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List below are upcoming events & programs sponsored by the Girl Scouts of the Heart of New Jersey, Inc. (GSHNJ), the Berkeley Heights Service Unit (BHSU), the Berkeley Heights Community or a particular troop. These events are not troop specific. Individual Girl Scouts or troops are invited to participate in these events, as applicable. For specific troop activities, contact your troop leader [Troop Information link].
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| Highlights of Monthly Events/Programs & Other Info: For more details click on the appropriate link below: |
| Jan. 2010 |
Jan. 7th - SUM 7:30pm, CMS Media Center. See Agenda
Jan. 22nd - 5th-7th Grade Buehler Challenger Center Trip
Please contact Maggie Gonzales MGonza1881@aol.com for more information.
Jan. 29th - Daisy Teddy Bear Tea Pajama Party
This event will be hosted by Troop 40892 and will take place from 7:00PM - 8:30PM at the Mary Kay McMillan School Gym. The cost is $17 per girl. See attached Flyer/Registration Form for more details.
Jan. 30th - Mitten Tree Patch Order Form
Attached please find the Mitten Tree Patch Order Form. Orders are due by Jan 30th. Any questions, contact Deb Knapp 908-790-0896.
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| Feb. 2010 |
Feb. 4th - SUM 7:30pm, CMS Media Center. See Agenda
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| Mar. 2010 |
Mar. 4th - SUM 7:30pm, CMS Media Center. See Agenda
Mar. 12th - Ready, Set, Go Camping - Brownie Try-it (2nd Date)
To be held at Woodruff School from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Cost is $16/per girl (includes Try-it, snack & handout). Join Troop 40748 for a fun and interactive Camping Workshop to earn the Ready, Set, Go Camping Brownie Try-it! This is a great opportunity for brownie girl scouts and their parent or guardian to learn more about camping, including how to make a fire, cook outdoors, roll a sleeping bag and wash dishes! Please note: This event is open to the entire GSHNJ council and limited to 75 girls per session. See Council program #3076.
Mar. 12th-14th - Encampment at Camp Hoover
Regristration is now closed.
Registration Process: Older troops will receive priority reservations until 1/29
Troops 7th grade and up:
- registration form sent by email
- drop-off check by 1/31 - if checks are not received, no priority placement
Troops 3rd grade and up:
- registration form sent by email or delivered
- drop-off check by 2/10
Checks and forms (if not emailing) and training card copies (if not emailing) please deliver to:
102 Twin Falls Road, off Diamond Hill.
If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Illis at 665-1741(h) 917-5958(c) or email margaret.illis@gmail.com
Attached documents:
- Information sheet with prices and dates
- Troop registration form
- Troop roster
Mar. 20th - GS Birthday Skate Party
Time: 3:30-5:30pm. This event will be held at the Florham Park Roller Skating Rink. Come celebrate with us for a fun-filled 2 hours of skating with lights, music and games as we take over the entire rink! Admission is free (skate rentals are $3.50). Family members, including siblings, are welcome on a first come, first serve basis (via registration). The number of family members wishing to attend must be noted on the permission slip and forwarded to troop leaders. Permission slips are due to Troop Leaders by February 27th. The Service Unit will provide the first aid person and will file the day trip application. For more information see the attached flyer and forms below. If you have any questions, please email bhtroop40922@gmail.com.
- Flyer
- Permission Slip
- Participation Form
- Leader Instructions
Mar. 20th - "A Day at the Lab" for Daisies and Brownies
This event will be hosted by Troop 40224 as they work towards their bronze award and will take place from 1:30PM - 3:00PM at the Convalescent Home (35 Cottage St., Berkeley Heights). The cost is $15 per girl. Experiments will be shown and the girls will have an opportunity to complete their own experiments. For more information see attached Flyer and Permission Slip. If you have any questions contact Ann-Marie Sieczka at sieczka5@msn.com or 771-0246 and Jen Tomich at tomich6@comcast.net or 464-3423.
Mar. 26th - World Thinking Day.
To be hosted by Troop #40257 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. This event will be held at CMS Cafeteria, please plan to arrive at 5:45pm for check-in. K-3rd graders are invited to travel the World and learn about different countries and their traditions, customs and foods. Cost is $3.00/girl. In addition, we request that each girl bring an item of need for the people of Haiti. Click here for the attached detailed Donation List and Information. Girls will receive a passport and gift bag upon arrival. Girls will also complete a craft and will be provided a snack during this event. Registration is being done on a troop basis; each leader should collect money & permission slips for their own troop. Troop leaders should submit the registration form & total payment according to the registration form. Leaders hang on to the permission slips & have them on hand at the event but they do not need to be handed in.
Please be aware of any allergies in your troop since snacks will be served at each country. See Flyer/Registration Form for more information. Please fill out and return this form and the Permission Slip by March 1st (the deadline has been extended to March 8th).
For those troops that will participate by hosting a booth and/or making a presentation, please complete the attached Country Hosting Registration Form and submit it by Feb 26th. Note: The deadline has been extended as we are still looking for 3-5 more troops to host a country. Hosting troops will need to arrive around 5pm to set-up their booth, etc. and plan to stay after 8pm to clean up their station. Additional details on hosting a country can be found here. If you have any further questions, please contact Annette Emanuel at annette_emanuel@verizon.net.
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| Apr. 2010 |
Apr. 15th - SUM 7:30pm, CMS Media Center. See Agenda
Apr. 16th - Fifth Grade Fear Factor Night
To be held from 7-9pm at CMS. This event will be hosted by Troop 40749. More info to follow...
