Meeting Reminder - Mon., 09/14/09

Well, it's that time of year again! On the road to more troop activities!

Our first meeting of the year will be held on MONDAY, September 14th at 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Riverside Elementary Cafeteria.

This meeting will allow the girls the opportunity to start planning for the First-Time Campers event that our troop is hosting in November. It will also give the parents the opportunity to fill out the new 09-10 registrations for the troop. Please come prepared to fill out the registration and health forms (yes, we'll have a notary on-hand to sign them as well).

We will also discuss the Fall Product sale which begins in mid-September as well as the opportunity for our troop to do more "activities" instead of meetings this year. I am really going to push the girls to finish the last few activities that they need in order to complete their work for the Junior Girl Scout Bronze Award (the highest honor/acheivement at this level). I'd like to finish out our Junior years as strong as possible.

Anyway, that's it for now. Please feel free to give me a call if you have ANY questions. :) Here's to another year of Scouting!! Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Save The Date - RAPIDS!!

Well, it's finally arrived! The end of our scouting year. Now that summer is upon us, we're settling in for a couple of months filled with fun and excitement before the turmoil that's bound to happen as they all start middle school. So, get out your calendars and check the date!

SUN., JUNE 28TH 10am-7pm (or whenever you want to leave)

Send your child, bring your family -- it's open to EVERYONE!!!

The girls will be invited to sleep over on Saturday night for a fun-filled evening with plenty of food, music, movies and fun! Then we'll all trek up to Rapids on Sunday morning! The troop is funding all of the sleepover madness, as well as some good snacks and drinks that we can bring with us up to Rapids (for consumption in the outdoor picnic area).

We will also be funding the admission cost for ALL OF THE GIRLS. Each family member will be asked to pay for their own admission at the discounted group rate of $29.82 (includes tax), as well as parking. I'll be sending out more details as things firm up. But for now -- just clear the date and let's plan for a day of FAMILY FUN!!

Scrapbook Page UPDATED!

I know it took forever, but I finally updated our Troop Scrapbook page.

Check out some of the new albums from:

World Thinking Day 2009

Mall Madness 2009

Nocatee Camporee

MEETING REMINDER

Shhhh....
This mission is
TOP SECRET!

Make sure you're dressed in your best gear (uniforms) and ready to use your math and logic skills to win the ultimate prize!

Please meet us at the LAKEVIEW PUBLIX (Coral Ridge & Lakeview Drive) at 6:30pm to receive your instructions.

Where Dreams Don't Always Come True CAMPOREE

When: April 3rd-5th
Where: Camp Nocatee (Clewiston)

This is a Camporee is for all ages and it is not a scary camporee.

It is rumored that several of the Disney Villains have taken over camp Nocotee! We're not quite sure yet as our undercover photos are unclear -- but some strange things have been happening. We need the girls help!! If we can rid the camp of the Villains by Saturday, April 4 we can have a princess ball. So make sure you bring a dress (princess or prom if so desire) just in case.

The cost is $35 per person

Please RSVP and pay for this event no later than March 9th.

Feeding Broward Together - Food Drive

Start saving your non-perishable food donations TODAY!
Collections to be accepted by the troop at our 3/9/09 meeting.

“Feeding Florida Together” Food Drive
March 8 – March 14, 2009

Local food banks need your help to stock their pantries and prevent hunger in Southeast Florida! Join us for our first-ever food drive as a NEW Council.

Together, we will commemorate Girl Scout Week 2009 as we unite to collect 50,000 pounds of food. We can do it! Place food collection boxes in your local churches, schools, daycare centers, grocery stores, etc. and get your entire community involved.All donations will benefit the Daily Bread Food Bank (serving: Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe & Palm Beach counties), and the Treasure Coast Food Bank (serving: Martin, Saint Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River counties). All food collected as part of the food drive will be given away (NOT SOLD) by the participating food banks.

Each girl will receive a participation patch.