Saturday, Jan 12: Cookie Rally Event in Marlboro

Ready, Set, Go Cookie Rally
Troop Cookie Rally for Brownies and Juniors
Join Girl Scouts from all over Eastern Massachusetts for a program full of cookie fun!
Girls will complete an obstacle course about safety, play cookie twister, set goals while making a balloon car, and participate in parachute and team building games.

Saturday, January 12th: at Assabet Valley Technical High School, Marlboro, from 1 to 3 p.m. (register online)
Every girl will go home with a Ready, Set, Go Rally Patch!!
Cost per girl: $5
Troops must pre-register.
Girls registering individually must have an adult present and will be placed in a group.

If your daughter is interested in attending, please register and pay the $5 fee online and let one of the three leaders of Troop 2082 know your daughter is attending.

PHOTOS Coming Soon!

Sorry for the delay but I'll be posting photos from the last troop meeting & the Arts & Crafts party at Whimsy after the holidays.
Thanks for your pateince!
--Susan

Looking for a Holiday Gift???

Consider Manhattan Toys' new line of Groovy Girls -- Camp Groovy Girls with a Girl Scout theme! The dolls are about $15 each and the sleeping bag is about $12. There is also a tent and uniforms. Everything is sold a la carte. The Camp Groovy Girls line is sold at major retailers like Target and ToysRus. The five girls in the Troop have a reversible sash that can be for a Brownie or a Junior Girl Scout. Each girl represents a characteristic of a Girl Scout - Caring, Friendly, Respectful, Courageous, and Honest.

You can view the line at: http://store.manhattantoy.com/dr/v2/ec_Main.Entry17c?SID=48105&SP=10024&CID=0&PID=&PN=29&V1=31047291&V2=31047291&CUR=840&DSP=&PGRP=0&ABCODE=&CACHE_ID=0

Arts & Crafts Party for Troop 2082 at Whimsy on Dec. 10

Next week (Monday, Dec.10) – there will be an Arts & Crafts Brownie Meeting/Party at Whimsy (on Route 9 East) in Framingham.
Please make sure your daughter doesn’t wear good clothes, as the troop will be painting and getting messy. (And eating cupcakes, too.)
Please drop your daughter off at 3:45 p.m. at WHIMSY!
After the Arts & Crafts time (the girls will be picking from 4 pre-selected crafts), there will be a brief ceremony presentation for each Brownie of her badges she has earned in 2007.
Pick-up will be about 5:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call or e-mail one of the leaders. Also if you know your daughter can not attend, please let one of the leader know.

Parents MUST sign a permission slip for your daughter to participate.

Thanks

Family Recipes Wanted for Brownie Troop 2082 Cookbook

During the last meeting, the girls made smoothies and baked apples from the Brownie Try-It handbook. They also hand-decorated covers for a Brownie Troop 2082 Cookbook.

We are asking each Brownie to submit a family recipe or their favorite recipe to be a part of a troop cookbook.

Please submit recipes to a troop leader before Dec. 5th or e-mail to one o fthe troop leaders (E-mail addresses are located to the right of this posting.)
You can also bring a recipe to the next meeting - Monday, Dec. 3 at 3:45 p.m.
Thanks

Brownies Invited to Framingham Menorah Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 9

On Sunday, Dec. 9, the sixth night of Hanukkah, Framingham Girl Scouts, including members of Brownie Troop 2082, are invited to participate in a Menorah Lighting on the Town Green with Rabbi Lazaros.
This is not an official troop 2082 event, but Brownies are encouraged to attend with their families.
Please contact one of the troop leaders by Dec. 2 to let them know if you are attending.

The public Menorah Lighting starts promptly at 4:30 p.m.
Brownies should arrive no later than 4:15 p.m.
There will also be a sing-a-long, too.

The song list is below. Please print out for your daughter to bring with her, if she can read.
If she struggles with reading; perhaps, practice singing the songs with her. before the event.

SONGS FOR THE MENORAH LIGHTING

Nun Gimmel Hay Shin

Nun Gimmel Hay Shin
Watch the dreidel spin, spin, spin
Nun Gimmel Hay Shin
Watch the dreidel spin, spin, spin ( x3 faster after each verse)
And sing along the dreidel song with me.

On This Night

On this night, let us light three little candle fire
Oh so bright, what a sight,
Three little candle fire


O Hanukkah

Oh Hanukkah, oh Hanukkah, come light the Menorah,
Let’s have a party, we’ll all dance the hora.
Gather round the table, we’ll give you a treat.
Sevivon to play with, Latkes to eat.
And while we are playing,
The candles are burning low.
One for each night, they shed a sweet light,
To remind us of days long ago;
One for each night, they shed a sweet light,
To remind us of days long ago;

Dreidel

I have a little dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it’s dry and ready
Then dreidel I shall play.

