tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87703281086758870372024-03-13T09:18:14.170-04:00Framingham Girl ScoutsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger428125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-75599321498332534962011-10-31T18:26:00.000-04:002012-04-29T18:27:02.593-04:00Framingham Service Unit Team 2011-2012<b>Town Web site: www.FraminghamGirlScouts.blogspot.com</b><br />
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<b>Facebook page: </b><br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Town
Coordinator = Susan Scully Petroni</b>, 508-620-5922, <a href="mailto:spetroni@rcn.com">susan.petroni@patch.com </a>or Spetroni@rcn.com <br />
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<b>Registrar
= Mary Ann Sager,</b> 508-872-4989, <a href="mailto:masager5@yahoo.com">masager5@yahoo.com</a><br />
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<b>Troop
Organizer = </b><br />
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<b>Secretary
= POSITION OPEN</b> (Contact Susan at spetroni@rcn.com if
interested)<br />
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<b>Yahoo Leader Group Coordinator = Barbara </b><b>Miller </b>- barbara@millersonline.net <br />
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<b>Treasurer
= Mary Ayotte</b>, mary_ayotte@yahoo.com<br />
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<b>Adult
Recognition = </b><b>Paula Brackett</b> at 508-877-2478, <a href="mailto:pbrackett@girlscoutseasternmass.org">pbrackett@girlscoutseasternmass.org</a><br />
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<b>Cookie
Chair = </b><b>Mary
Ayotte</b>, mary_ayotte@yahoo.com<br />
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<b>Town-wide
Encampment = POSITION OPEN</b><br />
<b>Family Partnership =
POSITION OPEN</b><br />
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<b>Media Manager = Susan Scully
Petroni</b> at susan.petroni@patch.com<br />
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<b>Area Association
Delegates = Connie Miles</b>, 508-624-6382, <a href="mailto:zetacem1@yahoo.com">zetacem1@yahoo.com</a><br />
<b>(Note:
second delegate is open.)</b><br />
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<b>Supplies Storage
(flags, etc) = Lauren Fawell</b> - Lauren.fawell@comcast.netFramingham Girl Scoutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275776043546370757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-18450190490414869322011-03-10T00:42:00.001-05:002011-03-10T02:48:37.930-05:00Celebrating Scout Sunday with Cardinal Sean O'Malley<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CbSklNd1d30/TXiCC2LzZeI/AAAAAAAAALk/lBWrfgucoYA/s1600/2011Cardinal%2Band%2BGirl%2BScouts2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582354723542099426" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CbSklNd1d30/TXiCC2LzZeI/AAAAAAAAALk/lBWrfgucoYA/s320/2011Cardinal%2Band%2BGirl%2BScouts2.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZG1XIwZ9DpY/TXiCC3Smr8I/AAAAAAAAALc/n956E1JJmes/s1600/2011Cardinal%2Band%2BGirl%2BScouts.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; 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It was in 1820 that Washington Irving’s <em>The Legend of Sleepy Hollow</em> was first published, thrilling audiences with its mystery, action, and horror! This ghoulish short story tells the tale of a Hessian soldier who comes back to haunt a small rural community while looking for the head that he lost during a Revolutionary War battle.<br />Learn about this tale and its time through storytelling, demonstrations and hands-on activities.<br />*<br /><strong>Program Levels:</strong> Daisies through Ambassadors, and Juliette Scouts in grades K-12<br /><strong>Sign-up by:</strong> November 5<br /><strong>Cost:</strong> $7 per Scout ($10 includes patch) $7 per Leader and adult volunteer (NOTE: only 1 adult per Scout. Additional adults are $20.)<br /><strong>To Register:</strong> Visit www.osv.org or contact Kathy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kime</span> at 508-347-0335.<br />There is no minimum or maximum required for this event.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-20899260339400325362010-10-11T21:26:00.000-04:002010-10-11T21:54:18.750-04:00Daisy Workshop on Nov. 13 in Worcester<strong>Treasured Earth on Saturday, November 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Worcester Art Museum.</strong><br />See how artists have treasured our natural world in centuries of paintings. In the studio, use recycled resources to create and decorate a box for your own treasures. Have fun exploring the galleries and making art in the museum’s studios.