Registration Closed for Cookies for a Cause Event on march 6

PRESS RELEASE FROM GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COUNCIL:
The Cookies for a Cause event at Hanscom Air Force Base on March 6 has reached the maximum capacity allowed within security guidelines. (More than 1,200 we were told).
Girl Scout Council is so proud of the tremendous interest and enthusiasm from Girl Scouts throughout the Council. The overwhelming response to this program to send Girl Scout cookies and the comforts of home to our military serving overseas demonstrates true Girl Scout spirit.
If you have cookies to donate you may deliver them to any Girl Scout office between March 1-4.
The Council will guarantee they will be delivered on your Troop's behalf. The Council sincerely apologizes for any disappointment and applaud the enormous effort and energy that all our Girl Scouts and volunteers put into making the cookie program a success.

Cookies for a Cause at Hanscom Air Force Base on March 6

Cookies for a Cause at Hanscom Air Force Base
Join us for a cookie donation celebration!
Troops will drop off cookies for donation to US military overseas, and take part in a ceremony with Colonel David Orr and GSEM CEO Ruth N. Bramson.
Register by: February 26.
Date: March 6, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Program Level: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Location: Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford
This is a FREE event but pre-registration is required.

Service Unit Minutes from 1.12.10

Attendance: 8 leaders & adults
Next Meeting: Feb. 2.
* COOKIES: Cookie Chair = Helena at helenasic@... She is having trouble securing a "drop off site" for cookies this year and would appreciate any suggestions. If we can not get one, we will need to do a "trailer drop." A truck comes to a specified parking lot and the town has ONE hour to have each Troop pull up, off-load their own cookies, have them checked and then drive off. It would require that ALL troops send a representative during this small window of time (the delivery company picks the time not us)
* Council Updates: by Nancy Pollock = npollock@...
* Council Monthly newsletter sign-up: Go to GSEM Web site. Go to the bottom of the home page and look for â "sign-up for E newsletter" and follow the prompts
* Susan is keeping the Framingham Service Unit's Web site updated with new programs
* Camp brochures available in next couple of weeks
* Cookie Creations: An adult fundraiser to support GSEM, anyone may attend (not limited to GS), local chefs "whip up" an original creation using one of the eight varieties of GS cookies, Celebrity Judges will determine "Best Overall Dessert" and attendees will choose the "Crowd Favorite." complimentary appetizers, cash bar, silent auction, and raffle drawing. Tickets are $30 each or 2 for $50, RSVP: www.girlscoutseasternmass.org or 857-453-5336.
* Thurs, Jan 21 from 6-8pm at Hawthorne Hotel, Salem
* Thurs, Jan 28 from 6-8pm at The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
* Hanscom Air Force Base: Date correction = March 6: If your Troop is going and is willing to bring other cookie donations from our town please post this offer on Yahoo with specifics (i.e. date, time, and location to bring cookies)
***Town wide Events:
A. Girl Scout Sunday: St Bridget Church will host a Mass on Sunday, March 7 at 9 a.m.
Note: If any Troop is organizing another GS Sunday Mass at your church feel free to post the details on Yahoo and send to this Web site.
B. Girl Scout Bowling: Fairways, Natick Saturday, March 6 More details to come.
C. Town Bridging: If there is enough interest we will hold this event in May or June, watch for more info

MetroWest Girl Scout Cookie Rally on January 17th

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council will host a Cookie Rally in the MetroWest Area (location TBD) on January, 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The event is for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette level. Juliette Scouts in grades K-8 may also register.
Event info: Multilevel rally full of hands-on activities that will get girls excited about the cookie selling season! Goal setting, product info and promotions, safety tips and more!
Program Aides in Grades 7-12 are needed at this event. Program Aides attend free.
Registration deadline is Dec. 29.
Fee is $7 per Scout.
Leaders and adult volunteers are free.
To register, visit the Council Web site, and click on programs.
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Cookie University Tuesday Night, Dec. 1

Cookie University will be held for all Troops Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at Plymouth Church, off Edgell Road. Leaders MUST contact Helena so the Troop's bag will be ready. All new Troops and new Cookie Moms must stay for the estimated one-hour presntation. For additional information visit the Yahoo leader group board or contact your Troop leader.

