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THANK YOU!

Dear Friends,

During the month of April it is our tradition to honor and say thank you to our many wonderful volunteers. More than 4000 women and men give generously of their time, talent and resources to make sure "our girls" have the very best Girl Scouting experience that is possible. Our volunteers serve as camp nurses, challenge course facilitators, cookie Moms and Dads, troop leaders, Service Unit Manager, drivers and any other job that is asked of them. Without all this support, there would be no Girl Scout!  We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and want you to know that the girls appreciate and love you for your commitment to them.

Because you said Yes, a young girl will feel the pride of being someone special as she carefully puts on her uniform for the first time…she can move to a new town and have "instant friendship" with girls she might never met…her parents will experience the special pride when they see her receive the Bronze, Silver or Gold award…eyes will get bright when the fire takes off and she can make her S'more…nervous giggles will emit from the tents as she tries to fall asleep on her first camp out…the community and the world will be richer because that she learned the importance of caring for the environment and the warm feeling that comes from giving service to someone less fortunate…a young women will contact the Girl Scout office someday and say "I had so much fun when I was a Girl Scout, I would like to volunteer" and the Circle will Continue…Because you said Yes.

Please join us on April 27th as we salute many special volunteers during our annual meeting. The annual meeting will be held this year on April 27 at 6:30pm at the James S. Trent Arena in Kettering.

Ann Granger, CEO

BUCKEYE TRAILS HALL oF FAME HONOREES

Nine remarkable women were inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Annual WINGS Luncheon:

Rose Alexander (Huber Heights), Carolyn Collier (Fairborn), Pauline Forsythe (posthumous), Pat Koziar (Oakwood), Frances McGee-Cromartie (Dayton), Vita Saluke (Dayton), Edith Swearinger (Urbana), Norma Jean Weeks (Beavercreek), Juanita Woollard Atherton (posthumous).

Twenty troops made "Things We Make at Camp" favors for the guests who attended this event. A special thank you goes to the follow troops for their generosity:

Beavercreek South Troop 1234
Centerville Woodbourne Troops 542, 809, 891, 1249 and 2510
Heart of Kettering Troops 678 and 1728
Huber Heights Troops 324, 1000, 1210 and 2710
Miami Hills Troops 354 and 1001
Miamisburg Owen Sound Troop 1718
Northmont Troops 339 and 2162
Senasekom Troops 373 and 1276
Wilmington Clinton Troop 2476

All proceeds from this event will go to the Mary Rollins Scholarship Fund for camping initiative for girls.

KEEP CURRENT ABOUT GIRL SCOUTING

Want to know more about what's happening in Girl Scouting around the country. Visit http://www.girlscouts.org/ for more information.

YOUNGER GIRL PROGRAM FOR SPRING

April 5, 12, 19 - Creative Development progressions for Daisies-D459, Brownies-B501, and Juniors-J803

The deadline has been extended for this new and progressive program. Girls can exercise their bodies and their minds at the same time. If you can't make all three dates, call Kim (937) 279-6556 to make arrangements for one or two of the sessions.

ORIENTEERING OPPORTUNITY

On Sunday April 9, (12:00 noon to 2:00) the Miami Valley Orienteering Club will be sponsoring an orienteering meet at Camp Whip-Poor-Will. This meet is open to all Girl Scouts and their families, whether you are a novice or an expert. This is a great opportunity to hike around the camp and enjoy the outdoors. In a map and compass hike, teams of 1 to 5 hike around the camp looking for set points.

A small fee is charged for the maps. All teams are required to carry a whistle, and some compasses will be available. For more information or questions please call John Betts at 898-0103 or jbetts@erinet.com or at the MVOC web site. Meet director - Sharon Bond, 937-848-3106

EARTH DAY oN tHE FARM

Saturday April 22, 2006, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Learning Tree Farm, 3376 S. Union Rd., Dayton
Admission: $2.00

For more information

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE oF DAYTON PRESENTS- KIDS iN tHE KITCHEN

A Nutrition Workshop for Buckeye Trails Girl Scouts
Ages 12-15
April 24, 2006, 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline is April 17
Girl Scout Program Center
Cost is FREE!

