Disney on Ice Optional Event - Feb. 14th

Deadline to order tickets is January 4th... details below....


My sister's troop in Avon is again organizing a Girl Scout Night at the TD BankNorth Garden for a Disney event.
(Bella went last year for the High School Musical on ice event and received the HSM patch that is on the back of her vest).
This event is for Disney on ice touring show - Disney on ice: Worlds of Fantasy. Event is Feb. 14th at 7 p.m. in Boston.
(Yes, I know it is Valentine's Day).
THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EVENT!
(Show features characters from Princesses, Fairies, Cars, etc movies. http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/)
The seats are NOT in the balcony.
Each Brownie will receive a participation patch for the back of their vest when they attend.
Tickets are $17 each and include the discount rate for scouts, service fees, and the patch.
Family members may attend at the same $17 rate but do not get a patch.
A parent will need to attend with each child as transportation is not included.
I believe my sister has reserved 40-50 tickets.
Deadline for my sister to order tickets for her GS troop is January 5th, so please e-mail me no later than Jan 4th if you wish to attend.
Tickets ARE NOT REFUNDABLE once they are ordered.
Tickets will be ordered on January 5th.
Checks or cash are due at the Brownie meeting on January 12th!!
Any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail me.
Hope everyone is enjoying the week off from school and the post-holidays!
Susan

Cookie Sale Time!

IMPORTANT COOKIE SALE INFO.
Please consider saving this as a reference during the Cookie Sale process.
You may contact tri-troop leader Shawn Granoff with questions at 508-872-8753 or shawn@granoff.net

Sale Dates:
December 22nd - January 1st. May sell ONLY to family and friends who you wouldn’t ‘normally’ see during Jan 2nd through 16th. i.e. out of town relatives.
January 2nd - January 16th. During this time your daughter may sell to family, friends, neighbors, team mates, teachers, your coworkers etc...
* this time period is known by the Girl Scouts as the “Initial Order”


When you sell in person remember:
* Always have adult supervision. Be safe!
* One box of cookies is $4
* Money is due upon DELIVERY, not at time of sale
* Wear your vest over your jacket to show that you are a Girl Scout - and proud of it!
* Our troop earns $.60 per box sold - to help pay for field trips and activities.
* ALL cookies are Kosher/Dairy and trans fat free.
* Self confidence is developed as girls practice selling cookies to familiar adults.
* There is proven success! 77% of the sales in GSEM (Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass.) are from the Initial Order.
* Customers like to support ‘their’ Girl Scout.
* IF a customer can’t buy cookies because of diet restrictions suggest that they buy a box or two to donate to our Soldiers oversees. On Feb. 28th there will be a Donation Celebration at Hanscom AFB.

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Your family is already involved in many community groups, bring your order card along and invite your friends, coaches, teachers, church/temple members to support your sale of cookies.


Selling cookies at work: (it is your CHOICE to do, or not do, this)
IF you choose to, please have your daughter participate in one or more of the following:

1) Write a letter to the business introducing herself
2) Attach a photo and note to the order card
3) Include thank you notes when delivery is made
4) Deliver the cookies in person, if possible



COOKIES MAY NOT BE SOLD ON THE INTERNET.
YOU MAY SEND OUT EMAIL NOTICES
Why sell Girl Scout Cookies?

You can earn the 2009 Cookie Activity Pin to wear on your vest.
Earn Cookie recognitions - patch, bracelet kit, plush pony, t shirt and more!
Troop Award: When every girl in the troop sells at least 12 boxes of cookies the troop will earn a special Troop Journal scrapbook.
“Cookie Credits” The more cookies you sell the more credits you earn.
Earn $.05 per box sold. Use the Cookie Credits for summer camp programs,
GSEM program, use at the GS store in Waltham or Middleboro, or donate your credits to the troop. Our Troop will earn $.60 for every box of cookies you sell.
Because it’s fun!


Important Dates to Know About:

January 16th: This is the final day of the “Initial Order” it is also the Friday that starts MLK weekend. IF you are out of town for the holiday weekend, please deliver the order card to me ON the 16th. IF you are not traveling you may deliver the card to me on Saturday the 17th or Sunday the 18th. You can leave the forms in my mailbox - 15 Woodward Rd. (off Beacon St., near Rt. 30) * NO money is due on the 16th*

February 10th: Cookies arrive from bakery. You may pick up your order from my house during the remainder of that week.

March 19th: Final payment due. By now you will have delivered your cookies and your customers have paid for their order. Payment of choice from customers is cash, but you may accept personal checks - made out to YOU - at your discretion.

Please write out one check, made out to GSEM Troop 72082, for the grand total of cookie money due. Ex. 20 boxes sold x $4.00 = $80 owed to the troop.

May: The Cookie Recognitions (prizes) will arrive.

-- Shawn Granoff
Tri-troop leader
#72082

Troop Holiday Party

Hi-

Just wanted to remind everyone that Brownie troop 72082 will be having their holiday party on Monday 22nd at Uno's on Route 9. The girls wil be making theri ouwn pizzas. We will be meeting at close to 4pm as possible. ( I am willing to pick up all Brophy Kids at 3:45 if you send in a note- Kelly, Sydney, Emily, Talia and Alyssa and Auyshi (3:55 on the corner)) Just let me know. Parents should come at 5:15 as we will be reviewing cookie selling procedure and handing out patches. Also, if you are one of the working Mom's who dont usually come to pick up, we will be sending home an explanation sheet.

Because the school system has previously stated that they may close school on some days that do not seem that bad, we will not automatically cancel if school is cancelled. At 2pm we will send out and e-mail if the weather is questionable. If you do not have access to email at that time, please e-mail me back and let me know what number we should call you or your babysitter at to let them know.
Thanks!
-pam

NUTCRACKER Outing Saturday in Littleton

The 6 Brownies, who pre-signed up, (Becky, Bella, Jessica, Madison, Sagan, & Talia) are meeting at 5:3o p.m. Saturday night at Littleton Performing Arts Center for the Nutcracker Scout event. (Please meet in inside, as I anticipate it will be very cold tomorrow night.) The pre-show will begin at 5:45 p.m. and the ballet curtain will go up at 6:30 p.m.

