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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Dear Friends,

We are approaching the wonderful holiday season, a time of celebration, when we gather with our family and friends to give thanks for our many blessings and share our appreciation for each other.  The staff and board of Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails would like each of you to know how much we appreciate your support.  Because of your dedication and commitment to all of the 16,000 girls we serve, you have made this world a better place.  We send you a big thank you and look forward to working with you as we plan another exciting year of Girl Scouting.  Happy Holidays to you and your family.

Warm regards,
Ann Granger, CEO

Actions of the Board

Troop Treasury Policy adopted by the Board of Directors November 15, 2005

It will be the policy of Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails to close any and all Troop Treasuries of troops that have been inactive or have dissolved.  Money will be held for a maximum of 18 months, allowing for a new troop to be formed.  If this does not occur, funds will be transferred to the General Operating fund of the Council and the account will be closed.

Buckeye Retired

With the success of this new way of communicating all the latest news and information, the Buckeye newsletter has been retired. Please use the link in the footer of this newsletter to encourage all of your Girl Scout friends and contacts to register to receive the e-Newsletter each month.
 
Communicating program opportunities to all of our girls will continue to be a high priority! The next issue of the Just Us Girls and Totally You program guides are due to be in mailboxes the first week of February and will cover program opportunities from March through August 2006.

2006 Annual WINGS Luncheon

Mark your calendar for our annual birthday luncheon, Friday, March 10. Because of our urban camp construction, this year it will be held at Grace United Methodist Church on the corner of Salem and Harvard Avenues.

We will honor select alumnae by inducting them into our Hall of Fame. These individuals have made an impact on Girl Scouting in our geographic area from 1921 - 2005 or have achieved significant success as an adult and credit participation in Girl Scouts as one of the factors that contributed to her/his achievement.

Look for more information about this annual event on our website or contact Shirley Whitacre at 937-279-6528.

New Girl Scout Book Club

Encouraging girls to be active readers and share their experiences with others, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis will be the first book for reading and discussion in the Girl Scouts book club.

Holiday Craft Bazaar

December 3, 10 AM – 4 PM
Girl Scout Program Center, 450 Shoup Mill Rd., Dayton
Crafts – Food - Games - Make-It & Take-It
Come out and do some of your holiday shopping while supporting the girls!

Urban Camp Badge Project - Concrete

Did you miss the last concrete pouring? It's not too late, come out on December 10 from 9 am to 12 pm and watch another pouring of concrete! You'll be able to place your handprint in the concrete and make a lasting impression in the new building. Continue to watch for new and exciting opportunities to participate.

For more information about this or other upcoming sessions contact: Patti Davy at patti_davy@btgirlscouts.org, 937-279-6521, 800-233-4845, ext. 521 or John Yancey at john_yancey@btgirlscouts.org, 279-6569, 800-233-4845, ext. 569. To register for Program #OR-385 contact Mary Hessidence at 279-6501 or 800-233-4845, ext. 501 or register online

Dayton Ballet Presents THE NUTCRACKER

Special Group Discounts for Girl Scouts!
Dates: December 12, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23

The prices are: $26 for A seats, $23 for B seats and
$16.50 for C seats.

2006 COOKIE CELEBRATION  January 14th

For more information...

Girl Scout Night at the Opera

Cinderella - Friday, January 27, 2006 at 8 PM
Order form and ticketing information.

Seventh Annual Scout Shabbat

Jewish Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will join together for Scout Shabbat on Saturday, February 11. The service is sponsored by the Dayton Jewish Committee on Scouting and all four Dayton-area synagogues. This year's service will be held at Beth Jacob Synagogue, 7020 N. Main Street and will begin at 9 a.m. For those who have never attended a traditional Jewish service, this is an excellent opportunity. Please contact Cantor Joyce Dumtschin at 435-3400 if your troop would like to attend.

