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News From the Regional Director, Lorrie Caudle
On Sunday our region held our spring association meeting at Camp White Rock. We had more than 150 girls and adults celebrate with us.
There were updates on our association, girls that earned their Gold and Silver Awards and Service Unit (county) highest cookie sellers were recognized. We also recognized adults who recently received longevity awards. We were proud to have six adult alumni that each has more than 50 years of Girl Scout experience with us.
We said goodbye to outgoing Association Chairs Lydia McBride and Cindy Sirbaugh and welcomed Erica Parello and Amy Sharpe and are delighted Vivian Moore will be staying on to help with the transition.
The highlight of the afternoon was when we unearthed the time capsule that girls had buried at camp 25 years ago and left instructions that it be dug up in the 100th year of Girl Scouting. To add to the excitement, Elizabeth Johnson, one of the girls who helped bury the capsule joined us and helped current Girl Scouts unearth it. We had fun looking at all the patches, newspaper articles, and pictures from 25 years ago. We have a VCR tape at our office from the event held at the West Virginia Air National Guard 25 years ago. Please give us a call if you would like to see it.
At our 100 Years of Songs and Traditions event on May 19th, we will display the contents from the time capsule and girls will be bringing items to put in a new time capsule that will be dug up in another 25 years.
This is such an exciting time to be a Girl Scout! I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am.
Yours in Scouting,
Lorrie
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Shop Information
The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting - A new handbook and badge book is available for all levels.
Hurry! Sale Ends May 31, 2012
Intro Price - $16.87
regular price $22.50
Are your girls bridging this year? You may want to purchase their Girl Guide's early while the introductory price is still in effect.
Martinsburg Mini Shop
Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday hours 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
May 19, 2012 will be the last Saturday until September.
For more information or to place an order for pick up, please call 304-263-8833.
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Sadie...You Rock!
Congratulations go to Sadie who is a member with Troop 40076 from Service Unit 14-2 (Allegany County). Her art work will be made into a pin by Hard Rock Cafe to be sold at their DC location. $3 from each pin sold will be donated to our SHARE campaign.
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Early Bird Your Girls by July 8, 2012 so they can get a 100th Anniversary Patch and Rocker! Troop Leaders who have designated themselves as 01 Leaders have the ability to complete re-registration for any girl or adult in their Troop.
Please note that in order for girls to receive Early Bird patches this year, girls must be registered online by July 8, 2012. For this 100th Anniversary year only, new girls can earn an Early Bird patch and rocker. Troops that register at least 5 girls and 50% of their current active girls will receive a $20 shop coupon.
Directions to Early Bird your troop:
1. Go to www.gscnc.org and click Registration.2. Log in using the username and password you previously created.
3. On the left-hand side, click on Troop Management.
4. Select the members you wish to register at this time and in the drop-down menu labeled Action, select Renew.
5. Once these members are in your shopping cart, be sure to click Add or Edit next to each individual's registration and update information that may change from one year to the next
**Registration for GSCNC program activities and camps is contingent upon grade level. Please be sure you update a girl's grade to show the grade she will be in for the 2012-2013 school year. You cannot update this information at a later date.**
6. Use your Troop debit card to pay for registrations. Be sure to collect money from parents before you pay for registrations.
For more additional information on Early Bird, please visit our
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Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts Rock the Mall
100th Anniversary Sing-Along
Saturday, June 9, 2012
12 - 4 p.m.
To date, we have over 69,000 registered to attend the largest gathering of Girl Scouts! Want to join us as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts? Register by clicking the link below. Bring your troop, your daughters and friends and join your Girl Scout sisters from around the world on the National Mall in our nation's capital. While in Washington, DC, you'll also have the chance to visit some of the historic sites and museums. Girl Scouts has 3.2 million members around the world and over 50 million alumnae.
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/girlscoutsrockthemall
Still Available - 100th Anniversary Patch and Balloons
The Martinsburg Office now has a supply of 100th Anniversary patches and balloons that can be purchased for your service units and association.
The balloons are 9" white and green latex with the official 100th Anniversary logo and can be purchased for $0.20 each.
The patches are 3.5" x 2.5" with the official 100th logo and can be purchased for $0.75 each. You can have your own rockers made for individual events.
To purchase any of these items, please download an order form and return with the appropriate payment to the Martinsburg Girl Scout Office, 153 McMillan Court, Martinsburg, WV 25404, Attention Pam Allen.
100th Anniversary Parade Banner
We also have a parade banner that can be checked out to use during parades or service unit events.
To borrow this banner, download a reservation form and return to the Martinsburg Office. Requests must be received no later than two weeks prior to the date needed.
Do you have a 100th Anniversary Event happening? Would you like to include it on our Google Map? If so, please send the details to your Field Director and we'll be sure to get the map updated.
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Archives Update
Girl Scouts Did You Know?
In 1945, Girl Scouts of the USA initiated some new programs. One was the "Wing" Troop. Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown, MD sponsored "Wing Troop 20". Henrietta Sinn Potter was leader of three of the Wing Troops. The Wing Troops had their own handbook and uniforms.
The first of three Piper Cub training planes for use in the Wing Scout program was presented to the Girl Scouts on August 17, 1945 by William T. Piper, President of Piper Aircraft.
