Hi folks! It's been a while since I was able to blog, and today's is just a quick note about donations to our troops in Afghanistan. This is an email some of you may have received from our Service Unit Manager, Kathy Gendreau:

The Friends of Troops organization at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church has asked our Service Unit to help collect toiletries and other needed items to be sent in care packages to troops in Afghanistan next month.  Also included in the care packages will be Operation Cookie Drop cookies collected by our Service Unit during our most recent cookie sale. These care packages are shipped to individual soldiers who are identified by members of the church, the community, or by their command, as being in need of support. Packages are also sent to base chaplains who distribute items to soldiers as needed. 

 

Please see the list of items below that are needed, and share it with family, friends and neighbors who may be interested in helping out.  Monetary donations are also needed to help pay for postage. Kathy will be delivering the donated items to the church on June 1st.  Please let her know if you have items to donate and she will make arrangements to get them from you. You may leave comments on this blog if you'd like to donate.

 

Items will be packed into boxes on June 15th, and volunteers are needed to help. Girls and their families are welcome and encouraged to help with the box packing, which will take place at Shepherd of the Valley.  More information will be posted as it become available. 

 

Thank you!

 

REQUESTED  ITEMS  FOR  TROOPS

        FOOD  ITEMS                PERSONAL  ITEMS

        Beef Jerky                    Eye Drops

 

          Raisins                        Lip Balm (like Chap Stick or Carmex)*

         coffee (ground or singles)            Skin Lotion and Moisturizers *

        Nuts (cans or individual packages)    Hand Sanitizers *

        Granola Bars                    Dental Floss *

       Peanut Butter                Sunscreen (30 SPF or higher, sweat proof) *

        Soup (pull-top cans, ready to eat)        Foot Powder and Cream *

       Powdered Fruit Drink Mix *            Toothbrushes & Toothpaste *

        Flavored Instant Oatmeal            Wet Wipes (singles or several in package) *

(        individual packages)

        Pasta, Chili, Beef Stew            Shoe/Boot Insoles (largest size) *

         (pull-top cans)

        Salmon, Tuna, Seafood, Chicken        Throat Drops (such as Ricola, Halls, etc.) *

        (pull-top cans or packets           

        Fruit (pull-top cans - no plastic)        Disposable Razors (heavy duty)

          Gum                        Tylenol PM (or equivalent) *

        Candy (no chocolate)            Lysol Wipes

        Sunflower Seeds                Body Wash (no bar soap) *

        Zip-lock Bags               

         (gallon, quart, sandwich, snack sizes)    No aerosol containers, please.

         *   Can be purchased at Dollar Store

Leader Appreciation Day

Today!

 

Today, Girl Scouts thanks the leaders of our daughters' Girl Scout troops for their time, dedication, and passion to this organization and more importantly, to our daughters. Becoming a leader takes time and training. There is a mountain of paperwork to keep track of. There are many different personalities of girls to manage, and there are many directions a troop may want to explore (all at the same time). It takes many hours, sometimes days, to plan one troop meeting. Did you know that there are two special trainings a leader has to attend just to go on a simple overnight camping trip?  Did you know your daughter's troop leader is a volunteer?

 

Please take a moment today to thank your daughter's troop leader for her time and her talents that she freely gives to our girls.

 

And to you troop leaders, thank you. You are shaping a generation of women, teaching them through your words and actions what it means to be a woman and a citizen. They are learning that they can do anything if they are willing to try. They are learning that they can positively affect the world around them, and they are learning to be themselves. One day, we'll watch them pass it on.

Calling All PAs.

Will you be a Cadette or higher next school year? Are you planning on being a PA or Camp Assistant at Covington Kid Ventures day camp August 12-16th? Have you registered yet?

It's time once again for the Annual Patch Design competition.  Here's the rules:

 

1. The patch will either be a square or circle, so make sure your design is drawn in a square or circle.
2. Design must be hand drawn.
3. Design may have no more than 7 colors.
4. Design must have: Covington KidVentures Day Camp 2013 and Under Water Adventure on it.
5. Design must be turned in by July 1st, as we will be voting on the design at the Camp Volunteer meeting July 1st.
6. Artist must be a registered PA or Camp Assistant (Cadette or older girl helper who hasn't completed the PA training yet.)

