LEADER MEETING NEWS

So you weren't able to attend the Leader Meeting on April 23, 2007? Here's what was covered.

1. Welcome-Kristy opened the meeting at 7:30pm. Everyone was reminded to sign in.
2. Field Materials-Were on the counter by the sign in sheet in the new pickup box. An events calendar and a copy of the meeting agenda were also available.
3. Service Unit Camp Out-Pat let everyone know that the camp out is officially booked solid. She reminded us that everyone should park at the main parking lot, not at the lodge. A quick unload from one vehicle per troop is OK, but the car should be moved as soon as possible. The schedule isn't yet finalized plending swim time from council and definative availability of a certified person for the climbing wall.Once those details are worked out, the schedule will be emailed to troop leaders. Bridging will be at 11am on Sunday the 20th.
4. Bridging CeremonyA list of girls participating in the Bridging Ceremony must be sent to Tracey Presley of Troop 1322 Presley_T@hotmail.com with name and bringing from and to level information.
5. Leader Appriciation Dinner-Judy let us all know that we will have dinner at the Oasis on May 7th at 7 pm. Meal choices are chicken, beef and fish. Pat will be sending the details and a map for emailing to leaders ASAP.
6. Events,Upcoming-Several events that are in the works, including a major recruitment drive set for September. Volunteers are needed to help with games, crafts, and other booth activities for both girls and adults. Troops are encouraged to start discussing what they'd like to do.
7. Detailed planning meetings for the adult recruitments at Ruthe Jackson on Sept 8th from 3-4 and at Bowles Life Center on Sept 14th from 7-8 pm will be held on May 21st. A script and a slide show will be written at that time.
8. The Day Camp recruitment event at Kirby Creek Nature Center will be from11 am to 4 pm with setup starting at 10 and clean up concluding by 5. There's a planning meeting for this event scheudled for June 4th. Troops are encouraged to start thinking about thier booth for games, crafts, and other activities. Inviting the Boy Scouts to join us is under consideration.
9. Adult Training-There are training opportunities on May 29th from 6:30 to 10 at JoAnn Fogg Center. They will have Brownie and Junior Basics. If you haven't yet completed your basics class, get into one of these for free to go to the Tejas Council Website to download a form for the home study course (cost $5 and Cadette/Senior isn't available).
10. A CPR and First Aid class is tenatively scheduled for May 12 at 9am at the church were the Service Unit meetings are held. This will be taught by Candice Bambina for $25 per person.
11. Family Partnership Awards-Melissa brought samples of the awards for leaders to see.
12. Kindergarten Can initiative-Melissa has gotten us into Austin for the Kindergart Can Program.
13. Questions
14. Adjorn.

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