Sunday, December 8th, 2002

Our Winner is. . .

Mallary was the winner of our Juliette Low quiz. She will be awarded her prize the next time the group gets together

Lazy Susan Dinner Theater

The group will be: Mrs. Irvin, Katherine, Mrs. Tatariw, Corianne, Tracy, Amy, Alex, Mrs. Sullivan (and mother) and Lucy. The date we got was Sunday, January 12. Permission slips will be mailed out.

New York City Trip

The last payment is due to Mrs. Davis NOT LATER THAN January 3 but try to get it to her before winter break so you don’t forget. Everyone owes $115.00 person (except the Bentley’s who owe $85.00). Full details of the trip will be mailed to everyone in January.

Thinking Day 2003

Troop 1499 will be the “master of ceremonies” for the event. It will be Saturday, February 22 from 9 -12 at Franklin Middle School. This is a “no plan” event but I will have to have you commit to being there. Put it on your calendars and I will keep you updated on the plans.

Cookies

By now everyone should have signed their agreement and received their order form. Remember these dates:

January 3 – sales begin

January 20 – order forms due to Mrs. Sullivan

Late Feburary – cookies arrive

March 21 – money due to Mrs. Sullivan

GSUSA Opportunity

We realize this is very short notice, but this is a wonderful opportunity we would like to offer to as many Senior Girl Scouts (those who will be between the ages of 15 and 17 as of January 2003) as possible.  Please pass this along to Senior Girl Scouts as quickly as possible.  This is a time sensitive opportunity for girls, so everyone's cooperation is needed.

Calling all Senior Girl Scouts, GSUSA is forming a National Advisory Committee to interact directly with the GSUSA national staff and National Board.  Members of the Advisory Committee will:

 *    identify program topics and issues they would like to see addressed
 *    guide plans for national or regional events and travel experiences
 *    provide input on the selection process for various scholarships and
awards
*    review and contribute to new resources
*    conduct informal research with their peers on issues related to their
lives

  The Advisory Committee will meet two times a year with GSUSA staff and once a year with the National Board.  Meeting sites will be determined at a later date.  Travel expenses and all meeting-related costs will be covered by GSUSA. Each council is permitted to forward one nomination to GSUSA.  GSCNC will establish a committee to select one girl's nomination to be forwarded to GSUSA.  GSUSA will make the final selection of 9-14 girls from around the country.

To apply, you must send the items listed below to The Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital, 4301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC 20008 Attention: Program Department.  Completed applications must be received by 5:00 PM on December 30, 2002.  A committee will select the top 10 nominees. These nominees will be notified by January 3, 2003 and must be available to come to the GSCNC office for an interview on January 4, 2003.
 Items to send:

*    Completed application Cover form and pages 2 and 3 (Be sure application
is complete and signed by girl and parent or guardian.
*    Two (2) reference forms completed by adults who are not related to you.
One should be from an adult from your school.  (Be sure to include council
address and deadline date on forms your give to these people and ask that
they be mailed directly to GSCNC.
*    Photo of you in action doing something you enjoy or care about

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions should be directed to Diane Bayless, Manager of Program Services, 202-237-1670 ext. 211 or dbayless@gscnc.org

GSCNC Opportunity ACT NOW

If you would like to serve on the GSCNC Board of Directors you can submit you name for the position. The form is on page 32 - 33 of Kaleidoscope and must be returned by DECEMBER 15. This is a one year term and starting October 2003 and end June 2004. All applicants will be interviewed by the Nominations Committee in January. Two girls are selected each year. Sorry for the short notice but Mrs. Davis just received notification. It can be faxed to Mrs. Bayless at 202 274-2161. Excellent leadership opportunity!!!!!

Troop Calendar

12 Jan            Lazy Susan Dinner Theater
2/16-18            New York Trip
2/22                Thinking Day
Mar/Apr            Sign of the Star fundraiser