Brownies Get Their Wings at a Fly-Up Ceremony

We had a Fly-Up Ceremony for Brownie Troop 2082 at our last meeting, which was also a pool party celebration.
We also said goodbye to Jessica, who has been with the Troop since Daisy Scouts, and is not continuing on as a Junior Scout. Jessica, and the other 15 Brownies, all officially received their Fly-Up Wings to Junior Girl Scouts.
(Parents: The wings go on the new Green vest).
The girls also received a green membership star. The Blue Daisy membership Star and the Green Brownie stars will all move to the Green Junior Vest too.
Below is a slideshow from the ceremony:

Brownie Troop Goodbye Party - Pool Party!

Troop 2082 Participates in the Framingham Girl Scouts Bridging Ceremony

Final Brownie Meeting at Plymouth House - Brownies Work on Bridging Poster & Complete Earth and Sky Try-It Badge Work

First Camping Trip - SLIDE SHOW

I apologize for the delay in posting ...

Camping Try-It Badges

All the Brownies earned 5 Try-Its if they attended the overnight camping trip. First-year Brownies earned 6 Try-its, as they had completed 3 out of the 4 requirements when they were in first grade.
Try-Its were:
* Earth & Sky
* Eco-Explorer
* Art-to-Wear
* Plants
* Ready, Set,Go Camping
* Outdoor Adventurer - first year Brownies only

Rainbow Patch for new GREEN Junior Vest

FYI -- The new rainbow patch received today and the Brownie wings to come tomorrow wil go on the NEW GREEN JUNIOR VESTS!
see you tomorrow -(4:15 to 6 p.m. at 140 Temple Street)
-- Susan

Congrats to Juniors 2082!!! (Parents Thanks for Your Understanding and patience!)

Congrats to all the former Brownies who were able to make it to the bridging ceremony today! I can't believe the sun is shining now!

PLEASE HAVE THE GIRLS BRING THEIR BROWNIE VESTS TOMORROW.
I will be pinning on their final Green STAR on to their vest and safety pinning their brownie wings. And we will take one last group photo in the Brownie uniform! Then pool time!!!

Then it's time for pool party fun.
Don't forget a towel & sunscreen.
The weather is expected to be rain free!!!

Susan

FYI -- I want to thank everyone for their patience today!
While the weatherman was correct & the storm did pass in time and we had sunshine; we unfortunately had giant puddles and lots of mud.
At 4:30 p.m., when we began setting up, one of the dads in the parking lot offered to call the Masonic Hall to see if we could have the ceremony there.
The Troop leaders present, then made a group decision to move inside.
Unfortunately, the Masonic Hall could never have been an option as the Framingham bridging location, because 2 of the Troops requested handicapped accessible halls (one Daisy Troop with a Scout in an 80-pound wheelchair and another Junior Troop with a child in a walker).
After the bridging location was planned outside, due to the fact that no handicapped accessible locations were available on the agreed upon date, that Daisy Troop, with the 80-pound wheelchair Scout, dropped out of the town-wide bridging.
I want to personally thank Mr. Canhoto from Troop 2086 for coming through at the last minute and not disappointing all the Scouts. (Parents, probably will appreciate the non-muddy shoes.)

If anyone would like to share photos, send them to spetroni@rcn.com. I will try to post some photos on the Troop's Web site photos soon.

Expect Storm to Clear - Bridging Ceremony is On

I know there is a major downpour storm now, but according to weather.com it should be passing by 4:30 p.m.

This storm is moving at 55-60 MPH and is suppose to be SEVERE but pass by within 30 minutes.

Worse case scenario we will have to hold off by sitting in cars for a few minutes.
Don't want to diappoint the Scouts, by cancelling.

Radar on weather.com looks like we will have a brief clearing between this storm and then a second storm is expected to hit.

I was afraid by delaying until a 530 or 6 p.m. start that we will be right in the middle of that 2nd storm.

Don't forget to bring umbrellas and bug spray!
Susan

Town-wide Bridging Ceremony on, but check Web site again at about 3:30 p.m.

At this time, the bridging ceremony is still on.
Each Brownie should be wearing a white or cream top and either brown shorts, skirt or pants. DON'T FORGET THEIR VEST!
I would also advise bug spray!

The Scouts will be under tents. I am hoping for the weather to stay like this, cloudy and a splatter of raindrops.

I DO see that we are under a tornado watch through 8 p.m. and that there is the possibility of a SHORT downpour/lightning storm like yesterday.

I will post on the Web site by 3:30 p.m. if we are CANCELLED.
My intention is that we are a go! (same plan as we had established on Friday.)