During the pre-performance demonstration in the auditorium Brownies will learn details about the costuming, makeup, and scenery of the ballet production

I anticipate getting the nutcracker badge (pictured) (for the back of the vest) later that night.

***NOTE: I see on the Dance prism Web site tonight that there are still tickets available, so any Brownie (and their family) still interested in attending could purchase tickets at the box office in person.

Web site: www.danceprism.com/Export2%20Nutcracker.htm

The seats will likely not be with our group for the ballet, but I anticipate your daughter easily could sit with the troop for the pre-show activity.

If you plan to attend please let Troop leader Susan know.

I expect this to be a fun outing for the girls, especially since they voted to earn the Dance Try-it as one of the 3 badges they wish to earn this year.

Brownies Participate in Framingham Holiday Sing-A-Long

Three Brownies from Troop 2082 participated tonight in the 17th Annual Framingham Tree Lighting Ceremony downtown. Framingham Girl Scouts, for the umpteeth year, held a sing-a-long of holiday songs in anticipation of Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving on a Framingham Fire Truck to light the town Christmas Tree. Girls who participated were: Becky, Bella, & Emily D. Each will receive a participation patch, at a later date. Afterwards, attendees could listen to holiday songs performed by the 5th grade elementary school band, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, have a photo taken with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, and/or do arts & crafts.

Meet at 6 p.m. for Tree Lighting Sing-a-long

Brownies participating in the 17th Annual Framingham Tree Lighting should meet at Town Hall steps at 6 p.m.
Sing-a-long should begin at 6:15 p.m.
Scouts will sing until Santa arrives with Mrs Claus on a Framingham Fire Truck.
Girls who participate will earn a participation patch (for the back of their vest). Cost of the patch will be deducted from their activity fund, as this is an optional troop event.
The event is sponsored by the Framingham Girl Scouts.

Tree Lighting Song List: Friday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m.

SONG LIST FOR THE TREE LIGHTING

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
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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.

Troop Meeting #6 Summary

During today's meeting, after snack and celebrating Sydney's 8th birthday, the troop went into its Brownie Circle and shared what they learned while working on the Grandma & Me patch project.
The girls were having so much fun sharing their information and objects that we did not have time to work on the time capsule project, which completes the All in the Family Try-It.
We will finish that Try-it project in January.
In all, 14 girls shared information on their grandmothers and will earn the Grandma & Me special participation patch (back of the vest).
The patches will be distributed at our next meeting -- which will be OFFSITE at Uno's on Route 9E on Monday, Dec. 22 at an earlier start time of 4 p.m.
A parent must sign a permission slip for your daughter to participate in the kitchen tour and pizza party that day. If you did not sign a permission slip for your daughter Monday, please contact a leader to do so.
The Troop is picking up the tab for the special outing.
NOTE: At our next meeting, information will be distributed about the annual Cookie Sale.
At the end of Monday's meeting, the girls participated in a Friendship Squeeze and Circle Time.
Afterwards, those who sold magazines, candy & nuts this fall were given their participation patches (7 girls earned one patch and one girl earned all 4 patches, several earned 2 & 3 patches) and prizes (necklaces and stuffed bear with glow-in-the-dark t-shirts or both).

17th Annual Town of Framingham Tree Lighting

Come celebrate with Girl Scouts at the the 17th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting where there will be festive holiday music, Santa Claus, photos with Santa, Candy Canes, Cookies and Hot Chocolate and a performance by the Framingham Public Schools Fifth Grade Band.
FREE Family event takes places at 150 Concord Street, Nevins Hall
Framingham Girl Scouts assemble on the steps of the Memorial Building about 6 p.m. for the annual sing-a-long of Holiday songs.
Music to be sung in order presented on printout - with Santa Claus is Coming to Town sung last as Santa is on his way-you will get direction from the MC.
Leader Susan Petroni will be at the event, but this is NOT a Drop-off event.

Group Discount Available for Nutcracker Performances for Scout Troop

Dance Prism, a Boston-area based professional ballet company, offers Girl Scouts and their leaders an opportunity to experience a special afternoon of ballet and fun at their performances of The Nutcracker. Families of scouts are also welcome to attend.
Daisies and Brownies will be treated to a pre-performance demonstration in the auditorium where they will learn details about the costuming, makeup, and scenery of the production.
All scouts will receive a specially designed patch just for them.
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Shows are:
Date: Saturday, December 13
Performing Arts Center
56 King Street Littleton
www.danceprism.com

Date: December 14
Time: 12:15 & 4:15 pm
Place: Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street
Worcester

Dates: December 20 & 21
Time: 1:45 & 5:45 on December 20
1:45 on December 21
Place: Collins Center
Shawsheen Road
Andover
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Cost: $12 scouts, $18 adults (minimum of 5 scouts and 1 adult for group rate)
Regular price $22 adults, $16 children/seniors
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Deadline: Registration continues until performance is sold out.
Register with Dance Prism at 978-448-8055 or ndkoehler@charter.net
Reserved seating, so register early for best seats

Grandma & Me Patch Work Due Monday

The girls in Brownie Troop 2082 should be finishing their work on the participation patch Grandma & Me this weekend.
We talked about the patch at the Oct. 20 meeting. (The patch will go on the back of the vest.)
To earn the patch, the girls will need to complete 3 of the 6 items by Monday's meeting (Dec. 8th).
NOTE: Three of the items can be completed even if your daughter doesn’t have a living grandma or has one who lives far away.
The requirements for this patch were posted on this Web site in October and given to the girls to take home at last week's meeting.

Framingham Tree Lighting - Singing schedule

The Town of Framingham Tree Lighting is planned for Friday, Dec. 12 at about 6 p.m.

