LHSU NEWS | WEEK OF 8/17/15
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========LHSU NEWS ========
BACK-TO-SCOUTS Swim Party | Tomorrow, Wed, Aug 19th 4:30p-close @ Lakeway Swim Center | Not a drop-off event; parent(s) or troop leader(s) are expected to chaperon| Cost: Adults: $5 Children:$4 Non-Swimmers: $3 (this means infants, not adults who won’t be swimming) |The Girl Scouts attending will be getting a patch | Event contact: Amy awallquist@gmail.com
411 for Current Troop Leaders:
• 2014-2015 GS Memberships expire 8/31/2015 – if you have girls or adults who will be participating in GS this fall; they need to update their memberships quickly
• Now is also a great time to verify that all your registered adults have current CBC’s on file – it usually takes a couple weeks to get these processed
• Monthly Service Unit Meetings will again be on 1st Thursdays of each month @ the OBCS; 6p for service unit team and 7p for all leaders – all registered adults welcome at both meetings, HOWEVER Sept 3rd is LTISD’s Elementary Parent Night, so Elizabeth will coordinate some “chat with your SUD” events details coming soon AND our Oct 3rd meeting will take place elsewhere to accommodate a Citizens Academy meeting the City of Bee Cave Police Dept is hosting Thursday evenings in Sept and Oct
• Need a meeting space; the OBCS has openings, contact Lisa lisa-t2124@live.com if you want on the OBCS calendar
• Refresh your VOLUNTEER ESSENTIALS knowledge here http://www.gsctx.org/en/for-volunteers/volunteer-resources/volunteer-essentials.html
• “how to plan your year” this file is too large to attach – please email lisa-t2124@live.com if you’d like it sent to you directly; also more resource links printed below
• Anti-Bullying Resources from our MDE Jaclyn Sharp: for Brownie Leaders there is a resource called “when words hurt” and for Junior Leaders there is a supplement to the Amaze Journey – contact lisa-t2124@live.com or jaclyns@gsctx.org for a copy
• NEW Outdoor Badges: http://www.girlscoutshop.com/NEW-GIRLS-CHOICE-OUTDOOR-BADGES the free downloads are ready for you; if you have questions, contact jessican@gsctx.org
2015-2016 GS Recruitment Rally – Thursday, September 10th @ LTHS Cafeteria 7p-8p. Let’s help more girls in LTISD Connect, Discover and Take Action as Girl Scouts! Our Lake Hills Service Unit (LTISD area) is currently made up of 53 troops; serves 445 registered Girl Scouts and has 400 registered adults. Remember GS Leaders don’t have to be parents – they can be other relatives or community members – if you know someone looking to be more engaged in our community and willing to sharing their experiences; GS is a great place to volunteer! We can connect everyone with a role and grow scouting in our area. Want to help with recruiting? Contact Amy awallquist@gmail.com Thx!
Fall Product Coordinator Trainings are tentatively planned for Wednesday, September 9th @ OBCS; hopefully there will be two sessions: 1p-2p and 6:30p-7:30p; a representative from each participating troop is required to attend one of these trainings. Will let you know when day/times are confirmed. Meanwhile if you need FP assistance please contact Tuulikki @ juniortroop646@gmail.com
Our council code is 578 our registration area is 4 and our service unit code is 670 – all important info for registering for scouts or scout events/trainings and CBCs (criminal background checks) – our webpage is also a good resource http://www.lakehillsgs.org/
If you need help with:
Registration – contact Dawn clark_drv@yahoo.com
Mixed Aged/Levels Troop(s) – contact Amy awallquist@gmail.com
Silver Award – contact Emily thelarcherabcs@gmail.com
Gold Award – contact Laura lbwaldo@yahoo.com
Office Depot/Office Max discount copy card – contact Lisa lisa-t2124@live.com
LHSU Website – contact Teresa webmaster@lakehillsgs.org
====Upcoming Dates + Events====
===August===
8/17-21 – The GS Shop will be closed for inventory
8/23 – STEM Showcase
8/24 – 1st day classes LTISD
8/26 – All GS Service Centers (Kodosky) will be closed for All Staff Meeting
===September===
9/1 – Deadline for discounted Graduating Lifetime Memberships ($195 v. $375)
9/1 – Deadline for outdoor program patch designs – submit to jessican@gsctx.org
9/7 – All GS Service Centers (Kodosky) will be closed for holiday
9/10 – LHSU Recruitment Rally @ LTHS Cafeteria 7p-8p – contact Amy awallquist@gmail.com
9/18-20 ¬– Elgin SU @ Camp Champions, if interested in joining them contact Amy amiller1913@austin.rr.com $85/ea
9/20 – Austin Destination Experience Day
9/25-27 – Trailblazers 2015 Weekend @ Camp Texlake – contact Stacy stacym@gsctx.org
9/29 – Deadline for On-Time 2015-2016 GS registrations
9/30 – Gold Award Final Reports Due from graduating HS Seniors
===October===
10/3 – Thin Mint Sprint (10k, 5k, + Daisy Dash) http://www.firstgiving.com/4205/thin-mint-sprint
========GSCTX News + Events========
AUGUST – MONTHLY PATCH Program – Water Conservation http://water.epa.gov/learn/resources/esms/patch/upload/May_1_WDPP.pdf when done please register for patches via eBiz, info at end of booklet is longer applicable.
