On May 17, the former Patriots Trail Council, now part of the Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council is hosting a Paint for Freedom event from 2 to 5 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Hopkinton.
The cost is $7 per Brownie.
To register, go online at:http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/mtCpaintforfreedom.htm
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
* Come with your mom or other significant adult female in your life to learn about decorative painting from members of the Society of Decorative Painters.
* Learn how to mix paint, how to create a stencil, and how to paint on wood.
* Girl Scouts and their pals will paint a card of encouragement and sign the back, and Girl Scouts will present it to a member of the military who has served and needs a lift. When the recipient is feeling better, they will sign the back and pass it on to someone else to give them an emotional boost. This is a great way for girls and their gals to give back to their communities!
If your daughter is interested in attending, let one of the Troop 2082 leaders know and register your daughter online at: http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/mtCpaintforfreedom.htm
Sunday, April 13, 2008
School Vacation Week Girl Scout Camp Options - Two days are already FULL
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is offering -one-day camps at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham for April vacation!
Camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Each day will be new and exciting - with programs specifically designed for each age level. Girls will be able to work on requirements towards badges and TRY-ITs and will have a chance to see what camp is all about.
If you are considering Girl Scout camp for the first time for your Brownie, this is a great way to try it out for a day or a short week!
Girls will need to bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle daily.
Bus transportation is available from FRAMINGHAM - there are 2 stops.
* Barbieri School Parking Lot, 100 Dudley Rd (Pickup: 8:05 p.m. and drop-off: 4:55 p.m.)
* Juniper Hill School Parking Lot, 29 Upper Joclyn Ave (Pickup: 8: 20 a.m. and drop-off: 4:40 p.m.)
The cost for camp (and transportation) is $25 per day.
These are the daily camp offerings:
Tuesday, April 22: The Amazing Quest - FULL
Wednesday, April 23: Girl Scout Musical - FULL
Thursday, April 24: Blast Through the Decades: Come explore Girl Scouting from Juliette Low to the first troop on the moon!
On Friday, April 25: Olympics 2008: Show off your Olympic spirit and challenge yourself mentally, physically, and culturally!
To register online visit: http://registration.ptgirlscouts.org/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?campID=18
NOTE: Unpaid online registrations will be cancelled if payment is not received within 10 days of registration
.
Camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Each day will be new and exciting - with programs specifically designed for each age level. Girls will be able to work on requirements towards badges and TRY-ITs and will have a chance to see what camp is all about.
If you are considering Girl Scout camp for the first time for your Brownie, this is a great way to try it out for a day or a short week!
Girls will need to bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle daily.
Bus transportation is available from FRAMINGHAM - there are 2 stops.
* Barbieri School Parking Lot, 100 Dudley Rd (Pickup: 8:05 p.m. and drop-off: 4:55 p.m.)
* Juniper Hill School Parking Lot, 29 Upper Joclyn Ave (Pickup: 8: 20 a.m. and drop-off: 4:40 p.m.)
The cost for camp (and transportation) is $25 per day.
These are the daily camp offerings:
Tuesday, April 22: The Amazing Quest - FULL
Wednesday, April 23: Girl Scout Musical - FULL
Thursday, April 24: Blast Through the Decades: Come explore Girl Scouting from Juliette Low to the first troop on the moon!
On Friday, April 25: Olympics 2008: Show off your Olympic spirit and challenge yourself mentally, physically, and culturally!
To register online visit: http://registration.ptgirlscouts.org/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?campID=18
NOTE: Unpaid online registrations will be cancelled if payment is not received within 10 days of registration
.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Next Brownie Meeting: Monday, April 14
Just a reminder that the next Brownie meeting is Monday, April 14 at 3:45 p.m.
The girls will be working on a Try-it badge and we will be telling the girls about the three upcoming field trips we have planned for:
Monday, April 28 to the School for the Deaf in Framingham
Sunday, May 4 at Frozen Ropes in Natick
Monday, May 12 in Southborough (Rain date: May 19th).
We will also be talking to the Brownies about the end of the year event - on either June 2 or June 16th.
If you have not signed permission slips for these 3 field trip events, please see one of the leaders during drop off or pick up time on Monday.
Also we are looking for a mom or two for each event to stay and help out.
Let one of the leaders know if you are interested.
There will be a handout with details of all 3 field trips for each Brownie at the end of the meeting
Have a great weekend!
Susan
The girls will be working on a Try-it badge and we will be telling the girls about the three upcoming field trips we have planned for:
Monday, April 28 to the School for the Deaf in Framingham
Sunday, May 4 at Frozen Ropes in Natick
Monday, May 12 in Southborough (Rain date: May 19th).
