June 29 Meeting

The troop started working on their Bugs Badge this week.  They did some bug art work, and we talked about different kinds of bugs and how each of them are unique. The girls also enjoyed grasshoppers and worms as a snack! (Dont worry - not real ones! They were Keebler Grasshopper cookies and sour gummy worms.)

Each girl took home a bug container and a worksheet packet. Next week, please have your Girl Scout bring in a live bug and the first 2 pages of the worksheet filled out with facts and other information about the bug she chose.

At the meeting next week, we're going to compare bugs and learn more about the world of insects! 

It's an absolute pleasure to work with your daughters throughout the summer and hear stories of their adventures! Thank you parents!

Bridging Ceremony

Huge shout out to all the parents, friends, and family who attended this years' Bridging Ceremony for Troop #4324!

I am so proud of all the girls have accomplished this past school year, and I look forward to continuing our journey through the summer and into next year!

Here are some highlights:

Each Bridging Brownie received "Junior" Mints and their wings!

The girls getting ready before the ceremony begins.

Closing the ceremony with songs with the help of the older girls.

And finally - the friendship circle!

Upcoming events:

• Monday, July 6 is Girl Scout Night at the Getty 4 Drive In in Muskegon (see flyer below)
• Friday, July 10 from 5-9p.m. is a Campfire/Cookout at Mrs. Courtney's home!  Lots of fun activities are planned!
• Monday, July 13 is the Amazing Race Beach Party!  
• Our meeting on Monday, July 27 will be at Lakeside Swirl for an ice cream social!

Monday Meeting June 15, 2015

This week's meeting was dedicated to finishing up the Citizen Badge!  So far the girls have participated in the Memorial Day Parade, the Flag Ceremony, learned about anthems, logos, what a motto is, and the importance of those things in our community.  The final piece for the Citizen Badge last night was going on a "flag walk."

We walked around the church neighborhood and spotted several flags!  Most were American Flags displayed in peoples' yards, but we did see the State of Michigan flag, too!

Also, some of the badges the girls have earned were sent home last night!  I can't wait to see the Girls wearing them proudly on their vest/sash!

Next week's meeting is at Branstrom park at 6:00 p.m. for our Bridging Ceremony!  Please have your Girl Scout dressed nicely, hair combed, clean and neat, and wearing her Girl Scout shirt and Brownie vest or sash.  The second year Brownies are flying up to become Juniors!  Parents and grandparents are invited to attend - can't wait to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE!

• On Friday, July 10 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Courtney is hosting the Girl Scouts at her home for a cookout and campfire!  Lots of fun activities are planned for the girls!
• Monday, July 13 is the Amazing Race Beach Party at Branstrom Park from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  If you haven't paid the $8 registration fee for your Girl Scout, please bring it to the the next meeting.
• Instead of our normal meeting on Monday, July 27, parent's are invited to attend the meeting at Lakeside Swirl for ice cream and watch their kids play at the park!  You're welcome to stay to let your Girl Scout swim in the lake after the meeting is over - there will be no swimming during the scheduled meeting time of 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

It is an absolute pleasure to work with this Girl Scout Troop.  Thank you parents!

Courtney & Amy

Flag Ceremony

This week instead of our regular meeting, the girls were asked to participate in a flag ceremony with the Knights of Columbus. What an amazing opportunity for this young troop! Each girl that took part in the ceremony was able to present several tattered flags for proper disposal. It was truly am honor to serve our community in this capacity and I hope it's something we can participate in next year.

Our Bridging Ceremony is coming up quickly! Parents and grandparents are invited to join us at 6 p.m. at Branstrom Park on Monday, June 22nd. About half of the troop is flying up to Juniors for next school year.

Also coming up is a campfire and cookout on Friday, July 10th at Mrs. Courtney's house from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  More details to come!

Thank you parents for all your support!