<br />This program can go towards the <em>green Learning Petal (Use ResourcesWisely)</em> and fits nicely into to the <em>Earth and Sky Daisy Journey</em>.<br /><em>Program includes a custom tailored, 30-minute guided tour followed by a 90-minute creative studio activity.</em><br /><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Daisies & Juliette Scouts in K & 1<br /><strong>Cost: $20 per Daisy</strong><br /><strong>To Register:</strong> Contact Worcester Art Museum (Education Dept) at 508-793-4333.<br /><em>Registration will remain open until full or 2 weeks prior to the event. </em><br /><em>A minimum of 7 girls is required for each program, with a maximum of 40 girls per program. Registration is open to groups and individuals attending with an adult.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-74748570088886822062010-10-10T22:10:00.000-04:002010-10-10T23:22:04.730-04:00Amazing Relationship Workshop in Worcester on Oct. 28 for Cadette Scouts<strong>aMAZING Relationships: Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Worcester Service Center</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />The goal of this program is to help teens be safe as they develop healthy relationships with friends. A professional teen counselor will guide girls through games, activities and role plays to help them understand the attitudes and behaviors associated with dating abuse and violence and to correct them. While they’ll learn to identify healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to help friends who are in unhealthy relationships, they’ll also get a chance to talk about the myths surrounding teen dating violence and sexual assault and how to challenge others, by being an active bystander.<br /><strong>Some requirements from the aMAZE Journey will be met during this interactive session.</strong><br /><em>Please note that this program contains sensitive topics and will require a “Sensitive Issues” permission slip from each girl’s parent/guardian.<br /></em><br /><strong>Program Levels: Cadettes Only <em>(Juliette Scouts may also register)<br /></em>Attend As: Individual w/no Adult</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Deadline to register is Oct. 22 or when 40 Scouts have registered.</strong><br /><strong>Cost: $3 per Cadette Scout</strong><br /><em>To register, visit the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Web site. </em><br /><em>Registration and payment can be completed online.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-59044284932696187072010-10-10T22:02:00.002-04:002010-10-10T22:42:56.435-04:00Craft & Game Jamboree for Scouts on Nov. 6 in Easton<strong>A Craft & Game Jamboree for Girls</strong><br /><strong>GET BALANCED.</strong> This program is open to the children of adult participants who attend the Adult Learning Conferences. Girls will make and take home crafts, play games, and more!<br /><em>Be sure to sign yourself up for one of the conferences in November and sign your daughter up for this terrific fun-filled day. Adults and girls will eat together. Lunch included in cost.<br /></em><br /><strong>When: Nov 06, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.</strong><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette<br /><strong>Where:</strong> Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High, 250 Foundry St., South <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Easton</span><br /><strong>Cost: $12 per Scout and $10 per leader or adult volunteer.</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-40620863986589001242010-10-10T21:57:00.000-04:002010-10-10T22:31:59.177-04:00Gold Award Orientation on Saturday, Nov. 6 in Easton<strong>Gold Award Orientation</strong><br />Girls, Troop adults, and parents are encouraged to join us for an orientation to the Gold Award Process, the highest achievement a girl can earn in Girl Scouting! We’ll explore the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-requisites and give tips on tackling the Journey books. We’ll discuss and show examples of root issues and unique perspectives for creating sustainable solutions to them. We’ll go over a timeline of the process and what it takes to earn the Gold Award! When we give girls the tools they need, they spread their wings and fly! This orientation will be held at the Adult Learning Conferences in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Easton</span>.