“THE BRIDGE”

THE WALNUT CREEK SERVICE UNIT NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER 2005

 
 
FROM YOUR SUDS
This is a very long newsletter and it is chocked full of lots of info for just about everyone to enjoy!  Please scan through the newsletter as there are many dates that are coming up on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and I do not want you to miss out on anything!  Some events are Walnut Creek Service Unit specific but most aren’t.  Enjoy and share!
Have a wonderful time at Thanksgiving with your friends and family as you give thanks to God for what He has done for you this past year and how He has kept your family and loved ones in His loving care!
Penny Petrich, Carrie Manongdo and Christy Currey!!!
 

 
WALNUT CREEK CALENDAR
November 3 – Walnut Creek Service Unit meeting, 601 E. Braker Lane, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 6:15pm,  SANCTUARY
November 5 – Daisy Day, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 601 E. Braker Lane, LawShae Bldg. 10:00am - Noon
November 5  – All Walnut Creek Service Unit Troops Investiture and Rededication Ceremony, Grace Church of the Nazarene, 2-4pm.
December 1 – Walnut Creek Service Unit meeting, St. Mark United Methodist Church, 6:15pm
December 22 – Trail of Lights hosted by Walnut Creek SU – other troops are welcome to join us as well.  Please read info below and contact Penny for placement.

 
THINKING DAY
Please email me your troop’s country of choice.  So far, I have:

Troop 224 – Karrie Mannella – NORWAY

Troop 87 – Dixie Paulos – IRELAND

pennypetrich@hotmail.com

TRAIL OF LIGHTS

There has been a date change, per the City of Austin, concerning when we have the Trail this year.  Our new date is Thursday, December 22nd.  They will try to have packets available for me prior to the next SU meeting along with the volunteer parking passes.  The City felt that since we have been handling so many visitors each year, and it gets busier and busier on that first Saturday, that they would prefer not to have a youth organization handling it.  In my opinion, we are perfect for the job as we have years and years of training and more adults than necessary to run the trail.  They require a minimum of 80….. ( I think we have about 150 adults show up)  oh well….. sorry about that!  Please email me with your requests for displays.  Talk to your girls and families to find out if they want to participate.  Make sure you do not over-commit on the displays – we want the girls and families to be able to enjoy the Trail for at least half the night.  I will have a sign up sheet at the November 3rd SU meeting (yes, that’s NEXT Thursday) but would like to know from as many of you as possible by email, so we can concentrate on other business at the meeting.  pennypetrich@hotmail.com 
 
LEADER INVESTITURE/REDEDICATION
Just a reminder that we will be having a Leader Investiture and Rededication Ceremony at the next Leader’s meeting.  If you have never received your yellow leader bar before, please let me know so that I can make sure to have one for you.  All of your parents/volunteers are invited to come and participate, as always, to every monthly meeting.  pennypetrich@hotmail.com 

HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE COUNCIL – OCTOBER 29 – 8AM-NOON

Take care of all your holiday shopping now while benefiting Girl Scouts! Austin Sales Reps are holding their 7th Annual Sample Sale at the Jeff and Gail Kodosky Program Center on Friday, October 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 29 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

You can buy great gifts such as candles, cards, home decor, jewelry, houseware, gadgets, bath products, Christmas decor, paper goods, picture frames, and more at wholesale prices or less! These items are new samples used by sales reps as examples to their retail customers.

Please remember, the Austin Sales Reps accept cash only. Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Girl Scouts - Lone Star Council - DON'T MISS IT!

For more information please contact Heather Shaw, resource development executive at 512/453-7391, extension 135 or heathers@girlscouts-lonestar.org.

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Howdy, Scouts! 



The third annual Nature Nut Festival, celebrating the pecan harvest in cool autumn weather, happens the last weekend of this month (October) at scenic Rancho Richey Refuge. See all the particulars: 

http://www.io.com/~zow/NNfest05.htm 

C'mon out and bring your troop! 

Howie Richey 

http://www.TexpertTours.com 

Natural History Trips and Camp-Outs 

           512/383-TXTX 

         ****************** 

Texpert Tours supports environmental conservation and historical preservation.
 
