November 2007

Date Changed:
Girl Scouts Ice Skate

Who: Girls grades K-12, plus their families & friends
When: was: Friday, December 7
    NOW: Friday, November 2
Time: 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Where: Snoopy's Home Ice, Santa Rosa
Cost: $5.50 per skater
Capacity: 2 minimum / 300 maximum skaters
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Pre-register or pay at the door.

Bring your family and friends and skate with other Girl Scouts. Whether you're a skating pro or a beginner, it's sure to be an evening of fun for all. Take a few minutes to review safety tips in Safety-Wise with girls prior to attending this event. Ice skating patches are included.

What Is "IT"?
Senses Try-It Workshop

Who: Girls grades 1-3
When: Saturday, November 3
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Biella Elementary School, Santa Rosa
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 30 minimum / 60 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Saturday, October 20
Contact: Julia Major - 546-2503
Register with: Konocti Office
Volunteer Positions Needed: Five Program Aides needed.

Touch it, smell it, taste it, hear it. But what is "IT"? Come join us to solve the mystery and find out what "IT" is. Using four of your five senses, examine clues as you discover the unknown "IT" and find the answer. After you've solved the mystery, use your fifth sense to see it. You will earn your Senses Try It.
Run by GS Troop 202.

Girl Scout Shop Open Saturday

When: Saturday, November 3
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Self Defense Badge Workshop
Council's Own

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Saturday, November 3
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Hauth's Taekwondo, Windsor
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 20 minimum / 50 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Thursday, October 18
Contact: Rhoda Hauth - rhoda@knightselectric.com
Register with: Konocti Office

Build your confidence and awareness by learning how to block and kick. Learn skills to protect yourself while having fun!

What Matters Most!
Making It Matter Junior Workshop

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Saturday, November 3
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Biella Elementary School, Santa Rosa
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 30 minimum / 60 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Saturday, October 20
Contact: Julia Major - 546-2503
Register with: Konocti Office
Volunteer Positions Needed: Five Program Aides needed.

Can you connect the wires and make a buzzer sound? How about mixing up some polymers. Come be an engineer for the day. Let's mix up the afternoon and have some fun. After exploring the world of matter you will earn the Making It Matter Badge
Run by GS Troop 202.

Crazy for Horses!!!
Horse Fan Badge Workshop

Who: Girls grades 3-6
When: Sunday, November 4
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Mark West Stables, Santa Rosa
Cost: $10 per girl
Capacity: 50 minimum / 75 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, October 12
Contact: Jill Cooper - 849-4330 or 838-8160
Register with: Konocti Office

If you're crazy about horses and the sound of a neigh makes your day, then this Horse Fan Badge workshop is perfect for you!! Come to a beautiful stable and have fun watching an English riding demonstration. Learn about horse safety and anatomy. Find out how to care for a horse and what equipment you need to ride safely. This does not include any horseback riding but you will be ready to earn the Horse Lover Badge next! No TAGS allowed. Please carpool. Limited parking.
Run by GS Troop 397.

Awards, Recognitions and Destinations
for Cadette Girl Scouts

Who: Girls grades 6-9
When: Sunday, November 4
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: SCSC
Cost: $3 per girl
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum
Registration closes: Friday, October 26

Learn about the awards and recognitions that Cadette Girl Scouting offers: community service, interest projects, focus books, program aides, and more. We will also touch on travel opportunities. Girls and advisors are strongly encouraged to take this training prior to Girl Scout Silver Award Training.

GS Fall Product Delivery & Direct Sales Begin

When: Friday, November 9

Amazing Race!
Nor Cal Girl Scout Edition

Who: Girls grades 7-12
When: Friday-Monday, November 9-12
Time: Friday 7:00PM - Monday 5:00PM
Where: Start at Camp Bothin, Fairfax
Cost: $150 per team plus gas and some meals
Capacity: 20 minimum / 50 maximum teams
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, October 19
Contact: Cathleen Andreucci - (707) 524-9214 or candreucci@konoctigirlscouts.org
Register with: Konocti Office
Volunteer Positions Needed: We need adult volunteers to run the challenges. Please call Cathleen if you are available (707) 524-9214

Join us in the most AMAZING RACE EVER! Race against teams from all over Northern California and for the title of 'Amazing Race Winners" and cash prizes!
Teams are made up of 1 adult and 3-4 girls. The race begins Friday night and continues through Monday night (Veteran's Day). Just like on the CBS TV show, teams will face Roadblocks, Yields, Fast Forwards and Detours. Teams will be eliminated at Pit Stops until on Sunday afternoon 6-8 teams will be racing to the finish line. The race will include a variety of physical and mental challenges taking you through the entire Bay Area. You must register as a team. Team members may change over the week-end, but your team must have 1 adult and 3-4 girls at all times.

