[leaders] Rockford Santa Parade Information

From: Kathleen Bell [mailto:mskbellure@aol.com]

 

"Please read the flyer on our website, http://www.rockfordgs.com/calendar/calendar_items/20101108_santaparade.pdf, for important information about this years Santa Parade. "

 

Key points:

 

1.     Girl Scout do not need to pay registration fee's. However, the registration form must be completed AND sent/submitted to the Rockford Chamber of Commerce.

2.     An adult who will be attending with your troop must attend the safety meeting (the leader does not have to be the person to attend). The meeting is 11-8-2010 at 6 PM at Rockford Methodist Church. There is no exceptions (Rule of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce.)

 

Please contact Kathleen with any questions.

[leaders] GS October Newsletter

Here is the link to the newsletter.

 

http://www.rockfordgs.com/leader_pages/minutes_newsletters/Newsletter_201010.pdf

 

Lynn Surdock, PE
616-340-9627
lsurdock@wpf-engineering.com

WPF Engineering, LLC
Experienced, Creative, Energy Conscious Designs to meet your needs and more...

 

 

[leaders] Financial Assistance Forms/Family Champion

Leaders,

As I have been processing the registrations for this year, I have noticed an increase in the number of families requesting Financial Assistance for Registration and/or uniform/supplies/dues.  Please make sure that parents sign both forms. 

Given today's tough economic times, it is not suprising that the number of requests has increased.  Which in turn means that GSMISTS will be even more in need of Family Champion funding.

The Family Champion campaign supports financial assistance for those families that need help.  GSMISTS prides itself on never turning away a request for assistance for membership and is trying to match that as well for other assistance. 

As you are collecting the Parent/Guardian Consent form signatures (permission slip), please consider pointing out the Family Champion campaign to parents.  (A flyer about it is in the packet.) Or if you are still collecting registrations, there is a place on that form as well.  Obviously be sensitive to those families who might be in need of assistance. 

Every year, Rockford requests more than it donates.  And there are many families who are blessed with financial security.  Please encourage those families to help out.  Even rounding out their registration fee to $20 (a donation of $8) will help.  Or double their registration and pay for another girl.  Or if they can give more, it is needed.  A donation of  $25 will get the Family Champion patch. 

Thanks,

Beverly

Beverly Dickinson

Rockford Neighborhood Girl Scouts

874-8926

304-2615 (cell)

beverlyd@charter.net

[leaders] Girls Scout Mailing List/Knick Knacks

Thank you to all who replied to my email about your information for Knick Knacks and our mailing list.

 

For those of you who have not responded and some new leader who have just been added to the list, I need the following information:

 

Name:

Email:

Address, City, Zip:

Phone number:

Troop Number:

Grades:

Level (Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador):

Schools:

Co-Leader:

 

Thank you in advance for your help and all you do for Girl Scouts.

Jane Fabiano-Turner

 

Rockford Service Unit

Troop 1996

 

[leaders] FW: Upcoming Girl Scouting events...check them out!

Use link for the meeting minutes from last night. 

The link is: http://www.rockfordgs.com/leader_pages/minutes_news.htm

 

Lynn Surdock, PE
616-340-9627
lsurdock@wpf-engineering.com

WPF Engineering, LLC
Experienced, Creative, Energy Conscious Designs to meet your needs and more...

 

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Upcoming November Events!   Register NOW for all our great events coming up in November...   Star Party Nov. 6, 2010 J, C, S, A Learn more here   Get Ready to Take Action Nov. 13, 2010 All levels Learn more here   In the Pink: Girl Scouts for a Cure Nov. 13, 2010 C, S, A Learn more here   Astronomy Club - TC Nov. 13, 2010 J, C, S, A Learn more here   Daisy Between Earth & Sky Nov. 20, 2010 D Learn more here   Discover Nursing Nov. 20, 2010 J, C, S, A Learn more here   Get Ready to Take Action Nov. 20, 2010 All levels Learn more here   Join Our Mailing List     Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore 866.566.7434 www.gsmists.org Here at GSMISTS we have many exciting events for all our girls! Whether it's through a series, troop, travel, event, camp or virtual pathway...we have something for every girl! And we want you to know what's going on! That's why we've developed this new "Upcoming Events" e-newsletter to keep you updated on monthly events and happenings throughout our council! You can also check out our Event Calendar on our new website for all events. You can even register for them online. Check out our Event Calendar here. Astronomy Club Friday, October 15, 2010 Do you find yourself staring up at the stars at night? Do you ever wonder what's out in the universe? Interested in helping at the fall or spring Space Day events? If so, this group is for you! Come explore your fascination and learn more about aerodynamics in a fun and relaxed environment. Friday, October 15, 2010 7 pm - 10 pm Traverse City Service Center $2/girl (donation) J, C, S, A 10/50 girls Register online here by Friday, October 15 @ 6 pm or visit our website for an offline registration form. Discover Careers Saturday, October 23, 2010 Come play with the recreation management department or flip lenses with the Michigan School of Optometry as we discover exciting careers at Ferris State University. Girls will discover career pathways that build their courage, confidence and character. After an amazing day of career discovery, girls will enjoy a dinner at the FSU Rock Cafe, featuring the famous Mongolian Grill. Saturday, October 23, 2010 10 am - 3 pm Ferris State University, Big Rapids $10/girl J, C, S, A 50/200 girls REGISTRATION EXTENDED! Register online here by Monday, October 18 or visit our website for an offline registration form. Brownie Outdoor Adventurer Saturday, October 30, 2010 Outdoor activties are a special part of being a Girl Scout Bronwie. Come learn to have fun outside - rain or shine! Girls will earn their Outdoor Adventurer Try-It at this event. Be sure to dress for the weather! Saturday, October 30, 2010 10 am - 12:30 pm Camp Sakakawea, Traverse City $6/girl B 50/100 girls REGISTRATION EXTENDED! Register online here by Monday, October 18 or visit our website for an offline registration form.

