September 2007

Girl Scout Shop Open Saturday

When: Saturday, September 1
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Special Konocti Council Meeting

Who: Adults - Delegates, Board Members, Volunteers, Staff
When: Thursday, September 6
Time: 5:30-6:00PM Pre-Ordered Supper
     6:00PM Meeting Begins
Where: Redwood Credit Union Headquarters, Santa Rosa

Attendees will witness a historic vote as the Girl Scouts of Konocti Council agrees to merge with Girl Scouts of Napa Solano, San Francisco Bay, Santa Clara County and Sierra Cascade. All members are welcome to attend.

WaterWorks Overnighter or Day Event

Who: Girls grades 1-12 for overnighter, girls grades K-12 for Sunday only
When: Saturday - Sunday, September 8 - 9
Time: Saturday, 5:00 PM - Sunday, 4:00 PM OR 10:00 AM on Sunday
Where: WaterWorks Park, Redding
Cost: $20 per girl/adult for overnighter OR $15 per girl/adult for Sunday only
Capacity: 125 minimum / 800 maximum for overnighter, 1500 max for Sunday
Registration opens: OPEN
Registration closes: Friday, August 31
Register with: Sierra Cascade Main Office
Please note: Bring a sack dinner for Saturday evening. Overnighters will be provided with a continental breakfast on Sunday. Pizza lunch is provided on Sunday for all participants. All adults MUST be registered Girl Scouts. Males under 18 are not permitted at any time during the event.
Volunteer Positions Needed: Adult Volunteers to help with check in. Call Kristen at 221-6180 for more details.

Enjoy all the thrills and spills you want in a water amusement park. There are rides for all ages from the extreme Avalanche to the kiddie play area. For those that are wanting to sleep under the stars, this is your chance. There will be a DJ providing dance music on Saturday night after the slides close. Or if you prefer only coming for the day we will see you on Sunday. What a great way to end summer!

SACK Monthly Meetings
(Seniors and Cadettes of Konocti)

Who: Girls grades 6-12 (Bridging Juniors are invited to attend one SACK event/meeting for their bridging activity. One adult per troop must also attend.)
When: Sundays, September 9, October 7, November 11,
     December 9, January 13, February 10,
     March 9, April 6, May 4
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
     SACK Board meets 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Where: SCSC except where noted
Contact: Sandy Pete - 823-1385 or stp@sonic.net
Please note: No registration required.
Volunteer Positions Needed: SACK needs adult help. All activities are planned by the girls. However, available resources are not always known to the girls. As you read through the Activity Guide, if you know of someone who could be a consultant or someone who can help at an event, or if you have supplies that would help, please contact Sandy Pete. The continued success of SACK depends upon adult support.

What is SACK?
SACK is for every girl who is a registered Cadette or Senior Girl Scout in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties. They meet monthly to plan activities. Officers for the year are elected at the October meeting. Girls select committees they want to participate in.
SACK is an opportunity for girls to develop leadership skills and complete leadership requirements for the Silver and Gold Awards. It also fulfills the Gold Award requirement for being part of a girl planning board. Mentoring by peers and adults is a natural outcome of belonging to SACK. Girls in SACK have an opportunity to form and build relationships with girls throughout the council.
SACK can substitute as a troop meeting for troops that need added vitality. Adults may participate in discussions led by experienced trainers, request training, or take a break at the nearest mall! No registration is needed.
Bring a pencil, paper and your ideas!
Run by SACK.

Adventure Group
Join other GSKC Girls who crave Adventure

Who: Girls grades 7-12
When: Thursdays, September 13, October 10, November 8
    and December 13, 2007, January 10, February 14,
    March 13, April 10, May 8 and June 12, 2008
Time: 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: SCSC
Capacity: 5 minimum / 50 maximum
Register with: Konocti Office

Looking for some excitement? Are you the adventurous type? Then join us as we plan our adventures, from skiing to rock climbing and everything in between. Have fun, bring a friend and make some new ones too. There will be opportunities for money earning activities to help fund our fun. If you have any questions call Alexis at 524-9204. You may join any time.

