GSCAB E-Alert

Welcome to GSCAB’s E-Alert – 10.11.07

Pioneer Days

Teresa is coming to Pioneer Days!

Don’t miss this year’s Pioneer Days. Many activities are different from last year, so join us again as we take a step back in time.

Activities include crafts, dancing, storytelling, black smith demonstration, old fashioned picnic on the grounds and to complete the day – a concert by Teresa!

Maximum participants: 300, Registration deadline: October 19th.

Scapper’s Weekends

Join us for this adult only weekend. Food, Fun, and Fellowship! Registration deadline: October 19th.
Panama City - October 26-27

Free FSU Women’s Basketball Tickets

Tickets will be distributed at the October Service Unit meetings or by calling Mary Holdeen at (850) 386-2131.
Tickets are for non-SEC games.

Call for Items for Around the Bend Newsletter

Spring 2005 The next issue is being prepared and we want your photos and stories to include. Items should be sent to the attention of Rosemary Prince. Email her directly at rosemary@princeventures.com or drop it off in the public relations box at the Council Office. DEADLINE FOR ITEMS IS OCTOBER 10.

2007-08 Membership Registration

Have you registered your troop for the 2007-08 membership year? If not, now is the time to do so. Contact your Membership Marketing Consultant or attend your Service Unit meeting to obtain registration forms.

Girl Scouts Go Nutz! Girl Scouts Go Nutz!

Product Distribution – October 27th.

Program Department Update

Date Correction: Tallahassee Veteran’s Day Parade
Monday, November 12, 2007
Line-up: 10:00 am ET
Parade Begins: 11:00 am ET

Time Correction: Father/Daughter check-in time is 8:00 am ET, not 7:00 pm ET.

FSU Volleyball Game
FSU women volleyball team invites Girl Scouts to come watch the Noles play the Terps on Saturday, November 10 in Tallahassee at 7PM. Enjoy Scout day and receive a patch! Register today with the Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend, Inc.

Back to Africa
The Girl Scout Council of Northwest Florida invites your troop to the 2007 fall event, “Back to Africa .” Join them for a great adventure on November 3, 2007 at the Sasquatch Zoo in Cresview from 11AM to 3PM. Dress up or just come join in the hands –on activities, such as weaving, beaded jewelry, and tribal masks. Registration deadline (through Northwest Florida ) is October 22, 2007.

Save the Date
Women Basket Ball Girl Scout Day, Saturday, January 26th versus Virginia at 7 PM. More information to come

Reminders
Pioneer Days: Registration October 1 – October 19
Tallahassee Veteran’s Day Parade: Registration October 1 – October 19
Camper’s Reunion : Canceled

Troop Trip Idea

Troop Trip Idea!! Bring your scout troop to a Zoo Atlanta: Night Crawler, after the sun sets your scout group can go behind the scenes to see what really happens at the Zoo after the gates are closed! Every NightCrawler overnight includes:

A fun themed program

A night time scavenger hunt of the World of Reptiles

A tour of the Animal Nutrition Kitchen

An animal encounter with several education animals

Spend the night in climate controlled facilities and wake up in the morning to the sound of lions roaring! Enjoy a continental breakfast before your private guided tour of the Zoo. If your scout gropu reserves and attends a nightcrawler program between September 1 and December 31, 2007, you can receive one free patch per scout. For more information, please visit zooatlanta.org or call 404-624-WILD.

The Tallahassee Museum’s Halloween Howl Needs Volunteers

Who? Volunteers must be at least 16 years old or planning to volunteer with an adult.
What? They need volunteers to help with both the Haunted Trail and a wide variety of other activities.
Where? The Tallahassee Museum
When? Friday, October 26 and Saturday October 27 from 6-10 pm ET
Interested? Contact Jen Loyd-Pain at jlpain@tallahasseemuseum.org or 575-8684 ext. 114

Wakulla Veterans’ Day Parade

Wakulla Christian School has extended an invitation for the Girl Scouts to participate in the Veteran’s Day Parade held in Crawfordville , FL. The parade line up starts at 9am on Saturday November 10, 2007. The theme is “Show Your Patriotism”. So show your patriotic support girls!

Teen Woe-Be-Gone

Teen Woe-Be-Gone-We are excited to announce our upcoming teen grief retreat, Teen Woe-Be-Gone, which will take place on Thursday, November 8 from 8-4:30. This is a special day of sharing, support, grief education and for teens in your area that are experiencing the challenges and isolation that often comes with grieving the loss of a loved one. Since so many kids now work or have extracurricular activities on the weekends, the retreat is on Thursday. Both Leon and Gadsden County Schools have approved Teen Woe-Be-Gone attendance as an excused absence. Teens will meet at Big Bend Hospice and then go by bus to the Retreat at Bradley’s Pond, a peaceful country setting located just outside of Tallahassee.

The service is a community outreach of Big Bend Hospice. Please help us spread the word about this special service for grieving teens.

For More information contact Pam Mezzina-850-878-5310 x199 or http://www.bigbendhospice.org.