Re: [Leaders] Cookie info

Here is the bank form I was given--I am sending it in a separate email in case people's email programs block things with attachments.

Unfortunately it looks like Council gave me the wrong form.  The correct one has an end date in June, so you may want to make that change before sending it in.  If I get a corrected form, I'll let you know.

Charlie

Re: [Leaders] Cookie info

Leaders,

Online cookie sale training for experienced leaders is now available, and this email includes everything you need to get started, including some updates to the information handed out at the December leader meeting.

Apologies to those who aren't selling cookies--we have found

that using ebudde to send out messages doesn't work, so are using the leaders mailing list, but will try to keep messages to a minimum. If you know of any troop cookie managers who aren't on the leaders mailing list, please forward this to them (and you might want to either get them on the list or let me know so I can include them via a separate email).

2013 Cookie Sale Calendar

12/14/12 Online training open

01/11/13 - 01/12/13 Cookie Kickoff Council events

01/14/13 6:00 PM Cookie Training for Troop Leaders and Volunteers

01/18/13 Cookie Sales Begin

02/18/13 Initial Orders due to troop leaders/cookie moms

02/19/13 8:30 AM Sign Up on Ebudde for Community Cookie Booth/Expo sales

01/21/13 Council deadline for bank form

02/20/13 Orders due to Rockford Service Unit

02/22/13 Orders due to Council

03/15/13 - 03/16/13 Community Cookie Booth Weekend

03/18/13 - 03/22/13 Delivery for initial orders

03/23/13 Booth Sales Begin

04/02/13 Deadline for Outstanding Money reports to Council

04/04/13 Bank sweep for all initial orders

04/12/13 Cookie Sales End / Booth Sales End / Last day to submit incentives

04/16/13 Bank sweep for Booth sale/Cookie station money

Cookie prices are the same as always, $3.50 per box, and the order forms look very similar to other years. The cookie varieties are the same as last year--the Savanna Smiles were so popular that they weren't able to switch them out. As before, all money is being handled via electronic transfer, and the delivery schedule is tight.

 

Girls must be registered to sell cookies, and you need a troop number, a troop bank account, and training... and paperwork, of course!

Bank account information for cookie payment--there is a form with a place to attach a voided check, just like last year. After the bank form with voided check has been turned in to Council, they are supposed to send you your password for the cookie ordering web site, ebudde (unlike last year).  Troops that don't use checks can write "No checks" on the form and attach a bank statement. The form isn't available online yet, so I will send another email following this one, with the form attached. I'm told the form can be sent to Council via email or fax to tmyers@gsmists.org (616-784-8187). Council will withdraw cookie payment from your troop account on April 4.  Because the money will come from the troop account via electronic transfer, any checks must be written to your troop, NOT to gsmists. The checks need time to clear before the money would be available, so council is suggesting that we use cash as much as possible. They told us last year that any insufficient funds problems would be the responsibility of the troop leader so the money needs to be there, and troop leaders need to keep an eye on cookie managers--if you need Council to withdraw less money because of bad checks or non-payment, the form for that needs to be turned in to Council by April 2.

Two options for training--either in person before the January 14 leaders meeting at 6pm, or if you have sold cookies before, you may train online any time at http://vipetraining.littlebrownie.com/ . The first time, click "Request Access" on the right, and put in your name, email, state--Michigan, council--Michigan Shore to Shore, service unit--322, and your troop number and zip code. It should set up an account for you--you'll need to verify your email address and set up a password. Once you log in, there are five sections--the first four have videos to watch, and all five have quizzes to take. The web site keeps track of which videos you have clicked on and which quizzes you have completed. You don't need to actually watch the videos all the way through. Once you take all the quizzes and get all the answers right, that fact is available to the Council folks, and once they also have your bank account information they are supposed to set your password for you in ebudde and send it to you. If that doesn't happen correctly, let me know, and I can probably find a way to get it working. If neither of these options works for you for training, let us know and we'll figure something out.

Paperwork--the final thing needed to sell cookies is paperwork, of course. You are supposed to get a training manual, order forms, and receipt books. The training manual is supposed to be available online, but it isn't yet, and I don't have an electronic copy yet. If you need to get the paperwork at a time other than the January 14 leader meeting, let us know, and we'll figure out times for pickup. The materials come from Stephanie (not from Charlie as was previously indicated) because they are in her garage!

