Results of our last meeting and some reminders...

Well our first meeting was a success!!!!

Great job everyone for making such a wondering meeting and something to look forward for the days ahead! 

Remember, Parents, this is your girl's group...and they should share responsibility in bringing a snack for everyone.  Please take a look at the Snack Rotation Blogs for your group and let your class guide/leader know what day you would like to bring a snack.  Of course the group number will increase/decrease as each week goes along...(I reccommend bringing a few extras just in case some new ones pop up). Check with your leader for the number in your class, please!

ALSO REMEMBER:  We are recycling cans to help fund our troop.  The troop/group that brings in the least amount of cans will be pied in the face! No worries..just whipping cream!   So, when you bring in your bags of cans...please make sure you write on the bags WHAT TROOP YOU ARE WITH (IE. BROWNIES 2ND GRADE.....) AND HOW MANY CANS.  No, they do not need to be crushed...but may if you like!  (its a great stress reliever!!! lol )

FEEL FREE TO HAVE YOUR GIRL SCOUT TO WRITE A THANK YOU CARD TO THE OFFICERS (MAN AND DOG) FOR TAKING TIME OUT OF THEIR SCHEDULE AND DAY TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF A DRUG DOG AND WHAT IS INVOLVED IN CARING FOR THEM AND TRAINING THEM.  I AM SURE THEY WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE THE CARDS!!!!

SEE YOU AT THE NEXT MEETING!!!!!!!!!!

Our First Meeting of the Year!

It's here!!!!!!! 

The FIRST day of our NEW Girl Scout Year!!!!!

Our FIRST meeting is TODAY @ 4:30-6:30 pm

We will have a special visitor with us today.....the drug dog! Please remember to tell your girl to not touch or approach the dog unless directed by the dog's trainer. This is precautionary due to the nature of the dog's job. 

 

 Please remember to enter through the narthex. If you were not at the parent meeting, please fill out paperwork in your daughter's mailbox.

 

Also, the SNACK ROTATION sheets will be in the narthex as well. Please remember to try and take part in bringing snack for your girl's group. We will greatly appreciate it!!!!  Also, the SNACK ROTATION list is here on the blog. You may see what is available and use it as a reminder.

 

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU GUYS TODAY!!!!

UP COMING EVENTS FOR 2012/2013

UPCOMING EVENTS - DON'T MISS OUT!!!

AUGUST, 2012
6 - Monday - Meet and Greet @ 6:30 pm @ GICOG
14 - Tuesday - First Meeting @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm @ GICOG (Drug Dog)
28 - Tuesday - Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30 pm

SEPTEMBER, 2012
5 - Wednesday - "Couch to 5K" - Health Class @ 5:30 pm - Juniors and up - @ College with Linette Benson
9 - Sunday - Fun Day @ Camp Tolochee for Cadettes
11 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30 pm
21 - Friday - Nut Sales Begin
25 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30 pm
30 - Sunday - Investiture & Rededication @ 5 pm - Practice for the girls is at 4 pm @ GICOG

OCTOBER, 2012
6 - Saturday - Coastfest @ 10 am - 4 pm - troops will be assigned a time to work the booth
9 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30
15 - Monday - Nut Sales End
23 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30 - Celebrate Juliette Low's Birthday with Hayride and Games
TBD - Saturday - Scout Day at Poppell Farms

NOVEMBER, 2012
3 - Saturday - Brownie Badge Workshoop @ CB Greer
9 - 11 - Friday through Saturday - Camp Low - Juniors and up
10 - Saturday - Camp Low - Brownie Day
10 - Saturday - Jekyll Island Literary Festival (Daisy Group)
12 - Monday - Verteran's Day Parade on SSI
13 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30
14 - Wednesday - Cookies for Cops
27 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30

DECEMBER, 2012
1 - Saturday - Brunswick Christmas Parade
11 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting (Christmas Tea)
TBD - Caroling @ FairHaven

JANUARY, 2013
4 - Friday - Cookie Rally - Cookie Kick Off @ 5-7 @ GICOG
4 - Friday - Initial Cookie Orders Begin
5 - Saturday - Bring One For The Chipper
8 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting 4:30-6:30
11 - Friday - Junior & Cadette Badge Night
20 - Sunday - Initial Cookie Order Due
22 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30
26 - Saturday - Talent Show - Ritz Theatre

