Food for Thought Magazine Fall Program 2023

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GIRL SCOUTS OF SAN GORGONIO

FALL PROGRAM 2023

Hello GSSGC and welcome to another new and adventurous year of Girl Scouting. We are thankful and ecstatic to start this new year with you. This year brings us so many new and exciting possibilities and opportunities to grow and learn new things! From STEAM to Travel, to prioritizing mental wellness we are here to celebrate and be a part of it all!

The entrepreneurial program offers many opportunities for troops and girls to find success while learning the five key skills this program has to offer. Entrepreneurs blaze their own trail; they strive to create new opportunities, they invent new products, or they are constantly on the lookout to make something better or more accessible to everyone. Our Girl Scout Entrepreneurial program teaches girls the skills they need to use both during the program and well beyond into their adult lives. The mindset of being an entrepreneur starts here and we are thankful that you have chosen to take this journey with us. We are here to help you be successful in this entrepreneurial opportunity. We are here to encourage you, motivate you, and be a source of strength. Empowered women Empower women, we want you to know that we honor you, we believe in you, and we know that you can and will make amazing changes in your communities. Embrace your Girl Power, with this program we encourage you to own your magic!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Welcome to the 2023-24 entrepreneurial program year! The theme this year is “Own Your Magic,” and our volunteers and girls are no doubt going to do just that. We believe that every individual possesses unique talents and gifts, their own special brand of magic that can light up the world. We aim to celebrate this extraordinary diversity and potential. The entrepreneurial program is an empowering endeavor that allows girls to make amazing things happen for them, their troop and the community. Entrepreneurial programs are not just about raising funds; they’re about recognizing and embracing the extraordinary within each of us and encouraging everyone to tap into their inner magic and share it with the world.

With the Fall Program getting ready to launch, we invite you to participate and prepare for an exciting year of Girl Scouting. We even have participation options for girls that have not yet found a troop but are ready to begin their experience. We believe that your involvement can be a catalyst for this magical journey and will help us create an unforgettable Girl Scouting experience. Join us and have a magical time!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

2 DEI: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 3 A Message from
Council Service Centers & Office Closures 5 Entrepreneurial Calendar, Team & IEPO: Independant Entrepreneurial Program Opportunity 6 Fall Product Showcase 7 Troop Rewards & Proceeds 8 Girl Rewards, Troop Proceeds & Coordinator Rewards 10 2024 Cookie Price Change Gluten Free Preorder 12 Mandated Reporter Training & Livescan 13 Meet our Troop Support Team Meet our Recruitment Team Training Opportunities 14 Update Your Troop Information 15 Glow Up Your Troop Explore Girl Scouts 16 Road Map 18 Customize Your Girl Scout Experience Troop Activites & Travel 20 Skyland Ranch: It’s Not Just for Summer Anymore! 22 Set Your Troop Up for Success 23 It’s Recognitions Nomination Time, Higher Awards & Older Girls Scoop Nights 24 2023 Gold Award Recipients 26 2023 Silver Award Recipients 28 Camp Skyland Ranch 30 Cookie Community Partners 31 Corporate Recognition & Community Partners 32 Juliette Gordon Low Society 33 The Daisy Society
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DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION

To our Girls & Volunteers, we want to hear from you!

Surveys were designed to learn more about the needs of our membership related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We encourage you to take these surveys by visiting the link or scanning the QR code that applies to you. All surveys are completely anonymous and confidential. Responses to anonymous surveys cannot be traced back to the respondent and no personally identifiable information is captured unless you voluntarily offer personal or contact information in any of the comment fields.

GIRLS:

☙ Adults, if your Girl Scout is old enough to take a survey on her own, please encourage her to do so.

☙ Adults should help younger girls but not take the survey for them. If your girl is a Daisy, Brownie, or Junior, please assist her in filling out the survey but do ensure that the answers reflect her own opinions.

DAISIES, BROWNIES, AND JUNIORS SURVEY LINK: https://qrco.de/deisurveydbj

VOLUNTEERS:

CADETTE, SENIOR, AND AMBASSADORS SURVEY LINK: https://qrco.de/deisurveycsa

☙ This volunteer survey will be used for the purpose of examining policies and practices that impact girls and families in the area of DEI. The results will help inform troop leadership across the Council in reviewing and revising practices and policies that will yield optimal DEI results for all girls and families.

VOLUNTEERS SURVEY LINK: https://qrco.de/deisurveyvol

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Council Service Centers

Central Service Center & Executive Offices

1751 Plum Lane Redlands, CA 92374

Central West Service Center

9840 Indiana Avenue, Suites 7 & 8 Riverside, CA 92503

Low Desert Service Center

75-180 Mediterranean, Suites A & B Palm Desert, CA 92211

High Desert Service Center

17189 Yuma St. Unit 1 Victorville, CA 92395

Southwest Service Center 40880 County Center Dr., Suite G Temecula, CA 92591

GSSGC Council

Office Closures 2023

October 6th

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 10th Staff In-service

November 10th Veterans’ Day

November 23rd & 24th Thanksgiving (2 days)

December 15th Staff In-service

December 19th-December 29th Winter Holiday Closure

Welcome to the new Girl Scout Year!

Membership Year 2024 promises more Girl Scout adventures to be had and more memories to be made, and Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council is working hard to make it the best experience for all.

I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Joyce Knoll as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council (GSSGC).

Joyce has been a Girl Scout for 42 years with more than 30 years of progressive professional experience in two Girl Scout Councils. She understands the importance of teamwork, that volunteers and staff working together to benefit the girls in our community are a powerful force for good. As COO, Joyce will bring balance to the departments and help our Council effectively serve our girls, volunteers, parents and families, and staff members.