Chorus:
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made it out of clay,
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
Then dreidel I shall play.

It has a lovely body,
With legs so short and thin,
And when it is all tired
It drops and then I win.

(chorus)

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
With legs so short and thin,
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
It drops and then I win.

(chorus)

My dreidel’s always playful,
It loves to dance and spin
A happy game of dreidel
Come play, now let’s begin.

Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
It loves to dance and spin
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
Come play, now let’s begin.

This Little Light

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

All around the town, I’m gonna let it shine,
All around the town, I’m gonna let it shine,
All around the town, I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Everywhere that I may go, I’m gonna let it shine,
Everywhere that I may go, I’m gonna let it shine,
Everywhere that I may go, I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Ain’t nobody going to blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine,
Ain’t nobody going to blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine,
Ain’t nobody going to blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
(to finish repeat the first verse)

Brownies Invited to Sing at the 16th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m.

The 16th Annual Framingham Holiday Tree Lighting will take place at Nevins Hall, Memorial Building (Town Hall) Friday, December 7.
The Girl Scouts of Framingham will sing on the steps of the hall from about 6:15 to 7 p.m. (when Santa arrives).
This is typically a very crowded - very hectic event.
Because of that, we are not organizing it as a Brownie troop 2082 official event;
but any Brownie from Troop 2082 that would like to participate can go with a parent and meet at the steps at 2082. Brownies must wear their vest (They should fit over their coat.).

Girl Scouts (including Brownies) should meet near the steps to the building about 6 p.m.
(At this time, none of the leaders are planning to attend. If that changes it will be posted here.)
Please bring a copy of the song sheets if your child can read it; if not PLEASE practice singing the songs with your daughter ahead of time.

This is the song list planned:

Pledge of Allegiance
This Little Light of Mine
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman

In case Santa is late:
Jingle Bell Rock
Deck the Halls
We Wish You a Merry Christmas

When Santa arrives:
Santa Claus is Coming to Town

(The songs lyrics are posted underneath this posting, so you can print off. To print only that posting; click on the headline and it will give you just that one in its own window.)

After Santa arrives and the entire group of Girl Scouts finishes singing Santa Claus is Coming to Town, the Brownies will reunite with their family members and enjoy the rest of the night's family entertainment, and food in the hall.

You may also get a photo taken with Santa for FREE - but expect a long line.

If you think you will be attending, please let one of the leaders know.

Holiday Tree Lighting SONG LYRICS

This Little Light

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

All around the town, I’m gonna let it shine,
All around the town, I’m gonna let it shine,
All around the town, I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Everywhere that I may go, I’m gonna let it shine,
Everywhere that I may go, I’m gonna let it shine,
Everywhere that I may go, I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Ain’t nobody going to blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine,
Ain’t nobody going to blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine,
Ain’t nobody going to blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

(to finish repeat the first verse)

Jingle Bells
James Pierpont. Publ. 1857

Dashing through the snow
On a one-horse open sleigh,
Over the fields we go,
Laughing all the way;
Bells on bob-tail ring,
Making spirits bright,
What fun it is to ride and sing
A sleighing song tonight.

Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the way!
O what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.

Let It Snow!
SammyCahn, Jule Styne © 1945

Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
But the fire is so delightful,
And since we’ve no place to go,
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

It doesn’t show signs of stopping,
And I brought some corn for popping;
The lights are turned way down low,
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

When we finally say good night,
How I’ll hate going out in the storm;
But if you really hold me tight,
All the way home I’ll be warm.

The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we’re still good-bye-ing,
But as long as you love me so.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Johnny Marks © 1949

You know Dasher and Dancer
And Prancer and Vixen,
Comet and Cupid
And Donner and Blitzen.
But do you recall
The most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
(reindeer)
Had a very shiny nose
(like a light bulb)
And if you ever saw it
(saw it)
You would even say it glows
(like a flash light)
All of the other reindeer
(reindeer)
Used to laugh and call him names
(like Pinochio)
The never let poor Rudolph
(Rudolph)
Play in any reindeer games
(like Monopoly)

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say
(Ho, Ho, Ho)
Rudolph with your nose so bright
Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?
Then all the reindeer loved him
(loved him)
And they shouted out with glee
(yippee)
“Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
(reindeer)
You’ll go down in history!”
(like Columbus)

Frost the Snow Man

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul,
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
and two eyes made out of coal.
Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say
He was made of snow but the children
know how he came to life one day.
There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found.
For when they placed it on his head
he began to dance around.
O, Frosty the snowman
was alive as he could be,
And the children say he could laugh
and play just the same as you and me.
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpetty thump thump,
Look at Frosty go.
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpetty thump thump,
Over the hills of snow.

