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100th Anniversary Newsletter
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May 2012
VOTE FOR GSGLA IN THE TOYOTA 100 CARS FOR GOOD PROGRAM!
GSGLA has been selected as one of the 500 finalists in the Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program! On Monday, June 4, GSGLA will compete to win a Toyota truck. But we need your vote to win. On June 4, go to www.100carsforgood.com and vote* for GSGLA. Encourage your friends and colleagues to vote*, too. Click here to watch our video!
*A Facebook account is required to vote. Click here to create a Facebook account or just follow these instructions:
1. Sign Up – Go to www.facebook.com and provide your name, email, etc. Congratulations! You now have a Facebook account! Now, create your page.
2. Profile Picture – If you’d like your profile to have a picture, upload one from your computer or take a picture on your webcam.
3. Edit profile – You can add more details to your profile including education/work, interest/hobbies, etc. Fill out as much or as little as you want.
Need a reminder to vote? Visit www.100carsforgood.com now, search under "Finalists" to find Girl Scouts of Greater LA, then click on the “remind me” link.
"$100 FOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY" FAMILY PARTNERSHIP CAMPAIGN!
Participate in this year’s $100 for the 100th Family Partnership Campaign! This is the chance for Girl Scout families to invest in our girls’ future through programs, camp improvements, volunteer support and other critical services. GSGLA invests more than $300 per girl per year to provide the premiere leadership experience for our girls and yet membership costs only $12 each.
Consider a gift of at least $100 for the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting. Your gift will make a significant impact. Donations can be made directly through eBiz during the registration process or through the GSGLA website (click here to donate).
Families who give a gift of $25 or more will receive a collectible centennial Family Partnership Patch. Families who give $100 for the 100th Anniversary will receive the patch, a collectible 100th pin and will be entered into a drawing for a four-pack of tickets to Disneyland!
KNOW YOUR HISTORY. VISIT THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITS WITH YOUR TROOP!
In 2012 the GSGLA Heritage Committee is organizing 100th anniversary exhibits in over 30 libraries and museums throughout Greater Los Angeles. One of the largest exhibits will be at the beautiful Lanterman Historic House in La Cañada! Click here for more information regarding the Lanterman Historic House exhibit, and click here for more information about all of our exhibits!
TOGETHERTHERE - HAVE YOU SIGNED THE PLEDGE?
A girl looks at the world around her; the country's leaders and captains of industry; at TV, movie, sports, and pop stars; at fashion magazines. What do her possibilities look like? Who are her role models? How can she be it, if she can't see it? It's time we made changes that support her path to success. Together, we can get her there. Click here for more information and to sign the pledge.
CAMPOREE REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 24!
Come join the council for a three-day encampment to celebrate our 100th Anniversary from October 26-28, 2012.
This ultimate campout adventure is set to host more than 10,000 Girl Scouts and volunteers at beautiful Lake Perris, where you will explore and learn new dances, songs and badges through the decades! PLUS - entertainment, demonstrations, crafts, thrilling games and many fun outdoor activities! This is an event your troop will not want to miss! Each person will receive a Camporee patch, hat and backpack! There will also be plenty of Camporee souvenirs for purchase. Girls can enjoy just a day or an entire weekend of friendship and excitement as they explore the outdoors and make new friends. Camporee registration opens May 24 and closes September 1 or earlier if sold out. Early Bird register for membership to to get a discount on Camporee. This event is certain to sell out! Pricing is as follows:
Weekend: $50 per person, $40 early bird membership registration.
Saturday only: $25 per person, $20 early bird membership registration.
GSGLA is looking for donations from companies for the following large quantity items:
- Stage
- AV - Full sound system with technician
- Walkies - 200ct.
- Porta Potties – 500ct.
- Golf Carts – 10ct.
- Large Tents – 80 x80 – Need 2
- Lighting – Stage lighting with technician
- Generators – 2-3
- Solar Panel Signs
- RV – 2
- Transportation – School Bus, Motor Coaches on Friday and Saturday
- First Aid Kits
- Cots
- Pipe and Drape
- T-shirts and Print
- Signage Printing
- Canopies
If you have a contact at a company for any of these items, please contact Velma Brooks-Benson, Special Event Manager at 626-677-2338 or email vbrooksbenson@girlscoutsla.org.
ANNUAL MEETING & VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY PHOTOS!
The 2012 Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition (AMVR) Ceremony was a success! Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and staff for making AMVR so memorable.
Click here to order your awardee prints today!
Click here to see the GSGLA gallery.
JULIETTE GORDON LOW RECEIVES THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM!
GSUSA CEO Anna Maria Chávez has some wonderful news — Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low, will posthumously receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom! Click here to read Ms. Chávez's message.
ATTENTION SENIOR - AMBASSADOR GIRL SCOUTS! EMERGING LEADER APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 25
GSGLA Older Girl Scouts, you could be selected to join some of the most influential women in Los Angeles at the To Get Her There Luncheon! For those girls who will be graduating this year or within the next few years, this is a great opportunity to expand your choices for your future. Meet influential women who come from all backgrounds and careers. Learn about how Girl Scouting opened doors for them. Emerging Leader applications are due May 25. Click here to learn more and to download the application.
ROCK THE MALL - JUNE 9, 2012
Mark the 100th anniversary by joining 200,000 Girl Scouts, friends, family and alumnae from across the world on June 9, 2012 for the world's largest sing-along. GSGLA's very own Girl Scout, Ani Hesse, will be singing "Ignite" on the Rock the Mall stage! Visit this website to get more information on how you can get involved with Rock the Mall. Hurry! Registration closes Monday, May 14!
VOLUNTEER WITH GSGLA!
Check out these great volunteer opportunities available at a Girl Scout location in your area. Click here for more information!
NEW PRODUCTS AND DEALS IN GSGLA COUNCIL SHOPS
Look out for awesome new products and deals in GSGLA Council Shops!
• View the Spring 2012 catalog
• Check out all of the 100th Anniversary collection items
• Collectable 2012 Tournament of Roses T-shirt on sale for 50% off while supplies last
• Have you gotten your Year of the Girl swag? Don't miss out on these great new items!
Stop by your local Council Shop to take advantage of these fantastic promotions, or shop online at: http://shop.girlscoutsla.org/storefront/default.aspx
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GSGLA offices and retail shops are closed the second and fourth Mondays of the month.
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