Welcome to the 2011/2012 Girl Scout Calendar of Events! WOW! We are turning 100 years old! It is time to celebrate a great milestone in the life of the greatest girl leadership program in the world. I, for one, am excited to be a part of this great history, and I hope that you will join in the many programs and events that will be taking place to celebrate our centennial birthday. It took many great women to traverse the trail that has led to this place in time. Many great entrepreneurs, politicians, movie stars, artists, poets and scholars received their start in the Girl Scout organization. Women like Shirley Temple Black–movie star and US Ambassador; Sandra Day O’Conner–first woman Justice of the Supreme Court; Lucille Ball–actress; Barbara Walters–newscaster and one of the first women TV anchors; Madeline Albright–first woman US Secretary of State; Anita DeFranz–Olympian and first African American woman to be appointed to the International Olympics Committee; and Sally Ride–first woman in space, attribute much of their success to their Girl Scout experience. Our 100th anniversary year–2012–is the “Year of the Girl.” One girl can make a difference but girls together can change the world. As we celebrate our 100th birthday let us be thankful to all those great women in our communities who helped to foster Girl Scouts locally which in turn grew the organization nationally. Let us also look forward to the journey ahead in helping to build girls of Courage, Confidence and Character who will make the world a better place. Let’s do this by helping girls discover their world, connect with those who can foster their growth into young women of the future, and help them to take action on projects that will help their communities. I challenge our girls to explore and question the world around them and strive for the answers. I challenge them to develop good decision making skills that they can take with them on their journey throughout their lives. I challenge them to set goals, develop a plan for achieving their goals, and believe in themselves. I challenge staff and volunteers to be the best mentors possible by following the Girl Scout Promise and Law and to take our role model responsibilities seriously. I challenge all of us to go above and beyond to help and nurture girls as they explore the world of opportunities ahead of them. Let us all be an example of what we want our girls to be. Let us all continue to learn and grow so that we can help our girls explore and benefit from all that the world has to offer them. It will be a wonderful year of celebration. Don’t forget to sign in on the Girl Scouts of Central California South Facebook page and keep us posted on all that you and your girls do during this 100th birthday year.

Happy Birthday to You All,

Cathy

The Girl Scout Mission Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and The Girl Scout Law character, who make the world a better place. I will do my best to be honest and fair, The Girl Scout Promise friendly and helpful, On my honor, I will try considerate and caring, To serve God and my country, courageous and strong, and To help people at all times, responsible for what I say and do, And to live by the Girl Scout Law and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

2 Table of Contents Dates to Remember...... 4 Girl Scout Pathways ...... 5 The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting ...... 6 Council Gold Mine Stores ...... 9 Supporting Girl Scouts ...... 10 Product Sale Information ...... 11 Cookie Sale Program ...... 12 Cookie Rally ...... 12 Cookie College ...... 12 Program Frequently Asked Questions ...... 14 How to Register for Program Events: ...... 15 100th Anniversary Events ...... 17 Fundraising Events ...... 18 Historical Badge Workshops ...... 19 Events Pathway ...... 21 Series Pathway ...... 23 Travel Pathway ...... 23 Camp/Outdoors Pathway ...... 24 Council Patch Programs ...... 25 Program Aide Training ...... 26 Flag Training ...... 26 Girls’ Highest Awards...... 27 Gold Training ...... 27 Adult Learning & Support ...... 29 New Leader Orientation ...... 29 Leadership Essentials (LE1) ...... 30 Program Level Training (LE2) ...... 31 Trip Planning ...... 32 CPR / First Aid Training (Level I First Aid) ...... 32 Outdoor Training (Part A & Part B) ...... 32 Volunteer Carousel ...... 33 Service Unit Team Training ...... 34

3 Welcome to the Calendar of Events, which serves as Girl Scouts of Central California South’s Annual Program and Adult Learning Guide. You will notice some changes to the layout of this year’s calendar in addition to more information provided than ever before. We continue to strive to provide more resources and programming information each year. What’s even more thrilling is Girl Scouts is turning 100 in March 2012! We are kicking off the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts this fall with a lot of fun and exciting 100th anniversary events – from Gala’s, family BBQ’s, historical badge workshops, and much more. There’s no better time to get involved as we prepare for our second century of Girl Scouting in the USA. Our Calendar of Events offers leaders, advisors, and parents interesting ideas and resources that provide a variety of opportunities for Girl Scouts, whether involved in a Troop or individually registered as a Juliette. The program activities listed in this guide are designed with girls in mind to spark their interests, address their concerns, build their skills, and explore the world around them. Activities may be led by Council/Volunteer staff or collaborators. Interested in learning more about The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, the new program resource that is available beginning this fall? Be sure to read pages 6-8, where you’ll learn more about its components and how it complements the Girl Scout journeys by helping girls build skills for success. This year’s Adult Learning section is bigger and better than ever with numerous adult learning courses, including enrichment programs. We have also provided a forms section for the various activities. Depending on the program, the event registration form may need to be mailed or faxed to the group providing the program or event, and not to the Council’s Program Department. Be sure to check for registration deadlines, and enclose a deposit or fee if required. Not every program registration will be the same, so remember to follow the specific instructions given. The Program Team adds activities throughout the year and this information is included in the Council’s weekly email newsletter, Hot Topics, our website and social media pages. Take a moment to explore the Calendar of Events as we begin an unforgettable year of Girl Scout sisterhood, service, and celebrations!

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Program Department Girl Scouts of Central California South

Dates to Remember Girl Scouts 100th Birthday Fall Sale March 12, 2012 September 24, 2011 – November 27, 2011 Gold Award Ceremonies Volunteer Carousel April 14, 2012 October 22, 2011 Leader Appreciation Day Juliette Low’s Birthday April 22, 2012 October 31, 2011 100th Anniversary Jamboree and Family Concert Cookie Sales May 18, 2012 – May 20, 2012 January 20, 2012 – April 1, 2012 100th Anniversary Sing-A-Long in Washington DC World Thinking Day June 8, 2012 – June 15, 2012 February 25, 2012 Early Bird and Year-end Financials Gold Award Paperwork Due for 2012 Recognition Events Due June 30, 2012 March 1, 2012

4 Girl Scout Pathways Which Pathway is right for you? There are more ways for girls to participate in Girl Scouts than ever before! We call them Pathways, and they include Troop, events, camp, virtual, series, and travel. They were developed nationally by matching grade-level preferences and availability with flexible options. Girl Scout Pathways are how we deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to all girls supported by a comprehensive model of volunteerism—it is our delivery system and internal way of organizing our program offerings. For many girls, camp is the first opportunity they have to experience archery, fishing, ropes course, horseback riding, and star gazing. Then Camp Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout involvement. Series Pathway The Series Pathway gives girls the opportunity to explore a specific theme or topic without making a long-term commitment or joining a Troop. Each girl chooses to participate in the entire series as a complete program package; series offerings may be short term (for example, six days of two-hour daily Troop Pathway meetings) or longer term (such as meeting every two weeks for 12 weeks) but always is shorter than an The Troop Pathway offers the same group of girls the academic year. Note: Series offerings may require a opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, pre-requisite to participate from session to session, usually over a span of nine to twelve months. Girls because girls build on the skills learned at each may join at any time during the Troop year. Note: A session. Troop that also goes camping or travels as a group is still operating in the Troop Pathway (not the Camp or Travel Pathway Travel Pathways). Every girl deserves a chance to see the world. Girl Event Pathway Scouts offers many different travel opportunities so girls can see new places, meet new people, and learn The Event Pathway is for Girl Scouts who like to pick about different cultures and ideas. Whether exploring and choose from a menu of events that interest them. their own neighborhoods, or flying to one of the four Events are stand-alone program offerings; examples world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding might include a career event for Seniors and their horizons. The Travel Pathway presents girls with Ambassadors, or a leadership conference for teenage opportunities to prepare, plan, earn money, and Girl Scouts. The primary difference between events participate in travel opportunities through group and all other pathways is that different girls travel, Council-sponsored trips, or nationally participate in each event, as opposed to one group of sponsored excursions. The travel pathway also girls coming together regularly. The Event Pathway is facilitates appropriate progression; for example, available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout younger girls participate in short, local trips to prepare involvement. them for longer, international trips as they progress Camp Pathway through grade levels. The Travel Pathway is available to any girl regardless of previous Girl Scout The Camp Pathway allows girls to participate in the involvement. outdoors and/or focus on environmental education. Day and weekend camping is offered during the school year while resident camp is generally offered during the summer months. Going to a camp is one of the most popular and recognized aspects of Girl Scouts.

5 Virtual Pathway in a safe, secure online environment. This pathway, when completed, will be delivered by virtual The Virtual Pathway, still in development, is an online volunteers through a group-based model that delivers Girl Scout community that provides girls with the the Girl Scout Leadership Experience via Journey opportunity to participate in Girl Scouting without books, and an issue-based model that delivers the Girl regard to geographic location. Participation is through Scout Leadership Experience through progressive a web-based platform developed by GSUSA and learning that’s focused on a specific interest or topic. includes interactive and high-quality program activities

The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting Girl Scouting has never been more exciting with this new program resource, The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, which will be available in the Council Shops this fall. Girls and volunteers will love the fun, eye opening activities and the all- in one badge book and handbook format. The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting complements the Girl Scout Journeys by helping girls build skills to be successful and gain the confidence to do amazing things! Each age level will have its own Girl’s Guide and is presented in a beautiful standard-size binder. The Girl’s Guide includes the grade level handbook; requirements for Legacy, Financial Literacy, and Cookie Business badges, and Make Your Own badges; information about earning Bridging and Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards (for Juniors through Ambassadors); and accessory pages such as scrapbooking pages. Material in The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting is written to the girl with clarity and easy-to-follow steps, so adult guides are not available for helping girls with their badges. All Girl’s Guides to Girl Scouting are for sale at 25 percent off through March 12, 2012 for $16.87, plus tax in the Council Shops (normal retail is $22.50). Order your Girl’s Guides now through either Council Shop to ensure your Troop or group is the first to receive this new program resource!

