Happy 102nd Birthday, Girl Scouts!
How will you celebrate?
If I were with my niece or our troop, we would have a cupcake or some ice cream and discuss what they enjoy most about being in Girl Scouts.
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Showing posts with label Girl Scout Birthday Week. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Happy 102nd Birthday, Girl Scouts!
How will you celebrate?
If I were with my niece or our troop, we would have a cupcake or some ice cream and discuss what they enjoy most about being in Girl Scouts.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Happy 101st Birthday, Girl Scouts!
How did you celebrate the 101st Birthday of Girl Scouts?
We assisted a local organization through the church by purchasing groceries. Families who are struggling go to Helping Hands. If they qualify for assistance with food, they mark items they want on a grocery list. These items might be juice, pasta, boxed meals, dry beans, canned vegetables, fruits, or beans, toiletries, detergent, dish soap, and more. It does not include fresh meat, produce, or anything frozen or refrigerated.
Families, businesses, and churches around the community adopt families and purchase the food. The food is then delivered to Helping Hands to be given to the families.
Our church has adopted 3 families. We were going to purchase groceries for one family, but when we arrived at the church to get the credit card, we were asked to drop off a second family's list to another church member. After talking to her, we did the shopping for the family she had taken.
We had two Girl Scouts, a Boy Scout, and a little brother/friend/former Cub Scout. The boys took one family while the girls took the other. We followed our lists closely, made decisions to keep us under budget, and enjoyed knowing we were helping others.
After checking out, we took the groceries to Helping Hands.
We enjoyed a fantastic lunch together and topped it off with bundt cakes to celebrate Girl Scouts' Birthday.
I absolutely love that they are learning to give of themselves and their time to help others.
We assisted a local organization through the church by purchasing groceries. Families who are struggling go to Helping Hands. If they qualify for assistance with food, they mark items they want on a grocery list. These items might be juice, pasta, boxed meals, dry beans, canned vegetables, fruits, or beans, toiletries, detergent, dish soap, and more. It does not include fresh meat, produce, or anything frozen or refrigerated.
Families, businesses, and churches around the community adopt families and purchase the food. The food is then delivered to Helping Hands to be given to the families.
Our church has adopted 3 families. We were going to purchase groceries for one family, but when we arrived at the church to get the credit card, we were asked to drop off a second family's list to another church member. After talking to her, we did the shopping for the family she had taken.
We had two Girl Scouts, a Boy Scout, and a little brother/friend/former Cub Scout. The boys took one family while the girls took the other. We followed our lists closely, made decisions to keep us under budget, and enjoyed knowing we were helping others.
After checking out, we took the groceries to Helping Hands.
We enjoyed a fantastic lunch together and topped it off with bundt cakes to celebrate Girl Scouts' Birthday.
I absolutely love that they are learning to give of themselves and their time to help others.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Girl Scout Sunday 2013
Today is Girl Scout Sunday, the Sunday before Girl Scout Birthday, which is March 12th, when Girl Scouts will turn 101. Three of our girls spent the morning at First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall, not only attending service, but they were greeters and ushers during the service.
After the service, the girls delivered their Be Prepared, Girl Scout themed, bags to a few memebers of the church who need a little extra TLC. While visiting the different rehab facilities, they looked at flowers to help earn the Flowers Badge.
After the service, the girls delivered their Be Prepared, Girl Scout themed, bags to a few memebers of the church who need a little extra TLC. While visiting the different rehab facilities, they looked at flowers to help earn the Flowers Badge.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Happiness
Happiness is . . . having my niece and nephew for 6 days of Spring Break!
I can't want to spend time with them. They are setting the schedule for the week, and since Gram is still in rehab for her broken leg, we will include her in as much as we can, and when we can't, we will show up with dinner or ice cream to tell her all about our day.
We'll keep you posted on our adventures!
Today, we begin with our last Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sale of the season. 2 hours in front of our local Walmart before we spend some time getting the final items for their Be Prepared goodie bag of the church shut-ins.
Bronze Award and Girl Scout Meeting Update:
I missed the last Girl Scout meeting because of the Visitation, but the girls decorated bags for two themes--Be Prepared, in honor of Girl Scout Sunday, Girl Scout Birthday Week, and Girl Scout Birthday, and Easter. Few items were donated for the bags, but the items that were donated were placed in their respective bag. Once we finished our shopping today and finalize the bags, I'll let you know what was placed inside.
We continue to hear "thank you" and what joy the Valentine's Day bags brought the church members.
I can't want to spend time with them. They are setting the schedule for the week, and since Gram is still in rehab for her broken leg, we will include her in as much as we can, and when we can't, we will show up with dinner or ice cream to tell her all about our day.