Cookie ordering--ordering is done on the ebudde web site at https://ebudde.littlebrownie.com/ once you turn in your bank paperwork and get your password. Make sure to allocate booth cookies to individual girls so they get incentives. You need to submit your initial orders (for cookies and incentives) by February 20th, and your incentive order for booth sales by April 12 by midnight because the web site shuts down! These deadlines got messed up last year and the web site closed early, so I'd suggest getting things done a few days early if at all possible.

Delivery--as in other years, cookie pickup will be some time in the March 18-22 time frame. We'll know more once we get closer.

Two kinds of cookies won't be available for booth sales--Dulces and Thankyou-Berry-Munches. We had at least one troop last year that didn't do an initial order, but did booth sales--if that's your situation and you want those kinds, you might want to order a few or arrange to buy or trade for them with another troop.  As always, girl scouts sell cookies to other girl scouts at $2.95 per box, so that the final troop to sell to the public gets the profit.

New this year, if a girl sells 50+ boxes, her registration for next year is free. Registration is expected to go up to $15 so that's a good thing. They are allowing us to accept credit cards for booth sales again this year, see page 13 in the manual.

Here are some answers to questions that were asked in the past:

Q: Why doesn't my ebudde login from last year work?

A: Council reset the passwords, and will let us know what they are when we send in the bank forms. If you have done the training and sent in the form and still can't get into ebudde, let me (Charlie) know and we'll figure it out. In previous years I could tell you your password, but they don't allow that any more, so we may have to reset it somehow.

Q: Can girls without a troop sell cookies?

A: Yes, their orders go through the service unit.  (Currently we don't have any--please let me know if that changes.)

Q: Can troops that don't yet have a troop number sell cookies?

A: It's complicated, but yes, if the girls are registered it should be possible.  I have been in contact separately with all the troops I know of, please let me know of any I've missed.

Q: Can Daisies do the community cookie booth?

A: Yes

Q: Do the routing and account number need to be entered into ebudde for cookies to be ordered?

A: No

Q: Are booth sales covered by the second bank sweep that happens in mid-April?

A: Yes, troops keep the proceeds, they get cookies for 2.95 and sell for 3.50.

If you have more questions, let me know.

Thanks

Charlie

Contact information:

Charlie Sears--ordering/training
searscf@gmail.com (email is usually the best way to reach me)
616-826-2626

Stephanie Fischer--paperwork/delivery
fischerslf@gmail.com
616-307-0392

Jill Fitzhugh--Council/shipping communications

[Leaders] Quick updates for Rockford GS

Here are a few quick updates.  Contact me with any questions.

Happy Holidays!!

Sandy Feutz

Director, Rockford Girl Scout Service Unit

[Leaders] Fwd: Winter Fun Days

Sandy Feutz

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Erin Adcock" <eadcock@gsmists.org>
Date: December 11, 2012 9:31:55 AM EST
To: "Erin Adcock" <eadcock@gsmists.org>
Subject: Winter Fun Days

Winter Fun Days is upon us! Girl Scouts Michigan Shore to Shore is hosting Winter Fun Days at Camp Anna Behrens and Camp Saki, in just a few short weeks. Printed fliers are available at each service center. Please, forward the flyer to anyone you know who might be interested. We look forward to some fun days at our beautiful camp properties. Please, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. We are hoping for snow and snow activities, but there will be plenty of fun regardless of snow fall. Thank you for your consideration.

 

Kind regards,

 

Erin Adcock

 

 

Erin Adcock

Outdoor Pathways Manager

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore

1217 E River Rd.

Muskegon, MI 49445

 

Ph: 616.784.3341 ext. 207  |  Toll Free: 866.566.7434  |  Cell: 616.826.0941  |  Fax: 616.784.8187

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[Leaders] dance update

Leaders, The Girl Scout dance is Full ! 

Alicia Stuckey

Troop 3842

Rockford SU Treasurer  

[Leaders] Fwd: December Program Updates

Here are the latest council program updates. 

Sandy Feutz

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Matt Witkowski" <mwitkowski@gsmists.org>
Date: December 6, 2012 8:50:32 PM EST
To: "Matt Witkowski" <mwitkowski@gsmists.org>
Subject: December Program Updates

Hello Everyone,

 

Here is the December program update. These updates will be added to the website calendar as soon as possible. There will be a few more updates coming in the near future and we will try to communicate those as soon as possible. Have a great day!