This is the flier they sent to me:

Nature Nut Festival

Camp-Out and Harvest

October 28 – 30, 2005

Arboreal Ardor

Few can resist the scrumptious crunch of a fresh pecan (Carya illinoensis), and this festival transports us to the source. The two-day, one-night camp-out highlights the history, beauty, and culinary delights of the Texas state tree and its biological cousins, walnuts and hickories. We’ll sing and taste the pleasures of these versatile trees as we frolic beneath their bountiful branches.

Easy as Pie!

Other activities for this enjoyable weekend include guided hikes, river swimming and tubing, and wildlife observation. We’ll share two pot-luck feasts—Saturday supper and Sunday breakfast—and trade pecan entrée and dessert recipes.

        Satisfy your foraging instinct by collecting as many nuts as you can carry. BYO Bucket!

The Setting

Located in an overlooked corner of South Central Texas between Gonzales and Seguin near Belmont, the rustic 183-acre Rancho Richey Refuge boasts a variety of natural habitats, including Guadalupe River wetlands, Post Oak woods, and open prairies. You’ll see such places as Hickory Hollow, Fox Gulch, Ravinia, Chalky Ridge, the Big Bottom, and Gar Oxbow. Since RRR isn’t public, you’re assured ample privacy and security.

More particularly . . .

When: 10 am Saturday through 3 pm Sunday, October 29 - 30, 2005. Early Bird Pre-Party FriNight!

You Bring: Bedding, cooking gear, food, drinks, water, tent (or rent one of ours)

Rates

Adults—$24, Teens—$10, Family—$52

Prices include tent site, pecans, river access, hike, and fun!

Farmhouse (indoor) sleeping, $75/couple

Reservations: 512/383-TXTX (8989)

Or E-mail

all at scenic Rancho Richey Refuge

An hour away, a world apart!

60 miles south of Austin near Belmont

http://www.texperttours.com/ http://www.io.com/~zow/NNfest05.htm _______________________________________________________________________

Girl Scout Troop 259

Presents 

Breast Cancer Awareness Night

Thursday, October 27, 2005

6:15-8:15pm

At Grace Church of the Nazarene

1006 W. Koenig Lane

Austin, TX 78756

In the gym (around back)

Featuring Special Guest Speaker: Susanne Rosentrater

5-year Breast Cancer Survivor / Registered Nurse

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Empower yourself.  Educate yourself.

• Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in US women, accounting for nearly one in every three cancers diagnosed. It is also the second leading cause of death in US women.
• Although breast cancer incidence (all ages combined) is about 20% higher in white women than in African American women, African American women have a higher mortality rate.
• Continued progress against breast cancer requires application of existing knowledge on prevention, early detection, and treatment, especially among racial and ethnic minorities and other populations who have not benefited equally from advances in the past, as well as continued research into how to better prevent, detect, and treat the disease.

This event is intended for Girl Scouts ages 11-17. 

Topics of Discussion may include:

· Early Detection (including self-examination)

· Prevention & Risk Factors

· What to do if you or someone you love has Breast Cancer

Please send a head count to Ms. Carrie (cmanongdo@austin.rr.com) by 10/24/05.

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“DESTINATIONS” DATE CHANGE IN POSSIBILITIES (for older girls)

Possibilities Correction! 

Please note the new date for the Destinations application deadline.



Destinations Workshop:            October 29, 2005

Destinations Applications Due:      November 7, 2005

Destinations Interviews:            November 12 -13, 2005



Visit www.studio2B.org to view available sessions and download the application form.



Please contact Brenda Oliver at BrendaO@girlscouts-lonestar.org if you are interested in volunteering to conduct Destinations interviews.



Avery Orendorf

Teen Programs Specialist

Girl Scouts Lone Star Council

(512) 453-7391 Ext. 121

AveryH@girlscouts-lonestar.org

www.Girlscouts-Lonestar.org
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Our Membership has spoken, and we have listened.  
The new Jeff & Gail Kodosky Program Center Hours are:  
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Program Center will be CLOSED the 1st Monday of each month.
For new Shop hours go to
www.girlscouts-lonestar.org/shop/index.htm.
 