We will also be talking to the Brownies about the end of the year event - on either June 2 or June 16th.
If you have not signed permission slips for these 3 field trip events, please see one of the leaders during drop off or pick up time on Monday.
Also we are looking for a mom or two for each event to stay and help out.
Let one of the leaders know if you are interested.
There will be a handout with details of all 3 field trips for each Brownie at the end of the meeting
Have a great weekend!
Susan
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Memory Game
At our Brownie meeting earlier this week, the girls participated in a memory game and then went outside to play a couple of games, that have world ties. All of this was part of a new Try-It badge the troop is working on.
Below are some photos from the Memory Game:
Below are some photos from the Memory Game:
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Girl Scouts Has A School Vacation Camp -- sign up for one day or the entire week
Join Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts for 1 day, 2 days, or the whole week ( 4 days) at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham for April vacation!
Camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Each day will be new and exciting - with programs specifically designed for each age level.
Girls will be able to work on requirements towards badges and TRY-ITs and will have a chance to see what camp is all about.
If you are considering Girl Scout camp for the first time for your Brownie, this is a great way to try it out for a day or a short week!
Girls will need to bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle daily.
Bus transportation is available from FRAMINGHAM - there are 2 stops.
* Barbieri School Parking Lot, 100 Dudley Rd (Pickup: 8:05 p.m. and drop-off: 4:55 p.m.)
* Juniper Hill School Parking Lot, 29 Upper Joclyn Ave (Pickup: 8: 20 a.m. and drop-off: 4:40 p.m.)
The cost for camp (and transportation) is $25 per day.
These are the daily camp offerings:
On Thursday, April 24: Blast Through the Decades
FOR Incoming grades for September: 2 - 7
Come explore Girl Scouting from Juliette Low to the first troop on the moon!
On Wednesday, April 23: Girl Scout Musical
Incoming Grades: 2 - 7
Dance, sing and get your head in the game for this exciting, active day.
On Friday, April 25: Olympics 2008
Incoming Grades: 2 - 7
Show off your Olympic spirit and challenge yourself mentally, physically, and culturally!
On Tuesday, April 22: The Amazing Quest
Incoming Grades: 2 - 7
Use your outdoor skills to navigate your way through Cedar Hill!
To register online visit: http://registration.ptgirlscouts.org/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?campID=18
NOTE: Unpaid online registrations will be cancelled if payment is not received within 10 days of registration.
Camp is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Each day will be new and exciting - with programs specifically designed for each age level.
Girls will be able to work on requirements towards badges and TRY-ITs and will have a chance to see what camp is all about.
If you are considering Girl Scout camp for the first time for your Brownie, this is a great way to try it out for a day or a short week!
Girls will need to bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle daily.
Bus transportation is available from FRAMINGHAM - there are 2 stops.
* Barbieri School Parking Lot, 100 Dudley Rd (Pickup: 8:05 p.m. and drop-off: 4:55 p.m.)
* Juniper Hill School Parking Lot, 29 Upper Joclyn Ave (Pickup: 8: 20 a.m. and drop-off: 4:40 p.m.)
The cost for camp (and transportation) is $25 per day.
These are the daily camp offerings:
On Thursday, April 24: Blast Through the Decades
FOR Incoming grades for September: 2 - 7
Come explore Girl Scouting from Juliette Low to the first troop on the moon!
On Wednesday, April 23: Girl Scout Musical
Incoming Grades: 2 - 7
Dance, sing and get your head in the game for this exciting, active day.
On Friday, April 25: Olympics 2008
Incoming Grades: 2 - 7
Show off your Olympic spirit and challenge yourself mentally, physically, and culturally!
On Tuesday, April 22: The Amazing Quest
Incoming Grades: 2 - 7
Use your outdoor skills to navigate your way through Cedar Hill!
To register online visit: http://registration.ptgirlscouts.org/cgi-bin/browse.cgi?campID=18
NOTE: Unpaid online registrations will be cancelled if payment is not received within 10 days of registration.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Troop 2082 FIELD TRIP NEWS - Signatures Needed
BROWNIE 2082 FIELD TRIPS NEWS
We are trying to plan 3 field trips for Brownie Troop 2082.
We are trying to plan 3 field trips for Brownie Troop 2082.
If you did not sign a permission form today (Monday, March 24) please get in touch with one of the leaders to sign the field trip forms for 3 possible outings planned during April & May.
We also are starting to plan our end-of-the-year party (last meeting) for June 9th.
* Monday, April 28 – Possible Visit to Leaning Center for the Deaf in Framingham (Brownie scout will need to be dropped off at the school. Details to come as they are confirmed.) This visit is in conjunction with the girls working on their SENSES TRY-IT badge.