San Gorgonio Council is committed to ensuring it provides a welcoming and respectful environment for all. Our focus is on growing our girl and adult membership, providing high-quality, relevant programming for girls at all levels, supporting our dedicated volunteers, adult members and families, and growing relationships, so that together we can fulfill the mission of Girl Scouting and build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

We are thrilled to welcome you to another year of Girl Scouting and look forward to the exciting year ahead. Never stop reaching for your goals and believing in your dreams.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

FALL 2023

Sept 5 Training opens

Sept 27 Material pick-up

Oct 1 Program begins

Oct 22 Online girl delivery orders end

Nov 4 MEGA Drop

Nov 12 Program ends

Dec 10 Glo Golf Event

COOKIES 2024

Oct 15 2024 Cookie Gluten Free troop pre order due

Nov 24 Online Coordinator Training Opens

Dec 11 Troop Initial Orders Due

Jan 14 Early Online Marketing Opens

Jan 27 Mega Drop

Jan 28 Program Begins

Feb 9 Booths Begin Mar 17 Program Ends

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM TEAM

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM REGIONAL MANAGERS

CENTRAL

Samantha Riggs ecentralteam@gmail.com

CENTRAL WEST

Jiranda Strebel cwfallcookie@gmail.com

HIGH DESERT

Anne Rice hdfallcookies@gmail.com

LOW DESERT

Chantal Francisco lowdesertproductsales@gmail.com

SOUTHWEST

Kim Ludlam swproductsales@gmail.com

COUNCIL TEAM

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM AND RETAIL

Jua-Nita Williams Houston jhouston@gssgc.org

DIRECTOR OF ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM

Devon Spira dspira@gssgc.org

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM MANAGER

Caryn Martin-Patino cmartinpatino@gssgc.org

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Viki Jaggers: vjaggers@gssgc.org

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM COUNCIL COORDINATORS

Alexis Herrera: Central West aherrera@gssgc.org

Sara Valdez: High Desert svaldez@gssgc.org

Lisa Reynolds: Low Desert lreynolds@gssgc.org

For general Council Entrepreneurial Program questions contact customercare@gssgc.org or productsales@gssgc.org

I NDEPENDENT ENTREPRENEURIA L PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY

IEPO

What is it? For girls not affiliated with a participating troop that want to participate in the 2023 Fall Product Program. The Fall Product Program is a financial literacy program, which allows girls to be entrepreneurs and learn and practice the Five Skills: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills, and Business Ethics by offering family and friends the opportunity to purchase delicious Nuts, Chocolates and Magazines.

What does she earn? Girl Scouts participating in the IEPO will earn the Standard Girl Reward Plan and Nutty Dough. However, since they are not participating in a troop, they CANNOT earn Proceeds. Instead, they will earn additional IEPO Nutty Dough beyond the standard schedule to use towards GSSGC programming, events, or camp. The IEPO Nutty Dough for the 2023 Fall Program is calculated at $5 for every $100 sold (max $250 in extra Dough).

How do I Sign up my Girl Scout for the IEPO

Scan Code to Submit a Participation Interest Form

OR

visit https://bit.ly/fall2023iepo

* Girls currently active in a troop that is NOT participating in the 2023 Fall Product Program may participate through the IEPO. However, if more than 2 girls in the same troop want to participate, then they will not be eligible for the IEPO, and the troop will need a trained Coordinator to participate in the standard program.

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Questions? Contact

In order for your Troop to sell Fall Product the Coordinator MUST have the following completed! 2024 Membership Background Check Mandated Reporter* Mandatory Online Fall Program Training Livescan* SCAN CODE TO REGISTER + Livescan and Mandated Reporter Training are not optional. We still have full funding from CADOJ to complete this process. * MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING
Scan the QR code or visit www.mandatedreporterca.com 2 Register 3 Complete Volunteer training
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NUTS & CANDY LINEUP AVAILABLE FOR PRE-PAID GIRL DELIVERY Dulce De Leche Owls Fresh, milky caramel surrounded by smooth milk chocolate. 5.1 oz. $7 Peanut Butter Bears Milk chocolate bears with a smooth peanut butter filling. 6 oz. $7 Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins Rich dark chocolate penguins bursting with frosty mint. 6 oz. $7 Butter Toasted Peanuts Lightly toasted peanuts with a buttery flavor. 9 oz. $6 Fruit Slices Fat free! Chewy fruit slices in an assortment of flavors. 10.5 oz. $6 Peppermint Pretzels Crunchy pretzels coated in rich dark chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint pieces. 6.5 oz. $8 Peanut Butter Pretzel Mix Peanuts, peanut butter gems, peanut butter mini cups, mini pretzels and cashews. 7 oz. $7 Thai Chili Mix Sweet Thai chili almonds, rice crackers, wasabi peas, sesame sticks, garlic breadsticks and sriracha corn nuggets. 6 oz. English Butter Toffee Crunchy handcrafted toffee drenched in milk chocolate. 6 oz. $8 Deluxe Pecan Clusters Roasted pecans covered in caramel and milk chocolate! 5 oz. $8 Dark Chocolate Caramel Caps Dark chocolate covered caramel topped with sea salt. 6 oz. $8 Chocolate Covered Raisins The plumpest raisins covered in smooth milk chocolate. 10 oz. $7 $5 I Care “Thank You Nuts” Show your appreciation by giving the gift of nuts & candies to our Military Troops serving in the USA! DON’T FORGET! IF YOU CAN’T EAT THEM, TREAT THEM! $7 6 
DIRECT SHIP LINEUP Honey Roasted Mixed Nuts Cashews, almonds, peanuts and pecans with a touch of honey. 16 oz. Jar $10 Bark Box Exclusive Girl Scout themed Bark Box for Direct Ship. Mint Treasure Girl Scout Tin Creamy milk chocolate with a refreshing mint filled center. 6 oz. in a Girl Scout Tin $10 Tervis Tumblers Choose from a variety of Tervis Tumblers for Direct Ship Whole Cashews Whole cashews with sea salt. 8 oz. $9 Magazine Subscriptions Choose from a variety of magazine subscriptions for Direct Ship Chocolate Covered Almonds Crunchy almonds covered in milk chocolate. 10 oz. $9 Nuts & Candy Options Choose from the Girl Delivery options plus many more varieties available online for Direct Ship.  7
EXPIRES JUNE 6 , 2025 Nutty Dough $100 $5 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $200 $10 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $300 $15 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $400 $25 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $500 $50 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $600 $75 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $700 $100 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $800 $125 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $900 $150 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $1000 $175 Combined Sales Nutty Dough $125 COMBINED SALES $250 COMBINED SALES Zipper Pouch OR Extra $5 Nutty Dough EXPIRES JUNE6 , 2025 OR $1000 COMBINED SALES “Adopt an Ocelot” Donation to World Wildlife Fund & Ocelot Charm OR Glo Mini Golf Event OR “Own Your Magic” Theme Stickers $500 COMBINED SALES Large Ocelot Plush OR Extra $10 Nutty Dough EXPIRES JUNE6 2025 OR ADOP OCELO an GLO MINI GOLF EVENT DECEMBER 10 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Nutty Dough is not cumulative 8 

1 $75 Combined Sales Own Your Magic Theme Patch

2 5+ Magazines, Bark Box, and Tumbler Sales Ocelot Patch

3 20+ Nut & Chocolate Items 2023 Ocelot Patch

4 15+ Emails + Share Online Patch

5 10+ I CARE “Thank You Nuts” I CARE Patch

GIRL PERSONALIZED PATCHES

Girls can earn two personalized patches with their name and avatar.

