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Fall Greetings from our new facility,

I think one of our staff members's had the right idea…"we should all get a tee shirt that says WE SURVIVED THE MOVE!" Needless to say, the past two weeks have been quite challenging for all of us. Packing, getting rid of stuff, having the computers and phones unplugged was a bit unsettling. It was also about moving out of the home of Buckeye Trails that we have lived in for the past twenty years. 

Leaving home evoked all kinds of memories and emotions. We found old craft materials that reminded us of the many different programs we had hosted. There were pictures and programs from the Gold and Silver ceremonies and the Hall of Fame luncheons. There were the many different tee shirts that reminded us of the themes of all of the cookie sales. But mostly, it was remembering all of the good times the Girl Scouts have enjoyed in "the house that cookies built". It was now time to walk across the parking lot and begin a new future for our Girl Scouts.

We are now settling in to our beautiful new home and getting familiar with an environment that is open, airy and very colorful! We can't wait for the girls to try out the climbing wall, to star gazing on the roof, prepare a healthy snack in their new kitchen, or just spend some quality time with their friends. There will be new classes on all kinds of topics and the opportunity for all night sleep-ins. It is truly the WOW place that the girls having been dreaming about.

The support and commitment of so many wonderful volunteers, staff and friends have made this a dream come true. The girls will be hosting a Holiday Craft Bazaar and Open House the weekend of December 2 & 3 that they would love for you to attend so they can personally thank you for your generosity. We have been truly blessed.

As the Thanksgiving holidays are approaching it is time to pause and appreciate each other. May the bounty of the season fill your heart and home and may you share it with those in need.

Warm regards,

Ann Granger, CEO

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Help us Shape the Future of Girl Scouts!

Have you heard? In response to member requests, Girl Scouts of the USA is renewing our focus on leadership development. Our new leadership program ties personal growth (Discover) to social skills like team-building and conflict resolution (Connect) to identifying and solving problems that girls care about (Take Action).

Over the next few years, we will be developing new program resources for print and the web, as well as new badges and awards for Girl Scouts of all ages! But to create a fresh and compelling leadership experience for girls that is built on the best of our traditions, we need to draw from your experiences. So join the national team and send us your best. That way, we'll know what's already working for our councils as we begin to develop new materials. Here's how….

Family Matinee with DCDC (Dayton Contemporary Dance Company)

Parents and children can have a wonderful time participating in this interactive performance. The 75 minute performance includes dancer/audience interaction, poetry, music and dance. Guests will explore the work of Dayton's Poet Laureate, Paul Laurence Dunbar as well as, works by winners of the 21st Annual Paul Laurence Dunbar Memorial Poetry Prize. Enjoy an afternoon of lyric dance and poetry in motion.

Tickets are $14/person buy one get one free!

Saturday, November 18 at the NEW URBAN CAMPUS –
450 Shoup Mill Rd.
3:00 – 4:30 PM
5:00 – 6:30 PM ONLY if the first show is filled.
Min/Max:   25/125

For more information and to reserve your tickets please contact Patti Davy by email or at 937-279-6521.

Gift Giving Alert

It's that time of the year when family and friends get together for the holidays. You'll want to have last minute gifts on hand or special treats for your guests. Maybe you need to send a thank you. Why not say it with a box of chocolates or a decorative tin of nuts from Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails Council.

You will support the Girl Scouts while doing your holiday shopping. See a list of available items.

We will ship FREE of charge for orders of 50 items or more to your home or business.

Please contact Almedia Cranford at 937-279-6512 or email almedia_cranford@btgirlscouts.org or Lindsay Ehlers at 937-279-6509 or email lindsay_ehlers@btgirlscouts.org with your orders.

Why not put a smile on someone's face this holiday season.
Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays!

Fall Product Sale Delivery Schedule

The  delivery schedule is now posted on the web site. 

GEMS participate in World Water Day

As preparation for World Water Monitoring Day on October 18, seventeen Girl Scouts from GEMS (Girls Enjoying Math and Science) Troop 3826 of Huber Heights participated in water monitoring activities. On Thursday, October 5, they were testing the water of the Great Miami River. The GEMS Club, with help from the Miami Conservancy District, gained first-hand experience with water quality monitoring assessments, designed to be a basic health screening for the Miami River watershed. The result of their testing showed the river to be healthy.

World Water Monitoring Day is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies. The girls joined thousands of other volunteers across the world to sample water quality and report their findings as part of the global effort.  

The Girl Scout Troop of 6th graders from Weisenborn Middle School in Huber Heights is led by Mr. John Betts and assisted by Mrs. Beth Hill.  The goal of the troop is to promote math and science learning for girls. See photos….

Service Team Position Trainings Scheduled

Camp & Program Consultant Training - November 28, 7:00 PM – contact Patti Davy  to RSVP
 
Community Relations Representative Training – December 5, 6:30 PM – contact Mary Dietz to RSVP

Special Ceramics Request Guidelines

Are you looking to request ceramics for your day camps, special events, or overnights?  The following are the new guidelines for requesting ceramics

Advance Notice:  20 – 25 pieces, 6 weeks; 26 – 50 pieces,
8 – 10 weeks, 51 – 75 pieces, 12 weeks; 76 + – please contact Amy Sera, 937-279-6551 or 1-800-233-4845, ext. 551.