TROOP NEWS: Week of 10/01/12

1.       Thank you to all who came out for the Fall Kick-Off/ Investiture Ceremony last night.  I hope you enjoyed the ceremony and dinner.  J  I posted a photo of the girls on our website- it’s the only one I took, but it’s not great.  If you took pictures, would you mind sharing (by email, text, link, or hard copy- whatever’s easiest)? 
We definitely had the best turn out of any troop, which is awesome!

2.       Snack this week:  Emma (Don’t forget- healthy snack to serve 15 girls, must be able to explain what makes it healthy)

3.       This week we will do an craft activity that requires toilet paper rolls.  Ideally, each girl will need one.  If you could save rolls between now and then and send what you have, that would be great!

4.       The girls discussed this last week:  Instead of worrying about formal uniforms at school, it would be nice if girls wore “girl scout t-shirts” on meeting days.  The older girls should all have at least one or two (earned from cookie sales?  ones we made last year?).  We will make our troop shirts this year, I believe the week we’re back from fall break.  (Shirts can also be bought from girlscoutshop.com – I’ve also gotten Abby one on eBay and one from Goodwill!)

5.       Next Calendar Activity is CornDawgs on Saturday, October 20^th.  I will let you know when I have a chance to call about the group rate.

6.       FUNDRAISING PACKETS & ADDRESS BOOKLETS DUE BACK THIS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3^RD.  Please don’t forget!  J 

09.30.12 Cherry Blossom Service Unit Investiture 2012

We had an excellent turn out at the Fall Kick Off and Investiture ceremony. 

The girls rededicated themselves to living by the Girl Scout Promise and Law,

and families enjoyed fellowship and -of course- spaghetti.  :)

Thank you to all who attended.

Investiture & Fall Kick-off TOMORROW!

Sunday, September 30th, 2012 3pm

Conyers Presbyterian Church, Old Town Conyers

 Cherry Blossom Service Unit Investiture and Fall Kick-off

Please arrive on time, the ceremony will begin promptly at 3:00.
This is a "formal" ceremony and girls should be in "full uniform".
(This is khaki bottoms, white tops, and smock/sash/vest.)

Cost is $10 per family plus a contribution to the meal
(a bottle of salad dressing and/or a 2-liter of clear beverage).

See you there!

Girl Scout Song Make New Friends

Everyone needs to practice this song for Sunday!  :)

TROOP NEWS: Week of 09/23/12

Sending out the update a day early.  Hope that doesn't throw anyone off!  LOL

Happy Fall!!   Sorry this is long- there are several important items this week. Please pay special attention to #4 and let me know if you are able to help.  :)

1.  SNACK/ LEADER for this week: Lesley: Don't forget- healthy snack to serve 15 girls, be ready to explain what makes it healthy, no drinks necessary.

2.  PLEASE REGISTER YOUR GIRL IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO!  

3.  FUNDRAISER:  Remember, fundraiser packets are due 10/05 (one week from Wednesday).  I need every girl to complete the address cards- this is quick and easy, so no excuses.  :)  Please try to sell items/ magazine subscriptions if you can.  :)

4.  NOTEBOOKS:  Please make sure to check and sign your girl's Troop Notebook each week and help her remember to bring it to school on Wednesdays.  There hasn't been anything important communicated in there yet, but there will be as we get busier!

5.  UNIFORMS:  The girls and I discussed uniforms this week.  It is expected that each girl have the most basic uniform pieces.  For Daisies, that is a blue smock.  For Brownies, it will be a brown vest or sash.  Most of the patches on the front of these uniform pieces are bought, including the Flag, the Council Identification Set, and Troop Numerals. HOW A DAISY SMOCK SHOULD LOOK.  HOW A BROWNIE VEST SHOULD LOOK.   PLEASE LET ME KNOW if you have a) an insignia tab (yellow for Daisies/ brown for Brownies), b) World Trefoil Pin (same for all), or c) Membership Pin (daisy and brownie- specific).  The troop will get these for any girl who does not yet have them.  They will be presented at the Rededication on Sunday 09/30.
Our troop does not require additional uniform pieces, though they are available for purchase.  Our general rule is white shirt and khakis (usually), white shirt and denim (outside events), or Troop T-shirt & "dress for the weather" (outdoor/ active events).  We also discussed wearing Girl Scout or Troop t-shirts on meeting days (Wednesdays). We will be making troop t-shirts soon!  :)  All Girl Scout uniforms/ patches/ pins/ books can be bought online, at the Girl Scout Shops in Griffin or Mableton (those are the closest ones), or at SCHOOL BOX (usually the most convenient option).  Online and Scout Shops have more selection, and lots of extra items, but SB should have all that you need.  :)

