February 2007, Issue No. 1
Welcome to the first issue of 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
VOLUNTEER OPPS
TRAINING
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER / COUNCIL SHOP
ANNOUNCEMENT
ADULTS INVITED TO JOIN ALUMNI GROUP
PROGRAMS
It's camp time!
Watch for camp brochures in your mailbox in late February. New sessions
include Amazin' Animals, Critter Care, Petite Picassos, Creative Cooking,
Grossology, Camp Wha-chu-wanna-do, My Buddy and Me, and Express Yourself.
Ride horses in Pony Express and Trail Riders. Family and troop sessions
are also available. Register today! Visit www.gsfra.org/camp
or call Brinsen at 920-734-7069, ext. 30.
Masterpiece Performance Overnight
February 24, 10 a.m. - February 25, 10 a.m., Camp Winnecomac, Kaukauna
Girls can experience different forms of art, like painting and sculpting
to making and playing musical instruments. They will also learn some dance
moves and get acting tips from local actors. Grades 1-4; Cost $20/person
OR bring a non-Girl Scout friend and both pay $10 with her $10 national
dues. Contact Suzanne at smoore@gsfra.org
or 920-734-7069, ext. 16.
Non School Day Fun
March 2, Clintonville Recreation Center; March 9, Oshkosh Sacred Heart
School
Girls can spend a non-school day with other girls doing art and nature
projects, playing fun games and chatting with friends. Grades K-6; Cost
$10/girl/day OR bring a non-Girl Scout friend and both are free with her
$10 national dues. Contact Suzanne at smoore@gsfra.org
or 920-734-7069, ext. 16.
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TROOP OPPS
Juliette Low gravesite restoration project
A group of Girl Scouts have taken on a project to help raise money for
the restoration and the preservation of the Juliette Low gravesite in
Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah, GA. If your troop would like to contribute
to this project, specially designed patches are available for a donation.
Visit http://www.patchworkdesigns.net/jlgr.htm
Junior Girl Scout Badge Clinic
February 24, 1-3 p.m., 1000 Island Nature Center
Wildlife, plants, animals, and nature walks and talks. Contact Janet at
920-766-4066 or jayw15@msn.com
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VOLUNTEER OPPS
FOR GIRLS
- Living Tree Estates in Greenville looking for Girl Scout Troops
Visit and/or participate in activities with elderly residents. Activities
include playing games, polishing the ladies' fingernails, making cookies
or treats, reading, sing alongs, simple craft activities, and more!
Contact Jackie at Living Tree Estates, LLC at 920-882-5045.
- Check out these outstanding community service projects by girls
in our council! More…
FOR ADULTS
- Share your talents at Beyond the Rainbow 2007, April 14
Adult volunteers are needed to speak about their careers and hobbies
or to share their knowledge of resume writing, college applications
and university living. (This program is open to girls in grades 6-12
and focuses on career choices, hobbies and preparing girls for the future.)
Each volunteer is asked to hold four-one hour workshop sessions with
approximately 20 girls attending each session. Lunch will be provided.
Contact Danielle at dpolzin@gsfra.org
or 920-734-7069, ext. 28.
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TRAINING
Check out these upcoming trainings! Please 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 920-734-7069, ext. 17. More…
Basics for Leaders:
Thursday, March 15, 6 to 9 p.m., Program Center
Daisy Age Level:
Monday, March 19, 6 to 9 p.m., Program Center
Brownie Age Level:
Monday, March 19, 6 to 9 p.m., Program Center
Junior Age Level:
Monday, March 19, 6 to 9 p.m., Program Center
Exploring Trips (Daisy/Brownie/Junior)
Tuesday, March 27, 6 to 9 p.m., Program Center
Exploring Extended Trips (STUDIO 2B/Cadette/Senior)
Girl encouraged to attend with an adult
Thursday, February 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Program Center
Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
Saturday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Adult CPR/AED
1 to 3:30 p.m. First Aid, Oshkosh
Leaders LIVE! (each month 7-8:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, March 6, Fundraising FAQs
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CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER / COUNCIL SHOP
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ANNOUNCEMENT
No Spring Association Meetings
The year 2007 will prove to be a very important year in our council as
we transition through council realignment, merging with six other councils
in northern Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan. In order to
provide the best continuity for our council through this process, the
board of directors has decided to freeze all board positions and current
members. We will also not be considering any policy changes at this time.
The board will continue to meet on a regular basis and continue its mission,
and be engaged in the realignment process. In mid-April, the CEO's and
Board Presidents of the merging councils will be attending training hosted
by GSUSA to prepare them to effectively lead the council through realignment.
More…
At this time we have no new information to share with you; therefore,
we will not be holding Spring Association Meetings for 2007, and will
regroup to update the associations in the fall. Because of this delay,
and new information that will be available after the CEO/board president
training in April, it is imperative that you attend the Annual Council
meeting on April 26, 2007 and the Fall Association meeting (date yet to
be determined). We have also decided to present the Outstanding Leader
and Outstanding Volunteer Awards at the year-end service unit dinners
and meetings in order to appropriately recognize our valuable volunteers
among their peers.
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ADULTS INVITED TO JOIN ALUMNI GROUP
Join this lively and active group that retains an interest in the movement
and promotes the Girl Scout image - all while enjoying the camaraderie
of great men and women! Join them in March for the Council Birthday Party.
More…
In April, visit the museum in Seymour; in May, join the wildflower hike;
and in June, tour private gardens and antiques! Membership is only $3
per year. Benefits include council mailings, special invitations and a
chance to attend special alumnae-sponsored events. Contact Connie cpirner@gsfra.org
or 920-734-7069, ext. 23.
If your email address will be changing, please send an email to asager@gsfra.org
with your name and new email address. 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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