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Advisor:
Susan B
Assistant Advisor:
Velda
Cookie & Nut Sales:
Velda & Richard
Adult Treasure:
Richard
First Aid & CPR:
Jenny & Susan
Camp Cert. I & II:
Jenny & Susan
Crafter:
Rose Ann
Leader:
Chelsea
Assist Leader:
Mary
Our Girls:
Colleen
Neha
Kristy
Ciara
Jacleen
Stephanie
Katie
Sakina
Kelcie
Destiny
Heather
Brittany
Lindsey
Girl Scout Troop 355
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Who Are We?
Hello! We are a Cadette/Senior Girl Scout Troop from Toms River, NJ. Our Troop was organized in June of 1998. Over the years our troop has encompassed several towns- Toms River, South Toms River, Beachwood, Lakewood, Jackson, Manchester, Lakehurst, and Bricktown. Our troop is very active in council events, service unit events, service projects, camping, and traveling. Please check out our camping page. It lists some (not all) of the places we have stayed. We have traveled as far north as Quebec and Maine, and south to Florida. We made two trips to Niagara Falls,Canada. The summer of 2006 some of us headed west and visited sites in Michigan, Chicago, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Indiana. Two of us flew across the Atlantic Ocean to London, Paris and Rome. The summer of 2007, our biggest undertaking was Australia. Eighteen days and nights traveling the east coast visiting cities, the outback, staying on tropicial islands, snorkeling the great barrier reef, and so much more!! Summer of 2008 trip will be California, the southwest, the Grand Canyon, the plain states, sleep in a teepee,and much more.
If you are in high school or 8th grade and we peak your interest, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always open and always welcome new girls.
BEST OF LUCK TO OUR 8TH GRADE GRADUATES- Stephanie, Kelcie, Heather, Sakina, Destiny!
COLLEGE BOUND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES, WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST- Kristy and Lindsey
Girls Great Job sharing Girl Scouting with your Friends!!!
KEEP CHECKING IN!!! Two new page has be added to share with everyone the FUN AND EXCITEMENT OF THE LAND DOWNUNDER- "AUSTRALIA" and "Trips R' Us". More Still To Come!!!
HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY TROOP 355
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHELSEA- #1 COOKIE SELLER IN THE ENTIRE COUNCIL (GSJS)
Rosie the Riveter is our troop crest. We wear this patch proudly on our vest.This time we took the Staten Island Ferry across the harbor and past close by the Statue of Liberty to Lower Manhattan. We strolled along Battery Park and up Church Street to the Trinity Church. This church was there when George Washington was around. It was included in one of the scenes in "National Treasure". There was so much to see- Wall Street, Ground Zero, Little Italy, Chinatown, SOHO, the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower East Side, and the South Street Seaport.
Yes, we walked! We ate at a small cafe in SOHO, shopped in Bloomies, H & M, and some cute boutiques. We learned a lot about budgeting and getting your money's worth.
It is always a good time going into NYC.
We started our day in Rochester, NY. Our first stop was at Susan B. Anthony's House- where we went on a tour of 2 houses. We learned about how the Women's Movement was started and the sacrifices the women before us made to give ALL of US the Freedoms we have Today. Susan B. Anthony would be Very Proud!
Next we worked on the 4B Challenge for Our Gold Award.
After dinner we went into CANADA, Yes,
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA
It is absolutely beautiful at night. It has been 4 years since we were here before as a troop. The city was decorated for Christmas, just for Katie.
Christmas and Holiday lights and decorations were everywhere. They even had Disney characters. We made it just in time to watch the fireworks as we crossed the bridge into Canada. What a way to kick-off the Holiday Season. The FALLS were absolutely Beautiful
What would a trip be without shopping? Well, we wouldn't know because we were able to find an outlet mall not far from the Falls.
The weekend couldn't have been more prefect. We even went into Rochester and we're given free souvenirs.
Our troop's Annual Beach Party was held on Tuesday, June 24th at Island Beach State Park.
We had a bonfire on the beach and roasted hot dogs and marshmallows. We had plenty of food- snacks, macaroni salad, potato salad, cake, and of course s'mores.
We had our Year end Awards Ceremony and would like to congratulate everyone for all their hard work this past scouting year.
If you have any ideas for the next scouting year PLEASE send them on. Remember your friends are always welcome to join us.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!
Great GREAT JOB At International Day.
Your performance was fantastic.
Everyone got on that stage like a pro. I received so many compliments on what a great job you did. They liked how each one of you represented a different American Indian region.
Everyone worked very hard at the table, I didn't think we were ever going to get out of there. At the end the girls just kept on coming. I think we sold more from 3:30 - 4:3pm than the entire day.
We sold Navajo Tacos, popcorn, juice, medicine bags, macrame bracelets,rainsticks, dreamcatchers, and we did facing painting and hair braiding.
We all would like to thank Jillian for bailing us out at this event. Just before the performance we found out that we were going to be short a person for the show and there was Jillian. First, let's explain- Jillian was a registered member of our troop in the past and once a member always a member. She really came to our rescue. She literately learned the dance in minutes and threw on a costume and then we pushed her on stage and asked her to talk and dance. Oh, yes then she came back to our table and braid numerous girls hair. Thank You So Much!
