April 2007, Issue No. 3
Welcome to Council Connection!
Council Connection will be emailed to all volunteers who provided
us with an email address. This ‘up to the minute’ email
will feature news that YOU need to know to support girls ... like
opportunities in program, community service, training, volunteering,
and more! We will combine a lot of the emails and flyers we send
to you into this one, comprehensive email.
We encourage you to forward it on to parents!
In this issue:
PROGRAMS
TROOP OPPS
TROOP NEWS
TRAINING OPPS
COUNCIL SHOP
Reminder: Annual Meeting, April 26
April 26, 6:30 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center
It is most likely our last annual meeting as "GSFRA" and
we hope to make it a grand finale! Learn who has received special
recognitions, enjoy comedic/musical entertainment, and decide which
of the two award-winning cookie desserts you'll try! RSVP to Janet
at jwhite@gsfra.org by April
20. Please indicate if you are an association chair, delegate, board
member, nominating committee member, Girl Scout member, or non-Girl
Scout guest. You must be 14 years or older to attend. There is no
charge for this important and fun-filled event.
PROGRAMS
* For these programs, register online at www.gsfra.org
or call 920-734-7069, ext. 30.
Lion King tickets available through Girl Scouts *
May 13, 1 p.m., Fox Cities Performing Arts Center (PAC), Appleton
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your troop, family
and friends! Tickets are $77 per person and financial assistance
is available for all Girl Scouts. A Girl Scout Lion King Patch will
be available to purchase through the PAC.
Still time to register for summer camp *
Take a look at the new sessions offered at Camp Winnecomac Day Camp
and Camp Birch Trails Resident Camp. Get gross and slimy with Grossology!
Bring your stuffed friend and visit a wildlife park at My Buddy
and Me! Take control of your time at camp in Camp Wha-chu-wanna-do
where YOU decide what YOU do! Explore the animal kingdom in the
Amazin' Animals or Critter Care programs! Show off your artistic
side in Petite Picassos, Creative Cooking and Express Yourself!
Ride horses in Pony Express and Trail Riders! There are a ton of
things to do at camp, like write a camp newspaper, learn to cook,
visit the Mall of America, start scrap booking, redecorate a building,
or trail ride in North Dakota. Visit www.gsfra.org/camp
Check out these April events
Belly Dancing, Camp Fun Night, Uniquely ME! Chicago or Bust!
Belly Dancing *
April 21, 10 a.m. - noon, Girl Scout Program Center, Appleton
Experience the art of belly dancing and create your very own belly
dance. Discover new ways to move, make a belly dancing wrap with
bells, and expand your knowledge of the Middle Eastern Culture.
Open to girls in grades K - 4.
Cost is $5/girl.
Camp Fun Night *
April 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (hours extended for children of Annual
Meeting attendees), Camp Winnecomac, Kaukauna
Want to have fun and learn about camp? Bring a friend and play games,
do art projects, eat s'mores, and learn about all the great things
at Camp Winnecomac and Camp Birch Trails. Parents are strongly encouraged
to attend. Get a coupon for $10 off a week at camp. Open to all
girls (adults encouraged). Cost is $2/girl OR bring a non-Girl Scout
friend and both get in free with her $10 national dues.
Uniquely ME! Chicago or Bust! *
April 28, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Chicago, IL
Grab your friends and take a trip to Chicago! Visit the windy city
and see the great exhibits at the Shedd Aquarium. Explore Navy Pier
and have dinner. Open to girls in grades 4 and up. Cost is $45/person
(includes transportation and entrance to aquarium).
Check out these May events
Girl Scout Gold and Silver Award Workshop, Cinco de Mayo, Uniquely
ME! Outdoor Challenge, Pow Wow
Girl Scout Gold and Silver Award Workshop *
May 3, 5 - 7 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center, Appleton
Go for the Gold and Silver! Learn everything you need to know about
earning the Gold and Silver Awards. Get the facts and ideas to make
your projects great! Bring your questions, parents and advisors.
Particularly helpful for girls looking to earn their Silver or Gold
Award in 2008, but all are welcome. Open to girls in grades 4 and
up (adults encouraged). Free.
Cinco de Mayo *
May 5, 1 - 4 p.m., Carl Traeger School, Oshkosh
HOLA! Join in a celebration of the Mexican culture. Watch a dance
performance, create an art project, and try some authentic Mexican
food. Open to the general public. Cost is $5/person OR bring a non-Girl
Scout friend and both get in free with her $10 national dues.
Uniquely ME! Outdoor Challenge *
May 10, 6 - 8 p.m., Camp Winnecomac, Kaukauna
Challenge yourself with nature hikes, an outdoor survival skills
obstacle course, great new games, and an edible campfire! Open to
girls in grades 4 - 9. Cost is $2/person.
Pow Wow *
May 12, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center, Appleton
Celebrate the rich culture of Wisconsin Native American Tribes!
The Pow Wow is an exciting opportunity for you to see authentic
dance and drum, make Native American crafts, and learn the traditional
stories behind them. Visit with dancers from the American Indian
Center. Open to the general public. Cost is $6/person OR bring a
non-Girl Scout friend and both get in free with her $10 national
dues.
Weekend events at Camp Birch Trails
Me and My Gal and Women's Weekend sponsored in part by Kimberly-Clark.