Times / Locations Announced:
Christmas Tree Recycling
Mandatory Pre-Meeting

Who: Girls grades 6-12
When: Tuesday, November 13 - Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Windsor at SCSC
     Tuesday, November 13 - Petaluma at Cathleen Andreucci’s, 510 Selmart Ln, Petaluma
     Wednesday, November 14 - Rohnert Park at Kathy Place’s, 7286 Cairo Ct, Rohnert Park, plase call 795-8809
     Sonoma - Location and Time TBA
Time: 7:00PM
Capacity: 1 minimum / 100 maximum troops
Contact: Cathleen Andreucci - 524-9214 or candreucci@konoctigirlscouts.org
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Must register by meeting date for your area.
Collection Dates: December 29-30, January 5-6 and January 12-13

Girl Scouts will again help Sonoma County with the collection of Christmas Trees. Troops earn $5.00 per tree they pick up. Customers will call the Eco-Desk hotline with their address and request. Troops are responsible for their own safety equipment and transportation. Girls should participate directly in the project as a money-earning opportunity, but 1-2 adults per truck are needed. Participating troops must send a representative to the mandatory pre-meeting.

Girls In Charge - Running Your Troop for Cadette GS

Who: Girls grades 6-9
When: Thursday, November 15
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Where: SCSC
Cost: $3.00 per girl
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum girls
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Thursday, November 8

Learn to run an efficient troop meeting using parliamentary procedures. Make the best use of meeting time by keeping quick and accurate records. Practice using communication skills

Animal Try-It Overnight at the Oakland Zoo

Who: Girls grades 1-3
When: Friday - Saturday, November 16 - 17
Time: 7:00PM - 9:45am
Where: Oakland Zoo
Cost: $55 per participant. One adult chaperone is required for every six children.
Capacity: 10 minimum / 70 maximum
Register with: the Oakland Zoo online at www.oaklandzoo.org. Space is limited so make your reservation today! If you have questions please call (510) 632-9525 extension 203.

Get a special look at what goes on at the zoo after the rest of the guests leave. Enjoy a nocturnal tour of the new Valley Children's Zoo, a yummy late-night snack, games, a continental breakfast, and an early morning rainforest tour. Plus- go behind the scenes to learn how we care for animals here at the zoo. You'll complete all of the requirements necessary to earn the Animals Try-It while making memories to last a lifetime!

Event Added:
Juliette Girl Scouts Fall Traditions

Who: Girls grades K-12
When: Saturday, November 17
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Sonoma County Service Center, Santa Rosa
Cost: Free for registered Girl Scouts. You may register for Girl Scouts on the day of the event.
Contact: Barb Del Secco 707-524-9203 or bdelsecco@konoctigirlscouts.org to register for this event.
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Wednesday, November 14
Register with: Barb Del Secco at Konocti Area Office

Get to know the other Juliette Girl Scouts in your area. Make plans to attend events with your new friends. We will have crafts, food and fun! We will be celebrating with a few of our favorite fall traditions: pizza and pumpkin pie! Find out about upcoming events in your area.

A Juliette Girl Scout is an individually registered girl who participates in the Girl Scout program but is not affiliated with a troop. In today’s society, when there are so many opportunities for girls to get involved in activities, it is becoming increasingly harder to find time for everything.

For girls that do not want to join a troop, or want to start immediately but cannot find a troop available at times that work for her, participating individually is a wonderful solution.

Girls registered as a Juliette are afforded the same opportunities as girls in troops. As Juliette Girl Scouts they are able to pick and choose the ways they want to participate.

Lawrence Hall of Science Slumber Party

Who: Girls grades 3-6
When: Saturday - Sunday, November 17 - 18
Where: Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley
Cost: $50 (Patch included)
Capacity: 150 minimum / 250 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 2
Register with: San Francisco Bay Area Office
Please note: Participant will need a sleeping bag, pillow, and overnight clothes. Please label your all of your items.
Volunteer Positions Needed: Council Representative and Level II First Aider

Come to the best slumber party around: at the Lawrence Hall of Science! This sleepover is just for Junior Girl Scouts and friends. Experience a full evening program with adventures that will include: an entertaining assembly, interactive workshops, and free time to explore the exhibits. Sleep in the halls under our special featured exhibits. Evening snacks will be provided, and in the morning enjoy a continental breakfast.

