Volunteer Resource Disc 2008-2009

GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN OHIO

GIRL SCOUT PROGRAM

PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER RESOURCE DISC 2008-2009

COUNCIL-SPONSORED OPPORTUNITIES

Council-sponsored opportunities are activities provided by paid and volunteer staff and open to girls throughout the council. These opportunities offer a chance for your troop or individual girl to meet other girls from within the council's jurisdiction.

LEGEND

Daisy

Brownie

Junior

Cadette

Senior

Ambassador

All Age Levels

Daisy/Brownie

Junior

Cadette/Senior/Ambassador

Outdoor Program Opportunities

Bronze/Silver/Gold Awards

Registration Procedures

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Council-Sponsored Opportunities Registration Form

ALL AGE LEVELS

OHIO STATE FAIR

Ages:

Venue for girls to display projects that they have created during the year as well as enter in competitions like Flag Ceremonies and Speech competitions. Other opportunities for participation available.

Location:	Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus OH
Cost:	No cost
Dates:	August 2009
To Register:	Visit www.ohiostatefair.com for registration form and other information.
Contact:	Cincinnati:Bob or Bev Price - 513-851-3769 bevprice@fuse.net Toledo: Winona Anderson, 419-243-8216 Lima: Shirley Green, 419-759-3405, wacsg@wcoil.com Dayton: Kay Quinton, 937-339-4928 yakbob@voyager.net

GREAT RIVERS AREA OPPORTUNITIES

FLAG CEREMONY WORKSHOP	Ages:
Spend the morning learning the basics of flag ceremonies.

Location:	Camp Butterworth Friendship Lodge
Cost:	$2.00/girl
Min/Max:	10/60
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Chris Salley

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
4FLAG01	10/11/08	10:00 a.m. - Noon	08/04/08	9/25/08
4FLAG02	3/14/09	10:00 a.m. - Noon	11/17/08	3/1/09

MAUMEE VALLEY AREA OPPORTUNITIES

MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL

Ages:

Native Americans called Maple Syrup “Sweetwater.” Come and see how Ohio’s largest crop is harvested as our staff take you through the history of Maple Sugaring. Also, explore the rest of Camp Libbey by visiting our Pioneer classroom, trying your aim at archery and tomahawk throwing, playing pioneer games, and learning how to make your own butter, Maple candy, rag dolls, and candles. This great day of fun and excitement includes a delicious brunch of all you can eat pancakes and sausage toped with pure Ohio Maple Syrup.

Location:	Camp Libbey, Defiance, OH
Cost:	$7/girl, $4/adult
Times:	10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dates/Codes:	March 21, 2009 -Reg. Code: 1MASUG1 March 22, 2009 - Reg. Code: 1MASUG2
Min/Max:	50/200
Registration Opens:	November 17, 2008
Registration Closes:	March 4, 2009
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Adam Cassi - 419.784.5888

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" with the Toledo Repertoire Theatre	Ages:
“Bah Humbug!” With those famous words unfolds a tale that renews the joy and caring that are Christmas. This classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future will remind you of what the true Christmas spirit is about. Beautiful sets, lavish costumes, music and dancing give our traditional holiday performance timeless appeal.

Location:	Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH
Cost:	$12.50/girl, $15.50/adult
Min/Max:	25/200
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1CHCO01	12/5/08	8:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	11/11/08
1CHCO02	12/6/08	8:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	11/11/08
1CHCO03	12/7/08	2:30 p.m.	08/04/2008	11/11/08

"ANNIE"	Ages:
Young orphan girls’ adventures in finding a family that will take her. Enjoy an afternoon at the theater with Annie the lovable orphan. This is an opportunity to see a great Oscar winning Broadway Musical at a fraction of the cost.

Location:	Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH
Cost:	$15.50/girl, $15.50/adult
Min/Max:	25/200 each day
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1ANNIE1	4/25/09	2:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	03/24/09
1ANNIE2	4/26/09	2:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	03/24/09

"FOOTLOOSE"	Ages:
A city boy comes to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned. All he wanted to do was dance, one kid, one town, one chance. Enjoy an afternoon at this fabulous Oscar winning show at a fraction of the cost.

Location:	Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH
Cost:	$15.50/girl, $15.50/adult
Min/Max:	25/200 each day
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1FTL001	01/17/09	2:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	12/16/08
1FTL002	01/18/09	2:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	12/16/08

"GIRL SCOUT DAY AT TOLEDO ZOO"

Ages:

Escape for a walk in the wild at the Toledo Zoo where your troop, family and friends can experience the habitat of over 3,000 animals representing 525 different species. This event includes a special “Girl Scout Only (and their family)” education program, FREE train ride in the African Safari ($2 savings), discounted prices for the carousel, along with discounts on concessions, gift shop, bakery and the Carnivore Café. Zoo Day Entry Fee includes admission to park, special zoo education program, and patch for youth. Use your Zoo Membership and pay a discounted rate. Watch for more information on our website at www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org.

