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Photo of the Week
Girl Scouts in the East Ensley Service Area gathered on Sunday, March 9 for awards and a birthday celebration, which included a vintage fashion show and singing at Trinity Baptist Church in Ensley.
Pictured: Member of Troop 244 singing "I Love Being A Girl Scout."
Girl Scout Quicklinks
Important Addresses
Corporate Headquarters
105 Heatherbrooke Park Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242-8008
T 205 980 4750 or 800 734 4541
F 205 980 4753
Anniston Service Center
1619 Christine Avenue
Anniston, AL 36207
256 237 2825
Florence Service Center
114 West Dr. Hicks Blvd.,
Suite 300
Florence, AL 35630
256 764 0331
Gadsden Service Center
1507 Rainbow Drive,
Suite 1
Gadsden, AL 35901
256 543 8033
Huntsville Service Center
1515 Sparkman Drive NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
256 883 1020
Tuscaloosa Service Center
4201 Rice Mine Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
205 759 5421 |
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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:
Cottaquilla: 256-237-2828 or 800-677-2247.
Cahaba: Tonya Sails at 205-980-4750 or 800-734-4541 x128.
North Alabama: Marie Gill at 256-883-1020 x223 or 800-410-8338
Tombigbee: Debbie Lebron at 800-447-5755 or 205-759-5421 x12.
This is the link for the combined council calendar. For additional information for each of these program events listed below, click here to see the Combined Program Calendar.
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 here for 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.
*April Showers
Join in this council-wide service project started by the Huntsville office in 2003. April Showers is a personal care items drive. Items people use for personal care cannot be bought with food stamps and are often in high demand by those in need. Throughout the month of April, Girl Scout troops will be collecting items to be donated to local agencies whose clientele are in need of such products.
With the help of our community, Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama has collected and distributed more than 98,000 personal care items since the start of this service project. Benefiting from the project were homeless shelters, children's homes, foster care programs, DHR, battered women's shelters, hospice, and day shelters among others.
GSNCA continues to hear from grateful agencies who have received these products. We hope that April Showers 2008 is even more successful as all four service areas work together toward one goal. We have provided the following time line to help assist you in making this a successful event for your troop:
March 1-15 - Information for Troops, Girls & Parents Available at Service Unit Meeting
March 1-15 - Contact agencies and ask what kinds of items they need. Learn about the agency before deciding who you will support.
March 30 - Deadline to register your troops project with attached Registration Form
April 1-18 - Get information out to your community - by distributing door hangers or using other methods - and collect donated items. **Remember to count the number of items collected**
April 21-30 - Deliver donated items to agency/organization
May 1 - Deadline to report number of items to Keishia Fuqua. **Remember to include your name, troop number, and service unit number.**
All GSNCA troops are encouraged to participate in April Showers. Promotional materials are available, however quantities are limited. Register early to insure that you receive your materials. Click here for registration form.
Promotional materials:
Door Hanger
Troop Leader Instructions
Girl Instructions
The April Showers patch will be available for purchase for $1.50 each. The patch is available for girls and adults to purchase the first year they participate in the service project. For girls and adults who received the patch in a previous year, year bars can be purchased to be placed under the initial patch for only $.75.
We are most appreciative of all that you do for girls in your community and we are excited about the sixth annual April Showers. Please feel free to contact Keishia Fuqua in the Huntsville office at 800-410-8338 for more information.
*Earn Your Cardiac Care-Heart Healthy Hero Patch
This Cardiac Care - Heart Healthy Hero patch program was designed by Jamie Langley, Miss Alabama 2007, to encourage Girl Scouts to learn about their circulatory system and how to keep a healthy heart. Visit Jamie's web-site www.iamielanqley.com to learn more about why this is so near and dear to her heart! Click here for activities and patch information.
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.
*^Alabama Baseball vs. Samford in Tuscaloosa
Wednesday, 3/12/2008 6:30 PM
Cost: $1
To register, send roster to Tuscaloosa Service Center with fees by March 7th. You can also fax roster to 205-758-1275. For more information, contact Debbie Lebron at 800-447-5755 or 205-759-5421 x12.
*^Girl Scout Night at Regions Park!
Friday, 5/2/2008
Cost: $6 & $10
Registration Deadline: 4/30/2008
Click here for details and to print the order form. Call Tonya Sails at 205-980-7450 ext.128 or 800-734-4541 x128 to order, and for more information contact Beth Gable at 800-243-243-1526 x102.
