Sept - Feb 2008

Forms to bring to the meeting:

• A110 Site Safety Checklist
• S711 Troop Information
• Troop Roster (Scout name, parent name, mailing address, phone numbers)
• 101 Basic Leadership Checklist
• Troop Leader/Co-Leader Volunteer Appointment Letter
• Training Card for Leader and Co-Leader

Juliette Low’s Campfire Celebration 7:00 – 8:30 pm Chinn Center Pavilion. Organizer: Amy Fenton
(703) 590-5426

The Juliette Low’s Campfire Celebration is a family event. Scouts are to attend the event with their family and not as a troop. No Parental Permission Slips are required. Preregistration is not required. Scouts may order and pay for their patches at the event.

Just show up with a blanket, flashlight and water and enjoy the evening.

Girl Scout Day George Mason Soccer Sing-Along 3:00 pm George Mason Stadium in Fairfax. George Mason's Women's Soccer vs James Madison.

Wear your uniform and be part of the Opening Ceremony! The game will feature a half-time performance by all Girl Scouts who are interested in singing girl scout songs. Post-game autographs and photos!

For more information, or to register, download the flyer.

November 10, 2007

$2.00 each, Troop Checks to su 80-9

• The Old Bridge Santa Parade begins at Lake Ridge Middle School and ends at Dillingham Square. The theme this year is Patriotic Christmas.
• Each troop is to dress as they choose with the theme in mind. BE CREATIVE!!
• Each troop should also carry a banner with their troop number & school on it. (Oriental Trading has inexpensive ones).
• Parental Permission Slips are required.
• Orders for the patches & payment will be taken at the parade. Patches are $2.00 each, troop checks payable to SU 80-9.

SU80-9 Sing-a-long and Craft Fair Westridge Elementary 6 - 8 pm at Westridge Elementary

Craft booths will be set up by reservations - on a first come first served order. We must know what crafts you are planning, to avoid duplicates. A B250 (Troop money earning event form) MUST be handed in to the service unit to sell items at the craft sale. To submit reservations/craft sale requests, download the flyer and email your registration information to Gwen Phillips.

Organizer: Gwen Phillips (703) 670-3836 gwendabear@juno.com

Swaps for SHARE  at Old Bridge United Methodist Church (downstairs)
TIME: 1:00 PM ­ 3:00 PM
ACTIVITY COST: $2.00
PATCH COST: $2.00
ACTIVITY ­ Tables with SWAPs to make.
 
Reminders/What to bring:
No drop offs, Troop leader (w/permission slip, M/H forms) or parent with Scouts
Girl Scout Smile
Water bottle (optional)
Safety pins for your SWAPS you make
If you want to bring SWAPS (optional) to SWAP with other Troops
Your SHARE envelops if you have turned them in yet.
 
POC Laura Phillips gs2106@aol.com, 703-590-3061

Mother Daughter Luau Tea  at Grace United Methodist Church, Sponsored by Junior Troop 618 Organizer: Michelle Woods

Come join us for Chocolate Fondue, Fresh Fruit, Finger Sandwiches, Hot Tea, Lemonade and more! There are three seatings, at 9am, 11am, and 1pm.

For more information, or to register, download the flyer

Brownies & Daisies Camping Skills Day sponsored by Troop 23 of 80-11. For more information, or to register, download the flyer.

When: April 12th 2008
Where: Saunders Middle School
Time: 10:00am-12:00 or 1:00pm -3:00pm
Cost: $3.00 per girl-includes snack (checks payable to Troop 23)
Deadline: April 2nd 2008
Adults are free and strongly encouraged to come.

Bridging Brownie and Junior Badge Event at Old Bridge United Methodist Church. For more information, download the flyer in Word or pdf format.

Bridging Brownies will do these Bridging requirements at the Fun & Fit Badge Event:
#1 - Take part in a special event put on by your SU for Brownie Girls Scouts bridging to the Junior level.
#2 - Do an activity from the Junior Girl Scout Badges book.
#3 - Do something with a Junior troop.

Sing for Their Supper 2:00 PM-7:00 PM at Ferlazzo Auditorium 15941 Donald Curtis Drive Woodbridge, VA 22191. Online registrations are closed, but there is still plenty of space, so you can just show up. Admission price is one non-perishable food item per person. No food in the auditorium, so eat before or after. You may arrive any time during the event and stay as long as you like.

Singing and service are long-standing traditions in Girl Scouting. As we approach the 95th Anniversary of Girl Scouting, why not celebrate these traditions together in the Sing for Their Supper Series? You and any friends or family members who join us will learn a variety of timeless traditional tunes, silly songs and fun singing games. The non- perishable food items you bring will go to the Lorton Community Action Council to help needy families in the local community. Over the coming year, the GSCNC SingAlong Service will host a singalong in each county in our council.

Old Bridge Parade Coordinator for this event is Michelle Woods. For more information, download the flyer. The theme is Sleigh Bells and patches are $1.00 each--check payable to Troop 618. Michelle will take patch orders at the November SU meeting & the morning of the parade.

Troop 2564 waiting their turn to march!