20% of Total Sales for Nuts, Chocolates, Magazines & I Care

+10%

Additional 10% of total sales added to Troop Proceeds (30% Total)

https://qrco.de/2023falloptout

Requests to Opt-Out are due from the Troop Product Coordinator by November 4, 2023 and require all girls/parents to agree to the terms. Opt-out applies to the entire troop and is not available for individual girls.

◆ A minimum of 3 participating* girls required to qualify

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Additional 5% of total sales added to Troop Proceeds

◆ Standard Proceed plan for Troops with $300+ PGA earn 25% of totals sales

◆ Opt-Out Proceed plan for Troops with $300+ PGA earn 35% of total sales

A minimum of 3 participating* girls is required to qualify. Troops with a PGA of $250+ in the 2023 Fall Program can earn an additional 2 Cents per box for the 2024 Cookie Program.

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S Additional 2¢ per box of cookies for the 2024 Cookie Program

FALL 2023 PERSONALIZED PATCH

☙ Create your avatar in M2 system.

☙ Send at least 1 email to launch online program.

☙ Use the “Share My Site” function in the M2 system to ask friends and family for support.

☙ Reach 300+ in combined sales.

GIRL SCOUT CROSS OVER PATCH

☙ Create your avatar.

☙ Send at least 15+ emails and earn $75+ in combined sales in M2 system during Fall program.

☙ Use the “Share My Site” function in the M2 system. Sell 24+ boxes of cookies & sell 10+ Direct Ship Online I CARE donations.

$1500

TROOP COMBINED SALES AND COMPLETE PAEC (PARENT/ ADULT EMAIL CAMPAIGN) Coordinator Personalized Patch

$3000

TROOP COMBINED SALES

4’ Folding Table with Huggy Table Linen (Personalized with Troop Number)

*Participating means having earned the Program Participation Theme patch ($75 in Combined sales)

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2024

Cookie Price Change

GSSGC is committed to making thoughtful decisions regarding changes to the Cookie Program. After extensive collaboration with Volunteers, Community Partners, Girls, and Council leadership, we have decided to implement a price increase for the 2024 Cookie Program. The retail price of cookies for 2024 will be increased by $1 per package. Gluten-Free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies will be $7 per package; all other avors will be priced at $6 per package.

It’s important to note that our sister councils across the West Coast have also implemented price increases on their traditional avors, with many of them doing so last year. This decision has been in uenced by the fact that the cost of everything, including expenses related to the baker, rewards, shipping, travel, utilities, supplies, and more, has risen. These increased costs have impacted not only the Council but also Troops and Regions.

With this price increase, we aim to ensure that Council can maintain the girl rewards that you have come to expect and deserve. Furthermore, it will result in a boost in proceeds for both troops and regions, enabling you to continue providing the high-quality programming that our Girl Scouts deserve.

A revised “How the Cookie Crumbles” is included for you to review and see how the extra funds generated from this price increase will be implemented.

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https://qrco.de/2024gfpreorder

What is the Gluten Free Girl Scout Cookie for 2024? Caramel Chocolate Chip! The cookie has rich caramel, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a hint of sea salt.

Please complete and submit the online form to place your Troop's order of Gluten Free Girl Scout Cookies for the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program. ONLY ONE ORDER PER TROOP MAY BE SUBMITTED. If you need to make a change to a previously submitted order, please email productsales@gssgc.org.

The price of Gluten Free is $7 a package. You may request up to 25 cases, but please order carefully. Once you place this order, even if your troop does not sell them, your troop is still nancially responsible for this pre-order of Gluten Free Cookies at $84 per case.

*Orders may need to be adjusted if total quantity requested is greater than our Council allotment

$1.26 $1.07 $1.01 $0.32 $2.34 COOKIE COST TROOP PROCEEDS (average including regional) REWARDS, DOUGH, & CONTESTS ADMINISTRATION, PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT GIRL PROGRAM, CAMP, MEMBERSHIP, ADULT EDUCATION, SUPPORT SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ETC. 6 $ $ 1.07 2.56 $1.01 $ $ 0.28 2.08 GIRL PROGRAM, CAMP, MEMBERSHIP, ADULT EDUCATION, SUPPORT SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ETC. COOKIE COST TROOP PROCEEDS (average including regional) REWARDS, DOUGH, & CONTESTS ADMINISTRATION, PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT 7 2024 Gluten Free Pre-Order
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2024 Cookie Program Gluten Free orders are due by October 15, 2023!

MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING & LIVESCAN

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We have entered the grace period for Livescan and mandated reporter training. Please take the time to complete these requirements for the safety of our girls!

Livescan and training are not optional. We still have full funding from CADOJ to complete this process. It does not matter which you do first. Just complete each of them for 100% compliance.

MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING

1 Scan the QR code or visit www.mandatedreporterca.com

2 Register

3 Complete Volunteer training

4 Send the PDF file to mandatedreportercert@gssgc.org

Screenshots are not acceptable for compliance

If you are mandated reporter trained for your professional license, employer, or other volunteer organization, please send it to us for evaluation and possible equivalency.

Questions? Contact customercare@gssgc.org.

LIVESCAN

1 Scan the QR code or visit www.applicantservices.com/gssgc

2 Register

3 Watch the video completely at the end of the registration

4 Receive your appointment confirmation QR code

If you did not receive confirmation, you did not watch the video.

5 Take the QR code to your appointment

There is no charge for this service.

Questions? Contact customercare@gssgc.org.

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Contact your local troop support specialist. We are here to assist you with any troop questions you have. Did you know, we have a specialist who works directly with new troops and new leaders? Jontona Estrada will be working closely with our newest volunteers for the first 12 months of their Girl Scout journey.

Meet our Troop Support Team

Brandee Zaragoza-High Desert bzaragoza@gssgc.org

Elizabeth Sicarios-Central esicarios@gssgc.org

Jontona Estrada- Low Desert Jestrada@gssgc.org

Maebelle Barrett-Central West mbarrett@gssgc.org

Shardae Maharaj-Southwest smaharaj@gssgc.org

Angie Rodriguez Recruitment/Troop Support Manager arodriguez@gssgc.org

Meet our Community Engagement Team

Want to start a troop? Just started a troop? Want to add girls to your troop?

Community Engagement Specialists are here to help you find girls for your troop. Volunteers are wanted for new troops. Contact your local team member if you know anyone who might want to get started on their Girl Scout journey.