Shop Hours as of October 31, 2005
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10AM-6PM
Wednesday 10AM-6PM
Thursday 10AM-7PM
Friday 10AM-3PM 
Saturday 10AM-2PM
Sunday Closed

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THINKING DAY
 
Please email me your troop’s country of choice.  So far, I have:

Troop 224 – Karrie Mannella – NORWAY

Troop 87 – Dixie Paulos – IRELAND

pennypetrich@hotmail.com

TRAIL OF LIGHTS

There has been a date change, per the City of Austin, concerning when we have the Trail this year.  Our new date is Thursday, December 22nd.  They will try to have packets available for me prior to the next SU meeting along with the volunteer parking passes.  The City felt that since we have been handling so many visitors each year, and it gets busier and busier on that first Saturday, that they would prefer not to have a youth organization handling it.  In my opinion, we are perfect for the job as we have years and years of training and more adults than necessary to run the trail.  They require a minimum of 80….. ( I think we have about 150 adults show up)  oh well….. sorry about that!  Please email me with your requests for displays.  Talk to your girls and families to find out if they want to participate.  Make sure you do not over-commit on the displays – we want the girls and families to be able to enjoy the Trail for at least half the night.  I will have a sign up sheet at the November 3rd SU meeting (yes, that’s NEXT Thursday) but would like to know from as many of you as possible by email, so we can concentrate on other business at the meeting.  pennypetrich@hotmail.com 

WOW! World of Water - Witte Museum Camp In

A new event has been scheduled for Dec 2 - Dec 3 2005. It is a camp-in at the Witte Museum, San Antonio. The schedule looks good, but since it was organized so late, I'd appreciate your help in publicizing this event.
Thanks!
Savita Raj (savitar@girlscouts-lonestar.org or JeniferR@girlscouts-lonestar.org)
Edge Technology Specialist
Girlscouts-LoneStar Council (512) 453 7391 x 145

Junior Girl Scouts

Flood your senses! Dive into the World of Water exhibit and Camp In at the Witte Museum. Don’t worry, you won’t get wet, but you will learn everything you need to know to keep from drying up in South Texas. World of Water is an interactive, hands-on exhibit full of fun and learning experiences. Try to sink a boat, make fishy prints, discover water-color Chem-Mystery, play with glittery density bottles. Visit the HEB tree house for bubbly fun, watch a movie and follow the adventures of Splish and Splash at the Gallery Theatre on your sleep over.

Event Date:          Friday, Dec 2 2005 – Saturday Dec 3 2005

Time:                   7:30PM – 9:30AM      

Fee:            $30 per girl

                   $10 per Adult

Place:             3801 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 357-1900

Patch:             Witte Camp In Patch

Registration Placement Date:  Wednesday, 10/19/05

Registration Closing Date: Wednesday, 8/9/05

Special Instructions:     Please bring your completed medical release forms. Since this is an indoor camping event, bring your sleeping bag, pillow, overnight toiletries. DO NOT BRING toys, radios or electronic devides. Wear your girl scout T shirt, uniform or vest. A late night snack and breakfast will be provided.

Schedule: 7.15 pm – 7.30 pm Check –In

7.30 pm – 9.20 pm WOW Exhibit/Gallery Show

9.20 pm – 9.50 pm Sink or Float – Build a Boat and Chem-Mystery

9.50 pm – 10.05 pm Snack

10.05 pm – 11.00 pm Density Bottles and Fish Printing

11.00 pm – 11.30 pm Bedtime preparations

11.30 pm – Lights out and Movie (Finding Nemo)

7.00 am – 7.30 am Wake Up

7.30 am – 8.00 am Breakfast

                 8.00 am – 8.45 am HEB Tree House, Bubble Stations

8.45 am – 9.00 am Checkout

 
 
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WCSU INVESTITURE AND REDEDICATION CEREMONY
 

Hi Everyone!