How do Journeys and badges work together? The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting works with national leadership Journeys to add skill-building opportunities to the leadership skills which girls learn through the three keys of Discover, Connect, and Take Action. Journeys are the only program resources that cover all 15 outcomes. Badges build specific skills and are primarily aimed at the Discover “Girls develop a strong sense of self” outcome. What badge categories are being included in The Girl’s Guide? The badge categories included are Legacy, Financial Literacy, Cookie Business badges and the Make Your Own badges. The seven Legacy badges – for Brownies through Ambassadors–which honor the heritage of Girl Scouts while offering contemporary skill-building activities are Artist, Athlete, Citizen, Cook, First Aid, Girl Scout Way, and Naturalist. Badge activities will be progressive, so girls can build on skills they’ve learned at each level. For instance, when they earn the Cook Badge as Brownies, they’ll add to their experience when they earn the Cook Badge as Juniors all the way up to Ambassador. For Brownies, Juniors, Seniors, and Ambassadors, 12 badges are offered. Cadettes are offered 14. Daisies are offered 10 Petals and Promise Center, two Financial Literacy, and two Cookie Business “leaves.” Girls can earn two Financial Literacy and two Cookie Business badges per level except for Cadettes who can earn three. Each badge has five steps. Girls complete all five to earn the badge. (There are three choices for completing each step. Girls need only do one.) The five steps vary depending on the skill girls are learning.

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What can Daisies earn? What are Make Your Own Badges? Daisies will have a special approach. They’ll continue Girls explore personal interests by creating and to earn Petals with new stories and activities and can completing one badge of their very own each year. now earn Financial Literacy and Cookie Business Make Your Own badges don’t require Council “Leaves” to go with their Petals. Daisies do not earn approval, although to create and complete one, girls Make Your Own badges. Of course, they can earn their work with volunteers or advisors. The last step to Leadership Journey Awards. completion requires a discussion between the girl and an adult and requires an adult’s signature. When a girl How about Ambassadors? earns her Make Your Own badge, she gains skills not Ambassadors can earn Legacy, Financial Literacy, only in her chosen topic but from the process of Cookie Business badges, and one Make Your Own creating the badge. Therefore, girls can only earn the badge per year. They can also earn their Leadership Make Your Own badges they create. To create the Journey Awards. Skill-Building Badge Activity sets are physical Make Your Own badge (in addition to not being offered to Ambassadors, who are more developing the idea and the requirements), girls will interested in pursuing their Girl Scout Gold Award log onto a Make Your Own badge website (with adult than earning extra badges. Seniors and Ambassadors supervision), where they’ll choose a design icon from a can also earn the newly named VIT award which refers gallery of pre-approved images. Once they are finished to Volunteer-in-Training, and is replacing the Leader- designing, girls submit their badges to the licensed in-Training award. The VIT award is earned by girls vendor on the site who will produce and ship. who want to mentor girls in a Pathway other than the Are there any other earned awards? Camp Pathway. Girl Scouts at all levels are offered Journey and other What can be added into the Girl Guide binder? updated awards such as the Safety Award. Girl Scout Skill-Building Badge Activity sets can be added for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassador will continue to Brownies through Seniors. A set includes the earn Community Service Bars, which encourage girls requirements for badges tied to each of the three to practice the values of the Promise and Law as they Journeys. The first three sets include earning make a difference in their communities. Two Service requirements for five badges. All physical badges are Bars will be offered at each level: Community Service purchased separately and individually. All Skill-Building Bars whereby a girl volunteers 20 hours of service to a Badge Activity Sets cost $4. community organization, and the Service to Girl Scouting Bar whereby a girl volunteers 20 hours to the

7 Girl Scout organization. Also available is the new What is the timeline for transitioning from Journey Summit pin for all age levels, which is earned existing handbooks and badge books to Journeys when a girl completes all three Journeys at her level. and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting? Earning this award demonstrates that a girl knows “to her core” what it means to be a leader. Girl Scouts of The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting will be on sale in the USA is also offering girls the opportunity to September 2011. There will be a one-year period to deepen their faith by earning the My Promise, My transition away from existing handbooks and badge Faith Pin--the only national faith award girls can earn. books to The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. As of now, Girls can continue to earn religious awards or PRAY our Council shops are retiring, on an incremental awards which are administered through their schedule, existing resources and merchandise items to individual faith communities. All religious awards make room for new materials. including the My Promise, My Faith pin are designed for individual girls to work on their own, and not as a group award. Girls can earn one pin every year. By the time a girl goes from Daisy to Ambassador, she can earn 13 pins.

“Scouting rises within you and inspires you to put forth your best.” ~ Juliette Gordon Low

8 Council Gold Mine Stores

Fresno Bakersfield 1377 W. Shaw Ave. 1831 Brundage Lane Fresno, CA 93711 Bakersfield, CA 93304 Phone (800) 490-8653, ext 114 Phone (800) 490-8653, ext 202 Fax (559) 291-5079 Fax (800) 283-0045 Closed for inventory/holidays Closed for inventory/holidays

Council Gold Mine Store Hours Fresno: Monday through Friday 9:00AM – 6:00PM Saturdays 10:00AM – 2:00PM Bakersfield: Monday through Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM 2nd & 3rd Saturdays 10:00AM – 2:00PM

Council Gold Mine Stores may be closed or close early due to Council events. These closures will be announced in advance via Hot Topics, on our website and posted in the stores.

Council Merchandise Sashes, vests, & tunics Insignia Program Materials Badges/Awards Sportswear & Gifts Fun Patches * 100th Anniversary Merchandise * Please plan ahead as you run the risk of the shop being out of the needed items.

Easy Pay Options Cash Debit Card Check Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express)

Special Orders/Catalog Orders/Out of Stock Items Any item in the Girl Scouts of the USA catalog may be ordered through the shop. These orders must be paid in advance. Please allow two to three weeks for items to be received in the shop. Orders may be picked up or shipped out.

For your convenience You may call, mail, fax or email your order to either of the shops, [email protected].

Website Please visit us online for easy shopping anytime day or night, http://girlscoutsccs.org/shop!

Return Policy All merchandise must be in original condition-unwashed, with all tags attached and in unopened packaging. We will issue either store credit or exchange for merchandise purchased in the Council store. We cannot accept discontinued insignia, books or awards. Without a receipt, credit will be given for the current selling price of item in question.

ALL SALE CLEARANCE OR DISCONTINUED ITEMS ARE FINAL.

9 Supporting Girl Scouts is easy to do with the following campaigns:

FROGS (Friends and Relatives of Girl Scouting) Earn your FROGS Patch today! Make a $30.00 donation to our FROGS Campaign and each Girl Scout in your family will receive a FROGS patch. For each additional $30.00 donation you will receive the FROGS Heart patch. Please make a contribution to keep Girl Scouts of Central California the premier girl organization that produces quality leaders who ensure hope for the future. Working together, we can generate the necessary funds to create the very best Girl Scout experience. 100% of your donation will remain local.

FROGS (Friends and Relatives of Girl Scouting) Troop Attention all Troop Leaders! We hope your Troop considers making a $5 contribution for each registering Girl Scout in your Troop to assist Girl Scouts of Central California South in providing the wonderful Girl Scout programs to all girls (Sisters Helping Sisters). Each registered girl in you Troop will then be given a FROGS Troop Patch. 100% of your entire donation will remain local. This will also meet one of the requirements in becoming an Honor Troop.

Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S. Program S.H.A.R.E.S. is an electronic card that you use when making a purchase at Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky or S-Mart foods. Each time you use your assigned card, 3% of all qualified purchases is automatically credited to Girl Scouts of Central California South. Present the S.H.A.R.E.S. card to the cashier before you begin your transaction. Girl Scouts of Central California South then receives a quarterly check reflecting the money earned for that time period. Cards are available at all Council Office locations!

GoodSearch.com and Goodsearch/Good Shop.com is a great way to support Girl Scouts. Visit: GOOD SEARCH, (see section "G," page 10 for Girl Scouts of Central California South). By selecting your Girl Scout Council as your charity of choice, each time you use the search engine, the Council earns one penny. When you shop from this website at hundreds of participating online stores (including Amazon, Dell, Kohl's, Macy's, and Wal-Mart) you help the Council earn 3-20% of your purchase, at no cost to you! Every cent counts!

“Ours is a circle of friendships united by ideals.” ~ Juliette Gordon Low

10 2011 – 2012 Product Sale Information

Participating in the Council-sponsored fall product and cookie programs teaches girls the five essentials skills of goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics, as well as provides much needed financial support for Troops and the Council. The proceeds from these sales enable girls to fund their Troop activities and community service projects helps to provide funds for upkeep of Council properties, adult learning, and other Council-wide initiatives. In order to participate in money-earning activities, a girl must be a registered member of Girl Scouts and have a signed parent permission slip. Participation in the Product Sale Programs is voluntary and all age levels, including Daisies, may participate. Proceeds earned from the Product Sales Programs are not the property of individual girls; proceeds are distributed to benefit all girls involved in Girl Scouting.

Fall Nut & Magazine Sale Is your Girl Scout Troop interested in a money earning activity that’s easy, provides start up funds for the Troop right away, and offers customers a variety of delicious yet inexpensive items to purchase?

The 2011 Fall Nuts, Candies and Magazine program theme is “Investing in Today = Success for Tomorrow”. This years’ program will offer activities relating to the way the past influences our future from inventions to innovations. 100 years ago the world was a very different place and in 100 years from now it will be what we make it! Girls will be encouraged to visualize how they can use their own special talents to help make our future a brighter place. September 24, 2011 – November 27, 2011

Troop Training: Sept 1st – September 30th (No Troop will receive Fall Fundraiser materials until they have completed training either with their Service Unit Product Chair or Council Staff and have completed and signed a Troop Product Chair Agreement).

