June 2026

 

Final Dates!!  

June 5th – Meeting

June 6th– Funplex Trip

June 12th – Meeting & Ceremony

 

Funplex Trip 

This Saturday is our end-of-year trip to the Funplex Amusement and Waterpark in East Hanover!

We need to submit our absolute final headcount to the venue by this Thursday. Funplex will not allow us to add any girls after that date. If your daughter wishes to attend, we MUST receive her permission slip and deposit by Thursday.

Payment Breakdown:

• Total Subsidized Cost: $50

• Cookie Sellers: Only owe the $30 deposit (fully subsidized remainder).

• Non-Cookie Sellers: Owe $50 total.

How to Pay & Deadlines:

• By Thursday: The $30 deposit is strictly due to secure her spot.

• The Remainder: The remaining $20 (if applicable) can be paid by Thursday or on the day of the trip.

• Zelle Info: Send payments to charter_girlscouts@yahoo.com. Please remember to put your daughter’s name in the memo section.

Saturday Timeline:

• Departure Time: 11:30 AM

• Return Time: 5:30 PM

We want all the girls to celebrate the end of the year together, but we cannot make exceptions past Thursday's deadline due to venue rules. Thank you for your prompt attention to this!

End-of-the-Year Recognition Ceremony

Please join us in celebrating our girls for all the hard work, dedication, and amazing achievements they have accomplished this year!

• Date: Friday, June 12th

• Ceremony Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Location: Multipurpose Room (99 Washington St.)

It’s going to be a fantastic party, and light refreshments will be served!

Important Information for Parents:

• No After-School Pickup Needed: Since the girls need to be ready by our regular meeting time of 4:15 PM, they do not need to be picked up from school. We will transition them straight into the meeting/ceremony preparation.

• Uniforms: Please ensure your daughter has her Scout uniform with her for the ceremony so she is ready to be recognized.

We are so proud of the girls and can't wait to celebrate the end of a wonderful Scout year together. We hope to see you all there!

Troop Funding

We want to share an important update regarding our troop’s finances and activities. Our goal is always to provide the best possible experience for the girls, and we believe full transparency is the best way to do that.

How Our Troop is Funded Our troop is entirely self-supported. We rely solely on annual troop dues and product sales (like nuts and cookies) to fund everything we do.

• Registration Fees: The $60 registration fee you pay goes directly to our local council (Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey) and GSUSA. The troop does not keep any of this.

• School Support: We do not receive funding from EOCCS; however, the school generously provides us with meeting space and storage for our supplies.

The Current Budget Reality To cover the cost of badges, books, supplies, snacks, and to subsidize our trips, each girl is assessed $75 in annual dues (payable in three $25 installments). To give you some perspective, our annual budget for badges alone is $2,000.

Unfortunately, we faced two significant financial hurdles this year:

• Dues: Despite multiple reminders since our first due date in October monthly follow-ups and a written reminder in February, fewer than half of the girls paid their dues this year.

• Cookie Sales: Participation was low, and we sold over 200 fewer cases of cookies than we did last year.

What This Means for the Girls Because our funding was significantly lower this year, we simply did not have the budget to take our usual number of trips. We love treating the girls to these experiences, but we can only provide what our budget allows.

We are sharing this not to discourage anyone, but to give you a clear picture of how vital your support is. Moving forward into the next scout year, timely dues and active participation in fundraisers will be essential to getting our trip calendar back to its full potential.

Thank you to everyone who paid their dues and worked hard on the cookie sale. We appreciate your continued partnership in making this a great experience for the girls.

                                                                                                                                                                                     

Registration for the 2026–2027 Scout Year is Open!

It is already time to look ahead to another fantastic year of Scouting! Registration for the 2026–2027 scout year is officially open, and we highly recommend securing your daughter's spot as soon as possible, as our spaces fill up quickly.

Important Registration Details:

• Fee Update: Registration is increasing to $85 for the upcoming year.

• Financial Assistance: If you need a financial assistance form, they will be available to pick up at our upcoming Recognition Ceremony on June 12th.

How to Register & Pay: You have two convenient options to complete your daughter's registration:

1. Register Directly Online: You can create an account and register your daughter directly through our council website at gshnj.org.

2. Pay via the Troop: You can send the $85 registration fee directly to the troop via Zelle or PayPal.
   Note: If paying via Zelle or PayPal, please remember to include your daughter’s name in the memo/notes section so we can credit the right account.

Thank you for your continued support as we prepare for another incredible year of growth, leadership, and fun for the girls!

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