April Service Unit Meeting Minutes
*Opener: Pledge, Promise and Law
*New game that the Service Unit acquired called “Toss Your Cookies” just like Cornhole. Anyone can borrow anytime to help promote Girl Scouts at an event, i.e. school meet and greets’, festivals, etc. The game will help keep kids happy while the adults discuss Girl Scouts.
*Scavenger Hunt rescheduled for September 10 because of low RSVP’s. The daisy troop that is leading this event is leading the big girls on a scavenger hunt. PLEASE support our Service Unit events, they help support their troops and brings our Service Unit together.
*We need some new ideas for new Service Unit events! Leaders PLEASE be talking with your troops about hosting some new event next year. It can be a fundraiser where your troop can earn money besides cookies and sweets and treats! If you choose to make it a fundraiser you have to sell 1 item at least for sweets and treats. Questions or ideas, call Kari Cleveland to discuss details to get you on the right track; 678-447-1436. Kari is trying to set the calendar for the following year, so please give her a date; even if you don’t have a solid idea so that we can get events set up and troops can be prepared!
*The person that used to work at council that planned the Aquatic Center event needs someone to take over, if interested then please contact Danette or Luanne.
*Leader/Daughter Dinner is this Thursday, April 21 at Canton United Methodist Church from 6:00-8:00. RSVP’s due NOW! Provino’s for dinner!:) Connie Walker’s troop will be attending the dinner to explain to the other troops what a higher award (Bronze, Silver, or Gold).
*In September the Service Unit will be holding an award party for all girls that have earned their higher award. The food will be paid for by the Service Unit.
*Me and My Guy Outdoors has been cancelled due to training
*October 1st will be our 2016-2017 IDEA-O-RAMA. Please help us in getting some new booths to give new leaders some good ideas on what to do with their troops!
*The YMCA will be having a CPR class soon! Make sure that you are up to date on all your training, CPR, camping, etc. Always look on they have everything you need (LARK).
*May 1 is Mother/Daughter Tea, United Methodist Church Canton; 2:00-4:00. Please send your fliers (on website) to the troop parents, open to all, very sweet event with your girls!
*April 30; 4:00; JJ Biello Park; Bridging event for all troops that need to bridge! $1 per slice of pizza
*Troop 14648; Kelly Turner’s troops co leader is making some really neat t shirts and swag for your troops, get in touch with her for more information!
*Who wants to help at schools for the Meet and Greets in July!!!!! Get in touch with Danette or Luanne!
*April 18 starts Spring Registration for Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, get your girls registered early and you will get some cool prizes and so will the Service Unit!
*Everyone should really look at our 4 amazing Georgia Girl Scout camps for residence camp this summer, it is a BLAST!
*Who wants to be a leader for Fall Products? Please step up! If so get with Danette or Luanne!
*February 4, NEW SERVICE UNIT EVENT, BINGO!!!!!!!!! More info to come!
*Thank you so much for being volunteers, it makes a difference in girls’ lives and Girl Scouts really appreciates your hard work!