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THANK YOU!

Dear Friends,

A big thanks to all of you that attended our Annual meeting and awards ceremony last week. It was a very exciting evening for our membership. The delegates elected an impressive and committed slate of Board officers, new members at large and governance committee members. Congratulations to all! Special recognition and appreciation was extended to the retiring Board members Mary Karen Bierman, Doug Gage, Lillian Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Stan Lucas, Lee Seoh, and Penny Wolff.

We also had the opportunity to present our outgoing Chair, Debbie Watts with the Thanks Badge and a standing ovation for all of her outstanding accomplishments. Debbie will continue in an Ex-officio capacity as the co-chair for the GS I-75 corridor Council Realignment. (see power point presentation about the Girl Scout Realignment Strategy and timeline)

Following the realignment presentation, the evening was turned over to the Volunteer Awards committee and staff. They recognized all the amazing accomplishments of our dedicated volunteers and Service Units. We honored 8 Service Units with the President's award; 5 individuals, including a staff member received the Buckeye Trails award for outstanding service; four women received the Green Badge of Courage for their dedication during personal challenges; 23 volunteers received Appreciation pins; and 6 volunteers and a staff member received the Honor pin.

One of the highest honors that an adult in the Girl Scout organization can receive is the Thanks badge. This year's recipients were Laurie Gilmore and Debbie Watts. Congratulations and grateful appreciation to all of these outstanding winners.

Finally, I had the privilege to recognize the following staff members for their years of dedicated service to Buckeye Trails. The five year pin was given to Brenda Carabin; 10 year to Mark Spencer; 15 year to Laura McCray, Phylliss Robinson-Ralph, Jeannine Russell, and Sandra Smittie. Special recognition of 30 year's of service was given to Judy Lattimore and Romona Roberts. Congratulations to all.

Yours in Scouting,
Ann Granger, CEO

LEADER MAGAZINE MAKES GREAT SUMMER READING!

Stay up to date with the emerging new program model and everything Girl Scout by reading your LEADER magazine. Here is a peak at what's inside the Summer 2006 issue:

"It's not what you do, but how you do it," according to the summer 2006 LEADER article on "The New Emerging Program Model." This concise article explains what the new model offers girls and volunteers: discovery, leadership and action.

"College Bound: Helping Girls Get Ready" pinpoints specific programs and resources Girl Scout volunteers can use to support and encourage older girls as they consider and prepare for college, beginning in the middle school years. 

LEADER introduces a new regular column from the National Funding Group at GSUSA. And volunteers with great memories of their Girl Scout experience will want to register for the National Alumnae Program announced in this inaugural column. 

Girl Scouts of the USA is asking for your feedback on the LEADER magazine. Log on to lend your voice.

COOKIE CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Too much spring cleaning? Tired of mowing the grass? Long hours at the office? Take a break and join in our fun event - The 9th Annual Cookie Classic – a best ball golf scramble to benefit Girl Scout programs and services. Over the past eight years, support from individuals like you has helped raise more than $200,000 for Girl Scout programming in sports, career development and mentoring initiatives.

The Cookie Classic will be held on Monday, June 19th at Walnut Grove Country Club. All golfers receive lunch, 18 holes of golf with cart, a sleeve of golf balls, a box of Girl Scout cookies, beverages and snacks.

Register yourself, bring a friend or gather a Foursome!
Click here to register on-line or download the printable registration form.We hope you will support this fundraising event and help offer "every girl, everywhere" the opportunity to experience the exceptional programs provided by Girl Scouts. (Sponsorship opportunities are also available)

Questions? Please contact Michelle Raleigh via email michelle_raleigh@btgirlscouts.org or by phone 937-279-6550.

June is almost here, so grab those golf clubs, practice your swing and join us! Your support will help make a difference in the life of a girl.

ATTENTION ALL GIRLS SCOUTS! SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Join us as we carry on a long time tradition of placing flags at the National Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day
Saturday, May 27, 2006, 9:00 a.m.
VA National Cemetery, 41 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Meet at the Committal Shelter before flag placement to receive your pins. Dress for the day is Girl Scout Uniform or other Girl Scout attire.

Please contact Hazel Wilson at 937-279-6547, 800-233-4845, ext. 547 or Hazel_Wilson@btgirlscouts.org with your troop number, and number of girls participating

ANNUAL MEETING ADULT VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails Council was privileged to recognize the following Service Units and adult volunteers for their outstanding accomplishments in Girl Scouting at the Annual Meeting on April 27, 2006.

President's Award: Beavercreek North, Bellbrook, Blanchester, Centerville Woodbourne, Hills & Dales, Little Miami, Tipp Bethel, and Treaty.

