June 2024

 Important Dates

June 8th  – Junior/OG to Rafting trip

June 11th  – Daisy/Brownie Glitter Party

June 13th  – Ceremony

June 15th  – Cruise deposit due

June 21st  – Last Day of Registration Raffle

July 30th  – Fire Camp Registration due

Ceremony

Please join us for our end of the year recognition ceremony on Thursday, June 13th from 5:30-7:00p in the Multipurpose Room at 99 Washington St. Girls will be recognized for all the hard work they have done this year. It's going to be a great party!

Light Refreshments will be served. Although it is not necessary, let us know if you would like to donate a dish for the celebration. Girls should have their scout uniforms and do NOT need to be picked up from school. Please note that the date of the ceremony has changed from the original calendar. 

Registration

It’s not too early to register for the 2024-2025 scout year. Registration is $40 for the upcoming year. You can send the payment by PayPal, just make sure to include your daughter’s name. You can also create an account and register online at gshnj.org.

If you need a financial assistance form, they will be available at the ceremony. It's essential that you register soon, as our spots fill up quickly. The council is raffling off some prizes for everyone who renews her registration by June 21st, our last day of school.  

CashApp Canceled

CashApp has determined that our troop is a business, despite being a non-profit organization. As a result, we can no longer use CashApp without incurring a fee. We are looking into other forms of payment with cheaper fees.

While we search, our PayPal account is still active. Just use our email address, charter_girlscouts@yahoo.com, to make a payment. Please make sure you use send to a friend to avoid the fees. Another way to make a payment is to bring a sealed envelope with a check or cash payment to my office at 106 Washington St. You can also leave payments with the security guard, Mr Jones, if I am not there.

Sail Away for the 2nd Time!

We cruised in 2023 and are planning another for 2026! The next cruise will be a 7-night cruise to the Bahamas aboard the Carnival Pride departing from Baltimore, MD in April 2026. The cruise is open to all girls who are entering the 7th grade in September 2024.

Eligible older girls can bank their cookie credit, for 3 years, to reduce the cost of the cruise, which ranges $1165-$1665 per person depending on the cabin type and number of people in it. The cost includes cruise fare, taxes, tips, all transportation, T-shirt, a shore excursion and beverage card. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due June 15th, with monthly payments starting July 2024. See Mrs. Holman for more information and the payment plan details.

Fire Camp

Have you ever wanted to know more about first responders? Come to Fire Camp at the Oval, the GSHNJ Day Camp located in South Mountain Reservation in Maplewood, August 31st-September 2nd! The program will be conducted outdoors and in the Oval's rustic cabins.

During the camp, you’ll learn about First Responder careers from the Queens in Fire (female Firefighters) as well as female Police Officers, EMTs and more. You’ll also receive first aid training and gain an understanding of what challenges are faced as you meet these amazingly, courageous women.

It’s $25 for the weekend and includes food, lodging, a patch and off-site trips. You MUST register by July 30th to attend. A supply list will be shared with all girls who register. Sorry, this opportunity is only open to girls entering the 6th grade and up.