Monday, January 14th, 2002

Next Meeting Monday, February 4

This will be a meeting to discuss many things and possibly have time for an activity.

Ø      For those doing (or thinking of doing) a presentation for “Let’s Go Expo” on March 2 should bring there display or be able to tell us what they plan. For those that are still in the planning stage they can use the troop to get ideas or help. (The article on Let’s Go Expo is repeated below.)

Ø      Go over many activities available for the spring so the troop can register for activities that will appeal to the majority of the troop members. Some that are available, but we are not limited to:

o       Caving (Digging Thru the Past IP)

o       Golf Lessons

o       Core Camp at Coles Trip (some activities are boating or a nature photography workshop)

o       Kayaking 

o       Adopt a Refuge in conjunction with the Fairfax Audubon Society and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (dates in March, April or May)

Summer Camps

Camp catalogs as well as some camp aide applications are being distributed. If you don’t come on January 14 to Mrs. Irvin’s then they will be mailed to you. Other camp aide applications are available but there were insufficient quantities to distribute to everyone.

Ø      Camp Crossroads “The Third Summer of Hogwarts” (July 15 – 26) – contact Mrs. Irish at 703 764-1532 or campcrossroads@hotmail.com

Ø      Camp Firefly “There’s No Place Like Camp” (July 29 – August 9) - contact Mrs. Karen McCoy at 703 758-8757 immediately as applications are due not later than February 15.

Ø      Camp Fairfax “Around the World in 5 Days” (August 5 – 9) – contact Mrs. Youmans 703 450-7957, Mrs. Horne 703 481-1635, or Mrs. Costigan 703 435-2276

For Camps Crossroads and Firefly you can work both weeks or just one week

Tea at the Four Seasons

We have a reservation for 7 (Mallary, Tatariw’s, Sullivan’s and Davis’) on Monday, January 21 at 2 P.M. The group will leave Waples Mill at 1:15.

Let’s Go Expo

Vienna Presbyterian Church, Saturday, March 2, 1 - 4pm.  No cost. Have fun, give service, and earn the Travel IP.  Vendors will be on hand to display/explain the latest in suitcase and backpack travel. Corporate sponsors will display navigation and safety wares. "Exercises" will be structured around packing efficiently and appropriately (I smell a "survivor" game here!) Troop/Girl/Adult leader displays and talks are planned for the World Centers (Cabana-Katherine), Savannah (Corianne?), WDW, NYC, cruise, etc. And much more. Let's Go Expo service.  If you make one of the 20 minute presentations, it will count as service.  Needs to be in "Show and Tell" format. No problem having repeat presentations. 

Cookies 2002

Cookie sales started January 4 and initial orders are due to Mrs. Sullivan by January 21.

Cookie Booths

We need a Cookie Booth coordinator or there will be no Cookie Booths this year. Teen scouts will again be able to have times at the Vale School House. This will be the last year we will have to go to Sully if we choose to go there this year. Cooke booth sign-ups are Tuesday February 19 at 7 PM. Call Mrs. Davis today and volunteer. A girl can coordinate booth sales for leadership or service hours however her parent has to accept the responsibility for the money collected.

Teen Labor Day – March 23

Amy, Alex, Corianne, and Mallary expressed interest. At the February meeting we will see if there is still interest as we need to register immediately. Look at your calendars and the October TTG.

Thinking Day

SU 56-1 is having their Thinking Day February 22 from 6 – 9:30 pm. Senior Troop 40 is hosting the event so there is no need for assistance at the event. The event will feature Thinking Day Bingo and troops will be bringing international basket which will be used as prizes. We will discuss this at our February 3 meeting.

Life Skill Workshop

The session is full so it has been removed from the calendar.

Troop Calendar

1/21                Tea at Four Seasons
1/25 – 26            Senior Retreat, Rockwood
1/27                First Knitting Workshop
2/10                Second Knitting Workshop
2/24                Third (and last) knitting workshop
3/2                   Let’s Go Expo
3/23                Teen Labor Education Day
4/12(t)             Overnight on Coast Guard Cutter

Go To...
Troop Main Page*Newsletters*Calendar of Events*Gold Updates*E-mail Leaders* E-mail Amy