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Cookie Booth Sales - Important Guidelines   February 2005

Let’s make sure we are welcome back to the same stores next year by helping girls follow these guidelines:

  • Only sell to customers as they are exit the store.

  • Do not block the entrance to the store.

  • Unfortunately, no siblings at open sale locations.

  • Do not ask the store for change.

  • Be sure girls do not run around the location. Every year we get complaints that risk our return.

  • Girls should always, always be accompanied by an adult in the stores, especially on bathroom trips.

  • Take all garbage and empty boxes with you!

  • Most important of all...Have Fun !!!

  

World Thinking Day (Feb.22) is a special day when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all around the world think of each other and give thanks and appreciation to their "sister" Girl Scouts.

Cookie Money - Who Does it Belong To?

Girls participate to the best of their abilities and situations with money earning, whether it’s selling, planning or other supporting activities. All money earned from cookies or other money earning activities belongs to the Troop. The money never becomes the property of individual girls or adults.

And, finally, as the money belongs to the Troop, the Troop should be making the decisions (age appropriately) about how to manage their money. Your Leader can share with you how your Troop’s age level makes money decisions.

  

Is the purchase of GS cookies® tax-deductible?
 

No and Yes.

No, if the customer keeps the cookies.

Yes, if the customer leaves the cookies with Girl Scouts for use in a service project like donating to a food pantry. (from www.girlscouts.org)

Missing GS Activities

It seems as the year goes on we all get busier and busier! Please be sure to notify your Troop Leader as soon as you know your daughter will miss a meeting or event. Leaders prepare materials, buy supplies and/or pay fees in advance.

By taking a few moments to let your Leader know as soon as possible about the absence, you will be saving her/him time and work and saving the Troop money!

 

 

“Is my daughter ready to spend the night at the Nhbd Spring Campout?”

Readiness is based on her physical/social maturity, her abilities, skills, and knowledge. Progression in GS activities is important in preparing girls. To help you assess your daughter’s readiness, visit this page!

  

Event Info/ Important Dates

Unfortunately, we had to cancel our annual Thinking Day event due to a lack of volunteers. We really hope this is a one time only cancellation!

We ask that all Troops who wish to take part in any Neighborhood events provide one volunteer for one event committee. Please consider being your Troop’s volunteer!

  2/12 - Cookie Delivery
  2/18 - Open Sales begin
  2/22 - World Thinking Day
  3/07 - Open Sales End
  3/06-3/12 - GS Week

GS Summer Day Camp!!

Find the one for your GS at www.girlscoutscrc.org. Aloha Mountaindale Troopers Day Camp has on line registration at www.mtndaletroopers.org. Volunteers are greatly needed, with their campers guaranteed placement. General registration begins March 1, on a first come first served basis. New: the earlier you register, the lower your fees! Camp runs 6/27-7/1.

World Thinking Day Recipe Collection

Calling all Aloha Aikane Girl Scout families! 
Help our Neighborhood celebrate our diversity by sharing family recipes! 
We're looking for family favorites from your family's cultural background or new found family favorites. 
Please post them at: http://www.neighborhood13-1.com/Events/TD2005/submissions.htm

There is still time to nominate your Leader for Outstanding Leader!
Visit www.neighborhood13-1.com/Adult_Awards.htm. Deadline: Feb. 20th.
 

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