http://www.legion-
AWARD: $1,000 Scholarship
Applicant Requirements:
a.. Must have earned the Girl Scout Gold award and have at least Junior standing in High School.
b.. Must be actively involved in a religious institution and must have received the appropriate religious emblem at the Cadette or Senior Scout level.
c.. Must have demonstrated practical citizenship in the religious institution, school, Girl Scouting, and community.
d.. Must submit at least one letter of recommendation with application from an individual representing one of the following: your church, school, community, or Girl Scout troop.
e.. Submit a 500 word essay describing your Gold Award project. Explain why you chose the project you did and how it made an impact on you and your community.
Selection Process:
This application and your essay must be presented to your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit President ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 10, 2009.
Applications and essays will be judged by a screening committee composed of Girl Scout leaders and educators. The successful applicant will be notified on or before June 15, 2009.
Girl Scout Achievement Award Application available on line.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Girl Scout Achievement Award
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
GS Newsletter
GS Reminders
Sunday, November 30, 2008
$5,000 Mountain Dew Scholarships For Community Leaders
for the best young leaders and change-makers in America. Starting in
February, we will be granting money to groups of friends who are using their
energy around any cause to make their community a better place.
But before then, we want to hook up 6 winners with $5,000 scholarships to
celebrate their past achievements in organizing groups of people to bring
change to their communities! The winners will also get to be a featured part
of the launch event for Mountain Dew's newest beverage, Voltage, in January.
Additionally, they will also be invited to be a part of the judging panel
for our Spring grants program.
We're keeping the details of the launch event under wraps, but expect big
things. We'd tell you what it is, but it's more fun to keep you guessing.
Apply For Your $5,000 Scholarship!
Eligibility
a.. All applicants must be 13 years old or over to enter, a U.S. Citizen,
and, most importantly, awesome.
b.. The scholarship money can be used for any advanced education, be it
college, graduate or vocational.
c.. Read the complete list of rules.
How To Apply
1.. Log in or sign-up
2.. Add a volunteer project to the project network
3.. Fill out a Mountain Dew Voltage Scholarship Application Form
4.. Be sure to include as many visuals as you can in your application -
pictures, videos, anything you have.
5.. Applications will remain open until December 12th and winners will be
announced in January.
http://www.dosomething.org/scholarships
The Saga of a Leader
TRAINER: Oh, good! We need new leaders.
PARENT: I have no time, but thanks.
TRAINER: I'm sure you'll like it fine.
PARENT: I said I have no time.
TRAINER: The training starts on Monday, sign on the dotted line.
PARENT: My daughter's just turned eight, she'd like to fly up now.
TRAINER: The Leader's Guide will tell you, the where, the when, the how.
PARENT: I'm really rather beat, I'd like to take a rest.
TRAINER: You don't know what you're saying, the next two years are the best.
PARENT: My daughter thinks it's time, some camping she should do.
TRAINER: Well G.S. camp is just the place, we'll go along with you.
PARENT: I cannot sleep on cots, it hurts my back and head.
TRAINER: You really needn't worry, you'll never get to bed!
PARENT: My daughter tells me now, that day camp is the thing.
TRAINER: We need a dance director, and someone who can sing.
PARENT: I cannot dance a step, I cannot sing a song.
TRAINER: Well ten days in our day camp, we'll prove to you you're wrong.
PARENT: My daughter is now 12, I've really had it now
I've hiked and camped and cooked outdoors, you name it--I know how.
TRAINER: But can you really say, you haven't had some fun?
Do come and learn about Cadettes, your work has just begun.
PARENT: My daughter is fourteen now, as leader, I am through.
TRAINER: You can't stop now when, Seniors need advisors just like you.
PARENT: My daughter is sixteen and it's time for me to go.
TRAINER: You can't, not now, Ambassadors are our advocates and seek what you
now know.
PARENT: I have another girl, now she is seven, too.
TRAINER: Well aren't you glad you're so well trained. You know just what to
do.
PARENT: Oh, yes, indeed I know, I'm quitting Girl Scouts today.
TRAINER: But surely you have learned by now, you never get away.
TRAINER: And then the sad occasion comes. (S)he ends her(his) worldly care.
"Welcome," says spiritual guide, " Your troop is over there."
Monday, November 24, 2008
Girl Scouts - December Enrichment
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Lots of Girl Scout Updates
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
GS November meeting minutes
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Night at Your Museum Returns!
Your guide to events and exhibits at the Public Museum
Night at Your Museum Update - November 2008
Night at Your Museum Returns!
Night at Your Museum, inspired by the similarly-named movie, returns this
year on Sunday, December 28 Each guest receives a souvenir flashlight and
honorary security guard badge upon admittance to the dimly-lit Museum.
Following a dinner buffet you'll become part of the drama that unfolds as
characters from the exhibits come to life on all three floors of the Museum.
Tickets go on sale to the general public December 1, Members may purchase
tickets November 3. This event SOLD OUT weeks ahead for the past two years,
so don't delay!
Read more...
WHODUNIT? The Science of Solving Crime
Free with General Admission!
Junior detectives can test their crime solving prowess in this interactive,
investigative exhibit. A crowd favorite in its inaugural showing in 2001, it
is back by popular demand for a limited run this fall. Read more...
