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Event RegistrationProcedures: The following registration procedures apply to all legacy Program and Training Council opportunities of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. To register you can e-mail, mail, fax or walk in your registration and payment. Telephone registrations will no longer be accepted. No space will be reserved until payment is received. All registrations must be received in the office by the close of business day of the posted deadline. All program and training events are offered to Troops in the four Legacy Councils. Listed below is contact information for event registration: Cahaba- Tonya Sailstsails@cahabagsc.orgor 1-800-734-4541 ext.128. This is the link for the combined legacy council calendar Adult Recognitions 2008Adult Girl Scouts contribute a lot of time, effort, and heart serving the girls of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. Troops and parents are encouraged to show their appreciation through out the year with thank you notes, words of appreciation and small tokens of appreciation. Annually we recognize those volunteers who go beyond the expectations of their positions through a formal awards program. You may nominate someone for one of these awards by completing a Volunteer Recognition Nomination form or submitting a letter of endorsement in support of someone’s nomination. All nominations must be submitted to the legacy -council no later than Wednesday, March 7, 2008 with the letters of endorsement attached. Please go to legacy council’s web site for more details on awards criteria and nomination and letter of endorsement forms or contact: Cahaba – Glenda Cook at gcook@cahabagsc.org or call 1-205-980-4750 or 1-800-734-4541. Cottaquilla – Carolyn Brouillette at cbrouillet@bellsouth.net or call 256-237-2825 or 1-800-677-2247. North Alabama – Karen Wales at Karen.Wales@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org or call 256-883-1020 x 237 0r 1-800-410-8338.
GSNCA Opportunities:Stress Less Older Girl Conference April 4-6 2008 – Cadettes and Seniors Join us at Lake Martin for the annual Older Girl State Conference. We will explore ways for girls to manage stress. Cadettes & Seniors are invited to Kamp Kiwanis, Lake Martin. Click here for registration form. For flyer details please visit, http://www.girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org/wpu/12108/stressless_flyer%20(Read-Only).pdf
Up to 100,000 high school students are expected to compete in this national public speaking competition which features as its first prize a $40,000 college scholarship. Students can prepare for the contest by participating in the online Summer Public Speaking “Fantasy Camp”. There is no charge to participate in the camp or competition. To learn more, visit http://www.WordsThatShookTheWorld.com *^4th Annual Cadette Senior Caving Camporee June 23, 2008 This year the activities offer 3 separate packages for troops to choose from during your cave camping weekend. Registration forms and additional information can be found on the website at Cadette and Senior Camporee or feel free to email any questions on the older girl troops. The registration deadline is May 5, 2007.
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NASA recognizes Girl Scouts earning Gold Award NASA recognizes Girl Scouts earning the prestigious Gold Award. To receive a congratulatory letter and certificate from NASA’s Administrator commemorating this distinguished achievement, the Scout Leader, parent(s), or legal guardian(s) needs to provide the following information. Kindly allow 10 to 15 business days for processing. Click below for more details: http://www.nasa.gov/about/contact/girl_scout_page.html
*^Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Family Concert March 1, 2008 Come and enjoy the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Family Concert Saturday, March 1, 2008 1:30 pm at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall. Girl Scouts and adult receive discount ticket prices $5 for adults and $3.50 for children. For more detailed flyer information click here. LPGA-USGA Girls Golf 2008 LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, a developmental junior golf program, was formed to create a network for girls ages 7 to 17 to learn to play golf, make friends, and sample competition in a positive and supportive learning environment. LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Birmingham, in partnership with the Ladies Birmingham Golf Association and Lady Legacy Scholarship Foundation, is a two-part program incorporating Instruction and Competition. Click here for more information.
*^The WAAY31 Internet Safety Tour WAAY31 is committed to helping you and your families safely utilize the amazing power of the Internet. Television Personalities and The WAAY31 Mobile Technology Team are coming to a school in your community. This tour will teach you the biggest internet threats, make your kids online activities safe provide tools for protecting your home and family and make your community a better place to live. Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama will work in collaboration with channel 31. Earn a Girl Scout computer patch!!! To see more patch information visit here, http://www.waaytv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7622164 Visit http://www.waaytv.com/global/Category.asp?c=120060 for the school locations and dates.
