More than 70 troops and groups took part in GSSJC’s international service project with WWW United, Inc. The project’s objective is to create small chalkboards to donate to children around the world who have no paper or pencils. See the information on February Council Information Network (www.gssjc.org).

Girls have participated in painting learning boards and donating white socks and chalk. Since October over 3,100 boards have been checked out from Council for painting; many have already been returned and more are being completed as troops finish their plans for this spring. Hundreds of pairs of socks and boxes of chalk have also been donated with the boards.

Because WWW United continues to ship the boards both to Afghanistan and Iraq, the project will continue throughout the summer with some day camps and resident camps pitching in to paint boards and collect white socks and chalk.

All participants in the project, either those who donated chalk and/or white socks

or painted the learning boards, may purchase the new WWW United, Inc. Learning Boards™ patch.

WWW United, Inc. has asked that girls write letters to be shipped overseas with the boards. If your girls took part in this project, consider having them handwrite short, large block print letters to someone in school overseas who might be getting the boards. Keep it upbeat, general (no names), and filled with a message of worldwide friendship. Letters can be mailed or delivered to GSSJC, Melinda Gaskill, 3110 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098, with the envelope marked “WWW United Notes.”

Red Cross

Community First Aid with
Adult and Child CPR

This course teaches rescue breathing, how to react in an emergency, how to help choking victims, CPR for adults and children, early recognition of a heart attack, information on accident prevention, and general first aid information and skills. The practice sessions of this course require physical activity. Anyone with a medical condition or disability that would prevent them from taking part in the practice sessions should call and discuss it prior to attending. It is important to arrive on time. The class involves practicing skills on the floor, so dress comfortably. Girl Scouts must bring permission slip (F-204) and medical form (F-185).

Who: Girls age 11 and older and adults
When: Saturday, April 17; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 9; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Girl Scout Center
Cost: $14
Register: Use Program Registration Form in The Golden Link
Event Code: 10-56-11-6233
Text: ARC Community First Aid & Safety (Books may be purchased prior to class or borrowed during the class.)
Bring: Pen or pencil, paper, sack lunch, drink

When Help is Delayed

This class is for adults who are responsible for large groups over 200 such as day camp or service unit weekends, and/or who are more than 4 hours away from medical help. Girls may also take this Level 2 First Aid Course.

This is a short curse designed to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives.

Prerequisites:

Current within 3 years First Aid certificate
Current within 1 year Adult CPR certificate
Who: Girls age 12 and older, and adults
When: Tuesday, April 20; 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Girl Scout Center
Cost: $15 includes text
Register: Use Program Registration Form in The Golden Link
Event Code: 10-56-11-6233
Bring: Pen or pencil, paper

Baby-sitting Training

Trained baby-sitters are always in demand so learn how to be prepared for your job. This course teaches girls how to handle emergencies, prevent accidents, and the knowledge for competent baby-sitting practices. Students will also learn job-hunting skills to help them find a baby-sitting job. Some first aid and rescue breathing skills are included.

Who: Girls, ages 11 and older
When: Thursday, June 10; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Girl Scout Center
Cost: $19 includes text
Register: Use Program Registration Form in The Golden Link
Event Code: 10-56-11-6233
Bring: Baby doll (suitable for diapering), bottle, pen or pencil, paper, sack lunch, and drink