[leaders] Fw: girl scout programs

Please do not think that I am going to overwhelm you with emails, but I do have a favor to ask of you. As you may have noticed it is very difficult this year to find the programming the Public Museum is offering Girl Scouts through the Scout program guide. It is either buried in the new book, or is absent. I am not sure which. I have attached the list of programs that are left for this year, which include two Planetarium badge work sessions. I have put it in the form of an attachment. The programming is also on our web site www.grmuseum.org, click on Plan Your Visit, click on For Scout Troops, click on programming.

 

If you would not mind, I would be very grateful if you could send this information on to other scout leaders you are in touch with.

 

Thank you for your consideration.

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Gina Bivins
Public Programs Manager
Grand Rapids Public Museum

616-929-1720 - Note: NEW NUMBER

[leaders] Kent Co. GS Leader Survey thru Survey Monkey

Dear Girl Scout Leader,

 

Within the next couple of days you will be contacted by Mark Petz, GSMISTS Vice President of Development and Communications, regarding an online survey from Survey Monkey that is very important to the Girl Scouts here in Kent County.

 

We need the input you will provide through this survey to help with the funding proposal we are submitting to Heart of West Michigan United Way. I would appreciate it very much if you would all take it as soon as you are able. I know that this is a very busy time for everyone so we have made it simply 10 questions that you will respond with yes or no.

 

Thanks for your help and for all that you do for the Girl Scouts in Rockford Service Unit #322.

 

 

 

 

 

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. 147

www.gsmists.org

fax 616-784-8187

 

 

 

[leaders] GS Thinking Day Event Registration Reminder

Just a reminder . . . Registration for the Rockford Service Unit's
Thinking Day is due this Friday, February 19. As of today, we have one
troop signed up to attend -- the older girls have put a lot of work into
this event and I hate to even think of cancelling.

Participating countries for this year include: Mexico, Russia,
Phillipines, Japan, Finland and Poland.

It is important that we have a count of the number of girls attending to
ensure that the presenting groups have enough materials prepared for
everyone. If for some reason you cannot complete the form by Friday, but
know you troop will be attending, please send me an email with your troop
number and number of girls attending so I can ensure you are on the list.

To register, complete a Service Unit registration form (available on the
website at www.rockfordgs.com under leader > forms). Cost is $8.00
per Scout plus a donation for the Kids Food Basket. Details on the event
can also be viewed at the website under calendar.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kelly McLellan
Coordinator, Rockford SU Thinking Day Event
E: troop2074@gmail.com
P: 616-863-0350 after 6 pm

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[leaders] Rockford GS cookies ordered!

Hi everyone!

Thank you to EVERYONE for submitting your troops cookie orders on time.  I have submitted Rockford's complete order!  If anyone has any questions or needs anything regarding cookies in the next few days please contact Susan Witte, as I will be out of town due to Winter Break. 

 

Thanks!

 

Jen Shook

[leaders] Incentives

Hi everyone,

I called council today about keying incentives.  According to Connie (who is charge of cookies this year) we do not have to key the incentives, the ebudde system will calculate them for us.  

 

Thanks,

Jen Shook 

[leaders] Cookie Forms Due

Hi everyone,

For those of you that were not able to make it to the February leader meeting last night, let me bring you up to speed.  The T-1 Troop Cookie order form is due to Susan Witte by Monday February 15.  Submitting your cookie order on ebudde is also due by Monday February 15.  Susan will have a brown bag labeled Girl Scouts outside the Rockford United Methodist Church Main office door starting today.  If you cannot get your T-1 form in the brown bag by Monday, PLEASE contact myself or Susan to make other arrangements.  

 

The cookie pick up date at the Plainfield fire department (in front of Lowe's on Plainfield) is March 18.  I will have a sign up sheet at the March 8th leader meeting on the for your troop to choose their pick up time.

 

Thanks!

 

Jen Shook 

RE: [leaders] ebudde

Did this go to the Cookie Moms? They are not on our email list.

 

Jane

 

Rockford Service Unit

Troop 1996

 

From: Jennifer Shook [mailto:jenjshook@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 9:32 PM
To: leaders@rockfordgs.com
Subject: [leaders] ebudde

 

Hi everyone,

Every troop that is participating in 2010 cookie sales should have received an email from ebudde.  If you did not, please contact me ASAP.

