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EXCITEMENT IS IN THE AIR

Summer Greetings,

I hope you and you family have had a wonderful summer. I know for sure that the girls that have attended this year's summer camp and day camps have had a great time, met new friends and learned many new things. A special thanks to all the volunteers and staff that have helped to make this such a successful year!

In the meantime, I am happy to report that the new Urban Campus is nearing completion. The construction crews have been very busy putting in the windows, drywall and other finishing touches. The plan is for us to move into the building the second and third week of October and be ready to welcome the girls and volunteers to experience the many things that will be happening this fall.

The By Girls, For Girls committee is planning an Open House and ribbon cutting ceremony for Sunday, December 3rd and we hope you will come and join in the festivities.

I have had the pleasure of taking many people on a walking "hard hat" tour of the building to show them the many outstanding features that we will enjoy. I first share that the building is "environmentally" friendly (or referred to as green) which means we have used many recycled products and renewable resources. The trees that were harvested from the site have been milled and the lumber is being used in the building. The heating and cooling system is a geo-thermal process that uses ground water for the main source of heat or cooling. The cedar-look siding is made of concrete and impregnated with paint which requires no maintenance and the decking material is made from recycled plastic milk cartons. The flooring in the hallways will be covered with a cork material and there are windows and glass everywhere to let in natural light.

Some of the unique features include: an indoor climbing wall, a grass covered roof for roof top camping and activities, a large screened tree house, a fire ring and amphitheatre, a permanent stone bridge for bridging ceremonies, a teaching kitchen and a fabulous room that will be special for the girls and they will be selecting the furnishings for this space.  Needless to say, everyone has been totally impressed and excited about this new facility.

We have so many people to thank for helping make this dream become a reality for our Girl Scouts. I can't wait to share the new Urban Campus with you and all of the membership. I know you will be very proud of what Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails has accomplished.

Ann Granger

The History Channel Recognizes Girl Scout Cookies

On Thursday, August 3rd, the historical significance, popularity and educational benefits of the Girl Scout Cookie Program will be part of an "America Eats" cookie segment on The History Channel. 

"America Eats: The Food That Built America" is a new History Channel program focusing on one food item per show. It comes as no surprise that they came knocking on our door for a segment devoted to Girl Scout cookies. The Girl Scout segment will include: historical footage, an interview with Courtney Shore, Senior Vice President, GSUSA Communications and Marketing, and a visit to the Girl Scouts -- Patriots Trail Council in Boston, MA.

This show will air at 10 PM, EST on Thursday, August 3rd on The History Channel. Please check your local listings for the exact time and channel in your area.

REVITALIZATION OF MOVEMENT CONTINUES

Be sure to visit the GSUSA web site often to stay up to date with all the latest news and information on the realignment of councils and the new Girl Scout Leadership Development program development.

Do not miss out on the Early Bird registration for Pampered Camper 2006

You are invited to join Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails Council for the ultimate adult girlfriend getaway at our fifth annual Pampered Camper. Make new friends and reconnect with your old friends while you enjoy a massage, relax with yoga, paddle a kayak, take a cooking class with DLM Chef Carrie Walters or tackle the climbing wall…there is something for everyone!

There is truly an activity for every woman, so bring your mother or sister, your former troop members, your co-workers or your best friends and spend some quality time in a beautiful, serene environment. The best part is that all Pampered Camper proceeds will be used for program and activity fees for girls who do not have the financial resources to participate in Girl Scouts of Buckeye Trails Council.

For Early Bird pricing, you must be registered by August 15. We are expecting this event to be a sell-out…so far we have more than 100 ladies registered. 

Do not miss out…register TODAY!

Pampered Camper 2006 will take place at Camp-Whip-Poor-Will on Saturday, September 16 with daycamp or overnight camping option. 
Please see the Pampered Camper 2006 brochure for more information; for questions contact Toni_Shade@btgirlscouts.org or call (937) 279-6543.

New this year….

Pampered Camper 2006 Drawing…
for campers and non-campers

1st Prize: $500 U.S. Savings Bond
Courtesy of KeyBank

2nd Prize: Ladies Diamond Necklace
Courtesy of Helzberg Diamonds

3rd Prize: Kitchen Aid Mixer
Courtesy of Auction Girls, LLC.

Tickets are $4.00 each or Three for $10 - Purchase your tickets on-line when you register.
 
Drawing to be held September 16, 2006. Winner need not be present to win

To purchase Drawing tickets only:
1) Order on-line
2) Email toni_shade@btgirlscouts.org
3) Call (937) 279-6543
4) Fax (937) 275-1147
5) Mail your order to 450 Shoup Mill Road, Dayton, Ohio 45415-3518

SERVICE TEAMS - YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THE PARTY!

