SCOUTING HEADLINES
Hornets Nest Girl Scout Council District: Union 2
Meeting Rules
These meeting rules will be listed in each and every monthly issue of "Scouting Headlines". If we all strive to follow these simple rules, we can all benefit and grow in our scouting experiences.
1. Meetings start on time
2. Hand out an agenda/minutes/notes.
3. One person has floor/speaks at a time.
4. Raise hand for floor recognition for comments or questions.
5. BE POSITIVE!
6. Leave gossip at the door!
Early Bird Packets
Early Bird packets will be distributed during April's district meeting. Reregister any girls that plan to stay in Girl Scouts for the new year by the May district meeting.
District Web site
http://www.stormpages.com/gshncunion2
Dates to Remember
April 22: Leader Appreciation Day
April 30: Outstanding Troop Applications Due
Wider Opportunity Fundraiser
Is a yard sale which will be held on May 4th. For information on reserving a space contact Kimberly J. at 704-846-8357 or guardgymgirl@hotmail.com
Sock Hop
Junior Troop 1471 is working on their Bronze Award and sponsoring a Sock Hop for all age level Girl Scouts. Put on your poodle skirt, roll up your jeans, and get ready to dance the evening away at the Hop! The event will be held at the National Guard Armory. See flier at the April meeting.
Summer Sizzler
Registration begins on March 1. Registrations received prior to March 1 will be processed on March 15. Please note that 12 year olds will be in the sessions with 10-11 year olds.
90th Birthday Charm Bracelet
The bracelet and charms are available to anyone who wants to purchase them. For more information, contact Nancy J. at 704-563-4415.
Outstanding Troop Award
Forms are due to Demerye by April 30, 2002. If you have problems with the form, please contact one of the Team members.
Cadette/Senior Recognition Ceremony
May 19, 2002!
Final report for Gold Awards must be turned in by March 15 and Silver Awards by April 15, 2002 to receive awards at the ceremony in May.
Adult Awards Gala
Thursday, April 25, 2002 at new location - Zion Renaissance Center. If you know of any adult Girl Scout Alumni that would like to attend, send their name, address, phone number (and e-mail if you have) to Louise W. Remember graduating Senior Girl Scouts will also be invited. "Celebrate 90 Years of Memories". If you have not received an invitation and would like to attend, please contact council.
Spring Potpourri
Saturday, April 13th at the Service Center. You should be registered, but if not, call immediately to council or register online.
WOOF (Weekend of Outdoor FUNdamentals)
Saturday – Sunday August 10 – 11, 2002 at Camp Occoneechee. Save this date – more info to follow. This is great training and lots of fun for leaders!
Interested in taking Wilderness First Aid Basics?
Girl Scouts of Western Pisgah Council is offering a class in July. Contact Louise W. if interested.
New Phone Numbers for Council
704-731- 6500 is the main number. Staff numbers have also changed. Demerye L., Union 2 Field Director's number – 704-731-6522. Reach Fran at the store at 704-731-6526. Cookie questions – call Janet S. at 704-731-6528. Dialing old numbers will give you a message that directs you to the new number. The fax line and 800 number and program information line remains the same.
Cookie Incentives
Will be available at the May District meeting. Congratulations to Lora D., Troop 95 for the high sales for our district!!
Upcoming Training:
Wednesday, April 17, 2002 – Troop Camp pre-plan and Age Level Trainings, 7 – 10 pm at Council
Monday, April 22 – Bouldering Wall, 6:30 – 9:30 at Council
Friday/Saturday, April 26 – 27, 2002 – Troop Camp Overnight at Holly Hut
Saturday, June 1, 2002 – All Age Level Trainings at Council 9am until noon
Saturday, June 1, 2002 – Exploring Outdoors from 1 – 4 pm
Camp Site Reservations
For September 1st – March 31st – Troops may register beginning May 15, 2002.
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
Join others as they remember and honor all those who have been victims of Child Abuse on Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 7:00 at the Girl Scout Service Center. There will be a candlelight ceremony including songs, time of reflections and the opportunity for girls to write messages to victims of child abuse. Take your troop and take a stand against Child Abuse! 704-969-3449
Program/Training Hotline
704-563-4436 or 800-868-0525 x4436, option 4
Home Studies Available
Daisy, Brownie, and Orientation are available for home study. Orientation is available online at www.hngirlscouts.org
Safety Wise Update
The update for the new Safety Wise in online at www.hngirlscout.org.
If you have not attended this update training, please register and complete the training online. If you have had the training, but would like a refresher, you may take the course online, but there is no need to register.
Training made Easy
Training made easy for you! Home study videos are available for Daisy and Brownie age level training. Orientation can now be completed online at www.hngirlscouts.org.
CAST Training
(Cadette and Senior Training) for older girls will be held at Camp Occoneechee and will be called CASTaway. It will be conducted at the same time as WOOF – August 10 – 11, 2002. See Que Pasa for more details.
Pre-Register
Please remember to pre-register for training's at council at least one week in advance.
Sign up for adult training by: Council web site, fax, mail or drop off at council.
If you register on line, may be a good idea to call council and verify dates and times of training. There have been a few errors on training schedules, so avoid the unnecessary trip to Charlotte, and confirm.
Junior Roundup
April 19 - 21, 2002, program fee due with registration.
Note to District Team Members
Plan of work at Gloria's house on Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 9am. Your children are invited.
THANK YOU!
To all of our great leaders and co-leaders. Girl Scouting offers wonderful opportunities to the girls in our area, but without each one of you – this could not be possible. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the girls. Leader Appreciation day is April 22 – but we appreciate you each and every day of the year!
April 8, 2002