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Photo of the Week
Rhonda Carter and Juanita Macon with girls who attended the BCBS Career Development Seminar at the Harbert Center in Birmingham.
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.
Get Your Bridging Kits & Gifts Today!
Click here for the Bridging Gift Order form (for parents)
Click here for the Bridging Kit Order form (for leaders)
*Safe Kids 101
Saturday, 5/10/2008 10 AM- 1 PM
Northport Medical Center Emergency Department Parking Lot
We can sell cookies and will have a booth to recruit leader and girls. We need volunteers for the booth and for girls to assist with bike safety and face painting. Each volunteer will get a t-shirt and a goodie bag. There will be giveaways, food and a variety of booths for car seat safety, bike safety, internet safety just to name a few! If you can volunteer, Debbie will need to know sizes for t-shirts. It's a great event to let the public see Girls Scouts in action. Please contact Debbie Lebron at 800-447-5755 or 205-759-5421 x12.
^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.
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.
*Win-Win Patch
Negotiation is a great way for people to reach an agreement that makes everyone happy or better off. The Win-Win: How To Get What You Want Patch teaches girls the importance of negotiation through different activities. By changing the mindset of girls at a young age, they will be less likely to shy away from negotiation later in their lives and careers. The program guide can be downloaded at www.girlscouts-wpa.org (to to Trillim - Activities and Events - Council Patch Programs). Click here for more information, click here for activities and click here for the order form.
ANNISTON SERVICE CENTER CHANGES HOURS
Starting March 31st, the Anniston Service Center will be open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.
*Girl Scout Weekend at Geyser Falls in Choctaw, MS
Saturday, May 24 or Sunday, May 25, 2008
Ticket Deadline: 5/9/2008
Click here for ticket information.
^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: until 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.
*^Raven in Concert at Alabama Adventure!
Friday, 7/25/2008
Cost: $28 (includes admission to Magic City USA Theme Park and Splash Beach Water Park and All-American Meal and 8 PM concert)
Registration Deadline: 6/1/2008
Click here for 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.
^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.
^Anniston Museum of Natural History
It is in the nature of things, C’est dans la nature de choses
Through Sunday, May 11 Changing Exhibit Gallery
This is a collection of discoveries, experiences, and existence. Objects that were collected merely for their fragile beauty reveal upon closer inspection their strength as well as a close kinship to humankind. Art and science converge in this unique and beautiful exhibit from artist Allison McElroy. Included in this remarkable exhibit are leaf, mold and root components, pencil drawings of and actual collected spider webs and bug wings, more than 80 four leaf clovers, various hand-made “cocoons,” and video projections. Included in price of admission.
Guy Coheleach Wildlife Art Exhibit
Sunday, June 1–Sunday, September 28 Changing Exhibit Gallery
Guy Coheleach’s paintings have received the Society of Animal Artists’ Award of Excellence an unprecedented eight times. Coheleach gathers inspiration from his frequent travels to national parks, Alaska, Europe, South America and Africa. Visit www.guysart.com to see examples of his work. Included in price of admission. 256-237-6766 or www.annistonmuseum.org
^Berman Museum of Natural History
Capturing the Fort
Thursday, May 1, 2008- Thursday, July 31, 2008
Berman Museum Lobby
South Carolina photographer Karen Harvey brings her own unique vision to bear in this exhibit of photos of Fort McClellan. The exhibit is free to the public in the Museum lobby. Admission to the Museum Exhibit Halls is charged. Call 256-237-6261 for more information.
Dig Science Archaeology Exhibit
Through September 1, 2008
Changing Exhibit Gallery
Dig Science! is a hands-on exhibit that allows visitors to explore the world of archaeologists. Practice the skills of archaeology through map reading and development, “excavation,” and artifact analysis. Visitors will gain an understanding of the value of human culture, and the need to preserve what is found. Included in admission.
^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. For Scouting Outing information, Step Back In Time information or to find more information on other opportunities or to make a reservation call 256-12-0148 or joan.morehead@hsvcity.com. Please visit 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.
^Memorial Day Celebration at the Andersonville National Cemetery
5/24/2008, 8:30 AM
Andersonville, Georgia
The Andersonville National Cemetary will celebrate Memorial Day by placing flags on the graves of our veterans. The National Park Service is offering councils the opportunity to place flags on the 19,000 headstones in the National Cemetary. If your troop is interested, please call Gerry Allen at 229-924-0343 x112 to register by 5/9/2008. Camping is also available.
^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 for additional information at 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.
Mom & Me Spa Day
Saturday 5/10/08
Camp Cottaquilla in Anniston
Cost: $25 Mom & daughter, $10 for each additional daughter
Registration Deadline: PASSED
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.