*^Girl Scout Day at Six Flags
Saturday, 5/31/2008 10 AM-10 PM
Cost: $38 (price includes admission and one meal deal)
Ticket Purchases Available: 3/10/2008-5/23/2008
Click here for details and print the order form. Come by the Huntsville Service Center or call Tonya Sails at 205-980-7450 x128 or 800-734-4541 x128 to order, and for more information contact Beth Gable at 800-243-243-1526 x102.
*^Girl Scout Night at the Romes Braves & Camp Out
Friday, 6/6/2008 7 PM
Cost: $3 & $10 for Camp Out
Click here for details and to print the order form. Come by the Anniston Service Area or call 800-677-224 or 256-237-2825. For more information contact Beth Gable at 800-243-243-1526 x102.
*^Atlanta Dream 2-Part Group Night
6/13/2008 - Slumber Party
7/1/2008 - Group Night
Click here for more information.
*^Girl Scout Day at Alabama Adventure
Friday, 6/21/2008
Cost: $28 (includes admission to Magic City USA Theme Park and Splash Beach Water Park and All-American Meal)
Registration Deadline: 6/8/2008
Click here for details and print the order form. Come by the Birmingham Service Center or call Tonya Sails at 205-980-7450 x128 or 800-734-4541 x128 to order, and for more information contact Beth Gable at 800-243-243-1526 x102.
*^Discount Tickets available for Alabama Adventure and Six Flags!
Click here for Alabama Adventure Discount Tickets
Click here for Six Flags Discount Tickets
*^Girl Scout Night with the Huntsville Stars
Friday, 8/1/2008 7:00 PM
Cost: Packages available for $8 & $13
Deadline: 7/25/2008
Click here for details and print the order form. For more information, contact Keisha Fuqua at 256-883-1020 x235 or 800-410-8338.
Trying Engineering: Touching the Future by Embracing Our Past, Two at a Time
Saturday, 4/5/2008 9-11:30 AMUAH Shelby CenterRegistration Deadline: 3/24/2008We graciously invite the Brownies of Girl Scouts to this exciting event, and we need each of YOU! We promise a fun-filled morning that will encourage your imagination and give you the opportunity to make new friends, including Engineers that look like you! Please contact Keishia Fuqua at 256-883-1020 x235 or 800-410-8338 for more information. Register early, space is limited!!!
Volunteers are also needed for this event, and we need each of YOU! We promise a fun filled morning that will satisfy your sweet tooth and give you the opportunity to encourage someone like you! This event is geared toward introducing young girls to engineering. Please contact UAH's Collegiate Section of SWE to sign up or receive additional info at chargerswe@gmail.com.
This event is hosted by the following North Alabama sections of Society of Women Engineers: North Alabama SWE Professional Section, UAH-SWE Collegiate Section, and AAMU-SWE Collegiate Section.
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.
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.
*^Cabot Creamery
Cabot Creamery offers a Three A Day patch program and a co op program for troops. The info is located at Cabotcheese.com. There will be a drop down menu for Education and fun, from there go to the Girl Scout section.
*^Field Trip Factory
The Field Trip Factory offers troop workshops at local business. To learn more about them, visit www.fieldtripfactory.com and search Alabama for your specific area.
^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. Email Tom Carris at tom@artmuseumtouring.com for more information.
^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 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. 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 Kid Safe Workshop, Bully Proof Workshop, Karate for Concentration, and ABC's of Success.
Although workshops tend to run 45 minutes, programs can be catered to meet your needs. Alexander's Martial Arts' seminars are taught by certified martial arts professionals. 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. 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 2-person minimum. For more information and to make reservations, please call 1-866-877-6262 x203.
*^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 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. Anyone who is interested email Glenn Clayton glenn.clayton@southed.com or call 256-352-2616. Click here for flyer about program.
*^Calhoun Community Education Classes
Huntsville Area
Calhoun Community is offering the "Manners are Magic" classes for teens and adults as well as "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
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 service area program staff.
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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 call 256-237-2825 or 800-677-2247.