Apr. 23th - Someone Special and Me Dance
Hosted by Troop 40182 for girls grades K-4 & their
special adult male. This event will take place from 7PM to 9:45PM at Columbia Middle School. Magician, Music, Games, Crafts and more! Light Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided. The cost is $30 per couple and an extra $10 per additional girl. The registration deadline is April 1st. See attached Flyer/Registration Form for more details.
Nail Painting for Someone Special the cost is $5.00 per girl. A Relay-for-Life fundraiser to be held Friday, April 23rd from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the Berkeley Convalescent Center (35 Cottage Place, Berkeley Heights). For appointment times and reservations, see attached Flyer. Click on this link to view Photos from the Dance.
Apr. 30th - Mommy and Me - The Healthy Hoedown
This event hosted by Troop 40748 will be held at Healthquest of Hunterdon in Flemington, NJ from 8:30pm (4/30) to 8:00am the following morning (5/1). Activities include swimming, moon bounce/obstacle course, pizza snack and a movie. The cost is $80 per Mom & daughter ($40 per additional girl). Registration & payment is due by Friday, April 2nd. See attached Flyer/Registration Form for more details.
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| May 2010 |
May 6th - SUM 7:30pm, CMS Media Center. See Agenda
May 8th - Daisy Day at Camp Hoover
This event hosted by troops 40748 & 40315 will be held at Camp Hoover from 10:00am-3:00pm. Cost is $20 per girl and $10 per adult. Spend the day discovering, learning, and playing in the great outdoors at Camp Lou Henry Hoover. Girls and adults will participate in games, a hike, arts and crafts, a nature activity, a campfire and more. This is a great way to introduce Daisy Scouts, their leaders and parents to Camp Hoover. Lunch is provided for all participants. Troops must have at least one adult per four girls. Transportation is not included. Program #3018
May 31st - Memorial Day Parade
If girls from your troop are interested in marching in the parade please arrive on Locust Ave. (in front of VFW hall) Monday morning between 8:45am and 9:00am. The parade begins at 9:30am so please be there by 9:00am the latest. They will provide us with small flags for the girls to hand out along the parade route. Note: If this isn't a troop event, a parent must stay with the girls who are marching. Any questions please contact Lisa Campbell 908-665-5987 or fleasa@comcast.net.
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| Jun. 2010 |
End of Year Awards Celebration
Jun. 5th - 6th - Relay for Life Event, GLHS
Jun. 16th End-Of-Year Leader's Celebration
Mark your calendars, the EOY Celebration will be held at Kim Spellman's place at 7:00pm.
Early Bird Registration
The Early Bird registration forms are in and ready for pick up. Included in the packet are a bank account form and product manager form which MUST be returned with your forms. The troop leader keeps the health history forms and blue emergency number card. Please return both white and yellow copies of each registration form and membership summary. This year the $5 troop insurance can be included in the registration check so only 1 check is needed. Registration will remain at $12. The completed registration forms can be dropped back off at D. Knapp's house. A new registrar is being trained. If you have any questions please email D. Knapp at knappdeb@comcast.net to arrange pick up time or call 908-790-0896.
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| Other Info: |
Information on the Berkeley Heights Girl Scouts Campership Fund
World Thinking Day Sample Passport from 2002
Requested: Donations of Supplies for Camp Hoover
GSHNJ Empty Printer Cartridges & Old Cell Phones Donations
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| Berkeley Heights Girl Scouts Campership Fund |
In January 2001 our Service Unit formed the Berkeley Heights Girl Scouts Campership Fund. It started with the generous donations of Girl Scout Families and has been funded since by troops in our community who wanted to make a difference. The fund makes money available to the Girl Scouts in our community who wish to participate in Summer Resident Camp or other overnight programs sponsored by our Service Unit but for whom these programs are simply not affordable.
Sometimes I think it's hard for us to realize that in this community there are girls who are in need and I'm very proud that the Berkeley Heights Girl Scouts have not lost sight of this issue. Establishing this fund and helping these girls by keeping it well funded holds a special place in my heart and I'm hoping I can count on you to help me in my efforts.
By now, everyone should have a good idea of how they did with their cookies. If each troop can contribute $25 of their cookie profits towards the Campership Fund we should be in good shape. This very small donation will make a huge difference if every troop contributes. With summer coming rapidly I ask that you take a quick moment to send a check to BHGS Campership Fund and mail to me.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (jenlombardi@comcast.net or 665-0047) ...if your question is can you give more than $25 - the answer is YES!
Thanks as always for your support!
Jen Lombardi |
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| Donations for Camp Hoover |
Camp Hoover is asking for your help in gathering supplies to be used throughout the year and during the Resident Camp season. Your donations will make it possible for us to improve the 328 acre site and provide everyone with the necessary supplies for a happy camping trip. If you are interested in making a donation, please call 908-232-3236 ext. 1225 to arrange a pick up or drop off. If you are not sure, just call and we'll let you know if it is usuable. Thank you in advance for your help! See Wish List Below:
General Supplies:
Pots, pans, cooking equipment, cutting boards, baking trays, microwaves, mixers, vacuum cleaners, toasters, refrigerators (large & small), coffee pots, etc.
Maintenance Supplies:
Hand saws, rakes, shovels, gardening equipment, push mowers, tools of any kind.
Camping Equipment:
2-3 person tents, sleeping bags, mess kits, internal or external backpacks, propane stoves, tarps, firebuckets.
Arts & Crafts Supplies:
Used sewing machines, crayons, markers, scissor, sewing supplies, empty baby food jars, fabric, felt, leather, wax, wood pieces, popsicle sticks, beads, etc.
Program Supplies:
Board games, roller skates, legos, baseballs, soccer balls, footballs, volleyballs, jump ropes, hula hopes, costumes & props, etc.
Outdoor Supplies:
Picnic tables, benches, pocket knives, etc. |
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