At our First meeting we had a formal flag ceremony in which Emma was the caller, and Vanessa was the color guard, from now on, this will be preformed by a Patrol, so that every girl has a chance to participate. We found a smaller practice flag so there is no unfolding/folding, for a shorter ceremony. We also said the Pledge of Allegiance and the Frontier Girls Promise to the flag.
We also talked about Leadership, and we all chose positions in the troop. The 2011/2012 Leaders are:
Leader in Training - Megan; the leader in training is the time keeper, song leader, and challenge announcer. She is also my assistant when I need things done(copies, etc), and must be present at all meetings.
Scribe- Vanessa; the Scribe is responsible for taking attendance, and logging hours and badges that were earned by everyone between meeting. The Scribe also takes notes during business discussions.
Snack Coordinator - Jaclyn; the snack coordinator is in charge of making and keeping the snack rotation list, and to make reminder calls before the next meeting.
Treasurer- Krysta; Responsible for announcing the current finances of the troop at leader meetings, logging in all donations, payments; and keeping track of money during fundraisers, and making sure the money is counted and ready for deposit.
Care Coordinator- Remington; is responsible for praying for the troop and its members at least once a week, leads prayers during meetings, and makes sure we have all thank you, sympathy, congrat cards, and the mailing of them.
Photographer - Emma; second Claire; The photographer is responsible for taking pictures at all meetings and events, and the second helps when the main is absent, or during larger events, so that all are photographed. They are also responsible for the troop scrapbook.
Reporter- Malia; is responsible for typing the troop newsletter, and eventually posting on the blog. She is also responsible for sending photos and write-ups to the media, and make sure all papers make it to their folders!
Patrol Leaders: We have 4 Patrols in our troop to take care of the chores that need doing during meetings and events. Our Patrols are:
Maggie leads The Yellow Banana Monsters, and has Emma and Remington on her team.
Nathalie leads The Purple Grapes, and has Megan and Lori on her team.
Claire leads The Righteous Red Bloods, and has Jaclyn and Malia on her team.
Hope leads The Brave Brown Badgers and has Krysta and Vanessa on her team.
We played balloon panic in which their best score was 9. We also played Iceberg, they were very inventive, and were able to fold the sheet seven times!
We talked about Frontier Girls and made posters of the Motto, Promise & Creed to help us learn them.
We also planned our Investiture Ceremony which will be held on October 24 at 4:30pm.
We also talked about Fundraisers and Service Heart hours. Some upcoming heart hour opportunities will be:
The Walking Track Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 7am till 12pm. Whichever hours you can work will count! We will also be having a Bake Sale at this event. Please donate 3-4 items; even if you are not logging hours.
There is also the Life Chain from 2-3pm that afternoon.
Oct. 15 from 12-4 we will be walking the dogs and playing with the cats at the Humane Society.
Remember that any other volunteer time to your church, school events, or the Teen Center, or with your family counts also. Only logged hours with a parental initial will be accepted.
We also talked about the Flag Corp, almost all the girls were interested in joining. Please talk with your girls more about this. This will be professional flag ceremonies during events such as ball games at the school, parades, and flag events. Moves will be in military style, therefore we will have practices the first Monday of each month till 4pm starting Nov 7th. They will need a note to stay after.
The Tall Flag Team will be discussed further in the spring.
Another announcement that was made, was that I am expecting each of the girls to earn at least one badge on their own during the school year. Most of them went home with the requirements to earn a sports badge. This can be earned multiple times to specific sports; for example you can earn the soccer badge, and the basketball badge with these requirements, just change to the specific sport in question.
This months Life Skills Challenge: To get yourself ready for school on your own. Dressed with shoes on right feet & tied, hair brushed, teeth brushed, bed made, backpack packed, breakfast dishes put away. Dolphins should also prepare their own breakfast, remember that toast and cereal count! If you have to be reminded to do something, then try again the next morning! I will be asking parents and caretakers if you accomplished this! (You only have to do it completely on your own once to get it!)