November at a Glance
November 1
6th Annual Traditional Powwow: Along the Owashtinong
November 3
Tickets on sale to members for Night at Your Museum
(Call 616.456.3977 to
Purchase)
November 7 & 8
Paul Roberts
Organ Concert
November 8
Super Sleuth Saturday
November 14
Classic Film D.O.A.
November 27
Thanksgiving Day Museum Closed
November 28 & 29
Theater of the Three Fires Presents A Harvest Story: Beyond the Thanksgiving
Myth
November 29
Victorian Fashion & Tea
December 1
Tickets on sale to general public for Night at Your Museum
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Brownie Puppet Try-It Event
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Christmas Cards
When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this
address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many
cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include
the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
Girl Scouts - Fall Product Pick up
Friday, November 7, 2008
Girl Scouts Commemorative Coin
The Girl Scouts USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
In celebration of 100 years of Girl Scouting, we need your help to pass
legislation that will authorize the U.S. Mint to issue a Girl Scout
Commemorative Coin. For this to happen, we need you to contact your Members
of Congress to encourage them to pass "The Girl Scouts USA Centennial
Commemorative Coin Act."
Please join the Girls Scouts Advocacy Network and make your voice heard!
Click on "Take Action" at the Web site below, and you will be led through a
few short steps that will generate a letter to your Members of Congress,
asking that they support the Girl Scout Commemorative Coin bill. For this
bill to pass, we will need 290 House cosponsors and 67 Senate cosponsors. We
can reach these numbers, but there is some work to be done! Please take
action and invite others to do so as well.
Take Action! go to: http://www.girlscouts4girls.org/girlscouts/home/
Spread the word to all your members...we MUST do this! :)
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Girl Scout Newsletter
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Girl Scouts - November Leaders\' Meeting
Our next leaders\' meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 10. Santa Parade training will begin at 6pm with our meeting following at 7pm.
Below is the agenda as I know it right now. If you\'d like to be added to the agenda, please contact Beth - she\'s flying solo at this meeting - Beverly will be at the RHS Marching Band banquet that night.
Welcome
Please sit with someone you don't know
Introductions/pins
Enrichments
Pink Forms/Bank Accounts
CD's
Service Team Update
Budget – Cindy Wadlow
Position needed - Family Champion
Product Sales
Fall Product – Amy Zeboor/Lynn Surdock
Cookies – Deb Hoffman
Events
Christmas Tree for GRF Museum – Vicky Manning
Older Girls
Flag Placement – Sarah Ek
Polar Camp – Sarah Ek
Update on Gold Award project – Jodi Fedeson
Santa Parade – Deb Schremp/Michelle Williams
November or December Event
Council Update – Vicky Pratt
Have a great week - I\'ll see you on Nov. 10th.
Thanks for all you do,
Beth
Visit www.RockfordGS.com for more information on Rockford Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts - Older Girl info
Do your older Girl Scouts want to have a say in Council events? Tell them to attend the Girl Scout Planning Board information meeting. It\'s scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the Grand Rapids Service Center. The session is from 2:30-4:00 and Pizza with be served. Contact Renee Carroll at 1-866-566-7434 (the press 4 for the Betsy Cutler House) or RCarroll@gsmists.org to reserve a spot.
Thanks for all you do!
Beth Reedy
Rockford SU Director
Visit www.RockfordGS.com for more information on Rockford Girl Scouts
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
[leaders] Girl Scouts - Christmas tree at the GR Ford Museum
Leaders –
Vicky Manning has asked me to let you know that if you are making decorations for the Christmas tree, please call her at 874-4178 so that she knows what your troop is doing. Her computer has crashed last week so please DO NOT send her emails about this project.
Also, the sun designed that will be used for garland on the tree is available on our website. Use this link to access the design http://www.rockfordgs.com/calendar/grf_sun.pdf – print, copy, color and return to Vicky.
Thanks for all you do,
Beth Reedy
Monday, October 27, 2008
[leaders] Girl Scouts - Leader Essentials for Continuing Volunteers
If you are planning to attend, please try to bring your badge book or IPP book. I understand these resources will be used to help explain the new leadership essentials.
Thank,
Beth Reedy
Monday, October 20, 2008
[leaders] GS leader meeting minutes
thanks!
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Beverly Dickinson
Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts
874-8926
304-2615 (cell)
beverlyd@charter.net
Sunday, October 19, 2008
[leaders] Girl Scout - Leader Essentials Training
Leaders,
There have been a few questions about Leader Essentials Training.
If you are a NEW leader: You need to take the New Leader Intro (1 hour), Basic Online Training (3 hours), and Leader Essentials (3 hours) trainings to be considered fully trained. The class we are offering in
If you are a CONTINUING leader: You need to take the Leader Essentials for Continuing Volunteer class (2 hours) BEFORE June, 2009. This IS the course being offered in
Please call or email me if you would like to register for the class being offered here or if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Beth Reedy
Rockford Service Unit Director
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
[leaders] Girl Scout Leader training
Leaders –
As we were having our leaders’ meeting on Monday, this following training information from Council was being delivered to my email box. So remember, I’m just the messenger.
”As of June, 2009, all adult volunteers (leaders) will be required to have completed the Leadership Essentials training class.”
