Sunday, May 22, 2011

Scouts for Schools Delivers for Hackleburg

After a lot of hard work, planning and preparing, members of Troop 145 and 215 were finally able to make a delivery for Hackleburg today. They started by sorting ....


and boxing the school supplies collected earlier this month.


In all, they stuffed roughly 35 boxes and bins into three vehicles, then made the two hour drive up to the Marion County Board of Education.


Those making the drop today included Olivia Fulmore (Troop 145), Bane McHale, Lyndsey Shelton (Troop 145), Dawn Van Camp (Troop 145), Bailey McHale (Troop 145), Debbie Van Camp (Troop 215), and their parents Julia and Steve Van Camp, Danny McHale, and Shawn Shelton. (Have I left anyone out?!?)


The school representatives were so thankful for the kids supplies, but also very excited about the teacher supplies and (especially) the games and balls were able to bring.

Thanks to everyone for your generosity in money, supplies and time. This was just the first trip for Hackleburg. They will need more as they prepare for the start of next school year, but today was an excellent start!!

You can keep up with Scouts for Schools progress and learn how to continue donating, by visiting their Facebook page.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Stone Mountain and New York City Trips for Cadettes & Older

Just got word that both the Stone Mountain and New York City trips for Cadettes and older are in jeopardy of being canceled due to low registration. If you or someone you know wishes to participate in either of these trips, please sign up as soon as possible so we will know to go ahead with the planning. The deadlines to register are Stone Mountain (5/26) and NYC (6/2). Contact Cortnie Morrow cmorrow@girlscoutsnca.org

Weekly Council Update - Including Tornado Relief Volunteering

GSNCA's Weekly Council Update is now posted online. It includes information on volunteering in Tornado Relief Efforts and upcoming deadlines for fun girl activities.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Fishing Tournament to Benefit Girl Scouts North Central Alabama


The second annual Bill Ireland Invitational Fishing Tournament will be held June 24-25 on Lake Alice at Kanawahala Program Center (KPC) located in Chelsea, AL. Proceeds will benefit the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama.

The tournament will kick-off Friday, June 24 with a Captain’s Party from 6-8:30 p.m. at KPC. The dinner includes a silent auction and dinner by the award-winning Alabama Wildlife Federation cooking team, “The Cajun Connection.”

Silent auction items include a Dell Laptop, North Carolina vacation at mountain home on the Nantahala River, Signed photos of Cam Newton, Michael Ingram and Nick Saban, a diamond necklace from Levy’s Fine Jewelry, Jewelry from Barton Clay and home items, restaurant gift cards, jewelry and more!

Following a 6 a.m. breakfast on Saturday, June 25, the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at Lake Alice on KPC and other private, local lakes. Lunch will be provided and an awards presentation will follow. Overnight accommodations can be provided.

Sponsorship levels range from $500 to $2500. Prizes will be awarded for bass weight an all other species including catfish and bream. Fish may be iced or put in live wells, and fish over 14” much be released back into the lake. All other fish may be taken home. No live bait will be allowed.

The fishing tournament started in 2004, and is now being revived in honor of a wonderful Girl Scout supporter, Bill Ireland, Sr. This year’s event is being chaired by Gabe Hulbert. Other committee members include Tahiera Brown, Tom Clark, Phyllis Davis, Marjorie Davis-Trimm, April Deal, Joel Goldstein and Alice Williams.

Current sponsors include Alabama Power, Barber’s Diary and EBSCO. For more information, please contact Julie Carter at jcarter@girlscoutnsca.org or 800-734-4541 x1030. You may visit www.girlscoutsnca.org/fishing for a sponsorship brochure.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Scouts of Schools is Blazing the Trail!

On Saturday, May 7th, more than 100 Vestavia Hill girl, boy and cub scouts collected an estimated 4,000 pounds of school supplies for schools affected by the April tornadoes. What does 4,00- pounds look like?

This...


times 5 or 6.

Plenty of these...


and these...


and these...


It's a LOT and it took a LOT of volunteers to make it happen...

Younger kids...


Older kids...


And adults...


All working together to collect, sort and organize supplies...


Great work everyone! LOTS more photos posted at our Facebook Page.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

We're on Facebook!!

We've set up a Shades Mountain Service Unit page on Facebook. You can join here.

Just another great way to keep up with all the stuff our troops are doing!

Scouts for Schools Helps Tornado Victims




If you're local and looking for a way to help with tornado disaster assistance, consider helping our Girl Scout Troops with their Scouts for Schools effort.

The school in Hackleburg, AL, was demolished (like most of the town - see photos here) by last week's tornado.

Classes are going to resume Monday morning at a local church that wasn't destroyed, but they have no supplies. We're collecting:

loose leaf lined paper
notebooks/binders
Pens - red, blue and black
pencils
pencil sharpeners
staplers
staples
colored pencils
pencil cases
erasers
calculators
rulers, compasses, protractors
backpacks
tape
printer paper
rubber bands
post it notes
paper clips / binder clips
glue sticks
composition notebooks
tissues
wipes
crayons
markers
books for the younger classes to read
backpacks
Lunch boxes
sharpie pens
Hand Sanitizer
Play equipment (balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, etc.)
White boards/flip charts and markers or Black boards and chalk
Musical instruments or sheet music for singing
Bottled Water
Snacks

Supplies can be new or used (as long as they're in good condition). Drop-off is at (NEW LOCATION) Vestavia Hills Elementary West from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. this Saturday (May 7). We'll be in front of the school (the carpool area).

Questions? Leave a comment here or join our Facebook group.