November Service Unit Meeting Minutes

All leader meetings this year to be held the first Tuesday of the month at the Plymouth Church.
Next meeting = Dec 1
Agenda: Cookie University. Each troop planning to sell cookies should send their Cookie Parent or another parent volunteer. New volunteers should plan to stay for the meeting starting at 7 pm, experienced volunteers may choose to stay and listen or just pick up their supplies between 7-8 pm

November Service Unit Meeting Attendance: 16

*Fall Registration: is now closed. If you troop still plans to register or you have additional girls joining your Troop please contact Deb at 508-405-1211 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=WT0-mhxLq-WKWSa1w126zBwRpkLbUb3kk_yoD99-R83Sh0bRE_YkcCPIlMDYAqXaOa8sbmUgU8PQqQq2WcIm
Reminder: Your Troop may not sell cookies if it is not registered by Dec 1st.
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* Service Unit Open Positions: We are still in search of a Town Coordinator and Registrar. Any one interested in either of these positions is encouraged to contact Nancy for the Coordinator position at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=Zk4tUmgYbrxjWaQU-5k7y3czP-42W2tCxgUbQ8N5pYsKQ3H8_4zE1nhshHQCPsbae59aFp8rO32Stck and Deb for the Registrar position at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=6i-N7_bXV8sGrIAZLWu8Zznlf6gQ78cNt9G0U-OycTApVDMSGPFusU64Fd5iYnYkM7n0S6UhmdpHOExjS7tsbag so they can help describe the time commitment involved. It is very important that both these positions get filled as soon as possible to keep the town programs running smoothly.
* Cookies: It is important that Helena hear from your troop if you wish to sell cookies this year at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=dsdMRdZuDQzzda3sfSmP5jRuhoPUCETtduKHu0gyOcRVtFl5bDu5_Gz7pf2S9Hwkq5PgJEo4BcbtrQ Cookie University will be held at the Plymouth Church on Tuesday, Dec 1st, but Helena must have the following information ASAP to prepare your Troop materials: Troop #; Cookie parent name, phone number, and e-mail; # of girls in the Troop and level of Troop.
* Leader List: A list of current leaders in town was given out at the meeting and a copy placed in each Troop box for those who could not attend. Please check your Troop folder at the church
* Library Display: Once again a great job on the display window this past October. Watch for another display next March
* Service Unit Treasurer: We have a new treasurer for the town! Thank you Mary Ayotte! She lives at 56 Jean St and can be reached at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=Mt-v2VIRuNtAE9n5D0VFxjfPMBRLley50pafZtHLTmJ8Eqdo46YCr8Jp3MJgHM9Nto6R5rm1KLdQ8w3dRiRo or 508-877-9202
* Bank Accounts: Instructions on opening troop bank accounts will be forwarded soon, watch the yahoo e-mails.
* CORI: We are working on getting a town SU member authorized to witness the CORI's watch for further information
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*Review of required forms: Please feel free to contact any SU members with any questions about which forms should be kept and when they are due, new leaders are encouraged to attend training sessions with the council. A new training is in the process of being scheduled. Watch the yahoo e-mail for date and time.
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*Council Updates:
* Council offices will be closed: Nov 26-27 and Dec 25 to Jan 3
* Troop Terrific Patch: Troops which demonstrate well rounded experiences for their girls. For complete details, visit www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/forms/Troop-Terrific-Patch.pdf
* Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards: Check the Council Web site for new ideas from the Leadership Experience.
* Upcoming Volunteer dates to watch:
* Jan. 8 = nominations for Volunteer Recognitions due to Council
* March 11 = Volunteer Recognition Dinner
* April 10 = Thank you day for volunteers --- lunch in Quincy
* May 5 = Outdoor skills day in Norton
* June 25 = Gold Award Ceremony
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Town wide Events update:
* Oct 25: Math and Computer Workshop at St Bridget School Hall. Approximately 70 girls attended from 9 troops
* Nov 1: Roller skating party. A great time just over 100 girls attended; look for pictures on the Web site
* Dec 1: Cookie University. Please pre-register with Helena at helenasic@...
* Tree Lighting --TBA: We need to hear from the town regarding the completion of construction at town hall
* January Service Unit Meeting: Leader swap night: Bring in your old badge, handbooks, unused patches or badges to swap or give away
* Girl Scout Sunday: St Bridget Church will host a Mass on Sun, March 7 at 9 a.m. Watch for flyer
* Girl Scout Bowling: Tentatively scheduled for Sat, March 6 late morning/early afternoon.
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Top Girl Scout Cookie Seller in Massachusetts

