[leaders] Girl Scout planning for next year

Dear Rockford Girl Scout Leaders,

I owe you an apology and an explanation.  I disappeared there for about a month.  I just was overwhelmed.  I couldn't keep all the balls juggling in the air and had to drop something.  I chose to drop Girl Scouts and just ignored things for about a month.  Not the best decision and I apologize to all of you. 

Please rest assured that if you dropped off paperwork or early bird, it was turned in to council on time.  If you have not done your paperwork, council does still want it.  You need to do the following forms which are all on the www.gsmists.org/resources page

• Troop Detailed Cash Report

• Troop Annual Finance Report Form

• And the most recent copy of your troop bank statement

Now, moving on.  For me, that month off worked.  I am coming out of my shell feeling renewed and even a little excited about another year of Girl Scouts.   Jessica and I are making plans for our troop and for Older Girl events. 

But now, we must face the question: What are we going to do?  As you may know or suspect, we do NOT have a Service Unit Director.  In fact, we have many open positions.  And if we want to have Girl Scouts in Rockford this year, we do need to brainstorm, make some plans, line up some volunteers, and make some hard decisions. 

So, please come to the Rockford Service Unit Planning Meeting.  I promise that this is not an ambush.  Just coming does not mean you will be Service Unit Director. 

For all Girl Scout Leaders.  Everyone is welcome.  Service Team members, new leaders, everyone! 

Free!  Bring a snack to share!  Pop provided, but you can bring something stronger if you want. 

Thursday, July 22, 2010 from 7:00—8:30

Beverly's house, 6237 Arroyo Vista, Rockford, MI 49341

Questions: Call Beverly Dickinson at 874-8926 or beverlyd@charter.net.

Topics for discussion:

• Vacant positions

• School Night and Recruitment in general

• Training

• Budget

• Events

• Storage Space

If you can't be there, and I know that with summer and the short notice, not everyone can be there, let me know your thoughts and ideas.

Thanks again for hanging in there with me. 

Beverly

Beverly Dickinson

Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts

874-8926

304-2615 (cell)

beverlyd@charter.net