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Leadership Conference
Attention all Leaders and troop volunteers: Please join us on Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 9:00am-12:00pm for
a morning of enrichment workshops here at El Ranchito. This is a free event hosted by our council trainers
as a Thank You for all the dedication that you give to girls and Girl Scouting. Spend the morning learning
new information, making new friends, and sharing ideas. Please contact
Sherlyn, Member Services Manager and Adult Development Specialist
at (562) 421-8456, ext. 213 for more information or check the
website for the registration form. Registration is limited to
the first 100 volunteers.
Adult Recognition
The Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach adult volunteers are recognized annually for their tremendous
efforts, accomplishments, and diligent work at our Adult Recognition Event scheduled for Thursday, May 17th.
We are looking for individuals to nominate outstanding volunteers to receive one of these prestigious awards!
Nominations must be received by April 20, 2007. Registration packets are available on the
website, council office, or by contacting
Sherlyn, Member Services Manager and Adult Development Specialist at
(562) 421-8456, ext. 213. Please feel free to submit multiple nominations.
Celebrate the Girl
Saturday, May 5th, from 2:00p.m - 4:00p.m. at El Dorado Golf Course,
girls will be recognized for all their accomplishments during this very special event including: Bronze,
Silver and Gold Awardees, 500 Club, Religious Awards, Program Aides, Honor Troops, Graduating Seniors, Girl
Scout Spirit Awards and Outstanding Troop Service Awards. We will also celebrate the art, writings and music
of our girls. Deadline to submit nominations is Monday, April 23rd at 7pm. Fillable nomination forms are
available on our website.
Annual Meeting 2007
All Girl Scout adults and girls ages 14 and over are invited to attend the council’s 2007 Annual Meeting. The
purpose of the Annual Meeting is to conduct the annual business of the council, report on the accomplishments
of the council, the state of the Girl Scout Movement, and the elect the Board of Directors for the 2007-2009
term. Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 26th at 6:30pm at Monte Verde Park in Lakewood. Please contact
Mary at (562) 421-8456, ext. 206 for additional information.
Tips for Troops
This is a new section in our eNewsletter! Kathy McGuire, one of our troop leaders and council trainers,
suggested we dedicate a section of the newsletter for all of you to share your great tips and ideas. Please
submit your tips and ideas to Myrna.
A great field trip idea:
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site announces a new tour for after-school youth groups, home school groups,
scout groups, and other children's clubs interested in local history.
The Rancho Adventure Program teaches children all about daily life on a 19th century California rancho
by touring the 1844 adobe house and gardens of Rancho Los Cerritos and participating in hands-on historic
activities and games. The Rancho Adventure Program helps bring history to life for young visitors!
Rancho Adventure tours can be scheduled on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons, March through June.
Tours start promptly at 4pm, and conclude by 5:15pm. The Rancho Adventure Program is staffed by RLC Teen
Docents, and is offered FREE to groups of 6-24 school-aged children. Spanish tour available upon request.
Reservations should be made at least three weeks in advance by calling (562) 570-1755.
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach, CA 90807
April Council Shop Specials
New Girl Scout Leader Polo Shirts have arrived. $24.50
Special gifts to help celebrate Leader Appreciation Day (April 22nd)
Summer Camp Update
Our first day of Summer Camp registration was up 35% this year! We have very limited spaces available for
our camps at Marine Landing. However, good news - we have plenty of spaces available for most of our El
Ranchito camps. Please see our website for a list of open camps or contact
Jeanette at (562) 421-8456 ext. 204 for additional information about summer camp registration for 2007.
Summer Camp Employment
Do you know anyone looking for summer employment? We are in the process of hiring our summer camp staff. Job
descriptions and applications will be available on our website by mid-April. Please contact
Teresa (562) 421-8456 ext 226 or
Melissa at ext 227 for additional information.
Program News
Multi-Level
Council-Wide Bridging Ceremony
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2007, 9:30a.m. to 11:30a.m.
Deadline: June 1, 2007
Cost: $4.00 per Bridging Girl Scout
Site: The Pike in Long Beach
NEW! Let’s Just Play – Go Healthy Challenge
Dates: Sundays, 4/29, 5/20, 6/29, 8/26, 9/29, from 2pm to 3:30pm
Deadline: April 20, 2007
Cost: Free, see below for details
Levels: Brownies and Juniors
Sites: El Ranchito and Marine Landing, please see the information on the website calendar for more details
Our council is collaborating with the American Heart Association to provide six-months of fun
workshops focused on sports, dance, nutrition, and your community. All workshops are offered at no
cost but we ask that participants attend a minimum of 4 of the 6 workshops within the series. Please refer
to the website or contact Teresa at (562) 421-8456 ext 226 for additional information.
Daisys
Daisy’s at Marine Landing
An afternoon with the Aquarium of the Pacific Aquarium on Wheels
Date: Saturday, May 12th, 10:00a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Deadline: May 2, 2007
Cost: $12 per girl
Brownies
Brownies Celebrate Earth Day
2 Try-It’s will be earned – Earth is our Home and Earth and Sky
Date: Saturday, April 21, 10am to 2:30pm
Deadline: April 6
Cost: $8 per girl
Sand and Sea at Marine Landing
Beaches and Tide Pools Try-it will be earned
Date: Saturday, May 19th, 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m
Deadline: May 4, 2007
Cost: $8 per girl
Juniors
Theater Workshop – Girl Scouts on Stage
Date: Saturday May 12th, 10am to 4pm
Deadline: April 20
Cost: $15 per girl
Girls will earn their Theater Badge while learning the various aspects of the theater
including improv, script reading, stage make-up, etc.
Jr. Canoeing and Kayaking at Marine Landing
Date: Saturday May 19th, 9am to 12noon OR 1pm to 4pm
Deadline: May 4
Cost: $8 per girl
Older Girls
High Ropes Adventure
Date: Saturday April 14th, 10am to 2pm
Deadline: April 2
Cost: $35 per girl
Cadette Career Fair (Silver Award Requirement)
Date: Saturday May 12th, 10am - 2pm
Deadline: April 27
Cost: $8 per girl
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