Scouting in California

Girl Scouts of Northern California Kicks Off 2024 Cookie Season January 29 through March 17

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girl Scouts of Northern California will kick off their 2024 Cookie Season on January 29. Consumers in all 19 counties from Gilroy to the Oregon Border can support their local girl entrepreneurs by ordering from the iconic cookie lineup online at ilovecookies.org. Local shoppers can also locate cookie booths starting February 11 for in-person cookie sales. The 2024 Northern California cookie season will run through March 17, and all cookie flavors are $6 a box (shipping fees additional).

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  • ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girl Scouts of Northern California will kick off their 2024 Cookie Season on January 29.
  • The 2024 Northern California cookie season will run through March 17, and all cookie flavors are $6 a box (shipping fees additional).
  • This year, over 16,000 Girl Scouts in Northern California will participate in the cookie entrepreneurship program with the goal of selling $4.3M packages of cookies.
  • "I am thrilled to kick off another exciting cookie season and to support our cookie entrepreneurs in having a fun and successful year," said Bri Seoane, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northern California.

Local Girl Scout to Be Recognized at JPL with Badge Flown on NASA's Artemis I

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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The goal of the contest was to generate excitement for the mission, promote space science opportunities, and elevate women in STEM.

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  • The goal of the contest was to generate excitement for the mission, promote space science opportunities, and elevate women in STEM.
  • Out of 15 Girl Scout Brownie winners nationwide, Uma will receive a badge that was onboard the Artemis I mission.
  • At this event, Uma will meet and connect with ACW's guest speaker and space engineer, Renee Frohnert, and other women who collaborated on the Artemis I mission and tour the JPL facility.
  • Each Girl Scout age group was given different writing prompts focused on imagining their role in space exploration.

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Grows Senior Management Teams

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) announced today that Alex Ashworth, senior director of fund development, Michelle Green, senior director of people & culture, and Ellen Swarts, senior director of finance and risk management, were hired to oversee their departments' contribution to philanthropic revenue, workplace culture, and operational efficiency for the largest girl-serving nonprofit in Los Angeles, CA.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) announced today that Alex Ashworth, senior director of fund development, Michelle Green, senior director of people & culture, and Ellen Swarts, senior director of finance and risk management, were hired to oversee their departments' contribution to philanthropic revenue, workplace culture, and operational efficiency for the largest girl-serving nonprofit in Los Angeles, CA.
  • "Alex, Michelle, and Ellen bring strong industry knowledge that will help serve the 33,000 Girl Scouts throughout greater LA."
  • As Senior Director of Fund Development, Alex helps grow GSGLA's philanthropic revenue and diversify public support through individual supporters, foundations, and corporate partners.
  • As Senior Director of Finance and Risk Management, Ellen ensures proper compliance to GSGLA's safety protocols and internal controls, including accounts payable, financial reporting, budgeting, and risk management procedures.

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Rounds Out Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) announced today that Emily Ausbrook recently joined the staff as chief mission delivery officer.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) announced today that Emily Ausbrook recently joined the staff as chief mission delivery officer.
  • In this capacity, Ausbrook will oversee the growth of GSGLA's membership, the girl and volunteer experience, product programs and retail operations.
  • GSGLA is the largest girl-serving nonprofit in Southern California.
  • "As we work to ensure every girl in Los Angeles has the opportunity to be a Girl Scout, we are committed to hiring a uniquely talented team dedicated to our mission," said Theresa Edy Kiene, CEO at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles.

212 Local Girl Scouts Honored for Earning the Gold Award, the Highest Award in Girl Scouting

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) recognized 212 Girl Scouts for earning the highest honor in Girl Scouting at their Gold Award Celebration on June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Center.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) recognized 212 Girl Scouts for earning the highest honor in Girl Scouting at their Gold Award Celebration on June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Center.
  • GSGLA celebrated the largest Gold Award class in the nation for the 12th year in a row, with 212 Girl Scouts contributing over 20,000 hours implementing sustainable change in their communities.
  • "These 212 Girl Scouts propel the whole Girl Scouts movement forward, making the world a better place and proving they are the leaders that communities, campuses, and workforces need."
  • Gold Award Girl Scouts entering any of the U.S. military branches will immediately rise one rank.

