September Service Unit Meeting

News from the Service Unit Team
  * Juliettes (independent Girl Scouts) will now be attached to Christina's old troop so they can keep their cookie money to purchase uniforms, re-register, attend camp, etc.
  * Check your Girl Scout Weekly
  * Junior Troop 2076 will be presenting a skit on bullying to Daisy and Brownie troops.  Email dixiegirlscouts@gmail.com with your troop's meeting date and time as well as your contact information to schedule a presentation!
  * If you have a Daisy or Brownie troop and would like Cadettes to volunteer in your troop, please email dixiegirlscouts@gmail.com.  Cadettes are working on their Silver Award and need to help at troop meetings and events

Team Jam
  * Team Jam was a great networking and training experience.
  * Leaders keep your eye on your inbox - Lisa will be sending an email with goals and information for the 100th year celebration!
  * Leaders are encouraged to attend next year's Team Jam - it is always the last weekend in August.

Bridging Ceremony at Tonaquint Nature Center - September 9 at 7:00 p.m.
  * If pouring rain...we will be meeting at Westside Baptist Church 2299 West 2000 North, St. George.
  * Girls who are bridging should wear their new uniform under their current uniform so they can take off their old vest/sash when they move to the next level.
  * Some troops will have their re-dedication after the bridging ceremony.

Jr Ranger Scavenger Hunt - September 23, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Tonaquint Nature Center
 * pre-register at http://www.sgcityrec.org/ or at te BLM office at 345 East Riverside Drive
 * Fun, free, family event to explore outdoor education and recreational opportunities!
 * Bring girls in uniform!!

Marathon - October 1st
  * There are still a lot of available volunteer positions - check http://www.stgeorgemarathon.com/volunteer/volunteer_form.php for more information

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Taste of Dixie Event - October 8th, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 * Free events for families
 * Bring girls in uniform!
 * Visit http://www.tasteofdixie.org/ for more information
 * Jill will be sending out a sign up for cookie and volunteer time slots.

Older Girl Sleepover - November 11th
 * Registration deadline October 21 - register through council at http://www.gsutah.org/
 * Volunteers are needed to be characters in a game and chaerones.  Email Jill or dixiegirlscouts@gmail.org if you would like to volunteer.

Day Camp - November 12th
 * Daisies, Brownies and Juniors can come and spend the day doing outdoor activities.
 * More information to follow.

Breakfast with Santa - December 3rd
 * Registration deadline is November 11 - register through council at http://www.gsutah.org/
 * Volunteers (older girls and adults) and inexpensive craft ideas are needed.  Email Jill or dixiegirlscouts@gmail.org!
 * Bring craft supplies to the next Service Unit meeting!

NEW COOKIE!!
 * The 100th anniversary cookie is called, "Savannah Smiles".  We tasted them at the Service Unit meeting and they were yummy!  Lemon cookies dusted in powdered sugar.
* We are looking forward to a great cookie season this winter.  Girls who sell 2,500 boxes or more will earn an ipad!!!!  Let's get those business plans started!