Frost the snowman knew
the sun was hot that day,
So he said, “Let’s run and
we’ll have some fun
now before I melt away.”
Down to the village,
With a broomstick in his hand,
Running here and there all
Around the square saying,
Catch me if you can.
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop.
And he only paused a moment when
He heard him holler “Stop!”
For Frosty the snowman
Had to hurry on his way,
But he waved goodbye saying,
“Don’t you cry,
I’ll be back again some day.”
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpetty thump thump,
Look at Frosty go
Thumpetty thump thump,
Thumpetty thump thump,
Over the hills of snow.


(Extra Songs)
Jingle Bell Rock
Bobby Helms

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowing and blowing up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancing and prancing in Jingle Bell square
In the frosty air.

What a bright time, it’s the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feet
That’s the jingle bell,
That’s the jingle bell,
That’s the jingle bell rock.


Deck The Halls

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Don we now are gay apparel
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
We Wish You A Merry Christmas

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy New Year.
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin;
Glad tidings for Christmas
And a happy New Year!


Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie © 1934

You better watch out
You better not cry
Better not pout
I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town

He’s making a list,
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you’re sleeping
He knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake!

O! You better watch out!
You better not cry
Better not pout, I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Santa Claus is coming to town.

Brownies Earn Make It, Eat It Try It at 11/19 Meeting

Perform a Hannah Montana Song --- One Girl Scout Will Win Tickets To Hannah's DCU Center Concert

Win the Chance to Meet Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus!

Radio Disney presents the Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus Talent Showcase with the Girl Scouts Patriot's Trail Council on Saturday, Dec. 15 at Boston University's Case Gymnasium! This COUNCIL event begins at noon.
(This is not a Troop 2082 event, but members of the Troop can register for FREE to participate.)
Patriots' Trail Girl Scouts will have the chance to sing, dance, juggle when you perform to your favorite Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus song! You've got the right stuff… and Radio Disney wants to see you live! Come dressed up and ready to rock!
All registered Girl Scouts in attendance will be entered to win a meet and greet with Hannah Montana Montana/Miley Cyrus and tickets to her concert at the DCU Center in Worcester from Radio Disney.
There are limited spaces and some have already filled since the event was announced last week!
You must be a registered Girl Scout to attend (All Brownies in Troop 2082 are eligible).
Each girl can only sign-up to sing one song.
To register, click on the name of the Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus song you want to perform below:
Best of Both Worlds -- FILLED
G N O (Girls Night Out) -- FILLED
If We Were a Movie -- FILLED as of 11/21
Nobody's Perfect - FILLED
We Got the Party
Who Said -- FILLED as of 11/21

Please let one of the Brownie Troop leaders know if your daughter plans to participate. There is the possibility of car pooling to the Boston event.

Brownies Earn Eat Right, Stay Healthy Try-It

At our last Brownie meeting on Monday, Nov. 5th, the girls earned the Try-It Eat Right, Stay Healthy. Before the meeting began, each Brownie wrote what she ate for breakfast and for lunch. In the Brownie Circle, the girls discussed nutrition and identified healthy foods. We also talked about ways to identify healthy foods. (For example, colorful foods like broccoli, apples, watermelon, are typically more healthy than non-colorful foods.) A copy of the new US nutritional guidelines and pyramid was given to each girl and we discussed what makes up the new pyramid. Each girl identified a food that is healthy in the pyramid. We also had a discussion that it is okay to dislike some healthy foods (oranges and cauliflower were the most popular), but it is important for Brownie Scouts to be courageous and try new foods.

Afterwards, the leaders taught the Brownie scouts how to read labels on food to scan for healthy ingredients and to look for unhealthy items like fat, sodium, sugar, etc..

As part of our healthy meeting, the girls ate a healthy snack, composed of cheese cubes, dried apricots, nuts, raisins, and grains.

After snack time, the leaders explained to the Brownies that they are what they eat. Each Brownie was asked to cut out healthy products from supermarket sales flyers they like and eat; and to create a "healthy body."

Below are a few photos from the project and our "healthy snack mix."

