Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast

Celebrate the community leaders driving lasting change in our girl's lives! You're invited to our most exciting event of the year, Breaking Barriers to Build Change: Featuring Women of Distinction, on Thursday, May 20, at 5:30 pm. Be sure to register and secure your exclusive celebration box, which will bring the event experience straight to your home! Join us to recognize our incredible volunteers and supporters; sign up today! http://ow.ly/VXsb50EqHFO

Congratulations to Gold Award Girl Scout Jessica Shiflett, who was recently accepted to Harvard University! We can't wait to watch you take your dreams, ideas, and ambition to even greater heights. Class of 2021, tag us in your acceptance photos or email them to [email protected] and let us know where you're headed next on your great adventure! Want to learn more about Jessica's Gold Award project? Visit here: http://ow.ly/el4Z50EHKGe #GirlScoutsCCC #GirlScoutGraduate Girl Scouts

Let's make the virtual world a kinder place! You can learn how to prevent and stop cyberbullying in this FREE virtual program held by Microsoft on May 21st from 3 pm - 4 pm. Join Junior Girl Scouts and up to learn what cyberbullying is, how it happens, and the impacts it has on our wellbeing. Ready to take action? Sign up today! http://ow.ly/BRou50EHIbk #GirlScoutsCCC #StopCyberbullying

Come surfing with the awesome surf instructors of The Wahine Project! Participants will experience a variety of fun surf and beach related activities including learning the fundamentals of surfing and time on the board. All equipment will be provided including wetsuits and boards! Juniors and up are invited to join and bring their registered Girl Scout mom, stepmom, aunt, grandma, sister, etc.! Sign up by April 16: http://ow.ly/Bg2c50EoCGX #GirlScoutsCCC

Kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by learning about the incredible Patsy Mink. Born on December 6, 1927, in Paia, Hawaii, Patsy was a force to be reckoned with. After graduating from high school as class president and valedictorian, she faced racial discrimination at two universities before graduating from the University of Hawaii in 1948. Patsy planned on pursuing medicine, but after several schools turned her down, she turned towards law and attend...ed the University of Chicago Law School. While at university, Patsy met and married graduate student John Francis Mink and had one daughter. She was not allowed to take the bar exam because of the loss of her Hawaiian residency after marriage, but challenged the biased statute and won. When Patsy faced discrimination from big law firms for her interracial marriage, she started a private practice and founded the Oahu Young Democrats in 1954. Patsy became the first Japanese-American woman to practice law in Hawaii and focused on changing discriminatory customs. In 1956, she ran for a seat in the territorial House of Representatives and won, becoming the first Japanese-American woman to serve. Through a grassroots campaign run by a staff of unpaid volunteers & her husband, she won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1964 and became the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress. Throughout her service, Patsy fought for gender and racial equality, affordable childcare, and bilingual education. She helped pass legislation such as the Women's Educational Equity Act to promote gender equity in schools, and co-authored Title IX, which mandated equal treatment for women and men in education. Patsy was dedicated to issues that focused on women, children, immigrants, and minorities until her passing in 2002. Today, we remember Patsy for the educational trailblazer that she was and for the opportunities she made possible. Photo Credit: J Curnow, Flickr

Wear purple with us to celebrate #PurpleUp day! This year, we’re wearing purple on April 15th to recognize military children for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifice and resilience. Post a picture of your purple pride and tell us why you’re celebrating military children! #MonthoftheMilitaryChild https://bit.ly/2UQrxq8

Complete your favorite badge at home with Badge in a Box, now available for purchase on our retail site! Each kit comes with the supplies and instructions you need to have some Girl Scout fun at home. Visit https://gsccc-retail-shop.square.site/ to grab yours today! #GirlScoutsCCC

Take your shot! New May archery dates have just been added at the Arnaz Program Center in Ventura County! Grade 3 Brownies and older will learn safety, equipment, technique, target practice, and more in Level 3 Archery: Huntress. Have you completed levels Maiden and Scout? Get ready to put your skills to the testregister today! http://ow.ly/GZN950EGuzR

Do you have suggestions or ideas that would help make Girl Scouts an even greater place to be? We want to hear from you! Check your email for the invitation to participate in the Girl Scout Voices Count survey. As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey will have a chance to win one of 20 $50 gift cards! Let's hear your voice! #GirlScoutsCCC

Let's get ready for the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie Program, sign up for one of our Entrepreneur Badge Workshops! Each virtual workshop is $15 to register with your badge included. Learn how to engage your customers, create a budget, and run your own successful business! Daisies (Jan. 16): https://girlscoutsccc.doubleknot.com//daisy-count-/2760293 Brownies (Jan. 16): https://girlscoutsccc.doubleknot.com//brownie-meet/2760295... Juniors (Jan. 10): https://girlscoutsccc.doubleknot.com//junior-busin/2760296 Cadettes (Jan. 10): https://girlscoutsccc.doubleknot.com//cadette-busi/2760298 Seniors & Ambassadors (Jan. 9): https://girlscoutsccc.doubleknot.com//senior-custo/2760339