Ellen Woods-Low Desert ewoods@gssgc.org

Jennifer Harcarik-Southwest jharcarik@gssgc.org

Norma Esproles-Central/Central West nesproles@gssgc.org

Veronica Viveros-Central/Central West vviveros@gssgc.org

Angie Rodriguez Recruitment/Troop Support Manager arodriguez@gssgc.org

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 deliver trainings that supports the next generation of leaders and adult volunteers who help to build girls of courage, confidence, and character.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Empower adults who work with girls to deliver quality program.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

You’ll have the opportunity to develop strong facilitation, speaking, organizational, and management skills, and pride in knowing that without your help, our Troop Leaders wouldn’t have the skills they need to empower the leaders of tomorrow.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE TEAM?

Email customercare@gssgc.org to inquire about becoming a trainer.

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UPDATE YOUR TROOP INFORMATION!

Updating your troop information helps the Council have accurate information about your troop. You can also let us know if you would like to add new members or if your troop is closed to new members.

You can add your troop to the Participation Catalog—our online listing of troops with open spots for youth or volunteers. The Participation Catalog helps families search for troops with open spaces by zip code. It also allows adults to see volunteer opportunities in their area and sign up to help.

Note: Filling out the form does not automatically update your information in our system. All information given is updated manually by a staff member.

If you have an urgent request, please contact our Customer Care Team.

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GLOWMy troop

Note: This promotion is for adding a brand-new youth member to Girl Scouts. This does not include a transferred girl from another troop.

Earn the exclusive glow-in-the-dark patch for girl troop members and two troop volunteers by completing two easy tasks:

1. Add one new youth member to your troop between 8/1/23 - 2/29/24.

2. Complete the Glow My Troop form scan here:

Make sure you check our events page for upcoming camps and events put on by Council and volunteers.

GLOW up your troop Explore Girl Scouts

It’s easy to find inspiring events for all ages, and there’s no need to already be part of a troop to start exploring. Whether you want to gain new skills, make new friends, or simply try something new, you’re in the right place. Visit the gssgc.org event calendar to find your fun!

Please email customercare@gssgc.org for more information on how your troop can host an event.

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To start your experience, make sure you have the basics:

Hold a friends & family meeting to get to know your Girl Scouts and their families, ask for support, and set clear expectations for the troop.

Ȋ You need at least two (2) adult volunteers who are registered members and have valid background checks completed. All NEW volunteers will need to complete:

Ȋ New Leader Orientation –online course*

Ȋ Troop Finances – online course*

Ȋ Volunteer Essentials – register for this in-person or online course*

Ȋ Make sure all girls are registered to your troop.

Road Map

Advocacy & Engagement

Ȋ Learn about and attend service unit or region meetings to meet other volunteers in your area, learn news and ideas, and receive support.

Ȋ Read the Family Guide to Girl Scouting. *online courses found at gssgc.org.

Ȋ Create your own plan in Volunteer Toolkit (VTK).

Ȋ Troop completes at least two service projects.

Ȋ Troop participates in an activity promoting Girl Scout visibility in the community.

* Examples include a parade, exhibit, or display at a local or state fair.

Ȋ Troop sends information and/or pictures to Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio at marcomm@gssgc.org with subject “GSSGC troop pictures” to promote visibility of Girl Scouting in the community.

Leadership Experience

Ȋ Troop completes one Journey. Journeys are a series of activities that teach girls what it takes to be a leader. During these Journeys, girls learn the three “Keys to Leadership”—Discover, Connect, and Take Action. To learn more visit gssgc.org.

Ȋ Troop completes at least one badge or award from the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for their grade level.

Outdoor Education

Ȋ Troop participates in an outdoor activity.

* Examples include hiking, camping, ecology and geocaching.

Ȋ Troop visits one of the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio camp properties.

Health & Wellness

Ȋ Troop participates in an activity that supports health & wellness.

* Examples include earning a health or sports-related badge or attending a health or sportsrelated service unit or Council event.

Check off all the activities during the year and know you are on the road to success!
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Don’t forget, the road runs two ways so you don’t have to go in one direction.

Your one STOP shop for help! CUSTOMER CARE

Have Questions? Need

Entrepreneurship

Ȋ Troop participates in the Fall Product Program.

Ȋ At least 90% of the troop participates in the Cookie Program.

Ȋ Participation in BOTH Fall Product and Cookie Programs each year earns a special Entrepreneurial Crossover Patch!

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

Ȋ Troop participates in an activity that supports STEM.

* Examples include earning a financial literacy or science badge, attending a financial literacy or science-themed service unit or Council event, including STEM nights and Cookie Rally.

Girl Scout Traditions

Ȋ Create a group agreement developed and signed by all the girls. The agreement will help the girls set expectations and guidelines for how they will treat each other during the Girl Scout year.

Ȋ Girls plan and carry out ONE of the following ceremonies:

* Investiture/Rededication

* Flag Ceremony

* Court of Awards

* Bridging

Ȋ All girls know and understand the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law.

Ȋ Girls plan or attend a special activity to celebrate a special Girl Scout day.

* Examples include Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday, World Thinking Day, Girl Scout Sunday.

Arts & Humanities

Ȋ Troop participates in an activity that supports the arts.

* Examples include earning an arts-themed badge, or attending an arts-themed service unit or Council event.

Assistance? Contact our Customer Care Team at customercare@gssgc.org! If you prefer, call (800) 400-4475 and ask to speak with Customer Care. For all matters GSSGC, our dedicated Customer Care Team Members are eager to assist you or connect you with the correct department or staff member. Just remember: customercare@gssgc.org is your one-stop shop!
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We are continuously adding events to the calendar. Be on the lookout for our offerings for troops, families, and individual Girl Scouts. Go to gssgc.org/eventcalendar to plan all your Girl Scout fun!

How to Register for Events

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Customize your Girl Scout Experience in a few easy steps: Select your grade level 1 Join a Troop or Participate as a Family Review the Level Program materials and help her/them choose the badges and awards the Girl Scout wants to earn! 2 Visit the Girl Scout Calendar: gssgc.org/eventcalendar Choose events and activities of interest to the troop or individual Girl Scout/families Plan your Girl Scout year with traditional troop meetings, series, camp, travel, and events!
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Troop Activities and Travel

As your troop plans your Girl Scout year you will undoubtedly want to add some activities and travel that may require some extra leg work and approval from the GSSGC. We have provided information on the GSSGC website to assist you as you plan. Information for all of these can be found in the Forms section of www.gssgc.org.

Activity Approval Process

Safety Activity Checkpoints is a guide that helps troops think through the safety concerns of any and all activities they might be interested in throughout the year. It contains guidance and safety requirements for anything from adventure sports to using the internet, including the requirement for Council approval or not. Our Girl Scout insurance determines which activities require approval as well as which activities are allowed for which GS levels. The full Safety Activity Checkpoints document can be a very informative and useful tool for troops as they plan their year. Our Activity Approval Process document online can be used as a quick look at the list of activities that do and do not require approval before digging into the checkpoints. The checkpoints are updated regularly by GSUSA to add activities or update their guidance on specific activities.