Important Dates To Remember Pre-Orders: September 24th – October 13th Pre-Order Delivery: October 31st – November 3rd Boothing: November 4th – November 27th Fall Sale Program ends: November 27th Recognitions estimated delivery: January 2nd – January 13th, 2012

LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR 2012 Fall Nut & Magazine Sale Program Sale Begins: September 29, 2012 Sale Ends: November 25, 2012

2013 Cookie Sale Program Sale Begins: January 18, 2013 Booth Sales: March 2, 2013 – March 31, 2013 Sale Ends: March 31, 2013

11 Cookie Sale Program It’s easy to see the Girl Scout Cookie Rally Cookie Program is lots of fun Help us kick off another banner Cookie Sale Season for girls, but that’s just the with some unique friends of the animal kingdom! Visit beginning. The largest girl-led two special places to participate in Cookie Activities business in the country, the and be one of the few allowed in after dark! Cookie Program, helps girls Date: January 20, 2012 develop five key business and Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM leadership skills that last a Locations: Madera Fairgrounds and Kern County lifetime: goal setting, decision Fairgrounds making, money management, Cost: $10.00 per person people skills, and business Who: All Girl Scouts and Families ethics. Register by: December 30th, 2011 This year’s theme of “What Can a Cookie Do - More than Cookie College You See” encourages girls to use Are you ready to graduate with Honors from Cookie their cookie money to lead Take College? Learn about the most up to Date sales Action Projects that have MORE techniques, money management and philanthropy! IMPACT than ever before. These Date: January 21, 2012 are sustainable projects that Time: 10:00AM – 2:00PM will benefit the community long Location: Kern County after Cookie Season is over. By Cost: $15.00 per person participating in the Cookie Program, you can help girls 5 skills for Girls DREAM MORE. HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES. GIVE MORE to GOAL SETTING: Your Girl Scout sets cookie sales goals individually and with her team, their community. And DO creates a plan to reach them, and develops MORE than they ever thought Cooperation and Team Building skills all along possible! the way! January 20, 2012 – April 1, 2012 DECISION MAKING: Your Girl Scout helps decide how her team will spend their cookie Service Unit Cookie Chair money, furthering her Critical Thinking and Training: Problem Solving skills that will help her in many th aspects of her life. December 10 – Bakersfield December 11th – Fresno MONEY MANAGEMENT: Your Girl Scout takes December 14th – Mid-Valley cookie orders, handles customers’ money and

nd th gains valuable and Practical Life Skills around Troop Cookie Chair Training: January 2 – 17 Financial Literacy. Troop Cookie Chairs will not receive Cookie Sale Program materials until they have completed training PEOPLE SKILLS: Your Girl Scout learns how to talk to, listen to and work with all kinds of people either with their Service Unit Cookie Chair or Council while selling cookies. These experiences help Staff, and have also completed and signed a Troop her develop Healthy Relationship and Conflict Cookie Chair Agreement. Resolution skills she can use throughout her life.

th th Pre-Orders: January 20 – February 6 BUSINESS ETHICS: Your Girl Scout is honest th nd Pre-Order Delivery: February 26 – March 2 and responsible at every step of the cookie sale. Fresno Mega Drop: February 26th Her business ethics here reinforce the Positive Bakersfield Mega Drop: February 26th Values she is developing as a Girl Scout. Boothing Begins: March 2nd Cookie Sale Program ends: April 1st Recognitions estimated delivery: May 7th - 14th

12 Recognition of the 2011 SSSSH Girls! These girls sold more than 1,000 boxes of cookies and achieved Super Sellers Secret Society Honors

Alicia Troop 2514 Kaylee Troop 2256 Alyiah Troop 972 Kaylee Troop 1046 Alyssa Troop 954 Kelsie-Anne Troop 638 Alyssa Troop 395 Kersi Troop 844 Amanda Troop 2282 Kristen Troop 679 Amanda Troop 407 Kristine Troop 1046 Annalise Troop 395 Lauren Troop 2256 Annie Troop 2317 Leann Troop 2227 Ashlyn Troop 760 Leilani Troop 844 Bree Troop 2291 Lilarose Troop 407 Briaunna Troop 215 Mackenzee Troop 638 Carly Troop 128 Madison Troop 2385 Cassidy Troop 1046 Madison Troop 2585 Cece Troop 395 Makayla Troop 2043 Delany Troop 1046 Marissa Troop 3407 Desirae Troop 983 Melinda Troop 960 Destiny Troop 43 Miranda Troop 2449 Devany Troop 2519 Miranda Troop 954 Elise Troop 2503 Mya Troop 2514 Ellissa Troop 109 Nadia Troop 983 Emma Troop 960 Natalia Troop 354 Hailey Troop 376 Rachel Troop 679 Hailey Troop 889 Reagan Troop 2456 Hannah Troop 109 Reign Troop 960 Harper Troop 638 Rubi Anne Troop 100 Jennella Troop 559 Sarah Troop 969 Kaitlymn Troop 672 Shelby Troop 2385 Kaitlyn Troop 2300 Shelby Troop 844 Kara Troop 2302 Sofia Troop 2302 Katie Troop 679 Sydney Troop 2291 Katie Troop 638 Taylor Troop 2385

Katie Troop 989 Trin ity Troop 2291 Kaylee Troop 449

13 Program Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate in Girl Scout events? Do adult chaperones pay for program events? You can! All registered Girl Scouts (including Juliette’s) When fees are listed per girl, adults do not have to pay are invited to attend any of the awesome events listed for the event. When fees are listed per person, any in this calendar! In most cases, parents are invited too! individual attending the event must pay the fee. You can attend with your Troop, family, or friends. What is the leader’s responsibility for the event if Bring a Friend the whole Troop attends? Invite all your friends to join you at any of the exciting The leaders must provide a sufficient number of adults events even if they are not already registered Girl to meet Safety Activity Checkpoints. They must also Scouts. Non Girl Scout friends must add an additional ensure that there is a currently certified first aider, a one time $12 for Girl Scout membership to the event First Aid kit, the original permission slip for each girl, fee. completed Health History Record for each girl, Who do I contact if I have questions about the completed Health History for each adult, and items listed in event or confirmation description. The leader program activity? is responsible for monitoring her Troop/group’s Under the program information there is a contact behavior and actions. person listed who will be able to answer questions Will I receive confirmation of our participation in about the event. If no contact is listed please contact the Program Department. a Council-sponsored event? Who do I contact if I want to see if I’m registered Yes. A confirmation goes to the Troop leader, adult in charge, or individual registering prior to the event with for the event? directions and instructions for the event (usually by If you need to check to see if your registration or email). Make sure that information is distributed to payment was received, contact the program point Troop members who are attending the event. person listed under the specific program you are What is the refund policy? inquiring about. A 100% refund is made only when the Council cancels When does registration open and close? How are the event. A partial refund of the total event fee is Council program events filled? made if the Program Department is notified with a Listed under each program offering is a registration written letter two weeks before the event registration open and deadline date. Registration is open until the deadline date. Leaders may substitute another maximum number of participants is reached or the registered Girl Scout for one who is absent. All refunds deadline date arrives, whichever occurs first. If by 4 are made to the Troop in care of the leader two to four p.m. on the opening date the Council has received weeks after the event date. Refunds made to more registrations than the maximum number of registered individuals will be sent to the guardian of participants for that event, a random drawing will be the registered girl. Fees are not refunded for no-show held to select the participants. In order for your Troops and/or girls. Please note that events are not registration to be processed the full amount of the fee cancelled due to weather unless conditions are severe. must be included with the registration. Cancellations & Refunds Is there a wait-list for a “FULL” event? Events run rain or shine unless inclement weather Yes. Once an event reaches capacity we file would adversely affect the program. In those cases, registrations in the order they are received (unless participants will be notified of cancellation or there is a need for a lottery). If a space becomes rescheduling. If Girl Scouts of Central California South available we will contact the next registrant on the list. cancels the event for any reason, or cannot place participants in the event of their choice, Girl Scouts of

14 Central California South will issue a refund for 100% of How to Register for Program Events: the registration fee. To register, follow these steps: Refund requests must be made in writing. No refunds Discuss program options with your Troop or group and will be issued for registration fees of less than $10.00 decide on your program preference. If you are a per individual. Thirty (30) days written notice is Juliette (or registering as an individual Girl Scout), required to receive 50% of registration fees of $10.00 complete the individual registration portion of the or more per individual. There are no refunds if less Program Event Registration Form. than 30 days written notice is given except for medical reasons. Refunds for medical reasons will only be Online registration – Go to www.girlscoutsccs.org. This processed if notification is made before the event, and is the preferred method for program event is followed by a written refund request accompanied registrations. It’s faster, easier for you, and it’s green. by a doctor’s note within one week. No refunds will We STRONGLY encourage everyone to use online be issued for no-shows. The $12.00 Girl Scout registration. membership fee is non-refundable no matter the Offline registration – Mail, fax or deliver forms to circumstance. Program Registration at Girl Scouts of Central How do we ensure that girls have a safe and California South 1377 W. Shaw Ave. Fresno, CA. 93711. Fax (559) 291-5079. enjoyable time at events? Registrations cannot be taken over the phone. All events are planned according to Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints. Please adhere to Safety Activity Include payment. All fees (100% payments) are due at Checkpoints at all Girl Scout programs (i.e. using the the time of registration. Your registration will not be buddy system, etc.). processed if fees do not accompany the registration form. Unless otherwise specified, payments are made How will I know that an event has been to Girl Scouts of Central California South and may be cancelled? made in the form of cash, credit card, check, Cookie If you are attending an event hosted by the Council Dollars/Nut Bucks or Annual Program Pass. Online and it is cancelled the adult listed on the event registrations must be paid with a credit card or debit registration form will be notified by phone. We will card. Please use blue or black ink only on checks. also update the Calendar section on the Council Please do not send cash through the mail. website. List the Troop Leader or Parent/Guardian. Can Troop leaders or parents attend Cadette - This is the contact person for the registration. Ambassador and Council events? List All Participants Most older girl events are designed for individual girl participation in keeping with Girl Scouting’s goal of Please list all participants, including girls and adults, by fostering independence and leadership. For these the name used for membership registration. Please events, adult chaperones are sometimes needed in don’t use nicknames and be sure to spell the names small numbers. Some events are open to leader/parent correctly preferably in alphabetical order. Include the participation, and details can be found in each event’s girls programming age levels. You may substitute Notes section. participants. With online registration, you can edit your registrations, change participant names and be added to an event wait list without being charged, which offers more flexibility and control for you. Note that all participants will have their membership verified. Those not active will be required to register as a member of Girl Scouts.