Courtney and Amy

June 1st Meeting

Last night at the Girl Scout meeting the girls discussed their plans for the summer and the upcoming year.  They have lots of really great ideas and we're going to be busy!

Please begin collecting empty paper towel rolls and dryer lint NOW - we're making campfire starters at our meeting on June 15th.

For the summer, we're going to work on a couple badges, and focus on enjoying the great weather while it's here!  The First Aid badge is coming up, and a campfire/cookout celebration, Amazing Race, and bridging.

NEXT WEEK the meeting will be held at St. Michael's church in Brunswick.  The girls are participating in a flag retirement ceremony with the Knights of Columbus.  The ceremony starts at 6:30 so please have your girl scout there by 6:15 p.m.

The troop will continue to meet every Monday all summer long!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

• June 22 - Bridging ceremony where 2nd year Brownies will "fly up" to become Juniors.  Parents and grandparents are invited! Your girl scout must wear her sash/vest and/or her Girl Scout shirt.  No holy jeans, girls must have their hair combed nicely, and be neat and clean.
• July 10 - campfire cookout with games. 
• July 13 - Amazing Race at Branstrom Park, 1-3pm.  There will be no regular meeting this day.

With our Troop expanding and gaining so many girls, we are in need of parent volunteers.  Don't worry - you don't have to lead meetings!  (You can if you want though!)  Mostly we're in need of drivers to get the girls places when we go on outings.  Girl Scouts of Michigan requires all parent volunteers to be registered Girl Scouts and to pass a background check (done at no cost to you).  Please start thinking about ways you could help out the troop over the summer and going into the next school year.  Information will be sent home soon about that process.

Thank you parents for your support this year as we got the troop up and running!  The summer months will bring a lot of fun for the girls and we look forward to planning our next adventures with them!

UPCOMING EVENT! Amazing Race: Beach Party

Amazing Race: Beach Party 7/13/2015 Fremont

Date: July 13, 2015 01:00 PM-03:00 PM (Registration Closes at 11:59 PM ET on June 29, 2015) Facility Location: Branstrom Park Description: Join us for an Amazing Race styled beach party.  Compete in beach themed clues and challenges. Girls will receive a fun patch for this event. Price: 40 Spots Available Rates Girl List Price $8.00

Memorial Day Parade

Girl Scout Troop  #4324 was asked to participate in this year's Memorial Day Parade!  What an honor to serve the community and celebrate our fallen heroes.

The girls lined up and walked along with police, fire, Boy Scouts and, of course, local area veterans.  Some girls proudly held the "Fremont Girl Scout" banner while we walked - this is quite an honor and the girls love to do this!

After the parade, the troop stayed for the memorial service at Veterans Memorial Park.  Fremont band performed the Star-Spangled Banner and a few American classics, tribute was made to the local fallen veterans as their names were read aloud, and the service ended in prayer.  It is a very touching ceremony!

SWAPS are coming!!!

This is a Girl Scout Service Unit event and includes troops from Newaygo, Grant, White Cloud, Fremont, Hesperia and Holton!

Saturday, June 6 at Fremont United Methodist from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.  $2 entry

Contact Julie at 231-519-1389 for more information!

Farming 101

Our meeting this week was fresh from the farm!
The girls visited Slater Farms as part of their Animal Badge and were introduced to new activities and information.  After meeting the small heard of sheep, each girl was able to bottle feed a baby calf - only five days old!  Several girls went into the pens with the calves and interacted with them.  The girls saw over 300 cows in one of the barns, and toured the parlor to see where milk comes from!  Slater Farms put on a great program and we all enjoyed it!

All third-grade Brownies are invited to attend the Daisy meeting tonight at the church at 6:00 p.m. Before flying up to Juniors, Brownies must mentor a Daisy scout and tonight is their last meeting!  This event will take about 20-minutes and is one of the last requirements before bridging!

Don't forget the Fremont Memorial Day Parade this Monday!  This will take the place of our regular meeting.  All girls participating must wear their sash/vest or a Girl Scout shirt.  We're meeting at the Fire Barn at 6:00 p.m. and parents can pick up their Girl Scout afterward in the park.

