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Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach
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eNews is Here!
We are pleased to present the second edition of our eNewsletter! This newly created communication tool
is an opportunity for us to provide you with relevant news and information in a timely fashion. We are
planning on distributing the newsletter on a monthly basis, if you have any news to share that you would
like to include in our newsletter or on the website, please email Myrna Pappas at
mpappas@gscglb.org.
We also encourage you to visit our website www.gscglb.org on a regular basis for additional news and
information.
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Need Help?
Need an extra pair of hands? Looking for someone to teach crafts or go camping with your girls? Are you
looking to introduce your girls to a profession other than you own? Would like to take your girls on a
college tour? We may have a volunteer for you! We have now begun to gather contact information for
various adult volunteers who are looking to assist with a troop for one time projects and/or trips.
These volunteers are individuals who may not have time to regularly commit to be a troop leader but
would still like to have the experience of working with girls. They come from all walks of life-college
students, board members, professionals from the community, etc. If you are interested in getting
assistance from one of these special volunteers please contact Sherlyn Beatty via email at
sbeatty@gscglb.org or by phone at (562) 421-8456, ext. 213.
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Juliette Program
Have you had girls approach you about wanting to be a Girl Scout but cannot fully commit to a troop?
Perhaps your troop is full and/or there is not a troop available for the girl, please talk to them about
our Juliette Program. Our Juliette program is an exciting partnership between responsible caring adults
and girls. This new program is designed to provide Girl Scouts for girls ages 5-17 who are not currently
involved with a troop. The Juliette program will be meeting on a monthly basis. Girls will work on
traditional Girl Scout age-appropriate badge work, service-learning opportunities, and will have the
opportunity to participate in our annual product sale programs. Juliette’s are also invited to attend
a variety of council sponsored programs and events. For additional information please contact Sheryln
at (562) 421-8456 x213 or sbeatty@gscglb.org.
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Destinations for Older Girls
Do you have a troop of older girls? Are they interested in new experiences?
A Girl Scout Destination is your chance to go somewhere new, do something different and meet people
from everywhere you can imagine. You can travel around the corner or around the globe. Have your girls
thought about traveling when they get out of school? Why wait?! Choose from many types of events. Your
daughter will have the opportunity to see what life is really like for an M.D. or camp in the green depths
of the Costa Rican rainforest. Perhaps she would like to spend a week as a Zoo Keeper at the Bush Gardens
Zoo in Florida, work side by side with a director on a film set, or attend Space Camp in the U.S. Space
and Rocket Center. Have a star performer in your family? The Broadway Adventure is designed for 16 to
18-year-olds as they see Broadway and beyond from the perspective of the performers. These and many
other opportunities are available through this Girl Scout program. She can travel around the corner
or around the globe.
Please don't be intimidated by the price. Many of the events are offered at a reduced price from what
the public would be charged. Plus, funding is available from the Council and we can help you with ideas
for raising money for the trip. Girl Scout Destinations are designed for girls 11-18. The majority of
destinations are designed for individual girls; however, they are now offering additional experiences
specifically for troops.
For more information about available Destinations, please visit the
GSCGLB website or the
studio2B website.
Destinations information on Studio2B.org can be found
under Escape in the main menu
at the top of the page. For help or more information on Destinations with the Girl Scout Council of
Greater Long Beach, contact Teresa at (562) 421-8456 ext. 226.
Did You Know?
Juliette Low was hearing impaired. She has lost the majority of her hearing in one ear as a child and lost
hearing in the other ear as a result of a grain of rice getting stuck in her good ear during the tradition
of throwing grains of rice to celebrate newly married couples. Because of Juliette's hearing disability,
she made the Girl Scouts a place where disabilities would be accepted and included in activities.
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Upcoming Event: 13th Annual Skate Night
Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and their friends and families are invited to join the Karen Proctor-Mejia
Scholarship Fund 13th Annual Skate Night at Skate Depot in Cerritos on Monday November 20th from 6:00p-8:00p.
This event will be closed to the public so only Girl Scouts, their families and friends will be admitted!
For more information, visit www.gscglb.org.
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Ice Dogs!
Our annual Ice Dogs fundraiser is just around the corner on November 18th. This is a great family event,
recruitment tool, and an opportunity to introduce your friends and family to Girl Scouts! One of the components
of this event is a silent auction and this year we have asked the Service Units to donate a themed basket or two
to the event. Your Service Unit leaders should be contacting you in the next couple of weeks regarding this project.
We are also looking for additional auction items; perhaps you have season tickets to a local theater, symphony,
or sports team that you could contribute a pair of tickets. Maybe your family, business, or employer can donate
goods or services. Or any other type of auction item and donations are greatly appreciated. Additional details
will be forthcoming, stay tuned and check the website! Please contact Myrna Pappas via email
mpappas@gscglb.org, or telephone at (562) 421-8456 x229 regarding
the silent auction or ticket information. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the council in many ways,
including: sponsored programs, staff, and facilitates. Thanks for you support!
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You Oughta Be in Pictures!
Has your troop engaged in a fun activity recently? Perhaps an Investiture, a service project, or Court
of Awards? We would love to show your photos on the council website and in our marketing materials - photos
of girls Leading, Connecting, and Taking Action! Please forward any photos to Myrna Pappas at
mpappas@gscglb.org. Please include your troop number and a
description of the event or activity.
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Liked the eNewsletter?
Please forward this eNewsletter to your Girl Scout sisters. Encourage them to visit our website and sign
up for the eNewsletters! We know everyone receives many electronic messages and newsletters and we want
this to be one of the ones you read and refer to. Please take a moment to provide us feedback on the types
of information you’d like to receive in an electronic newsletter. Send an email with your suggestions to
newsletter@gscglb.org. Thank you!
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