* Monday, April 28 – Possible Visit to Leaning Center for the Deaf in Framingham (Brownie scout will need to be dropped off at the school. Details to come as they are confirmed.) This visit is in conjunction with the girls working on their SENSES TRY-IT badge.
* Sunday night, May 4 – “Special Cookie Celebration Event” – Physical Fitness activity voted on by troop 2082 to be held possibly at Frozen Ropes in Natick.
(Details need to be confirmed. We will e-mail parents & posted details on Brownie Troop 2082 Web site, as they become available)
This event will also be a part of the Brownies working on their GIRLS SPORTS TRY-IT badge, which they started at today's meeting.
* Monday, May 12 – Hike in Southborough (Details TBA).
During this event/meeting, the Brownies will be working on their OUTDOOR ADVENTURER TRY-IT Badge.
--Susan, Shawn & Pam
--Susan, Shawn & Pam
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Try-It
IMPORTANT --- Cookie Money CHANGE!
Hi Troop 2082-
Hi.
I know some of you may have turned in your cookie money to Shawn already, so I apologize for this...
While I was away for the weekend I got an e-mail from the woman in charge of the cookies and found out that because of the merger of the Patriot trail and Eastern Mass. GS, our troop bank account was unable to be activated at this time. Therefore, the cookie money need to be deposited into a leaders personal account until they can straighten up the paper work.
please make out your cookie check to "Pam O'Callaghan". If you have given Shawn a check already she can return it to you. If you get this message in time to do it before today's meeting , great. If not, I will come to your house at your convenience, to save you a trip.
Sorry about this.
-Pam
Hi.
I know some of you may have turned in your cookie money to Shawn already, so I apologize for this...
While I was away for the weekend I got an e-mail from the woman in charge of the cookies and found out that because of the merger of the Patriot trail and Eastern Mass. GS, our troop bank account was unable to be activated at this time. Therefore, the cookie money need to be deposited into a leaders personal account until they can straighten up the paper work.
please make out your cookie check to "Pam O'Callaghan". If you have given Shawn a check already she can return it to you. If you get this message in time to do it before today's meeting , great. If not, I will come to your house at your convenience, to save you a trip.
Sorry about this.
-Pam
Monday, March 17, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Me & My Pal Bowling -- Patch

Hope everyone had fun today bowling!!!
When you signed in you should have received this "participation patch."
Participating patches are to be ironed or sewed on the back. Try-it badges (triangle shapes) are for the front.
If by chance, you did not receive your special Girl Scout Founder "Juliette Low" patch on Saturday, please let one of the leaders know.
The bowling event was organized by the Framingham Girl Scouts in honor of Juliette Low's birthday and National Girl Scout Week!
Bella's Mom will be posting photos from today's event soon.
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Special Theatre Program: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
On Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 Wheelock Family Theatre in Boston in conjunction with the Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council is offering a special theatre event featuring a performance of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.
SHOW SUMMARY: Look out! Here comes Lilly, barreling through life as the queen who likes everything! But when Lilly has something new (and purple and plastic) to show her classmates, and she just can’t wait until sharing time, she discovers that even queens must learn to share the spotlight. Children of every age will identify with the irrepressible Lilly, her best friends forever, Chester and Wilson, and the delights and dilemmas of their daily lives. Based on the books by Kevin Henkes, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse is an entertaining peek through the mouse hole at families and friends just like yours.
The event takes place from 1:30 to 5:30 and costs $20 per person (leaders & adults have to pay too). The 3 p.m. show is about 90 minutes with an intermission.
The $20 price includes a premium seat, a pre-show drama workshop; post-show Q&A with members of the cast; study guide for Brownie troop leaders; and a Wheelock Family Theater Partner button good for one free admission per girl scout for a future performance.
Registration can be done individually or as a troop. FIRST, contact your leader to see if anyone from the troop is attending.
If no one from Brownie Troop 2082 is attending, you are still welcome to register individually with your daughter online at: http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/mtCwheelockfamilytheaterlilly.htm
(There appears to be a rolling deadline for these events. Registration is first come, first serve.)
SHOW SUMMARY: Look out! Here comes Lilly, barreling through life as the queen who likes everything! But when Lilly has something new (and purple and plastic) to show her classmates, and she just can’t wait until sharing time, she discovers that even queens must learn to share the spotlight. Children of every age will identify with the irrepressible Lilly, her best friends forever, Chester and Wilson, and the delights and dilemmas of their daily lives. Based on the books by Kevin Henkes, Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse is an entertaining peek through the mouse hole at families and friends just like yours.
