“THE BRIDGE”

THE WALNUT CREEK SERVICE UNIT NEWSLETTER

JULY, 2004

 

 

FROM YOUR SUDS

Hi everyone!  It’s about that time again!  It’s time to get ready to have our first of the year swim, eat and meet get together.  This is open to all adult volunteers within our Service Unit.  It has been a busy summer but now it’s time to prepare for those planning meetings with our girls.  Summer, just prior to school, is the perfect time to schedule a meeting where the girls can decide what their focus is for this coming year in Girl Scouts.  You can go over their individual and troop goals, to prepare them for what will drive their Fall Product Sales.  There are a lot of really neat things on our Service Unit Calendar of Events this year and I want to thank all of the adults that came to Ninfa’s after the Service Team Conference, to make up that calendar.  We have a full Service Team with enthusiastic adults that are willing and ready to help all of us pull off these exciting adventures that they have planned for us to do this year!  Our Juliette population is growing and they are eager to be a part of our wonderful group.  You will notice that I have entitled this section in the plural format.  That’s because we have 4, count them 4, adult volunteers, who will be helping to make this an even more exciting year than last year (and we thought last year was cool!)  You haven’t seen anything yet!  These are some awesome women and I am very excited and honored to have them aboard in these new roles.  We will all get a chance to visit, play and plan for the events this coming year, so join us on August 7th, at the home of Dixie Paulos.  I sent an email out with a map and info to all of you last week.  If you did not receive this, it was because some of your emails bounced me, thinking it was junk mail or something.  Re-email me and I will try again.  I have info listed below that you might want to read and share with your girls as part of your planning.  Of course, the SU Calendar of Events is also an important pat of the planning process, so if you haven’t already received this, just email me and let me know.  We will still be looking for committee chairs and chairpersons for some of the activities, so be thinking about what appeals to you and your team and be ready to share your thoughts at the upcoming meeting.  I am looking forward to seeing all of you soon!

Penny (pennypetrich@hotmail.com) and Carrie and Christy and Donyiel!

 

Early Bird Patches

Are here!  They will be passed out at the first meeting on August 7th

Greenpacks

Are here!  They will also be passed out at the meeting.

Chili Cook-Off patches will also be available at that same time.

We are hoping to have all the Registration Rally fliers to hand out too!

Your team has been hard at work and we appreciate all of you!

 

Adventure Race Clinics
Come on all you active girls, let's get down and dirty! Come learn what it's like to experience an adventure race-complete with rugged mountain biking, trail running, water fun, and mystery challenges. Learn mountain biking techniques, get running tips, and teamwork from experienced adventure racer Jason Mittman, coordinator of this years Women's Adventure Race that will be held September 5th. Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn from experienced athletes and volunteer to help at the Adventure Race Expo Sept 4th and 5th! Parents are welcome. Check out website--www.womensrace.com for more information.
Register directly with Joyce Luke at joycel@girlscouts-lonestar.org
Event Dates: Sat. August 14 and Sat. August 21, 2004
Ages: 12 - 17yrs
Times: 9:00 am -12:00 noon
Place: Sat. August 14th at Zilker Cabin
Sat. August 21st at Walnut Creek Park
Fee: FREE
Special Instructions: Bring water bottle with water, wear comfortable shorts and T-shirt, running shoes, and SUN SCREEN.
Min: 6
Max: 24
Adult/child ratio-1/5

 

Disney on Ice Discount tickets for GS

Discount information below to all girl scout members. Members can call our group sales department at 471-7744 and mention they are with Girl Scouts and receive the group discount for Disney On Ice Presents Disney/Pixar's Monsters Inc. at the Frank Erwin Center August 26-29. Disney On Ice Presents Disney/Pixar's Monsters Inc. at the Frank Erwin Center August 26-29$4 group discount available for following shows:

Friday, August 27, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 28, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 29, 2 p.m.

Discount not available on Front Row or VIP seats. No double discounts.Ticket prices:

$35 Front Row, $30 VIP,  $20, $15

Discount prices:

$35 Front Row, $30 VIP,  $16,  $11

 

Girl Scouts-Lone Star Council E-Newsletter

Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2004 17:20:19 -0400 (EDT)

Girl Scouts-Lone Star Council E-Newsletter

July 23, 2004

in this issue

* Camp Texlake Rocks!

* Explore The Possibilities

* Girl Scout Olympian

* Service Team Conference

* Smart Cookies Rule

* GS Shop Re-opens

* Upcoming Program Event

* On Your Mark!

Greetings!

We hope you are having a great summer!  Here at Lone Star Council, we are busy preparing for an exciting new program year. In addition to building a spacious new Program Center for our membership, we are developing phenomenal opportunities for girls. Our goal is to reach girls throughout central Texas and provide them with activities that will help them grow strong. Together with your continued support we can make this happen. Girl Scouts. Where Girls Grow Strong.

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Camp Texlake Rocks!

More than 1600 girls chose Camp Texlake as their second home this summer. With new programs such as "Insomniacs" and "Finding Nemo", Camp Texlake was the place to be for Brownie - Senior Girl Scouts.  Throughout the six sessions thus far, girls participated in a multitude of activities ranging from horseback riding, SCUBA diving and dancing. Some girls also tested their athletic endurance with a new program "Survivor Challenge" which included obstacle courses, raft races and team building activities.

Preview Upcoming Programs at www.girlscouts-lonestar.org

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Explore The Possibilities

Looking for fun activities for your Girl Scout or troop?