So what does that mean?
1. If you are a NEW leader: this is the training course you will take as part of your initial trainings. You are covered.
2. If you are a RETURNING/CONTINUING leader: you will need to complete this course by June, 2009.
a. YES, even if you took your age-level training this summer, you need to take this course.
b. YEW, even if your girls haven’t bridged, you need to take this course.
This is the course that we are offering in
If you’d like to get this training requirement out of the way, please call or email me to register. Registrations due by October 25.
Thanks,
Beth Reedy
Rockford Service Unit Director
874-2110
Monday, October 13, 2008
The Butterfly Project
In an effort to remember them, Holocaust Museum Houston is collecting
1.5 million handmade butterflies.
The butterflies will eventually comprise a breath-taking exhibition,
currently scheduled for Spring 2012, for all to remember.
Please facilitate the "I Never Saw Another Butterfly" activity and create as
many handmade arts-and-crafts butterflies as possible. This project may be
completed by all ages as individuals or groups.
a.. Butterflies should be no larger than 8 inches by 10 inches.
b.. Butterflies may be of any medium the artist chooses, but two-dimensional
submissions are preferred.
c.. Glitter should not be used.
d.. Food products (cereal, macaroni, candy, marshmallows or other
perishables) also should not be used.
If possible, e-mail a photograph of your butterflies, to
butterflyproject@hmh.org.
Please send or bring your butterflies to the Museum by June 30, 2011, with
the following information included:
a.. Your name,
b.. Your organization or school,
c.. Your address,
d.. Your e-mail address, and
e.. The total number of butterflies sent.
Mail or bring your butterflies to:
Holocaust Museum Houston
Butterfly Project
Education Department
5401 Caroline St.
Houston, TX 77004
USA
Sunday, October 12, 2008
[leaders] Monday's Girl Scout Leader Meeting
Remember, Monday is our monthly leader meeting! Come at 6 for the community service fair and the reuse/recycle event! Business meeting starts promptly at 7.
Agenda
Girl Scout Leader Meeting – October 13, 2008
Rockford United Methodist Church
Community Service Fair & Reuse/Recycle – 6:00 pm
Welcome
Please sit with your school
Introductions - Beverly Dickinson
Reminders about recycle stuff
BINGO
Rededication & pins – Beth Reedy
Service Team Update
School Night and girl placement – Beverly Dickinson
Budget – Cindy Wadlow
Positions needed
Family Champion
Day Camp Director – Tina Schmutz
Product Sales
Fall Product – Amy Zeboor/Lynn Surdock
Cookies – Deb Hoffman
Events
Event Plan – Beverly Dickinson
Thank leaders & schools who have taken events
Events that need planning
Christmas Tree for GRF Museum – Vicky Manning
Older Girls
Flag Placement – Sarah Ek
Polar Camp – Sarah Ek
Update on Gold Award project – Jodi Fedeson
Santa Parade – Deb Schremp/Michelle Williams
Leader Information
Reminders on Dos & Don'ts – Beverly Dickinson
Enrichments
Training – Beth Reedy
New Leader Introduction
Essentials
CPR
Council Update – Vicky Pratt
Chart our Course
Bank Accounts
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Beverly Dickinson
Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts
874-8926
304-2615 (cell)
beverlyd@charter.net
Please visit www.rockfordgs.com for the lastest info on Rockford Girl Scouts.
Everything I Need to Know, I Learned From Being a Girl Scout Leader
· Green is always an appropriate fashion statement.
· There is no such thing as trash, only future craft supplies.
· Always travel with a buddy.
· Don't cry over spilt paint and don't sweat the small stuff.
· Walk softly and carry Safety-Wise.
· Girls like to be seen and heard.
· No song is too silly and nobody sings off key.
· Working as a team is much better than working alone.
· Plans gone awry can lead to the best of times.
· Sleeping under the stars is invigorating to the soul.
· That responsibility, opportunity, and hard work are all needed for
success.
· Good friends are like silver and gold.
· There is no substitute for advance preparation.
· You are never too old to try new things.
· Never let petty issues keep you from your mission.
· Patience is really a virtue.
· A girl's smile is worth a thousand words.
Attributes of Good Leaders
GOOD are the leaders who have not sought the high places, but have been
drafted into service because of ability and willingness to serve.
GOOD are the leaders who know where they are going, why they are going, and
how to get there.
GOOD are the leaders who know no discouragement, present no alibi.
GOOD are the leaders who know how to lead without being dictatorial.
GOOD are the leaders who lead for the good of the most concerned and not for
the personal gratification of their own ideas.
GOOD are the leaders who develop leaders while leading.
GOOD are the leaders who march with the group, interpreting correctly the
signs on the pathway leading to success.
GOOD are the leaders who have their head in the clouds but their feet on the
ground.
GOOD are the leaders who consider leadership an opportunity for service.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
GS newsletter and notes
Welcome to October! The October Newsletter is on the website. PLEASE read it for the latest on events, learning opportunities, and lots of good information. Here's the link.
http://www.rockfordgs.com/leader_pages/minutes_newsletters_emails/2008_10_newsletter.pdf
Reminders:
Fall Product sales start on Wednesday. Girls MUST be registered and have signed permission forms.
