United Way Funding Change
After many years of mutually-beneficial collaboration, the Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach is disappointed to no longer receive United Way funding from the United Way of Greater Los Angels, due to United Way’s new Pathways Out of Poverty funding criteria. United Way was one of the few agencies to provide general operating funds for non-profit agencies. Their change in funding strategy has created quite a financial loss for not only all of the Girl Scout councils in the greater Los Angeles area but also other local non-profit agencies. The only funds we will be receiving from United Way is through individual designated gifts. Now more than ever, Girl Scouts needs financial support from community businesses, foundations, and individuals. Participating in the United Way Annual Campaign through payroll deductions is one way you can help. Through participating in your annual employer sponsored United Way giving campaign you may designate your financial gift to the Girl Scout Council of Greater Long Beach by entering agency code #16444 on your United Way Pledge Form. All donations generated from their annual campaigns will go directly to the designated agencies (minus their 9%administration fee.) Please contact Myrna for more information
Save the Date - Family Events
• Volleyball, Cheer, & A Movie Sept. 28th Join us as we cheer on the CSULB Women’s Volleyball team. Following the game, the girls will have the opportunity to meet the players, play some games and then enjoy a movie.
• Family Mini-Golf Sun. Nov. 4th Join us for an afternoon of family fun at Golf N’ Stuff.
• Woman in You Life – Skyland Retreat Dec. 1st-2nd Take this opportunity to spend some quality time with the special Girl Scout in your life. Whether you are mom, step-mom, grandma, aunt, or just that special woman in your Girl Scouts life you are welcome to participate.
Girl Scout Reunion Celebration
Take a walk down memory lane with us as we celebrate 95 years of Girl Scouting. This Girl Scout Alumnae celebration will take place on Sunday Nov. 4th from 1pm-3:30pm at Marine Landing. Join us as we share our favorite Girl Scout memories, enjoy a s’more or two, and sing a few camp songs. Please RSVP to Myrna. Additional information is also available on our website.
New Council Staff Member
We are pleased to announce that Marie Xiong has joined our staff as our new Web and Graphic Designer. She replaces Lauren Krause who resigned last month to pursue another career opportunity. Marie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in both print and web design and is excited to be a Girl Scout! Please join us in welcoming her! mxiong@gscglb.org
Summer Camp Re-Cap
Hundreds of girls enjoyed our annual summer camp programs at El Ranchito and Marine Landing this past summer. We would like to extend a special thanks to all of our wonderful adult volunteers and Program Aids for sharing their time, talents, and dedication in providing an outstanding experience for all of the girls who attended.
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