 

 

Matthew Witkowski

Director of Programs

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore

1820 Oak Hollow Drive

Traverse City, MI 49686

 

Ph: 231-947-7354  |  Toll Free: 866.566.7434  |   Fax: 231-947-7354

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[Leaders] Fwd: Knitting event for Juniors and up

Sandy Feutz

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Jane Fabiano-Turner" <janemft@jftwd.com>
Date: December 6, 2012 12:46:42 PM EST
To: "'Sandy & Joel'" <jfeutz@charter.net>
Subject: FW: Knitting event for Juniors and up

Please send to Leaders:

 

When: Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 4 to 5:30 pm

Where: TBD

Who: Juniors and up (Limited to 10 girls that do not know how to knit.) We can take more if they already know how to knit and can work on their own. Please contact me if you have experienced girls and I will add to the number of girls.

 

Bring ONE of the following:

Size 11, 13, 15 knitting needles

Knifty Knitter

Size H, I, J crochet hook OR

I will have a few extras needles and hooks.

 

We will teach the girls how to knit or use the Knifty Knitter. They are welcome to crochet, if they already know how.  We will supply wool yarn and a snack. If you don't want to use are yarn, please feel free to bring your own.

 

If you bring your own needles, hook or Knifty Knitter, you can take your project home and work on it. If you use mine, I will hold on to your project until the next meeting in February where you can work on it some more.

 

When you complete a project, you will be given a patch. All items will be donated to North Kent Service Center.

 

If you have questions, please feel free to ask.

 

Jane Fabiano-Turner

janemft@jftwd.com

 

Visit my websites at www.jftwd.com

 

[Leaders] Monday Mtg Reminder

Reminder-our December Leader meeting is Monday from 7-8PM at RUMC. Kathleen Bell will be leading it. Thanks, Kathleen!

Hope to see you at caroling (details Monday), otherwise Happy Holidays and email or call me if you have issues.

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[Leaders] Fwd: Property Survey

Sandy Feutz

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Nicole Vink" <nvink@gsmists.org>
Date: December 5, 2012 10:42:02 AM EST
To: <llimon13@gmail.com>, <christinepersons@yahoo.com>, "Joel and Sandy Feutz" <jfeutz@charter.net>, "Rita Holdridge" <r3anda@yahoo.com>, "Kim Caverley" <kcaverley@parkerarntz.com>, "Diana McGarvey" <dmmcgarvey@yahoo.com>
Subject: Property Survey

The GSMISTS Board of Directors has asked the Property Committee to perform a comprehensive property study.  The findings will be brought to the members at the 2013 GSMISTS Annual Meeting.  As part of this study, the Property Committee is asking for your input on property surveys.  There are separate surveys for adults and girls.  Links to these surveys can be found on the GSMISTS website.  Go to the Camp & Facilities tab, scroll close to the bottom and there is an Adult link, a girl link, and also printable copies.  We need 300 volunteers/girls to take the survey by the end of December. 

 

PLEASE take a moment to complete the survey-it is a great tool for us to learn what you like & don't like and which facilities we no longer use, as well as what improvements need to be made at the locations.

 

Thanks for your time!

Nicole

 

Nicole Vink

Membership Specialist

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore

3275 Walker Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

T 616.784.3341 ext 168

T 866.566.7434 (Toll free)

F 616.784.8187

nvink@gsmists.org

 

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Join Girl Scouts Today!  http://www.gsmists.org/Join/join-home

 

 

 

 

[Leaders] Parade counts

Reminder: email me the number of girls who were in the Rockford parade for me to order patches.

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[Leaders] Fwd: President's Volunteer Service Award

Sandy Feutz

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Kim Dyer" <KDyer@gsmists.org>
Date: November 29, 2012 11:50:11 AM EST
To: "Kim Dyer" <KDyer@gsmists.org>
Cc: "Kayla Condon" <kcondon@gsmists.org>
Subject: President's Volunteer Service Award

Hello Service Unit Directors,

 

Please remind your volunteers and Girl Scouts of the opportunity to receive the national President's Volunteer Service Award by returning the attached form to a service center by December 15.  Learn more about this award at http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/.  Our form tracks volunteer hours by membership year.  The award includes a pin and certificate for a $5 fee.

 

 

 

Kim Dyer

Volunteer Development Manager

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore

3275 Walker Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

 

Ph: 616.784.3341 ext. 129  |  Toll Free: 866.566.7434  |  Fax: 616.784.8187

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[Leaders] Leaders- do any of these girls belong to your troop?

