Earn a Special FETCH! Participation Patch at Children's Museum in Easton!

Brownies can earn a chance to feel like FETCH! contestants (characters in a popular PBS TV show) and along the way earn a FETCH! Patch (for the back of their vest)!
The Children's Museum in Easton is offering the special patch program.
The hands-on FETCH! activities extend the science and engineering learning introduced during the WGBH/PBS show. Brownies will tackle challenges, solve problems, and devise creative solutions while doing hands-on activities that require easy-to-find materials.
The Museum's talented educators are experienced in all the FETCH! activities and make earning the FETCH! Patch a breeze for you and your Troop.
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If you think your daughter is interested in this special program, perhaps we can arrange a Troop outing. Whether we go, will depend on scheduling and the number of girls interested.
If that doesn't work out, perhaps we can contact the Museum about an individual visit.
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Museum's FETCH! Lab link: http://www.charityadvantage.com/ChildrensmuseumEaston/FETCHLab.aspMuseum Direct
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Girl Scout Night at the Circus with Troop 2082!

Five Brownies from Troop 2082 attended Girl Scout Night at the Ringling Bros. Circus on Friday night. They were - Becky, Bella, Erin, Madison & Talia. (Erin's friend Brianna from Troop 2241 in Holliston also joined our troop.)
Each Brownie attended a special animal care seminar featuring horses and Asia the elephant. The seminar was an exclusive for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
Afterwards, the girls took part in a pre-show where they got to see the performers up close including a dog show, aerialists, clowns, and jugglers; get autographs; and try on very ornate and heavy circus costumes. Talia was featured on the Jumbotron during the pre-show with her red clown nose all the girls received. All the Brownies also received a special patch for the back of their vest featuring Bello the clown and a white tiger.
Despite our sky-high seats in the first half, the girls had a fabulous time!
Below is a slideshow from the event. (click on see all images to see full image of photo.)
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Framingham Recreation Department Hosting Pumpkins in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 25

Framingham Recreation Department is hosting a PUMPKINS IN THE PARK event for children ages 3-12, on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m.

This is a FREE event held rain or shine for Framingham residents! It is not a Troop 2082 Brownie-sponsored event. Just posting as something families might wish to do!

The event includes pumpkin decorating, hayrides, and more at the Cushing Building in Cushing Memorial Park!

Pre-registration is required. Deadline to pre-register is Wednesday, Oct. 22.

REMINDER: Roller Skating Deadline Tuesday, Oct. 14

As was sent home with the girls on Monday, we have moved up the deadline for attending the town-wide rollerskating night. The new deadline to let a leader know if your daughter is attending is Tuesday, Oct. 14. Please e-mail or call tri-leader Pam, if your daughter plans to attend.

FRAMINGHAM GIRL SCOUTS' ROLLERSKATING NIGHT DETAILS
To honor Girl Scout founder Juliette Low's birthday on October 31, the Framingham Girl Scouts is hosting a town-wide Roller Skating Night!
The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roller Kingdom in Hudson (same place as last year.)
The cost for each Brownie is $4 to cover the cost of the event and the participation patch.
Girls may also rent skates for a $3 fee at the rink.
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No late registrations will be accepted by Framingham Girl Scouts.
This is a Girl Scout only event. There is no family members skating allowed for this event.
This is a private event.
Girl Scout Safety-wise rules for parent chaperones will apply! (That means that not every parent can attend the event. Troop 2082 may have a need for 1 or 2 adult chaperones/drivers.) There will be carpooling and all three leaders are attending.
No food can be brought in. The snack bar will be open. We will likely bring cupcakes for the girls (like last year) to celebrate Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low's birthday!

We will deduct the $4 from your daughter's activity account, if she decided to attend.
If she is renting skates, you'll need her to bring her $3 rental fee that night.

