EWAGS Leader Meeting Minutes (11/24/08)
PLEASE NOTE: Leaders' Meeting Minutes are provided as a courtesy to our leaders and do not take the place of meeting attendance.
Your consultant will be taking attendance at each Leader Meeting and forwarding this information to Council. The minutes will be posted on the website for future reference as well.
COUNCIL UPDATE – Sally O’Grady
New LDS:
Sue Tamulevicz is our new LDS (Leadership Development Specialist). Her e-mail is stamulevicz@gscsnj.org. She is also in charge of older girls (Silver and Gold Awards) along with Rona Whitehead and Lauren Gaynor.
Monopoly Night:
This event was a huge success. South Brunswick Service Unit’s baskets earned the most money (they had 2 Coach bags).
Volunteer Awards:
Nominations for Volunteer Awards are due to Council by 12/10. The forms can be found on the web-site: click on “volunteers,” “forms” and then “awards.” Awards will be given out at the WOW Workshop on 1/5/09 at Middlesex County College.
Camping Reservations for Council Campsites:
To make reservations on-line go to: “volunteers,” “forms,” and then “camp.” Preference will be given to large groups who have not camped recently. Please select dates and sites with a first and second choice. Site also has a list of amenities at each camp site along with other helpful information.
Girl Scout Insurance:
Questions? Go to www.mutualofomaha.com/girlscoutsoftheusa. Reminder: Plan 2 insurance covers only unregistered adults and unregistered participating members – NOT siblings. For siblings to be covered, the even has to be advertised as a “family event.”
Safety Wise:
Updates are available on-line at www.gsusa.org. Please check it!
Leader Orientation:
As of 1/1/09, Orientation will be available on-line. All Leader must have Orientation before starting a Troop and then have 3 months to get the Leader essentials.
Bank Accounts:
Andrea Miller does NOT have to be on bank accounts. It is recommended that someone from GSUSA be on your troop account. This can be co-leader or registered adult.
Trip Forms:
On trip forms that ask for driver’s info, that info does not have to be filled out for each trip form, BUT the Leader must have a copy of the info. If you meet AT THE LOCATON of a trip, then that info is not necessary. Driver’s insurance will cover.
GSCSNJ Calendar:
Check the GSCSNJ web-site for upcoming events – calendar page. An upcoming event that my be of interest is “Working Wonders Career Fair” to be held Friday, December 5th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Princeton Montessori School, 487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton. There is no admission fee but bring a children’s book to donate. This is a girl’s Silver Award project. For more info, email kabrunner@yahoo.com or call Kristin at 609-933-9884. This is great opportunity for girls working on their Silver or Gold award and need career hours.
Local Trip Ideas:
Other ideas for local trips: Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, Princeton University Art Museum and Liberty Hall in Union County.
SERVICE UNIT UPDATE – Debbie Cohen & Sally O’Grady
Sally thanked everyone for their patience during her absence. She had brought a wonderful article about Helene Cody that was from the Princeton High School newspaper and a copy of the eulogy she gave at Helene’s funeral.
Investiture/Rededication Ceremony
During this ceremony, we welcomed new leaders and gave them their pins. Existing leaders reaffirmed their belief in the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Many thanks to Jayne Lenzo and Troop #71464 for organizing and performing this ceremony. Well done, ladies!
QSP Update: Ulrica Infosino
No incentives have arrived from Council as of yet. They were ordered late. Ulrica will send out an email when they arrive. Top sellers in order of top sales: Troops #70153, #70205, #70301 and #71426 (a Daisy troop!). The on-line order placement system worked great. Ulrica also distributed Pray Patches for those that attended Joanne Tyne’s religious award presentation.
Cookie Sale: Renee Miller
Initial order forms due tonight (11/24). You don’t have to do an initial order to sell cookies. Cookie Training will take place on January 5, 2009 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Walter C. Black school cafeteria. No paper this year, everything will be done on-line. Cookie Managers must be registered adults and have had a background check completed because they are handling money. Tentative delivery date for cookies is January 20, 2009.
Cookie Booth Sale: Betsy Bloemeke and Loretta Holzbaur
Only 9 groups have signed-up so far. Please submit 2 dates and 2 locations by 12/1, 12/7 at the latest. You can fill out form or email Betsy at bbloemeke@comcast.net or Loretta at rettsmail@yahoo.com.
Rogers School Craft/Bake Fair – Christine O’Brien
The Grace Rogers PTO is looking for Girl Scouts Troops that would like to sing Holiday Carols or face paint at its upcoming craft fair. The Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Several Girl Scouts sang carols last year and it was very well received by the vendors and shoppers. This is a great opportunity for those that are looking to spread holiday cheer and earn community service hours too. The girls do not need to stay for a whole fair. Even a 1/2 hour is greatly appreciated by everyone! If your troop is interested, please contact Angela Henderson at 443-6247 or email her at hendersonfudge@hotmail.com.
