FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Local Girl Scouts were active in the Martinez and Pleasant Hill Independence Day festivities. Did you see us in a parade or at an activity booth? Find a troop and join now by contacting our coordinators for Martinez and Pleasant Hill today!

DO YOU WANT TO BE A GIRL SCOUT?
There are Girl Scout troops for all ages and interests, from kindergarten through high school! Find a troop and join now by contacting our membership coordinator today!

TROOP TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES
If you are taking a trip with your troop, from a local picnic in the park, to an international adventure, send permission slips and 52X forms to Barbara Jean. Current guidelines for trips may be found on the trips web page, or with the 52X Trip Approval Form.

THE RESOURCE LIBRARY IS MORE THAN BOOKS!
Our Resource Library was recently inventoried, and a new listing of contents is now available on the Resource Library web page. You will find much more than books: games, props for ceremonies (including ponds, a bridge, candle logs), camping supplies (dutch ovens, tents, propane stoves!), and of course lots of resource books for troops and leaders. Check out the web page and give the Resource Librarian a call to arrange to borrow something.

TRACK YOUR TROOP FINANCIALS ALL YEAR LONG
Our service unit treasurer has put together some spreadsheets to help you track your troop finances through the year. Download this Excel spreadsheet and be ready when financial reports are due in June!

THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO GO
Our neighbors, Walnut Creek Girl Scouts, have put together a great list of things to do. Take a look at Out and About on their website. There are lots of ideas for trips throughout the Bay Area.

SERVICE UNIT LEADER EMAIL LIST
Girl Scout Leaders of Creekside Service Unit! Be sure to join our Service Unit Leader email list! This is a primary way that the service unit communicates with leaders. If you have not received recent announcements about events and leader meetings, Click here to subscribe.

COUNCIL FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Council publications are available online again! A lot of program materials and troop forms are available at the Girl Scouts of Northern California web site Click on "Publications and Forms" on the left menu, and then choose "X forms and other printed handouts".