Just a few notes/reminders about Investiture/Rededication.

Patches are not provided, each troop should provide their own patch, if they want one.

Send your troop/girl head count to Donyiel: donyieldavis@sbcglobal.net so we will know how many are coming.  Please list their names individually so we can print them in the program.

Send your pictures to Mona: ma6891@hotmail.com if you want your troop represented in the picture slideshow.  The girls are very excited to share their troop pictures, and we don't want anyone to feel left out.

The Color Guard positions are being filled, thank you everyone who volunteered.

Remember to come to Grace Church on 11/5/05 at 1:00pm for Rehearsal.

This ceremony is a special occasion for the girls.  Please feel free to invite their friends, parents, grandparents, and family members.  When you know who is coming for your troop, please send your guest head count to Donyiel: donyieldavis@sbcglobal.net so we can set up enough chairs for your group at the reception area.

Also, this is just a few hours on a Saturday afternoon, a small amount of time set aside to make your girls feel honored and special.  Please plan on attending - we have worked very hard to make this an enjoyable event for everyone.  I would love to see 100% Service Unit Participation!!

Thanks Everyone!

//carrie manongdo

cmanongdo@austin.rr.com

ZIGSAW EVENT AT TEXLAKE FOR OLDER GIRLS

Hello All!

The Jigsaw event at Camp Texlake on November 18th-20th is full!
We are allowing people to send in registrations without payment to be put on a waiting list. If any of you have registered your girls but will need to cancel, refund requests must be submitted in writing to Linda Collins (LindaC@girlscouts-lonestar.org) by Nov. 2nd.
For those of those who've missed it, we do have another fabulous overnight going on that same weekend that has received very positive reviews in the past. LCRA does an excellent job with Planet Power Overnight, and it's a lot more fun and interesting that the girls may expect. Here's the information:

Planet Power Overnight
Grades 7th - 12th
Click on the light, turn on the dishwasher, get a glass of water or turn on the TV... We do these things daily and never really think about where the power comes from. Find out where all that power is generated! LCRA is hosting an overnight adventure including a day at the Lost Pines and Sim Gideon Power Plants. Learn how to conserve energy and save resources as you discover the inner workings of a power plant. Evening programs will include a campfire, roasting marshmallows and stargazing. Each girl will work towards requirements for Planet Power and Space Exploration Interest Patches.
Event Date:      Friday, 11/18/05 - Saturday, 11/19/05
Time:       Check-in 6:30PM Friday
Checkout 4:00PM Saturday
Place:      McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Cedar Creek     
1884 State Hwy. 71
Fee:      $49.00 per girl          
$35.00 per Safety Wise Adult only
Patch:      Planet Power IP

Hope you are able to take advantage of this very cool opportunity. Register with a Possibilities registration from by 10/26/2005.

Avery Orendorf,Teen Programs Specialist,(512) 453-7391 x121
AveryO@girlscouts-lonestar.org

TROOP 1500 SCREENING AT ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE

This from Julia Cuba - the adult who works with the Girl Scouts Beyond Bars Program. If you have not seen Troop 1500, it's a must see. It is a documentary film that won high acclaim at the SXSW Film Festival - and it follows our GS program for a while - I think a year or more - and is fascinating. There are several organizations involved in carrying off this program and I found interviewing the representative from the state agencies and/or UT program after the Service Team Conference, was extremely informative.
This would be appropriate for adults and older girls - maybe Cadettes and Seniors or some mature Juniors - it's pretty emotional and very realistic. Read what Julia has written below.
Pen

Hello everyone,
As showbiz goes (apparently), we often do not find out about important dates until the last minute. So, we found out that we will have these screenings and so here is the information for them. We have been told by the Alamo Drafthouse owners that if we can sell out these two shows, that they will allow us to continue to organize screenings at their facilities. Which is great! But also terrifying because we have to get the word out. They are not sure which theater we will be in. It could be a theater that holds 110 people or it could be a theater that hold 220 people. Either way, we have to be prepared to sell out the larger theater, which means getting 440 people to show up these screenings.