Event Cancelled:
Girl Scouts of Konocti Council's 50th and Final
Birthday Celebration and Carnival!

Join us as we celebrate the incredible 50 year history of Konocti Council and say a final farewell. October 1st we begin a new history as Girl Scouts of Northern California. Cotton candy, three legged races, ring toss, jumpys, lots of fun! It's pot luck! We will provide the hot dogs/ hamburgers and all the fixins and you need to bring your drinks and something to share with 15 people.

Date Changed:
Girl Scout Shop Open Late

When: was: Monday, September 17
    NOW: Tuesday, September 18
Time: 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Mamma Mia the Musical

Who: Girls grades 4-12 and Adults
When: Tuesday, September 18
Time: 8:00PM
Where: Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
Cost: $23 - side Mezzanine
    $75 - Orchestra (3rd row)
Capacity: 20 minimum / 50 maximum Mezzanine 10 max Orchestra
Registration opens: Sunday, July 1
Registration closes: Friday, August 17
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: First come - first served for seats. There are no refunds from the date of purchase.

Mamma Mia is the global smash hit based on the songs of ABBA. Timeless songs such as Dancing Queen and Take a Chance On Me, are ingeniously woven into an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.

Cancelled, will be Rescheduled:
In the Pink

Knowledge is power! Earn the NEW In the Pink Interest Project. Saturday we will meet a breast cancer survivor and learn about the disease, the progress we have made in the fight against breast cancer and most importantly what you can do to reduce your risk of developing it. Sunday is optional, but will be a lot of fun. We will volunteer at the Susan G. Komen race in San Francisco. You will need to keep a log of what you eat for one week before attending this workshop.

Girl Scout Silver Award Training

Who: Girls grades 6-9
When: Sunday, September 23
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Where: Rohnert Park Scout Hut
Cost: $5, includes Girl Scout Silver Award Go For It! Studio 2B Insert
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, September 14
Register with: Konocti Office

The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award an 11-14 year old Girl Scout can earn. It symbolizes accomplishments in Girl Scouting and community activities. Both girls and advisors are strongly encouraged to attend this training. It is highly recommended that Studio 2B Awards, Recognitions and Destinations be taken prior to this training.

Go for the Gold - Part 1
Girl Scout Gold Award Training

Who: Girls grades 9-12
When: Sunday, September 23
Time: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Where: Rohnert Park Scout Hut
Cost: $5, includes Girl Scout Gold Award Go For It! Studio 2B Insert
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, September 14
Register with: Konocti Office

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting; it recognizes the leadership, effort, and impact 14-18 year old girls have on their communities. With only five percent of girls actually earning the prestigious award, you are special in your quest to Go for the Gold!
Find out what it takes at this part one of two, mandatory training for girls who want to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. Learn the prerequisite steps, how to complete them in a timely manner, and understand how special the Gold Award is. This training should be taken by your 10th grade year.
PLEASE NOTE: Go for the Gold Parts I and II may not be taken back-to-back

Go for the Gold - Part 2
Girl Scout Gold Award Training

Who: Girls grades 9-12
When: Sunday, September 23
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: Rohnert Park Scout Hut
Cost: $5, includes materials
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, September 14
Register with: Konocti Office

The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award in Girl Scouting; it recognizes the leadership, effort, and impact 14-18 year old girls have on their communities. With only five percent of girls actually earning the prestigious award, you are special in your quest to Go for the Gold!
When you've finished your pre-requisites, return for the mandatory second part of the Go For The Gold training. This must be taken within one year of your project start date. You will learn about deadlines, paperwork, and other crucial points. Gold Award Proposals will not be accepted without this training.
PLEASE NOTE: Go for the Gold Parts I and II may not be taken back-to-back

Event Added:
Patrol Leader Training

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Monday, September 24
Time: 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Where: Sonoma Country Day School, Santa Rosa
Cost: $3 per girl
Capacity: 12 minimum / 26 maximum
Registration closes: Monday, September 10
Register with: Konocti Office

Interested in learning more about the patrol system? Review the basics and practice leadership skills. Girls and leaders will learn how officers run a meeting. They will also learn what girl-planning means, and how meetings can be more effective.