The Golden Link - January 2004 Volume 30 Issue 1 

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
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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 © 2004. All rights reserved.

Contents

Features

Letter from Council President and Chair of the Board 4
Cookies are good for Girl Scouting.  

Fall Council Meeting 5
Delegates hear GSUSA President speak on valuing volunteers.  

Meet Board Member Cathy Winning Thomas

6

Fond Girl Scout memories keeps volunteer motivated.  

Patchwork Promise Breast Cancer Awareness Program

7

Girl Scout quilts are featured at 2003 International Quilt Festival.  

Troop Spotlight

8

Troop #11555 weaves friendship. Troop #4311 travels to Georgia.  

Peace Pole Path at Camp Agnes Arnold

10

Troop #2113 designs a pole and dedicates it to victims of 9/11.  

Cookie Sale 2004

11

The wait is over. The Cookie Sale is here.  

Moment in History

15

Popularity of Cookie Sale remains constant through the years.  

Special Doll Collection Donation

16

Dr. Pidd Miller shares her love of dolls with Girl Scouts.  

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

17

Council nominates two Senior Girl Scouts for national awards.  

Take Note Girl Scout Choir

18

Choir performs throughout area and holds spring auditions.  

Learning Board Project

19

Learning Boards made by GSSJC girls are presented overseas.  

One Warm Coat Council Service Project

20

Girl Scouts collect coats and donate to local groups.  

Gold Award Recipients

21

Senior Girl Scouts achieve gold.  

 

Volunteers receive awards at Fall Council Meeting. Page 6

Daisies in Bloom program celebrates fifth year. Page 18

 




On the Cover
The 2004 Cookie Sale theme “Make a Splash” is more than just jumping into a pool. It’s about doing more with your life, making a difference, standing out in the crowd, and doing your own thing. It’s about being you. Make a “splash” at home, at school, at Girl Scout activities, and by joining in the fun of this year’s Cookie Sale.

Departments

Membership

25

No troop to join? Be a Juliette Girl Scout.  

Program

27

Hands-on games and activities are focus of Project Horizons.  

Around Camp

49

Construction on fishing village makes progress.  

Adult Development

50

Adapting for differences in troops makes Girl Scouting unique.  

Fund Development

59

GSSJC hosts philanthropy forum for Hispanic community.  

And so on

Faith Community News

60

Important Dates 64
Announcements 65
Leader's Tips 73
Shop 74