Drop Boxes: DO NOT LEAVE CASH IN THE SCHOOL DROP BOXES!!! These are not secure. If a parent pays you cash, write a troop check. We are not responsible for your troop's loss if you leave cash in the drop box and something happens.
Next leader Meeting - October 13 at Rockford United Methodist Church. Reuse/Recycle meeting. Please bring whatever you're done with and want to pass on to another leader.
If you are getting this email and are not a leader anymore, we miss you! However, please let me know or send a note to our webmaster, jane@rockfordgs.com, and we will get you off the list.
Thanks,
Beverly
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Beverly Dickinson
Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts
874-8926
304-2615 (cell)
beverlyd@charter.net
Please visit www.rockfordgs.com for the lastest info on Rockford Girl Scouts.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
FW: museum Christmas tree
From: Vicky Manning [mailto:babybear-daycare@sbcglobal.net]
Jane
Would you please pass this info on to all Leaders in our neighborhood. Beth said to put it on the web page also. Thank-you, Vicky Manning
Leaders... My daughter and I need help from your troops.
We have been given a Christmas tree to decorate at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
Our theme for the tree ornaments will be Girl Scouts Shore To Shore.
We would like Rockford area troops to make SWAPS for the tree.
The swaps will need to hang instead of pin.
Let your Scouts be creative and keep in mind the shore to shore theme.(examples: sandcastle, water, lighthouse, seagulls, pail, shovel, frisbie, beachchair, fish, kite)
We will also have sunshines printed for each scout to color. We will use them as garland.
Please call or email to let us know if your troop can help and what your swap idea is.
Save your receipts. I may be able to reimburse supplies for the swaps.
We are thinking of putting empty cookie boxes under the tree as added decorations. Please save any boxes you still have.
I will need all swaps, sunshines, and cookie boxes on or before November 3.
The lighting of the Christmas trees is scheduled for November 20 and will be on display through January 4.
This would make a great troop activity.
Thank-you
Vicky and Nicole Manning
(616) 847-4178
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
7 Girl Scout dates & deadlines
7 things and lots of deadlines! The drop boxes are in place at all three schools (Lakes, Belmont, North Middle) for your use.
1. The Your Own Business IPP is next Tuesday, September 30. We have extended the deadline to register to this Friday, September 26. (I confess I forgot to register my own daughter! Oops.)
2. Leader/Daughter event in Grand Haven on October 4. That deadline to register is also this Friday, September 26.
3. Next Tuesday, September 30 is when you need to get your troops and or girls reregistered. Yes, new girls can sign up later. And of course we'll never turn a girl away. But current year membership expires on September 30 and the new year starts October 1. Get those forms in! ALSO, turn in the brown form with your registrations to get the free new Girl Scout Michigan Shore to Shore rocker for all your girls!
4. If you participated in Summer Trails through the council, that deadline to turn in your paperwork to council is Tuesday, September 30.
5. Speaking of council. While the council offices will be open next week, the council store will be closed Monday, September 29 & Tuesday, September 30. Keep that in mind while doing your own shopping.
6. October 10 – 12 is a Power Weekend at Camp Anna Behrens. This is a great chance to get away from the kids, enjoy a weekend at Camp, AND power your way through a bunch of training. Workshops include: Leadership essentials, Girl Scout Traditions, Outdoor training, Ceremonies, SWAPS, Songs & Games, Troop Management, First Aid/CPR (very limited space), and First Aid/CPR recertification. Cost is $15 for whole weekend or $5 per meal if you can't come for the whole weekend. See the website calendar for more specifics and a registration form. Register by October 3.
7. Join the GSMISTS CEO, Karen Micklatcher, for an information meeting and "Let's Chart Our Course." This is for all registered Girl Scouts ages 14 through Adult. There is no cost. Thursday, October 2 at Faith United Methodist Church (across from Council on Walker Road) or Tuesday, October 21 at Camp Anna Behrens. Actually, there are about a dozen locations. If anyone wants to travel to Manistee or Alpena for example, contact me for the date.
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Beverly Dickinson
Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts
874-8926
304-2615 (cell)
beverlyd@charter.net
Monday, September 22, 2008
Girl Scout Leader Drop Boxes
Here we go again!
There has been a lot of discussion after this morning’s email about drop boxes. Beverly and I created the boxes, filled them with blank forms, etc and we told that the school principals WOULD CONTACT US for placement. I only heard from NRMS and only delivered that box. Many of you have dropped off paperwork at either Lakes or
However, we did not know that this system was in place, because no one from those schools contacted us. So, tomorrow I will be going to Lakes and to
Remember, that you can drop girl/adult registrations off at Tina’s house or you can mail event registrations to Cindy Wadlow if you would like. And, please, while we are getting all the bugs worked out of this system, just send me a quick email if you have used a drop box.
Thanks for your patience,
Beth Reedy
Founder's Day - October 31
JULIETTE GORDON LOW
1. Read a story about the life of our founder Juliette Gordon Low.
Information is in the level handbooks. Younger girls can do the suggested
activities in their handbooks. There are also several biographies available
including "The Lady from Savannah" that are available for sale. Check your
local library for other books.
2. Put on a play about Juliette Low's life. Work as a group to create the
script, costumes, and props. Put the play on for a sister troop or another
group.