The event takes place from 1:30 to 5:30 and costs $20 per person (leaders & adults have to pay too). The 3 p.m. show is about 90 minutes with an intermission.
The $20 price includes a premium seat, a pre-show drama workshop; post-show Q&A with members of the cast; study guide for Brownie troop leaders; and a Wheelock Family Theater Partner button good for one free admission per girl scout for a future performance.
Registration can be done individually or as a troop. FIRST, contact your leader to see if anyone from the troop is attending.
If no one from Brownie Troop 2082 is attending, you are still welcome to register individually with your daughter online at: http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/mtCwheelockfamilytheaterlilly.htm
(There appears to be a rolling deadline for these events. Registration is first come, first serve.)
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Dr. Seuss - Special Council Patch Event on Saturday April 12
I have registered Bella for this special council event on Saturday, April 12 for the 11 a.m. time slot.
I have also registered myself, as the leader for the event, if any girl from Brownie Troop 2082 would like to attend.
To register your daughter, visit: http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/mtSseussapaloossa.htm
The deadline has been extended again to Tuesday, March 25.
The cost is $8 per girl and each girl will get a special patch, for the back of the Brownie vest.
For more information on this event, see the previous posting at:
http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2008/02/special-dr-seuss-brownie-event.html
As I receive e-mails on other Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council Events, I'll post here. Feel free to contact myself or any other leader with questions.
Also registration for Girl Scout camp this summer is ongoing. Here is a link for basic information: http://registration.ptgirlscouts.org/welcome.html
--Susan
I have also registered myself, as the leader for the event, if any girl from Brownie Troop 2082 would like to attend.
To register your daughter, visit: http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/programs/mtSseussapaloossa.htm
The deadline has been extended again to Tuesday, March 25.
The cost is $8 per girl and each girl will get a special patch, for the back of the Brownie vest.
For more information on this event, see the previous posting at:
http://brownie2082.blogspot.com/2008/02/special-dr-seuss-brownie-event.html
As I receive e-mails on other Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council Events, I'll post here. Feel free to contact myself or any other leader with questions.
Also registration for Girl Scout camp this summer is ongoing. Here is a link for basic information: http://registration.ptgirlscouts.org/welcome.html
--Susan
Labels:
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patch event,
special event
BOWLING REMINDER FOR SATURDAY
Brownie Troop 2082 has the 10:15 a.m. slot.
10:15 to 10:30 a.m. --- Pick up shoes, find leader, and get lane assignment
10:30 to 11:30 -- timed lane bowling (60 minutes)
11:30 to 11:45 -- turn in shoes
The leader representing the troop will be: Susan Petroni
Home phone: 508-620-5922
E-mail: spetroni@rcn.com
There are 7 of the 14 girls participating:
Amy & Steve Phalen
Talia & Dan Muller
Charlotte & Dan Kennedy
Bella Petroni & Mimi Scully
Emily & Debbie Shotten
Becky & Alan Weisman
Hailey & John Badaracco
10:15 to 10:30 a.m. --- Pick up shoes, find leader, and get lane assignment
10:30 to 11:30 -- timed lane bowling (60 minutes)
11:30 to 11:45 -- turn in shoes
The leader representing the troop will be: Susan Petroni
Home phone: 508-620-5922
E-mail: spetroni@rcn.com
There are 7 of the 14 girls participating:
Amy & Steve Phalen
Talia & Dan Muller
Charlotte & Dan Kennedy
Bella Petroni & Mimi Scully
Emily & Debbie Shotten
Becky & Alan Weisman
Hailey & John Badaracco
Labels:
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Want to Bake With Girl Scout Cookies?
Got Girl Scout Cookies? Want to bake with them?
The Patriots Trail Council's (Now part of the Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council) 3rd Annual Cookie Creations event was held on February 5.
Boston's favorite pastry chefs created delicious desserts with our favorite Girl Scout Cookies, as a fundraiser for the council.
The 2008 winners were:
Crowd Favorite: Skipjacks
Judges' Favorite: Chatham Bars Inn
Here is one of Skipjacks' recipes:
Dark Rum Chocolate Truffles with Cinna Cinna-Spin Centers
Makes about 35 Truffles
10 oz. semisweet chocolate
1 cup heavy cream
3 tbl. butter, cut into cubes
¼ cup dark rum
1 box Cinna-Spins, ¾ rough chopped, ¼ ground into crumbs
½ lb. coating chocolate, melted
Have chocolate ready in a mixing bowl.
Bring cream to a boil and pour over chocolate and mix gently together till melted.
Add butter stirring into mixture till melted.
Add rum and mix in. Note, do not over mix, it will turn grainy.
