JANUARY 2009

MEETING/PARENT MEETING

Wednesday, January 14th 7:30 pm to 9:00pm at West Dover

This is ONLY the 2nd Parent Meeting we have. PLEASE make every attempt to attend. Cookie Order forms will be handed out. We do need a parent/guardian signature.

COOKIE SALES BEGIN

Friday, January 16th is the first day of Cookie Sales. This weekend is set aside for you to do the best you can selling. This is the best way to earn money for all the trips and activities.

MEETING

Monday, January 26th 5:15pm at Chelsea's house.

FOOD PANTRY

Saturday, Jan. 31st 9:00 am at the Ocean Christian Community Church on Washington Street in Toms River

PLEASE come and help your community handing out food. Family and Friends are more than welcome to join us.

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FEBRUARY 2009

NYC

We are going to "The City" on Saturday, Feb. 7th. We haven't been to Greenwich Village, yet. While there we can go to a play, "Six Degrees of Separation", at NYU Tisch Center but we need to pre-order the tickets. RSVP ASAP

MEETING

Monday, February 9th 5:15pm or Tuesday, 2/10 at Chelsea's house. Which day is best for you?

MEETING

Monday, February 23rd 5:00pm at Chelsea's house.
Please bring pictures of Brazil

FOOD PANTRY

Saturday, Feb. 28th 9:00 am at the Ocean Christian Community Church on Washington Street in Toms River

PLEASE come and help your community handing out food. Family and Friends are more than welcome to join us.

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MARCH 2009

SKI TRIP

Sunday, March 1st. $30.00/person. Family and friends welcome. Please RSVP- we need at least 15 skiers/snowboarders.

COOKIE PICK-UP DAY

March 4th Your Cookie Orders are in Please come between 3pm -7pm for you order

DIRECT SALES

Earn the Funds necessary to go to Alaska this Summer

Sales are schedule for the month (Cookie Sales)

CBS MORNING SHOW

Monday, March 9th we will be going to NYC once again for a live broadcast of the Morning Show. Meet at Susan's at 5:00am. Wear your vest, you might be on TV

MEETING

Wednesday, March 11th 7:00pm at the School.

BOOK FAIR

Sunday, March 15th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

At Hope's Crossing Community Center on Vans Way(In Chelsea's neighborhood)

This is for Katie's Gold Award. If you can help her out Please contact Katie or you can let Susan know.

She is still collecting Books!

MEETING

Monday, March 23rd 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm at Susan's house. Remember Friends are always Welcome!

FOOD PANTRY

Saturday ,March 28th 9:00 am at the Ocean Christian Community Church on Washington Street in Toms River

PLEASE come and help your community handing out food. Family and Friends are more than welcome to join us.

MEETING- INTERNATIONAL DAY

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN MAKE IT on Sunday, March 29th at 6:30/7:00pm.
We have alot to do before next sunday

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APRIL 2009

MEETING- INTERNATIONAL DAY

Wednesday, April 1st 7:00 pm at West Dover Elementary School
If you are preforming at International Day you need to be at this meeting

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Saturday, April 4th in Washington, DC for the Annual Festival

On this day ther is the Street Fair and a Parade that includes Japanese Dancing

INTERNATIONAL DAY

Sunday, April 5th. We have participated in this Service Unit Event since our troop was formed.
This is the best event our service unit holds.

We will be representing Brazil

TENNESSEE TRIP

Trip to Gatlinburg, Tn

Leaving Monday night April 13th and returning Wednesday night April 15th.

We will be visiting the Great Smoky Mts, the Cherokee Museum in North Carolina (just over the mts)and possible a show at night.
You need to RSVP by April 6th

MEETING

Thursday, April 23rd HAS BEEN CHANGED TO NEXT TUESDAY. APRIL 28TH

FOOD PANTRY

Saturday, April 25th 9:00 am at the Ocean Christian Community Church
on Washington Street in Toms River

PLEASE come and help your community handing out food.
Family and Friends are more than welcome to join us.

MEETING

Tuesday, April 28th 7:00 pm- 8:30pm at Susan's house. Remember Friends are always Welcome!

DIRECT SALES FOR THE MONTH

This is your last opportunity to increase your sales and add money to your account for trips/ events/ activities

Check the calendar on the front page of the website for all the dates and locations. You need to contact Susan to find out what is available.

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MAY 2009

MEETING

Tuesday, May 5th 6:30 pm- 8:00pm at Susan's house. Planning Year End Ceremony.
Remember Friends are always Welcome!

ELLICOT CITY, MARYLAND

Spend the weekend in Maryland

Leaving Friday, May 1st and returning Sunday, May 3rd.

MEETING

Tuesday, May 12th 6:30 pm- 8:00pm at Susan's house. Chelsea will be running this meeting. Early registration for next scouting year tonight.
Remember Friends are always Welcome!

SENIOR SCOUT RECOGNITION NIGHT

Invitation is for you and your Family

Place: Program Activity Center, Farmingdale Yellowbrook Rd off of rte 524

Thursday, May 14th 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Program includes light refreshments, a guest speaker, and pin ceremony

RSVP by April 30th to me and Kelly McGraw at kmcgraw@girlscoutsjs.org

GOLD AWARD RECEPTION

Monday, May 18th 7:00pm
Held at the Woodlake Country Club

Chelsea and Katie will be recognized for earning the GOLD AWARD

GOLD AWARD RECOGNITION

Tuesday, May 19th 7:30 pm at 1144 Hooper Ave

Katie and Chelsea will be recognized by the Toms River Regional Schools for the completion of their Gold Award
Come and join them for this special moment.

