“From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!” – _{Cornish prayer}

 

“It’s like driving a car at night.  You never see further than your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” – _{E. L. Doctorow}

 

Minutes of 09/08/2005 Service Unit Meeting

 

·         The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Girl Scout Promise.

·         Introductions were made.

o         New volunteer Kristin W is looking for a Daisy or young Brownie troop to work with. 

·         Treasurer Kathy A reported $3,449.22 in the account.

o         Discussion followed on whether we should purchase a set of the Studio 2B Focus books for the Greenwood Public Library.  A vote was taken and passed to purchase two sets – one available to be checked out, and one for the reference only section.  Also, current handbooks for the Brownie and Junior Age Levels will be purchased for the reference section.

·         Sharon W reported on registrations.  Membership numbers are not required due to change in computer system at Council.  Packets are due September 16, On-Time closes September 19.  Drop packets at her home  Girl Scout mailbox sits on the front porch.

·         Sharon W and Melissa S talked about The Assn IV meeting:

o         Road Rally for older girls and significant adult

o         Training Kaleidoscope November 5, Cost $12

o         Possible bus trip to Savannah GA during spring break

o         Nominations for awards should be forwarded to Sharon by November 1

·         Pam N distributed flyers for the Juliette Low  Birthday Party asking that the reservations be returned at next Service Unit meeting.  Donations of bags of candy were requested to prepare “goody” bags or gift bags for all the children who attend.  Party is scheduled for October 30 at 2:00.  Location TBD.

·          Jennifer E reported on the Trim-A-Tree event to take place December 10.  There are a lot of changes this year as we attempt to scale back activities and make it more service oriented.  Comments and suggestions can be e-mailed to Jennifer.  Chairman’s note:  I have heard a lot of complaints about Trim-A-Tree the last couple of years.  Yes, this year will be different from the past, but let’s give these ladies a chance to plan the event and carry it out. 

·         Melissa S reported on the Christhole House service project.  New toys are required due to Board of Health requirements.  Mostly boys ages 7-14.  Some girls.  Suggested trucks, coloring books/crayons, card games.

·         Mary Ann I reported that she has not been able to contact Marianne W about the Women’s Prison stocking stuffer project.  More information will be available at the next Service Unit meeting.

·         Lois H reported that her troop will take donations of new/used stuffed animals again this year.

·         Nan B’s troop is still collecting mismatched socks for the Operation Happy Paws project.

·         Sharon W told of a group of high school girls who are interested in education as a career looking for projects this year.  Goal is to plan a troop meeting. 

·         Eunice reminded us of the goals for registrations and the bonus to be awarded for 10% increase and 15% increase in membership.

·         Meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 pm.

Sharon Williams, Chairman/Registrar

My home phone number is:  888-2017

My home e-mail address is:

svw1791@sbcglobal.net

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Notes from the Chair:

 

“committee – a group of people officially delegated to perform a function such as investigating, considering, reporting or acting on a matter.” – The American Heritage Dictionary, © 1994 Houghton Mifflin Co.

 

When you volunteer to chair or participate in a Service Unit committee, you are agreeing to plan, budget, and carry out an event.  The committee should work together to decide exactly what activities will take place, how much it’s going to cost, and arrange for troops/volunteers to work and make the event successful.  Input from the Service Unit is welcome, but the final decisions should be made by the committee.  Not everybody is going to be happy with all decisions – that is a fact of life.  But everybody had an opportunity to work on every committee and only a few chose to do so. 

 

We have some new committees this year and some new people working on old committees.  Let’s allow the committees to do their jobs.  Encourage their creativity, fresh ideas, and support the events they plan.  If something doesn’t work, we will have learned from the experience and know not to do that again.  Yes, Girl Scouting is about tradition – but all traditions were just new ideas once.

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As a Reminder:

“A little girl watched her mother prepare a roast for dinner.  Before putting it into the pan, her mother chopped off a small piece on the end of the roast.  The little girl asked her why and the answer was, “Because that’s the way my mom always did it”.  So the little girl went to her grandmother and asked why she chopped off the end of the roast before putting it into the pan, and the answer again was “Because that’s the way my mom always did it”.  Finally the little girl went to her great-grandmother and asked her why she always cut off the end of the roast before putting it into the pan, and the answer was “Because that’s the only way it would fit the pan”.”

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Next meeting:  Service Team 6:30 pm October 13

                        Service Unit 7:00 pm October 13