All 2006-2007 Service Unit Team members : managers, organizers, secretary/treasurers, product sales coordinators, registrars, program and camp consultants, training consultants, annual giving coordinators, community relations reps, and any other special positions on your Service Unit Team.

Mingle with the staff and volunteers; Win fantastic door prizes; get the Scoop on the council realignment; Sample the new cookies and fall products; tour the new Urban Campus; get lots of Goodies designed exclusively for you.

August 26, 2006 at Stillwater United Methodist Church. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP your attendance.

You can register on-line now.

BACK-2-SKOOL BASH 2006

Friday, August 11, 2006
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Hara Arena
Advance Tickets - $3.00
At the door - $5.00

For Ladies Only
(ages 13 to 17) 
Music, Food, and Prizes.

Pictures by Mandi's Moments
(additional cost of $8.00)

For more information contact Jennille_Love@btgirlscouts.org

Click here to Buy your tickets

TOTALLY YOU AND JUST US GIRLS

If you haven't already received your new Totally You for girls ages 11-17 , or Just Us Girls for girls ages 5-11 they are on the way.

Check out these publications for the latest in Girl Scout program and fun.

Take a week to be Unique and try out some Yoga, take a Hike for the Health of it and be "Uniquely Me" and get active in the Verb Zone.

Rather Hang out with the Hounds? You can in Girl Scouts. Trying to figure out how to use that PC? Come to Computer Fun and get up to speed in the computer world.

These are just a few of the programs being offered this year.

PREVIEW OF NEW PROGRAMS

Here is a preview of some fun programs coming up this fall.  Look for more programs in the Just Us Girls and Totally You coming soon!
 
BOO BASH -- Join us for a hair raising ghoul time! 

(Proceeds from this event will go toward the "Fix the Chimney's at Camp Greene" Fund. 
  
Come to a spook-filled afternoon at Camp Greene.

Older Girl Scouts will facilitate activities for you including Halloween themed ceramics, not-so-scary scary stories, and more. Wear a costume and get a free trick-or-treat bag.

(Ages 5-8) Program # DB232
Date:  Saturday, October 21
Time: 3-5 pm
Deadline:  October 6
Location: Camp Greene Lodge
Cost:  $7.50
Min/Max: 15/ 40

Boo Bash – (Ages 8-17) Program #JCS151

Join us for a hair-raising ghoul time! Proceeds from this event will go toward the "Fix the Chimney's at Camp Greene" Fund.

Share a ghastly grim supper full of delightful delicacies that are sure to make your blood curdle! You'll spend the rest of the evening with the resident spirits making creepy "thing". Perhaps a creature of your own? There will be games and a trail leading to who knows where. Do you dare attend?

Optional: Girls can say overnight on Saturday night with an additional payment of $5 per girl ($12.50 total) for the cost of the unit they're placed in. You'll receive breakfast on Sunday morning.  Limit of 75 for the overnight.  Min/Max: 25/100

When: Saturday, October 21
Time: 6 – 10:30 p.m.
Deadline: Friday, October 6
Location: Camp Greene Lodge
Cost: $7.50 per girl/add $5 for overnight

Xpressions – Girl Planning Club (Ages 8-11)
Program # J853

You've got a voice and we want to hear it! Join this club to have your say on what Girl Scouting should be like for girls your age, help design the next Just Us Girls, and enjoy unique opportunities to plan programs for other Girl Scouts. Come on, X press yourself!

When: Every Third Monday of the Month
(Starting September 18) (J)
Deadline: Monday, September 4
Time: 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. (Dinner Provided)
Where: Urban Campus
Cost: $3 per girl
Min/Max: 5/15

Voyager Group (Ages 11-17)
Program # JCS145

Join our new "voyager" group! If you love the great outdoors and are up for exciting new adventures, check out Voyagers, our outdoor adventure group.  Trips range from backpacking, canoeing, horseback riding, caving, and rafting. No matter what your skill level, we've got a place for you! You will work together with other girls your age to plan and carry out your adventure trips.

Attend our first meeting at the Urban Campus. We will get to know each other and start planning some very exciting high adventure trips.

Min/Max: 8/25
Begins Wednesday, September 27, 6-9 p.m.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 15
Cost: $5 per girl per meeting
Where: Urban Campus

LITTLE HOUSE HOSTS VISITORS FROM GERMANY

Little House recently had the privilege of housing the Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Mid-Year Seminar. 

Some comments from our visitors:
"Thank you so much for letting us stay in your "Little House." You girls are awesome and this place is great."

"This house is just great! I love the fireplace and the bathroom and especially the location in the middle of the park! You are really lucky to have the Little House and I promise I'll start buying Girl Scout cookies to support the tropos and the Little House."

"Thanks so much for letting us use your big "Little House". I loved staying here this weekend and really enjoyed the generous room with the wonderful warm fireplace."

"I admire you really a lot, especially because my sisters are both Girl Scouts and they seem to have so much fun!"