212 Girls to be Honored June 4 for Earning the Highest Award in Girl Scouting

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) will recognize 212 local Girl Scouts for earning the highest award in Girl Scouting at the annual Gold Award Celebration on Sunday, June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Center (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101).

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) will recognize 212 local Girl Scouts for earning the highest award in Girl Scouting at the annual Gold Award Celebration on Sunday, June 4 at the Pasadena Civic Center (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101).
  • GSGLA celebrates the largest Gold Award class in the nation for the 12th year in a row, with 212 Girl Scouts contributing over 20,000 hours implementing sustainable change in their communities.
  • This year's Gold Award projects included:
    Gold Award Girl Scouts distinguish themselves through perseverance and grit while building resumes that set them up for college scholarships and career opportunities.
  • According to recent research , Gold Award Girl Scouts:
    Are more likely to fill leadership roles and are more civically engaged than non-Girl Scout peers.

OPENINGS AT GIRL SCOUTS SUMMER CAMPS IN CLAREMONT, INGLEWOOD, AND FRAZIER PARK

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) has openings at its all-girl summer camps and are enrolling now for camps that take place June through August. Openings are at day camps in Inglewood and Claremont, and overnight camps in Frazier Park.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) has openings at its all-girl summer camps and are enrolling now for camps that take place June through August.
  • Openings are at day camps in Inglewood and Claremont, and overnight camps in Frazier Park.
  • Campers do not have to be Girl Scouts to sign up (although joining GSGLA for $25 is required).
  • Generations of Girl Scouts have cherished Camp Lakota; this classic overnight camp reopened last summer after a major renovation.

LaunchDarkly Partners with Girl Scouts of Northern California to Invest in 2023 Cookie Program

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaunchDarkly , the leader in feature management, today announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of Northern California (GSNorCal) for their 2023 Cookie Program.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LaunchDarkly , the leader in feature management, today announced a partnership with Girl Scouts of Northern California (GSNorCal) for their 2023 Cookie Program.
  • Details of the relationship between LaunchDarkly and GSNorCal include:
    LaunchDarkly is supporting Digital Cookie online shops in the Northern California region for the 2023 Cookie Season from March 8 through April 23.
  • Girl Scouts of Northern California have developed impactful programs around entrepreneurship and STEM, empowering their members to embody the same principles found at LaunchDarkly.
  • “Girl Scouts of Northern California is grateful to LaunchDarkly for supporting our local Girl Scouts with shipping incentives and digital tools to have the most successful cookie program,” said Bri Seoane, CEO of GSNorCal.

GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES KICKS OFF 2023 GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 29. By supporting the world's largest entrepreneurial program for girls, cookie lovers throughout Greater Los Angeles can provide invaluable opportunities for Girl Scouts such as service projects, travel and summer camp with every package of cookies purchased.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 29.
  • "Participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program has long-lasting benefits," underscores Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Chief Executive Officer Theresa Edy Kiene.
  • Nationally, Girl Scouts is excited to welcome Planet Oat Oatmilk as a sponsor of the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program.
  • Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, but local timing varies; visit https://www.girlscoutsla.org/cookies to learn more about local troops selling outside of Greater Los Angeles.

GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES RECEIVES UNPRECEDENTED $4.9 MILLION DONATION FROM MACKENZIE SCOTT

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) announced today that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $4.9 million to the organization. The gift will provide girls throughout Los Angeles a pathway to become empowered and compassionate leaders, bolstered by mentorship and Girl Scouts' research-backed programming, regardless of barriers including socioeconomic status. The gift is part of an $84.5 million donation awarded to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and 29 of GSUSA's 111 local councils selected by MacKenzie Scott, making this unprecedented investment the largest donation from a single individual in both GSGLA and GSUSA's history.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) announced today that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $4.9 million to the organization.
  • The gift is part of an $84.5 million donation awarded to Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and 29 of GSUSA's 111 local councils selected by MacKenzie Scott, making this unprecedented investment the largest donation from a single individual in both GSGLA and GSUSA's history.
  • "We are deeply grateful to MacKenzie Scott for this extraordinary gift, which will help us reach thousands more girls," said Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles CEO Theresa Edy Kiene.
  • MacKenzie Scott's gift will enable Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles to:
    Create more equitable membership opportunities in communities previously underserved by Girl Scouts.