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Scouting Headlines |
| 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! |
| Cookie Sales To avoid not having your cookie sales order placed, please remember to bring a voided check to Angie Baron to tonight's meeting. |
| District Website Rita H. is the new web weaver for our districts web site! http://www.stormpages.com/gshncunion2 |
| Open Membership Meeting The following delegates are scheduled to attend the open Membership meeting on October 30, 2001 Belinda P. Teresa C. Teresa M. Gloria H. Leslie B. Phyllis R. Alternates: Juanita H., Tracey M. |
| 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. |
| Survivor at the Scout Back This is the name up our up coming camporee at Cane Creek Park, this October 26-28, 2001. Open to all troops! Get your girls together, make some SWAPs and have a memorable weekend camping! |
| Investiture and Rededication Ceremony for Leaders The November District Leader meeting will also be the night for the Investiture and Rededication Ceremony for leaders. A wonderful ceremony is being planned to welcome all new leaders and rededicate the experienced leaders. |
| November District Meeting The November District Leader meeting will meet on the second Monday at the United Methodist Church, only this time in the Teen Room, adjacent to our regular meeting site. |
| Blood Drive The United Methodist Church, who has been so kind to lend us their facilities for our District Leader meetings is asking for our assistance. November 12, 2001 (the 2nd Monday), the church will be sponsoring a blood drive from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. They are looking for volunteers, so if you are interested, please contact Maxine W. at the church office. |
| Operation Christmas Child Tracey McDanel is the contact for Operation Christmas Child within District Union 2. Information for this service project is available at tonight's meeting. |
| 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. Outstanding troops for September: Daisy: 2681 Brownie: Troop 2273 Junior: 1006 Cadette: #133 |
| 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 this evenings district meeting and winners will be announced at the October district meeting. Two troops will be chosen. GOOD LUCK! |
| Girl 2 Girl The Girl 2 Girl event on January 19, 2002 still has openings. Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts will have an opportunity to interact with and watch a performance from a Girl Scout group from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital in Washington, DC |
| FYI Correction Bouldering Fun, March 9, 2002 should be from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. |
| All Filled Up As of September 17th, the following programs are full. Junior canoe Fun Day Cadette/Senior Canoe Fun Day The Culinary Institute Discover Diving Ropes, Bows and Arrows (for Jr.s & C) Yipes Stripes (10/16 6:30-8:30 session) Saturn Car Care (11/13 & 01/08/02) Gateway Technology (11/5 & 12/1) |
| EGE Photo Contest See your 90th Birthday Celebration booklet for information regarding the EGE Photo Contest. |
| Sock Hop Registration is still open for the Daisy/Brownie Sock Hop on October 20, 2001. |
| Breast Health Awareness The Breast Health Awareness Patch program is ready. This booklet includes the Pink Ribbon campaign information. Contact Bronica W. to request a booklet. |
| Latta Reenactment Latta Reenactment applications are available for 6th grade girls. Contact Bronica W. to request an application. Adult volunteers are also needed to be reenactors. |
| NC Page Program The North Carolina Page Program for Older Girl Scouts, see flyer. |
| Wider Opportunities Booklets from the GSUSA have gone out to registered Cadette and Senior girls for 2001. A limited supply is available for those who did not receive one and are interested, contact Christy P. at 704-969-3346 |
| Salvation Army Salvation Army Helping Hands. See information in the 90th Birthday Celebration booklet. Bags will be available at the October meeting. |
| UNC Charlotte 49ers The UNC Charlotte 49ers patches have arrived. If any troop completed this program last year, call Dan D., Department of Athletics at 704-687-4957 |
| Horseback Riding Horseback riding programs available for Girl Scouts, see flier. |
| 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 |
| Adult Development and Training Safety Wise update training now available online. To get credit for taking the training you MUST register. If you have had the update training and just want to review it, you do not need to register. |
| 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. |
| Program/Training Hotline 704-563-4436 or 800-868-0525 x4436, option 4 |
| Train the Trainer Train the Trainer will be held February 9-10, 2002. |
| Home Studies Available Daisy, Brownie, and Orientation are available for home study. Orientation is available online at www.hngirlscouts.org |
| United Way Blackout Troop policy on no fundraising during the United Way blackout period, no fundraising for another organization. Troops must submit a request to participate in a troop money earning project. See Safety Wise, page 74 for detailed information. |
| District Team Members District Leader: Gloria H. Finance Coordinator: Glenda M. DOT Coordinator: Angie B. Junior Consultant: Teresa M. Cadette Consultant: Juanita H. Cupboard Coordinator: Cheri B. Brownie Consultant: Betsy S. Public Relations/Secretary: Tracey M. |
Adult Recognition Coordinator:
Holly P. Registrar Lori L. Daisy Consultant Debbie J. Newsletter Editor: Leslie B. Science Consultant: Phyllis R. District Meeting Organizer: Juanita H. Cookie Sale Chairperson: Angie B. Fall Sale Chairperson: Gloria H. |