 

 

Tip: The patch will be 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter, so be careful not to add too many details. They'll get "muddied" or lost on the final patch.  Also, we can not guarantee the colors on the final patch will exactly match those you've chosen (but we'll get as close as we can!).

 



Hello All- I'm copying and pasting information from several emails I've received so the information is all in one place. If you receive the GSWW newsletter, this will all look familiar.

Girl Scout Leader's Day is April 22nd.
Take a moment to thank your girl's leader for all she does! Although these awards have a December 15th deadline, it's something to think about for next year. And look at these cute things the Girl Scout store has!

Update on Troop BankingThe council has been reviewing proposals to provide banking services for troops, service units and other groups. We have selected Key Bank as the primary provider of these services and we will be working over the next several months on this transition. Go here for more information.

 

It's time to renew your Girl Scout membership!
It’s that time of year again! Register between April 1 and June 20 for the upcoming 2013-2014 Girl Scout membership year to get all of the benefits of early renewal. Go here to fill out the registration form.

 

Financial Assistance for Membership Dues
Financial Assistance can be used for Membership Dues for 2013-2014 by using the FA Request Form. If submitted by Sept. 30, this grant will be counted one of their four grant requests for the 2012-2013 year. If submitted after Sept. 30, this grant will be counted as one of their four grant requests for the 2013-2014 year. If a girl is bridging, she can also ask for another Supply Voucher for books and uniform pieces for the next level. That Supply Voucher will count as one of her four grant requests for the year in which it was requested.

 

2012 Cookie Dough Expires on April 15!

Don't forget to use your 2012 Cookie Dough before it expires on April 15.Visit our virtual store on Pinterest to see our fun new merchandise for girls!

 

Volunteers Needed: Cadette Environmental Summit
The Global Green Team is seeking adult volunteers to help lead the Summit Teams. You are being offered the opportunity to help middle school-aged girls create their own change in their world by doing a Take Action Project! Volunteers commit to the Environmental Summit Weekend and the creation and implementation of a Take Action Project. For more information, please contact Julie Wendell.

 

News for Girls and Volunteers

Council Regional Office Closure Monday April 22
We are hosting an all-staff retreat on Monday April 22- as a result, all regional offices will be closed during normal business hours that day. We apologize for the inconvenience; we will return to our offices on Tuesday April 23 for all of your Girl Scout business needs. Please contact your local regional office for additional details on how we can support your needs in advance.

 

Calling all troops!

Our stores will begin hosting troops who would like to sell their homemade wares to raise money. We will be offering tables on Saturdays beginning April 6th from 11am-3pm. All selling, payment and profits are the troops responsibility. Please email the store in which your troop would like to book a table and we will send a booking confirmation. Contact us at bvstore@girlscoutsww.org or dpstore@girlscoutsww.org

 

Check out our new Camp video

Ever wondered what happens at Girl Scout summer camp? Tune into this 30 second spot to get a glimpse into the fun and adventures girls experience every year at camp!

Workshops and More

DISCOVERIES 2013: Dare to Dream!
Last chance to register for Discoveries, the event where everyone 6th grade and up is welcome to attend and choose awesome workshops that pique their curiosity. Don’t miss out!

Summer Day & Twilight Camps
Our volunteer-led day and twilight camps throughout Western Washington are open for registration! Find out what’s going on in your neighborhood this summer. Volunteers are needed, so join your daughter for a week of Girl Scout fun!  Look for our own fabulous camp here in Covington: Covington Kid Ventures. We're all about an Under Water Adventure this year!

 

Choose your adventure at Summer Camp!
Backpack the Olympic Peninsula, kayak in the Hood Canal, rock climb in North Bend or explore the beaches of the Pacific Coast! There are opportunities at Camp Robbinswold, Camp St. Albans and Camp River Ranch to take the adventure of a lifetime this summer!

Fun Things To Do

Join Friends of the Cedar River Watershed for Earth Day - Help Reclaim the Cedar River Education Center for Native Plants! This is a fun way for kids 10 and up to spend time outdoors with family and friends while learning about the environment. Saturday, April 20th from 9am to 3pm in North Bend. Learn more onlinehere. Contact Rebecca Sayre for more details and to sign up.

