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Photo of the Week
Girl Scouts from a variety of Birmingham schools took a traveling trip to Montgomery and Selma to visit several civil rights' monuments on Martin Luther King Day. Girls visited the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, the National Voting Rights Museum and the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma.
Pictured: Juanita Macon, Girl Scout staff; Diamond Parrish, Armuni Brooks, Corynn Allen and Grethel Lewis, Girl Scout staff in front of the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
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Procedures:
These procedures apply to all legacy Program and Training Council opportunities of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. To register you can e-mail, mail, fax or walk in your registration and payment. Telephone registrations will no longer be accepted. No space will be reserved until payment is received. All registrations must be received in the office by the close of business day of the posted deadline. All program and training events are offered to Troops in the four Service Areas. Listed below is contact information for event registration:
This is the link for the combined legacy council calendar. For additional information for each of these program events listed below, click here to see the Combined Program Calendar.
Adult Recognitions 2008
Adult Girl Scouts contribute a lot of time, effort, and heart serving the girls of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama. Troops and parents are encouraged to show their appreciation throughout the year with thank you notes, words of appreciation and small tokens of appreciation. Annually we recognize those volunteers who go beyond the expectations of their positions through a formal awards program. You may nominate someone for one of these awards by completing a Volunteer Recognition Nomination form or submitting a letter of endorsement in support of someone's nomination. All nominations must be submitted to the service area no later than Wednesday, 3/7/2008 with the letters of endorsement attached. Please go to service area web site for more details on awards criteria and nomination and letter of endorsement forms or contact:
Anniston: Carolyn Brouillette at 256-237-2825 or 800-677-2247. Adult Recognition Forms for Cottaquilla
Birmingham: Glenda Cook at 205-980-4750 or 800-734-4541. Adult Recognition Forms for Cahaba
Huntsville: Karen Wales at 256-883-1020 x 237 or 800-410-8338. Adult Recognition Information for North Alabama
Tuscaloosa: Debbie Lebron at 800-447-5755 or 205-759-5421 ext 12.
Stress Less Older Girl Conference (Cadettes & Seniors)
April 4-6 2008
Join us at Lake Martin for the annual Older Girl State Conference. We will explore ways for girls to manage stress. Cadettes & Seniors are invited to Kamp Kiwanis, Lake Martin. Click herefor registration form. For flyer details please click here.
*^4th Annual Caving Camporee (Cadette & Senior)
6/23/2008
Registration Deadline: 5/5/2008
This year the activities offer 3 separate packages for troops to choose from during your cave camping weekend. Registration forms and additional information can be found on the website at Cadette and Senior Camporee or feel free to email any questions on the older girl troops.
NASA recognizes Girl Scouts earning Gold Award
NASA recognizes Girl Scouts earning the prestigious Gold Award. To receive a congratulatory letter and certificate from NASA's Administrator commemorating this distinguished achievement, the Scout Leader, parent(s), or legal guardian(s) needs to provide the following information. Kindly allow 10 to 15 business days for processing. For more details, click here.
^Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Family Concert
Saturday 3/1/2008 1:30 PM
Cost: $5 adults, $3.50 children
Von Braun Center Concert Hall
LPGA-USGA Girls Golf 2008
LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, a developmental junior golf program, was formed to create a network for girls ages 7-17 to learn to play golf, make friends, and sample competition in a positive and supportive learning environment. LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Birmingham, in partnership with the Ladies Birmingham Golf Association and Lady Legacy Scholarship Foundation, is a two-part program incorporating Instruction and Competition. Click here for more information.
^The WAAY31 Internet Safety Tour
Huntsville Area
WAAY31 is committed to helping you and your families safely utilize the amazing power of the Internet. Television Personalities and The WAAY31 Mobile Technology Team are coming to a school in your community. This tour will teach you the biggest internet threats, make your kids online activities safe provide tools for protecting your home and family and make your community a better place to live. Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama will work in collaboration with channel 31. Earn a Girl Scout computer patch!!! Now available in the store for purchase!!! To see more patch information, click here, Visit WAAY TV's website for school locations and dates.
*^Burritt on the Mountain Historic Doll Tea Party
Sunday 2/24/2008
Cost: $25, 10% discount for members
Burritt Mansion-Huntsville Area
A Tea Party for You and Your Historic Dolls The tea party will be a delightful afternoon for you to share with friends and family. American Girl Doll Minis will be given away at the drawing during the tea party. You will also travel with your doll into the past as you visit the Historic Park and Burritt Mansion. You will have the opportunity to create crafts, visit the animals, hear stories, play games, and enjoy the tea party. Each station will represent a different historic time. How much fun you will have as you play and party as girls did in the past! For your reservation call 536-2882 or visit www.burrittonthemountain.com. For more detailed information click here.
