Sunday, October 17, 2021

Girl Scouts: Last day to enter orders for Nut Sale tomorrow

Hi everyone,

Just one last reminder that the last day for you to enter nuts and candy sales online is tomorrow (10/18).  I have until 10/20 if you miss that deadline to enter for you.

If you haven't set up your account at Me2, (you should have gotten a link from Girl Scouts a few weeks ago) here's that link again:


Speaking of stuff we do with the money from the Nut Sale, during the Fun Run today I saw our walking path signs are still up and looking great from our Silver Project, and I attached a couple of our campout pictures!

And coming up:  I have:  Colette, Evie, Carrie, and Quinn signed up for Old World Wisconsin Halloween on 10/23.  Anyone else?  We'll have dinner there, and there's enough room in vehicles for more if anyone wants to join in.  Other nights of the event are sold out already, so let me know ASAP if you want to go but aren't on that list! 

Happy Scouting!

Aleks 

P.S.  Please think about stuff YOU would like to do this year!  We can be more in person so there are lots of opportunities!

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Girl Scouts: last chance fir Old World WI Halloween!

Hi everyone!

First:  still hoping for your suggestions on scout work for the year—

Girls:  Take a moment and pick out a Senior Girl Scout Journey you think we should work on this year.  A good list is at this link, along with documents detailing potential activities for each stage in those journeys.  We'll do them in a combination of virtual, in person, and maybe even reserve another day/night at camp during winter to do some work on it too.


Second:  October Spooky Fun!  I have to preorder tickets and this has sold out in the past, so if you're interested, let me know!  Rides available. 

Another troop tradition is a Halloween event.  Old World Wisconsin has its Legends and Lore event again this year, and it is always a TON of fun.  

I'm looking at October 23rd, Leaving our house around 4:30, and getting back around 10:15 ish. 

Who is interested?

#3)  Volunteer opportunity!

The Greendale Fire Department is holding an event on 10/16 from 9-3 and they could use some volunteers to help with activities like fire extinguisher use, trying on firefighter clothes, cpr training, etc.    Is anyone available and interested in helping out?

#4)  GSWISE Nut Sale

The Nut and Candy Sale starts now.  You should have gotten an email link from Girl Scouts, and I can get you the paper order cards if you're interested!  Orders need to be in by October 18th, and this year there are a bunch of new things on the menu!  https://www.gswise.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gswise/documents/WisconsinSoutheast2021_OT_v2.pdf


Hope school is going well!  


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On Saturday, October 2, 2021, 12:01 PM, Aleks Skibicki <kwaterk1978@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi everyone!

September's campout was pretty great!  Now that we're all acclimated to school, it's time to get things rolling.

Four things right now:

#1)  A little prep work for the girls.  Girls:  Take a moment and pick out a Senior Girl Scout Journey you think we should work on this year.  A good list is at this link, along with documents detailing potential activities for each stage in those journeys.  We'll do them in a combination of virtual, in person, and maybe even reserve another day/night at camp during winter to do some work on it too.


#2)  October Spooky Fun!

Another troop tradition is a Halloween event.  Old World Wisconsin has its Legends and Lore event again this year, and it is always a TON of fun.  

I'm looking at October 23rd, Leaving our house around 4:30, and getting back around 10:15 ish. 

Who is interested?

#3)  Volunteer opportunity!

The Greendale Fire Department is holding an event on 10/16 from 9-3 and they could use some volunteers to help with activities like fire extinguisher use, trying on firefighter clothes, cpr training, etc.    Is anyone available and interested in helping out?

#4)  GSWISE Nut Sale

The Nut and Candy Sale starts now.  You should have gotten an email link from Girl Scouts, and I can get you the paper order cards if you're interested!  Orders need to be in by October 18th, and this year there are a bunch of new things on the menu!  https://www.gswise.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gswise/documents/WisconsinSoutheast2021_OT_v2.pdf


Hope school is going well!  

Aleks

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Girl Scouts October and Beyond!

Hi everyone!

September's campout was pretty great!  Now that we're all acclimated to school, it's time to get things rolling.

Four things right now:

#1)  A little prep work for the girls.  Girls:  Take a moment and pick out a Senior Girl Scout Journey you think we should work on this year.  A good list is at this link, along with documents detailing potential activities for each stage in those journeys.  We'll do them in a combination of virtual, in person, and maybe even reserve another day/night at camp during winter to do some work on it too.


#2)  October Spooky Fun!

Another troop tradition is a Halloween event.  Old World Wisconsin has its Legends and Lore event again this year, and it is always a TON of fun.  

I'm looking at October 23rd, Leaving our house around 4:30, and getting back around 10:15 ish. 

Who is interested?

#3)  Volunteer opportunity!

The Greendale Fire Department is holding an event on 10/16 from 9-3 and they could use some volunteers to help with activities like fire extinguisher use, trying on firefighter clothes, cpr training, etc.    Is anyone available and interested in helping out?

#4)  GSWISE Nut Sale

The Nut and Candy Sale starts now.  You should have gotten an email link from Girl Scouts, and I can get you the paper order cards if you're interested!  Orders need to be in by October 18th, and this year there are a bunch of new things on the menu!  https://www.gswise.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gswise/documents/WisconsinSoutheast2021_OT_v2.pdf


Hope school is going well!  

Aleks

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Campout: Permission Slip, General Information, Timeline

Hi everyone!