3. Hold a party in Juliette Low's memory on or near her birthday, October
31.
4. Learn about the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund. For what purpose is
it used? Make a donation to the fund in her memory.
5. Older Girl Scouts could view the video, "An Interview in Time." "Juliette
Low" relates a fascinating story about how Girl Scouting started and why our
organization is structured like it is. (Check with your council to see if
they have a copy of the video available for loan.)
6. Play the Juliette Low Story activity below.
7. All age levels would enjoy watching the video "The Golden Eaglet", the
first commercial movie produced for the Girl Scouts. It is introduced by
Juliette Low and shows how the program provided valuable skills for girls.
The video is available for loan from our council library. Because it is a
silent movie with background music, adults working with younger girls might
need to read the script pages for their girls.
8. Join GreenBlood Traditions. Go to the files section and open the folders
about JGL and the JL World Friendship Fund...lots of ideas there, too.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/greenbloodtraditions
THE STORY OF JULIETTE LOW
Divide your girls into eight groups.
Sound Effects:
LITTLE GIRLS Stand and giggle
JULIETTE LOW Curtsy and say, "Be my friend."
GEORGIA (STATE OF) Say, "Hi, ya'll!"
HORSES Say, "Neigh-h-h."
LORD BADEN-POWELL Bow formally and say, "How do you do?"
LONDON Sing "London Bridge is Falling Down"
BOY SCOUTS Make the Girl Scout sign, say, "Be prepared."
GIRL SCOUTS Sing the first line of "Girl Scouts Together"
As the story is read, each time one of the words listed above is said, the
girls should stand up and make the sound effect assigned to their section.
Once upon a time there was a girl named JULIETTE LOW who lived in GEORGIA
and loved to ride HORSES. After she grew up, she went to LONDON where she
met LORD BADEN-POWELL who founded the BOY SCOUTS. She was fascinated by the
work he was doing. She studied with him awhile and decided to make a group
of GIRL SCOUTS in GEORGIA for her little friends who liked to ride HORSES
and do other useful and fun things. So JULIETTE LOW said goodbye to the BOY
SCOUTS in LONDON and came home to America with the idea that LORD
BADEN-POWELL gave her. She formed a group of LITTLE GIRLS into a troop of
GIRL SCOUTS. They loved it so much that the idea spread and now there are
troops all over the world.
Aren't we glad that a (speed it up here)
LITTLE GIRL named
JULIETTE LOW from
GEORGIA who liked
HORSES, grew up and went to
LONDON and met
LORD BADEN-POWELL, founder of the
BOY SCOUTS, came home to start the
wonderful world of GIRL SCOUTS!
Girl Scout leader drop box
The drop box for registrations and other paperwork has been placed at NORTH ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL. It is located in the main office and is accessible to you any time that the school is open. Someone from the service team will be checking the boxes at least once per week.
We are still working with the principals at Belmont and Lakes to get drop boxes placed there, so please be patient.
Thanks for all you do,
Beth Reedy
Friday, September 12, 2008
GS Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes from the September meeting are available at:
http://rockfordgs.com/leader_pages/minutes_newsletters_emails/2008_09_minutes.pdf
For those who took the CPR class at Alticor/Amway in the Spring, the following note is from Beth Dornan:
Turns out the batch of cards for our leaders who received CPR training in May were sent to Council so the training could be recorded.
However, they were lost (which Joanna Hodges, a leader and GS trainer who works here, uncovered a few weeks ago.) New cards were issued last week and sent to Council to the attention of Kim Dyer.
They should be at Council and hopefully can be sent our way.
Have a great day,
Jane Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Rockford Neighborhood Webmaster Leader, Troop 1996 www.rockfordgs.com
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
School Night for Scouting - HELP
However, I need two things for Tuesday Sept 16, 6 - 8 pm
1) We need older girls (1 or 2) in the following locations. And really, just 1 or 2. Any more and it gets chaotic. Belmont Cannonsburg MeadowRidge ValleyView The older girl will talk to the girls while the leaders talk to the parents. They can do games, songs, craft, SWAPS, whatever. There is some $ (don't go over $10) for this.
If you have an older girl troop, see if some are interested in helping and let me know.
2) We also need LEADERS at Belmont, Meadow Ridge, and Valley View. Belmont and Meadow Ridge have very few troops, hence very few leaders to help out. Valley View shares its leaders with Parkside, so they are covering Parkside.
If you haven't signed up for school night yet, please consider helping us at these schools. We really need to get more troops in these schools!
Please let me know how you can help!
I am in trouble at a few schools.
-- Beverly Dickinson Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts 874-8926 304-2615 (cell) beverlyd@charter.net
FW: Girl Scout Fall Product
Thank you all for attending the fall product training. I have attached the fall product info sheet as we ran short last night.
This sheet summarized dates and what forms you need to turn in – lots of forms this year!
It also has Lynn Surdock and my contact information. Best way to reach me is via e-mail
I will be attempting all correspondence via e-mail. If this is an issue for you please call me and we’ll figure out something that works.
Log in and password information is forthcoming – I do not have the information yet.
Banking information is forthcoming – I don’t have this information as yet
Fall product pick up date is forthcoming – this has not be set up yet.
