VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE
MEMBERS SOUGHT
The Girl Scouts of Washington Rock
are seeking qualified adults to serve on several of
their standing board committee’s. Committee members
should have demonstrated expertise to bring to the
council as it moves forward in it’s work. The
committee’s and the general knowledge, skills or
abilities for each committee is listed below.
Board Member – ability to set
policy and establish the strategic direction of the Girl
Scout Council. Excellent business and governmental
contacts to leverage financial support for the
organization.
Nominating Committee – access to
and ability to recruit community and business leaders to
serve as members of the Board of Directors.
Property Committee – knowledge of
issues related to property management, including
commercial real estate, environmental or outdoor
facilities, construction, equipment and supplies.
Finance Committee – experience and
ability in financial management. Background in
budgeting, banking, accounting, financial investing and
other related financial skills or expertise.
Fund Development Committee – fund
raising experience with particular emphasis on corporate
and personnel solicitation. Ability to identify key
contacts and strategies for direct mail solicitation.
Fund Raising Event Volunteer –
volunteers to serve on a sub-committee focused on
planning and implementing a fund raising “event” that
will generate net revenue in excess of $20,000 with
components that may include; corporate sponsors, an ad
journal and auction, etc.
Individuals interested in
volunteering or nominating a candidate should contact
Donna M. Dolce, CEO at 908-232-3236 x1208 or by email at
ddolce@gswrc.com
PROGRAM AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Start Thinking About Thinking
Day
Thinking Day is slated for February 22.
Click here to be directed to GSUSA's website and a
thorough listing of age-appropriate activities for girls
of all ages.
Plant Those Trees
Dear Tree Planters,
The NJ Tree Foundation is offering free
two-year-old trees to volunteers groups in NJ.
If you would like to celebrate Arbor Day in your
community by planting a tree(s) - go to
www.newjerseytreefoundation.org to download an
application.
Arbor Day is typically celebrated on or about
April 30th and is a great way to provide another
outdoor environmental experience. Most
communities also have "Shade Tree Commissions"
and you could contact them to have a member
speak to your troop or Service Unit.
Good luck and happy planting.
Presentation at
Princeton on Tap
Sex, Lies, and Video Games: The Truth About
Females and Computing
on
January 18th, 2006 - 12 noon to 1:15 pm, EST
Frist Multipurpose Room
Princeton University
This talk explores how girls and women differ
from boys and men in their uses of and attitudes
towards computers and computing. From playing
computer games to pursuing computing careers,
the participation of females tends to be very
low compared to that of males. Why is this?
Opinions range from girls wanting to avoid the
math and/or the geek image of programming to
girls having better things to do with their
lives. We discuss research findings on this
issue, as well as initiatives designed to
increase the participation of females in
computing.
If you or your troop
leaders have any questions, please feel free
to contact us:
Lorene Lavora, Manager
of Education and Outreach, OIT
Jon Edwards, Outreach
Coordinator, OIT
Looking for Committee Members
GSWRC is still looking for interested parties to
fill spots on the following three committees: Gold Award
Committee, Gold Award Ceremony Committee and Program
Committee. Those interested can contact Melanie
Sciarrillo at
msciarrillo@gswrc.com or 908-232-3236 ext. 1212.
Awards Info
Please follow the links below for information furnished
by GSUSA on the Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards.
Gold Award
Silver Award
Bronze Award
Click here for information on new Interest
Patches for Older Girls.
MEMBERSHIP
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Come on, come all on
January 25
Ladies, it’s time again to meet, greet and
share ideas with each other. The topic this
time is: Volunteer Recruitment. We need
volunteers for many parts of Girl Scouting and
we need to find new sources. We also want to
know the HOW, WHEN & WHERE to find sources.
Please bring your ideas to share. Please
invite all of your Service Team to share with
us and encourage them to come and represent
your community. As usual, light refreshments
will be served.
Service Unit Team Roundtable Agenda
January 25th, 2006
7:00pm-9:00pm
7:00 pm Sign-In,
Refreshments and Ice Breaker
7:30 pm Flag Ceremony
7:40 pm Business
8:00 pm Roundtable Topic
Volunteer -Recruitment
9:00 pm Closing
Take time to recognize
GSWRC’s annual Awards and Recognitions
Dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2006.
It’s never to early to nominate someone for a
Girl Scout recognition. Awards include the
Appreciation Pin, Community Award, Emerald
Award, Honor Pin and Thanks Badge. For further
information and for the appropriate paperwork,
contact Maria Perry at the Council Service
Center at mperry@gswrc.com or 908-232-3236 ext.
1220.
Deadline for submissions is January
20.
JOIN US AT THE THEATER
Be sure to join GSWRC at the Cranford
Dramatic Club on Sunday February 12 for the Broadway
smash hit "Jesus Christ Superstar." Tickets are
$30 for the performance which begins at 3 p.m.
Doors open at 2 for an exciting gift basket auction.
To purchase tickets or for more information contact
Vicki O'Donnell at 908-232-3236 ext. 1221 or
vodonnell@gswrc.com.
BRING US YOUR BASKETS,
BUY YOUR TICKETS
For those attending the 2006 Annual Meeting,
be sure to bring items for Gift Baskets that will be
auctioned at the Theater Party. All proceeds from
these baskets will go to benefit Girl Scouting in the 24
communities proudly served by GSWRC. Also tickets
for the Theater Party can be purchased at the Annual
Meeting
NEWS FROM CAMP HOOVER
News from Camp Hoover
Upcoming events
Outdoor Survival Weekend
– January 27th to 29th
This weekend adventure is open
to all Older Scouts 12 – 17 – Learn about outdoor
skills, first aid and survival training, build your
own shelter and learn to survive in the outdoors.
PJ Weekend - February
17th to 19th
Plan on spending the entire
weekend in your pajamas and have fun hanging out
with other scouts. The theme for the workshops this
weekend is basically relaxation.
Work Weekend – March
17th to 19th
Calling all volunteers to help
spruce up Camp Lou Henry Hoover. Plumbers,
electricians, painters, carpenters, general cleaners
and more are always needed. Lunch and dinner
provided. Can’t make work weekend, but would like
to help contact Deb Hooker to find out how.
Dad and Me – June 17th
Open for all Daisy, Brownie and
Junior Scouts – this is a chance for dad and
daughter to spend time in the outdoor at Camp Hoover
– hiking, ropes course, boating and more.
Brownie Try It Day –
January 28th
Girl Scout Ways and Numbers &
Shapes Try Its will be earned at this day event at
Hoover.
Brownie Try It Day –
June 3rd
Dancercize, Make It, Eat It and
Earth and Sky Try Its will be earned during this day
event at Camp Hoover.
For more information on the
above programs or to register, please visit the
council website, look in your Program and Training
Calendar or contact Coleen Hay at
chay@gswrc.com
If you have any questions or
need further information, please contact Deb Hooker
at
dhooker@gswrc.com or 908-232-3236 ext. 1226.
participating member
of the United Way.