A Tea Party for You and Your Historic Dolls The tea party will be a delightful afternoon for you to share with friends and family. American Girl Doll Minis will be given away at the drawing during the tea party. You will also travel with your doll into the past as you visit the Historic Park and Burritt Mansion. You will have the opportunity to create crafts, visit the animals, hear stories, play games, and enjoy the tea party. Each station will represent a different historic time. How much fun you will have as you play and party as girls did in the past!
*^Aviation Day April 26, 2008 – Huntsville Area Explore the world of Aviation! Learn how a plane flies, experience a day of Ground School Training just like the real pilots, and learn how a pilot navigates even when she/he cannot see the ground. Girls must be in 8th-12th grade. Earn Aviation Interest Patch!!!! For questions or more information please call 256-327-5327. Click here for flyer about program and registration form.
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*^Girl Scout Museum of Knoxville The GS Museum of Tanasi Council has pictures of their collection on Art Museum Touring.com (http://www.artmuseumtouring.com). They have over 500 vintage uniforms which girls and troops can try on by appointment. They have uniforms and memorabilia from around the world.
These are the offerings we have monthly for the Scout groups. You can bring a group of ten girls or more on the date that suits your schedule. Or we have a group the second Tuesday of the month from 3:30-5:00. Plan to call to make a reservation at 512-0148 or joan.morehead@hsvcity.com. ^Scouting Outings January – Cooking Cookies over the Hearth. We will review fire safety, bake cookies over the hearth, and compare cooking of the past and today. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 512-0146 or e-mail joan.morehead@hsvcity.com. You’re invited to STEP BACK IN TIME! Come join us on Saturday, February 2 from 12:00 to 3:00 in the historic (but centrally-heated) church to fashion Victorian Valentines, yummy chocolate treats, and delectable icing creations. In addition to forming exquisite fondant decorated cookies, you will sample mouth-watering, hand-dipped, chocolate covered fruit and be able to assemble a handmade Valentine treat for a special person in your life. We feature a STEP BACK IN TIME the first Saturday of each month. These events are sponsored by Compass Bank. The second Tuesday of each month is the afternoon for the Scouting Outings. We will meet from 3:30 until 5:00. Each month features a different age group. These classes can also be custom designed for other ages during the month. The classes are $6.00 per person with a minimum of ten scouts. One leader is free. Please contact Burritt on the Mountain to make a reservation for your group at www.burrittonthemountain.com
^P.R.A.Y Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (patch program) This religious awards program provides ways to strengthen relationships with the religious community. Plan now to make a presentation to your troop. Encourage your Girls Scouts to get a jump on the program in time for Girl Scout Sunday in March. Visit http://www.praypub.org/pdf_docs/TSG_Patch_Flyer_2007.pdf for a brochure/order form. Be sure to browse our presentation resources online. Email jenniferh@praypub.org for any additional questions.