 

Thanks,

Jen Shook 

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[leaders] ebudde

Hi everyone,

Every troop that is participating in 2010 cookie sales should have received an email from ebudde.  If you did not, please contact me ASAP.

 

Thanks,

Jen Shook 

[leaders] GS Feb Leader Meeting

February Newsletter

Meeting: Monday, February 8 at Rockford United Methodist Church
6:30 Social Time
7:00 Business Meeting
8:15 Service Team Meeting

Message from the Director:As you can probably tell, I am struggling to meet my Girl Scout responsibilities. It is not that I don't care. I really do care. It is just that I am, like so many of you, overwhelmed with work and other factors. I confess I've had a few days where I just came home from work and couldn't face a computer again. If you've emailed me and I haven't replied in 24 hours, please try again or call me on my cell phone!

This is my last year as director, and I think it is a good thing. As I said, I'm burned out and our Service Unit needs some new faces and fresh enthusiasm. I would ask each of you to carefully, and prayerfully, consider whether you might be able to step up and take a new role next year. There are many roles and many ways that people can contribute.

It is an incredibly rewarding position and I have enjoyed the past three years. I have met many wonderful people and made new friends. I have learned new abilities which have helped me in both my personal life and my job. I have watched

If you have thought that you might be interested, please contact me. For example, we will need a new treasurer next year. If you know now that you would be willing to be the treasurer, you could meet with Beth now and learn the ropes. If you have any interest in director, I would be happy to sit down with you and talk about what all is involved, how you can split up the work, advice on who would be a good team, and all that good stuff.

So please, give it some thought, be open to new ideas, and take a bold step next year.

Older Girl Troops: We have set up a Facebook group for Rockford Older Girl Scouts. If you have Facebook, come join us. It is a closed group. You have to apply for membership and Jessica/I will approve you. We will be posting events that we are attending, events that we are holding, topics for discussion on Silver and Gold Awards, etc. There is limited public content. Only members can see photos, for example. If you have any questions, call Jessica Dickinson at 874-8926.

Cookies: Hopefully, you are all busy selling cookies. Remember that cookies sales and this week! Any questions or concerns? Contact Jen Shook or Susan Witte!

Upcoming Events

Thinking Day: Travel the world with your troop as they learn about their sister Scouts without even leaving Michigan! This is an event for our younger girls planned by the older girl troops. The theme for World Thinking Day 2010 is girls worldwide say "together we can end extreme poverty and hunger". To do our part, we will be collecting food items for the Kids Food Basket which provides sack dinners for over 1,500 students each day in the Grand Rapids area.

For: Daisy and Brownies (no siblings please)
When: Saturday, February 27
Where: OLC Family Center
Time: Registration 12:45 pm; program 1-3 pm
Cost: $8.00 + item for the Kids Food Basket
Includes: patch, snack, crafts
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 19
Contact: Kelly McLellan troop2074@gmail.com

Summer Day Camp
Dates are July 12 - 15, 2010, 9am - 3pm.
Cost is $62/Girl Scout and $74/non-Girl Scout
The theme is Island Hopping in the States.
Sanibel Island
Mackinac Island
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
They will need about 50 volunteers including older Girl Scouts.
You can volunteer part-time or full-time.
There will be a sign-up at the next meeting or you can contact Lori Dettloff or Holly Kinney.

Updates to Leader Directory:
Beth Reedy – new email beth_reedy@yahoo.com

Susan Witte: 5961 Sunfish Lake Ave; NE, Rockford, MI 49341
Home: 616-433-6741 Cell: 616-446-1570
susanwitte@cheerful.com

Tip of the Month
Looking for a troop idea this summer? Council has many facilities you can use. Grand Haven Little House, Betsie Cutler House, and Ludington Little House are great places to rent and use for an overnight. For a minimum cost, have a base for sleeping and eating while exploring our beautiful Lake Michigan coastline. Check www.gsmists.org Camp and Facilities for more information.

Council News
February 2010 Updates
New Service Center and Shop Hours:
Effective February 1, 2010, the Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore service centers and shops in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Traverse City will be open the following hours:

Monday 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am -12:30 pm
*Shops are open the second Saturday of February through June, 10 am - 1 pm.

Save the Date for GSMISTS 2010 Annual Meeting and Adult Recognitions Celebration! Saturday, April 24, at Big Rapids Holiday Inn – details TBA

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

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