<br /><br /><strong>When:</strong> Saturday, Nov. 6 from 12:40 to 2:40 pm<br /><strong>Where:</strong> Southeast Regional <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">VoTech</span> High School, South <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Easton</span><br /><strong>Cost: FREE, but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-registration is required.</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-81154242084681492242010-10-10T21:47:00.000-04:002010-10-10T22:28:29.727-04:00Silver Award Orientation on Saturday, Nov. 6 in Easton for Cadette Scouts<strong>Silver Award Orientation</strong><br />This info session is for Cadettes interested in pursuing the Girl Scout Silver Award, and for the adults who will support them. Learn about the prerequisites, appropriate projects and documentation. Please check the GSEM Web site for the newest requirements. This orientation will be held at the Adult Learning Conferences in Easton.<br /><br /><strong>When: Saturday, Nov 06, from 9:25 to 11:25 a.m.</strong><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Cadette or Juliette Scouts in grades 6-7-8<br /><strong>Where:</strong> Southeast Regional VoTech High School, Easton<br /><strong>Cost: Free, but pre-registration is required</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-86710109271590634152010-10-10T21:41:00.000-04:002010-10-10T22:24:59.581-04:00Bronze Award Orientations in Andover & Easton on Nov. 6<strong>Bronze Award Orientation</strong><br />Learn about appropriate projects and documentation. Please check the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site for the newest requirements.<br /><br /><strong>When: Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9:25 to 11;25 a.m.</strong><br />For: Junior Scouts or Juliette Scouts in grades 4 or 5<br /><strong>Where: Southeast Regional <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">VoTech</span> High School in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Easton</span> or Greater Lawrence Technical <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Scool</span> in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Andover</span></strong><br /><strong>Cost: $0</strong><br /><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pre</span>-registration is required</strong><br /><em>To register, visit the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site, and click on programs.<br /></em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-20453340037034734272010-10-10T21:33:00.001-04:002010-10-10T22:17:19.158-04:00Brownie Animal Try-It Workshop on Nov. 6 in Walpole<strong>Brownie Animal Try-It.</strong><br /><strong>GET SMART.</strong><br />What better place to explore the world of animals than at Norfolk Aggie? Enjoy a tour of the animal science department. Learn how people care for the animals. You can see the animals up close, too! Learn all about Pocket Pets such as mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, rabbits, hedgehogs and chinchillas. You will go on a scavenger hunt through the Animal Science building and may even come across birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians!<br /><em>Registration cost includes the Try-It</em>.<br /><br /><strong>When: Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon</strong><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Brownie and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Juliettes</span> in grades 2& 3<br /><strong>Where:</strong> Norfolk County Agricultural High School, 400 Main St., Walpole<br /><strong>Cost: $14 per Brownie</strong><br /><em>Leaders and adult volunteers are free. Please adhere to safety-wise rules for adults. An adult must attend with any Juliette Scout. Leaders & adults may be expected to help.</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>To register visit the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site and click on programs. Registration and payment can be made online.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-40149879319909183852010-10-10T21:26:00.000-04:002010-10-10T22:04:03.178-04:00Junior Geocaching Workshop in Waltham on Saturday, Oct. 30<strong>Nature <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Geocaching</span>: GET GOING.</strong><br />Try a different twist on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">geocaching</span>, the popular GPS adventure activity. Using global positioning system devices and a few clues, girls will search for specific trees, rocks and natural objects to learn their stories.<br /><br /><strong>When:</strong> Saturday, Oct 30, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.