Troop 452 Gold Award Project is to provide books to needy children in the Ramsey county area. "The Alley Shoppe Book Stop" is the name of their project. What can you do to help, you ask? Well, you can bring books (in good condition) to next month's leader meeting or you may contact Emily, 779-6569 or Asha, 773-8121 to schedule a delivery.
Annual Giving Challenge starts next month with the Service Team. In March it will be up to the Leaders to meet or beat the amount collected by the Team. Then, in April and May it will be presented to families.
Singing Saturday patches are in!
Cookies - It's cookie time! Girls may start selling cookies on Saturday, January 13th. NOT BEFORE! All girls must be registered to sell. Cookies will arrive Tuesday 2/20. Katrina will send out an email to let you know times.
Girl Scout Derby is January 27, 2007 at St. Peter's in O'Reilley Hall. The workshop is scheduled for January 13 & 14 at the Eichler's. They graciously open their workshop to parents/girls who do not have access to power tools. There will be helpers at each station to assist if needed. Bring a design (available on the internet, search "Pinewood Derby cars")
Weigh-in is Friday, 1/26. Cars must weigh 5 ounces (or close to it).
Call Sheri at 777-6396 if you have questions.
SOMEONE NEEDED TO TAKE POLOROID PICTURES FRIDAY EVENING, CAMERA PROVIDED.
Visiting Artist is Saturday, February 10, 2007 at North Presbyterian.. the theme this year is "It's great to be a girl!". Cost is $1.00/girl.
Each girl should bring an item for a birthday bag (i.e., cake mix, box of candles, invites, can frosting, little prizes). All items will be donated to Alley Shoppe.
AM session - 8:30 am - noon
PM session - 12:30 - 4 pm
Limited space, so register early! Call Teri R. at 482-1043 for more information.
WRITE YOUR GIRLS NAMES ON BACK OF FORM SO OUR REGISTRAR CAN CONFIRM THEY'RE REGISTERED.
Sundae Funday is March 11, 2007.
Sundae Funday is a small carnival that funds next year's Visiting Artist program. It is open to families, friends and the entire community. Lots of fun for the kids!
You may sign-up your troop to run a game. (HINT: sign-up early to get the game of your choice!) Many games available. Everything provided except signage - troops provide signs. Call Joan D. to get more details. 777-4048.
Set-up begins at noon, carnival runs from 2 - 4 pm, quick clean up to follow.
Court of Awards are right around the corner. Please reserve your date and let Joan or Cari know.
Adult Recognitions are due March 1st. Nominate your co-leader! We have many great leaders who deserve recognition.If you need help getting started with the paperwork, call Mary Z. at 484-9425.
Day Camp will be July 30-August3, 2007. A Day Camp Committee will form on Friday, February 2nd, 6:30 pm at North Presbyterian in room 26. Everyone interested, is welcome. If you have great ideas, we need you!
New leaders are strongly encouraged to join us. It's a great way to meet other leaders!
ID Pins will be available to order next month. We need a minimum order of 10. These are optional, not required. You may order 1, 2, or 3 lines. the cost ranges fro $1.65 to $2.85. Please bring cash or a check made out to Northern Lights.
Trainings -
CPR/First-Aid is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2007 at North Presbyterian. Flyers available next month with details. You will need to register through GSCSCV. Space is limited to 12.
Encampment is September 28-30, 2007 at Lakamaga. Thank you Teri R., Terry G., Wanda R. and Mary Z. for stepping up to plan this event!!!!
The theme is New York, New York. Registrations will be held in April & May.
Call Teri R. at 482-1043 if you'd like to help. Watch for more information soon!
Pack 188 (Cowern) Cub Scouts are looking for Girl Scouts who are willing to sell concessions at their Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 20th. This would be great for girls who are going to be there anyway because their brothers are racing! Call Cari if interested! 779-9125
Spaghetti Dinner - Troop 390 is having a spaghetti dinner to raise money for a trip to Washington D.C. in March of 2008. It will be held at the American Legion in NSP on April 1, 2007 (the date has changed from January 14th), 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Mark you calendars!
Help wanted for 2006-07
School Coordinator - St. Peter's
Super Cool Seminar committee members (SCS are put on for girls 6th grade and older)
Service Unit Manager (in-training) - Joan & Cari need someone to "shadow" them for the remainder of the year. Joan will stay on for one more year. Cari will be stepping down after this year.