^National Girls Collaborative Project Webcasts The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is pleased to provide a series of exciting webcasts focused on girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The NGCP, funded by the National Science Foundation, brings together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM. For more information about NGCP, please visit www.ngcproject.org. The NGCP webcasts cover a variety of topics relevant to staff working with girls in STEM. Experts in the field, representing research and practice, will present effective strategies in informal learning, creating successful collaborative projects, using data to inform your program, and reaching undeserved populations. The NGCP webcasts are free and open to everyone interested. More information and registration for the webcasts can be found at http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/ngcp/events/webcast_schedule.html Sometimes great ideas and new collaborative projects need a little help getting started. In this interactive webcast you’ll learn how to create collaborations using NGCP mini-grant funding. Mini-grants are designed to support collaboration, assessment activities, and projects related to addressing gaps and overlaps in service, and sharing promising practices. To register: http://www.ngcproject.org/events/webcast.cfm
^Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary is 160 acres of protected green space owned by Cheekwood. Usage is dedicated to a mission of education, conservation, restoration, research, and species protection. Access by people is scheduled programs on a reservation basis. We offer a virtual hike where you will meet some of the sanctuary’s inhabitants will meet some of the sanctuary’s inhabitants while you experience the natural beauty of the area please visit http://www.owlshill.org
^Free Workshops at Alexander’s Martial Arts - Huntsville It is our goal at Alexander’s Martial Arts to make a positive impact on our community through education, self-defense training, and fitness. As personal development and personal safety experts, we reach people directly through our classes and through the community service seminars we offer. We host special workshops (on Saturday’s and other times during the week) designed to make our community more aware and safer. Workshop topics include: Self-Defense Seminars Team Building Seminars Personal Development Seminar Although these workshops tend to run 45 minutes, all of our programs can be catered to meet your needs. Alexander's Martial Arts’ seminars are taught by certified martial arts professionals. The seminars can be adapted to meet your time restraints and will leave the participants with valuable information. To schedule a seminar for your Girl Scout Troop call Sarah Corbin at (256) 830 -1007 or email at alexander60395@knology.net.
There are thirteen, rain-or-shine dates in 2008 for the event beginning in January and ending in November. The cost to attend is $49.95 (no refunds) per person with a two person minimum. For more information and to make reservations, please call 1-866-877-6262 x 203.
^Thinking Day Postcard Exchange It's time to start creating the list for the 2008 Thinking Day Postcard Exchange! This will be the eleventh year and we are looking forward to another great year! Please spread the word to all your Guiding and Scouting friends to help make this project a huge success. Last year we had 3145 US troops, and 675 international units from 43 countries that participated. To sign up or to learn more about the program, please visit www.mythinkingday.com and click on the Where are you? link and fill out the registration form. If the site shows a blank page it is because the site is busy with so many trying to access it so please keep trying. The exchange will begin the first part of September ends Feb 5, 2008. For questions or more information, email Jan McKinney at mckinneyzoo@comcast.net.
^Get Global Leadership Conference Feb 15-18 2008 Do you think about the world outside your neighborhood? Do you want to have an impact on that world? Are you in the 8th -12th grades? Join us for the first Girl Scout council of northwest Georgia WAGGGS leadership conference!!! Learn what Girl Scouts and Girls Guides are doing in other countries. Talk about issues that teens face in your town and around the globe. Visit Atlanta hotspots that promote Global Awareness. Choose a project to implement in your hometown. For more information visit, http://www.girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org/wpu/Application%20Girl%20-%20Global.doc
*^Executive Women of Tomorrow Conference-February 23 2008-Huntsville Area This conference is for young women in grades 8th to 12th grade-consequently it is not open to all Older Girls (it excludes grades 6th-7th). The program will include these topics: Creating a Pathway to your Future, Writing a winning Application, Interview Skills and Four-Second, High Growth Careers/Building Your Portfolio, and Be Who You Are, Do What Brings You Joy. Conference information and registration form available at www.ewihsv.org or contact Junior Achievement of Northern Alabama @ 256-533-4661 or email: info@janaonline.org
^Golden Gate Bridging May 10, 2008 Saturday, May 10, 2008 Open To: Juniors bridging to the older girl program Congratulations bridging Juniors, you have completed the younger girl program and now it’s time to bridge in style! This is your chance to strut your stuff across the most beautiful bridge in California, the Golden Gate Bridge. Juniors, this party is exclusively for you and Girl Scouts from across the west coast as you celebrate your accomplishments together at the 27th anniversary of Golden Gate Bridging. Enjoy a sunny day full of endless adventures in San Francisco including bridging across the most famous bridge in America, enjoying a picnic lunch on the dock of the Bay, then spend the afternoon playing at Crissy Field completing exciting activities, crafts, and games with your 6,500 new friends! You definitely do not want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! * Guidelines for Participants of Golden Gate Bridging
Serving the Community
*^15th Annual Huntsville Antiques and Collectible Show & Sale Fundraiser Have a fun weekend and there is no admission charge for the show. Over 15 year history has been developed one of the best overall shows in the entire southeast with a bit of everything at the show plus hourly door prize drawings, a great concession stand and other activities. If you like collectibles and antiques, it’s a great way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon! For more information click here or call 256-880-0680 ext .115 for additional information or email dperez@hsvrehab.org
*^Recycling Fundraiser Looking for a great way to raise thousands of dollars for your school, church or club? The EcoPhones Recycling Fundraiser pays up to $300 per item. There's nothing to buy and nothing to sell. Simply ask parents, neighbors, co-workers and local businesses to donate and recycle their used consumer electronics:
Earn cash for every item guaranteed! We even pay for damaged, non-working and non-listed models.