MRC Van
Debbie and Sally thanked Christine O’Brien for organizing the MRC van visit to Hightstown. The van really is a mini-Juliette’s Closet on wheels and great resource. It helped to pre-order patches in advance.
Sing-A-Long
Jayne Lenzo said that she has older girls that would go to younger troop meetings to teach them songs. If your troop is interested, contact Jayne at JGLRN@msn.com.
Service Unit Camp-Out at Kettle Run - Patty Dill
Camping dates are May 15-17th. Please email Patty at thejd99@yahoo.com with your Troop# and # of girls interested. The camp is located about 50 minutes from East Windsor. Troops can go for 1 night, 2 nights or just for the day. There is a Yert, Conte buildings, platform tents and you can pitch your own tent if you’d like to also. The forms will be going out in March.
Caroling – Patty Dill
Will be held on Friday, December 19th from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm beginning in the Walter C. Black’s Multi-purpose room. The girls will be caroling from 6:30 – 7:30. Please contact Patty at thejd99@yahoo.com if your troop is interested.
Banking – Debbi Martinez
Please pick-up bank statements.
Craft Day - Lynn Spencer
To help earn Leadership hours, Lynn Spencer’s Troop would like to have a Craft Day for Brownies. Scouts will have the opportunity to decorate cupcakes and make a scrapbook page. Her troop will run stations for 2 hours at either the Walter C. Black or Rogers school from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. This event will be just for Brownies. Date: TBD.
Favorite Fellow Bowl – Renee Miller
Update: please make checks out to GSCSNJ-Service Unit 727 to make it easier for checks to go through. There is still plenty of room.
Deck The Walls
Completed packets were collected.
Free Market
We need to put a date on the calendar.
Service Unit Vacancies:
The Service Unit is looking for your help. If anyone is interested in filling the Daisy Organizer or Junior Organizer positions, please contact either Debbie Cohen or Sally O’Grady.
Closing:
The meeting ended with Level Breakouts with Consultants. Please note that there will be no SUM or Leader Meeting for December.
The Next Leader Meeting is scheduled for: Monday, January 26, 2009.
Wishing you and your families Peace and Joy this Holiday Season!
Your consultant will be taking attendance at each Leader Meeting and forwarding this information to Council. The minutes will be posted on the website for future reference as well.
COUNCIL UPDATE – Sally O’Grady
New LDS:
Sue Tamulevicz is our new LDS (Leadership Development Specialist). Her e-mail is stamulevicz@gscsnj.org. She is also in charge of older girls (Silver and Gold Awards) along with Rona Whitehead and Lauren Gaynor.
Monopoly Night:
This event was a huge success. South Brunswick Service Unit’s baskets earned the most money (they had 2 Coach bags).
Volunteer Awards:
Nominations for Volunteer Awards are due to Council by 12/10. The forms can be found on the web-site: click on “volunteers,” “forms” and then “awards.” Awards will be given out at the WOW Workshop on 1/5/09 at Middlesex County College.
Camping Reservations for Council Campsites:
To make reservations on-line go to: “volunteers,” “forms,” and then “camp.” Preference will be given to large groups who have not camped recently. Please select dates and sites with a first and second choice. Site also has a list of amenities at each camp site along with other helpful information.
Girl Scout Insurance:
Questions? Go to www.mutualofomaha.com/girlscoutsoftheusa. Reminder: Plan 2 insurance covers only unregistered adults and unregistered participating members – NOT siblings. For siblings to be covered, the even has to be advertised as a “family event.”
Safety Wise:
Updates are available on-line at www.gsusa.org. Please check it!
Leader Orientation:
As of 1/1/09, Orientation will be available on-line. All Leader must have Orientation before starting a Troop and then have 3 months to get the Leader essentials.
Bank Accounts:
Andrea Miller does NOT have to be on bank accounts. It is recommended that someone from GSUSA be on your troop account. This can be co-leader or registered adult.
Trip Forms:
On trip forms that ask for driver’s info, that info does not have to be filled out for each trip form, BUT the Leader must have a copy of the info. If you meet AT THE LOCATON of a trip, then that info is not necessary. Driver’s insurance will cover.
GSCSNJ Calendar:
Check the GSCSNJ web-site for upcoming events – calendar page. An upcoming event that my be of interest is “Working Wonders Career Fair” to be held Friday, December 5th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Princeton Montessori School, 487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton. There is no admission fee but bring a children’s book to donate. This is a girl’s Silver Award project. For more info, email kabrunner@yahoo.com or call Kristin at 609-933-9884. This is great opportunity for girls working on their Silver or Gold award and need career hours.