Code:	1TOLZOO
Location:	Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway, Toledo, OH
Cost:	$7.50/person - non-zoo member $1.50/person - zoo member
Min/Max:	100/1500 each day
Date:	5/9/09
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

"KALAHARI WATERPARK LOCK-IN"	Ages:
Spend the night slip sliding away at Ohio’s fabulous water park “Kalahari”. Admission includes Exclusive Girl Scouts of Western Ohio use, pizza and soda, games, scavenger hunt, child safety clinics with fingerprinting and get a first peek at the summer opportunities.

Location:	Kalahari Waterpark Resort, 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky, OH
Cost:	$29/girl, adult
Min/Max:	800/3000
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1KH2OPK	01/2-3/09	10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.	08/04/2008	12/16/08

LIVING HISTORY LANTERN WALK	Ages:
Come visit the Wood County Historical Museum where you will be guided along a wooded trail beside the Portage River. You will meet individuals dressed as our ancestors from the past that will talk about their life and how they did things in the Pioneer days of Northwest Ohio all of this while working on the “Through the Years, All in the Family, and Her Story” Try-It.

Location:	Wood County Historical Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH
Cost:	$1.50/girl, $2.50/adult
Min/Max:	5/25
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1LHLW01	05/14/09	6:00 - 7:00 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09
1LHLW02	05/14/09	6:15 - 7:15 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09
1LHLW03	05/14/09	6:30 - 7:30 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09
1LHLW04	05/14/09	6:45 - 7:45 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09
1LHLW05	05/14/09	7:00 - 8:00 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09
1LHLW06	05/14/09	7:15 - 8:15 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09
1LHLW07	05/14/09	7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09
1LHLW08	05/14/09	7:45 - 8:45 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09
1LHLW09	05/14/09	8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	11/17/08	04/28/09

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY - COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT	Ages:
Join the hundreds of people that make a difference in our community. This day is recognized nationally as a community clean up day. We will meet in the River View Parking lot at Side Cut Metropark to help clean up the river and park, all supplies will be provided by the Metropark.

Location:	Side Cut Metropark, 1025 River Rd., Maumee, OH
Cost:	No cost
Min/Max:	15/75
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1DIFDAY	10/25/08	9:00 a.m. - Noon	08/04/2008	10/7/08

SEED COLLECTING - COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT	Ages:
Help Oak Openings Metropark with their annual prairie seed collecting efforts. These seedlings will be planted for re-established wildflower and grasses that grow in the following spring. Join the fun and dress for the weather. Meet at the Beuhner Center at Mallard Lake.

Location:	Oak Openings Metropark, Buehner Center, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton, OH
Cost:	No cost
Min/Max:	15/75
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Christy Gustin

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
1SEED01	10/10/08	9:00 a.m. - Noon	08/04/2008	09/23/08

APPLESEED RIDGE AREA OPPORTUNITIES

DEFY THE STEREOTYPE	Ages:
This opportunity allows girls of all ages to kick off the Girl Scout year by interacting with women professionals and exploring careers and activities that are traditionally considered male roles. Non-members are invited to come to this event to experience what Girl Scouts has to offer and join the organization!

Location:	Woodhaven Program Center, Lima, OH
Cost:	No cost
Min/Max:	500 max
To Register:	Registration is not required, but much appreciated so we can better plan and accommodate attendees. Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Kelda Heitkamp

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
2DEFY01	10/4/08	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	8/4/08

BUCKEYE TRAILS AREA OPPORTUNITIES

MEMORIAL DAY FLAG CEREMONY	Ages:
All Girl Scouts are invited to participate in this annual event held at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 W Third Street, Dayton, OH. Girls will participate in the opening ceremony and will join other community members to place flags on more than 28,000 graves of women and men who fought for our freedom. This is a great community service project for your troop!

Location:	Dayton National Cemetery
Cost:	No cost
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3MDFLAG	5/23/09	9:30 - 11:00 a.m.	11/17/08	5/8/09

WALK FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS	Ages:
This annual walk honors women who have suffered from breast cancer. Come be a part of this councilwide community service project. Check the website for more information about this event! (CSA Community Service Project)

Location:	Carillon Historical Park
Cost:	No cost
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3WALK01	5/3/09	1:00 - 3:00 p.m.	11/17/08	4/19/09

WINTER CRAFT BAZAAR	Ages:
Money earning opportunity for all troops! Girls will learn basic business skills and engage their creativity as they prepare items to sell. Reserve your tables now! Your troop doesn't need another money earning opportunity? Then don't miss this opportunity to support other troops and get some holiday shopping done! This event is open to the public for shopping.

Location:	Dayton Girl Scout Center
Cost:	Admission free. $6 for 1 table, $10 for two tables
To Register:	Download the Council Sponsored Registration Form, complete and mail or fax to the appropriate regional office.
Contact:	Sarah Kelly

Code	Date	Time	Registration Opens	Registration Closes
3CRAFT1	12/6/08	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	08/04/2008	11/14/08

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

Administrative Office

4930 Cornell Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242-1804

T: 513.489.1025 or 800.537.6241 F: 513.489.1417

Chair - Nancy Dawes

Chief Executive Officer -Barbara J. Bonifas