15 Siblings/Friends Council Representative Female siblings and friends are welcome to join us if A Council Representative serves as the liaison between they meet the age requirement of the program. If they Girl Scouts of Central California South and the are not currently registered members, all girls will organization hosting an event. The Council need to include a Membership Registration Form and Representative is responsible for checking girls and $12.00. This is a once a year requirement to cover Girl adults in and out at events, ensuring that health and Scout membership from October 1st to September safety regulations are followed, and handles crisis 30th. Please do not bring children who are not within situations. Council Reps also are responsible for the age requirement (also known as Tagalongs) unless assisting with supervision of participants at an event. otherwise noted in the event description. Boys are First Aider welcome to attend events that specify such. If you are an adult volunteer willing to help staff an event, you The First Aider is responsible for monitoring the health may be eligible to attend free of charge. For more and safety of event participants. First Aiders administer information on this option, please email first aid as needed; maintain accurate health logs, and [email protected] for any event requesting must be trained as a Level I or II First-Aider (depending volunteer assistance. on the event). This training does not have to be completed through the Girl Scout Council, but must be Get Involved! documented with a completion certificate or Girl Scouts discover the fun, friendship, and the power completion card. of girls together, and you can be a part of it! Whether you’re a girl, college student, parent, or adult (female Workshop/Event Leader or male) looking to make a difference in a girl’s life, Do you have a special skill? Like leading groups? there is something for you in Girl Scouts! Workshop/Event Leaders provide specialized Join our Program, a volunteer-led structure that works workshops to the program. They have knowledge and in partnership with staff and volunteers to bring Girl experience in a specialty area, and are responsible for Scouting to girls in all communities. assisting with supervision of participants at an event. Volunteer Positions for Program Events - we could not Workshop/Event Leaders are comfortable leading offer so many wonderful, rich program opportunities programming with provided curriculum and/or for girls without the support of our beloved volunteers. assisting in leading programs. Each program lists volunteer requests. The following is Workshop/Event Assistant a list of program volunteer positions and their duties. Workshop/Event Assistants work with the Workshop/Event Leader in co-facilitating programs. They are also responsible for assisting with supervision of participants at an event. They too may have a special skill or experience and can lead part of the program. Both the Workshop/Event Leader and assistant may conduct programming with or without staff. Program Aide (PA)/Volunteer in Training (VIT) “My purpose... to go on with my heart and soul, devoting all my Program Aides/Volunteers in Training are teen Girl Scouts who have completed PA or VIT training, and can energies to Girl Scouts, and heart and hand with assist with programming. They may be utilized for one them, we will make our lives and the lives of the or all of the following; registration, set-up, tear down, future girls happy, healthy and holy.” activity stations, program preparation, event marketing, supervision, and helping other Girl Scouts ~ Juliette Gordon Low enjoy program events. If you have already completed this training contact the Program Manager at (559) 291-5078 ext. 119.

16 We’re celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouting!

On March 12, 1912, Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts of the USA. The celebration of our 100th anniversary will officially kick off this fall so come join Girl Scouts as we celebrate our birthday and make plans for the second century of Girl Scouting in the United States. 100th Anniversary Events

Alumnae Teas: Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Jamboree and We invite you to renew friendships, reconnect with Concert fellow Girl Scout Alumnae, and learn about our 100th Come celebrate the 100th birthday and spend the Anniversary plans. Enjoy tea with us and try a variety weekend camping with hundreds of your closest of international tea treats. Our Girl Scouts memorabilia friends! Join us for a concert; take part in Troop display will take you down memory lane. Find out how challenges, crafts, songs, games and a scavenger hunt you can help us get the word out about Girl Scouts, its while learning about the past ten decades of Girl rich history and accomplishments and why it’s the best Scouting! Make sure you bring lots of swaps! Families program for girls today! are invited – the more the merrier! Date: October 15, 2011 Dates: Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20, 2012 Time: 2 PM to 5 PM Location: Tulare Fair Grounds Cost: No charge to Alumnae Cost: Friday night only - $30.00 Location: Visalia Saturday only - $40.00 Who: All Girl Scout Alumnae Weekend - $60.00 Register By: October 7, 2011 Register By: Friday April 20, 2012

Date: December 10, 2011 100th Anniversary Family BBQ Time: 2 PM to 5 PM For the entire family! Come and join us at the Kern Cost: no charge to Alumnae County Fairgrounds as we celebrate 100 years of Girl Location: Fresno Council Office Scouting. Lots of games and activities for all ages, Who: All Girl Scout Alumnae Register By: December 2, 2011 water slides and misty bounce house to cool you off, petting zoo and more! And to top it off, a well known Date: January 14, 2012 Time: 2 PM to 5 PM live band for your entertainment. Cost: no charge to Alumnae Date: July 28, 2012 Location: Bakersfield Council Office Location: Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield Who: All Girl Scout Alumnae Who: Girl Scouts, family and friends Register By: January 6, 2011 Cost: $20.00 per person For more information check the Council website Alumnae Wine Journey Meet at the Fresno Council office, take a bus to Milla 100th Anniversary Champagne and Cookies Gala Vineyards for a buffet lunch and wine tasting, then Dress to impress for an evening of dinner and dancing. leave to visit two other wineries before returning to Join us for reception, live music and silent auction at the Fresno Council office. this evening of elegance. Date: October 29, 2011 Date: August 25, 2012 Time: 12:00 NOON to 4:30 PM Time: 6 PM to Midnight Cost: $75 (includes bus, lunch, wine tasting, & Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial donation to Council) Who: Adult only event Location: Fresno Area Cost: $85.00 Register By: October 26, 2011 Register by: August 3, 2012

17 Fundraising Events Family Fundraisers Women Inspiring Girls Luncheon, Kern Cookie dollars may not be used for Family Fundraisers Join us to honor three dynamic women who have distinguished themselves in the community, in their Girl Scout Night with the Bakersfield Condors professions, and as role models for girls. Your support Free jersey giveaways on Girl Scout Night with the benefits our Girl Scout Connect program for Bakersfield Condors at the Rabobank Arena. Girl Scouts economically disadvantaged girls. will lead the Flag Ceremony, National Anthem and Date: October 7, 2011 Parade on Ice, while our SSSSH Girls help with the Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM check presentation. Don’t miss the opportunity to get Location: Valley Baptist Church 4800 Fruitvale Ave, autographs from the players after the game. Every girl Bakersfield CA will receive a patch specially designed by the Condors. Cost: $50.00 You don’t want to miss out so get there early! Who: Open to the Public Date: February 11, 2012 Register by: website or thru store Time: 7:00 PM www.girlscoutsccs.org/shop/registration Location: Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield For more information contact Pamela Mann Ext. 204 Cost: $10.00 per person Who: Girl Scouts, family and friends Women Inspiring Girls Luncheon, Fresno Register by: February 8, 2012 Join us to honor three dynamic women who have distinguished themselves in the community, in their Girl Scout Night with the Fresno Monsters professions, and as role models for girls. Your support Come out and get your free giveaway on Girl Scout benefits our Girl Scout Connect program for Night from the Fresno Monsters Hockey Team. Girl economically disadvantaged girls. Scouts will lead the Flag Ceremony, National Anthem Date: June 7, 2012 and Parade on Ice, while our SSSSH Girls help with the Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM check presentation. Don’t miss the opportunity to get Location: Roger Rockas, Fresno autographs from the players after the game. Every girl Cost: $50.00 will receive a patch specially designed by the Who: Open to the Public Monsters. You don’t want to miss out so get there Register by: website or thru store early! www.girlscoutsccs.org/shop/registration Date: February 18, 2012 For more information contact Tina McCallister-Boothe Time: 7:00 PM Ext. 136 Location: Selland Arena, Fresno Cookie Classic Golf Tournament Cost: $10.00 per person Silent auction, fun holes, hole in one prizes, giveaways, Who: Girl Scouts, family and friends and much more! Golf challenges for Girl Scout dads, Register by: February 15, 2012 women's flights and service clubs. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Girl Scout Camp out with the Bakersfield Blaze For more information check the Council website, It’s Girl Scout (over)night with the Bakersfield Blaze! www.girlscoutsccs.org Come enjoy a baseball game, camp out on the field overnight and support Your Council at the same time. There will also be a Girls Scout parade, presentation of the colors, throwing the first pitch and much more! Date: August 18, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Sam Lynn Ballpark, Bakersfield Cost: $10.00 per person Who: Girl Scouts, family and friends Register by: August 15, 2012