Through a relationship with Sesame Workshop, GSUSA is pleased to introduce you to Panwapa, a Worldwide Kids initiative designed to engage and inspire 4-to-7-year-olds to become global citizens. Panwapa, which means "here on this earth," is an imaginary place inhabited by a new cast of Muppet characters where children from all over the world can explore and grow.
The kits available to Brownie and Daisy leaders. Each includes a DVD, a map of the world featuring five languages, and an activity-filled magazine. The kits are free. For copies, please contact Karen Scheuerer at (212)-852-6567 or email globalgirlscouting@girlscouts.org
*^Wham-O Kid Inventor Contest
Wham-O is searching for it's next great inventor! Deadline is 3/31/2008. For more information, visit www.wham-o-com/contest.
^Girl Scout Museum of Knoxville
The GS Museum of Tanasi Council has pictures of their collection on ArtMuseumTouring.com. They have over 500 vintage uniforms which girls and troops can try on by appointment. They have uniforms and memorabilia from around the world.
Art Museum Touring.com has a variety of museums including Art museums, history museums, palaeontological museum, and historic homes. The site is laid out in a coffee table art book fashion. It is a good educational resource tool. Girls can "page" through the site to see sample photos from the collections and exhibitions of the participating museums. The site is a family friendly site. Each museum's page is updated as they have new exhibitions. You can subscribe to receive email updates for all the participating museums, and our email newsletter. Email Tom Carris at tom@artmuseumtouring.com
*^Celebrating Girl Scouts Through Time At Burritt On The Mountain
Huntsville Area
These are the offerings we have monthly for the Scout groups. You can bring a group of ten girls or more on the date that suits your schedule. Or we have a group the second Tuesday of the month from 3:30-5:00. Plan to call to make a reservation at 512-0148 or joan.morehead@hsvcity.com.
^Scouting Outings
March: Stamping and Stenciling. This will be a time to study the history of stamping and stenciling as well as create unique cards for the special people in our lives.
April: Animal Care. Animals are springing up and what a wonderful time to learn about caring for them. We will visit our barnyard animals and talk about the care of pets. We can even crate a treat for an animal.
May: Face Jugs. We will study the historic purpose of "face jugs or ugly jugs." We will also learn about the poisons of the past and safety measures of then and now. We will crate our own "ugly" pots. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 512-0146 or e-mail joan.morehead@hsvcity.com.
We feature a STEP BACK IN TIME the first Saturday of each month. These events are sponsored by Compass Bank. The second Tuesday of each month is the afternoon for the Scouting Outings. We will meet from 3:30 until 5:00. Each month features a different age group. These classes can also be custom designed for other ages during the month. The classes are $6.00 per person with a minimum of ten scouts. One leader is free. Please contact Burritt on the Mountain to make a reservation for your group at www.burrittonthemountain.com.
^P.R.A.Y Programs of Religious Activities with Youth (patch program)
This religious awards program provides ways to strengthen relationships with the religious community. Plan now to make a presentation to your troop. Encourage your Girls Scouts to get a jump on the program in time for Girl Scout Sunday in March. Click here for a brochure/order form. Be sure to browse our presentation resources online. Email jenniferh@praypub.org for any additional questions.
^National Girls Collaborative Project Webcasts
The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is pleased to provide a series of exciting webcasts focused on girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The NGCP, funded by the National Science Foundation, brings together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM. For more information about NGCP, please visit www.ngcproject.org.
The NGCP webcasts cover a variety of topics relevant to staff working with girls in STEM. Experts in the field, representing research and practice, will present effective strategies in informal learning, creating successful collaborative projects, using data to inform your program, and reaching undeserved populations. The NGCP webcasts are free and open to everyone interested. More information and registration for the webcasts can be found here.
Sometimes great ideas and new collaborative projects need a little help getting started. In this interactive webcast you’ll learn how to create collaborations using NGCP mini-grant funding. Mini-grants are designed to support collaboration, assessment activities, and projects related to addressing gaps and overlaps in service, and sharing promising practices. To register click here.
^Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary
Owls Hill Nature Sanctuary is 160 acres of protected green space owned by Cheekwood. Usage is dedicated to a mission of education, conservation, restoration, research, and species protection. Access by people is scheduled programs on a reservation basis. We offer a virtual hike where you will meet some of the sanctuary's inhabitants will meet some of the sanctuary’s inhabitants while you experience the natural beauty of the area please visit http://www.owlshill.org.