Helping Hands Project & Meeting #2 Summary

We welcomed a new girl to the troop today - Sasha. We are now a troop of 15 girls.
We hope to have an investiture & Brownie Elf Ceremony with the new troop members soon.
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Hope you enjoyed your daughter's gift today. Below are a few photos from today's arts & crafts session. As part of our meeting the girls made "Helping Hands" for family members. This arts & crafts activity was just one part of the girls working towards earning their All in the Family Try-it.
The girls also talked more about the voting process. At our last meeting, the troop voted on Try-its they wish to complete this year. Today, the troop voted on "Troop Rules."
Rules set were:
* Be Nice to Each & Every Brownie (Girl Scout)
* Listen to the leaders
* Respect others when talking and during activities
* Share with others when working with art supplies
* Wear Brownie Vest when in public & on field trips
* Try Your Best!
The Girls were told that as part of our regular Brownie Circle at each meeting they can suggest new Troop Rules. Talking and voting on Troop Rules helped the girls complete a component of the Citizen Near & Far Try-It. There are a few more components needed before they earn the Try-it.
The girls sang the Make New Friends and the Brownie Smile Song this afternoon.
We also talked about the upcoming Roller Skating event. The deadline to let a leader know you daughter will be attending is Tuesday, Oct. 14.
The 11 girls who attended the special Science Workshop on Sunday were given there Science In Action Try-It. today. Brownies, who earned the Games Around the World Try-It last year, were also given that badge today.

To view the full image of each photo, please click on see all images.
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Troop 2082 at Science & Voting Workshop!

11 girls from Brownie Troop 2082 participated in today's Framingham Girl Scouts' sponsored Science & Voting Workshop at St. Bridget School Hall.
The girls each received a science science participation patch which will go on the back of their vest. (See slide show below for a photo of it.)
The Girls completed the necessary steps to earn a special voting patch (Girls will get this patch at a later date as each individual troop needs to purchase them from Cpouncil).
The Brownie Scouts also earned the Science in Action Try-It today. (Again, these will be given at a later date.)
Thanks to Framingham Town Clerk Valerie Mulvey for speaking to the girls today - more than 60 Daisy, Brownie, & Junior Scouts. (Mulvey is a former Girl Scout.)
Below are a few photos from today's event. (Please click on View All Images to see full photo image.)

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Thanks also to Representative Pam Richardson (who sent brochures/pamphlets about the voting process) and Congressman Ed Markey (who provided attendees with a copy of the U.S. Constitution.)

FYI - the Girl Scout vote for President went to Senator Obama. It was a close race. 44 votes for Obama and 40 votes for Senator McCain.
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Special thank you to Framingham Scout Leader Mary Ann Sager for organizing this town-wide Framingham girl scout event!

TIME CHANGE -- SCIENCE & VOTING WORKSHOP

After review of the schedule and taking into account how quickly the girls moved through the workshop last year, Sunday's schedule has been adjusted with a new starting time.
Here is the new schedule:
2:15 p.m. check in
2:30-4:30 p.m. science and voting workshop stations
3 p.m. science speaker
4 p.m. voting speaker = Valerie Mulvey, Framingham Town Clerk.
Clean up is 4:30-5 for anyone who can help.
Thus far, there are 60 girls town-wide signed up.

Sunday, Nov. 9: Medieval Maidens Try-It Workshop in Worcester

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts created its own Medieval Maidens Try-it for Brownies.
Talia & Bella earned the Try-it last year and more girls from Troop 2082 can earn it on Sunday, Nov. 9 at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Registration deadline is this Friday, Oct 1o.
No leader will be attending this event, at this time.
So girls will need to register as individuals and have a parent/guardian attend with them.
About the program: The Middle Ages was an era of knights, fair ladies, princesses and castles. Girl swill learn about medieval times beyond the tales of adventure and make-believe and find out about the lives of girls and women during this time in history. They'll take a tour, do a craft and have fun earning the "Medieval Maidens" Try-It (included in the price).
Registration information: Register directly with Higgins Armory Museum by contacting Rhonda Houle at 508-853-6015 x20 or e-mail rhoule@higgins.org.
Cost is $17 per Brownie and $8 per adult/leader.
Maximum girls: 30

Cinderella Ballet Workshop Sold Out!

Girl Scout Night at the Circus SOLD OUT

CIRCUS REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY

Girl Scout night at the Ringling Bros. Circus is Friday, Oct 10th starting at 5 p.m.
Tickets are $14 per Brownie. This is a Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council event and with this special event, family members are welcome to attend! Cost is $14 per person.
Each Brownie who participates in the special 5 p.m. animal workshop will receive a participation patch. There is a 6 p.m. performers meet & greet and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Leader Susan Petroni is attending and plans to register girls from Troop 2082 as a group.
Please let her know if your daughter plans to attend and how many, if any, family members.
There is no carpooling for this event. Transportation is on your own.

E-mail Susan at spetroni(at)rcn.com no later than Thursday night with the troop 2082 member attending and how many total tickets. NO REFUNDS! (She will explain how payment can be made.)

