|  Quarter
Notes Chorus
Girls in grades 4-6 are invited
to sing in the venues where the Council is invited
to perform. As girls learn to harmonize, they
can progress to the GSSJC Take Note Council Choir
when in 7th grade. Quarter Notes Chorus is sponsored
by the “Take Note” GSSJC Choir and
led by Take Note Council Choir girl members.
| Who: |
4th-6th grade GSSJC Girl Scouts |
| Where: |
Memorial Church of Christ, 900 Echo Lane,
Houston |
| When: |
October 16, 2-4 p.m. |
| Cost: |
$10 annual program fee, (i.e. music, folders,
T-shirt) |
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form. |
| Deadline: |
October 11 for October rehearsal |
| Contact: |
Melinda Gaskill at 713-292-0232, or mgaskill@sjgs.org
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| Note: |
Adults who would like to assist with this
new chorus, please contact Melinda Gaskill
and your name will be shared with the Volunteer
Council Choir Coordinator, Beth Watkins. |
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Girl Scout
Sing-along
| Who: |
Daisy-Senior Girl Scouts, leaders
and interested adults. No tagalongs |
| Where: |
Girl Scout Center, 3110 Southwest Freeway,
Houston |
| When: |
October 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. |
| Bring: |
Leader keeps completed for each girl:
*
F-204, permission slips
* F-185,
medical forms
* F-22,
Adult Emergency form for all adults
* First aid kit (leader acts as the first
aider for troop during event)
* Snacks, drinks, water bottles
* Cassette tape player/batteries (optional) |
| Min./Max.: |
50/200 |
| Cost: |
$4/person (includes patch for each participant
and two songsheets per troop) |
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration form |
| Event Code: |
10-63-20-6249 |
| Deadline: |
October 11 |
| Contact: |
General: Program Manager
Melinda Gaskill, 713-292-0232,
800-392-4340, or mgaskill@sjgs.org
Registration: Theresa
Hunter, 713-292-0218, or
thunter@sjgs.org. |
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Join the Dragon Boat Regatta!
 The
Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Association (www.houstondragonboat.com)
is hosting the 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Youth competition as
part of the International Dragon Boat Regatta – so start
gathering your team! Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council is
looking for girls to join a paddling team to race against
other local youth in this fun race. Each team needs: 20 paddlers,
4 alternates, and 1 drummer. This is a great opportunity for
troops, service units, interest groups, or girl planning boards.
You do not have to register as a team, you can register individually
and join one of the other Girl Scout teams. Paddling experience
is not necessary, either! The event is filled with morning
team practice, vendors, performers and afternoon official
races.
| Who: |
Girl Scouts in grades 9 and up |
| What: |
Dragon boats, a sport begun in China 2000 years ago,
measure 40 feet in length, 4 feet in width, and carry
20 paddlers, 1 drummer, and 1 steersperson. On average,
these boats weigh 500 pounds. Dragon boat racing is the
world’s fastest growing water sport, combining tradition
with modern day teamwork, enthusiasm, and strategy. Teams
race courses ranging from 250m -1000m on the day of the
regatta. Teams are provided with practice sessions prior
to race day. |
| Where: |
Lake Pasadena in Clear Lake |
| When: |
October 23, 9:30 a.m. |
| Bring: |
Permission
slip, medical
form, sunscreen, snacks |
| Min/Max: |
20/40 |
| Cost: |
$25 per girl ($20 event fee, $5 team costs); Fee includes
t-shirt, coach, and boat. |
| Register: |
Use Program
Registration Form |
| Event Code: |
10-56-12-6245 |
| Deadline: |
October 1 |
| Contact: |
Sarah Boyd 713-292-0269 or sboyd@sjgs.org |
| Note: |
Visitors are free and they expect 3,000 each day. |
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