FEBRUARY, 2013
1 & 2 - Friday/Saturday - Junior Experience Overnight Event  - 4 pm to 4 pm
2 - Saturday - Pa Training 2-9 pm
2 - Saturday - Dolphin Day (Tentative) hand out waters at the race
8 - Friday - Me and My Guy Dance @ Seldon Park 7 - 9 pmm.  Pictures are 6:15pm
9 - Saturday - Tentative Date for Cookie Pick up.
12 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30 pm
15 - Saturday - Cookie Booths Begin
26 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30-6:30 pm

MARCH, 2013
1 - Half of the Cookie Money is Due
10 - Sunday - Girl Scount Sunday - Serve in your local church
10-16th - Girl Scout Week
12 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30
22 - Friday - International Day Set Up (30024 is hosting)
23 - Saturday - International Day
26 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30

APRIL, 2013
9 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30
13 - Saturday - Girl Scout Fishing Event
19 - Friday - Cadette Badge Night
23 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30

MAY, 2013
1 - Saturday - Girl Scout Junior Derby Day
10 - Friday - Brownie Badge Night (Our Troop will be hosting)
14 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30
28 - Tuesday - Troop Meeting @ 4:30 - 6:30

JUNE, 2013
2 - Sunday - Service Unit Pool Party @ Howard Coffin Park
4 - Tuesday - Bridging Ceremony @ 6 pm (Girls need to be there at 4:45 to practice) @ GICOG
17-21st - Girl Scouts Summer Camp @ Blythe Island

P.R.A.Y. (What is the P.R.A.Y. Program?)

WHAT IS THE P.R.A.Y. PROGRAM - GOD AND ME?

* A religious emblems program created by the national church bodies cooperating with P.R.A.Y.  It is a church program, approved for use by the national youth agencies.

* Includes awards/emblems that are approed for wear on the official uniforms of the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. , Camp Fire USA, and American Heritage Girls.

* Is used by members of Protestant and Independent Christian Churches.

* Is  designed for boys and girls in grades one through twelve.  All church youth (whether or not they belong to a scouting group) are eligible to  participate.

* Is an interdenominational resource, which means that all denominations use the standard curriculum.

* Must be taught under the auspices of the church.  Students do not have to be a member of the church, but they are required to present their work to the pastor for final approval.

* Consists of four different programs based on grade level.

EACH LEADER WILL HAVE THE GOD AND ME CURRICULUM AND WILL INCORPORATE THE MATERIAL IN EACH MEETING TIME.  THE GIRLS WILL EARN THEIR "SERVE GOD" BADGE AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM (5 LESSONS).

GRADES 1-3
*  To provide an opportunity for young people and families to explore their faith together
*  To help children realize that God is active in every part of their lives
*  To help children know that Jesus is their best friend
*  To memorize the Lord's Prayer

GRADES 4-5
* To provide an opportunity for young people and families to explore their faith together
*  To learn six ways of strengthening families through faith
*  To help families grow in God's love
*  To memorize the Ten Commandments

GRADES 6-8
*  To strengthen young people's relationship with Christ
*  To challenage young people to learn aobut and participate in the worship and ministry of the local church
*  To have young people make a plan for daily Bible reading and memorize a creed or statement of belief or passage of scripture
*  To provide the opportunity for young people to experience the joy of serving others

(our little daisies in training....KK and Tori)



CADETTE SNACK ROTATION

CADETTE SNACK ROTATION

AUGUST:
14 -
28 - Mrs. Melba
SEPTEMBER:
11- Cadettes (working on a badge for cooking)
25- Cadettes
OCTOBER:
9- Cadettes
23- Cadettes
NOVEMBER:
13- Shelby Miller
27-
DECEMBER:
11-
JANUARY:
8-
22-
FEBRUARY:
12- Shelby Miller
26-
MARCH:
12-
26-
APRIL:
9-
23-
MAY
14-
28-



JUNIOR SNACK ROTATION

JUNIOR SNACK ROTATION

AUGUST:
14 - Missee Koehn
28 - Elaine Miller
SEPTEMBER:
11- Mike & Jeni Sherbanenko
25- Angela Fobbs
OCTOBER:
9- Missee Koehn
23- Vicky Tiner
NOVEMBER:
13- Amanda O'Brien
27-
DECEMBER:
11- Mike & Jeni Sherbanenko
JANUARY:
8- Amanda O'Brien
22-
FEBRUARY:
12- Vicky Tiner
26-
MARCH:
12-
26- Mike & Jeni Sherbanenko
APRIL:
9-
23-
MAY
14- Missee Koehn
28-



