LHSU enews 2.8.2016
INTERNATIONAL DAY – Sun, Feb. 21st @ CAMP TEXLAKE, 200 guests expected – details and sign-up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094aaaa62aa6f58-lhsu
CAMP CHAMPIONS – dates are April 22-24 – RSVP/money/registration forms due @ 3.3.2016 Leader Meeting (TTA forms would be great too! they are needed 3 weeks before the event) Leadership opportunities (SWAP contest, Amazing Race, Flag ceremonies, Donation Drive, Scouts Own Service, Campfire Emcee) Want to help or have questions, contact Rosalie @ rosalie@galliver.org
GIRL SCOUT EVENTS/INFO:
- CAMP CHAMPIONS PATCH DESIGN CONTEST – theme “Girl Awakens”, designs must include “Spring Overnight” “LHSU” + “2016”, scouts and leaders may submit designs, designs are due by 5p on Feb 29 – contact/submit rosalie@galliver.org (11902 Loomis Drive 78738)
- GSCTX Summer CAMP GUIDE is here… this link should get you to it: http://www.gsctx.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsctx/documents/16%20Camp%20Guide.pdf
- INTERNATIONAL DAY celebration is coming to Camp Texlake this year! Sun, Feb. 21 – help your troop select a country to learn about and represent at this fun, annual service unit event…200 guests expected!
- Looking for more events? Check out the eBiz activities list on gsctx.org activities are being added throughout the year…some can even be done at your troop meeting – ask your troop leader to help you set up a Program-on-Demand, http://www.gsctx.org/en/about-girl-scouts/our-program/ways-to-participate/programs-on-demand.html
PARENT + LEADER EVENTS/INFO:
- NEW TRAININGS POSTED – Feb 11 Leadership Essentials @ OBCS with our own Laura Waldo / Feb 19 + 20 Let’s Go 1,2,3 (sign-up for each step individually) with Sabrina LeMay / Feb 20 Jumpstart + Money Manager + Leadership Essentials (all-in-one) with Kathy Starr – register in eBiz for any of these trainings
- NOMINATIONS for VOLUNTEER AWARDS SU and GSCTX LEVELS + RECOGNITION YEARS OF SERVICE (10, 15, 20 years) needed by Feb 29th – contact Elizabeth @ ellizabeth@thedevines.com (award info http://www.gsctx.org/en/for-volunteers/volunteer-awards.html)
- GOLDEN TICKETS – Have you seen a GS exhibiting Golden traits…as in she has what it takes to become a future Gold Award Candidate? If so, nominate her for a Golden Ticket – send your brief write up about her to Elizabeth@thedevines.com for consideration (or a drawing if too many nominees!) There will be one scout selected each month, Thanks! (Any adult can nominate any scout)
- CALENDAR + AREA EVENTS – Majority now posted on LHSU Calendar http://www.lakehillsgs.org/?page_id=159
- GSCTX WISHLIST + SERVICE PROJECTS – http://www.gsctx.org/en/our-council/facilities/wish-list-and-service-projects.html
- JOB OPENINGS @ GSCTX – https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/index.php?/jobs&clientkey=F13A945707CD163E93110F70825F959D&jpt
GSCTX SHOP — 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!
FEBRUARY – monthly patch: Let’s Go to the Movies https://www.gsctx.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsctx/documents/Awards/patch-program/Let%27s%20Go%20to%20the%20Movies%20-%20February%202016%20Patch%20of%20the%20Month%20Currriculum.pdf
15th Last day to order January monthly program patches (Take Care of Texas)
19th Second Cookie ACH (50% of initial order)
21ST International Day Celebration @ Camp Texlake
26th Cookie Sales END
MARCH – monthly patch: Keep America Beautiful https://www.gsctx.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsctx/documents/Awards/patch-program/Keep%20America%20Beautiful%20Patch%20of%20the%20Month.pdf
3rd Leader Meetings @ OBCS (service team @ 6:15, all leaders @ 7p – everyone welcome @ both!) Camp Champions RSVP, $, + registrations due (TTA’s would be lovely too)
5th Operation Cookie Pack – Dripping Springs Ranch Park
11th Final Cookie ACH (all reorders)
15th Last day to order February monthly program patches (Let’s go to the movies)
APRIL – monthly patch: Wells Fargo Financial Literacy https://www.gsctx.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsctx/documents/Awards/patch-program/Financial%20Literacy%20Curriculum_fillable.pdf
2nd Girl Scout – Me and My Guy Dance – theme is Teen Beach Movie, Rough Hollow Welcome Center 6p-9p sign-up details coming soon
7th Leader Meetings @ OBCS (service team @ 6:15, all leaders @ 7p – everyone welcome @ both!)
15th Last day to order March monthly program patches (Wells Fargo Financial Literacy)
16th Ceremony for 1000+ Cookie Sellers
22nd – 24th SU Spring Overnight @ Camp Champions ($88/person) RSVP and payment due 3/3
LHSU Contacts:
Registration – contact Dawn drclarkong@gmail.com – our council code is 578…registration area is 4…service unit code is 670 (all are important for registering for scouts or scout events/trainings and CBCs/criminal background checks)
Mixed Aged/Levels Troop(s) – contact Amy awallquist@gmail.com
Cookies- contact Stephanie stephanieannesirkel@gmail.com
Fall Product – contact Tuulikki brownietroop646@gmail.com
Gold Award – contact Laura now@thewaldos.com
Silver Award – contact Emily lakehillssilver@gmail.com
Service Unit Director (SUD) – Elizabeth Elizabeth@thedevines.com
Office Depot/Office Max discount copy card – contact Lisa lisa-t2124@live.com
LHSU Website – contact Teresa webmaster@lakehillsgs.org
LHSU Website – http://www.lakehillsgs.org/
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
Careers @ GSCTX/Kodosky (Austin) Center http://www.gsctx.org/en/our-council/careers.html
GSCTX Scout Houses: http://www.gsctx.org/en/our-council/facilities/girl-scout-houses.html
Other program contacts:
Archery: Kate Woodward Young kate@texasdirector.org or Carrie Casey carrieecasey@gmail.com
Concessions Training: Stacy Knight gsctxrocks@yahoo.com
Mariners: Karen Stewart asailingwewillgo@yahoo.com
GSCTX Alumnae Chair: Joi Chevalier jchevalier@austin.rr.com
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