[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

[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

[leaders] GS leader meeting minutes

Please find attached a copy of the minutes from last Monday's meeting. If you have any questions or concerns, let me know.

thanks!
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Beverly Dickinson
Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts
874-8926
304-2615 (cell)
beverlyd@charter.net

[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 Rockford is the class for Continuing Volunteers (2 hours) – it is different than the one you need to take.  Please consult the training guide for dates and times for the Leader Essentials classes being offered by Council at this time.

 

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 Rockford on October 28, 2008 from 6-8 in the Rockford High School Staff Dining Room.

 

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

[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 Rockford on October 28, 2008 at the RHS Staff Dining Rm from 6-8pm. The course is FREE so if you are available, this would be a great time to take the class.

 

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

 

The Butterfly Project

http://www.hmh.org:80/minisite/butterfly/index.html

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

[leaders] Monday's Girl Scout Leader Meeting

Leaders,

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

By Kathy Little

· 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

Author Unknown

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.

Swap sites

Swaps Galore
http://www.gsswaps.net/

Trudy's Swaps
http://www.trudyd.homestead.com/swaps.html

Pinky's Swaps
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/3392/swaps.html

Swap-a-holic
http://web.archive.org/web/20030206081941/http://www.swapaholic.info/swaps.h
tml

GS newsletter and notes

Leaders,

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.