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Last Updated January 2017

A two-pager with talking points:

The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Girl Advisory Bureau (GAB) is a dynamic group of Girl Scouts selected every 2 years from every level—Daisy to Ambassador—and from all over the Greater Los Angeles area.

We are currently seeking new members for the April 2019 – April 2021 term.

In order to be considered for the 2019-21 GAB term, please complete this application https://www.gsglavolunteerapps.org/gabapplication/ (which includes submitting a photo and video) by Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.**

GAB girls speak up and speak out, acting as the voice of more than 43,000 Girl Scouts, representing the council at media and civic events as well as in GSGLA publications, social media, and in marketing collateral.

Led by GSGLA communications, marketing, and program staff, the GAB program presents its members with opportunities to grow in the following areas: public speaking, confidence, leadership, media literacy, communication, marketing skills, and writing skills.Questions? Contact pr@girlscoutsla.org.

Take the Volunteer Toolkit challenge and receive a 15% store coupon and a chance to win a day usage of any GSGLA property.

The Volunteer Toolkit can make the process of running your troop easier and more efficient. If you haven't checked it out yet you can log in today! Click on My GS in the upper right-hand corner of GSGLA website home page access the VTK. VTK Challenge expires January 31, 2019.

To see the challenge details and get started, click here for the VTK Challenge Card. You can also get a card from your local service center or GSGLA store. Just follow the instructions on the card. If you have any questions, please contact customer care at customercare@girlscoutsla.org or (213) 213-0123.

G.I.R.L. Fund gifts fuel Girl Scouts’ staying power in Greater Los Angeles. By making a yearly gift to the G.I.R.L. Fund, you’re helping GSGLA empower young women to become future leaders! GSGLA invests $467* (per girl, per year) to provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Product sales, retail, and program fees bring in $418* (per girl, per year). That leaves a gap of $49 per girl. G.I.R.L. Fund gifts allow GSGLA to close this gap and provide the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to every girl. Plus, 100% of all donations stay within our council!
*Based on council’s operating budget to support 43,000 girls and 24,000 adult members.

Why is it important? Consistent giving allows GSGLA to confidently plan ahead for future initiatives for girls.

G.I.R.L. Fund donors get to choose where their money goes. And there are lots of incredible areas at GSGLA that need support! Give to the G.I.R.L. Fund and designate your gift to the area that is closest to your heart, like these!

As a thank you for gifts $25+, you receive the G.I.R.L. Fund patch — perfect for anyone who believes in EVERY G.I.R.L. (Go-Getter, Innovator, Risk Taker, Leader).

GSGLA Community Service Awards

Earn awards for troop community service

beyond Take Action awards!

Click on the flyer below.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
YOUR EVENT WITH COUNCIL
AND GET FLYER APPROVED

All the special event and money earning forms you'll need (click on the flyer below to download):

Take the VTK Challenge today!

And GSGLA's blog post on the matter (10/11/17):

Troop Unity

Upcoming Online SEME Events Course Information

Events manual

It happens to the best troops even though
we're all the Mary Poppins of leaders, right?
Cliques, girls feeling left out, etc.

Sometimes we need to bring our girls and parents together as a troop and remind ourselves of why we joined Girl Scouts in the first place, to learn to be a sister to every Girl Scout. Click here and here for fun ideas to try and break down those walls!

Fun Troop Ideas

Click on images for directions:

Leader meetings 2018-19

updated 8/3/2018

Thursday nights
7 to 8p.m.

*August 23

September 20

October 18

November 8

January 17

February 21

March 28

*April 25

May 23 - Leader Dinner, time/place TBD

*2 new meeting dates added*

Notify the Service Unit Managers the SUNDAY before the meeting to be put on the agenda.

TROOP FINANCIAL FORMS:

1) How to Complete

the Financial Report Ledger

2) Troop Banking Information Sheet
Mail reports to: LCF troopbankingreports@gmail.com
3) Bi-Annual Finance Report for council
4) Google Form

To help you organize:
Troop Bank Account Register
Troop Finances Workbook

The goal is for every Daisy-Junior troop to have 12 girls,

and every Cadette-Ambassador troop to have 10 girls.

If you are unable to take more girls into your troop at this time but are currently less than the recommended minimum shown above, complete the Opt Out Request eForm at the link below:

www.gsglavolunteerapps.org/oppcatalogoptout