Girl Scouts Lonestar Service Unit 187  - Serving Prosper, Celina and North Frisco
 
 
 
NEW GIRLS NEED NEW LEADERS!!!
'Contact Us' to find out how to become a Leader!
 
 
NEXT LEADER MEETING
is the Murder Mystery Dinner on
Monday, May 14th
(must register, see info on event page)
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
First Baptist Church
601 S. Church St., Prosper TX 75078
* No meeting in December...Enjoy the Holidays!
 
We encourage all troops to send at least one leader to each Leader Meeting.  This is the best way to stay informed!
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Financial Reports Due 5/14
to Misty (at Murder Mystery Event) OR online!!!
 
Paper form found here...
www.gsnetx.com under Member & Volunteer Services, Forms, scroll down to Financials, "Troop Financial Report Form 2012".  Print it out and give papers to Misty.
 
Online link found here...
 
 
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Calling all Leaders...
All Leaders, Co-Leaders and Asst. Leaders are invited to attend
our Annual Leader Appreciation Dinner!
Join the Mexican Murder Mystery Fiesta on
Monday, May 14th at 7pm
at our regular meeting place.  Ole!
Registration form and details under Events Page (deadline 5/5)
 
 
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It's time for Re-Registration!!!
Registrar Maria Millen registrar187@att.net passed out packets at 3/26 Meeting
Registration forms should be turned in by 4/27 at the latest!
 
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GSNETX 100 Year Rockers
Patch Info...
 
 
 
 
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GSNETX STEM Seal of Approval
 
 
 
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Bulk Patch Orders
Here is the form used for Bulk Patch Orders that are ordered every other month (odd months).  The next Bulk Patch Order deadline is May 1st.
This will be the last bulk order until Fall...Don't miss out!
email orders to Carol Bowman troop1968leader@yahoo.com
 
 
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Have clothes to donate?
Troop 644 built a clothing donation box for one of their Service Projects!  Bring your clothes to the Leader meetings so you can drop them off.  You can do this beginning with the March 26 meeting.
 
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Calling all Juliettes...
An event has been scheduled, just for YOU!  Beginning in February and happening once a month. 
 Look under "events" tab for details
 
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Check out Upcoming Event Details
under "Events"...Don't miss out on the fun!!!
 
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Did you know...
You can make copies for free at the Girl Scout Store? 
Up to 50 using their paper and up to 500 using your own paper!
 
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Important for Fall 2011...
If you haven't already, please contact the Troop Organizer gstrooporg187@aol.com
with these specifics for your troop for the year:
 
Troop #
Level(s)
Meeting Day
Meeting Time
School(s)
Number of girls
Is your troop full?
Can you take additional girls?  How many?
Leader Name & Email
Co/Asst. Leader Name & Email
 
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 Please send us pictures of your Girl Scout Events.  We would like pictures from all levels, troops and Service Units.  Let us know the basics (who, what, when, where, contact and theme)They are wanting to try and get more PR for GS and what better way than them going to event and other things.(all levels, troops, Service Units, etc.)
 
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If you know someone who was a Girl Scout as a child, current members, currently not involved, etc. please have them register as a Girl Scout ALUMNAE (Please list Lindsey Lambert as membership specialist).  There will be a Alumnae Association Member Event  and TBD Service Project in the Fall. However, THEY MUST SIGN UP TO GET THE EVITE!.....NO FEE REQUIRED
 
 
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Information on Girl Scout Program Changes 2011
 
To clear up any confusion regarding the new program rollout, please read below on some of the frequently asked questions that clearly lays out the new program in a streamline fashion.
 
When can we get the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting (GGGS) books?
We expect to have them in our shops in October, 2011.
 
Are the Journeys discontinued?
Absolutely not. Journey books are the core leadership program books for all levels in Girl Scouting. There will be new skill building badges linked to each journey available as an option at the same time the Girl’s Guides are available. A set of five badges to complement each journey will be available to purchase, these pages of requirements can be added to the GGGS binders.

I heard the handbooks and badge books were discontinued?
The Girl Scout Brownie handbook and badge book, Girl Scout Junior handbook and badge book, and Girl Scout 11-17 Interest Projects are discontinued. The Girl Scout Daisy Leader’s Guide will also be discontinued. There is a one year transition period, the 2011-2012 membership year, for earning badges in these books. Studio2B books and materials were discontinued in 2009.

Are all the badges discontinued?
The current line of Girl Scout Brownie Try-its, Girl Scout Junior badges, and Girl Scout 11-17 Interest Projects will be replaced in Fall 2011 with all new badges for all levels. The Girl Scout Daisy Promise Circle and Learning Petals will be retained with more robust requirements for the petals and 4 new leaves for financial literacy and cookies.

What if I need one of those retired badges?
The shop will work cooperatively with volunteers to get what is needed. Be prepared and allow for time to find awards. If your girls are now planning to work on certain badges next year, you may want to purchase them this spring or summer.

What do I do until October?
Troops who are bridging to the next level should investigate the choices for next level Journey books. There are 3 per grade level. Journeys are the core program for Girl Scouts and provide the keys to leadership. You do not need the new Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting book to use the Journey books. Bridging requirements for all levels are posted on our website.

Can we still purchase and use the old handbook and badge books?
Although they are available by request, we are recommending that new girls/troops wait for the new books to arrive in October and use journey books as their core program.
What will the new books look like and cost?
 
The new Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting will be three-ring binders. There will be one for each grade level: Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador. The books have three parts: a handbook, an awards section and a section called “My Girl Scouts.” The price of the binder will be $22, approximately what the handbook/ badge book sets were. We expect to have a lower introductory rate for fall 2011.
More information will be shared through the council website, emails, e-blasts and shop advertising as the launch of the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting gets closer.
 
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