Shannon Leary, 15, of Quincy, sold 2,254 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, which, according to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, makes her the highest seller in the state.

READ MORE AT:
http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/state_news/x1176003750/Top-Girl-Scout-sells-2-254-boxes-in-Massachusetts

Booth Sale Opportunity: Sell Girl Scout Cookies at Natick Service plaza on MassPike

Exciting news!! Girl Scouts have been invited to have cookie booth sales at the Natick Service Plaza on the Eastbound MassPike for the next three weekends!
These dates will be assigned as part of the council-organized booth sale program, and will be filled on a first-come, first served basis.

Details: Booth Sale shifts are available from 10am-3pm on the following days:

Saturday March 14, 21, and 28
Sunday March 15 and 22

Troops will be able to set up by one or both entrances to the Natick Service Plaza on the eastbound side of the Mass Turnpike.
You may set up right outside the doors if the weather is nice, or just inside if it is inclement. Please do not block entrance/exit doors and keep all personal belongings secured and out of the way of traffic (both pedestrian and vehicular).

If you would like to reserve a spot, please e-mail cookieboothsale@girlscoutseasternmass.org with your troop number, requested date(s), and troop contact name, e-mail, and phone number. Please provide alternate dates if possible.

Please contact me if you have questions.
I look forward to hearing from you!

Deb Shea
Administrative Assistant, Product Sales
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
95 Berkeley Street, Boston , MA 02116
Phone 617 482-1078 x 5323 Fax 617 482-9045
dshea@girlscoutseasternmass.org
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LEADER MEETING SUMMARY

Framingham Girl Scout Leader Meeting Summary for Tuesday, March 3

REMINDER: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS == ESPECIALLY THOSE ATTENDING AND HELPING AT THE GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY MASS

Note: All leader meetings held the first Tuesday of the month at the Plymouth Church at 7 p.m.
Next meeting: April 7 -- Council representative to discuss summer camp options/programs, Bridging discussion, Service Unit positions discussed, new Girl Scout books reviewed

