TROOP NEWS: Wk of 03.10.2013

1. Snack/ Leader this week: Amelia
   
2. Don't forget- this week is Girl Scout Week!!  Each girl has an agenda of how to participate each day.  I don't have it saved on this computer- but I'll email a copy tomorrow, just in case one got lost.  ;o)  One easy thing is that they should wear either their Girl Scout uniform or a Girl Scout t-shirt each day this week.  :)
    
3. Don't forget, Atlanta Opera this weekend.  If you RSVP'ed to me, you have been registered.  :)  The woman I spoke to was very nice.  She said that parking is abundant and free.  That the event is actually in their rehearsal space (not in a theater), and that the girls will be sitting on the floor.  (Specifically said girls... I didn't think to ask if *WE* would be sitting on the floor as well...).  The performance will be first (Stone Soup).  After that, the audience will be divided into two groups.  One will go to Make Up and the other to Costumes.  Then they will switch.  They will also complete a craft activity and receive a patch.  Sounds pretty cool!!  Performance BEGINS at 9:30am.  Here is a link to the info, which includes the address. 
   http://www.atlantaopera.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=43246671#.UT0wJldcYSY
   
4. Please take a moment to view and respond to the RSVP form on this link.  It includes events for the rest of the year, and will allow us to plan accordingly.  Tomorrow night I attend the Service Unit Leaders meeting, and will get information regarding the end of year activities that the S.U. is hosting.  I will get that info to you as soon as I have it. 
   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fupz4t0JBC_SRcDdIlRfgsmNHb7rlcCyXAdDwrqaaSE/viewform
   
   
5. I NEED YOUR COOKIE MONEY.  If you have not turned in all cookie money, I NEED IT TOMORROW, MONDAY MARCH 11.  I asked that it be turned in Friday.  Because we have unsold cookies, I do not currently have enough funds to cover the percentage we owe to Girl Scouts of Atlanta- and that money is due in the next two days.  This whole situation makes me ill.  PLEASE TURN IN YOUR MONEY!  [When we sell the cookies we currently have in our inventory, that money will go straight to the troop.]

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 03/03/13

1.  Snack this week: Mrs. Welch (Scheduled as Carmina)
2.  Our meeting will be spent preparing for "Girl Scout Week" which is Sunday March 10- Saturday March 16th.
3.  Please pay Mrs. Welch for the Opera if you plan to attend- $10 child & $5 adult tickets
4.  We need to hold a parent meeting as soon as possible.  Please let me know when would work for you- or alternately, what days/times would be impossible for you.
5.  At the cookie booth on Saturday, we sold out of everything except Savannah Smiles and Trefoils.   I've asked other troops if anyone wants to trade but I've not gotten any response at this point.  If you are still in need of cookies for orders that have already been paid for, please let me know- I will acquire them somehow!  LOL  [Sorry for the inconvenience- some got sold at the booth that were meant for orders- I should have been more organized!)

Thank you!  Have a great week!

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 02/25/2012

First and foremost: Happy World Thinking Day!  If you're interested in earning a World Thinking Day Award, see this link for activities (they are specific to level, Daisy or Brownie, so make sure to click the appropriate link!).  http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/global/world_thinking_day/

I hope everyone is having a wonderful vacation! 

Upcoming events and notes:

1. Snack/Leader:  02/27 - Emma
                           03/06 - Abby
                           03/13 - Amelia
                           03/20 - Maddie
                           03/27 - Kharissa
2. Cookies: Continue to sell cookies- by taking orders or taking extra cookies home.  Continue to turn in money.  If you need cookies, let me know- all it takes is a trip to the "cookie cupboard"!  :)
   
3. Cookie Booths: Our 02/17 cookie booth was a success!  The girls did a great job of selling the product.  Big thanks to Amelia, Lesley, and Abby (and Abby's cousin, LOL). Next cookie booth:
   Saturday 03/02/13 10am - noon at Starbucks!  (The 03/16 cookie booth has been cancelled, but we may pick up another if we can!)
   
4. Girl Scout Day at the Atlanta Opera: Saturday 03/16/2013 in Atlanta (near the 75/85 split).  Event begins at 9:30.  Girl Scouts are $10 admission and Adults are $5.  (This will be a pay-for-yourself event- NOT covered by Girl Scout funds.)   Most moms got a chance to sign up for this event at last week's meeting. If you did not- please let me know if you plan to attend!  :)

Thinking ahead:

• End of year activities - There will be a service-unit wide bridging event (where the girls move up to their next level- we'll have several moving from brownies to juniors, and one moving from daisies to brownies), but I would like to have a troop event as well to give out awards, etc.  First year we did it at a park, last year at the BBQ place- anyone have any great ideas?  Or connections?  LOL

• Summer Daycamp - great opportunity!  I may work it (they'll have childcare for preschool age+) and Abby will attend.  Anyone want to join us?  I have the registration paperwork I can email or print a copy for you.  :)  Just let me know!
  
• NEXT YEAR.  It has come to my attention that several of our girls (mine included) will be 4th graders next year.  I know there are interests in Chorus, reading bowl, etc.  Those events (when added to faculty meetings, committee meetings, etc.) leave only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday open for meetings.  It's not a big deal to miss a meeting every now and then, but I really don't want to volunteer my time on a day that I know my daughter will be missing many times.  (Love you all, but I do it for her!)  I'll say, Fridays would be my last choice.  Saturdays are busy for everyone, it seems... I was wondering how Sunday afternoon/evenings would work?  I'm open to suggestions!

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 02/12/13

Sorry the update is late this week!!  It has been crazy!