Each Brownie, at the end of the meeting, was given a copy of the U.S. Government's worksheet for kids on healthy living. The worksheet helps kids track how their food choices match up to the recommendations of MyPyramid. It also teaches kids to set goals to eat healthy food and fit in healthy activities daily. For additional copies of the worksheet, visit: http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/mpk_worksheet.pdf

If your Brownie is interested in learning more about nutrition, visit the government's kids page at http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/

Girl Scout Night At Roller Kingdom

Several members of Brownie Troop 2082 were part of the group of 120 girls who attended the Framingham-Wide Roller Skating Night at Roller Kingdom in Hudson on Saturday night, Nov. 3. The event was part of a celebration for Girl Scout Founder Juliette Low.
All of the Brownies, even those who had never put on skates before, said they had a great time. Congrats to Sydney, who won the skating race for her age category (There are a few photos of her in the race at the end of the slide show below.)

The girls who attended will get a participatory patch at a later date.

Brownies Earn 2 Try-Its at Computer & Math Workshop

85 Brownie and Junior girls attended the Framingham-wide Math & Computer Workshop event on Sunday, Oct 21 at St. Bridget School. The Brownies of Troop 2082, who attended the special event, earned 2 Try-It badges and participated in a sing-a-long led by Cadette Girl Scouts. The Brownies earned Try-It Computer Smarts & Try-It Math Fun. The girls will receive their Try-Its at a later date.

To earn the Computer Smarts Try-It, the Brownies spent some time in the computer lab exploring the Web site http://www.gogirlsonly.org/ and taking the Internet Safety Pledge.

Internet Safety Pledge
Traveling through cyberspace can be fun, but like any trip you take you have to "Be Prepared" for unforeseen things. So, read this before you go any further. Then print this page out and discuss it with your parent or guardian.
I will not give out personal information such as my address, telephone number, parents'/guardians' work address/telephone number, or the name and location of my school without my parents'/guardians' permission.
I will tell an adult right away if I come across any information that makes me feel uncomfortable.
I will never agree to get together with someone I "meet" online without first checking with my parents/guardians. If my parents/guardians agree to the meeting, I will be sure that it is in a public place and bring my parent or guardian along.
I will never send a person my picture or anything else without first checking with my parents/guardians.
I will not respond to any messages that are mean or in any way make me feel uncomfortable. It is not my fault if I get a message like that. If I do I will tell my parents/guardians right away so that they can contact the online service.
I will talk with my parents/guardians so that we can set up rules for going online. We will decide upon the time of day that I can be online, the length of time I can be online, and appropriate areas for me to visit. I will not access other areas or break these rules without their permission.

Finally, the Brownies learned to make a Computerized Kaper Chart. They were asked to plan a party and to create a computer chart to help with the details. They made a list of supplies, food, friends to invite, etc...

To earn the Try-It Math Fun, the girls solved an alphabet code, a money code, did some measuring with numbers, and created an hour glass to measure time using recycled water bottles and sand. Through these activities, Brownies from Troop 2082 learned that they use math every day -- when they count money, measure height and weight, or tell time.

Below are a few photos from the event.

Town-Wide Roller Skating Event -- UPDATE

Hi Troop 2082-

Just touching base about the rollerskating town-wide event at Roller Kingdom in Hudson.

We have 4 chaperones who will be driving and attending the event. We need to limit the number of adults, so unfortunately not all parents can attend. Also, the chaperones must be registered adult members for insurance purposes. We will coordinate carpooling once we have confirmation of who is attending. ( Of course, you are welcome to drop off you own child if you wish, but we are offering car pools to make it easier).

The $4 entrance fee will be taken out of each girl's account. If they have their own skates, please bring them. If they need to rent skates the fee is $3. Please have your child bring the money that day.

We realize the time of the event 5:30-7:30 is during most peoples dinner time. There is food being sold - pizza etc. However, it might be difficult for the girls being so young to manage money in a crowded situation. If at all posssible, please try to feed them something beforehand. The troop will be bringing cupcakes for a snack. ( unfortuantley, no outside food is permitted). If you do want your daughter to buy something, please let the chaperone driving her know so they can oversee things, so money isnt lost.

If you daughter has not signed up and still wishes to go, I need to know NO LATER than this weekend.
--- Pam

BROWNIE Troop 2082 Meeting Schedule - UPDATE

BROWNIE TROOP 2082
2007-2008 Meeting Schedule


Time: 3;45-5:15 pm

Dates: Mondays twice a month (variable Mondays the first half of the year due to Monday holidays and 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month after the new year)

October 1st, 15th
November 5th, 19th
December 3rd, 10th
January 14th, 28th
February 11th, 25th
March 10th, 24th
April 14th. 28th
May 12th, 19th
June 9th

Place: St. Andrew’s Church, 3 Maple St. ( Corner of Union and Maple- enter door to basement from parking lot off Maple St.)