If these girls belong to your troop, please let me know.  They are registered to Rockford, but not to a troop.

Thanks

Brock

 Kayla

 

 MEADOW RIDGE

 

 

Lawrence

 Samantha

   VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY

 

 

Dettwiler

 Anna

 VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY

 

 

Leigh

 Ashleigh

 CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY

 

 

 

 

Sandy Feutz

Director, Rockford Girl Scout Service Unit

[Leaders] Dance paperwork

Leaders,
Here are the dance details:
ERMS 6:30-8:30 Jan 18.
All ages. $5 reg per girl (checks to Rockford Service Unit) plus food donation to NKSC. Max 200 girls.
Masquerade Dance-make your masks ahead of time and dress up if you wish.

Reg forms due by Dec 10th or until the dance is full, whichever comes first. The reg form is in the parent section of our website (no login required). Drop at Alicia Stuckey's (treasurer) house 345 Sigsbee St in Rockford.

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[Leaders] FW: Updated Program Spreadsheet/ GS Challenge

Here is a list of the latest programs through council.  There are many more than listed on the website :)  The Word doc describes them and the spreadsheet lists them in a monthly format.

Sandy Feutz

Director, Rockford Girl Scout Service Unit

 

-------- Begin forwarded message --------

Subject: Updated Program Spreadsheet/ GS Challenge

Date: 11/5/12 3:35:26 PM

From: "Matt Witkowski"

To: "Matt Witkowski"

 

Hello Everyone,

 

Here is the November Update for the Program Department and a link for the new Girl Scout Challenge. Please make copies and give to your service unit teams and leaders or email if easier. This communication will come out by the 5 th of each month. These will be available at service centers, through membership staff, pathway staff and through our registrars. To register for programs please contact Debbie Bennett ( dbennett@gsmists.org) or register through e-biz (existing Girl Scouts)  We currently are working with Marketing to make sure the information is updated to the calendar and some of the new updates are being put in Personify this week. I hope this communication is helpful in getting programming information out to our service unit teams. Have a great day!

 

This November Update has:

 

Added new programming

Gold, Silver and Teen Awards date/location

GS important dates

A few events that GS troops participate in (GS FYI)

A few 2013-2014 events included also

 

We have also hired a new Outdoor Program Manager named Erin Adcock and she will be starting in two weeks. With her on board, we will be working to add more outdoor programming/STEM for the winter, spring and summer along with looking to next year. We are very excited to have her an look forward to adding her to our team.

[Leaders] Op XMas Child

I was notified last night that the the due date for the boxes is tomorrow. If you have boxes ready you can drop them to Nedra or Crossroads church tomorrow. I don't know if Nedra will be at our leader mtg, so if you have boxes please take them to Crossroads or make contact with her tomorrow.

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[Leaders] Meeting tomorrow

We have our monthly leader meeting at 7Pm tomorrow night at RUMC. (Rockford parade mtg -Same building 6pm).

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[Leaders] Monday meeting

Reminder that if you are going to participate in the Santa parade you need to attend the meeting held by the Chamber at the church at 6:00. 

 

Also I will not be able to attend Monday’s meeting.  Would someone please volunteer to take notes?  Please advise.

 

Lynn Surdock, PE
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Re: [Leaders] Question about Registering NEW girls

I encountered the same registration difficulties, and I expect others will too. 

Renewals--if the individual girl was registered last year and the parent has access to the email address that was on the registration form, and knows the exact name that was used, then the parent can create an online account in ebiz and renew for this year (and probably switch troops, though I haven't tried that for girls).  For this, start at http://gsmists.org/ and click the register link at the top, to get to ebiz.

New registrations--I had been told that a paper registration form is needed for all new registrations.  That may eventually change, but based on your experiences, it sounds like it hasn't yet.  Some folks have started at http://gsmists.org/ and clicked forms, and picked the Girl Membership Form.  It looks different than the old membership forms, and it doesn't really have a good place to put the troop number, so others have dug out last year's forms.  If there's a better way, hopefully someone will let us know!

At the September leader meeting, online renewal for the whole troop had been discussed.  From what I've been told, that option is only available each year until September 30th at midnight, so it's a possibility for next year.