Local Trip Ideas:
Other ideas for local trips: Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, Princeton University Art Museum and Liberty Hall in Union County.
SERVICE UNIT UPDATE – Debbie Cohen & Sally O’Grady
Sally thanked everyone for their patience during her absence. She had brought a wonderful article about Helene Cody that was from the Princeton High School newspaper and a copy of the eulogy she gave at Helene’s funeral.
Investiture/Rededication Ceremony
During this ceremony, we welcomed new leaders and gave them their pins. Existing leaders reaffirmed their belief in the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Many thanks to Jayne Lenzo and Troop #71464 for organizing and performing this ceremony. Well done, ladies!
QSP Update: Ulrica Infosino
No incentives have arrived from Council as of yet. They were ordered late. Ulrica will send out an email when they arrive. Top sellers in order of top sales: Troops #70153, #70205, #70301 and #71426 (a Daisy troop!). The on-line order placement system worked great. Ulrica also distributed Pray Patches for those that attended Joanne Tyne’s religious award presentation.
Cookie Sale: Renee Miller
Initial order forms due tonight (11/24). You don’t have to do an initial order to sell cookies. Cookie Training will take place on January 5, 2009 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Walter C. Black school cafeteria. No paper this year, everything will be done on-line. Cookie Managers must be registered adults and have had a background check completed because they are handling money. Tentative delivery date for cookies is January 20, 2009.
Cookie Booth Sale: Betsy Bloemeke and Loretta Holzbaur
Only 9 groups have signed-up so far. Please submit 2 dates and 2 locations by 12/1, 12/7 at the latest. You can fill out form or email Betsy at bbloemeke@comcast.net or Loretta at rettsmail@yahoo.com.
Rogers School Craft/Bake Fair – Christine O’Brien
The Grace Rogers PTO is looking for Girl Scouts Troops that would like to sing Holiday Carols or face paint at its upcoming craft fair. The Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Several Girl Scouts sang carols last year and it was very well received by the vendors and shoppers. This is a great opportunity for those that are looking to spread holiday cheer and earn community service hours too. The girls do not need to stay for a whole fair. Even a 1/2 hour is greatly appreciated by everyone! If your troop is interested, please contact Angela Henderson at 443-6247 or email her at hendersonfudge@hotmail.com.
MRC Van
Debbie and Sally thanked Christine O’Brien for organizing the MRC van visit to Hightstown. The van really is a mini-Juliette’s Closet on wheels and great resource. It helped to pre-order patches in advance.
Sing-A-Long
Jayne Lenzo said that she has older girls that would go to younger troop meetings to teach them songs. If your troop is interested, contact Jayne at JGLRN@msn.com.
Service Unit Camp-Out at Kettle Run - Patty Dill
Camping dates are May 15-17th. Please email Patty at thejd99@yahoo.com with your Troop# and # of girls interested. The camp is located about 50 minutes from East Windsor. Troops can go for 1 night, 2 nights or just for the day. There is a Yert, Conte buildings, platform tents and you can pitch your own tent if you’d like to also. The forms will be going out in March.
Caroling – Patty Dill
Will be held on Friday, December 19th from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm beginning in the Walter C. Black’s Multi-purpose room. The girls will be caroling from 6:30 – 7:30. Please contact Patty at thejd99@yahoo.com if your troop is interested.
Banking – Debbi Martinez
Please pick-up bank statements.
Craft Day - Lynn Spencer
To help earn Leadership hours, Lynn Spencer’s Troop would like to have a Craft Day for Brownies. Scouts will have the opportunity to decorate cupcakes and make a scrapbook page. Her troop will run stations for 2 hours at either the Walter C. Black or Rogers school from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. This event will be just for Brownies. Date: TBD.
Favorite Fellow Bowl – Renee Miller
Update: please make checks out to GSCSNJ-Service Unit 727 to make it easier for checks to go through. There is still plenty of room.
Deck The Walls
Completed packets were collected.
Free Market
We need to put a date on the calendar.
Service Unit Vacancies:
The Service Unit is looking for your help. If anyone is interested in filling the Daisy Organizer or Junior Organizer positions, please contact either Debbie Cohen or Sally O’Grady.
Closing:
The meeting ended with Level Breakouts with Consultants. Please note that there will be no SUM or Leader Meeting for December.
The Next Leader Meeting is scheduled for: Monday, January 26, 2009.
Wishing you and your families Peace and Joy this Holiday Season!
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