Some examples of activities that require approval are horseback riding, rock climbing, swimming, and overnights longer than 24 hours, just to name a few. See the complete list in the Activity Approval Process in the Forms section online.

Extended Travel Planning

Extended trips are intended to be girl-planned, girl-led, and girl-learning experiences that are more than two (2) nights and/or more than 700 miles round-trip or any place outside the continental United States. Extended trips are limited to Bridging Juniors, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. We’ve recently developed Extended Travel Planning, an online document that walks your troop through the steps to planning extended travel. It includes a checklist of requirements for forms, training, and Council approvals, as well as, links to trip planning tools created by GSUSA and GSSGC that help girls and their leaders think through all the steps and details for both domestic and international travel as a troop or travel group.

Troop, Regional, or Service Unit-Hosted Events

Do you or your troop want to plan an event or camp for other Girl Scouts to attend? Do you feel passionate about a topic or a Girl Scout Badge that you want share with other Girl Scouts? Maybe you’re an older girl troop that is interested in raising money for something like travel or a Take Action project? Girl Scout leaders and parents are always looking for events for their Girl Scouts to do that deliver on the Girl Scout Experience. Help them by hosting an event. Individual adults, teams of adults, and troops can host events as part of their region or service unit. Troops that are eligible can host events as a Money Earning Activity (MEA) if approved. Talk to your Region or Service Unit Event Chair for training and help in completing the Intent to Event Application.

Junior Jam Service Pin Opportunities Girl Scout Bridging Ceremonies Travel Girl BirthdayScout Discovery Programs Super Skyland Saturdays
Pay the Fee, or $60 Deposit for higher cost events. Balance is due four (4) weeks prior to program

SKYLAND RANCH

It’s Not Just for Summer Anymore!

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, RENTALS, FIELD TRIPS

Go To Camp Planning for our Future

Girl Scouts gain so much through our camp settings. Spending a day, a weekend or a week outside is good for our mental and physical health. Attending camp on your own increases life-long skills. We have a variety of camps for all interest levels from glamping to survival. Days to weeks. Check out some of what we have to offer; go to the website for the specific programs:

Summer Camp at Camp Skyland Ranch

Girl Scouts works to make summer camp affordable for all girls. Watch for program descriptions and registration to open early 2024. Save the dates now!

☙ Week 1 – June 17-21

☙ Week 2 – June 24-28

☙ Week 3 – July 1-3

☙ Week 4 – July 8-12

☙ Week 5 – July 15-19

☙ Week 6 – July 22-26

☙ Week 7 – July 29-August 1

Weekend Camps at Camp Skyland Ranch

Theme-based weekend camps are offered year-round. This allows girls to get a sample of camp while working on Girl Scout badges or program. Visit the event calendar for dates, themes and specifics. Generally, camps are located at Camp Skyland Ranch. Weekend camps start at 5 pm on Fridays (or when you get off work) and go through 10:30 am on Sunday.

Day Events at Camp Skyland Ranch & Wi-Wo-Ca

Theme-based day events offer four (4) hours of program plus lunch for $25/participant. These events are great for troops or families. Tag-a-longs (non-Girl Scouts) are welcome!

Environmental Education

OUR PROGRAMS SERVE

☙ School groups

☙ Other youth groups

☙ Churches

☙ Other nonprofits

☙ Co-ed and single gender groups

☙ All ages 3-99+ HOW MANY CAN WE SERVE?

☙ Day programs 16-150

☙ Overnight programs 16-72

WHAT IS THE COST?

☙ Pre-designed/scheduled program: Pre-planned camp and education programs. Pricing starts at $55 for 5-hour programs, $120 for overnights.

☙ Self-designed program: We have trained staff that will help you pick and design a program for your troop or other group.

5-HOUR PROGRAM:

• $55/person (includes 1 meal)

OVERNIGHT PROGRAM:

• $100 worth of discounts including one for your daughter being in the Girl Scouts and attending the program

• 1 chaperone with every 8 students

• $290-$550 (before discount)

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS?

☙ Program facilitators

☙ All activities

☙ All meals

☙ Grant funding for Title 1 schools

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN 5-HOUR PROGRAMS?

☙ 5-hours of quality program of your choice

☙ 1 free adult with every 8 children

☙ 1 Meal

☙ Grant funding is available for Title 1 schools

WHAT TYPE OF PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED?

All programs are customized to your troop, group or class. Programs are offered weekdays as scheduled. Boys and girls learn 21st century skills whether you are participating in “fun” camp activities or in our science classes. School programs are aligned with current school state standards. We work with teachers and group leaders to design programs that meet their needs. We also have predesigned programs that offer a well-rounded experience.

Programs range from Animal Adaptations, Ecology Hikes, Engineering Survival Shelters, Fun Tie Dye Parties to FiberReactive Classes (educational tie dye), the physics of archery to survival skill fun. Groups may come up to do an afternoon of archery or spend the morning learning all about animals and ecology.

HOW TO REGISTER

Visit gssgc.org/outdoors

1. Click on Environmental Education & Field Trips (school groups)

2. Follow the directions

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Plan your next trip or event at camp now. If you have questions, please contact our of ces at 909-307-6555 or email customercare@gssgc.org. See you at camp soon!

AND CAMP PROGRAM

SKYLAND RANCH

Located halfway between Banning and Idyllwild in the San Jacinto Mountains on Hwy 243 at 5,100’ elevation, Skyland Ranch covers more than 191 acres in the transition from chaparral to pine forest. The history of Skyland Ranch traces from transitional land for native inhabitants, to early private apple ranch, to the dedication of the property to use as a Girl Scout camp beginning in 1951. The beauty and diversity of the property continues to be evident. Currently, the property can house a little over 100 guests in a variety of rustic cabins. This site is available for rent from mid-August to the end of May. Please follow this link to check availabilityhttp://gssgc.doubleknot.com/facilitycalendar/3630

Future plans include the growth of capacity for guests and staff and dedicated program areas such as a challenge course, horse barn and riding area, native garden, music garden, visual and performing arts center, STEM/Makers space, apple orchard, ranch house, leadership training center, museum, nature center, and canoeing and kayaking lake. Find out how you can get involved in making these visions a reality by visiting our GSSGC website.