If however, we do get a storm as severe and SHORT as yesterday, that WE will move back the ceremony by 30 minutes or an hour. Thus, a 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. ceremony.

If that is the case -- I will post on the Framingham GIRL SCOUT WEB SITE by 3:30 p.m. that time change!!

site is
www.framinghamgirlscouts.blogspot.com

-- Susan
P.S. The Scouts will be sitting at picnic tables under a tent directly in front of the pavillion. Parents may sit at other picnic tables, but they're not under a tent. Parents may wish to bring their own chair. There are other tents errected on site - 3 others - but not near the pavillion, where the ceremony will take place.

Brownies Complete People Are Talking and Let's Pretend (theatre) Try-Its

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Brownies Start Work on People Are Talking Try-It

At our last meeting, Brownie Troop 72082 began work on the People Are Talking Try-It. XXXXXX led the group in the Girl Scout Promise. XXXXX led the group in the Girl Scout Law.
Afterwards, Troop Leader Pam split the Troop into groups of two. The girls learned to be a good listener. They learned how to look right at the person who is talking, how to not get distracted by other sounds, actions, or people. They learned not to interrupt the person talking and also how to ask pertinent questions.
The girls then met back in the Brownie Circle and discussed there experience.
Then, the Troop moved on to requirement #2 for the Try-It. We talked about foreign languages. The girls taught each other how to say basic words in several languages, including, Spanish and Portuguese.
Finally, the girls learned that sometimes it is not what you say but HOW you say it. This was the third of the four requirements needed to complete the badge.
At the end of the meeting, Leader pam passed out the Mother's day pin the Brownies created, as part of the Art To Wear Try-It earlier.

Our Brownie Troop and Daisy Troop 72105 Earn Doll Collector Try-It

At our last Brownie Meeting, we were joined by a half dozen Daisy Scouts from Troop 72105. We started the meeting with one of the Daisy Scouts reading the Girl Scout Promise. Then, each of the girls from both Troops went around the table to read a line from the Girl Scout Law.
The two Troops joined for a combined meeting to meet the requirements for bridging and to also earn the out-of-state Doll Collector Try-It.
The meeting was billed as a Scout & Doll Tea Party. Each Daisy & Brownie Scout brought either a doll or an action figure to the meeting. Many of the girls brought their American Girl dolls.
The girls munched on Daisy Go Round cookies and grapes and drank juice, provided by the Daisy Scouts. Each Scout talked about their doll for about a minute.
Afterwards, the leaders talked to the two Troops about the different type of dolls - antique, collectible, series, etc. Then, one of the moms of the Brownies showed the two Troops dolls she collected as a child, many were from various countries around the world.
Post a Q&A discussion, the girls were listened to one of the Brownie leaders read the story The Surprise Doll.
Also during the meeting, the Brownies showed the daisy Scouts their vests and talked about what pins and patches they have earned. Each Brownies told the Daisy Scouts either their favorite Try-It or participation patch they earned. There was a short Q&A afterwards.
To end the meeting, the Brownies taught the Daisy Scouts the Brownie Smile Song and sang that song and Make New Friends in a Brownie Circle. The Brownies then taught the Daisy Troop the Friendship Squeeze and how to do Girl Scout Out!

Brownies to Cruise Aboard the Spirit of Boston on Sunday, June 13

" ... Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise? ..."

Brownie Troop 72082 is going on an Afternoon Luncheon Cruise
on the Spirit of Boston on Sunday, June 13.
Boarding at 11:30 a.m. Spirit leaves harbor at noon. Returns at 2 p.m.

The Brownies voted a cruise of Boston harbor the #2 activity they wanted to do before they bridge to Junior Scouts.

The cost of the cruise is $35 per person.
The Troop is paying $20 for each Scout, because of the terrific cookie selling effort by the Troop.

*** Each Brownie, who cruises, ONLY pays $15.

We are opening this event up to moms, if they wish to attend.
MOMS ARE OPTIONAL.
Any mom, who wishes to attend, needs to pay $35 per person.

The Spirit of Boston will set aside a part of the dining room for our Troop. The chef will be preparing child-friendly fare for the Troop, in addition to its traditional luncheon buffet.
Luncheon buffet menu:
http://www.spiritofboston.com/bo/lunch_menu.jsp

Payment is due at our next meeting, Monday, April 12

We are putting a deposit of $175 down this week on the cruise. We need a minimum of 20 people to attend to get this special rate!
Because of that, we NEED a head count as soon as possible!
Please e-mail us this week if your daughter will be attending.
Also let us know if mom is coming too!

Parking is available at Seaport Hotel - $12
ICA parking may be available at a lower rate. We are checking.

