GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. HOME ABOUT US VOLUNTEER JOIN CONTACT SHARE YOUR STORY FAMILY G.I.R.L. GIRL SCOUT ALUMNAE LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP OLDER GIRLS OTHER SISTERHOOD TRADITIONS VOLUNTEERS Celebrate Black History Month CONTINUE READING FAMILY G.I.R.L. GIRL SCOUT ALUMNAE LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP OLDER GIRLS OTHER SISTERHOOD TRADITIONS VOLUNTEERS Celebrate Black History Month By Every February, the U.S. honors icons in Black history and the Civil Rights Movement. This year, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles hopes to draw your attention to some lesser-known leaders, who paved the way for Girl Scouts of color. The first African American troop chartered south of the Mason-Dixon Line occurred in 1932 in Virginia, when Maggie L. Walker, newspaper editor, CONTINUE READING No comments COMMUNITY OUTREACH LETTER FROM CEO OTHER The problem is racism. By on June 1, 2020 Racism and xenophobia have no place in our organization, our communities, and our world Posted in: No comments GIRL ADVISORY BUREAU GIRL SCOUT COOKIES LEADERSHIP OLDER GIRLS Who’s That G.I.R.L.? By on January 17, 2020 GSGLA Senior represents Girl Scouts on new Trefoil package This Girl Scout Cookie season (starting Jan. 26), along with the new Lemon-Up cookie, Girl Scouts has refreshed all its cookie packaging, reflecting the amazing experiences cookie earnings make possible for girls. Of 25,000 contest applicants, six girls were selected to be featured on the new CONTINUE READING Posted in: , , , No comments COMMUNITY SERVICE GIRL ADVISORY BUREAU LEADERSHIP OTHER How to get the word out about your donation drive By on December 18, 2019 Girl Scouts improve their communities all year long—but during the holidays they are especially busy leading community service and Take Action projects! While these philanthropic and problem-solving activities have differences (check out this post that explains community service vs. Take Action), there’s one thing they both require: public awareness. In the winter months, donation drives CONTINUE READING Posted in: , No comments FAMILY LEADERSHIP OTHER SISTERHOOD VOLUNTEERS Volunteer Spotlight: Korina By on November 22, 2019 In preparation for our annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, we’re highlighting some of the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles volunteers who go above and beyond every day. Volunteers are the cheerleaders, guides, and mentors for girls, helping them develop essential life skills and confidence that girls will carry the rest of their lives. Meet Korina CONTINUE READING Posted in: No comments BACK-TO-TROOP COMMUNITY OUTREACH COUNCIL NEWS FAMILY HEALTHY LIFESTYLE LEADERSHIP OLDER GIRLS OTHER OUTDOORS SISTERHOOD VOLUNTEERS What to do 1 month, 1 week, and 1 day before your 5K By on September 17, 2019 Thinking about signing up for your first 5K? Or, are you a seasoned runner looking for her next challenge? Use the tips below to make the most of your training time leading up to race day. And don’t forget to sign up for Family Fit Fair because, yes, the 5K run/walk is BACK! The month CONTINUE READING Posted in: , , , , , No comments G.I.R.L. LEADERSHIP OLDER GIRLS OTHER SISTERHOOD STEM Girls get Shark Tank-style experience at Startup Weekend By on August 28, 2019 Seniors and Ambassadors with big ideas and a knack for problem-solving got a chance to hone their skills at Startup Weekend, July 26-28, in Santa Monica. Participants took their ideas from pitch to product, ultimately building prototypes and presenting them to a panel of judges. The panel consisted of some big names in the business CONTINUE READING Posted in: No comments COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMUNITY SERVICE COUNCIL NEWS GIVE FOR THE G.I.R.L. LETTER FROM CEO OTHER GSGLA bids farewell to its CEO By on August 22, 2019 Resilient. Tenacious. Determined. Inspiring. These are just a few words that describe Lise L. Luttgens, CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA). As we say thank-you to Lise when she retires this fall, we reflect on how her leadership the last 11 years has helped build a strong, passionate council that empowers 47,000 CONTINUE READING Posted in: , No comments BACK-TO-TROOP COMMUNITY OUTREACH G.I.R.L. OLDER GIRLS SISTERHOOD Yes, We Are Go-Getters, Innovators, Risk-Takers, Leaders. Yes, We Are Girl Scouts. By on August 5, 2019 It’s time to celebrate the incomparable Girl Scout! To be a Girl Scout of Greater Los Angeles is to awaken your unlimited potential and lean into curiosity, creativity, and courage. It’s about being part of something bigger than yourself–being celebrated for who you are, aspiring to new heights, and being a part of a dynamic, CONTINUE READING Posted in: , No comments COUNCIL NEWS HIGH ADVENTURE OLDER GIRLS OTHER OUTDOORS STEM VOLUNTEERS 42 new Girl Scout badges that’ll help you change the world By on July 16, 2019 Get ready to choose your own adventure! Girl Scouts of the USA announced 42 new Girl Scout badges and one new Journey on July 16, all of which allow girls to make their own choices about how they want to experience and influence the world. The badges enhance the organization’s existing girl-led programming, offering girls CONTINUE READING Posted in: , , , , , , , , No comments OLDER POSTS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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