1) Snack/Leader: Abby
2) Meeting- regular time/ place.  We'll work on cookie booth sale techniques.  :) 

3) If you haven't already, please plan to pick up cookies at the end of the meeting.  If you could arrive a few minutes early (say 3:50 instead of 4:00), we can go out to the parking lot and disburse cookies.  Mrs. Miller and I will be parked in the far parking lot (near the bus lanes).  Please park, meet in my room, and we'll head out to do the cookies.

4) Please continue to sell cookies, deliver cookies, collect money, and turn in money and additional orders!!  :)
5) I have documented additional orders from Madilyn, Matilda, Rachel/Gabby, and Taylor (orders that were given to me after the initial troop order was turned in).  A few others of you have mentioned that you have additional orders- PLEASE bring those tomorrow so that I can make sure to order enough extras!! :)  Luckily the cookie cupboard is right up the road, in the storage place by the sonny's & honeybaked ham place!!

6) Booth Sales:  We will need to have a sign up so I know who I can count on for the upcoming cookie booth sales.  I need AT LEAST one additional adult at each sale, the more the merrier.  Please let me know which days you &/or your girl can work!  :o)
                         Sunday 2/17 12-2pm @ Kroger on 138 & Flat Shoals.
                         Saturday 3/2 10am-12 @ Starbucks on 138 (@Hobby Lobby)
                         Saturday 3/16  10am-12 @ Walmart on Dogwood (housewares entrance)
**If you are interested in signing up for MORE BOOTH SALES, let me know!  We can, and I'm happy to do it- just don't want to be there by myself.  ;o)  There are plenty of slots available: They run 10am-6pm on the weekends and 3pm-7 on weekdays.  There is a signup sheet of locations to choose from.  If you are able and willing to sell at more times, let me know!!

**A blank order form was sent out in email.  :)

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 01/28/13

1.  Snack/ Leader for the week: Taylor

2.  KEEP SELLING COOKIES!

3.  If you have orders to add or money to turn in, please bring it to the meeting.

4.  We will continue to work on signs, etc. for our cookie booths scheduled for Sunday 02/17, Sat 03/02, and Sat 03/16.

5.  I will need assistance picking up cookies on Sunday 02/10 at 10:30 in Lawrenceville (the closest location).  Please let me know if you are able to help!

6.  INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL:  Sunday 02/10 2-5pm in Covington.  All girls should attend if possible.  If you anticipate being UNABLE to attend, please let me know, as we need to purchase supplies and prepare accordingly.  :)

7.  If any moms (or dads, or grandmas, etc.) are interested in helping- I'd like to do costumes for the girls, but there is NO WAY I can do them for everyone.  If I can get a team together we might be able to do it... Otherwise, I may do something for Abby and share ideas if anyone else would like to work on a costume outside of the meeting.  Let me know what you think.

Thank you for all your help and support!!

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 01/20/13

SNACK LEADER FOR THE WEEK: Madilyn

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:  Preparation for Cookie Booths and International Festival

Please review other upcoming dates that have been sent/posted previously.  :)

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 01/13/13

1.  Thank you to Faith, Madilyn, Kharissa, and Abby for participating in the Cookie Rally!

2.  Snack/ Leader for the week is Matilda.

3.  Please push cookie pre-sales as much as you can this week.  I need orders, and whatever money you have collected by Wednesday.  You may continue to collect orders after Wednesday.  This is just our first opportunity to place an order.

4.  We'll be working on Cookie Sale etiquette and on our Ireland project this week.

5.  Tuesday 01/15 is spirit night at Romp n Roll!  $5 pays admission AND skate rental for anyone (not just Girl Scouts!), but GS of Atlanta gets $ to apply towards the Annual Fund.

6.  Thank you for the response about dues.  I appreciate it- and so do the girls, even if they don't know it.  ;o)

Shoot me an email, text, or phone call if you have any questions!  Thanks, all!  <3

TROOP NEWS: Wk of 01/06/13

1. The sleepover was a great success!  Thank you to all who attended.  :)
2. Snack/ Leader for this week is FAITH!  Be ready to share what makes your snack healthy!  :)
3. COOKIE SALES:
   - SELL, SELL, SELL!!!
   - COLLECT MONEY!!  I will not give you cookies if you do not give me money- we don't do that "pay upon receipt" thing. Pre-order = Pre-pay.
   - TURN IN MONEY.  You can turn in money as often as you'd like.  I'll write a receipt and staple it to your collection envelope, so we can count that when totaling everything up later on.  :)
   - CHECKS: First choice payment is always cash.  Please do not accept checks unless it is someone you KNOW WELL.  What I'd prefer is that you have them write the check to YOU, and then you could write one check for all of them... if you're not comfortable with that... then maybe don't accept checks.  ;o)  (I only accept checks from family & coworkers.  Just FYI.)
   - The girls will be discussing goals and best selling practices this week.  I'm going to propose an overnight at the zoo ($60pp) as their goal- it would mean selling approximately 150 boxes of cookies each (totally doable!  Last year we had girls sell 300-500+ boxes!)  Overnight would be scheduled for May/June.  Please let me know if the concept or the dates are a problem for you. 
4. UPCOMING EVENT:  National Cookie Rally Sleepover!!  Event is THIS SATURDAY 01/12/13.  Girls have the option of attending 6pm-930pm OR they can spend the night (pick up by 9am).  Please let me know ASAP if you/your girl can attend- and if so, will it be for the evening or all night?
5. We will begin learning about Ireland for our entry in the International Festival (Sunday, 02/10 2-5pm).  If you have any particular ties to Ireland or knowledge to share, please do!  :)
6. Please let me know which days of the week you & your girl are NOT available for cookie booths- I will have the opportunity to sign up soon, and want to ensure that as many girls as possible can participate! :)

January 2011

In January 2011

Our troop started selling Girl Scout Cookies


and we began taking turns housing "Daisy Dog"
- our troop Mascot. :)