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Monday, October 24, 2011

Holiday You and Me Minicamp

Friday, December 9th 5:30 p.m. to Saturday, December 10th 3:00 p.m.
Register online at www.gsutah.org or call program and camp registrar at 801/ 716.5145
Registration Deadline is November 28th
Overnight Program, $35 per person, Individual girl, Girl/Adult, or Troop Event

The end of the calendar year comes with celebrations in many different forms around the globe.  Celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Winter Solstice in one jam-packed weekend.  Enjoy making crafts, singing camp songs and enjoy tasty winter-time treats while enjoying the company of other Girl Scouts.

Friday, October 14, 2011

October Service Unit Meeting Notes

Please note - Troop Cookie Manager Agreements are due to Joy by November 1.  You can find them online at: http://www.gsutah.org/Forms/Cookies/08-0017%20Troop%20Cookie%20Manager%20Agreement.pdf

Upcoming Trainings
* November 1st Cookie Training Webinar, 6:30p at Dixie State University Library room 121 (no registration necessary - contact Martha for location information)

*  November 5th Troop Cookie Manager Training, 9a-12p in Cedar City (register by 10/14 by email registrations@gsutah.org)

*  November 10th Troop Cookie Manager Training, 5:30 p.m. at Coral Desert Health Center 3rd Floor Conference Room (no registration needed)

Community Opportunities
* We can attend the County Commissioner Meetings with our troops!  Contact Christina for more information.

Events
* November 11th - Older Girl Sleepover
                            Register through council - http://www.gsutah.org/  before October 21
                            Volunteers still needed - email dixiegirlscouts@gmail.com

* November 12th - Fall Day Camp
                           Register through Martha before Nov 1                           
                           Volunteers still needed - email dixiegirlscouts@gmail.com

* December 3rd - Breakfast With Santa
                          Register through coucil http://www.gsutah.org/ before Nov 11
                          Volunteers still needed - email dixiegirlscouts@gmail.com

* February 25 - Thinking Day
                      Choose your country and register your troop through Linda Jones (email dixiegirlscouts@gmail.com for more information)

** Don't forget about Community Education classes and Tonaquint Nature Center classes**

Finance
* We were given financial packets.  If you need one, please contact Lisa or email dixiegirlscouts@gmail.com
* All forms can be found online at: http://www.gsutah.org/Forms/financial_forms.php
* Please save a copy of the Troop Financial Report to your computer for use throughout the year!
* The packet contains information on receiving sales tax refunds.  Contact Lisa if you have any questions.
* Set up your troop bank account with Wells Fargo through GS Utah.

New Meeting Format
Our Service Unit Meetings will now follow this format:

6:30 - 7:00  Networking time
7:00 - 7:45  Service Unit Meeting
7:45 - 9:00  Breakout Sessions (by age level or special topic)

Next Month
November 10th at Coral Desert Health Center 3rd Floor Conference Room
5:30-6:30 - Troop Cookie Manager Training
6:30-9:00 - Service Unit Meeting/Breakout Sessions (see above)

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Dixie Service Unit Meeting

Remember our monthly Service Unit meeting is Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at Coral Desert Health Center (3rd floor conference room) 1490 E. Foremaster Drive.  See you there!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Outdoor Day at Tonaquint Nature Center

For some reason I cannot post a comment to the blog - so here is the information on registering for the Daisy/Brownie Outdoor Event at Tonaquint:

What:  A fun day of outdoor activities for Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts (lunch provided)
When: Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where:  Tonaquint Nature Center

Registration information will be given at the Dixie Service Unit Meeting on October 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coral Desert Health Building 3rd Floor Conference Room.

If you cannot attend the meeting and would like registration infomation please contact dixiegirlscouts@gmail.com

Don't Forget About Community Ed Classes...

Sign up or tell your friends about the upcoming Community Education Classes!

Engineering - Tuesdays, November 8, 15, and 22
Jewlery Making - Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16

Each series of 3 classes is $15 (price includes all supplies)
Classes are held at the Community Arts Building (next to the main branch of the library) from 7-8 p.m.
Visit the Community Ed building or call 652-7701 to register.


**Check our calendar for other great programs including Daisy, Brownie, and Junior programs at Tonaquint Nature Center**