March 2008

Sharing Is Caring
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Service Project

Who: Girls grades K-12
When: Donate Girl Scout Cookies to special folks.
Where: Drop off at location of your choice or to your service unit Sharing is Caring coordinator (if there is one in your SU).
Please note: NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY.

The Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program is a wonderful way for Girl Scouts to financially support their activities and their Council. Through the Sharing Is Caring project, girls can also use the Cookie Sale Program to help support members of their community. You or your troop can bring cookies to low-income elderly, send them to service men and women or donate them to our outreach troops. Bring cookies for outreach troops to SCSC.
What a great way to share our good fortune! Girls who participate in the Caring Is Sharing Project may purchase the Caring Is Sharing project patch at the Council Shop. If they have participated more than one year, they may also purchase year bars.

Date Set:
EYH - Expand Your Horizons
Move Over Albert Einstein!!

Who: Girls grades 7-8
When: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Time: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Where: Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park
Please note: Do NOT register through GSKC. Pick up a registration form at the SCSC or at schools in late February. Pre-registration required. After February 22, 2008 on-line registration and information will be found at: http://eyh-soco.org

Expanding Your Horizons is a conference for 7th and 8th grade girls to consider careers in non-traditional fields. Designed to introduce girls to the world of math, engineering, and science, the conference features hands-on workshops conducted by women who have careers in these fields. It also has sessions designed for parents and educators.

Event Cancelled:
Junior Wild Things
Wildlife Badge Workshop

Rock Your Room
Council's Own IP

Who: Girls grades 7-12
When: Saturday, March 1
Time: 9:15AM - 4:30PM
Where: Pedersen's Furniture, Santa Rosa
Cost: $15 per girl
Capacity: 8 minimum / 15 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 15
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Girls will need rides from location to location and the event will end at Ikea in Emeryville.

Have you ever wished you could design your own bedroom? Get rid of the ballerina's, the tiny flowers or the stark white walls? Do your own thing without using posters as your theme? Then come with us into a virtual world of design. We'll meet first with an interior designer who will help us to get started with an idea and figure out what our budget would be. Next we'll select the color scheme and textures by choosing paint and then fabrics at Calico Corners in Greenbrae. Finally, we'll travel to Ikea to find furniture and accessories to bring our design ideas together. You'll go home with a full design board and great ideas for your own bedroom, while earning the all new, council's own Rock Your Room IP.

Stitch It Together Try-It Workshop

Who: Girls grades 1-3
When: Saturday, March 1
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: SCOE, Sonoma County Office of Education, Santa Rosa
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 10 minimum / 50 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 15
Contact: Brenda Dixon - 838-6577
Register with: Konocti Office

It's sew simple to make your own things. A stitch in time really does save nine, so come to our workshop and learn some basic sewing skills and earn the Stitch It Together Try-It. You'll be proud of your accomplishments and take home your very own hand made treasure to impress your friends and family.
Run by GS Troop 393.

Girl Scout Shop Open Saturday

When: Saturday, March 1
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
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Event Cancelled:
Brownie Wild Things
Animals Try-It Workshop

It's a zoo out there! Brownie Girl Scouts earn the Animals Try-It and see a wild animal show, too. Girls learn how to protect endangered animals and how to be safe in the wild. It is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Run by GS Troop 444.

Sew Simple Badge Workshop

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Saturday, March 1
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: SCOE, Sonoma County Office of Education, Santa Rosa
Cost: $10 per girl
Capacity: 10 minimum / 50 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 15
Contact: Brenda Dixon - 838-6577
Register with: Konocti Office

Learning to sew can be sew simple. Come to our workshop and learn some basic sewing stitches, how to use a sewing machine, and make something special to take home. You'll have "sew" much fun while you learn to sew and earn the "Sew Simple" badge.
Run by GS Troop 393.

Event Cancelled:
Travel Troops for Girls

Girl Scout Gold Award Final Reports Due

Who: Girls grades 9-12
When: Monday, March 3
Where: SCSC, Santa Rosa
Register with: Konocti Office

To receive a Girl Scout Gold Award at the next All That Glitters ceremony, approved projects, submitted to the Gold Award Committee by November 1, 2007, must be completed and Gold Award Project Report must be filed by March 3, 2008.

Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes

Who: All Girls, Friends, and Families
When: Friday, March 7
Time: 7:30PM
Where: ORACLE Arena, Oakland
Cost: $16.75, lower level seating and $12.50, upper level seating
Registration opens: Order early for best seating availability.
Registration closes: Monday, March 3
Register with: Please request a discount ticket order form, please email groupsales@coliseum.com, fax (510) 569-2253, or call (510) 383-4581.
Please note: Post Show Clinic to immediately follow the performance.

Enter a world of wishes with your favorite Disney princesses in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes. Tinker Bell represents the magic of Disney as she whisks you through a collection of enchanting and beloved Disney stories. Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves. See Snow White find her one true love. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine. And, watch in wonder as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Mulan all come true. Be sure to see this magical show where believing is just the beginning!

Beginning Cooking Class for Brownies
Make It Eat It Try-It Workshop

Who: Girls grades 1-3
When: Saturday, March 8
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: Windsor High School
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 20 minimum / 30 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 22
Contact: Rhoda Hauth - rhoda@knightselectric.com
Register with: Konocti Office

Come learn beginning cooking skills in a professional kitchen. Girls learn how to make a complete dinner, including dessert! Girls will also learn knife skills. Please bring your favorite recipe to be included in the recipe book that the girls will take home.
Run by GS Troop 345.

Event Cancelled:
University of Sports Team Challenge Badge
Adapt - Improvise - Overcome

One Session Only:
Vertex Indoor Rock Climbing

Who: Girls grades 4-12
When: Saturday, March 8 - A
Time: Session 1: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
     Session 2: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Where: Vertex Climbing Center, Santa Rosa
Cost: $15 per participant
Capacity: 25 minimum / 50 maximum participants per session
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 22
Register with: Konocti Office

Challenge your body and mind on 35-foot sculptured walls in a fun and friendly atmosphere. All skill levels are welcome. Everyone will be instructed how to climb. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun! Please list all session and date choices that are good for you on your application.
If you would like to help belay for this event, please call Vertex 573-1608, to ask about their certification process.

Cheerleading Badge Sleepover

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Saturday - Sunday, March 8 - 9
Time: Saturday, 8:00PM - Sunday, 8:00AM
Where: Airborne Cheerleading Center, Petaluma
Cost: $15 per girl
Capacity: 5 minimum / 75 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 22
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: We will serve evening snacks and continental breakfast.

We have created a Council's Own Junior Cheerleading Badge! Come learn the basics of cheerleading and then practice a fun cheer routine with the Airborne Cheer group! They are the largest and most successful competitive all-star program in Sonoma County! They want to show you how fun and safe it is. Girls will learn simple tumbling and maybe some Hip Hop, too!

Location Changed:
Girl Scout Silver Award Training

Who: Girls grades 6-9
When: Sunday, March 9
Time: 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Where: was: SCSC
    NOW: Rohnert Park Scout Hut (RPSH)
Cost: $5, includes Girl Scout Silver Award Go For It! Studio 2B Insert
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 29
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.

Location Changed:
Go for the Gold - Part 1
Girl Scout Gold Award Training

Who: Girls grades 9-12
When: Sunday, March 9
Time: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Where: was: SCSC
    NOW: Rohnert Park Scout Hut (RPSH)
Cost: $5, includes Girl Scout Gold Award Go For It! Studio 2B Insert
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 29
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

Location Changed:
Go for the Gold - Part 2
Girl Scout Gold Award Training

Who: Girls grades 9-12
When: Sunday, March 9
Time: 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Where: was: SCSC
    NOW: Rohnert Park Scout Hut (RPSH)
Cost: $5, includes materials
Capacity: 5 minimum / 20 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 29
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

Location Changed:
Camp Butterfly

Who: Girls grades K-1
When: Saturday, March 15
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: RPSH - Rohnert Park Scout Hut
Cost: $15 per girl
Capacity: 10 minimum / 40 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 29
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Please list a T-shirt size on your registration: Youth S, M, L or Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL.
Volunteer Positions Needed: One adult per troop must attend. Program Aides, come have fun with Daisy Girl Scouts!

Daisy Girl Scouts are invited to join us on an adventure! Sing songs, play games, do crafts. Each girl will receive a camp T-shirt and a patch. Bring a water bottle, snack will be provided.
Run by GS Troop 291.