Math & Computer Workshop tomorrow - Sunday, Oct. 21

Hi Troop 2082-

Reminder tomorrow is the townwide Girl Scout Math and Computer Workshop
Date: Sunday, October 21, 2007
Time: 1:30-4:30pm
Place: St. Bridget School Hall, 832 Worcester Road (Route 9) Eastbound, Framingham
Pull into parking lot and the school is directly toward the back. Go in the door and down the stairs. The hall is on the left (the same place that the Dasiy bridging ceremony was held last year).

This is a drop off event. The leaders will be there to meet you.
Please plan to arrive a little before 1:30 as the program will begin at 1:30.
***Have the girls wear their vests - brown and tan clothing optional***
See you tomorrow!

Brownie Investiture Ceremony & Girls Earn Friends Are Fun Try-It at Last Meeting

At our meeting earlier this week, the girls of Brownie Troop 2082 took part in an Brownie Investiture Ceremony and were awarded their official Brownie pin. The pins were put on upside down. The new Brownies were asked to do 3 good deeds at home, just like the Magic Elf in the Brownie Tale, in order to turn their pin right-side up.
Later during the meeting, the girls earned their Try-It Friends Are Fun. (The leaders will hand out the badge at a later date.) As a troop we had a discussion on what is a friend, how a Brownie can make new friends, and how Brownies can make other girls feel welcomed and included. Later, the girls made a a friendship card and a friendship bracelet to give to a friend or close relative. And the girls worked individually on breaking an alphabet code. (The answer was -- "Make New Friends, But Keep the Old. One is Silver and the Other is Gold."
Below are some photos from the ceremony and the arts & craft activity:

Oct. 15: Brownie Meeting & Ceremony

Just a reminder that we have a Brownie Meeting tomorrow ( 3:45-5:15 in the basement of St. Andrews).

Please have the girls wear their vest with patches and pins on it. (Shawn will be bringing newly ordered vests for Rebecca and Madison). If you need any help give me a call 508-877-3436.

Also, have the girls wear their "uniform" brown pants, skirt, skort with an off white or cream top if you have gotten one already. If not, don't stress out. (Also, Susan Petroni has size 5 velour brown pants, that Bella has outgrown, that she will bring tomorrow if anyone needs them.)

For girls that were Daisys last year, put your daisy pin and world trefoil pin (blue one) on the vest as well.

At the beginning of the meeting, we will be having a small investiture ceremony - where the girls receive their brownie pins. We welcome parents who are able to stay and watch the ceremony. If you can't be there, please know that we will take a picture of each girl.

Also, at drop off we need parents of anyone attending the math and computer workshop next weekend or rollerskating outing to sign a permission card. If you are carpooling with someone else, we can make other arrangements to sign the cards.

Lastly, since the church building is locked until we arrive and leaders need some time to get the room set up, we ask that girls don't come into the building until 3:40. If we have time to get settled, we can better greet the girls and tend to any questions all of you may have.
Thanks for your understanding.

We are excited for a fun year with the troop!
See you tomorrow

-Pam, Shawn and Susan

Saturday, Nov. 3: Roller Skating Party

Join fellow Framingham Girl Scouts in celebrating JULIETTE GORDON LOW's birthday at a PRIVATE roller skating party on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Roller Kingdom in Hudson (978-562-3440)

Deadline to register for this event is: Thursday, Oct 25.
Please e-mail one of the troop leaders if you plan to attend, as a permission form needs to be filled out.
$4 will need to be deducted from your daughter's Brownie account. (The cost to attend this Framingham-wide Girl Scout event is $4 and includes a participation patch.)

If you child needs to rent skates, the cost is $3 and that money is paid that night at Roller Kingdom. Chaperones may rent skates that night too for a $3 fee.

As a troop, we will bring a plate of cupcakes to celebrate the Girls Scout founder's birthday.
PLEASE do not bring any other food or drinks.
It is not allowed!
Roller Kingdom will sell pizza, hot dogs, drinks, and snacks at its counter for an additional cost.

We also are looking for 2 moms to carpool and be chaperones.
(Moms, who are registered as a volunteer with Girl Scouts, may be a chaperone.)
Chaperones/Troop leaders are the only adults allowed to attend.
No siblings are allowed, unless they are a registered Daisy, Brownie, Junior, etc..

Directions: to Roller Kingdom: Take Rt. 495 north to exit 26 (Rt 62 east). Just before the Dodge dealership watch for signs on the right. Or take Rt. 85 north to Rt. 62 west and it is just after the Dodge dealership.