The Hagerstown Wing Troop 20 encouraged several of the Wing Troop Girl Scouts to join the military. Janice Carper of Shepherdstown, WV was a member of the Hagerstown Wing Troop. She has fond memories of those days. Mrs. Henreitta Potter is deceased and her daughter, Betty Lou Rinn, recently passed as well.
If your troop is interested in the Wing Troop 20, call one of us from Archives. We have pictures and history on these girls. They did far more than learn to fly a Piper Aircraft; they did service projects for their community. They also raised money for a New York trip by doing yearly fashion shows.
Trivia Question from last issue: What vessel did Juliette use to carry recognition pins to a board meeting? Answer: She used a tin can to carry them.
Yours in Scouting,
Archives Committee
It's never too late to schedule a visit to Archives in Winchester...Just call us:
Patsy Campbell, Hagerstown, MD, 301-739-6225
Florida Fritz, Inwood, WV, 304-229-0690
Sandy Jones, Winchester, VA, 540-662-4366
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For: Girl Scouts in Grades 1-5
Brownie/Junior Camporee - Hurry! Only 25 spaces left!
July 20-22, 2012
Camp White Rock
$55 per camper
Come join us for songs, crafts, games and swimming.
If you are a teen scout and would like to volunteer, contact Jane Barvir at jbarvir@gscnc.org.
To download a registration form, please click here.
For: Girl Scouts in Grades 9-11
Camp CEO
Date: August 5-10
Fee $350; Camperships are available
Camp Winona
Hughesville, MD
Deadline to register: July 24, 2012
Do you want to get a better idea of what life is like after high school? Spend a week with some of the Washington metropolitan area's top women executives as they hang up their business suits to share traditional camp experiences with you. Find out about daily life in a variety of careers and hear about their challenges and triumphs professionally AND personally. Learn what it takes to be successful in today's world while enjoying a fun week of camp.
For: Girl Scout Teens
The Martinsburg Girl Scout Office is now part of the social media scene! Go to
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Martinsburg-Girl-Scout-Office/111011402270273 to become a fan!
We will be posting registration information, local program events, and all things important to Girl Scouts!
Don't forget to check GSCNC on all your other favorite social networking sites to see program updates, interesting Girl Scout trivia and updates from Council.
Check us out on Facebook at Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, on youtube at www.youtube.com/gscnc on twitter at @GSCNC and at our official GSCNC blog www.gscnc.wordpress.com!
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For: Volunteers
Association 14 Facebook Page
Spread the word! We now have a Facebook page for Association 14. Anyone wishing to be invited to join should search Shenandoah Region-Association14 or email association14@groups.facebook.com. This tool will help the association communicate better for activities, volunteering, and training. The sight is private for the privacy of our young scouts, so all asking to join must be a registered Girl Scout.
Items Needed
Have you been storing items to recycle but aren't sure what to do with them? If so, you may be able to help us! We are looking for the following items to be used for our science programs:
- Baby food jars
- Fleece material
These items can be dropped off at our Martinsburg office. Thank you in advance for your help.
Upcoming Adult Education
Camp Getaway 2012
July 13-15, 2012
Camp White Rock
Come join us in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting at Camp White Rock.
Sit by the river, hang out in the pool, learn some new skills, and have fun with friends. Open to all administrative volunteers: adult educators, service unit managers, service unit or association team members, recognition chairs, REACH volunteers, etc. All volunteers who assist in administrative roles are welcome to enjoy this weekend.
Message from Association 14 Area Training Managers (ATM)
The Adult Educators for Association 14 met in March and worked on training opportunities for the fall. We should have lots of information for you in the near future. We all hope you have a safe, fun summer and are looking forward to seeing everyone on June 9th at Rock The Mall! As always, be sure to contact us for all your Girl Scout training needs.
Hope to see you at camp!
Vivian, Terra and MaryAnne
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For: Parents
Girl Scout Summer Sleep Away Camp
Spaces are still available - First come, first serve
We have many programs that have spaces available. To view these camps, please click here. For additional information on confirmation packets, parent information sessions, open houses and more, please click here.
If you need assistance registering for camp, please contact the Martinsburg Office.
Girl Scout Alumnae
Please join our alumnae network online by visiting http://alumnae.girlscouts.org which is for anyone who was ever a Girl Scout as a girl or involved as an adult.
Girl Scout Endowment
Consider putting Girl Scouts in your will or estate plans. A bequest in a will is easy to do and helps Girl Scouts for years to come! (the language: "$____ or _____% is designated to the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Endowment. (Federal Tax ID# 54-0732-966)"). For more information contact Kate Kennedy at 202-534-3796 or kkennedy@gscnc.org.
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Martinsburg Contact List
Below are the direct numbers and phone extensions for the staff at the Martinsburg Office:
Lorrie Caudle (304) 596-9930 ext. 730
Pam Allen (304) 596-9931 ext. 731
Cindy Bayne (304) 596-9932 ext. 732
Judy Johnson (304) 596-9934 ext. 734
Jane Barvir (304) 596-9940 ext. 740
Lori Kooken (301) 359-9540 or (304) 596-9941 ext. 741
Beverly Soule (540) 313-4191 or (304) 596-9942 ext. 742
Jennifer Wiseman (304) 596-9944 ext. 744
Darylle Smoot (301) 662-5106 or (304) 596-9948 ext. 748
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We hope you enjoyed this newsletter prepared for the Shenandoah Region. If you are not receiving Shenandoah News, please contact pallen@gscnc.org.
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