MEETING

Tuesday, May 26th 6:30 pm- 8:00pm at Susan's house. Chelsea will be running this meeting. Early registration for next scouting year tonight.
HOW IS THIS DATE FOR EVERYONE.

Remember Friends are always Welcome!

FOOD PANTRY

Saturday, May 30th 8:55 am to 11:30 am at the Ocean Christian Community Church
on Washington Street in Toms River

PLEASE come and help your community handing out food.
Family and Friends are more than welcome to join us.

CAR WASH

Sunday, May 31st 12:00pm - 3:00 pm at Pep Boys on rte 37 East

This fundraiser is for the Alaskan Cruise but PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW SCOUTS. You may need their help in the future.

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JUNE 2009

MEETING

Instead of a meeting would you want to go minigolfing, etc. let Chelsea know.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS!!!

Remember Friends are always Welcome!

CAR WASH

Saturday, June 13th 10:00am - 3:00 pm at Pep Boys on rte 37 East

This fundraiser is for the Alaskan Cruise but PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW SCOUTS. You may need their help in the future.

YEAR END COOK-OUT

Tuesday, June 16th 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Colleen's House

The Renzulli's will be providing the BBQ, the pool, and the relaxation.
We need to sign up to bring side dishes, snacks, and soda. Scouts and Parents Welcome!

PLEASE RSVP TO CHELSEA!!!

List of possible events: SCUBA diving, Sailing, Camping, etc. Add your ideas to the list

FOOD PANTRY

Saturday, June 27th 8:55 am to 11:30 am at the Ocean Christian Community Church
on Washington Street in Toms River

PLEASE come and help your community handing out food.
Family and Friends are more than welcome to join us.

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JULY 2009

ALASKA AND WASHINGTON STATE

Friday, July 10th - Friday July 17th

We will be on an Alaskan Cruise with stops in Juneau, Skagway, Victoria British Columbia(Canada), Sawyer Glacier, Inside Passage, Seattle, etc. And possibly the Yukon Territory of Canada.

How many friends do you have that have been to the USA last wilderness. Be the 1st of your friends to go on an Alaskan Cruise. After the Cruise will stop in Seattle.

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO NEXT YEAR??? IF YOU HAVE THE IDEA WE WILL FIND THE WAY!!!

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SEPTEMBER 2009

PARENT(GUARDIAN)/GIRL MEETING

Our first troop Meeting for the New Scout year will be on Monday, September 21st 7:00 pm at the school.
It is necessary for EVERYONE TO ATTEND

* Planning for the new year * Registration * Nut/Magazine Order forms to handout * Paperwork to be completed by an adult

PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING. FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

FOOD PANTRY

Saturday, Sept. 26th 9:00 am at the Ocean Christian Community Church on Washington Street in Toms River

PLEASE come and help your community handing out food. Family and Friends are more than welcome to join us.

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MEETING

Monday, Oct. 5th 7:00 pm at the School

Sign-ups for Fall Events and Heather will be running the meeting. This is a great way to earn leadership hours for your Senior Leadership Award. If you are interested let us know.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS!!!

Remember Friends are always Welcome!

SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE CAMPOREE

Saturday, Oct 10- Sunday, Oct 11th

Two day pass for all the rides. If you are interest e-mail the troop e-mail and Chelsea will contact everyone.

MEETING

Monday, Oct. 19th 7:00pm Location: Heather's house, check e-mail for address & directions
Heather will be running this meeting
Nut/Magazine Orders due tonight
Sing-up's for Rutgers University, Outer Banks, NC, NYC & Direct Sales

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY TOUR

Sunday, Oct. 25th meeting at Susan's house at 9:00am
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your lunch, drink, and snack
This we get everyone started on the Senior Career Award that is a requirement for the Gold Award.

If you would like you visit other colleges/universities bring your list to the Oct. meeting

GS COMMUNITY SERVICE BAR TRAINING

Thursday, Oct. 29th from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at the OSC

registration ends 10/19 or when FULL. Cost- $4.00

FOOD PANTRY

Saturday, Oct. 31st 9:00 am at the Ocean Christian Community Church
on Washington Street in Toms River

PLEASE come and help your community handing out food.
Family and Friends are more than welcome to join us.

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MEETING

Monday, November 9th 7:00pm at the School.

DIRECT SALES

Friday, Nov. 13, 20
Saturday, Nov. 14, 21
Sign-ups will be the first meeting in November. Earn money for trips, activities, Hawaii, etc. If you need additional locations please let us know.

SCHOOL DANCE

We will be running a dance at West Dover.
Friday, November 20th 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Stephanie will be chairing this event
EVERYONE'S HELP IS NEEDED!

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABY SITTING COURSE

Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Registration ends 2 weeks prior or when FULL, max, 25
Cost- $30.00

FOOD PANTRY

Saturday,Nov. 21st 8:45am at the Ocean Christian Community Church
on Washington Street in Toms River

PLEASE come and help your community handing out food.
Family and Friends are more than welcome to join us.

This is one of their biggest weekends. The weekend before Thanksgiving

MEETING

Monday, November 23rd 7:00pm at the School. Heather will be running the meeting.

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OUTER BANKS, NORTH CAROLINA

December 4th - 6th

We will be staying in a cabin near Nags Heads
Thing to Do: 4wheel drive on beach to see wild mustangs, Wright Bros. flight site, Jockey Ridge State Park- many activities, sand dunes up to 100 feet high, etc.

MEETING

Monday, December 7th 7:00pm at the School.

HOLIDAY PARTY/ MEETING

Date- TBA

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NEW YORK CITY

This seems to be everyone's favorite place to visit

The girls decided on take the Staten Island Ferry to Lower Manhattan to see Battery Park, China Town, Little Italy, Wall Street, Ground Zero, and Trinity Church (from "National Treasure") .