Leaders,
Just so you are aware: we will be pulling the drop box from
Beverly and I both have boxes on our porches so that you can continue to find blank registration forms there.
Also, if you have NOT turned in your end of the year paperwork, please do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. We will be turning in all paperwork to Council on Monday, June 1.
Thanks for all you do! Happy Summer!
Beth
In this regard, my neighborhood is having a garage sale this Saturday from 8 am to 3 and if any troop would like to set up a table by my garage, you are more than welcome!
Alice McD
first contact, first get
----- Original Message -----
From: "Beth Reedy" <bethreedy@charter.net>
To: leaders@rockfordgs.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:35:16 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [leaders] Girl Scout news from Vicky Pratt
Dear Girl Scout Troop Leader:
Girl Scouting is too important for girls to be short-changed by the effects of our state's economy.
The Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program sustains the Girl Scout troops, outreach groups, volunteer training, girl programs, resident camps, various properties, equipment shops, financial assistance and technology that ultimately create the GSMISTS experience. Unfortunately our famous sale this year has been deeply affected by the current state of the economy. We have taken steps to add more time to the sale and "stimulus" incentives for troops in hopes of reaching our goal of a modest increase over last year. We are not there yet.
Are you willing to go the extra mile to help reach our goal?
It is now time to be very clear – will your troop please sell at least another 10 cases of cookies?
Cookie Booth, Door to Door Direct Sale, Apartment complex, Special Event, Church, Corporate Sales, your relatives, reorders from previous customers…..there are still many customers who will say yes – if we just get out and ask them to support Girl Scouts.
Still not convinced? Well, you may be glad you kept reading. Each troop that sells at least 10 cases (120 boxes) or more of cookies between today and June 14 will earn a free one hour swim party. You choose the location: Camp Anna Behrens, Camp Sakakawea or Betsy Cutler House. Too far to drive, no time, don't like to swim? The second option is a free book set of the new Girl Scout Journey, to be released this summer, for your troop. This is in addition to the troop proceeds and the stimulus incentive.
Does this mean we are extending the sale again? Yes, the cookies must go!
Our target end date is now June 14th.
Are all varieties still available? Yes, from either baker.
Who can I call to get more information? Call a Girl Scout Service Center and ask for the Product Sales Manager – Susan in Grand Rapids, Jered in Muskegon, or Sharon in Traverse City.
Can I get cookies to sell? Yes! The list of cookie stations, including the Service Centers, is attached. Please phone first if planning to visit a cookie station.
These are unusual times – but Girl Scouts know how to work together.
This is our chance to really pull together to make great things happen – won't you please help?
All other things aside – it's for the girls!
Thank you,
Vicky Pratt
Membership Manager
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore
Grand Rapids Office
3275 Walker Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Toll Free 866-566-7434
Direct 616-784-3341 or 800-442-1401, ext. 146
www.gsmists.org
fax 616-784-8187
Dear Girl Scout Troop Leader:
Girl Scouting is too important for girls to be short-changed by the effects of our state’s economy.
The Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program sustains the Girl Scout troops, outreach groups, volunteer training, girl programs, resident camps, various properties, equipment shops, financial assistance and technology that ultimately create the GSMISTS experience. Unfortunately our famous sale this year has been deeply affected by the current state of the economy. We have taken steps to add more time to the sale and “stimulus” incentives for troops in hopes of reaching our goal of a modest increase over last year. We are not there yet.
Are you willing to go the extra mile to help reach our goal?
It is now time to be very clear – will your troop please sell at least another 10 cases of cookies?
Cookie Booth, Door to Door Direct Sale, Apartment complex, Special Event, Church, Corporate Sales, your relatives, reorders from previous customers…..there are still many customers who will say yes – if we just get out and ask them to support Girl Scouts.
Still not convinced? Well, you may be glad you kept reading. Each troop that sells at least 10 cases (120 boxes) or more of cookies between today and June 14 will earn a free one hour swim party. You choose the location: Camp Anna Behrens,
Does this mean we are extending the sale again? Yes, the cookies must go!
Our target end date is now June 14th.
Are all varieties still available? Yes, from either baker.
Who can I call to get more information? Call a
Can I get cookies to sell? Yes! The list of cookie stations, including the Service Centers, is attached. Please phone first if planning to visit a cookie station.
These are unusual times – but Girl Scouts know how to work together.
This is our chance to really pull together to make great things happen – won’t you please help?
All other things aside – it’s for the girls!
Thank you,
Membership Manager
Girl Scouts of
Toll Free 866-566-7434
Direct 616-784-3341 or 800-442-1401, ext. 146
www.gsmists.org
fax 616-784-8187
I have a flag that needs to be retired if anyone wants it, just let me know.
Alice McD
----- Original Message -----
From: "Beth Reedy" <bethreedy@charter.net>
To: leaders@rockfordgs.com
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 9:24:20 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [leaders] Girl Scouts - Troop annual reports
Leaders,
This is a reminder to submit your annual troop reports to Beth or Beverly or the NRMS drop box by this Wednesday, May 20. PLEASE DO NOT DELIVER THESE FORMS TO THE COUNCIL OFFICE
The forms can be found on the homepage of www.rockfordgs.com We also need a copy of your most recent bank statements.
So far, we have only received forms from the following troops:
| 1996 |
| 2314 |
| 2325 |
| 2808 |
| 3132 |
| 3152 |
| 3548 |
| 3551 |
Thanks for your attention in this matter. Please contact Beverly or Beth if you have any questions.
Beth Reedy
Rockford Service Unit Director
Leaders,
Some news on Early Bird Registration:
There is no Council early bird registration incentive.
Council did not provide us with pre-printed registrations.
Cost for registration from the 2009-2010 year is $12.
Our Service Unit will be accepting registrations all through the summer.
There are blank registration forms in the drop box at
Please drop off completed registration forms to Tina, Beth or
DO NOT TAKE COMPLETED FORMS TO COUNCIL – we will not be able to track your registration if it is not given to us first!!!
If you have questions, please contact Beverly or Beth.
Thanks for all you do!
Leaders,
This is a reminder to submit your annual troop reports to Beth or Beverly or the NRMS drop box by this Wednesday, May 20. PLEASE DO NOT DELIVER THESE FORMS TO THE COUNCIL OFFICE
The forms can be found on the homepage of www.rockfordgs.com We also need a copy of your most recent bank statements.
So far, we have only received forms from the following troops:
| 1996 |
| 2314 |
| 2325 |
| 2808 |
| 3132 |
| 3152 |
| 3548 |
| 3551 |
Thanks for your attention in this matter. Please contact Beverly or Beth if you have any questions.
Beth Reedy
Rockford Service Unit Director
Leaders,
If you are planning to attend the leader banquet next Monday, May 11th, please email Cindy Wadlow today at cwadlow@charter.net We need to have a count to the caterer by the end of business tomorrow.
You will then need to complete a registration form and turn it in with payment ($10) to the drop box at
Hope to see you Monday
Beth & Beverly
PS. Don’t forget your dessert to share!!!