^Free Workshops at Alexander's Martial Arts - Huntsville
It is our goal at Alexander's Martial Arts to make a positive impact on our community through education, self-defense training, and fitness. As personal development and personal safety experts, we reach people directly through our classes and through the community service seminars we offer. We host special workshops (on Saturday's and other times during the week) designed to make our community more aware and safer. Workshop topics include:
Self-Defense Seminars
Kid Safe Workshop
Bully Proof Workshop
Team Building Seminars
Bully Proof Workshop
Karate for Concentration
Personal Development Seminar
ABC's of Success
Although these workshops tend to run 45 minutes, all of our programs can be catered to meet your needs. Alexander's Martial Arts' seminars are taught by certified martial arts professionals. The seminars can be adapted to meet your time restraints and will leave the participants with valuable information. To schedule a seminar for your Girl Scout Troop call Sarah Corbin at (256) 830 -1007 or email at alexander60395@knology.net.
^Girls are in Charge on the Battleship New Jersey
Your Girl Scout Troop is invited to come out for a fun, educational and totally cool encampment aboard the battleship New Jersey on the Camden Waterfront where they can earn the "Women Serving our Nation Badge". Participants will be taken on an interactive journey spanning 60 years- from the days of Rosie the Riveter right up to today. While spending the night aboard our nation's largest and most decorated battleship, girls and their leaders will:
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Enjoy a catered dinner and breakfast
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Take a guided tour of the Battleship New Jersey
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Learn about women who helped build ships during World War II
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Watch a live USO-style show, complete with performers in period dress
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Participate in a flag ceremony
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Write a postcard to female members of the US Navy
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Experience a dog fight over Iwo Jima in our awesome 4D Flight Simulator
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Even speak to a real female code breaker from World War II
There are thirteen, rain-or-shine dates in 2008 for the event beginning in January and ending in November. The cost to attend is $49.95 (no refunds) per person with a two person minimum. For more information and to make reservations, please call 1-866-877-6262 x203.
*^Executive Women of Tomorrow Conference (8th-12th Graders)
2/23/2008
Huntsville Area
The program will include these topics: Creating a Pathway to your Future, Writing a winning Application, Interview Skills and Four-Second, High Growth Careers/Building Your Portfolio, and Be Who You Are, Do What Brings You Joy. Conference information and registration form available at www.ewihsv.org or contact Junior Achievement of Northern Alabama @ 256-533-4661 or email: info@janaonline.org
^Golden Gate Bridging
Saturday 5/10/2008 10 AM-3 PM
Presidio & the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA
Open To: Juniors bridging to the older girl program
Cost: $18.50 *Please see Guidelines for Participants of Golden Gate Bridging
Capacity: 3,500 min / 6,500 max
Registration closes: 2/29/2008 - please read the Important Registration Information before you register online. Register Online at https://www.acteva.com/go/ggb GSNC is not accepting paper registrations for GGB 2008. Please make checks payable to Acteva
Important Registration Information: Please do not register for GGB 2008 until the final numbers for your group has been determined. Groups that register in two rounds cannot be guaranteed they will be regrouped properly before the event.
* Guidelines for Participants of Golden Gate Bridging
1. All attending individuals (i.e. parents, girls, siblings, family members, friends, and/or children under 5 years old) are considered participants and must pay the event fee.
2. There is no free "viewing area" for this event.
3. No animals are allowed (except assistance dogs for people with disabilities).
4. Safety Wise Standards for adult/girl ratio must be met by each attending troop.
5. If you have concerns about these polices, please send them in writing to melanie@girlscoutsbayarea.org, each request will be handled individually.
Looking for a great way to raise thousands of dollars for your school, church or club? The EcoPhones Recycling Fundraiser pays up to $300 per item. There's nothing to buy and nothing to sell. Simply ask parents, neighbors, co-workers and local businesses to donate and recycle their used consumer electronics and earn cash for every item guaranteed! We even pay for damaged, non-working and non-listed models. For more information, call (888) Eco-Phones / (888) 326-7466. We'll send you a free Welcome Kit packet with color posters, price lists, pre-paid shipping labels, and everything else you'll need to get started.