18 Historical Badge Workshops In order to truly appreciate how far Girl Scouting has come in the last 100 years, we are reviving ten historical Girl Scout Proficiency Badges, one from each decade. These ten badges will be available in limited quantities and only for the 2011/2012 Girl Scout Year. After September 30, 2012, they will not be available. To complete these badges girls will have three options: 1. Attend a Council Sponsored Badge Workshop – ten will be hosted around the Council area throughout the year. 2. As a Troop you may download the requirements from either www.girlscoutsccs.org or www.facebook.com/gsccs and work on the badges as a Troop, complete a Historical Proficiency Badge Order form and mail it back to the Program Department with payment. 3. As an independent Girl Scout working with a trusted adult, download the requirements as a Troop would, and return the order form once completed with your payment. As these are historical proficiency badges, they are to be worn on the front of the vest, sash or tunic. The badges themselves will be identical to the historical badges they represent with the only difference being they are outlined in th Gold, to represent the 100 anniversary. Historical Badge 1932-1941 – Homemaker Historical Badge 1912-1921 – Semaphore Start the holiday season on the right foot the way girls Come and learn the secret signal language of would have in the 1930’s. Help your family with Semaphore. Make your own set of semaphore flags manners, table service, care of the home and clothing, and be able to send messages to all your Girl Scout and order of the kitchen. This course includes the Friends. This course includes the limited edition limited edition recreation Homemaker patch from the recreation Semaphore patch from the original Girl original Girl Scout Proficiency Badges. Scout Proficiency Badges. Date: January 14, 2012 Date: December 3, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Tulare County Location: Fresno Council Office Who: Daisy – Ambassador Who: Junior – Ambassador Cost: $7.00 Cost: $7.00 Register by: December 23, 2011 Register by: November 11, 2011 Historical Badge 1942-1951 – Basketry Historical Badge 1922-1931 – Milliner Have you ever wanted to make your own basket? Join us in learning how hats are made. Historically Learn to weave grasses, straw and cattails? Join us and women did not go outside without having their hair make two baskets of your own! This course includes covered by a hat. Jump back in time and make a few the limited edition recreation Basketry patch from the hats to give as lovely holiday gifts. This course includes original Girl Scout Proficiency Badges. the limited edition recreation Milliner patch from the Date: April 28, 2012 original Girl Scout Proficiency Badges. Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Date: December 10, 2011 Location: Madera County Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Who: Junior – Ambassador Location: Kings County Cost: $7.00 Who: Brownie – Ambassador Register by: April 6, 2012 Cost: $7.00 Register by: November 18, 2011

19 Historical Badge 1952-1961 – Leather Historical Badge 1982-1991 – Bicycling Learn the beautiful art of leather crafting, make simple Bicycling is not only great fun it’s a terrific form of leather projects to take home and learn techniques exercise. Join us as we learn about bicycle safety, that you can use over and over again. This course maintenance and how to read trail maps. This course includes the limited edition recreation Leather patch includes the limited edition recreation Bicycling patch from the original Girl Scout Proficiency Badges. from the original Girl Scout Proficiency Badges. Date: May 5, 2012 Date: August 11, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Bakersfield Location: Kings County Who: Daisy – Ambassador Who: Daisy – Ambassador Cost: $7.00 Cost: $7.00 Register by: April 13, 2012 Register by: July 20, 2012 Historical Badge 1962-1971 – Storyteller Historical Badge 1992-2001 – Science Sleuth Have you ever know someone that is really good at From finger prints, invisible ink, growing crystals and telling stories? In this historical badge we’ll learn what making your own paper we’ll learn just how much fun it takes to be a good storyteller and how to add science is. This course includes the limited edition interesting to keep your listeners interest. This course recreation Science Sleuth patch from the original Girl includes the limited edition recreation Storyteller Scout Proficiency Badges. patch from the original Girl Scout Proficiency Badges. Date: September 8, 2012 Date: June 20 & June 21, 2012 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Bakersfield Location: Fresno Council Office Who: Junior – Ambassador Who: Junior – Ambassador Cost: $7.00 Cost: $7.00 Register by: August 17, 2012 Register by: May 30, 2012 Historical Badge 2002-2012 – Your Outdoor Historical Badge 1972-1981 – Indian Lore Surroundings Learn about the history, customs and traditional ways This badge will give you a taste of the many different of the Native American Indians. This course includes ways to have fun outdoors, from exploring nature, the limited edition recreation Indian Lore patch from hiking and protecting the environment. This course the original Girl Scout Proficiency Badges includes the limited edition recreation Your Outdoor Date: July 10 & July 11, 2012 Surroundings patch from the original Girl Scout Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Proficiency Badges. Location: Bakersfield Council Office Date: September 15, 2012 Who: Brownie – Ambassador Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: $7.00 Location: Madera County Register by: June 19, 2012 Who: Daisy – Ambassador Cost: $7.00 Register by: August 24, 2012

When asked what the girls should do, Juliette responded, "What do the girls WANT to do?"

20 Events Pathway

October December Healthy Relations Journey Workshop – Hosted by Service Unit 649 Think you know everything there is to know about Date: December 10, 2011 being the best BFF ever? This workshop will help you Time: Daisy 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM understand what you need to know to be a great Brownie 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM daughter, friend, student and more! Junior 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Date: October 8, 2011 Location: East Bakersfield Veterans Hall Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Cost: $10.00 Location: Bakersfield Council Office Contact: Mary Kay Who: Daisy – Junior (661) 204-3199 or [email protected] Cost: $5.00 January Date: October 15, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Journey Workshop – Hosted by Service Unit 649 Location: Fresno Council Office Date: January 14, 2012 Who: Daisy – Junior Time: Daisy 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: $5.00 Brownie 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Junior 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Juliette's Birthday Bash Location: East Bakersfield Veterans Hall Come celebrate with Juliette! We will travel back to Cost: $10.00 Juliette’s scouting days for games and activities with Contact: Mary Kay the founder of Girl Scouts. (661) 204-3199 or [email protected] Date: October 29, 2011 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM February Location: Kern County Fairgrounds - Fine Arts Building World Thinking Day Cost: $5.00 per person, Checks Payable to Mt. Pinos Gather together as we celebrate World Thinking Day! Service Unit (Cookie Dollars Accepted) This year we will work to help empower the voices of Who can attend: All Girl Scouts, friends & family women and girls around the world! Register by: October 21, 2011 Date: February 25, 2012 Contact: Sheryl Graab Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (661) 412-4822 or sherylgraab@gmail.com Location: Fresno Fair Grounds How to register: Mail to Mt. Pinos Service Unit, 1014 Cost: $5.00 per person and a toiletry item donation Dusty Road, Frazier Park, CA 93225 Who: All Girl Scouts, Family, Friends and the Public November Due to the Fall Nut & Magazine sale there are no planned events this month. See the 100th Anniversary and Training sections for other opportunities. National Convention Houston Texas November 9 – 13, 2011

21 March May Due to the Cookie Sale, there See the Anniversary, Series Pathways, and are no planned events this Training sections for more options. month. See the 100th Anniversary and Training June sections for other opportunities. Volunteer Recognitions Promise Ring at the Liberty Bell Date: June 21, 2012 Come out to recite the Girl Location: Kern Scout Promise and Law, sing Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Happy Birthday and eat cake. Who: Girl Scouts, Family and Friends Date: March 11, 2012 Cost: $20.00 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM July Location: Liberty Bell, Bakersfield (Truxton and Chester) Early-Bird Re-registration Event Who: All Girl Scouts, Family, Friends and Public Who: Early Bird Registered Girl Scouts, Family and Contact: Sheryl Graab Friends (661) 412-4822 or [email protected] Date: July 14, 2012 Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM th Girl Scout’s 100 Birthday! Location: Wild Water Adventure Park, Clovis Lakes Date: March 12, 2012 Date: July 21, 2012 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Hurricane Harbor, Magic Mountain Parkway, Location: Bakersfield and Fresno Council Offices Valencia Who: Girl Scouts Alumnae, Family, and Friends August April See the Anniversary and Training sections for more Junior Encampment – Hosted by Service Unit 649 options. Date: April 14 & April 15, 2012 Location: Tehachapi September Contact: Mary Kay AgriNation (661) 204-3199 or [email protected] Are you ready to learn about how food gets from the farm to your table? This event will celebrate all of the Leader Appreciation rich agriculture of our amazing valley. Attend and earn A Celebration for all Troop leaders, co-leaders & a special Council Patch! assistant leaders, cake and punch served. Please watch the website for more information, Date: April 20, 2012 www.girlscoutsccs.org Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Locations: Fresno office, Visalia office, Bakersfield office Watch for more information on the Girl Summit following programs:

Join your fellow Girl Scouts as Juniors work on badge Skiing at China Peak activities and Cadettes through Ambassadors learn skills in preparation for graduation and college in one Etiquette with Cynthia Merrill fun and activity filled day. Date: April 21, 2012 Aviation Exploration with Future Eagles Aviation Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM The Big Read, Call of the Wild Location: Kings County

Who: Junior – Ambassador National Night Out Cost: $15.00 Register by: April 6, 2012

22 Series Pathway Etiquette and Dining By Simply Manners Obtain the skills, confidence, and poise to prepare you for any social situation. You will learn how to properly set the table, how to dine like a lady, social and table manners, leadership skills and much more! Workbooks will be given to all participants. Date: May 10, 17, & 24, 2012 Times: Girl Scout Daisies & Brownies May 10, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Girl Scout Juniors & Cadettes May 17, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Girl Scout Seniors & Ambassadors May 24, 6:00P M – 7:30 PM Location: Bakersfield Council Office Cost: $20.00 Who: Girl Scout Daisy – Ambassador Register by: May 5, 2012

Travel Pathway

Travel Opportunities Are you interested in traveling the globe, making new Girl Scout friends and so much more? Then the Travel Pathway is the way for you to be involved in Girl Scouting! Girl Scouts of Central California South is planning yearly trips to allow older Girl Scouts and adults the opportunity to travel to major Girl Scout events and sites around the world. For more information on joining the Travel Group please contact the Program Manager at [email protected]. Destination Experience Do you want to travel the world, meet new people and much more? Then Destinations are the thing for you! Destinations are travel programs for Girl Scouts designed to be experienced independently from their Troops and Council. This program is run through GSUSA. For more information on destinations go to www.girlscouts.org/forgirls/travel/destinations/.

“I realize that each year it has changed and grown until I know that a decade from now, what I might say of it would seem like an echo of what has been instead of what is.” ~Juliette Gordon Low

23 Camp/Outdoors Pathway Camp El-O-Win Get out and enjoy the beauty Dinkey Creek has to offer at Camp El-O-Win with rock hopping, swimming and wading in the creek while enjoying some great camp activities! This is an individual girl event and includes transportation to and from camp. Watch for more information on drop off and pick up locations. Date: Weekend of July 20, 2012 Please watch the website for more information, www.girlscoutsccs.org.