Charlie

On Nov 5, 2012 5:59 PM, "Laura Bargwell" <laurabargwell@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi,

I am hoping someone can help me - I am trying to register - online -  6 new girls who have joined our troop. I am going under troop management and it allows me to add a girl but not register them.  Is there another way to do this?  and one of the girls I am trying to register say she is already in the system but not in my troop because I cannot find her.

 

Any help of suggestions are appreciated. 

 

Thanks,

Laura Bargwell

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[Leaders] Question about Registering NEW girls

Hi,

I am hoping someone can help me - I am trying to register - online -  6 new girls who have joined our troop. I am going under troop management and it allows me to add a girl but not register them.  Is there another way to do this?  and one of the girls I am trying to register say she is already in the system but not in my troop because I cannot find her.

 

Any help of suggestions are appreciated. 

 

Thanks,

Laura Bargwell

[Leaders] Ford Museum Christmas Ornaments

Christmas Ornaments for the Ford Museum tree need to be turned in to me by Wednesday next week. I have a blue Rubbermaid box on my front porch that you can leave them in with your receipt. Please write your troop number on the receipt. My address is 5738 Dorado Court, Rockford in the Bella Vista Development. Please let me know if you need more detailed directions. Thank you!

Lorri Romesberg

[Leaders] GS/ Rockford Santa Parade

The following is from the Chamber website:

The Chamber is ready to welcome the big man in red on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m. Santa will be welcomed in downtown Rockford with a parade and then he will go to the Rotary Pavilion to listen to kids' wish lists. Also on hand will be Trolley Rides and kids activities in the pavilion. Free milk and cookies will be available, along with photos with Santa.

 If you would like to be part of the Santa Parade, download the application and send in to the Chamber office. There will be a MANDATORY Safety Meeting at the Rockford United Methodist Church on Monday, November 12 at 6 p.m. It is only about a half-hour long, but is an important tool to keeping parade participants and children safe. The Rockford Police Department will be talking about safety rules. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE. If you cannot make it due to an emergency, be sure to contact a representative to be there for your company. Everyone will sign a registration sheet, your signature is proof that you were there.

The safety meeting is right before our Leader meeting, so make sure you or a parent from your troop attends (this person must be attending the parade with your troop). I've attached the registration form.  Please send it to the chamber prior to the safety meeting.  Rockford GS troops each register individually for the Holiday parade.

Merry Christmas!!!

Sandy Feutz

Director, Rockford Girl Scout Service Unit

[Leaders] FW: November Leadership Connection Meetings - Join Us!

[Leaders] Fwd: Girl Scouts Masquerade Ball Event Flyer

Sandy Feutz

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Amy Gascon" <AGascon@gsmists.org>
Date: October 15, 2012 1:03:14 PM EDT
To: "Amy Gascon" <agascon@gsmists.org>
Subject: Girl Scouts Masquerade Ball Event Flyer

Good Afternoon,

 

Attached is the event flyer for the Juliette Gordon Low Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 27^th from 2:00-4:00pm at Camp Anna Behrens.  I have had several questions about attire for that afternoon-We are encouraging girls (and adults!) to get dressed up as if they were going to a fancy ball. We will be making masks at the event, however, if you have a mask that you would like to wear, feel free to bring it!

 

If you have any more questions, please let me know.

 

 

 

 

Amy Gascon

Series and Events Pathways Manager

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore

3275 Walker Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

 

Ph: 616.784.3341 ext. 171  |  Toll Free: 866.566.7434  |  Fax: 616.784.8187

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[Leaders] Fwd: Troop Camp Leadership I added at CAB

Sandy Feutz

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Kim Dyer" <KDyer@gsmists.org>
Date: October 15, 2012 4:27:09 PM EDT
To: "Kim Dyer" <KDyer@gsmists.org>
Cc: "Debra Bennett" <DBennett@gsmists.org>, "Kayla Condon" <kcondon@gsmists.org>
Subject: Troop Camp Leadership I added at CAB

Hi Service Unit Directors/Service Teams,

Please share with your leaders that we've added a Troop Camp Leadership I at Camp Anna Behrens, Greenville, on Sat, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Fee is $10.  This class is required prior to taking troops camping. 

The session will be held in Misty Pines Unit Shelter, a screen house structure with a fireplace - so it's cozy during class.  Dress for the weather (layers and appropriate outer gear and footwear) as participants will be walking back and forth from the Unit Shelter to the fire pit.   Participants will not be in a heated unit other than the fireplace in the unit shelter. 