Allow to come to room temperature.
When the mixture is quite thick and cooled, fold the rough chopped cookies into truffle mix and refrigerate
over night.
Scoop mixture into ¾” balls and roll to a round shape.
Roll and coat in coating chocolate and then sprinkle with cookie crumbs.
Keep cool till ready to serve.
For all the recipes, visit: http://www.ptgirlscouts.org/files/2008CookieCreationsRecipes.pdf
--Susan
The Patriots Trail Council's (Now part of the Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scout Council) 3rd Annual Cookie Creations event was held on February 5.
Boston's favorite pastry chefs created delicious desserts with our favorite Girl Scout Cookies, as a fundraiser for the council.
The 2008 winners were:
Crowd Favorite: Skipjacks
Judges' Favorite: Chatham Bars Inn
Here is one of Skipjacks' recipes:
Dark Rum Chocolate Truffles with Cinna Cinna-Spin Centers
Makes about 35 Truffles
10 oz. semisweet chocolate
1 cup heavy cream
3 tbl. butter, cut into cubes
¼ cup dark rum
1 box Cinna-Spins, ¾ rough chopped, ¼ ground into crumbs
½ lb. coating chocolate, melted
Have chocolate ready in a mixing bowl.
Bring cream to a boil and pour over chocolate and mix gently together till melted.
Add butter stirring into mixture till melted.
Add rum and mix in. Note, do not over mix, it will turn grainy.
Allow to come to room temperature.
When the mixture is quite thick and cooled, fold the rough chopped cookies into truffle mix and refrigerate
over night.
Scoop mixture into ¾” balls and roll to a round shape.
Roll and coat in coating chocolate and then sprinkle with cookie crumbs.
Keep cool till ready to serve.
For all the recipes, visit: http://www.ptgirlscouts.org/files/2008CookieCreationsRecipes.pdf
--Susan
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
BOWLING REMINDER: Saturday, March 15
For those Brownies and pals who pre-registered for the "Me & My Pal" bowling event on Saturday March 15th Susan Petroni will be e the leader present.
We were given the 10:15 - 11:45 am time slot. (The later one was filled and I thought this time would be preferred overt the 8:45 a.m. one.) The payment will be deducted from the girls accounts.
Cost: $6.50 per girl and $5 per pal (covers cost of bowling, shoe rental, and patch)
Schedule:
15 minutes = Check in, patches given to troop leader or representative, girls and their pals assigned to lanes and pick up their bowling shoes
60 minutes = Bowl (lanes are automatically timed, don’t be late or you may miss bowling time) We are bowling from 10: 30 to 11:30 a.m.
15 minutes = Return shoes
E-mail Susan, Bella's Mom, if you have any questions at spetroni@rcn.com
-- Pam
We were given the 10:15 - 11:45 am time slot. (The later one was filled and I thought this time would be preferred overt the 8:45 a.m. one.) The payment will be deducted from the girls accounts.
Cost: $6.50 per girl and $5 per pal (covers cost of bowling, shoe rental, and patch)
Schedule:
15 minutes = Check in, patches given to troop leader or representative, girls and their pals assigned to lanes and pick up their bowling shoes
60 minutes = Bowl (lanes are automatically timed, don’t be late or you may miss bowling time) We are bowling from 10: 30 to 11:30 a.m.
15 minutes = Return shoes
E-mail Susan, Bella's Mom, if you have any questions at spetroni@rcn.com
-- Pam
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Monday, March 3, 2008
1 in 7 Girls in Eastern Massachusetts is a Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of the USA is realigning councils nationwide to provide higher quality and more plentiful resources and opportunities for girls. Councils across the country are in various stages of planning, merging and realigning.
The process in Massachusetts began in 2006.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts was formed on Feb 1, 2008, when Girl Scouts, Patriots' Trail Council; Girl Scouts of Southeastern Massachusetts and Girl Scouts of Spar and Spindle Council joined to become one, vibrant, high-capacity organization.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will be the largest organization serving girls and women in the state.
Girl Scout Mission:
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Girl Scout Vision:
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will become the inclusive organization of choice for girls in grades K-12. Through the efforts of thousands of positive role models, it will be a recognized leader in advocacy for issues that affect girls, and the foremost authority on leadership development for girls and young women.
Council programming:
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts sponsors programs and events that are affordable and enjoyable, and offers them regionally and locally. There are fun, exciting opportunities for exploration that foster leadership growth. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is committed to reaching and serving a diverse group of girls from all communities in the area. We offer a strong progression of activities to appeal to the ever-changing needs and interests of girls as they grow and mature.