I know last minute work is everyone's enemy - so my biggest apologies.

Does anyone have contacts at other schools where we could post this information? Or other orgs who would be willing to post the information?

Julia Cuba
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 Troop 1500 to screen at Alamo Drafthouse South 10/24 and 10/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DISTRIBUTE WIDELY

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE SOUTH TO SCREEN AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY "TROOP 1500"

OCTOBER 24TH AND 25TH AT 7 PM

Q&A to follow

$8 at the door ($6 students and card-carrying Girl Scouts)

TROOP 1500: A new film about a troop of girls whose mothers are incarcerated, and their groundbreaking efforts to reconnect with their mothers, and secure their own freedom from a future in prison.

Their mothers may be convicted criminals, but the girls of Austin, Texas Girl Scout Troop 1500 want to be doctors, social workers and marine biologists. At the Hilltop Prison in Gatesville, Texas, Troop 1500 unites daughters with mothers who are behind bars, serving time for serious crimes, offering them a chance to rebuild their broken bonds. Facing steep sentences from the courts and tough questions from their daughters, the mothers struggle to mend their fractured relationships with their daughters. The girls, who have been trained in camera and interviewing as part of their troop experience, are the heart of the film as they not only allow the camera to enter their own lives but also use the cameras to interview their mothers, asking some tough questions. Emmy and Grammy award-winning filmmakers Karen Bernstein and Ellen Spiro volunteered with Troop 1500 for two years before making the film and gained unprecedented access from Girl Scouts - Lone Star Council, the Gatesville Prison facility, the wardens and the families themselves; the result is an eye-opening look at the struggles faced by the more than 1.5 million American children who have a parent behind bars. The TV version of TROOP 1500 will air nationally on the Emmy Award winning PBS series Independent Lens, hosted by Edie Falco, on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 10PM.

Ninety percent of female inmates are single parents and their daughters are six times more likely to land in the juvenile justice system. TROOP 1500 poignantly reveals how Enterprising Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, an inspired yet controversial effort by the Girl Scouts - Lone Star Council, the YWCA, Crime Prevention Institute and UT School of Social Work, is working to help these at-risk young girls deal with their unique circumstances and break the cycle of crime within families. It’s emblematic of the national Girl Scouts continuing effort to meet, serve and empower girls in all circumstances.

Now you can see "Troop 1500" at the Alamo Drafthouse South (1120 South Lamar, Austin, Texas) on Monday, October 24th and Tuesday, October 25th at 7 PM. Tickets are $8 at the door and $6 for students and Girl Scouts. This film is has high emotional content - children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. When "Troop 1500" screened at the Alamo Drafthouse South during SXSW, it sold out a half hour before the film began. Please arrive early.

If you have questions, please contact Julia Cuba or Billy Malomon at the Girl Scouts - Lone Star Council at 512-453-7391.

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ICE BATS

Scout Night with the Austin Ice Bats will be Friday, December 2nd at 7:30 p.m. versus Corpus Christi Rayz.  For tickets please contact Jenny Nagelmueller at jnagelmueller@icebats.com or at 927-7825 ext. 109. 

You can make a banner or a sign and your troop will be recognized over the PA system during the game.

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GOLD AWARD (Thanks Alison for sharing!)

One of my Senior Scouts is doing a teen duffle for Christmas for Hurricane victims for her Gold Award and she asked I pass her flyer on to other service units....Therefore, I am taking advantage of the list that Penny has provided to do so.  I think this is a cool idea that Amanda has put forward.  Especially, given that Amanda's mom my co-leader is fighting breast cancer right now.  So, if any of ya'll are looking for a new project.....ya, like we don't come up with enough on our own....any assistance you can give Amanda is a gift well given.
Thanks,  Alison Webre, wk  388/0996, hm  255/5795        

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PATCH PALS (thanks Jane for sharing!)

Clean, Beautify, and Educate to earn an “I Keep Austin Beautiful” patch!  Everyone can make their neighborhood and community cleaner and more beautiful. Patch Pals invites scouts troops and community youth groups to take action to keep Austin beautiful.

