UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEADLINES

AUGUST

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 - LOVIN' GIRL SCOUTS LUAU

- There is still space available for this event.  Leaders contact Jill for more information.
- Have a great time at the Luau!!


August 21st deadline for SPY KIDS ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD essay contest.

* Girls must be between the ages of 6-11 years
* Must write a 100 - 200 word essay on "What is the best way to spend quality time with your family."* All who submit an essay will be entered in a raffle to win the passes. Please be sure to include your name, email, phone number, and age.
* Essay submission deadline is Sunday, August 21, 2011.  Email essays to buzzbLC@gmail.com with the subject line "SPY KIDS ESSAY"


August 22nd deadline for MISS MEDIA PROGRAM audition video or article submissions.

* Girls must be 12 or older
* Training sessions will be held in September at the Girl Scout offices
* Tell "Why you love being a Girl Scout".  Submit video (maximum 10MB) or article by August 22nd to acutler@gsutah.org .

Miss Media Girl Scouts are the face and voice of Girl Scouts in Utah and there are many ways to be involved.
  * Write articles or submit photos for The Trooper
  * Represent GSU at community events
  * Interview on live TV or radio
  * Report on exciting Girl Scout events via social media
  * Produce Girl Scout videos or be a guest blogger


August 26-27 TEAM JAM - Leaders contact Christina for more information.


SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Wednesdays in September - "It's Your Planet - Love It" Journeys at Tonaquint Nature Center
                                                

         * These are great programs for Brownies and Daisies at very reasonable price.  

               - Brownies - WOW! Wonders of Water

               - Daisies - Beyond Earth and Sky

          

            To register online, go to http://www.activityreg.com/selectactivity.wcs

            Select Utah

            Select St. George Recreation
            Select Programs & Classes

            Click on 2011 Boy/Girl Scout Classes

September 1 - Deadline to register for September 10th training (see below)


September 8 - SERVICE UNIT MEETING
                         7 p.m. at Coral Desert Health Center, 3rd Floor   
                         

September 9 - SERVICE UNIT BRIDGING CEREMONY  
                         7 p.m. at Tonaquint Nature Center


September 10 - TRAINING
                           St. George (location tba)
                          
                           * 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Take Action training for Juniors - Adults
                          
                           Lunch provided to volunteers who are registered for both morning
                           and afternoon sessions
                          
                           * afternoon (time tba) - choose Age Level Training or Money 101
                          
                           Register at www.gsutah.org by September 1.


September 24 - GIRL FEST - Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Kick-off Party
                          Sugarhouse Park, SLC
                          10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
                          Girls grades K-12
                          $5 for girls / adults free
                          Register at www.gsutah.org

*****There are more events going on in September - check the calendar*****

August SUM

* Don't forget to submit your Troop Financial Report*


*Notes from the Girl Scout Weekly*
- Girls 12 and older are encouraged to send an audition video to be considered for GSU's Miss Media program.  Send a video or article to acutler@gsu.org before Monday, August 22nd.
- Visit the Farmer's Market with your troop!
- Join the Lego League!  If you are interested in starting or joining a Lego League team, contact Dawn Miner.


*Community Education* 
There will be several opportunities for Scouts in the upcoming Community Education course schedule.  These include: Dutch Oven Cooking, Rocks, Jewelery Making and more!  Please check your mail or visit www.dixie.edu/ce for more information.

*Tonaquint Nature Center* 
The programs at the Tonaquint Nature Center have been a great success.  New programs are being added for the fall.  Visit http://www.sgcity.org/recreation/tnc/class.php  for more information.

*Camp* 
Camp information was given (This event happened August 11-12 and was a huge success!)

*Service Unit Bridging* 
The bridging ceremony will be September 9th from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Tonaquint Nature Center Amphitheatre.  Leaders please give a list of all girls who will be bridging to Jill.  Girls who are bridging should come to the event with their new uniforms.

*Team Jam* 
Team Jam is August 26 - 27.  Contact Christina for more information.

Welcome to Dixie Service Unit Notes!

We have established this blog in order to keep better connected to our Girl Scout troops and families in Washington County!  Please check our calendar often for new events and opportunities for your Girl Scouts.  If you have events you would like posted on the calendar, please email them to dixiegirlscouts@gmail.com.

We are looking forward to a great year - our 100th anniversary!