Leader Meeting Minutes 5/12/15

Attendance:  Kristin Puliafico (85118), Ruth Kennedy (73899), Kim Baker (69176), Marnie Littleford (78181), Bridget Easler (76212), Kerstin March, Barbara Gravel (69184), Jennifer Casolivant (85337), Anne Valade (SU Treasurer), Amy Kelly (73897, 71901), Kristen Permberton (69171), Mays Hanegraaff (78188)

NR Girl Scout Service Team has open positions for the 2015-2016 year.  A new "cookie organizer" is needed as Kerstin March hopes to step down after many years of performing this task.  Kerstin is available to mentor anyone who is interested.  The job CAN be split into two different jobs:  a booth sale coordinator and a "door to door" sale coordinator. 

Another position available is Recording Secretary .  This is minimal in the time commitment.  Recording Secretary takes notes at town wide Leaders' Meetings and forwards them to the NR Blog coordinator to be uploaded to the blog.  Other than a monthly Service Team meeting, there are no other responsibilities.  It is a perfect opportunity for a leader with a younger troop, and a great way to start being more involved in the town service unit.

The town's Troop Registrar position will be available.  Barbara Gravel currently holds this position and is looking to mentor someone new for the 2015-2016 year, to then take over the position for the year after that.  The Registrar sets up recruitment of new girls, and through GSEM, places girls in troops.  Barbara has enjoyed being the registrar and said it is a fun position to hold.

Treasurer is also available.  Anne Valade holds this position and would help transition a new person into the job. 

Service Unit Coordinator is available.  Kristin Puliafico has held the position for 2 years and would like to step down.

Other available jobs currently unfilled include Media Manager who would be a person who contacts the local paper(s) with press releases and important information.

Events Coordinator:  a person to help organize events town wide.  Would require filling out any necessary forms, filing any necessary financial papers. 

These positions can all be filled by anyone.  The person does NOT have to be a Girl Scout leader or a Girl Scout parent.

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Financial Reports are due by mid June.  The financial form is available on the GSEM website or by clicking here:  http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/forms.html?cat=all

Town Hall Vegetable Beds will be planted on Saturday, May 23 at 8:30am.  If you or any girl in your troop wishes to help, it will take about an hour or less.  Girls should bring their own trowel, work gloves, and a gallon of water to water the plants.  Meet at the rear of town hall.

Early Bird Registration is now open.  Girls who are registered before the end of June receive an Early Bird patch from GSEM.  Troops can use troop funds to re-register.  You don't have to re-register the whole troop, especially if there are girls who are unsure.  You have until Sept. 30 to re-register any girl who wishes to continue.  Girl Scout membership runs Oct. 1-Sept 30 annually.

Cookie Recognitions are available if you have not picked them up. Additionally, Kerstin is looking for feedback on this year's sale.  Please contact Kerstin March  march.family@verizon.net

The Memorial Day Parade is Monday, May 25.  Troops should arrive at the Building on the Common at 9:45am.  Girls should be prepared for the weather and bring water if necessary.

Possible town wide encampment in 2016.  Details are developing.

GSEM Summer Camps are still taking registrations for camp.

There will be a number of sign up forms for events in 2015-2016.  Please consider running an event for the town.  It can involve only one level of Girl Scouts or all levels.  It's up to you!  Watch for the forms.

Last meeting is June 11, 7:30pm at the Moose Lodge.