Juliette Low World Friendship Fund Supporters

Fairborn Service Unit, Tri-Oak Service Unit

Memorial Gifts

Judy Kay Stafford Bayman  (Beatrix L. Stafford)
Connie Westendorf (Katrinka Westendorf)

Tribute Gifts

to Jean Sims (Rebecca A. Gebhard)

to the Gold & Silver Award  (Centerville East Troop 862)

Membership Appeal

2005
Magoteaux Family, Gorham Family, Maberry Family

2006
Geyer Family, Griffin Family, Kramer Family, Miner Family,
Pitt Family, Rincon Family, Corder Family, Pachino Family, Chiou Family, Guy Family, Phillips Family, Pyatt Family,
Mancham Family, Schrimpf Family, Crotty Family, Swager Family, Leiter Family, Fryman Family, Crain Family, Benedict Family, Guilfoyle Family, Ummel Family, Harrington Family,
Pritchard Family,

LexisNexis Cares Fund

Nora K. Halpin, Laurita A. Bocklage

The 2006 Cookie Sale starts on Friday, January 6, 2006!  Let's BE BRILLIANT!

We have many new exciting things happening!

The Cookie Sale trainings are very important to attend.  The new leaders will learn the in and outs of the entire cookie sale and the experienced leaders will learn the 'new' items for the sale.  Plus the most important thing is that you can TASTE the new CAFÉ cookie!  You need to be registered to attend to insure there is a packet for your troop at the training.  We are all looking forward to a successful sale and can't wait to see you at Cookie Sale Training! Sign up on-line now for your training! For more information...

Design & Discovery Destination in August of 2006.   

This is an intensive Design & Engineering program for girls 13-17.  Girls complete an engineering project, participate in job shadows and behind-the-scenes field trips at high tech firms. We are also offering a real-time training for Girl Scout adults. See the applications for all details. Applications are due January 15, 2005. For more information...

2006 Scholarship Application

Did you know that Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails Council provides scholarship opportunities for girls who are graduating? There are five scholarships available. Check out the requirements to see if you qualify. The 2006 scholarship application is now available on the website and must be submitted to the council by January 10, 2006. Scholarships will be awarded at the Gold and Silver Ceremony on March 26, 2006.

UPDATE ON URBAN CAMP FACILITY

The construction of the new building is underway.  Despite some delays, the plan is to have the building completed and occupied by September 1, 2006.  The trees that were cleared from the site have been sawed and are currently being kiln dried so the lumber can be used for doors and trim.  The scrap lumber has been hauled to our camps to be used for firewood.  We are constructing this facility under the guidelines of LEEDS which requires that we preserve the environment and use materials and processes that are supporting our eco-systems.

Program Opportunities

Thanks to our architectural firm Lorenz and Williams and contractor Fender Construction and their respective staff, our Girl Scouts have experienced firsthand the sawmill operation, how to make and read architectural drawings, and what it takes to finish concrete.  We are pleased so many girls and their families have participated in these exciting demonstrations. Many more opportunities are being planned as the building progresses and we hope that this will open the girls' eyes to new career opportunities. 

Next Steps

The framing of the building is scheduled to begin in about a month.  This will help us all have a better visual idea of the size and lay-out of the new facility.  As the construction proceeds, the fun continues with the selection of light fixtures, floor finishes, paint colors and furnishings.  When complete, there will be outside decks for gathering, a green grass roof for star gazing, an outdoor screened meeting area, and an indoor climbing wall.  Can you imagine how much fun this "WOW" place will be for our Girl Scouts?

Donor Wall

Some of the latest developments for the new Urban Camp Site include plans for a stained glass wall recognizing all those who have contributed to the Capital Campaign for the construction of this facility. Watch for more information on this creative project that will give girls the opportunity to learn a new skill and allow future generations of Girl Scouts to enjoy the beauty of giving.

Rolling Hills

Exciting news - coming to Rolling Hills in 2006 -   plans for the building of a cabin near the new challenge course at Rolling Hills. This facility will be heated for winter use with flush toilets and showers.

Whip-Poor-Will

A new bath/shower house facility at Whip-Poor-Will is planned for the coming year.  We hope to begin this project by late spring.