Grandma & Me Activity -- Need Parent Input

One of the Try-It badges the troop will be working on this year is All in The Family. We are thinking of doing a Grandma & Me Activity in which the girls would earn a special participation patch (back of the vest). To gauge whether we should go forward with this event, we need to know if each of the girls has a living grandmother.

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Please let one of the leaders know ASAP if your daughter has a living grandma, and if any of her living grandmothers lives in Massachusetts.


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PETCO Field Trip - Parent Input Needed

The girls will be working on the Animals Try-it badge this year.
We started working on this badge at today's meeting.
It was voted the #1 badge the girls wish to accomplish this year, by the troop.

One aspect of the badge is to visit animals up close.
We are considering a field trip to PETCO in Natick.
Unfortunately, the PETCO field trips are only offered on weekdays and at night (6, 6:30, & 7:30)
The PETCO program is about 60 minutes long.
We are looking at either a 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. time on a Monday night (either in place of a meeting or on a Monday there is not a scheduled meeting.)
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Please let us know ASAP if you think this late event will not work for your child.
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Meeting #1 Summary --- Sept 22.

Today was the first Brownie meeting of the year.
The girls got reacquainted with each other and met the new girls in the troop - Erib, Tovah, & Alyssa. We are now a troop of 13 girls.
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The girls started the meeting decorating their orange Brownie Folder. (Parents should check their child's folder when dropping off or picking up their child for important notices. Most notices will also be posted on this troop Web site.), Next, the girls did an icebreaker game within the Brownie Circle.
Afterwards the girls learned about the troop's KAPER CHART. This chart will list responsibilities (jobs) for girls in the troop each week. There are more girls than jobs, so not every girl will have a responsibility at each meeting. Jobs include reading the Girl Scout Promise, starting the Friendship Squeeze, passing out snack, cleaning up after the meeting, putting away chairs, etc. The girls began their responsibilities today.
While still in our Brownie Circle, the girls read the Girl Scout Law & Girl Scout Promise.

This year, we are introducing leadership and other social skills with the girls in the troop.
We want the girls to have a say in troop activities. To begin this process, we explained 7-8 TRY-It badge (shaped like a triangle) opportunities to the girls, giving them ideas of how the badge could be accomplished.
Afterwards, each girl took a ballot and voted on which 2 Try-its they wish to accomplish this year. We explained to the girls that the top 2 vote getters would be completed this year, among other Try-its.
Try-its the girls voted on were:
Animals - 9 votes
Brownies Through the Years - 6 votes
Dancercize - 4 votes
Let's Pretend - 3 votes
Sounds of Music - 2 votes
All in the Family - 1 vote
Caring & Sharing - 1 vote
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The girls had snack and after snack, we announced the results of the vote.
As the Animals Try-it was voted #1, we started working on one aspect of it at the meeting.
The girls learned that animals move in different kinds of ways. We asked girls to act like an African Elephant, an Australian Kangaroo, a South American snake. Then, the girls suggest animals -- kitten, frog, puppy, chipmunk, fish, etc..
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After this activity, the girls joined in a Friendship Circle and participated in a Friendship Squeeze. They also did an activity called 1-2-3-Girl Scout Out. (ask them about it.)

The girls requested to sing some songs next meeting -- including the Brownie Smile Song.

Today was the deadline to let one of the leaders know if your daughter plans to participate in the Science Try-it/Voting patch Workshop on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1;30 to 4;30 p.m. The cost is $6, and we will deduct the amount from your child's activity fee. If you have not contacted a leader please do so ASAP.

Finally, please read the notices that went home today with your daughter. E-mail your responses. Feel free to contact any of us with questions.

Nov. 1: FRAMINGHAM ROLLER SKATING EVENT

To honor Girl Scout founder Juliette Low's birthday on October 31, The Framingham Girl Scouts is hosting a town-wide Roller Skating Night!
The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roller Kingdom in Hudson (same place as last year.)
The cost for each Brownie is $4 to cover the cost of the event and the participation patch.
Girls may also rent skates for a $3 fee at the rink.
The troop leaders need to turn in monies by Oct. 20.
The deadline to let one of the tri-leaders know if your daughter wishes to roller skate is by the Monday, Oct. 6 meeting.

No late registrations will be accepted by Framingham Girl Scouts post-Oct. 20.