 

Woodland Park Zoo Evening & Overnight Adventures (April & May)
Grab your gear and head to Woodland Park Zoo this Spring for fun-filled after-hours adventures for Brownies or Juniors! Enjoy a light dinner, themed activities, guided tours, and the opportunity to meet one of our smaller animal residents up close! Join us just for the evening, or stay the night!

Scouts on the Sound!
Sound Experience aboard the schooner Adventuress is offering 21 scouts ages 13-18 a three day/two night adventure from Bellingham to Seattle in celebration of Adventuress’ 100th year of sailing. This trip will also honor the 30+ year history as a Sea Scout ship. Registration opens on April 15, and will stay open until all spaces fill.

 

Local Opportunities

Here are trainings, events, and activities hosted by local businesses and troops. Flyers are now stored online. Click the links to learn more. Have questions? Email the event contacts.

Badge Workshops

Spa Sensationworkshop - Troop 42302 welcomes Brownies, 2nd year (Bridging) Daisies and Juniors to a fun filled spa night! April 19, Sammamish. Event contact:Helen Christian

CookingBrownie badge. Come cook yummy food from around the world. April 20th, Sammamish. Event contact: Jeanni Kenison

Journey Workshops

Amazing Race Journeys– A fun scavenger hunt based on the popular TV show of the same name. Complete the first couple of sessions of the selected Journey to kick start your success. Event contact: Carol Stamper

Between Earth and Sky, Daisy, May 4, Issaquah

Wonders of WaterJourney - Come join us for the Brownie Journey Wonder of Water, where the girls will complete almost the whole Journey! Brownies will learn all about water, and how to save it! May 11, Snohomish. Event contact:Alane Diehl

Outings and Events

Make a May-Day Bouquetworkshop - Surprise your family and friends with a bouquet of handmade paper flowers that will last for years. Open to Brownies and up. Non Girl Scouts invited. April 13, Shoreline. Event contact:Darrin Stock

Henna workshops - three workshops designed specifically for Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes. We are also hosting the SU 510 Encamporee this June. Details are in the flyerhere. Use the registration form to register for our events. Event contact: Julie Wendell

Father-Daughter SuperheroDay - Become a modern day Superhero! Design your own costume and learn how to keep yourself and others safe. April 20, Issaquah. Event contact: Carol Stamper

Chocolate Makingworkshop- From cacao bean to chocolate, come learn the art of chocolate making with a professional chocolatier. All ages. April 27, Issaquah. Event contact: Carol Stamper

Girl Scouts Got Talent -Perform your favorite talent solo or with your friends! Prizes awarded to the top performers in each category. April 26, Auburn. Event contact:Jackie Chapman

She and Me Fairy PrincessTea -Games, crafts, songs, fairy wings and a patch for the young princesses! May 10, Covington. Event contact:Donna Peyer

Mother's DayBunco -a fun evening for Mom and her Girl Scout. May 10, Maple Valley. Event contact:Sherry Morris

Princesstea party - Troop #41999 is hosting a tea party for all Girl Scout Daisy & Brownie troops. Come and meet Miss Washington 2010 and Mrs. King County International 2013. May 11, Maple Valley. Event contact:Kindra Schuller

Teddy BearTea - Bring your favorite teddy bear or doll and wear your cutest outfit so you can join us on stage for a Fashion Show! May 11, Sammamish. Event contact: Jaycee Cooper

Mommy and Metea party- Come in your best dress and enjoy a fun afternoon with your Mom. Open to Daisies and Brownies. May 18, Auburn. Event contact:Jackie Chapman

Horsemanshipworkshop - Come learn all about horses. Even get to take a ride. June 1st , Issaquah. Event contact:Jeanni Kenison

5th Avenue Theater - Girl Scouts get an amazing deal on shows at the 5th Ave. Event contact: Tami Micheletti

Pirates of Penzance - Sunday, July 28, Seattle

Covington KidVentures Day Camp

News Update

The early registration deadline is quickly creeping up on us! After May 1st the price of camp goes up to $155. If you are planning on using Cookie Dough to pay for some or all of your camp, you can still register now and pay us after that has been straightened out. Spots are filling up in some units, so it's important to sign up sooner than later. DON'T WAIT! If you don't have the registration forms, please contact Naome Fouts (info below).