Attendance: 12
**Cookies: questions/concerns address to Helena = http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=PQ1CoUyCNLZEFkxYt6tic91UFOCt_w_-Pp80OXr61mT_dfcd5yybrrMVyVt4ouJhokVahgD1SufgA42jsFc Remember to be sure the money gets into your bank account on time and that you complete the girl information on Quickbase by March 26 deadline!
**Bridging: Discussion on Bridging to be held at the next meeting, watch yahoo for a separate information sheet about Bridging this year and when to bridge with the new levels.
The following troops who were at the meeting are considering participating in a town wide Bridging event = 2147, 2078, 2125
**Girl Scout Sunday two options in town this year:
Sunday, March 8: 9 a.m. Mass at St. Bridget Church contact Mary Ann at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=_nTsEC8omEd2_yj5SqD0DwWqiBnPicCRZE-bxNjFB4lwUmlfk0j1WHjhzBWzp8xd_Wo0z4kf-0Opcg
Sunday, March 15: 10:30 am Mass at St George's Church contact Missy at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=QV8jreXTHo9XTRxpNj0YNTgXkUyHlnSLCHe6L6FjrsDzkut-Fp5ngdW-M0VwGoBRcufvXssHP0AkEYdT-g or Patty at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=j9sCDqBO_BD2QGnNr0utTPdMiRhoMVHa_2KilQCsL0bupNbNlBCalnsf8PNyMA0O5q89JD7AkpE
**Girl Scout Bowling Event -- Deadline to register is today,March 4 for the Me and My Pal Bowling Event. Contact person Mary Ann at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=FkMn2AhAfFr20_dSAtOLoAoQWq6s2JvBQsVXW3VlfQZsmECFpRPePZb3GAfRbdDTHjM9zBHxPA0FX3ju
**Girl Scout Week: This year it will run March 8 to March 14. This is a good time to say thank you to those in the community who help make your troop a success (i.e. those who helped with your meeting location, volunteers who have come to your meetings to help, etc.). A suggestion is for your girls to write thank you cards/letters/posters or give gifts of Girl Scout cookies, etc.
**Council Information: 2 representatives from council attended the meeting,
*Flyers available: check out on line or contact Francesca Hudson for more information about programs = 17-482-1078 or fhudson@...
*Some of the programs closer to Framingham include:
*Brownie Programs - Art to Wear Try-It, May 11 at Camp Virginia, Bolton, Healthy Quest, March 7 at Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham, Little Breeze, Big Wind, March 8 at Elks Lodge, Maynard and Apr 16 at Cedar Hill, Waltham
*Junior Programs -Puzzlers Badge Workshop, May 7 at Camp Virginia, Bolton, Twigs & Sprigs, March 16 at Cedar Hill, Waltham, Being My Best Badge Workshop, March 23 at Cedar Hill, Waltham
*Cadette -Creative Cooking IP, March 13 at Cedar Hill, Waltham
*Senior/Ambassador - Future Me Conference, March 15 in Middleboro
*Leadership Essentials (explains the new GS levels) on March 18 from 6-9 p.m. in Framingham. This is a free program for adults . All leaders are encouraged to obtain this training.
* Summer Camp Guide 2009 mailed out recently
Volunteer programs/Questions? Contact Lu-Ann Souza at 508 923 0800 x18 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FraminghamGirlScoutLeaders/post?postID=ReardhTlotdjELgLFeqvKts7R1PWeibdM41hYZWUBe08em5ObR1iU3tVGkEAR6Vy1-sEbwoZt9pyhFynbEatqG0n63O6mtQ
*VOLUNTEER THANK YOU DAYS - FREE - We would like to thank you with an inspirational day of guest speakers, networking, lunch and sessions that will enrich your volunteer and personal life. Sessions include GSEM Gems, Attitudes, Sensitive Issues, Self Defense, Cooperative Games, PR and Media, Yoga -- more than the basics!
Sat, March 28, 9:00a-4:00p, Plymouth OR
Sat, April 4, 9:00a-4:00p, Reading
*VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER - Outstanding volunteers will be recognized by our Board of Directors with GSUSA's highest awards. Years of Service Pins will also be presented. Thurs, May 21, 7:00p-9:00p, Andover, $20
*VOLUNTEER / DAUGHTER SLEEP-OVERS - FREE - Fun overnights at camp lodges, with activities, campfires and s'mores -- a special thanks to the girls who share their volunteer parents all year. BYO dinner.
Fri-Sat, May 8-9, 6:00p-10:00a, Beverly
Fri-Sat, May 8-9, 6:00p-10:00a, Waltham
Fri-Sat, May 15-16, 6:00p-10:00a, Plymouth
*2009 Advocacy Event on Thurs, Apr 16 at 7pm: 10 Things Girls Need to be Happy, Healthy, and Secure by Dr. Karol Maybury, girl-development expert. This event is for adults and girls in grades 9-12, pre-registration required $25 per person includes dinner, Four Points Sheraton, Norwood. Go to www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/volunteer - or call 508-923-0800 x 18
For additional details, visit previous posting: http://framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com/2009/02/special-leader-event-thursday-april-16.html

**Local Program options:
Susan brought in brochures from Old Sturbridge Village. Along with Girl Scout Day special admission pricing on Saturday, March 28, OSV offers a number of year-round programs, some of which meet the criteria for Brownie and Junior badges. Contact: 508-347-0285 or http://www.osv.org/
Carolyn mentioned a program in Boston called Diablo Glass Works, she will send us more info

**New Leader Investiture Ceremony: held tonight, 3 new leaders were in attendance, after a short ceremony that Nancy prepared they received their Girl Scout and WAGGGS pins Congratulations and Welcome! Special thank you to Nancy for preparing such a thoughtful ceremony.

