Thursday, April 22, 2010

GSGLA's 100th Anniversary Interest Survey

Dear GSGLA,

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles is in the initial stages of planning for the 2012 Girl Scouts' 100th Anniversary, and we need your input! Please fill out this brief survey and tell us which 100th Anniversary events and activities that GSGLA should do as a council in 2012.


Thank you for participating in GSGLA's 100th Anniversary Interest Survey and helping to make the Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary a year to remember!

Sincerely,

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

2010 cookie program survey

Please complete our survey for the Cookie Program 2010! Your feedback is important to us.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Summer camp

Spring has sprung and Summer isn't far behind. Have you made your summer plans? Summer Camp is filling up fast, so register today for great summertime adventures. Download the Adventures in Leadership Camp Guide, which includes information on resident camp, horse camps, marine camp, sailing camp, dance camp, drama camp, school of wizardry, pirate camp, art camp, and much more!    

Girl Scouts help out on George Lopez Tonight

Last week, girls from Troops 484 and 9124 stepped up to be a sister to a Tacoma, Washington Girl Scout who was robbed of her cookie cash earlier this month. The girls appeared on the George Lopez Tonight television show to help distribute Girl Scout Cookies after host George Lopez interviewed the 16-year old and bought cookies for the entire audience.

The girls got to see the behind-the-scenes of a television show and got to meet Mr. Lopez and his production team! Thanks for helping, girls!

Woodland Hills service center opens June 30

To better serve you, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles is opening the Woodland Hills Service Center on June 30! This location, just a half mile from the 101 Freeway on the corner of Burbank Boulevard and De Soto Avenue, will replace the Chatsworth Service Center.

In this favorable real estate climate, GSGLA was able to negotiate considerable concessions that include months of free rent, a newly built-out space at no expense to Girl Scouts, and free parking. This new site has abundant parking, a new and expanded shop, a large training room for volunteer sessions, improved access for product sale cupboards, and increased visibility for Girl Scouting that includes illuminated monument signage on a highly visible intersection!

Please take note that the Chatsworth Service Center will close at noon on Friday, June 25 and the Woodland Hills Service Center will open Wednesday, June 30 at 8:30 a.m. The Chatsworth Shop will be closed June 24-25, and the Woodland Hills Shop will open along with the Service Center on June 30. Thanks in advance for anticipating your needs so we can assist you prior to our brief closure.

The address for the new Woodland Hills Service Center is:

20931 Burbank Blvd.
Suite A
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

The local office number remains (818) 886-1801.

If you have any questions, contact Mary Stearn. GSGLA looks forward to serving you soon in the new Woodland Hills Service Center!

GSGLA pin to be introduced at annual meeting

As if there aren't already enough reasons to attend the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, you can be the first to have the new Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles pin! We'll be unveiling the GSGLA pin and patch at the meeting on Saturday, April 24, and all attendees will receive the pin. Patches and other merchandise will be available for sale.

Come for the meeting, stay for the celebration! We need your vote!

Be counted and cast your vote (one member, one vote) and then enjoy the awards celebration and luncheon.


The event takes place at the beautiful Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles 90049. Registration opens at 8:30. Service Unit Managers, help us meet quorum by ensuring your area has representation. All registered members 14 years and above are voting members. Please reply by April 9.  The ceremony is just $25 and includes a delicious lunch, free ticket to the Skirball Cultural Center to use that day or in the future and the new GSGLA pin. There is no cost to attend the Annual Meeting.

Camp Lakota update

As you may know, the Camp Lakota Lodge/Dining Hall was destroyed by fire on January 8. GSGLA is awaiting approval to demolish the remains before the camp can re-open. However, the heavy snow this winter has delayed the insurance investigation. For the most up-to-date information on availability of the site for programs, please contact Property Registrar Kristin Tierney at (626) 677-2366.

Because this building is integral to the operation of the camp, we hope to rebuild as soon as possible and we would like your opinion on some of the features and amenities of the new space. Please take our Camp Lakota survey and let us know what you think. Hurry! The survey closes April 10.

Also, in the coming months GSGLA will be seeking volunteer input to improve and redevelop Camp Lakota. Please look for future electronic surveys and a North Region Volunteer Forum with details to be announced as plans are developed.

Keep in mind that while insurance will cover the cost to rebuild the lodge/dining hall to its former size and scope, we are considering upgrading the building to better meet the program needs, to increase energy efficiency, and to improve building access. Donations will help to finance the cost of upgrades and the cost for long-range camp improvements. If you’d like to donate, please download the Camp Lakota Redevelopment Fund form or visit the Camp Lakota web page to donate online.