Girl Scouts typically do a holiday sing-a-long on the steps of Town Hall awaiting the arrival of Santa. This a Framingham Girl Scouts sponsored event for all Girl Scout troops - Daisy, Brownie, Junior, etc.

This is also a family event. (I know several of the town's elementary schools are participating too). Please bring the entire family to the event, if you celebrate this holiday.

As this is a VERY crowded event at Memorial Hall downtown in Framingham, it can NOT be a dropoff event. It will be TOO CROWDED for a leader or two leaders to watch the entire troop.

We'd like to have a head count by Wednesday, Dec. 10 by noon. We realize if the weather turns bad that you and your family may change your mind.

Girls who participate will earn a patch (for the back of their vest). The cost will be deducted from their activity fun (estimated cost is about $1 to $1.50). A couple of girls participated last year and earned a caroling fun patch.

Any questions or thoughts or to RSVP, please e-mail co-leader Susan

SONG PROGRAM FOR THE TREE LIGHTING

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

Candy, Nut, And Magazine Prizes and Patches

I picked up the magazine, candy, & nut sales' prizes and patches (for back of the Brownie vest) this afternoon in Waltham at the Girl Scout Regional office.The prizes & patches will be distributed at the END of the meeting on Monday. Seven of the 16 girls in our troop participated and the troop earned just over $130. Every girl, who participated in the fundraiser, earned either a patch and/or a prize. Several girls earned multiple patches & prizes.

SNACK MOM & Food Allergy Awareness

We wanted to let all the moms in our Brownie Troop be aware that there is a girl in the troop, who has an allergy to walnuts, cashews, almonds, tree nuts, etc.
When sending in snack for the troop please read labels and avoid products that contains these items and/or were processed in a plant/facility with these items.
A list of who has which meeting for snack is posted on the right hand navigation bar of this Web site.
If any parent has any questions, please e-mail any leader.
If you have specific questions about a certain food, feel free to contact co-leader Susan Petroni, as she is the first aider for the troop and an aunt of a niece with a peanut allergy.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Susan, Shawn, & Pam
P.S. If you have not volunteered for a week, please e-mail one of us.

Council Cancels Dancing With Scout Event

Girl Scout Council of Eastern Massachusetts today cancelled the event below due to a lack of registrations. Both sessions on Sunday, Dec. 14 were cancelled. Registrations will be refunded.

* Dancing with the Scouts: Sunday, Dec. 14 Cedar Hill in Waltham.
2 time options: 1 and 3 p.m.
Learn about different styles of Latin dance. A professional dance instructor will give you a demo, and then it's your turn to take the floor! Girls will learn the steps of beautiful styles of dance. Cost $13 per Brownie.

Museum of Science Sleepover UPDATE

This afternoon, we placed and paid for reservations for 14 of the 16 girls to attend the special Museum of Science sleepover in June 2009.
This is the BIG event for our Troop 2082 for our second grade brownies. It is a Mom & Me event on June 6. Mom & Me means that every girl attending could bring their mom (or an adult FEMALE relative/guardian 19 or older). YET, an adult is not required to attend for your child to go, as all 3 leaders will be attending. No siblings can attend. No males can attend.
This special Girl Scout night event, according to Eastern Massachusetts Council description, typically includes hands-on science activities, science demonstrations, an Omni show, a late night program, and tim to explore the museum.
FYI: Dinner is on your own that night (June 6) and there is a $5 per car parking fee for keeping a car overnight in the garage. We are checking to see if brown bagging will be allowed and if the food court at the Museum will be open.
We will be providing more details on this special event, as they become available from Council, as this event is sponsored by the Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scouts Council.
If you have any questions, concerns, or issues, please don't hesitate to contact one of us leaders at any time.

Cookie Mom In Training Wanted

Hi Folks-

Girl Scout cookie selling season is quickly approaching. We have 2 more meetings before Dec. break (Monday the 8th at St. Andrew's and a holiday party on the 22nd- location TBD). At the party, we will be giving out information about the cookie sale. It officially does not start until after New Years, but girls are permitted to sell to any relatives over vacation.

Shawn Granoff has acted as "Cookie Mom" for our troop last year in addition to being "Cookie Mom" for her daughter's Junior troop. This has a big task for her to handle both troops (and a crowed situation in her living room!). Generally, it is recommended that a parent other than a troop leader act as "Cookie Mom." Shawn has agreed to continue this year, but is asking for someone to step up and shadow her this year in anticipation of taking over the job next year. The task involves going to a one short training, entering all the orders in to a girl scout data base, picking up the cookies from a site in Framingham ( with the help of other parents who have minivans), sorting the cookies in your home and setting specific times for families to pick up the cookies, entering the checks received in the data base and calling stop and shop to set up a time for a booth sale. If you have specific questions you can call Shawn. She will be attending a cookie training tonight at 7 pm at Plymouth church. If you think you might be interested, you are welcome to attend tonight. If you are not free tonight, you can still volunteer; Shawn will fill you in and you can attend the training next year.

Thank you for your consideration!

-Pam O'Callaghan

Cookie University

Cookie University (cookie training) will take place tomorrow night, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Church. Any mom interested in assisting Cookie Mom/co-leader Shawn Granoff please e-mail a leader.

