Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Jenny's August and September Office Hours

Jenny Adams
Office Hours (August and September 2014)
Einstein Bagels at FLW and 101 (Across the parking lot from Albertson’s)

Wednesday, August 27th 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Tuesday, September 2nd 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday, September 16th 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Wednesday, September 24th 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

First Aid/CPR Course

We have a 1st Aid/CPR Class set up for Monday, September 15 from 5:50 PM- approximately 9:30 PM. The class will be held at The Congregational Church of the Valley located on the Southeast corner of 120th Street and Shea. The cost for the class is $40 per person and needs to be paid in advance. You can send checks, made payable to Pima Neighborhood to Julie Gregory at 9888 East Wood Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.

We need a minimum of 8 people for the class, so get your payment in early. The cut off for registration is Monday, September 8. You are welcome to invite parents from your troop to attend.

Remember - every troop needs a First Aid Certified adult in order to attend encampment. You can use troop funds to pay for this class. 

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Silver Award Project

Donations Needed!

Click here for the original flyer.

“Since 1977 Sojourner Center has provided shelter and support services to tens of thousands of women and children affected by domestic violence. Through empowerment, families discover hope and have the opportunity to build new futures free from violence. As one of the nation's largest domestic violence shelters, Sojourner Center is a tireless advocate for domestic violence victims and survivors. With the continued support of the community, Sojourner Center can help women and children overcome the impact of domestic violence, one life at a time.” http://www.sojournercenter.org/go2/index.php

Troop 1265 is working on our silver award, by collaborating with the Sojourner Center.  We are painting and redecorating their phone room, computer lab, homework room, and main family room.  We will be painting the rooms to give them a warmer, friendlier feel and have received great support by Home Depot who is supplying the paint and supplies.

In addition to painting, we would like to redecorate where we can.  If anyone has area rugs, bookshelves, coffee tables and lamps, and living room chairs, we’d really appreciate those donations.  We also are collecting donations so that the children and teens can play games, catch up on learning, and have fun.  We are hoping to collect educational materials and any of the below for both boys and girls of all ages.  Thanks!

What to donate (new or almost-new):
• Toys
• Puzzles
• Cards
• Any type of game
• Stuffed animals
• Books

We will be collecting your donations at the next leader meeting on September 8th.  



Tuesday, August 12, 2014

MOM's Night Out


Please join your fellow leaders for a bite to eat and/or a drink (MOM = Maragaritas on Mondays) at Chili's on Shea following the monthly evening leader's meeting. 

For those of you attending the morning meetings, our estimated arrival time each month is about 8:15. 

Chili's has agreed to give us Happy Hour pricing each month!

Ice Skating


Please join us for ice skating at the Ice Den this Saturday, August 16th from 6 to 8:15.  Girl Scouts and their guests get in for just $6. Ask them for the Girl Scouts Pima rate.


Sister Troops: Sign up Now!

 Pima Neighborhood is once again pairing up troops who are interested in having a sister troop for the 2014-2015 year.  A sister troop can be a troop of the same level as your troop or you can opt to sister up with a troop of a higher or lower level.

Sister troops of the same level can plan activities together once or throughout the year.  Pair up to take a field trip or to earn a badge.  This is a great way to broaden your troop's world of Girl Scouting and encourage girls to make new friends.

Older girl troop who pair with younger girl troops can practice their leadership skills by leading activities or meetings.  Bridging activities require that girls spend time with girls at the next level, and sister troops make fulfilling that requirement a snap.  Mutli-troop, multi-level bridging can also be a very meaningful sister troop activity.

Other ideas for sister troops:

  • Share activities: cookouts, songs, crafts, games, camping trips, and more.
  • Have a Friendship party with your sister troop on or around Juliette Low’s Birthday (October 31st)
  • Exchange friendship pins, swaps, or bracelets.
  • Sing friendship songs
  • Teach your sister troop a new skill
  • Walk in the Parada del Sol together
  • Plan a joint community service project
  • Visit a nursing home together

Ask your girls what they’d like to do as a group!

Please email Diana through this link if you are interested.  Pleaswe provide the following information:

Troop Information 

Troop# and school:
Number of girls in troop:
Troop Level:

Troop Contact Information

Name:
Phone:
Email:

Sister Troop Requests

Troop Level desired for sister troop:

Activities you want to do with a sister troop:

Monday, August 11, 2014

Pima Service Day

Pima Service Day

Together we can make the world a better place!

Sunday, October 5 2-4pm
Mountainside Cafeteria

Troops of all ages are welcome!

Come join us for an afternoon of small service projects to help others in our community:

• Make a no-sew blanket for a baby in need
• Make Christmas or holiday cards for soldiers
• Decorate placemats for Meals on Wheels
• Make a cat toy for a homeless cat
• Make birthday cards for the elderly 
• And more!

Bring your gently used stuffed animals to donate to the local police / fire department for them to give away to children in emergencies.

We're looking for more ideas! :) Please RSVP to lee@reality.com by September 30. Thank you!