Amy Zeboor, LEED AP, LC
616-485-2222
Monday, September 8, 2008
Change of location - Girl Scout Leaders' Meeting
Leaders –
Due to the rain forecast for this evening, our leaders’ meeting has been moved to
Fall Product training will still begin at 6pm. Meeting to follow at 7pm.
Thanks for your understanding – and your help getting the word out!
Beth Reedy
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Monday's leader meeting & Fall product Training
Monday Night, September 8, is our first leader meeting. We will be at Camp Rockford (directions on website). Bring a chair, sweatshirt, and mosquito repellent.
Fall Product Training at 6 Leader Meeting at 7
It is VERY important that you try to attend this meeting. Lots of prep for the next year will happen at the meeting.
A leader and the fall product manager for your troop needs to attend the Fall Product Training. A lot is all new this year. If you cannot attend the training, you need to contact Amy Zeboor or Lynn Surdock.
REMEMBER: If you have any girls in your troop that might need financial assistance (uniforms, books, events, camp), that girl has to have sold Fall Product AND cookies in order to qualify. You need to take this training so you can offer this to your girls.
See you Monday!
-- Beverly Dickinson Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts 874-8926 304-2615 (cell) beverlyd@charter.net
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Girl Scouts Newsletter, directions, agenda & more
Welcome back to a new year of Girl Scouting!
The September newsletter is available on our website. If you want the latest news on events, fall product sales, training, school night for scouting, and more, you should read it. Plus, I spend a lot of time to make it interesting and cute.
Here's the link: http://www.rockfordgs.com/leader_pages/minutes_newsletters_emails/2008_08_newsletter.pdf.
Our next leader meeting will be Monday, Sept 8 at Camp Rockford. Directions are also on the website. Fall Product training will be at 6 followed by the meeting at 7. The agenda for the meeting is also on the website.
Thanks and we'll see you on Monday! -- Beverly Dickinson Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts 874-8926 304-2615 (cell) beverlyd@charter.net
Monday, September 1, 2008
Girl Scout - Fall Product Training - Important!!!
Leaders
Training for Fall Product will be held on Monday, Sept. 8, from 6:00-7:00pm at
It is important that you – the leader – and your Fall Product Coordinator attend this training. Each troop must have a trained coordinator to participate in this sale!!!
If you have questions, please contact Amy Zeboor (azeboor@wpf-engineering.com).
See you then!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
GS Leader Kick-off Open House
We hope to see you this Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Come anytime between 4 & 8 pm. It should only take about 15-20 minutes, but you can stay longer and ask questions if you need to. It's at Beth's house, 5646 Via Nuevo.
Leaders of older girls, if possible, come around 6:30 and we'll have a quick planning session for older girls.
We're looking forward to seeing all of you and updating you on lots of cool stuff!
Leader Kick-off Open House Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Antyime between 4 pm & 8 pm Place: Beth Reedy's house 5646 Via Nuevo Dr 874-2110
-- Beverly Dickinson Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts 874-8926 304-2615 (cell) beverlyd@charter.net
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Girl Scouts - another camping basics training opp
Leaders,
We were asked to pass this one along as well.
Another Camping Basics training has been scheduled at Sharon Hughes’ house Monday evening, Sept. 15, from 5-10 p.m. in the
Please contact Kim Dyer at Council if you have questions.
Thanks
Beth Reedy
Girl Scout training being offered
Leaders,
Council asked that we pass this info on to you. We received it yesterday so I apologize for the late notice.
Forest Hills Training Facilitator Sharon Hughes is hosting a Troop Camp Training at her home Wednesday morning, August 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Interested registered adult Girl Scout volunteers can sign up online at www.gsmt.org (old website) as we have not linked the new training to the new website. Confirmations will be sent giving
Thanks,
Beth Reedy
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Mileage deduction
Hi Carol Lee,
I sent the suggested letter to the senators from Virginia regarding the
amount you can deduct for mileage for volunteer work and this is the reply I
got. Please note the IRS information toward the bottom. Sen. Warner
suggested we contact them directly with our issue regarding the rates.
Patti Gardner
-------- Begin forwarded message --------
Subject: Correspondence from Senator Warner
Date: 8/1/2008 2:59:09 PM
From: Correspondence_NoReply@warner.senate.gov
To: didymus@verizon.net
August 1, 2008
Ms. Patti H. Gardner
305 Mulberry Drive
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
Dear Ms. Gardner:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Internal Revenue Services' (IRS)
standard mileage rates. I appreciate your thoughtful inquiry.
As you may know, the IRS normally reviews and updates its mileage rates once
a year in the fall for the next calendar year. Due to rising gas prices, the
IRS recently issued updated mileage rates effective July 1 st through the
end of the year. As of July 1, 2008, the standard mileage rates used to
calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile is set at
following levels: 58.5 cents per mile for business miles driven; 27 cents
per mile driven for medical or moving purposes; and 14 cents per mile driven
for volunteer service.
The standard mileage rate for business and medical and moving purposes is
based on an annual study conducted by an independent contractor for the IRS.
However, the mileage rate for charitable miles is set by law. To date, no
related legislation has been introduced to modify the determination of the
standard mileage rate for business and medical and moving miles.
