobrin Elizabeth Locke-Thomas Lolla Long
Kit Mac Nee Chuck MacKinnon Sandra L. Mayo Wade Mayo Dawn Meade Keeling Robert Molko Yves Mombeleur Sylvia Morrison Ken and Sandy Mortensen Beth and Steve Newton Shannon Ng Cathy Paredes Donna “Whisper” Tucker-Parker Ms. Cynthia Paulo Nancy Perdue Brandy Placencia Carrie Raleigh Reece Family Irene N. Rodríguez Ann Marie and Matt Sakrekoff Katheryn E. Sari Bob Schumacher Tina Schumacher Gail A. Seekins Kristina Sewell Dr. Barbara P. Sirvis D. Scott Thompson Susanne Tisdall Pamela Verhaegen Jennifer Weaver-Beal June Yamamoto Wendy Zinn
OUR SINCEREST THANKS The Daisy Society What a year! Despite restrictions and challenges, GSSGC volunteers and staff worked together in creative ways for the good of the girls in our communities. Girl Scouts and Girl Scout alumni are resilient and meet challenges without hesitation every time. Zoom became our link to one another. It became our best friend and, sometimes, our worst enemy. Now that the world is cautiously opening back up, much remains to be done for our girls. COVID meant financial need for more of our Girl Scout families, it created more expenses for our Council with the new protocols for sanitizing and protection. Most of all, our revenue streams from cookie sales, program fees and philanthropy were severely negatively impacted. I am asking for your help. You can make a difference by joining San Gorgonio’s Daisy Society. This is our annual giving society that provides financial resources for the most urgent needs for our girls. If you are already a member, thank you for your commitment. If you are not a member, will you consider joining today? Your gift of $20 a month or more automatically makes you a member and you will be making an immediate, positive difference in the life of a girl.
Thank you for all you do for the girls in our communities. Knea Hawley Vice President of Development (909) 751-7359 khawley@gssgc.org
gssgc.org/donate
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David Kobrin Chuck MacKinnon Sandra Mayo Ken Mortensen
Michael and Sally Schreter Scooter Barb Elizabeth Sutherland
❧ CONFIDENCE $5,000–$9,999///////////////////////////////////////////// Kathleen Barth Cindy and Tom Beyl Cindy Chapman
Betty Hao Knea Hawley Renee Hill
Joyce Knoll Kit Mac Nee Shannon Ng
Patricia Nickols-Butler Irene N. Rodríguez
❧ COURAGE $1,000–$4,999///////////////////////////////////////////////// Anonymous Richard Aquino Andrew Avery Carol Bond Michele Branconier Craig Burdette Ann Crane Stephanie Danielson April Diaz
Kristina Falkner Adela Flores-Bertrand Jennifer Fuller Debra Gradias Patrick Hammer Julie Jordan Tonya LaBarbera Elizabeth LockeThomas
Lolla Long Caryn Martin-Patino Dawn Meade Keeling Heather Murphy Sarah Newton Cathy Paredes Nancy Perdue Mary Perry Lisa Reece
Margaret Renwand Katheryn Sari Kent Smith Kirsten Tamura Miles Turner Victorine Wouda June Yamamoto Wendy Zinn
❧ MEMBER $240–$999////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Anonymous Pat Caldwell LeighAnne Callaway Charles Courdy Diane Elton Arlene Garcia Shelley Guerin
Shawna Hawk Laurilie Jackson Alex Lewis Rebecca Lewis Lesli McCollum Gooch Shannon McLaughlin Dorothy Mclaughlin
Victoria Mims Sandra Oliphant Ron Sabala Ann Marie Sakrekoff Chad Sawyer Diane Schroeder Prince Smith
Lisha Smith Leslee Temple Susanne Tisdall Margaret Tollner Dennis Wahl Ellen Woods
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