This is a Girl Scout only event.
There is no family members skating allowed for this event.
This is a private event.
Girl Scout Safety-wise rules for parent chaperones will apply too! (That means that not every parent can attend the event. Troop 2082 may have a need for 1 or 2 adult chaperones/drivers.)

We will deduct the $4 from her account. If she is renting skates, you'll need her to bring her $3 rental fee that night.

Framingham Girl Scouts offering Special Science Try-it (and Voting patch) Workshop

Framingham Girl Scouts will host a special Science in Action Try-it and voting patch workshop for Brownies on Sunday, Oct. 5 at St. Bridget School Hall from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
This program is similar to the Math Try-it & computer workshop program offered last fall for Brownies.
The cost to attend is $6 per Brownie and includes the cost of the participation patch and the supplies, but NOT the try-it.
If your daughter is interested in attending, ease contact one of the troop 2082's leaders and let them know.
This a Framingham Girl Scout sponsored event, but an optional event for members of troop 2082.
Deadline to register is Friday, Sept.26

Self Defense Workshop for Brownies

The Central & Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council is offering a special Self Defense for Brownies workshop in Auburn at McCoys Action Karate on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The cost is $4 per Brownie.
The event is limited to the first 100 Brownies registered. Girls may attend individually with a parent or as a troop.
The deadline to register is Oct. 6.
If your girl is interested, please let one of the leaders know.

Workshop description: Think Brownies are too young or too small to learn how to defend themselves? Think again! These self-defense experts will work with the girls and show them some techniques they can use if they are ever in a sticky situation.
Age-appropriate and totally fun!
A workshop every parent would want their child to attend!
A participation patch is included.

OPTIONAL EVENT: Girl Scout Night at the Worcester Sharks!

Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts is hosting a Girl Scout Night at the Worcester Sharks for all Girl Scout levels on Saturday, Nov. 1 for a 7:05 p.m. game (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Come root on the Worcester Sharks on this special Girl Scout night and help them celebrate their All-Star Season! The Sharks are the top AHL affiliate to the San Jose Sharks hockey team and their games are TONS of fun! Activities on the concourse before the game: Meet Finz the mascot, participate in hands-on activities like coloring & activity sheets, a touch-table to try out some of the hockey equipment, a shoot-out net to try your hand at a few shots and more! There will also be a banner contest and a time to exchange swaps with other girls!
Every troop will be recognized on “Sharks Vision."
There are also lots of contests, games and prizes during the game and intermissions.
The Girl Scouts are assigned their own Personal Account Executive for this night to help make it special, memorable and fun!
Special Sharks patch for each ticket purchased!
The cost is $10.50 per person. The deadline to register is Oct. 17.
If your daughter (and you) are interested in attending, please let one of the troop's leaders know.

Boston Ballet To Offer Workshops for Brownie Troops

Boston Ballet School will run three workshops in partnership with Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council.
Its faculty will present a lively, interactive overview of the dance world and the
history of dance, training, choreography and equipment.
Each workshop will feature a behind-the-scenes look at a Boston Ballet production.
The presentation will include real costumes and footwear from the costume shop, and photos
and videos to bring ballet to life.
Lecturers will intersperse factual info with entertaining anecdotes from their own performing careers. The girls will be taught a few steps to music so they can experience the fun of dancing together.

The workshops planned are:
* October 18, 10:00-11:30am, focus on Cinderella (performance (at an extra cost) 2 p.m. at Citi Wang Theater)
* December 13, 10:00-11:30am, focus on The Nutcracker (performance at an extra cost is at 1 p.m. at Opera House)
* April 25, 10:00-11:30am, focus on Sleeping Beauty (performance at an extra cost is at 2 p.m. at CitiCenter)
Workshops are at the Boston Ballet, 19 Clarendon St, Boston
The cost is $11 per person for workshop ticket.
Performance ticket is not included.
BUT the Boston Ballet is offering savings of up to 50% on tickets to performances following workshops. To purchase tickets, call 617 456 6343.

If you think your daughter is interested in attending a workshop, please contact one of the troop leaders via e-mail.

The troop leaders are in the process of planning out try-its and other projects for the girls to work on this year. This year, the troop will vote on the two try-it badges they most want to complete. It is a part of the leadership aspect of Brownies.

