Girl Scouts of Washington Rock C

GENERAL NEWS

Sad News to Report
It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of Kira Alston, the daughter of GSWRC Director of Marketing and Product Sales Illia Alston. A loving mother, wife, daughter and friend, Kira will be missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Service will take place tomorrow (Thursday, May 29) at Judkins Colonial Home at 428 West Fourth Street in Plainfield from 10 a.m.-12 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your donation to the New York Blood Center National Cord Blood Program in her memory by visiting them on the web at: http://www.nationalcordbloodprogram.org/help/

National Convention Visitors

Individuals wishing to attend the 2008 Girl Scout National Council Session, October 30 – November 2, 2008 in Indianapolis, Ind. as full time visitors must pay the convention registration fee and register to attend through their local council. All official visitors, including family and friends of delegates, registering to attend must also be registered members of GSUSA and be 14 years of age or older at the time of the convention. There is a limit to the number of full-time official visitors a council may send, so please register early.

To register, please provide the following information to Vicki O’Donnell at vodonnell@gswrc.com,.name, address, phone, email, date of birth, GS ID# or complete the linked form and remit with full registration payment by July 1^st .

Fee schedule Girls $175 by July 1^st/$195 after July 1^st
Adults $245 by July 1^st /$275 after July 1^st

Participation in the Girl Scout National Council is an extraordinary opportunity and we invite everyone to mark their calendars now.

Calling All Alums

A message from our friends at GSCGEHC:

The Girl Scout Council of Greater Essex and Hudson Counties and the Girl Scouts of Rolling Hills both have Alumni Societies entitled “Order of the Evergreen” This group is comprised of seasoned Girl Scout adults who wish to remain a part of this exciting organization, whether or not they are an actively engaged volunteer. As we prepare to merge into the Girl Scouts of the Heart of New Jersey, the Girl Scout Council of Greater Essex and Hudson Counties has extended in invitation to interested members of the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock to attend their spring picnic.

Details:

Tuesday, June 10^th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The OVAL (Directions linked)

There is no charge, but, a “potluck” dish is appreciated

“Pig in the Poke” auction. - Bring a new gift worth around $10-$12 and wrap it so no one knows what’s inside. THEN, you put a “clue” on the package so people may think they know what’s inside. Then the bidding begins. The cost is 10 tickets for $1. Proceeds benefit the Order of the Evergreen meetings and programs.

If interested, please contact Mary-Ann Rowland at 201-437-5594.

Here is a brochure detailing all the Order of the Evergreens has to offer.

Be in the Know
Here is the April/May edition of Realignment News, your source for all things related to the formation of the Girl Scouts of the Heart of New Jersey.

Input is Needed
As part of the realignment process, there has been a website survey developed. Be sure to fill out the survey. The results will be used as we move forward in the planning, development and ultimate launching of the Girl Scouts of the Heart of New Jersey's home in cyberspace.

Patriots Game
The Atlantic League's Somerset Patriots are holding Central Jersey Girl Scout Night on July 19 when they tangle with the Bridgeport Bluefish at 7:05 p.m. at Commerce Bank Ballpark. Here is a flyer chock full of details.

Great Adventure Promotion Underway
GSWRC is pleased to announce it has joined in on an exciting partnership between Girl Scouts of the USA and Six Flags. As part of this nationwide promotion, new Girl Scout volunteers as well as existing volunteers increasing their responsibilities (i.e. a troop Mom stepping up to be a leader or a leader stepping up to join the Service Team) will receive a free ticket to Six Flags Great Adventure. This is a great tool for spring recruitment. The free ticket is non-transferable and must be used during the month of July. To take advantage of this opportunity, interested parties must register online at the linked website. Please note that these tickets are available for adult volunteers only. For questions on this program, contact Peggy Mellors at pmellors@gswrc.com.

Parker Gardens Fundraiser Underway
From now until June 15, be sure to stop in to Parker Gardens (1325 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains) for all your plant and garden needs. Doing so will result in a portion of the proceeds coming back to GSWRC. Just be sure to mention the Girl Scouts when completing your purchase.

Day Camp Brochure Now Available
This summer, GSWRC will once again hold a pair of Day Camps within its jurisdiction. Camp Sinawik will be held at the Jerseyland Community Center in Scotch Plains and Camp Juliette will take place at the Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy in Elizabeth (formerly known as Westminster Academy). Here is a .pdf version of the camp brochure.

Looking for Help

We are currently in search of a Head Counselor and Counselor for Camp Sinawik, our Scotch Plains location. Check out the Day Camp portal to access employment information for both camps.