BROWNIE (3RD GRD) SNACK ROTATION

BROWNIE 3RD GRADE SNACK ROTATION

AUGUST:
14 -
28 - Mrs. Melba
SEPTEMBER:
11- Melba
25- Angela Fobbs
OCTOBER:
9- Melba
23- Katelyn Pittman
NOVEMBER:
13-
27-
DECEMBER:
11-
JANUARY:
8-
22-
FEBRUARY:
12- Melba
26-
MARCH:
12- Melba
26-
APRIL:
9-
23-
MAY
14-
28-



BROWNIE (2ND GRD) SNACK ROTATION

BROWNIE 2ND GRADE SNACK ROTATION



AUGUST:
14 - Kim Strickland
28 - Jeff Doke
SEPTEMBER:
11- Kelly Robertson
25- Tricia Niehaus
OCTOBER:
9-
23- Heather Allem
NOVEMBER:
13-
27-
DECEMBER:
11- Jeff Doke
JANUARY:
8-
22-
FEBRUARY:
12- Heather Allem
26-
MARCH:
12- Tricia Niehaus
26-
APRIL:
9-
23-
MAY
14-
28-

DAISY SNACK ROTATION

DAISY SNACK ROTATION



AUGUST:
14 - Adrianne Martin
28 -  Neen
SEPTEMBER:
11-Melissa and Lucy
25- Jeanine
OCTOBER:
9- Abby and Lisa
23-
NOVEMBER:
13-
27-
DECEMBER:
11-
JANUARY:
8-
22-
FEBRUARY:
12- Melba
26-
MARCH:
12- Melba
26-
APRIL:
9-
23-
MAY
14-
28-

Make Sure You Turn In All Your Forms!

Good evening!  I do not have links or pics of each form that needs to be turned in...but I do have the titles of them.  Please make sure you either ask for these forms or if you have them in your possession (from the meet and greet) - turn them in as soon as possible, please!

GIRL SCOUTS GIRL HEALTH HISTORY

MARSHES OF GLYNN SERVICE UNIT MULIT USE PERMISSION SLIP

PARENT VOLUNTEER LIST

WHO IS ALLOWED TO PICK UP YOUR CHILD FROM GIRL SCOUTS?

MEET MY DAUGHTER

STAY IN CONTACT (YOUR CONTACT INFO)

P.R.A.Y. PROGRAM PERMISSION SLIP (READ BLOG ENTRY "P.R.A.Y.")

SNACK ROTATION (THE LIST WILL BE AT THE WELCOME DESK - PLEASE SIGN UP!) - SEE THE SNACK ROATION BLOG ENTRY FOR YOUR GROUP.

I will try and get links to each form up soon. Until then....please make sure you have filled out all that is needed and turned into Mrs. Melba! Thanks Guys! We are looking forward to an exciting year!!!!

Ways to Help Finance Troop 30024

Hello! Here are some ways that we finance our troop.  We would love more ideas if you have them.  Please read through and let us know if something "bright" comes to mind! :)

Good Deed Money - Fairy Mary Pig
This is our form of dues.  We ask the girls to do something good/nice for someone WITHOUT being asked.  Perform a "good deed" and with it they earn a quarter from the parents.  They come to the meetings with their good deed money, share what they did to earn their money and then they feed the pig.  We read over all the good deeds listed in our circle time.  We ask that each girl bring up to $1 each meeting (if possible) to help offset costs of patches and badges for the girls.

Nuts and Magazine Subscriptions and Girl Scout Cookie Sales!

Aluminum Can Recycling Project
Levels will compete to bring in as many cans as they can recycle.  This money will go in the troop account to help fund activities and purchase patches and badges.

Snack Counter
We will offer snacks for purchase in the narthex where the girls are checked in and out.  Parents may want to wait in this area for their girls.

The Cadette Uniform

* Uniforms make each girl easily identifiable to each other and to the public.
* Uniforms foster a feeling of unity among members.
* Uniforms reinforce the sense of belonging to the Girl Scout Movement.
* You are NOT required to purchase a uniform to be a Girl Scout. You WILL BE REQUIRED to wear a pin or girl scout t-shirt for public events (ie. Booth Sales)
* The sash or vest should be worn to the meeting and can be purchased throug the girl scouts website.
* The pants and white shirt are only for official ceremonies or activities (ie. Cookie Booth sales) and can be purchased at the store of your choice.
* Girlscoutshop.com - website to order uniform and related items. Also, join the email list and you will be notified of clearance items through the year.