Troop Camping Weekend - May 22-23

Brownie Troop 72082 is going on a weekend camping adventure!
Save the date! Saturday, May 22 & Sunday, May 23
(We anticipate since this is a weekend trip that each Brownie will be missing a religious service and/or a sporting event.)

We will be having our adventure at Girl Scout Camp Rice Moody in Reading.
We already put down the $100 deposit to have the lodge!
(We needed to go this far as we are a big Troop plus as this is our Troop’s first camping trip, we were looking for an indoor lodge, not outdoor tents.)

Our Troop will be sleeping in a heated lodge, but, we will be doing outdoor adventures including hikes, campfires, etc.

Check-in will be at Noon on Saturday, May 22.
We likely will be having a late check-in option at 5 p.m.
(We still need to work out travel arrangements, so late check-ins may need to drop their daughter(s) off at camp Rice Moody.

We still need to plan our activities, so we do not know at this time if we will be staying at the camp until noon on Sunday, May 23 or stay until mid-afternoon.

We have space for 2 adults to camp with us!
(Actually, we only have 1 spot - as Alyssa's mom has already agreed to help out)
We registered our group as 16 Brownies, 3 leaders, & 2 adults.
There is a possibility we may be camping with another Girl Scout Troop that weekend, as the site can hold 50 Scouts/adults.

The Brownies voted overnight camping as one of the 2 activities they wanted to do before they bridge to Junior Scouts this summer.

The Troop will be completing 2-5 Try-It badges during the weekend.

TENTATIVE Try-It Work:
* 4th activity for the Art-to-Wear Try-it
* Brownies, who were first-graders in the Troop ONLY, will complete Outdoor Adventurer
* completing the Eco-Explorer Try It
* Ready, Set, Go Camping Try-It
* possibly one other Try-It?

If you have any questions, issues, or concerns, please contact us:

SUSAN PETRONI --- E-mail: spetroni@rcn.com

PAM O'CALLAGHAN --- E-mail: Pammeroc@verizon.net

SHAWN GRANOFF --- E-mail: Shawn@granoff.net

Scout & Doll Tea Party With Daisy Troop at April 12th Meeting

Our Brownie Troop will be hosting a Scout & Doll Tea Party with a Framingham
Daisy Troop at our next meeting, on Monday, April 12 at 4;15 p.m..

***Each Brownie MUST bring a DOLL (not a stuffed animal) to the next meeting.
Each Brownies will be asked to talk about their doll for a few moments.

The doll can be anything from American Girl, Barbie, Disney, a rag doll, Cabbage Patch, even an action figure like Superman, if your daughter is not into "girly" dolls.

The Daisy & Brownie Scouts will be working on earning an out-of-state Doll Collector Try-It that day, as well as meeting the BRIDGING REQUIREMENTS to move to the next level of Scouting.

We will be serving Girl Scout Cookies, grapes, & juice.

Also during the meeting, as part of the Doll Collector Try-It, the Troops will be hearing a story about a doll, learning about types of dolls, including antique & collectible dolls, and more.

During the meeting, OUR Brownie Scouts will be teaching the Daisy Scouts Girl Scout & Brownie traditions, and showing off their vests.
***May be a good time to iron or sew on any of those badges & patches.

If anyone has any issues or questions, please contact one of the leaders.

3 Brownies Earn Self-Defense Try-It Badge

Three Brownies from our Troop earned the California Try-It - Self Defense.
Talia, Erin, & Bella attended an event sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts Council on Saturday, March 20 at McCoy's Karate in Auburn.
The trio spent 90 minutes learning self-defense moves, how to deal with bullies, and a cat claw move to defend themselves.
The Try-its are on order from the Northern California Girl Scout Council and are expected to arrive in April.
Leader Susan will distribute when they arrive.
Congrats girls!!!

Brownie Meeting This Afternoon

Just a quick rememder that we have a regular Brownie meeting today.
Sarah is the snack girl/ Shawn the snack Mom.
There have been several e-mails so just wanted to make sure the reminder of the meeting didnt get lost in all your messages!
As Susan mentioned we will be working on the ART TO WEAR patch.
- PAM

Brownie Meeting Monday, March 22

Just a reminder we have a Brownie meeting on Monday, March 22 at 4:15 p.m.

***For the Brownies, who have been working on their ice Skating Try-It badge individually, please bring your project work. We will display it during snack time.

***For Brownies who are attending the Globetrotters event on March 28th we have the tickets and will be distributing them, if payment has been made. (Tickets were $18.75 each). If you have questions, e-mail leader Susan.

On Monday, the Troop will be working on an arts & craft project as part of the Art to Wear Try-It badge.