From A to V Audiovisual Production IP

Who: Girls grades 6-12
When: Saturday, November 17
Time: 9:00AM - 3:30PM
Where: Community Media Center, Santa Rosa
Cost: $20 per girl
Capacity: 10 minimum / 13 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 2
Register with: Konocti Office

Girls will be shown how to use the cameras and technical equipment at a television studio and use that knowledge to produce a short mock TV talk show. Once the basic skills have been practiced girls will progress to more creative camera shots and direction by "lip-synching" to a favorite song or create a music video. Girls are encouraged to bring a favorite track on CD or tape.

Sky Search Badge Workshop

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Saturday, November 17
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Where: SRJC Planetarium, Santa Rosa
Cost: $9 per participant, plus parking fee
Capacity: 35 minimum / 100 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 2
Register with: Konocti Office

Earn the Sky Search Badge. Learn about the constellations, meteors and meteorites, myths about the stars, and phases of the moon. Parking is $3.00 per car, in exact change at the JC.

Art to Wear Try-It Workshop

Who: Girls grades 1-3
When: Saturday, November 17
Time: Session 1: 11:30AM - 2:00PM
     Session 2: 3:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: Unity Spiritual Center, Windsor
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 30 minimum / 60 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 2
Contact: Sheila Sorensen - sheila_sorensen@yahoo.com
Register with: Konocti Office

Earn the Art to Wear Try-It while you tie-dye your own t-shirt, create beaded jewelry, make a scarf, and decorate a bandana. To finish off the fun day of making art, participate in a fashion show! Wear clothes that can get messy and please bring a t-shirt for tie-dying. Don't miss this exciting workshop!
Run by GS Troop 197.

Girl Scout Silver Award Training

Who: Girls grades 6-9
When: Sunday, November 18
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Where: SCSC
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, November 9
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.

Patrol Leader Training

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Sunday, November 18
Time: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: SCSC
Cost: $3 per girl
Capacity: 16 minimum / 26 maximum
Registration closes: Friday, November 9
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.

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

Who: Girls grades 9-12
When: Sunday, November 18
Time: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Where: SCSC
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, November 9
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, November 18
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: SCSC
Cost: $5, includes materials
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 9
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

Girl Scouts Roller Skate

Who: Girls grades K-12, plus their families & friends
When: Sunday, November 18
Time: 4:30PM - 6:30PM
Where: Cal Skate Roller Blading & Skating Center, Rohnert Park
Cost: $6 per person, includes quad skates
Capacity: 50 minimum / 300 maximum skaters
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Pre-register or pay at the door.

Fun for the whole family or a troop! From 5:00 - 7:00PM is exclusively Girl Scout skating, but stay until 9:30PM if you like. Fee includes admission and quad skates or using your own skates. You may pay an additional $4.00 at Cal Skate for inline skates. Roller skating patches are included.

Girl Scout Shop Open Late

When: Tuesday, November 20
Time: 9:00AM - 7:00PM

GS Fall Product Direct Sales End

When: Sunday, November 25

Holiday Bags Service Project
Join in the 16th Annual

Who: Girls grades K-12
When: Deliver completed bags between December 3 - 14
Where: Drop off at SCSC
Registration closes: Friday, November 30
Contact: Deborah Holden - 524-9202 or email dholden@konoctigirlscouts.org
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Please send a Holiday Bags Registration Form in by November 30.

Make the holidays brighter for less advantaged children throughout Sonoma County. Troops create gift bags filled with toys, necessities and treats for children of all ages. Each bag should include age-appropriate toys, books, simple clothing items, toiletries, candies, and other items you think would be appreciated. All items must be new and unwrapped (toys in the $5-10.00 range).
Holiday Bag Registration Forms will be available at the Sonoma County Service Center and will be distributed through service units in September. Felt bag directions are on the registration form. Other bag options are acceptable. Gift suggestions are also on the registration form. Bags need to be delivered to the Sonoma County Service Center between December 3 -December 14. Special needs: bags for children under four, bags for boys and for teens. Stuffed animals are always great additions!

Events Added:
Gilroy Gardens
Scout Holiday Lights

Who: Girls grades K-12
When: Friday, November 30
     Saturday, December 1
     Sunday, December 2
Time: 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy, Gilroy, CA 95020
Cost: $31 per person
Registration closes: Last day to order discounted tickets is November 19, 2007.
Register with: Visit www.gilroygardens.org or call (408) 986-5862 for more information.

Admission to Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights includes private ice skating from 4-5pm and the all-you-can-eat Holiday Meal at 5pm! Gilroy Gardens will be transformed with an amazing display of Holiday Lights, centered around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and many more fun holiday activities! Various rides and attractions will be in including an ice skating rink.
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