Camping & Outdoor Program

Camping on Non-Council Sites Service Unit Camping Sites and facilities must meet all Safety Activity This camping experience includes the entire Service Checkpoint standards. Troop/Service Units are allowed Unit and is a great opportunity for new Troops and to camp at all Girl Scout camps, State or National newly trained outdoor leaders to practice their Parks. outdoor skills in a supportive environment. All camping must be approved by the Council using a Day/Twilight Camp Troop Event Application submitted a minimum of one These special programs are held in the local month prior, unless the camping is more than 72. community and are Service Unit sponsored. They are Camping more than 72 hours, see Extended Trip run by volunteers. Day/Twilight camping occurs during Planning in the Adult Learning and Support section of the summer months. Registration information should this Calendar. be available within your individual service unit.

Troop Camping Troop camping is a Troop experience of one or more nights in a camp setting planned and carried out by the girls and trained leaders/adults of a Troop/Service Unit. All camping must be approved by the Council using a Troop Event Application submitted a minimum of one month prior, unless the camping is more than 72 hours. Camping more than 72 hours, see Extended Trip Planning in the Adult Learning and Support section of this Calendar.

“The work of today is the history of tomorrow, and we are its makers." ~ Juliette Gordon Low

24 Council Patch Programs The following 100th Anniversary Badge/Patch Programs have booklets or guidelines that are available at the Council offices. Visit the Council website at www.girlscoutsccs.org to download a copy of each of the patch programs. When requirements are completed, patches may be purchased at the Council Shop as indicated.

5 Counties Badge Program To celebrate our 100th Anniversary and encourage girls and adults to visit other parts of our Council, we have developed a special patch program. Girls can earn five patches between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012; each patch represents a county within our Council. These patches are free and girls earn them by attending Council Sponsored programs. To earn her home county segment, a girl must attend two programs within her home county. To earn each of the other county segments, a girl must attend one program within that county. Punch cards will be made available at Council Sponsored programs. Girls take the card to all the events they attend. At the end of the Council events, there will be a booth/table where you can get your card punched and receive your patch.

100 Things for the 100th Anniversary We want you to join us in celebrating this exciting year! We have 100 ways to share the excitement with you and your fellow Girl Scouts. Girls can earn the patch by look at the list of”100 Things for the 100th Anniversary” on pages 34 – 37 and choose a minimum of 10 activities. Once the activities are completed the patch may be purchased from the Council shops for $2.50 each.

25 Program Aide Training These courses are for Girl Scouts in grades 6 – 12 and include Program Aide core training. To become a Program Aide, girls must complete Council-offered core training. Program Aides will receive a pin after completing the core. After they have served 25 hours working with younger Girl Scouts, they earn a patch. Program Aides can assist with day camp activities, Service Unit events, Troop meetings, Council programs and more!

Program Aide Core Training Girl Scout Cadettes – Ambassadors The Program Aide Core Training will introduce Program Aides to the developmental and behavioral characteristics of younger girls. They will also learn the process of selecting, planning, and presenting age appropriate activities.

Date: October 15, 2011 Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Bakersfield Council Office Cost: $25.00 – includes lunch Who: Girls 6th Grade and Older Date: January 28, 2012 Register by: October 7, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Visalia Friendship House Date: November 5, 2011 Cost: $25.00 – includes lunch Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Who: Girls 6th Grade and Older Location: Heald College, Fresno Register by: January 23, 2012 Cost: $25.00 – includes lunch Who: Girls 6th Grade and Older Register by: October 31, 2011

Flag Training Learn how to properly handle and display the American Flag. Only the Military, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are certified to retire a flag. Learn and participate in a flag retirement ceremony and join this elite group. Girls who complete this course will be eligible to participate in flag ceremonies sponsored by Girl Scouts of Central California South. Date: December 5, 2011 Date: January 31, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Fresno Council Office Location: Bakersfield Council Office Who: 3rd Grade Brownie – Ambassador Girl Scouts and Who: Daisy – Brownie Girl Scouts and Leaders Leaders Cost: $5.00 each Cost: $5.00 each Register by: January 27, 2012 Register by: Monday, November 28, 2011 Date: February 6, 2012 Date: December 12, 2011 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Fresno Council Office Location: Bakersfield Council Who: 3rd Grade Brownie – Ambassador Girl Office Scouts and Leaders Who: 3rd Grade Brownie – Cost: $5.00 each Ambassador Girl Scouts and Register by: January 30, 2012 Leaders Cost: $5.00 each Register by: December 5, 2011

26 Date: February 16, 2012 Date: May 14, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Fresno Council Office Location: Bakersfield Council Office Who: Daisy – Brownie Girl Scouts and Leaders Who: 3rd Grade Brownie – Ambassador Girl Scouts and Cost: $5.00 each Leaders Register by: February 10, 2012 Cost: $5.00 each Register by: May 7, 2012

Girls’ Highest Awards Each year in our Council girls earn Girl Scout’s highest awards for their individual program level. As girls progress through their projects, they gain insight into the world around them, learn goal setting, and increase their self- esteem by completing tasks and assignments they may have thought impossible only a year before. To learn more about these awards and GSUSA and Council requirements, visit our website at www.girlscoutsccs.org. Are you ready to reach for the top? Then it’s time to take training and make sure you are up to speed with all the most current requirements. Forms and some information are available in the Girls Guide to Girl Scouting at the Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Levels in the Handbook section.

The Girl Scouts Bronze Award women who have made a difference in their The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the communities both locally and globally. highest award a registered Girl Scout For more information about the Girl Scout Gold Award Junior can achieve. This leadership and how to sign up for Gold Award Training go to, adventure will offer you and your team the www.girlscoutsccs.org and click on Girls, then Gold opportunity to develop more confidence, meet new Awards, or email [email protected]. people, and have fun while making a difference toward issues that are important to you! Gold Award final reports are due by March 1, 2012 in order to be recognized at the Council Ceremony to be The Girl Scouts Silver Award held April 14, 2012. Do you see issues in your neighborhood or school and have a desire to make it Gold Training better? When you earn the Girl Scout If you are ready to earn Girl Scouts top awards then Silver Award – the highest award a registered Girl this training is a MUST! Come hear the most up to Scout Cadette can earn – you have an opportunity to date awards information and get packets for your show that you are a leader who is organized, award level. determined, and dedicated to improving your Dates: November 29, 2011 (Bakersfield) community. December 1, 2011 (Fresno) For more information about the Girl Scout Bronze and December 7, 2011 (Visalia) Silver Award and to download the girl guidelines, go to Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM www.girlscoutsccs.org and click on Girls, then Location: Council Offices Bronze/Silver Awards. Cost: $5.00 each The Girl Scouts Gold Award Who: Cadette – Ambassador Girl Scouts, Leaders and The process of earning the Girl Scout Parents Gold Award—the highest award a Girl Register by: 5:00 PM the day before desired training. Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador can earn—puts you in a unique position to take action in your community to make the world a better place. You will be joining the ranks of generations of young

27 Gold Award Ceremony Gold Award Photo Shoot Dates Girls who have completed their Girl Scout Gold Award Girl Scouts of Central California South would like to by Thursday, March 1, 2012 will receive invitations for capture all Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients at their themselves and their family/friends to celebrate their finest, so individual photos can be hung in the lobby achievement. and/or Girl Scout Store in our Fresno and Bakersfield Date: April 14, 2012 locations. You may choose to attend one of the Location: Tulare scheduled photo shoots wearing full uniform or you Who: By Invitation Only may have your photo taken at the ceremony of your choice. You will receive free digital copies of your retouched photos within one week of your shoot. Please make an appointment for your photo shoot by emailing [email protected].

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 – Bakersfield Council Office 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday, December 15, 2011 – Fresno Council Office 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – Fresno Council Office 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday, March 15, 2012 – Bakersfield Council Office 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Special Recognition of the 2011 Gold Award Recipients

During the 2010-2011 year, Girl Scouts of Central California South recognized sixteen young ladies for their exemplary work toward the Girl Scout Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout can earn; only 5% of eligible Girl Scouts ever reach this prestigious level.

Alexi Troop 305 Kathleen Troop 989 Amanda Troop 360 Lauren Troop 989 Anissa Troop 2486 Marissa Troop 360 Ashley Troop 537 Nicole Troop 305 Christina Troop 281 Paige Troop 360 George-Ana Troop 354 Philena Troop 537 Jessica Troop 989 Rebecca Troop 354 Jasmine Troop 281 Sara Troop 1014

28 Adult Learning & Support Congratulations on making a great decision to become a Girl Scout volunteer! For those of you continuing your involvement with our organization, thank you! Girl Scouts of Central California of South offers many learning opportunities to help volunteers gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully facilitate a meaningful and safe Girl Scout experience. After completing the required courses for your volunteer position, please continue your learning experience by selecting enrichment courses offered throughout the year. For additional questions, please contact the Leadership Development Specialist Michelle Loyd at [email protected] or (800) 490-8653 ext. 200.