Eastern Massachusetts Council Facts:
* 45,500 girls, ages 5-17
* 178 communities
* More than 17,000 adult volunteers
* 29 program centers
* One of every 7 girls in Eastern Massachusetts is a Girl Scout
The process in Massachusetts began in 2006.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts was formed on Feb 1, 2008, when Girl Scouts, Patriots' Trail Council; Girl Scouts of Southeastern Massachusetts and Girl Scouts of Spar and Spindle Council joined to become one, vibrant, high-capacity organization.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will be the largest organization serving girls and women in the state.
Girl Scout Mission:
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Girl Scout Vision:
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts will become the inclusive organization of choice for girls in grades K-12. Through the efforts of thousands of positive role models, it will be a recognized leader in advocacy for issues that affect girls, and the foremost authority on leadership development for girls and young women.
Council programming:
Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts sponsors programs and events that are affordable and enjoyable, and offers them regionally and locally. There are fun, exciting opportunities for exploration that foster leadership growth. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is committed to reaching and serving a diverse group of girls from all communities in the area. We offer a strong progression of activities to appeal to the ever-changing needs and interests of girls as they grow and mature.
Eastern Massachusetts Council Facts:
* 45,500 girls, ages 5-17
* 178 communities
* More than 17,000 adult volunteers
* 29 program centers
* One of every 7 girls in Eastern Massachusetts is a Girl Scout
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Girl Scout night with Flat Stanley -- Saturday, March 8 at 5 p.m.
On Saturday March 8th at 5 p.m. Broadway Across America-Boston is hosting Massachusetts' Girl Scouts for a special performance of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley at the Colonial Theatre in Boston.This night includes the chance to earn a Flat Stanley Girl Scout Badge, a night of theater with Girl Scouts from around the area, and a post show discussion with the Flat Stanely actors!
Visit http://www.flatstanleyboston.com/GirlScoutNight.html for more information and special-discounted tickets --- $11.25 for balcony and $21.25 mezzanine seats.
Click here for the special badge requirements: http://www.flatstanleyboston.com/GirlScoutsRequirements.html
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Dr. Seuss Event Deadline Extended to March 20
As the three councils from Eastern Massachusetts have now merged into one, Brownies from the former Patriots Trail Council are welcome to attend events and programs offered by the other Eastern Massachusetts councils.
The Southeastern Girl Scout Council is offering a special Dr. Seuss Brownie event with a patch for $8 in the spring of 2008. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12 in Norton, Massachusetts.
EVENT DETAILS: Dr Seuss loved silly characters and stories, but he had a serious mission -- to make the world a better place. His stories are full of values themes ... The Lorax (care for the environment), The Sneeches (bullying, self image), Butter Battle (conflict resolution, peace) and others will guide girls from the stories to the impact of the lessons they teach. This culminates in ideas for service through hands-on activities to help others. It’s a feel-good extravaganza with a fun, funky twist! Bring a bag lunch.
The deadline to register is March 20 (Please contact a troop leader if you would like to register and she can explain the process. This is not a Brownie troop 2082 event, so individual Brownies may attend on their own.)
MORE DETAILS:
Event is Saturday, April 12 in Norton
4 Time slot options: 9 a.m. to noon, 10-1 p.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and noon to 3 p.m.
Fee is $8 and includes a patch
The Southeastern Girl Scout Council is offering a special Dr. Seuss Brownie event with a patch for $8 in the spring of 2008. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12 in Norton, Massachusetts.
EVENT DETAILS: Dr Seuss loved silly characters and stories, but he had a serious mission -- to make the world a better place. His stories are full of values themes ... The Lorax (care for the environment), The Sneeches (bullying, self image), Butter Battle (conflict resolution, peace) and others will guide girls from the stories to the impact of the lessons they teach. This culminates in ideas for service through hands-on activities to help others. It’s a feel-good extravaganza with a fun, funky twist! Bring a bag lunch.
The deadline to register is March 20 (Please contact a troop leader if you would like to register and she can explain the process. This is not a Brownie troop 2082 event, so individual Brownies may attend on their own.)
MORE DETAILS:
Event is Saturday, April 12 in Norton
4 Time slot options: 9 a.m. to noon, 10-1 p.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and noon to 3 p.m.
Fee is $8 and includes a patch
Labels:
Council event,
patch event,
special event
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Working on Shapes TRY-IT at 2/11/08 Meeting
At the Feb. 11 meeting, the Brownies worked on shapes, colors, & numbers activities.
Below are a few photos of the girls building things with foam shapes. (Hailey even built a 3-D bridge with her shapes.)
Below are a few photos of the girls building things with foam shapes. (Hailey even built a 3-D bridge with her shapes.)