*^Panoply Volunteers - Huntsville Area
Volunteers needed for Panoply 2008! We are looking for folks to help out in the Kids’ Art Yard with Panoply Percussion and Clay Art tents. Event times follow: Friday, April 25th, 2008 from 5-9 PM; Saturday, April 26th from 10 AM - 9 PM; Sunday, April 27th from 12 -8 PM. There will be morning and evening shifts with schedules announced closer to the festival dates. For Panoply Percussion, volunteers will assist in handing out materials for and constructing RAIN STICKS with kids in the Percussion tent. For Clay Art, volunteers will assist in handing out materials to kids in the Clay Art tent. All volunteers will be admitted to Panoply for free. If you are interested in helping out with this exciting Huntsville event. Please contact Angel Hancock at (256) 394-7095 or Andrea Kelley at (256) 479-5335.
*^Southern Educational Services Free Tutoring Program
Huntsville Area
Huntsville City Schools is paying for tutoring for students who attend one of these four schools: Westlawn Middle, Stone Middle, Davis Hills Middle and Chapman Middle. The tutoring is absolutely free to the parents and funded completely by grant money to the school system. This is a great opportunity for parents to provide their children with access to professional tutoring at no cost to them. The tutors can meet with students at their schools or at local libraries or community centers near their home. They even provide tutoring on the weekend. Southern Educational Services will be providing these free tutoring services for Huntsville City Schools. Anyone who is interested email Glenn Clayton glenn.clayton@southed.com or call 256-352-2616. Click herefor flyer about program.
*^Calhoun Community Education Classes
Huntsville Area
Calhoun Community is offering the following the "Manner are Magic". Classes for teens and adults "Elbows off the Table". They are also offering a new children’s class this fall, entitled, "Smart Kids: Financial Basics for Children" for ages 8 and up. Please call Donna Bass if you would like additional information @256-260-2462 or 256-306-2514 or visit their Website www.calhoun.edu/BIS/CommunityED/.
Program Volunteers Needed
Are you organized? Fun? Have an endless supply of GREAT ideas? Looking for a way to serve your community? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the program department needs your help! We are looking for high energy, high fun people to help implement our exciting Council Program Events. Volunteers are asked to serve for the entire membership year and work at least 2 events during the year. Most events take place on Saturday. Training will be provided! In addition to program events, there will be other exciting opportunities! We would love to speak with you in more detail about joining our team. Senior Girl Scouts are welcomed, and needed! If you are ready to make a difference in the life of a young girl contact your legacy council program staff.
^Volunteer at Hearthstone Assisted Living
Huntsville Area
Can you share just a little of your time to make a difference in the life of a senior? Why? You can have fun and change lives! Who needs you? Hearthstone Assisted Living is in need of volunteers like your. There are a variety of needs to be met and your can work as an individual or your group can volunteer together as a team. Your can volunteer as little as 30 minutes during a day, week or month. You can help with:
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Ride along for shopping and dinner outings
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Call bingo, play games, read the newspaper to a resident
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Lead a sing-a-long, play an instrument
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Assist us with arts and crafts or teach your own craft
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Visit with residents with limited family in the area.
For more information and to volunteer contact Lanette Arnold at 256-882-2727.
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"Badge in a Box" Brownie
Saturdays during March-May
Anniston Museum of Natural History & Berman Museum of World History
Cost: $7.50
Brownies earn a certificate for 5 Try-its. Purchase at your Legacy shop. This includes a pre-visit activity, onsite hands-on materials at 2 museums. Gina Morey, Museum Coordinator 256-237-6766 to schedule your Saturday. For more detailed program information contact Karen Parris at 256-237-2825 or 800-677-2247.
Family Fishing Derby
Saturday 4/19/08
Camp Cottaquilla in Anniston
Cost: $5
Registration Deadline: 4/8/08
Come fishing with your family or troop, bring own gear and bait, lunch included and door prizes.
Bring the family. For more detailed program information contact Karen Parris at 256-237-2825 or 800-677-2247.
Mom & Me Spa Day
Saturday 5/10/08
Camp Cottaquilla in Anniston
Cost: $25
Registration Deadline: 4/22/08
Girls bring special adult female to enjoy spa activities like yoga, massage, facials, manicures and craft. Photo and light lunch included. For more detailed program information contact Karen Parris at 256-237-2825 or 800-677-2247.
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*^LEGO Robotics
Saturday 3/1/08, 9AM - 4PM
Calera Senior Citizens Building
This event is provided by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. This workshop will give girls the opportunity to build a LEGO Robotics kit.
Bronze Award Report Forms (Juniors)
Friday 3/7/2008 no later than 4:30 PM
FFSC Birmingham office or Gadsden Service Center. Form can be found at www.cahabagsc.org. Outcome: Girls will develop positive values, advocate for themselves and others, and feel empowered to make a difference. Contact: Beth Gable.
