Troop 966 was selected to participate in a cookie pilot project called “Cookies for Christmas” This program is in response to the numerous customers who would like Girl Scout cookies in time for the holidays – not in time for their New Year’s Resolutions.
The troop will be ordering up to 50 cases of cookies to be sold during the month of November. These will be direct cash/check sales. This will be in addition to the orders that will be taken for January delivery.
Fortunately for the troop, this opportunity couldn’t come at a better time – OWL PROWL TIME!!
If the entire troop attends Owl Prowl, the cost would be $248. If the troop orders and sells all 50 cases the profit would be $330. Can you see where we’re headed with this?
Here is the troop’s first opportunity to have a lesson in earning money! Not asking mom and dad to foot the bill, but to truly earn their own $$$$.
There will be two different opportunities for the troop to “earn” their way to Owl Prowl. Participation in one of the two events will be required to attend Owl Prowl. Participation is encouraged even if they are not going to attend Owl Prowl.
Option #1 - “Christmas for Cookies” wagon sales: November 6th (rain date November 13th). Each troop member can team up with one or two other members of the troop (and a parent or two for safety), pick which neighborhood they would like to sell door to door, and decorate a wagon. The wagon must have “Cookies for Christmas” displayed and decorated in a Christmas fashion. Deidra will then meet each team at their selected drop off spot and give them their cookies to sell. Deidra will be available all day to deliver additional cookies to the teams as needed. Photos will be taken of the decorated wagons and there will be a vote at the December meeting for best decorated wagon and that team will receive a prize!
Option #2 – Booth Sale. The “Cookies for Christmas” cookies cannot be sold at any retail business (Girl Scouts does not want to compete for holiday sales), but they can be sold at other locations such as sporting events, school events, etc. Please contact Deidra if you have a suggestion for a booth sale in November.
The cookies will not be available until November 6th. Cookies may be sold to friends, family, neighbors, etc as long as supplies last (first come, first served basis).
Friday, October 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Bank Acct. Info
The troop has decided to use troop funds to pay for the various fun patches and programs through out the year. This will help them gain financial independence - one step closer to running thier own troop! If troop funds run low the girls will host fundraisers (in addition to cookies sales). They will also vote on all events that will cost money. There are a few rules that will have to be followed: If a troop member signs up for an event that requires pre payment and then does not attend that event she will be required to refund the troop prior to attending any other events. Due to the troops limited funds, Any events that are exceptionally costly (over $15 per person) will need to be funded by the troop member not the troop. The Troop Account balance will be available in the newsletters and blogs so the troop can make informed financial decisions and the ability to budget for future expenses. The 2010-2011 starting balance is: $449.72
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Watkins Woolen Mill State Park & Historic Site
Watkins Mill Tour - Oct. 2; 11 am - 4 pm
The three-story woolen mill near Kearney, Missouri is the only 19th century textile mill in the country with its original machinery still intact. We will tour the mill and the historic home on the farmstead.
11 am - Meet at Dickinson NorthGlen 14 to carpool (parking lot close to N Brighton)
11:30 - Picnic lunch at Watkins Woolen Mill. The picnic area is behind the Visitor Center. Bring your own sack lunch and drink.
12:15 - Watch video in the Visitor Center
1 to 3 - Tour Woolen Mill and House (1 hour for each tour)
3:30 - Activities at picnic area:Make butter, wash clothes using a washboard, make ice cream.
Cost for scouts is $1.50 each to be paid by the troop.
Cost for parents is $3.00 each to be paid at Visitor Center.
Please contact Deidra or Karen to RSVP. (We need a headcount of parents who will drive and attend the tours.)
If you can provide a crank ice cream freezer or other supplies, please contact Karen M.(dinner rolls, jam or jelly, ice cream toppings, heavy whipping cream to make butter and ice cream).
Directions from Kansas City, Missouri: Drive east on 152 Highway. Turn onto northbound I-35 in Liberty. Continue north on I-35 for 15 miles, exiting at Hwy. 92 in Kearney (Exit 26). Turn right onto eastbound Highway 92. Continue east for about six miles. Turn left (north) onto Route RA. The Watkins Mill State Park entrance will be on the right off Route RA (after about 1 mile). Watch for the signs to the Mill (about 3 miles once in the park). The roads in the park are not named, so do not print MapQuest directions!
The three-story woolen mill near Kearney, Missouri is the only 19th century textile mill in the country with its original machinery still intact. We will tour the mill and the historic home on the farmstead.