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Brownie Me & My Pal Bowling Event!!!
The Town of Framingham Girl Scouts is sponsoring a "Me & My Pal Bowling" event on Saturday, March 15.
(For those of you whose daughters were Daisy Scouts last year, it is a repeat of last year's popular bowling event, which sold out!!!)
DETAILS:
Place: Fairways Bowling, Route 9, in Natick
Date: Saturday, March 15
There are 3 time slot options. They are: 1
1 = 8:45-10:15am
2 = 10:15-11:45am
3 = 11:45am-1:15pm
Who: All Framingham Girl Scouts are invited to participate with a "pal” -- defined as an adult older than 18 years who is a significant person in the girl’s life.
Cost: $6.50 per girl and $5 per pal (covers cost of bowling, shoe rental, and a special patch)
Event Schedule:
15 minutes = Check in, patches given to troop leader or representative, girls and their pals assigned to lanes and pick up their bowling shoes
60 minutes = Bowl (lanes are automatically timed, don’t be late or you may miss bowling time)
15 minutes = Return shoes
This event fills up quickly, please let a Brownie troop 2082 leader know if your daughter would like to participate no later than our meeting on Feb. 25.
(For those of you whose daughters were Daisy Scouts last year, it is a repeat of last year's popular bowling event, which sold out!!!)
DETAILS:
Place: Fairways Bowling, Route 9, in Natick
Date: Saturday, March 15
There are 3 time slot options. They are: 1
1 = 8:45-10:15am
2 = 10:15-11:45am
3 = 11:45am-1:15pm
Who: All Framingham Girl Scouts are invited to participate with a "pal” -- defined as an adult older than 18 years who is a significant person in the girl’s life.
Cost: $6.50 per girl and $5 per pal (covers cost of bowling, shoe rental, and a special patch)
Event Schedule:
15 minutes = Check in, patches given to troop leader or representative, girls and their pals assigned to lanes and pick up their bowling shoes
60 minutes = Bowl (lanes are automatically timed, don’t be late or you may miss bowling time)
15 minutes = Return shoes
This event fills up quickly, please let a Brownie troop 2082 leader know if your daughter would like to participate no later than our meeting on Feb. 25.
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Girl Scout Night with the Boston Celtics
The Star & Spindle Girl Scout Council, which recently merged with our council to form the Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass Council is offering a Girl Scout Night at a Celtics game on Friday night, March 28 at 7:30.
The deadline to register is Tuesday, Feb. 12.
This is not a Brownie troop 2082 specific event, but we could organize a mini-group, if anyone is interested.
The former Star & Spindle Counil has reserved tickets and any troop can be recognized on the JUMBO-tron.
Girl Scouts who attend will get a special Boston Celtics patch.
Where: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston
When: Friday, March 28, 7:30 pm
Girl Scout Fee: $27
Adult Fee: $27
If you are interested let you leader know ASAP so we can inquiry about tickets.
I believe the game is against the Hornets...
The deadline to register is Tuesday, Feb. 12.
This is not a Brownie troop 2082 specific event, but we could organize a mini-group, if anyone is interested.
The former Star & Spindle Counil has reserved tickets and any troop can be recognized on the JUMBO-tron.
Girl Scouts who attend will get a special Boston Celtics patch.
Where: TD Banknorth Garden, Boston
When: Friday, March 28, 7:30 pm
Girl Scout Fee: $27
Adult Fee: $27
If you are interested let you leader know ASAP so we can inquiry about tickets.
I believe the game is against the Hornets...
Labels:
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patch event,
special event
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Brownie 2082 Meeting - Monday, Feb. 11 at 3:45 p.m.
Hi Troop 2082: Reminder- we have a meeting on Monday (3:45-5:15).The snack person is Jill. (We have 14 girls) You can either bring juice boxes or drink and cups along with snack.
Shawn is thrilled to report that we had a very succesful booth sale and girls will each get credit for approximately 12 more boxes of cookies! (12 boxes means each girl will receive a very special cookie patch!!!)
She has scheduled another cookie booth sale at Stop & Shop on Monday March 3rd. Details to follow.
Have a good weekend!
-Pam
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
Girl Scout Sunday MASS - March 9 at 9 a.m.
Framingham Girl Scouts is Celebrating Girl Scout Week with a special Girl Scout Sunday Mass at St. Bridget Church
Date: Sunday, March 9, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. Family Mass (downstairs)
Contact Person for the event: Mary Ann Sager at 508-872-4989
All Girl Scouts, Leaders, and their families are invited to join St. Bridget Parish as we celebrate Girl Scout Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to wear their uniforms and sit together in the reserved pews near the front of the church. It is recommended that the girls arrive by 8:45 a.m.to be seated in the reserved area.