Meeting Monday -- Update on projects

Our next Brownie troop meeting is Monday at 4:15 at St. Andrew. We will be continuing our work on the All in the Family Try-it.
At our last meeting, 14 of the 16 girls presented their heritage item to the troop. The last two girls will present their heritage item Monday, the girls will begin work on a family birthday calendar, and if time permits we will start a family time capsule.
NEEDS: If you have extra family photographs that can be CUT, please have your daughter bring them to Monday's meeting so she can use with the family calendar craft. Individual photos of each immediate family member are better than a large group of people in a photo. Those girls who brought their photos at the last meeting, we saved them in her folder.
For the time capsule, we are looking for each girl to bring in an empty cereal box (ie Wheaties, Corn Flags, Fruit Loops, etc). The cereal box will be the capsule for that project. If you don't have a box for Monday's meeting, please try to bring a box for the first meeting in December. The girls will be working on the time capsule for likely two meetings.If you still don't have a cereal box and don't anticipate having one, please let a leader know as we can have extras brought in..
As always if you have any questions, feel free to e-mail any of us..
SPECIAL EVENT: Don't forget the Museum of Science checks, if you daughter wishes to participate. It is $47 for her and $47 for an adult. Please make checks out to GSEM Troop #72082..
FUNDRAISER: Packaged candy & nut boxes & cans will be distributed to those who participated in the fundraiser at the end of the meeting. Patches and prizes are still not available..
PATCH WORK: The Grandma & Me requirement work is not due until the first meeting in December. If your daughter has already completed her work, she can bring it to Monday's meeting and we will store it in her folder. The Grandma & Me patch requirement work is posted on this site.
SNACK MOM: Finally, please note that there is a girl in the troop who has an allergy to walnuts, cashews, almonds, tree nuts, etc. So when sending in snack for the troop please read labels. A list of who has which meeting for snack is located on the right-hand side of the site.

Special Event: Museum of Science Sleepover in June

For our BIG event this year, Troop 2082 is planning on participating in the Girl Scout Sleepover at the Museum of Science on Saturday, June 6.
* As some of the girls in the troop may be uncomfortable with a sleepover that far from home by themselves, we PURPOSELY selected the sleepover that is Mom & Me. That means that every girl attending can bring their mom (or an adult FEMALE relative/guardian 19 or older). YET, an adult is not required to attend for your child to go, as all 3 leaders will be attending. No siblings can attend. No males can attend.
* This special GS night event typically includes hands-on science activities, science demonstrations, an Omni show, a late night program, and plenty of time to explore the museum.
* We realize this event is expensive, especially in this economy.
The cost is $47 per child and $47 per adult.
As leaders, we would like to subsidize the cost of your daughter to attend up to $20 per Brownie based on HER cookie sales/effort this spring. (If your daughter signs up, we will add UP TO $20 BACK into her activity fund in spring 2009.)
* Unfortunately, these Museum of Science sleepovers fill up quickly and typically sell out. Most of the events are already sold out through mid-March.
** For that reason, we are asking if your child is interested in attending with or without an adult; we NEED a check Monday (at our meeting), so we can start the registration process. (Please make checks out to GSEM Brownie Troop #72082). As the event is sponsored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts WE can only hold a spot, if registration is paid in full.
Again, we realize this is an expensive event, but it will be our one big TROOP event for the year.
FYI: Dinner is on your own that night (June 6) and there is a $5 per car parking fee for keeping a car overnight in the garage.
If you have any questions, concerns, or issues, please don't hesitate to contact one of us leaders.
Thanks

Special Events Available

All of these events listed below are sponsored by one of the Girl Scout Councils.
Almost all are fee-based and require special registration. Please contact a leader if you are interested in attending.
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*How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Girl Scout Night Discounts -- Dec. 3, 4, 9, & 10. 7:30 p.m. shows. Girl scouts get 40% off tickets. Girls who attend will get a special patch. Family members can also use the discount if attending with a Girl Scout. For more information, contact a leader.
* Animal Adventures Workshop: Saturday, Dec. 6: Cedar Hill in Waltham. Time options: 10 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. REGISTRATION CLOSED
* Boston Ballet Nutcracker - Special Girl Scout 50% off performance discount on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. show. For more information, please contact a leader.
* Dancing with the Scouts: Sunday, Dec. 14 Cedar Hill in Waltham. 2 time options: 1 and 3 p.m. Learn about different styles of Latin dance. A professional dance instructor will give you a demo, and then it's your turn to take the floor! Girls will learn the steps of beautiful styles of dance. Cost $13 per Brownie. REGISTRATION OPEN.
* Council Cookie Rally: Sunday, Jan. 4: Marlborough 2 p.m. Brownies will have fun working together and individually to reach their goals and discover the techniques that work best to market their product. At the end of the program, girls will receive the Cookie Rally Patch to show that they are Going Places with Girl Scouts! Cost $7 per Brownie. REGISTRATION OPEN.

Troop Meeting #4 Summary -- 11/10/08

During today's meeting, after snack, the troop went into its Brownie Circle.
Tovah read the Promise and Erin read the the Girl Scout Law.
Then, we told the Brownies that at the end of the meeting we would pass out participation patches (back of the vest). Every girl earned at least one patch (Investiture patch pictured) but some earned as many as 4 patches. (see previous post for more details about the participation patches.)
We also announced that the Troop earned more than $130 from its magazine & candy/nut sales this fall. Seven girls participated in the fundraiser. The candy & nuts are due to arrive later this week or early next week. Worst case, the candy & nuts will be distributed at our next Brownie meeting on Monday, Nov. 24th. (We anticipate the participation patches & incentives will be available at that time too.)
While in the Brownie Circle, the girls talked about their family heritage. Each girl talked about where their mother, father, and or grandparents' ancestors were from. The girls also showed a heritage item (jewelry, clothing, doll, etc) to the Troop.
As the girls were very excited about this part of the All in the Family Try-It, we did not have time to work a lot on their calendar arts & crafts project. The girls will complete the project at the next meeting on Nov. 24th. (During the next 2 weeks, feel free to find and send to the meeting additional cutable photos of family members so the girls can use then with their birthday calendar project.) The birthday list and photos the girls did bring in we saved in their orange folders.
NOTE: The Grandma & Me Participating Patch work is not due until the first meeting in December. Remember this is an optional patch for your daughter to earn. The girls will be discussing what they learned about their grandmas at that December meeting.
Directions and information on the patch work was posted earlier on this Web site.
The patch can be completed even if a Brownie does not have a living grandmother or if the living grandmother lives far away.
If you have any questions, or if your daughter has any questions, please e-mail one of the leaders.

Participation Patches Awarded to Girls Today!

