Time to Bid a Fond Farewell
As realignment approaches, it is time to say goodbye to a number of GSWRC staff members who will be retiring at the end of September.  Click here to access an invitation to the retirement celebration slated for Thursday, September 25 right here at GSWRC.  The celebration will take place from 12:30-2 p.m. and again from 6:30-8.  

Invitation to Pavilion Groundbreaking

Please join us for the groundbreaking of the Camp Hoover Pavilion and unveiling of the commemorative plaque to honor former Camp Hoover Director, Idamae Trenner. 

A short reception will follow the formal ceremony.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Camp Hoover

RSVP to Donna Dolce at ddolce@gswrc.com

FAMILY SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR TRAINING

The work of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is beginning to ratchet up for the coming year.  The Spring Registration recruitment was a resounding success and there are many girls eager to be a part of this new and exciting time in Girl Scouting.

In order to bring girls this new program, we need to continue to leverage sufficient financial resources to support the many expanded programs and services.  Continuation and expansion of the Family Support Partnership (formerly Family Giving or Gift for Girls) is part of that strategy.

A collaborative and restructured program has been designed to permit all parents the opportunity to provide a tax deductible, financial contribution to the council, to the troop and to the service unit, through one simple step.  Key aspects of the program include:

• 25% of all monies donated are returned to the troop upon receipt.
• Parents can contribute through their workplace giving or matching programs or through their United Way donations specifically designating the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey.
• Service Units with 90% or more of their troops participating will be entitled to a rebate of all funds collected.
• The program is launched at that first parent meeting, to better reach everyone and allow them to make their donor designations during the fall corporate campaigns.

We invite Service Unit Managers to recruit a Service Unit Family Support Partnership coordinator to attend training and learn more about this program.  A free gift awaits all managers who attend.

Dates                                       Time                                         Location
Thursday, September 18           6:00 p.m.                     Westfield Service Center
Monday, September 29            7:00 p.m.                      Westfield Service Center

Please RSVP to Vicki O’Donnell at 908-232-3236 ext. 1221 or vodonnell@gswrc.com to indicate the date and location of the training you plan to attend.

Product Sales
Be sure to check out all there is to know concerning the 2008 Fall Product Sale by accessing the Product Sales Download area.  That way, you'll be all ready to go when the sale kicks off on Sept. 20.

See What's Going On
Here is a link to the GSHNJ Monthly Calendar featuring a comprehensive look at trainings and programs. 

Hitting the Links
The 2008 Juliette Low Golf Classic is slated for October 20 at Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains.  We are still looking for sponsors as well as individual golfers, foursomes as well as women looking to take part in the Golf Clinic.  Here is a brochure with all the details.

Raffle Tickets Available
Be sure to pick up a book of raffle tickets today.  The tickets are being sold in conjunction with the 2008 Juliette Low Golf Classic.  Tickets are priced at $5.00 apiece and come in books of 10.  Contact the council office if you wish to obtain books either for purchase or to sell to friends and colleagues.  You don't want to miss out as last year's 50/50 winner came away with over $2,000!