Get Ready for 2008-2009
Did you know that girls & troops can choose from a variety of fun council-sponsored program events throughout the 2008-2009 year? Girls can register with their troop or individually. For a detailed description of all 2008-2009 events, and to register, visit www.girlscoutsrv.org/programs/programs.htm.
Join Girl Scouts!
You are invited to attend Valley Lake Service Unit's Annual Recruitment Night: 7pm - Wednesday, September 3. This event will take place at Apple Valley Community Center (Multi-Purpose Room), 14603 Hayes Road, Apple Valley. If you live or attend school within the Valley Lake attendance area, we welcome you to come and find out what exciting things lay ahead for 2008-2009!
Interested in Becoming A Daisy Girl Scout?
All Kindergarten and First Grade girls are invited to join in the fun, friendship, and learning while building courage, confidence and character in Girl Scouts. Through small groups (called troops), Girl Scout Daisies develop personal relationships with caring adult volunteers and other girls their age. Girl Scout Daisies go on field trips, learn & sing new songs, play games, participate in community service, enjoy outdoor activities, and make new friends. They build on family and school experiences while having fun with other girls.
New! Special Summer Reading Opportunity
Scholastic's Summer Reading Buzz! Especially for girls who love to read! Kids grades (pre)K thru 8, who are interested in an easy summer service project (and chance to win a Disneyworld vacation):
Just read 4 or more books, log your books online, and a book will be donated to a child in need. Here's the link: www.scholastic.com/summerreading/index.asp.
Smile, You're on Candid Camera!
Don't miss the new photos from Valley Adventures Daycamp "All Star Scouts!" If you haven't visited www.FOTKI.com recently, it's time to check out all the great Valley Lake photos from our AWESOME year! Also recently added are shots from the July 4 Parade & June Awards Ceremony. Simply click here to check it out: Valley Lake Photos. Password is required. (See Terri McArthur if you have not received the password). Note: In keeping with Safety-Wise guidelines, no G.S. photos placed on-line will be identified. (Please restrict the use of our Valley Lake password to leaders, Girl Scouts, and parents of registered Girl Scouts).
Join Our Service Unit Team
Here's a great opportunity! If you are looking for a fun way to meet people, network with other Girl Scout parents, and contribute to Girl Scouting--other than or in addition to being a leader, one of the open positions on our Service Unit Team for 2008-2009 is perfect for you! Just check out the Contact Us page for a complete list of Service Unit Team Open Positions. You don't have to be a Troop Leader to join the Team! Any of these roles can be filled by 1-3 adults; some positions may even be filled by a volunteering Troop. Contact team members via email, info@valleylakegirlscouts.org , or Lisa Fix/Terri McArthur, Service Unit Managers, with any questions you may have. Thanks for considering these roles!
Community Events & Patch Programs for Girls
On-Line Registration Forms
Get a jump on registering your Girl Scout before those busy Summer & Fall schedules squeeze your time! Here's a link to the new, 2008-2009 girl & adult registration forms on the River Valleys website: www.girlscoutsrv.org/join/join.htm; plus access printable versions of the Girl/Adult Health History form, Troop Information sheet & more.
Updating Troop Insignia - REMINDER
If your troop still hasn't gotten around to updating their Troop numerals ('5's & '0's, as needed, to be placed in front of old St. Croix Valley Troop #), and GSMWRV ID strips for sashes/vests, please pick them up at the Council Shop (St. Paul Service Center). There is no charge if you are a re-registering troop.
If you have questions, please refer to the FAQs on the River Valleys website or call 800-845-0787.
Council Website Change
Please note that the former St. Croix Valley website, www.girlscoutscv.org, will no longer be in use as of June 1, 2008. The new website location is: www.girlscoutsrv.org
You've Gotta Go . . to our Monthly Leader's Meetings!
Meeting Location Augustana Health Care Center (across from Paideia, off 147th between Cedar & Galaxie); we meet on the Lower Level (use elevator near main desk & please sign in and wear a Visitor's Badge)
Share Your Troop's Talents, Accomplishments or Projects
:Bring your girls to a leaders' meeting to hold a flag ceremony, discuss their recent service project(s), or teach us a song! We want to APPLAUD our Girl Scouts, so there will be time at leaders' meetings for girl participation. Contact Lisa Fix or Terri McArthur to get your troop on the meeting's agenda!
What's New?
Can We Talk? - We have three main avenues of communication within our Service Unit:
- This Web Site - It's always available and it's updated OFTEN. Make sure to check frequently for up-to-date announcements, & to find flyers & registration for MANY troop activities/events throughout the year.
- Leader's Meetings - Held the first Thursday of each month, Sept. through May, at Augustana Health Care Center, off 147th across from Paideia (new location). Usually they start at 6:30pm and last one hour. These meetings are a great way to meet and learn from other leaders in our area, ask questions, get answers first-hand.
Be sure to check out the Info for Leaders and Calendar links on our site, too, for more Girl Scout info.