Get a jump on preparedness by taking this class now so you can take your troop camping in 2013!  Winter camping at Brinkert's Troop House at Camp Anna Behrens is a blast and easy as you can bring a plastic sled to slide your gear in the packed snow along the pathway.  This unit sleeps 12 on cots.  Brinkert's has a fireplace, kitchen and bathroom, along with a great sliding hill outside too!  You can roast marshmallows or make pie iron pizzas outside in the winter!  Or you can reserve ahead another spring/summer date and have already taken your training.

Register on eBiz under Enrichments at http://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/AdultTrainingEvents.aspx. 

Kim Dyer

Volunteer Development Manager

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore

3275 Walker Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49544

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Re: [Leaders] October Meeting Minutes

There is a meeting on November 5^th at the church across the street from council.  One of the items to be discussed is whether GSMISTS will put an additional charge on the Girl Scout registration Fee.  Girl Scouts USA passed a motion that allows then for each council to add a charge if desired.  My understanding is the Detroit area added $4 to the fee, so they pay $16.00.

 

Remember council holds meetings in various areas.  This is the one in our area.  You are welcome to attend any of them.

 

So those interested can attend and discuss this issue.

 

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From: Veronica Antel [mailto:vantel@cqlcorp.net]
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 3:00 PM
To: Lynn Surdock
Subject: RE: [Leaders] October Meeting Minutes

 

Hey what is this?

GSMT representation will November – whether to charge an additional fee per girl.  November Nov. 5^th Faith United Church of God (across from GSMISTS office).  Meeting is at 7:00pm.

 

 

From: leaders-bounces@rockfordgs.org [mailto:leaders-bounces@rockfordgs.org] On Behalf Of Lynn Surdock
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 1:45 PM
To: leaders@rockfordgs.org
Subject: [Leaders] October Meeting Minutes

 

Rockford Service Unit Meeting Minutes- Oct 8, 2012

Welcome                                Sandy       
Info of use:   GSMISTS Emergency Number 616-204-1456  
        Girl Health History Form – refilled out every year – adults need to fill out as well.

New Leaders – none new at meeting
   
SUD/Council  Update
New Membership Manager – Stacey Williams  swilliams@gsmists.org                      

Service Unit goals for this year – Adult and girl goals - Don’t have registration reports yet. 

 

Honor Scouts – applications need to be in by October 24^th.  7^th grade and above.  Approximately $200 in cost                 

Registration process (online thru ebiz) 01 vs 02 – If you are an 02 you can only register your daughter.  Only an 01 can register everyone and view girls.           

GSMT representation will November – whether to charge an additional fee per girl.  November Nov. 5^th Faith United Church of God (across from GSMISTS office).  Meeting is at 7:00pm.

 

Rockford GS Recruitment Expo update -        

Girls needing placement    - have 4 6^th grade girls to place.

GSMISTS council board at Nov LCM- additional fee           

GS exhibit at GR Public Library 10/1-10/31

SU Activities

Event ideas (from ideas last month)

Oct- Fall Product sale – Jill Feutz             

Nov-Ford Museum Tree - Roguewood leaders – Theme is celebrating 100 years of Girl Scouts – ornaments turned in by end of October.  

       Making hats and scarves -  Jane Turner -  Jody and Jane found a source for donated yarn.  Want volunteers for knitting hats and gloves – 2-4 hour open houses in January, February and March – folks would be there to teach the girls.

   

Holiday parade mtg usually before our leader meeting in at 6:00pm.  Waiting for confirmation from chamber of commerce.

 

Mellisa and Jackie – Going to the children’s hospital Dec. 13^th – so looking for donations, coloring books, crayons, books, small toys, puzzles.  Wrapped or unwrapped.  Bring to the Nov or Dec meeting.

 

Dec- Holiday Parade     Rockford Chamber of Commerce

        Holiday Christmas Caroling – Go out caroling – Cookies and Hot Chocolate - Pavilion        Jen Schneider

       Operation Xmas Child - Nedra Harju – save your shoe boxes, wrapping paper, toys, etc.

       Older girl Movie Overnight- Beverly Dickinson

Jan-Dance - Melissa H and Jackie R – Girls wear masks – registration start early.  Date to be determined.

Feb- Thinking Day -  Need coordinator – Sue

Mar- GS Birthday cake wars - Need coordinator – own cake goes back home with them.  Karen running event.