For more information...

HIT tHE lINKS aT tHE 9TH ANNUAL COOKIE CLASSIC!

Summer is almost here – so grab those golf clubs, practice your swing and join us for the 2006 Cookie Classic golf fundraiser, Monday, June 19th at Walnut Grove Country Club. Our annual golf scramble is a day of golf and fun to benefit Girl Scout programs and services. All proceeds will be used for Girl Scout programming in sports, career development and mentoring initiatives.

Spend a day on the greens with friends! There are many ways to participate in the Cookie Classic as a golfer or sponsor. Your support will help make a difference in the life of a girl. Please contact Michelle Raleigh at 279-6550 or michelle_raleigh@btgirlscouts.org for more information.

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RECEIVES CERTIFICATION

Miriam Morrison, Volunteer Development Director of Buckeye Trails, recently finished requirements to be a Certified Volunteer Administrator. This was preceded by four months of concentrated study,  passing a test last May, and approval of her volunteer philosophy and management portfolio submitted in December, 2005. Congratulations Miriam! We appreciate your dedication and hard work to benefit the girls and adults in Girl Scouting.

2006 COOKIE SALE A SUCCESS

Thank you to all the girls, parents, and volunteers that make the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program a success. Because of your efforts girls have the opportunity to grow into strong, confident adults in Girl Scouting.

STUDIO 2B CAFE

Our second Studio 2B Cafe will focus on internet safety, and as always, allow you to network with other leaders of 11-17 year old girls!
Who: Advisors of 11-17 year old girls
When: April 20, 2006
Time: 7 - 9 PM
Where: Panera Bread by the Dayton Mall
(2500 Miamisburg-Centerville Road)
Please contact Sarah Kelly at (937) 279-6537 or Sarah_Kelly@btgirlscouts.org if you have any questions.

SUMMER CAMP 2006

Week 4, July 16 - 21 is completely open for campers - sign up now!!   For information on all sessions...

Smorgasbord for Brownies & Juniors   
Session #4001 - Brownies    Session #4002 – Juniors
Girls will experience a special focus of each the following every day at camp:
Froggy & Friends
Friendships are Fantastic
Zink the Zebra
Sewing Basics – (make a duffle bag)
Ceramics – take a piece home
Girls will be divided into age groups per session.
Cost:  $350 Min/Max  20/60
Ages:  6 – 8 and 9 – 11

Hold Your Horses!  Session #4003
Introduce yourself to the thrill of horseback riding with this introductory program. 
Spend time each day at Buckeye Ranch learning about grooming, cleaning, and riding horses.
Cost:  $300 Age:  9 – 11 Min/Max:  8/14

High Adventure Road Trip for Cadettes & Seniors Session #4005
Girls will experience each of the following during the week of camp.
Experience one session of Horseback Riding at Buckeye Ranch located at Camp WPW
Full Challenge Course – Camp WPW
Full Challenge Course – Camp RH
Rock Climbing – Camp Greene
Canoe down the Miami River
This will require transportation to each of the areas – camp provided
Cost:  $400 Min/Max:  12/24

C I A – CAMPING IN ACTION  

April 29, 2006   
2:00-4:00 P.M. at Camp Whip-Poor-Will

Don't know much about Summer Camp?  Want to learn more? Then this is the time for you to visit Camp Whip-Poor-Will for Camping In Action – CIA.

Please register in advance so we will be ready to give you a tour of camp and you'll see girls doing what they do best – Having a BLAST at camp!!!  

Register online or call or email Patti S. Davy at 937-279-6521 or 800-233-4845, ext 521 or patti_davy@btgirlscouts.org