While I am not a member of the Senate Finance Committee, which has
jurisdiction over tax-related matters, please be assured that I will
certainly keep your views in mind should related legislation come before the
full Senate. You may also want to share your views with the IRS at the
following address:
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Ave, NW, Room 3241
Washington, DC 20224
Website: www.irs.gov
Telephone: (800)-829-1040
Communications such as yours provide an important means to evaluate the
interest and concerns of Virginians. If government is to be effective,
public officials must be aware of the interests of the people they serve.
Again, thank you for the benefit of your views.
With kind regards, I am
Sincerely,
John Warner
United States Senator
JW/hb
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Girl Scouts Summer Tuesday Event in Rockford
Leaders,
On Tuesday, August 19, a Girl Scout Summer Tuesday Event will be held here in
We need some help to make this event run smoothly.
We need:
2-3 people in the trail parking lot at
2-3 people in the parking lot on
At both of these stations, the volunteers will be registering families for the event. We’ll provide signs and supplies; please bring your own chair. You’ll need to be in place by 5:45 pm and will be done at 7pm.
4-5 people in the pavilion at
At this station, the volunteers will make sure participants see the pavilion and will hand out snacks. We’ll provide signs and snacks. You’ll need to be in place by 6:30 and will be done at 8pm.
Please call or email me if you can help. We need lots of help to make this event a success!
Thanks,
Beth Reedy
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Girl Scout Service Team - we need YOU!
Leaders,
Are any of you (or any of the parents/sponsors/helpers from your troop) able to help us this year?
We are in desperate need of a TREASURER and a REGISTRAR for our service unit (neighborhood)!
Please, if you are able to give us a hand, we’d love to hear from you. Beverly and I will make your job as simple as possible. We can point you to the right training and resources and we’ll be beside you every step of the way. But we know that each of these positions requires some time, some effort and lots of love for Girl Scouts.
Our neighborhood will not function the way it should if are not able to fill these positions. So please give either of these positions some thought and call me if you have questions or if you are able to help.
Thanks for all you do!
Beth Reedy
Rockford Service Unit Director
616-874-2110
bethreedy@charter.net
Monday, August 4, 2008
Kid's Day Event at Younkers
>
> I know its a little last minute and some of you will be at CAB with Early Bird, but I'm just passing it on. Read on for information. (I tried to send it once, but I don't think it went through. Sorry if it did and this is a duplicate.)
>
> --
> Beverly Dickinson
> Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts
> 874-8926
> 304-2615 (cell)
> beverlyd@charter.net
> >
> >
> >
> > RIVERTOWN CROSSINGS MALL
> >
> > KID'S DAY EVENT
> >
> > Featuring American Heroes
> >
> > Saturday, August 9 12:00 - 5:00 pm
> >
> > Activities and Appearances:
> >
> > 1. Gift w/ Purchase ( while supplies last)
> >
> > 2. Scratch off coupons
> >
> > 3. Grandville Fire and Police from 1-3 pm
> >
> > 4. Kid's Fashion Show at 3:00 pm
> >
> > 5. Midwest Lifesavers - Safety demonstrations
> >
> > 6. Creative Kids - Crafts and Characters
> >
> > 7. Barnes and Noble Booksellers
> >
> > 8. Celebration Cinemas
> >
> > 9. Temporary Tattoos, Face Painting
> >
> > 10. Popcorn, Balloons, Candy
> >
> > 11. Essay Contest - "Who is your American hero and why?" (Entry box
> > located in our Children's Department) or email it to:
> > meribeth.verhulst@bonton.com
> >
> > - Prize given away in each of the following age groups:
> >
> > - 12 & under
> >
> > - 10 & under
> >
> > - 8 & under
> >
> > COME AND JOIN US FOR LOTS OF FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Meribeth Ver Hulst
> >
> > Special Events Coordinator
> >
> > Younkers-Rivertown Crossings Mall
> >
> > (616) 257-5927
> >
> >
> >
Friday, July 18, 2008
Sale on GS patches
I just got an email from Snappy Logos and they have a bunch of discontinued patches on sale. The discontinued patches are only $.49 each! Admittedly, most of them have the year (like, Luau 2007), but some of them don't and could be used anytime!
They also have a bunch on sale (their sales last only one week and the next week something else is on sale) for $.59.
So if you've been busy or still have some summer plans, check out their site and see if they have anything that can help you.
Their website is www.snappylogos.com. Look in the menu on the left for 49 cent specials and across the tabs at the top for the Sale items.
--
Beverly Dickinson
Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts
874-8926
304-2615 (cell)
beverlyd@charter.net
Summer Newsletter
Yesterday we wrapped up Day Camp. Special thanks goes to Tina Schmutz who was our camp director this year. She did a fabulous job. Thanks go to all of the adult volunteers and day camp aides who made it all possible. Thanks for a great week. Visit our blog to post your comments.
The Summer newsletter is available at www.RockfordGS.com. There are lots of new dates for fall. Check it out!
Today is the Council Rummage sale from 12-6. They are getting rid of lots of resource room stuff and camping equipment. Check it out!
I will be leaving on vacation for a week, so if you have any questions, please email Beverly at beverlyd@charter.net .
Enjoy the summer!