CAMP AZALEA TRAILS

Camp Azalea Trails is located on 12.5 acres of land on a special use permit from the US Forest Service at 6,800’ elevation in the San Jacinto Mountain area near Idyllwild. The camp sits in a wonderful pine and oak mixed forest and is ideal for troop camping, group retreats, family reunions, and workshops. This site is available for rent late spring to June and mid-August to the end of September. Please follow this link to check availability

http://gssgc.doubleknot.com/facilitycalendar/3631

AMENITIES:

☙ MAIN LODGE WITH KITCHEN

☙ 4 YURTS THAT SLEEP 16 EACH

☙ 1 ENCLOSED SLEEPING DECK

☙ 5 RESTROOMS

☙ HIKING TRAILS

☙ 2 SMALL RUSTIC CABINS: (Pill box & Bonnet Rooms)

☙ CAMPFIRE AMPHITHEATER

AVAILABLE OPTIONS:

☙ DUNCAN LODGE

☙ 9 CABINS

☙ TENT CAMPING AREAS

☙ CAMPFIRE AMPHITHEATER

☙ WISHAVEN LODGE WITH TROOP KITCHEN

☙ HIKING TRAILS

☙ ARCHERY RANGE W/INSTRUCTOR

☙ CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE WITH INSTRUCTORS and more!

CAMP Wi-Wo-Ca

Camp Wi-Wo-Ca is located between Yucaipa and Cherry Valley on an oak-covered parcel in the upper reaches of Wildwood Canyon. The property is easily accessed through the Hidden Meadows community off of Wildwood Canyon Road. This almost in-town camp is ideal for day use, training seminars, and first-time camping experiences. This site is available for rent yearround. Please follow this link to check availability:

http://gssgc.doubleknot.com/facilitycalendar/3632

AMENITIES:

☙ LODGE/MEETING ROOM, FIREPLACE WITH KITCHEN AND RESTROOM

☙ MULTIPLE CAMP SITES WITH FIRE PITS, WATER AND PICNIC TABLES

☙ FULL RESTROOMS IN UPPER AND LOWER CAMP WITH TOILETS, SINKS AND SHOWERS

☙ HIKING TRAILS

RENT GSSGC PROPERTIES

GSSGC has three camp properties that can be rented for day use and overnight campouts. With three unique camp sites, Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio offers rental opportunities to meet every need: Skyland Ranch with its wide expanses of scenic chaparral; Azalea Trails with its rustic beauty; and Wi-Wo-Ca with its easy access to nature, all available for your next event! Campsite reservation and use may be reserved in the following priority: GSSGC registered members, registered Girl Scout troops from another Council, any youth-serving non-profit organization and organized group.

RENT TODAY! Visit https://www.gssgc.org/en/camp/camp-properties.html

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A by-the-numbers look at what successful troops do.

TROOP TIME DURING THE SEASON

100% use the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK): Your Digital Troop Assistant

 Plan your year on the Volunteer Toolkit.

 See step-by-step activity guides for each troop meeting.

 View and edit your troop roster.

 Email parents with a single click.

 Share troop meeting activities with parents.

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It’s Recognition Nomination Time

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEARTS AND HANDS OF GIRL SCOUTS IN OUR COUNCIL, and we take pride in recognizing our members for their commitment, volunteer service, and exceptional contributions. The continued celebration of service depends on you to nominate adult Girl Scouts in your communities.

Here is your opportunity to formally recognize those special volunteers that go above and beyond.

https://qrco.de/gssgcrecognitionnomination

If you have questions about Adult Recognitions, contact awards@gssgc.org. There are also volunteers in each region who have experience with Adult Recognitions. Reach out to your local regional or service unit team to find out who they are.

Nominations opened August 1, 2023 and close on December 1, 2023. That’s FOUR whole months to tell us all about the fabulousness going on out there.

Remember, nominations submitted on August 1st are for the 2023 Membership Year–covering services provided from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Please save any current services (Membership year 2024) for next year’s nominations, as the committee will not be able to consider them in the current year’s nomination process.

Make sure that if you nominate a recipient, you 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 for the package to be complete.

Your local Adult Recognitions 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

You shine brightest when you’re making the world a better place. That’s why you can earn three separate awards—the Girl Scout Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards—as you dream of a better tomorrow and take action in big ways today.

Juniors earn the Bronze Award by teaming up with other girls to make a difference in their towns.

Cadettes earn the Silver Award by researching an issue, making a plan to address it, and then taking action to improve their communities.

Get

Seniors and Ambassadors earn the Gold Award— the highest award in Girl Scouting—by developing and carrying out lasting solutions to issues in their neighborhoods and beyond. Gold Award Girl Scouts truly are the world changers, rock stars, role models, and real-life heroes we all look up to. Plus, they’re amazing candidates for colleges, scholarships, competitive internship programs, and exciting careers.

For more information visit the higher awards pages on gssgc.org.

the Scoop!

Older Girls: Get the Scoop!

Got a vision for a better world? We’re here to help you create lasting change every step of the way—and can’t wait to see all that you’re going to accomplish.

Get the scoop! Learn more and network with other world-changers over a scoop of ice cream. Watch our Events page for free “Scoop Nights” coming to a Service Center near you!

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Alyssa Abbott

Abigail Cheley

Troop 1128 | Southwest

Murrieta Mesa High School

Amy Bassett ☙

Troop 873 | Southwest

Paloma Valley High School

Couch to 5K+

Ashlynne Black

Troop 1124 | Southwest

Temescal Canyon High School

Flags for Heroes

Anna Christine Braun

Troop 2016 | Low Desert

Palm Desert High School

Mission Nutrition

Cassandra Campos ☙

Troop 40782 | Southwest

San Jacinto Valley Academy

Knot Your Average Girl

Kaitlyn Carrillo ☙ ‡

Troop 2352 | Southwest

Murrieta Mesa High School

Rams’ Kids Cooking Club

M A RGA R E T SC

This award may be presented to a registered girl in grades 6th-12th from each region who has performed a minimum of 50 hours of serv ice to the Girl Scout Community

Juliette Walker Central Region

Amethyst (Amy) Jackson Southwest Region

Troop 1176 | Low Desert

Palm Desert High School

Generational Connection

Courtney Donatoni

Troop 724 | Central West

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Peppermint Ridge Benches

Samantha Fujiwara

Troop 1251 | Central

Citrus Valley High School

Eco-Brick Bench & Website

Alexis Liliana Gettemeier

Troop 1128 | Southwest

Temecula Preparatory School

All Inclusive LGBTQ+

Zoe Gomez

Troop 2081 | Central West

Eleanor Roosevelt ESTEM Academy

My Journey

Morgan Gray

Troop 1519 | Central West

Dixie High School

Agricultural Advocate G O L D A W A R D R E C I P I E N

M ED A L OF HONO R

This Lifesav ing Award is given to a Girl Scout who has saved someone’s life in an emergency

As our founder Juliette Gordon Low once said: “Scouting rises w ithin you and inspires you to put forth your best.”

have made all of us very proud.