Just some basic information for the campout this weekend.  It's pretty much the same as it's been since 5K, except with COVID, we don't mix with the other troops at all, and pretty much run our own thing. 

Location:  Camp Silverbrook  2561 W Decorah Rd, West Bend, WI 53095
My phone:  414-595-6668

Packing list:
Normal overnight stuff (change of clothes, toiletries) plus sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight, water bottle (or two).

Schedule:
3:30PM Friday.  Van departing from the Skibicki House with Katie, Ellen, and Evie (anyone else?)
4:30-Sleeptime at Silverbrook--combination of:
Archery
Axe Throwing
Tie Dyeing
Nature Jewelry Making
Camp Food Dinner
Movie
Night Hike
Bed

Saturday:
Wake up 7:45
Campfire Breakfast 8:15-9:00

Morning sometime: Katie's Mom arrives to take Katie and Ellen to Cross Country
12:00:  Evie's Mom takes Evie to Band

Miscellaneous Activities on the theme of art+nature (Nature weaving, watercolor/spray painting, rubbings, rock painting, jar art terrariums, cell phone microscopy) 

Lunch (when we're hungry)
Dinner (when we're hungry)

Other activities:  Learn to start a fire with a magnesium firestarter, Paracord jewelry/bracelet braiding, possibly learning knots

Evie, Katie, Ellen return after band (10:00?)

Girl Free time
Movie
Optional night hike

Sunday:
Wake up--9:00
Any leftover activities or Girls' Choice
Clean up 11:00
Depart 12:00

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Re: Annual Silverbrook Campout Approaching September 10-12!

hello katie will be there all weekend. i would love to have her go with you at 330. then i will pick her up for cross country on saturday. i can take ellen if that is what her parent a want, but probably won't have room for more. i may have my grandkids with me but not sure about that part. then i can pick her up sunday and bring a couple kids  with me if you need some space. 

On Aug 30, 2021, at 7:28 PM, Aleks Skibicki <kwaterk1978@yahoo.com> wrote:

 Hi everyone!

As the camp out gets closer—less than two weeks!—I know there were other events happening for some of the girls attending and wanted to get details set. 

I'll be heading up about 3:30 on Friday and should have room for several other girls if they need rides. 

First:  can everyone who plans to join in confirm if they plan to attend even some of the time (Friday/Saturday/Sunday 9/10-11-12)?

Second:
I know there's a band event and a cross country meet Saturday.  Is there anything else?

1) who is going to those?
2) if you're going, do you need a ride? 
3) if you're going, can you provide a ride for someone else going?

Thanks! See you soon!

Aleks


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On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 12:24 PM, Aleks Skibicki <kwaterk1978@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that the annual campout at Silverbrook is on the schedule September 10-12th.

We have a cabin reserved from 5:00 Friday through Noon on Sunday. A van will be driving up with scouts Friday evening, and returning Sunday early afternoon if scouts need a ride.

As always, now that the girls are getting older and involved in more things, being there the whole time is not mandatory--so, for example, if there's a cross country meet or something like that Saturday, skipping out for a few hours is A-OK.

On the agenda:

Jewelry Making
Rock Painting
Archery
Fishing
Nature Weaving
Midnight Hike
Possibly Knife and Knot skills workshops
Lots of Campfire Cooking

Aleks

Monday, August 30, 2021

Re: Annual Silverbrook Campout Approaching September 10-12!

Hi everyone!

As the camp out gets closer—less than two weeks!—I know there were other events happening for some of the girls attending and wanted to get details set. 

I'll be heading up about 3:30 on Friday and should have room for several other girls if they need rides. 

First:  can everyone who plans to join in confirm if they plan to attend even some of the time (Friday/Saturday/Sunday 9/10-11-12)?

Second:
I know there's a band event and a cross country meet Saturday.  Is there anything else?

1) who is going to those?
2) if you're going, do you need a ride? 
3) if you're going, can you provide a ride for someone else going?

Thanks! See you soon!

Aleks


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, 12:24 PM, Aleks Skibicki <kwaterk1978@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that the annual campout at Silverbrook is on the schedule September 10-12th.

We have a cabin reserved from 5:00 Friday through Noon on Sunday. A van will be driving up with scouts Friday evening, and returning Sunday early afternoon if scouts need a ride.

As always, now that the girls are getting older and involved in more things, being there the whole time is not mandatory--so, for example, if there's a cross country meet or something like that Saturday, skipping out for a few hours is A-OK.

On the agenda:

Jewelry Making
Rock Painting
Archery
Fishing
Nature Weaving
Midnight Hike
Possibly Knife and Knot skills workshops
Lots of Campfire Cooking

Aleks

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Annual Silverbrook Campout Approaching September 10-12!

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder that the annual campout at Silverbrook is on the schedule September 10-12th.

We have a cabin reserved from 5:00 Friday through Noon on Sunday. A van will be driving up with scouts Friday evening, and returning Sunday early afternoon if scouts need a ride.

As always, now that the girls are getting older and involved in more things, being there the whole time is not mandatory--so, for example, if there's a cross country meet or something like that Saturday, skipping out for a few hours is A-OK.

On the agenda:

Jewelry Making
Rock Painting
Archery
Fishing
Nature Weaving
Midnight Hike
Possibly Knife and Knot skills workshops
Lots of Campfire Cooking

Aleks