Jane
Girl Scouts of Michigan Trails
Rockford Neighborhood Webmaster
Leader, Junior Troop 1996
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Girl Scout Tragedy
We received word that one of Laura Olender's Girl Scouts from Chandler Woods was killed in a car accident on Thursday. Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers.
The Bazen family was on their way down to the Carolinas Thursday
afternoon and was involved in a fatal collision with a van. Mrs. Bazen
and her 7 year old daughter Nicole were killed. Richard
Bazen who is 13 who was originally thought to be in critical condition was listed in fair condition in an Ohio hospital and may have been already released.
--
Beverly Dickinson
Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts
874-8926
304-2615 (cell)
beverlyd@charter.net
>
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Girl Scout Silver Award Training here in Rockford
Leaders,
Do your girls need Silver Award training? We will be offering Silver Award Training on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at 1pm. Location TBA
Please register by August 5 by emailing a list of girls attending, along with your name and troop number to Beth.
Hope to see you there!
Beth Reedy
Rockford Neighborhood Manager
Girl Scout - Leader Kick-off Event
Mark Your Calendars!!!
Our Neighborhood kick-off this year will be conducted “open-house” style.
Come when you can – individual attention guaranteed!
Pick up your 2008-09 Leader Materials
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Anytime between 4:00-8:00pm
Beth Reedy’s house
5646 Via
Please contact Beth or Beverly if you are unable to pick up your materials that day
Directions to Beth’s home: Belding to N on Blakely. Turn at
Girl Scout Leader - Age Level Trainings
Leaders,
Our Rockford Neighborhood will be offering the following age level trainings for leaders.
Brownie age level training – August 4, 2008 – 6:00-9:00pm – Beth Reedy’s home Registration Deadline: July 28
Junior age level training – August 7, 2008 – 6:00-9:00pm – Beth Reedy’s home Registration Deadline: July 31
Cadette/Senior age level training – August 18, 2008 – 6:00-9:00pm – Beth Reedy’s home Registration Deadline: August 11
Please register by sending your name, phone and email address to Beth. Trainings may be cancelled if there is not enough interest!
Thanks and have a great summer!
Beth Reedy
Rockford Neighborhood Manager
Pool party and hike
Swimming Pool Party! Tuesday, July 22 from 7 - 9 pm at Cannon Pool. Cost is only $2.50 (to cover pool rental, snacks, & a patch) if you are a member & $4.50 if you're not a member. Great opportunity for your troop to get together or meet some friends from other troops. Lifeguard will be there. Work on a swimming badge!
Bike and/or Hike the White Pine trail! Tuesday, August 19 from 6 - 8 pm. Cost is only $2 to cover snack & patch. Start at either end (in Belmont or by 12 mile) and hike/bike into downtown Rockford & meet at Sowersby Park pavilion.
Please register ASAP for the swimming event. Do NOT send these to the neighborhood. Send registrations to Council! Click here for the link to the registration form on p. 4, http://www.rockfordgs.com/calendar/2008_summer_fun.pdf
Call if you have any questions! Thanks. -- Beverly Dickinson Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts 874-8926 304-2615 (cell) beverlyd@charter.net
Friday, June 13, 2008
FW: Work Day coming...help needed
HCNC Work Day - Thursday, June 19 from 9-5.
With all the June rain it's getting a little too wild at the Howard Christensen Nature Center! Help is needed especially with weeding, cutting the grass at the Red Pine Interpretive Center and planting a butterfly garden by the Welcome Center.
There are plenty of jobs for people of all interests and ages, from picking up sticks to boardwalk repair. Please let me know if you plan to come and when so that I can have gloves, wheel barrows, shovels etc. ready for you. (Another option is to schedule a date for a group to visit and help maintain HCNC as the beautiful place that it is.)
THANKS!
Kathy Reed, Director
Howard Christensen Nature Center
(616)675-3158
(866)675-3158
hcnc@kentconservation.org
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Girl Scouts - Did you do a service project? Do you have a sponsor?
Leaders,
1. In reviewing the annual troop reports, we have found that many of you did not list any service projects on the report. So we need to ask you to review your accomplishments again just to be sure.
Did your troop assist with another troop?
Did you collect pop tabs?
Did you make cards/tray favors or visit a nursing home?
Did you pick up trash/clean up the playground or plant flowers?
These and lots of other small gestures are service projects – please email with your troop number and project, if they are not included on your annual report
2, Many troops did not list a sponsor – It is important to the neighborhood that each troop have at least one sponsor. So please think about a person/company/institution that helped your troop.
Did you have a cookie booth? That location is a sponsor.
Did a group/organization/company donate cash or supplies to your troop? They would be a sponsor.
Did you have a guest speaker at a troop meeting? That person is a sponsor.
Again, please email me with your troop number and the sponsor name – you don’t need to complete the paperwork
Please respond as quickly as possible – we need to submit these additions to Council by Monday, June 16th.
Thanks,
Beth Reedy
Girl Scouts - Paperwork information
Leaders,
Please be advised that Kelly’s term as Registrar has ended. We want to thank Kelly for all she’s done for the neighborhood and in getting our paperwork completed and submitted in a timely manner.
If you have any outstanding paperwork, please submit it to Beth Reedy and she will make sure it gets to the proper place.
Thanks for all you do; enjoy the beautiful Summer weather!
Beverly and Beth