Each girl will start their sash/vest with:

* American Flag Patch

* Insignia Tab (felt or ribbon)

* Iron On Troop Number (Must have all numbers 30024)

Cadette Girl Scouts (Grades 6-8) earn interest project patches (rectangles), charms, silver award and the gold award and patches.

Patches are different and more loosely defined. Patches are also fabric and come in many differnt shapes and sizes, but they don't all coome from our national organization. Some come from GSUSA for special projects, some patches are created by our local council, the unit or a local vendor such as a state park or museum.

There are two types of patches:

* Fun patches for any age level for attending a special event like a council or service unit event, holiday parade, hay ride or movie night (put on back of vest/sash).

* Earned patches that have a set of requirements like a badge or try-it except that patches are for more than one age level. For instance, GSCB's Junior Ranger Patch, can be earned by Daisies, Brownies, Juniors or Teens. (put on front of vest/sash)

The Junior Uniform

* Uniforms make each girl easily identifiable to each other and to the public.
* Uniforms foster a feeling of unity among members.
* Uniforms reinforce the sense of belonging to the Girl Scout Movement.
* You are NOT required to purchase a uniform to be a Girl Scout. You WILL BE REQUIRED to wear a pin or girl scout t-shirt for public events (ie. Booth Sales)
* The sash or vest should be worn to the meeting and can be purchased throug the girl scouts website.
* The pants and white shirt are only for official ceremonies or activities (ie. Cookie Booth sales) and can be purchased at the store of your choice.
* Girlscoutshop.com - website to order uniform and related items. Also, join the email list and you will be notified of clearance items through the year.

Each girl will start their sash/vest with:

* American Flag Patch

* Insignia Tab (felt or ribbon)

* Iron On Troop Number (Must have all numbers 30024)

Junior Girl Scouts (Grades 4-5) earn badges (round) and patches

Patches are different and more loosely defined. Patches are also fabric and come in many differnt shapes and sizes, but they don't all coome from our national organization. Some come from GSUSA for special projects, some patches are created by our local council, the unit or a local vendor such as a state park or museum.

There are two types of patches:

* Fun patches for any age level for attending a special event like a council or service unit event, holiday parade, hay ride or movie night (put on back of vest/sash).

* Earned patches that have a set of requirements like a badge or try-it except that patches are for more than one age level. For instance, GSCB's Junior Ranger Patch, can be earned by Daisies, Brownies, Juniors or Teens. (put on front of vest/sash)

The Brownie Uniform

* Uniforms make each girl easily identifiable to each other and to the public.
* Uniforms foster a feeling of unity among members.
* Uniforms reinforce the sense of belonging to the Girl Scout Movement.
* You are NOT required to purchase a uniform to be a Girl Scout. You WILL BE REQUIRED to wear a pin or girl scout t-shirt for public events (ie. Booth Sales)
* The sash or vest should be worn to the meeting and can be purchased throug the girl scouts website.
* The pants and white shirt are only for official ceremonies or activities (ie. Cookie Booth sales) and can be purchased at the store of your choice.
* Girlscoutshop.com - website to order uniform and related items. Also, join the email list and you will be notified of clearance items through the year.

Each girl will start their sash/vest with:

* American Flag Patch

* Insignia Tab (felt or ribbon)

* Iron On Troop Number (Must have all numbers 30024)

Brownies (Grades 2-3) earn try-its (triangular shape) and patches

Patches are different and more loosely defined. Patches are also fabric and come in many differnt shapes and sizes, but they don't all coome from our national organization. Some come from GSUSA for special projects, some patches are created by our local council, the unit or a local vendor such as a state park or museum.

There are two types of patches:

* Fun patches for any age level for attending a special event like a council or service unit event, holiday parade, hay ride or movie night (put on back of vest/sash).

* Earned patches that have a set of requirements like a badge or try-it except that patches are for more than one age level. For instance, GSCB's Junior Ranger Patch, can be earned by Daisies, Brownies, Juniors or Teens. (put on front of vest/sash)

Daisy Uniforms

* Uniforms make each girl easily identifiable to each other and to the public.
* Uniforms foster a feeling of unity among members.
* Uniforms reinforce the sense of belonging to the Girl Scout Movement.
* You are NOT required to purchase a uniform to be a Girl Scout. You WILL BE REQUIRED to wear a pin or girl scout t-shirt for public events (ie. Booth Sales)
* The sash or vest should be worn to the meeting and can be purchased throug the girl scouts website.
* The pants and white shirt are only for official  ceremonies or activities (ie. Cookie Booth sales) and can be purchased at the store of your choice.
* Girlscoutshop.com - website to order uniform and related items.  Also, join the email list and you will be notified of clearance items through the year.