We handed out participation patches to the girls today. Some Brownies took home as many as 4 patches, but every girl earned at least 1 patch.

** All 16 girls earned the Investiture patch. It should be ironed on to the back of the vest. It is a large square patch with two girls in Brownie vests. It is an iron-on patch.

** 13 girls earned the roller skating participation patch. It is an iron-on patch for the back of the vest, too. (see photo of patch in an earlier post.)

** Girls, who were Brownies last year, earned the Early bird participation patch for registering for a second year of Brownies earlier this spring. It too is an iron-on patch for the back of the vest.

** Finally, 11 Brownies who attended the special science/voting workshop received their voting participation patches. (The science patches were handed out earlier.) The VOTING patch is for back of the vest. Unfortunately, it is NOT an iron-on patch. It was not available as an iron-on. The patch will need to be either sewed on or you can try using patch-attach glue (sold at craft stores) to glue (let glue dry first) & then iron it on. If you have any questions, please don't hestitate to contact any of us leaders.

See you at the next Brownie meeting on Monday, Nov. 24th!

--Susan, Shawn & Pam

Meeting Tomorrow

Hi Troop 2082-

Just a reminder that we have regular Brownie Meeting tomorrow ( 4:15-5:30).

Reminder - we will be working on the 'All in the Family" Try-It patch so the girls need to bring in-

1) List of family member's birthdays (Month and date) to include on the calender.
Photos of family members that will be cut up and added to the calender are optional.


2) Discuss at home your family heritage- What state / country your family is from and where your ancestors are from. Bring an item to share that represents something about your heritage. It can be clothing, pictures, object, food (no nuts or strawberries please) etc.

This should be a fun meeting ! See you all tomorrow!

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Roller Skating Participation Patch

Members of Brownie Troop 2082 who attended the Framingham-wide Girl Scout Roller Skating Night will receive their participation patch (for back of the vest) at tomorrow's meeting. Here is a photo of the patch.

SNACK Mom list posted

We've posted the list of troop snack moms for the year on the righthand side of this Web site and below.
There are a couple of moms (Jessica, Sasha, Sagan, & Tovah) who have yet to sign up for a week. Please contact one of the leaders so we can add you to the list.
The holiday party and year-end party dates are not available.
Open dates are bolded below.
Snack moms are asked to provide a drink and a snack per Brownie.
There are 16 girls in the troop, so please consider juice boxes or a gallon of something, when it is your week, so the girls have enough to drink.
Also we have one child who has a tree nut, walnut, pecan allergy so read labels when sending a snack.
Healthy snacks are always encouraged, but we won't say no to sweets. If you send something sweet, please also consider a healthy snack like apple slices, cheese cubes, pretzels, etc..
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Sept. 22: Kelly
Oct. 6: Emily D.
Oct. 20: Madison
Nov. 10: Becky
Nov. 24: Erin
Dec. 8: Alyssa
Dec. 22: HOLIDAY PARTY
Jan. 12: Talia
Jan. 26: Emily S.
Feb 9: Ayushi
Feb. 23: OPEN
March 9: Bella
March 23: Sarah
April 6: OPEN
April 27: OPEN
May 4: OPEN
May 18: Sydney
June: END OF YEAR PARTY

PETCO FIELD TRIP

Girl Scout Night at Roller Kingdom

More than 100 Girl Scouts from Framingham attending GS Night at Roller Kingdom last night, including 13 girls from Brownie Troop 2082. The annual event celebrates the birthday of Girl Scout founder Juliette Low, whose birthday is Halloween.
About two dozen girls also participated in karaoke, including Bella from our Brownie troop. She did a rendition of Disturbia.
Girls who attended will receive a participation patch. The leaders will get them Tuesday night at the Framingham leaders meeting.
Below is a slide show from last night's event. (Click on all slides to see the full photo images.)
Thanks to Jen & Beth Ann for carpooling and chaperoning.
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See you tomorrow night at PETCO for the Troop's field trip!

Eastern Massachusetts Council to Offer Dancing with the Scouts on Sunday, Dec. 14

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council is offering "Dancing with the Scouts" on Sunday, Dec. 14 in Waltham.
There will be two sessions -- 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Brownies will learn about different styles of Latin dance. A professional dance instructor will give the girls a demo, and then it's their turn to take the floor!
Girls will learn the steps of beautiful styles of dance.
Cost is $13 per brownie. Adult/parents are free.
Registration is as soon as the event fills up or up until Nov. 25.

UPCOMING DEADLINES

*TOMORROW, Wednesday, Oct. 29: Deadline to notify a leader if your daughter wishes to participate in Framingham Tree Lighting Note: Your daughter can change her mind either way - to sing or not to sing up until December. This is just to let Framingham know if our troop plans to participate, so give an estimated guess.
* Friday, Oct. 31: Deadline to notify a leader if your daughter wishes to attend optional Animal Adventures workshop. Note: We recommend registering ASAP as events are selling out before deadline this year due to the merger of the three councils.
*Saturday, Nov. 1: Deadline to RSVP for Monday's PETCO field trip
* **: Deadline to notify a leader if your daughter wishes to participate in optional Night Hike in Waltham on Monday, Nov. 17 - SOLD OUT
* Saturday, Nov. 1: Framingham Girl School Night at Roller Kingdom in Hudson. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Skate rental extra at $3. carpooling details to come.
*Monday, Nov. 3: Deadline to notify a leader if your daughter wishes to attend ZOOM Workshop in Swansea
* Monday, Nov. 3: PETCO Field Trip. Meet at 5:45 p.m. One-hour long program from 6 to 7 p.m.
*Monday, Nov. 10: Brownie meeting 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.
* Monday, Nov. 10: All in the Family Try-It homework due.