 

The overall theme for camp this year is Underwater Adventure and we've decided to have a different watery theme each day: Mermaid Monday, Island Tuesday, Shipwreck Wednesday, Pirate Thursday, and Water Olympics Friday. Thursday night there will be an overnight for all girls grades 4 and up.

 

For more information, contact our Day Camp Director Leona Reinhardt at lsreinhardt@yahoo.com, or our Registrar Naome Fouts at naomef@msn.com.

 

 

One last thing- here's the recipe the Core Planning Group asked me to share:

Chewy Brown Sugar Oatmeal Bars

4 oz unsalted butter

1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

1 teaspoon baking powder

pinch of salt

2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal (not instant)

1 teaspoon good vanilla extract

 

Butter an 8-inch cake pan, and preheat your oven to 350.

Cook and stir the butter and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat until melted.

Remove the pan from the heat. Sift the baking powder (you don't want little sour clumps in your caramel) and stir until smooth, then add the salt, oatmeal, and vanilla. This will be thick.

Pour into your prepared cake pan, smooth and press into a compact layer.

Bake for 25 minutes. It will come out soft, but will harden as it cools. Run a knife around the edges of the pan before it cools, but leave it in the pan until completely cool. Makes 24 small bars.





March  2013

I've been hearing some unfortunate tales about things going down at site sales in our area, and as we head into the second weekend I thought it would be a good time to remind folks about the rules and regulations concerning the selling of Girl Scout cookies.

First, lets go over why we sell these tasty cookies:

1. Well duh, we need to raise funds so our Scouts can do all the fun stuff they want to do.
2. To learn about goal setting. What does a girl want to do? How much will it cost? How many boxes of cookies must she sell in order to attain that goal?
3. To learn about money management from counting change to keeping it safe.
4. To learn about marketing and sales. How do we present ourselves, Girl Scouts, and our product?

So what are the rules?  We follow the Safety Wise section on product sales, which says in part:

"Girls plan the activity. In order for girls to gain essential leadership skills inherent in the Girl Scout program, it is important to involve girls in the goal setting, planning, and execution of product sales. For this reason, adults may assist, but cannot sell Girl Scout products." Also, girls must wear their pin, their uniform, or Girl Scout clothing (like a GS t-shirt) to clearly identify themselves as Girl Scouts.  And, they must use the buddy system at all times and girls at the Daisy and Brownie levels must be accompanied by an adult, at ALL times; older girls can go to the bathroom etc. in pairs.

It comes down to the Promise and the Law.

 

The Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to behonest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,and torespect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.

 

As we go about doing whatever we're doing as Girl Scouts, we need to think about whether what we're doing is following that promise and that law. The words mean something, and we did say we promised.

 

Good luck with your sales this week!



February 2013

Happy February!

As you can see, I'm trying something new this month. Let's see if a blog format works better for our Service Unit.

It was wonderful to see those leaders who could make it to the Leader Retreat this past weekend. Troop House 5 was full of laughter, good discussions, and Mod Podge. Did you know there's a glittery Mod Podge?

 

Did you know?



One discussion we had this weekend concerned the badges and awards troops and girls can work on if you're looking for something a little different. In the Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting under the Handbook tab, look for the section titled "Awards that Show What You've Learned". These are the national badges and awards through GSUSA, and it takes you through the basics of the Journeys for your age group, the leadership awards, service badges, explains the different types of proficiency badges, mentoring awards, meritorious service awards, My Promise, My Faith awards, and much more.  Our council and region also has some awards and interest projects available for our girls to earn such as the All Star Girl Scout patch for troops, and several many others. You can find these at:  https://www.girlscoutsww.org/Things-To-Do/discover-more/Pages/Badges.aspx. Please note that many of the council specific badges are being phased out, so if your girls want to earn them, you'll need to order the patches right away before they run out.

Better a few badges thoroughly deserved than a sleeve full of half-earned ones. -Scouting for Girls, 1930
 

Upcoming Service Unit Events

Come learn how to throw your own dinner party at Troop 41746 Manners Night  Tuesday, March 19 at Jenkins Creek Elementary from 5:45 to 7:30pm. $12 per girl, adults are free. Contact Lora Reed for more information.

Covington KidVenture Day Camp Registration Event will be held February 25th  at 6:30pm  in the library at Cedar Heights Middle School.