It is time for Early Bird Registration. Contact Susan and save $10.00 on your due for next year. You need to fill out the reg. form and drop off the $10.00 reg. fee to her by July 13th. Susan will be away on the troop's California Trip for the remainder of July.
I would like to thank those girls, their friends, and family for helping out at the Service Unit's Bingo Night.
California/ Southwest Roadtrip is just around the corner.
So, following our next Awards Ceremony this spot on the website will be dedicated to all of your hard work.
If you would like to see your first name in print here, let me know. I can direct you on how
to proceed to that goal.
Specialty Awards are:
the pre-requistes to the Silver or Gold Award- Leadership, Career, & the 4B Challenge;
Community Service Bar- with in Girl Scouts and/or in the Community;
Program Aid, etc.
Best of Luck!! It is worth the time.
Gold Leadership Award Recipients:
Mary
Chelsea
Colleen
Ciara
Jacleen
Katie
Lindsey
Neha
Silver Leadership Award Recipients:
Stephanie
Gold Career Award Recipients:
Kristy
Mary
Katie
Chelsea
Colleen
Lindsey
Brittany
Neha
Gold 4B Challenge Recipients:
Katie
Mary
Colleen
Chelsea
Lindsey
GS Community Service Award Recipients:
Chelsea
GS Service Award Recipients:
Chelsea
Congradulations- Mary, Chelsea, Colleen, Lindsey & Katie you may now start on your GOLD AWARD!!
Our next Awards Ceremony will be in June. Cookie Incentives are In.
Ladies if anyone needs help with their awards please do not hesitate to call Susan.
I would like to congratulate Kristy and Lindsey. They are OUR first ladies to graduate from high school and from Girl Scouts. These ladies have dedicated 13 years in scouting. We are so proud of there commitment and contributions to scouting. It takes a Special person to give some many years of service to the community and in scouting.
All of us in Troop 355 would like to Wish Kristy and Lindsey all the best in their what every they chose in life. For we know whatever direction they go it will benefit us all.
On behalf of your troop I would like to express to you on how much you will be missed and that you are always welcome to join us on any endeavor.
There is more to Philadelphia than Independence Hall and Betsy Ross. On Saturday, February 9th we walked the sidewalks of South Street, Philly.
We did some shopping, well a little more than some but hey, we're young.
We visited some unique art galleries. Not the usual- the building were the art- inside and outside. This trendy part of town is known for it's mosaic art. The Art Legacy of Philadelphia's Mosaic Mural Artist- Isaiah Azgar has been creating for the past 40 years.
We went to see his true masterpiece "Philadelphia's Magic Gardens". He incorporated tiles, glass, mirrors, bottles, dishes, South American art into his creations. What a beautiful site.
You can't go to Philly without have a Philly cheese steak sub in a cute 50's style diner. Thanks to Lindsey for planning this trip for the troop.
Here are some important dates for the Fall SAT's.
Test date Oct 4th registration starts Sept. 9th and late reg. is Sept. 16th.
Test Date Nov. 1st- reg begins Sept. 26th and late reg. Oct. 10th.
Test Date Dec. 6th reg. Nov. 5th and late reg. is Nov. 18th.
If you need to take the ACT here are the dates: Oct 25th reg. Sept. 19th and late reg. Oct. 3rd.
Test date Dec. 13th reg. Nov 7th and late reg. Nov. 20th.
Best of Luck to Everyone!!
The cherry blossoms were beautiful. The wrapped around the tidal basin. We climbed to the top of Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. We visited the Vietnam Vet Memorial, the World War II Memorial. We strolled passed the Washington Memorial to see the White House. All the Spring flowers were in bloom.
We ate lunch at the Old Post Office Tower and then walked a few blocks to Ford's Theater and the Peterson House were President Lincoln died.
We were able to make our way the the Aerospace Museum and the Native American Museum. The timing was prefect with the Indian Museum, they had a special exhibit of Indian clothing. And with our troop representing American Indians in International Day we got plenty of ideas.
After a long day of walking and a little sunburn we headed home. What a beautiful day.
We went camping down near Vineland, NJ, hiked through Parvin State Park in the rain. But at night we all went to the movies. It was a double feature- "The Chronicles of Narina- Prince Caspian" and "Indiana Jones- The Crystal Skull". What a great time. The movies did not get over until 2am.
A true Success!!!
Thank you to all the Families and Friends that helped out at our School Dance last night at West Dover. The children had a grea time and so did the adults.
Kudos- to the wall men, the snack table ladies, the DJ's, the hall monitors, and the ticket table. What team work! We would also like to thank those of you who baked and are not going on the trip to California. Helping others is what scouting is all about.
Let's hope we can host another dance.
Its easy to collect these items by calling or e-mailing friends, family, neighbors and parent's co-workers. Bring these items to meetings as you get them. Lets all work together to help protect our environment. And as a bonus, a donation will be made to the troop for our efforts.