Buckeye Trails Award: Nancy Bleil, David Jack Cullers, Anna Johnson, Paula Markus, Pat Robbins

Green Badge of Courage: Dianna Burner, Kim Halsey, Teresa Okrutny, Sandy Texter

Appreciation Pins: Kathy Boos, Kelley Cox, Joette Daugherty, Karin Getschow, Elizabeth Pilkenton, Melissa Brewer, Laura Clemans, Christy Rittenhouse, Linda Falgner, Judy Wilson, Vicki Wissel, Patty Bechstein, Lisa Connelly, Laura Walters, Cynthia Hufnagle, Marlean Ohlwiler, Phyllis Ramey, Jan Scheid, Charlotte Wuebker, Joyce Straw, Chastity Nance, Beverly Cecil, Angie Beumer.

Honor Pin: Anne Crist, Mel Crist, Susie Hoover, Beverly Kittle, Donna Leddy, Eilanna Price, Connie Veach, Miriam Morrison

Thanks Badge: Laurie Gilmore, Debbie Watts

CONGRATULATIONS! 

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our girls and volunteers, there were over 1,172,000, boxes of Girl Scout Cookies purchased in the 2006 Cookie Sale Program. Way to go!

And now, looking ahead.....
Exciting News! You spoke and we listened!

Cookie Sale Program 2007,  Step into a Great Cookie Season

NEW COOKIE! Sugar Free Little Brownies - a burst of chocolate and no sugar!

All Abouts, same great taste, new shape and great fun size

And finally, all Little Brownie Baker Girl Scout cookies will contain -  0g trans fat per serving.

For  more details and a fun presentation go to the Little Brownie Bakers website.

GIRL SCOUTS CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT

Weisenborn Middle School Studio2B group of Huber Heights helped clean up Taylorsville Dam area on Saturday April 22 during the Five Rivers  Metro Park annual river clean up day as part of Earth Day Celebration. These Girl Scouts collected 15 bags of trash, 2 propane tanks, and 4 tires and rims in a half mile section of the Miami River.

Click here for photos...

SUMMER CAMP 2006

We need YOU at Girl Scout Summer Camp!! 

Brownies! Never been to Summer Camp before? Well come on down to the Brownie Bash where you get to try a little bit of everything camp has to offer. Does your family think you are all wet – try out the Water You Waiting For session where you get to spend time in the water as well as learning about water. Like Horses? Then you might want to try Brownie Buckaroos or Hold Your Horses, where you will not only get to ride a horse but will learn about grooming and caring for your horse.

Juniors! Get your eye on the target and make a Bulls-Eye at summer camp! Learn archery skills and how to throw a tomahawk. Like to stay up late? Try our Night Owls session where you will be starting your adventures when the rest of camp is going to bed.

Cadette & Senior Girls! Want some excitement in your life this summer?  Tired of watching DVD's and hanging out at the Mall? Come on over to Camp Whip-Poor-Will and participate in some High Adventure Camp Sessions this year! We have a Whitewater Rafting and Caving trip that will fill that need for the thrillseeker in you. Want to expand your horizons and learn something new, then some our Leadership Training sessions may be just the ticket! Come to CIT (Counselor In Training) or WRIT – Wrangler In Training. Make this a summer to remember and join us at camp for an exciting adventure.

Summer Camp Openings are still available. Check out week four on the website. You can now register online for Summer Camp.

BY POPULAR DEMAND
2ND OFFERING OF TROOP ADVENTURE CAMP  (TAC) July 16 – 18 and July 19 – 21   

Week 1 Session, Troop Adventure Camp ONLY ---  A dedicated week just for troops.
(entering grades 1 thru 12 --- First graders MUST be 6 years old prior to session)

Mini Session --- 3 days     
Come with your troop to a Troop Adventure Camp (TAC) session at summer camp.  You'll participate in summer camp programs like swimming, singing, canoeing, campfires, games, arts & crafts and special evening activities designed just for you! Summer camp staff will provide food, supplies, and programs for all Girl Scout troops.

Your troop will try out a variety of activities each day. Meals will be served summer camp style. Troops will live together in platform tents or open-air cabin units. Remember, it's rustic! Don't forget to pack those hiking boots!

Each troop of girls must be accompanied by the appropriate number of leaders and adults. We require a ratio of two adults per six girls.  Camp staff will lead all program activities.  Leaders are responsible for supervising girls and managing behavior at all times. Our counselors facilitate programs but they do not live in the units during Troop Adventure Camp. After you get settled in your unit, ALL leaders will attend a 2 hour orientation. During this time, Camp staff will provide activities for your girls.  

Cost:  $60 per person 
(Horseback Riding - $20 extra per person) 
Grades: 1st and up  
Date:  Session #4006   July  16 – 18   
Sunday check-in 2 pm  / Tuesday check-out 4 pm
Date:  Session #4007   July  19 – 21   
Wednesday check-in 2 pm / Friday check-out 4 pm
Min/Max:  75/200  

Fishing with My Favorite Dude –
Sunday, June 11 

Don't miss out fishing at Camp Whip-Poor-Wills Four Winds Lake, it is a great time to spend with your favorite dude just sitting back fishing and enjoying life.  Bring your poles and we'll supply the bait!  See you then!  For more information...