RSVP by 10/29 for Framingham Tree Lighting on Dec. 12

The Framingham Tree Lighting is planned for Friday, Dec. 12 at about 6 p.m.
Girl Scouts typically do a holiday sing-a-long on the steps of Town Hall awaiting the arrival of Santa. Afterwards, the girls can head inside for hot cocoa, cookies, and to listen to the all-elementary school band, among other activities.
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I know this seems very early, but the Framingham Service Unit for Girl Scouts needs to give an estimated count to the town next week.
We would like to make this a family event. The girls can stand on the steps singing with their fellow Brownie troop members with the rest of the Girl Scouts from Framingham, but as the event is popular and crowded, we would prefer that each girl attend with a guardian or a parent.
Last year, Kelly & Bella from Troop 2082 participated.
Girls who sing can earn a participation patch (for the back of their vest.)
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The deadline to let a leader know your daughter's intent to participate is:
Wednesday, Oct. 29 by 7 p.m.
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It's okay if your daughter changes her mind -- to go or not to go -- or if another family obligation comes up, we just wish to give the town an idea if our troop is participating.
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Lyrics to the songs will be posted before the event.
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UPCOMING REGISTRATION DEADLINES & EVENTS

*Wednesday, Oct. 29: Deadline to notify a leader if your daughter wishes to participate in Framingham Tree Lighting
* Friday, Oct. 31: Deadline to notify a leader if your daughter wishes to attend optional Animal Adventures workshop
*Saturday, Nov. 1: Deadline to RSVP for Monday's PETCO field trip
* Saturday, Nov. 1: Deadline to notify a leader if your daughter wishes to participate in optional Night Hike in Waltham on Monday, Nov. 17
* Saturday, Nov. 1: Framingham Girl School Night at Roller Kingdom in Hudson. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Skate rental extra at $3. carpooling details to come.
*Monday, Nov. 3: Deadline to notify a leader if your daughter wishes to attend ZOOM Workshop in Swansea
* Monday, Nov. 3: PETCO Field Trip. Meet at 5:45 p.m. One-hour long program from 6 to 7 p.m.
*Monday, Nov. 10: Brownie meeting 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. All in the Family Try-It homework due.

Our Troop Number has Changed - #72082

With the merger of three Girl Scout councils into one - Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, there is the possibility of an overlapping of troop numbers.
For that reasons, former members of the Girls Scouts of Patriot's Trail Council will now have a "7" in front of their troops.
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We are not adding the "7" on to the Brownie uniforms, but will do so when the girls move into Junior Scouts in fourth grade.
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However, our new bank account is set up as Troop #72082.
As we move ahead please write any checks to "GSEM Brownie Troop #72082."
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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact one of the three troop leaders.
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Brownies NOT Eligible for Boston Ballet Workshops

Apparently, there were several errors in the program book mailed to leaders and registered adult volunteers.
We just found out today, that although the Boston Ballet workshops are listed in the program book as open to all Girl Scouts including Brownies, the the workshops are for girls Cadette level or older. Brownies can not attend!
We apologize.

RI Girl Scouts Offering Brownies A Hip Hop Dance Workshop on Thursday, Dec. 4

Girl Scouts of Rhode Island are offering Brownies the chance to participate in a Hip Hop Dance Event. Brownies can learn how to Hip Hop from a professional instructor.
The event is Thursday, December 4, from 4;30 to 6:30 p.m. at Camp Promising in Swansea. (Located near Fall River, about 60-75 minutes from Framingham)
Cost is $11 per Brownie.
Deadline to register is Thursday, Nov. 13.
NOTE: As it is unlikely a leader will be attending. Your daughter will need to register as an individual Scout. A parent or guardian will need to attend with her. If the situation changes, we will let you know if a leader is attending this optional event.
If your daughter would like to attend, please let one of the leaders know no later than the troop's Nov. 10 meeting, so they can help you with the registration process.

Grandma & Me Patch Requirements/Homework

The girls in Brownie Troop 2082 will be working on a participation patch called Grandma & Me. We talked about the patch at the last meeting on Oct. 20. (The patch, which will go on the back of the vest, is pictured here.) To earn the patch, the girls will need to complete 3 of the 6 items below by the Monday, Dec. 8 meeting. At that meeting, the girls will share the information they have learned. (We set this deadline, as it will give Brownies with grandmas, living close by, the opportunity to talk to a grandma in person during the Thanksgiving holiday.) NOTE: Three of the items can be completed even if your daughter doesn’t have a living grandma or has one who lives far away.
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1. Scrapbook Memories! Find a photo of your grandmother or a photo of you and your grandmother doing a favorite activity or celebrating a holiday. Make a scrapbook page about your grandma. On the page write about why you love(d) your grandmother and/or what was your favorite thing to do with your grandmother. … (FOR EXAMPLE: At the Oct 20th meeting, leader Susan Petroni brought in a photo of her and her late grandma on a Tilt-A-Whirl at an amusement park when she was about the same age as the girls in our Brownie troop. She told the girls she would write about how her grandmother like to go to amusement parks with her and ride the spin rides.)

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2. Create a Family Tree! Find out when your parents and siblings were born. Research when your grandparents were born. (Optional: If you want, try to research back to find out who your grandparents’ grandmothers and grandfathers were.)
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3. Musical bonding – I bet you listen to the Jonas Brothers, Music from the High School Musical movies, Hannah Montana, etc… That music is cool today. But what music did your grandmother think was cool when she was your age. Find out what music she loved. Listen to a few of her favorite songs. Have her listen to a few of your favorite songs. (If your grandmother is not around, research popular music from when she was your age and listen to 2-3 songs). Make a list of those songs from your grandmother’s era or her favorite songs as part of this patch requirement.
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4. Uncover Facts About Your Grandmother – Find out more about your grandmother and her life. Interview her (or if your grandmother is not around interview a family member who may be able to answer these questions for you.) Get answers for 6 of these questions below.
A. Did you have a pet when you were growing up?
B. Who was more strict, your mom or dad?
C. Did you have chores?
D. Were you a Brownie or a Girl Scout?
E. Did you have brothers or sisters? How many?
F. Where did your live? What was your house like?
G. Tell me about a family Tradition
H. Did you like school? Favorite subject? Worst?
I. Tell me about Mom or dad growing up. How was s(he) like me? Not like me?
J. What are you most proud about in your life?
K. Tell me about a vacation or place your visited.
L. What is your favorite food? Food you don’t like?
M. What special talent do you have? (sports, crafts, cooking, etc)?
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5. Saying Nonna or Oma! Below is a list of words kids use for grandparents in other countries. Learn to say grandma and grandpa in a language that is of the same heritage of your parents/grandparents.
· Poland -- Babcia and Dziadek,
· Germany -- Oma and Opa,
· India -- Nana-ji and Nani-ji,
· Greece -- Ya-ya and Pa-pu,
· Japan -- Oba-chan and Oji-chan,
· China -- Popo and Gong-gong,
· Italy -- Nonna and Nonno,
· Israel -- Savta and Saba,
· Spain – Abuela and Abuelo.
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6. Grandma Literature! Pick one of the books below and either read with your parent or perhaps read with your grandmother. For each book there is a question for you to think about and answer.