Silver Award Report Forms (Cadettes)
Friday 3/7/2008 no later than 4:30 PM
FFSC Birmingham office or Gadsden Service Center. Form can be found at www.cahabagsc.org. Outcome: Girls will develop positive values, advocate for themselves and others, and feel empowered to make a difference. Contacts: Beth Gableor Suzy Kraft.
Science & Numb3r5 Fair (Brownies & Juniors)
Saturday 3/8/2008
Brownies: 9 AM-Noon & Juniors: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: McWane Science Center
Under the Stars (a.k.a. Zoo Snooze)
Choose from the following dates: (Brownies) - Saturday-Sunday, March 29-30, 2008 OR (Daisies & Brownies) Friday–Saturday, April 25–26, 2008, 7 PM–7 AM
Cost: $35
Registration Deadline: 2/28/2008 for March; 3/30/2008 for April.
Contact: Beth Gable at 1-800-243-243-1526 ext 102.
It's a Party! (Juniors & Up)
Saturday 4/5/2008 10 AM-4 PM
KPC
Cost: $10
Registration Deadline: 3/3/2008
Contact: Beth Gable at 1-800-243-243-1526 ext 102.
Sneak a Peek! (Daisies)
Saturday 4/12/2008, 9 AM-Noon
Camp Coleman
Cost: $10
Registion Deadline: 3/15/2008
Contact: Beth Gable at 1-800-243-243-1526 ext 102.
All That Glitters (All)
Saturday 4/19/2008, 1–3 PM
KPC
Cost: Free
RSVP by 4/10/2008
Join us while the Cahaba Council holds its recognition of those earning Bronze, Silver, Gold or Girl Awards in the 2007-2008 membership year. Gold Awards must have final application before January 8, 2007. Bronze and Silver Award final reports must be submitted by March 7, 2008. Faxes and e-mails will not be accepted. Contact Beth Gable or Suzy Kraft at 1-800-243-243-1526 ext 102.
*^Scouts Night - High School Musical Ice Tour
April 22-23 & May 16-18
Bring the entire family! The hottest phenomenon is now on ice! Disney's High School Musical: The Ice Tour is one and only lives fusion of songs, dance and team-spirited fun inspired by the smash hit Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2". For more detailed information, click here.
A Fish Tale (All)
Saturday, 4/26/2008, 10 AM - 2 PM
Gadsden State Community College
Cost: $12 per dad/daughter team, $6 additional daughter
Registration Deadline: 4/4/2008
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*^Drawing & Painting Badge Workshop (Juniors)
February 28, March 6 & 27, April 10 & 24
3:30-5:30 PM
Cost: $12 (girls & adults)
Betty Wilson, a certified Terry Madden Watercolor Artist, is offering a badge workshop to help Junior Girl Scouts earn the Drawing and Painting Badge. Troop registration preferred but individual girls may attend. This event is for Junior Girl Scouts only. In these workshops the girls will complete activities 1-7 and 9. To register, you may go directly to their webpage. For questions, or more information, please contact Betty Wilson at 256-772-5891.
Summer Camp!
Summer program information for Camp Anderel and Camp Trico is coming soon! We will keep you posted! For more information please contact Libby Babcock.
Me & My Guy Outdoor Challenge Quest (Juniors)
Saturday 3/8/2008 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Camp Anderel
Cost: $15/person
Registration Deadline: 2/28/2008
For more information please contact Libby Babcok. Register with Marie Gill at (256) 883-1020 or (800) 410-8338 or fax (256) 882-1750.
Open House & Family Picnic Event at Camp Anderel (All)
Sunday 3/9/2008 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration Deadline: RSVP appreciated
Families pack your own picnic and come enjoy the beauty of Camp Anderel! Tours will be provided. For more information please contact Libby Babcock.
*^Aviation Day
Saturday 4/26/2008
Huntsville Area
Explore the world of Aviation! Learn how a plane flies, experience a day of Ground School Training just like the real pilots, and learn how a pilot navigates even when she/he cannot see the ground. Girls must be in 8th-12th grade. Earn Aviation Interest Patch! For questions or more information please call 256-327-5327. Click here for flyer about program and registration form.
Open House Picnic & Fishing Event at Camp Trico (All)
Sunday, 4/13/2008 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Registration Deadline: RSVP appreciated
Families pack your own picnic and fishing gear and come enjoy the beauty of Camp Trico! Tours will be provided as well as a lifeguard to allow access to the dock. For more information please contact Libby Babcock.
^The Original Harlem Globetrotters
Monday 3/10/2008
Florence
Come see the Original Globetrotters exciting new show. Special Girl Scout patches available @.50 each. For more detailed information click here.
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