Certified CPR/First Aid Class open to any of our service unit volunteers. Feb 25 1:00-5:30 $15 to cover the cost of materials and if you would like a copy of the CPR/First Aid book $15. Please contact naomef@msn.com if you are interested.

 

Cookie News

Several folks have asked why we are not selling the new Mango Creme cookies. Here's the reply Kathy Lytle posted on Facebook:

"There are 2 bakeries in the US that produce GS cookies. Our cookies come from Little Brownie Bakers located in Louisville, KY. The other is ABC Bakers, which may be out of Virginia. They are the ones doing the Mango Cremes. Some of the cookies are similar, but with different names. Our bakery only produces the 8 cookies we had last year with some councils, such as ours, choosing to sell only 6."

An Early Girl Scout Cookie^® Recipe

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar plus additional amount for topping (optional)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
Cream butter and the cup of sugar; add well-beaten eggs, then milk, vanilla, flour, salt, and baking powder. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Roll dough, cut into trefoil shapes, and sprinkle sugar on top, if desired. Bake in a quick oven (375°) for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Makes six- to seven-dozen cookies.

 

Help Wanted

Our Service Unit has lots of volunteer opportunities. Whether you've got just a little time, or are ready to tackle a whole project, we could really use your time and talents. We are a small service unit with big dreams and only a handful of people working to keep it all together.

One huge need we have is someone to help recruit adult volunteers. We do need leaders as well (especially for Daisy and Brownie troops), but having someone help identify folks who want to volunteer, and then help walk them through the process of becoming a volunteer would be invaluable. We also really need a cookie manager, and we'd love someone to set up a website for us.

Because other service units in South King County also are in desperate need of volunteers, Girl Scouts of Western Washington is looking into putting on a Volunteer Fair here in Covington! The plan is to have a day of Girl Scouting experiences for adults (s'mores anyone?), while informing prospective volunteers of all the volunteer opportunities available in our area. As of right now, we have it tentatively set for April 20th from 10am-2pm.

Please contact Amelia Higgins (fionasfolks@gmail.com) or Kathy Gendreau (kgendreau2@gmail.com) if you'd like to help out.



Girl Scouts of Western Washington Council News

 

Girl Scout offices will be closed February 18th.

2013’s Seattle Leadership Luncheon - March 14th. We invite you to join us for this great event. Listen to girls and guest speakers as they share what Girl Scouting means to them. Sign up to be a table captain or register as a guest. 

Summer Camp

The new camp guide for Summer 2013 has come out. Did you get it? Go here to take a look: http://camp.girlscoutsww.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013-Summer-Guide-Camp-Brochure.pdf  There are several changes to note, so be sure to peruse the whole thing. One important difference is that the fee structure has changed to allow families to choose how much they will pay. To help keep our camps open and running great programs, the hope is that families will choose to pay the highest amount the can afford.

Journeys Workshops

The Jump Into Journeys workshop is devoted solely to working with the Journey materials – enjoying activities from the Journey books and discussing how to make this great program work for your girls! An excellent workshop for new volunteers and experienced volunteers new to Journeys. The dates are:

•  Feb 5     Seattle
• Feb 12   DuPont
• Feb 13   Marysville
• Feb 23   Renton
• Feb 28   Seattle
•  Mar 28  Federal Way

Outdoor 1 Workshop

The new Outdoor 1 workshop still includes outdoor progression and how to plan outings with girls, but there is also a totally new focus on what girl-led really means. Lots of hands-on work so everyone really gets the power of girl planning. Again, this workshop is great for new and experienced volunteers. The dates are:

•  Feb 7     DuPont
• Feb 12   Bellevue
• Feb 24   Seattle
• Feb 26   Edmonds
•  Mar 5    Bremerton
•  Mar 14  Bellevue
•  Mar 19  Seattle

Outdoor Learning Weekend, Robbinswold



New Leaders, established Leaders, and interested registered Girl Scout Parents are all welcome to this event held at beautiful Camp Robbinswold, in Lilliwaup, Washington, and is an excellent opportunity for leaders to obtain that required class, while previewing the camp for future consideration. 

Here's the link: Out door learning weekend. Each class has a description that outlines the course content, notes the Facilitators, and whether you’re sleeping indoors or outside.  This is the 52nd year for the Outdoor Learning Weekend!

