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Troop leaders can obtain parent permission for events for the entire school year using one form: The Annual Permission Form. Click here to find out how to use the Annual Permission Formm
This fact will be online from: Aug 15, 2008 to Aug 15, 2009
A new Health History form has been created with annually updated signature lines so that parents can review the information and if nothing has changed simply re-sign and date the form. Click here for more information, and to download the form for your troop!
This fact will be online from: Aug 15, 2008 to Aug 15, 2009
The Girl Scouts of Northern California have a soundtrack! Girls submitted their personal theme songs, anthems, and favorites to be added to the list. This playlist is a reminder of the ways music connects us, and a reminder of our connection as sister Girl Scouts throughout Northern California. Preview the songs on iTunes, or ad it to your MySpace page!
This fact will be online from: Apr 17, 2008 to Apr 17, 2009
Lou Henry Hoover, first lady, Stanford graduate, and avid outdoor enthusiast brought Girl Scouting to the west coast. Mrs. Hoover was an active Girl Scout moving from troop leader to president of the national organization throughout her career. After her husband's presidency, Hoover returned to the west coast bringing Girl Scouting with her, first to Palo Alto. Read more about Lou Henry Hoover from the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Archives...
This fact will be online from: Apr 10, 2008 to Apr 10, 2009
April 22 is Leaders' Day! Leader’s Day is the day Girl Scouts recognize all the women and men who serve as Girl Scout leaders. These women and men act as positive role models and help girls to meet today's challenges and to become tomorrow's competent, self-assured women. On April 22, show your appreciation for your Girl Scout Leader! Click here for more Girl Scout holidays...
This fact will be online from: Apr 10, 2008 to Apr 31, 2009
The youngest Girl Scouts, Daisy Girl Scouts, are named after Juliette Gordon Low whose nick name as a child was "Daisy."
This fact will be online from: Mar 20, 2008 to Mar 20, 2009
World Thinking Day on February 22, is the day Girl Scouts and Girl Guides participate in activities that honor their sisters in scouting around the world. It is also the mutual birthday of Lord-Baden Powel and Lady Olave Powel, the founder, and World Cheif Guide of scouting in England.
This fact will be online from: Mar 20, 2008 to Mar 20, 2009
Girl Scouts Birthday is March 12, 1912. It's the day Juliette Gordon Low held the first Girl Scout meeting in Savanah, Georgia.
This fact will be online from: Mar 20, 2008 to Mar 20, 2009
WAGGGS stands for World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides, and every Girl Scout in America wears the WAGGGS membership pin on her uniform.
This fact will be online from: Mar 20, 2008 to Mar 20, 2009
Brownie Girl Scouts are "real" Girl Scouts. In 1963 the Girl Scout program changed to include Brownie, Junior, Cadette, and Senior Girl Scout program levels. In 1980 the Daisy Girl Scout program was also added.
This fact will be online from: Mar 20, 2008 to Mar 20, 2009
Your troop can help save the bay at your next troop meeting! Save the salmon, clean up your creek, or even build a boat! Try the Girl Scouts Save the Bay earned awards for each program level!
This fact will be online from: Mar 20, 2008 to Mar 20, 2009
Financial Aid is available to qualifying individuals. The Girl Scouts of Northern California believe that no girl should be denied access to Girl Scout programs due to financial hardship. Click here for more information...
This fact will be online from: Mar 10, 2008 to Mar 10, 2009
The word is out about Girl Scouts! Just look at these recent news paper articles...
This fact will be online from: Mar 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009
The Girl Scouts of Northern California serves over 55,000 girls in 19 counties!
This fact will be online from: Mar 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2009
Girl Scouts are encouraged to bring a friend to council-run events, and even Girl Scout camp. Friends must be girls of the right age to attend, and pay any applicable fees.
This fact will be online from: Mar 1, 2008 to Mar 1, 2009
Girls in all parts of our council can attend events in any part of our council! Check out the Choices Activity Guide for events to attend on your next Girl Scout outing!
This fact will be online from: Mar 1, 2008 to Oct 31, 2008
You can order your Girl Scout uniforms, badges, patches and other supplies online! Click here to get started...
This fact will be online from: Mar 1, 2008 to Mar 1, 2009
You can search all 5 legacy council websites for the information or program you're looking for. Use our "Advanced Search" powered by Google...
This fact will be online from: Mar 1, 2008 to Mar 1, 2009
You don't have to be a Girl Scout to come to camp! Girls who are interested in coming to Girl Scout camp can attend by paying the $10 membership fee. You can preview all of our camp experiences at www.CampRocks.org
This fact will be online from: Jan 1, 2008 to Aug 31, 2008