Camp Whispering Pines is place to be this fall Leader's Weekend, troop camping, fall festival....Camp Whispering Pines is the site for fun for Girl Scouts of all ages this fall! Support your Council's camping program by utilizing our camp properties. Camp availability is updated on the Council website monthly for your convenience. Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low was born Halloween 1860, and Girl Scouts frequently plan a celebration around her birthday. This year's Fall Festival is Saturday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $8 per girl (Safety-Wise ratio adults $1 for site fee). If camping overnight, cost is $7 per girl for program. All camping fees apply. To register, complete the event registration form. Registration deadline is October 19, and confirmations will be mailed by October 24. Note: Fee includes site fee, program fees and one patch per girl. Bring a sack lunch. Leaders Enrichment Weekend Attention Girl Scout leaders! Rejuvenate your creative juices as you choose from an exciting menu of workshops at Girl Scout Leader’s weekend, October 12-14. This weekend is for all registered adults, from the novice to the seasoned leader. You don’t even have to be Outdoor Living Skills (OLS) trained because we’re taking care of the lodging and food. Not able to get away for the entire weekend? Come join us Saturday only and spend time networking with your Girl Scout sisters while learning new activities to share with your girls and working on requirements for your Leadership Development Pin. Cost to attend is $35 per person, $25 per person for Saturday only. The deadline to register is October 5. Click here for the Leader's Weekend Brochure, with workshop descriptions and registration form. Community service opportunitiesPlease join Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana during the month of October to "Scare Away Hunger!" Items most needed are: canned meats, fish, vegetables, hot and cold cereals, rice, beans, canned fruits and juices, and other non-perishable items. All donations need to be delivered to: Second Harvest Food Bank, 1201 Sams Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70123 or call (504) 734-1322 for more information. Volunteer service projects are available year round; call Ali James at ext. 820 to schedule times for your troops to volunteer. "It's All About the Girls" luncheon theme You are invited to attend the Every Girl, Everywhere fundraising luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Audubon Team Room. Join us and special guest Jackie Clarkson as we celebrate the 95th Anniversary of Girl Scouting and reach our goal of raising $95,000 to support the delivery of quality programming to girls of Southeast LA. Those interested in volunteering as table hosts or who would like an invitation mailed to them, please contact Cerise McClendon at (504) 733-8220, ext. 222. Save the Date for FunProgram registration information is available in your Program Planning Calendar being distributed at service unit meetings but also available online. Just a few of the events include:
Outdoor Trainings Are you looking to complete your Outdoor Training this year? Join us at Leader's Weekend, October 12 – 14, and complete your training in one weekend while having fun and attending a Saturday evening program session. Click here to download the brochure. Register early as spaces are limited. If you’re not able to get away for the weekend you can register to attend a Outdoor Living Skills I & II course by clicking here. Train the Trainer/Facilitator class Do you love Girl Scouting but don’t have time to lead a troop? Do you love working with adults? The training department is looking for adults who wish to pass on their enthusiasm for Girl Scouting to the next generation of leaders. If you are interested in joining our fun loving group of trainers or want to know more about becoming a trainer and register for our October 20th class, click here.
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