 Sailing
Contacts 2005-2006
Council Program Manager–Sarah
Boyd
713-292-0269, sboyd@sjgs.org,
3110 SW Freeway, Houston 77098
Program Administrator Coordinator–Mary
Beckman
yellowrose1514@yahoo.com
Big Boat Captain Coordinator–Sue DeScioli
esue303@earthlink.com
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S.O.S. Sailing on Saturday/Sailing
on Sunday
See description on page 62.
Who: Girls ages 11 and up
Where: Camp Casa Mare in Seabrook
When: October 8, October 9, October
22, and October 23. Girls will check in at 8:30 a.m.
and leave at 4 p.m. the same day.
Min./Max: 15/30
Cost: $15 non-Mariners lunch is included,
$25 Mariners (this is a full weekend fee with meals)
Register: Use the Program Registration
Form. Copies of Level IV or equivalent swim cards, and
safe boating test must be sent with registration. Permission
slip, medical form, and copies of certifications must
be brought to camp for check-in.
Contact: Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269
or sboyd@sjgs.org
Note: This is a day only event for
non-Mariners. If you are a Mariner, you will stay the
entire weekend and earn service hours. If the weather
is inclement, the event will still occur. Rain activities
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Please send pictures of
your girls enjoying Girl Scout activities for the
scrapbook to Betsy Denson,
3110 Southwest Freeway,
Houston, TX 77098
bdenson@gssjc.org
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Day sailing on Council big boats
Sail the day away on Galveston Bay, on one of San Jacinto
Council’s Big Boats. The Council has four sloops ranging
in size from 22- 27 foot and are captained by trained, experienced
and certified volunteers. Troops can sail on the Lois
Goody, La Haina, Snow White, or First Mate, depending
on the size of your group attending.
Who: Girls with an American Red Cross Level
IV swim card and the Council’s Safe Boating Test card
are eligible to sail.
Where:
Troops will meet at Pier 2 of the Watergate Yacht Club in
Kemah, 1500 Marina Bay Drive, Clear Lake Shores
When: October 22, November 5; Sail time is
9 a.m.-noon.
Bring: Sunblock, hat/cap, bottled water,
snacks, trash bags (please take your trash with you). In addition,
bring copies of swim cards and Safe Boating Test cards with
you on the day of your sail.
Min/Max: 4/varies
Cost: $35 per boat
Register: Use Program
Registration Form, send copies of swim card and Safe Boating
Test card with registration.
Event Code: 10-56-10-6240
Deadline:
Two weeks notice must be given for any cancellations or refunds.
Refunds or alternate dates may be arranged due to inclement
weather.
Contact: Sarah Boyd at 713-292-0269 or
sboyd@sjgs.org.
Note: PFD’s (personal flotation devices)
are supplied on the boats and girls are required to wear them.
The boats generally can accommodate 6-8 girls per boat, depending
on the age level. Troops should factor in the Boat Captain,
First Mate, and troops leader(s) when reserving the boats.
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Old Time Christmas Tree Farm
281-370-9141
7632 Spring Cypress Rd.
*TURN ON KLEB RD.*
Group outings available October thru
December
By reservation only.
Appointments are available 7 days
a week October thru November.
After Thanksgiving,
Monday thru Friday only.
Outing includes: hay ride, farm history,
learn how we grow trees, games at playground, see farm animals,
build scarecrows,
campfires, and train ride.
- Pumpkin Patch during October
- Open for tree sales daily after Thanksgiving.
- For directions and more information visit:
www.oldtimechristmastree.com
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