October 29th -- Meeting #3

Tonight's meeting was all about learning about the founder of Girl Scouts... Juliette Gordon Low! Since Juliette's birthday is on October 31, we thought it would be a great idea to turn our troop meeting into a birthday party in honor of her!

We started the meeting with a crossword puzzle filled with fun facts about Juliette Gordon Low... did you know her nickname was "Daisy"?! That's how the name of the youngest Girl Scouts came about! We also figured out that if Juliette Low was still alive today, she would be turning 149 years old on her birthday!! WOW!!

But what's a birthday party without presents, cake, and games??! Of course, we had all that stuff, too! Each of the Girl Scouts brought a "gift" for Juliette Low in the form of a canned food or non-perishable item to be donated to the local Food Pantry. This will be part of our community service project. We also made sure to play games such as Pin the Tail on the Donkey and Musical Chairs!! We wrapped up the "party" with cake and punch!! I think if Juliette had actually been able to be there, she would have had a blast!! Looking forward to the next meeting in November! Hope to see everyone there!

Here are some pics from our party:

2009 Nut Sales!

Thank you to all the Girl Scouts in our troop and their families for helping this Nuts Sales be such a success! We have raised almost $300 for our troop! This money will be used to help cover costs of supplies, etc. for our meetings! Any extra money will go towards something "fun", such as a trip or party! Way to go, Troop #273!! WOOT! WOOT!

NOTICE!!! ALERT!!! NOTICE!!!

WE ARE CANCELLING OUR TRIP TO THE ANIMAL SAFARI DUE TO THE RAPID SPREAD OF THE H1N1 VIRUS!! SEVERAL GIRLS HAVE ALREADY HAD TO CANCEL DUE TO THE ILLNESS. BECAUSE OF THE RAPID SPREADING OF THIS VIRUS, WE DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY MORE WILL BE SICK BY THE DAY OF THE EVENT, NOR DO WE WANT TO UNKNOWINGLY INFECT ANYONE ELSE WHILE TRAVELLING TOGETHER TO THIS EVENT! WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE !

WE WILL STILL BE MEETING AT THE CHURCH ON SATURDAY MORNING AT 10:30 AM TO COLLECT NUT SALES ORDER FORMS AND REGISTRATIONS AND MONEY FOR THE MASQUERADE MADNESS!! (See previous posts below for more information.) THANK YOU!

Upcoming October Events!

Saturday, October 24th:
***Animal Safari***
This event is for all that signed up at the beginning of the year (see list of girls attending in previous post below). Please meet at Washington Heights Church by 10:30am. Girls will need a sack lunch and $5.00. We will be exploring local wildlife as we "safari" through the area with conservation experts. Please be sure to wear jeans and tennis shoes. Pick-up time will be at 6:00pm at the church! (Also bring your nut sales order forms and $3.00 if you plan on registering for the Masquerade Madness event! See the events listed below!)

Saturday, October 24th:
***Nut Sales***
Please turn in your Nut Sales order forms when you drop off your Girl Scout for the Animal Safari. Call your leader (Gay- 289-5370) if you are unable to drop off the form at this time and other arrangements can be made. Products will be available for you to pick up on Monday, November 16th from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at Washington Heights Church. Money from your orders is due Tuesday, December 1st from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at Washington Heights Church!

Thursday, October 29th:
***Troop Meeting***
Tonight's meeting will be a birthday party for Juliette Low, the founder of Girl Scouts! Since it's a birthday party, please bring a "present" of a canned food item(s) to the party. We will donate the items to the Food Pantry as part of a community service project.

Friday, October 30th:
***Masquerade Madness***
This council event will be held at Grace Methodist Church, 1735 Morningside Avenue (Morningside College campus) from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Wear your Halloween costume and join in the fun and games!!The cost is $3.00 for all currently registered Girl Scouts and $15.00 for anyone not registered as a Girl Scout. We can sign up for this event on Saturday before leaving for the Animal Safari, or you can turn in the form with your money to the Washington school office by Monday, October 26th. See the registration form for more details!