Our next meeting will be held October 24 from 3:15pm till 5:00pm in the school multi-purpose room, we will be earning the Etiquette badge. Remember that your daughter will need a note to be able to stay after, and please come early, 4:30 for the Investiture Ceremony!
We also talked about Leadership, and we all chose positions in the troop. The 2011/2012 Leaders are:
Leader in Training - Megan; the leader in training is the time keeper, song leader, and challenge announcer. She is also my assistant when I need things done(copies, etc), and must be present at all meetings.
Scribe- Vanessa; the Scribe is responsible for taking attendance, and logging hours and badges that were earned by everyone between meeting. The Scribe also takes notes during business discussions.
Snack Coordinator - Jaclyn; the snack coordinator is in charge of making and keeping the snack rotation list, and to make reminder calls before the next meeting.
Treasurer- Krysta; Responsible for announcing the current finances of the troop at leader meetings, logging in all donations, payments; and keeping track of money during fundraisers, and making sure the money is counted and ready for deposit.
Care Coordinator- Remington; is responsible for praying for the troop and its members at least once a week, leads prayers during meetings, and makes sure we have all thank you, sympathy, congrat cards, and the mailing of them.
Photographer - Emma; second Claire; The photographer is responsible for taking pictures at all meetings and events, and the second helps when the main is absent, or during larger events, so that all are photographed. They are also responsible for the troop scrapbook.
Reporter- Malia; is responsible for typing the troop newsletter, and eventually posting on the blog. She is also responsible for sending photos and write-ups to the media, and make sure all papers make it to their folders!
Patrol Leaders: We have 4 Patrols in our troop to take care of the chores that need doing during meetings and events. Our Patrols are:
Maggie leads The Yellow Banana Monsters, and has Emma and Remington on her team.
Nathalie leads The Purple Grapes, and has Megan and Lori on her team.
Claire leads The Righteous Red Bloods, and has Jaclyn and Malia on her team.
Hope leads The Brave Brown Badgers and has Krysta and Vanessa on her team.
We played balloon panic in which their best score was 9. We also played Iceberg, they were very inventive, and were able to fold the sheet seven times!
We talked about Frontier Girls and made posters of the Motto, Promise & Creed to help us learn them.
We also planned our Investiture Ceremony which will be held on October 24 at 4:30pm.
We also talked about Fundraisers and Service Heart hours. Some upcoming heart hour opportunities will be:
The Walking Track Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 7am till 12pm. Whichever hours you can work will count! We will also be having a Bake Sale at this event. Please donate 3-4 items; even if you are not logging hours.
There is also the Life Chain from 2-3pm that afternoon.
Oct. 15 from 12-4 we will be walking the dogs and playing with the cats at the Humane Society.
Remember that any other volunteer time to your church, school events, or the Teen Center, or with your family counts also. Only logged hours with a parental initial will be accepted.
We also talked about the Flag Corp, almost all the girls were interested in joining. Please talk with your girls more about this. This will be professional flag ceremonies during events such as ball games at the school, parades, and flag events. Moves will be in military style, therefore we will have practices the first Monday of each month till 4pm starting Nov 7th. They will need a note to stay after.
The Tall Flag Team will be discussed further in the spring.
Another announcement that was made, was that I am expecting each of the girls to earn at least one badge on their own during the school year. Most of them went home with the requirements to earn a sports badge. This can be earned multiple times to specific sports; for example you can earn the soccer badge, and the basketball badge with these requirements, just change to the specific sport in question.
This months Life Skills Challenge: To get yourself ready for school on your own. Dressed with shoes on right feet & tied, hair brushed, teeth brushed, bed made, backpack packed, breakfast dishes put away. Dolphins should also prepare their own breakfast, remember that toast and cereal count! If you have to be reminded to do something, then try again the next morning! I will be asking parents and caretakers if you accomplished this! (You only have to do it completely on your own once to get it!)
Our next meeting will be held October 24 from 3:15pm till 5:00pm in the school multi-purpose room, we will be earning the Etiquette badge. Remember that your daughter will need a note to be able to stay after, and please come early, 4:30 for the Investiture Ceremony!