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[leaders] GS Info

Here is the link to the form we all adult Girl Scout volunteers to sign and turn in.   Thanks!

http://www.rockfordgs.com/forms/council/inclusiveness_2010_11.pdf 

 

Upcoming dates for training.

· Dimensions of Diversity offered at Grand Rapids Service Center on Oct 18 or Nov. 30 for $5.00 from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Register on-line.

 

 

 

Lynn Surdock, PE
616-340-9627
lsurdock@wpf-engineering.com

WPF Engineering, LLC
Experienced, Creative, Energy Conscious Designs to meet your needs and more...

 

[leaders] Girl Scouts

New Leader Coffee

Are you a new leader?? Have questions??

Don’t know where to meet?

Should you have a parent meeting?

What do you need to set up a bank account?

What training do I need?

 

All this and more can be answered at a New Leader Coffee!

 

Pick a date and please RSVP to Veronica at vantel@cqlcorp.net or 874-2242

October 12, 2010  12:00 at Arnies in downtown Rockford

October 21, 2010   12:00 at Starbucks on Northland Dr

October 29, 2010 12:00 at Herman’s boy

 

If these times do not work, please contact me!

I look forward to meeting you and helping you get started on this great adventure!!

[leaders] Next Girl Scout Leader meeting on October 11, 2010

Reminder:

On October 11, 2010

 

This is our annual Reuse and Recycle meeting. If you have any craft or other Girl Scout items that another leader could use, please bring them. And take anything that you can use. If the items you bring are not taken, please take them home with you.

 

6:00 Fall Product Training-attendance is mandatory for the Fall Product parent or the Troop Leader

7:00 Leader Meeting Theme "many hands make light work"

       Agenda-draft

                  1. Welcome new leaders/co-leaders

                        a) discuss Pins

                        b) Review Training needs

                   2. Service Unit and Council Update

                   3. Service Unit program planning (the majority of time will be spent on planning)  Plan on creative brainstorming and I hope that we can formulate ideas that can move to reality.  I also hope that lead roles can be shared so that not one person will have to do all of the work.  I realize that as a Leader or member of the service team we are already committed to do a lot already. I hope that if we share responsibilities then the work will be less.

                    a) already on the plate:

                         November-christmas ornaments for the GS Tree at the Ford Museum

                         December-Santa Parade 

                   4.  "Lessons Learned" Leader Sharing +/-

 

Next Meeting: November 8, 2010

 

 

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Re: [leaders] Operation Christmas Child