Caitlin Stark

High Desert Region

T S
O U T S E R V I
C E

Sarah Hansen

Troop 2399 | Southwest

Great Oak High School

Teamwork & Movement

Kelly Harold

Troop 284 | Central

The Grove School

Restorative Practice Room

Briana Kay

Troop 1251 | Central

Citrus Valley High School

Spreading Music Awareness

Kaitlyn Martinez

Troop 2081 | Central West

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Band Storage & Instructional

Video

Elizabeth Park

Troop 75 | Central West

Martin Luther King Jr High School

Breaking Cultural Stereotypes

Lauren Rhee ☙

Troop IRG| Southwest

Great Oak High School

Project Grow

Reagan Ring ☙

Troop 1727 | Southwest

Temecula Valley High School

Inclusive Parks for Children

Cecilia Rueda

Troop 1637 | Southwest

Vista Murrieta High School

Information Videos for STAT Animal Sanctuary

Matisse Schutten-Burgess

Troop 787 | Central

The Grove School

Global Teen Girls’ Health

Madeleine Sleeper

Troop 2553 | Southwest

Temecula Valley High School

Orchestra Summer Peer Tutoring Program

Casey Lynn Spinks

Troop 1317 | Central West

Centennial High School

Kids Game Kart & Gaga Ball Pit

Ashley Wilkins ☙

Troop 1649 | Low Desert

Xavier College Prep High School

Take a Byte Out of Hunger

Troop 40782 | Southwest

G I R L S C O U T O F THE Y E A R
Cassandra Campos
the highest Council
her words, actions and involvement, the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and serv ice. candidate and the recipient is selected by the Council Recognitions Committee.  Also received Girl Scout 10 Year Pin  25
The Girl Scout of the Year award
is
through

E R A W A R D R EC I P IE N T S

S I L V

Adame Meadow

Troop 2106 | Central

Reading Nooks for Children’s Forest

A nanthanathan A rathy

Troop 228 | Central West Parks Recycling P roject

A nderson Ashley

Troop 1974 | Southwest

Improving Relationships

A nderson Lily

Troop 107 | Southwest

Improving Relationships

A rnold A nika

Troop 2517 | Low Desert Our P ile of Hope

Av ila Madaly nn

Troop 1250 | Central

DD OM - Daily Dose of Motivation

Bailous Keziah

Troop 2066 | Central West

Women Who Broke Barriers

Barsoum Martina

Troop 482 | Central

The Plane P roject

Birtler A llison ☙

Troop 2504 | Southwest

Bonding Hearts

Brow n A ngelina

Troop 2460 | High Desert

PP - P repared Pets

Calles Ella

Troop 2106 | Central

Reading Nooks for Children’s Forest

Carleton Emily

Troop 2106 | Central

Reading Nooks for Children’s Forest

Cieslik Courtney

Troop 2091 | Central West

Heart P illows

Copeland Leona

Troop 843 | South West No Ride? No P roblem!