<br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Junior and Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5<br /><strong>Where:</strong> Camp Cedar Hill, 265 Beaver Street, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Waltham</span><br /><strong>Cost: $8 per Junior Scout.</strong><br /><em>Leaders & adult volunteers, per safety-wise rules, are FREE</em><br /><br /><em>To register, visit the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site and click on programs. Registration & payment can be completed online.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-87333587241301845542010-10-10T21:16:00.001-04:002010-10-10T21:58:05.329-04:00Bubbles Workshop for Daisy Scouts in Dorchester on Tuesday, Nov. 2<strong>Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles (Super Patch)</strong><br /><strong>GET SMART.</strong> Girls will have a bubbly-blast at this action packed, fun-filled program. Based on science, expressed through creative bubble activities, bubble-builds and even some pretty, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">bubblicious</span> artwork. Your girls will surely be floating on air after this program!<br /><br /><strong>When, Tuesday, Nov 2 from 10;30 a.m. to Noon.</strong><br /><strong><em>NOTE: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Framingham</span> Public Schools are closed on Tuesday, Nov. 2</em></strong><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Daisy & Juliette Scouts in grades K & 1<br /><strong>Where:</strong> Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva, Ave., <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dorchester</span>, MA 02121<br /><strong>Cost: $9 per Daisy.</strong><br /><em>Leaders and safety-wise adults are FREE.</em><br /><br /><em>To register visit the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site, click on programs. Registration & payment can be completed online.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-41503982703679930182010-10-10T21:05:00.000-04:002010-10-10T21:50:43.647-04:00Brownie Letterboxing Event in Waltham on Saturday, Oct. 30<strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Letterboxing</span>.</strong><br /><strong>GET GOING.</strong> This is an intro to a great outdoor sport! With maps and clues in hand, girls head off on an outdoor nature adventure, discovering boxes and collecting stamped images for their logbook.<br /><em>Leaders &</em> <em>Adults are expected to help.</em><br /><br /><strong>When: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Saturday</span>, Oct. 30 from noon to 2 p.m.</strong><br />Program Level: Brownie and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Juliettes</span> in grades 2-3<br />Location: Camp Cedar Hill, 265 Beaver Street, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Waltham</span><br /><strong>Cost; $8 per Scout.</strong> Leaders and safety-wise adult volunteers are free.<br /><br /><em>To register visit the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site, and click on programs. Registration & payment can be completed online.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-50962628320288594962010-10-10T20:09:00.000-04:002010-10-10T22:07:48.122-04:00Virtual Book Club on November 1 for Older Scouts<strong>Read the Movie - Virtual Book Club<br />GET BALANCED</strong><br />Do you love to read?<br />Join <strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span>’s Virtual Book Club</strong> and blog with other Girl Scouts about your thoughts and feelings about books.<br />You will have to check the blog twice a month to participate in this group.<br />Together, the group will chose books to read that are also movies. It is possible that if a book is chosen to read and the movie is coming out we will try to meet at the theater to see it together. Most of the time, we will watch the movies on our own before we gather online to discuss the things we liked and didn't like about the two. Each book will be a 6-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">week session</span>.<br />Once registered you can participate in just one book or in all for the year.<br /><br /><strong>Questions? Contact Jennifer van <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Buren</span>, N. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Andover</span>, 978-701-6358, </strong><a href="mailto:jvanburen@girlscoutseasternmass.org"><strong>jvanburen@girlscoutseasternmass.org</strong></a><strong><br /></strong><br /><br /><strong>Program level:</strong> Cadette, Senior, Ambassador or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Juliettes</span> in grades 7-12<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Online<br /><strong>Cost: $5 per Scout</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-71413350873789066682010-10-09T21:20:00.000-04:002010-10-09T23:48:59.790-04:00Framingham Roller Skating Night - Monday, Nov. 1<strong>HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIETTE GORDON LOW<br />DATE: Monday, November 1st<br /></strong><em>(Note: FPS has no school on Nov. 2)</em><br /><strong>TIME:</strong> 6:30-8:30 p.m.