Host a booth at Girls Enjoying Math and Science
(GEMS)
GEMS 2006 is scheduled for Saturday, February
18 at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. If you and a
friend would like to host a booth and be experts for a day
on a math or science topic, this is your opportunity!
Why should you host a booth?
* Learn more about a topic of interest to you.
* Work with a team to design and make an interesting exhibit.
* Meet loads of girls and other museum guests at the event.
* Get to know other booth hosts at special meetings and activities.
* Half price overnight ($20/girl) the Friday night before
the event.
* Limited to the first 130 girls/adults in teams of 4 girls/1
adult.
What is a GEMS booth?
*A table measuring 8’ x 5.
* You decorate with signs and fun art for front and sides.
* One table and two chairs will be provided for each booth.
* There are no electrical outlets.
* Booth host teams are a maximum of four girls and one adult.
*Booth has two girls at the booth at all times during the
event.
Career and Tech Day at University
of Houston School of Optometry Saturday, February
18
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Girl Planning Board (GPB) Members Needed |
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To join complete the GPB application located on the Council Web site under
forms/program, www.gssjc.org/forms/F-492.pdf
Why should I serve on this GPB?
*Meet women in exciting careers
*Give service to others
* Share your creative ideas
* Plan an event for peers
* Receive free registration
* Earn requirements for GSUSA awards
What would I need to do?
* Attend meetings
* Give input
* Help create a program of interest to peers
* Attend event
First meeting is Sunday, September 9 from 2-4 p.m.
at the Girl Scout Office, 3110 Southwest Freeway, Houston,
TX 77098.
Girls who mail in their applications receive first
placement. Did you just hear about it? Bring application
with you to the first meeting. First applications received,
first placed.
Contact: Melinda Gaskill, 713-292-0232 or mgaskill@sjgs.org. |
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 Talk
with your troop or your best friend about topics and themes
for a booth.
Remember, event participants will enjoy earning
requirements from GSUSA awards.
How to sign up for a GEMS 2006
booth?
*Council Information Network (CIN) in November.
* November/December issue of The Golden Link.
* Attend the HMNS Earth Science Day on October 8 or Dino Day/Scout
Open House on November 5 and sign up at the GEMS 2006 booth
Women’s Energy Network
of Houston (WEN)
| Who: |
High school age girls |
| Where: |
The HESS Club, 5430 Westheimer Road, Houston |
| When: |
Tuesday, September 13 from 6-9 p.m. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Contact: |
For Information and registration forms, go to
www.wenhouston.org. |
Keynote Speaker: Sarah Edman, Manager
Industrial & Commercial Marketing ConocoPhillips.
Girls will have the opportunity to:
* meet professional women from Women’s Energy
Network of Houston (WEN)
* meet representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy,
Washington, D.C.
*learn about the energy industry and career opportunities
in the energy industry
* learn about scholarships from Society of Petroleum
Engineers.
From geologists to attorneys, students
will engage with the professional women to learn about
their chosen careers in geology, engineering, legal,
public relations, accounting, land, and other disciplines.
Recent studies show the current energy
workforce is close to retirement and those entering
the field are primarily male. This event was planned
with you in mind to:
*encourage you to consider careers in the energy industry
* guide you toward math, science and technology as you
plan for college
* educate you about the fascinating energy industry.
A separate program is planned for parents.
A panel of representatives from several universities
will attend with information on scholarships, curriculum
and more.
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