Nedra, do you have an idea of how long you will be there?  A lot of my parents work until 5pm, but we would like to come and help.  Thanks, Wendy --- On Wed, 10/6/10, Nedra Harju <harjuhome@sbcglobal.net> wrote: From: Nedra Harju <harjuhome@sbcglobal.net> Subject: [leaders] Operation Christmas Child To: leaders@rockfordgs.com, "Jane Fabiano-Turner" <jane@rockfordgs.com> Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 8:55 PM Please remember November 9th is the shoebox packing for operation Christmas child.  It will start at 4:00 at North Rockford Middle School.  We really need bars of soap, wash clothes, toothbrushes and tooth paste.  Can't wait to see all of you there. Nedra J. Harju Redken Regional Performing Artist Located at Salon Maui 547 Cherry St SE Suite B Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-301-0633 salonmaui.com Hours: Tue-Thur 10-7 Fri 10-5 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month --- On Wed, 10/6/10, Jane Fabiano-Turner <jane@rockfordgs.com> wrote: From: Jane Fabiano-Turner <jane@rockfordgs.com> Subject: [leaders] Next Girl Scout Leader meeting on October 11, 2010 To: leaders@rockfordgs.com Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 6:44 AM Reminder: On October 11, 2010   This is our annual Reuse and Recycle meeting. If you have any craft or other Girl Scout items that another leader could use, please bring them. And take anything that you can use. If the items you bring are not taken, please take them home with you.   6:00 Fall Product Training-attendance is mandatory for the Fall Product parent or the Troop Leader 7:00 Leader Meeting Theme "many hands make light work"        Agenda-draft                   1. Welcome new leaders/co-leaders                         a) discuss Pins                         b) Review Training needs                    2. Service Unit and Council Update                    3. Service Unit program planning (the majority of time will be spent on planning)  Plan on creative brainstorming and I hope that we can formulate ideas that can move to reality.  I also hope that lead roles can be shared so that not one person will have to do all of the work.  I realize that as a Leader or member of the service team we are already committed to do a lot already. I hope that if we share responsibilities then the work will be less.                     a) already on the plate:                          November-christmas ornaments for the GS Tree at the Ford Museum                          December-Santa Parade                     4.  "Lessons Learned" Leader Sharing +/-   Next Meeting: November 8, 2010     No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.862 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3143 - Release Date: 10/04/10 14:35:00

[leaders] Operation Christmas Child

Please remember November 9th is the shoebox packing for operation Christmas child.  It will start at 4:00 at North Rockford Middle School.  We really need bars of soap, wash clothes, toothbrushes and tooth paste.  Can't wait to see all of you there. Nedra J. Harju Redken Regional Performing Artist Located at Salon Maui 547 Cherry St SE Suite B Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-301-0633 salonmaui.com Hours: Tue-Thur 10-7 Fri 10-5 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month --- On Wed, 10/6/10, Jane Fabiano-Turner <jane@rockfordgs.com> wrote: From: Jane Fabiano-Turner <jane@rockfordgs.com> Subject: [leaders] Next Girl Scout Leader meeting on October 11, 2010 To: leaders@rockfordgs.com Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 6:44 AM Reminder: On October 11, 2010   This is our annual Reuse and Recycle meeting. If you have any craft or other Girl Scout items that another leader could use, please bring them. And take anything that you can use. If the items you bring are not taken, please take them home with you.   6:00 Fall Product Training-attendance is mandatory for the Fall Product parent or the Troop Leader 7:00 Leader Meeting Theme "many hands make light work"        Agenda-draft                   1. Welcome new leaders/co-leaders                         a) discuss Pins                         b) Review Training needs                    2. Service Unit and Council Update                    3. Service Unit program planning (the majority of time will be spent on planning)  Plan on creative brainstorming and I hope that we can formulate ideas that can move to reality.  I also hope that lead roles can be shared so that not one person will have to do all of the work.  I realize that as a Leader or member of the service team we are already committed to do a lot already. I hope that if we share responsibilities then the work will be less.                     a) already on the plate:                          November-christmas ornaments for the GS Tree at the Ford Museum                          December-Santa Parade                     4.  "Lessons Learned" Leader Sharing +/-   Next Meeting: November 8, 2010     No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.862 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3143 - Release Date: 10/04/10 14:35:00

[leaders] Next Girl Scout Leader meeting on October 11, 2010

Reminder:

On October 11, 2010

 

This is our annual Reuse and Recycle meeting. If you have any craft or other Girl Scout items that another leader could use, please bring them. And take anything that you can use. If the items you bring are not taken, please take them home with you.

 

6:00 Fall Product Training-attendance is mandatory for the Fall Product parent or the Troop Leader

7:00 Leader Meeting Theme "many hands make light work"

       Agenda-draft

                  1. Welcome new leaders/co-leaders

                        a) discuss Pins

                        b) Review Training needs

                   2. Service Unit and Council Update

                   3. Service Unit program planning (the majority of time will be spent on planning)  Plan on creative brainstorming and I hope that we can formulate ideas that can move to reality.  I also hope that lead roles can be shared so that not one person will have to do all of the work.  I realize that as a Leader or member of the service team we are already committed to do a lot already. I hope that if we share responsibilities then the work will be less.

                    a) already on the plate:

                         November-christmas ornaments for the GS Tree at the Ford Museum

                         December-Santa Parade 

                   4.  "Lessons Learned" Leader Sharing +/-

 

Next Meeting: November 8, 2010

 

 

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