All About that Smile Try-It Workshop (Brownie)
Friday, 6/20/2008 9-10 AM
Dental office of Dr. Donald Norby, Anniston, AL
Cost: $4 per girl - no tagalongs please
Registration Deadline: 6/6/2008
Join Girl Scouts from around the council as you learn how to keep your smile beautiful and bright. The Try-It Workshop will take place at the Offices of Dr. Donald Norby in Anniston. Participants will get an up close look at how a dental office works. It will take the mystery and fear out of going to the dentist. The workshop will be lead by professionals in the dental field. Girls will earn their Healthy Habits Try-It and take it home that day! A snack will be provided. Contact: Beth Gable at 800-243-1526 x102.
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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. 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. 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 Ellen Grady (BBG) at (205) 414-3951.
*Cooking with the Chef (Cadettes, Grade 6-8)
Saturday, 7/19/2008 10 AM – 1 PM
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
2456 Decatur Highway Gardendale, AL.
Cost: $20 - includes all supplies
Registration Deadline: 7/1/2008
Make your own three-course gourmet lunch. Mozzarella-tomato Salad with fresh herb balsamic vingerette dressing, Margharita Pizza and Chocolate Mousse. M-M-M-M good. You will do ALL your own work with the guidance of a chef. Complete registration by mailing program registration form and program fee. This is for troops/groups/Julliettes.
^Earn Your Automotive Badge
Victory Pontiac-GMC of Calera would like to invite area Girl Scout Troops to use our dealership as a place to earn their Automotive Badges. Victory is a family-owned dealership located just off I-65 at the Shelby County Airport exit (#234). Interested Troop Leaders should contact Sandi Bailey Luna at 515-2071.
*Book Club
Two new books have been added to the book club. Click here for more information!
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^Drawing & Painting Badge Workshop (Juniors)
Call for Dates
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. 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.
2nd Annual Cathedral Caverns Camporee (All*)
Sat-Sun May 17-18 2008 (this is a change)
Cathedral Caverns State Park, Woodville, AL
Cost: $20
Registration Deadline: PASSED
Interested in working at Camp this summer?
We are now accepting applications for counselor, program, administrative and support staff for our Resident Camp programs at Camp Trico and for our Troop Weekends and Day Camp programs at Camp Anderel! We are also looking for a few good program aides (ages 14 and older) to help out with day camp and weekend events at Camp Anderel. For more information please contact Libby Babcock.
*Safe Dates 101 (Cadettes & Seniors)
Saturday, 5/10/2008 10 AM - 2 PM
CANCELLED!
*Program Aid Training
Cost: $10 All sessions will be from 8:30 AM - 5 PM
May 27 at Service Center, Huntsville
May 28 at Little house, Decatur
May 29 at Camp Anderel, Rogersville
Please indicate which session you will be attending. This course is open to girls who have completed the 6th grad and are interested in becoming Program Aides. Core training will meet the requirements for the PA Pin. For more information, contact Karen Wales at 256-833-1020 x237.
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Council Trainers - Save the date of May 30-June 1, 2008 for our first GSNCA Trainers Conference and look for more details on location and agenda during the Spring.
Basic Leader Training & Age Level Roundtable - Anniston Area
Saturday, 5/17/2008
For more information, click here.
First Aid/CPR - Anniston Area
Saturday, 5/17/2008
For more information, click here.
Basic Outdoor Workshop - Camp Cottaquilla
Wednesday, 5/28/2008
For more information, click here.
Basic Leader II - Tuscaloosa Area
(Day Date Time Location Registration Deadline Cost)
Tuesday, May 6 6-8 PM Tuscaloosa Service Center April 25 $2
Daisy/Brownie Basic Leader Level III - Tuscaloosa Area
(Day Date Time Location Registration Deadline Cost)
Thursday, May 8 6-8 PM Tuscaloosa Service Center April 24 $2
Junior Basic Leader Level III - Tuscaloosa Area
(Day Date Time Location Registration Deadline Cost)
Tuesday, May 10 1-3 PM Tuscaloosa Service Center April 26 $2
Cullman County:
Camp Candyland
July 14-15 Brownie, July 17-18 Junior
Cost to be determined
Contact Tiffany Whitesell at tiffany@whitesellfarms.com
Madison County:
Olympics 2008
June 23-27
$55 (+$10 if not a registered Girl Scout)
Contact Monica Stoots at mstoots@knology.net
Morgan County:
Go Green
June 2- 6
$60 (+$10 if not a registered Girl Scout)
Contact Sherry Gross at 256/466-8144 (Please leave a message.)
Anniston Area:
Outdoor Adventures/Volunteer Day Camp at Camp Cottaquilla
June 2-6
$75 for the week; $10 more if not a registered Girl Scout, reduced rated for additional children in the same family. Reduced rates for volunteers' children
Contact: Anniston Service Center 256-237-2825
Gadsden Area:
Central Day Camp at Noccalula Falls Park, Gadsden June 23-27, 9 AM-2:30 PM
Open to girls entering 1st - 6th grade in fall '08
$24 (non-registered girls must pay $10 GSUSA registration fee plus camp fee)
(optional) t-shirt cost: $8 or $9
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