Girl Scout Night at the West Michigan Whitecaps!

This past Saturday, several Girl Scouts from troop #4324 went to Girl Scout Night at the West Michigan Whitecaps!


The price of their tickets included a hot dog and a soda for each of them and there were plenty of other snacks the girls indulged in - elephant ears, ice cream, and peanuts!

Before the game, all the girls walked around the field.  Aubrey and Savannah were selected to play "Score Wars" in between the 7th & 8th inning, and we all enjoyed fireworks after the game!

May 11, 2015 Troop Meeting

This week at our meeting we worked more on our animal badge.  Hanna brought in her sugar glider to share with all the scouts. They're found in Australia and are small, cute exotic pets in the U.S. We learned about their eating habits, where it likes to sleep, and that it can glide across the room to give the appearance of flying! Thanks Hanna for sharing! 

 Each Girl Scout then chose an animal they'd like to have as a pet and developed a care plan including essentials like food, habitat, and medical care, and more fun options such as toys. 

 Attention parents of girls going ot the White Caps game this Saturday!!! We are leaving the church at 4:30 p.m. A hot dog and soda are included with the ticket price, but you may send your Girl Scout with money for additional food items. The girls must be dressed in jeans and bring a jacket - there are fireworks after the game and it will get chilly as the sun goes down. Girls may bring a blanket or other items, but they are responsible for carrying these items - the leaders cannot carry items for all those girls! 

 Next week we're attending Slater Farms to learn more about farm animals. Please return your child's signed permission slip to attend the farm.

Horses!

As part of their Animal badge, the girls traveled to a local horse farm to learn about the care (and fun!) of horses.  The troop met several horses, but Dolly, Strawberry, and Stormy were their favorites.  They fed the horses and spent some time talking to and petting them.  The owner, Mr. Bill, was very friendly and helpful and taught us a lot about horses.

Next week we're continuing the Animal badge with a regular meeting at the church.  May 18, the following week, we're headed on another farm field trip - wear your overalls and muck-boots!

Troop Meeting 4/27/2015

The troop started working on their Animal badge by talking about their favorite animals, their habitats, and the kinds of foods they eat.  We all went outside to look for animal habitats - the girls found several!!!  A lot of birds' nests and "homes" for bugs living beneath rocks were found, and we enjoyed being outside on such a beautiful, sunny day!

A few reminders:

• Girl Scout cookie money was due at this meeting - if you haven't turned in your cookie money, please contact Courtney or Amy to make arrangements.


• The West Michigan Whitecaps game is coming quick!  For all the girls who turned in their permission slips, make sure May 16th is marked on your calendar for that event.


• Next week we're visiting a farm - please dress your Girl Scout in clothes and shoes that can get dirty!

Princess Tea Party

Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore is hosting a Princess Tea Party on Saturday, May 16, from 1 - 4 p.m. at their Betsy Cutler House property! This is open to both registered Girl Scouts and un-registered Girl Scouts!

Unfortunately, this is the same day as our troop's Whitecaps baseball event, but this is a great opportunity for any one not participating in that.

Girls will attend princess school and learn how princesses are honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, and courageous and strong. Girls will have the opportunity to learn proper table ettiquette as real princesses (character actors) will be joining them for tea! Girls will receive a princess patch at this event.

Remember to dress like a princess!

Click here for more information and to register.

Badge Ceremony

After five long months of working hard, the girls finally received their Badges and awards last night!  This group of girls has grown so much over the past few months!  They’ve learned team work and how to be a sister to every Girl Scout though the hard work and fun they’ve had.  We are so honored to welcome you tonight and hope you enjoy seeing the pride and sense of accomplishment on each young girl’s face as they receive the badges they’ve worked so hard to receive!

Congratulations to all the Girl Scouts from troop #4324!