E-mail any of the tri-leaders with questions or to RSVP
Susan Petroni spetroni@rcn.com
Shawn Granoff shawn@granoff.net
Pam pammeroc@verizon.net

Juliette Low Fall Festival: Sunday, Oct. 28

Celebrate Girl Scout's founder Juliette Gordon Low's birthday at Juliette Low Fall Fest on Sunday, October 28th at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham from 1 to 4 p.m.

We have decided not to attend as a troop, but individual Brownies are welcome to register for this Eastern Massachusetts council (Patriot's Trail) event. Girl Scouts from all over Eastern Massachusetts are registering.

Troop leader Susan Petroni may attend with her daughter Bella. If you would like to car pool or have questions about the online registration please don't hesitate to e-mail her at spetroni@rcn.com

The cost to attend is $7 per Brownie.
Parents & siblings may attend this council-wide event for free. To register, visit http://www.ptgirlscouts.org/events_programs/juliette_low_fall_fest.html
It is recommended you register no later than Sunday, Oct. 21. Council events typically fill up quickly. Not sure if there is a # cutoff for this event.

Registered Girl Scouts and their families are invited to join the celebration by participating in fun activities such as decorating a mini birthday cake, playing games, singing around a campfire, and much more!

Juliette Gordon Low founded the first Girl Scout troop in 1912 with only 18 scouts.
Today, there are over 3.7 million registered Girl Scouts! In developing the Girl Scout movement, Juliette brought girls of all backgrounds together to develop girls of courage, confidence and character. Juliette encouraged girls to prepare for future roles as professional women in the arts, sciences and business.


This event is sponsored by the former Patriots Trail Girl Scout Council of Eastern Massachusetts. Girl Scouts, Patriots' Trail Council is one of the largest organizations in Eastern Massachusetts dedicated to girls and is a leader in innovative girl programming and collaboration. Patriots' Trail Council and nearly 10,500 dedicated volunteers serve 23,000 girls, ages 5-18, from 65 communities in and surrounding Boston. It offer more than 100 programs and opportunities that engage and challenge girls of every age and collaborate with more than 100 organizations from all over the region. At some point this year, the Patriots Trail Council and two other Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Councils will merge to form the Eastern Massachusetts Council.

Brownies Earn MY BODY Try-It

At our first Brownie Meeting, Oct Monday, Oct 1, the 13 girls in the troop earned the My Body Try-It. We started the meeting, by having each girl trace her hand on a sheet of paper and write 5 things about themselves. When the girls were done with their project, they moved into the Brownie Circle where they learned about the Brownie Sign (http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2007/10/brownie-glossary-of-terms.html). As a troop, we recited the Girl Scout Promise (http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2007/10/girl-scout-promise.html) and and the Girl Scout Law (http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2007/10/girl-scout-law.html) (Daisy troop members learned about the promise last year as they earned a new petal for each part of the promise. Each girl was given a copy of the Promise & Law and asked to learn them.)

In the circle, each Brownie told the others about the 5 things about themselves on their hand. (Leaders also explained to the Troop, that by tracing their hand, they were starting to earn their first TRY-IT.)
After Brownie Circle, the troop had snack; while listening to the The Brownie Story.
The girls learned that Brownies are "helpful elves."
The girls were then asked what it means to be helpful and several gave examples of how they have been helpful at home or at school.
After snack & storytime, the girls worked on tasks to complete their first TRY-IT.
They all enjoyed playing a game called "Body Volley" with balloons. Facing their partner they had to try to keep a balloon in the air using only the body part called out by a leader. For example, hands, elbow, knees, etc. Afterwards, the girls took turns calling out body parts while playing.
Following the Body Volley game, the girls learned about how their muscles work. Each girl was partnered with another Brownie. One girl kept her arms straight down by her side. While that girl tried to lift her arms up, her partner held her arms down. After counting to 20, the girls stopped holding their partner's arms and learned that muscles would continue to work on a process even after a process had stopped (The girls arms involuntarily were rising.)
Then, the Brownies had a discussion about how to take care of themselves. Some of the girls suggested eating healthy, exercising, brushing hair, brushing teeth, taking a shower etc. From there, the troop played a game of exercise. A leader would call out a type of exercise (galloping, hopping, frog jumping, crab crawling, etc) and the girls would do it. Later, the girls were asked to create their own type of exercise to call out. One example, was Jumping Jacks.
Finally, the girls returned to the Brownie Circle where we participated in a Friendship Circle and did the Friendship Squeeze. Just before the meeting ended, each girl was given her Brownie vest and several patches. (To learn where to put each patch, visit http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2007/10/brownie-uniform.html)
Below are a few photos from our first meeting. We are putting a photo of each girl and her personalized handprint in a troop scrapbook.

