Contact: Anna Schuerman
Membership Extension Specialist
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
4930 Cornell Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
T: 513-619-1430/513-489-1025 ext. 122
F: 513-489-1417
annaschuerman@girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
Upcoming Service Unit Meetings
May 3 -(note the 1st Thursday in May) End of Year Recognition Event - MI 45 Cafeteria
Next Service Unit meeting: February 9th, 6:30-7pm: Meet with the Service Unit members; 7-8pm: Full meeting
TRAINING
I am excited to announce that the Leadership Essentials for Girl Scout Brownies training is now live online! You can find it here: http://bit.ly/gsbronline
Look for Juniors in the coming months and Daisies late this summer!
Council/Community Activities
Calling all bakers to the Girl Scout Cake Bake Off!
MAKE NEW FRIENDS!!..EARN A PATCH!!..WIN A RIBBON!!..FUN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES!!
DATE: SATURDAY MARCH 3, 2012
PLACE: MASON INTERMEDIATE 4/5 BUILDING (COMMONS)
TIME: DROP OFF: 9:30 AM
JUDING BEGINS: 10:30AM
GAMES/ACTIVITES: 10:30 – 12:00PM
AWARDS CEREMONY: 12:OOPM
CAKE AUCTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING AWARDS
CAKES WILL BE JUDGED & RIBBONS AWARDED FOR CAKE DECORATION IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES/THEMES:
● Best in Show (1st,2nd,3rd,4th Place)
● Girl Scouts
● Sports
● Animals
● Cupcake Creations (individual cupcakes or cakes created with cupcakes)
● School Pride (i.e., Mason,St. Susanna, Ohio State, etc.)
● Cartoon Characters
● “Around the World” (different cultures around the world)
● Holiday (Birthday, Easter,4th of July, etc)
● Floral Design
● Other/ Miscellaneous
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE RIBBONS. 1ST,2ND,3RD,& 4TH PLACES WILL BE AWARDED FOR EACH OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES PLUS HONORABLE MENTION
ALL CAKES WILL BE AUCTIONED AT THE END OF THE AWARDS
ENTRY IS $3.00 PER SCOUT PER CAKE (May enter more than one cake at $3.00 each) ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 15TH. To enter please detach form and send to: Mrs. Vickie Larrick 105 Holly Lane Mason, OH 45040 (vlarrick@cinci.rr.com, 513-398-2582) CHECKS PAYABLE TO TROOP 41343
* PLEASE INCLUDE NAME OF EACH ENTRANT!
NAME*:________________________________________TROOP #/LEADER:______________________________
PHONE:___________________________________________EMAIL:_______________________________________
# OF ENTRANTS:________________________________$ AMOUNT ENCLOSED_________________________
Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus
Don’t miss Fully ChargedSM, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never before-seen performances that energize Children of All Ages! Special Girl Scout ticket prices are $12.50 each and each ticket includes a commemorative patch!
Girl Scout Leadership and Project Management Seminar
Especially for girls ages 12-18!
Girls will learn basic skills to plan and execute projects, hear from experts on leadership, and explore various business and other related careers. Girls will need to be in their uniform or business casual attire. Dress shoes or sandals required. (No flip flops, crocs, gym shoes, etc.) Lunch will be provided. This event is open to girls ages 12-18.
When: February 20 - 21
Where: xpedx/International Paper - Loveland Ohio
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm each day, 8:30 check in
Cost: $24 per person for the 2 day session. $12 per person for the 1 day session
Registration: now through February 3, 2012.
Contact Erin or check the www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org website.
Having problems with downloading the flyers? Contact Erin for details. Sorry for any inconvenience. We have tried two times to get it right!
Erin Focke
Service Delivery Manager
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
4930 Cornell Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
T: 513-619-1414/800-537-6241
F: 513-489-1417
www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
NEWPORT AQUARIUM OVERNIGHT
Girl Scout Open Overnight – Saturday, February 11, 2012
The Overnight Adventure Program allows your scouts to spend the night with the most exotic and interesting creatures. Your group will explore hidden treasures of the Aquarium and visit with unique animals from around the world before camping out among amazing sea life. You'll not only walk away the next day with an experience you'll never forget - each guest will receive a free ticket to come back with their parents and share with them what they've learned.
Things to look forward to during your Scout Overnight Adventure Program:
· Behind-the-Scenes Tour
· Scavenger Hunt
· Animal Encounter
· Surrounded by Sharks Presentation
· Penguin Presentation
· Evening snack and light breakfast
· Newport Aquarium Souvenir Patch
· 15% Discount in the Newport Aquarium Gift Shop
· Complimentary parking is provided
· Free ticket to return within 30 days
Contact Pamela Moore (859) 815-1423 (859) 815-1423 or pmoore@newportaquarium.com
Paws4Prevention: See attached flyer for details on this community event.
Girl Scout Game
CUT APART PROMISE GAME
Print the Girl Scout Promise on a large sheet of poster board. Cut the words apart so that each girl will get a word or phrase. Distribute the pieces and tell the girls to arrange themselves in the correct order. Then repeat the Girl Scout Promise.
NOTE: For older girls this activity can be duplicated using the Girl Scout Law