SU Meeting Old Bridge Elementary

SU Meeting

Red Cross CPR Training 6pm - 9pm at the Sport and Health Club in Woodbridge. Cost is $40. Download the flyer for more details.

Red Cross CPR and First Aid Training 9am - 1pm at the Sport and Health Club in Woodbridge. Cost is $45. Download the flyer for more details or to register.

February 24, 2007

Thinking Day 10am - 12pm. Troop 2504 is sponsoring this event at Westridge Elementary. Download the event flyer. Contact Trisha Christian to select your country or if you have questions. Girl headcount by February's Service Unit Meeting.

Bring table top display, swaps (300). Download the Coin Card Letter.

March 3, 2007

Date: March 3, 2007
Time: 8AM - 10AM
Cost: $5.00 per person
Patch: $2.00 in advance, $2.25 at the door.

Pancake Breakfast at Applebees Senior Troop 2106 is sponsoring this SHARE fundraiser. Contact Laura Phillips, $5 per person, all proceeds benefit SHARE. For more information, download the flyer . To volunteer, see sign-up sheet below, then contact Laura Phillips or 703-590-3061 evenings 8:30 - 11 pm or on weekends.

SHARE A FLAPJACK WITH ST. PATRICK

Who can attend?: Scouts, families (immediate and extended) and friends.
Tickets: Purchase in advance at next Feb SU meeting or by Feb 28th
(from Laura Phillips, 4255 Chambord Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22192 -
Westridge,703-590-3061, work 202-564-0741). If mailing checks to Laura Phillips - please include a self-addressed and stamped envelop otherwise pick up at Feb SU meeting.
Checks: Make checks out to "SU 80-9" with note in memo stating it's for SHARE pancake breakfast.
Meal: Pancakes, sausages, margarine, syrup, and coffee, tea or water
(SU looking into providing OJ depending on ticket sales)

Other: SWAPs and other greenish surprises!!!

SU Meeting Download the newsletter.

Mother Daughter Tea at Grace United Methodist Church, Troop 2767 is sponsoring.

Download the List of Registered Attendees.

Masked Tea - can be simple or themed (fairies, animals, book character). For more information, or to register, download the flyer. Contact Paun Withee if you have questions.

Westridge Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Email Kitti or contact her by phone at 703-670-4196.

Bridging Brownie and Junior Badge Event 4-5:30 pm at Old Bridge Elementary Cafeteria. Troop 618 is sponsoring this opportunity for bridging Brownies and Juniors. They will be leading the Dance Badge. For questions or to RSVP, contact Michelle Woods.

SU Meeting

Welcome Back to Scouting/SHARE Family Ice Cream Social at Old Bridge Elementary. Families were encouraged to come eat ice cream, learn about scouting, play some games or complete some crafts. The donations (suggested donation 1$/person) were collected at the door. All moneys collected will go the GSCNC SHARE campaign. We collected items (toys, treats, towels, and small blankets) for the Prince William Animal Shelter in memory of Alyssa Weishoff, a scout from our Service Unit.

Sister Troops 954 and 3588 collected food, blankets, and toys for the Prince William County Animal Shelter. The project was in honor of Alyssa, a member of their troop who succumbed to cancer earlier this year.	Brownie Troop 2564 enjoys their first Kick-off event as Brownies at Old Bridge Elementary. Sibling Alex stands next to sister Sarah, Tabitha, Jamee, Erin and Melaina enjoy each other's company.

Old Bridge Santa parade cancelled - Message from Randi Reid, Parade Chairwoman:

Sorry to have to tell you that 11th annual Santa's Old Bridge Parade scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m., has been canceled. The Parade Committee looks forward to the 2006 parade on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006.

SU meeting.

Silver Award Workshop - Earn the Silver 4B's in one day! Download the flyer.

Leader Daughter Weekend - Download the flyer. Questions?, contact Elaine Patnode

THINKING DAY Girls & Fashions Around the World Contact Amy Fenton with questions.
Thinking Day is February 22nd, the birthday of both Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Boy Scouts, and his wife Lady Olave Baden-Powell, co-founder of Girl Guides with her husband. Thinking Day presents an opportunity for Girl Scouts to reflect on world peace and international friendship. Adults working with girls can help them understand that they belong to a worldwide organization of over eight million women and girls called the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). On February 22nd, all over the world Girl Scouts and Girl Guides will be of one mind in their thoughts of peace and unity.

Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm Show begins at 6:30 pm Place: Westridge Elementary

Please email Amy Fenton if your troop will be using music during their presentation. I will also need to know if your will provide a tape or CD.

Program Aide (PA) Training - For more info, or to register, download flyer. In Dale City, Lutheran Church of the Covenant, Cloverdale Road. This is for cadettes and Senior Scouts. Core Training and Specialty Training, lunch included in $10 fee.

Young Catholic Scout Retreat - In Annandale, for Grades 1 - 5. You don't have to be catholic. Download Flyer

Annie Jr - at Woodbridge Middle School, presented by Westridge Elementary PTO. Tickets are $7.00 at the door. For more information, download the flyer

Boy and Girl Scout Catholic Retreat - 7th through 12th grades at Quantico Marine Base, tentative. To register download flyer. Registration deadline is April 26.