**Troop folders at the Plymouth Church: reminder that each troop has a folder in the box located at the bottom of the stairs at the church. The following troops have items in their folders =
2076, 2077, 2081 = girl and adult member cards
2140 = roller skating patches
2148, 2172 = card for one free admission to town sponsored event
2161, 2164 = Early Bird patches and card for one free admission to town sponsored event
2122 = Early Bird patches

Cookie Creations Fundraiser - March 12

Girl Scout Cookie Creations Event
Thursday, March 12, 6-8 p.m.
The Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
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Come out and support Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts at Council's annual "Cookie Creations" fundraiser on Thursday, March 12th at the Hotel Commonwealth as the area’s favorite pastry chefs create delicious desserts with your favorite Girl Scout cookies!
A great after-work party with a fabulous silent auction, and lots of fun! Satisfy your sweet tooth and your generous heart all in one night!
Chefs from
BOKX109 American Prime in Newton
Burtons Grill – Boston, Hingham & North Andover
DaVinci Ristorante in Boston
Old Town Bread Company - Rowley
Olivadi Restaurant & Bar - Norwood
Oleana/Sofra Bakery – Cambridge
Troquet - Boston
will use their culinary genius to whip up some amazing desserts with our Girl Scout cookies.
The desserts will be judged Jenny Johnson from TV Diner, Alicia Love from Mix 98.5 and Boston Breakers player Nancy Augustyniak Goffi.

Sugar and spice are nice... but courage, confidence, and character (built through the Girl Scout experience) are even better!
Tickets are $30 each or 2 for $50.
To purchase tickets, visit http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.com/cocr.html
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Got Girl Scout Cookies? Try These Recipes!

http://www.ptgirlscouts.org/files/2008CookieCreationsRecipes.pdf
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Cookie Booth Sale Sunday

Girl Scouts will be holding a cookie sale at St. Bridget's Church on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 1;30 p.m.

March 3 Leader meeting agenda & Details on Upcoming Framingham Service Unit Events

All leader meetings this year to be held the first Tuesday of the month at the Plymouth Church at 7 p.m.

Next meeting is March 3.
Agenda: National Girl Scout Week 8-14, discussion of activities, New Leader Investiture Ceremony

SERVICE UNIT NEWS:
Weather Cancellations: If the Town of Framingham activities/schools are canceled the day of a meeting then the meeting will also be canceled. If the weather looks poor or there is a weather advisory please look for an announcement from the Leader Yahoo group – we will post by 6pm the day of the meeting.
Cookies: Questions/concerns should be addressed to Helena,. Delivery date is scheduled for tomorrow, Feb 10 at St George Hall. Helena sent out an e-mail requesting your troop’s preferred scheduled pick up time – if you have not responded please do so ASAP, remember “many hands make for light work” any volunteers that sign up to help that morning will be able to take their cookies first
Bridging: Discussion on Bridging to be held at the next leader meeting (March). We will ask a Council representative to attend and explain any new criteria/suggestions for Bridging in light of the newly instituted Girl Scout levels
Girl Scout Sunday (See previous post on these events): Two options in town this year. PLEASE contact the person listed below for the program you are interested in with your request to have girls participate as = Altar Servers, Readers, Gift Bearers, and Door Greeters, also with your troop number and an estimated girl count to have a reserved pew
Sunday, March 8, 9am Mass at St. Bridget Church – contact Mary Ann at masager5@...
Sunday, March 15, 10:30 am Mass at St George's Church – contact Missy at maloofx4@... or Patty at pchebert@...
Girl Scout Bowling Event: Back by popular demand is the “Me and My Pal Bowling Event." (Details will be posted on this Web site later this week. Registration information is available now on the Yahoo Leader group.)
Registration deadline is March 4.
The price had to be increased this year due to increase in bowling fees, still a deal at $7.50 per girl (includes patch) and $6 per pal.
Contact person is Mary Ann at masager5@... anyone interested in helping at the event please contact Mary Ann.
Girl Scout Week: Remember the week including March 12 is always Girl Scout Week. This year it will run March 8 to March 14. This is a good time to say thank you to those in the community who help make your troop a success (i.e. those who helped with your meeting location, volunteers who have come to your meetings to help, etc.).
A suggestion is for your girls to write thank you cards/letters/posters or give gifts of Girl Scout cookies, etc.
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Buy Girl Scout Cookies at 4 Upcoming Booth Sales

The following booth sales are scheduled by local Framingham Girl Scout Troops.
Stop by and purchase a box of cookies or 2 or even donate money to the troop.
Thanks in advance.