We'll keep you posted on our adventures!
Today, we begin with our last Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sale of the season. 2 hours in front of our local Walmart before we spend some time getting the final items for their Be Prepared goodie bag of the church shut-ins.
Bronze Award and Girl Scout Meeting Update:
I missed the last Girl Scout meeting because of the Visitation, but the girls decorated bags for two themes--Be Prepared, in honor of Girl Scout Sunday, Girl Scout Birthday Week, and Girl Scout Birthday, and Easter. Few items were donated for the bags, but the items that were donated were placed in their respective bag. Once we finished our shopping today and finalize the bags, I'll let you know what was placed inside.
We continue to hear "thank you" and what joy the Valentine's Day bags brought the church members.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Happy 100th Birthday, Girl Scouts!
Today marks Girl Scouts' 100th birthday. How did you spend the day?
Our Girl Scout troop camped over the weekend, and we held a birthday party yesterday morning with cupcakes before breaking camp. The girls each shared what they loved about camp and Girl Scouts. Our troop is not doing anything formal today, but the girls are each celebrating this milestone in their own way.
What memories do you have as a Girl Scout?
Thirty-two years ago, my parents registered me as a Brownie Girl Scout (there weren't Daisies at the time). I enjoyed making friends, creating projects, participating in service projects, going camping, and learning new skills. I don't remember ever wanting to quit Girl Scouts.
My mom became involved as a leader when I was an older Brownie or Junior, and she continued to be a part through graduation. I enjoyed the time we spent together.
I credit who I am and the accomplishments I have had to God, my parents/family, friends, and Girl Scouts, which has had the largest influence outside of those. The skills I learned and the experiences I had have led me to the choices I have made, jobs I have had, friends I have made, and so much more.
I have loved sharing my experiences with my niece and our troop these past four years.
Our Girl Scout troop camped over the weekend, and we held a birthday party yesterday morning with cupcakes before breaking camp. The girls each shared what they loved about camp and Girl Scouts. Our troop is not doing anything formal today, but the girls are each celebrating this milestone in their own way.
What memories do you have as a Girl Scout?
Thirty-two years ago, my parents registered me as a Brownie Girl Scout (there weren't Daisies at the time). I enjoyed making friends, creating projects, participating in service projects, going camping, and learning new skills. I don't remember ever wanting to quit Girl Scouts.
My mom became involved as a leader when I was an older Brownie or Junior, and she continued to be a part through graduation. I enjoyed the time we spent together.
I credit who I am and the accomplishments I have had to God, my parents/family, friends, and Girl Scouts, which has had the largest influence outside of those. The skills I learned and the experiences I had have led me to the choices I have made, jobs I have had, friends I have made, and so much more.
I have loved sharing my experiences with my niece and our troop these past four years.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts!
Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts!
I know! I am a day early, but I won't have computer access later today or tomorrow, so I wanted to get my Birthday wish out there early rather than late.
How do you plan to celebrate Girl Scouts' 99th Birthday?
I know! I am a day early, but I won't have computer access later today or tomorrow, so I wanted to get my Birthday wish out there early rather than late.
How do you plan to celebrate Girl Scouts' 99th Birthday?
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Girl Scout Sunday & Sabbath
Girl Scout Sunday and Girl Scout Sabbath are the Sunday before March 12th and the Saturday after March 12th. "Girls attend their worship place and have the opportunity to be recognized as Girl Scouts. Girls may also perform part of the service. This is a time for girls to experience different faiths, if desired" (GSUSA). These two special days are the bookends to Girl Scout Birthday Week.
This year, Girl Scout Sunday is March 6th and Girl Scout Sabbath is March 12th.
In some areas, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Sunday are combined. In some places, no church does a formal ceremony. Even if no formal ceremony occurs, girls are encouraged to wear their official uniforms to their place of worship.
Our First United Methodist Church holds Scout Sunday in February, normally the Sunday after Boy Scout Sunday. The Boy Scouts put together a service and include Girl Scouts. Our First Presbyterian Church has held special services as well.
What do you have planned?
This year, Girl Scout Sunday is March 6th and Girl Scout Sabbath is March 12th.
In some areas, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Sunday are combined. In some places, no church does a formal ceremony. Even if no formal ceremony occurs, girls are encouraged to wear their official uniforms to their place of worship.
Our First United Methodist Church holds Scout Sunday in February, normally the Sunday after Boy Scout Sunday. The Boy Scouts put together a service and include Girl Scouts. Our First Presbyterian Church has held special services as well.
What do you have planned?
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