Girl Scouts of Washington Rock C

GENERAL NEWS

Get Ready for a Thin Mint Blizzard

This summer, Dairy Queen^® is giving new meaning to the term “going green.” From July 7 -13, participating Dairy Queen and locations will salute the 3.6 million Girl Scouts in the U.S. for their community service and display of leadership during Girl Scout Appreciation Week, which is being hosted by Dairy Queen locations nationwide. There are six Dairy Queen locations within GSWRC's jurisdiction who plan to offer the product. In addition, the Dairy Queen in Newton, located near Camp Hoover plans to participate in the promotion. Below is a list of locations. Here is a flyer detailing all the fun. More details on the distribution of coupons will be forthcoming.

City	Address
Plainfield	1367 South Ave., Plainfield, NJ
Clark	182 Westfield Ave., Clark, NJ
Cranford	337 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ
Union	2625 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ
Linden	446 North Wood Avenue, Linden, NJ
Rahway	735 East Hazelwood Ave., Rahway, NJ

During the week, local Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to develop their business and leadership skills at Dairy Queen locations by taking behind-the-scenes tours, receiving tips from Dairy Queen professionals on how to run a successful business, and learning about the product development process, including how to make a Blizzard.

Thin Mints are the best-selling Girl Scout cookie ever, while the Blizzard is Dairy Queen’s signature treat product with nearly 4 billion sold since 1985. This is the first time Girl Scouts of the USA and Dairy Queen have come together to create a one-of-a-kind Blizzard flavor. The Girl Scouts Thin Mint Cookie Blizzard is made with Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie pieces, creamy DQ soft serve and a Crème de Menthe topping.

When In Our Nation's Capital
The National 4-H Youth Conference Center, billed Washington DC's premier Youth Conference Center is just one mile from all of the capital's attractions. It is a reasonably priced alternative for troops and groups visiting Washington. For more information, visit www.4HCenter.org.

From Our National Office
Stay tuned to our website as well as the SUM Newsletter for news on a partnership involving the Cheetah Girls. During the month of August, a special screening of The Cheetah Girls: One World, the Disney Channel's newest movie. More information on this will follow. Beginning on June 27, promotional spots for the movie will appear regularly on the Disney Channel.

Get Ready to Party
On June 29 from 5-8:30 p.m. the Somerset County United Way is proud to present Party in the Park at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater. The event features arts and crafts, a raffle and performance by a Billy Joel tribute band. The suggested admission is one can of non-perishable food. Here is a flyer providing more details.

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.

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

Day Camp Spots Still Open
Camp Juliette will take place at the Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy in Elizabeth (formerly known as Westminster Academy). There are still spaces remaining. Here is a .pdf version of the camp brochure.

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

9/12-9/13 (one night only) Heronwood, Berry Hill, Sinawik
9/12-9/14 Evergreen
9/19-9/21 Berry Hill, Cit’s
9/26-9/28 Maple Glen, Oak Knoll
10/3-10/5 Cit’s, Cedar Ridge, Birch Hollow, Maple Glen, Oak Knoll
10/31-11/2 Heronwood, Evergreen, Skytop
10/31-11/1 (one night only) Berry Hill
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

Summer Camp News

Camp Lou Henry Hoover still has openings available for girls in grades 1 to 12. Click below to find out what sessions and programs are still open here. Reminder all final payments and paperwork are due to the council office ASAP. Please contact Coleen Hay at ext. 1213 if you have any questions regarding your payment.

Here is a list of Open Programs.

Save the Date
Octoberfest 2008 is set for October 10^th to 12^th – this fun filled Adult weekend is open to all registered and non-registered females 21 years and older. A variety of workshops will be offered including yoga, basket making, paper cutting, outdoor cooking, canoeing and much more. Come and enjoy the beautiful fall setting and reconnect with women of all ages.

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 for the Summer and early Fall of 2008

Tue.	July 22	Older Girl Leader Training	7-9 p.m.	Council Service Center
Wed.	July 23	New Leader Training	7-10 p.m.	Council Service Center
Sat.	August 2	First Aid and CPR	9 a.m.-5 p.m.	Council Service Center
Wed.	August 6	New Leader Training	9 a.m.-12 noon	Council Service Center
Mon.	August 25	New Leader Training	7-10 p.m.	Council Service Center
Tue.	August 26	Daisy/Brownie Leader Training	7-9 p.m.	Council Service Center
Thu.	August 28	Junior Leader Training	7-9:30 p.m.	Council Service Center
Tue.	Sept. 16	New Leader Training	7-10 p.m.	Council Service Center
Wed.	Sept. 17	Cadette/Senior Leader Training	7-9:30 p.m.	Council Service Center
Tue.	Sept. 23	Daisy/Brownie Leader Training	7-9:30 p.m.	Council Service Center
Thu.	Sept. 25	Junior Leader Training	7-9:30 p.m.	Council Service Center
Sat.	Sept. 27	Outdoors and Overnight Step 2	9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Camp Letico, Roselle, NJ
Sat.	Sept. 27	Outdoors and Overnight Step 3	1-4:30 p.m.	Camp Letico, Roselle, NJ

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--PLEASE NOTE CLOSINGS
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 (only) will be closed from June 30-July 7. The Service Center will be open for business with regular hours on June 30-July 2.
The Service Center will close at 12 noon on July 3 and re-open on July 7.