“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”  -- Winston Churchill

 

“If you haven’t any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble.”  -- Bob Hope

 

“There but for fortune go you or go I … You and I.”  _{-- Phil Ochs}

 

MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13 MEETING:

 

The meeting was called to order promptly at 7:00 by the Chairman and followed by the Pledge and Promise led by Melissa S and Mary Ann I.  The treasurer reported a balance of $3,229.04.

 

The registrar reported that we registered 338 girls on time, approximately 100 girls below our goal of a 10% increase over 2004-2005.  Since on-time closed, we have registered additional girls and currently stand at 375 girls, 216 adults.

 

Nan B reported that all delegates attended the delegate meeting in September.  She also reported that many of the delegates in attendance were expressing the same confusion over the Girl Scout Program of today and where it is headed.  Any comments or concerns about Girl Scouts program and policy should be directed to the delegates so they can raise them at Council.  The next delegate meeting will be in February.

 

Lois was unavailable to report on FPS, but did send along samples of the two new products:  double dipped chocolate peanuts and the salsa party mix.  Girl orders are due to Lois H October 31.

 

Pam N reported that registrations for the Juliette Low Birthday Party are very low.  She presented the games to be played at the Party and displayed the prizes to be given away.  Registration was extended to Friday, October 21.  Candy can be delivered to Sharon’s house or to Tina T’s house.  Party is set for October 31 at 2:00.   Contact Sharon or Pam if you want to register additional girls.  THIS IS A FAMILY EVENT – siblings and parents welcome!

 

Julie C and Jennifer E reported on the Trim-A-Tree which will include a story/song time, simple craft, and packing boxes for the homeless.  The Library will have trees available for those troops that want to make ornaments to decorate the trees.  Trim-A-Tree will take place the second Saturday in December this year.  Contact Julie or Jennifer to sign your troop up for this event.

 

Reminders of the various service projects were given:  (1)  Christhole House – we are looking for NEW toys, primarily for boys aged 7-14;  (2)  Troop 723 is still collecting socks for Operation Happy Sock;  (3)  Troop 1183 is collecting new and gently used stuffed animals; (4) Troop 1331 is collecting receiving blankets, hats & booties, etc to be used for newborn kits for Wishard Hospital.  In addition, we are collecting new and gently used stocking stuffers for the Women’s Prison to use in stockings for less fortunate students of IPS. 

 

Nan B, Jill S and Karen P reported on the state of the Scout Building at the Church.  A clean up/inventory of the storage area was done.  Storage shelves needs to be installed in the garage which is the Girl Scout storage area.  There are some camp kitchens stored there and are available for troops to use.  The meeting room is not in good shape at this time.  We will be approaching the Boy Scouts and working with the Church to get it cleaned up.  This is something that will be done as the year progresses with the aim of working on the room when the weather is warmer.

 

 

 

FROM THE CHAIR:

 

I’ve recently been told I come across as a bit gruff; and I know I can be opinionated, abrasive, seemingly insensitive, step on toes, and hurt feelings.  If I have offended anyone in the Service Unit, I do sincerely apologize.  If I have appeared critical of anyone in particular, it was unintentional.  I’m pretty laid back most of the time, and if ever I feel there is a problem that needs to be addressed, believe me, it will be done privately.  I would appreciate the same courtesy.

 

The Workplace Profiles, Otto Kroeger with Janet M. Thuesen, © 1992, says “Much of the words used to describe leadership can, with no effort, be interpreted as pushy and overbearing when referring to females.  Take charge, commanding, objective, confrontive, gregarious.  These are just a few of the descriptors that men are lauded for, but for which women can be scorned. “  In particular, this paragraph applies to the ENTJ Myers-Briggs personality type, which is mine. 

 

I’ve been registrar for Woodland most of the past ten years or so.  This is my last year as registrar and Tammy Wendel has agreed to take it on next year.  I hope to turn over the responsibility for new registrations to her soon to help her prepare for next year.

 

I stepped into the role of Service Unit Chairman this year when I realized no one else was going to.  It was something I gave a great deal of thought to, and did reluctantly.  I had hoped to show that the Chairman doesn’t have to be all things to all people.  The Service Team and Committees have their functions, leaving the Chairman to simply be a director.  NOW is the time you should be considering whether this is the position for you.  In January/February, Eunice will be looking for a replacement for the Chairman position, and I hope one of you will cheerfully volunteer.

 

I’ve been an active member of this Service Unit for nearly 20 years. I no longer have a child in the program or the school system, and I am ready for some time off.  My grandson is in Kindergarten this year and talking about Cub Scouts.  My granddaughter will be in school in a few years; and I’m sure at that time, I’ll start the whole Girl Scout process over with a different Service Unit.  My daughter, Pam, is working with a graduating troop and will be moving to another Service Unit next year.  My ties to Woodland are loosening and while I remain a Lifetime Member of GSUSA, I will not be so involved at the Service Unit level.

Sharon Williams, Chairman/Registrar

My home phone number is:  888-2017

My home e-mail address is:  svw1791@sbcglobal.net

 

P.s.:  I will still buy Girl Scout Cookies and I’ll need that third part of the Girl Scout Canisters from the FPS program!

 

JULIETTE LOW BIRTHDAY PARTY – 30 October

SERVICE TEAM/UNIT MEETINGS – 10 November

TRIM A TREE – 10 December

NO MEETINGS  IN DECEMBER

SERVICE TEAM/UNIT MEETINGS – 12 January