11 am - Meet at Dickinson NorthGlen 14 to carpool (parking lot close to N Brighton)
11:30 - Picnic lunch at Watkins Woolen Mill. The picnic area is behind the Visitor Center. Bring your own sack lunch and drink.
12:15 - Watch video in the Visitor Center
1 to 3 - Tour Woolen Mill and House (1 hour for each tour)
3:30 - Activities at picnic area:Make butter, wash clothes using a washboard, make ice cream.
Cost for scouts is $1.50 each to be paid by the troop.
Cost for parents is $3.00 each to be paid at Visitor Center.
Please contact Deidra or Karen to RSVP. (We need a headcount of parents who will drive and attend the tours.)
If you can provide a crank ice cream freezer or other supplies, please contact Karen M.(dinner rolls, jam or jelly, ice cream toppings, heavy whipping cream to make butter and ice cream).
Directions from Kansas City, Missouri: Drive east on 152 Highway. Turn onto northbound I-35 in Liberty. Continue north on I-35 for 15 miles, exiting at Hwy. 92 in Kearney (Exit 26). Turn right onto eastbound Highway 92. Continue east for about six miles. Turn left (north) onto Route RA. The Watkins Mill State Park entrance will be on the right off Route RA (after about 1 mile). Watch for the signs to the Mill (about 3 miles once in the park). The roads in the park are not named, so do not print MapQuest directions!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Cadette Uniform Information
The complete Troop 966 Cadette uniform is:
Vest/Sash
Council Patches
Troop Number
American Flag
Tab w/ GS Pin and Trefoil Pin (5 year Pin if you have one)
Year Discs
Bridge from Junior
Lightening Crest
Brownie Wings (if you earned them)
Uniforms are optional - The extra insignia listed above is optional also . If you only desire to purchase the minimum please purchase the bold items.
Uniforms can be purchased at Hy-Vee or at the council office in Raytown.
Vest/Sash
Council Patches
Troop Number
American Flag
Tab w/ GS Pin and Trefoil Pin (5 year Pin if you have one)
Year Discs
Bridge from Junior
Lightening Crest
Brownie Wings (if you earned them)
Uniforms are optional - The extra insignia listed above is optional also . If you only desire to purchase the minimum please purchase the bold items.
Uniforms can be purchased at Hy-Vee or at the council office in Raytown.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Cookie Sales begin Oct. 30!
It’s almost cookie time!
Cookie sales will begin on Saturday, October 30, 2010.
Cookie Delivery to Customers: January 4 – 31, 2011
Community Booth Sales: January 7 – 30, 2011
Cost: $3.50 per box
More information will come through your Service Unit Product Sales Manager and Troop Training during September and October.
Cookie sales will begin on Saturday, October 30, 2010.
Cookie Delivery to Customers: January 4 – 31, 2011
Community Booth Sales: January 7 – 30, 2011
Cost: $3.50 per box
More information will come through your Service Unit Product Sales Manager and Troop Training during September and October.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
2010-2011 Updates
The first meeting will be on September 9th, 6:30-8 pm. Sandy Borgeson, once again, was kind enough to reserve her church, Fairview Christian Church, for our use - we are so lucky to have such a wonderful facility to meet at! Meetings are currently scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. With Middle School comes more opportunities for the girls - which means busier, sometimes hectic schedules. This year, to accommodate these busy schedules we may decide to meet only once a month. This will be up for discussion, Troop and adults, at the first meeting.
#2 - Girl Scout Advisers - In Cadettes, the leaders are referred to as Advisers. This year the Advisers are Deidra Romey and Carol Edwards. Carol Hagan has retired from Girl Scouts. Make sure you thank her for her 6 wonderful years as troop 966's leader!
#3 - Registrations - The first meeting will be registration night. Please be prepared to complete the necessary paper work and update any medical info, (doctor, dentist, etc). Please bring a copy of your insurance card. Please bring $12, check or cash, for registration.
#2 - Girl Scout Advisers - In Cadettes, the leaders are referred to as Advisers. This year the Advisers are Deidra Romey and Carol Edwards. Carol Hagan has retired from Girl Scouts. Make sure you thank her for her 6 wonderful years as troop 966's leader!
#3 - Registrations - The first meeting will be registration night. Please be prepared to complete the necessary paper work and update any medical info, (doctor, dentist, etc). Please bring a copy of your insurance card. Please bring $12, check or cash, for registration.
Friday, July 30, 2010
5th Annual Dog Walk Festival September 18, 2010
It's a Dog-a-Palooza of a day! Celebrating people and their dogs. One mile walk, vendors, food, contests, demos, raffles, pet adoptions, PURE FUN!
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