    Jr badge day

Apr-Leader-Daughter    Circus among Us – Check on fees.  

Civic Theatre - Anne of Green Gables 18-28 – service unit.  Weekend Matinee - Kathy Best

   

May-Bridging                           someone & Missy 

      Camp Out        May 4-5            Lynn & Corie & Missy (Missy handling camp from Saturday 5:00pm to close)

      Leader Banquet or paperwork night -

June- Start of Summer Parade – one group

July-Daycamp -

Aug/Sept- Memorial Day Parade

Oct- Fall bike tour – Meet downtown

 

Other popular ideas: Self defense class (Cadettes and up) –

 

Working on CPR certification -

We now have Brownie, Jr and Cadette Girl Scout Guides (the big books)- Let me know if you want to borrow one.  

SCOUTS can Celebrate 100 Years of Magic with Disney on Ice SCOUT NIGHT:  Friday, March 1@ 7PM
This magical moment in entertainment history combines Disney’s unforgettable stories and enthralling characters that have entertained families the world over. The captivating production features the largest cast ever of lovable Disney stars on ice – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Stitch, Nemo and the Incredibles, and all the Disney Princesses – and exciting moments from Disney’s Mulan and The Lion King.
$13.00 per ticket
Price good for Scout and Family/Friends
Scout also receives a Patch       groupsales@smggr.com    616 - 742 – 6185


Council Events:
Girls Around the World!
October 18th  3:15-5:15
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Cost for Registered G.S $12
Daisies and Brownies
Description: Get your passports ready as you travel the world and explore different foods and games. You will also discover what you have in common with other Girls Around the World!

The Quest!
November 12th    6:00-7:30
Faith United Church of God    Grand Rapids
Cost $12
Daisies and Brownies
Description: This Quest will take you on a journey that will help you discover your talents and what you have to offer to make your community a better place! Play games, create a take home project and use clues to help you unlock the KEY to making a difference!

In the Garden!
November 13th  3:45-5:45
Red Hawk Elementary-Cedar Springs Public Schools
Cost for Registered G.S. $12
Daisies and Brownies
Description: Does a bean need soil to grow? Come find out! You will also make strawberry jam and act out your favorite garden critters as you play charades!

Scout Night at the Griffins
December 1st          4:00-9:00
Van Andel Arena-Grand Rapids
Cost: $12 or $14* Cookie Dough Not Accepted-Register through Griffins
Description: Beginning at 4:00pm, scouts are invited to take part in a “Scout’s Only” event at Van Andel Arena. Scouts will have the opportunity to skate (bring your own skates)on the very same ice that the Griffins players will later that night. Also, scouts can test their hockey talents with skills competitions to win awesome Griffins prizes. Great photo opportunities on the Griffins bench and in the penalty box will also be available.
Back by popular demand, every scout will receive a FREE JERSEY PATCH at the game!
All scout groups of 10 or more will enjoy a SPECIAL TICKET SAVINGS!
Upper Level tickets are ONLY $12. Lower Level Faceoff tickets are JUST $14.

Silversides
Dec 15th & March 16th                           10:00-12:00
Grand Rapids Service Center
Cost for Registered G.S. : $14.00
All Ages
Min/Max: 15-35
Description: Have you ever wondered what it is like to control a Remotely Operated Vehicle underwater? This event will challenge you to do just that, and best of all it is fun!

Forever Green!
January  21st       5:30-7:30
Faith United Church of God  Grand Rapids
Cost: $6.00
Juniors, Cadettes
Min/Max: 20/40
Description: You are never too young to start taking care of your environment! Use recycled materials in new creative ways! You will work together to build an igloo and experience what it is like to clean up an oil spill!

Council Games Series
April 25th, May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th
6:00-8:00pm
Camp Anna Behrens
Cost for Registered G.S.: $25
Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
Min/Max: 20/50
Description: You have been chosen to compete in this year’s Council Games. You will participate in various training sessions, a tribute parade; make your own mocking jay pin and a Cornucopia Competition! May the odds be ever in your favor.

Amazing Race
May 4:   1:00-3:00pm
Lowell                   Showboat
Cost for Registered G.S: $13.00
Brownies and Juniors
Min/Max: 20/40
Be part of the action in this scavenger hunt-style foot race throughout Lowell! Along the way participate in challenges inspired by the Amazing Race!

 

 

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

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