If you have any questions, please contact Sonya Bachmann @ sonyamb@juno.com

Badge Workshops

 Home Science Brownie badge. Join us for hands on experiments. February 9th, Sammamish.  Event contact:  Jeanni Kenison

Pet Care workshop.  Pet Care Education & Fun.  There will be games, speakers, demonstrations & crafts.  Open to Daisy, Brownie, and Junior. March 9th,  Issaquah.  Event contact:  Carol Stamper

Cooking Brownie badge. Come cook yummy food from around the world.  April 20th, Sammamish.  Event contact:  Jeanni Kenison

Outings and Events

World Thinking Day in West Seattle -  Open to all Girl Scouts, hosted by Cadette Troop 41504.  Register as a traveler or as a host country.  February 22nd, Seattle.  Event Contact: Ginny Dierich

Engineering workshops -  Free!  Offered by Society of Women Engineers.  Open to Daisies, Brownies and Juniors.  January 26th, Bellevue.  Event contact: Holly Bork

Sweet Shoppe workshop.  Back by popular demand!  Join us for a fun-filled candy making session.  Everyone will get a fun Candy Making patch and make lots of candy!  January 25th & 26th, Issaquah.  Event contact:  Carol Stamper

Horsemanship workshop.  Come learn all about horses.  Even get to take a ride. March 23rd and June 1st , Issaquah.  Event Contact: Jeanni Kenison

5th Avenue Theater - Girl Scouts get an amazing deal on shows at the 5th Ave. Event contact: Tami Micheletti

Music Man - February 8, Seattle

Father-Daughter Superhero Day -  Become a modern day Superhero! Design your own costume and learn how to keep yourself and others safe. April 20, Issaquah.  Event contact:  Carol Stamper

 Volunteer Learning Conferences

 Follow the link to learn more about upcoming adult and older girl learning conferences.

Individual classes are available, too!  Want to learn how to cook in a cardboard box?  Need some tips on working with teen girls?  Confused about Journeys?  Take one of the amazing volunteer learning classes offered by GSWW.  Don’t have time right now?  Check out the great online learning resources ready for you. 

 

Fundraising

Camp Lyle McLeod needs to refurbish their emergency access road with new culverts to allow salmon to pass through on their way out to the ocean and then back up to spawn. We need to raise $30,000 to help pay for this project. Please contact Sue Ramsey to donate, or go to www.girlscoutsww.org and click on Donate.

 

How can your troop help support Girl Scouts of Western Washington's H.O.R.S.E. (Helping Our Riders Succeed Everyday) Program at our camps? We need to raise $60,000 to cover the purchase of 37 horses and their tack. For a donation of $500 (which can purchase as complete set of tack for one horse at our Girl Scout camps), your troop will have a horse shoe with your troop's number noted to hang in the horse barn. The donation of $1,000 can purchase a pony for our Girl Scout Camps, and will include a picnic lunch at Camp River Ranch or Camp St. Albans (TBD) for your troop, and for $1,5000 (which will purchase a horse for one of our camps), a picnic lunch will be included as well as a horse shoe with your troop's number noted on it. Please contact Sue Ramsey for more information or to donate.

 

Hey, did you know?

We have yet another fabulous announcement from our retail stores! This Friday officially marks the debut of our Free Ship Fridays! What is Free Ship Friday, you ask?

The first Friday of every month, every order placed via email or phone receives free shipping.

It’s like a virtual traveling store! Visit Pinterest.com/GSWWstore to see what’s in stock, then contact either store the first Friday of every month, receive your merchandise quickly (usually within 72 hours) and your bank account is none the smarter.

No waiting in line, no traffic jams and no extra shipping fees = more time, less frustration and more money in your pocket!

Mark your calendars and spread the word!

 

Anyone Interested in Travel?



 

There are two exciting trips coming up through the Travel pathway: one is a two-week trip through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, and the other is an international Scout and Guide encampment in Windsor Park for eight days. Go here for more information.

Peace Arch Celebration Update



Unfortunately, the International Peace Arch Association, both US and Canadian sections, have announced the cancellation of the annual “Hands Across the Border” celebration. The costs for running this celebration have skyrocketed to more than $10,000 per year.
For more information, contact 360-332-4544.