The Girl Scout Leadership Experience

New Leader Orientation Required prior to first Troop meeting, this face to face meeting with a Council representative (volunteer or staff member) focuses on your volunteer position, reviews Volunteer Essentials and Girl Scouts of Central California South’s Policy and Procedures. Contact your Membership Department at (800) 490-8653 for more information on scheduling Orientation. Cost: Free Girl Scouting 101 NEW online Introduction to Girl Scouting. The easy-to-use Girl Scouting 101 introduces new volunteers to Girl Scouts’ inspiring national leadership experience, from Journey resources and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting to cookie sales, safety guidelines, and much more. Spend about 45-50 minutes learning online- whenever you can fit it into your day. Go to www.gslearning.org/girlscouting101 *required of all volunteers. Cost: Free

29 Leadership Essentials (LE1) This session will give adult volunteers who work directly with girls the tools to manage a group of girls while providing a safe experience, understand the Promise and the Law, lay out a typical meeting and describe the importance of all of the components of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This training is required for all new leaders, co-leaders and assistant leaders within three (3) months of appointment. Volunteers MUST attend New Leader Orientation prior to attending this class. Cost: $5.00 October 1, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon St. Brigids Youth Center, Hanford October4, 2011 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office October 11, 2011 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Coarsegold/Oakhurst October 15, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Madera October 15, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Bakersfield Regional Office October 15, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Fresno Council Headquarters October 20, 2011 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office November 1, 2011 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office November 12, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Bakersfield Regional Office November 12, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Fresno Heald College November 14, 2011 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters November 19, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon St. Brigids Youth Center, Hanford December 6, 2011 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office December 10, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Bakersfield Regional Office December 10, 2011 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Fresno Heald College January 3, 2012 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office January 14, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Fresno Council Headquarters January 14, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Bakersfield Regional Office January 14, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon St. Brigids Youth Center, Hanford February 7, 2012 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office February 11, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Fresno Council Headquarters February 11, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Bakersfield Regional Office February 13, 2012 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters March 10, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Bakersfield Regional Office March 10, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Fresno Heald College March 31, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon St. Brigids Youth Center, Hanford April 21, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Bakersfield Regional Office April 21, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Fresno Council Headquarters May 1, 2012 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office May 12, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Fresno Council Headquarters May 12, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Bakersfield Regional Office July 14, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Bakersfield Regional Office July 14, 2012 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Fresno Council Headquarters

30 Program Level Training (LE2) This session will give adult volunteers who work directly with girls the tools to utilize Journeys and The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting in all aspects of girl led, learning by doing, and cooperative learning. Cost: $5.00 October 12, 2011 Junior/Cadette 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office October 15, 2011 Daisy/Brownie 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office October 15, 2011 Daisy/Brownie 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters October 17, 2011 Cadette 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters November 9, 2011 Daisy/Brownie 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office November 12, 2011 Junior 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office November 12, 2011 Junior 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fresno Heald College November 17, 2011 Daisy/Brownie 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office November 19, 2011 Daisy/Brownie/Junior 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM St. Brigids Youth Center, Hanford December 10, 2011 Daisy/Brownie 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office December 10, 2011 Daisy/Brownie 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fresno Heald College December 12, 2011 Junior 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Fresno Regional Office December 14, 2011 Junior 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office January 11, 2012 Daisy/Brownie 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office Cadette/Senior/ January 14, 2012 Ambassador 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters Cadette/Senior/ January 14, 2012 Ambassador 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office January 14, 2012 Daisy/Brownie/Junior 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM St. Brigids Youth Center, Hanford February 8, 2012 Junior 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office February 11, 2012 Daisy/Brownie 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters February 11, 2012 Daisy/Brownie 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office March 31, 2012 Daisy/Brownie/Junior 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM St. Brigids Youth Center, Hanford April 11, 2012 Daisy/Brownie 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office April 16, 2012 Daisy 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Fresno Council Office April 21, 2012 Junior 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office April 21, 2012 Brownie 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fresno Regional Office April 21, 2012 Junior 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fresno Regional Office May 9, 2012 Junior 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office May 12, 2012 Daisy/Brownie 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fresno Regional Office May 12, 2012 Daisy/Brownie 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office May 14, 2012 Junior 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Fresno Council Office July 14, 2012 Bridging Leaders only 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office July 14, 2012 Bridging Leaders only 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Fresno Regional Office

31 Trip Planning Learn how to work with girls and adults to plan, carry out and evaluate day trips, overnight sleepovers at a home, school, church or hotel. This class is offered face to face or as a home study course and covers budgeting, safety requirements, emergency procedures, transportation, equipment, insurance and other essential information needed for overnight trips. Contact Leadership Development Specialist, Michelle Loyd, at [email protected] or (800) 490-8653 ext. 200 to request the home study course. Cost: $5.00 for face to face class or no fee for home study course January 25, 2012 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters February 1, 2012 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office

CPR / First Aid Training (Level I First Aid) All Troops/Service Units conducting activities more than 15 minutes away from immediate medical response are required to have a Girl Scout registered adult with Level I First Aid certification in attendance at all time. This training consists of hands-on, lecture and visual information on administering CPR and first aid to adults and children. Notes: Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors cannot serve as First Aiders for a Troop. If you are a medical professional serving as a Level I First Aider for a Troop or Service Unit you are exempt from taking the course by showing proof of certification. If you have /CPR/First Aid certification from another organization you must provide proof of certification and expiration. Cost: $25.00 October 29, 2011 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters December 3, 2011 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Visalia Regional Office January 28, 2012 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office February 18, 2012 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters March 24, 2012 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office April 21, 2012 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hanford April 25, 2012 (Renewal Only) 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Fresno Council Headquarters

Outdoor Training (Part A & Part B) Outdoor Training is mandatory for Troops taking an overnight outdoor trip and/or cooking outdoors with girls. Learn the basics of camping, outdoor skills, outdoor cooking and how to work with your Troop to plan a really great trip. This training includes an evening pre-meeting class (part A) and a full day of outdoor fun! Cost: $20.00 October 24, 2011 Outdoor Part A 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters October 27, 2011 Outdoor Part A 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Visalia Friendship House November 4, 2011 (overnight) Outdoor Part B 5:30 PM – 3:00 PM Visalia Friendship House November 5, 2011 Outdoor Part A & B 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Taft Scout House April 9, 2012 Outdoor Part A 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters April 10, 2012 Outdoor Part A 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office April 21, 2012 Outdoor Part B 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Clovis Letterman Park April 21, 2012 (overnight) Outdoor Part B 10:00 AM – 10:00 AM Bakersfield Camp Okihi

32 Extended Trip Planning This is a required course for leaders taking their Troops on trips over 72 hours. Troop leaders will learn the requirements for extended trip travel, insurance, finances and forms. Each course is held upon request; call the Leadership Development Specialist, Michelle Loyd, for an appointment at (800) 490-8653 ext. 200. Cost: $5.00 Enrichment Training Girl Scouts of Central California South offers a variety of adult learning enrichment opportunities to provide new knowledge and skills that you can apply to your own Troop/group. We encourage Troop Leaders to participate in as much of this extra type of training as possible, and go back to your Troops and share the fun. Sign-up to not only enhance your experience but increase the quality of the program for the girls you serve. Cost: $5.00 October 18, 2011 100th Anniversary Ideas 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office November 15, 2011 Crafts for younger girls 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office January 17, 2012 Cookie Selling Secrets 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office February 21, 2012 Silly Holidays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office March 20, 2012 Thank you! Thank you! 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office April 17, 2012 Patriotic Holidays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office May 15, 2012 Summer Fun 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office

Volunteer Carousel Join us for a fun day of learning and networking. There will be a wide variety of workshops to enrich your leadership experience, including hands on activities, crafts, songs and more. Date: October 22, 2011 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Selma First Baptist Church 2025 Grant Street Selma, CA 93662 Cost: $25.00 includes lunch Who: Adults and Ambassador Girl Scouts Register by: October 7, 2011

Event Planning A required course for all Troops, Service Units and Camp Directors planning events involving more than one Troop, it is STRONGLY recommended that more than one person from each Service Unit be trained. Learn how “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Learn the logistics of large gatherings, program planning, staff training, girl involvement, safety, registration, procedures, evaluation and reporting. This course replaces Safety Management and Day Camp Director Training. Cost: $10.00 January 28, 2012 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office February 4, 2012 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fresno Council Headquarters

33 Facilitating Adult Learning Facilitators are vital to our Girl Scouts of Central California South volunteers. They provide the necessary learning sessions and support to our adults by offering basic and enrichment courses throughout the Council jurisdiction. Volunteers attending one of these sessions will gain an understanding of how adults learn and the opportunity to practice facilitation techniques, as well as the basics of delivering and evaluating learning opportunities for adults. Hands-on activities and instruction guides are provided. Participants will be asked to complete an interview with the Leadership Development Specialist and complete a pre-course needs assessment before attending their selected session. Fee: None Capacity: Minimum 5/Maximum 20 November 19, 2011 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Bakersfield Regional Office

Service Unit Team Training Date: August 15, 2012 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Locations: Fresno Office, 1377 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno Visalia Office, 230 NW 3rd Ave., Visalia Bakersfield Office 1831 Brundage Lane, Bakersfield Who: Service Unit Manager, Registrar, Recruiter, Treasurer & New Leader Orientation Presenters. For more information, contact your Membership Development Specialist.

Resources for Volunteers/Leaders

FREE Red Ribbon Week Patch for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts RED RIBBON WEEK October 23-31, 2011 Go to: www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.com or www.JustThinkTwice.com Red Ribbon Week Patch Requirements: The Scout leader MUST submit the 'Intent to Participate' form by Friday, October 7, 2011. The online form is available at www.justthinktwice.com or www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com. Each Scout must attend a drug prevention education session. Each Scouting unit or Troop must sponsor a Red Ribbon Week activity. Each Scout must take a drug-free pledge. The Scout leaders must submit the 'Activity Report' upon completion of all program requirements no later than Friday, November 18, 2011.