It’s easy…. Complete one activity from each section below: Clean, Beautify, Educate to receive your “I Keep Austin Beautiful” patch. To download Patch Pals guidelines   http://www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/page.php?p_page_child_id=178

Keep Austin Beautiful (KAB) is available to provide cleanup kits, tools, and educational presentations to help you become a Patch Pal.

CLEAN

• Participate in a KAB cleanup (Clean Sweep, Lake Travis Parks Cleanup, Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup)
• Organize your own cleanup
• Adopt-a-Street through KAB
• Volunteer to pick up litter during or after a large event
• Make your meetings litter free and think of ways to reduce waste

BEAUTIFY

• Design and paint a mural
• Remove graffiti
• Plant a flower bed, tree, wildflower meadow, etc.
• Participate in a trail maintenance day (remove brush, repair a trail)
• Find your own way to make Austin even more beautiful

EDUCATE

• Complete the KAB Patch Pals Survey (click here to download)
• Mark storm drains
• Create a play, game, or story about an environmental topic (recycling, waste reduction, native plants, air quality, etc.)
• Read a book about the environment
• Make a presentation to another group about how they can keep Austin beautiful
• Schedule a KAB presentation for your group
• Go on a nature field trip

Have you completed the above and are ready to receive your "I Keep Austin Beautiful" patch? Click here to download the application form and then simply mail (105 West Riverside, Suite 230, Austin, Texas 78704) or fax (512.391.0624) the form to KAB.

THANK YOU for keeping Austin beautiful!

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VETERAN’S DAY PARADE

All Levels
School is out so come show your pride as an American and as a Girl Scout as you honor our country's veterans by marching in the Veteran's Day Parade. Wear your uniform and carry troop banners/flags as you march through downtown Austin. 

Event Date:      Friday, 11/11/05
Time:       8:00 AM Meeting Time
Fee:      $3 per girl for patch
      FREE for adults
Place:      Congress Avenue Bridge, Austin
Patch:      Participation Patch

Registration Placement Date:      Wednesday, 9/29/05
Registration Closing Date:      Wednesday, 10/28/05

Special Instructions: Send in the Council Registration Form in Possibilities or from GS-LSC web-site (www.Girlscouts-lonestar.org <http://www.Girlscouts-lonestar.org>)  Meet at the Austin American Statesman's Congress Ave front entry. Safety-Wise adults required. Wear Girl Scout uniform and walking shoes, No roller blades, bikes, etc.  Bring a water bottle.  

Jenifer H Roberts (512) 453 7391 x140,  JeniferR@girlscouts-lonestar.org

www.Girlscouts-Lonestar.org

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FREE Angler Education Instructor Classes

Listed below are free classes being offered by TPWD - Angler Education for October and November. Please pass along to MDE's, SUD's and their troops.  

Angler Education Instructor Course. For Teachers, Youth Group Leaders and Parents - Learn how to teach basic fishing skills to youth.

FREE

Saturday, Oct 15, 2005

9am to 2pm

McKinney Falls State Park, Austin, TX.

To register or for more information contact TPWD:  512-389-8183 or education@tpwd.state.tx.us

Angler Education Instructor Course. For Teachers, Youth Group Leaders and Parents - Learn how to teach basic fishing skills to youth.

FREE

Saturday, Nov 5, 2005

9am to 2pm

Wilson Park and Recreation Center, Temple TX

To register or for more information contact TPWD:  512-389-8183 or education@tpwd.state.tx.us

Basic Fly Fishing Class. For ages 12 to Adult. Learn the basics about Fly Fishing, equipment provided.

FREE

Saturday, Nov 12, 2005

9am to 2pm

Blanco State Park, Blanco TX

To register or for more information contact TPWD:  512-389-8183 or education@tpwd.state.tx.us

If you need any additional information, please feel free to give me a call. I also have flyers that I can send regular mail or via email.

Thanks, Karen Marks,Travis Service Unit Co-SUD

Karen Marks,Outdoor Learning Programs,Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.

