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May 2012

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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! For 100 days, five organizations will be highlighted at www.100carsforgood.com to compete to win a Toyota vehicle. Our voting day is Monday, June 4. We are in desperate need of a dependable truck! So, on June 4, please visit www.100carsforgood.com and vote for GSGLA. Encourage your friends and colleagues to vote, too. Voting will take place on Facebook, so a Facebook account is required in order to vote. Click here to watch our video!

  Need help? 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.

Check out this site for a helpful video!

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THE EARLY BIRD DOES GET THE WORM!

Early Bird Registration Period: April 2 - June 30, 2012. Early Bird Registration gives current Girl Scouts and troops the opportunity to register early for the upcoming Girl Scout Year (October 2012 through September 2013) before the fall rush! And now, GSGLA members can renew their membership online for 2012-2013 with a credit or debit card. It's fast, easy and the most efficient way to renew your membership. Plus, early bird registrants can receive a discount for the 100th anniversary Camporee! For details and instructions, click here.

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"$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!

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ANNUAL MEETING & VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY

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.

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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 her message.

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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.

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JUNIORS AND CADETTES - LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

GSGLA and Girl Scouts of the USA Research Institute (GSRI) have partnered to provide opportunities for girls and adults to share their thoughts about their Girl Scout experience at www.girlscoutvoices.org. The survey is open to Juniors and Cadettes who have participated in Girl Scout camping or any Environment & Outdoor Adventure Programs.

Visit www.girlscoutvoices.org and help to make your Girl Scout experience better. Girls who complete the survey in Spring 2012 will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card! If your Girl Scout is under the age of 13, parental consent is required. Questions? Contact Annie Markowitz at amarkowitz@girlscoutsla.org.

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GSGLA PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Gold Award Project Timeline - Saturday, July 21 - Sunday, July 22 
Location: Camp Lakota

Join us for a memorable day or overnight at our beloved Camp Lakota. We will dig up a past Gold Award Project time capsule and collect tokens for the 100th Anniversary capsule. We will also share our exciting plans for the new zero-net-energy lodge, something we would have never imagined 23 years ago! What a great event for Girl Scout families to come out, discover their history, and be part of the next century of Girl Scout camping. Click here to view the Gold Award Project Time Capsule Telegram.

Click here to visit the GSGLA program calendar.

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WE'RE MOVING!

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles is pleased to announce that in June, we will be relocating our Lancaster Service Center on Mall Loop Road to the new Palmdale Service Center, located at 41307 12th St. West, Suite 105, Palmdale, CA 93551. The office number will remain the same: (661) 723-1230. This move offers an upgraded space with a program/training room, expanded and upgraded retail shop, ample free parking for volunteers, easy access, and increased visibility in a location that is more central to all of Antelope Valley. These upgrades will allow GSGLA to better serve our girl and adult members and increase awareness of Girl Scouting in the Greater Los Angeles area. The Lancaster Service Center will close for business at noon on June 1st and the Palmdale Service Center will open on June 6th at 8:30 a.m.

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CAMPOREE IS OCTOBER 26-28. 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.

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SUPPORT GSGLA AT THE "TEE OFF FOR KIDS" GOLF TOURNAMENT, JUNE 2

"Tee Off For Kids" Golf Tournament - June 2, 2012

Wanted: Golfers! The Palmdale Chamber of Commerce is holding their 21st Annual “Tee Off For Kids” Golf Tournament Saturday, June 2. Rancho Vista Golf Course is located in Palmdale, the future home of our newest GSGLA service center. As one of the beneficiaries of this year’s tournament, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles appreciates your support. Grab your clubs and plan on a day of fun, food, and festivities. Click here for more information and to register today.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW

Girl Scouts will be featured in the May 7th episode of The Martha Stewart Show. The entire show is devoted to Girl Scouting and a celebration of our 100 years, features a conversation with GSUSA CEO Anna Maria Chávez, Girl Scouts cooking and crafting with Martha Stewart and a segment on Girl Scout uniforms through the decades. We hope you’ll tune in for a wonderful celebration of Girl Scouting. The episode will air Monday, May 7, at 10:00 am (PT) on the Hallmark Channel.

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VOLUNTEER WITH GSGLA!

Check out these great volunteer opportunities available at a Girl Scout location in your area. Click here for more information! 

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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
 • Take advantage of our great promotions on Bridging and Starter Kits.
 • HOT NEW Year of the Girl swag is HERE! Be the first to rock these rad 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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SUPPORT GSGLA THROUGH EMPLOYEE GIVING

Support Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles through work place giving campaigns like United Way.  There are two ways to support:  Employee Designated Giving and Employer Match programs.

  • Employee Designated Giving allows employees to donate to charities through payroll pledges. Partnering with trusted charities, United Way, the Combined Federal Campaign, or any other federated campaign, is a simple and easy way to support Girl Scouts. All you need to do is designate Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles as your charity of choice. Please note if you designate Girl Scouts without the words Los Angeles, your donation will not come to your local council and will go to the national office.
  • Employer Match Programs are an excellent way to increase the value of your individual donation at no cost to you. Employers will often match employee donations on a one-to-one (or more) basis. Check with your employer to see if your workplace has a matching gift program.

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Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
(213) 213-0150 ▪ www.girlscoutsla.org

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GSGLA offices and retail shops are closed the second and fourth Mondays of the month.

Headquarters
801 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 300
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 213-0150		 Lancaster Service Center
2330 Mall Loop Road #119
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 723-1230		 Santa Clarita Service Center
21515 Soledad Canyon Road #118
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 287-1985
Arcadia Service Center
101 E. Wheeler Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 677-2200		 Long Beach Service Center
4040 N. Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 421-8456		 Woodland Hills Service Center
20931 Burbank Blvd., Ste. A
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 886-1801
Montclair Service Center
9525 Monte Vista Ave.
Montclair, CA 91763
(909) 399-0808		 Marina Service Center
4551 Glencoe Ave., Ste. 140
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 450-3270		 Click here for a staff listing.