It is encouraged to have Safety wise adults sit with the girls in the reserved section.
As a reminder we are there representing the Town of Framingham Girl Scouts and are guests to the church, please help keep the girls quiet before, during, and after the Mass.
Please call Mary Ann ASAP for the following:
***Those who would like to participate in the Mass as readers, altar servers, gift bearers, or door greeters. Please call early for this first come/first serve opportunity.
***With an approximate number of attendees to ensure adequate seating and for your troop's number to be displayed at the end of the pew.
Final decision for helpers will be made on Feb. 29
Date: Sunday, March 9, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. Family Mass (downstairs)
Contact Person for the event: Mary Ann Sager at 508-872-4989
All Girl Scouts, Leaders, and their families are invited to join St. Bridget Parish as we celebrate Girl Scout Sunday. Everyone is encouraged to wear their uniforms and sit together in the reserved pews near the front of the church. It is recommended that the girls arrive by 8:45 a.m.to be seated in the reserved area.
It is encouraged to have Safety wise adults sit with the girls in the reserved section.
As a reminder we are there representing the Town of Framingham Girl Scouts and are guests to the church, please help keep the girls quiet before, during, and after the Mass.
Please call Mary Ann ASAP for the following:
***Those who would like to participate in the Mass as readers, altar servers, gift bearers, or door greeters. Please call early for this first come/first serve opportunity.
***With an approximate number of attendees to ensure adequate seating and for your troop's number to be displayed at the end of the pew.
Final decision for helpers will be made on Feb. 29
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Special Dr. Seuss Brownie Event
As the three councils from Eastern Massachusetts have now merged into one, Brownies from the former Patriots Trail Council are welcome to attend events and programs offered by the other Eastern Massachusetts councils.
The Southeastern Girl Scout Council is offering a special Dr. Seuss Brownie event with a patch for $8 in the spring of 2008. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12 in Norton, Massachusetts.
EVENT DETAILS: Dr Seuss loved silly characters and stories, but he had a serious mission -- to make the world a better place. His stories are full of values themes ... The Lorax (care for the environment), The Sneeches (bullying, self image), Butter Battle (conflict resolution, peace) and others will guide girls from the stories to the impact of the lessons they teach. This culminates in ideas for service through hands-on activities to help others. It’s a feel-good extravaganza with a fun, funky twist! Bring a bag lunch.
The deadline to register is Feb. 25 (Please contact a troop leader if you would like to register and she can explain the process. This is not a Brownie troop 2082 event, so individual Brownies may attend on their own.)
MORE DETAILS:
Event is Saturday, April 12 in Norton
4 Time slot options: 9 a.m. to noon, 10-1 p.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and noon to 3 p.m.
Fee is $8 and includes a patch
The Southeastern Girl Scout Council is offering a special Dr. Seuss Brownie event with a patch for $8 in the spring of 2008. The event will be held on Saturday, April 12 in Norton, Massachusetts.
EVENT DETAILS: Dr Seuss loved silly characters and stories, but he had a serious mission -- to make the world a better place. His stories are full of values themes ... The Lorax (care for the environment), The Sneeches (bullying, self image), Butter Battle (conflict resolution, peace) and others will guide girls from the stories to the impact of the lessons they teach. This culminates in ideas for service through hands-on activities to help others. It’s a feel-good extravaganza with a fun, funky twist! Bring a bag lunch.
The deadline to register is Feb. 25 (Please contact a troop leader if you would like to register and she can explain the process. This is not a Brownie troop 2082 event, so individual Brownies may attend on their own.)
MORE DETAILS:
Event is Saturday, April 12 in Norton
4 Time slot options: 9 a.m. to noon, 10-1 p.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and noon to 3 p.m.
Fee is $8 and includes a patch
Labels:
Council event,
patch event,
special event
Saturday, February 2, 2008
NEW COUNCIL is official!
As of yesterday Feb. 1, the Patriots Trail Council (our former council), The Star & Spindle Council and the Southeastern Massachusetts Council have all merged to form the Girl Scouts of Eastern Mass Council.
For more information on the merger visit, http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutfaqs.htm
AS WE knew this merger was in the works when Brownie Troop 2082 began, we ordered Eastern Mass badges for our Brownie troop as opposed to the Patriots Trail badges.
For more information on the merger visit, http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/aboutfaqs.htm
AS WE knew this merger was in the works when Brownie Troop 2082 began, we ordered Eastern Mass badges for our Brownie troop as opposed to the Patriots Trail badges.
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Framingham-wide,
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