December 2007

Mom's Day Out
All Day Try-It Workshop and Tag Fun Day

Who: Girls grades pre-K - 3, plus TAGS
When: Saturday, December 1
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Where: SCOE, Sonoma County Office of Education, Santa Rosa
Cost: 10:00AM-1:00PM $20 per child
    1:00PM-4:00PM $20 per child
Capacity: 100 minimum / 200 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 16
Contact: Helen Cortopassi - birki07@yahoo.com
Register with: Konocti Office
Volunteer Positions Needed: PAs welcome

It's time for moms to hit the malls, go out for lunch or maybe enjoy a spa day. Older Girl Scouts will run try-its for your Brownies and fun tag activities for your younger children. Brownies will have the opportunity to earn several try-its. Me and My Shadow, Let's Pretend, Movers and Playing Around the World will all be offered. We'll provide lunch, the activities and all the fun. This is a "drop off" event, moms can register their children without their troop.
Run by GS Troop 577.

Girl Scout Shop Open Saturday

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

Winterfest 2007

Who: Girls grades K-12, plus their families
When: Saturday, December 1
Time: 10:00 - 3:00PM
Where: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, San Jose
Cost: $8 per person, plus 2 cans of food or non-perishable food items
Capacity: 1,000 minimum / 3,000 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 16
Register with: Santa Clara County Office
Please note: Winterfest patches will be available for pre-order through the Santa Clara County office at $2.00 each. They will be available for sale on site while supplies last. See the web site, www.girlscoutsofscc.org for more information on ordering patches in advance. Parking is available across from the fairgrounds for $8.00 per car. There will be a Winterfest Orientation for adults from all troops who want to run a booth on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007 from 7:00PM-8:30PM at the Santa Clara County Office in San Jose. *You must fill out a separate registration form if you want to run a booth. Look for them in the fall on the web site, www.girlscoutsofscc.org.
Volunteer Positions Needed: EMT or R.N.

Celebrate the holiday season with an incredible variety of crafts, activities, and shopping offered by Older Girl Scout troops. Make your own room decorations, jewelry, and fun crafts. Get your face painted, play games, win prizes, and shop for inexpensive holiday gifts ALL UNDER ONE ROOF! For one low price, you get over 70 activities and games plus the opportunity to shop for the holidays. Junior troops are invited to run activity booths; Cadette and Senior troops are invited to run shopping mall and activity booths.*
A weeklong food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank wraps up at this event.

Travel Troops for Girls

Who: Girls grades 6-12
When: Saturday, December 1
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Rohnert Park Scout Hut
Cost: $3 per girl
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum
Registration closes: Wednesday, November 21

This training is for girls who plan to take a three-day or longer trip. Class topics include: budgeting, transportation, insurance and legal requirements, behavior contracts and more.

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.

Mall Madness - Consumer Power Badge Workshop

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Sunday, December 2
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Coddingtown Mall, Santa Rosa
Cost: $10 per girl
Capacity: 40 minimum / 60 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 16
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Troop leaders: you may want to shop for your troop's holiday gift bags before or after the workshop.

Take the mall by storm! Learn how far your money will go, search the mall for the answers to your consumer questions. This badge workshop is set-up as a scavenger hunt. 8th-11th grade Girl Scouts will help you find your answers. Wear comfortable shoes, clothes and your Girl Scout sash or vest.
Run by GS Troop 576.

Patrol Leader Training

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Monday, December 3
Time: 3:30PM - 5:30PM
Where: Rohnert Park Scout Hut
Cost: $3 per girl
Capacity: 16 minimum / 26 maximum
Registration closes: Friday, November 23
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.

Deadline Extended:
The Color Purple Musical

Who: Girls grades 5-12 and Adults
When: Wednesday, December 5
Time: 8:00PM
Where: Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
Cost: $28 - side Mezzanine -- 18 seats remain!
Capacity: 20 minimum / 100 maximum Mezzanine
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 30 or when sold out
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: First come - first served for seats. There are no refunds from the date of purchase.

The Color Purple, presented by Oprah Winfrey, is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who - through love - finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. Jazz, ragtime, gospel and the blues.

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.

Session Added/Time Changed:
Gold & Silver - Up All Night
Both Sessions of This Event Are FULL!

Who: Girls grades 6-12
When: Session 1: 7:00PM, Friday - 5:00PM, Saturday, December 7 - 8
     Session 2: 6:00PM, Saturday - 5:00PM, Sunday, December 8 - 9
Where: Camp Bothin, Fairfax
Cost: $45 per girl, $25 per adult
Capacity: 50 minimum / 150 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 23
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Please bring a bag lunch
Volunteer Positions Needed: Adults are needed to help with the Gold & Silver Requirements and in the evening to meet the girl/adult ratio - please contact Cathleen 524-9214.

Earn as many of the Gold and Silver Requirements as you can in 24 hours! Girls will decide how much they want to accomplish. Start with the Gold or Silver Training on-site and then begin completing the Steps to earn the Gold & Silver Awards. We will have IP workshops (4 hrs each) including Your Own Business, Focus Book workshops (2 hours each) including, Uniquely Me the Real Deal and Looking In, Reaching Out and we will work on the Silver Career Award and the 4B Challenges. There will always be 2-3 options for recognitions girls need to earn! Girls can stay up all night if they want to in the 'up all night area', but there will be no formal workshops from 1:00AM-8:00AM.

University of Sports Team Challenge Try-it
Adapt - Improvise - Overcome

Who: Girls grades 1-3
When: Saturday, December 15
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Where: University of Sports, Rohnert Park
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 25 minimum / 75 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Friday, November 30
Register with: Konocti Office

Earn the Council's Own Team Challenge Try-it that has been created for us by the University of Sports! Their philosophy is that activities need to be fun and help you get fit! Girls will participate in several challenges to develop the ability to work as a team to reach a common goal. Girls will learn the benefits of teamwork and ability to overcome obstacles.

Girl Scout Shop Open Late

When: Tuesday, December 18
Time: 9:00AM - 7:00PM

Late Session Cancelled:
Bowling for Fun

Who: Girls grades K-12, plus their families & friends
When: Sunday, December 30
Time: Session 1: 12:00PM - 2:30PM
     Session 2: 2:30PM - 5:00PM
Where: Double Decker Lanes, Rohnert Park
Cost: $10 per participant
Capacity: 2 minimum / 80 maximum per session
Registration opens: Wednesday, August 15
Registration closes: Sunday, December 30
Contact: Joyce Wieck - 546-7419 or email to wieck@pon.net
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Walk-ins are welcome until full.

How long has it been since you had a strike? Take the troop or the family for a couple of fun hours bowling. All ages are welcome. Everyone bowling will need to pay. Fee includes shoe rental (or wear your own tennis shoes), two games of bowling, a patch and a lot of fun.
TAGS are welcome, please include them on your registration.