Make New Friends -- Brownie Song

Make new friends,
but keep the old.
One is silver,
the other is gold.

A circle is round,
it has no end.
That's how long,
I will be your friend.

BROWNIE SMILE SONG

I’ve got something in my pocket, it belongs across my face,
I keep it very close at hand, in a most convenient place.
I’m sure you couldn’t guess it, if you guessed a long, long while
So, I’ll take it out and put it on, it’s a great big brownie smile!

Computer & Math Workshop Registration Deadline is Friday, Oct. 5

Hi Brownie troop 2082-

Each year Framingham Girl Scouts have a town wide workshop open to all troops ( in the past they have had a health and wellness one and a science one). All three leaders are planning on attending. Like the bowling last year, the activity fills up quickly. If your daughter is interested in attending please let me know ASAP- preferably by Friday- so we can give our troop count. The fee will be deducted from their individual brownie account. They will earn a patch and fulfill requirements towards a badge.
You can just reply back to me - Pammeroc@verizon.net or call 508-877-3436. Since all 3 leaders are attending, kids can be dropped off. I believe ( but will check) parents, or a
limited number can stay if they wish.

Girl Scout Computer & Math Workshop
Sponsored by the Town of Framingham Girl Scouts

Place: St. Bridget School Hall, 832 Worcester Road (Rte 9) Eastbound, Framingham , MA
Date: Sunday, October 21, 2007
Time: 1:30-4:30pm
Who: Daisy, Brownie, and Junior levels
Cost: $5.00 per Brownie and Junior (covers cost of Patch, supplies, and use of computer lab)
$2.50 per Daisy (covers cost of Patch and supplies) – they can try the Brownie Math activities
Adults are free
Contact Person: for the event: Mary Ann Sager at 508-872-4989 or http://us.f840.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=Masager5@yahoo.com
We are fortunate to be allowed the use of the computer lab at St Bridget School for the program. Their computer specialist, Jennifer Trombino, will teach the computer program!

Badge Workshops: (girls will have the opportunity to meet requirements for 2 badges at their level – once earned; badges may be purchased separately at the Girl Scout store)

Brownie = “Computer Smarts” and “Math Fun”
Junior = “Computer Fun” and “Math Whiz”

Participation Patch: all girls attending will receive a patch (style TBD)

Brownie Uniform

Please wash the vest before you iron on the patches.
1) Put top of Flag patch about 1 ¼ to 1 ½ away from the shoulder seam.
2) The Girl Scouts USA ½ patch should go ½ inch from the bottom of the flag patch.
3) Place the second ½ of Eastern Massachusetts patch touching the bottom of the Girl Scouts USA patch.
4) Number Patches: Place the 0 and the 8 first. About ½ inch from the “Eastern Massachusetts” patch.
The number patch edges should touch each other (no space in between numbers). Suggestion – line up the where the 0 & 8 patches touch and eyeball to the middle of the patch “Eastern Massachusetts”. Don’t forget to place the two 2’s.
5) IF you have the Bridging Rainbow patch…. place that 1’ below the numbers.
6) IF you have the Gold star with blue disk, put that under the first #2.
7) IF you have a Daisy pin, place that to the left of the Rainbow patch, but below the star.
· Non triangle “Try It” patches are put on the back of vest.
· IF you are not a sewer or don’t have an iron, use Patch Attach/Attack found at any craft store.
Any questions please don’t hesitate to email or call me
shawn@granoff.net
(508) 872-8753
Good Luck!

BROWNIE GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Girl Scout sign: Hold the middle three fingers up by putting your pinky and your thumb together.
Girl Scout handshake: Shake hands with your left hand while making the Girl Scout sign with your right hand.
Friendship circle: This stands for an unbroken chain of friendship with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all around the world. Everyone stands in a circle and places their right arm over her left and holds hands. Everyone makes a silent wish as a friendship squeeze is passed from hand to hand.
Friendship squeeze: After someone shares something in the circle, they squeeze the hand of the person standing next to them and then it gets passed around the circle.
Girl Scout motto: “Be prepared!”.
Girl Scout slogan: “Do a good turn daily!”
Brownie ring: A circle that Brownie Girl Scouts sit in to share ideas.
Brownie Try-It: Recognition earned by Brownie Girl Scouts. Girls have to complete a required number of activities for each Try-It. There is no minimum or maximum number of Try-Its to earn throughout the year. As part of Troop 2082, girls will earn on average 3-5 Try-its per year. Brownies may also earn a Try-It on their own (ask your troop leader for more information.) Try-Its maya lso be earned at special events and Girl Scout Camps.

