Calendar - September 2007

Boys & Girls Club of Cross County, O'Dell McCallum Community Center, 325 Magnolia Street, Wynne

NOTE:  This information may change after 8/6/07.

GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL SHOP

TROOP REBATE PROGRAM

How does it work?

• Each leader/volunteer gives the parents/guardians a coupon. Limit: one coupon can be used per Girl Scout.
• 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, 2007 and November 30, 2007 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, 2008 and February 29, 2008.
• 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, Junior Badges, Interest Project Awards, Fun Patches, Certificates Studio 2B Charms and Books, and Level 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 the Traveling Shop – Trading Post count?

Yes, make sure to fill out a coupon with your troop number as all rebates are tracked by the troop number. Off sites sales include Traveling Shop and Trading Post and coupons will be available at these locations with a limit of one per Girl Scout.

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 amartin@crgs.org

Lawrence County Service Unit meeting for all Girl Scout Leaders and Assistant Leaders will meet during the months of August, October, December, February and April at the Main Street Church of Christ in Walnut Ridge.  During the months of  September, November, January and March, Lawrence County Leaders will meet TBA in Black Rock.  The tme of these meetings will be 6:30 till 7:30.  The May meeting has not be determined.  No meetings during the month of June and July.  Meetings will resume in August 2008.

Girl Scout Service Center, Jonesboro

Randolph County Service Unit meeting for all Girl Scout Leaders and Assistant Leaders will meet at the Pocahontas Community Center from 6:00 till 7:00 on the following dates in 2007:  September 13, October 11, November 8 and December 13.  Meeting dates for 2008:  January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10 and May 8.  No meetings during the month of June and July.  Meetings will resume in August 2008.

Leaders and assistants can attend the Orientation Training in the morning, leave for a short lunch and return in the afternoon for their level training!  The training will be held at the Girl Scout Service Center in Jonesboro.

Presented by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, at the Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center on Saturday, September 15th, from 10 am - 4 pm.  Bring the kids for facepainting, crafts, archery, air rifle range and more.  There will be hourly giveaways as well as free lunch from 11 am - 2 pm. There is no fee for this program.  For more information please contact the FLSCR Nature Center at 870-933-6787 or go to www.crowleysridge.org.

AGFC Family Fair

Each leader is required to take training on the specific age level of girls they are working with.  This meeting will be held at the Girl Scout Service Center. Deadline to register is September 7th.

Arkansas State vs Southern Methodist

Special ticket price for youth 14 & under only $7.50 each; additional tickets may be purchased for only $10 each.

Tickets must be purchased from ASU.  Deadline to purchase tickets:  September 4th

To order or for more information, phone ASU (870-972-3880)

Cost of $15.00 includes the purchase of a handbook.  Payment is due with registration. Deadline to register is September 14th.  Register early as space is limited!  Training will be held at the Girl Scout Service Center/.

For GS 7th - 12th Grades only

Limited to first 50 girls registered

Deadline to register :  Sept 7th -- REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT 14TH

Exploring the Past.pdf

This workshop will be held at the GS Program and Service Center from 1:00 - 2:00 pm and is recommended for all girls in 7th - 9th grades who are interested in working towards earning their Girl Scout Silver Award, and their advisors.  Participants will receive up-to-date materials and helpful resources for the GS Silver Award. 

Pre-registration is required to insure enough materials are on hand.  To register, call Debbie Franks at 932-2833, ext 105 or 800-932-2833, ext 105 or email dfranks@crgs.org 

This workshop will be held at the GS Program and Service Center from 2:00 - 3:00 pm and is recommended for all girls in 7th - 12th grades who are interested in learning about travel opportunities offered through GSUSA's Destinations, and their advisors. 

Pre-registration is required to insure enough materials are on hand.  To register, call Debbie Franks at 932-2833, ext 105 or 800-932-2833, ext 105 or email dfranks@crgs.org 

This workshop will be held at the GS Program and Service Center from 3:00 - 4:00 pm and is recommended for all girls in 9th - 12th grades who are interested in working towards earning their Girl Scout Gold Award, and their advisors.  Participants will receive up-to-date materials and helpful resources for the GS Gold Award. 

Pre-registration is required to insure enough materials are on hand.  To register, call Debbie Franks at 932-2833, ext 105 or 800-932-2833, ext 105 or email dfranks@crgs.org