<br /><strong>WHERE:</strong> Roller Kingdom, Hudson 978-562-3440<br /><em>Come join your fellow Framingham Girl Scouts as we share cupcakes & sing "Happy Birthday" to Juliette!<br /></em><br /><strong>Cost: $6 per Scout (Participation Patch included in the price)<br /></strong>Pay this to reserve your spot.<br /><br /><em>Leaders & Adults within safety-wise limits FREE. Over Safety-wise limits must pay $6.<br /></em><br /><em>($3 additional for skates – pay this at the door.)<br />Scouts & adult may bring their own inline skates.<br /></em><br /><br /><strong>REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, OCT. 19<br /></strong>Registration is confirmed with a check made payable to "Framingham Girl Scouts"<br /><br /><strong>FOOD:</strong> Troops may bring a plate of cupcakes or a cake to share. Please do not bring any other food or drinks. It is not allowed! Roller Kingdom food counter will sell pizza, hot dogs, drinks, and snacks at any additional cost.<br /><br /><em>Please Note: This is a troop event. Chaperones MUST be limited to safetywise ratios. Additional adult will be charged $6. NO SIBLINGS! </em><br /><br /><strong>Directions:</strong> Take Rt. 495 north to exit 26 (Rt 62 east). Just before the Dodge dealership watch for signs on the right. Or take Rt. 85 north to Rt. 62 west and it is just after the Dodge dealership.<br /><br /><strong>EVENT COORDINATOR:</strong> Colleen Burnham: colleenunique@...<br /><br /><strong>REGISTRATION NIGHT: Tuesday, Oct 19 at Plymouth Church from 7 to 7:30 p.m.<br /></strong>Print out this form & BRING to Registration.<br /><br /><strong>If you cannot make registration, please contact Colleen to make other arrangements. Deadline to register is TUESDAY, OCT. 19! NO EXCEPTIONS!<br /></strong><br />Troop #: _________________<br /><br />Level: D B J C S A<br /><br />Leader Name: ________________________ Phone: ___________________<br /><br />First Aider: __________________________ Exp. Date: ________________<br /><br /># Girls: _________________ Total Enclosed: _____________<br /><br /># Adults: ___________<br /><br />Make check payable: Framingham Girl ScoutsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-40481155061468451592010-10-09T21:02:00.000-04:002010-10-10T00:14:10.028-04:00CORI APPROVALS & RENEWALS - Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.<strong>All Girl Scout Leaders & and all adult volunteers must be CORI approved.<br />ALL CORI approvals are good for 3 years.</strong><br /><br />Even if you have a CORI approval at an elementary school in town, YOU MUST be CORI approved for Girl Scouts.<br /><br /><strong>Framingham Girl Scouts will be doing CORI approvals & RENEWALS on Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at Plymouth Church.<br /></strong><br /><br /><strong>Following, CORI approvals Framingham Girl Scouts will hold its first leader & adult volunteer meeting. Meeting is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to stay!<br /></strong><br /><strong>LEADERS & ADULTS MUST BRING A DRIVER'S LICENSE or A PHOTO ID for CORI APPROVAL/RENEWAL.</strong><br /><br /><em>Girl Scout Council of Eastern Massachusetts recently gave the Framingham Girl Scouts a list of those leaders & adult volunteers who are approved and not approved via CORI.</em><br /><br />If you have any questions, please contacty either Framingham Service Unit Town Coordinator Susan Scully Petroni at spetroni@... or Framingham Girl Scouts Registrar Mary Ann Sager at masager5@...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-54865070342783997302010-10-09T20:52:00.001-04:002010-10-09T23:48:29.013-04:00Annie Performance for Girl Scouts at Wheelock Family Theatre on Oct. 23<strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wheelock</span> Family Theatre: Annie. GET BALANCED.</strong><br /> The classic American musical illuminating the disparity between rich and poor. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> offers premium tickets at a discount, including a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-show drama workshop, post-show Q&A with members of the cast and a study guide for troop volunteers.