Enjoy this weather.
See you Monday
-- Susan, Shawn, & Pam

Little Mermaid Theatre Program on Sunday, April 18

This is an optional event for Brownies in our Troop. At this time no leader is attending, but we will let you know if that changes.
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Girl Scout Day at the Wheelock Family Theatre - The Little Mermaid.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council will hold a special program on Sunday, April 18 starting at 2 p.m., followed by a performance of the Little Mermaid at 3 p.m.
Program includes a pre-show drama workshop, post-show Q&A with members of the cast and a study guide for Troop leaders.
Workshops starts at 2 p.m.
Performances starts at 3 p.m.
WFT Partner button good for one free admission to a future performance.
Little Mermaid performance: This Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale tells of a young mermaid who gives up her life in the sea to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince.
Wheelock Family Theatre is located at 200 The Riverway, in Boston.
Registration fee is $23 per Scout and $23 per leader and adult.
To register, visit http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/search.html?textfield=&agelevel=brownie&category=Any Category&zip=Enter Zip for Locations&date_st_month=&date_st_year=&id=6539
Fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.
Please note your Troop as 72082.

Lorax Program on Thursday, April 15 in Ashland

This is an optional program for Brownies in our Troop.
At this time, no leader is attending; which means an adult must attend with any Brownie registered. If that changes, we will let you know.

Lorax Love Program: Get Smart. Love Dr. Seuss? Read The Lorax in an exciting new way! Create your own story about weird and wacky plants and animals and make your own portable "greenhouse" to take home. Adults will be expected to help.

Program is on Thursday, April 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Ashland at Camp Winnetaska.

Registration fee is $7 per Brownie. Adults and leaders are free.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 31.
This is a non-patch and Try-It program.
To register, visit http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/search.html?textfield=&agelevel=brownie&category=Any Category&zip=Enter Zip for Locations&date_st_month=&date_st_year=&id=6531
Fill out the online registration form and pre-pay with a credit card.
Please note your Troop as 72082.

Friday is Deadline to Register for Optional Frog Overnight Program

This is an optional event for Brownie & moms.
At this time no leader is attending. If that changes, we will let you know.
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Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester is offering a special overnight program for Brownie Scouts starting on Friday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 10.
Troops and Individual Scouts may register, but and individual Scout must have an adult in attendance at all times.
Program: Did you know that frogs absorb water through their skin so they don't need to drink? Or that some frogs freeze solid in winter? Bring your sense of adventure for an indoor program all about FROGS, an after-dark hike on the wildlife sanctuary, and then cozy up to sleep indoors in our visitor center.
Event#4709
Registration fee is $16 per Scout and $16 per adult.
Registration will close when 40 people are registered or on March 12.
To register: Contact Broad Meadow Brook, Martha, at 508-753-6087 x22 or mgach@massaudubon.org.

Troop Tours BJs Bakery & Decorates a Cake

The Brownies toured the bakery at BJ's yesterday. It was the final step in earning the Bakery/Sweets Try-It badge.
Each of the 16 Brownies got to decorate part of a half sheet cake. They used buttercream icing and pastry bags to decorate the cake.
Also during the tour, they learned what types of pastries and sweet are baked at the Framingham chain bakery. The girls also got a chance to see how the shrink-wrap machines works.
Afterwards, the girls all got to eat their name written on the sheet cake.
Below are photos from Monday's field trip:

Me & My Pal Bowling

13 Brownies from our Troops participated in Framingham Girl Scouts annual Me & My Pal Bowling event on Saturday, March 6 in Natick.
The girls had a great time bowling. Those who did not earn the Bowling Try-It last year were awarded the Try-It (Jessica's mom: please let me know if you have 2 of these Triangle-shaped badges).
Each of the 13 Brownies who participated earned a round bowling patch for the back of their vest.
Alyssa won one of the door prizes.
Below is a slide show of photos from the event. (To turn off the music, click on the sound icon.) The last set of photos are group shots. The girls like to act silly, so we NOW take a few happy, smilin' photos and then we take a couple of SILLY photos.
When you have a moment, please show them this slideshow.
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Meeting at BJs on Monday

IMPORTANT!

Monday's Brownie meeting will be at BJ's Wholesale Club in Framingham, behind the Target. Please drop off your daughter NO LATER THAN 4:15 p.m. make sure your daughter has her BROWNIE VEST.

The Troop will be getting a "special" tour of the bakery and a demonstration to complete their Bakery Try-It Badge. For safety reason, the bakery will not be in operation during the tour.

The tour will last only 60 minutes, so please pick-up your daughter at 5:15 p.m. near the snackbar area of BJ's.

E-mail any of us leaders if you have any questions
Thanks
Susan, Shawn, & Pam