We need your feedback!

GSGLA continually strives to provide opportunities, resources, and events that attract and engage our membership, and make the most of every Girl Scout Experience. To do this well, we need to hear from you.

Please take a moment to provide your ideas, comments, input, and stories for the topics below. We certainly appreciate your taking the time to give us feedback.

What are GSGLA values?

What are the core values that will guide and shape the way we fulfill our mission to "build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place"?

How will we demonstrate those values in our everyday dealings with the world?

As part of the continuing advancement of our organization, this choice of values will affect you, our volunteers, girls and young women, therefore we are including you in the process by asking you to tell us what resonates with you. We would like to get input from you through a survey requiring 12 responses and an optional comments section.

What makes a great annual meeting and volunteer recognition event?

Whether or not you attended, please take a moment to give us feedback on this year's Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. If you attended, let us know what your thoughts. If you did not, tell us why not. We want to know how to best serve you.


Did you earn Girl Scouts' highest honor?

On June 13 we'll be honoring the 2010 GSGLA Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients. Did you earn Girl Scouts' highest honor -- the Gold Award, Curved Bar or First Class? If so, we want to know.

We are collecting information in anticipation of our 100th Anniversary Celebration. If you or someone you know has earned the highest honor in Girl Scouting, please let us know.

Do Journeys bring you joy?

Are you a volunteer who loves the new Girl Scout Journeys? Do you have an innovative idea that you've incorporated in the Journey process? Would you like to share a fabulous example of how a Journey has helped make a connection to discovering, connecting, or taking action for your Girl Scouts? Then share your success stories!

Any and all stories or ideas related to the Journeys are welcome. Please forward your story, along with your name, troop #, troop level, and a contact phone number/email address to Susan Galeas, GSGLA Vice President - Central Region, at sgaleas@girlscoutsla.org.

GSGLA Girl Scouts earn recognition for volunteerism

Congratulations go out to the following GSGLA Girl Scouts for being recognized through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, which honors outstanding community service by young Americans.

Brianne Johnson, Troop 2901 - La Crescenta was among the top 10% of all applicants from the state of California this year and was conferred a Certificate of Excellence. She was also honored with the President's Volunteer Service Award, along with

• Georgette Perry, Troop 8465 - Crendera/Inglewood
• Kim Kobashigawa, Troop 3881 - Arcadia
• Malia Mailes, Troop 7241 - La Cañada
• Rachel Rudy, Troop 7241 - La Cañada

These young women received certificates, along with letters signed by the President Barack Obama. In addition, Natalie Chong, Troop 5121 - Alhambra/Rosemead, was among a select group of young volunteers to be recognized as a local honoree.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognizes top middle and high school volunteers in each state and the District of Columbia. Applications for the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will be accepted beginning August.

Being a Super Troop begins with Early Bird!

Re-register your troop now before the fall rush and take the first step toward becoming a GSGLA Super Troop! All Super Troops receive a special inaugural GSGLA patch and will be recognized council wide for their efforts!

You'll be ready for the 2010-2011 year before it's here!
Hurry, Early Bird Registration ends July 1, 2010.

Super Troop criteria:

• Register a minimum of five girl members of your troop by July 1, 2010
• Turn in all year-end financials for your troop by July 1, 2010 
• Register as a Sudden Opportunity of Service (SOS) Troop. SOS troops are called to represent the Girl Scout organization at community events such as donor receptions, charity events, civic and media events, and ceremonies. Be a part of something special in your community.
• Have 100% troop participation in the upcoming GSGLA Fall Product Program
• Have 100% troop participation in the 2011 GSGLA Cookie Program

• SOS Troop form

For more information and assistance, see your Service Delivery Specialist.

October 3, 2010 - Family Science Festival

The date is set and the location is fabulous! The 2010 GSGLA Family Science Festival will take place Sunday, October 3, 2010 on the campus of Cal Tech! The event, in association with JPL, will be spectacular, so be sure to save the date and share the news.

Shannon Johnston named Chief Service Delivery Officer

After a four-month national search, our own Shannon Johnston has been appointed as the first GSGLA Chief Service Delivery Officer. Shannon has 30 years with the Girl Scouts in a variety of roles as a volunteer and staff, most recently as Regional VP with responsibility for the Southwest and North Regions. Pre-realignment, Shannon served as CEO of the Greater Long Beach Legacy Council. Prior to Shannon's career in Girl Scouts, she held several executive level positions in the healthcare/insurance industry. Shannon brings a great blend of internal institutional knowledge with the astute ability to manage change and growth, grounded on a foundation of integrity.

"I am so pleased that Shannon will be taking on the leadership role focusing upon volunteers, membership, and programs," said CEO Lise L. Luttgens. "Her history and depth of experience in many different and meaningful Girl Scout roles will add great value to GSGLA's focus on service delivery."

Summer camp

Girl Scout camp is one of the most cost effective, fun opportunities for girls in Los Angeles! Space is available, and so is financial aid! We’ve got before- and after-camp care, too.

• Camp Mariposa - Altadena
• El Ranchito - Long Beach
• Johnstone Program Center - Glendora
• Marine Landing - Long Beach
• Montrose Program Center - Montrose
• Torrance Program Center - Torrance

Plus, resident camp at Osito Rancho in beautiful Big Bear Lake is back! Financial aid is available and bus transportation to/from camp from several LA County locations, too.

Check the GSGLA 2010 Camp Guide for more information on day camp and resident camp.

Picture perfect at the volunteer recognition event

Thanks to Laura Im and Evinaura Photography, some great pictures were snapped at the 2010 Volunteer Recognition event. Orders may be placed one of two ways:

1. Online - online payments are processed using paypal.com and require a credit card
2. By mail - to order prints by mail, download the order form, print, fill out, sign and date the order form, then mail the order form, along with your payment per the instructions on the order form.

Please direct questions to Laura at laura@evinauraphoto.com or (562) 761-9957.