Volunteers needed for Panoply 2008! We are looking for folks to help out in the Kids’ Art Yard with Panoply Percussion and Clay Art tents. Event times follow: Friday, April 25th, 2008 from 5 pm until 9 pm; Saturday, April 26th from 10 am until 9 pm; Sunday, April 27th from 12 pm until 8 pm. There will be morning and evening shifts with schedules announced closer to the festival dates. For Panoply Percussion, volunteers will assist in handing out materials for and constructing RAIN STICKS with kids in the Percussion tent. For Clay Art, volunteers will assist in handing out materials to kids in the Clay Art tent. All volunteers will be admitted to Panoply for free. If you are interested in helping out with this exciting Huntsville event. Please contact Angel Hancock at (256) 394-7095 or Andrea Kelley at (256) 479-5335.
*^Southern Educational Services Free Tutoring Program - Huntsville Area Huntsville City Schools is paying for tutoring for students who attend one of these four schools: Westlawn Middle, Stone Middle, Davis Hills Middle and Chapman Middle. The tutoring is absolutely free to the parents and funded completely by grant money to the school system. This is a great opportunity for parents to provide their children with access to professional tutoring at no cost to them. The tutors can meet with students at their schools or at local libraries or community centers near their home. They even provide tutoring on the weekend. Southern Educational Services will be providing these free tutoring services for Huntsville City Schools. Anyone who is interested email Glenn Clayton glenn.clayton@southed.com or call 256-352-2616. Click here for flyer about program.
*^Calhoun Community Education Classes - Huntsville Area
Program Volunteers Needed Are you organized? Fun? Have an endless supply of GREAT ideas? Looking for a way to serve your community? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the program department needs your help! We are looking for high energy, high fun people to help implement our exciting Council Program Events. Volunteers are asked to serve for the entire membership year and work at least 2 events during the year. Most events take place on Saturday. Training will be provided! In addition to program events, there will be other exciting opportunities! We would love to speak with you in more detail about joining our team. Senior Girl Scouts are welcomed, and needed! If you are ready to make a difference in the life of a young girl contact your legacy council program staff.
^Volunteer at Hearthstone Assisted Living – Huntsville Area Can you share just a little of your time to make a difference in the life of a senior? Why? You can have fun and change lives! Who needs you? Hearthstone Assisted Living is in need of volunteers like your. There are a variety of needs to be met and your can work as an individual or your group can volunteer together as a team. Your can volunteer as little as 30 minutes during a day, week or month. It depends on what fits your schedule. You can help with:
For more information and to volunteer contact Lanette Arnold at 256-882-2727. *^Executive Women of Tomorrow Conference-February 23 2008-Huntsville Area This conference is for young women in grades 8th to 12th grade-consequently it is not open to all Older Girls (it excludes grades 6th-7th). The program will include these topics: Creating a Pathway to your Future, Writing a winning Application, Interview Skills and Four-Second, High Growth Careers/Building Your Portfolio, and Be Who You Are, Do What Brings You Joy. Conference information and registration form available at www.ewihsv.org or contact Junior Achievement of Northern Alabama @ 256-533-4661 or email: info@janaonline.org
Cahaba Legacy Opportunities:*^New opportunity* LEGO Robotics Saturday March 1, 2008 9AM to 4PM $15 per girl includes program supplies and lunch.
