Framingham Girl Scout Leader Meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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Council programs and forms: www.girlscoutseasternmass.org
Town web site: www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com
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All leader meetings this year to be held the first Tuesday of the month at the Plymouth Church. Next meeting= October 6
Agenda: Fall Registration discussion, upcoming events: roller skating, tree lighting, Menorah lighting
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Introductions/Attendance: 10 in attendance
1. Council Updates: Lou Ann Kelly is our new contact person at council, she is in the Waltham office and can be reached by e-mail at mailto:lakelly%40girlscoutseasternmass.org
A. Family Partnership – please check your troop folder in the box at the church for the Family Partnership Campaign pamphlets. This program is vital to supporting the many camps, trainings, and programs offered at the council level – did you know it costs the council approximately $286 per girl per year? Keep in mind the $12 dues collected each year goes directly to National Girl Scouts. The Family Partnership and Cookies support the council and they are in desperate need of support. It has been shown in the past that when troop leaders explain the importance of the Family Partnership directly to the parents the donations are more frequent and higher. Please ask your families to support this program, even if they can only donate $10-$25.
B. Florida Everglades Trip 2009-2010– flyer given out: info nights = Oct 4, 2-3pm in Norton and Oct 18, 4-5 in Reading – must pre-register – check the web site
C. GSEM Free family day at Harvard Women’s Soccer – Sat, Sept 26 at 11am, info: mailto:lsouza%40girlscoutseasternmass.org or call 774-766-69184.
D. Volunteer CORI forms – all volunteers now need to complete a CORI form every three years (previously it was 5 years), there is also a new procedure – the form’s signature must be witnessed by an “approved” volunteer, Lou Ann from council is approved and we are looking into getting someone in town approved.
E. Cradles to Crayons – flyer on this program to help supply clothes/shoes/presents/toys/books/etc to children in need for more information visit: www.cradlestocrayons.org or e-mail – mailto:Christine%40cradlestocrayons.org
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2. Fall Encampment: due to low interest last spring there is no encampment planned at this time.
Helena has also decided to step down as the Encampment Director for the Town of Framingham – it would be great to have a new volunteer sign up, council provides all necessary training
check out their web site
3. Spring Registration Early Bird Patches: if your troop registered last spring your early bird patches are now in your troop folder at the church
4. Fall Registration: is now under way and due to Deb by mid-October. Your fall packet is at the church with all the necessary forms, please contact Deb at 508-405-1211 or with any questions.
Reminder: your troop may not meet or sell cookies until their registration in completed and with the town registrar.
FYI – the registration fee for this year has been increased to $12 per person (it has been many years since fees were last raised) – the deposit must be made and three copies obtained from the bank to complete the registration process
5. Service Unit Open Positions: we are in search of a Treasurer and Encampment Director – the treasurer position training can be done by Helena, but the Encampment Director must obtain training through the council – check the web site for requirements, further discussion of Service Unit Openings to be discussed at the October Leader Meeting.
6. TentativeTownwide Events:
A. Oct 25 – Math and Computer Workshop at St Bridget School Hall – flyer to come out with specific details soon. Estimated. cost is $6.50 per Brownie and Junior, and $5 per Daisy (Daisies will work on Math portion only). Due to limited space the cut off will be set at 80 girls
B. Roller skating party- TBA
C. Tree Lighting –TBA, we need to hear from the town regarding the completion of construction at town hall
D. Girl Scout Sunday – St Bridget Church will host a Mass on Sun, March 7 at 9 a.m., watch for flyer
E. Girl Scout Bowling –tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 6 late morning/early afternoon
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Early Bird Spring Registration Deadline is June 15
The spring registrations are starting to come in!
Thanks to all the leaders who have already registered.
To those of you who have yet to get the registrations in to me---What are you waiting for? :) Remember the fall will be SO much easier getting up and started if your troop is already registered.
My Girl Scout bin is out front by the basketball hoop. I'm usually home so feel free to ring the doorbell and drop it off.
If you have any questions AT ALL please email or call me! (E-mail works better but I will call you back, if you call.) No question is dumb. I'm here to help.
The Award of First Troop to Register goes to troop 72172 who not only got the registrations in first but turned them before June! Thanks to Kim McCarthy and Colleen Hildreth!
Let's see if Framingham can be 100% registered by June 15!
Deb Brisbois
Framingham Girl Scout Registrar
Thanks to all the leaders who have already registered.
To those of you who have yet to get the registrations in to me---What are you waiting for? :) Remember the fall will be SO much easier getting up and started if your troop is already registered.
My Girl Scout bin is out front by the basketball hoop. I'm usually home so feel free to ring the doorbell and drop it off.
If you have any questions AT ALL please email or call me! (E-mail works better but I will call you back, if you call.) No question is dumb. I'm here to help.
The Award of First Troop to Register goes to troop 72172 who not only got the registrations in first but turned them before June! Thanks to Kim McCarthy and Colleen Hildreth!
Let's see if Framingham can be 100% registered by June 15!
Deb Brisbois
Framingham Girl Scout Registrar
Sunday, April 19, 2009
April Leader Meeting Minutes
All leader meetings this year to be held the first Tuesday of the month at the Plymouth Church.