Me and My Gal *
July 13 - 15, Camp Birch Trails (CBT) Resident Camp, Irma, WI
Connect with your favorite female - mom, grandma, aunt, or other
special adult. Embrace a healthy lifestyle together and start with
a rendezvous at camp! Join us for a weekend full of interactive
programs that will empower you for a lifetime. Experience personality
testing, healthy living tips, pummeling peer pressure, as well as
all the fun camp has to offer like kayaking, biking, swimming, campfires,
sing-a-longs, and more! Open to all ages. Cost is $42/participant.
Event sponsored in part by Kimberly-Clark.
Women's Weekend *
August 17 - 19, Camp Birch Trails (CBT) Resident Camp, Irma, WI
Practice holistic health, relax to the max, and enjoy lively "girl-centric"
discussions in a pristine setting. This is a weekend for you to
get away from it all and become a pampered camper. Take camp fun
to a new level with kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and a campfire
afterglow - all seasoned with a touch of the spa! Workshops will
be offered on how important and influential you are to girls and
how you can empower yourself to become an esteemed role model, as
well as ways to take care of yourself and your health. Open to ages
18 and up. Cost is $42/participant (transportation provided).
Event sponsored in part by Kimberly-Clark.
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TROOP OPPS
Youth Service Day Celebration
April 21, 6 - 10 p.m., High Cliff State Park
Presented by the United Way Fox Cities Youth Board, this casual
gathering will feature a variety of activities aimed at recognizing
youth and their valuable service. You, your families and troops
are invited to attend. Free food, games, and other activities will
be run by staff and AmeriCorps volunteers. Food will be served from
6 - 8:30 p.m. Round trip bus transportation to the state park is
available. Deadline to register is April 18 at 4 p.m. All youth
and adults must submit a Registration and Permission and Release
Form. Register at 920-735-5460 or 920-954-7210, ext. 120 or email
Paul.vidas@unitedwayfoxcities.org
Appleton Police Department open house and tours
May 17, 4 - 7 p.m., Appleton Police Department, Appleton
Celebrate Police Week with a tour, fingerprinting and McGruff. Visit
http://www.appleton.org/departments/police
Badge Earning Opportunities from the Milwaukee Art Museum
May 20, 1 - 4 p.m., Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee
Junior Girl Scouts can fulfill four of six Junior Art in 3D Badge
requirements. A resource packet will be available for girls to complete
the other two requirements. Cost is $12/girl and $8/adult. Register
at 414-224-3842 or visit http://www.mam.org/education/kids_families_outreach.htm#girlscouts
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TROOP NEWS
Spring Splash deadline extended
Due to the later arrival of troop packets this year, the deadline
to spring register your troop for the 2007-08 Girl Scout year has
been extended to June 15. This is also the deadline for year-end
troop reports. Register your troop in order to qualify for the Spring
Splash prize drawings and get a jump start on the new year! Call
your membership staff person or email membership@gsfra.org
Coming soon … VEG (Volunteer Enrichment Guide) on CD
To be more efficient and better serve our volunteers, the council
will be providing our VEG on a CD beginning in August. Each troop
will continue to receive one free copy of VEG, either on CD or paper.
If you prefer the new CD format, call your membership staff person
or email membership@gsfra.org
by May 15.
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TRAINING OPPS
Check out these upcoming trainings. Register at least one-week
prior to the course date and at least two weeks prior for outdoor
courses. Contact Crystal at cmatuszewski@gsfra.org
or call 920-734-7069, ext. 17.
Daisy Age Level Training
Tuesday, April 24, 6 - 9 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center
Brownie Age Level Training
Thursday, April 19, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Oshkosh
Tuesday, April 24, 6 - 9 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center
Junior Age Level Training
Tuesday, April 24, 6 - 9 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center
STUDIO 2B/Cadette Training
Tuesday, May 1, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center
STUDIO 2B/Senior Training
Monday, April 16, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Girl Scout Program Center
Troop Events in the Outdoors and Camping
Saturday, April 21, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tent, Trip and Travel Camping
Saturday, May 19, 5 p.m. to Sunday, May 20, 12:30 p.m.
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COUNCIL SHOP
- Girl Scout Leader's Day is April 22. In honor of all Girl Scout
leaders, any gift for a leader or item purchased by a leader for
personal use will be on sale April 21 through April 28.
- Scrapbooking specials on paper and supplies through April! Bring
in a page or two of your completed product that uses at least
one Girl Scout paper and one Girl Scout sticker and we will display
it at the annual meeting. There will also be a drawing for those
that bring in their pages.
- Additional Council Shop hours.
Sunday, April 15, 1 - 5 p.m.
Thursday, April 19, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 26, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 3, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, May 4, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Visit http://www.gsfra.org/stuff/support/buy/councilshop.shtml
If your email address will be changing, please send an email
to asager@gsfra.org with your name, new email address, troop number,
and city. Be sure to note if the email address of other registered
family members will be changing as well.
Girl Scouts of the Fox River Area, Inc.
4693 N. Lynndale Drive, Appleton WI 54913-9614
Ph 920-734-4559 or 800-924-1211
Fax 920-734-1304
Web www.gsfra.org
General email office@gsfra.org
Council Connection email girlscoutnews@gsfra.org
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