September 2005 Volume 31 Issue 8  
Announcements 
PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD patch program with Clinique is on hold for the next school year. Watch for its return in late 2006! Thank you for understanding.

CORRECTION TO SPURS TRAINING DATE IN AUGUST ISSUE The Hands-On-Training Day was incorrectly listed in the August issue of The Golden Link. The correct date is October 15. Contact George Ann Barrett at 713-292-0313 or gbarrett@sjgs.org with any questions about the event.

CADETTE AND SENIOR SKATING LOCK-IN Enjoy a night of skating, movies, and fun sponsored by Senior Troop #4131.

Who: Cadette and Senior Girl Scout Troops
Where: Skating America, in Clute (about one hour South of Houston)
When: Friday-Saturday, October 7-8, 7:15 p.m.-11:15 a.m.
Max.: 120 girls
Cost: $10 for girls and skating adults, $3 for non- skating adults
Contact: E-mail stephanieosan@houston.rr.com, sajudson@houston.rr.com, or call 713-771-4274 for more information and registration.
Note: Girls must come with their required number of Safety-Wise adults.

Important Dates

September
5      Labor Day, Girl Scout Center and service centers closed
10    Gold Award Orientation
24    Fall Council Meeting, Camp Agnes Arnold

October
1      Race for the Cure and Girl Scout Day at AstroWorld
2      Gold Award Orientation
7-11 Girl Scout National Convention, Atlanta
10     Columbus Day
13     Yom Kippur
22     Make a Difference Day
29     Just for Juniors
30     Daylight Savings Time Ends
31     Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday

November
11     Veteran’s Day
12     Brownie Magic
13     Gold Award Advisory Committee Meeting
19     Brownie Magic
24-27 Girl Scout Center and service centers closed for            Thanksgiving holiday

JUMP BUNCH

JumpBunch is a Sports and Fitness program designed especially for
elementary school ages K-5th grade.

Work on and earn badges while having fun!

Daisies Brownies Juniors
Red Petals Around the World Court Sports
Light Blue Petals Dancercize Field Sports
Purple Petals Eat Right/Stay Healthy Fun and Fit
  Girl Sports Sports Sampler
  Sports and Games A Healthier You
  My Body Winter Sports

JumpBunch will make it easy for your troop! Call to schedule your troop today-Only $7 per girl with over 70 activities to choose from!
Call 713-661-2000 or e-mail us at cindyabreu@jumpbunch.com.
You can also sign your troop up on line at www.jumpbunchhouston.com.

Manners Do Matter

...And So Do You!

Now offering year-round mini
workshops covering Communication Counts and Dining Etiquette. This teaches students the importance of written correspondence, listening to others, telephone etiquette, and table manners. They will also learn how to set a formal dining table.

Workshops designed to help fulfill requirements toward try-its, badges,
and interest projects.

We offer great troop rates!
Locations in Houston, Pearland, and Katy,
The Woodlands or we travel to you!

Contact Colleen Hudgens
713-516-6516
www.m-do-m.com