1) Stop & Shop on Temple Street on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2) Stop & Shop on Old Connecticut Path on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3) Stop & Shop on Temple Street on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
4) Stop & Shop on Old Connecticut Path on Monday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Council News on Girl Scout Cookie Sales!

This from Council:
SALE EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 31!
Because of inclement weather in January, the first few weeks of the cookie sale were challenging. We have extended the sale to give everybody a chance to sell in better weather.
Book another booth sale, and the girls can go back out with order cards.
Make reservations in QuickBase, then go to any cupboard to pick up the cookies.
You can keep booth sale cookies for up to a week now, so you have time to create more opportunities to sell out.
The final payment date is now April 2.

Girl Scout Cookies Safe from Peanut Recall

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts wants to assure the public that two bakers of peanut butter Girl Scout cookies are not affected by the peanut butter recall. The peanut butter used by ABC Bakers' Peanut Butter Sandwich and Peanut Butter Patty cookies is not linked to the recall. According to ABC Bakers', they do not source peanut butter from either PCA or King Nut. ABC Bakers' peanut butter supplier is Hampton Farms. Further, incoming peanut butter shipments are tested for salmonella to prevent contamination of our products. ABC Bakers is the company used by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts for their cookie sales. Little Brownie Bakers also announced in a statement that their products are not made with peanut butter tied to the recall. The company said that they do not use peanut butter supplied by the Peanut Corporation of America which is the focus of the FDA Investigation.

The annual Girl Scout cookie sale began on January 5th and ends March 15th.
Stock up while you can! This year Girl Scout cookies include Thin Mints, Caramel deLites; Peanut Butter Patties, Shortbread, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Lemonades, Thanks-A-Lot and the brand new Daisy Go Rounds, in honor of Daisy Girl Scouts sell Girl Scout cookies for the first time! The Daisy Go Rounds contain five grab-and-go snack packs full of crispy cinnamon flowers blooming with flavor in every bite. All the eight varieties of cookies are lower in trans fat per serving than FDA regulations.

.For more information about the Girl Scout cookie sale, please visit www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/cookies
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COOK SALE TIME!

Cookie sale time is now through January 16th: During this time your daughter may sell to family, friends, neighbors, team mates, teachers, your coworkers etc...
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When your daughter sells in person remember:
* Always have adult supervision. Be safe!
* One box of cookies is $4
* Money is due upon DELIVERY of cookies, not at time of sale
* Wear your vest over your jacket to show that you are a Girl Scout - and proud of it!
* Troop earns $.60 per box sold.
* Self confidence is developed as girls practice selling cookies to familiar adults.
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Why sell Girl Scout Cookies?
Girls can earn the 2009 Cookie Activity Pin to wear on your vest.
Other cookie sale incentive prizes include: bracelet kit, plush pony, t-shirt, and more!
Troop Award: When every girl in a troop sells at least 12 boxes of cookies the troop will earn a special Troop Journal scrapbook.

Cookies are expected to arrive in early February
Money is due in mid-March
Prizes are expected to arrive in late May.

Leaders with any cookie questions, should contact the yahoo group & Helene
Parents with any questions should contact their troop leader.

FRAMINGHAM LEADER MEETING NOTES - October 7th

All leader meetings this year to be held the first Tuesday of the month at the Plymouth Church.

