Calendar - October 2006

Basics In A Bag Starter Kit…

For the entire month of October 2006

Each bag includes basic items every girl needs to begin her

Girl Scout adventure!

***Need a sash instead of Vest, no problem.  Give us a call and we will be glad to quote you a price!***

**Receive a coupon for savings on a future purchase with your Basics in a bag purchase during October!**

Jonesboro Public Library Round Room • SUNDAY, October 1st at 2:00 p.m.

“Women Sharing Blessings” will begin with three women sharing their personal journey of how hope has been restored in each of their lives. Following their inspiring stories, all participants will paint their own blessing bowls.

The Woman’s Discovery Center is partnering with The Foundation of Arts to offer this activity. Bowls will be furnished at no charge for each participant to paint and take home for keeping messages of hope and personal notes of blessing. No pre-registration required for this event.

GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL SHOP

TROOP REBATE PROGRAM

How does it work?

• Each leader/volunteer gives the parents/guardians a coupon. Limit one per girl.
• The parents/guardians fill out the information on the coupon. Remember purchases are tracked by Troop number so be sure they have the troop number.
• The parents/guardians who make any purchases from the council shop between September 1, 2006 and November 30, 2006 can turn this coupon in to the council shop for your troop to receive a store rebate. Rebate amounts will equal to 10% of purchase. Rebate amounts are issued to the Troop as store credits only. There is no cash or personal value to them.
• Council shop will keep a master list of rebate amounts by Troop number. Leaders/volunteers should contact council for rebate amounts.
• Rebate amounts should be used between January 1, 2007 and February 28, 2007.
• Rebates must be used for troop needs from the Girl Scout Catalog. The rebate credit can be used on the following items: Brownie GS Try-its (page 32), Junior Badges (page 33), Interest Project Awards (page 32), Fun Patches (page 30 & 31), Certificates (page 29) Studio 2B Charms and Books, and books (excluding handbook sets, because these are already reduced by $3.00)
• Deadlines will not be extended.

Questions & Answers

Does the troop get cash back?

No, the rebate is designed to get more traffic into the shop. The rebate is a store credit to be used toward the purchase of key merchandise items.

Do phone and fax orders count?

Yes, when placing the order over the phone during the valid dates, make sure to include your troop number and mail or fax in your coupon with payment.

Will purchases at off site sales count?

Yes, make sure to mention your troop number as all rebates are tracked by the troop number. Off sites sales include Traveling Shop. Coupons will be available at the Traveling Shop site. Limit one per girl.

Why is the rebate only valid for redemption during January and February?

The council store is very busy starting in March with the end of year business. The rebate allows leaders to shop for their troops’ awards during these slow months when we have plenty of stock to meet their needs.

For additional information:

Contact:     Angie Martin

                   Crowley’s Ridge Girl Scout Council

                   4803 East Johnson

                   Jonesboro, AR 72401

                   (870) 932-2833 xt.100 apalmer@crgs.org

Troop Rebate Coupon  

Return this coupon to the council shop between September 1, 2006 through November 30, 2006 and we will give your troop 10% of the purchase as a store credit to go toward items needed for the troop.

Your Name ______________________________

E-Mail __________________________________

Troop #_________________________________

Leaders Name___________________________

Amount of Purchase$______________________

Crowley’s Ridge Girl Scout Council

4803 East Johnson

Jonesboro,  AR 72401   870-932-2833 ext. 100

Troops must redeem their credit between January 1, 2007 and February 28, 2007

Lawrence County Service Unit Leader Meetings are open to all Troop Leaders, Assistant  Troop Leaders and Troop Committee Parents.  Monthly meetings are held at the Main Street Church of Christ in Walnut Ridge during the months of August, October, November, December, February and April.  During the months of September, January and March, meeting will be held at the Black Rock Public School Cafeteria.

A December holiday dinner will be planned with an ornament exchange.  May meeting to be announced.

Please attend these meetings to received up-to-date information on events taking place in our council.

CANCELLED -- Scout University for Girls Scouts 11 – 17

October 7, 8:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Girls in 7^th – 12^th grades must pre-register and choose their activities online at www.events.asstate.edu/scoutday

Registrations will not be accepted until the second week of September.

Level training for advisors to GS 11-17 troops--CANCELLED 10/6/06 due to NO registrations

10:00 am - noon

Girl Scout Service Center

Pre-registration required by Friday, September 29th

Call to register 932-2833 or 800-932-2833 

ATTENTION GIRL SCOUT FAMILIES:

Free passes for registered Girl Scouts (girl members only); reduced prices ($7.50 each) for adults and siblings. 

Deadline to purchase tickets:  noon, Friday, September 29th

For complete information and order form, contact Debbie Franks, Program Director, at 932-2833, ext 105 or 800-932-2833, ext 105