Keepin’ it Green: Supplies Needed for Recycled Crafts

Green is keen! Camp Sinawik is need of the following items to assist in creating recycled crafts at day camp this summer:

Egg cartons
Empty two liter soda bottles
Paper towels/ toilet paper rolls
Empty tin cans
Newspapers/ magazines
Empty cereal boxes
Fabric, yarn and ribbon

Items can be dropped off at the Council Service Center. Please label all donations “Sinawik.” Questions? Please contact Melissa Boronkas at 908-232-3236 x. 1211 or mboronkas@gswrc.com. Thank you for your support.

NEWS FROM CAMP HOOVER
Here is a list of cabin availability at Camp Hoover.

6/6-6/8 Most Cabins and tent sites available (Please call)
6/13-6/15 Heronwood, Berry Hill, Sinawik, all tent sites
6/20-6/22 Cedar Ridge, Maple Glen, Oak Knoll

9/5-9/7 Cit’s
9/12-9/14 Cit’s
9/19-9/21 Berry Hill, Sinawik, Cit’s
10/3/10/5 Cit’s, Cedar Ridge, Birch Hollow, Maple Glen, Oak Knoll
10/31-11/2 Heronwood, Evergreen, Skytop
11/7-11/9 Heronwood, Evergreen, Sinawik, Skytop
11/21-11/22 (one night only) All cabins
11/28-11/30 Heronwood, Evergreen, Berry Hill, Skytop
12/5-12/7 All cabins
12/12-12/14 All cabins
12/19-12/21 All cabins
12/26-12/28 Heronwood, Evergreen, Berry Hill, Skytop

Brochure Now Online
The 2008 Summer Resident Camp Brochure, covering Camp Hoover and Eagle Island Camp is now available online and by clicking here. As part of a cooperative effort with the Girl Scout Council of Greater Essex and Hudson Counties, a combined brochure was produced. Please note there is still space in most sessions of A Little Camp Fun and Mini Camp.

Help Wanted
Camp Lou Henry Hoover is looking for Nurses – RN’s, LPN’s and EMT’s – for a week or more during our summer camp program. Interested parties should contact Deb Hooker at dhooker@gswrc.com.

Here is news on Family Camp to be held on August 21-September 1.

Troop Camping is set for August 22-27, here is a flyer.

PROGRAM AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT NEWS
Upcoming Trainings

Sat.	May 31	Outdoors and Overnight Step 2	9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Camp DeWitt
Sat.	May 31	Outdoors and Overnight Step 3	1-4:30 p.m.	Camp DeWitt
Thu.	June 12	New Leader Training	7-10 p.m.	Council Service Center
Sat.	June 14	Dining Hall/Kitchen Management	9 a.m.-2 p.m.	Camp Hoover
Sat.	June 21	Outdoors and Overnight Step 2	9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Camp Hoover
Sat.	June 21	Outdoors and Overnight Step 3	1-4:30 p.m.	Camp Hoover
Sa-Su	June 21-22	Beyond the Basic-Outdoor Prog	5 p.m.-12 noon	CANCELLED
Tue.	July 22	Older Girl Leader Training	7-9 p.m.	Council Service Center
Sat.	August 2	First Aid and CPR	9 a.m.-5 p.m.	Council Service Center

Class Added
A First Aid/CPR Class has been added to the GSWRC Training Calendar. It will be held here at the Council Service Center on Saturday August 2 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Frazee House Program
Recently, the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock Council was approached by the Fanwood/Scotch Plains Rotary and the Aunt Betty Frazee Historical House in hopes of holding an event to celebrate local colonial history. Working with a quick turn around time, GSWRC and our community partners have crafted Crazee Frazee Day, an event for Junior Girl Scouts and third-grade Brownie Girl Scouts to learn about and celebrate Aunt Betty Frazee, a local Revolutionary War heroine. The event will be held on June 1, 2008 in Scotch Plains. Please note that costumes are optional and participants can bring a bought loaf of bread if they do not have the means or time to bake fresh bread.

For more information on this program, please view the event flyer. Questions? Please contact Susannah Arnold at 908-232-3236 x. 1212 or sarnold@gswrc.com.

Crazee Frazee Help
GSWRC is currently looking for three adult volunteers to assist with the Crazee Frazee Program.

The volunteers would be leading/supervising one of these activities:

-making a handkerchief doll
-shaking cream till it forms butter
-making simple toys out of sticks and hoops

Troop Tours
Troop Tours are a great way for your troops of all ages to visit the GSWRC Service Center and complete badge requirements in the process. Here is complete info. on troop tours.

Store and Service Center Hours
Just a reminder, the Council Shop is open Monday through Thursday 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Fridays. The GSWRC Council Service Center is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The shop is open the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in addition to its late closing time the second Tuesday of each month.