Next meeting: Nov 4:
Agenda to include: Leader e-mail list available, leader documentation review


October 7th: 12 leaders/volunteers present

Town-wide Encampment: event held Sept 19-21 at Camp Cedar Hill, Waltham – fabulous weather, about 80 girls from 10 troops went, Brownies earned “Art to Wear” and “Safety First” Try-Its; Juniors earned “Art to Wear” and “First Aid” badges, all girls received an encampment patch – HUGE thank you to Helena for organizing and running such a successful weekend event!
Spring Registration: Early Bird patches – we are having trouble locating the patches, once they are located we will put them in the troop folders at the church and send out an e-mail. Each troop that registered in the spring also earned a “one free admission to Town Sponsored Event” coupon which was given out at the meeting or placed in your folder.

Free Swap Night – at the meeting, lots of goodies were displayed and leaders helped themselves, we will do it again at a future meeting

Oct. 5 Science and Voting Workshop – 72 girls from 10 troops participated in the event, the Brownies earned their “Science in Action” Try-it and the Juniors earned their “Science Discovery” badge, all girls earned the “I Promised a Girl Scout I’d Vote” patch and all girls attending received a GS Science Fun patch, the girls had a great time and Valerie Mulvey from the town’s clerk office was wonderful!

Girl Scout Levels – the council is in the process of reassigning Girl Scout levels as per the direction of Girl Scouts USA, we have been told that this is an “adjustment year” and the current troops may choose to use the old or new level rules.
The new levels are:
Daisy = Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Brownie = 2nd and 3rd Grade
Junior = 4th and 5th Grade
Cadette = 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
Senior = 9th and 10th Grade
Ambassadors (new level) = 11th and 12th Grade.
Any questions contact Framingham Service Unit Members

Fall Registration: all troops who have not yet registered must now send in their “complete” registrations to Deb – deadline = no later than Oct. 20. Remember only troops that are registered may meet and sell cookies – if your troop is not listed below you are NOT registered:

These troops ARE REGISTERED: 2078, 2082, 2086, 2087, 2091, 2092, 2094, 2102, 2116, 2125, 2134, 2148, 2151, 2161, 2163, 2164, 2165, 2166, 2170, 2171, 2172, 2174

Registration packets are in troop folders at the Plymouth Church, if you picked up your packet last spring that is the one you should use – there is only ONE packet per year per troop.

Registration nights for NEW Girls: this is only for new girls to Girl Scouts and not for existing girls or troops = Oct. 14 from 7-9pm at First United Methodist Church and Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9-11 a.m. in Costing Room at the Framingham Public Library – Main Branch

Fall Product Sales: troops may choose to participate in the fall sales of magazines, Nuts, and Candy, contact the council for more information

Cookies: Daisies may sell cookies starting this year. “Cookie University” will be held at the Plymouth Church at the Dec. 2 meeting – you must send a parent volunteer to this meeting to pick up your troop supplies and receive the most up to date information – Helena needs your cookie parent information by this date, remember – if your troop is not registered they are not allowed to sell cookies

Banking: now that the council has formally changed names and has a new non-profit tax ID number, troop leaders must update the troop’s bank information. Contact the council = Membership Program Office at 781-893-6113 X 237 ask for Laverne Bridge Daly, to get the proper documentation to bring to your bank. This was supposed to be done by Sept 30, 2008 – so please contact the council ASAP if you have not already.

Star Troop: The Eastern Massachusetts Council is not sponsoring a Star Troop program this year

Roller skating Party: Deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 20. Event is Saturday, Nov 1 from 5:30-7:30 at Roller Kingdom in Hudson - $4 per scout. ($3 for rental that night) Contact Missy with any questions

Girl Scout Dance – Bonnie-Jean Rowe and her troop are working out the details for a possible older girl dance (grades 6 and up) for March 2009, she is looking for any help on suggestions for locations, please contact her for questions/suggestions/ideas

Parent/Leader Talents – the town service unit would like to put together a list of “talent." We are looking for adults (leaders, parents, grandparents, friends, aunts, uncles, etc) who would be willing to share their talent/experiences (scientists, doctors, nurses, artists, musicians, engineers, hair stylists, chefs, mechanics, lawyers, etc) with troops in town at troop meetings or at service unit events – if you are or you know of someone who would be interested please contact Mary Ann