Troops who form a team and agree to participate in the First Lego League held in September in Huntsville will keep the kit from the workshop. This is for girls aged 9-14. Register using program registration form. Program is limited to the first 40 girls! Deadline to register Friday February 15, 2008.For more information please contact: Suzy Kraft skraft@cahabagsc.org
Bronze Award Report Forms Due Juniors – Friday, March 7, 2008 at FFSC Birmingham office or Gadsden Service Center. Report forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Form can be found at www.cahabagsc.org. Outcome: Girls will develop positive values, advocate for themselves and others, and feel empowered to make a difference. Contact: Beth Gable.
Silver Award Report Forms Due Cadettes – Friday, March 7, 2008 at FFSC Birmingham office or Gadsden Service Center. Report forms are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Form can be found at www.cahabagsc.org. Outcome: Girls will develop positive values, advocate for themselves and others, and feel empowered to make a difference. Contacts: Beth Gable or Suzy Kraft.
Science & Numb3r5 Fair Saturday March 8, 2008 Brownies 9:00 am -12:00 pm Juniors 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Girls can explore, ask questions, take risks, and stretch their imagination and interests as far as their enthusiasm will allow. Interact with Engineers and UAB students. Brownies stay the afternoon and explore the museum. Juniors come early and explore the museum. Click here for more information.
Under the Stars (a.k.a. Zoo Snooze) Choose from the following dates: And (Brownies) - Friday-Saturday, March 28-29, 2008 OR (Daisies & Brownies) Friday–Saturday, April 25–26, 2008, 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Come spend the night at the zoo! Participants will have a fun-filled evening of activities and then sleep in the zoo. What do we do besides sleep? Program includes an up-close animal encounter, a craft, an activity, a night tour of the zoo and a snack. After packing up in the morning, a continental breakfast will be served promptly at 6:30 a.m. Sleep under the stars or bring your pop-up tent. Outcome: The girls will seek challenges in the world and feel connected to their communities locally and globally. Location: The Birmingham Zoo 2630 Cahaba Rd. Birmingham, AL 35223. Deadline to register: September 16, 2007 Program Registration Day or no later than March Program February 28, 2008 April program March 30, 2008. Contact: Beth Gable at 1-800-243-243-1526 ext 102. Cost: $35 per participant.
It’s a Party! (Juniors & up)-Saturday April 5, 2008 at KPC, 10-4 p.m. We are having Party Planning 101 with topics including etiquette, choosing a party theme, location, activities and more. We will end with our very own surprise party! Bring a sack lunch. Outcome: Girls are resourceful problem solvers, gain practical life skills, and resolve conflicts. Deadline to register: January 27, 2008 Program Registration Day or no later than March 3, 2008. Contact: Beth Gable at 1-800-243-243-1526 ext 102. Cost: $10 per participant.
Sneak a Peek! (Daisies) April 12, 2008, 9 a.m.-Noon at Camp Coleman. Come and enjoy day learning about Brownies and even earn your first Brownie Try-It! This event will help leaders with your bridging to Brownies events. Enjoy a grand tour of Camp Coleman, make Smores, learn about plant rubbings, have a leaf hunt, and more! Outcome: Girls will develop a strong sense of self, gain practical life skills, and develop positive values. Deadline to register: January 27, 2008 Program Registration Day or no later than March 15, 2008. Contact: Beth Gable at 1-800-243-243-1526 ext 102.Cost: $10 per participant.