Next meeting, May 5. Agenda: Spring Registration, End of Year Forms, Bridging June 14, Service Unit positions discussed, new Girl Scout books reviewed
Introductions/Attendance: 10 in attendance
Cookies: questions/concerns to Helena. Incentives expected late April. All troops should have paid by now
Bridging: Town wide event to be held on Sunday, June 15 from 3-6 pm at St Bridget School Hall.
Troops planning to attend include = 2107 Daisy, 2172 Brownie, 2078 Brownie, 2125 Cadette, and possibly 2168 Junior, a separate e-mail will be sent to those troops interested with more specifics including cost. If your troop would like to participate you must e-mail Mary Ann at masager5@... no later than May 1st
PROGRAM UPDATES:
**Girl Scout Sunday:
* March 8 at St. Bridget Church (approx 50 attended)
* March 15 at St George's Church
* March 22 at 1st United Methodist Church (approx 10 attended)
**Girl Scout Shabbat: March 7
**Girl Scout Bowling Event -119 bowlers, went very well
Framingham Girl Scouts Web site -- You can receive updates from the Web site now by going to the site and in the top right corner Register e-mail address. Susan keeps this site updated and it has lots of useful information about meetings, events, and much more (www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com)
Fall Encampment: Helena is considering coordinating an encampment in September, but she will need to know interest first. Please e-mail her directly at helenasic@... no later than May 1 if your troop is interested with the following: troop #, leader name, level of girls, number of girls, and does your troop have a troop camper
End of Year Adult Recognitions: Please e-mail Paula at pbracket@... with requests for: numeral guards (these are the number pins for years as a Girl Scout i.e. 5 year pin), Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Volunteer, etc.
Spring Registration Packets: We expect these will be available at the next leader meeting, watch for update from Deb. FYI: the registration fee for next year has been increased to $12 per person (it has been many years since fees were last raised)
Service Unit (SU) Positions: Please see the attachment of position descriptions. The following members have decided to continue volunteering again next year:
Coordinator = Nancy Solomon
Registrar = Deb Brisbois
Cookie Chair = Helena Siciliano
Troop/School Organizer = Lauren Fawell
Media Manager = Susan Scully Petroni
Secretary = Mary Ann Sager
Adult Recognition Specialist = Paula Bracket
Other positions are open and we are looking for volunteers to step forward and fill them, most importantly the following positions must be filled ASAP:
Treasurer (previously held by Helena -- she will help train)
Encampment Director (previously held by Helena. She will help, but council training required)
Area Association Delegates
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Next meeting, May 5. Agenda: Spring Registration, End of Year Forms, Bridging June 14, Service Unit positions discussed, new Girl Scout books reviewed
Introductions/Attendance: 10 in attendance
Cookies: questions/concerns to Helena. Incentives expected late April. All troops should have paid by now
Bridging: Town wide event to be held on Sunday, June 15 from 3-6 pm at St Bridget School Hall.
Troops planning to attend include = 2107 Daisy, 2172 Brownie, 2078 Brownie, 2125 Cadette, and possibly 2168 Junior, a separate e-mail will be sent to those troops interested with more specifics including cost. If your troop would like to participate you must e-mail Mary Ann at masager5@... no later than May 1st
PROGRAM UPDATES:
**Girl Scout Sunday:
* March 8 at St. Bridget Church (approx 50 attended)
* March 15 at St George's Church
* March 22 at 1st United Methodist Church (approx 10 attended)
**Girl Scout Shabbat: March 7
**Girl Scout Bowling Event -119 bowlers, went very well
Framingham Girl Scouts Web site -- You can receive updates from the Web site now by going to the site and in the top right corner Register e-mail address. Susan keeps this site updated and it has lots of useful information about meetings, events, and much more (www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com)
Fall Encampment: Helena is considering coordinating an encampment in September, but she will need to know interest first. Please e-mail her directly at helenasic@... no later than May 1 if your troop is interested with the following: troop #, leader name, level of girls, number of girls, and does your troop have a troop camper
End of Year Adult Recognitions: Please e-mail Paula at pbracket@... with requests for: numeral guards (these are the number pins for years as a Girl Scout i.e. 5 year pin), Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Volunteer, etc.
Spring Registration Packets: We expect these will be available at the next leader meeting, watch for update from Deb. FYI: the registration fee for next year has been increased to $12 per person (it has been many years since fees were last raised)
Service Unit (SU) Positions: Please see the attachment of position descriptions. The following members have decided to continue volunteering again next year:
Coordinator = Nancy Solomon
Registrar = Deb Brisbois
Cookie Chair = Helena Siciliano
Troop/School Organizer = Lauren Fawell
Media Manager = Susan Scully Petroni
Secretary = Mary Ann Sager
Adult Recognition Specialist = Paula Bracket
Other positions are open and we are looking for volunteers to step forward and fill them, most importantly the following positions must be filled ASAP:
Treasurer (previously held by Helena -- she will help train)
Encampment Director (previously held by Helena. She will help, but council training required)
Area Association Delegates
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
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
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
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