Troop 1934 Bronze Award Project - Troop 1934 is teaming up with All Dog Rescue, a non-profit, all volunteer run program that assists in the placement of dogs into permanent homes. How can you help? The troop will be collecting the following items:
Dog food, treats, collars, leashes, kennels, beds, stuffed animals, dog chew toys, or any other dog-related items. In addition, they will be making fleece blankets, toys, and doggy treats to sell a a local dog park this spring in order to raise funds for the program. If you would like to donate fleece, peanut butter, cooking oil and/or wheat flour it would be greatly appreciated!
For more information contact: Carol E. at 777-4331
Troop 390 Bronze Award - Girls in Troop 390 will be presenting the "Zink the Zebra" program to Brownie Girl Scouts. Zink is a patch program that teaches children about respecting the similarities and differences in the appearances others. If you would like to sign up for a presentation, contact Dawn R. at 704-9111 or Cari P.
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!
Advance tickets are available at a reduced price.
Set-up begins at noon, carnival runs from 2 - 4 pm, quick clean up to follow.
Each troop is asked to bring donations: 5 two-litre bottles of soda, 5 silent auction items, 5 large bags of chips, and 5 cakes or boxed cakes. Larger troops are asked to bring more.
Call Joan D. to get more details. 777-4048.
Volunteer Applications - If you have found a Volunteer App. in your troop folder with your name on it please complete the form and return to Cari P. Currently we have only 68.5% of VA's in at council. (Our goal is 100%) If you have found a VA with a Co-Leader's name on it, please be sure to have them complete it and give it to Cari P. or Maylee V. at the next leader meeting.
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.
NOTE: If you signed Cari's participant list you must either register online or complete an EVENT FORM found on the www.girlscoutscv.org website, and mail it to council with a check ASAP! This training is posted on their website (which means it is open to all in the council.)
Program Age Level Equivalency Test will be offered on April 12 at 5:30 pm in the St. Peter's school cafeteria. (Preceding the Leader meeting.) In order to take the equivalency test, you must meet ALL of the following three requirements:
1.) You must have been a leader or co-leader for a minimum of 2 years.
2.) You must have completed the Volunteer Application process and have received your Volunteer Letter of Appointment.
3.) You must be a registered adult with the Girl Scout Council of St. Croix Valley.
Contact Cari P. to register.
Day Camp brochures should be in the mail shortly. Prices have been reduced, (price is now only $100!)so we expect it to fill early. Get your registrations in as soon as you are able to reserve space. We want to fill it with Northern Lights Girl Scouts!
Annual Giving - Dawn F. is passing out the Annual Giving envelopes. Remember to pass them out to parents at Court of Awards.
Court of Awards are right around the corner. Please reserve your date and let Joan or Cari know.
ID Pins - If you would like to place an order please contact Cari P. 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.
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!
Let's Dish! of Woodbury now has a Let's Get Cooking badge-earning program for Junior Girl Scouts.You may schedule 1.5 to 2 hours for your troop to complete the badge. Each Girl Scout may complete 1 or 2 meals at a cost of $15 per meal. Cost includes a snack, a beverage, staff presentation for the badge requirement, and the private in the store. For more information contact Kristine Iturrino at 730-6600. (Mention Cheryl Cartony's name as the person who presented the information to Girl Scouts.)
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.