All That Glitters (All) – Saturday, April 19, 2008, 1–3 p.m. at KPC Join us while the Cahaba Council holds its recognition of those earning Bronze, Silver, Gold or Girl Awards in the 2007-2008 membership year. Gold Awards must have final application before January 8, 2007. Bronze and Silver Award final reports must be submitted by March 7, 2008. Faxes and e-mails will not be accepted. Deadline to RSVP: April 10, 2008. Contacts: Beth Gable or Suzy Kraft at 1-800-243-243-1526 ext 102.Cost: Free
*^Scouts Night High School Musical the Ice Tour April 22-23 & May 16-18 Bring the entire family! The hottest phenomenon is now on ice! Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour is one and only lives fusion of songs, dance and team-spirited fun inspired by the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie “High School Musical “ and “High School Musical 2”. For more detailed information visit, http://www.girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org/wpu/12108/hsmgirlscouts.pdf
A Fish Tale (All) – Saturday, April 26, 2008, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Come and enjoy the day fishing with your dad. Bring your fishing pole and bait or we will have a limited supply of fishing poles and bait for you to use. Includes program supplies, lunch, and a patch. (This will be a catch and release.) Location: Gadsden State Community College (Fishery), 1001 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL. Deadline to register: January 27, 2008 Program Registration Day or by April 4, 2008. Outcome: Girls will gain practical life skills, develop healthy relationships, and develop a strong sense of self. Contact: Beth Gable at 1-800-243-243-1526 ext 102. Cost: $12 per dad/daughter team, $6 additional daughter Cottaquilla Legacy Opportunities:
Brownie “Badge in a Box” Saturdays during March- May Brownies earn a certificate for 5 Try-its. Purchase at your Legacy shop. This includes a pre-visit activity, onsite hands-on materials at 2 museums. The cost is $7.50 per participant. The locations are Anniston Museum of Natural History and Berman Museum of World History. Contact Gina Morey, Museum Coordinator 256-237-6766 to schedule your Saturday. For more detailed program information contact Linda Chenard at lchenard@cableone.net or call 256-237-2825 or 1-800-677-2247.
Family Fishing Derby April 19, 2008 Camp Cottaquilla Anniston Come fishing with your family or troop, bring own gear and bait, lunch included and door prizes.
Mom and Me “Spa” Day May 10, 2008 Camp Cottaquilla Anniston Girls bring special adult female to enjoy spa activities like yoga, massage, facials, manicures and craft. Photo and light lunch included. The cost is $25 per person. The registration deadline for this event is April 22, 2008. For more detailed program information contact Linda Chenard at lchenard@cableone.net or call 256-237-2825 or 1-800-677-2247.
North Alabama Legacy Opportunities:
*^Drawing and Painting Badge Workshop- 2008 DATES ADDED and new location!! - Juniors Betty Wilson, a certified Terry Madden Watercolor Artist, is offering a badge workshop to help Junior Girl Scouts earn the Drawing and Painting Badge. The workshop will take place on February 14 & 28, March 6 & 27, April 10 & 24. All classes will begin at 3:30 pm and end at 5:30 pm. All workshops will take place at the Creative Learning Connection. There web page is: www.CreativeLearningConnection.com. To register, you may go directly to Creative Learning Connection. The cost to attend is $12.00 per girl. Troop registration preferred but individual girls may attend. This event is for Junior Girl Scouts only. If adults attend and wish to participate, there will be a $12.00 charge. In these workshops the girls will complete activities 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9. To register, you may go directly to the there web page and register for the Drawing and Painting Badge Workshop. For questions, or more information, please contact Betty Wilson at 256-772-5891.
Girls Go Global-World Thinking Day Festival March 15, 2008 10am-3pm Back by popular demand! Take around the world, sampling food. Playing games, doing crafts and meeting lots of new people. This event will take you around the world and have you sample cultures from the seven continents. Spend this day learning how to think and act in a global society! All age levels are welcome to intend this program. The cost is $10 per participant (includes lunch). The location is Alabama A & M Campus at the School of Business Multi-purpose room. Registration Deadline is Friday March 3, 2008. The goal of this event is to give our girls a “global” experience right here in Huntsville they will walk away from the event with exposure to some of the many different countries and cultures that make our Earth a special place. During this event, the girls will be given a “passport” with instructions on how to earn their” World Thinking Day patch. To earn the patch, the girls will be visiting displays from different countries and enjoying various types of entertainment. Register with Marie Gill at marie.gill@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org or telephone (256) 883-1020 or (800) 410-8338 or fax (256) 882-1750. For more information contact Keishia Fuqua at keishia.fuqua@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org or 256-883-1020 ext 235.