Self Defense Try-It Workshop
Council's Own

Who: Girls grades 1-3
When: Saturday, March 15
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: Hauth's Taekwondo, Windsor
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 20 minimum / 50 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 29
Contact: Rhoda Hauth - rhoda@knightselectric.com
Register with: Konocti Office

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

Vertex Indoor Rock Climbing

Who: Girls grades 4-12
When: Saturday, March 15 - B
Time: Session 1: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
     Session 2: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Where: Vertex Climbing Center, Santa Rosa
Cost: $15 per participant
Capacity: 25 minimum / 50 maximum participants per session
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 22
Register with: Konocti Office

Challenge your body and mind on 35-foot sculptured walls in a fun and friendly atmosphere. All skill levels are welcome. Everyone will be instructed how to climb. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun! Please list all session and date choices that are good for you on your application.
If you would like to help belay for this event, please call Vertex 573-1608, to ask about their certification process.

Wildlife Badge Overnight at the Oakland Zoo

Who: Girls grades 3-6
When: Saturday - Sunday, March 15 - 16
Time: 7:00PM - 9:45AM
Where: Oakland Zoo
Cost: $55 per participant. One adult chaperone is required for every eight 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.

Come to the zoo and become a true wildlife biologist. Learn about researching in the field, and do a bit of research yourself! Meet one of our education animal ambassadors up close and learn about the tools it has to be successful in the wild. Explore the Zoo at night, enjoy a late night snack, play a game, and snuggle down in the comfort of our Education Center. Enjoy a tasty continental breakfast before heading out into the zoo for a private tour to continue our field research. You'll complete all of the requirements necessary to earn your Wildlife Badge while having the time of your life on this exciting overnight.

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When: Sunday, March 16

Location Announced:
Spring N2 Sports
Sonoma County Spring Break Sports Camp

Who: Girls grades 1-6
When: Monday - Friday, March 17 - 21
Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Where: Santa Rosa High School, Santa Rosa
Cost: $125 per girl
Capacity: 75 minimum / 120 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, February 29
Contact: Audrey Schrift 707 481 6225 or Barb Del Secco 707 524 9203, bdelsecco@konoctigirlscouts.org
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: Please list a T-shirt size on your registration: Youth S, M, L or Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL.
Volunteer Positions Needed: PAs needed

Girls must register individually on the form on the flyer for this event, available by clicking here for English or chasque aquí para una forma española.
Come learn about a different sport each day! From basketball to volleyball you've gotta try it all! Also learn about good sportsmanship through the Value of the Day. Girls are sure to have a great time.

Girl Scout Shop Open Late

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

Camp Added:
Spring N2 Sports
Mendocino County Spring Break Sports Camp

Who: Girls grades 1-6
When: Tuesday - Thursday, March 25 - 27
Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Where: Mendocino College, Ukiah
Cost: $50 per girl
Capacity: 50 minimum / 100 maximum
Registration closes: Friday, March 14, late registrations accepted if space available.
Contact: Jody Steliga 707 468 3166 or Barb Del Secco 707 524 9203, bdelsecco@konoctigirlscouts.org
Register with: Konocti Office
Please note: We are proud to partner with Mendocino College head women's basketball coach, Jody Steliga.
Volunteer Positions Needed: PAs needed

Girls must register individually on the form on the flyer for this event, available by clicking here for English or chasque aquí para una forma española.
Come learn about a three different sports each day! Also learn about good sportsmanship through the Value of the Day. Girls are sure to have a great time.

Solving the Mysteries
Science Wonders Try-It Workshop

Who: Girls grades 1-3
When: Saturday, March 29
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Where: RPSH - Rohnert Park Scout Hut
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 30 minimum / 60 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, March 14
Contact: Julia Major - 546-2503
Register with: Konocti Office
Volunteer Positions Needed: Five Program Aides needed.

Hey future scientists, this is a Try-It event you won't want to miss. Come make your own bubbles, discover why magnets stick and learn about static electricity. Do all this and more while you enjoy spending time with older girls.
Run by GS Troop 202.

Unsolved Mysteries
Science Sleuth Junior Workshop

Who: Girls grades 4-6
When: Saturday, March 29
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: RPSH - Rohnert Park Scout Hut
Cost: $9 per girl
Capacity: 30 minimum / 60 maximum
Registration opens: Wednesday, November 7
Registration closes: Friday, March 14
Contact: Julia Major - 546-2503
Register with: Konocti Office
Volunteer Positions Needed: Five Program Aides needed.

Lets put your own investigative powers to work. You will discover how to be a scientist for the day. Spend the afternoon finding fingerprints, separating light, learning magic tricks with water and demonstrating different vibrations. After all this fun you will earn the Science Sleuth Badge.
Run by GS Troop 202.

Event Cancelled:
Bowling for Fun