Each girl will start their sash/vest with:

* American Flag Patch

* Insignia Tab (felt or ribbon)

* Iron On Troop Number (Must have all numbers 30024)

Daisies (Gr. K-1) - earn petals, leaves and patches

Patches are different and more loosely defined.  Patches are also fabric and come in many differnt shapes and sizes, but they don't all coome from our national organization.  Some come from GSUSA for special projects, some patches are created by our local council, the unit or a local vendor such as a state park or museum. 

There are two types of patches:

* Fun patches for any age level for attending a special event like a council or service unit event, holiday parade, hay ride or movie night (put on back of vest/sash).

* Earned patches that have a set of requirements like a badge or try-it except that patches are for more than one age level.  For instance, GSCB's Junior Ranger Patch, can be earned by Daisies, Brownies, Juniors or Teens. (put on front of vest/sash)

2012/2013 Meeting Dates

Meeting Dates

Troop 30024 meets every Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month. This is from August to June.

We meet from 4:30 to 6:30 at Golden Isles Church of God (200 Boswell Lane)

August 14th & 28th

September 11th & 25th

October 9th & 23rd

November 13th & 22nd

December 11th

January 8th & 22nd

February 12th & 26th

March 12th & 26th

April 9th & 23rd

May 14th & 28th

Our Troop Leaders

Our Troop Leaders! 

 We wouldn't be a troop without them!!!



Daisy Leader: Jeanine Yarbrough
Daisy Co-Leader: (seeking)

Brownie Leader (2nd grade): Kim Strickland
Brownie Co-Leader (2nd grade): Kelly Roberston

Brownie Leader (3rd grade): Christine Yarbrough
Brownine Co-Leader (3rd grade): Mindy Cowman

Junior Leader: Amanda O'Brien
Junior Co-Leader: Mike Sherbanenko

Cadette Leader: Bethann VanBuren
Cadette Co-Leader: Lora Smith

Troop Leader: Melba Williams

Financial Treasurer: Melba Williams
Financial Auditor: Andrew/Kelly Robertson

Nut Mom: Amanda O'Brien

Cookie Mom: BethAnn VanBuren

Can Mom:  Kelly Robertson

Welcome Committee Mom: Jackie Watson

First Aid & CPR Instructors: BethAnn VanBuren/Lora Smith

How to Stay Informed 2012/2013

Mailboxes:  We will have a mailbox set-up with your daughter's name written on the label of a hanging file.  Please check this file at each meeting.  It will be located in the area where you drop off/pick up your child.  Please ask Mrs. Jackie Watson if you are not familiar with our mailbox.

Facebook Page:  GS Troop #30024

Blog:  www.troop30024.blogspot.com

Email and Text:  We use the broadtexter for the texting service.  Please feel free to check with Melba if you did not get an email or text concerning broadtexter.

Marshes of Glynn Service Unit Website:  www.MOGSU.ORG

Savannah Council Website:  www.GSHGA.com

Contact Info for our Troop Leaders: Please email them for their cell numbers (if you did not get the orginal packet of info.

Jeanine Yarbrough (Daisy Troop Leader) - jneed57@gmail.com  (912.230.7404)
Kim Strickland (Brownie 2nd grade Leader) - stricklandck@aol.com  (912.269.2546)
Christine Yarbrough (Brownie 3rd grade Leader) - cneen57@gmail.com  (912.230.7405)
Amanda O'Brien (Junior Troop Leader) - naobrien77@yahoo.com  (912.996.3304)
BethAnn VanBuren (Cadette Troop Leader) - redfish96@yahoo.com (912.580.6262)
Melba Williams (Troop Leader) - melbaywill@msn.com (912.269.2290)

Promise, Mission, Moto and Law

GIRL SCOUT PROMISE:

On my honor,

I will try:

to serve God and my country,

to help people at all times

and to live by the Girl Scout Law.

GIRL SCOUT MISSION:

Building girls of courage, confidence, and character,

who make the world a better place.

GIRL SCOUT MOTO:   Be Prepared.

GIRL SCOUT LAW:

I will do my best to be

honest and fair,

considerate and caring,

courageous and strong,

and responsible for what I say and do,

and to respect myself and others,

respect authority,

use resources wisely,

make the world a better place,

and be a sister to every Girl Scout.