The New Milford, Connecticut Girl Scout Neighborhood

• Service Projects: We are creating a book of service projects! Click on this link to fill out a form online or send your service project information to Judilynn.

• Variety Show: Congratulations to all our Winning Acts! Did you see the photos in the Spectrum? Thanks too to all our volunteers. Please stay tuned for info on the DVDs -- they will be ready in a few weeks time....

• Spring Fling: Join us for a "magical" day -- including magician Tom O'Brien who will entertain and enlighten us! It's sure to be a fun event. Open to girl K-12. Girls who are going to Kindergarten next year or who are in Kindergarten but not registered as a Daisy yet are welcome to join us as our guests (at no cost) at 2:00 for a special activity and the magic show! Click on the image to download a printable flyer.

• Songs N S'mores: Join us for songs, s'mores and a scavenger hunt on Fri., June 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.! Click on the image to download a printable flyer.

• Campout (for girls ages 11 & older): Come and camp with other New Milford Girl Scouts! We will do some outdoor cooking, crafts, campfire and skits, and a hike to Lover's Leap. Fri., June 6 at 5 p.m. to Sat., June 7 at noon. Click on the link below to download a flyer.

• Clatter Valley Day Camp 2008: The Sky's The Limit! If you missed out last year, start thinking about planning for next year's camp July 14-19, 2008! Planning has already started and it sounds like it'll be "out of this world!" NOTE: Camp Forms are available at gsofct.org. Get your forms filled out today! (Click on the image below to print it out)

• Have you registered yet ? There's still time to get in on the fun. Email us your name, daughter's grade and school, and we will find a troop for her.

• Lastly, we want to THANK YOU all for all that you do! The Girl Scout program works because of the enthusiasm and dedication of the girls, parents, and many volunteers committed to grow girls with courage, confidence, and character.

--The New Milford Girl Scout Service Team

What Are Other Troops Doing?
To find out, click on the LINKKS/TROOPS page to find out about service projects, fun events, and more. Contact Us to share what your troop is up to!

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
As with any other Girl Scouts activity, be sure to follow Safety Wise and get permission before you begin. Service opportunities are all around you! Share your ideas or your projects with us -- send us a photo and we'll post it! Contact your Neighborhood Consultant if you'd like suggestions for your troop.

• Cadettes and Seniors: Why not help a Daisy or Brownie troop get started? Sign up to be a Green Lite or sign up to help with a Council event!
• The leaves are falling -- raking leaves and cleaning gutters is a great way to help senior citizens and shut-ins.
• Hunger has no season -- have a harvest or holiday food drive and bring food to Loaves and Fishes
• Share your talents! Can you sing, paint, read? Share your skills with pre-schoolers or seniors.
• Share your organizing skills! Have you organized a trip or badge workshop for your troop? Invite and mentor another troop and share the fun!
• This spring, watch for invasive weed pulls sponsored by local gardening groups and help prevent the spread of invasive species.
• Autumn is a great time to clean-up outdoors.
• Sometimes making a card or writing a letter can cheer up someone. Take part in Valentines for Veterans, send holiday cards to hospitals, or a letter to a relative who lives far away.

GREEN LITes
Girl Scout Leaders-In-Training -- Older scouts (11+) can volunteer to help with younger troops. Leaders -- be sure to make use of this terrific resource! It's easy to apply. more...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Local Training For Leaders 2008
It's time to start thinking about training up for next year! Is your troop changing level? Plan to train for the new level this winter or spring. If you are not planning on moving up with your troop, you MUST contact the service team and recruit a parent to take the troop to the next level.

Our Council offers a wide range of trainings including Outdoor Fun, Buidling Community, Ceremonies, Award Workshops, and more. Please contact your Neighborhood Organizer or call the Council if you are interested. 860-482-4495 or sign up online at www.gsofct.org.

Watch for more information on the following upcoming events--dates are tentative:

Variety Show - April 4, 2008: This year's theme is "Hooray For Hollywood" -- get your act together and watch for sign-up dates! If you want to start planning and need some ideas, click here for a list of Oscar Nominees.
Mother/Daughter Party - March/April: Mothers and daughters enjoy a night of fun -- last year's theme was a Luau!
Leaders' Dinner - April/May: The Service Team sponsors this dinner party to thank New Milford leaders and adult volunteers for all their great work.
Spring Fling - May 3, 2008: Yearly event celebrating nature. Enjoy a craft, games, songs, and more. We need a troop to sponsor this event! This year's theme: ?
Songs 'N' Smores - June 6, 2008: A Friday evening campfire with songs and skits for campers-to-be and those of us who love to sing by the fire!
11+ Campout - to be announced : A chance for our older scouts to learn camping skills and have fun.
Clatter Valley Day Camp - July 14-19, 2008: Ask a camper or volunteer - this is the best - don't miss out!
Hoe Down - Oct. 2008: Celebrate fall at this fun Clatter Valley event - biennial (every other year).
Winter Holiday Party - Dec. 2008: Annual party event for Daisies and Brownies to celebrate winter with crafts, games and songs.

AVAILABLE TO BORROW
• Karaoke Machine - liven up a special meeting or event - contact Kaye.
• Wooden Bridge - make your bridging ceremony special with our cheerfully painted wooden bridge - contact Kaye.
• Craft Supplies - troops often drop off their unused craft supplies. Craft exchanges held at leader meetings and events - contact the Service Team for more information.
• Recycle Your Uniforms, Books & Flags! To donate or borrow, contact Terri.