<br /><em>Girls receive <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">WFT</span> Partner button for a free admission to a future performance.<br /></em><br /><strong>When:</strong> Oct. 23, 1:45 to 6 p.m.<br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> All, including <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Juliettes</span> from K-12<br /><strong>Category:</strong> Creative Arts<br /><strong>Location:</strong> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wheelock</span> Family Theater, 20 The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Riverway</span>,<br />Boston, MA 02215<br /><strong>Cost:</strong> $25 per Scout and $25 per Leader or adult volunteer.<br /><br /><strong>Several of the other dates have already sold out, so registered ASAP for this program.</strong><br /><em>To register, visit the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site, and click on programs. You can <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-pay for this online.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-15455199422305142982010-10-09T18:48:00.000-04:002010-10-10T00:07:52.918-04:00Scout & Family Fun Festival on Thursday, Oct. 21 in Mansfield<strong>Family Fun Festival</strong><br />It's S'More Fun with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts!<br /><strong>Girls and their families are invited to participate in this free Welcome Week event.</strong><br />Create and eat your own edible fire Make and fly paper airplanes while learning about travel destinations Fashion a bracelet out of recyclable materials Learn about the Sundown Sing-Along, Museum of Science Overnights, Animal Tracks, Funky Fabrication, Kitty Tales and more! Bring a friend!<br /><br /><strong>When: Thursday, Oct 21, 6 to 8 p.m.</strong><br /><em>(Note: This is an early release day for Framingham Elementary.)</em><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> All levels or Juliettes in grades K-12<br /><strong>Category:</strong> Outdoor Adventures Camp, Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math, Creative Arts <strong>Location:</strong> Robinson Elementary School Cafeteria, 245 East St., Mansfield<br /><strong>Cost: Free for Scouts, Leaders & adults.</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-46919221974089631942010-10-09T18:13:00.000-04:002010-10-09T22:18:17.080-04:00FRAMINGHAM GIRL SCOUTS SERVICE UNIT TEAM 2010-11<strong>Town Web site: www.FraminghamGirlScouts.blogspot.com<br /></strong><br /><br /><strong>Town Coordinator = Susan Scully Petroni</strong>, 508-620-5922, <a href="mailto:spetroni@rcn.com">spetroni@rcn.com</a><br /><br /><strong>Registrar = Mary Ann Sager,</strong> 508-872-4989, <a href="mailto:masager5@yahoo.com">masager5@yahoo.com</a><br /><br /><strong>Troop Organizer = Lauren Fawell</strong> at Lauren.fawell@comcast.net<br /><br /><strong>Secretary = POSITION OPEN</strong> (Contact Susan at spetroni@rcn.com if interested)<br /><br /><strong>Yahoo Leader Group Coordinator = Carolyn Limeri</strong> at 508-877-4215, <a href="mailto:limeri01701@yahoo.com">limeri01701@yahoo.com</a><br /><br /><strong>Treasurer = Mary Ayotte</strong>, mary_ayotte@yahoo.com<br /><br /><strong>Adult Recognition = Pat Aulenbach</strong> at 508-533-6510, <a href="mailto:paulenbach@girlscoutseasternmass.org">paulenbach@girlscoutseasternmass.org</a> and <strong>Paula Brackett</strong> at 508-877-2478, <a href="mailto:pbrackett@girlscoutseasternmass.org">pbrackett@girlscoutseasternmass.org</a><br /><br /><strong>Cookie Chair = Helena Siciliano</strong>, 508-877-7902, <a href="mailto:helenasic@yahoo.com">helenasic@yahoo.com</a> AND <strong>Mary Ayotte</strong>, mary_ayotte@yahoo.com<br /><br /><strong>Town-wide Encampment = POSITION OPEN<br /></strong><br /><strong>Family Partnership = POSITION OPEN</strong><br /><br /><strong>Media Manager = Susan Scully Petroni</strong> at spetroni@rcn.com<br /><br /><strong>Area Association Delegates = Connie Miles</strong>, 508-624-6382, <a href="mailto:zetacem1@yahoo.com">zetacem1@yahoo.com</a><br /><strong>(Note: second delegate is open.)</strong><br /><br /><strong>Supplies Storage (flags, etc) = Lauren Fawell</strong> (see above)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-57361228736342366022010-10-09T14:55:00.001-04:002010-10-10T00:01:19.531-04:00Princess Ettie Quette Royal Ice Cream Extravaganza on Oct. 27 in Norton for Daisy & Brownie Scouts<strong>Princess Ettie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Quette</span>: The Royal Ice Cream Extravaganza!