First Post: Bridge to Ambassadors, Dairy Queen Summer Special and Summer PA Opportunities

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to our new space to share information! This is the Girl Scouts of Central California South Blog and this is where all notes will be placed for your viewing/reading and commenting pleasure! This will have information for everyone, but will be specifically geared at Older Girls who are interested in making the most of what Girl Scouts has to offer them!

First up I am happy to announce that we have a new Bridge to offer those Girls who are moving from grade 10-11! The Bridge to Girl Scout Ambassador Award!

The Bridge to Girl Scout Ambassador Award is designed for Girl Scout Seniors becoming Girl Scout Ambassadors, the highest level in Girl Scouts. The Bridge to Girl Scout Ambassador Award will be available for purchase in May 2009 and, as official insignia, gets placed on the sash or vest below the membership stars and above other bridging award patches. The new award reflects the leadership keys of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. As girls complete the steps to earn the award, they are experiencing benefits of national outcomes. The new requirements will be posted up here soon!

Second! Girl Scouts & Dairy Queen Make Tasty Treats!!!

Girl Scouts USA is proud to announce that Dairy Queen has renewed their licensing agreement. The agreement brings together the iconic Blizzard Flavor Treat and Girl Scouts for a summer blockbuster of Blizzard Treats, yes I said TREATS as in more than one!

Last summer they introduced the Thin Mint Cookie Blizzard Treat. This summer this Blizzard is back, along with the NEW Girl Scouts Peanut Butter Patties Blizzard Treat. Dairy Queen will feature the Peanut Butter Patties Blizzard Treat in July and then the Thin Mint Cookie Blizzard Treat in August.

Thirdly and truly MOST Importantly! The Summer 2009 Program Aide Opportunities and Descriptions of Duties!!

1. Girlympics Camp Weekend at El-O-Win (PA Cost $35.00)

•Need 6 Girls Grades 9-12 who have completed PA Core Training in the last 24 months.
•Must be able to be at Camp El-O-Win by 3:30pm on Friday, June 26, 2009 and must be picked up from Camp El-O-Win by 12:00pm on Sunday, June 28, 2009.
•Girls must attend a mandatory orientation at the Council office on Monday, June 22, 2009 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.
•Girls should be in good physical condition and a working understanding of most sports.

2. Camp Skills 101 Weekend at El-O-Win (PA Cost $35.00)

•Need 6 Girls Grades 7-12 who have completed PA Core Training in the last 24 months.
•Must be able to be at Camp El-O-Win by 5:00pm on Friday, July 24, 2009 and must be picked up from Camp El-O-Win by 11:30am on Sunday July 26, 2009.
•Girls must attend a mandatory orientation at the Council office on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm.•Girls should be able to hike, have a basic understanding of camp and outdoor skills as well as a strong understanding of camp fire safety.
•Girls are strongly encouraged to know the following skills: Fire Building, Knot Tying, Outdoor Emergency Aid, Orienteering, How to Pitch a Tent, Star Gazing, Hiking and Outdoor Cooking.

3. Zink the Zebra Zone (PA Cost $5.00)

•Need 3 Girls at each location in grades 7-12 who have completed PA Core Training in the last 24 months. (A total of 3 in Fresno, 3 in Visalia, 3 in Kern County)
•Girls must be able to get to their specific location at least 1 hour before the program is set to begin.
•Girls must read through all training materials for their age group prior to attending the event.

4. Go Nuts! (PA Cost $3.00)

•Need 10-25 Girls in Grades 7-12 who have completed PA Core Training in the last 24 months. •Girls must be able to be at the Heritage Complex in Tulare by 10:00am on Saturday, September 19, 2009 and be picked up from the Heritage Complex by 4:30pm on Saturday, September 19, 2009.
•Girls will need to participate in a conference call on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 7:00pm to receive their assignments.
•Girls should be familiar with the Girl Scout Fall Product Sale.

Reminder all girls must apply to work as a PA at an event. DO NOT register as a PA before you have received your acceptance letter. Applications can be found at www.girlscoutsccs.org under “Forms and Applications”.

I hope you all find this to be informative and helpful! Let us know what you think and what you'd like to see and hear! Posts will be made on a weekly basis! Be on the watch!