A. Read the book Hooray for Grandparents.
Quick synopsis: What can a boy do when Grandparents' Day at school rolls around and he has no grandparents to invite? Arnie is very upset, won't help the other children decorate the room, and goes off grumpily to return his library books. Carlson, in the voice of a caring children's librarian, suggests using his neighbors as stand-ins. Unfortunately, Arnie's next-door neighbors are off to climb Mt. Fuji and won't be back for two weeks. He tells this sad story to everyone he knows, including the bakers, the dressmaker, and the sensitive librarian. Much to his surprise, they all show up at school, making Arnie the child with the most visitors and the happiest face.
After reading the book, write a sentence or two about what you would invite to a grandparent & Brownie activity, if your grandma or a grandparents wasn’t available?

B. Read the book The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's
After reading, write a sentence or two about what special things you would like to do if you could spend an entire week at grandma’s house.

C. Read the book The Patchwork Quilt.
Quick synopsis: Grandma has an idea. When she was a little girl her own mother made her a beautiful patchwork quilt. Her granddaughter begins to show interest in Grandma's quilting. Anytime a family member has a special outfit that they have grown out of or a beloved piece of clothing, that can’t be worn, Grandma's adds a patch to the quilt.
After reading, write a sentence or two about what special activity or hobby grandma did or does that you would like to try. (Optional: consider starting a family memory quilt too.)
Note: If you struggle with reading the book, ask a parent or older relative to read the book with you.

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If you have any questions about this homework, please contact one of the leaders. Contact info is on the right-hand column of this Web site.

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ZOOM Workshop in Swansea on Nov. 15

Remember the TV program ZOOM?
The Girl Scout Council of Rhode Island is offering a special ZOOM program for Brownies. Attendees will participate in ZOOM science activities that are interactive and hands-on. The workshop will introduce science and math concepts by showing girls how science works in the real world. Attendees will earn a ZOOM fun patch (for back of the vest).
The program is on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at Camp Promising Acres in Swansea. (Located near Fall River, about 60-75 minutes from Framingham)
The cost is $6 per Brownie.
The deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 3.
NOTE: As it is unlikely a leader will be attending. Your daughter will need to register as an individual Scout. A parent or guardian will need to attend with her. If the situation changes, we will let you know if a leader is attending this optional event.
If your daughter would like to attend, please let one of the leaders know no later than Saturday, Nov. 1, so they can help you with the registration process.
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OPTIONAL EVENT: Night Hike

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Council is offering two special night hikes at Cedar Hill in Waltham. Brownies of Troop 2082 can attend.
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HIKE summary: Explore the sights and sounds of the woods at night. Who can see what in the dark? Find out what you can really sense when the Sun has set.
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Wednesday, Nov. 12 Hike.
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Deadline to register: Tuesday, Oct. 28
Cost: $5 per Brownie
Note: It is unlikely a leader is attending, so a parent/guardian will need to attend with Brownie.
Cost for adult is FREE
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Monday, Nov. 17 Hike
Time: 5;30 to 7 p.m.
Deadline to register: Saturday, Nov. 1.
Cost; $5 per Brownie
Note: Troop leader Susan Petroni may attend. Please let her know if your daughter wishes to attend. If no leader attends, a parent/guardian will need to attend with Brownie. Parents are also welcome to attend with child, even if a leader is attending.
EVENT FULL 10/27.08
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Note: This hike will satisfy a requirement for a Try-It.
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Troop Meeting #3 Summary -- 10/20/08