*Open House at Camp Cottaquilla (ALL)
Saturday 4/19/08 8 AM-Noon
Registration Deadline: 4/8/08
Cost: $3-Lunch, Free-No Lunch
Do you want to check out Camp Cottaquilla? This is YOUR chance to sneak a peek! Come for the morning, tour our facilities, talk to the Camp Director and ask all the questions you want. If you wish, stay for a hot dog lunch. You can pay for lunch at camp. The Family Fishing Derby is the same day (see below, reservations required separately). Call (256) 237-2825 for details.
*Family Fishing Derby & Open House
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. For more detailed program information call 256-237-2825 or 800-677-2247.
Mom & Me Spa Day
Saturday 5/10/08
Camp Cottaquilla in Anniston
Cost: $25 Mom & daughter, $10 for each additional daughter
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 call 256-237-2825 or 800-677-2247.
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Plants Try-It (Brownie)
Saturdays & Sundays
Botanical Gardens
Cost: $5*
The BBG welcomes Brownie Girl Scouts to visit The Gardens to earn their Plants Try-It during a two-hour self-guided exploration. Materials will be provided in a special kit for them to complete the requirements they wish. They may choose to plant six different seeds to take home and care for while watching them grow and making observations. They might make leaf rubbings from colorful autumn leaves found in the Alabama Woodlands or learn how to identify different leaves. Any activity they choose will help them understand more about their world and how plants play a miraculous part. Schedule your troop’s visit: Saturday: 10 AM-Noon or 1-3 PM. Sunday: 2-4 PM. To reserve project materials, call (205) 414-3953 at least two weeks in advance. A confirmation packet will be sent by mail. If you like, you may order BBG patches at our cost per patch. Try-Its will need to be purchased at the Council Shop. Check out materials at the BBG Library on scheduled date and time. *A $5 usage fee per troop is due at check-out. Return materials to the BBG Library no later than your scheduled time frame. For more information, contact Suzy Kraft at 800-243-1526 x110, or Ellen Grady (BBG) at (205) 414-3951.
*Egg-Citing Adventure (ALL)
Saturday, 3/15/2008
Gadsden State Community College Softball Field
Cost: $5
Registration/Payment Deadline: 3/14/2008 at Noon Bring your decorated egg for the contest, basket, and flashlight. Check in times: Daisy-6 PM; Brownie-6:30 PM; Juniors and up: 7 PM. Contest Categories: Most Beautiful, Most Creative, Cartoon, Girl Scout, Sports, & Silliest. Contest Guidelines: 1. Only one egg per girl, 2. Use small plastic egg (no more than 3 inches high and 2 inches around), 3. Decorate only in the categories listed above, 4. NO EDBILE DECORATIONS, and 5. No Names/ troop numbers on egg. Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th place in each category and age level. No tagalongs/siblings please. Adults will be limited to Safety Wise Ratios. Mail payment to Melinda Blanton, 7397 Hwy 132, Altoona, AL 35952. Make checks out to Girl Scouts. For questions, call Melinda Blanton at 205-589-6753 or 256-504-3024.
*^ The Original Harlem Globetrotters
Monday 3/17/2008 7 PM
Samford University, Pete Hanna Center
Come see the Original Globetrotters exciting new show. Special Girl Scout patches available @.50 each. Click here for order for and more information.
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.
*^Girl Scout Dance Weekend
Saturday, 4/5/2008
Corky Bell Studio, Adamsville, AL
Cost: Free
Registration Deadline: Call
For ages groups 4-6 years, 7-9 years, and 10-13 years. Two troops can be scheduled at at time. Troops can be combined and individual girls may attend even if their troop can't. The class will include instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, modern & hip-hop. Students will learn about each of these styles of dance as well as learn a dance to perform. They will also watch demonstrations from advanced dancers. Along with instruction, troop members will learn to do barre work, learn stage positions, discuss the importance of flexibility, strength, and healthy eating habits, and learn about the different decades of dance. Girls should wear comortable clothing, dance clothes if they have them, and tennis shoes or stocking feet. The girls will do a performance of what they have learned for the parents and leaders. Call Rene Montabana at the Adamsville Corky Bell Studio at 205-674-5657.
It's a Party! (Juniors & Up)
Saturday 4/5/2008 10 AM-4 PM
KPC
Cost: $10
Sneak a Peek! (Daisies)
Saturday 4/12/2008, 9 AM-Noon
Camp Coleman
Cost: $10
Registion Deadline: 3/15/2008
All That Glitters (All)
Saturday 4/19/2008, 1–3 PM
KPC
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