The Golden Link - November/December 2003 Volume 29 Issue 10 

President of the Council and Chair of the Board
Cora Ann Blytas

Chief Executive Officer
Mary Vitek

Communications Coordinator
Beth Watkins

Communications Director
Suzanne Engelke

Communications Manager
Joanne Pastalaniec

Mission Statement
GSSJC: The premier organization for all girls _ building character, values, and skills for a lifetime.

Pluralism Statement
Embracing and promoting pluralism is an integral part of every activity and plan of Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, not disconnected or separate projects. Only individuals willing to accept and be educated about the basic tenet that Girl Scouting is for all girls may serve in volunteer leadership or staff positions.

Circulation
The Golden Link is published 10 times a year. It has a circulation of over 44,000 for four issues and a circulation of over 15,000 for the other six issues. The Golden Link is also available on-line at www.gssjc.org. The Golden Link reaches 21 Texas counties: Angelina, Chambers, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, and Waller. To report address changes or if you have problems receiving The Golden Link call Membership Credentials at 713-292-0300.

Deadlines
Deadline for submitting items is the first of the month two months prior to publication. GSSJC does not accept responsibility for unsolicited materials. Send news and photographs to The Golden Link at the Council address or e-mail sengelke@sjgs.org.

Advertisements
Advertising rates are available by calling 713-292-0314. Advertisements are accepted in good faith that all the information is correct. Acceptance of advertising does not reflect endorsement of services or goods by the Council.

The Golden Link is published 10 times a year by Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, 3110 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098
713-292-0300
www.gssjc.org

Copyright © 2003. All rights reserved.

Contents

Features

Letter from Vice Chair Joanne Williams 4
Guest columnist shares thoughts on Council.  

Girl Scout Traditions 5
Girls share their favorite traditions.  

Resident Camp Open House

6

Girls and families are welcome to tour the resident camps.  

Just Desserts Event

7

Girls can become chefs and create culinary cookie creations.  

Frances Rochelle will be Missed

8

Fellow backpacker fondly remembers her friend.  

Meet GSSJC Board Member Carole Lowenkron

9

Board member wants to enhance image of Girl Scouts.  

Cookie Sale 2004

10

What to do when you need more cookies to sell.  

Cookie Manager Training Dates

11

Sign up now to learn the ins and outs of the Cookie Sale.  

What Girl Scouting Means to Me

12

Leader shares memories of her troop.  

Moment in History

14

Girl Scouts has a rich history of wonderful traditions.  

Congratulations Gold Award Recipients

17

Senior Girl Scouts earn highest award.  

Recognizing Adults for their Efforts is a Tradition

18

The Thanks Badge has been around since 1913  

 

Girl Scouts help prepare Toyota Center for opening. Page 15

GSSJC volunteers help out with Wider Op. Page 16

 



Senior Girl Scouts can join Senior Senate. Page 18


On the Cover
Girl Scouts Sydney C., LeslieS., and Liana L. try to recall what it must have been like for earlier Girl Scouts cooking over an open flame. This is one of the many exhibits the History Committee puts together for display at the Girl Scout Center.

Departments

Program

22

New guidelines are established for Gold Award.  

Around Camp

31

Let's stop graffiti at camp and keep camp beautiful.  

Adult Development

32

Who are Council trainers and why do they train?  

Fund Development

39

GSSJC receives $1,000 donation from Shell Oil.  

And so on

Troop Program Ideas

19

Important Dates 40
Announcements 42
Girl Scouts' Scrapbook 43
Leader's Tips 48
Shop 50