4200 Smith School Rd. Austin, TX  78744, PH: 512-389-8183, Toll Free: 1-800-792-1112, ext 8183, Fax: 512-389-8042,   karen.marks@tpwd.state.tx.us,   www.tpwd.state.tx.us

What’s your favorite story about a Girl Scout experience? How have you seen girls change over time? Help us spread the word about Girl Scouts through The Lone Star Council Speakers Bureau! Attend a training to learn the ins-outs of public speaking and then share your experiences with the community once or twice during the year. Simply sign up for training and the Council will provide you with speaking engagement alerts. Just choose one or two speaking opportunities that fit your schedule and tell your story! ">

Dear Girl Scout Supporter:

Interested in the Girl Scouts - Lone Star Council's Speaker's Bureau?

We are a group of adult Girl Scouts, both council staff and volunteers, who love to talk about what Girl Scouts has meant to us, and the girls that we love. So we decided to put our talents to good use for the council's benefit. Every year there is a training for members of the bureau to attend.

The next training is Tuesday, November 8, 2005 from 12 to 1:15PM here at the Lone Star Council.  Please RSVP by responding to this email.

Basically, once you have completed the training you will receive email alerts about upcoming speaking opportunities. If you have the time free on your schedule, you can sign up to be our representative. These engagements could happen anywhere within our council service area. If you know of a business that would allow us to make a presentation, you could even schedule one yourself. The email alerts would look something like this (this is just an example):

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT ALERT: (EXAMPLE)

DATE: October 21, 2005

TIME: 10:30 AM

PLACE: Central Market @ Lamar and 38th in Austin, Texas

CONTACT: Store Manager, Leslie Tanger @ 512-563-7832, ext. 145        (This is just an example)

SPEECH DURATION: 10 minutes

VENUE: Central Market Manager's meeting

NO. OF PEOPLE: 12

Please RSVP as speaker for this event no later than October 1, 2005

Often times we present at all staff meetings for businesses such as HEB or UPS. Sometimes we do more formal things at a church or special event.

You will only be responsible for speaking to an audience with which you are comfortable, and for the length of time with which you are comfortable. We would never sign you up to be a keynote speaker at a special event if you felt uncomfortable with a large audience and long speech.

Most speeches last about 5 minutes and include the use of a video produced by the council if you want to use that. Your job would be to tell your personal story about being a member of Girl Scouts and then let folks know how to get involved.

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FREE SATURDAY GIRLSTART CAMPS!

Contact them directly for a registration form.

free for girls!  1st-5th grades....

From: Missy Quintela <missy@girlstart.org>
Subject: Great Opportunity with Girlstart!!
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 7:58 PM

Dear Parents of Girlstart Alum,

Girlstart has really enjoyed working with your daughter in our

past programs! Designing Spaces, a popular past summer camp, is now a

FREE Saturday camp!!! Girlstart Saturday Camps are designed to

motivate girls' and parents' interest in math, science and technology

through creative and fun hands-on learning. We would love to have your

daughter participate in our upcoming Saturday camps! Plus we also have

FREE Saturday camps for girls in the 1st - 5th grade!

Applications are currently being accepted for the following

camps:

Designing Spaces

November 19, 2005

10am - 2pm (6th - 8th grade)

Girls create designs to redecorate their bedrooms!

Winter Wonderland

December 10, 2005

10am - Noon (1st - 3rd grade)

1pm - 3pm (4th - 5th grade)

Girls and parents make holiday gifts and e-cards.

Please contact me at 512-916-4775 or missy@girlstart.org if your

daughter is interested in attending Girlstart Saturday Camps. I

have attached the registration form for your convenience. Completed

registration applications may be faxed to Girlstart at

512-916-4776 or mailed to 1400 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757 (attention:

Missy Quintela). Please visit www.girlstart.org/saturday.htm for

further information.

I look forward to seeing your daughter at Saturday Camp!

Sincerely,

Missy Quintela

Missy Quintela . Program Assistant

Girlstart at www.girlstart.org

1400 W. Anderson Lane . Austin . TX . 78757

512.916.4775 t 512.916.4776 f