</strong><br /><strong>GET BALANCED</strong><br />Be a Princess of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mannersville</span> and learn techniques one must have to run her own country. Practice elegant eating, greeting, and conversation. Learn the basic skills of how to have perfect table manners while eating ice-cream with your favorite toppings (Alternatives will be provided).<br /><strong><em>Manners Try-It or Daisy petal and tiara included.</em></strong><br /><br /><strong>When: Oct 27, 4:30 to 7 p.m.</strong><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Daisy, Brownie and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Juliettes</span> in grades K-3<br /><strong>Category:</strong> Leadership<br /><strong>Location:</strong> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">TBD</span>, Norton, Massachusetts<br /><strong>Cost: $12 per Scout</strong>. Adult volunteers and leader are free.<br /><em>Please adhere to safety-wise rules. Adults are expected to help.</em><br /><em>To register, visit the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site, and click on programs. Parents can register and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-pay online.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-25536440478187673382010-10-09T14:48:00.000-04:002010-10-09T23:55:31.196-04:00Sewing Sensations program for Cadettes on Oct. 24 in Sharon<strong>Sewing Sensations (Super Patch). GET BALANCED.</strong><br />Girls love to be unique and to use their resources wisely. Girls will make cross-stitch creations, her very own, one-of-a-kind purse, work together to make gifts for donation to a local cause and more! This program is sure to be sew-sational!<br /><br /><strong>When: Oct 24, 2 to 5 p.m.</strong><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Cadette or Juliettes in grades 6-7-8<br /><strong>Category:</strong> Creative Arts<br /><strong>Location:</strong> TBA, Sharon, Massachusetts<br /><strong>Cost: $11 per Cadette.</strong> Leaders and adults are free.<br /><em>To register, visit the GSEM Web site, and click on programs. parents can register online and pre-pay online, too.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-61866278749471487002010-10-09T14:29:00.000-04:002010-10-10T00:13:16.920-04:00Babysitter Course for Cadettes, Seniors, & Ambassadors in Waltham on Oct. 23<strong>Babysitting.</strong><br /><strong>GET REAL.</strong><br />Babysitting is an awesome way to learn the responsibilities of caring for others and earn extra cash. This excellent training includes instruction on First Aid, safety precautions, child development, emergency procedures, age-appropriate activities, etc.<br /><strong>You’ll receive a certificate and a patch upon completion.</strong><br /><strong>Bring a doll or teddy bear for hands on practice and a bag lunch.<br /><br />When: Oct 23, from 1 to 6 p.m.</strong><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Cadette, Senior, Ambassador or Juliette Scouts in grades 6-12<br /><strong>Category:</strong> Leadership<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Christ Church Episcopal, 750 Main St., <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Waltham</span>, MA 02451<br /><strong>Cost: $21 for Scouts</strong>; Adults and leaders are free.<br /><br /><em>To register <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site and click on programs. Registration and payment can be completed online.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770328108675887037.post-12861457758357083962010-10-09T14:22:00.000-04:002010-10-10T00:18:46.117-04:00Oil Up Junior Badge Workshop on Nov. 5th in Westwood<strong>Oil Up Badge Workshop.</strong><br /><strong>GET SMART.</strong><br />An oil tanker leaks thousands of gallons of oil on a beach, and rescue workers rush to save the wildlife, but how? As you earn the <strong>Oil Up! badge</strong>, you simulate your own rescue effort, and learn about the petroleum products you use every day.<br /><br /><strong>When: Nov 05, 6 to 8 p.m.</strong><br /><strong>Program Level:</strong> Juniors or Juliette Scouts in grades 4-5<br /><strong>Category:</strong> Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math, Environmental Awareness<br /><strong>Location:</strong> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">TBD</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Westwood</span>, MA 02090<br /><strong>Cost: $9 per Scout.</strong> Leaders and adult volunteers are free.<br /><em>Please adhere to safety-wise rules for adults. Adults may be expected to help.</em><br /><br /><em>To register visit the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">GSEM</span> Web site. Registration & payment can be completed online.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0