Me and My Guy Outdoor Challenge Quest Mar 8, 2008
Open House and Family Picnic Event at Camp Anderel- All age levels Sunday, March 9, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Families pack your own picnic and come enjoy the beauty of Camp Anderel! Tours will be provided. There is no cost or pre-registration for this opportunity, however an RSVP is appreciated. For more information please contact Libby at libby.babcock@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org
Camp Anderal Open House Family Picnic and Fishing Mar 9, 2008 12:30-2pm Registration not required but RSVP appreciated! Location Camp Anderal, Rogersville. All Age Levels are welcomed. There is no charge for the event. For more information contact Libby Babcock @ 883-1020 ext 238 or libby.babcock@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org. RSVP with Marie Gill at marie.gill@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org or telephone (256) 883-1020 or (800) 410-8338 or fax (256) 882-1750.
^The Original Harlem Globetrotters Florence March 10 2008 You’re invited! Come see the Original Globetrotters exciting new show. Special Girl Scout patches available @.50 each. For more detailed information visit,
^The Original Harlem Globetrotters Huntsville March 11 2008 You’re invited! Come see the Original Globetrotters exciting new show. Special Girl Scout patches available @.50 each. For more detailed information visit, http://www.girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org/wpu/2008%20Girl%20Scout%20flyer%20(4).pdf
Animal Mania Mar 29, 2008 10am-1pm – All Age Levels Bring your girls out for an exciting day of petting domestic and exotic animals from around the world, hands-on activities to help them learn how to love and care for animals, and a fun afternoon picnic. This event will take place at the Old MacDonald’s Petting Zoo. This event will take place on March 29, 2008 from 10am-1pm at the Old MacDonald’s Petting Zoo. The cost to attend is $5 per person. The deadline to register is March 15, 2008. Use Council Event Registration Form to register. Animals include farm animals and birds commonly found throughout North America, as well as, some from far-away places like Central and South America, Australia and China. All age levels including tagalong and family. Everyone must register. Bring you own lunch for lunch time picnic! For more information, contact Keishia Fuqua at keishia.fuqua@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org. Register with Marie Gill at marie.gill@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org or telephone (256) 883-1020 or (800) 410-8338 or fax (256) 882-1750.
Girls L.E.A.D Gatherings the Tools for Success Mar 29-30, 2008 Sat 10am-Sun 10am – Cadettes and Seniors It becomes effortless to develop into a leader when you feel confident about yourself. This fun overnight will have many activities to help you define true beauty, learn more about how to take care of your body and mind, and determine what makes you unique. Activities will include hair and make-up tips for today’s older girl from professionals, how to make exercise fun, an opportunity to hang out and have girl talk and much more! Each participant will receive a copy of uniquely ME! Mirror, Mirror. Although this event is both Cadettes and Seniors, some activities will be done separately by program level. Please note: This event will strictly follow Safety Wise girl/adult ratio. The cost of this event is $35 per participant includes lunch, dinner and breakfast. Bunko Night April 5, 2008 5-8pm Huntsville GSSC - Cadettes Cadettes are invited to a Bunko party. Come out to meet fellow Cadette Girl Scouts from around the council. Play Bunko, win prizes, enjoy delicious food and have a great time. The cost is $8. Registration Deadline Tuesday April 1, 2008. For more detailed information please contact Keishia Fuqua at Keishia.fuqua@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org or (256)-883-1020 ext 235. Register with Marie Gill at marie.gill@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org or (256)-883-1020 ext 223 or fax (256)-882-1750. Trico Troop Trek April 11-13, 2008, Friday, 7:30 p.m.-Sunday 10:30 a.m. at Camp Trico-Brownies, Juniors & Cadettes NEW!!! Two nights! Arrive at camp Friday night, get settled into your cabins and then enjoy activities you have planned with your troop! On Saturday, we will begin our formal programming activities designed to celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd.) Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack on Saturday as well as brunch on Sunday are provided! The deadline to register is
2nd Annual Cathedral Caverns Camporee May 17-18 2008 - UPDATED INFORMATION This exciting event will include primitive tent camping, a tour of the caverns, teambuilding activities, outdoor skills activities and trainings, songs, games and much more! Don’t miss this opportunity to camp out with Girl Scouts from around the Council. There will be fun activities for each age level. This program is for Brownie through Senior Girl Scouts. Daisy Girl Scouts are invited to come out and spend the day, along with any other troop that does not wish to campout over night! The cost is $20 per person. Location: Cathedral Caverns State Park, Woodville, AL.