Check out the 2004 Fall/Winter edition of Possibilities, the Council's new program guide. Jam-packed with exciting new events such as Sports Zone, the publication will be available at the end of July. There is also a listing of teen workshops, "The Edge" technology activities, program collaborators, and off- site facility information. New this year, the book will be mailed to the homes of 6th-12th graders so they can get a jumpstart on planning for Studio 2B programs. Make sure they check out the Special Interest Groups, such as Artistic Expression and the Outdoor Adventure Team. Every Girl Scout leader will also receive a copy of the book. In addition, program information and registration forms will be available online at the council's website www.girlscouts-lonestar.org

More Possibilities www.girlscouts-lonestar.org  

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Girl Scout Olympian

Congratulations to Summer Postell, an 11-year-old Junior Girl Scout in the Mustang Valle Service Unit. Summer, a Gold and Silver medallist in state track finals in Texas, was selected to compete in the Junior Olympics! According to our Girl Scout mom Charlene, who is the co-Service Unit Director for Mustang Valle, Summer trained hard and literally jumped her way to the Junior Olympics. At the state competition, Summer finished third in the long jump finals (12'9.75") and first (14.67 and 14.55 in the semi-finals and finals respectively) in the 80-meter hurdles. No one else got under 15 seconds!  The family will be heading to the Junior Olympics in Iowa the beginning of August.  Again, Congratulations Summer for reaching your goals and showing that Girl Scouts are STRONG!

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Service Team Conference

MORE THAN 300 volunteers attended the June Service Team Conference, "Celebrate the Magic" held at Manor High School.  Throughout the day, attendees participated in workshops ranging from web design to volunteer recruitment.  This was a great opportunity for staff and volunteers to share information and get ready for the new program year.

If you know someone that would make a wonderful volunteer, refer her or him to US! We have great opportunities to make a difference. For more

information about volunteering, send them to the volunteer section of our website.

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Smart Cookies Rule

Visit the Council Service Center to view the 2004 Smart Cookies Rule Honorees!  Any girl who sold 200 Boxes (or more) of Girl Scout cookies received honorary membership into the Smart Cookies Rule Club!  Members of the Smart Cookies Rule Club are included in special drawings and rewards throughout the entire year. They also received a cool membership pin.

The winners of the "Smart Cookies Rule Club Drawing"  for May and June are Junior Girl Scouts Nicole Norwood and Jessica Hartzer.  May's winner Nicole is from the San Marcos SU, Troop 1447. She won a $20.00 gift certificate to the Girl Scout Shop. The next month's winner, Jessica is from the Oak Hill SU, Troop 1704. She won a certificate for an exciting day trip.

Watch for more drawings throughout the year

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GS Shop Re-opens

Mark your calendars; the Girl Scout Shop re-opens Wednesday August 4th. In addition to uniform components, badges and handbooks, there is lots of new Girl Scout merchandise to choose.  Also, check out this special sale--10% OFF total uniform purchase during the week of September 13th- 18th.

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Upcoming Program Event

Round Rock Express Autograph Night// Girl Scouts come early to an awesome game of baseball and meet the players!  Event includes lawn ticket, $5 dog dollars for food, and a set of baseball cards for signing.  Parents and siblings are welcome and will receive the ticket and dog dollars, however they will be watching the autograph sessions from the stands.  Girl Scouts will all be seated in same section so they can watch the games with their friends.

* Event Date: Saturday, 8/28/04

* Time: Arrive by 4:45 PM, Autograph session for girls begins at 5:00 PM

* (Session runs from 5:00 - 5:45 PM, Game begins 7:05 PM)

* Fee: $8 per person, 2 yrs old and up require ticket

* Place: Dell Diamond, Round Rock

Registration Placement Date:Wednesday, 6/30/04

Registration Closing Date: Wednesday, 8/18/04

Special instructions: Everyone must register to participate and receive tickets. No day of registrations allowed.  Girls should wear a Girl Scout t- shirt, sash, or vest.  Blankets are allowed - no lawn chairs.  Bring markers/pens for signing, bottled water OK to bring in, however no other outside food.

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On Your Mark!

Pervasive Race Training Series

Calling all teenage runners!  Or any teen interested in being a runner! All 13 - 17 year old Girl Scouts are invited to come train for the Pervasive Power Charge 10 mile run. The actual race, which is a fund-raising and community service event for the council takes place on Sunday, October 24, 2004 in north Austin.

Get Ready! You will have fun while learning running techniques from Girl Scout's own certified personal strength & conditioning trainer, Joyce Luke. She will teach you how to pace runs, warm up, train and recover, while increasing your fitness level and endurance. All levels of runners are welcome.

Get Set!

* Training Dates: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

* Starting Wednesday August 4th through October 20th

* (Open registration, sign   up any time)

* Times: Mondays-6-7:30 p.m.,

Wednesdays-6-7:30 p.m., Saturdays-10:30- 11:30am

* Place:  Ramsey Park, off 45th St. and Burnet Rd, Austin

Go! To sign-up contact Lavern Bozant at LavernB@girlscouts-lonestar.org

mailto: LavernB@girlscouts-lonestar.org  

Want to train on your own or form a team with your troop?  Joyce will be posting a training plan on the council website at the beginning of August. Click on the Pervasive Power Charge logo on the GS homepage.

Pervasive Power Charge www.girlscouts-lonestar.org  

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