Cov ington Jennav ieve

Troop 482 | Central

The Plane P roject

Cruz Skyla ☙

Troop 2517 | Low Desert

Our P ile of Hope

Dixon Emmali ☙

Troop 482 | Central The Plane P roject

Dixon Hayley

Troop 2106 | Central

Reading Nooks for Children’s Forest

Duplay Camilla

Troop 2517 | Low Desert

Our P ile of Hope

Faisal Ayesha

Troop 482 | Central The Plane P roject

Farooqi Yusra

Troop 2504 | Southwest

Bonding Hearts

Ferris Astreya ☙

Troop 2502 | Southwest Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution

Firnkoess Ava

Troop 76 | Central Girls Helping Girls, One Cycle at a Time

Fuller Abby

Troop Troop 482 | Central The Plane P roject

Gluba Kaycie

Troop 2066 | Central West Women Who Broke Barriers

Goehring Phoebe ☙

Troop 2517 | Low Desert

Our P ile of Hope

Gray A lly

Troop 2517 | Low Desert Our P ile of Hope

Gray Zoe

Troop 2517 | Low Desert

Our P ile of Hope

Gross Ashley

Troop 1000 | Southwest

Canine Sensory Training Garden

Guerra Caylee

Troop 2091 | Central West

Library Family Game Center

Habell Victoria

Troop 2106 | Central

Reading Nooks for Children’s Forest

Haskell Samantha

Troop 2460 | High Desert PP - P repared Pets

Hernandez Aubrey

Troop 2106 | Central

Reading Nooks for Children’s Forest

Jackson A methyst

Troop 2504 | Southwest

Bonding Hearts

Jackson Khalia ☙

Troop 2504 | Southwest

Bonding Hearts

Troop 107 | Southwest

Improving Relationships

Jaffe Jaela

Troop 228 | Central West Parks Recycling P roject

Jain Shreya ☙

Troop 2066 | Central West Women Who Broke Barriers

Kay A lyssa ☙

Troop 1250 | Central DD OM - Daily Dose of Motivation

Lee Sarah

Troop 2091 | Central West Back to School Festival

Lew is Malia

Troop 274 | Central West

Limon Winter

Troop 199 | Central West

Friendship is Forever

Lopiccolo Chelsea

Troop 2091 | Central West

Library Family Game Center

Luna A ngelica ☙

Troop 228 | Central West

Parks Recycling P roject

Lupercio Sophia

Troop 2066 | Central West Women Who Broke Barriers

Martin Candice

Troop 199 | Central West Inspire Art

Martinez Kayla ☙

Troop 293 | Central Re-Painting Aircraft for Plane Exhibit

Matchett Isaura

Troop 1000 | Southwest Canine Sensory Training Garden

McGhee Aubrey

Troop 1000 | Southwest Canine Sensory Training Garden

Mendoza Jillian

Troop 76 | Central Girls Helping Girls, One Cycle at a Time

Middlemas Kadence ☙

Troop 351 | Southwest Scout’s Closet

Mistica Meredith

Troop 274 | Central West

Peske Lillian

Troop 454 | Central ES Foote Library for Children

Ramirez Susan

Troop 2502 | Southwest Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution

Reyes Isabella

Troop 2106 | Central Reading Nooks for Children’s Forest

Rizzo Katherine

Troop 199 | Central West Friendship is Forever

Schell Adeline

Troop 2106 | Central Reading Nooks for Children’s Forest

Scholte Lacey ☙

Troop 2106 | Central Reading Nooks for Children’s Forest

Shaik h Minnah

Troop 2066 | Central West Women Who Broke Barriers

Sloan Jordan

Troop 2091 | Central West

Heart P illows

Soto Ashly nn ☙

Troop 693 | Low Desert Cooking with Ashlynn

Stock ham Rachel

Troop 1250 | Central DD OM - Daily Dose of Motivation

Stoye Dalilah ☙

Troop 1056 | Central West Repopulation of Monarch Butterly

Taylor Chase ☙

Troop 351 | Southwest Scout’s Closet

Trujillo Oliv ia

Troop 2504 | Southwest

Bonding Hearts

Velez Bulman Decly nn

Troop 2460 | High Desert PP - P repared Pets

Waldron Samantha

Troop 1000 | Southwest Canine Sensory Training Garden

Walker Samantha

Troop 2091 | Central West Back to School Festival

Wallace Mikayla

Troop 482 | Central The Plane P roject

Wanapun Brow n Jada

Troop 2504 | Southwest

Bonding Hearts

 Also received Girl Scout 10 Year Pin

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“I started going camping when I was six years old. It was nerve-racking at first, but then I started having fun and the week went by so fast. I went every year until I was old enough to participate in the LEAP (a leadership program for Cadettes) and then CIT (Counselor-InTraining) program. I learned leadership skills, how to care for those younger than me, how to be spontaneous, and much more. Camp has always been a big part of my life and I can never forget the experiences I had, the friends I’ve made, and the people I grew to love and cherish.”

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Jessica Bailey

SKYLAND RA NCH CAMP

Skyland Ranch provides outdoor experiences to develop girls’ leadership potential by allowing them to discover their values and the world around them; connect with others in a multicultural environment; and take action to make a difference in their world. We continue to upgrade the facilities and resources at this vast 191-acre camp in our pursuit to make it selfsustainable. Skyland Ranch is first and foremost a Girl Scout Camp, a place where programming features a variety of fun and challenging activities that empower girls as they develop skills and behaviors essential to effective leadership. The camp is now also an effective community resource for the schools in our region who engage in programming at the facility during the school year. This past school year we succeeded in serving over 3,500 students at Skyland Ranch! The community also came to our aid as members from the California Conservation Corps put in a massive amount of hard work in cutting the trees, clearing branches, and beautifying the area to continue making Skyland Ranch a safe place.

So many great things for camp are happening and we are not done yet! We were successful in raising the funds needed for the initial investment to begin preparing Camp Azalea Trails to reopen and plan to schedule an open house in the spring. More details will follow at a later date. While Azalea Trails is being prepped, the beautiful Camp Wi-Wo-Ca is available for our troops to experience the outdoors. Many individuals, corporations, and foundations have chosen to contribute to our camps over the years and we invite you to join them in preserving our camps for future generations. Please go to www.gssgc.org/donate and make a gift today!

To discuss major gift and naming opportunities, email Jernine McBride at jmcbride@gssgc.org or call her at 909-534-2473.

Our Sincerest Thanks

Skylanders

The following individuals have made a personal commitment to Skyland Ranch.

David Kobrin

Diana LaMar

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Edythe Avery

Cindy and Tom Beyl

Cynthia H. Breunig

Louise Danelian

Reita Dykes

Stacey Grant

Joanne Jovanovic

Chuck MacKinnon

Sandy Mayo

Kenneth Mortensen

Sarah Newton

Shannon Ng

Michael and Sally Schreter

Gail Seekins

Jennie Smith

D. Scott Thompson

Pam Verhaegen

Anonymous Anonymous
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Cookie Community Partners

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

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

By inviting girls to sell Girl Scout Cookies in front of your businesses, you help them reach their goals!
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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.

$5,000-$9,999

Albertsons-Safeway
Amazon
Pacific
Seven
Southwest
Stater
❧ $25,000+
Foundation
Capital Group
Premier Bank
Points Inc.
Gas Corporation
Bros. Charities ❧ $1,000-$4,999
Cathay Bank Desert Sands Unified School District Edison International Majestic Realty Foundation Pechanga Resort and Casino ❧
Anonymous
Schlinger Chrisman Foundation Irene W. and Guy L. Anderson Children’s Foundation ❧ $10,000-$24,999 County of Riverside, Third District Department of Developmental Services
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Michael Schreter Family Foundation

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 nonpro ts like Girl Scouts. There’s one easy way to nd out.

Go to gssgc.org/donate, click on Corporate Matching Gifts / Volunteer Grants and enter your company name. You will nd 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.

Juliette Gordon Low Society

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, Risktaker, 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 Knoll

David Kobrin

Elizabeth Locke-Thomas

Lolla Long

Kit Mac Nee

In Memoriam

Reita M. Dykes

Beatrice M. Martin

Robert Molko

Chuck MacKinnon

Sandra L. Mayo

Wade Mayo

Dawn Meade Keeling

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. Rodriguez

Ann Marie and Matt

Sakrekoff

Katheryn E. Sari

Bob Schumacher

Tina Schumacher

Gail A. Seekins

Kristina Sewell

Dr. Barbara P. Sirvis

Kent Smith

Anne Sutheimer Rice

Dana K. Thomas

D. Scott Thompson

Susanne Tisdall

Pam Verhaegen

Jennifer Weaver-Beal

June Yamamoto

Wendy Zinn

Theresa Molko

Diana Robinson

Edna L. Steinman

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The Daisy Society

Before a Girl Scout sails around the world or designs their own fashion line, they need to believe they can do it.

Invest in our local Girl Scouts and make those dreams a reality. Then watch as they discover new interests and chase their dreams—with the pride of knowing you helped make it possible.

Your gift will be used to ensure local Girl Scouts gain the skills and confidence needed to accept challenges, overcome obstacles, and become leaders. Plus, every dollar you give stays right here in our community!

Thank you for all you do for the girls in our communities.

Jernine McBride

(909) 534-2473

jmcbride@gssgc.org

❧ CHARACTER $10,000+

Cynthia Breunig

David Kobrin

gssgc.org/donate

Kit Mac Nee

Sandra Mayo

❧ CONFIDENCE $5,000–$9,999

Cindy Chapman

Betty Hao

❧ COURAGE $1,000–$4,999

Richard Aquino

Kristina Falkner

Adela Flores-Bertrand

Yves Mombeleur

Sarah Newton

Cathy Paredes

❧ MEMBER $240–$999

Charles Courdy

Laurilie Jackson

Joyce Knoll

Irene N. Rodríguez

Nancy Perdue

Lisa Reece

DoeLeen Rover

Katheryn Sari

J Ahleda Stockton

June Yamamoto

Barbara Pepper

Teofista Turner

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The Daisy Society is based on giving for calendar year 2023.
GirlScoutsofSanGorgonio 1751PlumLane,Redlands,CA 92374 800-400-GIRL gssgc.org

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