Welcome to GSCAB’s E-Alert – 12.18.07

Council News

The Council Retail Shop will be closed for inventory Monday, December 17 – Friday, December 21.

The Council offices will be closed for the holidays Monday, December 24 – Wednesday, January 1.

There will be no E-alert during this time.


Run for the Cookies

Get ready, Get Set, Go. Run for the cookies this year will be held Saturday, February 9, 2008 at TCC.

This is the week prior to the cookie distribution date. NO EXCUSES! Mark your calendars and grab your running shoes.

The troop with the most participants will win a Pizza Party!

All Girl Scouts receive a patch. Door prizes awarded.

This is a great way to get back in shape after the holidays. Fun for the entire family. Open to everyone.


Older Girl Forum

The next Oval Office is coming!! I hope you had fun at our last meeting! We’re going to play with a Nintendo Wii, begin to plan events for the spring and next fall. Bring a friend, a calendar, and any news articles you’d like to see in the next newsletter to this get together!!

Oval Office Meetings are open to any girl in grades 6-12:
Sunday, January 13nd 2-4PM
Panama City Service Center
RSVP to Tracy : 1-800-876-9704 or tarnold@gscab.org by January 11, 2008.


Council Level Awards Deadline Extended

The Council Level Adult Awards deadline has been extended to January 25th, 2008! This will be the last chance to get your nominations and endorsement letters in to the awards committee!! Council Level Awards that include the Appreciation Pin, the Honor Pin, and the Thanks Badges require board approval.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please call Anne Hallman at (850) 544-3411!


Upcoming Training Events

Two “Pathway to the Gold Award” workshops will be held for girls in January. If you have girls wishing to earn the highest award in Girl Scouting, sign them up now for this informative workshop.

January 15th, 2008 at the PC Service Center in Panama City and Thursday, January 17th, 2008 at the council office in Tallahassee , the workshops will be held from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. The workshop is free, for GIRLS ONLY, and contains valuable information.

Sign the girls up now using the Training Course Registration form, one form per person please!


Council Shop Saturdays

  • January 26
  • February 23
  • March 29
  • April 26
  • May 31

Shop hours on these days are 10am – 2pm ET.


Program Department Update

Junior Winter Core Camp
January 2nd is your last chance to sign up for the Winter Core Camp!! There are a few spots waiting for you. Don’t miss the fun while learning camp skills. Campers will learn important camping and outdoors skills such as knot tying, fire building, outdoor cooking, and more. Other activities may include canoeing, archery and hiking, depending on the weather. Adults will be required to participate in the activities and will be expected to assist the girls throughout the weekend. The weekend begins January 18th and ends January 20th.

Cost: $30/girl $30/adult

Fees include personnel, activity supplies, and 4 meals and 3 snacks.

Contact Tracy Arnold for more information: tarnold@gscab.org or 850-386-2131 or 800-876-9704

FSU Women's Basketball Returns
January 26, 2008 from 5PM to 7AM on January 27. Meet the team in a private session, work with the cheerleaders in a clinic, root for FSU at the game, and just have a great time. Cost: $20.


Job Postings

View the latest council job positions.