OPTIONAL BROWNIE TRY-IT WORKSHOPS IN BELMONT

Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, part of Mass Audubon, is hosting special Brownie workshops at its 10 Juniper Road location in Belmont.
Registration is through troop leaders via the Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council.
In each of the Brownie Try-It programs the girls will learn about nature and the environment through hands-on activities, games and exploration. In each
program, girls will complete the requirements for a badge. At least half of the time will be spent outside, so girls should address appropriately.
Below is a list of the workshops:
Earth and Sky Nov. 1 1:00-3:00p
Space Explorers Nov. 1 6:00-8:00p
Eco-Explorer Feb. 7 10:00a-noon, 1:00-3:00p
Watching Wildlife April 4 10:00a-noon, 1:00-3:00p
The cost is $8.50 per girl.
Adult volunteers & leaders are free.

If your daughter is interested in a given workshop, please e-mail one of the troop's leaders.

Girl Scout Night at the Circus in Boston!

The Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council is offering a special event (price) and Patch for Girl Scouts to go to the circus...
It’s The Greatest Show on Earth! The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus is offering an exclusive opportunity for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts!Before the show, there’s an Animal Care seminar hosted by the animal experts of the circus. Get up close and personal with some animals, learn about what they eat, how they are trained and how they are groomed.Participants will receive a patch.
The event is Friday night October 10 at 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. for the all-access pre-show
and 7 p.m. circus curtain.
The circus is at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.
Tickets are $14 per person.
Registration is required through the Council.
If interested, please let one of the troop eaders know either via phone or e-mail, as we anticipate this event will fill up quickly.

Know A Girl, Who Wants to Be A Brownie?

Framingham Girl Scouts will have two Town-wide Girl Scout Registration Days in October:
* Tuesday, October 14 from 7-9 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church Hall and
* Saturday, October 25, from 9 to 1 a.m. in the Costin Room at the Framingham Public Library downtown.
More details will be coming soon.

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ALSO Troop 2082 has a couple of openings this year, due to a few departures from the older girls.

Governor Declares Sept 27. Girl Scout Day in Massachusetts!

The NEW Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEM) is pleased to announce its first annual membership drive, and are looking for girls in grades k-12 to join and be part of all the fun Girl Scouting has to offer!
Communities throughout eastern Massachusetts will celebrate their Girl Scout pride this
September with new member registration events, green ribbons on the doors of Girl
Scouts’ homes, and a proclamation from Governor Patrick declaring Sept. 27th as
Girl Scout Day in Massachusetts.
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will have many sign-up events throughout
eastern Massachusetts on Saturday, Sept. 27th, and encourage new and current
Girl Scouts to attend.
Events will take place at the Brockton Rox Baseball Stadium, Weymouth Girl Scout House, Camp Kiwanis in Lynn & many more locations to be announced!
“Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts empowers girls to emerge as leaders, embark on
innovative experiences, all the while making friendships to last a lifetime,” said Girl
Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Ruth N. Bramson. “As the premier leadership
development organization for girls, we are excited to provide new opportunities for girls
to discover a strong sense of self, connect with their community and take action to make
a difference in their community.”
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts offers unique programs/events throughout the
region that are affordable and enjoyable. There are many exciting opportunities for
exploration that foster leadership growth for girls of all interests. GSEM is committed to
serving a diverse group of girls from all communities. The Girl Scouts offers a wide array
of innovative and fresh activities to appeal to the ever-changing needs and interests of
girls as they grow and mature.
To find out more about Girl Scouts, please visit
www.girlscoutseasternmass.org.
Framingham will host its own registration..news to come...
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About Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts: Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts serves more than 40,000 girl members and 17,000 volunteers living in towns and cities spanning the eastern part of the state from the border of New Hampshire south to the Cape and Islands along the South Coast to Fall River and west to Marlborough. Programs and services are delivered to girls through 28 programs centers in 178 communities in Eastern Massachusetts

BROWNIE FAIRY PARTY AT GARDEN IN THE WOODS

GIRL SCOUT DAY WITH THE NASHUA PRIDE BASEBALL TEAM

Girl Scout Council of Eastern Massachusetts is offering a special Try-it workshop and event with theNashua Pride baseball team on Sunday, Aug. 24. Workshop begins at 3 p.m. and game at 5:05 p.m.
Girl Scout Day with the Nashua Pride cost $11 per person and includes a box seat ticket, a hot dog, chips, drink, team logo baseball, badge plus Try-It workshops and a parade on the field during the game!
For more information contact the council or the Nashua Pride directly.