GIRL SCOUT LAW

I will do my best to be:
Honest and fair
Friendly and helpful,
Considerate and caring,
Courageous and strong, and
Responsible for what I say and do,
And to,
Respect myself and others,
Respect authority,
Use resources wisely,
Make the world a better place,
And be a sister to every Girl Scout.

GIRL SCOUT PROMISE

On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Brownie Try-It: Girl Scout Ways

Members of Troop 2082, who were Daisy Scouts last year, earned the Brownie Try-It "Girl Scout Ways" when they attended a joint Daisy-Brownie meeting during the spring of 2007.

At the end of that meeting, the girls were given this badge (pictured).

This Try-It should be earned by each new Brownie. Brownies may earn the Girl Scout Ways Try-It by completing 3 of the 5 items below.

Parents should sign off on each item completed and return a sheet to one of the troop leaders with written confirmation of each task completed. Please contact any of the tri-leaders with questions.

#1. The Girl Scout Law
Create a puppet show, coloring book, poem, or play that tells about two parts of the Girl Scout Law. Show it to other Girl Scouts or to girls who want to become Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout Law coloring book
* Learn the Brownie Smile Song:

I've got something in my pocket that belongs across my face.I keep it very close to me in a most convenient place.I bet you couldn't guess it if you guessed a long, long while...So I'll take it out and put it on, it's a great big Brownie smile!

#2. Special Girl Scout Ways
Read the section "What Makes a Brownie Girl Scout Special?" in the Brownie Girl Scout Handbook. Practice the hand signs and traditions listed below and show them to someone who is new to Girl Scouting:
Girl Scout Handshake
Girl Scout Sign
Quiet Sign
Friendship Circle
Friendship Squeeze

#3. S'Mores
A S'more is a special sweet treat that Girl Scouts love to make. You might want to try it on a camping trip or at a cookout. Do you know why they're called S'mores?
You will need:
Graham Crackers
Large Marshmallows
Milk Chocolate Bars
A long stick or roasting wire to hold over the fire
1. Break the chocolate bar so that it is the same size as the graham cracker or smaller. Put the chocolate on top of the graham cracker.2. Put on or two marshmallows on the end of the stick.3. Use the stick to hold the marshmallows over the fire, but not too close!4. When the marshmallows start to melt just a little, take them off the stick and put them on top of the chocolate bar square.5. Put another graham cracker on top of the marshmallows.6. Eat It! And you'll want s'more!!
Note: Whenever you are using fire in the outdoors, in a fireplace, or anywhere else, you must have an adult helping you!

#4. Sit-Upon
Girl Scouts make sit-upons to use when the ground is damp or too hot or cold, or they want to keep their clothes clean. You can make your own to use at troop meetings, camping events, or other Girl Scout get-togethers. Follow these steps to make yours:
You will need:
A large piece of waterproof material (like an old plastic tablecloth, shower curtain, or plastic garbage bag)
Newspapers or other stuffing
A yarn needle
Yarn or string
1. Cut the waterproof material into two large squares big enough for you to sit on.2. Put newspapers or old rags between the two squares to form a cushion3. Sew the two squares together with yarn or string, using the yarn needle. Have an adult show you how to use the needle safely. Be sure to sew completely around the edges of the sit-upon.

#5. Be Prepared
Girl Scouting's motto is: "Be Prepared!"

Talk with other Girl Scouts about how you can help your troop or group, school, family, and friends for two or three of the situations below:
Bad Weather
A house fire
The power goes out
An injury like a cut or fall
A long trip
What other situations should you and your family prepare for?

What is a Brownie?

From Girl Scouts USA: Brownie Girl Scouts work together in groups, earn Brownie Girl Scout Try-Its, and explore their community. Friendship, fun, and age-appropriate activities begin at the Brownie Girl Scout meeting and move out to the community and wider world.
To learn more about Brownies visit, http://www.girlscouts.org/program/gs_central/what_is_gs/brownie.asp

PARENTS MEETING: Monday, Sept. 24 7 p.m.

There is a parent meeting for Brownie troop 2082 on Monday Sept. 24th at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church - corner of Maple st. and Union St. (after you cross Route 9 going south, bare right at the statue in the center of the road on to Maple St. ) Park in the lot after the building and look for sign directing you down the steps to the basement. (This is the same entrance the girls use when coming to a meeting).

We will be filling forms reqired before the first meeting, collecting money for the uniform, reviewing plans for the year and discussing how parents can be involved in the troop.

Looking forward to seeing you all Monday!

-Pam, Susan and Shawn