Sarah Kaiser
has joined our staff as Director of Membership. Sarah has extensive
experience with non-profits in Iowa and Missouri including the YWCA and
Salvation Army. Sarah is a third generation Girl Scout from northeast Iowa
where her family continues their involvement through the day camp program.
Not only will Sarah, along with the membership staff, work with volunteers
to increase opportunities for girls to become members, she will also
enhance the experience for new and existing volunteers. Sarah will also
facilitate council level volunteer recognitions including our annual
Raging Rivers thank you event for all leaders and co-leaders. Please join us in welcoming
Sarah to River Bluffs. She may be contacted at
skaiser@riverbluffs.org
or by phone at ext. 117.
Welcome Sarah!
Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council is happy
to announce that
Nominations and letters of endorsement for the following GSUSA awards are
due to the council office by February 1, 2008:
Detailed requirements may be
found in the Volunteer Resource Guide on pages 80-81; forms may be
downloaded (Forms), at the service
center or from your service unit manager. Please note on the envelope
"Volunteer Recognitions". After careful review of the nominations and
letters of endorsement, the recognitions task group will forward
recommendations to the council board of directors for approval. Those
nominating an individual will be notified of the status of the nomination
after review. Awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting on Sunday,
May 4, 2008.
Volunteer Recognitions Deadline
The Volunteer Resource Guide has been completed and
distribution of two per troop began at the November service unit meetings.
If your troop did not receive this valuable resource, please contact your
service unit manager/regional manager for your copy. Unfortunately,
an error has been identified. On page 52, under "New Leadership Program
Model" the right side of the table "New Leadership Development Model
Effective 2008" has incorrect grades listed for Girl Scout Cadettes.
Correct grades are 6-8; not 9-10.
If errors are
found as you use this resource please contact Sheila Holm,
sholm@riverbluffs.org
concerning the error. Corrections will
be published in forthcoming issues of the Notes to Leaders.
Volunteer Resource Guide Update
Edited 1/28/08
highlight the benefits of staying active. Self-confidence, leadership, teamwork, respect for others, responsibility, dedication, health and well-being – these are only some of the myriad benefits of sports and physical activity. While the official day is February 6, you can still plan an activity anytime during February to promote overall health and well-being. Throughout our 95 years, Girl Scouts has offered innovative programs for a healthy lifestyle. Some activities may work towards earning the Dancercize, Girl Sports, Sports & Games Try-Its, Adventure
Sports, Court Sports, Field Sports, Sport Sampler or Winter Fun badges, or the
On the Court, On the Playing Field, Sports for Life IPs, or the On Track Focus Book.
Visit www.NGWSDCentral.com for more information.
Vanessa & Angela Simmons -
Vanessa and Angela, daughters of musician Rev Run and stars of MTV’s
reality series Run’s House, have signed on to become spokes-people
for Girl Scout entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs! This
partnership focuses on promoting leadership experiences for girls. As part
of Vanessa & Angela’s contribution, they have made a short DVD
presentation to discuss their entrepreneurial success in the fashion
industry. By sharing their business experiences, Vanessa and Angela are
hoping that Girl Scouts nationwide will be inspired to use their business
tips during cookie sales, earning money for their troop, or even inspiring
girls to start their own business one day. This DVD will be available in
the resource library to check out soon!
(800-345-6858) or
estanley@riverbluffs.org
Stellar News!!
Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council
has received a donation of three Celestron Powerseeker 114 telescopes!
These ‘scopes will be featured at this month’s Owl Prowl event, Ready Set
Go Camping, Kamp Kaper, and of course, Summer Sizzler 2008! Look for more
information in the Compass, Edge, and Training Calendar. For more
information about STEM or Outdoor Programs, contact Emily Stanley, Outdoor
Program Manager at 692-0692 ext 111
Fall Council-Wide
Community Service Project Update
Celebrate World Thinking Day
February 22nd
Belle of
Louisville - Girl Scout troops have
been enjoying cruises on the Belle of Louisville for over nine decades! A
cruise is a great way for girls to experience first hand the oldest
operating river steamboat of her kind in the world. She’s unique, and
she’s a remarkable piece of America’s history. Ask for a program link
resource sheet that shows how Girl Scout awards and a steamboat can go
hand-in-hand.
Summer 2008 Field Trip opportunities
June 17, 19, 26 • July 10, 15
Special rates and advance reservations are required. Call for information: 866-832-0011
Please
note an error in The Edge....
(a publication for Girl Scouts 11-17).
The Silver Award Training on Saturday, February 16, 2008 is from 9:00 am-11:00 am..............NOT 6:30pm-8:30pm. The location has NOT changed.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Girl
Scouts Go Green-er! Spring 2008 Council-Wide
Community Service Project - April 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Girl Scouts -
Camp-In at the St. Louis Science Center - Deadline extended until February
14, 2008!
Professor
Presto Magic Show for Daisy
Girl Scouts
Daisy Girl
Scout Day at The Children's
Museum
"It's
Magic" Try-It Sessions for
Brownies
Brownie Try-It Sessions at The Children's Museum
Prints
& Graphics - Junior Badge
Workshop
"It's
Magic" Badge Sessions
for Juniors
Past,
Present & Future Celebration
Females In
Technology (FIT)
Spike It!
Volleyball Clinic
Paper Works Interest
Project Workshop
Program
Registration Form For Troops
Program Registration Form for Individuals & Health History
2008 Family &
Friends Phon-o-thon