6.  BROWNIES: Are you working on your Badges?  Remember, some of the activities are quick and easy!  :)  Step by step directions are available in the Brownie's Guide to Girl Scouting. Here are a few that Abby is working on this weekend:

• Home Scientist: Step One: Be a Kitchen Chemist- Make a) Oil & Vinegar salad dressing; b) homemade ice cream (not in a machine); or c) grow rock candy.
• Inventor: Step One: Warm Up your Inventor's Mind- a) Think of 5 new uses for a box; b) take 5 minutes to draw as many simple things as you can that begin with a circle; or c) fine 5 new ways to use a tool or play with a toy.
               Step Two: Find Lots of Ways to Solve the Same Problem- Think of 10 unusual ways to a) make music; b) carry your lunch; or c) water plants

     DAISIES: Think of things you can do to demonstrate each of the points of the Girl Scout Law.  And make sure you're practicing your Girl Scout Promise!  :)


7. REDEDICATION SUNDAY 09/30 @ 3pm

• Cost is $10 per family plus one item (either a bottle of salad dressing or a 2 liter of clear beverage).  I'm sorry if I misspoke before, I've been corrected.
• 2 adults from each troop are needed to arrive at 1pm to help set up and decorate. 
  I cannot do this- I'll have Alex and Chas is working, so I would not be much help.
• 3 adults from each troop are needed to stay after and help tear down and clean up.
• Volunteers are needed to help cook.
• Girls should wear white tops, khaki bottoms, and smock/sash/vest :)  We'll plan to take a group photo.  :)
• Please let me know if you will be attending (and how many) and bring your payment/ items on Wednesday.  This will be a special event for the girls, please try to attend.  :)

8.  I know we decided not to put it on the official calendar, but Saturday the 29th is Girl Scout Day at Zoo Atlanta, and Abby and I (and Alex) will be going.  If you'd like to join us, please let me know!  :)



    Tina Welch
    Leader, Girl Scout Troop 11584

Also put together a video of just our DC photos- to the tune of "Ignite"!

Create a slideshow

Meeting 09/19/2012: GS Law Bracelets!

Thank you to Ms. Collinsworth (Madilyn's mommy) for helping with our craft this week.  :)  The girls each made a bracelet with eleven beads- one for the Girl Scout Promise, and one for each point of the Girl Scout Law.  :)  So cute- and great to practice the Law with, too!  :)

Flower: Girl Scout Promise

     I will do my best to be

Light Blue:  honest and fair

Yellow: friendly and helpful

Spring Green: considerate and caring

Red: courageous and strong, and

Orange: responsible for what I say and do

     and to

Purple: respect myself and others

Magenta: respect authority

Green: use resources wisely

Rose: make the world a better place, and

Violet: be a sister to every Girl Scout

TROOP NEWS: Week of 09/16/12

Don't forget- Girl Scout meeting tomorrow, Wednesday 09/19 from 3-4pm!

Snack/Leader: Taylor W.

Still getting into the swing of this, but my plan is to send out a reminder with an agenda of sorts on Sunday evenings, so that you will know what's going on for the week.  I will also post the message to Facebook and to our troop website- so that whatever method is easiest for you, it's there.  Just try to check in between Sunday and meeting time.  ;o)

Hope you've had a great week!  

09/12/12 First Meeting of the Year!

Excited to be in our new space.  There was no time for pictures once we got started, but here are the girls relaxing and working on their homework before the meeting.  :)