Scouting Headlines
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Scouting Headlines |
| Exciting New Year 2001-2
This Girl Scouting year promises to be fun and exciting not only for the girls we all try to inspire, but for leaders and volunteers alike. This years theme for all District sponsored events is? Drum roll, please? SURVIVOR! |
| District Team Members 2001-2
Attached is a listing of all our Union 2 District Team Members for the 2001-2002 scouting year. Please feel free to contact these members regarding any questions you may have. We are all here to assist each other, to make Girl Scouting an event in our girls lives that they never forget! And one we never forget as well! |
| 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 the floor/speaks at a time. 4. Raise hand for floor recognition for comments or questions. 5. BE POSITIVE! 6. Leave gossip at the door! |
| New Meeting Format
Leader meetings are going to take on a new format. Not only will it incorporate this years "Survivor" theme, but also address many concerns and changes requested at the end of the 2000-2001 scouting year. We hope that the things we have planned, will excite everyone! The biggest change is Age Level seating or Round Table seating, we would like to call them TRIBES. This allows new leaders to know who is also in their age level, for that much needed 1st year assistance. Even experienced leaders will find that they can easily exchange age appropriate ideas and experiences |
| Name Tags
As in past years, we will start our new Girl Scouting year with new name tags. Please note that the District Team will have name tags of a different color. This is so team members can be easily identified for anyone having questions or concerns. So, in keeping with this years Survivor theme, the name tags will all have age level or tribe graphics. This is for easy recognition of those in any given age level group. Tan: District Team Members White: All leaders Daisy: Toucan Brownie: Kangaroo Junior: Alligator Cadette/Senior: Gibbon For leaders who have multiple level troops, their name tags will reflect that as well. (i.e., Brownie/Junior leader will have both a Kangaroo and Alligator on their name tag) |
| New Meeting Schedule
District leader meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month. District team meetings are scheduled for the last Thursday of each month. We are also going to implement a meeting schedule for our monthly leader meetings. 7:00 PM: Opening Ceremony, General Meeting 7:20 - 7:40 PM: Tribal Roundtable's 7:30 - 8:00 PM: New Business, Q & A, Closing This is being integrated, so that we can all cover necessary news and information in a timely manner. |
| School Night Recruitment
School night recruitment dates, are as follows: Prospect: Thurs. 8/16, 7 PM Unionville: Tues. 8/21, 7 PM Fairview: Thurs. 9/6, 6:30 PM Marshville: Thurs. 8/23, 7 PM Union: Thurs. 8/16, 6:15 PM New Salem: Thurs. 8/30, 7 PM Wingate: Thurs. 8/30, 7 PM Council will handle Walter Bickett and East Elementary for us. Angie will have school packets available this evening. |
| District Website
Rita H. is the new web weaver for our districts web site! http://www.stormpages.com/gshncunion2 This site has information that all Union2 leaders can use. Stop by, and check us out! Also, if your troop has a web site and would like to be linked to the district site, drop Rita an e-mail: ritah@specinfomgmt.com |
| Cookie Sales
This years Cookie Product Sales Chairperson is Angie B! There will be a cookie sales training at the November district meeting, so be sure to attend. Come see the new cookies! One last note, regarding cookie sales. All troops must have their voided checks handed into Angie by the October district meeting! |
| Fall Product Sales
Gloria H. will handling the training for the sales during the September district meeting. She promises it will be NEW & IMPROVED! |
| November District Event
Kate's Skating Rink will be the site of the districts all night skating party. Event is scheduled for November 9, 2001, 11 PM to 8 am. The $10 fee (girls, leaders and volunteers) includes the following: skate rental (in line skates, $3 additional), snacks, patch and breakfast. All moneys are to be turned into Gloria H. no later than October 8th. So, get your girls together and plan on an all night skating frenzy! Please be sure to have appropriate supervision for the number of girls attending in your troop. |
| District Calendar
These are events we are planning in their appropriate months. As plans are finalized, additional information will be available in the district newsletter and on line. September: Fall product sales training 9/10 October: Sock Hop 10/20, Survivor at the Scoutback Camporee 10/26-28 (Cain Creek) November: All Night Skate 11/09, Daisy Tea 11/10 (Troop #1006), Cookie Training 11/12, Monroe Christmas Parade 11/18 December: Cookie in a Jar Exchange 12/10, Where in the World is Santa 12/08 (Troop #962) January: Me and My Guy, February: Baby Baskets, International Day March: Easter Baskets, Me and My Gal April: Spring Camporee May: End of Year Dinner |
| Outstanding Troops
Every month the district would like to recognize an "Outstanding Troop for the Month". Troops are nominated and voted in by their age level tribe members There will a traveling trophy awarded to the outstanding troop each month (the winning troop will hold possession of the trophy till the following month), as well as being mentioned in the district newsletter, and a certificate. We want the girls to know that they are being acknowledged for their contributions, and share it with our district, and council. |
| Monroe Christmas Parade
This year we would like to hold a contest. Each troop who is interested in participating in the Monroe Christmas parade can submit a float idea. This can include sketches, a list of ideas, etc. The only required premise is that the floats must contain a Christmas theme. Get your girls together see what you can come up with. Your submissions must be in by the September district meeting and winners will be announced at the October district meeting. Two troops will be chosen. GOOD LUCK! |
| Pre-Register
Please remember to pre-register for training's at council at least one week in advance. 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. |
| Volunteer Agreements
Volunteer agreements can be found in each troop folder. Please complete and sign before leaving the meeting this evening. If your assistant or co-leader is not present, please take one to them to be completed and returned to Gloria H. |
| 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 |
| Early Bird?
Did your troop early bird? If so, you should have received a WORM, if not please contact council. Que Pasa's have been mailed. If you are a Cadette or Senior troop and your girls did not receive one, please contact council. |
| Juniors
Junior girls were mailed a Navigators 2001 survey. Please return by August 15, 2001. |
| District Team Members
District Leader: Gloria H. Finance Coordinator: Glenda M. DOT Coordinator: Angie B. Junior Consultant: Teresa M. Cadette Consultant and ?: Debbie and Amanda J. Cupboard Coordinator: Cheri B. Brownie Consultant: Betsy S. Public Relations/Secretary: Tracey M. Adult Recognition Coordinator: Holly P. Registrar/Product Sales Chair Carol F. Daisy Consultant Debbie J. Newsletter Editor: Leslie B. Science Consultant: Phyllis R. District Meeting Organizer: Juanita H. |