SEPTEMBER – MONHTLY PATCH Program – Deaf Awareness – requirements not yet posted on gsctx page
CPR/1st Aid Training
• Tues 9/1 @ Kodosky Center | register on eBiz (coordinates nicely with Archery Class for Juniors and up!)
• Sat 9/19 2p-4p @ Westoak Woods Baptist Church 2900 Slaughter Lane |$25 payable to “CPR Resources” | Ages 12+ | Register by 9/1 to Kristen @ kmellring98@att.net
The Elgin-McDade SU would like to invite sister SU’s, Girl Scout troops, and individual Girl Scouts with parent to their Fall Campout September 18-20th at Camp Champions. $85/person, if you are interested in joining them; email Amy Miller, Benjamin Kanten or Sara Marroquin for more information.
Careers @ GSCTX/Kodosky (Austin) Center http://www.gsctx.org/en/our-council/careers.html
SASQUATCH DASH | Arpil 9, 2015 | Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Race | Click link to join this year’s planning committee https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/107245800034866262015 or contact Jessica @ jessican@gsctx.org
CEDAR PARK CENTER – routinely offers scout discounts for their events and oftentimes the events include free scout badges, pre-show participation, national anthem participation, meet & greets, Q&A sessions, access to pre-sale tickets and more! Your scout group can take advantage of this discount at www.cedarparkcenter.com/Scouts , through the attached order form, through email at ndudley@cedarparkcenter.com, or by ordering over the phone 512-600-5013 – Nicole Dudley.
LOOKING FOR MORE GS FUN? Check the eBiz Activities Calendar: https://gsusa.ebiz.uapps.net/vp/Default.aspx?pid=64
TROOP PLANNING RESOURCES: http://www.gsctx.org/en/for-volunteers/volunteer-resources/troop-planning-resources.html and http://www.girlscoutsrv.org/volunteers/troop-leaders/
GS TRAININGS: http://www.gsctx.org/en/for-volunteers/training.html or https://myscouting.scouting.org or under the “Training” tab: http://bsacac.org/
GS RESOURCES in SPANISH: http://www.girlscouts.org/program/basics/spanish/
GSCTX Council Contacts:
Lake Hills SU Membership Development Executive (MDE): Jaclyn Sharp jaclyns@gsctx.org
Program and Award Specialist: Wendy Riley wendyr@gsctx.org
STEM Program Manager: Mitchell Whittier mitchellw@gsctx.org
Outdoor Program Specialist: Jessica Noelke jessican@gsctx.org
Volunteer Support Services Manager: Heather Givens heatherg@gsctx.org
========GSCTX Shop News========
The Shop will be closed for inventory August 17-21; normal business hours resume on the 22nd, but be closed again on the 26th for an all staff meeting.
Give us a call, send an e-mail or stop by and see us soon – Austin Shop: 512-490-2316 / austinshop@gsctx.org “Like” us on Facebook to see all the new items. We also announce special sales and promotions on GSCTXshop. We thank you for shopping at the GSCTX shops where we hope to provide our Girl Scout community of Central Texas with great service, great value and fun. Proceeds from the Girl Scout shop go to support leadership development programs for girls in our Council. ** Got a long list and not much time, call or email your list and your order will be waiting for you!
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