We welcomed two new girls to Brownie Troop 2082 today - Ayuski & Sagan. We are now a troop of 16 girls. During today's meeting, we had an investiture & Brownie Elf Ceremony with the 6 new girls to the troop. Each of the 6 new girls received a Brownie pin. They are to wear it upside down until they complete three good deeds for someone. Each of the girls was also sent home with a copy of the Brownie Story.
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As we moved our meeting time back this year to 4:15 p.m., we opted this week to do snack first.
During snack time, each of the five girls who attended Girl Scout Night at the circus mentioned one thing they enjoyed about the night. (See previous posting about the event and photos.)
We also talked to the girls about The Cheetah Girls. Almost all of the Brownies knew about the teen pop group. We mentioned The Cheetah Girls to the troop, as Cheetah Girl Adrienne Balion was a Girl Scout. She is the cover girl for the Fall issue of Girl Scout Leader magazine. Born in Puerto Rico, but raised in New York, Adrienne was a Girl Scout for 6 years. She said Girl Scouts encouraged her to trust her passions. "I was always coming up with these outrageous ideas. But somehow in Girl Scouts, they didn't sound so crazy," she told Girl Scout Leader magazine. She also said Girl Scouts allowed her the opportunity to connect her creative drive with her desire to do good. (FYI: The Cheetah Girls are performing a concert in Worcester on Nov. 7. Unfortunately, there is no Girl Scout discount for this tour. It is the group's only Massachusetts stop. Tickets are still available, if interested)
To read the full story on Adrienne and or see the videos with your daughter, visit www.girlscouts.org/for_adults/leader_magazine/
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After snack, the troop went into its Brownie Circle. Bella read the Promise and Jessica read the the Girl Scout Law. Then, we told the girls about the planned field trip on Nov. 3 to PETCO. We explained the field trip will be a part of what is needed to earn the Animals Try-It. After a discussion about what to expect on the field trip, we went around the circle and each Brownie mentioned what pet(s) they have (or had as we heard several fish died) and what pet they would like to have. We also talked about why some Brownies can't get the pet they want --- perhaps, the home is not a suitable habitat for the pet or perhaps a family member has an allergy.
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After Circle time, the troop took part in the Investiture Ceremony. Girls who were Brownies last year, helped "twist & turn" the new Brownies. (See slide show. Click on VIEW ALL IMAGES to see the full view of each photo.)
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Next, the girls were given three activity sheets provided by PETCO.
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Then, we re-entered the Brownie Circle.
We explained to the girls, for the first time we would be giving out "Brownie Homework." The information for the All in the Family Try-It homework went home with your child. (It will also be posted on this Web site.) The All in the Family homework is due at the next meeting on Nov. 10.
The homework information to earn the special Grandma & Me participation patch (back of the vest) will be posted on this Web site later this week and an e-mail sent to parents. When it is posted on the Web site, it will be written and directed towards the Brownies. (It was about 3 pages to print and at 16 girls, we were trying to save a few trees.). It is not due until after Thanksgiving! The patch can be completed even if a brownie does not have a living grandmother or if the living grandmother lives far away.
If you have any questions, or if your daughter has any questions, please e-mail one of the leaders.
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If any parent did not sign a permission slip for either the Roller Skating event (Nov. 1.) or the PETCO field trip (Nov. 3.) Please contact leader Pam ASAP.
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We will be contacting the parents of those girls attending the Framingham-wide Girl Scout Roller Skating night via e-mail about carpooling. Thanks for those who offered to carpool and chaperone!
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Today was the deadline to participate in the optional magazine and/or candy & nut sales.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will receive 40% of each magazine sold.
Troop 2082 will earn 10% from each magazine sold.
Troop 2082 will also receive $1 for each box of candy or nuts sold.
Girls who sold either two magazine or two boxes of candy or nuts will receive a special polar bear patch. Troop 2082 members who participated in the sale were: Bella, Emily D., Erin, Madison, Talia, & Tovah. Some girls earned more than 1 patch (back of the best).
I will post at a later time how much the troop earned!
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One last thing, consider logging on to this Web site with your daughter. Let her look at the photos posted and or read the story on Cheetah Girl Adrienne.
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Happy Halloween and see you in November!!!



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TRY-IT WORK: All in the Family

ALL IN THE FAMILY TRY-IT WORK
DUE: Nov. 10th Meeting

1) With your parents, identify birthdays (just dates not years) for immediate members of your family (mother, father, sisters, brothers, grandparents).
If you want you can do aunts, uncles and cousins, but that is optional.
The girls will be working on a family calendar/arts & crafts project beginning at our next meeting on November 10th. They will need this list to do the project.
You may also send in photographs of immediate family members.
THESE PHOTOS WILL BE CUT!!! So do not send in a prized family photo!
Photos are optional to complete the project.

2) With your daughter, find out about your family’s heritage.
Did your family come from another state? Which one?
Did your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents come from another country? Which country? Look at a map and find out where that country is. Which continent?
Find an object (food, family tradition, clothing item, etc) about your heritage that you can share with your troop on Nov. 10th
Bring that object and the answers to the above questions to the next meeting.
If you would like to bring a special food for the meeting, please let one of the leaders know no later than Monday, Nov. 3, so we can plan time for the girls to eat the food into the Nov. 10 meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the leaders.
All contact information is located on the right-hand side of this Web site.
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OPTIONAL EVENT: Animal Adventure Workshops in Waltham & Rockland

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts has arranged for 3 workshops with Animal Adventures. The registration deadline is Halloween, Oct 31.
Please contact a leader ASAP, if you would like to register your daughter.
Attending this workshop would be a suitable substitute for any brownie who cannot attend the PETCO Field Trip on Nov. 3.
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Workshop summary: 8-10 animals will be presented at this interactive workshop. Brownies will meet animals, hear interesting stories about them, and may get to pet a few of the animals.
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Dec. 6: Cedar Hill in Waltham. Time options: 10 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 13: Rockland. Location TBD. Same time options.
Cost: $9 per Brownie
Parent/guardian must attend with child, as it is unlikely a leader will be attending
Cost is FREE for adult leader/parent
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FIELD TRIP to PETCO on Monday, Nov. 3

Brownie Troop 2082 will be taking a field trip to PETCO (located in the Christmas Tree plaza on Route 9) on Monday night, Nov. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Girls should meet in front of PETCO no later than 5:45 p.m. They should wear their Brownie vest.
Parents can drop off and pick up at PETCO.
This 60-minute workshop on pets is one of the 4 requirements for the Brownies to earn their Animals Try-It badge. (FYI: There is no school on Nov. 4 for Framingham Public School children due to election day! Thus, one of the reasons we picked this date.)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PETCO FIELD TRIP: This field trip introduces simple concepts related to animal characteristics, animal habitats, and animal care. During this hands-on experience, Brownies will discover animals are a lot like people. They both need a healthy diet, a comfortable home, social interaction, exercise and play. Respect and responsibility lessons are reinforced throughout the tour.

We need a signed permission slip from a parent/guardian for your daughter to attend. The group is limited to what we registered for 16 girls and 3 adults. No siblings allowed. Permission slips must be presented or she can not participate.
Please let one of the leaders know, via e-mail or phone no later than Nov. 1

If your daughter cannot attend on Nov. 3. We will provide you with a list of suitable options for you and your daughter to do on your own, so she can still earn her Animals TRY-it!

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.)