For ideas on Red Ribbon Week activities and other program information please download the implementation guide from the websites listed above. If you have questions please email them to [email protected] or call DEA at 202-307-7936

34 100 Things for the 100th Anniversary

1. Plant 100 trees, bulbs or plants to beautify an empty lot or park. 2. Contribute 100 minutes to clean up a park or streambed. 3. Make a list of 100 ways to save energy and share this with others. 4. Clean up your community and collect 100 bags of trash from sidewalks, schoolyards trails, etc. 5. Pick up litter in an area around your meeting place, local park, beach or other areas for 100 minutes. 6. Make and distribute 100 luminaries in your community to honor March 12, 2012. 7. Tie 100 green ribbons around trees on March 12, 2012. 8. Collect 100 new or gently used stuffed animals for kids in need. 9. Participate in a book drive to collect 100 books for your school or community library. 10. Collect 100 items of gently used clothing to donate to a homeless shelter or second hand store. 11. Partner with Girl Scouts in your area to donate 100 hours of activities to a local nursing home. 12. Collect 100 soda can tabs for your local Ronald McDonald House. 13. As a group collect 100 new toys for Toys for Tots. 14. Create 100th Anniversary bookmarks and distribute to the school library. 15. Make a list of “100 acts of kindness” that a person can do throughout the day to bring joy to others. See how many the Troop can complete in a time period. 16. Have your Troop collect 100 items for donation (canned goods, socks, books, etc). 17. Have your Troop complete 100 hours of community service over the year. 18. Make 100 special treats for the kids at a soup kitchen or a senior center/nursing home for a special holiday. For example: candy cane reindeer at Christmas, “boo” pops at Halloween, flag-shaped treats for 4th of July, Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day. 19. Do 100 good deeds. 20. The Girl Scout Handbook (1940) says, “No matter who you are or where you live, you can have a share in the satisfying experiences to be found in reading and writing” (p. 370). Spend 100 minutes reading to younger children or senior citizens, make books-on-tape for a preschool or child care center, or organize a story time at a local library. 21. Plan an event that highlights Girl Scout activities and invite the community. 22. Choose a decade between 1912 and 2012. Learn about what girls were like then. How did they dress? What kind of music did they listen to? Present your findings to your Service Unit or Troop. 23. Make your own Girl Scout cookies using a recipe from the 1920’s. 24. Early handbooks included information on Morse code and semaphore. Learn about these ways of communication and try sending a friend a message using one of them. 25. Research and plan a meeting where all the activities are from 1912. 26. Make a list of 100 famous Girl Scouts (past and/or present). 27. Watch The Golden Eaglette with your Troop, friends and/or family. How are girls of today different? How are they the same? 28. Earn at least one of the Council’s centennial badges. 29. Do a fun activity from an outdated Girl Scout handbook. 30. Plan and conduct an event in your community to honor 100 Girl Scout volunteers (past and present).

35 31. Collect signatures of 100 Girl Scouts who you meet at Council events or summer camp. 32. With your Troop, Service Unit, or community, send 100 boxes to the Troops overseas. 33. Send 100 pencils to children in Iraq and Afghanistan through local soldiers or become pen pals (www.pencilsfor peace.org/html/how_to_help.html). 34. Send 100 valentine cards to Valentines for Veterans (http://www.military.com/veterans- report/valentines-for-veterans). 35. Plan and hold a flag ceremony after you have learned proper flag etiquette and how to fold the American flag. 36. Juliette’s childhood was affected by the Civil War. Girl Scouts performed important service tasks during WWI and WWII. Support today’s men and women in the armed services by writing letters or holding a drive to collect needed items. 37. Collect or make 100 items (biscuits, animal toys, blankets, etc) for animal shelters. 38. Daisy loved animals. Plan and carry out a service or Take Action project that benefits animals. 39. Celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) by distributing 100 green carnations. 40. Collect 100 hotel-sized soaps, shampoos or lotions and distribute to women’s shelters. 41. Conduct a drive to recruit 100 blood donors. 42. Develop your own fitness plan and take the “100 Day Challenge to Good Health.” (www.highmarkhealthyhigh5.org/activity/index.shtml) 43. Over the course of the centennial year, walk 100 miles. 44. Juliette died of breast cancer. Plan and carry out a service or Take Action project that benefits a group involved in fighting cancer or cancer awareness. Alternately, attend and participate in the service project as part of Scouting for a Cure. 45. Play new games outside for 100 minutes. 46. Design 100 thank you notes and distribute to Troop committee members, volunteers, Girl Scout staff members, camp counselors or those who have helped you on your Girl Scout journey. 47. Attend a Council centennial event. 48. Work with younger girls and teach them a new song, game or story. Share what you like best about Girl Scouts. 49. Have Cadette or higher level girls come to your meeting to talk about what she does as a Girl Scout and what she did when she was your age. 50. Find the oldest living Girl Scout in your area and ask her to share her memories of being a Girl Scout. Invite her to other events. Record her stories for others to hear/read. 51. Attend a Service Unit centennial event. 52. Sell 100 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. 53. Have the Troop sell 100 items in the fall product sale. 54. Work with another Troop, at a different program level, do a centennial activity. 55. Plan and run a bring-a-friend activity for your Troop to increase interest among non-Girl Scouts. 56. As a Troop, read 100 books. 57. Develop a Troop 100th special handshake and use it at every meeting. 58. Stand in the shape of “100”, take a picture and submit to the town newspaper. 59. Connect with a Troop over 100 miles away. 60. Wear your Girl Scout uniform on March 12th.

36 61. How many words can you create from the letters in “Juliette Gordon Low?” Can your Troop make 100 different words? 62. Participate in a community parade carrying a 100th anniversary banner. 63. Choose a community 100 miles away, research it and explore it in person or virtually. 64. Challenge your Troop to donate 100 quarters each or as a Troop to FROGS (Friends and Relatives of Girl Scouts). 65. Hold a hula-hoop, yo-yo, bubble blowing or other funny competition to see if you can reach 100 turns, 100 seconds or something similar without making a mistake. Award prizes. 66. Go bowling and have each girl try to knock down 100 pins. 67. Write a poem about Girl Scouting. 68. Make a movie showing how Girl Scouting is today. Show it to your friends, family or Service Unit. 69. Make a trefoil or centennial piñata and break it at a centennial celebration. 70. Design and make a centennial t-shirt to wear at your meetings this year. 71. Make up a story about Girl Scouting 100 years from now. 72. Juliette was born in Savannah, Georgia. Cook a recipe using a food or foods Georgia is known for (peaches, pecans, peanuts, Vidalia onions, etc). 73. From birth, Juliette’s nickname was “Daisy.” Create a flower arrangement that includes daisies. You might use it as a centerpiece for a special Troop or town event. 74. Juliette was a painter, a sculptor and made a set of iron gates for her house. Learn some techniques in one of these areas or visit the studio of an artist who works in one of these media. 75. Juliette sold her pearls to finance Girl Scout activities. Make a piece of jewelry using a technique or materials of your choice. 76. What is a nose bag? When would you use one? Investigate this and make one. 77. Go camping with your Troop for 100 hours over the course of a year. 78. Learn some new camping skills. How did they cook food decades ago? Prepare a snack or a meal with your new skills. 79. Learn about the stars and spend an evening studying the skies. See how many constellations you can find. Can you find 100 stars? 80. Research what has changed in the lives of girls and women in the past 100 years. Make a poster. 81. Go 100 hours without electricity/cell phone/texting/computers. 82. Investigate uniforms from years past. Hold a fashion show for your school, Service Unit or city. 83. One of the first activities girls did as Girl Scouts was to play basketball. Learn why this was such an exciting thing for them. Learn how to play basketball. Investigate how basketball has evolved for women over the last 100 years. 84. Learn how to bake a cake from scratch and decorate it. Serve it at a special occasion. 85. Learn a new activity that you always wanted to try such as a craft, hobby, musical instrument or learning a new language. Practice it for 100 hours. 86. The Girl Scout Promise directs us to “live by the Girl Scout Law.” Pick one of the laws and make an extra effort to put that law into practice in your daily life. After one month, share your experience with your Troop. 87. Visit the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (“WAGGGS”) website to find out about one of the centennial activities listed there and try one.

37 88. Learn the words to the World Song. 89. Visit the Girl Scouts of the USA (“GSUSA”) Global Girl Scouting website at www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global to learn about global travel, the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund and more. Learn about and plan a celebration for World Thinking Day. 90. Learn the symbolism behind the World Trefoil and the World Flag. 91. Learn about people important to international Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting. What role did the Baden- Powells (Robert, Agnes and Olave) play? Or, find out about the founders of Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting in another country such as Olga Malkowska (Poland), Antoinette Butte (France) or Leang Meng Ho (Cambodia). 92. Learn about the four World Centers. Which center would you like to visit and why? 93. OMG JGL - The way people communicate has changed drastically during the last 100 years. Investigate these changes and make a poster or booklet with your findings. 94. Write a letter to your local government asking that March 12th be declared “Girl Scout Day.” 95. Write an article for your local paper about a family with several generations of Girl Scouts in it. 96. Write a letter about why Girl Scouting is important to you and send it to your local newspaper. 97. Help plan and attend your house of worship on Girl Scout Sunday/Sabbath. 98. As a Service Unit, add 100 new girls. 99. Work on the “Housekeeper” badge from the Junior handbook during the early 70’s (blue book). Why is it important to know these things today even if you don’t plan to be a “housewife?” 100. Do you have a bridge nearby? Plan a “bridge into the next century” event.

Additional ideas:

101. Try to break a record. See how many Girl Scouts you can get together to say the Girl Scout promise at the same time. 102. Plan a camping event where girls are taught the “lost arts” of semaphores, knots, etc. 103. Crete a time capsule including a vest/sash, books, etc. 104. Learn about our cookie history. Find an original cookie recipe and compare it to the current cookies. 105. Are there any community leaders in your area who were Girl Scouts? Interview them to see how being a Girl Scout helped them achieve their goals. 106. Plant a “centennial garden” in honor of the birthday. Check with a local home improvement store for donations. 107. In keeping with the “Forever Green” theme, start a recycling station for your school. Check with your city’s solid waste division for help. 108. Participate in or watch the Rose Parade on January 2, 2012. Check out the Girl Scouts of Los Angeles’ website for more details. 109. Take a tour of your local Girl Scout office to see what services they provide. 110. Schedule an event for adults to do a few Girl Scout activities, including working on badges from a different time. They can also make s’mores! 111. Celebrate S’mores! Hold a s’mores contest with prizes for the most unusual s’more.

38 Additional program activities are developed throughout the year and updated on the Council website. Please visit www.girlscoutsccs.org regularly.

A Tree for the Future Every spring The sap rises in the trees From root to branch And makes a tree that looks dead Blossom with green leaves And life. So it is that the Scouting Spirit Rises within you and Inspires you to put forth Your best. By Juliette Gordon Low

Volunteers are the heart of Girl Scouting, and without volunteers, Girl Scouts would not be able to help girls develop into tomorrow’s leaders. THANK YOU for all you do!

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