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Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach

 

Welcome to the First Edition of the Parent eNewsletter!

We are pleased to present the first edition of our Parent 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 bi-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 and up-to-date news and information.

Mother-Daughter Retreat at Skyland

On the weekend of October 21st and 22nd, nearly 50 moms and daughters made the trip up to our own beautiful Skyland Ranch for a weekend of bonding, relaxation, beautiful scenery, and fresh mountain air. Moms and daughters enjoyed creating homemade spa products such as soaps and bath salts. A Skyland retreat would not complete without enjoying the outdoors. Hiking and archery was enjoyed during the day while the evening activities included a very special “Trust Walk” and a good ol’ campfire complete with tasty s’mores and camp songs. Many thanks to “Maple” and “LoLo” for creating this terrific experience for our girls and their moms – they did an amazing job!

Keep your eyes open for the specific dates of our next Mother-Daughter retreat currently being planned for next spring!
 

How Can I Help ?

From being the "head cheerleader" who encourages and supports her daughter in Girl Scouting, to accompanying the girls on a field trip to a local museum, to helping raise the funds and traveling with a group on an exciting adventure, you can use your skills and explore your interests. Here are a few of the many ways you can support your Girl Scout:

  • Suggest a fun day trip
  • Set up a phone tree
  • Coordinate transportation for an outing
  • Be a guest speaker
  • Teach girls a new skill
  • Design a troop photo album
  • Join girls on a field trip
  • Learn first aid at a Girl Scout council sponsored training session so that you can support girls on their outings
  • Become an advocate in your community for Girl Scouting
  • Financially support the council through family giving, employer sponsored giving, or donation of goods and services.
  • Tell your girl you're proud of her!
 

Destinations for Older Girls

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. Has your daughter thought about traveling when she gets 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.

 

Juliette Program

Have you had parents and/or girls approach you about wanting to be a Girl Scout but cannot fully commit to participating in a troop? If your daughter’s 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. Juliette program participants 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.
 

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!

 

Council Shop

Need a gift for your Girl Scout? Please visit our very own Council Uniform & Gift Shop which is located right here at the Greater Long Beach Girl Scout Council main office at 4040 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach. The Council Shop has a great selection of uniforms, insignia, books and accessories as well as music, tee shirts, fun patches, and a variety of Girl Scout gifts for girls and adults. For additional information please contact our Shop Manager: Terri McGuire (562) 421-8456 ext. 215.

Shop Hours:
Monday:
12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

 

Winter Camps at El Ranchito

Believe it or not the holidays are just around the corner! Our council has designed 3 separate, 1-day camp programs for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors (Girls in grades K through 7th as of 9/2006). Each day has a different and exciting theme and will be filled with fun activities! Girls will make their very own princess crown at “It’s My Winter Holiday Party”, bake some yummy treats at “Crafts, Cookies and Candy Oh My”, and enjoy a winterish day at the “Let it Snow Workshop”. Girls are sure to have great fun during your winter break at any of these day camps before they head back to school! Girls may attend 1, 2, or all 3 days.

Fee for 1-Day camps: $20 each. All 3 camps: $50 (save $10). Please visit our website www.gscglb.org and refer to our Program Opportunities guide at the bottom of the forms page for additional information.

 

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