The Edge has a new look!
In order to use less paper, save trees, and help
the environment, we have gone to one general registration form that will be
used for all events and trainings (unless otherwise stated). You will notice
that we have two general forms; one for
troop
registrations and one for
individual registrations. Please use the one that pertains to how you
are registering. You may find options on the registration form that do not
pertain to the event/training for which you are registering. If that is the
case, just leave that section(s) blank. We have also added an "Additional
Information" section. Please read the program descriptions carefully to see
if there is any additional information that you need to provide. If you have
any questions about registration, please call (618) 692-0692 / (800)
345-6858.
Discover, Connect, Take Action
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The New Emerging
Program Model -
The emerging program model followsa girl-centric approach and organizes girls’ achievements into three broad categories—Girls Discover, Girls Connect, and Girls Take Action.
Leadership will be the objective where discovery and taking action intersect—it’s the bridge between what you "get" in Girl Scouting through discovery, and what you "give" back by taking action. Above all, the new program will focus on you gaining leadership skills through activities that match what you say you want: "to belong and to have fun."
It’s Not What, but HOW
The new model integrates specific educational theories and methods (the
HOWs) to create a framework for you-the girl to create your own experiences,
reflect on them, and apply what you have learned to new challenges. This
learning cycle gives you the opportunity to continue on the journey to
discover, lead and take action. More important than what you are
doing and what awards you achieve, is how you are doing it.
We want to hear from you! Expressions
Club
Congratulations to newest Girl Scout Gold recipients: Mary D.,
Samantha D., Holly H., Lindsay J., Mallory M., Amanda R., Katherine S.,
Shari T.
Girl Scout Silver Award Recipients: Lisa A., Katherine B., Allison
B., Alyssa D., Emily F., Stacy G., Natalie M., Michelle R., Stephanie R.,
Kate S., Elena W.
Six Steps to the Girl
Scout Silver Award
Seven Steps to the
Girl Scout Gold Award
Outdoor Program Opportunities for
Program Aides
Are you a Space Cadette? How about a Stellar
Senior?
Come join Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council’s newly forming
Astronomy Club! Our kickoff meeting will be held in March. Girls attending the Owl Prowl in February will have the first glimpse of upcoming star programs. We will meet once a month to do some star gazing and look at the cool technology that is out there to help everybody learn more about space. Be prepared to be blown away by the Orion nebula or captivated by the craters on the Moon. Learn and share what you know with your fellow Girl Scouts! Add star gazing to your Program Aide repertoire! For more information, contact Emily Stanley,Outdoor Program Manager at 692-0692 ext 111 (800-345-6858) or estanley@riverbluffs.org
Vanessa and Angela Simmons, daughters of musician Rev
Run and stars of MTV’s reality series Run’s House, have signed on
to become spokes-people for the entrepreneurship and financial literacy
programs at Girl Scouts! This partnership focuses on promoting our
leadership experience for girls. As part of Vanessa & Angela’s
contribution, they have made a short DVD presentation where they talk
about 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 skills 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!
Fall
Council Wide Community Service Project Update
Daisy Day "Best Friends" Tea Party Help
Needed
Don’t forget to work on your Girl Scouts of River
Bluffs
Council Camp Tour program! The tour patches are available this winter for troops completing each part of the tour. Once you complete a campout, send in the order form for your center patch and the log for the camp you visited. The center patch is $2 and each log is $1.00. You do not have to visit every camp before purchasing the center patch. For more information, contact Emily Stanley, Outdoor Program Manager at 618-692-0692 ext. 111 (800-345-6858) or estanley@riverbluffs.org
Haunted Camp
II
At Camp
Wassatoga • October 25 , 2008 - Well, we had such a great time at
our 1st
Haunted Camp at Wassatoga, let’s do it again! It was truly a "for girls, by
girls" event with our Girl Scouts 11-17 decorating camp and providing all
the scary fun for the younger ones. There are several trail areas, tent
unit, shelter, campfire rings, Chapel area, meadow, and the Lodge that are
in need of "dressing up". Are you a storyteller, song leader, or want to
handle the crafts or food? There is a need for you at Haunted Camp II! Save the date, October 25,
2008, and reserve your favorite area, and start planning all the ghoulish
fun now. Contact Janet
jroyer@riverbluffs.org or 618-692-0692/
800-345-6858, ext. 120 if you’re interested in helping.
IP PROGRAMS:
American Patriotism IP Program; Heritage Hunt IP Program; Museum Discovery
IP Program
Nursing:
Many Faces, Many Choices.
A Winter
Wonderland Tour -
http://eftours.com/FindATour/Tour.aspx?tourcode=SIX&touryear=2009
Wings of Spring
Confluence Birding Festival
ICE SKATING GIRL SCOUT PARTIES -
The US Ice Sports Complex in Fairview Heights, IL is
offering parties for Girl Scouts, families, and friends. The Girl Scout
Parties include admission, skate rental, and ½ an hour instruction
for $8.50 per person. For more information or make a reservation, call (618)
398-4600 extension 107.
Reservations must be at least 2 weeks in advance. This is a great way to earn the Girl Scouts of River Bluffs Council Ice Skating patch!
Girl Scouts of River Bluffs’ ALL STARS -
The GSRBC "ALL
STARS" patch is to recognize those troops that go above and beyond.
To earn the patch, requirements must be completed within the Girl Scout
year. All troops are eligible to earn this patch.
If you have any questions please contact Amber at
aparrish@riverbluffs.org
Community Service Bars: Contributions to Girl Scouting
Girl Scout Vehicle License
Plate Order
Registration Information & Registration Forms