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When times get tough, Girl Scouts take ACTION. Help your girl discover her strengths and change the world. A better tomorrow begins at Girl Scouts. Join or renew between November 1-15, 2020 and get a coupon code for $10 off your next purchase at the online GirlScoutShop.com + free shipping! Visit www.girlscoutsccc.org/join to get started. #GirlScoutsCCC

Fear not, the Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast retail locations are still open for business! Our staff works diligently to follow CDC guidelines to make sure your shopping experience is safe and worry-free. You can also shop online for easy store pickup at https://gsccc-retail-shop.square.site! Need a last minute holiday gift for the Girl Scout in your life? Come check out our fun winter apparel or gift cards available for purchase! #GirlScoutsCCC

Get ready to play some Fall Product Bingo Girl Scouts! Work towards your Fall Product goals as you cross off new squares, and earn one entry into our drawing for every "four in a row" you earn! Working hard and crossed off a new row? Submit your card for an additional entry! Filled up an entire card? Submit your completed card for FOUR entries (1 per row)! Simply visit this link to download your card and submit your progress until November 20th: http://ow.ly/BWmN50CdTQB. The winner of our drawing will receive a $100 GSUSA shop code! Comment a green heart below if you think you'll be crowned our Bingo champion! #GirlScoutsCCC

Troop 45305 from Grover Beach had a blast on our Scavenger Hike last weekend, where girls had stops along their walk including BINGO, Geocaching, and more! What's your troop's favorite way to get outdoors? #GirlScoutsCCC

Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast is excited to announce that we have been selected for the Monterey County Gives! matching grant program. Through MCGives!, our council will receive not only 100% of our donations, but also an additional matching gift of the total funds raised! With these funds, we plan to expand our Be a Better Sister patch program to even more of the girls we serve, inspiring girls to stand up against discrimination, celebrate different backgrounds, and spread kindness throughout their sisterhood. With your help, we can make this holiday season a success and reach our goal of $75,000! Consider making a contribution in honor of the Girl Scout in your life, or maximizing your donation this Giving Tuesday. Visit www.montereycountygives.com/girlscouts on November 12th to get started!

Who's ready to be crowned as the 2020 Magazine Mogul?! For every 3 magazines you sell, you will be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon Echo Dot and $25 worth of Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast program credits! To enter, simply start selling and council will count up all magazine sales at the contest's end. You have until November 20th to become our next Magazine Mogul! Like this post if you are participating and tag a potential customer! #GirlScoutsCCC

We know you're just excited for the Camp Arnaz Club Passes as we are! As a special holiday treat, get your pass of choice for 25% off from December 10th - December 25th with the code "GSGIFT20." Master the skill of archery, perfect your shot at the BB gun shooting range, or explore the night sky at our astronomy center! Don't forget, this special offer isn't just for Girl Scouts - invite your family and friends! Discount limited to the first 250 passes sold, don't miss out on this incredible offer! Explore all of your pass options and find more information here: http://ow.ly/CoaH50CDkTk #GirlScoutsCCC

Join us for Family Rock Painting at Camp Arnaz! On Saturday, November 14th from 10AM - 12PM, head on over to camp for a family fun-filled day. Registration includes a rock painting patch, rock, and decorating supplies. Your rocks will help make Camp Arnaz an even more beautiful place to be! Sign up by November 10th: http://ow.ly/YFfG50CaPv0

Have you told your Fall Product customers about our Care to Share Donation Program? Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast partners with local community organizations and military to provide cans of nuts and candy to include in mailings and baskets. This is a great way to say "thank you" to our local medical heroes, first responders, and more, while still supporting your troop! Tell your next customer about this sweet way to give back, ask them to consider donating an extra item or two to Care to Share! Donate through the Girl Scout in your life or by visiting here: http://ow.ly/qH7050CcYos

Calling all 5th Graders! For the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, U.S. fifth graders can bring their families to national parks, wildlife refuges and other Department of the Interior managed public lands and waters for free. Many 4th graders missed out on using their Every Kid Outdoors Annual 4th Grade Pass during the 2019-2020 school year. A new voucher is now available for 5th grade students for the rest of the school year!... With this voucher, 5th graders and their families will have free access to national parks and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior from October 28, 2020 through August 31, 2021. For more information or to access your voucher click here: https://www.nps.gov/kids/fifthgrade.htm