Interested in working at Camp this summer? We are now accepting applications for counselor, program, administrative and support staff for our Resident Camp programs at Camp Trico and for our Troop Weekends and Day Camp programs at Camp Anderel! We are also looking for a few good program aides (ages 14 and older) to help out with day camp and weekend events at Camp Anderel. For more information please contact Libby at libby.babcock@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org
Wildlife Awareness April 26, 2008 9a.m.-5p.m. at Camp Anderel- All age levels Become more aware of your wildlife neighbors! Draw a picture or write a story about your favorite wild animal or plant, go on wildlife home hunt, be a detective and discover five wild plants or animals that help people, go on a quiet walk at camp Anderal, and talk to a wildlife specialist about why wild animals should be left in the wild. Older girls will learn minimal impact skills. Girls attending will earn the Wildlife Awareness Patch. The cost is $15 per participant. The deadline to registration is April 15, 2008. Troops can spend the night on Friday on April 25, 2008. Friday-Saturday the cost is $20 per participant.
Tombigbee Legacy Opportunities:
CHILDREN’S HANDS ON MUSEUM February 23, 2008 10:00am-11:30am BROWNIE GIRL SCOUTS TRY IT WORKSHOP “MY BODY”. The cost is $10.00. The deadline to register is February 15, 2008. Brownie Girl Scouts can earn the My Body try-it offered by the Children’s Hand On Museum. For more information please contact Brooke Bell or Debbie LeBron@ dlebron@girlscoutstombigbee.org or call 800-447-5755 ext.12.
Women of Distinction Luncheon March 26, 2008 The Women of Distinction Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the Indian Hills Country Club. This luncheon honors women throughout West Alabama who have had a positive impact on their community through education, business volunteerism and lifetime achievement. We also honor Girl Scouts that have made a difference in their community by awarding them the Young Women of Distinction award. For more information and applications, please contact Lisa West at 205/759-5421 ext. 15 or at Training Corner
Council Trainers – Save the date of June 6-8, 2008 for our first GSNCA Trainers Conference and look for more details on location and agenda during the spring.
BASIC OUTDOOR TRAINING COURSE FEBRUARY 23, 2008 AT CAMP TOMBIGBEE MOUNT. HEBRON at 9:30am-4:30pm. The registration deadline date is February 8, 2008. Please mail or fax training forms to Tuscaloosa Service Area Fax 205-759-542-1420 Rice Mine Rd NE Tuscaloosa, Al 35406. The cost is $7.00. . For more information please contact Brooke Bell or Debbie LeBron@ dlebron@girlscoutstombigbee.org or call 800-447-5755 ext.12.
Troop Camper I & II Training Camp Trico-Guntersville
Cost: TC I $4 per participant; TC II $14 per participant; TCI & TCII $18 per participant
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. at the Girl Scout Service Center in Huntsville Spring Into Action Join other Girl Scout Volunteers for an overnighter at Camp Cottaquilla. Courses will be offered on Friday Weekend on the Runway
Meet volunteers from around the North-Central Alabama for a weekend of fun, relaxation, and traditional camp activities. This annual event is just for registered adult members of Girl Scouts - women and men - to "get away from it all" through fun and friendship. There will be informative enrichment workshops, age level, and CPR training. More information is provided in the “Weekend on the Runway” brochure. So get your poodle skirt, bell bottom jeans, or other favorite fashion and join us on the runway!
What’s Going On…**If no link is available, send an email with the event name to Keishia.fuqua@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org for more information.
February 15-18 WAGGGS Leadership Conference (grades 8-12)
For more information about any of the above, contact Keishia Fuqua at Keishia.fuqua@girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org, 256-883-1020 ext 235., or visit us on the web at www.girlscoutsofnorthalabama.org. |
