Monday, April 1st, 2002

Next Meeting

There are no plans for a meeting at this time. We will have at least one more before the year is out. For those that need leadership hours you are welcome to plan and carry out a meeting.

Upcoming Events

Well we didn’t get approved for either one of the GSCNC activities I applied for: teen core camp (May 17 – 19) and kayaking (June 1). But we will go kayaking on June 1 (see next article). If anyone has ideas for activities for April or May let one of the leaders know.

For the end of the year would the troop like to go bowling, swimming or skating. These ideas were brought up at one meeting.

Input by girl or parent is appreciated for activities the girls might like 

Amy suggests a trip to Cedar Point in Ohio, an amusement park which has over 20 roller coasters! 

Kayaking

Mrs. Davis has arranged a troop kayaking trip the evening of June 1 at Piscataway Creek, Fort Washington, MD. This will be a twilight trip on flat water and other troops who have done it highly recommend it. Here are the details:

h    June 1 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm (which means leave about 5:00pm and return around 10:00pm)

h    Cost is $35.00 per person and parents are welcome

h    The trip will start with a lesson and equipment orientation (everyone will wear a life vest)

h    We can take a trip around the marsh or go to the mouth of the creek and see Mt. Vernon across the Potomac (but we won’t go on the Potomac) – we can decide this when we get there

h    Return to the landing before pitch black (sunset at 8:30pm that day) but for safety everyone will have a white light on their vest.

The permission slip is attached. Money and permission slip are due to Mrs. Davis by April 30.  

Permission slip

GSCNC Sing-a-long

We have finally been contacted about the sing-along and it looks like we the girls that signed up in the fall – Mallary, Corianne, Lucy, Tracy and Amy) will be doing some hospitality (water station, metro, or the “lost” tent). The date again is Saturday June 8 near the Washington Monument and I have asked for first thing in the morning. If any of these girls have conflicts now I need to know about them soon (by April 12). On the other side if any of the other girls are interested in working Mrs. Davis needs to know by April 12.  At that time the registration will be mailed in.

Dollars & Sense IP

Just to clear up what was earned at the workshop on Saturday, March 23, these steps were earned as indicated:

SB Item 2 – Alex, Lucy & Amy

SB Item 4 – Alex, Lucy & Amy

Tech Item 2 – everyone

Tech Item 3 – everyone

SP Item 5 - everyone (you did the plan)

Careers Item 2 – everyone

Skill builder #3 was discussed but not completed. Amy recently did some comparison shopping for a mini CD unit (all with the same features – this is important) and this can count for completing that skill builder. You don’t have to track a produce for 2 months. Let Mrs. Davis know when you complete the rest and she will purchase the IP.

Stock Market

Speaking of Dollars & Sense anyone interested in learning about the stock market. There are a lot of activities available to learn about stocks and trading. Also wasn’t New York one of the ideas for a possible trip.

TTG

Everyone should have received their March/April copy by now.

o       Page 4 – Detailed explanantion for Silver Trefoil

o       Page 6 – application procedures for Congressional Aide. That May 1 deadline is firm and NO applications will be accepted after 5 pm on May 1. This is an outstanding opportunity. Katherine did it last summer and really enjoyed it.

o       Page 11 – for girls interested in the fields of science, technoly or engineering

o       Page 12 – national service project for groups or individuals. Something to think about in case you need service for school or to complete you Gold pre-requisities

Gold Award Scholarship

Various scholarships are available for girls who complete their Gold Awards. An example: this year Trinity College in DC is offering $5000 renewable every year for four years.

 Lazy Days of Summer 2002

Here is another opportunity for Program aides at the Camp Claude Moore Girl Scout Day Camp from July 15 – 19 in Sterling, VA. If you are interested contact Kath Delia, at 703 787-8185, immediately.

Flint Hill Fun Fair

The Flint Hill Elementary School (yes Katherine’s alma mater) is looking for girls to help with their fun fair to be held May 4 from 1 – 6 pm. If you are interested call Nancy Socher at 703 620-9311.

American Patriotism IP

If anyone is interested in doing this IP let Mrs. Davis know as she has some ideas for some of the requirements.

Update on Mrs. Irvin

Still no hiking in her near future. She has started back to work slowly. Recovery is slow but steady.

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